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Nowy Styl’s Code of Ethics is the result of many years of business and managerial practice. It is a summary of what we have learned so far, as well as a sort of look into the future and goal-setting – who we want to be in the future. The develop- ment of the Code was another step towards strengthening global and local responsibility and encouraging respect in our actions towards one another. The Code sets out Nowy Styl’s ethical principles regarding, among other things, company property and brand protec- tion, relations with employees, customers and suppliers. The document also describes the general principles related to adherence to the Code, defines the role of the superiors in shaping ethical attitudes, outlines the position of the Ethics Officer and specifies how to report irregularities. Code of Ethics NowyStyl Click to see the full content of the document In the Code of Ethics , Nowy Styl commits itself in particular to: > implementing effective systems and controls to protect against any form of modern slavery at Nowy Styl or the supply chain. The obligation is fulfilled by complying with the principles of labour law; > ensuring protection of confidential information and data. The commitment is implemented by ensuring that Nowy Styl employees comply with the organi- zation’s rules on protection of information and data they deal with in the course of performing their official duties, including personal data, as well as through the supervision of the IT department over data security (deploying IT systems for data protection); > using reliable, truthful information and accurate communications in customer relations, which Nowy Styl employees, especially those in the sales depart- ments, are obliged to do; > preventing corruption. Nowy Styl employees must not accept material benefits resulting as a result of the func- tions or the tasks they perform. This goal is achieved by training employees in the prevention of corruption, both upon hiring and later, through regular training; > preventing conflict of interest. Employees are required to immediately inform their direct supervisor or representative of Nowy Styl of any situation in which a member of the employee’s family (spouse, parents, children, siblings) or their significant other is employed by or works with or expresses a desire to cooperate with a client, supplier or competitor of the company; > not to enter into any contracts or agreements with competitors whose purpose or effect would be to restrict free trade, in particular agreements restric- ting competition or violating the collective interests of consumers. Ensuring execution by having docu- ments reviewed by the in-house legal department, which verifies contracts and agreements for possible antitrust violations; > compliance with occupational health and safety rules. Nowy Styl provides all employees with regular occupational health and safety training and updates, as well as personal protective equipment and a safe work space. By accepting the Code of Ethics , Nowy Styl employees agree to abide by the above obligations. 26 Table of contents