Bitcoin Magazine Code of Ethics

BTC Inc, BTC Media, LLC, and our subsidiaries are committed to the highest standards of ethical journalism, conduct, workplace rights, decorum, and respect for other human beings and the planet. Our Code of Ethics is the code we not only work by, but live by, and expect of each other, our business partners, and suppliers.

Ethical Principles and Accountability

  • We operate according to our ethical principles and requirements.
  • We hold ourselves and those we work with to full accountability for being in full compliance. with applicable laws and regulations worldwide.

Non-Discrimination Policy

We do not discriminate, or tolerate discrimination, against anyone based on:

  • Age
  • Disability
  • Ethnicity
  • Gender
  • Marital status
  • National origin
  • Political affiliation
  • Race
  • Religion
  • Sexual orientation
  • Gender identity
  • Union membership
  • Any other status protected by applicable national or local law

This applies to hiring and other employment practices, as well as our conduct and decorum requirements in our office, among our virtual staff, our suppliers, and our event speakers and attendees.

Zero-Tolerance Policy

We have a zero-tolerance policy for:

  • Harassment and abuse in our workplace, online platforms, and editorial content and interactions.
  • Lack of decorum, including but not limited to:
    • Hate speech.
    • Inflammatory statements.
    • Fraudulent or misleading conduct.
    • Foul language including racial or gender-based slurs.
    • Sexual solicitation.
    • Unlawful discriminatory conduct.
    • Overly aggressive behavior.
    • Slanderous, libelous, or defamatory statements.
  • Knowing violation of intellectual property law and trade custom, including infringement of copyright or trademark.

At our discretion, employees, contractors, suppliers, and other partners may be dismissed or have their activities curtailed for noncompliance with our decorum and conduct policies.

Employment of Minors

  • We do not employ juveniles older than the legal minimum age or younger than 18 years of age, except in rare instances as student interns.
  • Student interns are never required to work overtime or perform nighttime work without written consent of legal guardian in relation to an educational event.
  • We practice comprehensive due diligence in record-keeping, support, and training of any such individuals.

Compliance with Laws and Regulations

  • We respect and support the rule of law.
  • We do not engage in nor work with suppliers who either engage in or are suspected of corruption, extortion, embezzlement, or bribery to obtain an unfair or improper advantage.
  • Our written agreements and practices are detailed with regard to respect for and protection of intellectual property, both our own and that of others.
  • We are fully compliant with United States export regulations, including those enforced by the U.S. Treasury with regard to sanctioned and embargoed countries.
  • All suppliers and trade partners abroad are vetted by our staff according to written procedures through the Treasury’s OFAC system and strict identity and verification protocols.

Advertising and Disclosure

  • We are sensitive to and fully compliant with all FTC and other regulations regarding native advertising and related disclosures.
  • We follow a routine established program of review and accountability.

Social Responsibility

  • We consider ourselves to be a socially responsible corporate citizen.
  • We maintain company representatives responsible for periodic review of our management processes.
  • As a global citizen, our representatives support accountability for assurance that both internally and among the suppliers and partners we work with, we are adhering to the highest standards of ethical conduct, journalism, publishing, and operations.
  • We do not work with individuals, supply partners, or other business partners who are not fully transparent and auditable.
  • Through regular management and team review, we routinely communicate clear information about our performance, policies, and expectations to our entire team and those who work with us.

Our Goal

Education and innovation are at the core of our business, and we want the time anyone spends with us to be valuable. Our goal is to create a safe environment for education, information exchange, and building relationships. We work hard to keep that space free from judgment, harassment, and discrimination, in full compliance with all laws, regulations, and standards of human decency, and with a spirit of leadership for global community responsibility.

Last updated: March 2025