Common use of Protected Disclosure Clause in Contracts

Protected Disclosure. Nothing contained in this Release limits my ability to file a charge or complaint with any federal, state or local governmental agency or commission (a “Government Agency”). In addition, nothing contained in this Release limits my ability to communicate with any Government Agency or otherwise participate in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by any Government Agency, including my ability to provide documents or other information, without notice to the Company, nor does anything contained in this Release apply to truthful testimony in litigation. If I file any charge or complaint with any Government Agency and if the Government Agency pursues any claim on my behalf, or if any other third party pursues any claim on my behalf, I waive any right to monetary or other individualized relief (either individually, or as part of any collective or class action); provided that nothing in this Release limits any right you may have to receive a whistleblower award or bounty for information provided to the Securities and Exchange Commission.