A CIC holder receives a gift worth $300 from a vendor seeking to manage part of a client's portfolio. Under integrity standards, what is the most appropriate response?
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A
Accept the gift as it is below $500
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B
Decline the gift to avoid any appearance of improper influence
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C
Accept but disclose the gift to the compliance department only
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D
Accept and use the gift as a credit toward the vendor's fees