Code of Conduct: Integrity Standard

Policy

The Company is committed to a policy of vigorous, lawful, and ethical competition which is based on the merits of our products and services. We will maintain the trust of our customers and providers by developing and providing high-quality products and services in a fair, ethical, and legal manner.

We will maintain our customer’s trust by striving to ensure that our sales materials, advertisements, and other communications accurately and fairly describe our products and services.

We will promote our products and services through fair and accurate comparisons with our competitors.

It is the policy of the Company to comply with all applicable antitrust and competition laws. These laws are very complex, but, in general, they prohibit agreements or conduct that may restrain trade or reduce competition. They are intended to provide a variety of products and services at competitive prices.

We will avoid all contracts, agreements, and understandings which unlawfully reduce or eliminate competition or the production or sale of products or services.
We will refuse any agreements with competitors to establish or fix prices or to divide or allocate markets either by market segment, geography, or by any other means.
We will exercise special care to ensure that our discussions and activities with representatives of other companies are in compliance with antitrust laws.
Employees who have questions about potential antitrust implications or antitrust practices should contact the Legal Department.

We will compete fairly. Information about competitors, customers, and providers is a valuable asset in a highly competitive market. However, no illegal or unethical means of obtaining this information will be tolerated. No information should be sought or used that would violate antitrust laws or laws and contracts protecting proprietary data.

Code of Conduct: Integrity Standard - Fair Competition