Ethics & Compliance

Our Ethical Framework

The Tesseract project operates under an ethical framework developed in consultation with philosophers, human rights experts, and cultural preservation specialists. At its core, the framework is built on four principles: respect for individual autonomy in deciding what to preserve; equal treatment of all patrons regardless of background or wealth; transparency in governance and operations; and a commitment to ensuring that the Tesseract serves humanity broadly, not any single ideology, nation, or interest group. Every decision we make, from technology choices to partnership agreements, is evaluated against these principles.

Content Policy

We do not censor the content of Memocubes. Each patron has the right to preserve what is personally meaningful to them. However, we do maintain clear boundaries: we will not inscribe content that constitutes illegal material, incitement to violence, or exploitation of minors. Our content review process is minimal by design, focused exclusively on these narrow prohibitions. We believe that the integrity of a permanent archive depends on the freedom of individuals to preserve their authentic stories without editorial interference. The content review committee operates independently of the commercial team and publishes its guidelines publicly.

Data Protection and Privacy

We treat patron data with the same permanence and care we bring to Memocube inscriptions. Personal information is processed in accordance with GDPR and applicable data protection regulations. We employ end-to-end encryption for all digital communications, maintain strict access controls on patron records, and never sell or share personal data with third parties for commercial purposes. Patrons retain full control over their data and can request its deletion at any time prior to inscription. Once inscribed, the data belongs to the Memocube and is governed by the patron’s designation instructions.

Compliance and Regulation

Tesseract Operations LLC operates in full compliance with all applicable laws and regulations in its jurisdictions of operation, including anti-money laundering requirements, sanctions compliance, and consumer protection standards. Our compliance program includes regular audits, staff training, and independent oversight. We maintain a whistleblower policy that protects employees and partners who report concerns in good faith.

For questions about our ethical framework or compliance practices, contact our ethics committee at contact@memocube.org.

TESSOP Ethics Charter

TESSERACT Operations LLC — Ethics Charter

Humans First

No matter how advanced our technologies, systems, methods, and algorithms may become, TESSOP is and will always be guided by a deeply human perspective.

Taking Responsibility

Our decisions can be of existential relevance to our partners, clients, and team — to individuals, families, organizations, nations, and even the world. Our culture, as well as our processes, reflect this responsibility.

Sustainably Independent

Economic success and social impact are two sides of the same equation. In order to achieve our goals, we need independent access to resources. This is best achieved by creating solutions and delivering both immediate and long-term value and relevance to our customers. As a result, profitability allows for us to make independent decisions which are guided by a strong ethical framework.

Privacy by Design

Complying with the most strict regulation and legislation on data protection and privacy, TESSOP aims to set benchmarks in the world of AI, data, and information.

Biased Towards Action

In this post-factual age, story and presentation sometimes seem to have more value than substance. But when it comes to developing cutting-edge solutions, there is neither room for “failing forward” nor for a “fake it until you make it” mentality. We refuse to make promises we cannot fulfill, so our partners, customers, and users can rely on what we commit to.

Behaviors Matter

In a world that is tightly connected, values matter more than ever. One unthoughtful act can destroy billions in shareholder value, inspire millions to try a new product, disrupt industries, or even spark revolutions. We believe that aligning behaviors to sustainable, human values and conducting business with integrity are the key to maximum performance and long-term value.

TESSOP complies with a range of regulations, guidelines, and principles as drafted by the European Union, the Federal Republic of Germany, and the United Nations.

Entered into force in December 2024.

TESSOP Principles

TESSERACT Operations LLC — Principles

Human Agency and Oversight

We ensure that our AI systems empower human beings, allowing them to make informed decisions and foster their fundamental rights. At the same time, proper oversight mechanisms are established through appropriate human-in-the-loop, human-on-the-loop, and human-in-command approaches.

Technical Robustness and Safety

We ensure our AI systems are resilient, secure, and safe, with a fallback plan in case something goes wrong. In addition, we ensure our systems are accurate, reliable, and reproducible. That way, we prevent unintentional harm.

Privacy and Data Governance

Besides ensuring full respect for privacy and data protection, our data governance mechanisms take into account the quality and integrity of data, while ensuring only legitimized access to data.

Transparency

Traceability mechanisms ensure that our AI systems and their decisions are explainable in a manner adapted to the stakeholder concerned. Humans are made aware when interacting with our AI systems and are appropriately informed of their capabilities and limitations.

Diversity and Non-Discrimination

Unfair bias must be avoided to prevent negative implications, such as the marginalization of vulnerable groups, prejudice, and discrimination. Fostering diversity, our systems are accessible to all and involve all relevant stakeholders.

Social and Environmental Alignment

Our artificial intelligence systems shall benefit all human beings, including future generations. Therefore we ensure that operations are sustainable and environmentally friendly. The social and societal impact of our actions is always carefully considered.

Accountability

We put in place mechanisms to ensure responsibility and accountability for our systems and their outcomes. Auditability, which enables the assessment of algorithms, data, and design processes, plays a key role, especially in critical applications such as the ones run by or with AI systems.

Our principles on artificial intelligence and data science adhere to the “Ethics Guidelines for Trustworthy AI” by the European Union.

Entered into force in January 2025.

TESSOP Code of Conduct

TESSERACT Operations LLC — Code of Conduct

Compliance with the Law

Compliance with all applicable local, national, and international laws and regulations wherever we do business is critically important to the success of TESSOP worldwide. The violation of laws and regulations can have severe consequences, such as criminal convictions, fines, and reputational damage. All managers are obligated to be familiar with the basic laws, regulations, and corporate policies that are relevant to their areas of responsibility. In specific countries, industries, or markets, as well as with specific business partners, stricter rules than those described in this Code of Conduct may exist. In such cases, employees should assume that the stricter standard applies.

