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title: "Sanctions compliance policy"
description: "How Speak AI screens customers and partners against sanctions lists and what happens on a match."
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# Sanctions compliance policy

**1. Purpose**<br /><br />This policy establishes guidelines for ensuring compliance with international sanctions, trade restrictions, and country-blocking measures applicable to Speak AI Inc. The objective is to prevent unauthorized transactions with sanctioned entities and individuals.

**2. Scope**<br /><br />This policy applies to all Speak AI employees, contractors, and third-party vendors engaged in business operations, transactions, and service delivery.

**3. Compliance Requirements**

**3.1 Screening & Due Diligence**

- Speak AI must conduct due diligence to ensure that business partners, customers, and vendors are not listed on applicable sanctions lists (e.g., OFAC, EU, UN, UK, Canada).
- Automated screening tools should be utilized to identify restricted parties before engaging in business activities.
- Ongoing monitoring of business relationships must be maintained to detect changes in sanction status.

**3.2 Transaction Monitoring & Restrictions**

- Transactions with individuals, organizations, or countries subject to sanctions must be blocked and reported to the appropriate authorities.
- Payments, financial transactions, and service access to sanctioned entities must be restricted or denied.
- Employees must report any suspected violation of sanctions laws immediately to the CTO or designated security lead.

**3.3 Training & Awareness**

- Employees handling international transactions, customer relationships, and financial matters must receive periodic training on sanctions regulations.
- Regular updates and internal communications should be provided to keep staff informed of changes in sanctions policies.

**3.4 Reporting & Compliance Enforcement**

- Any suspected violations of sanctions laws must be promptly reported to the CTO or designated security lead and legal team.
- Speak AI must cooperate with regulatory authorities in the investigation of any potential breaches.
- Disciplinary actions, including termination, may be taken against employees or vendors found in violation of this policy.

**4. Compliance Audits & Reviews**

- Speak AI will conduct periodic internal audits to ensure adherence to sanctions compliance policies.
- Compliance findings will be documented, and corrective actions will be implemented to address any identified gaps.
- Speak AI’s the CTO or designated security lead is responsible for maintaining up-to-date knowledge of sanctions regulations and updating this policy accordingly.

**5. References & Supporting Documents**

- Speak AI **Third-Party Security Policy**: [/help/security/policies/third-party-security/](/help/security/policies/third-party-security/)
- Speak AI **Business Ethics and Corporate Compliance Policy**
- U.S. Department of the Treasury OFAC Sanctions List: https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/financial-sanctions/sanctions-programs-and-country-information
- European Union Sanctions List: [https://www.sanctionsmap.eu](https://www.sanctionsmap.eu)

**6. Contact Information**<br /><br />For compliance concerns or policy clarifications, contact **success@speakai.co**.

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This policy is subject to periodic review and updates to align with regulatory changes and best practices.

Source: https://docs.speakai.co/help/security/policies/sanctions-compliance/index.mdx