Code of Conduct
Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct
The Global Black Alliance Inc. (“GBA”, “We”, “we”), is committed to the highest possible standards regarding social and environmental responsibility and ethical conduct in all aspects of operation. The End User Code of Conduct (“Code”) describes the expectations of GBA towards its customers. GBA requires its customers to abide by the principles in this Code and in full compliance with all laws and regulations. This code is further emphasized and supported by the GBA Terms and Conditions of Use, as well as the GBA Privacy Policy. GBA expects its customers as well as all entities that GBA conducts business with to adhere to these standards as a minimum requirement for business operations, engagements and behaviours going forward.
Labor and Human Rights
- Discrimination. Customer shall not discriminate against any worker based on age, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, race, religion, political affiliation, or union membership, in hiring and other employment practices.
- Harassment. Customer shall commit to a workplace free of harassment and abuse.
- Forced Labor. Customer shall not resort to any sort of forced or involuntary labor.
- Child Labor. Customer shall employ only workers who meet the legal age of employment in the country of operation. When such age is not defined, it must be considered to be at least 15 years.
- Wages. Customer shall ensure that all workers receive at least the legally mandated minimum wages and benefits. Customer shall pay accurate wages in a timely manner, and wage deductions shall not be used as a disciplinary measure.
- Safe Place to Work. Customers will provide their employees or contractors with a working environment which meets the highest standards of health and safety regulations or at minimum, local legislation, and is also free of any moral pressure.
Ethics
The GBA expects the highest standards of ethical conduct in all of our endeavours. Customer shall always be ethical in every aspect of its business, including relationships, practices, sourcing, and operations.
· Integrity. Customer shall not engage in corruption, extortion, embezzlement, or bribery to obtain an unfair or improper advantage. Customer shall abide by all applicable anti-corruption laws and regulations of the countries in which it operates, including the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and applicable international anti-corruption laws and conventions.
· Conflicts of Interest. Customers shall ensure that they do not create or encourage conflicts of interest.
· Protection of Intellectual Property. Customer shall respect intellectual property rights and safeguard customer information. Customer shall manage technology and know-how in a manner that protects intellectual property rights.
· Disclosure of Information. Customer shall accurately record information regarding its business activities, labor, health and safety, and environmental practices and shall disclose such information, without falsification or misrepresentation, to all appropriate parties.
· Fair Business Standards. Standards of fair business, advertising and competition are to be upheld. Appropriate means to safeguard data must be available.
· Misinformation. Customer will not participate in or perpetuate the spread of misinformation that may result in but not limited to the harm, harassment, intimidation, or discrimination of any group.
Ineligible Business
The following organizations are not currently eligible for being listed on the RealOnes App until further notice.
· Multi-level Marketing Companies (MLM)
· Network Marketing Selling Companies
· Pyramid Selling Companies
· Houses of Worship
Environment
GBA acknowledges Climate Change and is committed to protecting the environment, and environmental responsibility is at the core of GBA’s values. We aim to work with customers who share our commitment towards protecting the environment wherever possible both locally and globally. Customers are strongly encouraged to demonstrate outstanding commitment to protecting and restoring the environment through energy conservation, eco-design, recycling, adequate waste disposal or any other relevant means.
Management Commitment
We hold our customers accountable to this Code and all of its standards. Customer shall implement or maintain a management system that facilitates compliance with this Code and all applicable laws. Customer shall perform periodic evaluations of its facilities and operations to ensure compliance with this Code and all applicable laws. Customer shall maintain documents and records to evidence such compliance.