Common use of Representations and Warranties of the Custodian Clause in Contracts

Representations and Warranties of the Custodian. The Custodian hereby represents and warrants to each Fund that each of the following shall be true, correct and complete at all times during the term of this Agreement: (i) the Custodian is duly organized under the laws of its jurisdiction of organization and qualifies to act as a custodian to open-end management investment companies under the provisions of the 1940 Act; (ii) the execution, delivery and performance by the Custodian of this Agreement are (w) within its power, (x) have been duly authorized by all necessary action, and (y) will not (A) contribute to or result in a breach of or default under or conflict with any existing law, order, regulation or ruling of any governmental or regulatory agency or authority, or (B) violate any provision of the Custodian's corporate charter, or other organizational document, or bylaws, or any amendment thereof, (iii) the Custodian is a "Qualified Foreign Bank" (as defined in Rule 17f-5), a "US Bank" (as defined in Rule 17f-5) or an entity which by order of the SEC or by no-action letter of the staff of the SEC is exempt from meeting the requirements of an "Eligible Foreign Custodian" (as set forth in Rule 17f-5), (iv) the Custodian qualifies as a "Primary Custodian" (as defined in Rule 17f-7) and accepts the responsibilities thereof, and (v) the Custodian has entered into policies, bonds or similar arrangements which provide the types and minimum amounts of insurance and related coverage set forth in Section 2.29 hereof and such policies, bonds or similar arrangements are in full force and effect.

Representations and Warranties of the Custodian. The Custodian hereby represents and warrants to each Fund that each of the following shall be true, correct and complete at all times during the term of this Agreement: (i) the Custodian is duly organized under the laws of its jurisdiction of organization and qualifies to act as a custodian to open-end management investment companies under the provisions of the 1940 Act; (ii) the execution, delivery and performance by the Custodian of this Agreement are (w) within its power, (x) have been duly authorized by all necessary action, and (y) will not (A) contribute to or result in a breach of or default under or conflict with any existing law, order, regulation or ruling of any governmental or regulatory agency or authority, or (B) violate any provision of the Custodian's corporate charter, or other organizational document, or bylaws, or any amendment thereof, (iii) the Custodian is a "Qualified Foreign Bank" (as defined in Rule 17f-5), a "US Bank" (as defined in Rule 17f-5) or an entity which by order of the SEC or by no-action letter of the staff of the SEC is exempt from meeting the requirements of an "Eligible Foreign Custodian" (as set forth in Rule 17f-5), (iv) the Custodian qualifies as a "Primary Custodian" (as defined in Rule 17f-7) and accepts the responsibilities thereof, and (viv) the Custodian has entered into policies, bonds or similar arrangements which provide the types and minimum amounts of insurance and related coverage set forth in Section 2.29 hereof and such policies, bonds or similar arrangements are in full force and effect; and (v) the Custodian has in place a business continuity/disaster recovery plan and facilities which, in the event of a disaster affecting the Custodian, will be sufficient to enable the Custodian to resume and continue to perform its obligations under this Agreement without undue delay or disruption.

Representations and Warranties of the Custodian. The Custodian hereby represents and warrants to each Fund that each of the following shall be true, correct and complete at all times during the term of this Agreement: (i) the Custodian is duly organized under the laws of its jurisdiction of organization and qualifies to act as a custodian to open-end management investment companies under the provisions of the 1940 Act; (ii) the execution, delivery and performance by the Custodian of this Agreement are (w) within its power, (x) have been duly authorized by all necessary action, and (y) will not (A) contribute to or result in a breach of or default under or conflict with any existing law, order, regulation or ruling of any governmental or regulatory agency or authority, or (B) violate any provision of the Custodian's corporate charter, or other organizational document, or bylaws, or any amendment thereof, (iii) the Custodian is a "Qualified Foreign Bank" (as defined in Rule 17f-5), a "US Bank" (as defined in Rule 17f-5) or an entity which by order of the SEC or by no-action letter of the staff of the SEC is exempt from meeting the requirements of an "Eligible Foreign Custodian" (as set forth in Rule 17f-5), (iv) the Custodian qualifies as a "Primary Custodian" (as defined in Rule 17f-7) and accepts the responsibilities thereof, and (viv) the Custodian has entered into policies, bonds or similar arrangements which provide the types and minimum amounts of insurance and related coverage set forth in Section 2.29 hereof and such policies, bonds or similar arrangements are in full force and effect.

