We, at Obeetee Private Limited, are committed to provide quality products in the international business of Carpets and Floorcoverings by adopting socially accountable business practices and ethics that promote:
	•  Customer satisfaction of a high order •  Total involvement of managers and employees •  Safe & healthy work environment •  Continuous improvement of skills and quality
	We will abide by all relevant statutory rules and regulations, international instruments for the improvement of labour welfare, and also draw inspiration from the established value system of OBEETEE's practices and policies.
	We are committed to meet all requirements of the SA 8000 Standard and shall strive for continual improvements, leading to better quality of life of our employees.
	This policy shall be made available to all personnel of the company and on request to interested parties. The policy is also openly available at any time through our website, www.obeetee.com.
	V. R. Sharma Dated: December 23, 2009 Managing Director
	OBEETEE has been conferred the prestigious Social Accountability (SA 8000) Certification from Social Accountability International.

	A Charity, registered under Societies Registration Act 1860 (Reg No. S- 20439 of 1989) Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) 1976, Income Tax Act-1961 u/s 80 G.
	Mission and Vision •  Empowerment of the society through providing quality  education services to out of school children. •  Mass mobilization of society to raise awareness on their  entitlements through education, advocacy, information  dissemination and campaigns. •  Making local self-governance informative and responsive  to the society Objectives •  Facilitating personal growth, education and rehabilitation of  abused and potential child labour. •  Providing need based non-formal education, healthcare,  nutrition and personality development. •  Mainstreaming them into formal education system. •  Imparting vocational skill training related to the occupational  culture. •  Creating awareness to demand full observance of labour  standards.

A hand made OBEETEE rug is an investment worth taking care of. The following guidelines will help keep your rug looking great for years to come. General Guidelines · To prolong your rug’s life, OBEETEE recommends the use of a rug pad. · Professional cleaning should only be done ‘off-site’ – avoid ‘in-house’ services   The deepest clean can only be accomplished by a trained professional in a controlled   environment. Nothing can be more damaging to a rug than poor or improper cleaning.   Never allow your wall-to-wall carpet company or other in home cleaning services to clean   area rugs.These types of cleaning services cannot reach dirt embedded in the foundation.   Improper drying and over saturation of soap and water may cause permanent warping. · Rotate your rug 180 degrees every 1-2 years.   Exposing high traffic areas to different parts of a rug guarantees more even wear over   time. · Vacuum at least 1 time every 2 weeks.   Removing excess dirt slows down the aging process. Loose dirt embedded in the pile of a   rug grinds the fibers creating unnecessary premature wear. For hand-tufted rugs, it is   advisable that vacuums without ‘beater bars’ are used, as they are less durable than   handknotted rugs. · For heavy traffic areas, vacuum the BACK of the rug at least once every 2-3 years.   By vacuuming the back of the rug, dirt and dust are ‘shaken’ out of the rug’s foundation.   It will take some time to do this, as it must be done slowly, for example a 9x12 rug would   require 15-20 minutes. Once complete, turn the rug over and vacuum the front and repeat   again or until nothing shakes out. · Address stains and spills immediately  Lift as much as possible without rubbing. For basic food stains etc, club soda or seltzer is a   good spot cleaner. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT THE RUG IS THOROUGHLY DRY before   being put back on the floor.

	We, at Obeetee Private Limited, are committed to provide quality products in the international business of Carpets and Floorcoverings by adopting socially accountable business practices and ethics that promote:
	•  Customer satisfaction of a high order •  Total involvement of managers and employees •  Safe & healthy work environment •  Continuous improvement of skills and quality
	We will abide by all relevant statutory rules and regulations, international instruments for the improvement of labour welfare, and also draw inspiration from the established value system of OBEETEE's practices and policies.
	We are committed to meet all requirements of the SA 8000 Standard and shall strive for continual improvements, leading to better quality of life of our employees.
	This policy shall be made available to all personnel of the company and on request to interested parties. The policy is also openly available at any time through our website, www.obeetee.com.
	V. R. Sharma Dated: December 23, 2009 Managing Director

About OBEETEE

OBEETEE was established in 1920 and today is India's leading producer and exporter of exquisite hand knotted, hand tufted and flatwoven carpets. In 1997, OBEETEE INC was created in New York to facilitate both product marketing and distribution for all of North America.

Internationally recognized as the premier source for the finest of handmade carpets in India, OBEETEE has received countless national awards for being the country's largest and most reputable exporter.

Moreover, OBEETEE a pioneer of numerous manufacturing processes, is also the world's first licensee of the 'Woolmark' for hand-knotted rugs since 1969, and the first handmade rug company in the world to become a brand partner with the 'Wools of New Zealand' mark in 1997.

OBEETEE carpets have been sold in the USA since the 1940’s at well respected department and specialty stores. Many projects have involved the making of carpets for illustrious and historic properties worldwide.

At OBEETEE we take our social and environmental responsibilities seriously. We were the first in the industry in India to set up water effluent treatment plants and air pollution control systems. Today, because of this, the fields behind our factory are lush with fertile farmland. Social welfare, too, is a top priority. We encourage and support the local school systems within the weaving region.

Not only does OBEETEE provide the highest compensation and most favorable working conditions to our artisans, we also use the safest dyes and chemicals, thereby ensuring the continued good health for these workers - the finest master craftsmen within our industry.

We are proud of our refined infrastructure and product development expertise - reputably second to none in the world.

Progressive, dynamic, and ethical, we are constantly striving to please our customers, which makes our carpets among the most sought after and offer a lifetime of beauty and delight.