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The Walt Disney Company
Standards of Business Conduct
“In the end, the quality and integrity of our people and product
© 2012 The Walt Disney Company
All rights reserved. is paramount to us – it’s more important than anything we do.”
– Robert A. Iger
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An Unparalleled Speak Up
Commitment …
Dear Fellow Disney Team Member, You have the right and the responsibility to protect our
Company from conduct that can threaten our day-to-day
Throughout the years, we have earned the trust operations, our reputation and our future growth.
of guests, audiences, consumers and shareholders
because of our commitment to high standards in The Guideline
everything we do, everywhere we operate. Integrity, is a resource for employees and Cast Members to
honesty, trust, respect, playing by the rules, and 1) report questionable activities – including questionable
teamwork – these define not only the operating accounting or auditing matters; 2) report complaints regarding
principles of our Company, but also the spirit of our the Company’s accounting, internal accounting controls
diverse global workforce and how we function.
or auditing matters; 3) ask for guidance on any business
Our Standards of Business Conduct provide the conduct-related issue; or 4) make the Company aware of any
information, the resources and the tools necessary to suspected unethical or illegal conduct, or violation of our
conduct ourselves ethically and in compliance with the Standards of Business Conduct or of any other Company policies.
law. As a Cast Member or employee you are expected
to read and be familiar with the Standards and to use Cast Members and employees in the United States
them to guide the way you act. and Canada, may report online:
www.disneyguideline.com
Always remember that in every interaction, you are
the face of our Company. Act responsibly in all of your Or call anytime, day or night:
professional relationships, in a manner consistent with
the high standards we set for our business conduct, 800-699-4870
and speak up whenever you have a question or
(Hearing Impaired: TTY 877-576-2569)
concern. As we continue to create Disney Magic, make
sure your actions reflect your pride in yourself, those Concerns are addressed promptly and fairly. Our Company
you work with and the Company.
does not tolerate any form of retaliation against anyone
who makes a good faith report of potential misconduct
or helps with an investigation. Reports are accepted
anonymously where permitted by law.
Note that all references in this document to the Guideline
Robert A. Iger refer to the information on this page.
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Contents
1 Integrity: Our Standards
Why We Have Standards of Business Conduct 1
Accurate Recordkeeping and Financial
Reporting and Complaints Regarding
Accounting and Auditing Matters 23
Who is Required to Follow the Standards 2 Speaking on Behalf of our Company 24
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What the Standards Mean for You 2
Asking Questions, Sharing Concerns: Play by the Rules: Our Commitment
The Guideline 3 to Lawful Business
Practices
2 Trust: Our Commitment to Guests and
Customers
Competition Laws
Trade Secrets, Trademarks, Patents and
Copyrights
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Safety 5 Product Safety 29
Quality 5 Food and Drug Safety 29
Protecting Privacy 6 Anti-corruption, Anti-bribery 30
Export, Import and Anti-boycott Laws 32
3
Doing Business with and Providing Information
Teamwork: O
ur Commitment to Each Other to the Government 33
Inside Information and Securities Trading 34
Money Laundering 35
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Fairness, Dignity and Respect 9
A Diverse Workforce 10
Respect: Our Commitment to the
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Community
Honesty: O
ur Commitment to the Company
and our Shareholders An International Presence 37
Labor Standards 38
Conflicts of Interest 11 The Environment 38
Gifts, Entertainment and Hospitality 14 Charitable and Political Activities 39
Vendors, Suppliers and Customers 19
Protecting Company Assets 21 GLOSSARY 41
RESOURCES 43
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“Yesterday, my
Who is Required to Follow the Standards supervisor asked me
to do something that
violates our Standards.
Our Standards apply to all Cast Members I’m not sure what
and employees (including temporary, part- to do ….”
time and seasonal employees) as well as You have a
others who are identified with our Company responsibility to comply
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with our Standards,
as acting on its behalf. even if your supervisor
Integrity: Our Standards asks you to do
What the Standards Mean for You otherwise. No one – not
even your supervisor –
has the authority to tell
We do what’s Why We Have Standards of Business Conduct As a Cast Member or employee, you have a you to do something
right and take responsibility to: illegal or unethical.
responsibility for our The connection we share with people around the Talk to someone else in
actions to protect our world through the content, entertainment and • Act with integrity and honesty on the job. management or contact
• Comply with all applicable laws and your Human Resources
guests, our audiences, experiences we offer is a privilege, one we must representative, The
our consumers and never take for granted. We recognize that our regulations in performing your duties. Guideline or the Legal
our shareholders. continued success depends upon a commitment • Be familiar with the Standards, follow department for help.
to conduct business with honesty, integrity and in them at all times and seek help when you
compliance with the law everywhere we operate. have a question.
• Share concerns about any conduct that
Our Standards of Business Conduct (or “Standards”) violates our Standards.
Not sure? Ask yourself:
are a reflection of that commitment and provide you • Is it legal?