Representations and Warranties of the Custodian. The Custodian hereby represents and warrants to each Fund that each of the following shall be true, correct and complete at all times during the term of this Agreement: (i) the Custodian is duly organized under the laws of its jurisdiction of organization and qualifies to act as a custodian to open-end management investment companies under the provisions of the 1940 Act; (ii) the execution, delivery and performance by the Custodian of this Agreement are (w) within its power, (x) have been duly authorized by all necessary action, and (y) will not (A) contribute to or result in a breach of or default under or conflict with any existing law, order, regulation or ruling of any governmental or regulatory agency or authority, or (B) violate any provision of the Custodian's corporate charter, or other organizational document, or bylaws, or any amendment thereof, (iii) the Custodian is a "Qualified Foreign Bank" (as defined in Rule 17f-5), a "US Bank" (as defined in Rule 17f-5) or an entity which by order of the SEC or by no-action letter of the staff of the SEC is exempt from meeting the requirements of an "Eligible Foreign Custodian" (as set forth in Rule 17f-5), (iv) the Custodian qualifies as a "Primary Custodian" (as defined in Rule 17f-7) and accepts the responsibilities thereof, and (v) the Custodian has entered into policies, bonds or similar arrangements which provide the types and minimum amounts of insurance and related coverage set forth in Section 2.29 hereof and such policies, bonds or similar arrangements are in full force and effect; and (vi) the Custodian has in place a business continuity/disaster recovery plan and facilities which, in the event of a disaster affecting the Custodian, will be sufficient to enable the Custodian to resume and continue to perform its obligations under this Agreement without undue delay or disruption.

Representations and Warranties of the Custodian. The Custodian hereby represents and warrants to each Fund that each of the following shall be true, correct and complete at all times during the term of this Agreement: (i) the Custodian is duly organized under the laws of its jurisdiction of organization and qualifies to act as a custodian to open-–end management investment companies under the provisions of the 1940 Act; (ii) the execution, delivery and performance by the Custodian of this Agreement are (w) within its power, (x) have been duly authorized by all necessary action, and (y) will not (A) contribute to or result in a breach of or default under or conflict with any existing law, order, regulation or ruling of any governmental or regulatory agency or authority, or (B) violate any provision of the Custodian's ’s corporate charter, or other organizational document, or bylaws, or any amendment thereof, (iii) the Custodian is a "“Qualified Foreign Bank" ” (as defined in Rule 17f-5), a "“US Bank" ” (as defined in Rule 17f-5) or an entity which by order of the SEC or by no-action letter of the staff of the SEC is exempt from meeting the requirements of an "“Eligible Foreign Custodian" ” (as set forth in Rule 17f-5), (iv) the Custodian qualifies as a "“Primary Custodian" ” (as defined in Rule 17f-7) and accepts the responsibilities thereof, and (v) the Custodian has entered into policies, bonds or similar arrangements which provide the types and minimum amounts of insurance and related coverage set forth in Section 2.29 hereof and such policies, bonds or similar arrangements are in full force and effect; and (vi) the Custodian has in place a business continuity/disaster recovery plan and facilities which, in the event of a disaster affecting the Custodian, will be sufficient to enable the Custodian to resume and continue to perform its obligations under this Agreement without undue delay or disruption.

Representations and Warranties of the Custodian. The Custodian hereby represents and warrants to each Fund that each of the following shall be true, correct and complete at all times during the term of this Agreement: (i) the Custodian is duly organized under the laws of its jurisdiction of organization and qualifies to act as a custodian to open-–end management investment companies under the provisions of the 1940 Act; (ii) the execution, delivery and performance by the Custodian of this Agreement are (w) within its power, (x) have been duly authorized by all necessary action, and (y) will not (A) contribute to or result in a breach of or default under or conflict with any existing law, order, regulation or ruling of any governmental or regulatory agency or authority, or (B) violate any provision of the Custodian's ’s corporate charter, or other organizational document, or bylaws, or any amendment thereof, (iii) the Custodian is a "“Qualified Foreign Bank" ” (as defined in Rule 17f-5), a "“US Bank" ” (as defined in Rule 17f-5) or an entity which by order of the SEC or by no-action letter of the staff of the SEC is exempt from meeting the requirements of an "“Eligible Foreign Custodian" ” (as set forth in Rule 17f-5), (iv) the Custodian qualifies as a "“Primary Custodian" ” (as defined in Rule 17f-7) and accepts the responsibilities thereof, and (viv) the Custodian has entered into policies, bonds or similar arrangements which provide the types and minimum amounts of insurance and related coverage set forth in Section 2.29 hereof and such policies, bonds or similar arrangements are in full force and effect; and (v) the Custodian has in place a business continuity/disaster recovery plan and facilities which, in the event of a disaster affecting the Custodian, will be sufficient to enable the Custodian to resume and continue to perform its obligations under this Agreement without undue delay or disruption.

