Common use of Effective Period, Termination and Amendment Clause in Contracts

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund’s governing documents, and further provided, that the Fund may at any time by action of its Board (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract with respect to a Fund, the applicable Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of the date of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund’s governing documentsDeclaration of Trust, and further provided, that the Fund may at any time by action of its Board of Trustees (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract with respect to a FundContract, the applicable Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract Agreement shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the all parties hereto and may be terminated by either with respect to any party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other partyparties, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty sixty (3060) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however, that the each Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract Agreement in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund’s governing documentsFunds Declaration of Trust or Articles of Incorporation, as appropriate, and further provided, that each Fund on behalf of one or more of the Fund Portfolios may at any time by action of its Board (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract Agreement in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Termination of this Agreement with respect to any particular Fund or Portfolio shall in no way affect the rights and duties under this Agreement with respect to any other Funds or Portfolios. Upon termination of the Contract Agreement with respect to a Fundany Portfolio, the such Fund on behalf of each applicable Fund Portfolio shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract Agreement shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty sixty (3060) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract Agreement in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund’s governing documentsArticles of Incorporation, and further provided, that the Fund may at any time by action of its Board (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract Agreement in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract with respect to a FundAgreement, the applicable Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements. The provisions of Sections 4.11, 13 and 14 of this Agreement shall survive termination of this Agreement for any reason.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract Agreement shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid prepaid, to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund’s governing documents, and further provided, that the Fund either party may at any time by action of its Board (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract Agreement in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency other party or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. No provision of this Agreement may be amended or terminated except by a statement in writing signed by the party against which enforcement of the amendment or termination is sought. Upon termination of the Contract with respect to a Fundthis Agreement, the applicable Fund Custodian shall pay to the Sub-Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Sub-Custodian for its reimbursable costs, expenses and disbursements. The provisions of Section 7, including, until any Authorized Charges and any advances of cash or securities referred to therein are repaid, all liens and security interests created pursuant thereto, and all rights to indemnification, shall survive any termination of this Agreement.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid prepaid, to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty sixty (3060) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not act under Section 2.12 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the 1940 Act; provided further, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund’s governing documentsCertificate of Incorporation, and further provided, that the Fund may at any time by action of its Board (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract with respect to a FundContract, the applicable Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its reasonable costs, expenses and disbursementsdisbursements incurred in connection with its performance of this agreement through the date of termination.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract Agreement shall become effective as of its execution, execution and shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, . The parties may be amended mutually agree to amend this Agreement at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and time. Either party may be terminated by either party terminate this Agreement by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such the termination to take effect not sooner than thirty sixty (3060) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, nor shall Wachovia act under Paragraph 8 in the absence of receipt of a certificate from the Fund’s secretary containing the resolution of the Board regarding the Board’s determination that it is reasonable to rely on Wachovia to perform the responsibilities delegated pursuant to this Agreement to Wachovia as Foreign Custody Manager of the Fund, provided further, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract Agreement in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund’s governing documentsDeclaration of Trust, and further provided, that the Fund may at any time by action of its Board (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian Wachovia by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, Wachovia or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract Agreement in the event the Comptroller of the appointment of Currency appoints a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency Wachovia or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract with respect to a FundAgreement, the applicable Fund shall pay to the Custodian such Wachovia all compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian Wachovia for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract Agreement shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however, that the Fund neither party shall not amend or terminate this Contract Agreement in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund’s governing documents, 's Declaration of Trust and further provided, that the Fund may at any time by action of its Board (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract Agreement in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract with respect to a FundAgreement, the applicable Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however, that the Fund Custodian shall not with respect to the Company act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of Proper Instructions that the Board has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Company and the receipt of an annual certificate that the Board has reviewed the use by the Company of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act; provided further, however, that the Company shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the FundCompany’s governing documentsConstitutive Documents, and further provided, that the Fund Company may at any time by action of its Board (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract with respect to a FundContract, the applicable Fund Company shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract Agreement shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty sixty (3060) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however, however that the Fund Trust shall not amend or terminate this Contract Agreement in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the FundTrust’s governing documents, and further provided, that the Fund Trust may at any time by action of its Board (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract Agreement in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract with respect to a FundAgreement, the applicable Fund Trust shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements. The provisions of Sections 12, 13 and 14 of this Agreement shall survive termination of this Agreement for any reason.