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Exhibit 10.18









TERAYON COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC.




CODE




OF




BUSINESS CONDUCT




 









 









 





TABLE OF CONTENTS




	 	 	 	 	 
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	TERAYON’S CODE OF BUSINESS CONDUCT
	 	 	1	 
	POLICY STATEMENT
	 	 	1	 
	APPROVALS AND WAIVERS
	 	 	2	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
	 	 	2	 
	Activities Outside the Terayon
	 	 	2	 
	Indirect Interests and Relationships
	 	 	3	 
	Community Activities
	 	 	3	 
	Service on Boards of Directors or Standing Committees
	 	 	4	 
	Competitor Relationships
	 	 	4	 
	Corporate Opportunities
	 	 	4	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS
	 	 	5	 
	Customer Relationships
	 	 	5	 
	Selecting Suppliers
	 	 	5	 
	Working With Existing Suppliers
	 	 	6	 
	Sales Agents, Representatives, Distributors, and Consultants
	 	 	6	 
	Contracts and Commitments
	 	 	6	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	FAIR COMPETITION
	 	 	7	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	GIFTS, GRATUITIES, ENTERTAINMENT AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
	 	 	7	 
	Gifts
	 	 	7	 
	Loans
	 	 	8	 
	Meals, Entertainment, and Travel
	 	 	8	 
	Bribes and Kickbacks
	 	 	8	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	DOING BUSINESS INTERNATIONALLY
	 	 	8	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	Import and Export Regulation/Trade Compliance
	 	 	8	 
	Antiboycott Compliance
	 	 	9	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS AND LOBBYING
	 	 	9	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	ACCURACY OF REPORTS, RECORDS AND ACCOUNTS
	 	 	10	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	RECORD RETENTION AND STORAGE
	 	 	10	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	GOVERNMENT INVESTIGATIONS
	 	 	10	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	INSIDER TRADING; COMMUNICATIONS WITH THIRD PARTIES
	 	 	11	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	TECHNOLOGY USE AND PRIVACY
	 	 	11	 






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	Authorization
	 	 	11	 
	Prohibition Against Violating Copyright Laws
	 	 	11	 
	Other Prohibited Uses
	 	 	11	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	OUR WORK ENVIRONMENT
	 	 	12	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	ENVIRONMENTAL
	 	 	12	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	COMPLIANCE AND REPORTING
	 	 	12	 
	Compliance
	 	 	12	 
	Reporting Procedures and Other Inquiries
	 	 	12	 






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TERAYON’S CODE OF BUSINESS CONDUCT




POLICY STATEMENT




     It is the policy of Terayon Communication Systems, Inc. (“Terayon”) to conduct
business in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations of the countries in which it does
business. This Code of Business Conduct (“Code”) is designed to promote:




	 	•	 	honest and ethical conduct, including the ethical handling of actual or apparent
conflicts of interest between personal and professional relationships;






	 	•	 	avoidance of conflicts of interest, including disclosure to the appropriate person of
any transaction or relationship that reasonably could be expected to give rise to such a
conflict;






	 	•	 	full, fair, accurate, timely and understandable disclosure in the periodic reports
required to be filed by Terayon with the Securities and Exchange Commission and other
public communications made by Terayon;






	 	•	 	compliance with all applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations;






	 	•	 	the prompt internal reporting to the appropriate person of violations of this Code; and






	 	•	 	accountability for adherence to this Code.





     Terayon has established standards for behavior that govern Terayon’s actions, and members of
the Board of Directors, officers and employees should pattern their daily performance in compliance
with those standards. Terayon promotes ethical behavior and encourages employees to talk to
supervisors, managers and the Compliance Officer, who is Terayon’s General Counsel, when in doubt
about the best course of action in a particular situation. Additionally, employees should report
violations of laws, rules, regulations or this Code to their supervisor or manager or the
Compliance Officer. Employees reporting such violations in good faith will not be subject to
retaliation. Any employee in or aware of a situation that he or she believes may violate or lead
to a violation of this Code should follow the guidelines under “Compliance and Reporting”
below.



