{"id":17955,"date":"2021-02-17T10:28:47","date_gmt":"2021-02-17T10:28:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/certsign.ro\/about-us\/etica-si-conformitate\/"},"modified":"2025-07-02T11:57:51","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T11:57:51","slug":"ethics-and-compliance","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.certsign.ro\/en\/about-us\/ethics-and-compliance\/","title":{"rendered":"Ethics and compliance"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><h2 style=\"display:none !important\">Ethics and compliance. Our success also depends on good business practices and anti-corruption policy.<\/h2><h1 style=\"display:none !important\">Ethics and compliance- certSIGN<\/h1><div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"17955\" class=\"elementor elementor-17955 elementor-12039\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\" id=\"main-page-content\"> <section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-865f7e4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"865f7e4\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings='{\"background_background\":\"gradient\"}'> <div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\"> <div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c5cf225\" data-id=\"c5cf225\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings='{\"background_background\":\"classic\"}'> <div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"> <div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div> <section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-a07877c elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-content-middle elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a07877c\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\"> <div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\"> <div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-abf2b35\" data-id=\"abf2b35\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\"> <div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"> <div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39cba0e elementor-align-left elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-absolute elementor-tablet-align-center elementor-mobile-align-center elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-breadcrumbs\" data-id=\"39cba0e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings='{\"_position\":\"absolute\"}' data-widget_type=\"breadcrumbs.default\"> <div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"> <nav id=\"breadcrumbs\"><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certsign.ro\/en\/\">Home<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/nav> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d7ddef elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6d7ddef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\"> <div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"> <h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Ethics <br> and compliance<\/h1> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-30717ed elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"30717ed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"> <div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"> <p>Our success also depends on good business practices and anti-corruption policy.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/section> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/section> <section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7290e78 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7290e78\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings='{\"background_background\":\"classic\"}'> <div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\"> <div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-fc0aab5\" data-id=\"fc0aab5\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\"> <div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"> <section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-8554a81 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8554a81\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\"> <div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\"> <div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-0cf072e\" data-id=\"0cf072e\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\"> <div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"> <div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a61358 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4a61358\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\"> <div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"> <h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Highest standards of integrity and compliance<\/h2> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-9c4b69b\" data-id=\"9c4b69b\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\"> <div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"> <div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-df10bc1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"df10bc1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"> <div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"> <p>At certSIGN, acting with integrity means more than complying with national and international laws and regulations. In the company&rsquo;s business dealings, we attach equal importance to both the quality of the solutions we provide and the highest standards of integrity and compliance as key elements of our business strategy.<\/p><p>We have developed and implemented a program to prevent, identify and address any suspected breaches of integrity rules, to which all certSIGN employees contribute and are encouraged by management to identify and report any violations.<\/p><p>Our reputation is an important resource and it is vital that we protect it. The credibility of our company as well as the trust of our customers, suppliers, partners and the public are significantly influenced by the honest attitude of the company and each individual employee.