Common use of Protected Activity Not Prohibited Clause in Contracts

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, will in any way limit or prohibit you from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, “Protected Activity” means filing a charge, complaint, or report with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, any state, federal, or local governmental agency or commission, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (the “Government Agencies”). You understand that in connection with such Protected Activity, you are permitted to disclose documents or other information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving authorization from, the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you agree to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Company confidential information under the Confidentiality Agreement to any parties other than the Government Agencies. You further understand that “Protected Activity” does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communications. Any language in the Confidentiality Agreement regarding your right to engage in Protected Activity that conflicts with, or is contrary to, this paragraph is superseded by this Agreement. In addition, pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are notified that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (i) is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (ii) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual’s attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing Notwithstanding any contrary provision of the Agreement or the Confidentiality Agreement, nothing in this Agreement, or the Confidentiality Agreement will prohibit or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, will in any way limit or prohibit impede you from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, “Protected Activity” means will mean communicating, cooperating or filing a charge, complaint, or report with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating in complaint with any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, any state, U.S. federal, state or local governmental or law enforcement branch, agency or commissionentity, including including, but not limited to, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (the collectively, a “Government AgenciesGovernmental Entity”). You understand that in connection ) with such Protected Activityrespect to possible violations of any U.S. federal, you are permitted to disclose documents state or other information as permitted by law, and without giving notice tolocal law or regulation, or receiving authorization fromotherwise making disclosures to any Governmental Entity, in each case, that are protected under the Companywhistleblower provisions of any such law or regulation; provided that, in each case, such communications and disclosures are consistent with applicable law. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you agree to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Company confidential information under (as defined in the Confidentiality Agreement or any other agreement between you and the Company or any parent, subsidiary or other affiliate of the Company relating to the protection of confidential information) in a manner not protected by applicable law (each, a “Confidential Information Agreement”) to any parties other than the Government AgenciesGovernmental Entities. You further understand that “Protected Activity” Activity does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communicationscommunications or attorney work product. Any language in the Confidentiality Agreement regarding your right to engage in Protected Activity or any Confidential Information Agreement that conflicts with, or is contrary to, this paragraph is superseded by this Agreement. In addition, You understand and acknowledge that pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are notified that 2016 (a) an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal Federal or state State trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that is made (i) is made in confidence to a federalFederal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (ii) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, seal and (b) an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual’s attorney of the individual and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal seal, and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing Consultant understands that nothing in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, will shall in any way limit or prohibit you Consultant from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, “Protected Activity” means shall mean filing a charge, complaint, or report with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, any state, federal, state or local governmental government agency or commission, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board Commission (the “Government Agencies”). You understand Consultant understands that in connection with such Protected Activity, you are Consultant is permitted to disclose documents or other information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving authorization from, the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you agree Consultant agrees to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Company confidential information under the Confidentiality Agreement to any parties other than the Government Agencies. You Consultant further understand understands that “Protected Activity” does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communications. Any language in the Confidentiality Agreement regarding your right to engage in Protected Activity that conflicts with, or is contrary to, this paragraph is superseded by this Agreement. In addition, pursuant Pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are Consultant is notified that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (i) is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (ii) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual’s attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing Consultant understands that nothing in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, will shall in any way limit or prohibit you Consultant from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, “Protected Activity” means shall mean filing a charge, complaint, or report with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, any state, federal, state or local governmental government agency or commission, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board Commission (the “Government Agencies”). You understand Consultant understands that in connection with such Protected Activity, you are Consultant is permitted to disclose documents or other information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving authorization from, the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you agree Consultant agrees to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Company confidential information under the Confidentiality Agreement to any parties other than the Government Agencies. You Consultant further understand understands that “Protected Activity” does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communications. Any language in the Confidentiality Agreement regarding your right to engage in Protected Activity that conflicts with, or is contrary to, this paragraph is superseded by this Agreement. In addition, pursuant Pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are Consultant is notified that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (i) is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (ii) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual’s attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.. (signature page follows)

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, will in any way limit or prohibit you from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, “Protected Activity” means filing a charge, complaint, or report with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, any state, federal, or local governmental agency or commission, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (the “Government Agencies”). You understand that in connection with such Protected Activity, you are permitted to disclose documents or other information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving authorization from, the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you agree to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Company confidential information under the Confidentiality Confidential Information Agreement to any parties other than the Government Agencies. You further understand that “Protected Activity” does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communications. Any language in the Confidentiality Confidential Information Agreement regarding your right to engage in Protected Activity that conflicts with, or is contrary to, this paragraph is superseded by this Agreement. In addition, pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are notified that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (i) is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (ii) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual’s attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing Executive understands that nothing in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, will shall in any way limit or prohibit you Executive from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, “Protected Activity” means shall mean filing a charge, complaint, or report with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, any state, federal, state or local governmental government agency or commission, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (the “Government Agencies”). You understand Executive understands that in connection with such Protected Activity, you are Executive is permitted to disclose documents or other information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving authorization from, the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you agree Executive agrees to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Company confidential information under the Confidentiality Agreement Confidential Information to any parties other than the Government Agencies. You Executive further understand understands that “Protected Activity” does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communications. Any language in the Confidentiality Agreement regarding your right to engage in Protected Activity that conflicts with, or is contrary to, this paragraph is superseded by this Agreement. In addition, pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are Executive is notified that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (ia) is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (iib) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual’s attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing You understand that nothing in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, will in any way limit Confidential Information Agreement limits or prohibit prohibits you from engaging for filing and/or pursuing a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, “Protected Activity” means filing a charge, complaint, charge or report complaint with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, communicating or cooperating with or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, any state, federal, state or local governmental government agency or commission, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (the “Government Agencies”). You understand that in connection with such Protected Activity, you are permitted to disclose including disclosing documents or other information as permitted by law. Further, and nothing in this Agreement or the Confidential Information Agreement shall in any way limit or prohibit you from discussing or disclosing either orally or in writing, any alleged discriminatory or unfair employment practice (including, without giving notice tolimitation, any underlying facts of any alleged discriminatory or receiving authorization fromunfair employment practice). In addition, you understand that nothing in this Agreement or the CompanyConfidential Information Agreement, including its definition of “Company Confidential Information,” prevents you from discussing or disclosing information about unlawful acts in the workplace, such as harassment or discrimination or any other conduct that you have reason to believe is unlawful. Notwithstanding the foregoingpreceding, you agree to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any Company trade secrets, proprietary information, or confidential information that may constitute Company confidential information under does not involve unlawful acts in the Confidentiality Agreement to any parties other than workplace or the Government Agenciesactivity otherwise protected herein. You further understand that “Protected Activity” does you are not include permitted to disclose the disclosure of any Company Company’s attorney-client privileged communications. Any language in the Confidentiality Agreement regarding your right to engage in Protected Activity that conflicts with, communications or is contrary to, this paragraph is superseded by this Agreementattorney work product. In addition, pursuant to you hereby acknowledge that the Company has provided you with notice in compliance with the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 20162016 regarding immunity from liability for limited disclosures of trade secrets. The full text of the notice is attached in Exhibit A. Finally, you are notified understand that an individual will not be held criminally nothing in this Agreement or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure Confidential Information Agreement, including its definition of a trade secret that “Company Confidential Information,” (i) is made in confidence limits employees’ rights to a federaldiscuss or disclose wages, statebenefits, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for terms and conditions of employment as protected by applicable law, including any rights under Section 7 of the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of lawNational Labor Relations Act, or (ii) is made in a complaint or otherwise impairs employees from assisting other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual’s attorney and use the trade secret information Company employees and/or former employees in the court proceeding, if exercise of their rights under Section 7 of the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court orderNational Labor Relations Act.

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you and or the Company, as applicable, will in any way limit or prohibit you from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, “Protected Activity” means filing a charge, charge or complaint, or report with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted bywith, any state, federal, or local other governmental agency or commissionagency, including but not limited to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (Board. Notwithstanding any restrictions set forth in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you or the “Government Agencies”). You Company, as applicable, you understand that in connection with such Protected Activity, you are permitted not required to disclose documents or other obtain authorization from the Company prior to disclosing information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving authorization fromcommunicating with, such agencies, nor are you obligated to advise the CompanyCompany as to any such disclosures or communications. Notwithstanding the foregoingIn making any such disclosures or communications, you agree to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Company confidential information under Confidential Information (within the meaning of the Confidentiality Agreement Agreement) to any parties other than the Government Agenciesrelevant government agencies. You further understand that “Protected Activity” does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communications. Any language in , and that any such disclosure without the Confidentiality Agreement regarding your right to engage in Protected Activity that conflicts with, or is contrary to, this paragraph is superseded by Company’s written consent will constitute a material breach of this Agreement. In addition, pursuant to You acknowledge that the Company has provided you with notice in compliance with the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are notified that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state 2016 regarding immunity from liability for limited disclosures of trade secret law for secrets. The full text of the disclosure of a trade secret that (i) notice is made attached in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (ii) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual’s attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.Exhibit A.

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing Employee understands that nothing in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, will shall in any way limit or prohibit you Employee from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, “Protected Activity” means including filing a charge, complaint, or report with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, any state, federal, state or local governmental government agency or commission, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (the “Government Agencies”). You understand Employee understands that in connection with such Protected Activity, you are Employee is permitted to disclose documents or other information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving authorization from, the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you agree Employee agrees to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Company confidential information under the Confidentiality Agreement to any parties other than the Government Agencies. You Employee further understand understands that “Protected Activity” does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communicationscommunications or attorney work product. Any language in the Confidentiality Agreement regarding your Employee’s right to engage in Protected Activity that conflicts with, or is contrary to, this paragraph section is superseded by this Agreement. In addition, pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are Employee is notified that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (i) is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (ii) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual’s attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order. Finally, nothing in this Agreement constitutes a waiver of any rights Employee may have under the Saxxxxxx-Xxxxx Xct.

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, will in any way limit or prohibit you from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, “Protected Activity” means filing a charge, charge or complaint, or report with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted bywith, any state, federal, or local other governmental agency or commissionagency, including but not limited to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (Board. Notwithstanding any restrictions set forth in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you and the “Government Agencies”). You Company, as applicable, you understand that in connection with such Protected Activity, you are permitted not required to disclose documents or other obtain authorization from the Company prior to disclosing information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving authorization fromcommunicating with, such agencies, nor are you obligated to advise the CompanyCompany as to any such disclosures or communications. Notwithstanding the foregoingIn making any such disclosures or communications, you agree to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Company confidential information under Confidential Information (within the meaning of the Confidentiality Agreement Covenant Agreement) to any parties other than the Government Agenciesrelevant government agencies. You further understand that “Protected Activity” Activity does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communications. Any language in , and that any such disclosure without the Confidentiality Agreement regarding your right to engage in Protected Activity that conflicts with, or is contrary to, this paragraph is superseded by Company’s written consent will constitute a material breach of this Agreement. In addition, pursuant to You acknowledge that the Company has provided you with notice in compliance with the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are notified that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state 2016 regarding immunity from liability for limited disclosures of trade secret law for secrets. The full text of the disclosure of a trade secret that (i) notice is made attached in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (ii) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual’s attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.Exhibit A.

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing Executive understands that nothing in this Agreement Agreement, or in any other agreement between you and or policy with or by the Company, as applicable, will in any way limit or prohibit you Executive from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, “Protected Activity” means will mean filing a charge, complaint, or report with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, any state, federal, state or local governmental government agency or commission, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (the “Government Agencies”). You understand Executive understands that in connection with such Protected Activity, you are Executive is permitted to disclose documents or other information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving authorization from, the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you agree Executive agrees to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Company confidential information under the Confidentiality Agreement to any parties other than the Government Agencies. You Executive further understand understands that “Protected Activity” does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communications. Any language in the Confidentiality Agreement Agreement, or any other agreement or policy of the Company, regarding your Executive’s right to engage in Protected Activity that conflicts with, or is contrary to, this paragraph is superseded by this Agreementprovision. In addition, pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are Executive is notified that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (ia) is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (iib) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual’s attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you and or the Company, as applicable, will in any way limit or prohibit you from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, “Protected Activity” means filing a charge, charge or complaint, or report with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted bywith, any state, federal, or local other governmental agency or commissionagency, including but not limited to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (Board. Notwithstanding any restrictions set forth in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you or the “Government Agencies”). You Company, as applicable, you understand that in connection with such Protected Activity, you are permitted not required to disclose documents or other obtain authorization from the Company prior to disclosing information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving authorization fromcommunicating with, such agencies, nor are you obligated to advise the CompanyCompany as to any such disclosures or communications. Notwithstanding the foregoingIn making any such disclosures or communications, you agree to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Company confidential information under (within the Confidentiality Agreement meaning of the EPIIA) to any parties other than the Government Agenciesrelevant government agencies. You further understand that “Protected Activity” does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communications. Any language in , and that any such disclosure without the Confidentiality Agreement regarding your right to engage in Protected Activity that conflicts with, or is contrary to, this paragraph is superseded by Company’s written consent will constitute a material breach of this Agreement. In addition, pursuant to You acknowledge that the Company has provided you with notice in compliance with the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are notified that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state 2016 regarding immunity from liability for limited disclosures of trade secret law for secrets. The full text of the disclosure of a trade secret that (i) notice is made attached in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (ii) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual’s attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.Exhibit A.

