Compliance

1. Compliance with Laws and Company Rules

1-1 Meeting the Demands of Society

• We will be aware of our responsibility to the demands of society and meet these demands.
• We will understand and comply with laws, regulations, and social norms including manners and morals.

1-2 Proper Working Environment

• We will comply with company rules and conduct business in good faith with responsibility and awareness.
• We will take holidays and vacations, without overlooking overwork, to ensure we work in good health.

1-3 Workplace Safety and Sanitation

• We will take an interest in the work environment and strive to improve it.
• We will not force others to overwork or do anything that jeopardizes safety.
• We will strive to prevent accidents to protect the lives and property of our customers and employees from disasters.

2. Respect for Human Rights & Prohibition of Discrimination and Harassment

2-1 Respect for Basic Human Rights

• We will respect the basic human rights of the people we interact with in all situations.
• We will not discriminate on the basis of race, nationality, creed, gender, age, social status, birthplace, disease, disability, etc. We will not discriminate against sexual minorities.

2-2 Prohibition of Harassment

• We will not engage in harassment or conduct that may be perceived as harassment by others.
• We will strive to maintain a harassment-free work environment.

2-3 Compliance with Local Laws Overseas and Respect for Overseas Cultures and Customs

• We will comply with the laws and regulations of our country and the countries and regions in which we do business.
• We will understand and respect the culture and customs of each country and region in which we do business.

2-4 Harmonious Relationship with Local Communities

• We will strive to build and maintain good relationships with local communities.
• We will fully understand the local community and conduct corporate activities based on the local community in order to exist in harmony together.

2-5 Prohibition of Forced Labor and Child Labor

• We will not force employees to work against their will.
• We will never allow children under 15 years old to work.

3. Protection of the Global Environment

3-1 Environmental Conservation Initiatives

• We will abide by environmental laws and regulations.
• We will strive to reduce our impact on the environment in all business activities.
• We will protect the global environment by continuing familiar initiatives such as environmentally-conscious driving and the use of eco-friendly products.

4. Compliance with the Anti-Monopoly Law and Relevant Laws and Business Laws

4-1 Compliance with the Anti-Monopoly Law and Competition Laws

• We will comply with the Anti-Monopoly Law and competition laws, and always compete and trade in a fair and just manner.
• We will not engage in cartels or bid-rigging.

4-2 Honest Activities in Relation to Our Customers

• We will publish correct information regarding the products and services we provide.
• We will handle inquiries from customers in good faith.

5. Export Procedures and Export Control

5-1 Compliance with Trade-Related Laws

• We will comply with the import and export laws and regulations of our country and the countries in which we operate as well as international treaties and carry out appropriate import/export procedures.

5-2 Import/Export Declarations When on Overseas Business Trips

• We will appropriately declare the importing/exporting of belongings when traveling on overseas business trips.
• We will not bring into the country or take out of the country restricted items as luggage when traveling on overseas business trips.

6. Consideration of Product Safety

6-1 Providing Products & Services That Maintain Quality and Safety

• We will provide products and services that have quality and usability that meet the demands of our customers.
• We will provide products and services that are safe, reliable, and environmentally friendly.

7. Prohibition of Bribery and Gift and Entertainment Compliance

7-1 Prohibition of Bribery and Inappropriate Entertainment

• We will not entertain or give gifts to employees (or former employees) of public institutions.
• If giving or receiving entertainment or gifts, we will take due caution.

8. Insider Trading

8-1 Prohibition of Insider Trading

• We will not leak non-public information that we learn about in our work to close friends and family.
• We will not buy or sell relevant company stocks or recommend the buying or selling of relevant company stocks based on non-public information that we learn about in our work.

9. Appropriate Management of Information

9-1 Management of Company Information

• We will appropriately manage information possessed by the company in line with company rules.
• We will take every effort to ensure confidential information, which is an important company asset, is not accidentally or intentionally leaked.

9-2 Management of Personal Information

• We will appropriately manage and handle personal information in line with the company rules.
• We will not use personal information outside of the purposes and conditions for which it was obtained.
• We will not take personal information off company property without permission or leak personal information.

9-3 Cautions on Using Social Media

• We will not access, from a company-lent or privately-owned smartphone, etc., private social media accounts during work.
• We will not post anything on social media that is viewed as a problem morally such as confidential company information or information about suppliers.

10. Proper Accounting, Tax Returns, and Company Information Disclosure

10-1 Compliance with Tax Laws and Accounting Standards

• We will handle finances and accounts in accordance with tax laws and stipulated accounting standards.
• We will not engage in fraudulent accounting and window dressing (fictitious sales, padding of expenses, falsification of receipts).

10-2 Timely and Appropriate Recording and Disclosure of Information

• We will accurately record all business information.
• We will disclose activities such as business and social contribution activities at the appropriate time and in the appropriate manner.

11. Prohibition of Acts of Conflict of Interest

11-1 Prevention of Misconduct

• We will strive to engage in honest business activities and prevent misconduct that tends to occur in organizations.

11-2 Prohibition of Dishonest Acts

• We will carry out company business in good faith, and will not engage in any act that damages the company’s reputation or credibility, or acts that are contrary to the company’s interests.
• We will make a clear distinction between work and our private lives, and will not engage in personal activities unrelated to work in the workplace.

11-3 Protection and Use of Intellectual Property Rights

• We will understand the value of intellectual property and use it appropriately.
• We will promptly notify the company when we create intellectual property.
• We will respect other companies’ intellectual property.

11-4 Management and Use of Buildings, Facilities, Equipment, Etc.

• We will follow the rules to ensure we use company buildings, facilities, and equipment for company activities only.
• We will not use items lent to us by the company for personal use.