We are committed to compliance with our
with the information you need to do the right thing • Does it comply with our
Standards. Anyone who violates them is Standards?
on the job and preserve the reputation we have
subject to disciplinary action, up to and • What would someone
earned as an ethical company. I respect say about my
including termination. Remember, one of the actions?
best resources for solving an ethical dilemma
Keep in mind, no document can address every
is your conscience. If an action you’re
situation you may possibly face in your everyday
contemplating feels dishonest, unethical or
work. We rely on you to use these Standards as well
illegal, it probably is.
as your good judgment to guide your behavior and
to ask questions if you are ever unsure of the proper
If you are a supervisor, you have a
course of action.
greater level of responsibility. We look to
you to model ethical behavior and promote
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a workplace where Cast Members and with your supervisor, your Human Resources The Guideline offers a
employees feel comfortable coming forward representative or The Guideline. way for you to:
with concerns and questions. Our Company • Share concerns about
questionable activities
is committed to open, free and effective Available anytime night or day, The • Report known or
channels of communication, so promote an Guideline is operated by an independent, suspected acts of
“open door” policy, be a good listener and third-party company located in the United financial misconduct or
other violations of our
work to earn the trust of your co-workers. States and allows you to submit an online
Standards
report or share your concerns in your own • Ask for guidance on
Make sure you are familiar not only with language with a professional interview any business conduct-
the Standards but also with the specific specialist. Reports are accepted anonymously related issue
laws and policies that apply to you and your where permitted by law.
team. Our Standards may complement other
policies, procedures and our employment Regardless of whom you contact, you
agreements. If you or anyone on your team may be assured that your concerns will
encounters an inconsistency or conflict, be addressed promptly and fairly. Our
seek the help of your supervisor or Human Company does not tolerate any form of
Resources representative or The Guideline. retaliation (including separation, demotion,
suspension or loss of benefits) against
Asking Questions, Sharing Concerns: anyone who makes a good faith report
The Guideline of potential misconduct or helps with an
“I have an issue that
investigation. We want you to be free to ask I’d like to discuss with
One of our greatest assets is our reputation. questions and raise issues without fear of someone in Human
We’re known for operating with high ethical retaliation, secure in the knowledge that you Resources, but my
supervisor told me that
standards everywhere we do business. Our did the right thing in coming forward.
all issues should be
continued success depends, in part, on your discussed with her first.
commitment to doing the right thing and Sometimes, it may seem easier to keep Is that right?”
speaking up if you see or suspect someone is quiet or look the other way when someone It’s a good idea to
violating our Standards. violates our Standards, but doing nothing discuss issues and
can, in itself, result in serious consequences. concerns with your
supervisor first, but if,
You have the right and the responsibility to When you speak up about unethical and in a particular situation,
protect our Company from conduct that illegal behavior, you’re saying that an honest you feel uncomfortable
can threaten our day-to-day operations, our and ethical workplace matters to you. doing so, you are free to
contact another member
reputation and our future growth. If you of management, your
ever have questions about our Standards or Human Resources
Company policies or if you see or suspect representative or
The Guideline.
a violation, we rely on you to share them
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every product and service we deliver and "... build quality into
every interaction we share. That means being every product and
service we deliver and
courteous, knowledgeable and passionate every interaction we
about providing a high-quality experience share."
to all of our guests and customers. It also
means creating products and services that
we are proud to identify as ours.
2 Trust: O
ur Commitment to
Guests and Customers
Protecting Privacy
In compliance with data privacy laws, we
We are committed to Safety work to keep personal data private. Personal
our guests and our data includes any information that directly
customers – they are Promoting the health, safety and welfare of our or indirectly relates to a person; for example
the reason we guests and customers is a critical responsibility – office e-mail addresses, telephone numbers,
are here. one that should never be ignored, minimized or images, credit card information, etc. You are
sacrificed. All of us share the responsibility of helping expected to follow all Company policies as
to make guests safe and secure. Do your part to they relate to handling and retention of the
meet our high standards, whether you are designing, information.
building, operating or maintaining our Company
attractions, products or facilities. Remember, the If you work with personal information as
commitment you make preserves not only the part of your job, use it only for legitimate
safety of our guests and customers but also a business reasons and in compliance with all
safe workplace for your fellow Cast Members applicable privacy notices or policies. There
and employees. are strict rules about collection of personal
information for marketing purposes – if
Quality you’re not sure what is permissible, ask.
Breaches of data privacy can expose you
We are recognized as providers of high-quality and the Company to legal penalties and
content, entertainment and experiences of all kinds, harm the reputation we’ve earned as an
including films, television programs, news and ethical company.
information, theme park attractions and resorts,
online experiences, consumer products and stores.
Each of us has a responsibility to build quality into
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Be sensitive when sharing personal
information. Personal information
regarding guests or customers should never
be disclosed to anyone, except as permitted
by law and by the Company. Before sharing
personal information with anyone – inside
or outside of the Company – make sure
the recipient is authorized to receive the
information, that he or she knows the
information is confidential and understands
how the information is to be used or
disseminated and that it is legally permitted
to share that information. You should
contact the Legal department if you have
any questions.
Limit the amount of information shared
to only what is needed to accomplish the
business requirement. Be sure to obtain
a confidentiality or privacy agreement,
if required, before disclosing personal or
confidential information to individuals
outside of our Company.
Want to know more?
