A Standard Document providing a policy on gathering competitive or market intelligence that can be given to outside consultants, agents, or other third parties and implemented as part of a compliance program. This Standard Document provides guidelines for gathering competitive intelligence while respecting antitrust and competition laws, intellectual property and trade secrets laws, and contractual obligations, including guidance on how to manage subcontractors. It also discusses how to document competitive intelligence that has been properly obtained. This Standard Document has integrated notes with important explanations and drafting tips.