1) We will take no part in cartel activities or in collusive bidding practices. 2) We will not engage in imposing re-sale price restrictions, tied sales, or other conduct that constitutes unreasonable restraint of trade or restrictions with regard to business transactions with our business partners. 3) We will not engage in acts that constitute unilateral changes in trade terms and conditions, compulsory purchasing, or similar acts that take advantage of our position of superiority. 4) In advertising and the like, we will make representations based on substantial, objective grounds, and will not engage in acts that constitute false or misleading advertising. Also, we will not offer excessive premiums as an accompaniment to sales or employ deceptive sales practices. 5) In addition, we will not engage in actions that violate the provisions of competition and representation-related laws. 1) We recognize that divulging technological or business secrets of the Company (trade secrets) would cause a great loss to the Company, and we will manage and protect these trade secrets in accordance with internal company rules, as well as not divulge or disclose trade secrets to others, nor make fraudulent use of a trade secret. 2) We will not acquire the trade secrets of third parties by improper means. Also, we will not acquire trade secrets of third parties while being aware that such trade secrets have been acquired through improper acquisition. 3) We will not distribute false information injurious to the business reputation of a competitor. 4) We will not use objects or designs identical or similar to the trade representation of goods of third parties in the representation of products, etc., of the Company. In addition, we will not engage in acts that constitute imitation of the configuration of the product of a third party. · Based on the recognition that intellectual property rights and know-how ("IPRs"), such as patents, utility models, registered design rights, trademarks, and copyrights which the Company has acquired through a tremendous investment, are important assets of the Company, we will work constructively to create intellectual property, and in the event we create intellectual property in the course of company business activities, we will report this fact to the Company without delay in accordance with internal company rules, and will cooperate with the Company in applying for patent and other IPRs and in protecting and managing those IPRs. In addition, we will respect the IPRs of third parties in new technology research, product development, production and marketing, and will not consciously infringe on these rights. 1) In the event we are involved in the export of any and all goods and in providing technology from the Sharp Group companies, we will conduct a prompt, careful investigation into whether they are restricted by the provisions of laws related to export controls for the maintenance of international peace and security of the relevant country or region, and further, we will determine whether the potential exists for their being used in applications such as weapons development based on the application, end-user and mode of transaction. 2) Regarding goods and technology that have been confirmed for export, we will follow all required export procedures in accordance with relevant laws and regulations, and relevant internal company rules. 1) In selecting a vendor or supplier, we will conduct a fair, transparent evaluation and assessment based on our position with respect to economic reasonableness, and in consideration of the legal compliance and business ethics of the target corporation. Recognizing Sharp's position as a multinational enterprise doing business around the world, we understand the need to conduct fair transactions and will carry out our business activities by opening doors widely without discriminating between domestic and foreign companies. 2) Based on compliance with laws and regulations related to purchasing transactions in each country or region, we will not engage in acts that are questionable from the standpoint of business ethics. 3) We will not accept gifts or business entertainment from existing or potential new suppliers/vendors that go beyond the bounds of the socially accepted business practices of the country or region in question. 1) In the event we are in a position to have ready access to information that has the potential to have a significant effect on the price of stock of the Sharp Group company listed in stock markets or that of our business partners, or in the event we gain access to such information through or as a result of our job tasks, we will take no action that may constitute insider trading, such as buying or selling shares prior to the public announcement of the information in question. 2) We will not give such information, which may constitute insider trading, to third parties (customers, family members, friends and etc.) as well as directors and employees of the Sharp Group companies who are not concerned with the matter relating to the information in question. 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