Policy Summary:  

The Inteli-AI Company (the “Company”) continued success depends in large part upon the trust and confidence of users across the globe.  The Company is therefore committed to conducting business in accordance with the highest ethical standards and prohibits all forms of bribery and corruption.  This Anti-Bribery Policy (“Policy”) prohibits bribery of government officials well as private sector (commercial) bribery, including the offering, promising, authorizing, or providing anything of value to any customer, business partner, vendor or other third party in order to induce or reward the improper performance of an activity connected with our business.  Either a violation of this Policy or the Company’s Code of Business Conduct (“COBC”) could result in disciplinary actions including, but not limited to, termination of employment.  It is therefore vital that you not only understand and appreciate the importance of this Policy, but also comply with it in your daily work.  If you have any questions about this Policy or applicable Anti-Bribery laws generally, contact Company Legal Counsel at contact@Inteli-AI.com. 

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1. Purpose and Goals of policy: 

This Policy is intended to outline the Company’s risks related to bribery and corruption, to highlight responsibilities under both the relevant anti-corruption laws and Company policies, and to provide you with the tools and support necessary to identify and combat those anti-corruption risks.    

 

2. Risks and/or consequences of non-compliance: 

A violation of relevant anti-corruption laws can lead to severe civil and criminal penalties and reputational harm to our Company.  Company employees that violate these laws can also face severe civil and criminal penalties, including jail time. 

 

3. Scope and Range of application: 

The Inteli-AI Company expects all employees, officers, directors, and third parties working on its behalf to refrain from engaging in any form of bribery or corruption, irrespective of citizenship, domicile, or location. 

 

4. Policy details:

 

4.1. Applicable Laws - Employees of the Company must abide by all applicable Anti-Bribery laws, including the FCPA, the UKBA, and the local laws in every country in which we do business. Virtually every country in which we operate prohibits bribery.  These laws generally prohibit both bribery of government officials and private sector (commercial) bribery. 

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4.2. Prohibition of Bribery -

 

4.2.1. Government Bribery - The Company and its employees are prohibited from giving, promising, offering, or authorizing payment of anything of value to any government official to obtain or retain business, to secure some other improper advantage, or to improperly influence a government official’s actions.  Additionally, Company associates must also avoid the appearance of improper interactions with government officials.

 

4.2.2. Commercial Bribery - In addition to the prohibitions of bribing government officials discussed above, the Company prohibits employees from offering or providing corrupt payments and other advantages to or accepting the same from private (non-government) persons and entities.  Such payments constitute commercial bribery and are often called “kickbacks.” 

 

4.2.3. Facilitation Payments - The Company’s prohibition on bribery applies to all improper payments regardless of size or purpose, including “facilitating” (or expediting) payments. Facilitating payments refer to small payments to government officials to expedite or facilitate non-discretionary actions or services, such as obtaining an ordinary license or business permit, processing government papers such as visas, customs clearance, providing telephone, power, or water service, or loading or unloading of cargo. 

 

4.3. Providing Items of Value to Government Officials -

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4.3.1. Government Dealings Approval Tool (“GDAT”) - Before providing an item of value to any government official or entity employees must first obtain prior written approval from Company Legal Counsel.  

 

4.3.2. Gifts, Meals, Travel and Entertainment (“GME”) - It is never permissible to provide gifts, meals, travel, or entertainment to anyone (government officials or commercial partners) in exchange for any improper favour or benefit.  In addition, gifts of cash or cash equivalents, such as gift cards, are never permissible. 

 

4.3.3. Donations - It is never permissible to provide a donation to improperly influence a government official, or in exchange for any improper favour or benefit.  It may, however, be permissible to make donations directly to a government agency (rather than to an individual government official) as part of a charitable effort. 

 

4.3.4. Promoting, Demonstrating, or Explaining Products - It is never permissible to direct promotional expenses or activities to a government official to improperly influence him or her, or in exchange for any improper favour or benefit.  In some cases, however, it may be appropriate to direct such expenses to a government official or entity in order to promote, demonstrate, or explain the Company’s products and services.  Before doing so, Company associates must seek prior approval via GDAT. 

 

4.3.5. Hiring or Engaging Government Officials - It is never permissible to hire or engage a government official, or his or her immediate family members, to improperly influence the official, or in exchange for any improper favour or benefit.  Note that before hiring a government official (or relative thereof) Company associates must first receive legal approval via GDAT. 

 

4.3.7. Limited Exceptions - There are limited exceptions to the prior GDAT approval requirement.  These exceptions include when a blanket approval is in place (blanket approvals must be renewed on a yearly basis), when an employee’s personal safety is at issue, and the rare instance when GDAT approval cannot be obtained. 

 

4.4. Third-Party Management - 

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4.4.1. Applicability to Third Parties - Third-party agents, consultants, distributors, or any other third-party representatives acting for or on behalf of the Company (collectively, “third parties”) are prohibited from making corrupt payments on the Company’s behalf.  This prohibition also applies to subcontractors hired by third parties to perform work on the Company’s behalf.   

Any and all payments made to third parties, including commissions, compensation, reimbursements, must be customary and reasonable in relation to the services provided and accurately documented in the Company’s books and records. 

 

4.4.2. Due Diligence - Any and all third parties that will interact with government officials or entities on behalf of the Company must complete a reasonable due diligence process before beginning work on the Company’s behalf. 

Any red flags raised during a due diligence review of a vendor must be addressed to the satisfaction of Company Legal Counsel prior to entering the relationship with the third party, and any remediation measure put in place should be documented in the due diligence.

Once a third-party agent or consultant has been retained by the Company, the third party’s activities and expenses must be monitored by the relevant Company employee to ensure continued compliance with the applicable anti-corruption laws and Company policies.

 

4.7. Auditing - Company employees will conduct periodic internal audits of relevant Company operations to help ensure the Company’s continued compliance with applicable Anti-Bribery laws and this Policy.  It is the duty of all employees to cooperate with—and never interfere with or obstruct—such audit activities or Company investigations.  Company auditors are expected to act independently, and to liaise with Company Legal Counsel to clarify any questions related to application of this Policy.

 

4.8. Reporting Violations - If you observe conduct that may violate this Policy, contact Company Legal Counsel. Suspected violations will be reviewed and investigated as appropriate and may lead to disciplinary action.  Any such reporting will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.