# Code of conduct

**Summary:** Discover the Unless Technology Code of Conduct, outlining our dedication to ethical practices, social responsibility, and sustainable innovation in the tech industry.

**In short:** These guidelines embody our commitment to ethical integrity, social responsibility, and sustainable innovation.

**Last updated:** 2024-11-05

At Unless, our dedication to building a better society is demonstrated by operating ethically, socially responsibly, and sustainably, while adhering to all applicable laws.

### Core Principles

1. **Legal Compliance**: We commit to adhering to all applicable laws and regulations in the regions where we operate. This commitment extends to all locations and activities within our organization.

2. **Non-discrimination and Diversity**: We prohibit unlawful discrimination in all work relationships. We strive to treat all employees equally, with respect, and promote diversity and inclusion throughout our organization.

3. **Fair and Equal Compensation**: We ensure that all employees receive fair wages on time, in accordance with legal requirements, and guarantee equal pay for equal work. Our compensation meets or exceeds living wage standards.

4. **Employee Well-being and Development**: We commit to ensuring compliance with legal standards for working hours, breaks, rest periods, and leave, including maternity and paternity leave, promoting our employees' well-being and development.

5. **Health and Safety**: We provide a working environment that is physically, psychologically, and socially safe for all employees.

6. **Human Rights**: We respect and uphold internationally recognized human rights and actively work to avoid any form of human rights violations, including forced labor, modern slavery, and child labor.

   - **Forced Labor and Modern Slavery**: We ensure that all employment is voluntary, without threats or coercion.

   - **Child Labor**: We do not employ underage workers. We ensure young workers are not subjected to hazardous work and that their education is not compromised.

   - **Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining**: We respect our employees' rights to form and join organizations and engage in collective bargaining.

7. **Privacy and Security**: We protect the privacy and security of data related to Unless, our customers, and partners, adhering to relevant legislation.

8. **Confidential Information and Intellectual Property**: We secure and protect confidential and proprietary information, using it only for authorized purposes.

9. **Anti-corruption and Bribery**: We maintain a zero-tolerance policy for corruption. We take reasonable measures to prevent and detect corruption in all business dealings.

10. **Environmental Management**: We proactively address environmental challenges and work to reduce our environmental impact while promoting sustainability, including:

   - Identifying and mitigating climate change risks and biodiversity loss.
   - Minimizing waste and adopting circular economy principles.
   - Reducing business travel, especially air travel.
   - Transitioning to renewable energy where possible.
   - Enabling low-carbon choices for consumers and employees.

Our Code of Conduct reflects our commitment to ethical practices and sustainability, guiding our actions and decisions as a leading technology company. For more details, employees and partners are encouraged to refer to the Unless Sustainability policy. Any suspected violations should be reported immediately through our designated communication channels.