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Lands' End Code of Conduct

In all of our dealings with our partners, we comply with our own Lands' End Code of Conduct and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. We take special care in selecting partners who follow fair, decent and legal labor practices, agree to our Standards of Business Conduct, and are dedicated to producing a quality product.

Employment Practices
Child Labor: Workers or other children present in a facility can be no less than the legal minimum working age in the host country and no less than 16, whichever is greater, except that workers can be 14 years old provided that they are enrolled in a school sponsored program which at a minimum combines work with schooling.

Wages and Benefits: Workers must be paid wages and benefits which at a minimum comply with any applicable law and match the prevailing local industry practices.

Forced or Compulsory Labor: Forced or compulsory labor, as well as use of corporal punishment will not be tolerated.

Discrimination: Workers should be employed based on their ability to perform the job, rather than discriminating on the basis of race, creed, gender, politics, or other personal characteristics or beliefs.

Freedom of Association: There shall be no unlawful interference with the right of workers to choose, or not to choose, to affiliate with legally sanctioned organizations or associations. 

Inducements: Business partners may not offer or extend gifts or financial awards for the purpose of influencing any employee or representative of Lands' End in any manner.

Working Conditions
A safe and healthy work environment must be provided. Business partners who provide residential facilities for their workers must keep those facilities clean and safe.

Environment
Business partners should share our concern for the environment and adhere to their local and national laws regarding the protection and preservation of the environment. 

Intellectual Property
Business partners must respect the significance of and support the protection of the trade secrets, patents, trademarks, and copyrighted works of Lands' End and other companies. 

Legal Requirements
Business partners should be in compliance with all legal requirements involved in conducting their business. 

Lands' End runs a customs compliant business for all countries in which it does business. Business partners must be in compliance with customs regulations including:

• Country of origin and marking rules,
• Proper valuation of product,
• Clear product description allowing for proper classification,
• Proper quota and visa application,
• Record keeping requirements,
• Rules preventing transshipment intended to circumvent regulation.
• Unfair trade practices as defined by the customs laws, such as, dumping.

Contract relationship
Sub-contracting without Lands' End prior written approval, is not permitted to an unrelated or affiliated company or facility.

Our business partners are required to provide full access to their facilities and to relevant records relating to employment practices. We will conduct on-site inspections including unannounced visits of facilities to monitor these standards and assure the quality of our products. Lands' End will use discretion in evaluating compliance with these standards and may terminate business with any partner found violating the intent or spirit of our agreement.