Freedom to Speak

We encourage our employees to speak up freely and without fear of retaliation. Retaliation against employees who raise good-faith concerns about misconduct occurring in the company is prohibited. Managers are responsible for encouraging open dialogue and for supporting their employees and addressing their concerns in a fair and impartial manner. Intimidation or retaliation against employees who in good faith provide reports of suspected or actual misconduct must not be tolerated. If employees feel uncomfortable raising concerns directly with their manager, we encourage them to contact the appropriate person listed as contact for our Code of Conduct for assistance and clarification.

Mutual Trust and Respect

We treat each other in a mutually respectful and trusting manner and seek to create an environment that does not allow discrimination. Every individual is entitled to fair, dignified, and respectful treatment. We are committed to equal opportunities and encourage a respectful and diverse workplace in which each individual’s unique value is recognized and each person is treated with courtesy, honesty, and dignity. Harassment, bullying, or intimidation is prohibited. We do not tolerate discrimination against employees or applicants for employment because of race, national or ethnic origin, gender, pregnancy, marital or parental status, age, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic specified under applicable anti-discrimination law or company policy.

Conflicts of Interest

We disclose potential or actual conflicts of interest in the workplace in a timely manner for proper review and resolution. Employees with a real or potential conflict of interest must disclose it to their manager or their company’s senior management for prompt resolution.

Protection of Assets and Anti-Fraud

We deal with company property, products, and resources responsibly. Company assets should be used only for their intended business purposes and not for improper personal, illegal, or other unauthorized purposes. Every form of fraud is prohibited, regardless of whether company assets or third-party assets are affected. Adequate control measures should be in place to prevent any form of fraudulent activity, such as fraud, embezzlement, theft, misappropriation, tax evasion, or money laundering.

Interactions with Business Partners

We act with integrity in our dealings with others, and also expect our business partners to obey the law. Adequate procedures must be used to ensure that transactions with third parties do not violate current economic embargoes or regulations of trade, import or export controls, or regulations for the prevention of terrorism financing.

Governmental and Regulatory Relations

In all our dealings with government and regulatory agencies and officials, we conduct ourselves in an honest and transparent manner and act in compliance with applicable laws. It is recommended that employees who receive any kind of governmental inquiry immediately contact their company’s senior management and legal counsel for assistance prior to taking further action.

Anti-Corruption and Anti-Bribery

We condemn all forms of corruption and bribery. Offering or accepting a bribe, in any form, to or from any person in either the public or private sectors, is prohibited. Reasonable and bona fide hospitality and promotional or other business expenditures that seek to maintain cordial relations or present products or services are recognized as a legitimate part of doing business, provided they serve a legitimate business purpose and do not serve to obtain or grant an improper advantage.

Fair Competition

We are committed to fair competition and compliance with all applicable antitrust and competition laws. We encourage employees to make our management aware of unfair competition or market behavior by others.

Intellectual Property Protection

We respect and protect all forms of intellectual property and protected content. As an organization working with our customers’ and partners’ most critical data, the protection of intellectual property is of particular importance to our business.

Data Privacy and Protection

When we collect, retain, use, or transmit personal data relating to employees, customers, or other third parties, we do so with great care and sensitivity and in compliance with applicable law and policy.

Financial Integrity

We conduct our business and manage recordkeeping and financial reporting with integrity and transparency. All transactions and records relating to our business must be maintained and handled accurately and appropriately. Financial accounts, documents, contracts, and other company information may not knowingly include incorrect or misleading entries. Any form of manipulation is prohibited.

Information Technology Use and Security

We make proper use of information technology and help protect our systems and equipment against internal and external threats. This requires appropriate security practices to protect intellectual property and personal data. We commit ourselves to using workplace-related IT systems for legitimate business purposes and have an obligation to take proper measures to protect IT systems against internal and external misuse or threats.

Confidentiality and Public Relations

We protect confidential information from unauthorized disclosure and use. We protect the reputation of our company in our public statements. Employees with access to especially sensitive information must observe strict confidentiality even with colleagues and should seek legal advice before disclosing any such information to third parties. When using social media, we are aware of our responsibility to our company’s reputation and do not share confidential or sensitive company information.

Human Rights, Health, and Environment

The respect for human rights and the protection of health and the environment are integral parts of our corporate responsibility. We respect the dignity and individual rights of employees and third parties with whom we have business relations. We uphold both the right to freedom of association and the right to engage in collective bargaining in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. We condemn forced or child labor and any form of exploitation or discrimination. We strive for environmentally responsible procurement and use of natural resources and will provide a healthy and safe workplace for our employees.

Decision-Making Guide

If you are ever uncertain about whether a particular action or decision is in accordance with the given requirements, consider asking yourself the following questions: Is my action or decision legal and consistent with company policies? Can I make an impartial decision that is in the best interest of the company and free from any competing personal interests? Can I make the decision in good conscience? Would I feel comfortable if my action or decision were made public? Am I confident that my action or decision will not hurt our company’s reputation? If you can confidently answer yes to each of these questions, it is likely that your action or decision is appropriate. Should you have any doubts, please contact the appropriate person for assistance and clarification.

Contact

You will always find an open door if you need advice, want to discuss a concern about potential misconduct, or want to provide suggestions for improving compliance procedures. Many concerns about workplace conduct can be resolved by raising them constructively with the persons directly involved or by seeking assistance from local contact persons. You may reach us at contact@memocube.org.

Entered into force in December 2025.