IT Use Policy, Collaboration Policy
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Cast Members and employees are made “I overheard a co-worker
fairly, with discretion and respect for privacy. use insulting language
when referring to
someone on our team.
A Diverse Workforce What should I do?”
Language that is
Each of us is a valued member of the team. disrespectful of a
We embrace our multicultural workforce person’s race, religion,
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color, sex or any other
and tap the unique talents and potential of protected class doesn’t
Teamwork: O
ur Commitment every Cast Member and employee to create fit in a workplace that
values diversity. If you
superior products and services. To foster
to Each Other diversity, we:
feel comfortable doing
so, say something to
We work together to Fairness, Dignity and Respect your co-worker to
• Seek to attract and develop a workforce
protect the heritage express your concern.
Our Cast Members and employees are the that reflects the guests and customers, If you don’t, speak to
we have built as a
cornerstone of our magic. We are committed to a business partners, shareholders, labor your supervisor, your
company with high
markets and communities in which we do Human Resources
ethical standards. work environment where everyone is afforded the representative or call
dignity and respect that they deserve. We don’t business.
The Guideline.
allow any form of harassment or discrimination • Maintain a workplace that offers open
on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual opportunities to all, recognizing individuals
orientation, gender identification, national origin, for their experience, performance, training,
"Each of us is a valued
age, marital status, covered veteran status, work history and potential. member of the team."
disability, pregnancy or any other basis prohibited by
applicable law. If you see or suspect any violation,
or feel you, yourself, are a victim of harassment or
discrimination, promptly report it.
For more information, please consult the Employee
Policy Manual or, if you work for Pixar, the Pixar
Employee Handbook.
We promote professional development. We are
also committed to offering opportunities for Cast
Members and employees to develop and advance
professionally, in a manner consistent with their
abilities. Any decisions related to hiring, evaluating
performance, promoting, disciplining or terminating
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in which you or a member of your immediate “When my department
family has a financial interest, which is defined hosts special events, my
team puts me in charge
as any paid relationship or arrangement of catering because my
(for example as an agent, representative, daughter-in-law owns
employee, promoter, consultant or “finder”) a local restaurant that
with a business or any ownership interest (of provides great food at a
discount. Is that okay?”
stock, partnership, interest, etc.) other than
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No, even if the
not in excess of 5 percent of a publicly-traded
restaurant offers a
Honesty: Our Commitment to entity unless you obtain approval from the great meal at a great
Management Audit department. price, selecting your
the Company and daughter-in-law’s
our Shareholders What about situations where you are not business without prior
approval from the
Protecting our Conflicts of Interest actually conducting business yourself with Management Audit
reputation requires a member of your immediate family or a department may give
Our business is built on public trust and confidence company owned by an immediate family the appearance that
a commitment
we chose her business
to truth and high and an expectation by guests and customers that member, but you are in a position to influence
because of your family
standards in they can depend on our products and services. To or affect our Company’s business relationship connection.
everything we do. deliver our very best, each of us has an obligation to with that person or company? If you or a
make objective decisions on behalf of the Company member of your immediate family has a
and avoid situations where a conflict (or apparent material financial interest in a company that
conflict) exists between the Company’s interests and is or wants to do business with our Company,
our own, personal interests. you must disclose that information to the
Management Audit department as soon as you
It’s impossible to list all of the situations that could become aware of it.
present a potential conflict of interest, but there
are certain situations where conflicts often arise. It’s Don’t ask others to do something you
important that you are familiar with these situations, are prohibited from doing. If you are a
recognize a potential conflict when you see one and supervisor, you may not allow (or direct)
take the appropriate action. any employees you directly supervise to
conduct business with you or members
Doing business with family can present a conflict of your immediate family or companies in
of interest. Even if you work to remain objective which your immediate family has a financial
in your business dealings, the fact that you share interest, unless approval is obtained from the
a personal relationship or financial interest with Management Audit department.
someone or a company can create the appearance
of a conflict of interest. As a result, you may not In situations where employees you indirectly
conduct business on behalf of our Company with a supervise are conducting or intending to
member of your immediate family or with a company conduct business with a member of your
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“To make some extra immediate family or company in which you Gifts, Entertainment and Hospitality
money, I’ve started my or your immediate family has a financial
own Internet business The exchange of gifts is often a common business
interest, you must disclose the situation to
on my home computer. practice and one that can build goodwill among
the Management Audit department as soon
Is that okay?” companies with which we do business, but when
as you become aware of it.
It’s always best to check gift-giving becomes lavish or frequent, it can
with your supervisor suggest something improper. That’s why we have
Be careful in working for or investing in
but, in general, as long policies in place to help you determine what’s
as the business doesn’t
other companies. Working for or having a
appropriate – and what’s not – in terms of giving or
compete with the material financial interest in a company that
receiving gifts.
Company’s business, competes with our Company can present a
use Company assets or conflict. A conflict can also arise if you work
Our policies are designed to:
interfere with your for a company that has no association with
ability to do your job, ours but your work interferes with the time, • Comply with the law and, when giving a gift,
it is acceptable. talent and energy you bring to the work comply with the company policies of the person
you do for our Company. receiving the gift.
