INSIDER TRADING POLICY V8
INSIDER TRADING POLICY
VERSION 8.0 | MARCH 2026
GROOVY COMPANY, INC. DBA OTCM PROTOCOL
Wyoming Corporation | CIK: 1499275 | OTC: GROO
12 Daniel Rd East, Fairfield, NJ 07004
SEC Category 1 Model B | Release No. 33-11412 (Binding) | BOARD APPROVED
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Groovy Company, Inc. dba OTCM Protocol |
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Federal Securities Law and New Jersey State Law |
π TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Article I: Purpose and Scope
Article II: DefinitionsArticle III: Prohibition on Insider TradingArticle IV: Examples of Material Nonpublic InformationArticle V: Blackout PeriodsArticle VI: Pre-Clearance RequirementsArticle VII: Rule 10b5-1 Trading PlansArticle VIII: Special Rules for ST22 Security TokensArticle IX: Reporting ObligationsArticle X: Penalties and EnforcementArticle XI: Administration
π― ARTICLE I: PURPOSE AND SCOPE
Section 1.1 β Purpose
This Insider Trading Policy (the "Policy"βPolicyβ) is designed to prevent insider trading and to promote compliance with federal and state securities laws by all directors, officers, employees, contractors, and other persons associated with Groovy Company, Inc. dba OTCM Protocol, Inc.Protocol (the "Company"βCompanyβ). The Policy applies to trading in both traditional securities and ST22 SecurityDigital TokensSecurities issued through the OTCM Protocol platform.platform, as well as the OTCM Utility Token.
Section 1.2 β Regulatory Framework
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Section 1.3 β Scope of Covered Securities
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Section 4.2 β Platform-Specific Information
Section 5.2 β Event-Specific Blackout PeriodsThe Compliance Officer may impose event-specific blackout periods when MNPI exists that has not been publicly disclosed. Such
Covered Persons will be notified of event-specific blackout periods and the securities to which they apply.
Section 5.3 β Platform Launch Blackout Periods
Section 5.4 β Exceptions to Blackout Periods
Section 7.3 β Application to ST22
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π ARTICLEArticle VIII: SPECIALSpecial RULESRules FORfor ST22 SECURITYDigital TOKENSSecurities
Section 8.1 β 24/7 Trading Environment
β οΈST22SecurityDigitalTokensSecurities trade continuously onblockchain-basedCEDEXplatforms(cedex.otcm.io) 24/7/365 without regard to traditional market hours.
Covered Persons must exercise heightened vigilance,vigilance, as the ability to trade at any time increases the risk of trading while in possession of MNPI.
Section 8.2 β Wallet Registration
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Section 8.3 β On-Chain Monitoring
The Company mayimplements implement on-chain monitoring systems via Chainalysis KYT and TRM Labs to track transactions by registered wallets.
βCovered Persons consent to such monitoring as a condition of their relationship with the Company. Transfer Hook controls provide additional compliance enforcement on every transaction.
Section 8.4 β Liquidity Provision
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Providing liquidity to TRANSACTION subject to this Policy. |
Requirements:
βisMust obtain pre-clearancerequired before adding or removingliquidityπ«liquidity.MayLiquidityNOTprovisionprovide/removeorliquiditywithdrawal is prohibited while in possession ofMNPI
π ARTICLEArticle IX: REPORTINGReporting OBLIGATIONSObligations
Section 9.1 β Section 16 Reporting
Section 16 Insiders must file Forms 3, 4, and 5 with the SEC as required.
πTransactions in ST22SecurityDigitalTokensSecurities representing equity securities of the Company (including OTCMS tokens backed by Series βSβ Preferred Shares) ARE subject to Section 16 reporting requirements.
Section 9.2 β Internal Reporting
All Covered Persons must report to the Compliance Officer within TWO (2) business days any transaction in Covered Securities.Securities, including:
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Section 9.3 β Annual Certificationcomply.
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Civil Penalties |
Up to 3x the profit gained or loss avoided |
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Criminal Fines (Individuals) |
Up to $ |
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Criminal Fines (Entities) |
Up to $ |
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Imprisonment |
Up to 20 years |
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Officer/Director Bars |
Prohibition from serving as officer or director |
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Private Lawsuits |
Civil suits by harmed investors |
Section 10.2 β Company Sanctions
Violations of this Policy may result in disciplinary action by the Company:
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| Termination of employment or consulting relationship |
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| Forfeiture of unvested equity awards |
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| Disgorgement of trading profits |
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| Removal from director or officer positions |
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| Referral to SEC, FinCEN, DOJ, or other regulatory authorities |
ποΈ ARTICLEArticle XI: ADMINISTRATIONAdministration
Section 11.1 β Compliance Officer Duties
The Compliance Officer is responsible for:
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| Reviewing and processing pre-clearance requests |
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| Maintaining records of all pre-clearance requests, wallet registrations, and trading reports |
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| Providing insider trading training to all Covered Persons |
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| Investigating potential violations and recommending enforcement action |
β’ Coordinating with on-chain monitoring systems (Chainalysis KYT + TRM Labs)
Section 11.2 β Policy Amendments
This Policy may be amended at any time by the Board of Directors. Covered Persons will be notified of material amendments and must acknowledge receipt.
Section 11.3 β Questions
π§Contact:Contact:compliance@otcm.io.compliance@otcmprotocol.com
Covered Persons with questions about this Policy or the application of insider trading laws should contact the Compliance Officer.
βοΈAcknowledgment ACKNOWLEDGMENTand AND CERTIFICATIONCertification
I acknowledge that I have received and read the Groovy Company, Inc. dba OTCM Protocol, Inc.Protocol Insider Trading Policy. I understand its contents and agree to comply with all of its terms and conditions.
I understand that violation of this Policy or applicable insider trading laws may result in severe penalties, including termination of my relationship with the Company and civil and criminal liability.
I certify that I am not currently in possession of any Material Nonpublic Information concerning the Company, the OTCM Protocol platform, CEDEX, or any issuer whose securitiesequity arehas been tokenized as ST22 Digital Securities on the platform, except as previously disclosed to the Compliance Officer.
I agree to register all blockchain wallet addresses that I control or have beneficial interest in that may be used for transactions in ST22 SecurityDigital TokensSecurities or OTCM Utility Tokens.
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Document Information
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Document ID |
OTCM-POL-ITP-001 |
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Version |
8.0 |
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Effective Date |
March 2026 |
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Legal Entity |
Groovy Company, Inc. dba OTCM |
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Governing Law |
Federal Securities Law and New Jersey State Law |
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Primary Authority |
Securities Exchange Act Β§10(b), Rule 10b-5, Release No. 33-11412 |
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Approved By |
Board of Directors |
πΒ© 2026 Groovy Company, Inc. dba OTCM Protocol SEC| All Rights Reserved | CONFIDENTIAL
ST22 Digital Securities are Category 15 Issuer-Sponsored TokenizedDigital Securities Infrastructureunder SECβCFTC Release No. 33-11412 (March 17, 2026). Insider trading prohibitions apply fully to ST22 tokens. Groovy Company, Inc. dba OTCM Protocol is a Wyoming Corporation (CIK: 1499275).
Document ID: OTCM-POL-ITP-001 | Version 1.0 | Effective: January 30, 2026