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28 BlackBerry Code of Business Standards and Principles Contents
Giving and Receiving Gifts, Entertainment and
Other Business Courtesies
Business gifts and entertainment can be lawful and
appropriate courtesies that build a strong business
relationship between BlackBerry and those with
whom we do business, but we must be cautious and
moderate in their use. A conflict of interest can easily
arise if business courtesies suggest that favorable
treatment was given, received or is expected, or was
otherwise used to improperly influence a business
decision. For this reason, giving or receiving gifts,
entertainment or other business courtesies should
be reserved for situations where business norms
and standards would typically expect them as a
modest token of respect and courtesy.
For more detailed guidance regarding the giving
and receiving of gifts, entertainment and business
courtesies, including applicable internal guidelines,
value thresholds and approval protocols, see the Gifts,
Entertainment & Business Courtesies Appendix.
Disclose Actual or Potential Conflicts and Obtain
Approval in Writing
Simply having a conflict of interest is not a violation
of the BS&P, but failure to disclose and obtain the
appropriate approvals for the conflict is. If you have
any questions about whether something may be a
conflict of interest, raise it with your manager,
Human Resources Business Partner or the Integrity
& Compliance Oce.
To determine if a conflict of interest exists or would
appear to exist, you should consider:
• The nature of your responsibilities at BlackBerry
and your ability to aect the outcome of a
transaction or business arrangement;
• The interests of others who are or appear to be
closely tied to you, such as family members
and personal friends; and
• How the circumstances might appear to others
within and outside BlackBerry absent full
disclosure and approval to move forward.
If you are aware of a possible conflict of interest,
you must: (a) immediately disclose all facts and
circumstances in writing to your manager, Human
Resources Business Partner or the Legal Department,
and (b) obtain formal written approval through the
Integrity & Compliance Oce before proceeding.
In addition, members of the board of directors and
ocers must obtain formal written approval from
the Audit and Risk Management Committee of the
board of directors.