SwineTex Consulting Services Code of Ethics

General Principles

SwineTex and its employees and representatives will at all times demonstrate the highest levels of integrity, truthfulness, and honesty in order to uphold both personal and company reputations and to inspire confidence and trust in their respective actions. We are committed to fair business practices in every area where we do business.

Client Confidentiality

SwineTex takes client confidentiality very seriously. We will honor all legal and reasonable requests for confidentiality. SwineTex clients can rest easy knowing that the status of their relationship with SwineTex, their data, intellectual property and any other information about their company will not be shared without their express permission.

Conflicts of Interest

SwineTex seeks to avoid conflicts of interest to the extent that it is possible. When there is a conflict of interest, real or apparent, we will disclose the conflict to all relevant parties. SwineTex commits to recommending products and services based on the best interests of our clients regardless of past or existing relationships with suppliers. SwineTex only recommends products and services we believe in and that are appropriate for the client or clients for whom we recommend them. We commit to disclosing any arrangement involving commission or compensation of any type related to a product recommendation or endorsement to all relevant parties and publicly when appropriate.

Legal and Regulatory

SwineTex will seek to comply with all international, national, and local legislation and regulations affecting its operations. SwineTex will make every effort to fully meet its tax obligations to all applicable taxing authorities. SwineTex will not make any financial contributions or offer support to any political party.

Bribery and Corruption

SwineTex does not allow the direct or indirect offer, payment, solicitation, or acceptance of bribes in any form. Any employee, contractor or representative of SwineTex found to be involved in any kind of corrupt practice will be immediately dismissed and if a criminal act has been committed, SwineTex will cooperate with investigators, prosecutors and other relevant authorities.

Questions/Concerns

Any questions or concerns about this policy or about SwineTex's commitment to ethical business practices should be directed to Todd Thurman, Founder and Owner of SwineTex Consulting Services. He can be reached by email at todd.thurman@swinetex.com

This policy was originally drafted August 30, 2017 and was most recently updated July 29, 2020.