Common use of Governments and International Public Organizations Clause in Contracts

Governments and International Public Organizations. Without limitation of the foregoing, Moderna warrants that none of its employees, agents, officers or other members of its management are officials, officers, agents, representatives of any government or international public organization. Moderna agrees that it shall not make any payment, either directly or indirectly, of money or other assets, including to the compensation derived from this Agreement (hereinafter collectively referred as a “Payment”), to government or political party officials, officials of international public organizations, candidates for public office, or representatives of other businesses or persons acting on behalf of any of the foregoing (hereinafter collectively referred as “Officials”) where such Payment would constitute a violation of any Law. In addition, regardless of legality, Moderna shall make no Payment either directly or indirectly to Officials if such Payment is for the purpose of influencing decisions or actions with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement or any other aspect of Merck’s businesses.