| Code of Ethics & Business Conduct | 2024 26 Fair competition & antitrust Competition laws are designed to promote competition in the marketplace and protect consumers. These laws are complex and may differ from country to country. Make sure you understand the laws that apply to your work. We comply with applicable antitrust and competition laws and company policies in the countries where we operate. This policy applies to any proposal, agreement, or understanding, express or implied, formal or informal, written or oral, with any competitor. Examples of conduct prohibited under competition laws include, but are not limited to, proposals, agreements, or understandings with any competitor: Affirmers who have questions about how antitrust and competition laws apply in a particular situation should schedule a call with a member of the Legal team. Refer to the Fair Competition & Antitrust Policy for more information. | regarding pricesy | to rig bids or to allocate or divide customers or marketsy | to boycott a customer, merchant, or partnery | to limit fair employment practicesy | to reduce or eliminate discounts; and/ou | Regarding product or service offerings. P r o t e c t i n g o u r c o m p a n y