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fb926a4 elementor-align-right elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"fb926a4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\"> <div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"> <div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\"> <a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"#formularint\"> <span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\"> <span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Report an integrity incident<\/span> <\/span> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/section> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/section> <section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6a46fe8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6a46fe8\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings='{\"background_background\":\"classic\"}'> <div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\"> <div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c87d849\" data-id=\"c87d849\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\"> <div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"> <section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-2a02875 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2a02875\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\"> <div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\"> <div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-746b078\" data-id=\"746b078\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\"> <div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"> <div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f13aa44 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f13aa44\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\"> <div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"> <h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Code of<br> conduct and ethics<\/h2> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/section> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2ac3c0e\" data-id=\"2ac3c0e\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\"> <div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"> <section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-8092e2c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8092e2c\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\"> <div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\"> <div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-dbd46a4\" data-id=\"dbd46a4\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\"> <div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"> <div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bdf5fe4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bdf5fe4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"> <div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"> certSIGN&rsquo;s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics sets out the expectations of integrity that the company has towards its employees and third parties acting on behalf of the company. <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0209aa9 elementor-align-right elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"0209aa9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\"> <div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"> <div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\"> <a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.certsign.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/The-Code-of-Business-Conduct-and-Ethics-Certsign-2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"> <span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\"> <span class=\"elementor-button-text\">See code of ethics and conduct<\/span> <\/span> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/section> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/section> <section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3cbba27 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3cbba27\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings='{\"background_background\":\"classic\"}'> <div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\"> <div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c0bdd2e\" data-id=\"c0bdd2e\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\"> <div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"> <section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-bc715fa elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"bc715fa\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\"> <div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\"> <div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-85e1901\" data-id=\"85e1901\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\"> <div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"> <div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f8d67ce elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f8d67ce\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\"> <div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"> <h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Anti-bribery and anti-corruption policy <\/h3> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-82ce2eb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"82ce2eb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"> <div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"> certSIGN prohibits the taking\/offering of bribes in any form, whether direct or indirect, regardless of the amount. certSIGN employees must act in accordance with the highest standards of integrity in all business transactions. Our internal regulations reflect the importance of the individual responsibility of each member of the certSIGN team. These regulations include a prohibition on making payments, giving gifts, granting sponsorships and charitable contributions in order to facilitate a benefit for the company, establishing ethical relationships with suppliers and partners, zero tolerance policy towards any involvement in acts with a risk of corruption, etc. <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35ab1da elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"35ab1da\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"> <div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"> certSIGN applies the highest standards of ethical behavior by combating and countering bribery in all countries where it implements projects and is certified according to ISO 37001:2016 (International Anti-Bribery Management System), which confirms the highest standards of integrity. <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a4eff1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7a4eff1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"> <div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"> <p>certSIGN has successfully met the recertification requirements of the ISO 37001:2016 anti-bribery management system, whose main purpose is the prevention and management of high-risk corruption activities &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.certsign.