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, will in any way limit or prohibit you from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, “Protected Activity” means filing a charge, complaint, or report with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, any state, federal, or local governmental agency or commission, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (the “Government Agencies”). You understand that in connection with such Protected Activity, you are permitted to disclose documents or other information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving authorization from, the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you agree to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Company confidential information under the Confidentiality Proprietary Information and Inventions Agreement to any parties other than the Government Agencies. You further understand that “Protected Activity” does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communications. Any language in the Confidentiality Proprietary Information and Inventions Agreement regarding your right to engage in Protected Activity that conflicts with, or is contrary to, this paragraph is superseded by this Agreement. In addition, pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are notified that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (i) is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (ii) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual’s attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.. Sumo Logic, Inc. 000 Xxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxx, XX 00000

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, will in any way limit or prohibit you from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, “Protected Activity” means filing a charge, complaint, or report with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, any state, federal, or local governmental agency or commission, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (the “Government Agencies”). You understand that in connection with such Protected Activity, you are permitted to disclose documents or other information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving authorization from, the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you agree to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Company confidential information under the Confidentiality Proprietary Agreement to any parties other than the Government Agencies. You further understand that “Protected Activity” does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communications. Any language in the Confidentiality Proprietary Information Agreement regarding your right to engage in Protected Activity that conflicts with, or is contrary to, this paragraph is superseded by this Agreement. In addition, pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are notified that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (i) is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (ii) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual’s attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, will in any way limit or prohibit you from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, “Protected Activity” means filing a charge, complaint, or report with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, any state, federal, or local governmental agency or commission, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (the “Government Agencies”). You understand that in connection with such Protected Activity, you are permitted to disclose documents or other information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving authorization from, the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you agree to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Company confidential information under the Confidentiality Nondisclosure Agreement to any parties other than the Government Agencies. You further understand that “Protected Activity” does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communications. Any language in the Confidentiality Nondisclosure Agreement regarding your right to engage in Protected Activity that conflicts with, or is contrary to, this paragraph is superseded by this Agreement. In addition, pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are notified that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (i) is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (ii) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual’s attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you and or the Company, as applicable, will in any way limit or prohibit you from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, “Protected Activity” means filing a charge, charge or complaint, or report with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted bywith, any state, federal, or local other governmental agency or commissionagency, including but not limited to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (Board. Notwithstanding any restrictions set forth in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you or the “Government Agencies”). You Company, as applicable, you understand that in connection with such Protected Activity, you are permitted not required to disclose documents or other obtain authorization from the Company prior to disclosing information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving authorization fromcommunicating with, such agencies, nor are you obligated to advise the CompanyCompany as to any such disclosures or communications. Notwithstanding the foregoingIn making any such disclosures or communications, you agree to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Company confidential information under (within the Confidentiality Agreement meaning of the PIIA) to any parties other than the Government Agenciesrelevant government agencies. You further understand that “Protected Activity” does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communications. Any language in , and that any such disclosure without the Confidentiality Agreement regarding your right to engage in Protected Activity that conflicts with, or is contrary to, this paragraph is superseded by Company’s written consent will constitute a material breach of this Agreement. In addition, pursuant to You acknowledge that the Company has provided you with notice in compliance with the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are notified that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state 2016 regarding immunity from liability for limited disclosures of trade secret law for secrets. The full text of the disclosure of a trade secret that (i) notice is made attached in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (ii) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual’s attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.Exhibit B.

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing Employee understands that nothing in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, will shall in any way limit or prohibit you Employee from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, “Protected Activity” means shall mean filing a charge, charge or complaint, or report with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted bywith, any state, federal, or local other governmental agency or commissionagency, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (Board. Notwithstanding any restrictions set forth in this Agreement, Employee understands that he is not required to obtain authorization from the “Government Agencies”). You understand that in connection with such Protected Activity, you are permitted Company prior to disclose documents or other disclosing information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving authorization fromcommunicating with, such agencies, nor is Employee obligated to advise the CompanyCompany as to any such disclosures or communications. Notwithstanding the foregoingNotwithstanding, you agree in making any such disclosures or communications, Employee agrees to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Company confidential or proprietary information under the Confidentiality Agreement and/or Employment Agreement to any parties other than the Government Agenciesrelevant government agencies. You Employee further understand understands that “Protected Activity” does not include the his disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communications. Any language in , and that any such disclosure without the Confidentiality Agreement regarding your right to engage in Protected Activity that conflicts with, or is contrary to, this paragraph is superseded by Company’s written consent shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement. In addition, pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are Employee is notified that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (i) is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (ii) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual’s attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing Employee understands that nothing in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, will shall in any way limit or prohibit you Employee from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, “Protected Activity” means including filing a charge, complaint, or report with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, any state, federal, state or local governmental government agency or commission, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (the “Government Agencies”). You understand Employee understands that in connection with such Protected Activity, you are Employee is permitted to disclose documents or other information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving authorization from, the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you agree Employee agrees to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Company confidential information under the Confidentiality Agreement to any parties other than the Government Agencies. You Employee further understand understands that “Protected Activity” does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communicationscommunications or attorney work product. Any language in the Confidentiality Agreement regarding your Employee’s right to engage in Protected Activity that conflicts with, or is contrary to, this paragraph section is superseded by this Agreement. In addition, pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are Employee is notified that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (i) is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (ii) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual’s attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, will in any way limit or prohibit you from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, “Protected Activity” means filing a charge, charge or complaint, or report with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted bywith, any state, federal, or local other governmental agency or commissionagency, including but not limited to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (Board. Notwithstanding any restrictions set forth in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you and the “Government Agencies”). You Company, as applicable, you understand that in connection with such Protected Activity, you are permitted not required to disclose documents or other obtain authorization from the Company prior to disclosing information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving authorization fromcommunicating with, such agencies, nor are you obligated to advise the CompanyCompany as to any such disclosures or communications. Notwithstanding the foregoingIn making any such disclosures or communications, you agree to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Company confidential information under Confidential Information (within the Confidentiality Agreement meaning of the Restrictive Covenant Agreement) to any parties other than the Government Agenciesrelevant government agencies. You further understand that “Protected Activity” Activity does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communications. Any language in , and that any such disclosure without the Confidentiality Agreement regarding your right to engage in Protected Activity that conflicts with, or is contrary to, this paragraph is superseded by Company’s written consent will constitute a material breach of this Agreement. In addition, pursuant to You acknowledge that the Company has provided you with notice in compliance with the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are notified that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state 2016 regarding immunity from liability for limited disclosures of trade secret law for secrets. The full text of the disclosure of a trade secret that (i) notice is made attached in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (ii) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual’s attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.Exhibit A.

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing Employee understands that nothing in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, will shall in any way limit or prohibit you Employee from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, “Protected Activity” means shall mean filing a charge, complaint, or report with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, any state, federal, state or local governmental government agency or commission, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (the “Government Agencies”). You understand Employee understands that in connection with such Protected Activity, you are Employee is permitted to disclose documents or other information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving authorization from, the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you agree Employee agrees to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Company confidential information under the Confidentiality Agreement to any parties other than the Government Agencies. You Employee further understand understands that “Protected Activity” does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communicationscommunications or attorney work product. Any language in the Confidentiality Agreement regarding your Employee’s right to engage in Protected Activity that conflicts with, or is contrary to, this paragraph is superseded by this Agreement. In addition, pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are Employee is notified that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (ia) is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (iib) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual’s attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order. Finally, nothing in this Agreement constitutes a waiver of any rights Employee may have under the Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxx Act or Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act.

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you and or the Company, as applicable, will in any way limit or prohibit you from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, “Protected Activity” means filing a charge, charge or complaint, or report with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted bywith, any state, federal, or local other governmental agency or commissionagency, including but not limited to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (Board. Notwithstanding any restrictions set forth in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you or the “Government Agencies”). You Company, as applicable, you understand that in connection with such Protected Activity, you are permitted not required to disclose documents or other obtain authorization from the Company prior to disclosing information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving authorization fromcommunicating with, such agencies, nor are you obligated to advise the CompanyCompany as to any such disclosures or communications. Notwithstanding the foregoingIn making any such disclosures or communications, you agree to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Company confidential information under (within the Confidentiality Agreement meaning of the PIIA) to any parties other than the Government Agenciesrelevant government agencies. You further understand that “Protected Activity” does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communications. Any language in , and that any such disclosure without the Confidentiality Agreement regarding your right to engage in Protected Activity that conflicts with, or is contrary to, this paragraph is superseded by Company’s written consent will constitute a material breach of this Agreement. In addition, pursuant to You acknowledge that the Company has provided you with notice in compliance with the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are notified that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state 2016 regarding immunity from liability for limited disclosures of trade secret law for secrets. The full text of the disclosure of a trade secret that (i) notice is made attached in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (ii) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual’s attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.Exhibit A.

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, will in any way limit or prohibit you from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, “Protected Activity” means filing a charge, complaint, or report with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, any state, federal, or local governmental agency or commission, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (the “Government Agencies”). You understand that in connection with such Protected Activity, you are permitted to disclose documents or other information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving authorization from, the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you agree to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Company confidential information under the Confidentiality Proprietary Information Agreement to any parties other than the Government Agencies. You further understand that “Protected Activity” does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communications. Any language in the Confidentiality Proprietary Information Agreement regarding your right to engage in Protected Activity that conflicts with, or is contrary to, this paragraph is superseded by this Agreement. In addition, pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are notified that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (i) is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (ii) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual’s attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing Employee understands that nothing in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, will shall in any way limit or prohibit you Employee from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, “Protected Activity” means Activity includes: (i) filing and/or pursuing a charge, complaint, or report with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, by any state, federal, state or local governmental government agency or commission, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (the “Government Agencies”); and/or (ii) discussing or disclosing information about unlawful acts in the workplace, such as harassment or discrimination or any other conduct that Employee has reason to believe is unlawful. You understand Employee understands that in connection with such Protected Activity, you are Employee is permitted to disclose documents or other information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving authorization from, the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you agree Employee agrees to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any Company trade secrets, proprietary information, or confidential information that may constitute Company confidential information under does not involve unlawful acts in the Confidentiality Agreement to any parties other than workplace or the Government Agenciesactivity otherwise protected herein. You Employee further understand understands that “Protected Activity” Activity does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communicationscommunications or attorney work product. Any language in the Confidentiality Agreement regarding your Employee’s right to engage in Protected Activity that conflicts with, or is contrary to, this paragraph section is superseded by this Agreement. In addition, pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are Employee is notified that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (i) is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (ii) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual’s attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing Executive understands that nothing in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, will shall in any way limit or prohibit you Executive from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, “Protected Activity” means shall mean filing a charge, complaint, or report with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, any state, federal, state or local governmental government agency or commission, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (the “Government Agencies”). You understand Executive understands that in connection with such Protected Activity, you are Executive is permitted to disclose documents or other information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving authorization from, the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you agree Executive agrees to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Company confidential information under the Confidentiality Agreement to any parties other than the Government Agencies. You Executive further understand understands that “Protected Activity” does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communications. Any language in the Confidentiality Agreement regarding your Executive’s right to engage in Protected Activity that conflicts with, or is contrary to, this paragraph is superseded by this Agreement. In addition, pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are Executive is notified that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (i) is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (ii) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual’s attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing Executive understands that nothing in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, will shall in any way limit or prohibit you Executive from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, “Protected Activity” means shall mean filing a charge, charge or complaint, or report with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted bywith, any state, federal, or local other governmental agency or commissionagency, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (the “Government Agencies”). You understand Executive understands that in connection with such Protected Activity, you are Executive is permitted to disclose documents or other information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving authorization from, the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you agree Executive agrees to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Company confidential information under the Confidentiality Agreement to any parties other than the Government Agencies. You Executive further understand understands that “Protected Activity” does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communications, and that any such disclosure without the Company’s written consent shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement. Any language in the Confidentiality Agreement regarding your Executive’s right to engage in Protected Activity that conflicts with, or is contrary to, this paragraph is superseded by this Agreement. In addition, pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are Executive is notified that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (i) is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (ii) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual’s attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing Consultant understands that nothing in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, will shall in any way limit or prohibit you Consultant from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, “Protected Activity” means filing a charge, complaint, charge or report complaint with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, any state, federal, state or local governmental government agency or commission, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board Commission (the “Government Agencies”). You understand that in connection with such Protected Activity, you are permitted to disclose documents or other information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving authorization from, the Company. In addition, Consultant understands that nothing in this Agreement, including its definition of Confidential Information, prevents Consultant from discussing or disclosing information about unlawful acts, such as harassment or discrimination or any other conduct that Consultant have reason to believe is unlawful. Notwithstanding the foregoingpreceding, you agree Consultant agrees to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any Company trade secrets, proprietary information, or confidential information that may constitute Company confidential information under the Confidentiality Agreement to any parties other than the Government Agencies. You further understand that “Protected Activity” does not include involve unlawful acts or the disclosure of any Company activity otherwise protected herein. Consultant further understands that Consultant is not permitted to disclose the Company’s attorney-client privileged communicationscommunications or attorney work product. Any language in the Confidentiality Agreement regarding your right to engage in Protected Activity that conflicts with, or is contrary to, this paragraph is superseded by this Agreement. In addition, pursuant Pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are Consultant is notified that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (i) is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (ii) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual’s attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.. (signature page follows)

