PHT Inc. (hereinafter referred to as the "Company") and its group companies have established the following basic policy to completely sever all relationships with and eliminate anti-social forces that threaten social order and safety and obstruct the sound development of the economy and society, and hereby pledge to comply with this policy.
Severance of Relationships with Anti-Social Forces
The Company and its group companies recognize that firmly severing and eliminating all relationships with anti-social forces is essential to securing social trust in corporate activities and maintaining the propriety and soundness of business operations, as well as crucial for fulfilling our corporate social responsibility.
Response to Unjust Demands
The Company and its group companies will take a resolute stance against anti-social forces, will not engage in any transactions, conclude any contracts, or provide any benefits regardless of the name or method, and will maintain absolutely no relationship with anti-social forces.
Organizational Response and Severance of Relations
If a business partner or any other related party is found to be an anti-social force, or is suspected of being one, the Company and its group companies will cooperate with external specialized agencies and respond appropriately as a whole organization. Furthermore, we will promptly sever relations with the party concerned, take necessary corrective actions and measures to prevent recurrence, and take appropriate actions, including legal measures, as necessary.
Elimination of Anti-Social Forces Through Contracts
To sever and eliminate relationships with anti-social forces, the Company and its group companies will take necessary measures such as introducing anti-social forces elimination clauses and representations/warranties clauses of non-affiliation with anti-social forces into transaction contracts and other relevant documents.
Cooperation with External Specialized Agencies
To ensure the thorough severance and elimination of relationships with anti-social forces, the Company and its group companies will establish and appropriately operate a system of cooperation and collaboration with the police, legal counsel, the National Center for Removal of Criminal Organizations, and other external specialized agencies and related organizations.