• Make sure our success is based on the merits of
Therefore, if you are considering investing our products and services, not gifts we give or
in such a company, starting your own receive.
business or accepting a second job, talk • Promote transparency – we don’t engage in any
to your supervisor to make sure there is activity that would compromise our professional
no conflict. If you have questions about judgment or suggest favorable or preferential
investments and possible conflicts, contact treatment.
the Management Audit department.
What is a “Gift”? A gift is anything of value. It
Are you involved in decisions includes tangible items such as jewelry and art, but
regarding our Company and a also intangible items such as discounts, services, loans,
financial institution? If you play a role favors, special privileges, advantages, benefits and
in establishing or managing a relationship rights that are not available to the general public. A
between our Company and any financial “gift” also includes meals, entertainment, hospitality,
institution, you may not enter into any vacations. trips, use of vacation homes, tickets
transaction with – or receive any benefit or to sporting or music events, golf outings, vendor
opportunity from – the institution that isn’t familiarization trips and use of recreational facilities.
generally available to other customers or Under no circumstances should you ever solicit a gift
clients. This policy also applies to members from any person or company that is doing – or seeks
of your immediate family or a business to do – business with us unless it is for charitable
where you or your family have a material purposes and no employee or Cast Member receives
financial interest. any benefit. Note that meals, entertainment and
hospitality may also qualify as a gift.
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"… Disney’s success is Giving gifts: What’s our policy? Offering a specific group or department at the Company
based on the merits gifts to win or keep business is unethical (including as a prize to be distributed at a party
of our products and
services, not gifts we
and, in many cases, illegal. Be sure you or event).
give or receive." understand the rules and ask questions
if you’re ever unsure about whether a • Gifts worth not more than US$75:
particular gift is okay. In general, you should In general, you may accept a gift as long as the
never give a gift that: total value of all gifts received from such person or
company does not exceed US$75 in value in any
• Is (or could reasonably be perceived to be) one calendar year. Keep in mind gifts of cash or
an inducement to do business with our cash equivalents such as checks or gift cards that
Company can be converted to cash are never acceptable.
• Would be considered excessive under the
circumstances • Gifts greater than US$75 but less than
• Would violate our Company policies or US$500: Gifts within this range are subject to
those of the recipient our “ordinary course of business” test. Ask
• Would be contrary to the interests of our yourself:
Company
- Would the gift be considered customary given
• Is, in fact, different from what you reported
your job duties, job title and seniority? If the
either to us or to others
gift was reported in the media, would others
think favorably of you? Of our Company?
In addition, if you are located in the United
- Would the gift complement or enhance a
Kingdom, work for a Disney entity that is
business relationship? For offers of hospitality
subject to U.K. law, or are otherwise subject
or entertainment, is the person extending the
to U.K. law you must obtain approval
offer going with you?
from your immediate manager before
giving any gift in connection with any If the answers to these questions are “yes,”
business relationship. based on your good faith assessment, you
may accept the gift without notifying the
Accepting gifts: What’s our policy? From Management Audit department.
time to time, you may be offered gifts from
a person or a company that does – or seeks In addition to the other requirements of this
to do business – with us. Use the following policy, if you are located in the United Kingdom,
information to guide your decision-making work for a Disney entity that is subject to
and ask for help if you are ever unsure of the United Kingdom law, or are otherwise subject
proper course of action. Note that this policy to U.K. law you must obtain approval from your
applies whether you are personally offered immediate manager before accepting any gift
a gift or if a gift is offered for the benefit of whose fair market value exceeds US$75.
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“One of my vendors If the gift fails the “ordinary course of Gift Decision Tree
routinely provides business” test, you must either: (1) return
me with tickets to a
the gift letting the giver know that it is
Can I Accept It?
professional football
game – is that a against Company policy to accept it; (2) give
violation of our gift the gift to the Company so it may be either Is the gift worth more
than US$75?
policy?” donated to charity or otherwise disposed
Use the “ordinary of; or (3) keep it and write a check to the NO
course of business”
Company for the amount by which the fair
test. Let’s assume
the gift is customary market value of the gift exceeds US$75, You may accept it
given your position which will be used by the Company for as long as it’s not
at the Company. Ask cash or a cash
charitable purposes. equivalent and the
yourself: Does the YES
combined value of
gift complement or • Gifts greater than US$500: If you are gifts from the
enhance my business offered a gift that you, in good faith, giver is less than Does it pass the
relationship? Certainly, US$75 in one "ordinary course of
believe meets the “ordinary course of business" test?
if the vendor just passes calendar year.
the tickets on to you business” standard but exceeds US$500 YES NO
and does not attend in value, you have the option to refuse or
with you, the event accept the gift. If you decide to accept it, Is its value more
clearly does not offer than US$500?
you must notify the Management Audit
an opportunity to build
upon your working department within 15 days of receipt. They
relationship. In that will review the gift and determine whether NO YES
case, you should either: it was, in fact, within the “ordinary course
return the gift to the You may accept it as Either: You may:
of business.” If Management Audit long as it's not cash or a 1. Refuse it 1. Return it.