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you Executive and the Company, as applicable, will in any way limit or prohibit you Executive from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, “Protected Activity” means filing a charge, complaint, or report with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, any state, federal, or local governmental agency or commission, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (the “Government Agencies”). You understand Executive understands that in connection with such Protected Activity, you are Executive is permitted to disclose documents or other information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving authorization from, the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you agree Executive agrees to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Company confidential information under the Confidentiality Agreement to any parties other than the Government Agencies. You Executive further understand understands that “Protected Activity” does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communications. Any language in the Confidentiality Agreement regarding your Executive’s right to engage in Protected Activity that conflicts with, or is contrary to, this paragraph is superseded by this Agreement. In addition, pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are Executive is notified that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (i) is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (ii) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual’s attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing Consultant understands that nothing in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, will shall in any way limit or prohibit you Consultant from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, “Protected Activity” means includes (i) filing and/or pursuing a charge, complaint, charge or report complaint with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, communicating or cooperating with or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, any state, federal, state or local governmental government agency or commission, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (the “Government Agencies”), (ii) testifying in an administrative, legislative, or judicial proceeding concerning alleged criminal conduct or alleged sexual harassment on the part of the other party to this Agreement, or on the part of the agents or employees of the other party, when Consultant been required or requested to attend the proceeding pursuant to a court order, subpoena, or written request from an administrative agency or the legislature, and (iii) disclosing information pertaining to sexual harassment or any unlawful or potentially unlawful conduct to the extent such disclosure is protected by applicable law. You understand Consultant understands that in connection with such Protected Activity, you are Consultant is permitted to disclose documents or other information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving authorization from, the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you agree Consultant agrees to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Company confidential information under the Confidentiality Agreement to any parties other than the Government Agenciesor in any manner not protected by applicable law. You Consultant further understand understands that “Protected Activity” does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communications. Any language in the Confidentiality Agreement regarding your right to engage in Protected Activity that conflicts with, or is contrary to, this paragraph is superseded by this Agreement. In addition, pursuant Pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are Consultant is notified that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (i) is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (ii) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual’s attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing Employee understands that nothing in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, will shall in any way limit or prohibit you Employee from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, “Protected Activity” means shall mean filing a charge, charge or complaint, or report with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted bywith, any state, federal, or local other governmental agency or commissionagency, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (Board. Notwithstanding any restrictions set forth in this Agreement, Employee understands that he is not required to obtain authorization from the “Government Agencies”). You understand that in connection with such Protected Activity, you are permitted Company prior to disclose documents or other disclosing information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving authorization fromcommunicating with, such agencies, nor is Employee obligated to advise the CompanyCompany as to any such disclosures or communications. Notwithstanding the foregoingNotwithstanding, you agree in making any such disclosures or communications, Employee agrees to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Company confidential information under the Confidentiality Agreement to any parties other than the Government Agenciesrelevant government agencies. You Employee further understand understands that “Protected Activity” does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communications. Any language in , and that any such disclosure without the Confidentiality Agreement regarding your right to engage in Protected Activity that conflicts with, or is contrary to, this paragraph is superseded by Company’s written consent shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement. In addition, pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are Employee is notified that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (i) is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law. In addition, an individual will not be held criminally or (ii) civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an An individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual’s attorney of the individual and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing Executive understands that nothing in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, will shall in any way limit or prohibit you Executive from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, “Protected Activity” means shall mean filing a charge, complaint, or report with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, any state, federal, state or local governmental government agency or commission, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (the “Government Agencies”). You understand Executive understands that in connection with such Protected Activity, you are Executive is permitted to disclose documents or other information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving authorization from, the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you agree Executive agrees to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Company confidential information under the Confidentiality Agreement to any parties other than the Government Agencies. You Executive further understand understands that “Protected Activity” does not include the disclosure of any Company communications that are deemed to be attorney-client privileged communicationsunder applicable law. Any language in the Confidentiality Agreement regarding your Executive’s right to engage in Protected Activity that conflicts with, or is contrary to, this paragraph is superseded by this Agreement. In addition, pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are Executive is notified that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that that: (ia) is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (iib) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual’s attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing I understand that nothing in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, will shall in any way limit or prohibit you me from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, “Protected Activity” means shall mean filing a charge, complaint, or report with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, any state, federal, state or local governmental government agency or commission, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (the “Government Agencies”). You I understand that in connection with such Protected Activity, you are I am permitted to disclose documents or other information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving authorization from, the CompanySplunk. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you I agree to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Company confidential information under the Employee Invention Assignment and Confidentiality Agreement Agreement, attached hereto in Attachment 2, which remains in full force and effect, to any parties other than the Government Agencies. You I further understand that “Protected Activity” does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communications. Any language in the Employee Invention Assignment and Confidentiality Agreement regarding your my right to engage in Protected Activity that conflicts with, or is contrary to, this paragraph is superseded by this Agreement. In addition, pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are I am notified that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (i) is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (ii) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual’s attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing Executive understands that nothing in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, will shall in any way limit or prohibit you Executive from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected ActivityActivity as defined in this paragraph. For purposes of this Agreement, “Protected Activity” means includes filing a charge, complaint, or report with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating participating, voluntarily or as compelled, in any inquiry, examination, investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, any state, federal, state or local governmental government agency or commission, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Department of Justice, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (the “Government AgenciesEntitites”). You understand Executive understands that in connection with such Protected Activity, you are Executive is permitted to disclose documents or other information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving authorization from, the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you agree Executive agrees to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Company confidential information under the Confidentiality Agreement to any parties other than the Government AgenciesEntitites. You Executive further understand understands that “Protected Activity” does not include the intentional and knowing disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communicationscommunications or attorney work product. Any language in the Confidentiality Employment Agreement regarding your Executive’s right to engage in Protected Activity that conflicts with, or is contrary to, this paragraph section is superseded by this Agreement. In addition, pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are Executive is notified that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (i) is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (ii) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual’s attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing Employee understands that nothing in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, will shall in any way limit or prohibit you Employee from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, “Protected Activity” means shall mean filing a charge, charge or complaint, or report with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted bywith, any state, federal, or local other governmental agency or commissionagency, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (Board. Notwithstanding any restrictions set forth in this Agreement, Employee understands that he is not required to obtain authorization from the “Government Agencies”). You understand that in connection with such Protected Activity, you are permitted Company prior to disclose documents or other disclosing information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving authorization fromcommunicating with, such agencies, nor is Employee obligated to advise the CompanyCompany as to any such disclosures or communications. Notwithstanding the foregoingNotwithstanding, you agree in making any such disclosures or communications, Employee agrees to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Company confidential or proprietary information under the Confidentiality Agreement and/or Employment Agreement to any parties other than the Government Agenciesrelevant government agencies. You Employee further understand understands that “Protected Activity” does not include the his disclosure of any Company attorney-attorney- client privileged communications. Any language in , and that any such disclosure without the Confidentiality Agreement regarding your right to engage in Protected Activity that conflicts with, or is contrary to, this paragraph is superseded by Company’s written consent shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement. In addition, pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are Employee is notified that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (i) is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (ii) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual’s attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing Executive understands that nothing in this Supplemental Separation Agreement or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, will shall in any way limit or prohibit you Executive from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Supplemental Separation Agreement, “Protected Activity” means shall mean filing a charge, charge or complaint, or report with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted bywith, any state, federal, or local other governmental agency or commissionagency, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (the “Government Agencies”). You understand Executive understands that in connection with such Protected Activity, you are Executive is permitted to disclose documents or other information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving authorization from, the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you agree Executive agrees to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Company confidential information under the Confidentiality Agreement to any parties other than the Government Agencies. You Executive further understand understands that “Protected Activity” does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communications, and that any such disclosure without the Company’s written consent shall constitute a material breach of this Supplemental Separation Agreement. Any language in the Confidentiality Agreement regarding your Executive’s right to engage in Protected Activity that conflicts with, or is contrary to, this paragraph is superseded by this Supplemental Separation Agreement. In addition, pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are Executive is notified that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (i) is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (ii) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual’s attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing Employee understands that nothing in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, will shall in any way limit or prohibit you Employee from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, “Protected Activity” means Activity includes: (i) filing and/or pursuing a charge, complaint, or report with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, by any state, federal, state or local governmental government agency or commission, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (the “Government Agencies”); and/or (ii) discussing or disclosing information about unlawful acts in the workplace, such as harassment or discrimination or any other conduct that Employee has reason to believe is unlawful; (iii) disclosing or discussing the terms, wages, and working conditions of Employee’s employment as protected by applicable law. You understand Employee understands that in connection with such Protected Activity, you are Employee is permitted to disclose documents or other information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving authorization from, the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you agree Employee agrees to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any Company trade secrets, proprietary information, or confidential information that may constitute Company confidential information under does not involve unlawful acts in the Confidentiality Agreement to any parties other than workplace or the Government Agenciesactivity otherwise protected herein. You Employee further understand understands that “Protected Activity” Activity does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communicationscommunications or attorney work product. Any language in the Confidentiality Agreement regarding your Employee’s right to engage in Protected Activity that conflicts with, or is contrary to, this paragraph section is superseded by this Agreement. In addition, pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are Employee is notified that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (i) is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (ii) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual’s attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing Executive understands that nothing in this the Agreement or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, will this Release shall in any way limit or prohibit you Executive from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of the Agreement and this AgreementRelease, “Protected Activity” means shall mean filing a charge, complaint, or report with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, any state, federal, state or local governmental government agency or commission, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (the “Government Agencies”). You understand Executive understands that in connection with such Protected Activity, you are Executive is permitted to disclose documents or other information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving authorization from, the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you agree Executive agrees to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Company confidential information under the Confidentiality Agreement to any parties other than the Government Agencies. You Executive further understand understands that “Protected Activity” does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communications. Any language in the Confidentiality Agreement regarding your right to engage in Protected Activity that conflicts with, communications or is contrary to, this paragraph is superseded by this Agreementattorney work product. In addition, pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are Executive is notified that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (ia) is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (iib) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual’s attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order. Finally, nothing in this Agreement or in the Release Agreement constitutes a waiver of any rights Executive may have under the Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxx Act or Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act.

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing Executive understands that nothing in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, will shall in any way limit or prohibit you Executive from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, “Protected Activity” means Activity includes: (i) filing and/or pursuing a charge, complaint, or report with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, by any state, federal, state or local governmental government agency or commission, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (the “Government Agencies”). You understand ; and/or (ii) discussing or disclosing information about unlawful acts in the workplace, such as harassment or discrimination or any other conduct that in connection with such Protected Activity, you are permitted Executive has reason to disclose documents or other information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving authorization from, the Companybelieve is unlawful. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you agree Executive agrees to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any Company trade secrets, proprietary information, or confidential information that may constitute Company confidential information under does not involve unlawful acts in the Confidentiality Agreement to any parties other than workplace or the Government Agenciesactivity otherwise protected herein. You Executive further understand understands that “Protected Activity” Activity does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communicationscommunications or attorney work product. Any language in the Confidentiality Agreement regarding your Executive’s right to engage in Protected Activity protected conduct that conflicts with, or is contrary to, this paragraph Section is superseded by this Agreement. In additionFinally, pursuant nothing in this Agreement constitutes a waiver of any rights Executive may have under the Sxxxxxxx-Xxxxx Act or Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act (“NLRA”). For purposes of clarity, nothing in this Agreement shall be interpreted to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016impair or limit Executive’s participation in any legally protected activities, you are notified that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that such as (i) is made in confidence to a federalforming, statejoining, or local government official supporting labor unions, (directly ii) bargaining collectively through representatives of employees’ choosing, (iii) discussing wages, benefits, or indirectlyterms and conditions of employment, and (iv) discussing, or to an attorney solely raising complaints about, working conditions for the purpose of reporting mutual aid or investigating a suspected violation protection of lawExecutive or the Company’s other current or former employees, or (ii) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual’s attorney and use extent such activities are protected by Section 7 of the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court orderNLRA.

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing Notwithstanding any contrary provision of the Agreement or of the Retention Plan or Proprietary Agreement, nothing in this Agreement, the Retention Plan, or Proprietary Agreement will prohibit or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, will in any way limit or prohibit impede you from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, “Protected Activity” means will mean communicating, cooperating or filing a charge, complaint, or report with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating in complaint with any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, any state, U.S. federal, state or local governmental or law enforcement branch, agency or commissionentity, including including, but not limited to, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (the collectively, a “Government AgenciesGovernmental Entity”). You understand that in connection ) with such Protected Activityrespect to possible violations of any U.S. federal, you are permitted to disclose documents state or other information as permitted by law, and without giving notice tolocal law or regulation, or receiving authorization fromotherwise making disclosures to any Governmental Entity, in each case, that are protected under the Companywhistleblower provisions of any such law or regulation; provided that, in each case, such communications and disclosures are consistent with applicable law. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you agree to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Company confidential information under (as defined in the as defined in the Proprietary Agreement or any other agreement between you and the Company or any parent, subsidiary or other affiliate of the Company relating to the protection of confidential information) in a manner not protected by applicable law (each, a “Confidentiality Agreement Agreement”) to any parties other than the Government AgenciesGovernmental Entities. You further understand that “Protected Activity” Activity does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communicationscommunications or attorney work product. Any language in the Proprietary Agreement or any Confidentiality Agreement regarding your right to engage in Protected Activity that conflicts with, or is contrary to, this paragraph is superseded by this Agreement. In addition, You understand and acknowledge that pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are notified that 2016 (A) an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal Federal or state State trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that is made (i) is made in confidence to a federalFederal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (ii) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, seal and (B) an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual’s attorney of the individual and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal seal, and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing Executive understands that nothing in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, will shall in any way limit or prohibit you Executive from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, “Protected Activity” means Activity includes: (i) filing and/or pursuing a charge, complaint, or report with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, by any state, federal, state or local governmental government agency or commission, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (the “Government Agencies”); and/or (ii) disclosing information pertaining to sexual harassment or any other unlawful or potentially unlawful conduct in the workplace, to the extent protected by applicable law. You understand Executive understands that in connection with such Protected ActivityActivity under prong (i) of this section, you are Executive is permitted to disclose documents or other information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving authorization from, the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you agree Executive agrees to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Company the Company’s confidential information under the Confidentiality Agreement Agreement, to any parties other than the Government Agencies. You Executive further understand understands that “Protected Activity” does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communicationscommunications or attorney work product. Any language in the Confidentiality Agreement or the Employment Agreement regarding your Executive’s right to engage in Protected Activity that conflicts with, or is contrary to, this paragraph section is superseded by this Agreement. In addition, pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are Executive is notified that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (i) is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (ii) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual’s attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing Consultant understands that nothing in this Consulting Agreement or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, will shall in any way limit or prohibit you Consultant from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Consulting Agreement, “Protected Activity” means shall mean filing a charge, complaint, or report with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, any state, federal, state or local governmental government agency or commission, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board Commission (the “Government Agencies”). You understand Consultant understands that in connection with such Protected Activity, you are Consultant is permitted to disclose documents or other information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving authorization from, the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you agree Consultant agrees to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Company confidential information under the Confidentiality Agreement to any parties other than the Government Agencies. You Consultant further understand understands that “Protected Activity” does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communications. Any language in the Confidentiality Agreement regarding your right to engage in Protected Activity that conflicts with, or is contrary to, this paragraph is superseded by this Agreement. In addition, pursuant Pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are Consultant is notified that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (i) is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (ii) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual’s attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing Employee understands that nothing in this Separation Agreement or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, will shall in any way limit or prohibit you Employee from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, “Protected Activity” means Activity includes: (i) filing and/or pursuing a charge, complaint, or report with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, by any state, federal, state or local governmental government agency or commission, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (the “Government Agencies”). You understand ; and/or (ii) discussing or disclosing information about unlawful acts in the workplace, such as harassment or discrimination or any other conduct that in connection with such Protected Activity, you are permitted Employee has reason to disclose documents or other information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving authorization from, the Companybelieve is unlawful. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you agree Employee agrees to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any Company trade secrets, proprietary information, or confidential information that may constitute Company confidential information under does not involve unlawful acts in the Confidentiality Agreement to any parties other than workplace or the Government Agenciesactivity otherwise protected herein. You Employee further understand understands that “Protected Activity” Activity does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communicationscommunications or attorney work product. Any language in the Confidentiality Agreement regarding your Employee’s right to engage in Protected Activity protected conduct that conflicts with, or is contrary to, this paragraph Section is superseded by this Separation Agreement. In addition, pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are Employee is notified that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (i) is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (ii) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual’s attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order. Finally, nothing in this Separation Agreement constitutes a waiver of any rights Employee may have under the Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxx Act or Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act (“NLRA”). For purposes of clarity, nothing in this Separation Agreement shall be interpreted to impair or limit Employee’s participation in any legally protected activities, such as (i) forming, joining, or supporting labor unions, (ii) bargaining collectively through representatives of employees’ choosing, (iii) discussing wages, benefits, or terms and conditions of employment, and (iv) discussing, or raising complaints about, working conditions for the purpose of mutual aid or protection of Employee or the Company’s other current or former employees, to the extent such activities are protected by Section 7 of the NLRA.

