Last updated: September 3, 2025
6Content is committed to the highest standards of ethics and human rights. We have zero tolerance for all forms of modern slavery and human trafficking across our operations and supply chains.
This Policy sets out how we prevent, detect, and respond to modern slavery risks, and what we expect from everyone who works with us.
1) Purpose & Scope
This Policy applies to all 6Content personnel (employees, directors, temporary workers), as well as contractors, suppliers, resellers, and other business partners, wherever they operate. It covers every stage of our activity: sourcing, procurement, production, distribution, technology, and partnerships, including upstream supply chains.
2) Definitions
Modern slavery includes, without limitation: human trafficking, slavery, servitude, forced or compulsory labour, debt bondage, deceptive recruitment, and the worst forms of child labour. These practices are illegal and fundamentally incompatible with our values.
3) Governance & Accountability
- Board/Executive oversight: Senior management sets the tone and reviews risk, performance, and remediation.
- Compliance Lead: A designated officer coordinates implementation, reporting, and continuous improvement.
- Line accountability: Every function owns the risks in its activities and suppliers.
Contact the Compliance Lead at shop@6content.com for questions or to report concerns.
4) Roles & Responsibilities
Management
- Champion a zero-tolerance culture and provide resources to implement this Policy.
- Approve procedures, training, and annual reviews; ensure transparency and accountability.
Procurement & Supply Chain
- Conduct risk-based due diligence on all new and existing suppliers/partners.
- Include contractual clauses and a Supplier Code of Conduct prohibiting modern slavery and requiring lawful, ethical labour practices.
- Monitor, audit where proportionate, and collaborate on corrective action plans. Suspend or terminate relationships where serious non-compliance persists.
Employees & Contractors
- Read and follow this Policy and related procedures.
- Complete required training and stay alert to red flags (e.g., retention of passports, recruitment fees, restricted movement, wage withholding).
- Report concerns immediately via the channels below.
Suppliers & Partners
- Comply with this Policy, all applicable laws, and our Supplier Code.
- Cascade equivalent standards to your own suppliers and sub-contractors.
- Cooperate with reasonable information requests, assessments, and remediation.
5) Due Diligence & Risk Management
We apply a risk-based approach that considers country, sector, service type, workforce profile, and past performance.
Our program includes:
- Pre-engagement screening (ownership, labour practices, sanctions/adverse media where appropriate).
- Contractual controls (no recruitment fees to workers, freedom of movement, lawful wages/working hours, age verification, grievance mechanisms).
- Ongoing monitoring (self-assessments, certifications, targeted audits for higher-risk tiers).
- Escalation & remediation with clear timelines; suspension/termination where risks cannot be mitigated.
6) Reporting, Whistleblowing & Non-Retaliation
If you see or suspect any form of modern slavery:
- Email the Compliance Lead at shop@6content.com (subject: Modern Slavery Report), or escalate through your manager.
- Reports may be made in good faith by employees, contractors, suppliers, or third parties.
We prohibit retaliation against anyone who raises a concern or participates in an investigation. Retaliation will lead to disciplinary action.
7) Response & Remediation
When a concern is raised, we will:
- Acknowledge receipt and assess immediacy of risk.
- Investigate promptly, safeguarding individuals potentially affected.
- Remediate: work with the supplier/partner on corrective actions; where appropriate, support remedy for victims consistent with law and best practice.
- Decide on continued engagement, suspension, or termination.
- Document & learn to prevent recurrence.
We also cooperate with law enforcement and relevant authorities as required.
8) Training & Awareness
- Mandatory training for relevant employees (procurement, operations, leadership, customer-facing teams).
- Awareness materials for all staff on recognising indicators and using reporting channels.
- Supplier onboarding includes communication of standards and expectations.
9) Transparency, Recordkeeping & KPIs
- Maintain appropriate records of due diligence, contracts, assessments, incidents, and remediation.
- Track key indicators (e.g., completion of training, % suppliers covered by Code, audits performed, cases raised and resolved).
- Publish disclosures or statements where required by applicable law.
10) Compliance with Laws
We comply with applicable legislation, including Czech law and relevant international standards (e.g., EU/EEA requirements, the UK Modern Slavery Act where in scope). Where standards differ, we apply the stricter requirement.
11) Review & Continuous Improvement
This Policy and its supporting procedures are reviewed at least annually and whenever laws, risks, or best practices change. Feedback is welcome at shop@6content.com.
12) Consequences of Breach
Violations by employees may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination. Violations by suppliers/partners may result in corrective action plans, suspension, or termination of the relationship.
Acknowledgement
Adherence to this Policy is a condition of working with 6Content. By engaging with us, you agree to uphold these standards and to cooperate in our prevention and remediation efforts.