Rush Business Partner Code of Conduct
Since the actions of our business partners reflect directly on Rush, we expect our partners to uphold the highest standards of conduct and to be aligned with our values. An unethical act or violation of the law can have serious consequences for Rush.
Because we place a priority on integral and legal conduct, we require all of our business partners (domestic and international) to read, understand, and comply with our Business Partner Code of Conduct.
These terms are in addition to the terms of your Agreement with Rush and may be changed by Rush at any time.
Our Expectation
At Rush, we are committed to conducting business ethically and with integrity, and we expect our business partners to share in this commitment.
This Rush Business Partner Code of Conduct (“Code”) articulates our own commitment and outlines the standards and practices that Rush expects our business partners to follow while conducting business with or on behalf of Rush. This Code applies to all of our business partners, including agency partners, technology partners, service provider partners, and any vendors, service providers, suppliers or other parties providing goods or services to or on behalf of Rush. All Rush business partners are required to read and comply with these standards and to ensure that the requirements are communicated, understood, and followed by their employees, agents, contractors and consultants.
Applicability
This Code defines the minimum standards of business conduct and acceptable business practices we expect of all of our business partners.
All business partners are required to have effective policies, documentation and controls that, at a minimum, incorporate the requirements contained in this Code and the laws and regulations applicable to your business.
If local laws and regulations are more permissive than this Code, you are expected to comply with the Code. If local laws and regulations are more restrictive, you must always comply with those legal requirements.
Financial Integrity and Accurate Record Keeping
The accuracy of books and records is essential to Rush to meet legal and regulatory obligations. Business partners must maintain accurate and complete books and records related to their agreements with Rush and all transactions with respect to any Rush-related business. Any documentation, information and submissions that business partners provide to Rush and/or our joint customers must be complete, accurate and not misleading in any way. Business partners must not facilitate the creation or preparation of any false, misleading, or inaccurate records or documents. Business records must be maintained in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.
Honest and Accurate Dealings
Rush business partners must not make any false or inaccurate representations in connection with any Rush transactions, including, but not limited to, oral misrepresentations of fact, the promotion or utilization of false documentation such as fraudulent or forged contracts, or other false or inaccurate records.
Financial Integrity and Accurate Record Keeping
The accuracy of books and records is essential to Rush to meet legal and regulatory obligations. Business partners must maintain accurate and complete books and records related to their agreements with Rush and all transactions with respect to any Rush-related business. Any documentation, information and submissions that business partners provide to Rush and/or our joint customers must be complete, accurate and not misleading in any way. Business partners must not facilitate the creation or preparation of any false, misleading, or inaccurate records or documents. Business records must be maintained in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.
Anti-Bribery Compliance
Business partners must comply with all applicable anti-corruption and anti-bribery laws and regulations. Business partners must not, directly or indirectly (through a third party), make, offer or authorize the payment of any money, gift, bribes, kickbacks or anything of value ( including gifts, travel, meals and entertainment), to anyone, including foreign or government officials, employees, or representatives of any government, company, or public or international organization, or to any other party, if such payment is intended, or could be perceived as intended, directly or indirectly, to improperly influence or obtain any unfair competitive advantage. Business partners must fully comply with any rules regarding tender and bid processes.
Antitrust and Competition Laws
Business partners must comply with all applicable antitrust and competition laws and regulations. These laws are designed to protect consumers and competitors against unfair business practices and to promote and preserve competition. For example, it is not permissible to do or attempt to do any of the following:
1) agree with other partners or companies to fix or control prices for offerings
2) agree with other companies to boycott suppliers or customers
3) agree with other companies to divide or allocate markets or customers
4) coordinate bids with other companies.
Trade Compliance
Bulgaria and international trade laws control where Rush may send or allow access to its products, services and information and to whom Rush may send or allow access to its products, services and information. Business partners must strictly comply with all applicable trade compliance laws, including laws that control the import, export and re-export of Rush products, services and information and laws that restrict dealings with sanctioned entities or individuals or in countries subject to trade embargoes or economic sanctions.