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/ISO-37001-Certificate-CERTSIGN-2024.pdf\">see the certificate here<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/section> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/section> <section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2d52c82 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2d52c82\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings='{\"background_background\":\"classic\"}'> <div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\"> <div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4d0fe4d\" data-id=\"4d0fe4d\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\"> <div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"> <section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-5a55667 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5a55667\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\"> <div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\"> <div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-0249f62\" data-id=\"0249f62\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\"> <div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"> <div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cd99932 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cd99932\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\"> <div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"> <h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Reporting integrity incidents<\/h3> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f893966 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f893966\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"> <div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"> Any report concerning possible violations of anti-corruption rules can be sent to <a href=\"mailto:compliance@certsign.ro\">compliance@certsign.ro.<\/a> . All reports received are carefully investigated and action is taken in accordance with applicable national laws and internal company regulations. <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/section> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/section> <section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-255f66a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"255f66a\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings='{\"background_background\":\"classic\"}'> <div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\"> <div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8bdcba9\" data-id=\"8bdcba9\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\"> <div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"> <section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-cc35b2c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"cc35b2c\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\"> <div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-wide\"> <div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-e65e0d4\" data-id=\"e65e0d4\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\"> <div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"> <div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-537696f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"537696f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"> <div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"> <p> <\/p><p>Compliance with legal requirements and internal regulations is paramount and any misconduct must be identified, investigated and remedied. This involves providing reporting channels so that employees and external parties (business partners, customers and other third parties) can report any possible breaches of the law obtained in a professional context.<\/p><p>The Integrity Incident Reporting Application, within the meaning of <a href=\"https:\/\/legislatie.just.ro\/Public\/DetaliiDocument\/262872\">Law No. 361 of 2022<\/a>, is a dedicated channel through which a whistleblower, an individual, company employee or third party, is given the opportunity to report a specific situation of which he\/she becomes aware, which does not comply with applicable laws and regulations, internal policies and the company&rsquo;s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-2cfac53\" data-id=\"2cfac53\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\"> <div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"> <div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-853e4ff elementor-widget elementor-widget-accordion\" data-id=\"853e4ff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"accordion.default\"> <div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"> <div class=\"elementor-accordion\"> <div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\"> <h4 id=\"elementor-tab-title-1391\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1391\" aria-expanded=\"false\"> <span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"> <span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" id=\"Layer_1\" data-name=\"Layer 1\" viewbox=\"0 0 14.62 17.5\"><path d=\"M8.1,0V7.81h6.52V9.69H8.1V17.5H6.53V9.69H0V7.81H6.53V0Z\" transform=\"translate(0 0)\" style=\"fill-rule:evenodd\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span> <span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" id=\"Layer_1\" data-name=\"Layer 1\" viewbox=\"0 0 14.62 1.88\"><path d=\"M8.1,0h6.52V1.88H0V0H6.53\" transform=\"translate(0 0)\" style=\"fill-rule:evenodd\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span> <\/span> <a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">What is a public interest whistleblower<\/a> <\/h4> <div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1391\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1391\"><p>A public interest whistleblower is an individual who reports or publicly discloses information about breaches of the law obtained in a professional context.