Common use of MANUAL PROCESSING PROCEDURES Clause in Contracts

MANUAL PROCESSING PROCEDURES. The purchase, redemption and settlement of Shares of a Fund will normally follow the Fund/SERV-Defined Contribution Clearance and Settlement Service (“DCCS”) Processing Procedures below and the rules and procedures of the SCC Division of the National Securities Clearing Corporation (“NSCC”) shall govern the purchase, redemption and settlement of Shares of the Funds through NSCC by the Dealer. In the event of equipment failure or technical malfunctions or the parties’ inability to otherwise perform transactions pursuant to the FUND/SERV Processing Procedures, or the parties’ mutual consent to use manual processing, the Manual Processing Procedures below will apply. It is understood and agreed that, in the context of Section 22 of the 1940 Act and the rules and public interpretations thereunder by the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC Staff), receipt by the Dealer of any Instructions from the Client-shareholder prior to the Close of Trade on any Business Day shall be deemed to be receipt by the Funds of such Instructions solely for pricing purposes and shall cause purchases and sales to be deemed to occur at the Share Price for such Business Day, except as provided in 4(c) of the Manual Processing Procedures. Each Instruction shall be deemed to be accompanied by a representation by the Dealer that it has received proper authorization from each Client-shareholder whose purchase, redemption, account transfer or exchange transaction is effected as a result of such Instruction.

MANUAL PROCESSING PROCEDURES. The purchase, redemption and settlement of Shares shares of a Fund (“Shares”) will normally follow the Fund/SERV-Defined Contribution Clearance and Settlement Service (“DCCS”) Processing Procedures below and the rules and procedures of the SCC Division of the National Securities Clearing Corporation (“NSCC”) shall govern the purchase, redemption and settlement of Shares of the Funds through NSCC by the DealerNationwide. In the event of equipment failure or technical malfunctions or the parties’ inability to otherwise perform transactions pursuant to the FUND/SERV Processing Procedures, or the parties’ mutual consent to use manual processing, the Manual Processing Procedures below will apply. It is understood and agreed that, in the context of Section 22 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 Act (the “1940 Act”) and the rules and public interpretations thereunder by the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC Staff), receipt by the Dealer Nationwide of any Instructions from the Client-shareholder contract owner prior to the Close of Trade on any Business Day shall be deemed to be receipt by the Funds of such Instructions solely for pricing purposes and shall cause purchases and sales to be deemed to occur at the Share Price for such Business Day, except as provided in 4(c) of the Manual Processing Procedures. Each Instruction shall be deemed to be accompanied by a representation by the Dealer Nationwide that it has received proper authorization from each Client-shareholder contract owner whose purchase, redemption, account transfer or exchange transaction is effected as a result of such Instruction.. Fund/SERV-DCCS Processing Procedures

MANUAL PROCESSING PROCEDURES. The purchase, redemption and settlement of Shares shares of a Fund (“Shares”) will normally follow the Fund/SERV-Defined Contribution Clearance and Settlement Service (“DCCS”) Processing Procedures below and the rules and procedures of the SCC Division of the National Securities Clearing Corporation (“NSCC”) shall govern the purchase, redemption and settlement of Shares of the Funds through NSCC by the DealerNationwide. In the event of equipment failure or technical malfunctions or the parties’ inability to otherwise perform transactions pursuant to the FUND/SERV Processing Procedures, or the parties’ mutual consent to use manual processing, the Manual Processing Procedures below will apply. It is understood and agreed that, in the context of Section 22 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 Act (the “1940 Act”) and the rules and public interpretations thereunder by the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC Staff), receipt by the Dealer Nationwide of any Instructions from the Client-shareholder contract owner prior to the Close of Trade on any Business Day shall be deemed to be receipt by the Funds of such Instructions solely for pricing purposes and shall cause purchases and sales to be deemed to occur at the Share Price for such Business Day, except as provided in 4(c) of the Manual Processing Procedures. Each Instruction shall be deemed to be accompanied by a representation by the Dealer Nationwide that it has received proper authorization from each Client-shareholder contract owner whose purchase, redemption, account transfer or exchange transaction is effected as a result of such Instruction.

