{"id":13780,"date":"2025-03-12T15:31:26","date_gmt":"2025-03-12T14:31:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fest-group.de\/code-of-conduct\/"},"modified":"2025-09-18T09:46:14","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T07:46:14","slug":"code-of-conduct","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fest-group.de\/en\/the-company\/code-of-conduct\/","title":{"rendered":"Code of Conduct"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"13780\" class=\"elementor elementor-13780 elementor-13373\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6c1bad5 sd_hero elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6c1bad5\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-dc77d4d\" data-id=\"dc77d4d\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8c55edd elementor-widget elementor-widget-ucaddon_anreisser_mit_anstrich\" data-id=\"8c55edd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"ucaddon_anreisser_mit_anstrich.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<!-- start Anrei\u00dfer mit Anstrich -->\n<style>\/* widget: Anrei\u00dfer mit Anstrich *\/\n\n#uc_anreisser_mit_anstrich_elementor_8c55edd .elementor-divider-separator {\n  \twidth: 15px;\n    height: 15px;\n    background-color: #A7B609;\n    display:inline-block;\n    margin-right: 15px;\n    margin-left: 5px;\n}\n#sdlayer #uc_anreisser_mit_anstrich_elementor_8c55edd .elementor-divider-separator {\n  \tmargin-left: 0px;\n}\n#uc_anreisser_mit_anstrich_elementor_8c55edd .elementor-heading-title {\n    color:#ffffff;\n    font-family: \"Roboto\", Sans-serif;\n    font-size: 1.3em;\n    font-weight: 400;\n    font-style: normal;\n    text-decoration: none;\n    display:inline-block;\n}\n\n<\/style>\n\n<div id=\"uc_anreisser_mit_anstrich_elementor_8c55edd\" class=\"sd-anreisser\">\n\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\"><\/span>\n\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title\">Value-based corporate governance.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- end Anrei\u00dfer mit Anstrich -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-53b974a0 sd_section elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"53b974a0\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3d7df783\" data-id=\"3d7df783\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-30e9868 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"30e9868\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">We take responsibility.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c3ced4f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7c3ced4f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<em>The FEST Code of Conduct reflects the values and principles that guide our actions in our daily business activities. It serves as a guide for ethical decisions and promotes our culture of integrity and mutual respect.\u00a0 <\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6fe2a44b sd_section elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6fe2a44b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" id=\"sd_box\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6d51f5f0\" data-id=\"6d51f5f0\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9ca5f58 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9ca5f58\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Fundamental Requirements<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f6d8675 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f6d8675\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Integrity and Honesty<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ef1c14b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ef1c14b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIntegrity and honesty are core values that are deeply embedded in our corporate culture. We expect all members of our companies, including management and employees, to always act with integrity and in compliance with the applicable laws, and to communicate honestly and respectfully.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1fd2375 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1fd2375\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Compliance with Laws and Regulations <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e1aa0b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4e1aa0b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWe are committed to adhering to all applicable international, national and local laws regarding health and safety, labour and the environment. Where local industry standards and\/or international guidelines are stricter than the applicable laws, we and our respective business partners must adhere to these stricter requirements.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-46defa1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"46defa1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Human Rights, Labour and Social Standards<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-daa3943 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"daa3943\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Prohibition of Child Labour <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f89d84 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6f89d84\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWe reject child labour within our companies and among our business partners. Children may not be restricted in their development in any way. Their dignity is to be respected and their health and safety must not be compromised but should be protected through appropriate measures.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c7abffe elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c7abffe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Prohibition of Forced Labour <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-edc7560 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"edc7560\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWe reject all forms of forced or compulsory labour or any form of slavery, including modern forms of slavery and human trafficking. Our business partners align their employer practices with at least the ILO Core Labour Standards. All employment relationships with our business partners are always voluntary and can be terminated within reasonable notice.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0c2c56f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0c2c56f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Freedom of Association, Right to Collective Bargaining and Right to Strike <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a65f90c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a65f90c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWe ensure that the right of employees to form employee representative bodies, to collective bargaining to regulate working conditions and their right to strike are recognised within the framework of the applicable legal standards. Neither the establishment of, accession to nor membership of a trade union recognised under the applicable law, may be used as a reason for unjustified unequal treatment or retaliation.