# **ANTI‑CORRUPTION & ETHICAL CONDUCT POLICY**  

### *Clean hands. Clean governance. Clean capital.*

At **THE PLEIADES CHURCH LLC**, we operate under a **zero‑tolerance** policy for corruption, bribery, fraud, or unethical conduct. Our governance is both **legal** and **spiritual** — rooted in integrity, transparency, and accountability.

## **1. Zero‑Tolerance Commitment**  

We strictly prohibit:  

- bribery in any form,  

- facilitation payments,  

- kickbacks,  

- conflicts of interest,  

- misuse of funds,  

- fraudulent reporting,  

- unethical influence or manipulation.

## **2. Compliance With Law**  

We comply with all applicable anti‑corruption laws, including:  

- U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA),  

- U.K. Bribery Act,  

- Gabonese anti‑corruption legislation,  

- African Union Convention on Preventing and Combating Corruption.

## **3. Ethical Capital Deployment**  

All capital deployed must be:  

- legally sourced,  

- transparently documented,  

- traceable end‑to‑end,  

- free from illicit origins.

## **4. Prohibited Conduct**  

Employees, partners, contractors, and representatives may not:  

- offer or accept improper payments,  

- manipulate procurement,  

- falsify documents,  

- engage in extortion or coercion,  

- misuse confidential information.

## **5. Reporting & Whistleblowing**  

Any suspected misconduct must be reported immediately to:  

**compliance@thepleiadeschurch.com**  

Reports are confidential and protected from retaliation.

## **6. Enforcement**  

Violations may result in:  

- termination of contracts,  

- legal action,  

- regulatory reporting,  

- permanent disqualification from future engagement.

## **7. Our Covenant**  

We believe integrity is worship.  

We govern capital with clean hands and clean conscience.