Social Compliance & Ethical Sourcing Statement

Effective Date: May 24, 2026

At Sassy Foot Fashion, we are committed to operating responsibly, ethically, and in compliance with applicable labor, trade, and manufacturing standards across our supply chain.

This Social Compliance & Ethical Sourcing Statement outlines the principles we expect from all manufacturing partners, suppliers, and vendors (“Suppliers”).

1. Commitment to Ethical Manufacturing

Sassy Foot Fashion is committed to sourcing products from suppliers who uphold fair labor practices and safe working conditions.

We aim to ensure that all products are produced in environments that respect:

Human rights
Worker dignity
Fair compensation
Safe working conditions

We do not knowingly engage with suppliers that violate applicable labor laws or international labor standards.

2. Prohibition of Forced Labor & Child Labor

We strictly prohibit the use of:

Forced labor
Child labor
Human trafficking
Prison labor under coercive conditions

All suppliers are expected to comply with applicable local and international labor laws, including International Labour Organization (ILO) standards where applicable.

3. Workplace Safety & Conditions

We expect all suppliers to provide a safe and healthy working environment that includes:

Reasonable working hours
Safe machinery and production environments
Access to emergency exits and safety protocols
Compliance with occupational health and safety laws

Unsafe or exploitative working conditions are not tolerated.

4. Fair Wages & Labor Rights

Suppliers are expected to:

Pay workers at least the legal minimum wage or industry-standard wage, whichever is higher
Provide legally mandated benefits where applicable
Respect workers’ rights to lawful association and collective bargaining
Avoid wage withholding or unlawful deductions

5. Anti-Discrimination Policy

We expect suppliers to maintain workplaces free from discrimination or harassment based on:

Race
Gender
Age
Religion
National origin
Disability
Sexual orientation
Political affiliation (where applicable by law)

Employment decisions must be based on skill, experience, and job performance.

6. Environmental Responsibility

While we continue to develop our sustainability initiatives, we encourage suppliers to:

Minimize environmental impact
Follow applicable environmental regulations
Reduce waste and pollution where possible
Use responsible material sourcing practices

7. Supply Chain Transparency

We expect suppliers to:

Maintain transparency regarding production facilities
Provide accurate information upon request
Allow reasonable compliance verification where applicable

We may request documentation or certifications from suppliers to confirm compliance.

8. Third-Party Manufacturing

Sassy Foot Fashion may work with third-party manufacturers, contract factories, and fulfillment partners domestically and internationally.

While we do not directly operate all facilities, we expect all partners to uphold the standards outlined in this statement.

We actively seek to work with reputable, compliant, and ethical production partners.

9. Compliance Monitoring

We may periodically evaluate supplier compliance through:

Documentation review
Third-party certifications
Factory audits (where applicable)
Industry compliance standards

Failure to meet compliance expectations may result in termination of business relationships.

10. Reporting Concerns

We encourage reporting of any suspected violations of this policy or unethical practices in our supply chain.

Reports can be submitted confidentially to:

Sassy Foot Fashion
Email: support@sassyfootfashion.com
Website: Sassy Foot Fashion

All reports will be reviewed and handled appropriately.

11. Policy Updates

We may update this statement periodically to reflect changes in operations, suppliers, or legal requirements.

Updated versions will be posted on our website with a revised effective date.

Social Compliance & Ethical Sourcing Statement