Common use of Non-Disparagement Clause in Contracts

Non-Disparagement. The Executive agrees and covenants that he will not at any time make, publish or communicate to any person or entity or in any public forum any defamatory or disparaging remarks, comments, or statements concerning the Company or its businesses, or any of its employees, directors, officers, customers, suppliers, investors and other associated third parties. This Section 8 does not, in any way, restrict or impede the Executive from exercising protected rights to the extent that such rights cannot be waived by agreement or from complying with any applicable law or regulation or a valid order of a court of competent jurisdiction or an authorized government agency, provided that such compliance does not exceed that required by the law, regulation, or order. The Executive shall promptly provide written notice of any such order to the Board.

Non-Disparagement. The Executive agrees and covenants that he will not at any time make, publish or communicate to any person or entity or in any public forum any defamatory or disparaging remarks, comments, comments or statements concerning the Company or its businesses, or any of its employees, directors, officers, and existing and prospective customers, suppliers, investors and other associated third parties. This Section 8 does not, in any way, restrict or impede the Executive from exercising protected rights to the extent that such rights cannot be waived by agreement or from complying with any applicable law or regulation or a valid order of a court of competent jurisdiction or an authorized government agency, provided that such compliance does not exceed that required by the law, regulation, regulation or order. The Executive shall shall, to the extent permitted by applicable law, promptly provide written notice of any such order to the Board.

Non-Disparagement. The Executive agrees and covenants that he the Executive will not at any time make, publish publish, or communicate to any person or entity or in any public forum any defamatory or disparaging remarks, comments, or statements concerning the Company or its businesses, or any of its employees, directors, officers, and existing and prospective customers, suppliers, investors and other associated third parties. This Section 8 7 does not, in any way, restrict or impede the Executive from exercising protected rights to the extent that such rights cannot be waived by agreement or from complying with any applicable law or regulation or a valid order of a court of competent jurisdiction or an authorized government agency, provided that such compliance does not exceed that required by the law, regulation, or order. The Executive shall promptly provide written notice of any such order to the Board.

Non-Disparagement. The Executive agrees and covenants that he Executive will not at any time make, publish publish, or communicate to any person or entity or in any public forum any defamatory or disparaging remarks, comments, or statements concerning the Company or any of its businesses, affiliates or any of its their respective businesses, employees, contractors, directors, officers, and existing and prospective customers, suppliers, investors and other associated third parties. This Section 8 7 does not, in any way, restrict or impede the Executive from exercising protected rights to the extent that such rights cannot be waived by agreement or from complying making truthful statements in compliance with any applicable law or regulation or a valid order of a court of competent jurisdiction or an authorized government agencyagency or arbitral proceeding, provided that such compliance does not exceed that required by the law, regulation, or order. The Executive shall promptly provide written notice of any such order to the Board.

Non-Disparagement. The Executive agrees and covenants that he will not at any time make, publish or communicate to any person or entity or in any public forum any defamatory or disparaging remarks, comments, comments or statements concerning the Company or its businesses, or any of its employees, directors, officers, and existing and prospective customers, suppliers, investors and other associated third partiesParties. This Section 8 9 does not, in any way, restrict or impede the Executive from exercising protected rights to the extent that such rights cannot be waived by agreement or from complying with any applicable law or regulation or a valid order of a court of competent jurisdiction or an authorized government agency, provided that such compliance does not exceed that required by the law, regulation, regulation or order. The Executive shall promptly provide written notice of any such order to the BoardChief Executive Officer.

Non-Disparagement. The Executive agrees and covenants that he will not at any time make, publish or communicate to any person or entity or in any public forum any defamatory or disparaging remarks, comments, comments or statements concerning the Company or its businesses, or any of its employees, directors, officers, and existing and prospective customers, suppliers, investors and other associated third parties. This Section 8 does not, in any way, restrict or impede the Executive from exercising protected rights to the extent that such rights cannot be waived by agreement or from complying with any applicable law or regulation or a valid order of a court of competent jurisdiction or an authorized government agency, provided that such compliance does not exceed that required by the law, regulation, regulation or order. The Executive shall promptly provide written notice of any such order to the Board.

Non-Disparagement. The Executive agrees and covenants that he Executive will not at any time make, publish or communicate to any person or entity or in any public forum any defamatory or disparaging remarks, comments, or statements concerning the Company Employer or its businesses, or any of its employees, directors, officers, and existing and prospective customers, suppliers, investors and other associated third parties. This Section 8 12 does not, in any way, restrict or impede the Executive from exercising protected rights to the extent that such rights cannot be waived by agreement or from complying with any applicable law or regulation or a valid order of a court of competent jurisdiction or an authorized government agency, provided that such compliance does not exceed that required by the law, regulation, or order. The Executive shall promptly provide written notice of any such order to the BoardChief Financial Officer.

Non-Disparagement. The Executive agrees and covenants that he will not at any time during or after the Employment Period make, publish or communicate to any person or entity Person or in any public forum any defamatory or disparaging remarks, comments, comments or statements concerning the Company Employer, its Affiliates, or its businessestheir business, or any of its employees, their directors, officersemployees, customers, suppliers, investors and other associated third parties. This Section 8 7 does not, in any way, restrict or impede the Executive from exercising protected rights rights, including those described in Section 5(e), to the extent that such rights cannot be waived by agreement or from complying with any applicable law or regulation or a valid order of a court of competent jurisdiction or an authorized government agency, provided that such compliance does not exceed that required by the law, regulation, regulation or order. The Executive shall promptly provide written notice of any such order to the BoardEmployer.

Non-Disparagement. The Executive agrees and covenants that he Executive will not at any time make, publish publish, or communicate to any person or entity or in any public forum any defamatory or disparaging remarks, comments, or statements concerning the Company Corporation or its businesses, or any of its employees, directors, officers, and existing and prospective customers, suppliers, investors and other associated third parties. This Section 8 6.6 does not, in any way, restrict or impede the Executive from exercising protected rights to the extent that such rights cannot be waived by agreement or from complying with any applicable law or regulation or a valid order of a court of competent jurisdiction or an authorized government agency, provided that such compliance does not exceed that required by the law, regulation, or order. The Executive shall promptly provide written notice of any such order to the BoardCEO.