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing Consultant understands that nothing in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, will shall in any way limit or prohibit you Consultant from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, “Protected Activity” means includes (i) filing and/or pursuing a charge, complaint, charge or report complaint with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, communicating or cooperating with or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, any state, federal, state or local governmental government agency or commission, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (the “Government Agencies”), (ii) testifying in an administrative, legislative, or judicial proceeding concerning alleged criminal conduct or alleged sexual harassment on the part of the other party to this Agreement, or on the part of the agents or employees of the other party, when Consultant been required or requested to attend the proceeding pursuant to a court order, subpoena, or written request from an administrative agency or the legislature, and (iii) disclosing information pertaining to sexual harassment or any unlawful or potentially unlawful conduct to the extent such disclosure is protected by applicable law. You understand Consultant understands that in connection with such Protected Activity, you are Consultant is permitted to disclose documents or other information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving authorization from, the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you agree Consultant agrees to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Company confidential information under the Confidentiality Agreement to any parties other than the Government Agenciesor in any manner not protected by applicable law. You Consultant further understand understands that “Protected Activity” does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communications. Any language in the Confidentiality Agreement regarding your right to engage in Protected Activity that conflicts with, or is contrary to, this paragraph is superseded by this Agreement. In addition, pursuant Pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are Consultant is notified that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (i) is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (ii) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual’s attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.. The Parties hereto have executed this Consulting Agreement as of the date first written above. CONSULTANT XXXXXXX SURGICAL, INC. By: /s/ Xxxxx Xxxxxxx By: /s/ Xxxx Xxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxx Xxxxx, Chairman APPENDIX A SERVICES AND COMPENSATION Contact. Consultant’s principal Company contact: Name: Xxxx Xxxx Title: President and Chief Executive Officer Email: Services. The Services will include, but will not be limited to, the following:

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing Employee understands that nothing in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, will Supplemental Release shall in any way limit or prohibit you Employee from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this AgreementAgreement and the Supplemental Release, “Protected Activity” means shall mean filing a charge, complaint, or report with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, any state, federal, state or local governmental government agency or commission, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (the “Government Agencies”). You understand Employee understands that in connection with such Protected Activity, you are Employee is permitted to disclose documents or other information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving authorization from, the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you agree Employee agrees to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Company confidential information under the Confidentiality Agreement to any parties other than the Government Agencies. You Employee further understand understands that “Protected Activity” does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communicationscommunications or attorney work product. Any language in the Confidentiality Agreement regarding your Employee’s right to engage in Protected Activity that conflicts with, or is contrary to, this paragraph is superseded by this Agreement. In addition, pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are Employee is notified that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (ia) is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (iib) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual’s attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order. Finally, nothing in this Agreement or in the Supplemental Release constitutes a waiver of any rights Employee may have under the Sxxxxxxx-Xxxxx Act or Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act.

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing Employee understands that nothing in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, will Supplemental Release shall in any way limit or prohibit you Employee from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, “Protected Activity” means shall mean filing a charge, complaint, or report with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, any state, federal, state or local governmental government agency or commission, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (the “Government Agencies”). You understand Employee understands that in connection with such Protected Activity, you are Employee is permitted to disclose documents or other information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving authorization from, the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you agree Employee agrees to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Company confidential information under the Confidentiality Agreement to any parties other than the Government Agencies. You Employee further understand understands that “Protected Activity” does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communicationscommunications or attorney work product. Any language in the Confidentiality Agreement regarding your Employee’s right to engage in Protected Activity that conflicts with, or is contrary to, this paragraph is superseded by this Agreement. In addition, pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are Employee is notified that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (ia) is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (iib) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual’s attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order. Finally, nothing in this Agreement or in the Supplemental Release constitutes a waiver of any rights Employee may have under the Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxx Act or Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act.

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing Consultant understands that nothing in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, will shall in any way limit or prohibit you Consultant from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, “Protected Activity” means includes (i) filing and/or pursuing a charge, complaint, charge or report complaint with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, communicating or cooperating with or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, any state, federal, state or local governmental government agency or commission, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (the “Government Agencies”), (ii) testifying in an administrative, legislative, or judicial proceeding concerning alleged criminal conduct or alleged sexual harassment on the part of the other party to this Agreement, or on the part of the agents or employees of the other party, when Consultant been required or requested to attend the proceeding pursuant to a court order, subpoena, or written request from an administrative agency or the legislature, and (iii) disclosing information pertaining to sexual harassment or any unlawful or potentially unlawful conduct to the extent such disclosure is protected by applicable law. You understand Consultant understands that in connection with such Protected Activity, you are Consultant is permitted to disclose documents or other information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving authorization from, the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you agree Consultant agrees to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Company confidential information under the Confidentiality Agreement to any parties other than the Government Agenciesor in any manner not protected by applicable law. You Consultant further understand understands that “Protected Activity” does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communications. Any language in the Confidentiality Agreement regarding your right to engage in Protected Activity that conflicts with, or is contrary to, this paragraph is superseded by this Agreement. In addition, pursuant Pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are Consultant is notified that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (i) is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (ii) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual’s Exhibit 10.1 attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing Consultant understands that nothing in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, will shall in any way limit or prohibit you Consultant from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, “Protected ActivityAgreemPerontectte,d Ac“tivity” means shall mean filing a charge, complaint, or report with, or otherwise comp communicating, cooperating, or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, any state, federal, state or local governmental government agency or commission, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (the “Government AgenciesCommissGoiveornnmen(t A“gencies”). You understand Consultant understands that in connection with such Protected i Activity, you are Consultant is permitted to disclose documents or other information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving authorization from, the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you agree Consultant agrees to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Company confidential information under the Confidentiality Agreement to any parties other than the Government Agencies. You further understand that “Protected Activity” does not include the disclosure of any ConsultanPtrotefctuedrAtctihvitey”r duonedsernsottanidnscltuhdaet t“he Company attorney-client privileged communications. Any language in the Confidentiality Agreement regarding your right to engage in Protected Activity that conflicts with, or is contrary to, this paragraph is superseded by this Agreement. In addition, pursuant Pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are Consultant is notified that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (i) is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (ii) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual’s attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceedingattinothre ncouertyprocaeendindg, if the uthse individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing Notwithstanding any contrary provision of the Agreement or of Severance Agreement or Proprietary Agreement, nothing in this Agreement, the Severance Agreement, or Proprietary Agreement will prohibit or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, will in any way limit or prohibit impede you from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, “Protected Activity” means will mean communicating, cooperating or filing a charge, complaint, or report with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating in complaint with any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, any state, U.S. federal, state or local governmental or law enforcement branch, agency or commissionentity, including including, but not limited to, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (the collectively, a “Government AgenciesGovernmental Entity”). You understand that in connection ) with such Protected Activityrespect to possible violations of any U.S. federal, you are permitted to disclose documents state or other information as permitted by law, and without giving notice tolocal law or regulation, or receiving authorization fromotherwise making disclosures to any Governmental Entity, in each case, that are protected under the Companywhistleblower provisions of any such law or regulation; provided that, in each case, such communications and disclosures are consistent with applicable law. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you agree to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Company confidential information under (as defined in the as defined in the Proprietary Agreement or any other agreement between you and the Company or any parent, subsidiary or other affiliate of the Company relating to the protection of confidential information) in a manner not protected by applicable law (each, a “Confidentiality Agreement Agreement”)) to any parties other than the Government AgenciesGovernmental Entities. You further understand that “Protected Activity” Activity does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communicationscommunications or attorney work product. Any language in the Proprietary Agreement or any Confidentiality Agreement regarding your right to engage in Protected Activity that conflicts with, or is contrary to, this paragraph is superseded by this Agreement. In addition, You understand and acknowledge that pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are notified that 2016 (A) an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal Federal or state State trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that is made (i) is made in confidence to a federalFederal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (ii) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, seal and (B) an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual’s attorney of the individual and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal seal, and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing Employee understands that nothing in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, will shall in any way limit or prohibit you Employee from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, “Protected Activity” means shall mean filing a charge, complaint, or report with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, any state, federal, state or local governmental government agency or commission, including but not limited to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (the “Government Agencies”). You understand Employee understands that in connection with such Protected Activity, you are Employee is permitted to disclose documents or other information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving authorization from, the Company. However, Employee waives the right to recover any personal damages or other personal relief based on any claim, cause of action, demand, lawsuit or similar that is waived pursuant to this Agreement and brought by Employee or on Employee’s behalf by any third party, including as a member of any class or collective action, except that Employee does not waive any right to receive and fully retain any monetary award from a government-administered whistleblower award program for providing information to a government agency. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you agree Employee agrees to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Company confidential information under the Confidentiality Agreement to any parties other than the Government Agencies. You Employee further understand understands that “Protected Activity” does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communications. ; Any language in the Confidentiality Agreement regarding your Employee’s right to engage in Protected Activity that conflicts with, or is contrary to, this paragraph is superseded by this Agreement. In addition, pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are notified that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (i) is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (ii) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual’s attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing Notwithstanding any contrary provision of the Agreement or the Confidentiality Agreement, nothing in this Agreement, or the Confidentiality Agreement will prohibit or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, will in any way limit or prohibit impede you from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, “Protected Activity” means will mean communicating, cooperating or filing a charge, complaint, or report with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating in complaint with any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, any state, U.S. federal, state or local governmental or law enforcement branch, agency or commissionentity, including including, but not limited to, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (the collectively, a “Government AgenciesGovernmental Entity”). You understand that in connection ) with such Protected Activityrespect to possible violations of any U.S. federal, you are permitted to disclose documents state or other information as permitted by law, and without giving notice tolocal law or regulation, or receiving authorization fromotherwise making disclosures to any Governmental Entity, in each case, that are protected under the Companywhistleblower provisions of any such law or regulation; provided that, in each case, such communications and disclosures are consistent with applicable law. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you agree to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Company confidential information under (as defined in the Confidentiality Agreement or any other agreement between you and the Company or any parent, subsidiary or other affiliate of the Company relating to the protection of confidential information) in a manner not protected by applicable law (each, a “Confidential Information Agreement”) to any parties other than the Government AgenciesGovernmental Entities. You further understand that “Protected Activity” Activity does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communicationscommunications or attorney work product. Any language in the Confidentiality Agreement regarding your right to engage in Protected Activity or any Confidential Information Agreement that conflicts with, or is contrary to, this paragraph is superseded by this Agreement. In addition, You understand and acknowledge that pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are notified that 2016 (a) an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal Federal or state State trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that is made (i) is made in confidence to a federalFederal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (ii) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, seal and (b) an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual’s attorney of the individual and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal seal, and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.. To accept the Company’s offer, please sign and date in the spaces indicated below and return this Agreement to me. A duplicate original is enclosed for your records. If you accept our offer, your first day of employment will be April 11th, 2022 (your “Start Date”). This Agreement, along with the Confidentiality Agreement, set forth the terms of your employment with the Company and supersede any prior representations or agreements including, but not limited to, any representations made during your recruitment, interviews or pre employment negotiations, whether written or oral. This Agreement, including, but not limited to, its at will employment provision, may not be modified or amended except by a written agreement signed by a duly authorized officer of the Company (excluding yourself). This Agreement will be governed by the laws of the State of California but without regard to the conflict of law provision. This offer of employment will terminate if it is not accepted, signed and returned by April 1st, 2022 We look forward to your favorable reply and to working with you at Nautilus Biotechnology, Inc. Sincerely, NAUTILUS BIOTECHNOLOGY, INC. By: /s/ Xxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxx Chief Executive Officer Agreed to and accepted: /s/ Xxxx Xxxx Xxxx Xxxx

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing Executive understands that nothing in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, will Confidentiality Agreement shall in any way limit or prohibit you Executive from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Transition Agreement and the Confidentiality Agreement, “Protected Activity” means shall mean filing a charge, charge or complaint, or report with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted bywith, any state, federal, or local other governmental agency or commissionagency, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (Board. Notwithstanding any restrictions set forth in this Transition Agreement or the “Government Agencies”). You understand Confidentiality Agreement, Executive understands that in connection with such Protected Activity, you are permitted he is not required to disclose documents or other obtain authorization from the Company prior to disclosing information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving authorization fromcommunicating with, such agencies, nor is Executive obligated to advise the CompanyCompany as to any such disclosures or communications. Notwithstanding the foregoingNotwithstanding, you agree in making any such disclosures or communications, Executive agrees to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Company confidential information under the Confidentiality Agreement to any parties other than the Government Agenciesrelevant government agencies. You Executive further understand understands that “Protected Activity” does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communications. Any language in , and that any such disclosure without the Company’s written consent shall constitute a material breach of this Transition Agreement and the Confidentiality Agreement regarding your right to engage in Protected Activity that conflicts with, or is contrary to, this paragraph is superseded by this Agreement. In addition, pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are Executive is notified that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (i) is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law. In addition, an individual will not be held criminally or (ii) civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an An individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual’s attorney of the individual and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing I understand that nothing in this Agreement limits or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, will in any way limit prohibits me from filing and/or pursuing a charge or prohibit you from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, “Protected Activity” means filing a charge, complaint, or report complaint with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, communicating or cooperating with or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, any state, federal, state or local governmental government agency or commission, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (the “Government Agencies”). You understand that in connection with such Protected Activity, you are permitted to disclose including disclosing documents or other information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving authorization from, the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you I agree to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Company confidential information under the Confidentiality Agreement Proprietary Information to any parties other than the Government Agencies. You .. I further understand that “Protected Activity” does I am not include permitted to disclose the disclosure of any Company Company’s attorney-client privileged communications. Any language in the Confidentiality Agreement regarding your right to engage in Protected Activity that conflicts with, communications or is contrary to, this paragraph is superseded by this Agreementattorney work product. In addition, pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are I am notified that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (i) is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (ii) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual’s attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order. Finally, I understand that nothing in this Agreement, including its definition of Proprietary Information, (i) limits employees’ rights to discuss or disclose wages, benefits, or terms and conditions of employment as protected by applicable law, including any rights under Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act, or (ii) otherwise impairs employees from assisting other Company employees and/or former employees in the exercise of their rights under Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act.