     This Code covers a wide range of business practices and processes. It does not cover every
issue that may arise, but it sets out basic principles to guide members of the Board of Directors,
officers and employees. Corporate policies and procedures provide details pertinent to many of the
provisions of this Code. Members of the Board of Directors, officers and employees are expected to
be aware of, and to act in accordance with, both this Code and Terayon’s other policies and
procedures at all times. Although there can be no better course of action than to apply common
sense and sound judgment, members of the Board of Directors, officers and employees should not
hesitate to use the resources available whenever it is necessary to seek clarification.



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APPROVALS AND WAIVERS




     Certain provisions of this Code require members of the Board of Directors, officers and
employees to act, or refrain from acting, unless approval is received from the appropriate person.
Approvals for members of the Board of Directors and executive officers may be given by the Board of
Directors. Approvals for employees (including officers) may be given by the Compliance Officer.
Members of the Board of Directors, officers and employees may contact the Compliance Officer for
additional information on obtaining approvals.



     Employees (including officers) requesting any waivers from this Code should request such
waiver in writing from the Compliance Officer. Waivers from this Code for members of the Board of
Directors, Terayon’s executive officers and the Compliance Officer (if he or she is not an
executive officer) must be approved by the Board of Directors. Changes in this Code may only be
made by the Board of Directors and must be promptly disclosed to stockholders in a Form 8-K.



CONFLICTS OF INTEREST




     Each member of the Board of Directors, officer and employee owes Terayon a duty of undivided
business loyalty. This duty is violated if an employee engages in activities that cause, or may be
reasonably believed to cause, a conflict with the interests of Terayon. A conflict of interest
arises any time an employee’s personal interests or activities influence his or her ability to act
in the best interests of Terayon. All employees must discharge their responsibilities solely on
the basis of what is in the best interest of Terayon and independent of personal consideration or
relationships. Members of the Board of Directors and executive officers must disclose any
situation that could reasonably be expected to give rise to, or which others could reasonably
perceive as, a conflict of interest to the Board of Directors. Other officers and employees must
disclose any such potential conflict of interest to the Compliance Officer, who will advise the
disclosing officer or employee as to whether or not Terayon believes a conflict of interest exists.
Member of the Board of Directors, officers and employees should also disclose any such potential
conflict of interest involving “immediate family members,” which shall include spouses, siblings,
parents, stepparents, in-laws, children, stepchildren, partners or other members of the disclosing
party’s household.



Activities Outside Terayon




     Although Terayon has no interest in preventing members of the Board of Directors, officers and
employees from engaging in activities outside of Terayon, members of the Board of Directors,
officers and employees must make sure that their outside activities do not conflict or interfere
with their responsibilities to Terayon or reflect poorly on Terayon. For example, without
approval, a member of the Board of Directors, officer and employee generally may not:




	 	•	 	perform paid or unpaid work (including self-employment) on a product, application or
functionality that competes or may compete with Terayon’s business;






	 	•	 	perform paid or unpaid work for, serve as a director of, or provide any services to a
company or entity that is a competitor, supplier or customer of Terayon;





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	 	•	 	use proprietary or confidential Terayon information for any purpose other than
fulfilling his or her duties to Terayon;






	 	•	 	use Terayon assets or labor for personal use, except for incidental use permitted under
the Terayon’s policies;






	 	•	 	acquire any interest in property or assets of any kind for the purpose of selling or
leasing such property or assets to Terayon;






	 	•	 	appear to represent Terayon as the participant in an outside activity unless Terayon has
authorized the employee to represent Terayon; or






	 	•	 	serve on the Board of Directors of a company or on the Customer Advisory Board or
Technical Advisory Board of any for-profit enterprise that competes with Terayon’s
business.





