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WHISTLEBLOWER POLICY

WHISTLEBLOWER POLICY

This Whistleblower Policy (hereinafter referred to as” Policy”) is effective from [DATE ON WHICH THE POLICY COMES INTO FORCE] and applies to all the Employees of the [INSERT COMPANY NAME] (hereinafter referred to as “Us” or “we” or “Company”).

We recognize the value of transparency, integrity and ethical behavior within the Company and to provide a secure and confidential mechanism for employees, contractors, and stakeholders to report concerns about misconduct, fraud, or violations of company policies without fear of retaliation. This policy aims at ensuring the reputation and safeguarding the Company’s identity and values.

  1. PURPOSE
    1. This policy is designed to provide clear guidelines and procedures to be followed by employees of the company, for reporting and addressing ethical and legal compliance within the Company. It also safeguards the culture of integrity, accountability and transparency thus ensuring that employees can confidently report any misconduct or violations of company policies without the fear of reprisal. By upholding these values we can collectively contribute to the success of our company and maintain the trust and confidence of our clients, partners, and colleagues.
  2. SCOPE
    1. This policy applies to all our employees, including full-time, part-time, temporary, at all levels within the Company. The scope of this policy is not limited to just work-place but also to work related functions in events or other functions that may impact the Company’s name and reputation. .In circumstances where an employee’s behavior or conduct may involve a breach of this policy. The Company might take disciplinary or termination actions based upon the set guidelines in this policy.
  3. COMMUNICATION AND REPORTING
    1. Any employee, who becomes aware of any unethical, illegal, or improper conduct within the Company, is encouraged to report it.
    2. Reports should be submitted to the [INSERT DESIGNATED CONTACT OR DEPARTMENT], providing as much detail as possible about the misconduct, including the date, time, and any relevant information. 
    3. False or malicious reporting of misconducts is strictly prohibited and may result in disciplinary actions.
    4. The Company recognizes that some individuals may wish to report misconduct anonymously. Anonymous reports will be accepted and investigated to the extent possible, provided that there is sufficient information to initiate an investigation.
    5. Reports will be disclosed only to those individuals responsible for conducting investigations and taking appropriate actions. The Company will initiate an investigation promptly upon receiving a whistleblower report and the process will be thorough, objective, and fair.
    6. The Company will provide periodic updates to the reporter on the status and progress of the investigation, to the extent possible without compromising the investigation's integrity.
    7. Individuals who make good faith reports of misconduct are protected from retaliation. If a reporter believes they have experienced retaliation, they should promptly report it to the [DESIGNATED CONTACT], who will initiate an investigation into the retaliation claim.
    8. The Company will maintain records of all whistleblower reports, investigations, findings, and actions taken, ensuring that these records are kept confidential and secure. 
  4. CONFIDENTIALITY,INFORMATION SECURITY, PROPRIETARY INFORMATION AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
    1. The Company is committed to maintaining the confidentiality of whistleblower reports to the fullest extent allowed by law. Reports will be disclosed only to those individuals responsible for conducting investigations and taking appropriate actions.
    2. We are committed to business information confidentiality, integrity and accessibility, we implement proper technical security measures and it is our staff’s obligation to uphold this. Proprietary information includes all non-public information that might be harmful to the company or its customers, business partners if disclosed to unauthorised parties. All members must handle any such information as secret. It also covers that, no one is entitled to trade with securities while in possession of non-public information or deliver non-public information to others that could have an impact on the securities. Every rule ensuring information security must be followed all the time.
    3. Employees must maintain the confidentiality of the company and client information. Sharing sensitive information with unauthorized individuals is strictly prohibited.
    4. Employees must maintain and respect copyright and intellectual property rights when using the Internet within the Company.
  5. CHANGES TO THE POLICY
    1. We reserve the right to update and make changes to this policy from time to time based on the working conditions of the Company. The Company on updating this policy will inform the members of the Company.
  6. FURTHER INFORMATION
    1. For any queries or further Information regarding our Company or about this Policy, the concerned person can contact us through email [EMAIL ADDRESS OF THE COMPANY]
  7. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
    1. We expect all employees to adhere to this policy of the Company. The Company will apply this policy consistently and fairly to ensure a harmonious and productive workplace for all.
    2. By signing below, you acknowledge that you have carefully read and understood the terms and contents of this policy.
    3. You acknowledge that you will follow the set guidelines of this policy as well as of the Company and failure to do so; the Company can take required action against such person.

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