vendor with a polite
determines it was not, you will be required cash equivalent. or 2. Give it to Disney for
letter that references
2. If covered by U. K. law, obtain donation or other use.
our policy or accept the to pay – or make a charitable donation If you are covered your manager's approval 3. Keep it and pay
gift but write a check through the Company equal to – the by UK law you must and difference > US$75.
to the Company for obtain your immediate 3. Notify Management Audit within
amount by which the fair market value manager's approval
the amount by which 15 days for "ordinary course of
the fair market value of the gift exceeds US$75. before accepting the gift. business" determination.
of the tickets exceeds
US$75 (generally, the • Meals: Meals are not subject to a dollar-
fair market value will Note that :
value limit as long as they meet the
be determined by 1) Gifts of cash or cash equivalents may never be accepted, and
Management Audit “ordinary course of business” test. Good
2) Meals in the “ordinary course of business“ are not subject to a
and the proceeds of working relationships are important to our
the check will be used dollar value limit.
business, but use good judgment and be
by the Company for This is a general framework for decision-making. Keep in mind, we
careful to avoid even the perception of
charitable purposes).
something improper. never accept any gift if it would compromise our professional
judgment or suggest favorable or preferential treatment. Contact
the Management Audit department regarding any questions or
concerns regarding Disney’s gift policy.
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Gifts and Anti-corruption Compliance Know your obligations as they relate “I found a vendor’s
to customers and licensees. Treat others confidential five-year
plan in one of our
In addition to the requirements for accepting as you wish to be treated. Understand the conference rooms.
or receiving gifts stated in this document you policies and standards that are applicable What should I do?”
must also be mindful of the Company’s Anti- to our Company. Don’t misrepresent the Do not read the
corruption Policy which is available on the characteristics or capabilities of our products information or share it
Hub. Please note that any gift – including or recommend products or services that don’t with others. Deliver the
plan promptly to the
meals, entertainment, and hospitality – given meet a customer’s needs.
Legal department for
to a “government official” (which term follow-up.
is defined in the Anti-corruption Policy) Be careful when collecting information
that is worth more than $20 USD, or a about competitors, customers and
meal that cost more than $100 USD per vendors. You have a responsibility to comply
person, must be approved in advance by the with Company policy in gathering competitive
Legal department or the Company’s Chief information in the marketplace. Although the
Compliance Officer. standard for what is acceptable and what isn’t
may vary from country to country, the Company
Vendors, Suppliers and Customers prohibits certain practices that are always
improper as follows:
Be fair and ethical in purchasing decisions.
If you purchase products or services for the • Theft
Company, put the Company’s interests first • Blackmail
and seek to obtain the maximum value for • Wiretapping
the money spent consistent with Company • Bribery
policy. You must also comply with the • Trespassing
Company’s competitive bidding policy. • Industrial espionage
• Receipt of stolen property
Treat all vendors fairly, honestly and • Asking or inducing someone to disclose
courteously. Avoid unfair buying tactics and information that is confidential regarding
favoritism, and never take unfair advantage a current or former employer. (Note that
of any vendor through manipulation, collecting information for newsgathering
concealment, misrepresentation of material purposes is governed by other policies set
facts or any other unfair practice. forth elsewhere.)
We are committed to having our suppliers reflect In addition, collecting information by
the same diversity that we seek in our workforce. misrepresenting facts, employee identity or
Work to identify minority and women-owned Company affiliation is also prohibited without
business enterprises, and evaluate them in the prior approval of the Company’s General
accordance with their qualifications. Counsel.
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If you find you’re in possession of For more information, see the Inside “A co-worker asked me
information that may have been obtained Information and Securities Trading section to make her a copy
of some spreadsheet
unethically or illegally, or if you’re ever in • Cast Member and employee personnel software we use in
doubt about whether a particular practice information our department. That’s
for the collection of information is proper, • Non-public sales and earnings figures okay since we work
contact the Legal department or The • Financial projections or strategic plans for the same company,
right?”
Guideline. • Information about contemplated
No, copying the
acquisitions, mergers, stock splits or sales
software could violate
Protecting Company Assets of associated companies or real estate our license agreement
transactions as well as copyright
Our assets – whether information, physical, • Strategic business or marketing plans laws. Unless you have
“I have a friend who is appropriate permission
financial or technology assets – are essential • New creative projects contemplated by
starting a new business to do so, never copy
to operating our Company successfully. As the Company any software – even for
and has asked me for a
list of customers who a Cast Member or employee, you have a business use.
might be interested responsibility to use them only for legitimate Never disclose any confidential information
in her services. Is that Company business and safeguard them to any party except as specifically authorized
okay?” against theft, loss, waste or abuse. Never use by management and be careful not to
No, our customer lists opportunities you discover through the use discuss confidential information in public
are private and should
of Company assets for your personal gain. areas. Be sensitive to conversations you have
never be shared with
anyone outside our via cell phone or on elevators and take care
Company (or with Confidential information is protected non- in dialing fax numbers or sending e-mails
anyone inside our public information you may be exposed if transmitting confidential information
Company who does not
to as part of your job and can relate to electronically.
