Disclaimer

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Effective Date: 8/1/25

AscendShield provides supplemental compliance tools to support existing compliance programs, including:

• Anonymous hotlines and secure online reporting forms
   
• Compliance manuals and training presentations
   

Important Notes:

• AscendShield does not provide legal advice.
   
• AscendShield does not act as a compliance officer.
   
• AscendShield does not investigate or act on the content of submitted reports.
   

Responsibility for review, follow-up, implementation, and enforcement rests solely with your organization’s compliance officer or designated compliance team.