Purpose: At InfoRadar, we uphold the highest ethical standards in every aspect of our operations. This policy ensures that every team member conducts themselves with integrity, complies with all relevant laws and regulations, and avoids any actions driven by personal gain.
Gifts, Favors, and Payments:
- Any gifts, favors, or payments made by InfoRadar must follow accepted business practices, be of limited value, comply with the law, and not embarrass the organization if publicly disclosed.
- Payments, commissions, or compensation to associates of customers without a written contract are strictly against company policy.
Gifts, Favors, Entertainment, and Payments Received:
- Associates must not request or accept gifts, favors, entertainment, or payments from entities doing or seeking business with InfoRadar, unless there is a legitimate business purpose.
- Acceptable exceptions include small-value gifts or common courtesies consistent with standard business practices.
- Strict standards apply, especially when receiving gifts or benefits from suppliers.
Conflicts of Interest:
- Associates must avoid situations where personal interests conflict with the interests of InfoRadar.
- Any potential conflict must be promptly disclosed to management.
- Examples include:
- Ownership in outside businesses that compete with or do business with InfoRadar.
- Serving in a professional capacity for competitors.
- Any activity that compromises loyalty to InfoRadar.
Confidential Information:
- Unauthorized use or disclosure of confidential company information is strictly prohibited.
- Misuse of such information will result in disciplinary action, including termination of employment.
Compliance:
- Violations of this Code of Ethics will result in disciplinary measures, up to and including termination.
- Associates are obligated to report any violations they become aware of.
Social Media Guidelines:
Introduction:
Social media posts by associates represent public statements and may have lasting consequences. All activity must reflect good judgment and comply with company policies.
Be Careful What You Post:
- Associates are personally responsible for their online activity.
- Inappropriate or harmful content may result in disciplinary action, including termination.
- Any references to InfoRadar must be clearly identified as personal opinions, not official statements.
Be Respectful and Professional:
- Maintain professionalism and courtesy in all communications.
- Do not post content that could be considered offensive, threatening, or harassing.
- Respect privacy and avoid sharing false, misleading, or unverified information.
Be Honest and Accurate:
- Ensure all content shared is accurate.
- If mistakes occur, correct them promptly and transparently.
- Be clear about any updates or edits to previously published posts.
Respect Laws and Confidentiality:
- Associates must comply with all copyright, privacy, and data protection laws.
- Confidential company information must never be disclosed without authorization.
Report Your Concerns:
- Concerns about policy violations should be reported to Human Resources or management immediately.
- Retaliation against whistleblowers is strictly prohibited.
Plagiarism and Fairness:
- InfoRadar has a zero-tolerance policy for plagiarism.
- All content must be original, properly attributed, and factually accurate.
- Journalists and writers must ensure fairness by allowing all parties involved in a story the opportunity to respond before publication.