<\/p><\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\"> <h4 id=\"elementor-tab-title-1392\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1392\" aria-expanded=\"false\"> <span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"> <span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" id=\"Layer_1\" data-name=\"Layer 1\" viewbox=\"0 0 14.62 17.5\"><path d=\"M8.1,0V7.81h6.52V9.69H8.1V17.5H6.53V9.69H0V7.81H6.53V0Z\" transform=\"translate(0 0)\" style=\"fill-rule:evenodd\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span> <span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" id=\"Layer_1\" data-name=\"Layer 1\" viewbox=\"0 0 14.62 1.88\"><path d=\"M8.1,0h6.52V1.88H0V0H6.53\" transform=\"translate(0 0)\" style=\"fill-rule:evenodd\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span> <\/span> <a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Who can be a whistleblower <\/a> <\/h4> <div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1392\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1392\"><p>Whistleblowers can be (but are not limited to):<\/p><ul><li>Company employees<\/li><li>Shareholders and representative of the administrative, managerial or supervisory bodies of a company, including non-executive members of the board of directors<\/li><li>Paid or unpaid volunteers and trainees<\/li><li>Any person working under the supervision and direction of the natural or legal person with whom a contract has been concluded, its subcontractors and suppliers<\/li><li>Persons whose employment relationship has not yet commenced and who report through internal or external reporting channels or publicly disclose information on breaches of the law obtained during the recruitment process or other pre-contractual negotiations or where the employment or service relationship has ended<\/li><li>Persons who report or publicly disclose information on breaches of law anonymously<\/li><\/ul><p>To benefit from whistleblower protection, the person making the report must act impartially, in good faith, and provide factual and clear information so that the report can be properly processed and investigated.<\/p><\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\"> <h4 id=\"elementor-tab-title-1393\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1393\" aria-expanded=\"false\"> <span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"> <span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" id=\"Layer_1\" data-name=\"Layer 1\" viewbox=\"0 0 14.62 17.5\"><path d=\"M8.1,0V7.81h6.52V9.69H8.1V17.5H6.53V9.69H0V7.81H6.53V0Z\" transform=\"translate(0 0)\" style=\"fill-rule:evenodd\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span> <span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" id=\"Layer_1\" data-name=\"Layer 1\" viewbox=\"0 0 14.62 1.88\"><path d=\"M8.1,0h6.52V1.88H0V0H6.53\" transform=\"translate(0 0)\" style=\"fill-rule:evenodd\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span> <\/span> <a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">What can be reported<\/a> <\/h4> <div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1393\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1393\"><p>Reporting may relate to:<\/p><ul><li>Breaches of law in areas such as: public procurement, services, products and financial markets, prevention of money laundering and terrorist financing, product safety and compliance, transportation safety, environmental protection, radiological protection and nuclear safety, food and feed safety, animal health and welfare, public health, consumer protection, privacy and personal data protection and network and information systems security<\/li><li>Any serious threat to the public interest<\/li><li>Reasonable suspicion of actual or potential breaches of the law which have occurred or are likely to occur within the company in which the public interest whistleblower works or has worked or with which he or she is or has been in contact through his or her work, and information about attempts to conceal such breaches<\/li><li>Breaches of the company&rsquo;s internal regulations<\/li><li>Conduct that contravenes the Company&rsquo;s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics<\/li><\/ul><\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\"> <h4 id=\"elementor-tab-title-1394\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1394\" aria-expanded=\"false\"> <span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"> <span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" id=\"Layer_1\" data-name=\"Layer 1\" viewbox=\"0 0 14.62 17.5\"><path d=\"M8.1,0V7.81h6.52V9.69H8.1V17.5H6.53V9.69H0V7.81H6.53V0Z\" transform=\"translate(0 0)\" style=\"fill-rule:evenodd\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span> <span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" id=\"Layer_1\" data-name=\"Layer 1\" viewbox=\"0 0 14.62 1.88\"><path d=\"M8.1,0h6.52V1.88H0V0H6.53\" transform=\"translate(0 0)\" style=\"fill-rule:evenodd\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span> <\/span> <a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">How to process a report<\/a> <\/h4> <div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1394\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1394\"><p>For a report to be processed, it must fulfill the conditions mentioned below.<\/p><ul><li>Reports can be submitted anonymously or the person making the report can assume their identity.<\/li><li>In the case of an identified whistleblower, the company is obliged to protect their identity.<\/li><li>Non-anonymous reporting shall include, at a minimum, the following: the full name and contact details of the whistleblower in the public interest, the professional context in which the information was obtained, the person concerned, if known, a description of the fact likely to constitute a breach of the law, and evidence supporting the report.<\/li><li>A report that does not include the name, surname, contact details or signature of the public interest whistleblower will be examined and dealt with to the extent that it contains prima facie indications of violations of the law.<\/li><li>In both cases, checks will be initiated in order to establish the veracity and severity of the reported facts. To this end, the elements constituting the report must be precise and demonstrable. The report should cover five basic questions: Who? Who? What? When? How? Where?<\/li><li>The time needed to process each referral depends on the complexity of the case, the evidence and the documents under analysis.<\/li><li>Strict confidentiality of information is guaranteed throughout the process, in accordance with legal and internal regulations.