Direct and Indirect Interests and Relationships




     A potential conflict of interest can arise because of the business activities of a member of
the Board of Directors, officer or employee, or the activities of their close relations. A member
of the Board of Directors, officer or employee has a potential conflict of interest wherever he or
she, or his or her close relative has a significant relationship with, or has a significant
financial interest in, any supplier, customer or competitor of Terayon. A member of the Board of
Directors, officer or employee, or their close relative (including “immediate family members”) has
a significant financial interest if:




	 	•	 	the member of the Board of Directors, officer or employee, or their relative owns more
than 1% of the outstanding capital of a business; or






	 	•	 	the investment represents more than 5% of the total assets of the member of the Board of
Directors, officer or employee, or their close relative.





     A member of the Board of Directors, officer or employee should not make or influence any
decision that could directly or indirectly benefit himself or herself, or his or her close
relative. In order to protect a member of the Board of Directors, officer or employee and Terayon
from the appearance of a conflict of interest, he or she should make appropriate disclosure of the
interest to the Board of Directors, in the case of members of the Board and executive officers, and
the Compliance Officer, in the case of other officers and employees.



     For the purpose of this Code, a member of the Board of Directors, officer or employee’s close
relative includes the spouse or life-partner, brothers, sisters, parents, in-laws and children
whether such relationships are by blood or adoption.



Community Activities




     Terayon encourages all members of the Board of Directors, officers and employees to be
actively involved in their communities through volunteer service to charitable, civic and public
service organizations, and through participation in the political process and trade associations.



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     Members of the Board of Directors, officers and employees must make sure, however, that their
service does not pose a conflict of interest with their duties to Terayon. This is particularly
important before accepting any leadership position (such as membership on the board of a charitable
or civic organization), before seeking or accepting political office and before advocating a
charitable contribution.




Service on Boards of Directors or Standing Committees




     Serving as a member of a board of directors of another company or as a member of a standing
committee of an organization may create a conflict of interest. Board members and executive
officers must obtain approval from the Board of Directors, and other officers and employees must
obtain approval from the Compliance Officer, prior to serving on a board or committee whose
interests may be adverse to Terayon’s or that may require a significant amount of time.



Competitor, Customer and Supplier Relationships




     Members of the Board of Directors, officers and employees must avoid even the appearance of a
conflict of interest in their relationships with Terayon’s competitors, customer and suppliers.
Without approval, members of the Board of Directors, officers and employees may not:




	 	•	 	maintain a financial investment of more than 1% of outstanding publicly traded stock in
the business of a competitor, customer or supplier;






	 	•	 	provide compensated or uncompensated services to a competitor, customer or supplier,
except for services rendered under a valid Terayon contract with the competitor, customer
or supplier;






	 	•	 	disclose any Terayon proprietary information to a competitor, unless the competitor is
also an actual or potential supplier or customer of Terayon and (a) the disclosure has been
approved by appropriate Terayon management or the Board of Directors, as appropriate, and
(b) a nondisclosure agreement is in place; or






	 	•	 	utilize for any unauthorized purposes or disclose to a competitor or other third-party
any proprietary data that has been entrusted to Terayon by a customer or supplier.





Corporate Opportunities & Resources




     Without approval, Board members, officers and employees are prohibited from taking for
themselves corporate opportunities that may otherwise accrue to the benefit of Terayon. Without
approval, no Board member, officer or employee may use Terayon property, information or position
for improper personal gain and may not compete with Terayon directly or indirectly except as
permitted by Terayon policies.



     All Board members, officer and employees should protect Terayon’s assets and ensure their
efficient use. Theft, carelessness and waste have a direct impact on Terayon’s profitability. All
Terayon assets should be used for legitimate business purposes.



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     Terayon resources may be used for incidental personal uses so long as such use is reasonable,
does not interfere with a Board member’s, officer’s or employee’s duties, is not done for pecuniary
gain, does not conflict with Terayon’s business and does not violate any Terayon policy.



BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS



It is Terayon’s policy to sell its products to customers on the merits of the products and
Terayon’s support of those products. Terayon’s competitive advantage is gained through its
performance, not unethical or illegal business practices. Each member of the Board of Directors,
officer and employee should endeavor to deal fairly with Terayon’s customers, suppliers,
competitors and employees. No employee should take unfair advantage of anyone through
manipulation, concealment, abuse of privileged information, misrepresentation of material facts or
any unfair-dealing practice.




Customer Relationships




     Terayon’s customers are Terayon’s first priority. Terayon employees should always treat
customers and potential customers with respect and the highest standards of business conduct.



     It is Terayon’s policy to always sell its products and services on their merits and to avoid
making untrue comments about the products and services of competitors.



     Members of the Board of Directors, officers and employees should follow the following
guidelines in selling Terayon products and services:




	 	•	 	sell on the strength of Terayon and its products and services;






	 	•	 	do not make claims about Terayon’s products or services unless the claims are both
factual and complete and can be fully substantiated;






	 	•	 	do not make untrue claims about a competitor’s products or services; and






	 	•	 	to maintain Terayon’s reputation, compliance with its quality processes and safety
requirements is essential. Terayon’s products and services must be designed and
manufactured to meet its obligations to customers. All inspection and testing documents
must be handled in accordance with all applicable regulations.





Selecting Suppliers




     Terayon’s suppliers, which are the companies and individuals that sell products and services
to Terayon, are important to Terayon’s business. Members of the Board of Directors, officers and
employees should always treat suppliers and potential suppliers with respect and the highest
standards of business conduct.



     Suppliers should be selected on the basis of objective criteria, such as value (quality for
price), price, technical excellence, service reputation and production/service capacity. All
purchasing should be done in accordance with Terayon’s policies. Purchases from a supplier



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should never be contingent on the supplier’s purchases from Terayon. All Terayon suppliers
should be in full compliance with applicable labor, environmental and other laws.




Working With Existing Suppliers




     Members of the Board of Directors, officers and employees should follow the following rules
when working with suppliers:




	 	•	 	never interfere with a supplier’s contracts or business relations with a competitor of
Terayon;






	 	•	 	never reveal confidential information about one supplier to another supplier or to
anyone outside of Terayon;






	 	•	 	adhere to Terayon’s guidelines concerning gifts, gratuities, entertainment and other
considerations of value. See “Gifts, Gratuities, Entertainment and Other Considerations”
in this Code;






	 	•	 	avoid any interest that conflicts with the employee’s responsibility to Terayon. See
“Conflicts of Interest” in this Code; and






	 	•	 	reject any agreement with a supplier that restrains, or may appear to restrain,
competition. Such agreements violate Terayon’s policies and may violate the law.
Individuals with procurement responsibility should review the sections of this Code
concerning antitrust and should be familiar with applicable laws. If you are unsure
whether a proposed agreement violates this guideline, contact the Compliance Officer or
such officer’s designee.





Sales Agents, Representatives, Distributors, and Consultants




     Agreements with sales representatives, agents, marketing consultants, distributors and other
parties, require adherence to Terayon policy and applicable U.S. and foreign laws and regulations.
Terayon requires either a contracts administration or legal review of all such agreements, as well
as management approval prior to entering into any such agreements.



Contracts and Commitments




     No employee may agree to, or sign, any agreement binding Terayon without express
authorization. Terayon has instituted contract and signature approval policies, which identify
those individuals who have the authority to approve and sign certain contracts binding Terayon and
its subsidiaries. If there are any questions about which individuals have signature authority for
a given contract, contact the Compliance Officer or such officer’s designee.



     Members of the Board of Directors, officers and employees involved in proposals, bid
preparations or contract regulations must be certain that all statements, communications, and
representations to prospective customers are truthful and accurate.



