This policy applies to Nested Knowledge employees, sub-contractors, and business partners.

Health Care Professionals (HCPs) may benefit financially from research demonstrating favorable outcomes for drugs, devices, or other interventions, in which the HCP has financial stakes.

Government officials may have stakes in the results of research studies. For example, literature reviews may influence government agency funding, the commercial success of a drug entering market, and drafting of new legislation.

Additionally, obtaining government contracts may financially benefit software companies, such as Nested Knowledge and the employees within. As such, we strictly prohibit bribery to officials and require all employees to disclose their conflicts of interests, including family members and friends in government agencies.

Employees who suspect ethical misconduct may report it anonymously through a form. The reports will be receipted by at least three Nested Knowledge staff members.

A report of misconduct, via any mode of communication, will launch an investigation into the affected individuals.

This policy will be updated on an annual basis. The next update will be done by Spring 2024. Employees will be required to review the policy annually. This policies will be distributed to all Nested Knowledge employees and contractors. Staff members found in policy violation may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination.

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