MANUAL PROCESSING PROCEDURES. The purchase, redemption and settlement of Shares shares of a Fund (“Shares”) will normally follow the Fund/SERV-Defined Contribution Clearance and Settlement Service (“DCCS”) Processing Procedures below and the rules and procedures of the SCC Division of the National Securities Clearing Corporation (“NSCC”) shall govern the purchase, redemption and settlement of Shares of the Funds through NSCC by the DealerNationwide. In the event of equipment failure or technical malfunctions or the parties’ inability to otherwise perform transactions pursuant to the FUND/SERV Processing Procedures, or the parties’ mutual consent to use manual processing, the Manual Processing Procedures below will apply. It is understood and agreed that, in the context of Section 22 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 Act (the “1940 Act”) and the rules and public interpretations thereunder by the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC Staff), receipt by the Dealer Nationwide of any Instructions from the Client-shareholder Plan participant prior to the Close of Trade on any Business Day shall be deemed to be receipt by the Funds of such Instructions solely for pricing purposes and shall cause purchases and sales to be deemed to occur at the Share Price for such Business Day, except as provided in 4(c) of the Manual Processing Procedures. Each Instruction shall be deemed to be accompanied by a representation by the Dealer Nationwide that it has received proper authorization from each Client-shareholder plan participant whose purchase, redemption, account transfer or exchange transaction is effected as a result of such Instruction.

MANUAL PROCESSING PROCEDURES. The purchase, redemption and settlement of Shares shares of a Fund ("Shares") will normally follow the Fund/SERV-Defined Contribution Clearance and Settlement Service (“"DCCS”") Processing Procedures below and the applicable rules and procedures of the SCC Division of the National Securities Clearing Corporation (“"NSCC”") shall govern the purchase, redemption and settlement of Shares of the Funds through NSCC by the DealerNationwide. In the event of equipment failure or technical malfunctions or the parties’ ' inability to otherwise perform transactions pursuant to the FUND/SERV Processing Procedures, or the parties’ ' mutual consent to use manual processing, the Manual Processing Procedures below will apply. It is understood and agreed that, in the context of Section 22 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act Act") , and the rules and public interpretations thereunder by the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC Staff'), receipt by the Dealer Nationwide of any Instructions orders from the Client-shareholder contract owner prior to the Close of Trade on any Business Day shall be deemed to be receipt by the Funds of such Instructions orders solely for pricing purposes and shall cause purchases and sales to be deemed to occur at the Share Price for such Business Day, except as provided in 4(c) of the Manual Processing Proceduresset forth below. Each Instruction order shall be deemed to be accompanied by a representation by the Dealer Nationwide that it has received proper authorization from each Client-shareholder contract owner whose purchase, redemption, account transfer or exchange transaction is effected as a result of such Instructionorder.

MANUAL PROCESSING PROCEDURES. The purchase, redemption and settlement of Shares shares of a Fund (“Shares”) will normally follow the Fund/SERV-Defined Contribution Clearance and Settlement Service (“DCCS”) Processing Procedures below and the rules and procedures of the SCC Division of the National Securities Clearing Corporation (“NSCC”) shall govern the purchase, redemption and settlement of Shares of the Funds through NSCC by the DealerNationwide. In the event of equipment failure or technical malfunctions or the parties’ inability to otherwise perform transactions pursuant to the FUND/SERV Processing Procedures, or the parties’ mutual consent to use manual processing, the Manual Processing Procedures below will apply. It is understood and agreed that, in the context of Section 22 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 Act (the “1940 Act”) and the rules and public interpretations Rule 22c-1 thereunder by the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC Staff), receipt by the Dealer Nationwide of any Instructions from the Client-shareholder Plan participant prior to the Close of Trade on any Business Day shall be deemed to be receipt by the Funds of such Instructions solely for pricing purposes and shall cause purchases and sales to be deemed to occur at the Share Price for such Business Day, except as provided in 4(c) of the Manual Processing Procedures. Each Instruction shall be deemed to be accompanied by a representation by the Dealer Nationwide that it has received proper authorization from each Client-shareholder plan participant whose purchase, redemption, account transfer or exchange transaction is effected as a result of such Instruction.

