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Fastly : Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
Fastly : Code of Business Conduct and
About this update from Fastly, Inc.
Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Fastly's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Section 1: Welcome to Fastly An Introduction to Our Business and Our Values Our vision is to create a trustworthy internet - where good thrives. We like to think of ourselves as more than a technology company, because at the heart of our work we aim to improve people's lives. Fastly enables the world's most popular digital businesses to deliver fast, secure, and scalable online experiences to their customers. Internet users around the world expect personalized, realtime digital experiences, and developers shouldn't have to choose between scale, security, and speed of delivery. Our edge cloud platform strategically moves data and applications closer to end users - improving the user experience, putting the power back in developers' hands, and enabling companies to focus on growing their businesses. Our vision to create a trustworthy internet where good thrives guides everything we do. At our core, Fastly is curious, trustworthy, and transparent. We're competitive and act with passion. We always focus on our customers and operate with integrity. Simply said, we're just good people. These values are core to the culture of the company, the decisions we make, and the way we operate. Actions speak louder than words. While our business represents what we do and our values represent who we are, the following Code of Business Conduct and Ethics outlines how we behave. Fastly's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics This document is an overview of the guiding principles we expect all of our employees to follow. It does not include every nitty-gritty legal detail or policy, but serves as a compass to keep us aligned with our ethics and values - and yes, with the law. Our business rules are pretty intuitive and simple: If you think your actions might offend or negatively impact a colleague or a customer, don't act on them. If you're second-guessing something, don't guess - ask. If you make a mistake, report it honestly. We can't predict the future and unforeseeable situations will probably take place. Ultimately, we trust you to exercise good judgment and make the right decisions. If you have any questions, get help. Talk to your manager, a People Partner, or a member of The Office of the General Counsel. We're here to guide and support you. The Original Fastly Code of Conduct The Fastly Code of Conduct is ten short statements that set out the expectations for how Fastly personnel work and represent Fastly. And while this Code of Ethics and Business Conduct is a fresh look for our conduct and ethical expectations, we think these ten statements are worthy of living on as one of our Company policies: We comply with all applicable laws and regulations We provide a safe, welcoming, and productive working environment We do not tolerate harassment We are an equal opportunity employer and make our employment decisions based on performance, qualifications, abilities, and the needs of our business We operate honestly, ethically, and transparently We secure and protect our corporate and customer systems and information We protect our intellectual property and we respect the proprietary rights of others We communicate our policies clearly and provide training and support to enable easy compliance We enforce our policies with appropriate discipline after thorough and discreet investigation We protect those who raise concerns from retaliation How we write policies at Fastly and where to find them We work hard to make sure our policies are written in a clear and concise manner. Our policies must also do all the things that good policies should, including pointing out standards or guidelines that should be subject to the policy, letting everyone know to whom the policy applies and who is responsible for it, when it was approved, and the last time it was reviewed, which should be annually. We train on all our policies regularly and make that training as accessible to Fastly personnel as possible. Looking for additional context or more details? Fastly personnel can reference our full, unabridged policies in the Policy workspace in Confluence. For readers of this code, we've copied the policy principles from related Fastly policies into this document. Why this code matters We take our company policies seriously because they keep our colleagues, customers, suppliers, and partners safe. That's why anyone who works for Fastly, or with Fastly, must follow our ethical and legal guidelines. This includes employees, contractors, consultants, partners, suppliers, agents, volunteers, and representatives. At the heart of the matter, if you disregard or violate Fastly's policies, you could be putting the company, our employees and third parties with whom we do business at risk. Any violation will have serious consequences, including possible termination. Certain violations may even need to be handled by legal authorities for investigation and prosecution. How to report an incident-without fear of retaliation If you see or hear about something that might be a violation of our Code and policies, or seems unethical or unlawful, please say something to your manager, a People Partner or a member of The Office of General Counsel, or report concerns anonymously at fastly.ethicspoint.com . All reports, including those about executive team members, are taken seriously and will follow a chain of