a. it will not offer or give, directly or indirectly through any agent or intermediary, anything of value, including but not limited to bribes, entertainment, or kickbacks, to any person or entity to encourage that person or entity to perform his, her or its job duties or functions improperly or to reward that person or entity for having done so ("Improper Payment”) for the purpose of obtaining an improper benefit or advantage in connection with any business activity of K-C. Any request for Improper Payment by K-C employees must be reported immediately at