Code of Conduct

1. Introduction and Purpose

At Third Eyed Consulting Services, our foundational principle is delivering “the trust beyond businesses.” As a premier consulting firm handling sensitive taxation, compliance, legal, and financial matters, our reputation relies entirely on the integrity, objectivity, and competence of our team.

This Code of Conduct and Professional Integrity outlines the ethical standards and professional behaviors expected of every individual representing the firm. It is designed to safeguard our clients, our workplace, and the firm’s reputation.

2. Scope and Applicability

This policy applies to all employees, partners, independent contractors, and consultants working under the umbrella of Third Eyed Consulting Services, including operations conducted via thirdeyed.in, services.thirdeyed.in, and teams.thirdeyed.in. Adherence to this Code is a mandatory condition of employment and association with the firm.

3. Core Principles of Professional Integrity

All team members must execute their duties in accordance with the following core principles:

• Integrity: We act with absolute honesty and straightforwardness in all professional and business relationships.
• Objectivity: We do not allow bias, conflict of interest, or undue influence of others to override our professional or business judgments.
• Professional Competence and Due Care: We maintain our professional knowledge and skill at the level required to ensure that clients receive competent, up-to-date professional service based on current developments in practice, legislation, and techniques.
• Confidentiality: We respect the confidentiality of information acquired as a result of professional and business relationships and do not disclose such information to third parties without proper and specific authority, unless there is a legal or professional right or duty to disclose.

4. Compliance with Laws and Regulations

As a compliance and taxation consulting firm, our adherence to the law must be impeccable.

• Team members must comply with all applicable local, state, and national laws, including but not limited to Corporate Laws, GST regulations, and Income Tax mandates.
• We do not assist clients in illegal tax evasion, fraud, or intentional misrepresentation of financial facts.
• Any request from a client or third party to bypass legal statutes must be immediately reported to firm management.

5. Quality of Service and Due Diligence

Our deliverables dictate the financial and legal safety of our clients.

• Accuracy of Work: All financial models, tax returns, audit reports, and legal drafts must undergo thorough internal review before final submission to the client or relevant statutory body.
• Honest Representation: Team members must never falsify timesheets, compliance reports, internal logs, or financial data.
• Resource Usage: Client work must be executed exclusively on secure, firm-approved infrastructure (services.thirdeyed.in).

6. Conflicts of Interest

Employees must avoid situations where personal interests could conflict, or appear to conflict, with the interests of Third Eyed Consulting Services or its clients.

• Disclosure: Any personal, financial, or family relationships with clients, vendors, or competitors must be formally disclosed to HR via the teams.thirdeyed.in portal.
• Outside Employment: Engaging in independent consulting, moonlighting, or holding external employment that competes with the firm’s services is strictly prohibited.
• Financial Interests: Team members are prohibited from exploiting non-public client information for personal financial gain (e.g., trading in securities or digital assets based on insider knowledge).

7. Anti-Bribery, Gifts, and Anti-Corruption

Third Eyed Consulting Services operates with a zero-tolerance policy regarding bribery and corruption.

• Employees shall not offer, solicit, or accept bribes, kickbacks, or any improper financial advantage.
• Gift Policy: Accepting cash or cash-equivalent gifts from clients or vendors is strictly forbidden. Non-cash gifts exceeding a nominal value of ₹2,000 must be politely declined or immediately declared to management.

8. Workplace Ethics and Mutual Respect

We are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and professional work environment.

• Non-Discrimination: All employment and project assignment decisions are based strictly on merit, qualifications, and performance. Discrimination or harassment on the basis of gender, religion, age, caste, or background will not be tolerated.
• Professional Communication: All internal communications and client interactions must remain respectful and constructive.

9. Reporting Violations (Whistleblower Policy)

Protecting our integrity is a collective responsibility.

• If you observe or suspect a violation of this Code, you are obligated to report it immediately.
• Reports can be submitted confidentially through the dedicated grievance module on the teams.thirdeyed.in portal.
• The firm strictly prohibits any form of retaliation against individuals who report ethical concerns in good faith.

10. Consequences of Breach

Violations of this Code of Conduct and Professional Integrity are taken with the utmost seriousness. Breaches may result in disciplinary action up to and including immediate termination of employment, and where applicable, civil or criminal legal action.