Yes. Even well-intentioned gifts from sales employees can create compliance risks if they exceed policy limits or appear to influence business decisions.

Sales professionals are responsible for ensuring gifts are modest, appropriate, and compliant, regardless of intent.

• Good intentions do not eliminate compliance risk
• Perception matters as much as purpose
• Sales roles are often held to higher standards

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