CODE OF CONDUCT
Code of Business Conduct & Ethics
StrikePoint Gold Inc. (the “Corporation”) is committed to conducting the business of the Corporation ethically and legally. This Code and the specific related policies and practices, and any guidelines approved and implemented by the Board of Directors or management of the Corporation, will be used in identifying and managing ethical situations and in making ethical business decisions which adhere to these commitments
Conflicts Of Interest
Staff and directors must avoid situations where personal interests could conflict or could appear to conflict with their duties and responsibilities or with the interests of the Corporation. A conflict of interest may occur where involvement in any activity, with or without the involvement of a related party, prevents the proper performance of staff or director duties or creates, or appears to create, a situation where judgment or ability to act in the best interests of the Corporation is affected.
When faced with an actual or potential conflict of interest situation, employees, contractors and consultants must consult their supervisor and officers and directors must follow relevant statutes and company by-laws and must inform the Chair of the Board of Directors of any such conflict. Supervisors will ensure that employees, contractors or consultants are not involved in any decision or operation where a conflict is present. Similarly, the Chair of the Board will ensure that officers or directors are not involved in any decision or operation where a conflict is present
When faced with an actual or potential conflict of interest situation, employees, contractors and consultants must consult their supervisor and officers and directors must follow relevant statutes and company by-laws and must inform the Chair of the Board of Directors of any such conflict. Supervisors will ensure that employees, contractors or consultants are not involved in any decision or operation where a conflict is present. Similarly, the Chair of the Board will ensure that officers or directors are not involved in any decision or operation where a conflict is present
Compliance With Laws & Regulations
Staff and directors must avoid situations where personal interests could conflict or could appear to conflict with their duties and responsibilities or with the interests of the Corporation. A conflict of interest may occur where involvement in any activity, with or without the involvement of a related party, prevents the proper performance of staff or director duties or creates, or appears to create, a situation where judgment or ability to act in the best interests of the Corporation is affected.
When faced with an actual or potential conflict of interest situation, employees, contractors and consultants must consult their supervisor and officers and directors must follow relevant statutes and company by-laws and must inform the Chair of the Board of Directors of any such conflict. Supervisors will ensure that employees, contractors or consultants are not involved in any decision or operation where a conflict is present. Similarly, the Chair of the Board will ensure that officers or directors are not involved in any decision or operation where a conflict is present
When faced with an actual or potential conflict of interest situation, employees, contractors and consultants must consult their supervisor and officers and directors must follow relevant statutes and company by-laws and must inform the Chair of the Board of Directors of any such conflict. Supervisors will ensure that employees, contractors or consultants are not involved in any decision or operation where a conflict is present. Similarly, the Chair of the Board will ensure that officers or directors are not involved in any decision or operation where a conflict is present
Corporate Opportunities
Staff and directors are prohibited from taking opportunities discovered through the use of corporate property, information or position, using corporate property, information or position for personal gain, and competing with the Corporation.
Political Activities
Staff and directors may choose to become involved in political activities as long as they undertake these activities on their own behalf. Staff and directors may, on a personal level, give to any political party or candidate, but reimbursement by the Corporation is prohibited.
Confidentiality & Disclosure
Confidential information includes all non-public information that might be of use to competitors, or harmful to the Corporation, if disclosed. Confidential information must not be disclosed unless specific authorization is given to do so or such disclosure is legally mandated. Knowledge of confidential information about another company or person gained in the course of work duties must be protected in the same manner as confidential information about the Corporation.
Staff and directors must not speak on behalf of the Corporation unless authorized to do so and should refer to the Disclosure and Confidentiality Policy of the Corporation.
Taking advantage of, or benefiting from, information obtained at work that is not available to the public is not permitted. Friends, relatives or associates must not benefit from such information. Acquiring or disposing of any business interest, including publicly traded securities, whether directly or through another person, where “insider” information is known and not yet publicly disclosed must be avoided. Staff and directors must abide by the Trading Policy of the Corporation.
These confidentiality obligations remain in effect even beyond termination of employment, service contracts or Board of Directors appointments with the Corporation or its affiliates.
Staff and directors must not speak on behalf of the Corporation unless authorized to do so and should refer to the Disclosure and Confidentiality Policy of the Corporation.
Taking advantage of, or benefiting from, information obtained at work that is not available to the public is not permitted. Friends, relatives or associates must not benefit from such information. Acquiring or disposing of any business interest, including publicly traded securities, whether directly or through another person, where “insider” information is known and not yet publicly disclosed must be avoided. Staff and directors must abide by the Trading Policy of the Corporation.
These confidentiality obligations remain in effect even beyond termination of employment, service contracts or Board of Directors appointments with the Corporation or its affiliates.
Inducements & Gifts
Unlawful or unethical behavior in workforce of the Corporation is not tolerated, including soliciting, accepting, or paying bribes or other illicit payments for any purpose. Situations where judgement might be influenced or appears to be influenced by improper considerations must be avoided. Payment or acceptance of any “kickbacks” from a contractor or other external party is prohibited.
The Corporation does not allow the acceptance or giving of gifts, favors, personal advantages, services payments, loans, or benefits of any kind, other than those of nominal value that can be made as a generally accepted business practice. If there is any doubt in specific cases, written approval from the Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation should be requested.
The Corporation does not allow the acceptance or giving of gifts, favors, personal advantages, services payments, loans, or benefits of any kind, other than those of nominal value that can be made as a generally accepted business practice. If there is any doubt in specific cases, written approval from the Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation should be requested.
Protection & Proper Use of Assets
Information, data, office equipment, tools, vehicles, supplies, facilities and services must be used only for authorized business purposes and used, maintained, accounted for and disposed of properly and with care. Unauthorized removal or destruction of assets is strictly prohibited.
Company Records
Records must be kept and maintained to fulfill relevant legal requirements. Recording and reporting information, including information related to operations, environment, health and safety, training, human resources and financial matters, must be done honestly, accurately and with care.