Standards, Policies and Laws

Competition 

Tech Data intends to compete on the basis of free and fair competition. Most countries in which the company conducts its business have laws ("antitrust" or "competition") that prohibit restraint of trade through such activities as price-fixing, allocating customers or territories and abusing a dominant market position. We intend to abide by those laws because they have been an important contributor to the free markets in which we operate. The Legal Department has developed a guide to comply with antitrust and competition laws ("Antitrust Compliance Guide") to assist all employees in understanding and complying with the various laws and regulations. 

Competitors’ Information

Any information that the company distributes must be accurate and objective. No false or misleading statements about competitors, their products or services is acceptable. Obtaining information about the competition is an important and accepted practice provided it is accomplished in a proper manner. There are limits on how such information may be collected, especially confidential information. Information may be gathered through publicly available sources. It is improper to acquire confidential competitive information through misrepresentation, deceit or false pretense. Just as a former Tech Data employee should not disclose company confidential information, the company will not hire a competitor’s employee to obtain that competitor’s confidential information.