Human Rights Policy

Company Name: Hockey Stick Growth LLCDomain: hockeystick.ioEffective Date: February 22, 2026

1. Introduction and Purpose

At Hockey Stick Growth LLC, we believe that respecting human rights is fundamental to our mission of scaling sustainable businesses. This Human Rights Policy formalizes our commitment to upholding the dignity, well-being, and fundamental rights of our team members, contractors, clients, and the communities impacted by our physical and digital operations.

2. Scope

This policy applies globally to all personnel acting on behalf of Hockey Stick Growth LLC. We also expect our vendors, software providers, and client partners to uphold equivalent standards within their own operations and supply chains.

3. Guiding Frameworks

Our commitments are grounded in internationally recognized human rights standards, including:

• The United Nations (UN) Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs)
• The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)
• The International Labour Organization’s (ILO) Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work

4. Core Human Rights Commitments

4.1 Workplace Rights and Fair Labor

• Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity: We do not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or bullying based on race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, or disability.
• Fair Compensation and Working Conditions: We are committed to providing fair wages, reasonable working hours, and benefits that meet or exceed local legal standards.
• Freedom of Association: We respect the right of our team members to form, join, or not join associations of their choosing, and to bargain collectively where permitted by law.
• Zero Tolerance for Forced and Child Labor: We strictly prohibit the use of forced labor, human trafficking, modern slavery, and child labor in our operations and our extended supply chain.

4.2 Responsible AI and Digital Rights

Recognizing our role as a growth marketing studio deeply integrated with artificial intelligence and data, we acknowledge the specific human rights impacts of digital technologies:

• Data Privacy and Security: We respect the right to privacy by ensuring secure, transparent, and lawful data collection and processing practices for both our team and our clients' end-users.
• Algorithmic Fairness: We actively work to prevent, identify, and mitigate bias in the AI tools and marketing algorithms we deploy, ensuring our growth strategies do not perpetuate discrimination or unfairly exclude marginalized groups.
• Ethical Technology Use: We will not engage in projects or utilize technologies designed to unlawfully surveil, deceive, or manipulate individuals.

5. Implementation and Due Diligence

Hockey Stick Growth LLC is committed to an ongoing process of human rights due diligence. We will regularly assess our operations, new client engagements, and vendor relationships to identify, prevent, and mitigate potential adverse human rights impacts.

6. Grievance Mechanism and Remedy

We encourage open communication and provide secure, confidential channels for employees, partners, and external stakeholders to report suspected human rights violations without fear of retaliation. If we determine that our operations have directly caused or contributed to an adverse human rights impact, we commit to cooperating in fair and timely remediation.

7. Governance and Accountability

The executive leadership holds ultimate responsibility for the enforcement of this policy. We will review and update these guidelines annually to ensure they remain aligned with evolving global standards and the shifting landscape of digital ethics.

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