Research Compliance, Security & Funding Policies
1. Research Compliance & Security Policy
1.1 Purpose
Highgift AI Corporation is committed to upholding the highest standards of research integrity, security, and compliance with U.S. federal regulations. This policy establishes guidelines for employees, subcontractors, and research partners to ensure compliance with conflict of interest (COI), conflict of commitment (COC), and foreign influence disclosure requirements. Compliance with these policies is a condition of employment, contract award, or research collaboration.
1.2 Applicability
This policy applies to all employees, officers, directors, contractors, and subcontractors engaged in research and development activities under Highgift AI Corporation, including those collaborating with universities, government agencies, private entities, or non-governmental grant-making organizations.
1.3 COI & COC Requirements
Employees, directors, and subcontractors must disclose any financial interests, external commitments, or affiliations that could present a conflict with their work at Highgift AI Corporation. Disclosures must include:
- External employment, consulting agreements, or advisory roles
- Ownership or equity interest in companies or research entities
- Direct or indirect financial relationships with foreign or domestic entities
- Roles in non-profit organizations or academic institutions conducting similar research
- Any situation where external obligations may interfere with duties at Highgift AI Corporation
All disclosures must be submitted to the CEO before engaging in any work or billable hours on federally funded or investor-supported research. Annual updates and immediate updates upon material change are required.
1.4 Foreign Influence & MFTRP
In compliance with Section 10632 of the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 and relevant DoD, NSF, NIH, and DOE regulations, participation in any Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Program (MFTRP) is strictly prohibited. Employees must report all foreign funding, research collaborations, honorary appointments, or agreements involving transfer of knowledge, data, or IP to foreign entities. The acceptance of undisclosed or unapproved foreign funding is a violation of U.S. federal law.
1.5 IP & Data Security
Employees and subcontractors must adhere to Highgift AI Corporation's policies on intellectual property (IP) protection and cybersecurity best practices. Unauthorized disclosure, transmission, or commercialization of company-owned or federally funded research data or property is prohibited. Any suspected breach must be reported immediately.
2. Ethical Research & Funding Compliance
Highgift AI Corporation publicly discloses its primary sources of research funding and maintains records of all grants, contracts, and subcontracts. All research must adhere to the highest ethical standards, including integrity in data reporting and prohibition of research misconduct.
The company conducts due diligence on potential investors, partners, and funding sources to ensure alignment with U.S. national security interests and ethical research practices. Employees working on federally funded projects must certify annually that they comply with these policies.
Contact & Reporting
For questions, disclosures, or compliance assistance, contact the Research Compliance Office via email or LinkedIn Private Message to the CEO. Anonymous reporting is available by addressing correspondence to the Company's Registered Agent for Delaware, clearly marked “Anonymous.”