This certification (Section 302 Certification) template is required by Section 302 (15 U.S.C. § 7241) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX) and Rules 13a-14(a) (17 C.F.R. § 240.13a-14(a)) and 15d-14(a) (17 C.F.R. § 240.15d-14(a)) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Exchange Act). This template includes practical guidance and drafting notes. Every reporting company, including foreign private issuers (FPIs), must submit a Section 302 Certification signed by its principal executive officer and a Section 302 Certification signed by its principal financial officer with each periodic report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The Section 302 Certification relates to the period covered by the report and attests to: • The accuracy and completeness of the disclosure and fair presentation of the financial statements and information in the report • The establishment and maintenance of disclosure controls and procedures –and– • Deficiencies in, and material changes ...