Representations and Warranties of the Custodian. The Custodian hereby represents and warrants to each Fund that each of the following shall be true, correct and complete at all times during the term of this Agreement: (i) the Custodian is duly organized under the laws of its jurisdiction of organization and qualifies to act as a custodian to open-open end management investment companies under the provisions of the 1940 Act; (ii) the execution, delivery and performance by the Custodian of this Agreement are (w) within its power, (x) have been duly authorized by all necessary action, and (y) will not (A) contribute to or result in a breach of or default under or conflict with any existing law, order, regulation or ruling of any governmental or regulatory agency or authority, or (B) violate any provision of the Custodian's ’s corporate charter, or other organizational document, or bylaws, or any amendment thereof, (iii) the Custodian is a "“Qualified Foreign Bank" ” (as defined in Rule 17f-5), a "“US Bank" ” (as defined in Rule 17f-517f 5) or an entity which by order of the SEC or by no-no action letter of the staff of the SEC is exempt from meeting the requirements of an "“Eligible Foreign Custodian" ” (as set forth in Rule 17f-517f 5), (iv) the Custodian qualifies as a "“Primary Custodian" ” (as defined in Rule 17f-7) and accepts the responsibilities thereof, and (v) the Custodian has entered into policies, bonds or similar arrangements which provide the types and minimum amounts of insurance and related coverage set forth in Section 2.29 hereof and such policies, bonds or similar arrangements are in full force and effect; and (vi) the Custodian has in place a business continuity/disaster recovery plan and facilities which, in the event of a disaster affecting the Custodian, will be sufficient to enable the Custodian to resume and continue to perform its obligations under this Agreement without undue delay or disruption.

Representations and Warranties of the Custodian. The Custodian hereby represents and warrants to each the Fund that each of the following shall be true, correct and complete at all times during the term of this Agreement: (i) the Custodian is duly organized under the laws of its jurisdiction of organization and qualifies to act as a custodian to open-end management investment companies under the provisions of the 1940 Act; (ii) the execution, delivery and performance by the Custodian of this Agreement are (w) within its power, (x) have been duly authorized by all necessary action, and (y) will not (A) contribute to or result in a breach of or default under or conflict with any existing law, order, regulation or ruling of any governmental or regulatory agency or authority, or (B) violate any provision of the Custodian's corporate charter, or other organizational document, or bylaws, or any amendment thereof, (iii) the Custodian is a "Qualified Foreign Bank" (as defined in Rule 17f-5), a "US Bank" (as defined in Rule 17f-5) or an entity which by order of the SEC or by no-action letter of the staff of the SEC is exempt from meeting the requirements of an "Eligible Foreign Custodian" (as set forth in Rule 17f-5), (iv) the Custodian qualifies as a "Primary Custodian" (as defined in Rule 17f-7) and accepts the responsibilities thereof, and (v) the Custodian has entered into policies, bonds or similar arrangements which provide the types and minimum amounts of insurance and related coverage set forth in Section 2.29 hereof and such policies, bonds or similar arrangements are in full force and effect.

Representations and Warranties of the Custodian. The Custodian hereby represents and warrants to each the Fund that each of the following shall be true, correct and complete at all times during the term of this Agreement: (i) the Custodian is duly organized under the laws of its jurisdiction of organization and qualifies to act as a custodian to open-–end management investment companies under the provisions of the 1940 Act; (ii) the execution, delivery and performance by the Custodian of this Agreement are (w) within its power, (x) have been duly authorized by all necessary action, and (y) will not (A) contribute to or result in a breach of or default under or conflict with any existing law, order, regulation or ruling of any governmental or regulatory agency or authority, or (B) violate any provision of the Custodian's ’s corporate charter, or other organizational document, or bylaws, or any amendment thereof, (iii) the Custodian is a "“Qualified Foreign Bank" ” (as defined in Rule 17f-5), a "“US Bank" ” (as defined in Rule 17f-5) or an entity which by order of the SEC or by no-action letter of the staff of the SEC is exempt from meeting the requirements of an "“Eligible Foreign Custodian" ” (as set forth in Rule 17f-5), (iv) the Custodian qualifies as a "“Primary Custodian" ” (as defined in Rule 17f-7) and accepts the responsibilities thereof, and (viv) the Custodian has entered into policies, bonds or similar arrangements which provide the types and minimum amounts of insurance and related coverage set forth in Section 2.29 hereof and such policies, bonds or similar arrangements are in full force and effect; and (v) the Custodian has in place a business continuity/disaster recovery plan and facilities which, in the event of a disaster affecting the Custodian, will be sufficient to enable the Custodian to resume and continue to perform its obligations under this Agreement without undue delay or disruption.