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FAIR COMPETITION




     Fair competition laws, including the U.S. antitrust rules, limit what Terayon can do with
another company and what Terayon can do on its own. Generally, the laws are designed to prohibit
agreements or actions that reduce competition and harm consumers. Members of the Board of
Directors, officers and employees may not enter into agreements or discussions with competitors
that have the effect of fixing or controlling prices, setting the terms of sale (discounts, prices,
credit terms, etc.), dividing and allocating markets or territories or boycotting suppliers or
customers. Collaboration or discussions with competitors on these topics may be illegal and
employees should discontinue any conversation with competitors that broach such topics.
Additionally, agreeing to or attempting to have a customer set its resale prices is a violation of
the fair competition laws. U.S. and foreign antitrust laws also apply to imports and exports.



GIFTS, GRATUITIES, ENTERTAINMENT AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS




     Use of Terayon funds or property for illegal, unethical or otherwise improper purposes is
prohibited. The purpose of business entertainment and gifts in a commercial setting is to create
goodwill and a sound working relationship, not to gain advantage with customers or suppliers.



Gifts




     Except as set out below and in Terayon’s policies, or with the approval of the Board of
Directors, in the case of Board members and executive officers, or of the Compliance Officer, in
the case of other officers and employees, members of the Board of Directors, officers and employees
should refrain from giving and receiving business-related gifts.




	 	•	 	No member of the Board of Directors, officer or employee or agent of Terayon may solicit
or accept a business-related gift (including any payment, compensation, loan or other
financial favor) having a value of more than $1,000 from a person or organization seeking
to have or having a business relationship with Terayon or which has interests that could be
substantially affected by actions of Terayon. Any benefits received from accepting a
business-related gift should not influence, or appear to influence, selection and
purchasing decisions.






	 	•	 	It is never appropriate or permissible to accept or give cash or a cash equivalent from
or to a vendor, supplier or customer. Cash equivalents include, among other things,
checks, money orders and vouchers.






	 	•	 	No member of the Board of Directors, officer or employee or agent of Terayon may give a
business-related gift having a value greater than $1,000 to any person or organization on
behalf of Terayon. Rules relating to U.S. and foreign government personnel are more
stringent.






	 	•	 	No member of the Board of Directors, officer or employee may accept a customer, vendor
or supplier discount for themselves unless it is approved and available to all Terayon
employees.





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     Invitations to participate in so-called “directed shares,” “friends and family,” and similar
stock purchase programs of customers, vendors or suppliers of Terayon are considered to be gifts.
Members of the Board of Directors, officers and employees must decline to participate in such
programs unless the member of the Board of Directors, officer or employee has sought and received
approval from the Compliance Officer or the Board of Directors (if the person is a member of the
Board of Directors or an executive officer) to participate in such program.



Loans




     Members of the Board of Directors, officer and employees may not accept loans from any person
or entities having or seeking business with Terayon. Members of the Board of Directors and
executive officers may not receive loans from Terayon, nor may Terayon arrange for any loan. A
loan from a financial institution in ordinary course at normal interest rates prevailing at the
time of borrowing is permissible.



Meals, Entertainment, and Travel




     Members of the Board of Directors, officers and employees may provide or accept business meals
and entertainment, including attendance at sporting or cultural events, as long as it is provided
as a normal part of business. The value of the activity must be reasonable and permissible under
Terayon’s expense account procedures, regardless of whether or not Terayon is paying for the
activity. Each member of the Board of Directors, officer or employee should express care to insure
that their value and frequency are not excessive under all the applicable circumstances.



Bribes and Kickbacks




     The use Terayon funds, facilities or property for any illegal or unethical purpose is strictly
prohibited.




	 	•	 	No member of the Board of Directors, officer or employee or agent of Terayon is
permitted to offer, give or cause others to give, any payments for the purpose of
influencing the recipient’s business judgment or conduct; for instance, to buy a Terayon
product or service. Such payments include money, favors, entertainment or gifts.






