Policy statement
Clear prohibition of bribery and corrupt practices, scope of application, and statements of management commitment to ethical conduct and compliance oversight.
A documented anti-corruption program reduces legal and financial exposure, promotes consistent decision-making, and creates an auditable trail for regulators and auditors. It also clarifies employee obligations, streamlines third-party screening, and supports evidence-based investigations if allegations arise.
Typical owners and users include legal, compliance, finance, procurement, and executive leadership who implement and enforce anti-corruption controls.
External parties such as vendors, agents, and joint-venture partners receive clauses or attestations and must comply with the documented requirements.
Clear prohibition of bribery and corrupt practices, scope of application, and statements of management commitment to ethical conduct and compliance oversight.
Procedures for onboarding agents, distributors, and suppliers including risk-based screening, enhanced checks for high-risk jurisdictions, and ongoing monitoring.
Rules and monetary thresholds for accepting or offering gifts, formal approval processes, and required disclosures to avoid perceived influence or conflicts.
Confidential channels for reporting concerns, escalation paths, investigative procedures, and protections against retaliation for whistleblowers.
Periodic, role-based training for employees and relevant third parties with attestations and documentation of completion for audit purposes.
Ongoing testing, transaction sampling, audit trails, and metrics to measure policy effectiveness and support remediation activities.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Authentication Method | Email link | SMS OTP | Knowledge-based |
| Signing Order | Sequential or parallel signer flow |
| Bulk Send | Enable for mass attestations |
| Audit Trail Settings | Capture IP, timestamps, and events |
Verify platform security, compliance certifications, and integrations before e-submitting compliance materials.
Ensure the chosen configuration records audit details, retains original files, and meets any industry-specific authentication or retention requirements.
Report suspected violations within 30 calendar days.
Complete due diligence before onboarding, update annually.
Conduct formal review annually or upon material change.
Deliver role-based training at least once per year.
File required reports as mandated by authorities.
| Criteria | Standalone Policy | Contract Clause |
|---|---|---|
| Scope | enterprise-wide | transaction-specific |
| Enforceability | internal discipline | contract remedies |
| Best Use | governance and training | vendor and transaction risk |
| Recordkeeping | central policy records | contract folder |
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial | Varies | Varies | Varies | Varies |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Varies |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | Varies | Varies |
| Envelope Cap | No cap | 100 envelopes/user/year | Varies | Varies | Varies |