Legal Code of Ethics Declaration

LEGAL CODE OF ETHICS DECLARATION

This Legal Code of Ethics Declaration (the Declaration) is made as of the day of , by and between Organization Name: with principal address: (the Organization), and Declarant Name: whose title or role is and whose address is (the Declarant).

RECITALS

WHEREAS, the Organization has established a written Code of Ethics (the Code) that sets forth ethical standards, duties, and obligations applicable to individuals performing services for or on behalf of the Organization; and

WHEREAS, the Declarant acknowledges receipt of the Code, understands the obligations and standards set forth therein, and affirms a continuing duty to act in accordance with those standards while affiliated with the Organization; and

WHEREAS, the parties desire to record their mutual understanding concerning the Declarant's obligations under the Code and the Organization’s enforcement rights and procedures.

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises set forth herein, the parties agree as follows:

1. DEFINITIONS

For purposes of this Declaration: "Code" means the Organization's Legal Code of Ethics as distributed to the Declarant; "Confidential Information" means nonpublic information of the Organization, its clients, or counterparties that is designated confidential or would reasonably be considered confidential; "Material Violation" means conduct that, in the reasonable judgment of the Organization, constitutes a substantial breach of the Code, including but not limited to fraud, bribery, intentional disclosure of Confidential Information, or conduct resulting in material harm to the Organization.

2. ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND SCOPE

The Declarant hereby certifies that the Declarant has received, read, and understands the Code and agrees to comply with all provisions therein during the course of the Declarant's affiliation with the Organization. This obligation includes conduct both within the Organization and in external interactions that relate to the Organization's business or reputation.

3. STANDARDS OF CONDUCT

The Declarant shall at all times observe high standards of honesty, integrity, impartiality and professionalism. The Declarant shall not engage in bribery, misappropriation, or any unlawful act; shall safeguard and not misuse the Organization's assets; shall avoid conduct that creates an appearance of impropriety; and shall undertake continuing competence and training required by the Organization.

4. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

The Declarant acknowledges a continuing duty to disclose promptly in writing any actual, potential, or perceived conflict of interest to the Organization. Disclosure must be made within five (5) business days of the Declarant's discovery of the interest. The Organization may require mitigation measures or recusal, and any waiver of the Code with respect to a conflict must be in writing and signed by an authorized officer of the Organization.

5. CONFIDENTIALITY

The Declarant shall maintain in confidence all Confidential Information acquired during the course of affiliation except as authorized in writing by the Organization or as required by law. If disclosure is compelled by valid legal process, the Declarant shall provide prompt notice to the Organization to permit it to seek protective measures.

6. REPORTING, INVESTIGATION, AND NON-RETALIATION

The Declarant shall report suspected violations of the Code to the Organization in accordance with the reporting procedures established by the Organization. The Organization will investigate reported violations in a prompt and impartial manner. The Organization prohibits retaliation against any person who, in good faith, reports a suspected violation or participates in an investigation. Knowingly false or malicious reports may be subject to disciplinary action.

7. TRAINING, MONITORING AND COOPERATION

The Declarant agrees to complete mandatory training required by the Organization and to cooperate fully with compliance reviews and audits. The Organization may, at its discretion, monitor compliance and require additional training or corrective steps where noncompliance is identified.

8. DISCIPLINE AND REMEDIES

A Material Violation of the Code may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of affiliation, withholding of compensation, reporting to regulators or professional bodies, and pursuit of injunctive or other legal relief. The Organization reserves all rights to seek remedies for breach, including indemnification for losses caused by willful misconduct or gross negligence of the Declarant.

9. NOTICES

10. AMENDMENT AND WAIVER

This Declaration and the Code may be amended only by a written instrument executed by both the Organization and an authorized representative of the Declarant. No waiver of any provision of this Declaration will be effective unless in writing and signed by the party granting the waiver.

11. GOVERNING LAW

This Declaration shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of without regard to conflict of laws principles.

12. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Declaration, together with the Code as distributed to the Declarant, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral, relating to the Declarant's ethical obligations to the Organization.

13. SEVERABILITY

If any provision of this Declaration is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such holding will not affect the remaining provisions of this Declaration, which will remain in full force and effect.

14. COUNTERPARTS

This Declaration may be executed in counterparts, each of which will be deemed an original and all of which together will constitute one instrument. Facsimile or electronic signatures will be treated as originals for all purposes.

15. REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

The Declarant represents and warrants that the Declarant has authority to accept and comply with the Code and that the Declarant's execution of this Declaration does not violate any agreement to which the Declarant is a party. The Declarant certifies that all information provided to the Organization for purposes of compliance, disclosure, or conflict review is true, complete and accurate to the best of the Declarant's knowledge.

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By signing below, the undersigned parties acknowledge that they have read and understood this Declaration and agree that the Declarant will be bound by and subject to the enforcement provisions of the Code and this Declaration.

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