Supplier Integrity & Confidentiality

 

Supplier Integrity, Anti-Corruption, and Confidentiality

Integrity and business ethics are the core foundation of our partnership.

Harvatek firmly believes that long-term partnerships are built on mutual trust. We require all suppliers to strictly adhere to the three core principles of Honesty, Integrity, and Confidentiality throughout negotiations, transactions, and cooperation.

Section Guide:

  • ✔ Social Responsibility Commitments required from suppliers to Harvatek.
  • ✔ Framework and key points of the RBA Code of Conduct that suppliers must follow.
 
 

I. Principle of Honesty and Trustworthiness – Data Authenticity and Confidentiality

During the transaction process, suppliers must guarantee that:

📋 Data Authenticity Guarantee

All information provided, including business qualifications, licenses, company information, product specifications, quality, and financial instruments, must be true and accurate.

🚫 Prohibited Acts
No Falsehoods No Concealment No Forgery No Alteration

💡 Should there be any changes to the provided data, the supplier must proactively notify Harvatek within a reasonable timeframe.

 
 

II. Principle of Integrity – Supplier Integrity Standards and Commitment

Suppliers must comply with Harvatek's integrity standards and commit to the following principles:

🚫 1. Prohibition of Improper Benefits

Prohibited from providing the following to Harvatek personnel and their relatives:

  • Bribery or any form of improper benefit
  • Travel, entertainment, cash, or securities
  • Valuable gifts or improper profit-sharing
⚖️ 2. Prohibition of Inducing Violations

Prohibited from engaging in acts that undermine fair trade:

  • Collusion in false quotations or price manipulation
  • Improperly influencing the conclusion of transactions
  • Unauthorized transfer of contractual rights/obligations
📣 3. Proactive Disclosure and Reporting

If a supplier or its employees encounter improper solicitation or discover any bribery involving Harvatek personnel, they must report it immediately to maintain an environment of integrity.

 
 

III. Confidentiality Obligations – Supplier Obligations

🔒 Scope of Confidential Information
  • All business and technical data of Harvatek
  • Information provided in any form (written, oral, electronic, etc.)
  • Related information regarding customers and affiliates
🚫 Prohibited Acts (Unauthorized)

Without Harvatek's written consent, suppliers shall not:

Use without authorization Disclose to the public Provide to third parties
⏳ Duration of Confidentiality

Within 3 years from the date of obtaining the data

 
 

IV. Liability for Breach – Responsibilities and Actions for Violations

⚠️ If a supplier violates any terms of the commitment letter, they shall bear legal responsibility and cooperate with Harvatek's relevant measures:

💰 1. Liquidated Damages

Whichever is higher:

  • NTD 1,000,000 (approx. USD 30,000+)
  • 15% of total transaction volume with Harvatek over the past two years
⚖️ 2. Liability for Damages

Suppliers shall bear all legal liabilities. Harvatek may demand full compensation for any actual losses incurred.

🛑 3. Right to Terminate

Harvatek reserves the right to immediately terminate all business transactions without being liable for any breach toward the supplier.

📑 4. Account Deduction & Remedies
  • Direct deduction from accounts payable to the supplier
  • Right to seek criminal or civil legal remedies
 
 

V. Document Validity – Commitment Validity and Version Standards

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This commitment letter takes effect simultaneously with the main transaction agreement or purchase order.
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This letter is regarded as an essential attachment to the main contract and holds equal legal binding force.
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The Chinese version shall prevail; the English translation is provided for reference only.
 
 

VI. Values Pursued with Suppliers – Expectations for Integrity and Confidentiality

Through a comprehensive integrity and confidentiality system, we look forward to working with our suppliers to uphold the following core values:

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Fair and Transparent
Trading Environment
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Honest and Reliable
Partnerships
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Information Security
and Customer Trust
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Long-term Sustainable
Business Cooperation