DNPA Code of Ethics

Purpose: At Cell Charcha, we are dedicated to maintaining the highest ethical standards in all facets of our operations. This policy serves to ensure that every member of our team conducts themselves with integrity, adhering to all relevant laws and regulations, and avoiding actions driven by personal gain.

Gifts, Favors, and Payments:

• Gifts, favors, and payments provided by Cell Charcha must adhere to accepted business practices, have limited value, comply with the law, and avoid bringing embarrassment to the company upon public disclosure.
• Any payments, commissions, or compensation to associates of customers without a written contract are prohibited.

Gifts, Favors, Entertainment, and Payments Received:

• Associates must refrain from seeking or accepting gifts, favors, entertainment, or payments without a legitimate business purpose, especially from entities doing or seeking to do business with Cell Charcha.
• Exceptions include common courtesies associated with business practices and gifts of nominal value. However, stringent standards apply, particularly concerning gifts from suppliers.

Conflicts of Interest:

• Associates must avoid situations where personal interests conflict with those of Cell Charcha, promptly disclosing any such conflicts to their manager.
• This includes ownership in external enterprises conducting business with or competing against Cell Charcha, 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 result in 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 demonstrate good judgment, recognizing that they are effectively public statements with lasting impact.
• Associates must understand and comply with company policies outlined in the Employee Handbook.

Be Careful What You Post:

• Associates are personally accountable for their online activity, and inappropriate content may lead to disciplinary action, including termination.
• Posts should reflect personal viewpoints, with any references to Cell Charcha clearly identified as personal opinions.

Be Respectful and Professional:

• Maintain professionalism and courtesy in all communications, refraining from posts that could be interpreted as offensive, threatening, or harassing.
• Respect the privacy of others and avoid sharing false or misleading information.

Be Honest and Accurate:

• Accuracy is paramount, and any errors should be promptly rectified. Associates should be transparent about any alterations made to previous posts.

Respect Laws and Confidentiality:

• Associates must adhere to all legal and confidentiality requirements, including copyright and privacy laws. Confidential company information should never be disclosed without authorization.

Report Your Concerns:

• Any concerns regarding potential policy violations should be promptly reported to Human Resources. Retaliation against whistleblowers is strictly prohibited.

Plagiarism and Fairness:

• Plagiarism is unacceptable at Cell Charcha, and reporters must ensure fairness by affording all parties involved in a story the opportunity to respond adequately.