command. Each investigation starts with our most senior People Team officer or VP of People or The Office of the General Counsel, may be escalated to the Chief Executive Officer, and could end up with our Board of Directors or the Audit Committee if necessary. If the action violates our policies, Fastly will decide the appropriate disciplinary measure which can include actions as severe as a suspension, reduction of salary, demotion, or termination. Speaking up shows that you care. Please know that we don't tolerate retaliation against anyone who reports a potential violation or raises a concern. Policies, Reporting, and Non-Retaliation Policy - Principles It is not possible for policies and guidelines to address all expected behavior, actions or conduct in all situations, and when in doubt of the appropriate course of action, Fastly personnel should always use good judgment, comply with applicable law, act consistent with Fastly's Values and Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, and seek guidance in advance whenever possible. Fastly personnel are obligated to promptly report actual or possible violations of law or Fastly policies, and to cooperate in any related investigation. Fastly will promptly, thoroughly, and discreetly investigate all reports of significant policy violations. Adverse action or retaliation against anyone who reports a violation or concern, assists another person in making a report, who cooperates in an investigation, or who files an administrative claim with any government agency is prohibited. Violations of Fastly policies shall be subject to discipline based on the severity of the violation and related circumstances, and may also be referred to governmental authorities that may investigate and initiate civil or criminal proceedings. Fastly policies must be under change control, approved by an executive officer and the Chief Legal Officer or other member of the Fastly Legal team as may be designated by the CEO from time to time and linked off the Policy homepage. Exceptions to policies may be granted by the executive officer responsible for the policy and the Chief Legal Officer or other member of the Fastly Legal team as may be designated by the CEO from time to time. Section II: Creating and maintaining a safe, fair work environment Respect for people and nondiscrimination We are an equal opportunity employer and make our employment decisions based on performance, merit, qualifications, abilities, the needs of our business, and other permissible non-discriminatory factors. We have a zero tolerance policy for discrimination or harassment, and are committed to providing a safe work environment for all. This means no discrimination against applicants or employees based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, gender, sex, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, disability, veteran status, marital or family status, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Fastly does not tolerate discriminatory remarks or jokes, verbal abuse, physical intimidation or violence, or any other behavior that may be associated with creating a hostile work environment. We do not tolerate unwelcome, unsolicited sexual advances or harassment against anyone. Safe, Welcoming, and Productive Work Environment Policy - Principles Fastly provides a safe, welcoming, and productive work environment free of threatening behavior, or discrimination and harassment based upon a protected characteristic, where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Fastly is an equal opportunity employer and all employment and advancement decisions will be based on individual performance, merit, qualifications and abilities, the needs of the business, and other permissible non-discriminatory factors, and not on any improper basis. Fastly will make reasonable accommodations for all qualified employees or applicants with known disabilities, provided that the required accommodations will not impose an undue hardship on Fastly. Fastly personnel must not conduct Fastly business while under the improper influence of alcohol or drugs or subject to other conditions which would impair an individual's ability to comply with this policy. Fastly personnel must comply with this policy at all times while conducting Fastly business; while on Fastly premises, including corporate apartments; while interacting with other Fastly personnel, contractors, customers, vendors or any other person encountered in the course of conducting Fastly business at any location. Any actual or suspected violation of this policy must be treated as a significant violation of Fastly policy and must be reported immediately according to, and handled by Fastly in compliance with, this policy and the Policies, Reporting, and Non-Retaliation Policy (POL 110) . Be fair, honest, and ethical-always No company has ever looked good by making another company look bad. Any competitive information we have is gathered ethically and legally. And we're always careful when engaging with competitors to avoid certain topics (like prices) that could violate anti-competition laws. At Fastly, we don't disparage our competitors. This ethos extends across the board. Whether you're dealing with colleagues, customers, suppliers, partners or competitors, it's important to always be fair, honest, and ethical. This means no deception, misrepresentation, plagiarism, or manipulation of facts - from making false product and service statements to filing misleading financial documents. Please contact The Office of The General Counsel if you have any doubts about the legality of claims. Conflicts of interest