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing I understand that nothing in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, will shall in any way limit or prohibit you me from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, “Protected Activity” means shall mean filing a charge, complaint, or report with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, any state, federal, state or local governmental government agency or commission, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (the “Government Agencies”). You I understand that in connection with such Protected Activity, you are I am permitted to disclose documents or other information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving authorization from, the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you I agree to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Company confidential information under the Confidentiality Agreement to any parties other than the Government Agencies. You I further understand that “Protected Activity” does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communications. Any language in the Confidentiality Agreement regarding your right to engage in Protected Activity that conflicts with, or is contrary to, this paragraph is superseded by this Agreement. In addition, pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are I am notified that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (i) is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (ii) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual’s attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, will in any way limit or prohibit you from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, “Protected Activity” means filing a charge, complaint, or report with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, any state, federal, or local governmental agency or commission, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (the “Government Agencies”). You understand that in connection with such Protected Activity, you are permitted to disclose documents or other information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving Exhibit 99.1 authorization from, the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you agree to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Company confidential information under the Confidentiality Agreement to any parties other than the Government Agencies. You further understand that “Protected Activity” does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communications. Any language in the Confidentiality Agreement regarding your right to engage in Protected Activity that conflicts with, or is contrary to, this paragraph is superseded by this Agreement. In addition, pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are notified that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (i) is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (ii) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual’s attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing Executive understands that nothing in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, will shall in any way limit or prohibit you Executive from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, “Protected Activity” means includes filing and/or pursuing a charge, complaint, or report with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, by any state, federal, or local other governmental agency or commissionagency, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (the “Government Agencies”). You understand Executive understands that in connection with such Protected ActivityActivity under this section, you are Executive is permitted to disclose documents or other information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving authorization from, the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you agree Executive agrees to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Company confidential information under the Confidentiality Employee Agreement to any parties other than the Government Agencies. You Executive further understand understands that “Protected Activity” does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communicationscommunications except as may be required by law or a court of competent jurisdiction, and that any such disclosure without the Company’s written consent shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement. Any language in the Confidentiality Employee Agreement regarding your Executive’s right to engage in Protected Activity that conflicts with, or is contrary to, this paragraph is superseded by this Agreement. In addition, pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are Executive is notified that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (i) is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (ii) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual’s attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing Employee understands that nothing in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, will Supplemental Release shall in any way limit or prohibit you Employee from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this AgreementAgreement and the Supplemental Release, “Protected Activity” means shall mean filing a charge, complaint, or report with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, any state, federal, state or local governmental government agency or commission, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (the “Government Agencies”). You understand Employee understands that in connection with such Protected Activity, you are Employee is permitted to disclose documents or other information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving authorization from, the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you agree Employee agrees to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Company confidential information under the Confidentiality Agreement to any parties other than the Government Agencies. You Employee further understand understands that “Protected Activity” does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communicationscommunications or attorney work product. Any language in the Confidentiality Agreement regarding your Employee’s right to engage in Protected Activity that conflicts with, or is contrary to, this paragraph is superseded by this Agreement. In addition, pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are Employee is notified that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (ia) is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (iib) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual’s attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order. Nothing in this Agreement prohibits Employee from discussing the terms, wages, and working conditions of Employee’s employment. Finally, nothing in this Agreement or in the Supplemental Release constitutes a waiver of any rights Employee may have under the Sxxxxxxx-Xxxxx Act or Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act, and nothing in this Agreement or in the Confidentiality Agreement prevents Employee from disclosing information pertaining to sexual harassment, sexual assault or any other unlawful or potentially unlawful conduct in the workplace.

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing Employee understands that nothing in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, will shall in any way limit or prohibit you Employee from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, “Protected Activity” means including filing a charge, complaint, or report with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, any state, federal, state or local governmental government agency or commission, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (the “Government Agencies”). You understand Employee understands that in connection with such Protected Activity, you are Employee is permitted to disclose documents or other information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving authorization from, the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you agree Employee agrees to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Company confidential information information, under the Confidentiality Agreement or under this Agreement, to any parties other than the Government Agencies. You Employee further understand understands that “Protected Activity” does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communicationscommunications or attorney work product. Any language in the Confidentiality Agreement regarding your Employee’s right to engage in Protected Activity that conflicts with, or is contrary to, this paragraph section is superseded by this Agreement. In addition, pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are Employee is notified that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (i) is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (ii) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual’s attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing Employee understands that nothing in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, will shall in any way limit or prohibit you Employee from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, “Protected Activity” means Activity includes: (i) filing and/or pursuing a charge, complaint, or report with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, by any state, federal, state or local governmental government agency or commission, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (the “Government Agencies”); and/or (ii) discussing or disclosing information about unlawful acts in the workplace, such as harassment or discrimination or any other conduct that Employee has reason to believe is unlawful. You understand Employee understands that in connection with such Protected Activity, you are Employee is permitted to disclose documents or other information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving authorization from, the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you agree Employee agrees to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any Company trade secrets, proprietary information, or confidential information that may constitute Company confidential information under does not involve unlawful acts in the Confidentiality Agreement to any parties other than workplace or the Government Agenciesactivity otherwise protected herein. You Employee further understand understands that “Protected Activity” Activity does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communicationscommunications or attorney work product. Any language in the Confidentiality Agreement regarding your Employee’s right to engage in Protected Activity that conflicts with, or is contrary to, this paragraph section is superseded by this Agreement. In addition, pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are Employee is notified that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (i) is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (ii) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual’s attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order. Finally, nothing in this Agreement constitutes a waiver of any rights Employee may have under the Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxx Act or Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act. To be clear, nothing in this Agreement shall be interpreted to impair or limit Employee’s participation in any legally protected activities, such as (i) forming, joining, or supporting labor unions, (ii) bargaining collectively through representatives of their choosing, (iii) discussing wages, benefits, or terms and conditions of employment, and (iv) discussing, or raising complaints about, working conditions of Employee or Company’s other current or former employees for the purpose of mutual aid or protection, to the extent such activities are protected by Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act.

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing I understand that nothing in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, will shall in any way limit or prohibit you me from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, “Protected Activity” means shall mean filing and/or pursuing a charge, complaint, or report with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, any state, federal, state or local governmental government agency or commission, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (the “Government Agencies”). You I understand that in connection with such Protected Activity, you are I am permitted to disclose documents or other information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving authorization from, the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you agree to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Company confidential information under the Confidentiality Agreement to any parties other than the Government Agencies. You I further understand that “Protected Activity” does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communications. Any language in the Confidentiality Agreement regarding your right to engage in Protected Activity that conflicts with, or is contrary to, this paragraph is superseded by this Agreement. In addition, pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are I am notified that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (i) is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (ii) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual’s attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing Employee understands that nothing in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, will shall in any way limit or prohibit you Employee from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, “Protected Activity” means Activity includes: (i) filing and/or pursuing a charge, complaint, or report with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or 0000-0000-0000.2 147381400.4 participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, by any state, federal, state or local governmental government agency or commission, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (the “Government Agencies”); and/or (ii) discussing or disclosing information about unlawful acts in the workplace, such as harassment or discrimination or any other conduct that Employee has reason to believe is unlawful; (iii) disclosing or discussing the terms, wages, and working conditions of Employee’s employment as protected by applicable law. You understand Employee understands that in connection with such Protected Activity, you are Employee is permitted to disclose documents or other information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving authorization from, the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you agree Employee agrees to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any Company trade secrets, proprietary information, or confidential information that may constitute Company confidential information under does not involve unlawful acts in the Confidentiality Agreement to any parties other than workplace or the Government Agenciesactivity otherwise protected herein. You Employee further understand understands that “Protected Activity” Activity does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communicationscommunications or attorney work product. Any language in the Confidentiality Agreement regarding your Employee’s right to engage in Protected Activity that conflicts with, or is contrary to, this paragraph section is superseded by this Agreement. In addition, pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are Employee is notified that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (i) is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (ii) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual’s attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing Executive understands that nothing in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, will Limited Release shall in any way limit or prohibit you Executive from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, “Protected Activity” means Activity includes: (i) filing and/or pursuing a charge, complaint, or report with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, by any state, federal, state or local governmental government agency or commission, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (the “Government Agencies”); and/or (ii) discussing the terms, wages, and working conditions of employment, or disclosing information pertaining to sexual harassment or any unlawful or potentially unlawful conduct in the workplace, as protected by applicable law. You understand Executive understands that in connection with such Protected ActivityActivity under prong (i) of this section, you are Executive is permitted to disclose documents or other information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving authorization from, the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you agree Executive agrees to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Company the Company’s confidential information under as set forth in the Confidentiality Agreement Agreement, to any parties other than the Government Agencies. You Executive further understand understands that “Protected Activity” does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communicationscommunications or attorney work product. Any language in the Confidentiality Agreement or the Employment Agreement regarding your Executive’s right to engage in Protected Activity that conflicts with, or is contrary to, this paragraph section is superseded by this AgreementLimited Release. In addition, pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are Executive is notified that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (i) is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (ii) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual’s attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing Employee understands that nothing in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, will Supplemental Release shall in any way limit or prohibit you Employee from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this AgreementAgreement and the Supplemental Release, “Protected Activity” means shall mean filing a charge, complaint, or report with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, any state, federal, state or local governmental government agency or commission, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (the “Government Agencies”). You understand Employee understands that in connection with such Protected Activity, you are Employee is permitted to disclose documents or other information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving authorization from, the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you agree Employee agrees to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Company confidential information under the Confidentiality Agreement to any parties other than the Government Agencies. You Employee further understand understands that “Protected Activity” does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communicationscommunications or attorney work product. Any language in the Confidentiality Agreement regarding your Employee’s right to engage in Protected Activity that conflicts with, or is contrary to, this paragraph is superseded by this Agreement. In addition, pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are Employee is notified that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (ia) is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (iib) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual’s attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order. Finally, nothing in this Agreement or in the Supplemental Release constitutes a waiver of any rights Employee may have under the Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxx Act or Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act, and nothing in this agreement or in the Confidentiality Agreement prevents Employee from disclosing information pertaining to sexual harassment, sexual assault or any other unlawful or potentially unlawful conduct in the workplace.

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing Executive understands that nothing in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, will shall in any way limit or prohibit you Executive from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, “Protected Activity” means shall mean filing a charge, charge or complaint, or report with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted bywith, any state, federal, or local other governmental agency or commissionagency, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (Board. Notwithstanding any restrictions set forth in this Agreement, Executive understands that he is not required to obtain authorization from the “Government Agencies”). You understand that in connection with such Protected Activity, you are permitted Company prior to disclose documents or other disclosing information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving authorization fromcommunicating with, such agencies, nor is Executive obligated to advise the CompanyCompany as to any such disclosures or communications. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you agree in making any such disclosures or communications, Executive agrees to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Company confidential information under the Confidentiality Agreement to any parties other than the Government Agenciesrelevant government agencies. You Executive further understand understands that “Protected Activity” does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communications. Any language in , and that any such disclosure without the Confidentiality Agreement regarding your right to engage in Protected Activity that conflicts with, or is contrary to, this paragraph is superseded by Company’s written consent shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement. In addition, pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are Executive is notified that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (i) is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (ii) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual’s attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing Executive understands that nothing in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, will shall in any way limit or prohibit you Executive from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, “Protected Activity” means Activity includes: (i) filing and/or pursuing a charge, complaint, or report with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, by any state, federal, state or local governmental government agency or commission, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (the “Government Agencies”); and/or (ii) discussing or disclosing information about unlawful acts in the workplace, such as harassment or discrimination or any other conduct that Employee has reason to believe is unlawful. You understand Executive understands that in connection with such Protected ActivityActivity under prong (i) of this section, you are Executive is permitted to disclose documents or other information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving authorization from, the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you agree Executive agrees to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Company trade secrets, proprietary information or confidential information under that does not involve unlawful acts in the Confidentiality Agreement workplace or the activity otherwise protected herein. to any parties other than the Government Agencies. You Executive further understand understands that “Protected Activity” does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communicationscommunications or attorney work product. Any language in the Confidentiality Agreement regarding your Executive’s right to engage in Protected Activity that conflicts with, or is contrary to, this paragraph section is superseded by this Agreement. In addition, pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are Executive is notified that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (i) is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (ii) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual’s attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing Employee understands that nothing in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, will Supplemental Release shall in any way limit or prohibit you Employee from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, “Protected Activity,” which means filing a charge, complaint, or report with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, any state, federal, state or local governmental government agency or commission, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (the “Government Agencies”). You understand that Additionally, nothing in connection with this Agreement or the Supplemental Release constitutes a waiver of any rights Employee may have under the Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxx Act or Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act (“NLRA”). For purposes of clarity, nothing in this Agreement or the Supplemental Release shall be interpreted to impair or limit Employee’s participation in any legally protected activities, such Protected Activityas (i) forming, you are permitted to disclose documents joining, or other information as permitted by lawsupporting labor unions, (ii) bargaining collectively through representatives of employees’ choosing, (iii) discussing wages, benefits, or terms and conditions of employment, and without giving notice to(iv) discussing, or receiving authorization fromraising complaints about, working conditions for the purpose of mutual aid or protection of Employee or the Company’s other current or former employees, to the extent such activities are protected by Section 7 of the NLRA. Notwithstanding When engaging in any of the foregoingprotected conduct described in this section, you agree Employee agrees to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information Company confidential information; provided, however, that such disclosures may constitute be made to Government Agencies in connection with Protected Activity. For the sake of clarity, Company confidential information under does not include information regarding working conditions, wages, benefits, or other terms and conditions of employment. Additionally, Employee understands that the Confidentiality Agreement to any parties other than the Government Agencies. You further understand that “Protected Activity” protected conduct described herein does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communicationscommunications or privileged attorney work product. Any language Employee understands that nothing in the Confidentiality Agreement regarding your right to engage shall limit or prohibit Employee from engaging in Protected Activity that conflicts with, or is contrary to, any protected conduct set forth in this paragraph is superseded by this Agreementsection. In additionFinally, pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are Employee is notified that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (ia) is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (iib) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual’s attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing Employee understands that nothing in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, will shall in any way limit or prohibit you Employee from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, “Protected Activity” means Activity includes filing and/or pursuing a charge, complaint, or report with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, by any state, federal, state or local governmental government agency or commission, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (the “Government Agencies”). You understand Employee understands that in connection with such Protected ActivityActivity under this section, you are Employee is permitted to disclose documents or other information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving authorization from, the CompanyCompany Group. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you agree Employee agrees to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Company confidential information under of the Confidentiality Agreement Company Group to any parties other than the Government Agencies. You Employee further understand understands that “Protected Activity” does not include the disclosure of any Company Group attorney-client privileged communications. Any language in the Confidentiality Agreement regarding your right to engage in Protected Activity that conflicts with, communications or is contrary to, this paragraph is superseded by this Agreementattorney work product. In addition, pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are Employee is notified that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (i) is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (ii) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual’s attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing Consultant understands that nothing in this Second Release Agreement or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, will shall in any way limit or prohibit you Consultant from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected ActivityActivity (as described below). For purposes of this Agreement, “Protected Activity” means includes: (i) filing and/or pursuing a charge, complaint, or report with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted byby any federal, any state, federal, or local governmental government agency or commission, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board Board; and/or (ii) discussing or disclosing information about unlawful acts in the “Government Agencies”)workplace, such as harassment or discrimination or any other conduct that Consultant has reason to believe is unlawful. You understand Consultant understands that in connection with such Protected Activity, you are Consultant is permitted to disclose documents or other information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving authorization from, the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you agree Consultant agrees to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any Company trade secrets, proprietary information, or confidential information that may constitute Company confidential information under does not involve unlawful acts in the Confidentiality Agreement to any parties other than workplace or the Government Agenciesactivity otherwise protected herein. You Consultant further understand understands that “Protected Activity” Activity does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communicationscommunications or attorney work product. Any language in the Confidentiality Agreement regarding your Consultant’s right to engage in Protected Activity that conflicts with, or is contrary to, this paragraph section is superseded by this Second Release Agreement. In addition, pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are Consultant is notified that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (ix) is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (iiy) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual’s attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to a court order.

