Competition Law Compliance Policy

We compete fairly and independently

• Everyday Business

  As a small team, we sometimes collaborate with other businesses. When doing so, we follow these rules:

  • No Price Discussions: Never discuss our hourly rates, project pricing, discounts, or margins with other businesses.
  • No Client Splitting: Never agree with another firm to "divide" clients (e.g., agreeing that they take managed service clients while we only take cybersecurity clients).
  • Independent Bidding: If we and another firm are pitching for the same client contract, we calculate our costs and submit our bid completely independently. Never share bid details.
  • No-Poaching: Do not agree with other businesses to not hire each other's staff or freelancers, or to fix subcontractor day rates.

• Industry Events and Networking

  When attending meetups such as Fairs, Conferences, or Networking:

  • Sensitive Topics: If a competitor starts talking about their upcoming price increases, client losses, or bidding strategies, change the subject immediately.
  • Noisy Withdrawal: If the competitor persists, leave the conversation immediately. Make your departure memorable so it is clear you refused to participate.

• If a Mistake Happens

  If you accidentally share sensitive data, or if a competitor sends you confidential pricing:

  • Report Immediately: Tell the Managing Director, Mark Dealtry, right away.
  • Do Not Delete: Do not delete the email or chat log. We must keep an accurate record to address the issue legally.