1. Introduction
This statement is made pursuant to Section 54 of the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015 and similar legislation worldwide. It sets out the steps Aeon Kosmos, LLC has taken to ensure that modern slavery and human trafficking are not taking place in our business or supply chains.
Modern slavery is a crime and a violation of fundamental human rights. It takes various forms, such as slavery, servitude, forced and compulsory labor, and human trafficking, all of which have in common the deprivation of a person's liberty by another in order to exploit them for personal or commercial gain.
2. Our Business
Aeon Kosmos, LLC is a technology company registered in Delaware, United States. We develop and operate Exporb, a software-as-a-service (SaaS) application for business contact management at trade shows and exhibitions.
Our business characteristics relevant to this statement:
- Industry: Technology / Software
- Size: Small enterprise
- Workforce: Primarily skilled technology professionals
- Operations: Remote-first, digital services
- Geographic Scope: Global SaaS delivery
3. Our Supply Chain
As a software company, our supply chain primarily consists of digital services and technology providers:
Technology Infrastructure
- Cloud Hosting: Backend infrastructure provider
- Deployment: Application hosting and serverless functions provider
- AI Services: Google (AI for transcription)
- Monitoring: Error tracking provider
Professional Services
- Legal services
- Accounting services
- Payment processing
We do not have manufacturing operations, physical goods supply chains, or labor-intensive operations that typically present higher risks of modern slavery.
4. Our Policies
We are committed to ensuring there is no modern slavery or human trafficking in any part of our business. The following policies reflect our commitment to acting ethically and with integrity:
4.1 Employment Practices
- All employment is voluntary with clear terms and conditions
- Workers have the right to terminate employment with notice
- We do not use any form of forced, bonded, or compulsory labor
- We verify the age and right to work of all employees
- We pay fair wages that meet or exceed legal minimums
- Working hours comply with applicable laws
4.2 Contractor and Supplier Standards
- We expect all business partners to uphold similar ethical standards
- We prefer working with established, reputable service providers
- Major technology vendors in our supply chain maintain their own modern slavery statements
5. Risk Assessment
We have assessed the risk of modern slavery occurring in our business and supply chain:
| Area | Risk Level | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| Direct Employment | Low | Small team, skilled professionals, direct relationships |
| Cloud Providers | Low | Major tech companies with compliance programs |
| Professional Services | Low | Licensed professionals in regulated industries |
| Hardware (indirect) | Medium | Electronics manufacturing has known supply chain risks |
While our direct operations present low risk, we acknowledge that the broader technology supply chain (particularly hardware manufacturing) has documented modern slavery risks. We mitigate this by working with established vendors who have their own compliance programs.
6. Due Diligence
We undertake the following due diligence activities:
- Review modern slavery statements of major vendors where available
- Verify that technology providers maintain ethical business practices
- Ensure all employees have clear, written employment agreements
- Monitor for any red flags in our business operations
- Respond to any concerns raised by employees or stakeholders
7. Reporting Concerns
We encourage anyone with concerns about modern slavery in our business or supply chain to report them:
- Email: compliance@exporb.com
- Subject: Modern Slavery Concern
All reports will be treated confidentially and investigated appropriately. We do not tolerate retaliation against anyone who raises concerns in good faith.
8. Training and Awareness
We ensure that those in our organization understand the risks of modern slavery and human trafficking:
- Team members are made aware of this statement
- Ethical business practices are part of our company culture
- Any concerns can be raised without fear of retaliation
9. Measuring Effectiveness
We measure the effectiveness of our efforts through:
- Zero reported incidents of modern slavery in our operations
- Regular review of this statement and our policies
- Monitoring of key supplier compliance
- Employee feedback and concerns (none raised to date)
10. Annual Review
This statement is reviewed annually to ensure it remains current and reflects our ongoing commitment to preventing modern slavery. The statement is approved by company leadership.
11. Approval
This statement has been approved by Aeon Kosmos, LLC leadership and constitutes our modern slavery and human trafficking statement for the financial year 2025.
Aeon Kosmos, LLC
Delaware, United States
Contact
For questions about this statement:
- Email: compliance@exporb.com
- Company: Aeon Kosmos, LLC