A clear ethical framework for HBS exchanges, services and relationships.

Preamble and positioning of HBS

HBS is involved in making introductions, organising exchanges and supporting certain procedures. Its approach rests on clear, sober and consistent communication.

Nature of HBS activities and absence of any investment guarantee

HBS may be involved in fiduciary, administrative, entrepreneurial and relational matters, or matters linked to fundraising. No exchange, content, introduction or presentation should be interpreted as a guarantee of performance, return or investment success.

Division of responsibilities between supporters, businesses and HBS

Each party remains responsible for its decisions, its checks and its commitments. HBS facilitates, structures, guides and documents, but replaces neither the partners’ own judgement nor the operational, accounting, legal or strategic obligations of businesses.

Due diligence and good practice

HBS encourages proportionate due diligence, the formalising of important exchanges, the verification of sensitive information and the adoption of good follow-up practices. Prudence, traceability and clear documentation are basic principles.

Compliance with the AMLA

Where situations require it, HBS takes care to recall the applicable framework on combating money laundering, identification, transparency of flows and compliance. Contacts remain bound to meet the legal obligations incumbent on them.

Compliance with the FADP

Data and information entrusted to HBS are handled with discretion, restraint and purpose. HBS strives to limit collection, to protect the circulation of data and to preserve a use consistent with the legitimate expectations of the persons concerned.

Limitation of liability

HBS acts within a framework of support, coordination and guidance. Unless a separate formal commitment exists, it cannot be held liable for decisions taken by third parties, for projects carried out, for opportunities that did not materialise or for excessive interpretations of an informal exchange.

Associative nature and voluntary share of services

HBS follows an associative and relational logic, with a voluntary share in certain services, exchanges or preliminary scoping. This specific feature means clearly distinguishing initial guidance time, actual services and any formalised mandates.

Dinners, meetings and exchanges: a relational framework, not a management mandate

Dinners, meetings, introductions and exchanges organised or facilitated by HBS belong to a relational framework. They do not in themselves constitute a management mandate, personalised advice or a delegation of responsibility.

Acceptance and updating of the charter

Any contact or continued exchange with HBS implies taking this reference framework into account. The charter may be updated to reflect changes in activities, compliance requirements or internal practices.