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9• It is related to a legitimate business purpose;• It is infrequent and reasonable in amount under the • There is no expectation that it is being given in exchange • It conforms with our Code of Conduct, applicable law and any other policies or procedures in your location;• It would not embarrass either Bridgestone or the • It is properly reported and documented in the company’s Due to the special risks associated with dealing with Government Officials, you must obtain written approval from the Law Department before offering or providing any gift, meal, entertainment or anything else of value to a Government Official.Remember, other companies also have gift, meal and entertainment policies. Be mindful of these policies and ask before offering such gifts and entertainment whether doing so would violate any recipientʻs company policy.Whenever you are considering offering, accepting, or providing any gift, meal, or entertainment, you must ensure that the following criteria are met:circumstances;for a favor or undue business advantage;recipient if details are made public; andbooks and records.Under some circumstances, it may be acceptable for Bridgestone to provide travel and accommodation to customers, suppliers, or other business partners.If you are considering offering or providing payment of any travel-related expenses for a customer, supplier, or business partner, you must ensure that the following criteria are met:• It is related to a legitimate business purpose such as the promotion, demonstration or explanation of Bridgestone’s products or services, tours of our facilities, or the performance of a contract;• It is infrequent and reasonable in amount under the circumstances;• It is not given in exchange for a favor or undue business advantage;• It conforms with our Code of Conduct, applicable law and any local policies or procedures;• It would not embarrass either Bridgestone or the recipient if details are made public;• No per diem cash is provided; and• It is properly reported and documented in the company’s books and records.Bridgestone Global Anti-Bribery PolicyGeneral Requirements for Gifts, Meals and EntertainmentKey RequirementsGeneral Requirements for TravelKey Requirements