Part of the Foundation's purpose is to be a neutral, independent body which organizations can use as an initial touchpoint before becoming more deeply involved with The GNOME Project. Through this and other activities, the members of the Board and employees and agents of the Foundation shall, from time to time and in the regular course of business, be made aware of confidential and sensitive information.
Members of the board pledge upon their election and upon the publication of this addendum to keep this information confidential. Employees and agents pledge upon hiring or publication of this addendum to keep this information confidential, at risk of termination. Information that is public knowledge or that individuals came to know through other means is not covered by this provision. Confidential information must be marked confidential.