MANUAL PROCESSING PROCEDURES. The purchase, redemption and settlement of Shares shares of a Fund ("Shares") will normally follow the Fund/SERV-Defined Contribution Clearance and Settlement Service (“"DCCS”") Processing Procedures below and the rules and procedures of the SCC Division of the National Securities Clearing Corporation (“"NSCC”") shall govern the purchase, redemption and settlement of Shares of the Funds through NSCC by the DealerNationwide. In the event of equipment failure or technical malfunctions or the parties’ ' inability to otherwise perform transactions pursuant to the FUND/SERV Processing Procedures, or the parties’ ' mutual consent to use manual processing, the Manual Processing Procedures below will apply. It is understood and agreed that, in the context of Section 22 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 Act (the "1940 Act") and the rules and public interpretations thereunder by the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC Staff), receipt by the Dealer Nationwide of any Instructions from the Client-shareholder contract owner prior to the Close of Trade on any Business Day shall be deemed to be receipt by the Funds of such Instructions solely for pricing purposes and shall cause purchases and sales to be deemed to occur at the Share Price for such Business Day, except as provided in 4(c) of the Manual Processing Procedures. Each Instruction shall be deemed to be accompanied by a representation by the Dealer Nationwide that it has received proper authorization from each Client-shareholder contract owner whose purchase, redemption, account transfer or exchange transaction is effected as a result of such Instruction.

MANUAL PROCESSING PROCEDURES. The purchase, redemption and settlement of Shares shares of a Fund (“Shares”) will normally follow the Fund/SERV-Defined Contribution Clearance and Settlement Service (“DCCS”) Processing Procedures below and the rules and procedures of the SCC Division of the National Securities Clearing Corporation (“NSCC”) shall govern the purchase, redemption and settlement of Shares of the Funds through NSCC by the DealerNationwide. In the event of equipment failure or technical malfunctions or the parties’ inability to otherwise perform transactions pursuant to the FUND/SERV Processing Procedures, or the parties’ mutual consent to use manual processing, the Manual Processing Procedures below will apply. It is understood and agreed that, in the context of Section 22 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 Act (the “1940 Act”) and the rules and public interpretations thereunder by the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC Staff), receipt by the Dealer Nationwide of any Instructions from the Client-shareholder contract owner prior to the Close of Trade on any Business Day shall be deemed to be receipt by the Funds of such Instructions solely for pricing purposes and and, if such Instructions are timely transmitted to the Company, shall cause purchases and sales to be deemed to occur at the Share Price for such Business Day, except as provided in 4(c) of the Manual Processing Procedures. Each Instruction shall be deemed to be accompanied by a representation by the Dealer Nationwide that it has received proper authorization from each Client-shareholder contract owner whose purchase, redemption, account transfer or exchange transaction is effected as a result of such Instruction.

MANUAL PROCESSING PROCEDURES. The purchase, redemption and settlement of Shares of a Fund will normally follow the Fund/SERV-Defined Contribution Clearance and Settlement Service (“DCCS”) Processing Procedures below and the rules and procedures of the SCC Division of the National Securities Clearing Corporation (“NSCC”) shall govern the purchase, redemption and settlement of Shares of the Funds through NSCC by the DealerServicing Agent. In the event of equipment failure or technical malfunctions or the parties’ inability to otherwise perform transactions pursuant to the FUND/SERV Processing Procedures, or the parties’ mutual consent to use manual processing, the Manual Processing Procedures below will apply. It is understood and agreed that, in the context of Section 22 of the 1940 Act and the rules and public interpretations thereunder by the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC Staff), receipt by the Dealer Servicing Agent of any Instructions from the Client-shareholder prior to the Close of Trade on any Business Day shall be deemed to be receipt by the Funds of such Instructions solely for pricing purposes and shall cause purchases and sales to be deemed to occur at the Share Price for such Business Day, except as provided in 4(c) of the Manual Processing Procedures. Each Instruction shall be deemed to be accompanied by a representation by the Dealer Servicing Agent that it has received proper authorization from each Client-shareholder whose purchase, redemption, account transfer or exchange transaction is effected as a result of such Instruction.