Non-Disparagement. The Executive agrees and covenants that he the Executive will not at any time make, publish publish, or communicate to any person or entity or in any public forum any defamatory or disparaging remarks, comments, or statements concerning the Company or its businessesBusiness, or any of its employees, directors, officers, and existing and prospective customers, suppliers, investors and other associated third parties. This Section 8 9 does not, in any way, restrict or impede the Executive from exercising protected rights to the extent that such rights cannot be waived by agreement or from complying with any applicable law or regulation or a valid order of a court of competent jurisdiction or an authorized government agency, provided that such compliance does not exceed that required by the applicable law, regulation, or order. The Executive shall promptly provide written notice of any such order to the Board.

Non-Disparagement. The Executive agrees and covenants that he the Executive will not at any time make, publish publish, or communicate to any person or entity or in any public forum any defamatory or disparaging remarks, comments, or statements concerning the Company Group or its businesses, or any of its employees, directors, officers, and existing and prospective customers, suppliers, investors and other associated third parties. This Section 8 9 does not, in any way, restrict or impede the Executive from exercising protected rights to the extent that such rights cannot be waived by agreement or from complying with any applicable law or regulation or a valid order of a court of competent jurisdiction or an authorized government agency, provided that such compliance does not exceed that required by the law, regulation, or order. The Executive shall promptly provide written notice of any such order to the Board.

Non-Disparagement. The Executive agrees and covenants that he Executive will not at any time make, publish or communicate to any person or entity or in any public forum any defamatory or disparaging remarks, comments, or statements concerning the Company Employer or its businesses, or any of its employees, directors, officers, and existing and prospective customers, suppliers, investors and other associated third parties. This Section 8 12 does not, in any way, restrict or impede the Executive from exercising protected rights to the extent that such rights cannot be waived by agreement or from complying with any applicable law or regulation or a valid order of a court of competent jurisdiction or an authorized government agency, provided that such compliance does not exceed that required by the law, regulation, or order. The Executive shall promptly provide written notice of any such order to the BoardChief Executive Officer.

Non-Disparagement. The Executive Employee agrees and covenants that he will not at any time make, publish or communicate to any person or entity or in any public forum any defamatory or disparaging remarks, comments, comments or statements concerning the Company or its businessesCompany, the Chief Executive Officer, or any of its employees, directors, officers, customers, suppliers, directors and existing and prospective investors and other associated third parties. This Section 8 does not, in any way, restrict or impede the Executive Employee from exercising protected rights to the extent that such rights cannot be waived by agreement or from complying with any applicable law or regulation or a valid order of a court of competent jurisdiction or an authorized government agency, provided that such compliance does not exceed that required by the law, regulation, regulation or order. The Executive Employee shall promptly provide written notice of any such order to the BoardChief Executive Officer.

Non-Disparagement. The Executive agrees and covenants that he will not at any time make, publish or communicate to any person or entity or in any public forum any defamatory or disparaging remarks, comments, comments or statements concerning the Company or its businesses, or any of its employees, directors, officers, and existing and prospective customers, suppliers, investors and other associated third parties. This Section 8 does not, in any way, restrict or impede the Executive from exercising protected rights to the extent that such rights cannot be waived by agreement or from complying with any applicable law or regulation or a valid order of a court of competent jurisdiction or an authorized government agency, provided that such compliance does not exceed that required by the law, regulation, regulation or order. The Executive shall promptly provide written notice of any such order to the BoardCompany’s Chief Executive Officer.

Non-Disparagement. The Executive agrees and covenants that he will not at any time (during or after the Employment Term) make, publish or communicate to any person or entity or in any public forum any defamatory or disparaging remarks, comments, or statements concerning the Company or its businesses, or any of its employees, directors, officers, and existing and prospective customers, suppliers, investors and other associated third parties. This Section 8 9 does not, in any way, restrict or impede the Executive from exercising protected rights to the extent that such rights cannot be waived by agreement or from complying with any applicable law or regulation or a valid order of a court of competent jurisdiction or an authorized government agency; provided, provided that such compliance does not exceed that required by the law, regulation, or order. The Executive shall promptly provide written notice of any such order to the Board.

Non-Disparagement. The Executive agrees and covenants that he she will not at any time make, publish or communicate to any person or entity or in any public forum any defamatory or disparaging remarks, comments, comments or statements concerning the Company or its businesses, or any of its employees, directors, officers, and existing and prospective customers, suppliers, investors and other associated third parties. This Section 8 does not, in any way, restrict or impede the Executive from exercising protected rights to the extent that such rights cannot be waived by agreement or from complying with any applicable law or regulation or a valid order of a court of competent jurisdiction or an authorized government agency, provided that such compliance does not exceed that required by the law, regulation, regulation or order. The Executive shall shall, to the extent permitted by applicable law, promptly provide written notice of any such order to the Board.

Non-Disparagement. The Executive agrees and covenants that he will not at any time make, publish or communicate to any person or entity or in any public forum any defamatory or disparaging remarks, comments, comments or statements concerning the Company or its businesses, or any of its employees, officers, directors, officers, and existing and prospective customers, suppliers, investors and other associated third parties. This Section 8 9 does not, in any way, restrict or impede the Executive from exercising protected rights to the extent that such rights cannot be waived by agreement or from complying with any applicable law or regulation or a valid order of a court of competent jurisdiction or an authorized government agency, provided that such compliance does not exceed that required by the law, regulation, regulation or order. The Executive shall promptly provide written notice of any such order to the BoardCompany’s EVP Legal.

