Common use of Certain Actions Not Prohibited Clause in Contracts

Certain Actions Not Prohibited. I understand that this Release does not prohibit or prevent me from filing a charge or participating, testifying, or assisting in investigations, hearings, or other proceedings conducted by the EEOC or the NLRB, or a similar agency enforcing federal, state or local anti-discrimination laws. However, to the maximum extent provided by law, I agree that if such an administrative claim is made to an anti-discrimination agency, I shall not be entitled to any individual damages, money, or other personal benefits as a result of such charge, investigation or proceeding. In addition, I understand that nothing in this Release prohibits me from (a) reporting possible violations of law (including securities laws) to any government agency or entity, including to the U.S. Congress, the U.S. Department of Justice, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission or any agency Inspector General; (b) making disclosures protected under federal whistleblower laws; or (c) otherwise fully participating in any federal whistleblower programs, including any such programs managed by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and/or the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. This Release does not prohibit or prevent me from receiving individual monetary awards or other individual relief by virtue of participating in such whistleblower programs. Furthermore, I understand, and the Company hereby acknowledges and agrees that this Release does not prevent me from exercising my rights, if any, to (a) vested benefits under any pension or savings plan or deferred compensation plan; (b) COBRA benefits under Section 601-608 of ERISA; (c) receive pay for accrued but unused vacation; and/or (d) any right to my base salary through my Retirement Date.

Certain Actions Not Prohibited. I understand that this Release Agreement does not prohibit or prevent me from filing a charge or participating, testifying, or assisting in investigations, hearings, or other proceedings conducted by the EEOC or the NLRB, or a similar agency enforcing federal, state or local anti-discrimination laws. However, to the maximum extent provided by law, I agree that if such an administrative claim is made to an anti-discrimination agency, I shall not be entitled to any individual damages, money, or other personal benefits as a result of such charge, investigation or proceeding. In addition, I understand that nothing in this Release Agreement, including, but not limited to, the release of claims nor the confidentiality clause, prohibits me from (a) reporting possible violations of law (including securities laws) to any government agency or entity, including to the U.S. Congress, the U.S. Department of Justice, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission or any agency Inspector General; (b) making disclosures protected under federal whistleblower laws; or (c) otherwise fully participating in any federal whistleblower programs, including any such programs managed by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and/or the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. This Release Agreement does not prohibit or prevent me from receiving individual monetary awards or other individual relief by virtue of participating in such whistleblower programs. Furthermore, I understand, and the Company hereby acknowledges and agrees agrees, that this Release Agreement does not prevent me from exercising my rights, if any, to (a) vested benefits under any pension or savings plan or deferred compensation plan; (b) COBRA benefits under Section 601-608 of ERISA; (c) receive pay for accrued but unused vacation; and/or (d) any right to my base salary through my Retirement Separation Date; and/or (e) enforce the terms of this Agreement.

Certain Actions Not Prohibited. I understand that this Release Agreement does not prohibit or prevent me from filing a charge or participating, testifying, or assisting in investigations, hearings, or other proceedings conducted by the EEOC or the NLRB, or a similar agency enforcing federal, state or local anti-discrimination laws. However, to the maximum extent provided by law, I agree that if such an administrative claim is made to an anti-discrimination agency, I shall not be entitled to any individual damages, money, or other personal benefits as a result of such charge, investigation or proceeding. In addition, I understand that nothing in this Release Agreement, including, but not limited to, the release of claims nor the confidentiality clause, prohibits me from (a) reporting possible violations of law (including securities laws) to any government agency or entity, including to the U.S. Congress, the U.S. Department of Justice, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission or any agency Inspector General; (b) making disclosures protected under federal whistleblower laws; or (c) otherwise fully participating in any federal whistleblower programs, including any such programs managed by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and/or the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. This Release Agreement does not prohibit or prevent me from receiving individual monetary awards or other individual relief by virtue of participating in such whistleblower programs. Furthermore, I understand, and the Company hereby acknowledges and agrees agrees, that this Release Agreement does not prevent me from exercising my rights, if any, to (a) vested benefits under any pension or savings plan or deferred compensation plan; (b) COBRA benefits under Section 601-608 of ERISA; (c) receive pay for accrued but unused vacation; and/or (d) any right to my base salary through my Retirement Date; and/or (e) enforce the terms of this Agreement.

Certain Actions Not Prohibited. I understand that this Release Agreement does not prohibit or prevent me from filing a charge or participating, testifying, or assisting in investigations, hearings, or other proceedings conducted by the EEOC or the NLRB, or a similar agency enforcing federal, state or local anti-discrimination laws. However, to the maximum extent provided by law, I agree that if such an administrative claim is made to an anti-discrimination agency, I shall not be entitled to any individual damages, money, or other personal benefits as a result of such charge, investigation or proceeding. In addition, I understand that nothing in this Release Agreement, including, but not limited to, the release of claims or the confidentiality clause, prohibits me from (a) reporting possible violations of law (including securities laws) to any government agency or entity, including to the U.S. Congress, the U.S. Department of Justice, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission or any agency Inspector General; (b) making disclosures protected under federal whistleblower laws; or (c) otherwise fully participating in any federal whistleblower programs, including any such programs managed by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and/or the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. This Release Agreement does not prohibit or prevent me from receiving individual monetary awards or other individual relief by virtue of participating in such whistleblower programs. Furthermore, I understand, and the Company hereby acknowledges and agrees agrees, that this Release Agreement does not prevent me from exercising my rights, if any, to (a) vested benefits under any pension or savings plan or deferred compensation plan; (b) COBRA benefits under Section 601-608 of ERISA; (c) receive pay for accrued but unused vacation; d) receive all dividend payments to which I am entitled that have accrued but not yet been paid to me following my retirement; e) contributions to my Health Care Spending Account and/or (df) any right to indemnity and defense under applicable insurance policies and indemnification agreements provided to me by the Company, including without limitation, HollyFrontier Corporation, and Xxxxx Energy Partners, L.P. covering my position during my employment at the Company. I acknowledge I have previously been paid all base salary due to me through the Retirement Date and that I was previously paid for my accrued but unused vacation through the Retirement Date. The Company and I agree that my only vested rights under any pension or savings plan or deferred compensation plan are my rights under the Company’s 401k defined contribution retirement plan and the Company’s non-qualified defined contribution plan.