Anti-Bribery & Corruption Policy

1. Commitment

Rixent is committed to conducting all aspects of its business with integrity, honesty, and transparency. We operate a strict zero-tolerance policy towards bribery and corruption. This applies to all dealings and relationships wherever we operate, including the United States, the United Kingdom, the European Union, and the Middle East.

2. Legal Framework

Although Rixent is incorporated in the United States under eKnols LLC, we adopt the principles of the UK Bribery Act 2010 and other applicable international standards as a benchmark for our operations. This ensures our clients and stakeholders can have full confidence in our ethical approach, regardless of jurisdiction.

3. Scope

This policy applies to:

  • All employees of Rixent, whether permanent, temporary, or contract.
  • All contractors, consultants, and advisors working on behalf of Rixent.
  • All business partners, suppliers, and associates engaged in our services.

No individual or organisation acting on behalf of Rixent may offer, give, solicit, or accept any bribe, facilitation payment, kickback, or other improper advantage in any form.

4. Prohibited Conduct

Examples of prohibited conduct include:

  • Offering or accepting money, gifts, or hospitality intended to influence a business decision.
  • Making facilitation payments to expedite routine government actions.
  • Providing benefits to secure an unfair advantage in procurement, contracts, or negotiations.
  • Concealing or misrepresenting transactions that may involve corrupt practices.

5. Risk Management and Due Diligence

Rixent integrates anti-bribery considerations into its broader governance and risk management frameworks. To reduce the risk of bribery and corruption:

  • We carry out proportionate due diligence on suppliers, agents, and partners.
  • We assess projects and jurisdictions for corruption risk and apply enhanced safeguards where necessary.
  • We require transparency in financial and contractual arrangements.

6. Reporting Concerns

All staff, contractors, and associates have a duty to report suspected bribery or corruption. Concerns may be raised in confidence through our management team. Rixent will investigate all reports thoroughly and take appropriate disciplinary or legal action where misconduct is found.

We will not tolerate retaliation against anyone who raises a concern in good faith.

7. Responsibilities

Responsibility for implementing this policy rests with Rixent’s leadership. All employees, contractors, and associates are expected to:

  • Familiarise themselves with this policy.
  • Avoid any activity that might lead to a breach.
  • Report any concerns promptly.

8. Consequences of Breach

Any breach of this policy by employees, contractors, or associates may result in disciplinary action, termination of contracts, and, where appropriate, referral to law enforcement authorities.

9. Review and Oversight

This policy will be reviewed annually and updated as necessary to reflect changes in law, regulation, or business practice. It has been reviewed and approved by the leadership of eKnols LLC, trading internationally as Rixent.