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SECTION 7. Confidentiality, Conflict of Interest, and Disclosure. A. Confidential Information. The Provider acknowledges that information which the BPW regards as confidential or proprietary in nature ("Information"), may come to the knowledge of the Provider during the Provider's performance of services. The Provider shall treat the Information as strictly confidential and agrees that the Provider will not, at any time or in any manner, either directly or indirectly, (i) use, or allowed to be used, any Information for the Provider's own benefit or the benefit of any director, official, employee or agent or any third party, or (ii) divulge, disclose or communicate in any manner any Information to any third party without the written consent of the BPW. The Provider shall be responsible for maintaining the confidentially of any Information in its possession, including taking appropriate measures to secure said Information against such uses and dissemination and to inform any person to which it allows to access such information of its confidentiality. The Provider shall be responsible for any actions taken by those individuals or organizations who or which receive or obtain such Information from the Provider. A violation of this SECTION 7 shall be deemed to be a material breach of this Agreement. B. Covenant Survive Agreement. The confidentiality provisions of this Agreement remain in full force and effect after, and survive the termination of this Agreement. C. Conflict of Interest. The Provider hereby certifies and agrees that no member, officer, or employee of the City, or its designees or agents, no member of the governing body of the Commission or the City of South Bend or the Provider (and no one with whom they have family or business ties) who exercises any functions or responsibilities with respect to the Project during his or her tenure or for one year thereafter, shall have any financial benefit, direct or indirect, in any contract or subcontract, or the proceeds thereof, for work to be performed in connection with the Project. The Provider further agrees that it will incorporate into every written contract the following provision: "INTEREST OF CONTRACTOR AND EMPLOYEES: The Contractor covenants that no person who presently exercises any functions or responsibilities in connection with the Community Development Program, and no one with whom they have family or business ties, has any personal financial benefit, direct or indirect in this Contract." D. Uniform Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement The Provider acknowledges that he or she (or it and its directors, officer, employees and agents), may potentially be deemed to be a "public servant" as defined by Indiana Code § 35-41-1-24. The Provider hereby represents and certifies that it may enter into this agreement under Indiana Code § 35-44-1 and, to the extent applicable, has executed and filed with the City and the appropriate bodies a Uniform Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement, the form of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit C. The Provider has executed and filed with the City a Contractor's Non -Collusion and Non -Debarment Affidavit, Certification Regarding Investment with Iran, Employment Eligibility Verification, Non -Discrimination Commitment and Certification of Use of United States Steel Products or Foundry Products. 7