Modern Slavery Policy
These legal guidelines outline your rights, responsibilities, and how we handle your data.
Last updated: 1st December 2025
Introduction
Artifax Software Limited is committed to upholding the highest standards of human rights and ethical business conduct. We fully support the objectives of the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015 and continue to reinforce our zero-tolerance stance on all forms of modern slavery, including slavery, servitude, human trafficking, and forced or compulsory labour.
According to the International Labour Organization (ILO), over 30 million people are currently subject to modern slavery globally, with 68% experiencing forced labour. The ILO estimates annual profits from forced labour at approximately USD 150 billion. In response, the UK Modern Slavery Act strengthens enforcement measures, expands victim protections, and increases penalties for offenders.
This policy outlines Artifax’s commitment and responsibilities, applying to all employees, contractors, suppliers, and business partners.
Our Commitments
Artifax strictly prohibits any form of modern slavery in our operations and supply chains. We expect our partners to uphold the same principles.
We will not knowingly:
Engage with or benefit from forced labour, including prison labour, bonded labour, indentured labour, or involuntary work.
Allow recruitment fees to be charged to workers, either directly or indirectly.
Permit the withholding of personal documentation, such as passports or work permits, by any supplier or third party.
Allow the use of financial deposits or bonds as a condition of employment.
Tolerate contract substitution, where workers are presented with less favourable contracts than originally agreed.
Work with any supplier who fails to provide a written employment contract, including clear terms on rights, hours, pay, and responsibilities.
Worker Protections
Suppliers, subcontractors, and service providers must:
Ensure all work is voluntary, and workers may leave employment after giving appropriate notice.
Provide confidential grievance mechanisms to allow employees to report concerns without retaliation.
Prohibit any form of abuse, including physical, verbal, or psychological mistreatment.
Promote equal treatment and pay in line with local laws, regardless of nationality, gender, or legal status.
Ensure working hours comply with national law; overtime must be voluntary and paid.
Guarantee freedom of movement; workers must not be confined or obligated to live in employer-operated facilities.
Supplier Responsibility and Compliance
All Artifax partners must:
Integrate these labour standards into their own Code of Conduct.
Provide evidence of implementing and maintaining such standards.
Allow audits or assessments by Artifax with reasonable notice.
Non-compliance will result in formal audit findings and defined corrective actions. Continued failure to meet these obligations may result in order cancellations and contract termination.
Artifax is committed to continuous improvement in detecting and preventing modern slavery in all its forms across our global supply chain. If you suspect any instance of modern slavery involving Artifax or its partners, please report it immediately to our compliance team.