The Code of Conduct (the “Code”) is a cornerstone of our business. The Code
sets out the high ethical standards and culture of integrity which are goals of
the ByteDance Group entities, its affiliates and subsidiaries (collectively, the
“Company” or “ByteDance”)
With ByteDance’s rapid international expansion and growth, we
continue to enrich the lives of people around the world. In this pursuit
of excellence, we stand firm on the values of ethics and integrity
to nurture and strengthen our organizational culture. Our Code of
Conduct sets the standard for our professional conduct, and forms
the basis of how we interact with each other, our customers, and third
parties. The Code consists of three overarching principles:
These principles serve as the foundation for us to continue to build a strong ethical and compliant work culture. By following these principles and holding each other accountable, we will ensure that we continue to conduct our business ethically to fulfill our obligations to the Company, colleagues, clients, vendors, and business partners. For situations where you observe others are not following the principles, speak up to help safeguard our workplace. We will not retaliate, and will not tolerate retaliation, against any individual for reporting a concern in good faith or participating in an investigation of a concern.
Integrity - we hold ourselves and each other accountable, and uphold
high ethical standards to protect our company and users;
Respect - we create an inclusive environment where we treat each
other with mutual respect and build lasting relationships; and
Responsibility - we comply with laws and regulations, and conduct
our business in good faith with transparency.
By working together, we will be able to achieve our mission to inspire
creativity, enrich life, and ensure the sustained and robust growth of
our company.