MANUAL PROCESSING PROCEDURES. The purchase, redemption and settlement of Shares shares of a Fund (“Shares”) will normally follow the Fund/SERV-Defined Contribution Clearance and Settlement Service (“DCCS”) Processing Procedures below and the rules and procedures of the SCC Division of the National Securities Clearing Corporation (“NSCC”) shall govern the purchase, redemption and settlement of Shares of the Funds through NSCC by the DealerNationwide. In the event of equipment failure or technical malfunctions or the parties’ inability to otherwise perform transactions pursuant to the FUND/SERV Processing Procedures, or the parties’ mutual consent to use manual processing, the Manual Processing Procedures below will apply. It is understood and agreed that, in the context of Section 22 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 Act (the “1940 Act”) and the rules and public interpretations thereunder by the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC Staff), receipt by the Dealer Nationwide of any Instructions from the Client-shareholder Plan participant prior to the Close of Trade on any Business Day shall be deemed to be receipt by the Funds of such Instructions solely for pricing purposes and shall cause purchases and sales to be deemed to occur at the Share Price for such Business Day, except as provided in 4(c) of the Manual Processing Procedures. Each Instruction shall be deemed to be accompanied by a representation by the Dealer Nationwide that it has received proper authorization from each Client-shareholder Plan participant whose purchase, redemption, account transfer or exchange transaction is effected as a result of such Instruction.

MANUAL PROCESSING PROCEDURES. The purchase, redemption and settlement of Shares shares of a Fund (“Shares”) will normally follow the Fund/SERV-Defined Contribution Clearance and Settlement Service (“DCCS”) Processing Procedures below and the rules and procedures of the SCC Division of the National Securities Clearing Corporation (“NSCC”) shall govern the purchase, redemption and settlement of Shares of the Funds through NSCC by the DealerNationwide. In the event of equipment failure or technical malfunctions or the parties’ inability to otherwise perform transactions pursuant to the FUND/SERV Processing Procedures, or the parties’ mutual consent to use manual processing, the Manual Processing Procedures below will apply. It is understood and agreed that, in the context of Section 22 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 Act (the “1940 Act”) and the rules and public interpretations thereunder by the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC Staff)Commission, receipt by the Dealer Nationwide of any Instructions from the Client-shareholder Plan participant prior to the Close of Trade on any Business Day shall be deemed to be receipt by the Funds of such Instructions solely for pricing purposes and shall cause purchases and sales to be deemed to occur at the Share Price for such Business Day, except as provided in 4(c) of the Manual Processing Procedures. Each Instruction shall be deemed to be accompanied by a representation by the Dealer Nationwide that it has received proper authorization from each Client-shareholder Plan participant whose purchase, redemption, account transfer or exchange transaction is effected as a result of such Instruction.

