Our company could be held liable for improper payments made by our agents, consultants, or other intermediaries, even if there is no evidence that any company employees specifically authorized such payments.
The company requires that due diligence be performed before engaging any third-party agent or consultant who may have contact with a government official on the company's behalf.
Consult the company legal department to ensure that contracts with such third parties include appropriate language requiring their compliance with the company's Code of Conduct and all applicable laws, including the FCPA.