Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
The present Code of Conduct and Business Ethics outlines the fundamental principles that govern the behavior of all collaborators, partners, service providers, and representatives of Collar. It serves as a framework of best practices to guide the company’s activities, in compliance with applicable legislation, professional standards, and the values that define the identity of our organization. This Code aims to ensure ethical, responsible, and sustainable professional relationships based on trust, transparency, and mutual respect.
This Code is established in accordance with the applicable legislative and regulatory provisions, including those related to labor law, personal data protection (Regulation (EU) 2016/679 - GDPR), intellectual property, as well as the ethical rules applicable to the creation, distribution, and marketing of artistic goods.
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Collar is committed to acting with the highest honesty and transparency in all its actions. Every interaction, whether commercial, artistic, or personal, is conducted with clarity and openness. Our creations are the result of authentic, handcrafted work, each piece reflecting our vision without embellishment. We ensure complete transparency in our business practices, production processes, and relationships with partners.
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Respect for privacy is at the heart of Collar’s values. We are dedicated to safeguarding the personal data of our visitors, subscribers, and clients with the utmost care. All entrusted information is handled with the strictest confidentiality, in accordance with applicable regulations. The trust our clients place in us is essential to our activity, and we strive to earn it every day.
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Collar fosters relationships built on attentiveness, loyalty, and quality. Our partners, suppliers, artists, and collaborators are carefully selected to ensure they share our values of integrity, excellence, and respect. We believe that responsible and long-term relationships are key to the success of our company and that of our partners. We are committed to maintaining respectful and fair relationships in all our interactions.
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Through the Collar Foundation, we support projects with strong social impact. We believe that artistic creation and social engagement can nurture one another. The Foundation supports initiatives in art, education, and culture, with a particular focus on lasting and meaningful impact. Every action taken within this framework contributes to enriching and improving our community.
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Collar is aware of its environmental responsibility. From the selection of materials to the shipment of our products, every stage of our activity is approached with care, simplicity, and respect for the environment. We are committed to reducing our ecological footprint by adopting sustainable and responsible practices. This approach aims to protect the environment while continuing to offer exceptional creations to our clients.
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Intellectual property protection is a priority at Collar. Each work is the result of creative and original effort and is protected under copyright. We expect our partners, employees, and collaborators to respect these rights and recognize the value of each creation, just as we do for their work. We are committed to defending our intellectual property rights and to respecting those of others.
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Collar is an independent structure. We make artistic and commercial decisions autonomously, guided by our own vision. No external influence dictates our creative choices or commitments. Each decision is made in the interest of our vision, our community, and our core values.
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This Code applies to all Collar collaborators, including contractors, external partners, and associated artists, regardless of employment status, geographic location, or contractual nature.
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Any breach of the principles outlined in this Code may be reported to the company’s leadership. Collar is committed to handling each report confidentially and impartially, ensuring transparency throughout the process.
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Collar reserves the right to update this Code to reflect legal, societal, or internal developments. Any changes will be communicated to all collaborators.
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Each individual working with or for Collar is responsible for upholding the principles contained in this Code. Personal commitment to these values is essential to preserving the reputation and integrity of the company.
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Collar promotes a work environment based on mutual respect, equal opportunity, and the celebration of all forms of diversity. We strive to provide a space where all identities are respected and valued.