Before we sell a program to any business, we require that they subscribe to the following business ethics policy and that they provide three business references.

We are only interested in helping to promote legitimate, ethical small businesses.

Business Ethics Policy

In order to be considered for promotion by 7th Power Publishing, we require that you subscribe to the following:

1. We do not use "bait & switch" tactics to make sales.

2. We do not participate in anything that could be construed as "false advertising."

3. We have a published privacy, security and returns policy.

4. We guarantee our work and publish the terms and limits of our warranties or guarantees.

5. We do not engage in illegal or immoral practices.  (use the historic American Judeo-Christian ethic to decide if your business is moral)

6. We do not link from our website to sites that break #5 above.

7. We habitually fulfill everything that we promise to our customers.

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Do you embrace and employ the seven principles of business ethics as outlined above?  Then we invite you to take the next step!

Corporate Citizenship

7th Power Publishing is committed to being a good corporate citizen, taking account of the economic, social and environmental impact of our business and aiming to maximise the benefits and minimise any negative impact of our operations.

Human Rights

7th Power Publishing supports the principles of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights and we are committed to upholding these principles in our policies, procedures and practices. Respect for human rights is and will remain integral to our operations.

We will endeavour to work with business partners who conduct their business in a way that is compatible with our policies of respect for human rights and ethical conduct. We will work with customers to ensure that contractual requirements do not infringe human rights.

Environmental Issues

We will conduct our business with respect and consideration for the environment. We will strive to minimise our environmental impact through the management of waste, vehicle emissions and energy consumption.

Local Communities

7th Power Publishing is fully committed to supporting and assisting the communities in which we operate through a variety of means including charitable fund-raising, sponsorship of community projects and voluntary work by employees.

We conduct our business with respect and consideration for the good of local communities, taking steps to minimise any disturbance as a result of our operations. We will also serve local interests by providing good income opportunities and effective services and products.

Business Practice Standards

We are committed to high ethical standards in our business dealings to ensure the integrity of our employees, independent representatives and our organization is maintained.

Bribery and Corruption

7th Power Publishing is resolutely opposed to bribery and corruption in whatever form it may take. Gifts or entertainment may only be offered to a third party if they are consistent with customary business practice in the relevant territory, are modest in value and cannot be interpreted as inducements to trade.

Sales of the Company’s services and products and purchases of products and services from suppliers will be made solely on the basis of quality, performance, price, value and/or for the benefit of the Group, and never on the basis of giving or receiving inducements in the form of payments, gifts, entertainment or favours or in any other form.

Employees should not accept gifts, money or entertainment from third party organizations or individuals where these might reasonably be considered likely to influence business transactions. Gifts, other than trivial ones with a low value, should be returned. In a culture where such an action might cause offence, the gift should be declared to the company and, if practical, donated to an appropriate charity.

Political Contributions

7th Power Publishing does not make contributions to political parties.

Customer Relations

Mutual trust and confidence between 7th Power Publishing and our customers is vital. All employees and independent representatives should strive to consistently deliver service excellence and value for money, meeting customers’ expectations and anticipating their changing requirements.

Internal Vendors

Any business transactions between 7th Power Publishing subsidiaries for the supply of goods or services should be based on normal ‘arm’s length’ business principles. These principles should cover pricing and other contractual terms and must be as defensible as those to which independent parties might be expected to agree.

External Vendors

All suppliers are entitled to fair treatment and all potential suppliers should have a reasonable opportunity to win 7th Power Publishing business. It is our policy to pay suppliers on time in accordance with agreed terms of trade. We set high standards for our suppliers in the context of our own ethical policy.

Competition

7th Power Publishing will always compete vigorously, but in a fair and ethical way. Competitive success is built on providing good value and service excellence. Competitors should not be disparaged.

When in contact with competitors, employees and independent representatives will avoid discussing confidential information and no attempt will be made to improperly acquire competitors’ trade secrets or any other confidential information. Employees and independent representatives must not discuss pricing strategies or undertake any arrangements or practices which would conflict with the laws applicable to the business concerned.

Corporate Government

7th Power Publishing is committed to protecting the interests of our stakeholders and our organization through compliance with the relevant legal and regulatory environments and careful management of business risks.

Legal Compliance

7th Power Publishing will comply fully with all relevant national and international laws and will act in accordance with local guidelines and regulations, including those which are industry specific, governing our operations.

It is the responsibility of all managers to ensure, by taking legal or other expert advice where appropriate, that they are aware of all local laws and regulations which may affect the area of the business in which they are engaged, including tax and exchange controls.

Accounting Practices

All accounting documentation must clearly identify the true nature of business transactions, assets and liabilities in conformity with relevant regulatory, accounting and legal requirements. No record or entry may be false, distorted, incomplete or suppressed.

All Group reporting must be accurate and complete and in compliance in all material respects with accounting policies and procedures. Employees and independent representatives must not materially mis-state or knowingly misrepresent management information for personal gain or for any other reason.

Mandated Reports

7th Power Publishing may be required to make statements or provide reports to regulatory bodies, government agencies or other government departments. Care should be taken to ensure that such statements or reports are correct, timely and not misleading. Senior management must be made aware of any sensitive disclosure before it is made.

