Anti-bribery and Corruption Statement
1. Purpose
SURF PERFORMANCE MEDIA has a zero tolerance towards bribery and corruption, regardless of the identity or position of the originator or recipient of the bribe. SURF PERFORMANCE MEDIA expects all our employees to always do business in accordance with the highest standards of ethical behavior and honesty. This also means we are committed to the prevention, deterrence and detection of bribery and corruption. Bribery and corruption are criminal offences and are clear violations of the SURF PERFORMANCE MEDIA Values. Engaging in behavior or activities contrary to SURF PERFORMANCE MEDIA’s Values, as well as all other applicable laws and regulations, violates our promise to our stakeholders. We do not and will not pay bribes or offer improper inducements to anyone for any purpose, nor do we or will we accept bribes or improper inducements or anything that could be perceived as such and we have similar expectations of our third parties and clients. The SURF PERFORMANCE MEDIA zero tolerance principles towards bribery and corruption thus also apply to third parties with whom SURF PERFORMANCE MEDIA does business with or who are retained by SURF PERFORMANCE MEDIA to perform services or deliver business for and on behalf of SURF PERFORMANCE MEDIA. The SURF PERFORMANCE MEDIA anti-bribery and anti-corruption principles are summarized below.
2. Bribery and facilitation payment
All forms of bribery and all actions that in our opinion give the appearance of offering or accepting a bribe, including facilitation payments, are prohibited.
3. Gifts and Entertainment
No SURF PERFORMANCE MEDIA employee may offer or receive a Gift or an Entertainment, regardless of its value, which in our opinion might create or give the appearance of creating a conflict of interest, constitute an inducement or bribe, or violate applicable laws, regulations and/or the SURF PERFORMANCE MEDIA Values. Any form of gifts, entertainment or other advantage offered and received must be subject to an assessment on its acceptability and appropriateness regardless of the amount or value.
4. Public Officials
Whilst our Policies do not prohibit legitimate business interactions with Public Officials or State-owned enterprises, these are subject to heightened attention and stricter conditions, such as pre-approvals and lower limits.
5. Political Contributions/donations
SURF PERFORMANCE MEDIA employees are not permitted to make gifts or political donations or to offer entertainment to political parties or candidates for political office as part of their employment with SURF PERFORMANCE MEDIA.
6. Charitable donations
SURF PERFORMANCE MEDIA employees should ensure that charitable contributions are made to bona fide charities and are not used to conceal a bribe.
7. Recording, registration & violations
SURF PERFORMANCE MEDIA employees should ensure that expenses and payments related to third parties are registered and accurately recorded in the financial books. Any violations of this statements should be reported and recorded with Risk & Compliance