MANUAL PROCESSING PROCEDURES. The purchase, redemption and settlement of Shares shares of a Fund (“Shares”) will normally follow the Fund/SERV-Defined Contribution Clearance and Settlement Service (“DCCS”) Processing Procedures below and the rules and procedures of the SCC Division of the National Securities Clearing Corporation (“NSCC”) shall govern the purchase, redemption and settlement of Shares of the Funds through NSCC by the DealerService Provider. In the event of equipment failure or technical malfunctions or the parties’ inability to otherwise perform transactions pursuant to the FUND/SERV Processing Procedures, or the parties’ mutual consent to use manual processing, the Manual Processing Procedures below will apply. It is understood and agreed that, in the context of Section 22 of the 1940 Investment Company Act and the rules and public interpretations thereunder by the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC Staff), receipt by the Dealer Service Provider of any Instructions from the Client-shareholder Plan participant prior to the Close of Trade on any Business Day shall be deemed to be receipt by the Funds of such Instructions solely for pricing purposes and shall cause purchases and sales to be deemed to occur at the Share Price for such Business Day, except as provided in 4(c) of the Manual Processing Procedures. Each Instruction shall be deemed to be accompanied by a representation by the Dealer Service Provider that it has received proper authorization from each Client-shareholder plan participant whose purchase, redemption, account transfer or exchange transaction is effected as a result of such Instruction.. Fund/SERV-DCCS Processing Procedures

MANUAL PROCESSING PROCEDURES. The purchase, redemption and settlement of Shares shares of a Fund ("Shares") will normally follow the Fund/SERV-Defined Contribution Clearance and Settlement Service (“"DCCS”") Processing Procedures below and the rules and procedures of the SCC Division of the National Securities Clearing Corporation (“"NSCC”") shall govern the purchase, redemption and settlement of Shares of the Funds through NSCC by the DealerNationwide. In the event of equipment failure or technical malfunctions or the parties’ ' inability to otherwise perform transactions pursuant to the FUND/SERV Processing Procedures, or the parties’ ' mutual consent to use manual processing, the Manual Processing Procedures below will apply. It is understood and agreed that, in the context of Section 22 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 Act (the "1940 Act") and the rules and public interpretations Rule 22c-1 thereunder by the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC Staff), receipt by the Dealer Nationwide of any Instructions from the Client-shareholder Plan participant prior to the Close of Trade on any Business Day shall be deemed to be receipt by the Funds of such Instructions solely for pricing purposes and shall cause purchases and sales to be deemed to occur at the Share Price for such Business Day, except as provided in 4(c) of the Manual Processing Procedures. Each Instruction shall be deemed to be accompanied by a representation by the Dealer Nationwide that it has received proper authorization from each Client-shareholder plan participant whose purchase, redemption, account transfer or exchange transaction is effected as a result of such Instruction.. Fund/SERV-DCCS Processing Procedures

MANUAL PROCESSING PROCEDURES. The purchase, redemption and settlement of Shares shares of a Fund (“Shares”) will normally follow the Fund/SERV-Defined Contribution Clearance and Settlement Service (“DCCS”) Processing Procedures below and the rules and procedures of the SCC Division of the National Securities Clearing Corporation (“NSCC”) shall govern the purchase, redemption and settlement of Shares of the Funds through NSCC by the DealerJefferson. In the event of equipment failure or technical malfunctions or the parties’ inability to otherwise perform transactions pursuant to the FUND/SERV Processing Procedures, or the parties’ mutual consent to use manual processing, the Manual Processing Procedures below will apply. It is understood and agreed that, in the context of Section 22 of the 1940 Act and the rules and public interpretations thereunder by the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC Staff)SEC, receipt by the Dealer Jefferson of any Instructions from the Client-shareholder contract owner prior to the Close of Trade Trading (as defined below) on any Business Day shall be deemed to be receipt by the Funds of such Instructions solely for pricing purposes and shall cause purchases and sales to be deemed to occur at the Share Price for such Business Day, except as provided in 4(c3(c) of the Manual Processing Procedures. Each Instruction shall be deemed to be accompanied by a representation by the Dealer Jefferson that it has received proper authorization from each Client-shareholder contract owner whose purchase, redemption, account transfer or exchange transaction is effected as a result of such Instruction.. Fund/SERV-DCCS Processing Procedures