<\/li><li>The whistleblower is protected against any reprisals, discriminatory measures or sanctions.<\/li><li>The whistleblower must act in good faith, without intent to cause harm or defame others. If a report is found to be false or made with a clear intent to defame, the company will take the action required by internal or legal regulations.<\/li><\/ul><\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\"> <h4 id=\"elementor-tab-title-1395\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1395\" aria-expanded=\"false\"> <span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"> <span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" id=\"Layer_1\" data-name=\"Layer 1\" viewbox=\"0 0 14.62 17.5\"><path d=\"M8.1,0V7.81h6.52V9.69H8.1V17.5H6.53V9.69H0V7.81H6.53V0Z\" transform=\"translate(0 0)\" style=\"fill-rule:evenodd\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span> <span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" id=\"Layer_1\" data-name=\"Layer 1\" viewbox=\"0 0 14.62 1.88\"><path d=\"M8.1,0h6.52V1.88H0V0H6.53\" transform=\"translate(0 0)\" style=\"fill-rule:evenodd\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span> <\/span> <a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Who will process the report<\/a> <\/h4> <div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1395\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1395\"><p>Access to the information included in the report is on a need-to-know basis and is limited to the person designated by the company or the group of companies, possible authorized internal experts and commissioned external experts.<\/p><p>Confidentiality requirements also apply to external experts who may receive the report to provide guidance or conduct investigations.<\/p><\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\"> <h4 id=\"elementor-tab-title-1396\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1396\" aria-expanded=\"false\"> <span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"> <span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" id=\"Layer_1\" data-name=\"Layer 1\" viewbox=\"0 0 14.62 17.5\"><path d=\"M8.1,0V7.81h6.52V9.69H8.1V17.5H6.53V9.69H0V7.81H6.53V0Z\" transform=\"translate(0 0)\" style=\"fill-rule:evenodd\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span> <span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" id=\"Layer_1\" data-name=\"Layer 1\" viewbox=\"0 0 14.62 1.88\"><path d=\"M8.1,0h6.52V1.88H0V0H6.53\" transform=\"translate(0 0)\" style=\"fill-rule:evenodd\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span> <\/span> <a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Other reporting channels<\/a> <\/h4> <div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1396\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1396\"><p>If for any reason you do not agree with the use of this reporting channel, you can access the following alternative reporting channels:<\/p><p>By email at compliance@certsign.ro<br>In hardcopy at the correspondence address: TIU Research and Development Center, 107A Oltenitei Av, S4, Bucharest<\/p><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/section> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/section> <section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5958bb21 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5958bb21\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" id=\"formularint\"> <div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-wide\"> <div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-421e2d4d\" data-id=\"421e2d4d\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\"> <div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"> <div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cda288e cf-certsign elementor-widget elementor-widget-htcontactform-addons\" data-id=\"cda288e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"htcontactform-addons.default\"> <div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"> <div class=\"htcontact-form-wrapper\"> <div class=\"wpcf7 no-js\" id=\"wpcf7-f175760-o1\" lang=\"ro-RO\" dir=\"ltr\" data-wpcf7-id=\"175760\"> <div class=\"screen-reader-response\"><p role=\"status\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-atomic=\"true\"><\/p> <ul><\/ul><\/div> <form action=\"\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/17955#wpcf7-f175760-o1\" method=\"post\" class=\"wpcf7-form init\" aria-label=\"Formular de contact\" enctype=\"multipart\/form-data\" novalidate=\"novalidate\" data-status=\"init\"> <fieldset class=\"hidden-fields-container\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7\" value=\"175760\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_version\" value=\"6.1.5\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_locale\" value=\"ro_RO\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_unit_tag\" value=\"wpcf7-f175760-o1\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_container_post\" value=\"0\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_posted_data_hash\" value=\"\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7cf_hidden_group_fields\" value=\"[]\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7cf_hidden_groups\" value=\"[]\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7cf_visible_groups\" value=\"[]\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7cf_repeaters\" value=\"[]\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7cf_steps\" value=\"{}\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7cf_options\" value='{\"form_id\":175760,\"conditions\":[{\"then_field\":\"not-anonim\",\"and_rules\":[{\"if_field\":\"raportare_anonima\",\"operator\":\"equals\",\"if_value\":\"No\"}]},{\"then_field\":\"grup-calitate\",\"and_rules\":[{\"if_field\":\"calitate\",\"operator\":\"equals\",\"if_value\":\"Other\"}]},{\"then_field\":\"grup-categorie\",\"and_rules\":[{\"if_field\":\"categorie_sesizare\",\"operator\":\"equals\",\"if_value\":\"Other\"}]}],\"settings\":{\"animation\":\"yes\",\"animation_intime\":200,\"animation_outtime\":200,\"conditions_ui\":\"normal\",\"notice_dismissed\":false,\"notice_dismissed_rollback-cf7-6.0.6\":true}}'> <\/fieldset> <div class=\"elementor-row less-space-bellow\"> <div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-element\"> <p><label for=\"raportare_anonim\">You want to submit an anonymous report? <span class=\"cf-require\">*<\/span><\/label> <\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"elementor-row\"> <div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-element