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Systems Corporation CODE OF CONDUCT Introduction Ethics are important to Intelligent Systems Corporation and its subsidiary companies (collectively, the “Company”) and to each member of our management, our employees and our board of directors. The Company is committed to the highest ethical standards and to conducting our business with the highest level of integrity. Our adherence to these standards has been, and will continue to be, integral to our success. Each of us at the Company is a part of the same team and is critical to the Company’s continued success. As such, each of us is responsible for maintaining this level of integrity and for complying with the policies contained in this Code of Conduct. No one has the authority to make any other employee violate this Code of Conduct, and any attempt to make someone do so is a violation of the Code of Conduct. Members of management, in particular, set an example for other employees and the Company as a whole. It is critical that all members of management know, understand, and comply with this Code of Conduct. This Code of Conduct outlines the general principles of ethical conduct important to the Company. It does not address all ethical situations that an individual may face in the course of business. Additionally, there may be circumstances where the laws of other jurisdictions or countries may establish requirements that differ from this code. The Company employees worldwide are expected to comply with all local laws and regulations at all times. If you have a question or concern about what is proper conduct for you or anyone else, please raise these concerns with any member of management, or follow the procedures outlined in this Code of Conduct. Purposes of the Code of Conduct This Code of Conduct applies to all employees. It is intended to:
Conflicts of Interest You must avoid any conflict, or the appearance of a conflict, between your personal interests and the interests of the Company. A conflict exists when your personal interests in any way interfere with the interests of the Company as a whole, or when you take any action or have any interest that may make it difficult for you to perform your job objectively and effectively. For example, a conflict of interest probably exists if:
You must disclose any conflicts of interest, or any action or relationship that might give rise to a conflict, to Bonnie Herron, Chief Financial Officer, who is the Designated Officer at the Company’s corporate office, 770-381-2900. In the event the Designated Officer is involved in the action or relationship giving rise to the conflict of interest, you should disclose the conflict to any other member of management or to a member of the board of directors. Company Opportunities Each of us has a duty to advance the legitimate interests of the Company when the opportunity to do so presents itself. Therefore, you may not:
Gifts Other than modest gifts given or received in the normal course of business (including travel or entertainment which is ordinary and customary business expense) which are not intended to and do not influence your actions or decisions, neither you nor your relatives may give gifts to, or receive gifts from, the Company’s customers or suppliers. Other payments, such as honoraria for speaking engagements, may be given or accepted only with prior approval of your supervisor. In no event should you put the Company or yourself in a position that would be embarrassing if the gift were made public. Dealing with government employees is often different than dealing with private persons. Many governmental bodies strictly prohibit the receipt of any gratuities by their employees, including meals and entertainment. You must be aware of and strictly follow these prohibitions. Public Disclosure The Company is committed to a policy of full, fair, accurate, timely and understandable disclosure to shareholders of all material information regarding our business. This policy extends to our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and to all other public communications. All individuals involved in our SEC reporting process and in preparing and making public communications regarding our business must take all reasonable steps to comply with this policy. Addressing Mistakes; Business Records Mistakes should never be covered up, but should be immediately fully disclosed to your supervisor so that they can be corrected. Business records must be kept accurately, honestly, and in accordance with all relevant accounting, recordkeeping, document retention and similar standards. Falsification of any of the Company or third party records is never permitted. Confidentiality You must not disclose confidential information regarding the Company, our subsidiaries, our customers, or our other business partners, unless disclosure is permitted or required by law and authorized by senior management of the Company. Confidential information includes all non-public information that might be harmful to, or useful to the competitors of, the Company, our subsidiaries, our customers, or our other business partners. Fair Dealing You must endeavor to deal fairly with our suppliers, our customers, and any other companies or individuals with whom we do business or come into contact with, including fellow employees of the Company and the Company’s competitors. You must not take unfair advantage of these or other parties by means of:
Protection and Proper Use of Company Assets You should protect the Company’s assets and ensure that they are
used efficiently and for the Company’s legitimate business purposes. Each of us has a duty to comply with all laws, rules and regulations that apply to our business. In particular, you must comply with all laws, rules and regulations pertaining to:
Please talk to your supervisor or any member of senior management if you have any questions about how to comply with the above regulations and other laws, rules and regulations. Harassment The Company is committed to creating and maintaining a positive, productive work environment in which all employees are free to put forth their best effort and have an opportunity to succeed as a result. The Company will not tolerate workplace harassment of any employee, either by fellow employees or non-employees, based on race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, the exercise of a protected activity (such as filing a complaint) or any other reason deemed impermissible under the law. A detailed anti-harassment policy and procedure is contained in your employee handbook and all employees must abide by it. Equal Opportunity Employer The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees
are evaluated on the basis of individual qualifications and merit, without
regard to race, religion, national origin, sex, or physical or mental
handicaps. Your conduct is essential in upholding this Code and maintaining a culture at the Company that values honest and ethical behavior. You should report any suspected violations of applicable laws, rules, regulations, or this Code to the Designated Officer. If for any reason you feel uncomfortable reporting the suspected violation to the Designated Officer, or are still concerned after making a report to the Designated Officer, you may contact any member of senior management or the Board of Directors. Employees may also call the Reporting Hotline at 1-888-883-1499, a service operated by an independent third party, TeleSentry, which will receive and report any employee concerns to the designated member of the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company. Retaliation or retribution for reporting suspected violations is strictly prohibited by this Code and will be punished. Reporting Questionable Accounting, Auditing or Code of Conduct Matters The Company complies with the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act to provide a confidential way to report any employee concerns about questionable accounting or auditing. You are also encouraged to report any concerns about violations of this Code of Conduct. Employees may call the Reporting Hotline at 1-888-883-1499, a service operated by an independent third party, TeleSentry, which will receive and report any employee concerns about accounting or auditing matters or violations of the Code of Conduct to the designated member of the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company. It is your responsibility to report any matters you become aware of and the Company cannot and will not retaliate against you in any way for any lawful act you take to report a concern that you believe is illegal or improper. Waivers of the Code of Conduct Any waiver of this Code may be made only by the Board of Directors or a committee of the Board. Any waiver of this Code for an executive officer or member of our Board of Directors must be promptly disclosed to shareholders in accordance with SEC rules. Sanctions for Code Violations All violations of this Code will result in appropriate corrective action, up to and including dismissal. If the violation involves potentially criminal activity, the individual or individuals in question will be reported, as warranted, to the appropriate authorities. No Excuses A failure to comply with this Code or applicable law will not be excused because of any of the following:
Conclusion Each of us is the guardian of the Company’s ethical standards and good reputation. While there are no universal rules, when in doubt ask yourself:
If you are uncomfortable with your answer to any of the above, you should not take the contemplated actions without first discussing them with the Designated Officer or other members of management. If you are still uncomfortable, please follow the steps outlined above in the Section on "Reporting Illegal or Unethical Behavior and Code Violations." |
Contact: Toll-free 800-922-4426 • tel 864-232-2666 • fax 864-370-2230 • sales@qsinc.com • www.qsinc.com © 2003-2006 QS Technologies, a Netsmart Technologies Company, Piedmont Center East, 37 Villa Road, Suite 508, Greenville, SC 29615 (info) Product specifications are subject to change without notice. The blue and white QS logo and "software just for public health" are registered trademarks of QS Technologies, a Netsmart Technologies Company.
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