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If you are aware of any transaction or relationship that reasonably could be expected to give rise to a conflict of interest, you must disclose such transaction or
relationship to the Office of the General Counsel.
TREAT FELLOW EMPLOYEES WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT
It is vital that EMC employees treat each other with respect. As set forth in EMC's equal employment policies, including EMC's Anti-Harassment Policy,
EMC will not tolerate discrimination 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. Long-term relationships are more valuable than short-term gains.
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.
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