Non-Disparagement. The Executive agrees and covenants that he Executive will not at any time make, publish publish, or communicate to any person or entity or in any public forum any defamatory or disparaging remarks, comments, or statements concerning the Company or its businesses, Group or any of its employees, directors, officers, existing and prospective customers, suppliers, investors and other associated third parties. This Section 8 9 does not, in any way, restrict or impede the Executive from exercising protected rights to the extent that such rights cannot be waived by agreement or from complying with any applicable law or regulation or a valid order of a court of competent jurisdiction or an authorized government agency; provided that, provided that such compliance does not exceed that required by the law, regulation, or order. The Executive shall promptly provide written notice of any such order to the Board.

Non-Disparagement. The Executive agrees and covenants that he Executive will not at any time make, publish or communicate to any person or entity or in any public forum any defamatory or disparaging remarks, comments, comments or statements concerning the Company or its businesses, or any of its employees, directors, officers, existing and prospective customers, suppliers, investors and other associated third parties. , This Section 8 section does not, in any way, restrict or impede the Executive from exercising Executive’s rights under Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act or any other protected rights to the extent that such rights cannot be waived by agreement or from complying with any applicable law or regulation or a valid order of a court of competent jurisdiction or an authorized government agency, provided that such compliance does not exceed that required by the law, regulation, regulation or order. The Executive shall promptly provide written notice of any such order to an authorized officer of the BoardCompany.

Non-Disparagement. The Executive agrees and covenants that he Executive will not at any time make, publish or communicate to any person or entity or in any public forum any defamatory or disparaging remarks, comments, or statements concerning the Company Employer or its businesses, or any of its employees, directors, officers, and existing and prospective customers, suppliers, investors and other associated third parties. This Section 8 12 does not, in any way, restrict or impede the Executive from exercising protected rights to the extent that such rights cannot be waived by agreement or from complying with any applicable law or regulation or a valid order of a court of competent jurisdiction or an authorized government agency, provided that such compliance does not exceed that required by the law, regulation, or order. The Executive shall promptly provide written notice of any such order to the BoardChief Executive Officer. 13.

Non-Disparagement. The Executive agrees and covenants that he will not at any time during or after the Employment Period make, publish or communicate to any person or entity Person or in any public forum any defamatory or disparaging remarks, comments, comments or statements concerning the Company Employer, its Affiliates, or its businessestheir business, or any of its employees, their directors, officersemployees, customers, suppliers, investors and other associated third parties. This Section 8 7 does not, in any way, restrict or impede the Executive from exercising protected rights to the extent that such rights cannot be waived by agreement or from complying with any applicable law or regulation or a valid order of a court of competent jurisdiction or an authorized government agency, provided that such compliance does not exceed that required by the law, regulation, regulation or order. The Executive shall promptly provide written notice of any such order to the BoardEmployer.

Non-Disparagement. The Executive agrees and covenants that he Executive will not at any time make, publish or communicate to any person or entity or in any public forum any defamatory or disparaging remarks, comments, or statements concerning the Company Employer or its businesses, or any of its employees, directors, officers, and existing and prospective customers, suppliers, investors and other associated third parties. This Section 8 12 does not, in any way, restrict or impede the Executive from exercising protected rights to the extent that such rights cannot be waived by agreement or from complying with any applicable law or regulation or a valid order of a court of competent jurisdiction or an authorized government agency, provided that such compliance does not exceed that required by the law, regulation, or order. The Executive shall promptly provide written notice of any such order to the BoardBoard of Directors.

Non-Disparagement. The Executive agrees and covenants that he will not at any time make, publish or communicate to any person or entity or in any public forum any defamatory or disparaging remarks, comments, comments or statements concerning the Company or its businesses, or any of its employees, officers, directors, officers, and existing and prospective customers, suppliers, investors and other associated third parties. This Section 8 9 does not, in any way, restrict or impede the Executive from exercising protected rights to the extent that such rights cannot be waived by agreement or from complying with any applicable law or regulation or a valid order of a court of competent jurisdiction or an authorized government agency, provided that such compliance does not exceed that required by the law, regulation, regulation or order. The Executive shall promptly provide written notice of any such order to the BoardCompany’s SVP Corporate Development and Legal.

Non-Disparagement. The Executive agrees and covenants that he Executive will not at any time make, publish or communicate to any person or entity or in any public forum any defamatory or disparaging remarks, comments, or statements concerning the Company Employer or its businesses, or any of its employees, directors, officers, and existing and prospective customers, suppliers, investors and other associated third parties. This Section 8 12 does not, in any way, restrict or impede the Executive from exercising protected rights to the extent that such rights cannot be waived by agreement or from complying with any applicable law or regulation or a valid order of a court of competent jurisdiction or an authorized government agency, provided that such compliance does not exceed that required by the law, regulation, or order. The Executive shall promptly provide written notice of any such order to the BoardChief Financial Officer. 13.

Non-Disparagement. The Executive agrees and covenants that he Executive will not at any time make, publish or communicate to any person or entity or in any public forum any defamatory or disparaging remarks, comments, comments or statements concerning the Company or its businesses, or any of its employees, directors, officers, existing and prospective customers, suppliers, investors and other associated third parties. This Section 8 section does not, in any way, restrict or impede the Executive from exercising Executive’s rights under Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act or any other protected rights to the extent that such rights cannot be waived by agreement or from complying with any applicable law or regulation or a valid order of a court of competent jurisdiction or an authorized government agency, provided that such compliance does not exceed that required by the law, regulation, regulation or order. The Executive shall promptly provide written notice of any such order to an authorized officer of the BoardCompany.

Non-Disparagement. The Executive agrees and covenants that he will not at any time make, publish or communicate to any person or entity or in any public forum any defamatory or disparaging remarks, comments, or statements concerning the Company or its businesses, or any of its employees, directors, officers, and existing and prospective customers, suppliers, investors and other associated third parties. This Section 8 9 does not, in any way, restrict or impede the Executive from exercising protected rights to the extent that such rights cannot be waived by agreement or from complying with any applicable law or regulation or a valid order of a court of competent jurisdiction or an authorized government agency, provided that such compliance does not exceed that required by the law, regulation, or order. The Executive shall promptly provide written notice of any such order to the BoardBoard of Directors.

