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4POLICY STATEMENTThe Bridgestone Code of Conduct is inspired by Bridgestone’s Mission and aligned with the Bridgestone E8 Commitment, and provides practical guidance for handling many of the ethical issues you may face as a Bridgestone employee.As a global company, Bridgestone must comply with all applicable anti-bribery laws. These laws typically include prohibitions on bribing Government Officials and any other third party, books and records requirements, and criminal and civil penalties for violations.Bridgestone strictly prohibits all forms of bribery. Under no circumstances may a Bridgestone employee or any third party acting on Bridgestone’s behalf offer, provide, receive or accept anything of value to or from anyone, including a Government Official, to obtain or retain business or for any other improper advantage.IntroductionThe Purpose of This PolicyThe Bridgestone Global Anti-Bribery Policy reaffirms Bridgestone’s stance on bribery and corruption as described in the Code of Conduct. This Policy also provides practical guidance and describes Bridgestone’s requirements regarding the prevention of bribery and how to address bribery risks.Application of This PolicyThis Policy applies to employees of all Bridgestone companies across the globe, including joint ventures that we control, and any third party acting on Bridgestone’s behalf. Where we participate in, but do not control, a joint venture relationship, we will encourage our partners to adopt similar requirements Policy Statement and Application