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-97953fc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"97953fc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Equal Opportunities and Protection against Discrimination<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b652428 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b652428\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWe ensure that equal opportunities are guaranteed for our employees, free from discrimination of any kind, and that no discrimination or unjustified unequal treatment is tolerated, for example on the basis of characteristics such as gender, descent, origin and nationality, religion and ideology, political, social or trade union activity, sexual identity and orientation, physical and\/or mental limitations or age. We create an inclusive and respectful working environment, free from discrimination, harassment, or bullying. Diversity and equal opportunities are promoted and valued.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ee0b440 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ee0b440\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Right to Health and Safety in the Workplace<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a9237e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8a9237e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAs an employer, we ensure health and safety in the workplace, at minimum in accordance with applicable legal standards. We also establish processes aimed at continuously improving health and safety in the workplace to prevent work-related accidents and illnesses. We will inform our employees about known safety hazards and our measures to minimise risks, conduct sufficient training to prevent work-related accidents and illnesses, including first aid and fire safety training and provide appropriate protective equipment and safety clothing.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1669ea6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1669ea6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Working Hours and Remuneration <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-380d842 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"380d842\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWe comply with the applicable regulations on working hours in our company. We recognise our employees\u2019 entitlement to appropriate remuneration and adhere to the legally guaranteed minimum wages in the respective labour markets.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fda3daa elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fda3daa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Company Property <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-606a261 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"606a261\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCompany property must be used responsibly and exclusively for business purposes. Theft, misuse, and waste of company resources are prohibited.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-599a1d9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"599a1d9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Conflicts of Interest, Gifts and Attempts at Bribery<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eb07046 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"eb07046\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWe commit to refraining from accepting or giving any gifts that could lead to a conflict in interest. No bribes or other unlawful payments may be made or offered to government officials or any other persons.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1718c7d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1718c7d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Human Rights<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a81700 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6a81700\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWe establish the necessary processes to adequately protect the human rights of all employees in our corporate principles, guidelines, and procedural instructions. We provide all employees with unrestricted access to fair and transparent grievance procedures through a confidential whistle-blower system. All employees are informed about the access to this system and trained on its use.In case of any doubts regarding the fulfilment of the above obligations and to prevent improper activities, we encourage our employees to contact a direct supervisor or management. Schmidt Kranz Group ensures that employees who report concerns are protected from threats, harassment, or any other adverse actions within the organisation. Whistle-blowers can be assured that they will not face dismissal.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-721c881 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"721c881\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Environmental Protection<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9778031 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9778031\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAs a commercial enterprise, we take our responsibility for the environmental compatibility and sustainability of our products and production processes very seriously, and we expect the same from our employees and business partners. We are committed to ensuring energy efficiency and climate protection, and we take appropriate measures to continuously develop sustainable solutions, reduce our environmental impact, and comply with environmental protection laws and regulations.We are committed to minimizing the use of fossil fuels and to keeping our CO2 emissions as low as possible. To achieve this, we implement measures to reduce the consumption of natural resources, promote material reuse, facilitate the recycling of waste products, restrict travel for business purposes and procure recycled and environmentally friendly materials. Additionally, we are committed to implementing appropriate measures for the safe separation, handling, storage, transportation, use\/reuse, and disposal of waste.We are committed to taking appropriate measures to minimize water consumption and to sustainably use and reuse water. To protect natural ecosystems, we pledge to promote biodiversity within our supply chain and prevent deforestation, in accordance with applicable regulations.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a8e073 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8a8e073\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Anti-Corruption, Trade Control, Anti-Money Laundering<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f241fea elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f241fea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Anti-Corruption<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c5b0e1e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c5b0e1e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWe strictly reject any form of corruption and ensure that no payments from third parties are offered or accepted as bribes. We do not provide any benefits to public officials or persons of similar status, particularly not to expedite routine administrative actions, regardless of whether there is a right to such actions.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8ce5520 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8ce5520\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Trade Control<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-548170f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"548170f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOur cross-border business activities are subject to various national and international prohibitions, restrictions, licensing requirements and other surveillance measures. 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