Section 3 : Our Relationship with the Company 13
We protect the Company ’ s confidential information .
The Company ’ s trade secrets , protocols , methodologies , reporting systems , financial results , confidential information , and much of its internal data are valuable assets . In this context , a trade secret is information used in connection with operating our businesses that is not generally known or easily discovered , or is competitively sensitive .
Make sure that all confidential information stays that way ; don ’ t disclose it outside of the Company without authorization . Protection of confidential information plays a vital role in our continued growth and ability to compete .
Examples of confidential information :
• Manuals ( electronic or hard copy ), formulas , designs , or information used in our business that give the Company an opportunity to obtain an advantage over our competitors
• Intellectual property that has not been made public
• Business research and growth plans
• Training manuals and reports
• New product plans
• Financial results
• Non-public financial information or unpublished pricing information
• Player details and scouting reports
• Unauthorized pictures or video taken of players in training sessions
• Any type of unreleased marketing or sales materials
• Legal opinions or attorney work product
• Employee , customer , or vendor lists
• Information regarding customer requirements , preferences , business habits , and plans
While not complete , this list suggests the wide variety of confidential information that must be safeguarded .