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DISCLAIMER

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Copyright
DIGITAL MILLENNIUM COPYRIGHT ACT (“DMCA”) NOTICE

The Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998, found at 17 U.S.C. § 512 (“DMCA”), provides recourse for copyright owners who believe their rights under United States copyright law have been infringed.  Pursuant to the DMCA, anyone who believes their material has been used in a way that constitutes copyright infringement may submit a notification of copyright infringement to a designated agent for the website.

We respect the intellectual property rights of others and are committed to complying with United States copyright law, as well as international trade law and practices.  Therefore, upon receipt of a proper notification of copyright infringement under the DMCA, we will remove and/or block access to the allegedly infringing material.

To be valid, notifications must be sent to our DMCA designated agent, identified below:

  • Susan E. Farley, Esq.
  • Heslin Rothenberg Farley & Mesiti P.C.
  • E-mail:  susan.farley@hrfmlaw.com
  • 5 Columbia Circle
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  • Tel: 518-452-5600
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To be effective under the DMCA, a copyright notice must be a written communication that includes the following information:

  1. An electronic or physical signature of the person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of the copyrighted work;
  2. Identification of and a brief description of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed upon;
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  6. A statement that, under penalty of perjury, the information in the notification is accurate and the complaining party is the copyright owner, or is otherwise authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.

This procedure is exclusively for notifying Illumina, Inc. that your copyrighted material has been infringed. All other concerns or notices should be directed to legalnotices@illumina.com.

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Code of Conduct

Illumina is committed to conducting its business in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, and with the highest ethical standards. Based on this commitment, Illumina has adopted a Code of Conduct that applies to all of its employees, consultants, temporary workers, officers, and members of the Board of Directors, regardless of location, seniority level, business unit, function, or region. Illumina’s Code of Conduct requires full compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, including the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015. The Code of Conduct shares Illumina’s principles and values on treating people honestly, fairly, and with respect, and it defines Illumina’s policy for promoting ethical business conduct.

Contractual Controls and Audits

Illumina requires by contract, and conducts audits to ensure, that its suppliers comply with applicable laws and regulations.

Training

Illumina provides training on its Code of Conduct for new and existing employees as well as training on other company policies. Training is conducted through Illumina’s Learning Management System and training records are documented for all employees.

As Illumina expands its business activities and works with suppliers domestically and globally, Illumina remains committed to human rights and safety and ensuring that no Modern Slavery is involved in our operations or supply chain.