Official policies, terms, and governance frameworks governing the operations of Arclight Defense Group Ltd. All documents are reviewed annually and updated as required.
Arclight Defense Group Ltd. ("Arclight", "we", "us"), registered at 4th Floor, Royal Building, Broad Street, Monrovia, Republic of Liberia (Business Registry No. LC-2019-04817), is the data controller for personal data collected through this website and in connection with the provision of our services.
Our Data Protection Officer may be contacted at dpo@arclightdefense.com.
We process personal data on the following lawful bases under applicable data protection law:
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, subject to the following minimum retention periods:
As a global business, we may transfer personal data to our offices and operational partners in countries outside your home jurisdiction. Where such transfers occur, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place including standard contractual clauses, binding corporate rules, or adequacy decisions.
Subject to applicable law, you may have the following rights in respect of your personal data: access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, data portability, objection to processing, and withdrawal of consent. To exercise any right, contact dpo@arclightdefense.com. We will respond within 30 days.
Data Protection Officer: dpo@arclightdefense.com
General privacy enquiries: privacy@arclightdefense.com
"Company" means Arclight Defense Group Ltd. "Client" means the party engaging the Company's services. "Services" means the private military and security services described in any Statement of Work or Service Agreement executed between the parties. "Personnel" means employees, contractors, and sub-contractors engaged by the Company.
These Terms and any engagement between the Company and the Client shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Liberia, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Any dispute arising from or in connection with these Terms that cannot be resolved by good-faith negotiation shall be referred to final and binding arbitration under the rules of the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA). The seat of arbitration shall be London, England. The language of arbitration shall be English.
3.1 Both parties agree to maintain in strict confidence all information received from the other party in connection with the engagement and not to disclose such information to any third party without prior written consent.
3.2 Confidentiality obligations survive termination of any engagement for a period of five (5) years.
3.3 The Company reserves the right to disclose information where required to do so by law, court order, or applicable regulatory authority, including the ICoCA.
4.1 To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the Company's total aggregate liability to the Client under or in connection with any engagement shall not exceed the fees paid by the Client to the Company in the three (3) months immediately preceding the event giving rise to the claim.
4.2 The Company shall not be liable for any indirect, consequential, special, or punitive damages, including loss of profits, loss of business, or loss of reputation, however caused.
4.3 Nothing in these Terms limits either party's liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, or any liability that cannot be excluded by law.
Neither party shall be liable for any failure or delay in performing its obligations where such failure or delay results from circumstances beyond that party's reasonable control, including acts of war, terrorism, insurrection, natural disaster, pandemic, or government action. The affected party shall notify the other party as soon as practicable.
6.1 Either party may terminate an engagement for cause on 30 days' written notice where the other party has committed a material breach of these Terms and has failed to remedy such breach within 14 days of written notice.
6.2 The Company may terminate any engagement immediately where continuation of the engagement would, in the Company's reasonable professional judgment, expose Personnel to an unacceptable risk of death or serious injury, or would require the Company to act in violation of applicable international law.
This Code of Conduct applies to all Arclight personnel including full-time employees, contractors, subcontractors, and any third parties acting on Arclight's behalf. It sets out the standards of behaviour expected in all operational and professional contexts and reflects Arclight's obligations as a signatory-compliant company under the International Code of Conduct for Private Security Providers (ICoC).
2.1 Personnel shall only use force when strictly necessary and proportionate to the threat faced. Force shall always be a last resort, preceded where possible by verbal warning and graduated response.
2.2 Lethal force is authorised only where there is an imminent threat of death or serious bodily harm to personnel or third parties under protection, and no lesser means are available.
2.3 All use of force incidents must be reported to the Operations Centre within 2 hours and to the Incident Review Board (IRB) within 24 hours.
2.4 Personnel shall never use force as punishment or in reprisal.
3.1 All persons shall be treated with dignity and respect regardless of nationality, religion, ethnicity, or status.
3.2 Torture, cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment is absolutely prohibited under all circumstances. This prohibition is non-derogable.
