Ethics & Compliance

Integrity

VECTARYS conducts its activities honestly, transparently and professionally.

Business decisions and professional commitments should be based on legitimate objectives, accurate information and responsible judgment.

Compliance with Law

VECTARYS respects the laws and regulations applicable to its activities and jurisdictions of operation.

Where legal or regulatory requirements are uncertain, the company seeks appropriate professional guidance before proceeding.

Responsible Engineering

VECTARYS recognizes that engineered systems can have significant operational, economic, social and security consequences.

Engineering decisions should therefore consider reliability, security, resilience, controllability, maintainability and foreseeable risks.

Security by Design

Security is considered an engineering concern from the beginning of a project rather than an afterthought.

Appropriate safeguards should be integrated into systems according to their purpose, architecture, operational environment and risk profile.

Confidentiality

Confidential information entrusted to VECTARYS is handled with appropriate care and protection.

Information is accessed, used and disclosed only for legitimate purposes and within the scope of applicable agreements and authorizations.

Responsible Use of Technology

VECTARYS does not treat technological capability as sufficient justification for deployment.

The intended purpose, foreseeable consequences, operational context and potential misuse of a technology should be considered when making engineering and deployment decisions.

Artificial Intelligence

AI-enabled systems require particular attention to reliability, security, traceability, human oversight and operational accountability.

Where artificial intelligence is incorporated into a system, appropriate controls should reflect the system's purpose, level of autonomy and potential impact.

Conflicts of Interest

VECTARYS seeks to identify and appropriately manage situations in which personal, financial or professional interests could improperly influence business decisions.

Relevant conflicts should be disclosed and managed through appropriate organizational measures.

Anti-Bribery and Improper Influence

VECTARYS does not tolerate bribery, corruption, improper payments or other forms of unlawful influence in connection with its activities.

Business relationships must be conducted on the basis of legitimate commercial and professional considerations.

Fair Business Conduct

VECTARYS seeks to compete and cooperate fairly, without deceptive practices or intentional misrepresentation.

Commercial information and representations should be accurate, proportionate and supportable.

Partners and Suppliers

VECTARYS expects professional partners, contractors and suppliers to operate consistently with applicable laws and responsible business practices.

Appropriate due diligence may be applied according to the nature, importance and risk of a relationship.

Respectful Professional Conduct

VECTARYS expects professional interactions to be conducted with respect, competence and good faith.

Harassment, intimidation, discrimination, retaliation and abusive professional behavior are inconsistent with these principles.

Protection of Assets

Company, client and partner assets should be used responsibly and protected against unauthorized access, loss, misuse or disclosure.

This includes physical assets, information, intellectual property, credentials, systems and digital infrastructure.

Accurate Records

Business, financial, technical and operational records should be maintained accurately and with appropriate supporting documentation.

Deliberate falsification, concealment or misrepresentation of material information is incompatible with VECTARYS standards.

Export and Technology Controls

International technology activities may be subject to export controls, sanctions, licensing requirements or other jurisdiction-specific restrictions.

VECTARYS seeks to identify and respect applicable restrictions before undertaking activities that fall within their scope.

Responsible Disclosure

Security vulnerabilities, material compliance concerns and other significant issues should be communicated through appropriate channels.

VECTARYS supports responsible handling of such information and seeks to avoid unnecessary exposure of sensitive technical or operational details.

No Retaliation

Individuals who raise legitimate concerns in good faith should not be subject to retaliation for doing so.

Reports should nevertheless be made responsibly and without knowingly submitting false or malicious information.

Continuous Improvement

Ethical and compliance practices should evolve with technology, regulation, operational experience and stakeholder expectations.

VECTARYS may periodically review and improve its internal practices and controls.

Governance

Significant activities should have appropriate ownership, decision authority and accountability.

Documentation

Material technical, contractual and operational decisions should be documented to an appropriate level.

Proportionality

Controls should reflect the sensitivity, criticality and risk profile of the activity concerned.

Verification

Where appropriate, assumptions, technical claims, security controls and operational requirements should be verified before deployment.

Escalation

Material legal, security, ethical or operational concerns should be escalated to the appropriate decision-maker rather than concealed or ignored.

Review

Systems, processes and controls should be reviewed when circumstances, risks, technologies or applicable requirements materially change.