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SOCIAL MEDIA
                 Big River respects the right of any employee to maintain a blog or web page or to
                 participate  in  a  social  networking  on  or  through  websites  or  services  such  as  X
                 (formerly  Twitter),  Facebook,  Threads,  LinkedIn,  YouTube,  Instagram,  TikTok,
                 SnapChat, or similar sites/services (collectively "social media"). However, to protect
                 Company interests and ensure employees focus on their job duties, employees must
                 adhere to the following rules:


                 Employees may not use social media during work time or at any time with Company
                 equipment or property.

                 All rules regarding confidential and proprietary business information apply in full to
                 social  media.  Any  information  that  cannot  be  disclosed  through  a  conversation,  a
                 note, or an e-mail also cannot be disclosed through social media.


                 When using social media, if the employee mentions the Company and also expresses
                 either a political opinion or an opinion regarding the Company's actions that could
                 pose  an  actual  or  potential  conflict  of  interest  with  the  Company,  and  it  is  either
                 implicit or explicit that the poster is affiliated with the Company, the poster must
                 include a disclaimer. The poster should specifically state that the opinion expressed
                 is a personal opinion and not the Company's position. This is necessary to preserve
                 the Company's goodwill in the marketplace.


                 Employees  may  not  use  the  Company's  logos  or  trademarks  for  commercial
                 purposes or to endorse any product or service.


                 Any conduct that is impermissible under the law if expressed in any other form or
                 forum  is  impermissible  if  expressed  through  social  media.  For  example,  posted
                 material that is discriminatory, obscene, defamatory, libelous, or violent is forbidden.
                 Company policies apply equally to employee social media usage.


                 Employees with any questions should review the guidelines above and/or consult
                 with their manager. Failure to follow these guidelines may result in discipline, up to
                 and including discharge.



                 TELEPHONES AND RECORDING DEVICES
                 Access  to  the  Company  telephone  system  is  given  principally  for  work-related
                 activities  or  approved  educational/training  activities.  Incidental  and  occasional
                 personal use is permitted. This privelage should not be abused and must not affect the
                 employee’s performance of employment-related activities. Telephone usage should be



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