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Exhibit 14.1
8x8, Inc.
Code of Business Conduct and Ethics for Employees,
Executive Officers and Directors
Introduction
8x8, Inc. (the “Company”) strives to apply high ethical, moral and legal principles in
every aspect of its business conduct. This Code of Business Conduct and Ethics is a guide
for all Company personnel consisting of employees and directors.
This Code applies to all Company personnel, and is addressed to each employee and
director individually. It sets forth broad ethical principles that the Company has established
for the conduct of its business, and outlines certain key legal requirements of which all
Company personnel must be aware and with which all Company personnel must comply.
This Code is not intended to cover every issue that may arise, and in the course of performing
their duties and responsibilities for the Company, all personnel should act with these
principles in mind and should use good judgment and common sense at all times.
This Code is designed to deter wrongdoing and promote the following:
• Honest and ethical conduct, including the ethical handling of actual or apparent
conflicts of interest between personal and professional relationships
• Avoidance of conflicts of interest, including disclosure to an appropriate
Company representative of any material transaction or relationship that
reasonably could be expected to give rise to such a conflict
• Full, fair, accurate, timely, and understandable disclosure in reports and
documents that the Company files with the Securities and Exchange Commission
and in other public communications made by the Company
• Compliance with applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations
• Prompt internal reporting of violations of this Code to an appropriate person
• Accountability for adherence to this Code.
Company personnel who violate the standards contained in this Code will be subject
to disciplinary action, possibly including termination of employment.
1. Conflicts of Interest
A “conflict of interest” exists when an employee’s, officer’s or director’s private
interest interferes with or appears to interfere with the interests of the Company. A conflict
of interest can arise when the individual acts or has interests that may make it difficult for
him or her to objectively and effectively perform his or her work for the Company. Conflicts
of interest also can arise when the individual, or a member of his or her family, receives
improper personal benefits because of his or her position in the Company.