flex\"> <p><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"raportare_anonima\"><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-radio\" id=\"raportare_anonim\"><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item first\"><input type=\"radio\" name=\"raportare_anonima\" value=\"Yes\" checked aria-labelledby=\"raportare_anonima-Yes\" aria-label=\"Raportare Anonima Yes\" title=\"Raportare Anonima Yes\"><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item-label\" id=\"raportare_anonima-Yes\">Yes<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item last\"><input type=\"radio\" name=\"raportare_anonima\" value=\"No\" aria-labelledby=\"raportare_anonima-No\" aria-label=\"Raportare Anonima No\" title=\"Raportare Anonima No\"><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item-label\" id=\"raportare_anonima-No\">No<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <div data-id=\"not-anonim\" data-orig_data_id=\"not-anonim\" class=\"\" data-class=\"wpcf7cf_group\"> <fieldset> <legend>Contact details <\/legend> <div class=\"elementor-row\"> <div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-element\"> <p><label for=\"mod_contact\">Contact details to communicate the results of the investigation to you <span class=\"cf-require\">*<\/span><\/label> <\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"elementor-row\"> <div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-element flex\"> <p><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"mod_contact\"><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-radio\" id=\"mod_contact\"><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item first\"><input type=\"radio\" name=\"mod_contact\" value=\"Phone\" aria-labelledby=\"mod_contact-Phone\" aria-label=\"Mod Contact Phone\" title=\"Mod Contact Phone\"><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item-label\" id=\"mod_contact-Phone\">Phone<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item\"><input type=\"radio\" name=\"mod_contact\" value=\"E-mail\" checked aria-labelledby=\"mod_contact-E-mail\" aria-label=\"Mod Contact E Mail\" title=\"Mod Contact E Mail\"><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item-label\" id=\"mod_contact-E-mail\">E-mail<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item last\"><input type=\"radio\" name=\"mod_contact\" value=\"No response is required\" aria-labelledby=\"mod_contact-Noresponseisrequired\" aria-label=\"Mod Contact Noresponseisrequired\" title=\"Mod Contact Noresponseisrequired\"><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item-label\" id=\"mod_contact-Noresponseisrequired\">No response is required<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"elementor-row\"> <div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-element\"> <p><label for=\"cf_certsign_camp_prenume\">First Name <span class=\"cf-require\">*<\/span><\/label> <span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"prenume\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-required\" id=\"cf_certsign_camp_prenume\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" value=\"\" type=\"text\" name=\"prenume\"><\/span> <\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-element\"> <p><label for=\"cf_certsign_camp_nume\">Last Name <span class=\"cf-require\">*<\/span><\/label> <span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"nume\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-required\" id=\"cf_certsign_camp_nume\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" value=\"\" type=\"text\" name=\"nume\"><\/span> <\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"elementor-row\"> <div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-element\"> <p><label for=\"cf_certsign_camp_telefon\">Phone No. <span class=\"cf-require\">*<\/span><\/label> <span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"telefon\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-required\" id=\"cf_certsign_camp_telefon\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" placeholder=\"0XXX-XXX-XXX\" value=\"\" type=\"text\" name=\"telefon\"><\/span> <\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-element\"> <p><label for=\"cf_certsign_camp_email\">Email <span class=\"cf-require\">*<\/span><\/label> <span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"email\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-email wpcf7-validates-as-required wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-email\" id=\"cf_certsign_camp_email\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" value=\"\" type=\"email\" name=\"email\" autocomplete=\"email\"><\/span> <\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/fieldset> <\/div> <div class=\"elementor-row\"> <div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-element\"> <p><label for=\"cf_certsign_camp_calitate\" class=\"form-select\">The title in which you submit the report <span class=\"cf-require\">*<\/span><\/label> <span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"calitate\"><select class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-select wpcf7-validates-as-required\" id=\"cf_certsign_camp_calitate\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" name=\"calitate\" aria-labelledby=\"calitate\" role=\"listbox\"><option value=\"\">Please choose an option *<\/option><optgroup><option value=\"Employee\">Employee<\/option><option value=\"Client\">Client<\/option><option value=\"Supplier\">Supplier<\/option><option value=\"Subcontractor\">Subcontractor<\/option><option value=\"Other\">Other<\/option><\/optgroup><\/select><\/span> <\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <div data-id=\"grup-calitate\" data-orig_data_id=\"grup-calitate\" class=\"\" data-class=\"wpcf7cf_group\"> <div class=\"elementor-row\"> <div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-element\"> <p><label for=\"cf_certsign_camp_detalii_calitate\">Title Details <span class=\"cf-require\">*<\/span><\/label> <span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"detalii_calitate\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-required\" id=\"cf_certsign_camp_detalii_calitate\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" value=\"\" type=\"text\" name=\"detalii_calitate\"><\/span> <\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"elementor-row\"> <div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-element\"> <p><label