Non-Disparagement. The Executive agrees and covenants that he the Executive will not at any time make, publish publish, or communicate to any person or entity or in any public forum any defamatory or disparaging remarks, comments, or statements concerning the Company or its their businesses, or any of its their employees, directors, officers, and existing and prospective customers, suppliers, investors and other associated third parties. This Section 8 9 does not, in any way, restrict or impede the Executive from exercising protected rights to the extent that such rights cannot be waived by agreement or from complying with any applicable law or regulation or a valid order of a court of competent jurisdiction or an authorized government agency, provided that such compliance does not exceed that required by the law, regulation, or order. The Executive shall promptly provide written notice of any such order to the Board.

Non-Disparagement. The Executive agrees and covenants that he will not at any time make, publish or communicate to any person or entity or in any public forum any defamatory or disparaging remarks, comments, comments or statements concerning the Bank or Company or its businesses, or any of its directors, employees, directors, officers, existing and prospective customers, suppliersvendors, investors and other associated third parties. This Section 8 11 does not, in any way, restrict or impede the Executive from exercising protected rights to the extent that such rights cannot be waived by agreement or from complying with any applicable law or regulation or a valid order of a court of competent jurisdiction or an authorized government agency, provided that such compliance does not exceed that required by the law, regulation, regulation or order. The Executive shall promptly provide written notice of any such order to the BoardCompany’s Chief Legal Officer.

Non-Disparagement. The Executive agrees and covenants that he the Executive will not at any time make, publish publish, or communicate to any person or entity or in any public forum any defamatory or disparaging remarks, comments, or statements concerning the Company Group or its businesses, or any of its employees, directors, officers, and existing and prospective customers, suppliers, investors and other associated third parties. This Section 8 8(d) does not, in any way, restrict or impede the Executive from exercising protected rights to the extent that such rights cannot be waived by agreement or from complying with any applicable law or regulation or a valid order of a court of competent jurisdiction or an authorized government agency, provided that such compliance does not exceed that required by the law, regulation, or order. The Executive shall promptly provide written notice of any such order to the Board.

Non-Disparagement. The Executive Employee agrees and covenants that he she will not at any time make, publish or communicate to any person or entity or in any public forum any defamatory or disparaging remarks, comments, comments or statements concerning the Company or its businessesCompany, the Chief Executive Officer, or any of its employees, directors, officers, customers, suppliers, directors and existing and prospective investors and other associated third parties. This Section 8 does not, in any way, restrict or impede the Executive Employee from exercising protected rights to the extent that such rights cannot be waived by agreement or from complying with any applicable law or regulation or a valid order of a court of competent jurisdiction or an authorized government agency, provided that such compliance does not exceed that required by the law, regulation, regulation or order. The Executive Employee shall promptly provide written notice of any such order to the BoardChief Executive Officer.

Non-Disparagement. The Executive agrees and covenants that he will not at any time make, publish or communicate to any person or entity or in any public forum any defamatory or disparaging remarks, comments, or statements concerning the Company or its businesses, or any of its employees, directors, officers, and existing and prospective customers, suppliers, investors and other associated third parties. This Section 8 9 does not, in any way, restrict or impede the Executive from exercising protected rights to the extent that such rights cannot be waived by agreement or from complying with any applicable law or regulation or a valid order of a court of competent jurisdiction or an authorized government agency, provided that such compliance does not exceed that required by the law, regulation, or order. The Executive shall promptly provide written notice of any such order to the Chairman of the Board.

Non-Disparagement. The Executive agrees and covenants that he she will not at any time make, publish or communicate to any person or entity or in any public forum any defamatory or disparaging remarks, comments, comments or statements concerning the Company or its businesses, or any of its employees, officers, directors, officers, and existing and prospective customers, suppliers, investors and other associated third parties. This Section 8 9 does not, in any way, restrict or impede the Executive from exercising protected rights to the extent that such rights cannot be waived by agreement or from complying with any applicable law or regulation or a valid order of a court of competent jurisdiction or an authorized government agency, provided that such compliance does not exceed that required by the law, regulation, regulation or order. The Executive shall promptly provide written notice of any such order to the BoardCompany’s SVP Corporate Development and Legal.

Non-Disparagement. The Executive agrees and covenants that he Executive will not at any time make, publish or communicate to any person or entity or in any public forum any defamatory or disparaging remarks, comments, or statements concerning the Company Employer or its businesses, or any of its employees, directors, officers, and existing and prospective customers, suppliers, investors and other associated third parties. This Section 8 12 does not, in any way, restrict or impede the Executive from exercising protected rights to the extent that such rights cannot be waived by agreement or from complying with any applicable law or regulation or a valid order of a court of competent jurisdiction or an authorized government agency, provided that such compliance does not exceed that required by the law, regulation, or order. The Executive shall promptly provide written notice of any such order to the BoardBoard of Directors. 13.

Non-Disparagement. The Executive agrees and covenants that he Executive will not at any time make, publish publish, or communicate to any person or entity or in any public forum any defamatory or disparaging remarks, comments, or statements concerning the Company or its businesses, or any of its employees, directors, officers, existing and prospective customers, suppliers, investors and other associated third parties. This Section 8 10(k) does not, in any way, restrict or impede the Executive from exercising protected rights to the extent that such rights cannot be waived by agreement or from complying with any applicable law or regulation or a valid order of a court of competent jurisdiction or an authorized government agency; provided that, provided that such compliance does not exceed that required by the law, regulation, or order. The Executive shall promptly provide written notice of any such order to the Board.

