Anti-Slavery and Human Trafficking Policy
Ghostpilot LLC
Effective Date: September 1, 2024 Last Updated: November 1, 2025
Ghostpilot is committed to ethical business practices and the elimination of modern slavery, forced labor, child labor, and human trafficking in all forms. This policy applies to our operations, supply chain, and business partners worldwide.
1. Our Commitment
We uphold the principles of the International Labour Organization (ILO) and comply with the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015, California Transparency in Supply Chains Act, and all applicable anti-slavery laws.
Ghostpilot will never knowingly engage in, support, or tolerate:
- Slavery or servitude
- Forced or compulsory labor
- Human trafficking
- Child labor (anyone under 16, or under local legal working age)
- Debt bondage or withholding of identity documents
- Deceptive recruitment practices
2. Scope
This policy covers:
- All Ghostpilot employees, officers, and directors
- Contractors, freelancers, and temporary workers
- Suppliers, vendors, cloud providers, and business partners
- Any third party acting on our behalf
3. Our Operations
a. Employee Practices
- Fair Hiring: All recruitment is voluntary, transparent, and free of fees charged to workers.
- Freedom of Movement: Employees may resign with reasonable notice and retain personal documents.
- Wages & Hours: Compensation meets or exceeds local legal minimums; overtime is voluntary and fairly paid.
- No Child Labor: Age verification is required during onboarding.
b. Remote & Global Workforce
Even with a distributed team, we verify working conditions via:
- Video onboarding calls
- Annual self-certification questionnaires
- Third-party background checks where permitted
4. Supply Chain Standards
We conduct risk-based due diligence on all material suppliers (e.g., cloud infrastructure, data centers, software vendors, office suppliers).
Requirement Enforcement Anti-Slavery Clause in all contracts Mandatory Supplier Code of Conduct Annual acknowledgment Right to Audit (on-site or remote)Reserved for high-risk vendors Certification (e.g., SA8000, ISO 45001)Preferred
High-Risk Categories
- Data-center colocation in emerging markets
- Hardware procurement
- Outsourced customer support
These receive enhanced screening and annual audits.
5. Risk Assessment & Due Diligence
- Annual Risk Mapping – Identify geographic and industry risks.
- Supplier Questionnaires – Collect data on labor practices.
- Third-Party Verification – Use tools like EcoVadis or SEDEX where available.
- Onboarding Vetting – Screen new vendors for sanctions, adverse media, or red flags.
6. Training & Awareness
- All Staff: Mandatory annual training on recognizing and reporting slavery indicators.
- Procurement & Legal Teams: Specialized training on supply-chain red flags.
- Leadership: Quarterly briefings on policy compliance.
7. Reporting & Whistleblower Protection
Report Concerns Confidentially:
Email: ethics@ghostpilot.ai (monitored by independent Compliance Officer) Anonymous Hotline: Available via third-party provider (details on intranet)
Zero Retaliation: Anyone reporting in good faith is protected from adverse action.
8. Remediation & Consequences
If slavery or trafficking is identified:
- Immediate Suspension of the relationship or supplier.
- Victim Support – Cooperate with law enforcement and NGOs to provide aid.
- Corrective Action Plan – Required within 30 days for reinstatement.
- Termination – For willful or repeated violations.
9. Continuous Improvement
- Annual Policy Review by the Board.
- KPI Tracking: % of suppliers screened, training completion rates, incidents reported.
- Public Statement: Published annually on ghostpilot.ai/legal.
10. Leadership Approval
This policy is approved by:
Kevin G Williams Chief Executive Officer Ghostpilot LLC
Sarah Chen Chief Compliance Officer
Contact Email: ethics@ghostpilot.ai Address: Ghostpilot Ethics Office,444, N Michigan Ave, Chicago Illinois 60611, United States
We build AI for a better web — and a better world.Ghostpilot stands against exploitation in all its forms.