**Purpose:** At samachar99.com, we maintain the highest ethical principles in every facet of our business operations. This policy aims to guarantee that each team member acts with integrity, follows all applicable laws and regulations, and refrains from any actions driven by personal benefit.
**Gifts, Favors, and Payments:**
Any gifts, favors, and payments given by samachar99.com must correspond with accepted business conventions, be of minimal value, adhere to legal requirements, and not cause embarrassment to the company upon public knowledge.
Providing any payments, commissions, or compensation to customer associates without a formal written agreement is against company policy.
**Gifts, Favors, Entertainment, and Payments Received:**
Team members should not solicit or accept gifts, favors, entertainment, or payments unless there is a valid business reason, particularly from parties engaged in or attempting to engage in business with samachar99.com
Exceptions may be made for customary business courtesies and small-value gifts, but stringent standards must be upheld, especially regarding gifts from vendors.
**Conflicts of Interest:**
Team members must steer clear of situations in which their personal interests may conflict with those of samachar99.com, swiftly informing their manager of any such conflicts.
This includes owning external businesses that transact with or compete against samachar99.com , holding positions with competitors, or any other scenarios that could jeopardize the interests of the company.
**Confidential Information:**
Unauthorized sharing or utilization of confidential information is strictly forbidden, and any misuse will result in disciplinary measures, possibly including termination.
**Compliance:**
Any breaches of this policy will result in disciplinary action, which may include termination. Employees are required to report any violations they become aware of.
**Social Media Guidelines:**
**Introduction:**
Social media activity should be approached with careful judgment, as these posts serve as public statements that can have lasting consequences.
Team members must be aware of and adhere to company policies outlined in the Employee Handbook.
**Be Careful What You Post:**
Individuals are personally accountable for their online actions, and inappropriate postings could lead to disciplinary consequences, including termination.
Posts should convey personal views, with any mention of samachar99.com being clearly identified as personal opinions.
**Be Respectful and Professional:**
Professionalism and politeness should be maintained in all communications, avoiding posts that might be interpreted as offensive, threatening, or harassing.
Respect others’ privacy and do not share false or misleading information.
**Be Honest and Accurate:**
It is essential to prioritize accuracy, and any errors should be corrected promptly. Team members should be open about any modifications made to previous posts.
**Respect Laws and Confidentiality:**
Employees must comply with all legal and confidentiality obligations, including copyright and privacy regulations. Confidential company information should never be disclosed without proper authorization.
**Report Your Concerns:**
Any issues regarding possible policy infractions should be reported to Human Resources without delay. Retaliation against whistleblowers is strictly prohibited.
**Plagiarism and Fairness:**
Plagiarism will not be tolerated at samachar99.com, and reporters must ensure fairness by allowing all parties involved in a story adequate opportunity to respond.