1. Purpose

More IQ is committed to preventing slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chain. This policy outlines our stance on modern slavery and the steps we are taking to ensure that modern slavery is not taking place within our business or supply chain.

2. Scope

This policy applies to all employees, contractors, suppliers, and other business partners of More IQ. It extends to all aspects of our operations, including our supply chain and procurement processes.

3. Introduction and Business Structure

More-IQ is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) provider. We are a micro-business with a distributed team of employees based in the United Kingdom and France. We provide More-IQ Scheduling to the UK public sector. Our operations are entirely digital and remote-first. Our team consists of highly skilled technical and management professionals, and we do not utilize seasonal or migrant labour.

4. Our Supply Chains

Our supply chain is focused on digital infrastructure and professional services. Our primary supplier is Amazon Web Services (AWS), which provides the cloud hosting and data storage for our platform. Because our software is built and hosted within AWS UK/EU regions, we have no physical supply chain associated with our core product. Our secondary suppliers are limited to UK and French professional services (accounting/legal) and standard enterprise software.

5. Due Diligence and Risk Assessment

We consider the risk of modern slavery within our business to be negligible. This assessment is based on the following:

• Jurisdictional Oversight: All staff are employed in the UK and France. Both countries have robust legal frameworks and labour protections that significantly mitigate the risk of exploitation.
• Provider Reputation: We rely on AWS for our production environment. AWS maintains a comprehensive Modern Slavery Statement and adheres to the Amazon Global Human Rights Principles.
• Direct Employment: We have a direct relationship with all team members, ensuring full visibility into their working conditions and compensation, which are well above national living wage requirements in both jurisdictions.

6. Policies and Commitments

We operate with transparency and zero tolerance for human rights abuses. Our commitments include:

• Ethical Procurement: We prioritize technical partners who demonstrate a clear commitment to the Modern Slavery Act 2015 or equivalent international standards.
• Open Culture: Despite being a small, distributed team, we maintain a culture of transparency where any concerns regarding the ethics of our partners or suppliers can be immediately addressed by the Directors.

7. Training and Awareness

The Directors have reviewed the "Modern Slavery Act" guidance. All team members, including our staff in France, are aware of our commitment to ethical operations and the importance of monitoring our limited supply chain for any signs of exploitation.

8. Contact

For any questions or concerns regarding this policy, please contact us through the contact page of this web site. By implementing and adhering to this policy, More IQ demonstrates its commitment to preventing modern slavery and promoting ethical business practices.