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7. VEHICLE ALLOWANCE PROGRAM <br />VisualScape Inc. at its sole discretion will provide a monthly vehicle allowance for certain <br />employees who are required to drive to client sites and other locations on behalf of the <br />Company with their personal vehicle. Any employee of VisualScape Inc. that is offered this <br />program is required to participate in the Vehicle Allowance Program outlined by the Company. <br />8. CELLULAR PHONES <br />This policy outlines the use of personal cell phones at work, the personal use of business cell <br />phones and the safe use of cell phones by employees while driving. <br />8.1. Personal Cellular Phones: While at work, employees are expected to exercise the same <br />discretion in using personal cellular phones as is expected for the use of company phones. <br />Excessive personal calls during the work day, regardless of the phone used, can interfere with <br />employee productivity and be distracting to others. A reasonable standard the company <br />encourages is to limit personal calls during work time to no more than one per day as needed. <br />Employees are therefore asked to make any other personal calls on non -work time where <br />possible and to ensure that friends and family members are aware of the Company's policy. <br />Flexibility will be provided in circumstances demanding immediate attention. All personal cell <br />phones and other communication devices are required to be kept in silent mode while <br />employees are on duty. <br />The Company will not be liable for the loss of personal cellular phones brought into the <br />workplace. <br />8.2. Personal Use of Company -Provided Cellular Phones: Where job or business needs <br />demand immediate access to an employee, the Company may issue a business cell phone to <br />an employee for work-related communications. To protect the employee from incurring a fax <br />liability for the personal use of this equipment, such phones are to be used for business reasons <br />only. Phone logs will be audited regularly to ensure no unauthorized use has occurred. <br />Employees in possession of Company equipment such as cellular phones are expected to <br />protect the equipment from loss, damage or theft. Upon resignation or termination of <br />employment, or at any time upon request, the employee may be asked to produce the phone <br />for return or inspection. Employees unable to present the phone in good working condition <br />within the time period requested (for example, 24 hours) may be expected to bear the cost of a <br />replacement. Employees who separate from employment with outstanding debts for <br />equipment loss or unauthorized charges will be considered to have left employment on <br />unsatisfactory terms and may be subject to legal action for recovery of the loss. <br />8.3. Safety Issues for Cellular Phone Use: Employees whose job responsibilities include <br />regular or occasional driving and who are issued a cell phone for business use are expected to <br />refrain from using their phone while driving. Safety must come before all other concerns. <br />Regardless of the circumstances, including slow or stopped traffic, employees are strongly <br />encouraged to pull off to the side of the road and safely stop the vehicle before placing or <br />accepting a call. If acceptance of a call is unavoidable and pulling over is not an option, <br />employees are expected to keep the call short, use hands-free options if available, refrain from <br />discussion of complicated or emotional issues, and keep their eyes on the road. Special care <br />should be taken in situations where there is traffic, inclement weather, or the employee is driving <br />in an unfamiliar area. <br />30 <br />