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The laws of many countries set strict limits on, and in some cases prohibit, contributions by corporations to political parties and candidates.62Political ContributionsTo avoid any confusion, Bridgestone has adopted a simple rule with regard to political contributions: No company funds, resources or facilities may be used for the purpose of supporting directly or indirectly any political party or candidate anywhere in the world, unless the contribution has been determined to be legal by the Law Department, has been approved by the Government Relations Department for your region (if any), and is made in strict accordance with your regional and local policies.BRIDGESTONE INTEGRITY IN OUR COMMUNITIESIf you plan to seek or accept a public office, notify your manager in advance. You will need to discuss with your manager and Human Resources whether your official duties might affect your work for the company.Personal Political ActivitiesBridgestone honors its employees who are personally active in the political process. When you do engage in the political process, be sure to do so on your own time and with your own resources. Take care to ensure that any views you express are understood to be yours personally and not the company’s.Corporate and Personal Political Activities