Care must also be taken when making statements to the media that information given is correct and not misleading. Inquiries from the media should be referred to company media relations experts and statements should only be made by designated spokespersons.

7th Power Publishing will provide, through our web-site and through the published annual report and accounts and other statements, appropriate information to enable stakeeholders to assess our business performance. We will comply with applicable laws and regulations as to the disclosure of information about 7th Power Publishing.

Policies and Procedures

7th Power Publishing recognises that there are risks associated with carrying out any business activity. Management is responsible both for ensuring that policies and procedures are in place to manage risks and for complying with those policies and procedures. Employees should ensure that they are aware of the risks associated with their activities and that they comply with policies and procedures in place to manage those risks.

Employess and Independent Representatives

7th Power Publishing is committed to optimizing individual and business performance through employing the best people at all levels and creating an environment in which they want to and are able to contribute fully to the group’s success.

To achieve a working environment in which team spirit and commitment to the goals and values of 7th Power Publishing are maintained, the company will ensure that individual employees are treated fairly and with dignity and respect.

National Regulation

In dealing with our employees, we will act in compliance with national regulatory requirements and employers’ obligations to employees under labour or social security laws and regulations must be respected.

Harassment

Harassment can be defined as unwanted behavior, which a person finds intimidating, upsetting, embarrassing, humiliating or offensive. Conduct involving the harassment (racial, sexual or of any other kind) of any employee is unacceptable.

Should an employee believe that he or she has been harassed the matter should be raised with the relevant Human Resources Manager who will arrange for it to be investigated without delay, impartially and confidentially.

Equal Opportunity

We value all our employees for their contribution to our business and their opportunities for advancement will be equal and not influenced by considerations other than their performance, ability and aptitude. Employees will also be provided with the opportunity to develop their potential and, if appropriate, to develop their careers further with the company.

Health & Safety

7th Power Publishing places the highest priority on promoting the health and safety of employees and independent representatives while at work.

Terms of Employment or Contract Representatives

The business and its employees and independent representatives will work towards creating permanent long-term relationships. Employees will be paid for and work hours at least as favorable as the terms established by national legislation or agreements or industry standards.

The Interview Process

In order to protect the interests of our employees and independent representatives and customers, and because of the nature of our business, 7th Power Publishing will apply rigorous pre-employment screening and selection techniques.

Employees' and independent representatives' commitments to 7th Power Publishing

Employees and independent representatives must avoid situations where appearance of business impropriety exists, even though the circumstances might not otherwise specifically violate this code of conduct or where specific laws or regulations do not apply.

Confidential Information

Employees and independent representatives must not make use of confidential information obtained through their employment for personal gain, nor disclose such information to any third party during or after their employment. ‘Confidential information’ is either information that has been specifically described as being confidential or is otherwise obviously confidential from the surrounding circumstances.

The term “confidential information” does not include information in the public domain or information which the individual concerned is required by law to disclose.

Conflicts of Interest

Every employee and independent representatives has a duty to avoid business, financial or other direct or indirect interests or relationships which conflict with the interests of the company, or which divides his or her loyalty to the company.

Any activity which even appears to present such a conflict must be avoided or terminated unless, after disclosure to the appropriate level of management, it is determined that the activity is not unethical or improper, does not compromise integrity and is not detrimental to the reputation and standing of the company.

Policy Implementation

This Business Ethics Policy is a minimum standard and issued to all 7th Power Publishing employees and independent representatives. It will be published on our global intranet and incorporated into future employment contracts where applicable.

It will be monitored as part of 7th Power Publishing compliance processes. The policy will be reviewed annually.

Management of Complaints

Employees and independent representatives can expect that the company will give due consideration to their constructive suggestions and will provide a considered and objective review of genuine concerns and complaints. Such concerns include fraud, misrepresentation, theft, harassment, discrimination and non-compliance with regulations, legislation, policies and procedures.

Concerns must be investigated impartially so that the employee's and independent representative's  rights are protected. Employeesand independent representatives who have concerns about potential unethical behaviour should advise their local Human Resources or Finance Director in the first instance.

Employees and independent representatives may do this anonymously if they so wish. To ensure that confidentiality is maintained, employees should not discuss such concerns with colleagues or other third parties, unless specifically authorised or unless it is a legal requirement.

If the employee and independent representatives is dissatisfied with the response to the concern which he or she has raised, or if the concern relates to a matter of exceptional gravity or sensitivity, he or she can contact the general manager.

Zero Tolerance of "Gossip"

Mind your own business.  Devisive, destructive conversation (whether true or not) about another employee or independent representative will NOT be tolerated.  If you have an issue with another employee or independent representative, go to them directly and resolve your issue.

If it cannot be resolved and you are convinced that the company is suffering as a result, then take the issue to your supervisor, NEVER a peer or a subordinate.

Monitoring Compliance

We monitor, on a regular basis, compliance with this ethics policy, using information reported via the whistleblowing facility, internal/external audit and ongoing management reporting.

Adherence to Policy

Since 7th Power Publishing aims to maintain high ethical standards in carrying out its business activities, practices of any sort that are incompatible with the group’s principles and policies are not tolerated.

Strict adherence to these principles and supporting policies is a condition of employment in the group. Any action by an employee, which deliberately or recklessly breaches this ethics policy, may result in disciplinary action.