Code of Conduct for Partners

Partner and Subcontractor Confidentiality and Cooperation Policy

Effective: 14.04.2024.
Issuer: Elite2You Digital Model Agency

1. Purpose of the Code

The purpose of this policy is to define the confidentiality and cooperation obligations for partners, external service providers, trainers, mentors, photographers, stylists and other subcontractors working with Elite2You Digital Model Agency (hereinafter referred to as “the Agency”).
The purpose of this policy is to protect the Agency’s know-how, trade secrets, models and systems.

2. Scope of application

The scope of the Code covers any person or organisation who:

• is not an internal employee, but has a contractual relationship with Elite2You (on account or on a case-by-case basis),

• performs any tasks on behalf of or in the interest of the Agency (e.g. photography, training, event organisation, recruitment, consultancy),

• access to confidential information, model data, internal training materials, systems.

3. Confidentiality

3.1. Confidential information includes in particular:

• models’ personal data, photos, videos, online accounts,

• training materials, examination systems, sample certificates,

• internal business strategies, partner lists, marketing materials,

• the digital platforms used by the Agency and their operational processes.

3.2. Commitments:

• The partner must keep all business, technical and personal data confidential,

• You may use the information received only for the purpose of cooperation,

• You may not share confidential information with any third party, whether orally, in writing or digitally.

3.3. Duration of confidentiality:

• Confidentiality is not only for the duration of the active cooperation, but also for at least 5 years afterwards.

4. Cooperation obligations

4.1. Brand loyalty and willingness to cooperate

The partner undertakes to:

• cooperate in good faith and in the interests of the Agency,

• does not represent a competing business in the same scope of services during the period of cooperation,

• does not recruit models or clients from the Agency for its own or other purposes,

• not use Agency material in your own business, education, platform, social media.

4.2. Communication and data security

• The partner is required to communicate with models and staff in a civilised, ethical and secure manner.

• In particular, sending data, files and content through private, non-company channels (e.g. Messenger, WhatsApp) is prohibited.

5. Consequences of breach of contract

• Breaches of confidentiality or of the rules of cooperation constitute a serious breach of contract.

• A breach of the rules can lead to immediate termination of the contract and liability for damages.

• The Agency reserves the right to initiate legal proceedings, proceedings before a judicial authority, a data protection authority or a civil action.

6. Prohibition of disclosure

• The partner may not make any statements, provide press material or launch any campaign on behalf of the Agency.

• Public display is subject to prior written permission.

7. Related documents

This Code supplements the following:

• Code of Ethics

• Internal Employee Guidelines

• No Disclosure / PR Policy

• Privacy Policy

8. Final provisions

This policy is valid without a signature if the partner’s activity is carried out on behalf of Elite2You.
This policy is binding for all cooperating parties from the date of its entry into force.