YieldX Anti-Slavery Policy

YieldX Foundation (“YieldX,” “we,” “our,” or “the Organization”) is committed to operating ethically, transparently, and responsibly. We strongly oppose all forms of:

• Modern slavery
   
• Forced labor
   
• Child labor
   
• Human trafficking
   
• Debt bondage
   
• Exploitative working conditions
   

This policy outlines our commitment to preventing modern slavery in our operations, supply chain, partnerships, and funding activities.

This policy applies to:

• All employees (full-time, part-time, and contract)
   
• Executives, founders, and board members
   
• Volunteers, contractors, and consultants
   
• Vendors, suppliers, and third-party service providers
   
• Strategic and implementation partners
   
• Any entity acting on behalf of YieldX
   

Compliance with this policy is a condition of engagement.

YieldX will:

• Conduct business ethically and in accordance with all applicable anti-slavery and human-rights laws
   
• Ensure employees and contractors work voluntarily and without coercion
   
• Ensure fair wages, lawful working conditions, and dignity in the workplace
   
• Assess, mitigate, and monitor risks relating to modern slavery in our supply chain
   
• Reject and report any instance of forced labor or trafficking that we discover
   

YieldX takes a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery.

Because YieldX collaborates with technology, fintech, philanthropy, compliance services, and blockchain-related partners, we conduct supplier and partner due diligence that includes:

• Ethics and compliance screening
   
• Risk assessments based on geography, industry, and sourcing model
   
• Review of partner integrity, governance, and workforce practices
   
• Contractual clauses requiring compliance with anti-slavery legislation
   

Where high-risk indicators are identified, YieldX may:

• Request additional documentation
   
• Require corrective action
   
• Refuse or terminate the partnership
   

YieldX maintains the following principles:

• Employment is voluntary — no forced or bonded labor
   
• No worker is required to pay recruitment fees
   
• Workers have the right to leave employment with reasonable notice
   
• No confiscation of passports, identity documents, or financial accounts
   
• Wages meet or exceed legal minimums and are paid transparently
   
• Working hours comply with labor laws and allow rest and personal time
   

Child labor is strictly prohibited except in lawful age-appropriate educational or internship settings with parental consent and clear protections.

YieldX will provide awareness training to:

• All staff during onboarding
   
• Teams involved in procurement, compliance, or partner management
   
• Volunteers and representatives where relevant
   

Training includes:

• Recognizing signs of forced labor and exploitation
   
• Reporting procedures
   
• Ethical responsibility in technology and nonprofit operations
   

YieldX encourages anyone — employees, partners, donors, or third parties — to report concerns related to exploitation or modern slavery.

Reports can be submitted confidentially via:

📧 ethics@yield-x.org

YieldX will:

• Investigate reports promptly and fairly
   
• Protect whistleblowers from retaliation
   
• Take disciplinary action where breaches occur
   
• Notify relevant legal authorities when required
   

If YieldX identifies a breach of this policy, the Organization may:

• Suspend or terminate the relationship
   
• Require corrective action from the responsible party
   
• Audit compliance measures
   
• Report violations to regulators, law enforcement, or oversight bodies
   

Failure to comply with this policy may result in:

• Termination of contracts
   
• Revocation of partnership status
   
• Legal action when appropriate
   

YieldX will review and update this policy annually or when:

• Regulations change
   
• Organizational structure evolves
   
• New risk exposures are identified
   

Where required by law, YieldX will publish a Modern Slavery Statement detailing our actions, risk assessments, and compliance status.

This policy has been formally reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors of YieldX Foundation and is effective as of the date listed above.