3.6 Final provisions

Compliance with the provisions of this Conduct Handbook is mandatory for all the employees of the company.

This is a guide containing principles and rules but it does not cover all situations that may occur.

That is why the discernment of each employee is important.

As an employee, it is each and every person’s responsibility not only to read this Handbook so as to understand the company’s expectations of your conduct, but also to use it regularly as a reference in actions and in making decisions. You are also responsible for knowing any internal policy relevant to your position and activity.

If you are in a situation where you are not sure what to do, ask yourself the following questions:

• Is the decision or action legal?
  
  
• Is my decision or action in accordance with those specified in the Company’s conduct Handbook?
  
  
• If my family, friends and others outside the company found out about my decision or action, would I continue to feel comfortable? Does my decision comply with the principles of integrity?
  
  
• If my action or decision were taken by the media, would I still feel comfortable with my decision or action?
  
  
• Does my action contribute to achieving the company’s goals?
  
  
• After implementing my decision – does the reputation of the employees, collaborators or of the company remain unchanged?

If the answer to all the above questions is “YES” – the decision may be considered to be correct. If you have answered “No” or “Maybe” to at least one of the above questions, you need to re-evaluate your decision and the actions that may result from it.

The Company provides support to each employee in making decisions and fulfilling their obligation to comply with this conduct Handbook, with the applicable laws and procedures, policies and rules and will provide the necessary resources to do so. The questions related to responsibilities, duties or principles may be addressed to both the direct manager and the company management and / or the Human Resources Department.

This company’s conduct Handbook shall be supplemented by the applicable legislation as new regulations emerge, as well as by any rules, procedures, policies, regulations and the like issued by the company.

Trusting its employees (including permanent and temporary employees, consultants, contractors and all persons acting on behalf of the company) is the principle upon which the company starts its relationship with each one of them.

The employees who do not act ethically or infringe this Handbook or the company’s policies may be subject to disciplinary measures. Depending on the facts and circumstances, this action could include dismissal.

In most cases, the principles in the conduct Handbook are based on the requirements of the law, which means that any non-compliance with such principles may lead to disciplinary and legal actions.

It is also expected that all employees report any information about the potential criminal activities of any of the company’s employees or representatives.