CODE OF CONDUCT

Compliance-Led. Globally Aligned. Built for Scale.

At Crease Group, responsible manufacturing is embedded into our operating infrastructure. We design, develop, and produce through a structured global manufacturing platform aligned with internationally recognized standards across ethical labor, environmental management, chemical governance, and quality systems.

Our production network is evaluated and monitored against globally accepted frameworks, including:

● BSCI (Business Social Compliance Initiative)
● ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
● ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems
● ZDHC MRSL Level 1+ Chemical Governance

We believe commercial performance and compliance maturity must advance together.

Ethical Labor & Human Rights

All production partners operate in alignment with BSCI social compliance standards or equivalent international frameworks.
We maintain zero tolerance for:

● Child labor
● Forced labor
● Human trafficking
● Discrimination or harassment
● Corruption or unethical conduct

Suppliers undergo structured evaluation prior to approval and remain subject toongoing compliance review. Responsible labor practices are foundational to durable brand value.

Environmental Management

Our manufacturing partners operate in alignment with ISO 14001 environmental management principles.
Facilities are required to demonstrate accountability in:

● Waste management
● Energy monitoring
● Water discharge control
● Responsible chemical handling

Wet-processing facilities - including dye houses, washing units, and finishing mills - must maintain:

● ZDHC MRSL Level 1+ conformance
● Documented chemical inventory control
● Wastewater monitoring aligned with international standards

Environmental governance is integrated into our supplier oversight process.

Chemical Governance

Chemical integrity is a structural requirement within our manufacturing network. We enforce ZDHC-aligned MRSL standards to control restricted substances at the manufacturing stage - not only in finished goods.
Products are validated in accordance with international regulatory frameworks including:

● EU REACH
● U.S. Consumer Product Safety regulations
● California Proposition 65, where applicable

Third-party laboratory testing is conducted when required. We do not compromise on chemical accountability.

Quality & Traceability

Crease operates under ISO 9001-aligned quality management principles acrossdevelopment, sampling, and bulk production.
Manufacturing partners maintain:

● Documented quality systems
● Pre-production alignment procedures
● Inline and final AQL inspections
● Batch-level traceability
● Structured corrective action protocols

This ensures production consistency, transparency, and audit readiness at scale.

Governance & Oversight

Every production partner entering the Crease network undergoes structured complianceand operational review. Ongoing monitoring includes:

● Certification validation
● Environmental documentation review
● Chemical governance verification
● Operational performance assessment

We maintain a tiered production framework to support performance visibility and continuous improvement.

Continuous Advancement

Responsible manufacturing is not static. As regulatory frameworks evolve and global expectations increase, we continuously strengthen our internal standards and supplier requirements.
Our forward focus includes:

● Progressive wastewater compliance advancement
● Expanded energy reporting
● Enhanced traceability systems
● Ongoing chemical governance refinement

We are building long-term manufacturing infrastructure designed for resilience, transparency, and institutional performance.

Our Position

We operate a compliance-led global manufacturing platform built for brands that treat product as infrastructure. Integrity and operational discipline are embedded into every layer of production.

Effective Date: 21 April 2026

Crease Group, LLC ("Crease," "we," "us," or "our") respects the privacy of visitors to our website and those who engage with us in the course of business. This Privacy Policy outlines what information we collect, how we use it, and the principles that govern our handling of that information.

1. Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through the Crease Group website and related digital communications. It does not extend to information gathered through offline channels or separate contractual engagements, which are governed by their respective agreements.

2. Information We Collect

We collect two categories of information:

Information You Provide Directly
When you submit an inquiry, subscribe to communications, or engage with us through our Site, we may collect your name, company, email address, phone number, project details, and any additional context you choose to share.

Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, we automatically collect limited technical information when you visit our Site, including IP address, browser type, device type, Internet Service Provider, referring pages, and time spent on the Site. This information is not personally identifiable on its own and is used to analyze usage patterns and improve Site performance.

3. How We Use Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to business inquiries and partnership requests
• Deliver relevant communications, updates, and information about our services
• Operate, maintain, and improve the Site
• Analyze usage patterns to strengthen user experience
• Fulfill legal, regulatory, and operational obligations

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site uses cookies and similar technologies to support functionality, analyze performance, and personalize content. Full details are outlined in our Cookie Notice.

5. Third-Party Service Providers

We engage trusted third-party providers to support our operations — including analytics, communications, and marketing infrastructure. These providers are granted access to information only to the extent required to perform their services and are contractually obligated to maintain appropriate confidentiality and data protection standards.

6. Mobile Messaging

Where you provide your mobile number for messaging purposes, we use that information solely to send updates and communications relevant to your engagement with Crease. We do not sell, rent, or share mobile contact information with external parties for marketing purposes.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy, meet legal and regulatory requirements, and support legitimate business operations.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Object to or restrict certain processing activities
• Withdraw consent to communications at any time

To exercise these rights, please submit a request through our Data Subject Access Request (DSAR) process or contact us directly at info@creasegroup.com.

California Residents
California residents may request information regarding the disclosure of personal information for direct marketing purposes under applicable state law. Such requests may be submitted to info@creasegroup.com.

