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Code of Conduct ​

  • Policy Owner: Pedro Piñera Buendía
  • Effective Date: 7th January, 2025

Purpose ​

The primary goal of Tuist GmbH’s Code of Conduct is to foster inclusive, collaborative, and safe working conditions for all Tuist GmbH staff. As such, Tuist GmbH is committed to providing a friendly, safe, and welcoming environment for all staff, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, ability, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, or religion (or lack thereof). This Code of Conduct outlines our expectations for all Tuist GmbH staff, as well as the consequences for unacceptable behavior. It also reflects our commitment to conducting business in compliance with applicable laws, ensuring fairness, and protecting confidential information.

Scope ​

The Code of Conduct applies to all Tuist GmbH staff. This includes full-time, part-time, and contractor staff employed at every seniority level. The Code of Conduct is to be upheld during all professional functions and events, including but not limited to business hours at the Tuist GmbH office, during Tuist GmbH-related extracurricular activities and events, while attending conferences and other professional events on behalf of Tuist GmbH, and while working remotely and communicating on Tuist GmbH resources with other staff. We expect all Tuist GmbH staff to abide by this Code of Conduct in all business matters — online and in-person — as well as in all one-on-one communications with customers and staff pertaining to Tuist GmbH business. This Code of Conduct also applies to unacceptable behavior occurring outside the scope of business activities when such behavior has the potential to adversely affect the safety and well-being of Tuist GmbH staff and clients.

Defined Principles, Values, and Standards ​

Tuist GmbH is committed to:

  • Acting with integrity and professionalism in all interactions.
  • Promoting a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and respect.
  • Complying with all applicable laws and regulations.
  • Ensuring fairness in all business dealings.
  • Protecting confidential information and respecting intellectual property rights.

Culture and Citizenship ​

A supplemental goal of this Code of Conduct is to increase open citizenship by encouraging participants to recognize the relationships between our actions and their effects within Tuist GmbH culture.

Be welcoming. We strive to be a company that welcomes and supports people of all backgrounds and identities. This includes, but is not limited to members of any race, ethnicity, culture, national origin, color, immigration status, social and economic class, educational level, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, size, family status, political belief, religion, and mental and physical ability.

Be considerate. Your work at Tuist GmbH will be used by other people, and you in turn will depend on the work of others. Any decision you take will affect users and colleagues, and you should take those consequences into account when making decisions.

Be respectful. Not all of us will agree all the time, but disagreement is no excuse for poor behavior and poor manners. We might all experience some frustration now and then, but we cannot allow that frustration to turn into a personal attack. It’s important to remember that a company where people feel uncomfortable or threatened is neither productive nor pleasant. Tuist GmbH staff should always be respectful when dealing with other personnel as well as with people outside of Tuist GmbH employment.

All Tuist GmbH staff are expected to:

  • Conduct business in full compliance with all applicable local, national, and international laws and regulations.
  • Avoid and reject facilitating payments or any form of corruption, bribery, or unethical behavior in all business dealings.
  • Report any requests or demands for improper payments immediately to Tuist GmbH leadership.

Confidentiality and Conflicts of Interest ​

  • Tuist GmbH staff must protect confidential information, both company and customer-related, and only share it as necessary for business purposes or as required by law.
  • Avoid conflicts of interest that may interfere with the objectivity of decision-making in Tuist GmbH’s business dealings. Disclose any potential conflicts of interest to leadership promptly.

Acceptable and Expected Behavior ​

The following behaviors are expected and requested of all Tuist GmbH staff:

  • Participate in an authentic and active way. In doing so, you contribute to the health and longevity of Tuist GmbH.
  • Exercise consideration and respect in your speech and actions at all times.
  • Attempt collaboration before conflict.
  • Refrain from demeaning, discriminatory, or harassing behavior and speech.
  • Be mindful of your surroundings and of your fellow participants. Alert Tuist GmbH leaders if you notice a dangerous situation, someone in distress, or violations of this Code of Conduct, even if they seem inconsequential.
  • Remember that Tuist GmbH events may be shared with members of the public and Tuist GmbH customers; please be respectful to all patrons of these locations at all times.

Unacceptable Behavior ​

The following behaviors are considered harassment and are unacceptable within our community:

  • Violence, threats of violence, or violent language directed against another person.
  • Sexist, racist, homophobic, transphobic, ableist, or otherwise discriminatory jokes and language.
  • Posting or displaying sexually explicit or violent material.
  • Posting or threatening to post other people’s personally identifying information ("doxing").
  • Personal insults, particularly those related to gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, or disability.
  • Inappropriate photography or recording.
  • Inappropriate physical contact. You should have someone’s consent before touching them in any manner.
  • Unwelcome sexual attention. This includes sexualized comments or jokes; inappropriate touching, groping, and unwelcome sexual advances.
  • Deliberate intimidation, stalking, or following (online or in person).
  • Advocating for, or encouraging, any of the above behavior.
  • Repeated harassment of others. In general, if someone asks you to stop, then stop.
  • Other conduct which could reasonably be considered inappropriate in a professional setting.

Weapons Policy ​

No weapons will be allowed at Tuist GmbH events, office locations, or in other spaces covered by the scope of this Code of Conduct. Weapons include but are not limited to guns, explosives (including fireworks), and large knives such as those used for hunting or display, as well as any other item used for the purpose of causing injury or harm to others. Anyone seen in possession of one of these items will be asked to leave immediately and will be subject to punitive action up to and including termination and involvement of law enforcement authorities. Tuist GmbH staff are further expected to comply with all state and local laws on this matter.

Consequences of Non-Compliance ​

Unacceptable behavior from any Tuist GmbH staff, including those with decision-making authority, will not be tolerated.

Anyone asked to stop unacceptable behavior is expected to comply immediately. If a staff member engages in unacceptable behavior, Tuist GmbH leadership may take any action deemed appropriate, up to and including suspension or termination. This includes violations of confidentiality, conflicts of interest, or legal compliance requirements.

Employee Acknowledgment and Acceptance ​

All Tuist GmbH staff are required to:

  • Confirm in writing that they have read, understood, and will comply with the Code of Conduct.
  • Reaffirm their acknowledgment on an annual basis or whenever significant updates are made to this document.

Reporting Violations ​

If you are subject to or witness unacceptable behavior, or have any other concerns, please notify an appropriate member of Tuist GmbH leadership as soon as possible.

It is a violation of this policy to retaliate against any person making a complaint of unacceptable behavior or against any person participating in the investigation of (including testifying as a witness to) any such allegation. Any retaliation or intimidation may be subject to punitive action up to and including termination.

Disciplinary Action ​

Employees who violate this policy may face disciplinary consequences in proportion to their violation. Tuist GmbH management will determine how serious an employee’s offense is and take the appropriate action.

Version History ​

The version history of this document can be found in Tuist's handbook repository.