Talisman will incorporate the broad principles of Free, Prior and Informed Consent as interpreted below: Free means that Talisman will not engage in, or facilitate coercion when dealing with communities and partners. Prior means that Talisman will always endeavor to engage in a timely, honest and culturally appropriate way with Communities before undertaking significant activities and at appropriate stages throughout the life of a project. Informed means that Talisman will work to build trust and understanding through an open exchange of information that enables knowledgeable decision-making by Communities. Consent means that Talisman will endeavor to obtain and maintain the support and agreement of Communities for its activities, in ways that are respectful and sensitive to local cultural and consultative processes and to the interests of the Community and Talisman.