Code of Conduct and Anti-Bribery

Effective 13 November 2026

This code applies to everyone who works for or on behalf of Tech Inc.: directors, employees, agents, representatives, distributors and contractors. We expect our suppliers and partners to meet the same standards.

1. Integrity and the law

We obey the law in every country where we work, and we deal honestly with customers, suppliers, competitors, authorities and each other. Where this code is stricter than local law, the code applies.

2. Zero tolerance of bribery

• We never offer, give, request or accept a bribe, kickback or any improper advantage, directly or through others.
• We do not make facilitation payments to speed up routine government actions.
• We comply with anti-corruption laws, including Canada's Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act, India's Prevention of Corruption Act, and the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and UK Bribery Act where they apply.
• Extra care applies to dealings with public officials and with employees of state-owned companies.

3. Gifts and hospitality

• Gifts and hospitality must be modest, infrequent, transparent and never connected with a tender, order or decision.
• Cash or cash equivalents are never given or accepted.
• Anything beyond a token value is recorded and approved in advance.

4. Agents and intermediaries

Agents, representatives and partners are appointed only after due diligence, under written agreements that require compliance with this code, and are paid only for legitimate services at fair rates.

5. Accurate records

Every transaction is recorded accurately and completely. No off-book accounts, false invoices or misleading entries.

6. Fair competition

We compete on the merits. We do not agree prices, divide markets, rig bids or exchange competitively sensitive information with competitors.

7. Conflicts of interest

Personal interests must not influence business decisions. Any potential conflict is declared to management, and the person concerned stays out of the decision.

8. Confidentiality and data protection

We protect our own, our customers' and our suppliers' confidential information, and handle personal information in line with our Privacy Policy.

9. Export controls and sanctions

We screen orders, destinations and end users, and do not supply where the law prohibits it.

10. People and workplace

We treat people with respect. We do not tolerate discrimination, harassment, forced labour or child labour, and we provide safe working conditions. See our Quality, Health, Safety and Environment Policy.

11. Political and charitable contributions

Tech Inc. makes no political contributions. Charitable donations are made openly and never to secure business.

12. Speaking up

Anyone who suspects a breach of this code should report it to mail@techincresearch.com, marked "Ethics – Confidential", or through our complaints and grievances process. Reports are treated confidentially, and nobody will suffer retaliation for raising a concern in good faith.

13. Consequences

Breaches of this code lead to disciplinary action, up to dismissal or termination of contract, and may be reported to the authorities.