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract Agreement shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid prepaid, to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty sixty (3060) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not act under Section 2.12 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Trustees of the Trust have approved this Agreement; provided further, however, that the Fund Trust shall not amend or terminate this Contract Agreement in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund’s governing documentsAgreement and Declaration of Trust, and further provided, that the Fund Trust may at any time by action of its Board (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract Agreement in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract with respect to a FundAgreement, the applicable Fund Trust shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its reasonable costs, expenses and disbursementsdisbursements incurred in connection with its performance of this Agreement through the date of termination.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract Agreement shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty sixty (3060) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract Agreement in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund’s governing documentsDeclaration of Trust, and further provided, that the Fund may at any time by action of its Board (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract Agreement in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract with respect to a FundAgreement, the applicable Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid prepaid, to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty sixty (3060) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however, that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Portfolio act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Portfolio, as required by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended; provided further, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund’s governing documentsDeclaration of Trust, and further provided, that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Portfolios may at any time by action of its Board of Trustees (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract with respect to a Fundthis Contract, the Fund on behalf of each applicable Fund Portfolio shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however, that the Fund Company shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund’s governing Company's constitutive documents, and further provided, that the Fund Company may at any time by action of its Board (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract with respect to a FundContract, the applicable Fund Company shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other partyparties, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however, that the no Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the such Fund’s 's governing documents, and further provided, that any Fund on behalf of one or more of the Fund Portfolios may at any time by action of its Board (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Termination of this Agreement with respect to any one particular Fund or Portfolio shall in no way affect the rights and duties under this Contract with respect to any other Fund or Portfolio. Upon termination of the Contract with respect to a FundContract, the applicable Fund on behalf of each applicable Portfolio shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its reasonable costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract Agreement shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, provided and may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailedParties; provided, postage prepaid however, that the Custodian shall not with respect to the other partyFund act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Fund's Board has approved the initial use by each Portfolio of a particular Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the 1940 Act, and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Portfolio act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Fund's Board has approved the initial use by each Portfolio of the Direct Paper System by such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailingPortfolio; providedprovided further, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract Agreement in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund’s governing 's organizational documents, and further provided, that the Fund may at any time by action of its Board (i) with respect to any Portfolio substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above below to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract Agreement in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract with respect to a Fund, the applicable Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund’s 's governing documents, and further provided, that the Fund may at any time by action of its Board (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract with respect to a Fund, the applicable Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund’s governing documentsDeclaration of Trust, and further provided, that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Portfolios may at any time by action of its Board of Trustees (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract with respect to a FundContract, the Fund on behalf of each applicable Fund Portfolio shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract Agreement shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or Information Classification: Limited Access mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty sixty (3060) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract Agreement in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund’s governing documentsArticles of Incorporation, and further provided, that the Fund may at any time by action of its Board (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract Agreement in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract with respect to a FundAgreement, the applicable Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements. The provisions of Sections 4.11, 4.13 and 4.14 of this Agreement shall survive termination of this Agreement for any reason.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of the date of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund’s governing documentsDeclaration of Trust, and further provided, that the Fund may at any time by action of its Board (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract with respect to a FundContract, the applicable Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This The Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty sixty (3060) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however, that the Fund Custodian shall not act under Section 2.12 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees of the Company has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System, as required by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, provided further, however, that the Company shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund’s governing documentsits Trust Instrument, and further provided, that the Fund Company may at any time by action of its Board of Trustees, with respect to any Fund (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract with respect to a FundContract, the applicable Company on behalf of each Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as elsewhere provided in this Agreement of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its reasonable costs, expenses and disbursementsdisbursements as elsewhere provided in this Agreement.