9. Security

We maintain administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. While no system can guarantee absolute security, we continuously review and strengthen our safeguards in alignment with evolving standards.

10. International Data Transfers

Crease Group operates across multiple jurisdictions, including the United States and China. Information collected through our Site may be processed or stored in locations outside your country of residence. Where applicable, we implement appropriate safeguards to ensure information remains protected in accordance with this Policy.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law, technology, or our operations. The most current version will always be available on this page, with the Effective Date updated accordingly.

12. Contact

Questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy should be directed to:

Crease Group, LLC
711 E. Missouri Ave, Suite 105
Phoenix, AZ 85014
United States
info@creasegroup.com

Effective Date: 21 April 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the Crease Group website (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

2. About Crease Group
Crease Group, LLC is an Arizona limited liability company ("Crease," "we," "us," or "our"). This Site provides information about our manufacturing services and is intended for informational and business development purposes.

3. Use of the Site
You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes. You may not use the Site in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair it, or interfere with any other party's use. Unauthorized access, scraping, or attempts to reverse-engineer the Site are prohibited.

4. Intellectual Property
All content on the Site — including text, graphics, logos, images, and software — is the property of Crease Group or its licensors and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. No content may be copied, reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written consent.

5. Business Inquiries Are Not Binding Offers
Information presented on the Site, including capability descriptions, timelines, and service categories, is for general reference. No statement on the Site constitutes a binding offer, quote, or contractual commitment. All production engagements are governed by separate written agreements.

6. Confidentiality
Information submitted through inquiry forms or communications is treated as confidential to the extent it constitutes proprietary business information. Formal production engagements are governed by mutual non-disclosure agreements.

7. Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites. Crease is not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of any third-party site.

8. Disclaimers
The Site is provided "as is" and "as available." Crease makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content.

9. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Crease Group, its officers, employees, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Site.

10. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Arizona, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any dispute arising under these Terms shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Maricopa County, Arizona.

11. Changes to These Terms
Crease reserves the right to update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

12. Contact
Questions regarding these Terms should be directed to:

Crease Group, LLC
711 E. Missouri Ave, Suite 105
Phoenix, AZ 85014
info@creasegroup.com

Effective Date: 21 April 2026

This Cookie Notice explains how Crease Group, LLC ("Crease," "we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website.

What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to recognize your device, remember your preferences, and improve your browsing experience.

How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:

• Operate and maintain the functionality of our Site
• Analyze how visitors interact with our Site to improve performance and content
• Remember user preferences to personalize the browsing experience
• Support marketing and communications relevant to prospective brand partners

Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies — Required for the Site to function properly.
• Analytics Cookies — Help us understand visitor behavior and Site performance.
• Preference Cookies — Remember user-selected settings and preferences.
• Marketing Cookies — Support tailored communications and campaign measurement.

Third-Party Cookies
Certain cookies on our Site are placed by trusted third-party service providers (for example, analytics and marketing platforms). These providers operate under their own privacy and cookie policies.

Managing Cookies
You can control or disable cookies at any time through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect Site functionality.

For more information on how to manage cookies, visit your browser's help documentation.

Updates to This Notice
We may update this Cookie Notice from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our practices. Updates will be reflected on this page.

Contact
Questions regarding our use of cookies should be directed to:

Crease Group, LLC
info@creasegroup.com

Effective Date: 21 April 2026

Crease Group, LLC is committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to all users, including individuals with disabilities. We view digital accessibility as an extension of the standards we apply across our operations — considered, deliberate, and continuously refined.

1. Our Standard

We design and develop our website with reference to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA, published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). These guidelines define how to make digital content more accessible to people with a wide range of disabilities, including visual, auditory, cognitive, and motor impairments.

2. Ongoing Efforts

Accessibility is an ongoing commitment rather than a fixed endpoint. Our current and continuing focus areas include:

• Clear navigation and consistent site structure
• Readable typography and sufficient color contrast
• Descriptive alternative text for meaningful imagery
• Compatibility with screen readers and assistive technologies
• Keyboard-accessible navigation
• Responsive design across devices and screen sizes

We review our site periodically and update content, design, and code to maintain alignment with evolving accessibility standards.

3. Third-Party Content

Portions of our site may incorporate third-party content, plugins, or integrations. While we select partners with accessibility standards in mind, we cannot guarantee the accessibility of all third-party material. Where limitations exist, we work to identify and address them as part of our ongoing review process.

4. Feedback

If you encounter an accessibility barrier on our site, have difficulty accessing any content, or have suggestions for improvement, we want to hear from you. Your feedback directly informs how we strengthen the experience.

Please contact us at:

Crease Group, LLC
711 E. Missouri Ave, Suite 105
Phoenix, AZ 85014
United States
info@creasegroup.com

We aim to respond to accessibility-related inquiries within five business days and will work with you to provide the information or service you need through an alternative method where required.

5. Continuous Advancement

As accessibility standards, technologies, and user expectations evolve, we continue to strengthen our internal processes and digital infrastructure. Accessibility is integrated into how we build, not treated as a retrofit.