Common use of GENERAL BUSINESS CONDUCT Clause in Contracts

GENERAL BUSINESS CONDUCT. It is also a policy of Symantec to ensure that its employees are conducting themselves in such a manner that is fair, reasonable and honest in relation to general business conduct. Symantec employees may encounter situations in the course of their general business practice that call upon them to make an ethical judgment. With the guiding principles in mind, Symantec supports actions of employees when they are within the following boundaries: (1) Avoid actions which can be perceived as improper or unfair in dealing with customers, suppliers and any other person or entity including but not limited to discrimination, unfair treatment of employees/customers and predatory employment practices. This responsibility is in addition to adhering to the specifics of this policy. (2) Extending or receiving common courtesies such as business meals, usually associated with accepted business practice, in dealings with a customer, supplier or other non-governmental person or entity is acceptable. However, in any such dealings, employees of Symantec should not request, accept, offer to give or give anything of significant value, the express or implied purpose or result of which is to influence the bona fide business relationships between Symantec and such person or entity. (3) Extending or receiving occasional gifts having a maximum retail value of $250 as a gesture of goodwill is acceptable. Gifts in the form of cash payments are not allowed, regardless of amount. Gifts in the form of tickets to sporting events and other forms of entertainment are not subject to the $250 limit. All entertainment with a value in excess of $250 requires notification to the Management Committee member in charge of the relevant operating unit.