OTC Meme Corp.
๐ INTRODUCTION
OTC Meme Corp.ย ("OTC Meme" or the "Company") is a Florida corporation operating a blockchain-based platform that enables the tokenization of OTC micro-cap securities as meme tokens on the Solana blockchain.
๐ Our Commitment
We publish regular updates and reports, available on our website, containing information regarding:
- ๐ง Our operations
- ๐ Internal policies
- ๐ฏ Business practices
๐ Scope of Application
This Corporate Code of Conduct applies to:
- ๐ข The Company and any subsidiaries
- ๐ฅ All personnel working in the United States
- ๐ All personnel in foreign countries
This Codeย supplements, emphasizes, and clarifiesย certain aspects of the Company's internal policies.
1. โ๏ธ OBEYING THE LAW
Obeying the law, both inย letter and spirit, is the foundation on which OTC Meme's ethical standards are built.
๐ฏ Our Expectations
The Company expects its personnel to maintain the highest ethical standards of business conduct and comply with:
๐ All applicable securities laws and regulations
๐ซ Anti-bribery and corruption laws (including US FCPA)
๐ฐ Anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing laws
โ๏ธ Cryptocurrency and blockchain regulations
๐ Data privacy and protection laws
๐ก Getting Help
Although personnel areย not expected to know the detailsย of each law, we encourage seeking advice from:
- ๐จโ๐ผ Supervisors and managers
- โ๏ธ Legal Department
- ๐ค Other appropriate persons when questions arise
2. ๐ REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
2.1 ๐ Securities Compliance
OTC Meme operates in theย highly regulatedย securities and cryptocurrency markets.
We maintain strict compliance with:
- ๐ Securities Act of 1933 and Securities Exchange Act of 1934
- ๐๏ธ State securities laws ("Blue Sky" laws)
- ๐ Regulation D and other exemptions we may rely upon
- ๐ฆ Transfer agent regulations (Empire Stock Transfer Inc. partnership)
2.2 โ๏ธ Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Compliance
As a platform operating on theย Solana blockchain, we adhere to:
// Compliance Framework:
๐๏ธ FinCEN guidance on virtual currency businesses
๐ State money transmitter laws (where applicable)
๐ฐ IRS cryptocurrency reporting requirements
๐ International crypto regulations in our operating jurisdictions
2.3 ๐ก๏ธ Cybersecurity
Given our blockchain-based platform andย custody of digital assets, we maintain strict cybersecurity policies:
- ๐ย Regular security auditsย of smart contracts
- ๐ย Multi-signature wallet controls
- ๐จย Incident response procedures
- ๐ก๏ธย Regular penetration testing
3. ๐คซ CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION AND INSIDER TRADING
We treat allย non-public informationย about the Company, partner companies, tokenized securities, and business operations asย confidential information.
โ PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES
Personnel with access to confidential information areย NOT permitted to:
โ Use information for personal trading in tokens or securities
โ Share information with others who might trade on it ("tipping")
โ Discuss confidential matters in public places or social media
โ Retain confidential information after leaving the Company
๐ Protected Information Includes:
- ๐ช Upcoming tokenizations
- ๐ Trading volumes and platform metrics
- ๐ค Partnership negotiations
- ๐ง Technical developments or vulnerabilities
- ๐ฅ Customer information and trading patterns
โ๏ธ Legal and Ethical Duty
Personnel owe a duty to the Company toย advance the Company's interestsย whenever possible. Using non-public information for personal financial benefit is:
- โย Unethical
- โ๏ธย Illegal
- ๐ย Violates OTC Meme's policies
4. โ๏ธ FAIR COMPETITION AND MARKET INTEGRITY
๐ฏ OTC Meme is committed to:
- ๐ Open competition and fair dealing with clients, partners, and competitors
- ๐ Transparent market operations without manipulation
- โ Accurate representation of our services and capabilities
- ๐ข Ethical marketing practices
๐ฅ Personnel are expected to:
- โ๏ธย Conduct businessย in full compliance with all applicable competition laws
- ๐ซย Not engageย in any anti-competitive behavior
- ๐ย Avoid market manipulationย or wash trading
- ๐จย Reportย any suspicious trading activities
- ๐งย Maintain integrityย of our bonding curve and liquidity pool mechanisms
5. ๐ DATA PRIVACY AND PROTECTION
OTC Meme is committed to complying withย all applicable data privacy laws.
๐ Regulatory Compliance:
๐ช๐บ General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for European users
๐บ๐ธ California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
๐ Other state and international privacy regulations
๐ฅ Personnel Must:
- ๐ย Handle customer dataย with utmost care and confidentiality
- ๐ ย Follow data retentionย and deletion policies
- ๐จย Report data breachesย immediately
- ๐ย Complete requiredย privacy training
๐ย For more information:ย Company Privacy Policy
6. ๐ฐ FINANCIAL INTEGRITY AND RESPONSIBILITY
Financial integrity and fiscal responsibility areย core valuesย of OTC Meme.
๐ฅ All Company Team Members Are Responsible For:
- ๐ธ Ensuring Company funds are appropriately spent
- ๐ Maintaining complete and accurate financial records
- โ Following internal controls and approval processes
- ๐ Protecting Company assets, including cryptocurrency holdings
- ๐จ Reporting any suspected fraud or financial irregularities
๐ก๏ธ Internal Controls System:
๐ GAAP-compliant accounting practices
๐ Regular third-party audits
๐ Transparent financial reporting
๐ฆ Segregation of customer and Company assets
7. โ ๏ธ CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
All Company personnel have an obligation toย always do what is bestย for the Company and its users.