	 	•	 	Members of the Board of Directors, officers and employees may not solicit or accept a
kickback or bribe, in any form, for any reason.





DOING BUSINESS INTERNATIONALLY




Import and Export Regulation/Trade Compliance




     Because of the international nature of its business, Terayon is subject to the import and
export laws and regulations of the United States and certain foreign governments. These laws and
regulations govern the international transfer of all products and services of Terayon, as well as
technology, information and ideas belonging to Terayon.



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     Under U.S. law, no technology may be exported without the proper government export licenses
and documentation. Exports of technology include not only technology shipped via freight, but also
technology that is hand-carried (employees traveling overseas), sent via courier services or U.S.
mail, electronically transmitted and/or disclosed to foreign nationals in the United States or
abroad. “Technology” is defined as hardware, software, technical documentation, product
specifications, technical data, etc.



     It is the responsibility of employees to ensure that proper documentation accompanies each
export or disclosure. Failure to export or re-export without the proper export license or
documentation can jeopardize Terayon’s compliance with U.S. export laws, as well as those laws of
foreign countries. Non-compliance can result in denial of export privileges, criminal penalties,
seizure of commodities, and fines to Terayon and its employees.



     It is Terayon’s policy to comply fully with all applicable U.S. and foreign laws controlling
the export and re-export of commercial products, technology (including software) and services.
Employees must exercise the necessary diligence to ensure that Terayon and its employees,
contractors, joint ventures and distributors/resellers involved in the export or re-export of U.S.
origin goods, technology and services comply with all applicable U.S. and foreign government
regulations regarding exports.



Anti-boycott Compliance




     The United States has enacted antiboycott regulations which make unlawful certain actions,
including but not limited to furnishing information about business relationships with boycotted
countries, or information about race, religion, sex or national origin.



     Antiboycott compliance issues arise most frequently in connection with the Arab boycott of
Israel. In the event that a Terayon employee or agent is asked for any prohibited information or
to take any action in furtherance of a boycott, the employee or agent should respond only with the
following statement: “Terayon policy and U.S. law do not permit me to respond to the question or
request.”



POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS AND LOBBYING




     No political contributions are to be made using Terayon funds or assets, or the funds or
assets of any Terayon subsidiary, to any political party, political campaign, political candidate
or public official in the United States or any foreign country, unless the contribution is lawful
and expressly authorized in writing. In addition, no member of the Board of Directors, officer or
employee may make a political contribution on behalf of Terayon or its subsidiaries, or with the
appearance that such contribution is being made on behalf of Terayon or its subsidiaries, unless
expressly authorized in writing by the Board of Directors. A “contribution” is any direct or
indirect payment, distribution, loan, advance, deposit, or gift of money, services or anything of
value in connection with an election or to an organization or group formed to support or defend a
referendum or ballet issue.



     Nothing in this Code is intended to discourage employees from making contributions of their
own time or funds to political parties or candidates of their choice. However, members of the



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Board of Directors, officers and employees will not be compensated or reimbursed by Terayon
for any personal contributions.




     Members of the Board of Directors, officers and employees must obtain prior approval by the
Board of Directors to hire outside counsel or a public affairs firm to contact government officials
regarding legislation, regulatory policy, or rule making. This includes grassroots lobbying
contacts.



ACCURACY OF REPORTS, RECORDS AND ACCOUNTS




     All employees are responsible for the accuracy of their respective records, time sheets and
reports. Accurate information is essential to Terayon’s ability to meet legal and regulatory
obligations and to compete effectively. The records and books of account of Terayon shall meet the
highest standards and accurately reflect the true nature of the transactions they record.



     Members of the Board of Directors, officers and employees must not create false or misleading
documents or accounting, financial or electronic records for any purpose, and no one may direct an
employee to do so. For example, expense reports must accurately document expenses actually
incurred in accordance with Terayon policies. Members of the Board of Directors, officers and
employees must not obtain or create “false” invoices or other misleading documentation or invent or
use fictitious entities, sales, purchases, services, loans or other financial arrangements for any
purpose. Employees are also responsible for accurately reporting time worked.



