| • | | give customers the information they need to make informed choices and ensure they receive truthful information about our products and services; and |
| • | | respect customers’ privacy and diversity. |
Fair Competition
We obey the applicable laws governing competition, not conspiring with anyone to lessen competition. We do not engage in anti-competitive practices or illegal activities such as price-fixing, bid-rigging and kickbacks. We ensure all procurement policies, procedures and required processes are followed. We comply with Hydro One’s Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Policy.
We gather information about competitors in a lawful manner. We do not, directly or indirectly, misrepresent ourselves, use a third party or offer bribes or gifts to solicit proprietary information about competitors.
Use of Intellectual Property Belonging to Others
We do not knowingly use intellectual property belonging to another person, business or organization without their consent, a license or other legal right to use that intellectual property, nor do we copy or permit others to copy any software under license to Hydro One other than in accordance with the applicable license.
Political Participation
As private citizens, we may take part in the democratic process at any level, including campaigning in elections, during non-working hours. Prior approval is required if we need a leave of absence to participate, and our participation must be kept strictly separate from our association with Hydro One. All such leaves of absence will be without pay.
Hydro One does not make donations (financial or otherwise) to political parties, elected representatives, or candidates for election at any time. We do not, directly or indirectly, put pressure on colleagues, customers or suppliers to donate time or money to any political party, candidate or political cause.
Conduct of Business Outside of Canada
We apply this Code to all of our operations, international as well as domestic, and understand that this Code must be complied with in all circumstances even if conventional practice is different in foreign jurisdictions. We strive to comply with both the letter
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