need the information to
do his or her job). our Company, guests, customers, vendors
or other Cast Members and employees. Our technical and creative works are
It represents one of our Company’s most renowned the world over. You have a
valuable assets and should never be used for responsibility to protect our trade secrets
your personal benefit or disclosed to others and proprietary information even after you
inside or outside of the Company who don’t leave the Company.
have the right to it – and the need for it – to
carry out their assigned work. Safeguard our physical and electronic
assets, too. Our Company assets also
Examples of confidential information include: include the physical space where you work,
the equipment and supplies you use and the
• “Inside” information about our Company computer resources you access. Hardware,
that could reasonably influence someone software, e-mail, voicemail, intranet and
in making decisions to buy or sell stock Internet access, computer files and programs
in a company (ours or someone else’s). – including any information you create,
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“I think my supervisor send, receive, download or store on Company You are also responsible to provide accurate “A local reporter
lists expenses on his assets – are Company property, and we reserve information in connection with our financial approached me at
expense report that work and asked me to
he didn’t incur. Should
the right to monitor their use, where permitted reporting obligations. comment on a rumor
I say something to by law to do so. circulating about our
someone?” Comply with Company policy when Company. It was a
Yes. Lying on an Never install unauthorized software, hardware it comes to retaining, storing and great opportunity to set
expense report is not the record straight, but
or storage devices on your Company-issued disposing of Company records. Our I didn’t think I should
only a violation of
computer and don’t access our network records management and retention policy say anything.”
our Standards, but is
plainly wrong. Report through unauthorized applications or devices. ensures that we maintain the records we Your instincts were
your concern to your Use good judgment if authorized to use need to meet our legal, tax and regulatory right. Unless you
Human Resources Company-provided Internet access; take care to requirements and securely dispose of records are an authorized
representative, the representative, you
never violate a law, harass other users, disclose that are no longer needed. Take care never
Management Audit should not speak on
department or contact confidential information or interfere with to dispose of information that may be behalf of the Company.
The Guideline. network users, services or equipment. relevant to current or threatened litigation Direct the reporter
or subject to a legal hold until you are to the Corporate
Communications
Accurate Recordkeeping and Financial authorized in writing to do so by the Legal
department.
Reporting and Complaints Regarding department.
Accounting and Auditing Matters
Speaking on Behalf of our Company
Accurate and complete recordkeeping is
essential to the successful operation of our Our Company conducts business in many
Company, as well as to our ability to meet parts of the world and the public expects
our legal and regulatory obligations. You the information we provide to be accurate.
have a responsibility to be accurate, complete It’s critical that information provided to the
and honest in what you report and record to public is complete, consistent and accurate
meet regulatory requirements, as well as in all and also that confidential information is
Company documents, including accounting protected. Unless you are an authorized
records, time cards, expense reports, invoices, Company spokesperson, don’t speak on
payroll records, safety records, business records, behalf of the Company. Instead, refer the
performance evaluations, etc. individual to one of the following:
If you see or suspect financial misconduct, • For media inquiries, contact the Corporate
notify your supervisor immediately and Communications department.
contact the Management Audit department • For questions regarding financial
or The Guideline. For more information, refer performance, contact Investor Relations.
to the Employee Complaint Procedures for • For legal issues, contact the Legal
Accounting and Auditing Matters. department.
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Be responsible in your use of social
media. Use online tools in a way that is
consistent with our Company policies.
Certainly when speaking about the Company
you should be professional, truthful and
accurate. Regardless of whether you access
the Internet via our systems or yours, be
sure to respect your obligation to protect
confidential information and the confidential
information of companies with which we do
business. If you comment online regarding
any aspect of Company business, identify
yourself as an employee and make it clear
that the views posted are your own and not
those of our Company.
Want to know more?
Policy for Use of Collaboration
Platforms
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Also, in certain circumstances, using market
power to coerce buyers to buy unwanted
products by tying them to other “must have”
products, may be prohibited.
Keep in mind, antitrust laws are complex and
differ from country to country. Entering into
exclusive dealing or licensing agreements,
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engaging in pricing practices that suggest a
monopoly, charging different prices to different
Play by the Rules: Our customers for the same product – those and
Commitment many similar practices may raise issues under
to Lawful antitrust laws. If you ever have a question
Business about how antitrust and competition laws
Practices apply to a particular business situation, you
We are committed to should seek help from the Legal department or
Competition Laws
comply with the law contact The Guideline.
everywhere in
We expect Cast Members and employees to compete
the world that Trade Secrets, Trademarks, Patents and
aggressively, but fairly, and to sell our products and
we operate. Copyrights
services on the basis of quality and merit. Antitrust and
competition laws are designed to promote a free and
You must honor the trade secrets, trademarks,
open marketplace. You have a responsibility to comply
patents and copyrights of others. This includes
with these laws wherever you do business and avoid
trade secrets of previous employers. While our
conduct that might suggest a violation. Failing to do so
Company is entitled to your skills and creative
can subject both you and the Company to imprisonment,
energy while you work here, we do not want to
substantial criminal fines and civil financial liability.
learn of secrets you developed or learned about
through previous employers.