Non-Disparagement. The Executive agrees and covenants that he the Executive will not at any time make, publish publish, or communicate to any person or entity or in any public forum any defamatory or disparaging remarks, comments, or statements concerning the Company or its businessesBusiness, or any of its employees, directors, officers, and existing and prospective customers, suppliers, investors and other associated third parties. This Section 8 9 does not, in any way, restrict or impede the Executive from exercising protected rights to the extent that such rights cannot be waived by agreement or from complying with any applicable law or regulation or a valid order of a court of competent jurisdiction or an authorized government agency, provided that such compliance does not exceed that required by the law, regulation, or order. The Executive shall promptly provide written notice of any such order to the Board.

Non-Disparagement. The Executive agrees and covenants that he Executive will not at any time make, publish or communicate to any person or entity or in any public forum any defamatory or disparaging remarks, comments, comments or statements concerning the Company Bank or its businesses, or any of its employees, officers, directors, officers, and existing and prospective customers, suppliers, investors and other associated third parties. This Section 8 10 does not, in any way, restrict or impede the Executive from exercising protected rights to the extent that such rights cannot be waived by agreement or from complying with any applicable law or regulation or a valid order of a court of competent jurisdiction or an authorized government agency, provided that such compliance does not exceed that required by the law, regulation, regulation or order. The Executive shall (if lawful) promptly provide written notice of any such order to the BoardBank.

Non-Disparagement. The Executive agrees and covenants that he will not at any time make, publish or communicate to any person or entity or in any public forum any defamatory or disparaging remarks, comments, comments or statements concerning the Company or its businesses, or any of its employees, directors, officers, and existing and prospective customers, licensors, licensees, suppliers, investors and other associated third parties. This Section 8 does not, in any way, restrict or impede the Executive from exercising protected rights to the extent that such rights cannot be waived by agreement or from complying with any applicable law or regulation or a valid order of a court of competent jurisdiction or an authorized government agency, provided that such compliance does not exceed that required by the law, regulation, regulation or order. The Executive shall promptly provide written notice of any such order to any member of the Board.

Non-Disparagement. The Executive agrees and covenants that he she will not at any time make, publish or communicate to any person or entity or in any public forum any defamatory or disparaging remarks, comments, comments or statements concerning the Company or its businesses, or any of its directors, employees, directors, officers, existing and prospective customers, suppliersvendors, investors and other associated third parties. This Section 8 9 does not, in any way, restrict or impede the Executive from exercising protected rights to the extent that such rights cannot be waived by agreement or from complying with any applicable law or regulation or a valid order of a court of competent jurisdiction or an authorized government agency, provided that such compliance does not exceed that required by the law, regulation, regulation or order. The Executive shall promptly provide written notice of any such order to the BoardCompany’s General Counsel.

Non-Disparagement. The Executive agrees and covenants that he will not at any time make, publish or communicate to any person or entity or in any public forum any defamatory or disparaging remarks, comments, comments or statements concerning the Bank or Company or its businesses, or any of its directors, employees, directors, officers, existing and prospective customers, suppliersvendors, investors and other associated third parties. This Section 8 11 does not, in any way, restrict or impede the Executive from exercising protected rights to the extent that such rights cannot be waived by agreement or from complying with any applicable law or regulation or a valid order of a court of competent jurisdiction or an authorized government agency, provided that such compliance does not exceed that required by the law, regulation, regulation or order. The Executive shall promptly provide written notice of any such order to the BoardCompany’s General Counsel.

Non-Disparagement. The Executive Employee agrees and covenants that he will not at any time make, publish or communicate to any person or entity or in any public forum any defamatory or disparaging remarks, comments, or statements concerning the Company or its businesses, or any of its directors, employees, directors, officers, customers, suppliers, investors and other associated third partiesofficers or agents. This Section 8 9 does not, in any way, restrict or impede the Executive Employee or the Company from exercising protected rights to the extent that such rights cannot be waived by agreement or from complying with any applicable law or regulation or a valid order of a court of competent jurisdiction or an authorized government agency, provided that such compliance does not exceed that required by the law, regulation, or order. The Executive Company agrees and covenants that it shall promptly provide written notice of cause its officers and directors to refrain from making any such order defamatory or disparaging remarks, comments, or statements concerning the Employee to the Boardany third parties.

Non-Disparagement. The Executive agrees and covenants that he the Executive will not at any time make, publish publish, or communicate to any person or entity or in any public forum any defamatory or disparaging remarks, comments, or statements concerning the Company or its businesses, or any of its employees, directors, officers, and existing and prospective customers, suppliers, investors and other associated third parties. This Section 8 9 does not, in any way, restrict or impede the Executive from exercising protected rights to the extent that such rights cannot be waived by agreement or from complying with any applicable law or regulation or a valid order of a court of competent jurisdiction or an authorized government agency, provided that such compliance does not exceed that required by the law, regulation, or order. The Executive shall promptly provide written notice of any such order to the BoardChief Executive.

Non-Disparagement. The Executive agrees and covenants that he will not at any time make, publish or communicate to any person or entity or in any public forum any defamatory or disparaging remarks, comments, or statements concerning the Company or its Company, NovaBay and/or their respective businesses, or any of its employees, directors, officers, customers, suppliers, investors and or other associated third parties. This Section 8 X does not, in any way, restrict or impede the Executive from exercising protected rights to the extent that such rights cannot be waived by agreement or from complying with any applicable law or regulation or a valid order of a court of competent jurisdiction or an authorized government agency, provided that such compliance does not exceed that required by the law, regulation, or order. The Executive shall promptly provide written notice of any such order to the BoardManager or Authorized Representative.

Non-Disparagement. The Executive agrees and covenants that he will not at any time make, publish or communicate to any person or entity or in any public forum any defamatory or disparaging remarks, comments, or statements concerning the Company or its businesses, or any of its employees, directors, officers, and existing and prospective customers, suppliers, investors and other associated third parties. This Section 8 7(a) does not, in any way, restrict or impede the Executive from exercising protected rights to the extent that such rights cannot be waived by agreement or from complying with any applicable law or regulation or a valid order of a court of competent jurisdiction or an authorized government agency, provided that such compliance does not exceed that required by the law, regulation, or order. The Executive shall promptly provide written notice of any such order to the Boardin accordance with Section 7(h) of this Agreement.

