Code of Ethics
Wontech Co., Ltd



Revision History

Revision No. Revision Date Description
00 2024.11.18 Initial Enactment

Table of Contents


Chapter 1. General Provisions
Chapter 2. Code of Ethics
Chapter 3. Code of Conduct

Chapter 1. General Provisions


Article 1 (Purpose)

The purpose of this regulation is to establish standards for proper conduct and value judgment for Wontech Co., Ltd. (the “Company”), its employees, and stakeholders in order to realize the Company’s management philosophy and establish a fair and transparent corporate culture.

Article 2 (Scope of Application)

This regulation applies to all employees working for the Company regardless of contract type.

Article 3 (Responsibilities and Authority)

1. CEO: The CEO is responsible for implementing ethical management and approving plans and results.
2. Responsible Department: The HR & Legal Team manages ethics activities, education, and promotion.
3. Department Heads: Must prevent violations and promptly report incidents.
4. All Employees: Employees must understand and comply with this regulation and report unethical conduct.

Article 4 (Rewards and Disciplinary Measures)

The Company may reward employees contributing to the purpose of this regulation. Employees who violate the regulation may be subject to disciplinary action and civil or criminal liability.

Chapter 2. Code of Ethics


Article 5 (Purpose)

This code establishes standards of conduct and value judgment for stakeholders affected by the Company’s economic, social, and environmental activities.

Article 6 (Responsibilities to Shareholders and Investors)

• Protect shareholder rights and respect legitimate requests.
• Treat all shareholders equally, including minority shareholders.
• Transparently disclose financial status and management performance.

Article 7 (Responsibilities to Customers)

• Provide the best products and services from the customer’s perspective.
• Protect customer safety and personal information.
• Comply with consumer protection laws.

Article 8 (Responsibilities to Competitors and Partners)

• Respect fair and free market competition.
• Pursue mutual development through fair transactions with partners.
• Do not abuse superior bargaining positions.

Article 9 (Responsibilities to Employees)

• Respect labor and human rights in accordance with international standards.
• Provide ethics education and strengthen ethical awareness.
• Ensure fair treatment regardless of race, gender, religion, or disability.
• Provide a safe and healthy working environment.

Article 10 (Responsibilities to Nation and Community)

• Comply with domestic and international laws.
• Contribute to economic and social development.
• Protect the environment and promote sustainability.
• Maintain safety management and accident prevention systems.

Chapter 3. Code of Conduct


Article 11 (Purpose)

This code clarifies detailed standards required for implementing ethical management.

Article 12 (Definitions)

Duty: Work within one’s responsibility or influence.
Monetary Benefits: Cash, securities, gift cards, goods, discounts, or economic benefits.
Entertainment: Meals, drinks, sports, recreation, performances, etc.
Convenience: Transportation or accommodation during travel or events.
Stakeholders: Individuals or organizations affected by employees’ decisions or actions.

Article 13 (Protection of Company Assets and Information)

Employees must protect company funds, physical assets, intellectual property, and trade secrets and use them only for legitimate business purposes.
Category Example Remarks
Tangible Assets Unauthorized use of equipment, buildings, vehicles
Intangible Assets Leakage of design documents or trade secrets
Company Funds Misuse of corporate cards or falsified expense claims

Article 14 (Prohibition of Receiving Benefits from Stakeholders)

Employees must not request or receive gifts, money, or entertainment from stakeholders. If unavoidable, they must report and return them according to company procedures.

Article 15 (Prohibition of Providing Improper Hospitality)

When providing meals or gifts to stakeholders, employees must comply with relevant laws including the Improper Solicitation and Graft Act.

Article 16 (Prohibition of Document Manipulation and False Reporting)

All records and reports must be accurate and honest. Manipulation, destruction of documents, or false reporting is strictly prohibited.

Article 17 (Transparency in Selecting Business Partners)

All suppliers and partners must be given fair opportunities based on company procedures. Employees must not influence selection for personal or unfair advantage.

Article 18 (Compliance Among Employees)

Employees must not exchange bribes, provide gifts to superiors for promotion benefits, or engage in personal financial transactions that may damage workplace relationships.

Article 19 (Other Ethical Standards)

Employees must faithfully perform their duties, avoid abuse of authority, maintain dignity, and must not engage in outside profit-making businesses without company approval.

Article 20 (Reporting)

Violations may be self-reported or reported by others within three days. Reports must clearly describe facts based on who, what, when, where, why, and how.

Article 21 (Education and Pledge)

The Company shall conduct ethics education at least once per year and obtain an ethics compliance pledge from employees.

Article 22 (Compliance Officer)

The CEO may appoint a compliance officer to inspect compliance and report results.

Article 23 (Interpretation)

Matters not specified in this regulation shall be interpreted by the responsible department.