MANUAL PROCESSING PROCEDURES. The purchase, redemption and settlement of Shares shares of a Fund (“Shares”) will normally follow the Fund/SERV-Defined Contribution Clearance and Settlement Service (“DCCS”) Processing Procedures below and the rules and procedures of the SCC Division of the National Securities Clearing Corporation (“NSCC”) shall govern the purchase, redemption and settlement of Shares of the Funds through NSCC by the DealerNationwide. In the event of equipment failure or technical malfunctions or the parties’ inability to otherwise perform transactions pursuant to the FUND/SERV Processing Procedures, or the parties’ mutual consent to use manual processing, the Manual Processing Procedures below will apply. It is understood and agreed that, in the context of Section 22 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 Act (the “1940 Act”) and the rules and public interpretations thereunder by the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC Staff), receipt by the Dealer Nationwide of any Instructions from the Client-shareholder contract owner prior to the Close of Trade on any Business Day shall be deemed to be receipt by the Funds of such Instructions solely for pricing purposes and shall cause purchases and sales to be deemed to occur at the Share Price for such Business Day, except as provided in 4(c3(c) of the Manual Processing Procedures. Each Instruction shall be deemed to be accompanied by a representation by the Dealer Nationwide that it has received proper authorization from each Client-shareholder contract owner whose purchase, redemption, account transfer or exchange transaction is effected as a result of such Instruction.

MANUAL PROCESSING PROCEDURES. The purchase, redemption and settlement of Shares shares of a Fund ("Shares") will normally follow the Fund/SERV-Defined Contribution Clearance and Settlement Service (“"DCCS”") Processing Procedures below and the rules and procedures of the SCC Division of the National Securities Clearing Corporation (“"NSCC”") shall govern the purchase, redemption and settlement of Shares of the Funds through NSCC by the DealerNationwide. In the event of equipment failure or technical malfunctions or the parties’ ' inability to otherwise perform transactions pursuant to the FUND/SERV Processing Procedures, or the parties’ ' mutual consent to use manual processing, the Manual Processing Procedures below will apply. It is understood and agreed that, in the context of Section 22 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 Act (the "1940 Act") and the rules and public interpretations thereunder by the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC Staff)Commission, receipt by the Dealer Nationwide of any Instructions from the Client-shareholder Plan participant prior to the Close of Trade on any Business Day shall be deemed to be receipt by the Funds of such Instructions solely for pricing purposes and shall cause purchases and sales to be deemed to occur at the Share Price for such Business Day, except as provided in 4(c) of the Manual Processing Procedures. Each Instruction shall be deemed to be accompanied by a representation by the Dealer Nationwide that it has received proper authorization from each Client-shareholder Plan participant whose purchase, redemption, account transfer or exchange transaction is effected as a result of such Instruction.. Fund/SERV-DCCS Processing Procedures

MANUAL PROCESSING PROCEDURES. The purchase, redemption and settlement of Shares of a Fund shares will normally follow the Fund/SERV-Defined Contribution Clearance and Settlement Service (“DCCS”) Processing Procedures below and the rules and procedures of the SCC Division of the National Securities Clearing Corporation (“NSCC”) shall govern the purchase, redemption and settlement of Shares of the Funds Fund shares through NSCC by the DealerNationwide. In the event of equipment failure or technical malfunctions or the parties’ inability to otherwise perform transactions pursuant to the FUND/SERV Processing Procedures, or the parties’ mutual consent to use manual processing, the Manual Processing Procedures below will apply. It is understood and agreed that, in the context of Section 22 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 Act (the “1940 Act”) and the rules and public interpretations thereunder by the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC Staff), receipt by the Dealer Nationwide of any Instructions from the Client-shareholder Product Owner prior to the Close of Trade on any Business Day shall be deemed to be receipt by the Funds of such Instructions solely for pricing purposes and shall cause purchases and sales to be deemed to occur at the Share Price for such Business Day, except as provided in 4(c) of the Manual Processing Procedures. Each Instruction shall be deemed to be accompanied by a representation by the Dealer Nationwide that it has received proper authorization from each Client-shareholder Product Owner whose purchase, redemption, account transfer or exchange transaction is effected as a result of such Instruction.