Non-Disparagement. The Executive agrees and covenants that he will not at any time make, publish or communicate to any person or entity or in any public forum any defamatory or disparaging remarks, comments, comments or statements concerning the Company or its businesses, or any of its employees, directors, officers, and existing and prospective customers, suppliers, investors and other associated third partiesParties. This Section 8 9 does not, in any way, restrict or impede the Executive from exercising protected rights to the extent that such rights cannot be waived by agreement or from complying with any applicable law or regulation or a valid order of a court of competent jurisdiction or an authorized government agency, provided that such compliance does not exceed that required by the law, regulation, regulation or order. The Executive shall promptly provide written notice of any such order to the BoardChairman of the Company’s Board of Directors.

Non-Disparagement. The Executive agrees and covenants that he will not at any time make, publish or communicate to any person or entity or in any public forum any defamatory or disparaging remarks, comments, comments or statements concerning the Company or its businesses, or any of its employees, directors, officers, and existing and prospective customers, suppliers, investors and other associated third parties. This Section 8 7 does not, in any way, restrict or impede the Executive from exercising protected rights to the extent that such rights cannot be waived by agreement or from complying with any applicable law or regulation or a valid order of a court of competent jurisdiction or an authorized government agency, provided that such compliance does not exceed that required by the law, regulation, regulation or order. The Executive shall promptly provide written notice of any such order to the BoardCompany.

Non-Disparagement. The Executive agrees and covenants that he will not at any time (during or after the Employment Term) make, publish or communicate to any person or entity or in any public forum any defamatory or disparaging remarks, comments, or statements concerning the Company or its businesses, or any of its employees, directors, officers, and existing and prospective customers, suppliers, investors and other associated third parties. This Section 8 does not, in any way, restrict or impede the Executive from exercising protected rights to the extent that such rights cannot be waived by agreement or from complying with any applicable law or regulation or a valid order of a court of competent jurisdiction or an authorized government agency; provided, provided that such compliance does not exceed that required by the law, regulation, or order. The Executive shall promptly provide written notice of any such order to the Board.

Non-Disparagement. The Executive agrees and covenants that he will not at any time make, publish or communicate to any person or entity or in any public forum any defamatory or disparaging remarks, comments, or statements concerning the Company or its businesses, or any of its employees, directors, officers, and existing and prospective customers, suppliers, investors and other associated third parties. This Section 8 14 does not, in any way, restrict or impede the Executive from exercising protected rights to the extent that such rights cannot be waived by agreement or from complying with any applicable law or regulation or a valid order of a court of competent jurisdiction or an authorized government agency, provided that such compliance does not exceed that required by the law, regulation, or order. The Executive shall promptly provide written notice of any such order to the BoardChief Financial Officer. 15.

Non-Disparagement. The Executive agrees and covenants that he will not at any time make, publish or communicate to any person or entity or in any public forum any defamatory or disparaging remarks, comments, comments or statements concerning the Company Group or its businesses, or any of its employees, directors, officers, and existing and prospective customers, suppliers, investors and other associated third parties. This Section 8 9 does not, in any way, restrict or impede the Executive from exercising protected rights to the extent that such rights cannot be waived by agreement or from complying with any applicable law or regulation or a valid order of a court of competent jurisdiction or an authorized government agency, provided that such compliance does not exceed that required by the law, regulation, regulation or order. The Executive shall promptly provide written notice of any such order to the Board.

Non-Disparagement. The Executive agrees and covenants that he she will not at any time make, publish or communicate to any person or entity or in any public forum any defamatory or disparaging remarks, comments, comments or statements concerning the Company or its businesses, or any of its employees, officers, directors, officers, and existing and prospective customers, suppliers, investors and other associated third parties. This Section 8 9 does not, in any way, restrict or impede the Executive from exercising protected rights to the extent that such rights cannot be waived by agreement or from complying with any applicable law or regulation or a valid order of a court of competent jurisdiction or an authorized government agency, provided that such compliance does not exceed that required by the law, regulation, regulation or order. The Executive shall promptly provide written notice of any such order to the BoardCompany’s EVP Legal.

Non-Disparagement. The Executive agrees and covenants that he will shall not at any time make, publish or communicate to any person or entity or in any public forum any defamatory or disparaging remarks, comments, comments or statements concerning the Company Employer Group or its businesses, or any of its employees, directors, employees or officers, and existing and prospective customers, suppliers, investors and other associated third parties, now or in the future. This Section 8 does not, in any way, restrict or impede the Executive from exercising protected rights to the extent that such rights cannot be waived by agreement or from complying with any applicable law or regulation or a valid order of a court of competent jurisdiction or an authorized government agency, provided that such compliance does not exceed that required by the law, regulation, regulation or order. The Executive shall promptly provide written notice of any such order to the BoardEmployer’s General Counsel.

Non-Disparagement. The Executive understands and agrees and covenants that as a condition for receipt of the severance benefits, he will shall not at make any time makefalse, publish disparaging or communicate derogatory statements in public or private to any person or entity or in entity, including without limitation any public forum any defamatory or disparaging remarksmedia outlet, comments, or statements concerning regarding the Company or its businesses, or any of its employees, directors, officers, customersemployees, suppliersagents, investors or representatives or regarding the Company’s business affairs and other associated third partiesfinancial condition. This Section 8 does not, not in any way, way restrict or impede the Executive from exercising protected rights to the extent that such rights cannot be waived by agreement or from complying with any applicable law or regulation or a valid order of a court of competent jurisdiction or an authorized government agency, provided that such compliance does not exceed that required by the law, regulation, or order. The Executive shall promptly provide written notice of any such order to the Board.

