# Information Security Terms & Conditions

## 1. Overview

This document defines the Information Security requirements that must be met by Consultants engaged to deliver Services to iMerit, Inc.

## 2. Definitions

* “iMerit” includes iMerit, Inc and all its subsidiaries.
* “Consultant” includes Consultant engaged to deliver Products to iMerit whether directly or through a Third-Party.
* “System” includes the hardware, software, and network infrastructure the Consultant uses and/or provides to create iMerit deliverables.
* “Equipment” includes hardware, software and network devices that form part of a system.

## All Consultant Personnel

The following requirements are required of the Consultant providing professional technology services to iMerit:

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The Consultant adheres to local and international environmental, social, health & safety and business integrity laws and regulations in each jurisdiction in which it operates.
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The Consultant reviews and acknowledges their understanding of and commitment to comply with iMerit Code of Conduct, Anti-harassment and Information Security Management System (ISMS) policies.
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The Consultant takes steps to prevent unauthorized access to the facilities or information used to create iMerit deliverables.
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Consultant uses only Systems in performing Services that conform to iMerit SOW requirements. Use of personal equipment must be pre-authorized in writing by iMerit.
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The Consultant returns or securely destroys all proprietary and/or confidential information provided to the Consultant at completion of each SOW in accordance with iMerit’s policies for secure data deletion.
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## Consultant Working using iMerit Provided Equipment

All Consultant Personnel when working from Consultant facilities or home offices using iMerit provided equipment, Consultant shall:

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### Acknowledge receipt

Acknowledge receipt of the equipment and Consultant’s personal and financial responsibilities regarding use and protection of that equipment.
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### ISMS compliance

Adhere to iMerit’s ISMS policies and procedures pertaining to use of such equipment.
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### Authorized use

Use the equipment for iMerit Inc. business related purposes only.
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### Software licensing

Avoid installing any unauthorized copies of software and comply with software copyright infringement laws.
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### Report changes

Promptly report and document any changes in the status of such equipment to their iMerit supervisor.
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### Report theft

Report any theft of equipment to local police as well.
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### Return equipment

Promptly return equipment at completion of services in accordance with iMerit’s instructions.
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