Code of Conduct

Act With Integrity

Do not knowingly:

• Falsify information
• Misrepresent work completed
• Mislead clients
• Fabricate records
• Conceal material mistakes
• Participate in fraud

Errors should be disclosed and corrected appropriately.

Protect Confidential Information

Client, RAEFORM, and third-party confidential information must be:

• Used only for authorized purposes
• Shared only with authorized persons
• Stored and transmitted responsibly
• Protected after an engagement ends where obligations continue

Respect Privacy

Personal information must be accessed, used, disclosed, and retained only as reasonably necessary and permitted by applicable law, policy, and contract.

Avoid Conflicts of Interest

Individuals should disclose actual or material potential conflicts that could reasonably affect their objectivity, confidentiality obligations, or duties.

A conflict is not automatically misconduct, but hiding a material conflict can be.

No Bribery or Improper Benefits

RAEFORM does not permit bribes, kickbacks, undisclosed commissions, or improper incentives intended to influence a business decision.

Respectful Conduct

Harassment, threats, discriminatory conduct, intimidation, or abusive behavior are inconsistent with RAEFORM standards.

Respect Intellectual Property

Do not knowingly misuse:

• Client work
• RAEFORM intellectual property
• Software licenses
• Copyrighted material
• Proprietary information
• Third-party content

Use Systems Responsibly

Only access systems, accounts, files, or data you are authorized to use.

Do not:

• Share credentials improperly
• Circumvent access controls
• Install unauthorized harmful software
• Access information out of curiosity
• Use client systems for unrelated purposes

Protect Client Property

Client accounts, files, equipment, subscriptions, software, documentation, and other property must be used only for legitimate authorized work.

Accurate Records

Records relating to time, expenses, project progress, approvals, or deliverables should be accurate.

Authority to Speak

Do not claim to speak for RAEFORM or a client unless you are authorized to do so.

Personal opinions should not be represented as official positions.

Report Serious Concerns

Suspected fraud, data breaches, security incidents, harassment, conflicts, or other serious misconduct should be raised promptly through an appropriate channel.

Enforcement

A violation may result in action appropriate to the person's relationship with RAEFORM, including:

• Correction or remediation
• Restriction of access
• Removal from an assignment
• Contractual remedies
• Termination of an applicable relationship
• Referral to authorities where legally required or appropriate

This Code does not alter the legal classification of employees, contractors, vendors, clients, or other parties.