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Summary of Nikon Code of Conduct

Reflecting Compliance in Behavior and Action
  1. Basic Matters
(1) Respect for Human Rights
We respect the human rights of each individual.
(2) Compliance
We comply with laws and regulations, and vow not to commit any illegal act.
(3) Social Responsibilities and Contributions
We meet the expectations of society.

  1. Response to Customers, Trading Partners, etc.
(1) Fair Competitions
We not only comply with laws and regulations, but also practice fair competition based on market economy principles.
(2) Legal Contracts
We enter into legal contracts with customers, trading partners, etc., and strictly comply with such contracts.
(3) Export Control
With the aim of maintaining international peace and safety, we conduct international transactions in compliance with related international laws and regulations.
(4) Entertainment and Gifts
We entertain and deliver gifts to our customers, trading partners, etc. in compliance with related laws and regulations. Furthermore, we ensure that the value of any such entertainment or gift is minimal and does not exceed the socially accepted level.
(5) Response to Officials of Public Agencies
We appropriately respond to officials of public agencies in compliance with the related laws and regulations.

  1. Environment
We aim to become an environment-conscious corporate group that contributes to the creation of a recycling-oriented society.

  1. Information Management
(1) Treatment of Business Information
We properly protect and manage all business-related information (hereafter, "business information") in accordance with laws, regulations and our Company's internal rules.
(2) Treatment of Intellectual Property Rights
We make an every effort to properly acquire and maintain intellectual property rights, and will not infringe on those of other companies or individuals.

  1. Proper Accounting Practices
We follow proper accounting practices in compliance with related laws, regulations and our Company's internal rules.

  1. Creation of a Comfortable Working Environment
We make utmost efforts to create a comfortable working environment for all employees, working in harmony with one another.

  1. Points to Note in Daily Business
We conduct business operations using appropriate and reasonable means and methods that conform to the requirements of laws, regulations, our company's internal rules and the accepted social code.

  1. Honoring the Company Name as Individuals and Members of the Nikon Group
As a member of the Nikon Group Companies, we pay due attention to our conduct, always ensuring that our private speech or behavior neither impairs the honor or credibility of the Company nor disturbs the order of the Company.




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