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid prepaid, to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty sixty (3060) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however, that the Custodian shall not act under Section J of Article II hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate from the Fund that the Directors of the Fund have approved the initial use of a particular Securities System, as required by Rule 17f-4 under the 1940 Act; provided further, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this the Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund’s governing documentsArticles of Incorporation, and and, further provided, that the Fund may at any time by action of its Board Directors (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract with respect to a FundContract, the applicable Fund shall pay to reimburse the Custodian such compensation as may be for those costs, expenses and disbursements that are due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursementstermination.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract Agreement shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract Agreement in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund’s governing documentsArticles of Incorporation, as they may be amended or supplemented (the “Articles”) and further provided, that the Fund may at any time by action of its Board (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract Agreement in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract with respect to a FundAgreement, the applicable Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty sixty (3060) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not act under Section 2.12 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Trustees of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Trustees has reviewed the use by the Fund of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940; provided further, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund’s governing documentsDeclaration of Trust, and further provided, that the Fund may at any time by action of its Board Trustees (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract with respect to a FundContract, the applicable Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursementsdisbursements as contemplated by this Contract.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty sixty (3060) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not act under Section 2.12 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Trust has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the 1940 Act; provided further, however, that the Fund Trust shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund’s governing documentsDeclaration of Trust/Articles of Incorporation, and further provided, that the Fund Trust may at any time by action of its Board (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency appropriate banking regulatory agency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract with respect to a FundContract, the applicable Fund Trust shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract Agreement shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty ninety (3090) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however, that the no Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract Agreement in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the such Fund’s governing documentsGoverning Documents, and further provided, that any Fund on behalf of one or more of the Fund Portfolios may at any time by action of its Board (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract Agreement in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Termination of this Agreement with respect to any one particular Fund or Portfolio shall in no way affect the rights and duties under this Agreement with respect to any other Fund or Portfolio. Upon termination of the Contract with respect to a FundAgreement, the applicable Fund on behalf of each applicable Portfolio shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract Agreement shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract Agreement in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund’s governing documentsArticles of Incorporation and By Laws, and further provided, that the Fund may at any time by action of its Board (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract Agreement in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract with respect to a FundAgreement, the applicable Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however, that the Fund Trust shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund’s governing documentsDeclaration of Trust, and further provided, that the Fund Trust may at any time by action of its Board of Trustees (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodiancustodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller comptroller of the Currency currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract with respect to a FundContract, the applicable Fund Trust shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its executionthe date indicated below, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund’s governing documentsTrust Instrument, and further provided, that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Portfolios may at any time by action of its Board of Trustees (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract with respect to a FundContract, the Fund on behalf of each applicable Fund Portfolio shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid paid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund’s governing documentsArticles of Incorporation, and further provided, that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Portfolios may at any time by action of its Board of Directors (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract with respect to a FundContract, the Fund on behalf of each applicable Fund Portfolio shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract Agreement shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto thereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract Agreement in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund’s governing documentsArticles of Incorporation, and further provided, that the Fund may at any time by action of its Board of Directors (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract Agreement in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract with respect to a FundAgreement, the applicable Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This The Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty sixty (3060) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however, that the Fund Custodian shall not act under Section 2.12 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors of the Company has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System, as required by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, provided further, however, that the Company shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund’s governing documentsits Articles of Incorporation, and further provided, that the Fund Company may at any time by action of its Board of Directors, with respect to any Fund (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract with respect to a FundContract, the applicable Company on behalf of each Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract Agreement shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty sixty (3060) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract Agreement in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund’s Articles of Incorporation or other governing documents, and further provided, that the Fund may at any time by action of its Board (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract Agreement in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract with respect to a FundAgreement, the applicable Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements. The provisions of Sections 4.11, 13 and 14 of this Agreement shall survive termination of this Agreement for any reason.