Conflicts of Interest
Business partners will not engage in any activity that could interfere with its contractual responsibilities to Rush or that may be perceived as a conflict of interest that could reasonably be likely to interfere with such responsibilities. Conflicts of interest may include, but not be limited to, Rush personnel being an officer, director or shareholder of business partner, payment of incentives to Rush personnel, or any economic or family relationship with Rush personnel. In the event you become aware of a conflict of interest or potential conflict of interest, you must promptly notify Rush at integrity@rush.app.
Trade Compliance
Bulgaria and international trade laws control where Rush may send or allow access to its products, services and information and to whom Rush may send or allow access to its products, services and information. Business partners must strictly comply with all applicable trade compliance laws, including laws that control the import, export and re-export of Rush products, services and information and laws that restrict dealings with sanctioned entities or individuals or in countries subject to trade embargoes or economic sanctions.
Communications Regarding Rush
All statements, communications, and representations to Rush customers must be accurate, complete, and not misleading in any way. Similarly, business partners must not make or attempt to make any written or oral agreements or commitments on behalf of Rush, including product feature commitments, without written authorization from Rush.
Insider Trading Laws
Business partners must comply fully with applicable insider trading and securities laws governing transactions in Rush securities. Business partners that possess or have access to material, non- public information about Rush or other companies including other Rush partners or Rush customers as a result of their relationship with Rush are prohibited by law and Rush policy from trading securities based on that information. Business partners are also prohibited from communicating such information to others who might trade on the basis of that information.
Government Customers
Activities that may be appropriate when dealing with non-government customers may be improper and even illegal when dealing with government entities as well as businesses that are government-owned, government–controlled or subject to government procurement rules (“Government Customers”). Business partners that sell to Government Customers must observe all laws, rules, procurement regulations and contract clauses that relate to the acquisition of goods and services by such Government Customers, whether such sale is direct or indirect and including marketing or recommendation of Rush products and/or services.
Intellectual Property and Protection of Information
Business partners must respect intellectual property rights, protect confidential information and comply with all applicable laws and regulations related to privacy and data protection. Business partners must protect all confidential information and personal data they acquire or have access to by virtue of their business partner relationship with Rush. This includes personal data about or provided by Rush employees, customers, partners, and other third parties with whom Rush does business.
Additionally, business partners must meet the requirements in its business partner agreement with Rush with respect to any intellectual property, confidential information and personal data.
Human Rights of Workers; Health and Safety
Business partners must be committed to upholding the human rights of workers and to treating them with dignity and respect as understood by the international community. Business partners must engage in fair labor standards that permit freely chosen employment, prohibit child labor and human trafficking, and allow for reasonable working hours and payment of fair wages and benefits, and comply with all applicable employment, health and safety laws. Business partners must avoid inhumane treatment of workers. Business partners must be committed to a workforce that is free of harassment and unlawful discrimination and which allows for freedom of association of personnel. In addition, business partners must maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
Responsible Business Partner Conduct
Business partners and their representatives must conduct themselves in a professional manner while representing Rush products and services in the marketplace. This means treating all persons with dignity and respect in a businesslike manner while marketing, selling or supporting Rush products and services.
Cooperation
Business partners will cooperate with (a) Rush’s periodic requests for documents and/or information made in connection with Rush’s business partner onboarding and/or review processes and (b) any investigation or audit by Rush relating to any suspected or alleged violation of this Code or applicable law. Business partners will provide truthful and accurate responses to all requests for information and respond within a reasonable amount of time.
Improper Conduct Reporting
You will immediately report events of questionable, fraudulent or illegal nature that are, or may be, in violation of this Code, or other applicable laws or regulations, to Rush by email integrity@rush.app.
Violations
Any violations will be reported to the business partner’s management for their attention, and if appropriate, corrective action. Rush may also enforce violations of this Code by taking other action(s) as it deems appropriate, including suspension or termination of the business partner’s relationship with Rush.