No Circumvention The Parties agree not to directly or indirectly take any actions, act in concert with any Person who takes an action, or cause or allow any member of any such Party’s Group to take any actions (including the failure to take a reasonable action) such that the resulting effect is to materially undermine the effectiveness of any of the provisions of this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement (including adversely affecting the rights or ability of any Party to successfully pursue indemnification, contribution or payment pursuant to Article VI).
PREVENTION OF BRIBERY 29.1 The Supplier represents and warrants that neither it, nor to the best of its knowledge any Supplier's Personnel, have at any time prior to the Commencement Date: (a) committed a Prohibited Act or been formally notified that it is subject to an investigation or prosecution which relates to an alleged Prohibited Act; and/or (b) been listed by any government department or agency as being debarred, suspended, proposed for suspension or debarment, or otherwise ineligible for participation in government procurement programmes or contracts on the grounds of a Prohibited Act. 29.2 The Supplier shall not during the term of this agreement: (a) commit a Prohibited Act; and/or (b) do or suffer anything to be done which would cause the Authority or any of the Authority's employees, consultants, contractors, sub- contractors or agents to contravene any of the Bribery Act or otherwise incur any liability in relation to the Bribery Act. 29.3 The Supplier shall during the term of this agreement: (a) establish, maintain and enforce, and require that its Sub- contractors establish, maintain and enforce, policies and procedures which are adequate to ensure compliance with the Bribery Act and prevent the occurrence of a Prohibited Act; and (b) keep appropriate records of its compliance with its obligations under clause 29.3(a) and make such records available to the Authority on request. 29.4 The Supplier shall immediately notify the Authority in writing if it becomes aware of any breach of clause 29.1 and/or clause 29.2, or has reason to believe that it has or any of the Supplier's Personnel have: (a) been subject to an investigation or prosecution which relates to an alleged Prohibited Act; (b) been listed by any government department or agency as being debarred, suspended, proposed for suspension or debarment, or otherwise ineligible for participation in government procurement programmes or contracts on the grounds of a Prohibited Act; and/or (c) received a request or demand for any undue financial or other advantage of any kind in connection with the performance of this agreement or otherwise suspects that any person or Party directly or indirectly connected with this agreement has committed or attempted to commit a Prohibited Act. 29.5 If the Supplier makes a notification to the Authority pursuant to clause 29.4, the Supplier shall respond promptly to the Authority's enquiries, co-operate with any investigation, and allow the Authority to audit any books, records and/or any other relevant documentation in accordance with clause 22. 29.6 If the Supplier is in Default under clause 29.1 and/or clause 29.2, the Authority may by notice: (a) require the Supplier to remove from performance of this agreement any Supplier's Personnel whose acts or omissions have caused the Default; or (b) immediately terminate this agreement. 29.7 Any notice served by the Authority under clause 29.6 shall specify the nature of the Prohibited Act, the identity of the Party who the Authority believes has committed the Prohibited Act and the action that the Authority has elected to take (including, where relevant, the date on which this agreement shall terminate).
Benefits of Agreement; No Third-Party Rights The provisions of this Agreement are intended solely to benefit the Member and, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, shall not be construed as conferring any benefit upon any creditor of the Company (and no such creditor shall be a third-party beneficiary of this Agreement), and the Member shall have no duty or obligation to any creditor of the Company to make any contributions or payments to the Company.
CONFIDENTIALITY & DATA PROTECTION Subject to the Texas Public Information Act and any similar legal requirements, neither Party shall disclose any confidential information obtained from the other Party without such Party's prior written approval. As applicable, Contractor shall maintain and process all information it receives in compliance with all applicable data protect/privacy laws and regulations and University policies.
Circumvention of TIPS Sales When a public entity initiates a purchase with Vendor, if the Member inquires verbally or in writing whether Vendor holds a TIPS Contract, it is the duty of the Vendor to verify whether the Member is seeking a TIPS purchase. Any request for quote, customer communication, or customer purchase initiated through or referencing a TIPS Contract shall be completed through TIPS pursuant to this Agreement. Any encouragement or participation by Vendor in circumventing a TIPS sale being completed may result in immediate termination of Vendor’s TIPS Contract(s) for cause as well as preclusion from future TIPS opportunities at TIPS sole discretion.