a. Use only royalty-free videos, images, and music on information and audio-visual materials for publication or public dissemination, Provided, that when necessary and/or unavoidable, non-royalty-free materials may be used subject to the payment of royalties or arrangement with the intellectual property owner, or, when allowed, application of the rules of statutory fair use;
b. Use only legitimate and/or licensed software in the performance of duties. Installation and use of the software should be authorized by the Information System Group (ISG);
c. Not use BIR devices, or personal devices allowed to be connected to BIR devices in accessing platforms promoting pirated materials, such as pirated soft wares, movies, music and books. To this end, the ISG shall block websites notoriously known for offering such materials.
d. In case there are promotional events, such as caravans or similar activities, incorporate in their event guidelines, or in their contract or agreement with participating companies, the prohibition on offering for sale or selling of pirated or counterfeit goods.
e. Post notices prohibiting counterfeit and pirated goods inside the BIR’s premises and uphold respect for Intellectual Property Rights (IPR).
f. Exemplify respect for IPR at all times.