     No undisclosed or unrecorded account or fund shall be established for any purpose. No false
or misleading entries shall be made in Terayon’s books or records for any reason. No disbursement
of corporate funds or other corporate property shall be made without adequate supporting
documentation or for any purpose other than as described in the documents. Members of the Board of
Directors, officers and employees shall comply with generally accepted accounting principles and
Terayon’s internal controls at all times.



RECORD RETENTION AND STORAGE




     Members of the Board of Directors, officers and employees should save business records,
including electronic data, as specified in Terayon’s Records Retention Policy.



GOVERNMENT INVESTIGATIONS




     It is Terayon’s policy to cooperate with all government investigations. Members of the Board
of Directors, officers and employees must promptly notify the Compliance Officer of any government
investigation.



     Members of the Board of Directors, officers and employees must not obstruct the collection of
information, data or records. Terayon provides information to the government that it is entitled
to during an inspection, investigation or request for information. Members of the Board of
Directors, officers and employees must not lie to investigators or making misleading statements.
Members of the Board of Directors, officers and employees must not attempt to



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cause a member of the Board of Directors, officer or employee to fail to provide accurate
information.




     Members of the Board of Directors, officers and employees have the right to consult their own
legal counsel, at his or her own expense.



INSIDER TRADING; COMMUNICATIONS WITH THIRD PARTIES




     Members of the Board of Directors, officers and employees who have access to confidential
information are not permitted to use or share that information for stock trading purposes or for
any other purpose except the conduct of our business. For a more detailed discussion about
Terayon’s policy with respect to insider trading, pre-clearance and communication with media and
the financial community, please see Terayon’s Insider Trading Policy, Regulation FD
Policy and Section 16 Policy.



TECHNOLOGY USE AND PRIVACY




     Terayon provides various technology resources (including computers, telephones, software,
copying machines, Internet access, and voice mail) to employees to assist them in performing their
job duties for Terayon. Each employee has the responsibility to use Terayon’s technology resources
in a manner that complies with applicable laws and Terayon policies, increases productivity,
enhances Terayon’s public image and is respectful of other employees.



Authorization




     Access to Terayon’s technology resources is within the sole discretion of Terayon and subject
to Terayon policies. Generally, employees are given access to Terayon’s various technologies
consistent with their job functions. Terayon reserves the right to limit such access by any means
available to it, including revoking access altogether.



Prohibition Against Violating Copyright Laws




     Employees may not use Terayon’s technology resources to copy, retrieve, forward or send
copyrighted materials unless the employee has the author’s permission or is accessing a single copy
only for the employee’s reference.



     Violation of copyright laws is a potential financial and legal liability for both Terayon and
the offending employee.



Other Prohibited Uses




     Employees may not use any of Terayon’s technology resources for any illegal purpose, in
violation of any Terayon policy, in a manner contrary to the best interests of Terayon, in any way
that discloses confidential or proprietary information of Terayon or third parties or for personal
or pecuniary gain without approval.



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OUR WORK ENVIRONMENT




     The diversity of Terayon’s employees is a tremendous asset. Terayon is firmly committed to
providing equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and will not tolerate any illegal
discrimination or harassment of any kind. In addition, Terayon strives to provide each employee
with a safe and healthy work environment. Each employee has responsibility for maintaining a safe
and healthy workplace for all employees by following health and safety rules and practices and
reporting accidents, injuries and unsafe equipment, practices or conditions. Terayon’s
Employee Handbook contains additional guidelines.



ENVIRONMENTAL




     Terayon must fully comply with all state and federal laws relating to the protection of the
environment in the conduct of its business. Employees must use, store and dispose all hazardous
materials properly and in accordance with applicable. Employees must report, in accordance with
Terayon policies, all circumstances under which hazardous materials or wastes come in contact with
the environment, are improperly handled or disposed of, or where a potential violation of law may
exist.