for=\"cf_certsign_camp_categorie_sesizare\" class=\"form-select\">Select the complaint category from the list below <span class=\"cf-require\">*<\/span><\/label> <span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"categorie_sesizare\"><select class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-select wpcf7-validates-as-required\" id=\"cf_certsign_camp_categorie_sesizare\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" name=\"categorie_sesizare\" aria-labelledby=\"categorie_sesizare\" role=\"listbox\"><option value=\"\">Please choose an option *<\/option><optgroup><option value=\"Acts of public or private corruption\">Acts of public or private corruption<\/option><option value=\"Public procurement\">Public procurement<\/option><option value=\"Gifts, hospitality, sponsorships\">Gifts, hospitality, sponsorships<\/option><option value=\"Disclosure of confidential information\">Disclosure of confidential information<\/option><option value=\"Terrorist financing\">Terrorist financing<\/option><option value=\"Fraud or attempted fraud\">Fraud or attempted fraud<\/option><option value=\"Theft of goods\/money\">Theft of goods\/money<\/option><option value=\"Human rights violation\">Human rights violation<\/option><option value=\"Anti-competitive practices\">Anti-competitive practices<\/option><option value=\"Protection of personal data\">Protection of personal data<\/option><option value=\"Human resources: discrimination, Harassment, Violation of Work Safety Provisions\">Human resources: discrimination, Harassment, Violation of Work Safety Provisions<\/option><option value=\"Relationships with Publicly Exposed Persons\">Relationships with Publicly Exposed Persons<\/option><option value=\"Transportation Safety\">Transportation Safety<\/option><option value=\"Product Safety and Compliance\">Product Safety and Compliance<\/option><option value=\"Money Laundering\">Money Laundering<\/option><option value=\"Other\">Other<\/option><\/optgroup><\/select><\/span> <\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <div data-id=\"grup-categorie\" data-orig_data_id=\"grup-categorie\" class=\"\" data-class=\"wpcf7cf_group\"> <div class=\"elementor-row\"> <div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-element\"> <p><label for=\"cf_certsign_camp_detalii_categorie\">Category Details <span class=\"cf-require\">*<\/span><\/label> <span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"detalii_categorie\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-required\" id=\"cf_certsign_camp_detalii_categorie\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" value=\"\" type=\"text\" name=\"detalii_categorie\"><\/span> <\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"elementor-row\"> <div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-element\"> <p><label for=\"cf_certsign_camp_subiect\">Subject <span class=\"cf-require\">*<\/span><\/label> <span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"subiect\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-required\" id=\"cf_certsign_camp_subiect\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" value=\"\" type=\"text\" name=\"subiect\"><\/span> <\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"elementor-row\"> <div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-element\"> <p><label for=\"cf_certsign_camp_locatie_si_timp\">Where and when did the reported incident occur? <span class=\"cf-require\">*<\/span><\/label> <span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"locatie_si_timp\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-required\" id=\"cf_certsign_camp_locatie_si_timp\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" value=\"\" type=\"text\" name=\"locatie_si_timp\"><\/span> <\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"elementor-row\"> <div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-element\"> <p><label for=\"cf_certsign_camp_detalii\">Details of the reported incident <span class=\"cf-require\">*<\/span><\/label> <span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"detalii\"><textarea cols=\"40\" rows=\"10\" maxlength=\"2000\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-textarea wpcf7-validates-as-required\" id=\"cf_certsign_camp_detalii\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" name=\"detalii\"><\/textarea><\/span> <\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"elementor-row\"> <div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-element\"> <p><label for=\"cf_certsign_camp_implicare_personala\">How are you involved in the reported facts? <span class=\"cf-require\">*<\/span><\/label> <span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"implicare_personala\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-required\" id=\"cf_certsign_camp_implicare_personala\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" value=\"\" type=\"text\" name=\"implicare_personala\"><\/span> <\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-element\"> <p><label for=\"cf_certsign_camp_raportare_si_altora\">Did you also report the facts to other organizations and\/or individuals? <span class=\"cf-require\">*<\/span><\/label> <span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"raportare_si_altora\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-required\" id=\"cf_certsign_camp_raportare_si_altora\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" value=\"\" type=\"text\" name=\"raportare_si_altora\"><\/span> <\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <p class=\"file-label\">Please attach any evidence you have regarding the reported incident. <\/p> <div id=\"support-files\"> <p><label for=\"cf_certsign_camp_tip_document\"> <span class=\"btn-add-files\">Add file<\/span> <\/label> <\/p> <p class=\"support-file-info\"> <span><i class=\"fas fa-file\"><\/i><\/span><span id=\"support-file-name\"><\/span> <\/p> <p><button id=\"file-remove\"><i class=\"fas fa-times\"><\/i><\/button> <span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"probe\"><input size=\"40\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-file\" id=\"cf_certsign_camp_tip_document\" accept=\".pdf,.jpg,.png\" aria-invalid=\"false\" type=\"file\" name=\"probe\"><\/span> <\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"clearfix\"> <p><small class=\"cf-info-fisiere\">*Accepted file type: pdf, jpg and png. 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