STAR Vendors must conduct their business interactions and activities with integrity and must, without limitation: .
>Business Records: Honestly and accurately record and report all business information and comply with all applicable laws regarding their completion and accuracy. Create, retain, and dispose of business records in full compliance with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements. Be honest, direct, and truthful in discussions with regulatory agency representatives and government officials.
Press: Speak to the press on behalf of STAR only if the Vendor is expressly authorized in writing to do so by STAR
Gifts and hospitality: Avoid gifts to STAR employees because even a well-intentioned gift might constitute a bribe under certain circumstances, or create conflicts of interest. Do not offer anything of value to obtain or retain a benefit or advantage for the giver, and do not offer anything that might appear to influence, compromise judgment, or obligate the STAR employee. If offering a gift, meal, or entertainment to STAR employees, always use good judgment, discretion, and moderation. Any gift from a Vendor must be permissible under the STAR Corporate Governance Policies. Any gifts, meals, or entertainment must comply with applicable law, must not violate the giver's and/or recipient's policies on the matter, and must be consistent with local custom and practice.
Conflicts of Interest - personal dealing and related parties: Avoid the appearance of or actual improprieties or conflicts of interests. Vendors or representatives should not deal directly during negotiation or otherwise with any STAR employee whose spouse or other family member or some other close relation is an employee or has a personal or financial interest in the vendor or the vendor's business.
Work environment - Share STAR's commitment to human rights and equal opportunity in the workplace. All STAR Vendors must conduct their employment practices in full compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, and must, without limitation co-operate with STAR's commitment to a workforce and workplace free of harassment and unlawful discrimination.
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