Antitrust laws (sometimes called “competition
laws” or “unfair trade laws”) prohibit
Copyright infringement issues can be
agreements that unreasonably restrict
complex. A person who infringes a copyright
competition. Don’t enter into any agreement or
willfully and for commercial advantage may
understanding, whether formal or informal, with a
be subject to civil liability as well as criminal
competitor, customer or supplier to:
prosecution. There are some circumstances,
• Set prices or price-related terms, also known as however, where it is proper to reproduce
“fixing” prices portions of copyrighted work for purposes of
• Refuse to deal with a customer or supplier criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching
• Divide territories or customers and research; this is called “fair use” and
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doesn’t violate copyright law. However, • Store, prepare and serve food, drugs and
making fair use determinations is difficult other products in a sanitary and healthful
and must be done on a case-by-case basis. condition.
Don’t take chances: any questions about • Never represent that a product has been
what is permissible – and what isn’t – should inspected or labeled as fit for use if it
be directed to the Legal department to hasn’t been.
ensure compliance with the law. • Don’t sell anything that is improperly or
incompletely labeled.
Product Safety • If a product needs inspection, don’t allow
it to be purchased or sold in any of our
The safety of products bearing Disney facilities without inspection.
brands, characters and other intellectual
property is of crucial concern to the Anti-corruption, Anti-bribery
Company. We require that licensees and
manufacturers comply with all applicable We never, under any circumstances, offer
legal and regulatory safety requirements bribes or influence decisions through
and conduct safety tests by independent, improper means. As a global company, we
certified third-party testing laboratories or have a duty to comply with the laws in the
equivalent procedures. countries in which we do business as well as
the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)
If you become aware of a product safety and (if it applies to you) the U.K. Bribery Act.
concern regarding any Disney-branded As a Cast Member or employee, you need
product immediately contact the Disney to understand and comply with the FCPA
Product Integrity group at 818-560-3474. and the U.K. Bribery Act as well as any other
anti-corruption laws that apply where you
Food and Drug Safety operate. Violations can result in lawsuits,
substantial fines – even imprisonment for
We are recognized around the world, individuals.
among other things, as a provider of high-
quality food products and merchandise. We The rules for giving gifts to government
rely on you to preserve the reputation we’ve officials are very strict. Never offer,
earned. Comply with all applicable food promise or give (either directly or indirectly)
and drug laws and cooperate fully with all anything of value to induce or influence a
federal and state inspectors who come to government official (including officials of
our facilities. Make sure you: international organizations, political parties
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and employees of state-owned or state- We could be responsible for bribes made
controlled enterprises) to gain an improper on our behalf by third parties. Our Company
advantage or to do something improper. may be liable if a bribe is paid on our behalf,
Violations can subject you and our Company even if we did not authorize it to be paid, so it
to severe penalties and damage our public is critical that we are careful in the selection of
reputation. agents, i.e., those people or companies who act
on our behalf. Exercise due diligence to make
Regardless of local practice or the practices sure our agents are reputable and that they
of other companies, make sure you avoid agree to conduct business in compliance with
even the appearance of doing something anti-bribery laws and regulations.
improper.
A full statement of the Company’s Anti-
For more information, see our anti- corruption Policy can be found on the Hub.
“Anything of value” corruption policy. That Policy is called “The Walt Disney Company
could be:
• Free or discounted and Affiliates Global Anti-corruption Policy.” It
goods or services Giving any gift requires accurate sets forth in detail the policies and procedures
• The promise of a job recordkeeping. Any gift permitted under to be followed regarding anti-corruption and
• A charitable or political
our policy and given by you in connection anti-bribery compliance. If you have any
contribution
• Gift certificates or gift with your job must be transparent and questions about the Policy please contact the
cards recorded accurately in our corporate books Legal department or the Guideline.
• Use of materials,
and records. When completing an expense
facilities or equipment
• A loan report regarding the gift, you are required to Export, Import and Anti-boycott Laws
• Tickets to a theme park accurately state the purpose of the expense
or resort accommodations and the person to whom you gave it. You We comply with all applicable laws, regulations
must also identify whether it was given to and restrictions in the import or export of
a government official – in which case you products, services, information or technology,
should have obtained the approval of the wherever we operate in the world. If you
Legal department in advance. are involved in the movement of goods or
technology across international borders, make
Before engaging in any transaction which sure you know and comply with:
you think is questionable, you must consult
with the Legal department. If the transaction • Any U.S. restrictions on doing business with
is approved, make sure it is accurately certain foreign countries
reported in our Company’s books • All applicable export control requirements
and records. • The trade laws and regulations associated
with the countries in which you do business
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We also have a responsibility to comply investigation or proceeding. If you “I just heard about a
with U.S. anti-boycott laws. If you receive ever receive such a request you should large contract Disney
entered into with
a request to comply with a foreign boycott immediately advise the Legal department one of our suppliers.
(or a request to supply boycott-related and follow its instructions to ensure that the A friend of mine
information), consult with the Legal information or documents we provide fully owns stock in the
supplier’s company and
department to determine the appropriate comply with our legal obligations. mentioned recently that
course of action. he planned to sell it.
