Our Ethical Code of Conduct

01Integrity Without Compromise

We conduct our work with honesty, professionalism, and accountability.

We represent our products, capabilities, achievements, and limitations accurately. We reject misleading claims, deceptive practices, manipulation, and conduct that undermines the trust of users, collaborators, or the broader public.

We recognize that credibility is earned through consistent actions rather than declarations.

02Privacy by Design

We regard privacy as a fundamental consideration in responsible technology development.

We seek to minimize unnecessary data collection, favor local processing where technically appropriate, and provide users with meaningful control over their information.

Personal information must be handled transparently, securely, and in accordance with applicable data protection requirements.

We do not consider unnecessary access to personal data an acceptable trade-off for convenience or commercial advantage.

03Engineering Excellence and Security

We believe that reliability, maintainability, and security are essential characteristics of quality software.

Our development practices should reflect rigorous technical reasoning, appropriate testing, responsible vulnerability management, and continuous improvement.

We address identified weaknesses transparently and responsibly, prioritizing the protection of users and the integrity of our products.

Speed of development must never become an excuse for knowingly disregarding material security risks.

04Responsible Artificial Intelligence

We approach artificial intelligence as a powerful technological capability that requires thoughtful implementation and appropriate oversight.

AI-enabled products should be designed with attention to accuracy, transparency, potential bias, privacy, and foreseeable misuse.

We seek to communicate material limitations clearly, evaluate consequential risks, and preserve appropriate human control over decisions that affect individuals.

We reject the use of artificial intelligence to deliberately deceive, exploit, or manipulate users.

05Respect, Fairness, and Inclusion

We are committed to treating users, colleagues, collaborators, and communities with dignity and respect.

We oppose harassment, unlawful discrimination, intimidation, and abusive conduct.

We aim to design accessible and inclusive products that account for different user needs, abilities, and circumstances.

Where our products facilitate interactions between individuals, user safety and respectful participation must remain important design considerations.

06Transparency and User Autonomy

We believe that individuals should understand the technologies they rely upon and retain meaningful control over their use.

Our products should communicate their capabilities, limitations, and relevant data practices in clear and accessible language.

We reject deceptive interface patterns and manipulative engagement mechanisms that place artificial metrics above user interests.

Users should be empowered to make informed decisions rather than encouraged to surrender control through unnecessary complexity.

07Intellectual Honesty and Respect for Others’ Work

We respect intellectual property, open-source licenses, and the contributions of the broader technology community.

We acknowledge external contributions appropriately, comply with applicable licensing obligations, and distinguish original work from technologies developed by others.

We value constructive technical criticism, intellectual independence, and the willingness to revise decisions when evidence warrants it.

08Independence and Professional Responsibility

We make product and business decisions with professional judgment, transparency, and consideration for their long-term consequences.

We expect potential conflicts of interest to be disclosed and managed appropriately.

We reject bribery, improper influence, and business practices that compromise our independence or professional integrity.

We seek commercial success through the creation of genuine value rather than the exploitation of information asymmetries or user vulnerabilities.

09Accountability and Continuous Improvement

We recognize that even carefully developed technologies can fail, introduce unintended consequences, or fall short of expectations.

We take responsibility for identifying problems, responding to legitimate concerns, correcting errors, and improving our practices.

We encourage constructive feedback and the good-faith reporting of ethical, security, or professional concerns without retaliation.

Our commitment to responsible development requires ongoing evaluation, openness to criticism, and a willingness to improve.