3.3 Personnel shall not detain persons unless expressly authorised under the applicable mandate and shall adhere to applicable legal standards in any detention situation.
The following conduct is strictly prohibited and constitutes grounds for immediate termination and referral to law enforcement authorities:
Personnel who become aware of any violation of this Code, or any conduct that may constitute a violation, are obligated to report it immediately through the chain of command or, where that is not appropriate, directly to the Arclight Integrity Office at integrity@arclightdefense.com or via the anonymous reporting portal.
Arclight Defense Group has a zero-tolerance approach to bribery and corruption. We are committed to acting professionally, fairly, and with integrity in all our business dealings and relationships wherever we operate. We are also committed to implementing and enforcing effective systems to counter bribery.
This policy applies to all Arclight personnel and to all third parties acting on Arclight's behalf, including agents, consultants, joint venture partners, and suppliers.
The following are strictly prohibited:
This prohibition applies equally to cash, gifts, hospitality, entertainment, loans, fees, commissions, or any other benefit.
3.1 Gifts with a value exceeding USD 50 must be declared to the Compliance Officer within 48 hours of receipt.
3.2 Gifts must never be given or received in circumstances that could create or appear to create an obligation.
3.3 Cash gifts may never be given or received under any circumstances.
All agents, consultants, and intermediaries engaged by Arclight must undergo anti-bribery due diligence before engagement. Contracts with third parties must include anti-bribery representations and warranties and the right to audit compliance.
Any suspected bribery or corruption must be reported immediately to the Compliance Officer at compliance@arclightdefense.com or anonymously via the whistleblower portal. No retaliation will be taken against any person who makes a good-faith report.
Arclight Defense Group Ltd. is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all forms. This statement is published pursuant to Section 54 of the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015 and covers our activities and supply chains for the financial year ended 31 December 2025.
Arclight provides private military and security services across Africa, the Middle East, and maritime corridors. We employ over 850 personnel drawn from 28 nationalities, across our headquarters in Monrovia, our Johannesburg liaison office, and multiple operational sites.
We require all suppliers and sub-contractors to confirm in writing that they:
All Arclight personnel are recruited through transparent processes. We prohibit the use of recruitment agencies that charge fees to workers. We verify the right to work for all employees and contractors prior to engagement and conduct enhanced background checks.
All Arclight personnel complete mandatory modern slavery awareness training as part of their induction programme. Additional training is provided to personnel in procurement and HR functions. Training is refreshed annually.
Any concerns regarding modern slavery or human trafficking in Arclight's operations or supply chain should be reported to integrity@arclightdefense.com or via the anonymous whistleblower portal. This statement is approved by the Arclight Board of Directors and signed by the Chief Executive Officer.
Arclight Defense Group is committed to maintaining the highest standards of professional conduct and legal compliance. This policy encourages personnel, contractors, clients, and other stakeholders to speak up when they become aware of concerns relating to illegal activity, breaches of the ICoC, violations of Arclight policies, or serious risks to health, safety, or the environment.
Concerns may be reported through any of the following channels:
3.1 Arclight strictly prohibits any form of retaliation against any person who raises a genuine concern in good faith, regardless of whether the concern is ultimately substantiated.
3.2 Retaliation includes dismissal, demotion, harassment, denial of promotion, alteration of duties, or any other detrimental treatment.
3.3 Any manager or supervisor found to have retaliated against a whistleblower will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.
4.1 All reports will be acknowledged within 5 business days (where contact details have been provided).
4.2 The Integrity Officer will conduct an initial assessment within 10 business days and determine whether a full investigation is warranted.
4.3 Investigations will be conducted impartially and confidentially. Where the report involves the Integrity Officer, the matter will be referred to the Board.
4.4 The reporter will be kept informed of progress to the extent permitted by confidentiality obligations.
The identity of persons making reports will be kept confidential to the maximum extent possible. Where disclosure of identity is required by law or is necessary to investigate the concern effectively, the reporter will be informed before disclosure occurs (where possible).