At Gokeeda, we uphold the highest ethical standards in all aspects of our operations. This policy ensures that every team member conducts themselves with integrity, adhering to laws and regulations, and avoiding actions motivated by personal gain.
Gifts, Favors, and Payments
- Gifts, favors, and payments provided by Gokeeda must be aligned with accepted business practices, of limited value, comply with the law, and avoid embarrassing the company if publicly disclosed.
- Payments, commissions, or compensation to associates of customers without a written contract are against company policy.
Gifts, Favors, Entertainment, and Payments Received
- Associates must not seek or accept gifts, favors, entertainment, or payments without a legitimate business purpose, especially from entities doing or seeking to do business with Gokeeda.
- Exceptions include common courtesies associated with business practices and gifts of small value. Strict standards apply, especially regarding gifts from suppliers.
Conflicts of Interest
- Associates should avoid situations where personal interests conflict with those of Gokeeda, promptly disclosing any such conflicts to their manager.
- This includes ownership in outside enterprises doing business with or competing against Gokeeda, serving in capacities with competitors, or any other circumstances that may compromise the company’s interests.
Confidential Information
- Unauthorized disclosure or use of confidential information is strictly prohibited, and misuse will result in disciplinary action, including termination.
Compliance
- Violations of this policy will lead to disciplinary action, up to and including termination. Associates are obligated to report any violations they become aware of.
Social Media Guidelines
- Introduction: Social media posts should exercise good judgment, as they are effectively public statements with lasting impact. Associates must understand and comply with company policies.
- Be Careful What You Post: Associates are personally responsible for their online activity. Inappropriate content may result in disciplinary action, including termination. Posts should reflect personal viewpoints, with any references to Gokeeda clearly identified as such.
- Be Respectful and Professional: Maintain professionalism and courtesy in all communications, avoiding offensive, threatening, or harassing posts. Respect privacy and refrain from sharing false or misleading information.
- Be Honest and Accurate: Accuracy is paramount. Mistakes should be promptly corrected. Be transparent about changes to previous posts.
- Respect Laws and Confidentiality: Adhere to all legal and confidentiality requirements, including copyright and privacy laws. Never disclose confidential company information without authorization.
- Report Your Concerns: Report any concerns regarding potential policy violations to Human Resources. Retaliation against whistleblowers is strictly prohibited.
- Plagiarism and Fairness: Plagiarism is not tolerated at Gokeeda. Reporters must ensure fairness by providing all parties involved in a story with the opportunity to respond adequately.