COMPLIANCE AND REPORTING




Compliance




     Obeying the law, both in letter and in spirit, is the foundation of this Code. We expect
employees to understand the legal and regulatory requirements applicable to their business unit and
area of responsibility. Where needed, Terayon may make legal resources available to employees to
assist them in understanding our legal obligations.



     Disregard of the law will not be tolerated. Violation of domestic or foreign laws, rules and
regulations may subject you, as well as Terayon, to civil and/or criminal penalties. Conduct and
records, including e-mails, are subject to internal and external audits, and to discovery by third
parties in the event of a government investigation or civil litigation.



     Additionally, any member of the Board of Directors, officer or employee who violates the
provisions of this Code will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination.



Reporting Procedures and Other Inquiries




     Questions regarding the policies in this Code may be directed to the Compliance Officer.
Managers and supervisors provide timely advice and guidance to employees on ethics and compliance
concerns. Managers and supervisors are expected to take a leadership role in promoting ethical
business conduct. If any member of the Board of Directors, officer or employee having knowledge
of, or questions or concerns about, an actual or possible violation of the provisions of this Code
by a Board member or an executive officer, that person should promptly report the matter to the
Board. If a Board member, officer or employee having knowledge of, or questions or concerns about,
an actual or possible violation of the provisions of this Code by an officer or an employee, then
that person should promptly report the matter to the



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Compliance Officer. The Board and/or the Compliance Officer will determine the type of
investigation, if any, to be utilized to address such reports.




     All conversations, calls and reports made in good faith will be taken seriously. When
reporting a violation, employees will be asked to provide the time, location, names of the people
involved, and other details so that Terayon can investigate. Terayon prohibits retaliation or
retribution against any person who in good faith reports an ethical concern. However, anyone who
uses this Code or any compliance program to spread falsehoods, threaten others, or damage another
person’s reputation will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination.



     This document is not an employment contract between Terayon and its employees, nor does it
modify their employment relationship with Terayon.



     This Code is intended to clarify each member of the Board of Directors, officer and employee’s
existing obligation for proper conduct. The standards and the supporting policies and procedures
may change from time to time in Terayon’s discretion. Each member of the Board of Directors,
officer and employee is responsible for knowing and complying with the current laws, regulations,
standards, policies and procedures that apply to Terayon’s work.



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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT1




     I acknowledge that I have received and read a copy of Terayon Communication Systems,
Inc.’s (“Terayon”) Code of Business Conduct and Ethics (the “Code”). I understand that I am
responsible for knowing and complying with the policies set forth in the Code during my employment
with Terayon.



     I also acknowledge my responsibility to report any violation of this Code or any of Terayon’s
other policies and practices to my Chief Compliance Officer.



     I further understand that the policies contained in the Code are not intended to create any
contractual rights or obligations, express or implied. I also understand that, consistent with
applicable law, Terayon has the right to amend, interpret, modify or withdraw any of the provisions
of the Code at any time in its sole discretion, with or without notice.



     I understand and agree that my relationship with Terayon is “at-will,” which means that my
employment is for no definite period and may be terminated by me or by Terayon at any time and for
any reason, with or without cause or advance notice. I also understand that Terayon may demote or
discipline me, or otherwise alter the terms of my employment, at any time with or without cause or
advance notice.



     Finally, I understand and agree that the terms of this Acknowledgement, and my at-will
relationship with Terayon, may not be modified or superseded except by a written agreement signed
by the Chief Executive Officer; that no other employee or representative of the Company has the
authority to enter into any such agreement; and that any agreement inconsistent with this
Acknowledgement or agreeing to employ me for a specified term will be unenforceable unless in
writing and signed by the Chief Executive Officer.



	 	 	 
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