Non-Disparagement. The Executive agrees and covenants that he will not at any time make, publish or communicate to any person or entity or in any public forum any defamatory or disparaging remarks, comments, comments or statements concerning the Company Company, Solterra, Quantum Asia or its their businesses, or any of its their employees, directors, officers, and existing and prospective customers, suppliers, investors and other associated third partiesParties. This Section 8 does not, in any way, restrict or impede the Executive from exercising protected rights to the extent that such rights cannot be waived by agreement or from complying with any applicable law or regulation or a valid order of a court of competent jurisdiction or an authorized government agency, provided that such compliance does not exceed that required by the law, regulation, regulation or order. The Executive shall promptly provide written notice of any such order to the BoardChief Executive Officer.

Non-Disparagement. The Executive agrees and covenants that he the Executive will not at any time make, publish publish, or communicate to any person or entity or in any public forum any defamatory or disparaging remarks, comments, or statements concerning the Company or its businesses, or any of its employees, directors, officers, officers and existing and prospective customers, suppliers, investors and other associated third parties. This Section 8 9 does not, in any way, restrict or impede the Executive from exercising protected rights to the extent that such rights cannot be waived by agreement or from complying with any applicable law or regulation or a valid order of a court of competent jurisdiction or an authorized government agency, provided that such compliance does not exceed that required by the law, regulation, or order. The Executive shall promptly provide written notice of any such order to the BoardChief Executive Officer.

Non-Disparagement. The Executive Employee agrees and covenants that he will not at any time make, publish or communicate to any person or entity or in any public forum any defamatory or disparaging remarks, comments, comments or statements concerning the Company or its businessesCorporation, the Chief Executive Officer, or any of its employees, directors, officers, customers, suppliers, directors and existing and prospective investors and other associated third parties. This Section 8 does not, in any way, restrict or impede the Executive Employee from exercising protected rights to the extent that such rights cannot be waived by agreement or from complying with any applicable law or regulation or a valid order of a court of competent jurisdiction or an authorized government agency, provided that such compliance does not exceed that required by the law, regulation, regulation or order. The Executive Employee shall promptly provide written notice of any such order to the BoardChief Executive Officer.

Non-Disparagement. The Executive agrees and covenants that he Executive will not at any time make, publish or communicate to any person or entity or in any public forum any defamatory or disparaging remarks, comments, or statements concerning the Company Employer or its businesses, or any of its employees, directors, officers, and existing and prospective customers, suppliers, investors and other associated third parties. This Section 8 does not, in any way, restrict or impede the Executive from exercising protected rights to the extent that such rights cannot be waived by agreement or from complying with any applicable law or regulation or a valid order of a court of competent jurisdiction or an authorized government agency, provided that such compliance does not exceed that required by the law, regulation, or order. The Executive shall promptly provide written notice of any such order to the Board. 9.

Non-Disparagement. The Executive agrees and covenants that he she will not at any time make, publish or communicate to any person or entity or in any public forum any defamatory or disparaging remarks, comments, comments or statements concerning the Company or its businesses, or any of its employees, directors, officers, customers, suppliers, investors and other associated third partiesdirectors or its or their respective affiliates. This Section 8 does not, in any way, restrict or impede the Executive from exercising protected rights to the extent that such rights cannot be waived by agreement or from complying with any applicable law or regulation or a valid order of a court of competent jurisdiction or an authorized government agency, provided that such compliance does not exceed that required by the law, regulation, regulation or order. The Executive shall promptly provide written notice of any such order to the Chairman of the Board.

Non-Disparagement. The Executive agrees and covenants that he she will not at any time make, publish or communicate to any person or entity or in any public forum any defamatory or disparaging remarks, comments, or statements concerning the Company or its Company, NovaBay and/or their respective businesses, or any of its employees, directors, officers, customers, suppliers, investors and or other associated third parties. This Section 8 X does not, in any way, restrict or impede the Executive from exercising protected rights to the extent that such rights cannot be waived by agreement or from complying with any applicable law or regulation or a valid order of a court of competent jurisdiction or an authorized government agency, provided that such compliance does not exceed that required by the law, regulation, or order. The Executive shall promptly provide written notice of any such order to the BoardManager or Authorized Representative.

Non-Disparagement. The Executive agrees and covenants that he will not at any time make, publish or communicate to any person or entity or in any public forum any defamatory or disparaging remarks, comments, comments or statements concerning the Company or its businesses, or any of its employees, directors, officers, customers, suppliers, investors and other associated third partiesdirectors or its or their respective affiliates. This Section 8 does not, in any way, restrict or impede the Executive from exercising protected rights to the extent that such rights cannot be waived by agreement or from complying with any applicable law or regulation or a valid order of a court of competent jurisdiction or an authorized government agency, provided that such compliance does not exceed that required by the law, regulation, regulation or order. The Executive shall promptly provide written notice of any such order to the Chairman of the Board.

Non-Disparagement. The Executive agrees and covenants that he will not at any time make, publish publish, or communicate to any person or entity or in any public forum any defamatory or disparaging remarks, comments, or statements concerning the Company or its businessesthe Affiliates, or any of its their employees, directors, officers, existing or prospective customers, suppliers, investors and investors, or other associated third parties. This Section 8 10 does not, in any way, restrict or impede the Executive from exercising protected rights to the extent that such rights cannot be waived by agreement or from complying with any applicable law or regulation or a valid order of a court of competent jurisdiction or an authorized government agency, provided that such compliance does not exceed that required by the law, regulation, or order. The Executive shall will promptly provide written notice of any such order to the Board.

Non-Disparagement. The Executive agrees and covenants that he the Executive will not at any time make, publish publish, or communicate to any person or entity or in any public forum any defamatory or disparaging remarks, comments, or statements concerning the Company or its businesses, or any of its employees, directors, officers, and existing and prospective customers, suppliers, investors and other associated third parties. This Section 8 9 does not, in any way, restrict or impede the Executive from exercising protected rights to the extent that such rights cannot be waived by agreement or from complying with any applicable law or regulation or a valid order of a court of competent jurisdiction or an authorized government agency, provided that such compliance does not exceed that required by the law, regulation, or order. The Executive shall promptly provide written notice of any such order to the BoardCompliance Officer.

