Business QSE Policy

BUSINESS QSE POLICY

Company Name:   Policy Number:   Effective Date:

RECITALS

WHEREAS, the Company operates business activities that may affect the quality of products or services, the health and safety of personnel and contractors, and the environmental impact of operations; and

WHEREAS, the Company and the Acknowledging Party intend to establish and maintain a coherent Quality, Safety and Environment ("QSE") program that assigns responsibilities, defines controls, and documents commitments to compliance and continual improvement;

WHEREAS, the parties recognize that adherence to this QSE Policy is a material obligation of any contract for services or supply with the Company and shall inform procurement, operations, and subcontractor management: Acknowledging Party Name:

SCOPE OF WORK

This QSE Policy applies to all activities performed by the Company and by parties performing work on the Company's behalf where those activities could reasonably affect product quality, workplace safety, or the environment. The specific tasks, deliverables, and limits of work for third parties shall be described in the project-specific statement below.

QSE POLICY STATEMENT

The Company commits to: (a) deliver products and services that meet applicable specifications and regulatory requirements; (b) provide and maintain a safe working environment for employees, contractors and visitors; and (c) prevent pollution and minimize environmental impacts through controls and continuous improvement. Senior management shall provide leadership, allocate resources, and ensure that responsibilities for QSE are defined and enforced.

QSE OBJECTIVES & CONTROLS

PAYMENT TERMS

Where this QSE Policy is incorporated into a commercial engagement requiring payment, the following payment terms shall apply.

TERM AND TERMINATION

This policy and any obligations incorporated into a contract shall commence on the start date specified below and continue until the end date or until earlier termination in accordance with the notice provisions set forth herein.

Start Date:   End Date:

CONFIDENTIALITY

Each party shall keep confidential any proprietary or business information disclosed in connection with this Policy or related contracts ("Confidential Information"). Confidential Information shall not include information that (i) is or becomes public through no breach of this obligation, (ii) was rightfully known to the receiving party prior to disclosure, (iii) is received without restriction from a third party who lawfully obtained it, or (iv) is required to be disclosed by law, provided the disclosing party is given prompt notice and an opportunity to seek protective relief. Confidentiality obligations shall survive termination for a period of three (3) years unless a longer statutory period applies to particular information.

REPORTING, TRAINING, AND AUDIT

GOVERNING LAW

This Policy and any contractual obligations incorporating it shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state identified below, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This QSE Policy, together with any written attachments incorporated by reference, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to QSE obligations and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations and agreements, whether written or oral. No amendment shall be binding unless executed in writing by authorized representatives of both parties.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

By signing below, the parties acknowledge they have read, understood, and will comply with the terms of this Business QSE Policy for the duration of its applicability and where relevant to their contractual obligations.

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