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing Executive understands that nothing in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, will Supplemental Release shall in any way limit or prohibit you Executive from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this AgreementSupplemental Release, “Protected Activity” means includes filing and/or pursuing a charge, complaint, or report with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, by any state, federal, or local other governmental agency or commissionagency, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, , the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (the “Government Agencies”). You understand Executive understands that in connection with such Protected Activity, you are Executive is permitted to disclose documents or other information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving authorization from, the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you agree Executive agrees to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Company confidential information Confidential Information under the Confidentiality Employee Agreement or Section 8 of the Agreement to any parties other than the Government Agencies. You Executive further understand understands that “Protected Activity” does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communications, and that any such disclosure without the Company’s written consent shall constitute a material breach of this Supplemental Release. Any language in the Confidentiality Employee Agreement regarding your Executive’s right to engage in Protected Activity that conflicts with, or is contrary to, this paragraph is superseded by this AgreementSupplemental Release. In addition, pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are Executive is notified that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (i) is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (ii) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual’s attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing Employee understands that nothing in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, will Supplemental Release shall in any way limit or prohibit you Employee from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, “Protected Activity” means Activity includes: (i) filing and/or pursuing a charge, complaint, or report with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, by any state, federal, state or local governmental government agency or commission, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (the “Government Agencies”); and/or (ii) discussing or disclosing information about unlawful acts in the workplace, such as harassment or discrimination or any other conduct that Employee has reason to believe is unlawful. You understand Employee understands that in connection with such Protected Activity, you are Employee is permitted to disclose documents or other information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving authorization from, the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you agree Employee agrees to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any Company trade secrets, proprietary information, or confidential information that may constitute Company confidential information under does not involve unlawful acts in the Confidentiality Agreement to any parties other than workplace or the Government Agenciesactivity otherwise protected herein. You Employee further understand understands that “Protected Activity” Activity does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communicationscommunications or attorney work product. Any language in the Confidentiality Agreement regarding your Employee’s right to engage in Protected Activity that conflicts with, or is contrary to, this paragraph section is superseded by this AgreementSupplemental Release. In addition, pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are Employee is notified that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (i) is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (ii) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual’s attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.. 0000-0000-0000.2

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing Notwithstanding any contrary provision of the Agreement or the Confidentiality Agreement, nothing in this Agreement, or the Confidentiality Agreement will prohibit or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, will in any way limit or prohibit impede you from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, “Protected Activity” means will mean (i) communicating, cooperating or filing a charge, complaint, or report with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating in complaint with any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, any state, U.S. federal, state or local governmental or law enforcement branch, agency or commissionentity, including including, but not limited to, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (the collectively, a “Government AgenciesGovernmental Entity”). You understand that in connection ) with such Protected Activityrespect to possible violations of any U.S. federal, you are permitted to disclose documents state or other information as permitted by law, and without giving notice tolocal law or regulation, or receiving authorization fromotherwise making disclosures to any Governmental Entity and (ii) discussing or disclosing information about unlawful acts in the workplace, the Companysuch as harassment or discrimination or any other conduct that you have reason to believe is unlawful. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you agree to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any Company trade secrets, proprietary information, or confidential information that may constitute Company confidential information under does not involve unlawful acts in the Confidentiality Agreement to any parties other than workplace or the Government Agenciesactivity otherwise protected herein. You further understand that “Protected Activity” Activity does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communicationscommunications or attorney work product. Any language in the Confidentiality Agreement regarding your right to engage in Protected Activity or any other confidential information agreement between you and the Company or any parent, subsidiary, or other affiliate of the Company that conflicts with, or is contrary to, this paragraph is superseded by this Agreement. In addition, You understand and acknowledge that pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are notified that 2016 (a) an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal Federal or state State trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that is made (i) is made in confidence to a federalFederal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (ii) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, seal and (b) an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual’s attorney of the individual and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal seal, and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing Executive understands that nothing in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, will shall in any way limit or prohibit you Executive from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, “Protected Activity” means including filing a charge, complaint, or report with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, any state, federal, state or local governmental government agency or commission, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (the “Government Agencies”). You understand Executive understands that in connection with such Protected Activity, you are Executive is permitted to disclose documents or other information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving authorization from, the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you agree Executive agrees to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Company confidential information under the Confidentiality Agreement to any parties other than the Government Agencies. You Executive further understand understands that “Protected Activity” does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communicationscommunications or attorney work product. Any language in the Confidentiality Employment Agreement regarding your Executive’s right to engage in Protected Activity that conflicts with, or is contrary to, this paragraph section is superseded by this Agreement. In addition, pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are Executive is notified that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (i) is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (ii) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual’s attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing Employee understands that nothing in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, will Supplemental Release shall in any way limit or prohibit you Employee from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this AgreementAgreement and the Supplemental Release, “Protected Activity” means shall mean filing a charge, complaint, or report with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, any state, federal, state or local governmental government agency or commission, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (the “Government Agencies”). You understand Employee understands that in connection with such Protected Activity, you are Employee is permitted to disclose documents or other information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving authorization from, the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you agree Employee agrees to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Company confidential information under the Confidentiality Agreement to any parties other than the Government Agencies. You Employee further understand understands that “Protected Activity” does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communicationscommunications or attorney work product. Any language in the Confidentiality Agreement regarding your Employee’s right to engage in Protected Activity that conflicts with, or is contrary to, this paragraph is superseded by this Agreement. In addition, pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are Employee is notified that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (ia) is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (iib) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual’s attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order. Finally, nothing in this Agreement or in the Supplemental Release constitutes a waiver of any rights Employee may have under the Sxxxxxxx-Xxxxx Act or Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act, and nothing in this agreement or in the Confidentiality Agreement prevents Employee from disclosing information pertaining to sexual harassment, sexual assault or any other unlawful or potentially unlawful conduct in the workplace.

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing I understand that nothing in this Agreement limits or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, will in any way limit prohibits me from filing and/or pursuing a charge or prohibit you from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, “Protected Activity” means filing a charge, complaint, or report complaint with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, communicating or cooperating with or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, any state, federal, state or local governmental government agency or commission, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (the “Government Agencies”). You understand that in connection with such Protected Activity, you are permitted to disclose including disclosing documents or other information as permitted by law. In addition, and without giving notice toI understand that nothing in this Agreement, including its definition of Confidential Information, prevents me from discussing or receiving authorization fromdisclosing information about unlawful acts in the workplace, the Companysuch as harassment or discrimination or any other conduct that I have reason to believe is unlawful. Notwithstanding the foregoingpreceding, you I agree to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any Company trade secrets, proprietary information, or confidential information that may constitute Company confidential information under does not involve unlawful acts in the Confidentiality Agreement to any parties other than workplace or the Government Agenciesactivity otherwise protected herein. You I further understand that “Protected Activity” does I am not include permitted to disclose the disclosure of any Company Company’s attorney-client privileged communications. Any language in the Confidentiality Agreement regarding your right to engage in Protected Activity that conflicts with, communications or is contrary to, this paragraph is superseded by this Agreementattorney work product. In addition, pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are I am notified that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (i) is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (ii) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual’s attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order. Finally, I understand that nothing in this Agreement, including its definition of Confidential Information, (i) limits employees’ rights to discuss or disclose wages, benefits, or terms and conditions of employment as protected by applicable law, including any rights under Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act, or (ii) otherwise impairs employees from assisting other Company employees and/or former employees in the exercise of their rights under Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act.

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing You understand that nothing in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you and with the Company, as applicable, will shall in any way limit or prohibit you from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, “Protected Activity” means includes filing and/or pursuing a charge, complaint, or report with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, by any state, federal, state or local governmental government agency or commission, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (the “Government Agencies”). You understand that in connection with such Protected Activity, you are permitted to disclose documents or other information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving authorization from, the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoingNotwithstanding, you agree to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Company confidential information under the Confidentiality Agreement Confidential Information to any parties other than the Government Agencies. You further understand that “Protected Activity” does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communicationscommunications or attorney work product. Any language in the Confidentiality Agreement regarding your right to engage in Protected Activity protected conduct that conflicts with, or is contrary to, this paragraph section is superseded by this Agreement. In addition, pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are hereby notified that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (ia) is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (iib) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual’s attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order. Finally, nothing in this Agreement constitutes a waiver of any rights you may have under the Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxx Act or Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act (“NLRA”). For purposes of clarity, nothing in this Agreement shall be interpreted to impair or limit your participation in any legally protected activities, such as (i) forming, joining, or supporting labor unions, (ii) bargaining collectively through representatives of employees’ choosing, (iii) discussing wages, benefits, or terms and conditions of employment, and (iv) discussing, or raising complaints about, working conditions for the purpose of mutual aid or protection of you or the Company’s other current or former employees, to the extent such activities are protected by Section 7 of the NLRA.

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing Consultant understands that nothing in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, will shall in any way limit or prohibit you Consultant from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, “Protected Activity” means shall mean filing a charge, complaint, or report with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, any state, federal, state or local governmental government agency or commission, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board Commission (the “Government Agencies”). You understand Consultant understands that in connection with such Protected Activity, you are Consultant is permitted to disclose documents or other information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving authorization from, the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you agree Consultant agrees to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Company confidential information under the Confidentiality Agreement to any parties other than the Government Agencies. You Consultant further understand understands that “Protected Activity” does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communications. Any language in the Confidentiality Agreement regarding your right to engage in Protected Activity that conflicts with, or is contrary to, this paragraph is superseded by this Agreement. In addition, pursuant Pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are Consultant is notified that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (i) is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (ii) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual’s attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.. Finally, nothing in this Agreement (i) limits employees’ rights to discuss or disclose wages, benefits, or terms and conditions of employment as protected by applicable law, including any rights under Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act, or (ii) otherwise impairs employees from assisting other Company employees and/or former employees in the exercise of their rights under Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act. (signature page follows)

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing Employee understands that nothing in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, will shall in any way limit or prohibit you Employee from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, “Protected Activity” means Activity refers to: (i) filing and/or pursuing a charge, complaint, or report with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, by any state, federal, state or local governmental government agency or commission, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (the “Government Agencies”); and/or (ii) providing truthful information in response to a subpoena or other legal process. You understand However, Employee understands and agrees that, by entering into this Agreement, Employee is releasing any and all individual claims for relief and is waiving Employee’s right to recover any damages or other equitable or injunctive relief of any claim or suit brought by or through any federal, state, or local government agency or other party. In addition, Employee understands that in connection with such Protected Activity, you are Employee is permitted to disclose documents or other information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving authorization from, the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you agree Employee agrees to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any Company trade secrets, proprietary information, or confidential information that may constitute Company confidential information under does not involve unlawful acts in the Confidentiality Agreement to any parties other than workplace or the Government Agenciesactivity otherwise protected herein. You Employee further understand understands that “Protected Activity” Activity does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communicationscommunications or attorney work product. Any language in the Confidentiality Agreement regarding your Employee’s right to engage in Protected Activity that conflicts with, or is contrary to, this paragraph section is superseded by this Agreement. In addition, pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are Employee is notified that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (i) is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (ii) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual’s attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing Executive understands that nothing in this Transition Agreement or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, will shall in any way limit or prohibit you Executive from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, “Protected Activity” means Activity includes: (i) filing and/or pursuing a charge, complaint, or report with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, by any state, federal, state or local governmental government agency or commission, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (the “Government Agencies”); and/or (ii) disclosing information pertaining to sexual harassment or any other unlawful or potentially unlawful conduct in the workplace, to the extent protected by applicable law. You understand Executive understands that in connection with such Protected Activity, you are Executive is permitted to disclose documents or other information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving authorization from, the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you agree to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Company confidential information under the Confidentiality Agreement to any parties other than the Government Agencies. You Executive further understand understands that “Protected Activity” does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communications. Any language in the Confidentiality Agreement regarding your right to engage in Protected Activity that conflicts with, communications or is contrary to, this paragraph is superseded by this Agreementattorney work product. In addition, pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are Executive is notified that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (i) is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (ii) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual’s attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing Executive understands that nothing in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, will shall in any way limit or prohibit you Executive from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, “Protected Activity” means Activity includes: (i) filing and/or pursuing a charge, complaint, or report with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, by any state, federal, state or local governmental government agency or commission, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (the “Government Agencies”); and/or (ii) disclosing information pertaining to sexual harassment or any other unlawful or potentially unlawful conduct in the workplace, to the extent protected by applicable law. You understand Executive understands that in connection with such Protected Activity, you are Executive is permitted to disclose documents or other information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving authorization from, the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you agree Executive agrees to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Company the Company’s confidential information under the Confidentiality Agreement to Agreement, in any parties other than the Government Agenciesmanner not protected by applicable law. You Executive further understand understands that “Protected Activity” does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communicationscommunications or attorney work product. Any language in the Confidentiality Agreement or the Employment Agreement regarding your Executive’s right to engage in Protected Activity that conflicts with, or is contrary to, this paragraph section is superseded by this Agreement. In addition, pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are Executive is notified that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (i) is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (ii) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual’s attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing You understand that nothing in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, will in any way limit or prohibit you from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, “Protected Activity” means will mean: (i) filing and/or pursuing a charge, complaint, or report with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, by any state, federal, state or local governmental government agency or commission, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (the “Government Agencies”). You understand ; and/or (ii) discussing or disclosing information about unlawful acts in the workplace, such as harassment or discrimination or any other conduct that in connection with such Protected Activity, you are permitted have reason to disclose documents or other information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving authorization from, the Companybelieve is unlawful. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you agree to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any Company trade secrets, proprietary information, or confidential information that may constitute Company confidential information under does not involve unlawful acts in the Confidentiality Agreement to any parties other than workplace or the Government Agenciesactivity otherwise protected herein. You further understand that “Protected Activity” does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communicationscommunications or attorney work product. Any language in the Confidentiality Agreement regarding your right to engage in Protected Activity that conflicts with, or is contrary to, this paragraph is superseded by this Agreement. In addition, pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are notified that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (ia) is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (iib) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual’s attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order. Finally, nothing in this Agreement constitutes a waiver of any rights you may have under the Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxx Act or Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act (“NLRA”). For purposes of clarity, nothing in this Agreement shall be interpreted to impair or limit your participation in any legally protected activities, such as (v) making truthful statements in response to a subpoena or other legal process, (x) forming, joining, or supporting labor unions, (x) bargaining collectively through representatives of employees’ choosing, (y) discussing wages, benefits, or terms and conditions of employment, and (z) discussing, or raising complaints about, working conditions for the purpose of mutual aid or protection of you or the Company’s other current or former employees, to the extent such activities are protected by Section 7 of the NLRA. Nothing in the Confidentiality Agreement shall limit or prohibit you from engaging in any protected conduct set forth in this section.

