• Bribe: an advantage offered, promised, given, requested, or received to influence a decision.
• Corruption: misuse of office for private gain.
• Applies to UK and overseas activities, public and private sector.

• Zero tolerance for bribery, kickbacks, or improper influence.
• No offering or accepting anything that could affect impartiality.
• Use transparent processes for sales, tenders, and procurement.

• Never solicit gifts or hospitality.
• Refuse anything linked to a decision, quote, or award.

• Small “speed” payments to secure routine actions are illegal. Do not make them.
• If you feel at risk, prioritise personal safety, then report the incident at once.

• Disclose personal relationships or interests that might affect decisions.
• Step back from related selections or approvals.

• Choose suppliers and partners on merit and fair terms.
• Use contracts that prohibit bribery and require lawful conduct.
• Heightened checks for agents, introducers, or anyone paid to influence decisions.

• Keep accurate books and receipts. No off-book accounts.
• Record gifts/hospitality needing approval in the register kept by the director.
• Expenses must be honest, supported, and submitted promptly.

• No political donations on behalf of the company.
• Charitable donations or sponsorships need director approval and a clear, legitimate purpose.

• Report suspicions immediately to a director at hello@technophobia.uk or by phone.
• We do not tolerate retaliation against anyone who raises a concern in good faith. See our Whistleblowing Policy.

• Directors set and oversee this policy.
• All personnel must read this policy and follow it on every engagement.
• Brief training is provided at induction and refreshed when laws or risks change.

• Breaches may lead to contract action, dismissal from assignments, or referral to authorities.
• We will cooperate with lawful investigations.

• Annual review or after material incidents or legal changes.
• Updates are published on this page.

Technophobia Ltd · Company No. 14898332 · VAT GB 495 7043 58
13B Devonshire Road Industrial Estate, Millom, LA18 4JS, United Kingdom
+44 1229 774591 • hello@technophobia.uk