Non-Disparagement. The Executive agrees and covenants that he will not at any time make, publish or communicate to any person or entity or in any public forum any defamatory or disparaging remarks, comments, or statements concerning the Company Company, its affiliates, or its their respective businesses, or any of its employees, directors, officers, and existing and prospective customers, suppliers, investors and other associated third parties. This Section 8 does not, in any way, restrict or impede the Executive from exercising protected rights to the extent that such rights cannot be waived by agreement or from complying with any applicable law or regulation or a valid order of a court of competent jurisdiction or an authorized government agency, provided that such compliance does not exceed that required by the law, regulation, or order. The Executive shall promptly provide written notice of any such order to the Board, unless such notice is prohibited by law.

Non-Disparagement. The Executive agrees and covenants the officers of the Company agree and covenant that he will they shall not at any time make, publish or communicate to any person or entity or in any public forum any defamatory or disparaging remarks, comments, or statements concerning the Executive or the Company or its businesses, or any of its employees, directors, employees or officers, customers, suppliers, investors and other associated third parties. This Section 8 9 does not, in any way, restrict or impede the Executive parties hereto from exercising protected rights to the extent that such rights cannot be waived by agreement or from complying with any applicable law or regulation or a valid order of a court of competent jurisdiction or an authorized government agency, provided that such compliance does not exceed that required by the law, regulation, or order. The Executive parties hereto shall promptly provide written notice of any such order to the Boardother party.

Non-Disparagement. The Executive agrees and covenants that he will not at any time make, publish or communicate to any person or entity or in any public forum any defamatory or disparaging remarks, comments, comments or statements concerning the Company or its businessesbusiness, or any of its employees, directors, officers, employees or existing or prospective customers, suppliers, investors and or other associated third parties. This Section 8 11(c) does not, in any way, restrict or impede the Executive from exercising protected rights to the extent that such rights cannot be waived by agreement or from complying with any applicable law or regulation or a valid order of a court of competent jurisdiction or an authorized government agency; provided, provided however, that such compliance does not exceed that required by the applicable law, regulation, regulation or order. The Company shall cause its directors and officers to refrain from making any defamatory or disparaging remarks, comments or statements concerning Executive shall promptly provide written notice of to any such order to the Boardthird parties.

Non-Disparagement. The Executive agrees and covenants that he will not at any time make, publish or communicate to any person or entity or in any public forum any defamatory or disparaging remarks, comments, comments or statements concerning the Company or its businesses, or any of its employeesproducts, services, officers, directors, officers, customers, suppliers, investors and other associated third partiesor affiliate companies. This Section 8 9 does not, in any way, restrict or impede the Executive from giving truthful testimony in court or administrative proceedings or exercising protected rights to the extent that such rights cannot be waived by agreement or from complying with any applicable law or regulation or a valid order of a court of competent jurisdiction or an authorized government agency, provided that such compliance does not exceed that required by the law, regulation, regulation or order. The Executive shall promptly provide written notice of any such order to the Board.

Non-Disparagement. The Executive agrees and covenants that he will not at any time make, publish or communicate to any person or entity or in any public forum any defamatory or disparaging remarks, comments, comments or statements concerning the Company or its businesses, or any of its employees, directorsofficers[, officers, and existing and prospective customers, suppliers, investors and other associated third parties]. This Section 8 10 does not, in any way, restrict or impede the Executive from exercising protected rights to the extent that such rights cannot be waived by agreement or from complying with any applicable law or regulation or a valid order of a court of competent jurisdiction or an authorized government agency, provided that such compliance does not exceed that required by the law, regulation, regulation or order. The Executive shall promptly provide written notice of any such order to the Chairman of the Board.

Non-Disparagement. The Executive agrees and covenants that he will not at any time make, publish or communicate to any person or entity or in any public forum any defamatory or disparaging remarks, comments, comments or statements concerning the Company or its businesses, or any of its affiliates, employees, directors, officers, and existing and prospective customers, suppliers, investors and other associated third parties. This Section 8 The foregoing does not, in any way, restrict or impede the Executive from exercising protected rights to the extent that such rights cannot be waived by agreement or from complying with any applicable law or regulation or a valid order of a court of competent jurisdiction or an authorized government agency, provided that such compliance does not exceed that required by the law, regulation, regulation or order. The Executive shall promptly provide written notice of any such order to the BoardCFO.

Non-Disparagement. The Executive agrees and covenants that he will not at any time make, publish or communicate to any person or entity or in any public forum any defamatory or disparaging remarks, comments, comments or statements concerning the Company [Group] or its businesses, or any of its employees, directors, officers, and existing and prospective customers, suppliers, investors and other associated third parties. This Section 8 9 does not, in any way, restrict or impede the Executive from exercising protected rights to the extent that such rights cannot be waived by agreement or from complying with any applicable law or regulation or a valid order of a court of competent jurisdiction or an authorized government agency, provided that such compliance does not exceed that required by the law, regulation, regulation or order. , The Executive shall promptly provide written notice of any such order to the BoardBoard of Directors.

Non-Disparagement. The Executive agrees and covenants that he will not at any time make, publish or communicate to any person or entity or in any public forum any defamatory or disparaging remarks, comments, comments or statements concerning the Company or its businesses, or any of its affiliates, employees, directors, officers, and existing and prospective customers, suppliers, investors and other associated third parties. This Section 8 The foregoing does not, in any way, restrict or impede the Executive from exercising protected rights to the extent that such rights cannot be waived by agreement or from complying with any applicable law or regulation or a valid order of a court of competent jurisdiction or an authorized government agency, provided that such compliance does not exceed that required by the law, regulation, regulation or order. The Executive shall promptly provide written notice of any such order to the BoardCEO.