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing Advisor understands that nothing in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, will shall in any way limit or prohibit you Advisor from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, “Protected Activity” means shall mean filing and/or pursuing a charge, complaint, or report with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, any state, federal, state or local governmental government agency or commission, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board Commission (the “Government Agencies”). You understand that in connection with such Protected Activity, you are permitted to disclose documents or other information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving authorization from, the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you agree Advisor agrees to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Company confidential information under the Confidentiality Agreement Confidential Information to any parties other than the Government Agencies. You Advisor further understand understands that “Protected Activity” does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communicationscommunications or privileged attorney work product. Any language in the Confidentiality Agreement regarding your right to engage in Protected Activity that conflicts with, or is contrary to, this paragraph is superseded by this Agreement. In addition, pursuant Pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are Advisor is notified that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (i) is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (ii) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual’s attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.. Advisor understands that nothing in this Agreement, including its definition of Confidential Information, limits Advisor’s rights to discuss or disclose Advisor’s compensation or the terms or conditions of Advisor’s service relationship with the Company to the extent protected by applicable law, or otherwise impairs Advisor from assisting other Company current or former service providers in the exercise of their rights under applicable law.. ADVISOR Recursion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. By: /s/ Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxx By: /s/ Xxxxxxxxxxx Xxxxxx Name: Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxx Name: Xxxxxxxxxxx Xxxxxx Title: CEO Address for Notice: Email Address for Notice EXHIBIT 1 SERVICES AND COMPENSATION

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing You understand that nothing in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, will in any way limit or prohibit you from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, “Protected Activity” means will mean: (i) filing and/or pursuing a charge, complaint, or report with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, by any state, federal, state or local governmental government agency or commission, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (the “Government Agencies”). You understand ; and/or (ii) discussing or disclosing information about unlawful acts in the workplace, such as harassment or discrimination or any other conduct that in connection with such Protected Activity, you are permitted have reason to disclose documents or other information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving authorization from, the Companybelieve is unlawful. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you agree to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any Company trade secrets, proprietary information, or confidential information that may constitute Company confidential information under does not involve unlawful acts in the Confidentiality Agreement to any parties other than workplace or the Government Agenciesactivity otherwise protected herein. You further understand that “Protected Activity” does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communications. Any language in the Confidentiality Agreement regarding your right to engage in Protected Activity that conflicts with, communications or is contrary to, this paragraph is superseded by this Agreementattorney work product. In addition, pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are notified that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (ia) is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (iib) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual’s attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order. Finally, nothing in this Agreement constitutes a waiver of any rights you may have under the Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxx Act or Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act (“NLRA”). For purposes of clarity, nothing in this Agreement shall be interpreted to impair or limit your participation in any legally protected activities, such as (v) making truthful statements in response to a subpoena or other legal process, (w) forming, joining, or supporting labor unions, (x) bargaining collectively through representatives of employees’ choosing, (y) discussing wages, benefits, or terms and conditions of employment, and (z) discussing, or raising complaints about, working conditions for the purpose of mutual aid or protection of you or the Company’s other current or former employees, to the extent such activities are protected by Section 7 of the NLRA.

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing Xxxxx understands that nothing in this Release Agreement or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, will shall in any way limit or prohibit you Xxxxx from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, “Protected Activity” means Activity includes: (a) filing and/or pursuing a charge, complaint, or report with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted byby any federal, any state, federal, or local governmental government agency or commission, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board Board; and/or (b) discussing or disclosing information about unlawful acts in the “Government Agencies”)workplace, such as harassment or discrimination or any other conduct that Xxxxx has reason to believe is unlawful. You understand Xxxxx understands that in connection with such Protected Activity, you are Xxxxx is permitted to disclose documents or other information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving authorization from, the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you agree Xxxxx agrees to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any Company trade secrets, proprietary information, or confidential information that may constitute Company confidential information under does not involve unlawful acts in the Confidentiality Agreement to any parties other than workplace or the Government Agenciesactivity otherwise protected herein. You Xxxxx further understand understands that “Protected Activity” Activity does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communications. Any language in the Confidentiality Agreement regarding your right to engage in Protected Activity that conflicts with, communications or is contrary to, this paragraph is superseded by this Agreementattorney work product. In addition, pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are Xxxxx is notified that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (i) is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (ii) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual’s attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to a court order.

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing Employee understands that nothing in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, will shall in any way limit or prohibit you Employee from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, “Protected Activity” means shall mean filing a charge, complaint, or report with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, any state, federal, state or local governmental government agency or commission, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (the “Government Agencies”)) or any and all of their state or local law equivalents or counterparts. You understand Employee understands that in connection with such Protected Activity, you are Employee is permitted to disclose documents or other information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving authorization from, the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you agree Employee agrees to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Company confidential information under the Confidentiality Agreement to any parties other than the Government AgenciesAgencies to the extent required by the Nondisclosure Agreements. You Employee further understand understands that “Protected Activity” does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communications. Any language in the Confidentiality Agreement regarding your right to engage in Protected Activity that conflicts with, or is contrary to, this paragraph is superseded by this Agreement. In addition, pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are Employee is notified that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (i) is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (ii) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual’s attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing Executive understands that nothing in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, will shall in any way limit or prohibit you Executive from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, “Protected Activity” means Activity includes: (i) filing and/or pursuing a charge, complaint, or report with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, by any state, federal, state or local governmental government agency or commission, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (the “Government Agencies”). You understand Executive understands that in connection with such Protected ActivityActivity under prong (i) of this section, you are Executive is permitted to disclose documents or other information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving authorization from, the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you agree Executive agrees to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Company confidential information under the Confidentiality Agreement to any parties other than the Government Agencies. You Executive further understand understands that “Protected Activity” does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communicationscommunications or attorney work product. Any language in the Confidentiality Agreement regarding your Executive’s right to engage in Protected Activity that conflicts with, or is contrary to, this paragraph section is superseded by this Agreement. In addition, pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are Executive is notified that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (i) is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (ii) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual’s attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing Consultant understands that nothing in this Consulting Agreement or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, will shall in any way limit or prohibit you Consultant from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Consulting Agreement, “Protected Activity” means shall mean filing a charge, complaint, or report with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating participating, voluntarily or as compelled, in any inquiry, examination, investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, any state, federal, state or local governmental government agency or commission, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Department of Justice, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Administration and the National Labor Relations Board (the “Government AgenciesEntities”). You understand Consultant understands that in connection with such Protected Activity, you are Consultant is permitted to disclose documents or other information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving authorization from, the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you agree Consultant agrees to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Company confidential information under the Confidentiality Agreement to any parties other than the Government AgenciesEntities. You Consultant further understand understands that “Protected Activity” does not include the intentional and knowing disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communications. Any language in the Confidentiality Agreement regarding your right to engage in Protected Activity that conflicts with, or is contrary to, this paragraph is superseded by this Agreement. In addition, pursuant Pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are Consultant is notified that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (i) is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (ii) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual’s attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing Executive understands that nothing in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, will shall in any way limit or prohibit you Executive from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, “Protected Activity” means shall mean filing a charge, complaint, or report with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, any federal, state, federal, or local governmental government agency or commission, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (the “Government Agencies”). You understand Executive understands that in connection with such Protected Activity, you are Executive is permitted to disclose documents or other information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving authorization from, the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you agree Executive agrees to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Company confidential information under the Confidentiality Confidential Information Agreement to any parties other than the Government Agencies. You Executive further understand understands that “Protected Activity” does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communications. Any language in the Confidentiality Confidential Information Agreement regarding your Executive’s right to engage in Protected Activity that conflicts with, or is contrary to, this paragraph is superseded by this Agreement. In addition, pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are Executive is notified that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (ia) is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (iib) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual’s attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, will in any way limit or prohibit you from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, “Protected Activity” means filing a charge, complaint, or report with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, any state, federal, or local governmental agency or commission, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (the “Government Agencies”). You understand that in connection with such Protected Activity, you are permitted to disclose documents or other information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving authorization from, the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you agree to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Company confidential information under the Confidentiality Agreement to any parties other than the Government Agencies. You further understand that “Protected Activity” does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communications. Any language in the Confidentiality Agreement regarding your right to engage in Protected Activity that conflicts with, or is contrary to, this paragraph is superseded by this Agreement. In addition, pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are notified 000 Xxxxx XxXxxxxx Xxxx · Suite 200 · Xxxxxxxx, XX 00000 that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (i) is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (ii) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual’s attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing Executive understands that nothing in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, will shall in any way limit or prohibit you Executive from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, “Protected Activity” means Activity includes: (i) filing and/or pursuing a charge, complaint, or report with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, by any state, federal, state or local governmental government agency or commission, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (the “Government Agencies”); and/or (ii) discussing or disclosing information about unlawful acts in the workplace, such as harassment or discrimination or any other conduct that Executive has reason to believe is unlawful. You understand Executive understands that in connection with such Protected Activity, you are Executive is permitted to disclose documents or other information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving authorization from, the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you agree Executive agrees to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any Company trade secrets, proprietary information, or confidential information that may constitute Company confidential information under does not involve unlawful acts in the Confidentiality Agreement to any parties other than workplace or the Government Agenciesactivity otherwise protected herein. You Executive further understand understands that “Protected Activity” Activity does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communicationscommunications or attorney work product. Any language in the Confidentiality Agreement regarding your Executive’s right to engage in Protected Activity that conflicts with, or is contrary to, this paragraph section is superseded by this Agreement. In addition, pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are Executive is notified that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (i) is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (ii) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual’s attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing Consultant understands that nothing in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, will shall in any way limit or prohibit you Consultant from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, “Protected Activity” means shall mean filing a charge, complaint, or report with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, any state, federal, state or local governmental government agency or commission, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board Commission (the “Government Agencies”). You understand Consultant understands that in connection with such Protected Activity, you are Consultant is permitted to disclose documents or other information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving authorization from, the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you agree Consultant agrees to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Company confidential information under the Confidentiality Agreement to any parties other than the Government Agencies. You Consultant further understand understands that “Protected Activity” does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communications. Any language in the Confidentiality Agreement regarding your right to engage in Protected Activity that conflicts with, or is contrary to, this paragraph is superseded by this Agreement. In addition, pursuant Pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are Consultant is notified that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (i) is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (ii) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual’s attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order. Consultant understands that nothing in this Agreement, including its definition of Confidential Information, limits Consultant’s rights to discuss or disclose Consultant’s compensation or the terms or conditions of Consultant’s service relationship with the Company, to the extent protected by applicable law, or otherwise impairs Consultant from assisting other Company current or former service providers in the exercise of their rights under applicable law.