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Portfolio act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by such Portfolio; provided further, however, that the Fund Funds shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund’s governing documentsArticles of Incorporation, and further provided, that a Fund on behalf of one or more of the Fund Portfolios may at any time by action of its Board of Directors (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract with respect to a FundContract, the Funds on behalf of each applicable Fund Portfolio shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however, however that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund’s governing documentsDeclaration of Trust, and further provided, that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Portfolios may at any time by action of its Board of Trustees (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract with respect to a FundContract, the Fund on behalf of each applicable Fund Portfolio shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty one hundred twenty (30120) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not act under Section 2.12 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Trustees of the Fund have approved the initial use of a particular Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended; provided further, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund’s governing documentsDeclaration, and further provided, that the Fund may at any time by action of its Board Trustees (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract with respect to a FundContract, the applicable Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Trustees of the Trust that the Trustees of the Trust have approved the initial use of a particular Securities System and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Trustees of the Trust that the Trustees have reviewed the use by the Fund of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended; provided further, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the governing instrument of the Fund’s governing documents, and further provided, that the Fund may at any time by action of its Board (i) the Trustees substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract with respect to a Fund, the applicable Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however, however that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund’s governing documentsDeclaration of Trust, and further provided, that the Fund may at any time by action of its Board of Trustees (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract with respect to a FundContract, the applicable Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however, however that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund’s governing documentsArticles of Incorporation, and further provided, that the Fund may at any time by action of its Board of Directors (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract with respect to a FundContract, the applicable Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract Agreement shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty sixty (3060) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract Agreement in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund’s governing documentsArticles of Incorporation, and further provided, that the Fund may at any time by action of its Board (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract Agreement in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. The Custodian shall have the right to immediately terminate this Agreement upon termination of the Administration Agreement dated as of April 1, 1994 by and between the Custodian and the Fund. Upon termination of the Contract with respect to a FundAgreement, the applicable Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements. The provisions of Sections 4.11, 13 and 14 of this Agreement shall survive termination of this Agreement for any reason.”

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract Agreement shall become effective as of its execution, execution and shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, . This Agreement may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty ninety (3090) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however, that the a Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract Agreement in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the such Fund’s governing documentsGoverning Documents, and further provided, that any Fund on behalf of one or more of the Fund Portfolios may at any time by action of its Board (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract Agreement in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Termination of this Agreement with respect to any one particular Fund or Portfolio shall in no way affect the rights and duties under this Agreement with respect to any other Fund or Portfolio. Upon termination of the Contract with respect to a FundAgreement, the applicable Fund on behalf of each applicable Portfolio shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended 41 42 at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary of the Fund that the Board of Directors of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by the Fund, as required by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and that the Custodian shall not act under Section 2.10A hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary of the Fund that the Board of Directors of the Fund has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by the Fund; provided further, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund’s governing documentsArticles of Incorporation, and further provided, that the Fund may at any time by action of its Board of Directors (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract with respect to a Fund, the applicable Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract Agreement shall become effective as of its execution, execution and shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty sixty (3060) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however, that the Fund no party shall not amend or terminate this Contract Agreement in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulationsregulations (except that the Custodian may terminate this Agreement even if a Fund or a Portfolio thereof does not have a successor custodian meeting the requirements of the 1940 Act), or any provision of the Fund’s governing documentssuch party's Governing Documents, and further provided, that any Fund on behalf of one or more of the Fund Portfolios may at any time by action of its Board (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract Agreement in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Termination of this Agreement with respect to any one particular Fund or Portfolio shall in no way affect the rights and duties under this Agreement with respect to any other Fund or Portfolio. Upon termination of the Contract with respect to a FundAgreement, the applicable Fund on behalf of each applicable Portfolio shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its reasonable costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract Agreement shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty sixty (3060) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract Agreement in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund’s governing documentsArticles of Incorporation, and further provided, that the Fund may at any time by action of its Board (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract Agreement in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract with respect to a FundAgreement, the applicable Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its reasonable costs, expenses and disbursementsdisbursements incurred and payable by the Fund under this Agreement through the date of termination. The provisions of Sections 4.11, 13 and 14 of this Agreement shall survive termination of this Agreement for any reason.