๐จ Potential Conflicts Include:
- ๐ฐ Personal investments in companies seeking tokenization
- ๐ข Financial interests in competing platforms
- ๐ผ Outside business activities interfering with job duties
- ๐ Accepting gifts/entertainment from vendors beyond nominal value
- ๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Family members working for competitors or partners
- ๐ Personal trading in tokens listed on our platform
โ Personnel Must:
๐ข Disclose any potential conflicts to supervisor/Legal Department
๐ซ Recuse themselves from decisions where conflicts exist
โ Obtain approval before engaging in outside business activities
๐ Follow the Company's gift and entertainment policy
8. ๐ซ ANTI-CORRUPTION AND SANCTIONS
8.1 ๐ฐ Anti-Bribery
OTC Meme prohibits ALL formsย of bribery and corruption.
โ Personnel May NOT:
- ๐ต Offer, promise, or give bribes to any person
- ๐ค Request or accept bribes from any person
- ๐ธ Make facilitation payments
- ๐ฅ Use third parties to engage in prohibited conduct
8.2 ๐ International Trade and Sanctions
We maintain policies regarding compliance with economic sanctions imposed by:
- ๐บ๐ธ United States
- ๐ Foreign governments
- ๐๏ธ United Nations
โ Personnel Must:
๐ Screen all users against sanctions lists
๐ซ Block access from sanctioned jurisdictions
๐จ Report any suspected sanctions violations
๐ Complete required sanctions training
9. ๐ข WORKPLACE POLICIES
9.1 ๐ฅ Health and Safety
OTC Meme strives to provide personnel with a workplace that isย safe and healthy.
๐ All Company Locations Must Comply With:
- ๐ญ Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements
- ๐๏ธ Local health and safety regulations
- ๐ Company safety policies and procedures
๐ฅ Personnel Are Responsible For:
โ
Maintaining safe work practices
๐จ Reporting safety hazards immediately
๐ช Following emergency procedures
๐ Completing required safety training
9.2 ๐ค Equal Opportunity Employment
OTC Meme is an equal opportunity employer.ย Employment decisions are basedย solely on merit, qualifications, and abilities.
๐ซ OTC Meme Does NOT Discriminate Based On:
- ๐จ Race, color, or national origin
- โช Religion or creed
- ๐ซ Gender, gender identity, or gender expression
- ๐ณ๏ธโ๐ Sexual orientation
- ๐ Age
- โฟ Disability (physical or mental)
- ๐๏ธ Military or veteran status
- ๐งฌ Genetic information
- ๐คฑ Pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions
- โ๏ธ Any other characteristic protected by law
9.3 ๐ซ Anti-Harassment
We are committed to maintaining a workplaceย free from all forms of harassment, including sexual harassment.
โ OTC Meme Will NOT Tolerate:
๐ซ Unwelcome sexual advances or requests
๐ฃ๏ธ Verbal or physical harassment
๐ค Hostile work environment
โ๏ธ Retaliation against those who report harassment
โ All Personnel Are Required To:
- ๐ค Treat colleagues with respect and professionalism
- ๐จ Report harassment immediately
- ๐ Cooperate with investigations
- ๐ Complete required training
10. โ๏ธ MODERN SLAVERY AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING
OTC Meme is committed to ensuring thatย modern slavery and human trafficking are NOT taking placeย in our business or supply chain.
๐ก๏ธ We Will:
- ๐ Conduct due diligence on suppliers and partners
- ๐ Include anti-slavery provisions in contracts
- ๐ Train personnel on recognizing signs of modern slavery
- ๐จ Report any suspected instances to authorities
11. ๐ข REPORTING VIOLATIONS
11.1 ๐ Reporting Obligation
All personnel have an obligation to report:
- โ Violations of this Code of Conduct
- โ๏ธ Violations of law or regulation
- ๐ซ Unethical business conduct
- ๐ฐ Concerns about accounting or auditing matters
11.2 ๐ Reporting Channels
Reports can be made to:
๐จโ๐ผ Your immediate supervisor
๐ฅ Human Resources Department
โ๏ธ Legal Department
๐ Anonymous ethics hotline: [To be established]
11.3 ๐ก๏ธ No Retaliation
OTC Meme prohibits retaliationย against anyone who:
- โ Makes a good faith report of violations
- ๐ Participates in investigations
- ๐ซ Refuses to participate in wrongdoing
12. โ ๏ธ CONSEQUENCES OF VIOLATIONS
Violations of this Code of Conduct may result in:
๐ข Verbal or written warnings
๐ Performance improvement plans
โธ๏ธ Suspension with or without pay
โ Termination of employment
โ๏ธ Legal action
๐ฎโโ๏ธ Referral to law enforcement
13. โ ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND CERTIFICATION
All personnel must:
- ๐ Read and understand this Code of Conduct
- โ๏ธ Acknowledge receipt and understanding annually
- โ Certify compliance with all provisions
- ๐ Complete required training
14. ๐ AMENDMENTS
This Code of Conduct may beย amended at any timeย by the Company's Board of Directors.
All amendments will be:
- ๐ข Communicated to personnel
- ๐ Posted on the Company website
15. ๐ CONTACT INFORMATION
For questions about this Code of Conduct:
โ๏ธ Legal Department
๐ข OTC Meme Corp.
๐ 240 Vaughn Dr, Ste 8
Alpharetta, GA 30009
๐ง Email: legal@otc.meme
๐ Phone: 1-404-734-3277
๐ FINAL ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Last Updated:ย August 4, 2025
By working at OTC Meme Corp., you acknowledge that you have:
- โ ย Readย this Corporate Code of Conduct
- ๐ง ย Understoodย all provisions and requirements
- ๐คย Agreed to complyย with this Corporate Code of Conduct
๐ผย Professional Excellence Through Ethical Conductย - Your commitment to these standards helps build trust in our platform and protects our community of users and stakeholders.