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing Employee understands that nothing in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, will shall in any way limit or prohibit you Employee from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, “Protected Activity” means Activity includes: (i) filing and/or pursuing a charge, complaint, or report with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, by any state, federal, state or local governmental government agency or commission, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (the “Government Agencies”); and/or (ii) disclosing information pertaining to sexual harassment or any other unlawful or potentially unlawful conduct. You understand Employee understands that in connection with such Protected ActivityActivity under prong (i) of this section, you are Employee is permitted to disclose documents or other information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving authorization from, the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you agree Employee agrees to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Company confidential information under the Confidentiality Agreement to any parties other than the Government Agencies. You Employee further understand understands that “Protected Activity” does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communicationscommunications or attorney work product. Any language in the Confidentiality Agreement regarding your Employee’s right to engage in Protected Activity that conflicts with, or is contrary to, this paragraph section is superseded by this Agreement. In addition, pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are Employee is notified that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (i) is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (ii) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual’s attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing You understand that nothing in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, will shall in any way limit or prohibit you You from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, “Protected Activity” means shall mean filing a charge, complaint, or report with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, any state, federal, state or local governmental government agency or commission, including but not limited to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (the “Government Agencies”). You understand that in connection with such Protected Activity, you You are permitted to disclose documents or other information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving authorization from, the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you You agree to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Company confidential information under the Confidentiality Continuing Agreement to any parties other than the Government Agencies. You further understand that “Protected Activity” does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communications. Any language in the Confidentiality Continuing Agreement regarding your Your right to engage in Protected Activity that conflicts with, or is contrary to, this paragraph is superseded by this Agreement. In addition, pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you You are notified that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (i) is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (ii) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual’s attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing Employee understands that nothing in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, will shall in any way limit or prohibit you Employee from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity, nor require disclosure to the Company of Employee’s participation or engagement in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, “Protected Activity” means shall mean (a) filing a charge, complaint, or report with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, any state, federal, state or local governmental government agency or commission, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (the “Government Agencies”), including Employee’s right to receive damages or other relief from any such investigation or proceeding, or (b) disclosing or discussing conduct occurring at the workplace, at work-related events coordinated by or through the Company, between employees, or between the Company and an employee (whether on or off the employment premises), that Employee reasonably believes under state, federal, or common law to be illegal discrimination, illegal harassment, illegal retaliation, a wage and hour violation, or sexual assault, or that is recognized as against a clear mandate of public policy. You understand Employee understands that in connection with such Protected Activity, you are Employee is permitted to disclose documents or other information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving authorization from, the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you agree to take all reasonable precautions to Employee shall prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Company confidential information under the Confidentiality Agreement to any parties other than the Government Agencies. You Employee further understand understands that “Protected Activity” does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communicationscommunications or attorney work product. Any language Nothing in this Agreement constitutes a waiver of any rights Employee may have under the Confidentiality Agreement regarding your right to engage in Protected Activity that conflicts with, Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxx Act or is contrary to, this paragraph is superseded by this AgreementSection 7 of the National Labor Relations Act. In addition, pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are Employee is notified that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (ia) is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected | violation of law, or (iib) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual’s attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing Executive understands that nothing in this Agreement Separation Agreement, or in any other agreement between you and or policy of the Company, as applicable, will shall in any way limit or prohibit you Executive from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, “Protected Activity” means Activity includes filing and/or pursuing a charge, complaint, or report with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, by any state, federal, state or local governmental government agency or commission, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (the “"Government Agencies”"). You understand Executive understands that in connection with such Protected Activity, you are he is permitted to disclose documents or other information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving authorization from, the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you agree Executive agrees to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Company confidential information under the Confidentiality Agreement Confidential Information to any parties other than the Government Agencies. You Executive further understand understands that “"Protected Activity” " does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communications. Any language in the Confidentiality Agreement regarding your right to engage in Protected Activity that conflicts with, communications or is contrary to, this paragraph is superseded by this Agreementattorney work product. In addition, pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are Executive is notified that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (ia) is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (iib) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual’s attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing Executive understands that nothing in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, will shall in any way limit or prohibit you Executive from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, “Protected Activity” means including filing a charge, complaint, or report with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, any state, federal, state or local governmental government agency or commission, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (the “Government Agencies”). You understand Executive understands that in connection with such Protected Activity, you are Executive is permitted to disclose documents or other information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving authorization from, the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you agree Executive agrees to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Company confidential information under the Confidentiality Agreement to any parties other than the Government Agencies. You Executive further understand understands that “Protected Activity” does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communicationscommunications or attorney work product. Any language in the Confidentiality Employment Agreement regarding your Executive’s right to engage in Protected Activity that conflicts with, or is contrary to, this paragraph Section is superseded by this Agreement. In addition, pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are Executive is notified that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (i) is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (ii) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual’s attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing Employee understands that nothing in this Agreement Agreement, the Supplemental Release, or in any other agreement between you and or policy of the Company, as applicable, will Company shall in any way limit or prohibit you Employee from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, “Protected Activity,” which means filing a charge, complaint, or report with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, any state, federal, state or local governmental government agency or commission, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (the “Government Agencies”). You understand Further, nothing in this Agreement shall in any way limit or prohibit Employee from disclosing or discussing conduct, or the existence (but not the amount) of a settlement involving conduct, that Employee reasonably believes under Washington state, federal, or common law to be illegal discrimination, illegal harassment, illegal retaliation, a wage and hour violation, or sexual assault, or that is recognized as against a clear mandate of public policy (“Protected Information”). Additionally, nothing in connection with this Agreement constitutes a waiver of any rights Employee may have under the Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxx Act or Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act (“NLRA”). For purposes of clarity, nothing in this Agreement shall be interpreted to impair or limit Employee’s participation in any legally protected activities, such Protected Activityas (a) forming, you are permitted to disclose documents joining, or other information as permitted by lawsupporting labor unions, (b) bargaining collectively through representatives of employees’ choosing, (c) discussing wages, benefits, or terms and conditions of employment, and without giving notice to(d) discussing, or receiving authorization fromraising complaints about, working conditions for the purpose of mutual aid or protection of Employee or the Company’s other current or former employees, to the extent such activities are protected by Section 7 of the NLRA. Notwithstanding When engaging in any of the foregoingprotected conduct described in this section, you agree Employee agrees to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information Company confidential information; provided, however, that such disclosures may constitute be made to Government Agencies in connection with Protected Activity. For the sake of clarity, Company confidential information under does not include Protected Information or information regarding working conditions, wages, benefits, or other terms and conditions of employment. Additionally, Employee understands that the Confidentiality Agreement to any parties other than the Government Agencies. You further understand that “Protected Activity” protected conduct described herein does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communicationscommunications or privileged attorney work product. Any language Employee understands that nothing in the Confidentiality Agreement regarding your right to engage shall limit or prohibit Employee from engaging in Protected Activity that conflicts with, or is contrary to, any protected conduct set forth in this paragraph is superseded by this Agreementsection. In additionFinally, pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are Employee is notified that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (ia) is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (iib) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual’s attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing Consultant understands that nothing in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, will shall in any way limit or prohibit you Consultant from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, “Protected Activity” means includes (i) filing and/or pursuing a charge, complaint, charge or report complaint with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, communicating or cooperating with or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, any state, federal, state or local governmental government agency or commission, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (the “Government Agencies”), (ii) testifying in an administrative, legislative, or judicial proceeding concerning alleged criminal conduct or alleged unlawful employment practice on the part of the other party to this Agreement, or on the part of the agents or employees of the other party, when Consultant has been required or requested to attend the proceeding pursuant to a court order, subpoena, or written request from an administrative agency or the legislature, and (iii) disclosing information pertaining to sexual harassment or any unlawful or potentially unlawful conduct to the extent such disclosure is protected by applicable law. You understand Consultant understands that in connection with such Protected Activity, you are Consultant is permitted to disclose documents or other information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving authorization from, the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you agree Consultant agrees to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Company confidential information under the Confidentiality Agreement to any parties other than the Government Agenciesor in any manner not protected by applicable law. You Consultant further understand understands that “Protected Activity” does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communications. Any language in the Confidentiality Agreement regarding your right to engage in Protected Activity that conflicts with, or is contrary to, this paragraph is superseded by this Agreement. In addition, pursuant Pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are Consultant is notified that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (i) is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (ii) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual’s attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.. (Signature page follows)

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing Employee understands that nothing in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, will shall in any way limit or prohibit you Employee from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, “Protected Activity” means shall mean filing a charge, complaint, or report with, or otherwise communicatingcommunicating with, cooperating, cooperating with or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, any state, federal, state or local governmental government agency or commission, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (the “Government Agencies”). You understand Employee understands that in connection with such Protected Activity, you are Employee is permitted to disclose documents or other information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving authorization from, the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you agree Employee agrees to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Company confidential information under the Confidentiality Agreement to any parties other than the relevant Government Agencies. You Employee further understand understands that “Protected Activity” does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communications. Any language in , and that any such disclosure without the Confidentiality Agreement regarding your right to engage in Protected Activity that conflicts with, or is contrary to, this paragraph is superseded by Company’s written consent shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement. Finally, nothing in this Agreement constitutes a waiver of any rights Employee may have under the Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxx Act. In addition, pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are Employee is notified that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (i) is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (ii) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual’s attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing Executive understands that nothing in this Transition Agreement or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, will shall in any way limit or prohibit you Executive from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, “Protected Activity” means Activity includes: (i) filing and/or pursuing a charge, complaint, or report with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, by any state, federal, state or local governmental government agency or commission, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (the “Government Agencies”); and/or (ii) discussing or disclosing information about unlawful acts in the workplace, such as harassment or discrimination or any other conduct that Executive has reason to believe is unlawful. You understand Executive understands that in connection with such Protected Activity, you are Executive is permitted to disclose documents or other information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving authorization from, the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you agree Executive agrees to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any Company trade secrets, proprietary information, or confidential information that may constitute Company confidential information under does not involve unlawful acts in the Confidentiality Agreement to any parties other than workplace or the Government Agenciesactivity otherwise protected herein. You Executive further understand understands that “Protected Activity” Activity does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communicationscommunications or attorney work product. Any language in the Confidentiality Agreement regarding your Executive’s right to engage in Protected Activity that conflicts with, or is contrary to, this paragraph section is superseded by this Transition Agreement. In addition, pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are Executive is notified that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (i) is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (ii) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual’s attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order. Finally, nothing in this Transition Agreement constitutes a waiver of any rights Executive may have under the Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxx Act or Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act (“NLRA”). For purposes of clarity, nothing in this Transition Agreement shall be interpreted to impair or limit Executive’s participation in any legally protected activities, such as (i) forming, joining, or supporting labor unions, (ii) bargaining collectively through representatives of employees’ choosing, (iii) discussing wages, benefits, or terms and conditions of employment, and (iv) discussing, or raising complaints about, working conditions for the purpose of mutual aid or protection of Executive or the Company’s other current or former Executives, to the extent such activities are protected by Section 7 of the NLRA.

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing Employee understands that nothing in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, will Supplemental Release shall in any way limit or prohibit you Employee from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this AgreementAgreement and the Supplemental Release, “Protected Activity” means shall mean filing a charge, complaint, or report with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, any state, federal, state or local governmental government agency or commission, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (the “Government Agencies”). You understand Employee understands that in connection with such Protected Activity, you are Employee is permitted to disclose documents or other information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving authorization from, the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you agree Employee agrees to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Company confidential information under the Confidentiality Agreement to any parties other than the Government Agencies. You Employee further understand understands that “Protected Activity” does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communicationscommunications or attorney work product. Any language in the Confidentiality Agreement regarding your Employee’s right to engage in Protected Activity that conflicts with, or is contrary to, this paragraph is superseded by this Agreement. In addition, pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are Employee is notified that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (ia) is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (iib) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual’s attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order. Finally, nothing in this Agreement or in the Supplemental Release constitutes a waiver of any rights Employee may have under the Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxx Act or Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act.

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing Employee understands that nothing in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, will Confidentiality Agreement shall in any way limit or prohibit you Employee from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, “Protected Activity” means Activity includes: (i) filing and/or pursuing a charge, complaint, or report with, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, by any state, federal, state or local governmental government agency or commission, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (the “Government Agencies”). You understand ; and/or (ii) discussing or disclosing information about unlawful acts in the workplace, such as harassment or discrimination or any other conduct that in connection with such Protected Activity, you are permitted Employee has reason to disclose documents or other information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving authorization from, the Companybelieve is unlawful. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you agree Employee agrees to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any Company trade secrets, proprietary information, or confidential information that may constitute Company confidential information under does not involve unlawful acts in the Confidentiality Agreement to any parties other than workplace or the Government Agenciesactivity otherwise protected herein. You Employee further understand understands that “Protected Activity” Activity does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communicationscommunications or attorney work product. Any language in the Confidentiality Agreement regarding your Employee’s right to engage in Protected Activity protected conduct that conflicts with, or is contrary to, this paragraph Section is superseded by this Agreement. In addition, pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are Employee is notified that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (i) is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (ii) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual’s attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order. Finally, nothing in this Agreement constitutes a waiver of any rights Employee may have under the Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxx Act or Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act (“NLRA”). For purposes of clarity, nothing in this Agreement shall be interpreted to impair or limit Employee’s participation in any legally protected activities, such as (i) forming, joining, or supporting labor unions, (ii) bargaining collectively through representatives of employees’ choosing, (iii) discussing wages, benefits, or terms and conditions of employment, and (iv) discussing, or raising complaints about, working conditions for the purpose of mutual aid or protection of Employee or the Company’s other current or former employees, to the extent such activities are protected by Section 7 of the NLRA.

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing Employee understands that nothing in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you and the Company, as applicable, will shall in any way limit or prohibit you Employee from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, “Protected Activity” means filing shall mean: ● Engage in communications or actions protected by applicable law, such as certain rights Employee may have to discuss wages and working conditions with other employees (with or without a charge, complaint, union) under Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act or report under federal and state equal pay laws; Exhibit 10.1 ● File a charge with, provide information to, cooperate with or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating participate in any an investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, any state, federal, or local governmental agency or commission, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the National Labor Relations Board, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the Securities and the National Labor Relations Board Exchange Commission or any other federal, state or local governmental agency or commission (the “Government Agencies”). You understand , and without notice to Block; ● Receive an award for information provided to any Government Agencies; ● Disclose factual information relating to acts in the workplace or that occurred in connection with such Employee’s employment, that Employee reasonably believes are unlawful, including, for example, claims of sexual assault, sexual harassment, or discrimination based on sex or any other characteristic protected under federal law or the laws of the state where Employee was last employed, or retaliation for filing a claim of sexual assault; or ● Testify in an administrative, legislative, or judicial proceeding concerning alleged criminal conduct or alleged sexual harassment on the part of the Company or its agents or employees, if Employee has been required or requested to attend the proceeding pursuant to a court order, subpoena, or written request from an administrative agency or the legislature. ● NOTE: With respect to Confidential Information, Employee must not disclose more than is reasonably necessary to effect any Protected ActivityRights Employee may have as identified above. For example, you are permitted filing a charge with a Government Agency does not entitle Employee to disclose documents or other information as permitted by lawdivulge Confidential Information that is not relevant to the charge. Confidential Information is defined in the Confidential Information and Invention Assignment Agreement that Employee signed in connection with Employee's work at Block, and without giving notice toit includes technical data, trade secrets, know-how, research, product or receiving authorization fromservice ideas or plans, the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you agree to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Company confidential information under the Confidentiality Agreement to any parties and other than the Government Agencies. You further understand that “Protected Activity” does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communications. Any language in the Confidentiality Agreement regarding your right to engage in Protected Activity that conflicts with, or is contrary to, this paragraph is superseded by this Agreement. In addition, pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, you are notified that an individual will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (i) is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official (directly or indirectly) or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (ii) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if (and only if) such filing is made under seal. In addition, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the individual’s attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court orderbusiness information.