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract Agreement shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty ninety (3090) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however, that the Custodian shall not act under Section 2.8 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary of the Fund that the Board has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by the Fund on behalf of the Portfolio, as required by Rule 17f-4 under the 1940 Act; provided further, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract Agreement in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund’s governing documents's Declaration of Trust, and further provided, that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Portfolios may at any time by action of its Board (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract Agreement in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract with respect to a FundAgreement, the Fund on behalf of each applicable Fund Portfolio shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its actual costs, expenses and disbursementsdisbursements incurred.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract Agreement shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract Agreement in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund’s governing documentsDeclaration of Trust, and further provided, that the Fund may at any time by action of its Board (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract Agreement in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract with respect to a FundAgreement, the applicable Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its reasonable costs, expenses and disbursements. The provisions of Sections 4.11, 14 and 15 of this Agreement shall survive termination of this Agreement for any reason.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract Agreement shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty sixty (3060) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract Agreement in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund’s governing documentsDeclaration of Trust, and further provided, that the Fund may at any time by action of its Board (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract Agreement in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract with respect to a FundAgreement, the applicable Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements. The provisions of Sections 4.11, 13 and 14 of this Agreement shall survive termination of this Agreement for any reason.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract Agreement shall become effective as of its executionthe date hereof, and unless terminated as provided, shall continue in full force for one (1) year from the date of its execution and thereafter from year to year, provided continuance after the one (1) year period is approved at least annually by either the vote of a majority of the Directors of the Fund or by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Fund. As used in this Article IX, the term "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" shall have the meaning specified in the 1940 Act and the rules enacted thereunder as now in effect until terminated or as hereinafter provided, hereafter amended. This Agreement may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated on ninety (90) days' written notice by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however, provided that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract Agreement in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund’s governing documentsArticles of Incorporation, and further provided, that the Fund may at any time by action of its Board Directors (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract Agreement in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or applicable federal regulator or, (iii) upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract with respect to a FundAgreement, the applicable Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation any fees due and owing and any fees incurred as may be a result of the termination transfer of assets, and shall reimburse the Custodian for all costs, expenses and disbursements that are due as of the date of such termination. The provisions of this paragraph shall survive termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursementsof this Agreement.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract Agreement shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty sixty (3060) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract Agreement in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund’s governing documentsGoverning Documents, and further provided, that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Portfolios may at any time by action of its Board (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract Agreement in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract with respect to a FundAgreement, the Fund on behalf of each applicable Fund Portfolio shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailedmail, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty sixty (3060) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not act under Section 2.12 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Trust has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the 1940 Act; provided further, however, that the Fund Trust shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund’s governing documentsDeclaration of Trust/Articles of Incorporation, and further provided, that the Fund Trust may at any time by action of its Board (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency appropriate banking regulatory agency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract with respect to a FundContract, the applicable Fund Trust shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements. See Fourth Amendment, dated 3/1/11.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, execution shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund’s governing documentsArticles of Incorporation, and further provided, that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Portfolios may at any time by action of its Board of Directors (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent competency jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract with respect to a FundContract, the Fund on behalf of each applicable Fund Portfolio shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract Agreement shall become effective as of its execution, execution and shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, . The parties may be amended mutually agree to amend this Agreement at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and time. Either party may be terminated by either party terminate this Agreement by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such the termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however, that the Fund Trust shall not amend or terminate this Contract Agreement in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund’s governing documentsDeclaration of Trust, and further provided, that the Fund Trust may at any time by action of its Board of Trustees (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian Wachovia by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, Wachovia or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract Agreement in the event the Comptroller of the appointment of Currency appoints a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency Wachovia or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract with respect to a FundAgreement, the applicable Fund Trust shall pay to the Custodian such Wachovia all compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian Wachovia for its reasonable costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract Agreement shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract Agreement in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund’s governing documentsDeclaration of Trust, as amended, and further provided, that the Fund may at any time by action of its Board (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract Agreement in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract with respect to a FundAgreement, the applicable Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.