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or harassment of any kind. If you engage in such conduct, you will be subject to
discipline and you may expose yourself and EMC to liability.
HANDLE THE TRADE SECRETS AND CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION OF OTHERS WITH CARE
EMC competes vigorously, but fairly. You may use any publicly available
information about EMC's competitors or other companies, but you may not
unlawfully acquire or misuse the trade secrets or other confidential information
of another company. EMC does not condone the use of any improper means, such as
cash payments, favors, or hiring a competitor's employees to acquire
confidential information of other companies.
Even if you receive information about another company through legitimate means,
you need to determine if the information is confidential and whether its use is
restricted. For example, check written documents for labels that designate them
as private or confidential. Before receiving what you know to be confidential
information, you should establish the terms for its use. This may require the
execution of a "confidentiality agreement," which restricts the use, disclosure,
or distribution of the information. Once you have received confidential
information through legitimate means, you should use, copy, disclose, or
distribute it only in accordance with the terms of any relevant "confidentiality
agreement."
You must also abide by the lawful obligations that you have to your former
employer(s). These obligations may include restrictions on the use and
disclosure of confidential information or solicitation of former colleagues to
work at EMC, or non-competition agreements. If you have any questions regarding
these obligations you should contact the Office of the General Counsel.
BE HONEST AND TRUSTWORTHY WHEN DEALING WITH CUSTOMERS AND VENDORS
Customer satisfaction is a paramount goal of EMC. To establish and maintain
strong and long-lasting relationships, we must be honest and trustworthy in all
of our dealings with customers. The development of long-term relationships
supersedes expedient alternatives.
If you are involved in proposals, bids or contract negotiations with customers
or vendors, you must communicate honestly. Once a valid contract is entered
into, both EMC and the customer or vendor must adhere to its terms. You should
not enter into an agreement on behalf of EMC if you believe that EMC will not be
able to adhere to its terms. Do not take advantage of others through
manipulation, concealment, abuse of privileged information, misrepresentation of
material facts or any other unfair dealing practice.
COMPLY WITH EMC'S SIGNATORY AUTHORITY POLICY
You must comply with EMC's Signatory Authority Policy, which is part of EMC's
Corporate Policies and Procedures. You may not enter into any contract or commit
EMC resources unless you are authorized to do so under this policy. Any employee
acting in violation of this policy shall have no authority to bind EMC.
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