Inside Information and Securities I know I can’t tell him
Doing Business with and Providing Trading about the news of the
award, but is it okay to
Information to the Government encourage him to hold
As a Cast Member or employee, your job on to his stock?“
Doing business with the government is may expose you to material, nonpublic No, you cannot help
highly regulated and typically follows (or “inside”) information about our someone make a profit
stricter rules than those in the commercial Company or companies with which we or avoid a loss on
the basis of material
marketplace. If you work with government do business. Material inside information
non-public inside
officials or a government-owned (or is information about a company that is information you know
partially-owned) company, you have a not available to the public but, if it were, about by virtue of your
special duty to know and comply with might influence someone’s investment job. Suggesting to your
friend that he hold onto
applicable laws and regulations, adhere to decision about that company. Examples his stock, even if you
the highest standards of integrity and avoid of material inside information include: don’t offer a reason,
even the appearance of impropriety. information about mergers or acquisitions, would be a violation of
our policy and may also
financial performance, changes in executive be a violation of U.S.
We are committed to full compliance with management, significant transactions or insider trading laws.
the law, wherever we operate. If you are new projects contemplated.
responsible for acting on our Company’s
behalf in providing financial information, You may not trade in Company stock or
complying with the tax laws or meeting other securities based on material inside
cash-related reporting requirements or any information you have about our Company,
other legal or regulatory requirements, and you may not trade in the stock of
always be accurate and timely. Moreover, companies we work with if your job exposes
never destroy, discard, tamper with, conceal you to inside information about those
or make any false entries on documents you companies. Passing along a “tip” is also a
provide to government agencies or officials. form of insider trading and strictly prohibited.
Keep in mind, even the appearance of an
The same is true for responding to any improper transaction must be avoided.
request in connection with a government
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What if you participate in the employee
Stock Purchase Plan? You are encouraged
to participate in this program and invest
in our collective future. Do not, however,
change your instructions in the plan if you
are in possession of inside information.
Money Laundering
Money laundering is the process by which
funds generated through criminal activity
(such as terrorism, drug dealing, fraud,
etc.) are processed through commercial
transactions in order to conceal the
source of the proceeds, avoid reporting
requirements or evade taxes. As a Company,
we do not want to be used by those
engaged in criminal activity. Be on the alert
for possible instances of money laundering
and immediately notify your supervisor,
the Legal department or The Guideline
regarding any suspicious activity.
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Labor Standards "… maintain an
awareness of – and
a sensitivity to and
We comply with employment laws in all a commitment to
markets where we operate. In addition, the observe – differing
Company’s International Labor Standards legal requirements from
country to country."
prohibits the following in connection with
the manufacturing of Disney-branded
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products: 1) child labor; 2) involuntary
Respect: O
ur Commitment to labor; 3) coercion or harassment; 4)
the Community unfair discrimination; 5) serious health or
workplace violations; 6) interference with
As a member of the An International Presence workers' freedom of association; and 7)
global community, we the improper use of home workers. These
have a responsibility We are dedicated to delivering quality products and requirements apply to the Company’s own
to be a good services and cooperating with community leaders sourcing activities as well as to licensees,
corporate citizen. and members throughout the world to benefit local vendors, buying agents and production
communities. While we are bound by U.S. laws and facilities involved in the manufacture of
regulations and Company policy, we recognize that, Disney-branded products.
as we grow, we are introducing not only a new
“I have seen some co-
Company, but often a new corporate culture and, The Environment workers dumping trash
perhaps, different business practices in countries all in an area that’s not
across the globe. We count on every Cast Member We are committed to the protection of authorized for that
purpose, but I don’t
and employee to follow the letter and the spirit of the environment and the conservation want to get involved –
those U.S. laws that may apply (for example, the of natural resources. We fully comply or get them in trouble.”
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act) and maintain an with environmental laws and regulations, As a Cast Member or
awareness of – and sensitivity to and commitment to including those relating to disposal of employee you have
a responsibility to
observe – differing legal requirements from country wastes. In addition to complying with all
take action when you
to country. such applicable laws ourselves, we also become aware of
expect companies and contractors with potential violations
If a local law conflicts with our Standards, comply which we partner to do the same. of our Standards; this
includes reporting
with the local law. If a local custom conflicts with
environmental hazards
our Standards, comply with the Standards. If you’re or any other unsafe
not sure, ask for help. working conditions.
Speak to your
supervisor or contact
The Guideline.
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Charitable and Political Activities
We want to foster good relations within the
communities where we operate. You are
encouraged to participate in local activities
that address the needs of the communities in
which you live and work and to participate
as a private citizen in government and the
political process, using your own money and
your own time.
Make sure your involvement in charitable
or political activities is not prohibited by
other Company policies or suggestive of
anything improper, and do not use without
specific authorization (such as is authorized
by the Company’s Matching Gifts program)
any Company funds or resources to help or
promote any charitable cause or political
candidate or party.
Note that the Company’s Senior Vice
President of Government Relations must
approve any corporate contribution to any
political candidate, any committee supporting
any such candidate, any political party,
any organization advocating on behalf of
or in opposition to any such candidate or
party organization, or any organization
advocating on behalf of or in opposition to
any proposition that is or is expected to be
submitted to voters of a jurisdiction.
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