Representations and Warranties of the Custodian. The Custodian hereby represents and warrants to each the Fund that each of the following shall be true, correct and complete at all times during the term of this Agreement: (i) the Custodian is duly organized under the laws of its jurisdiction of organization and qualifies to act as a custodian to open-–end management investment companies under the provisions of the 1940 Act; (ii) the execution, delivery and performance by the Custodian of this Agreement are (w) within its power, (x) have been duly authorized by all necessary action, and (y) will not (A) contribute to or result in a breach of or default under or conflict with any existing law, order, regulation or ruling of any governmental or regulatory agency or authority, or (B) violate any provision of the Custodian's ’s corporate charter, or other organizational document, or bylaws, or any amendment thereof, (iii) the Custodian is a "“Qualified Foreign Bank" ” (as defined in Rule 17f-5), a "“US Bank" ” (as defined in Rule 17f-5) or an entity which by order of the SEC or by no-action letter of the staff of the SEC is exempt from meeting the requirements of an "“Eligible Foreign Custodian" ” (as set forth in Rule 17f-5), (iv) the Custodian qualifies as a "“Primary Custodian" ” (as defined in Rule 17f-7) and accepts the responsibilities thereof, and (v) the Custodian has entered into policies, bonds or similar arrangements which provide the types and minimum amounts of insurance and related coverage set forth in Section 2.29 hereof and such policies, bonds or similar arrangements are in full force and effect.

Representations and Warranties of the Custodian. The Custodian hereby represents and warrants to each the Fund that each of the following shall be true, correct and complete at all times during the term of this Agreement: (i) the Custodian is duly organized under the laws of its jurisdiction of organization and qualifies to act as a custodian to open-end management investment companies under the provisions of the 1940 Act; (ii) the execution, delivery and performance by the Custodian of this Agreement are (w) within its power, (x) have been duly authorized by all necessary action, and (y) will not (A) contribute to or result in a breach of or default under or conflict with any existing law, order, regulation or ruling of any governmental or regulatory agency or authority, or (B) violate any provision of the Custodian's corporate charter, or other organizational document, or bylaws, or any amendment thereof, (iii) the Custodian is a "Qualified Foreign Bank" (as defined in Rule 17f-5), a "US Bank" (as defined in Rule 17f-5) or an entity which by order of the SEC or by no-action letter of the staff of the SEC is exempt from meeting the requirements of an "Eligible Foreign Custodian" (as set forth in Rule 17f-5), (iv) the Custodian qualifies as a "Primary Custodian" (as defined in Rule 17f-7) and accepts the responsibilities thereof, and (v) the Custodian has entered into policies, bonds or similar arrangements which provide the types and minimum amounts of insurance and related coverage set forth in Section 2.29 hereof and such policies, bonds or similar arrangements are in full force and effect.

Representations and Warranties of the Custodian. The Custodian hereby represents and warrants to each Fund that each of the following shall be true, correct and complete at all times during the term of this Agreement: (i1) the Custodian is duly organized under the laws of its jurisdiction of organization and qualifies to act as a custodian to open-end and closed-end management investment companies under the provisions of the 1940 Act; (ii) the execution, delivery and performance by the Custodian of this Agreement are (w) within its power, (x) have been duly authorized by all necessary action, and (y) will not (A) contribute to or result in a breach of or default under or conflict with any existing law, order, regulation or ruling of any governmental or regulatory agency or authority, or (B) violate any provision of the Custodian's corporate charter, or other organizational document, or bylaws, or any amendment thereof, (iii) the Custodian is a "Qualified Foreign Bank" (as defined in Rule 17f-5), a "US U.S. Bank" (as defined in Rule 17f-5) or an entity which by order of the SEC or by no-action letter of the staff of the SEC is exempt from meeting the requirements of an "Eligible Foreign Custodian" (as set forth in Rule 17f-5), (iv) the Custodian qualifies as a "Primary Custodian" (as defined in Rule 17f-7) and accepts the responsibilities thereofthereof with respect to the Funds and Portfolios, and (viv) the Custodian has entered into policies, bonds or similar arrangements which provide the types and minimum amounts of insurance and related coverage set forth in Section 2.29 2.30 hereof and such policies, bonds or similar arrangements are in full force and effect; and (v) the Custodian shall maintain and keep current a Disaster Recovery Plan and the capacity to execute such Disaster Recovery Plan; however, the Custodian does not make any representation or warranty that, notwithstanding the Custodian's fulfillment of its obligation of due care, for every disaster or business disruption (x) such plan will be successfully implemented or (y) such plan, if implemented, will be sufficient and appropriate to avoid, deter or mitigate the disaster or business disruption.