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1. Introductory Recitals and Background This Engagement Letter (this "Engagement Letter") sets forth the terms and conditions under which [Insert Full Legal Name of Compliance Monitor] (the "Monitor") will serve as independent compliance monitor in connection with that certain Standstill and Settlement Agreement, dated as of [●], 2025 (the "Settlement Agreement"), by and among [Insert Full Legal Name of Client/Employ

2. Scope of Engagement 2.1 General Scope The Monitor shall verify compliance with the Modified Restrictive Covenant Terms set forth in Exhibit A to the Settlement Agreement, the Data Return and Destruction Protocol set forth in Exhibit B to the Settlement Agreement, and such other obligations as are specifically assigned to the Monitor under the Settlement Agreement and the Consent Order. Without limiting the general

3. Term 3.1 Commencement Date The Monitor's engagement shall commence on [Insert date — the date of execution of this Engagement Letter or the date of entry of the Consent Order, whichever is later] (the "Commencement Date"). 3.2 Duration. The Monitor's engagement shall continue for a period of [Insert number] months from the Commencement Date (e.g., twelve (12) months), unless earlier terminated or extended as provi

4. Monitoring Activities and Procedures 4.1 Quarterly Monitoring Reports The Monitor shall prepare and deliver written reports to all Parties and their respective counsel on a quarterly basis during the engagement term (each, a "Quarterly Report"). The Quarterly Reports shall be due on the following dates (or, if any such date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, the next succeeding business day): (a) First Quarterly

5. Escalation and Reporting of Non-Compliance 5.1 Notification to Parties Upon identification of a potential violation or instance of non-compliance with any of the obligations being monitored, the Monitor shall promptly notify all Parties and their respective counsel in writing (each, a "Non-Compliance Notice"). The Non-Compliance Notice shall describe in reasonable detail the nature of the potential violation, the

6. Fees and Expenses 6.1 Total Estimated Fees The total estimated fees for the Monitor's services during the [●]-month engagement term shall be [Insert total dollar amount] (the "Total Monitor Fee"). The Total Monitor Fee is based upon the Monitor's current estimate of the time and resources required to perform the monitoring activities described herein and is subject to adjustment only as expressly provided in this

7. Independence and Conflicts The Monitor represents and warrants that, as of the date of this Engagement Letter, it has no material business, financial, or personal relationship with any Party, any Individual Defendant, or any counsel of record in the Action that would impair or reasonably appear to impair the Monitor's independence or impartiality. The Monitor has conducted a reasonable conflicts check and has disc

8. Confidentiality The Monitor shall maintain in strict confidence all non-public information obtained in connection with the performance of its monitoring activities (collectively, "Confidential Information"). Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Confidential Information shall include all documents, records, data, interview notes, reports, certifications, forensic audit results, and communications provi

9. Standard of Care; Limitation of Liability The Monitor shall perform its services under this Engagement Letter in a professional and diligent manner, consistent with generally accepted practices for compliance monitoring engagements of a similar nature and scope. The Monitor shall exercise reasonable professional judgment in the conduct of its monitoring activities and the preparation of its reports. Notwithstandin

10. Indemnification Each Party shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Monitor, its partners, principals, employees, agents, and subcontractors (collectively, the "Monitor Indemnitees") from and against any and all claims, demands, actions, suits, losses, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees and court costs) arising out of or in connection with the Monitor's performan

11. Insurance The Monitor shall maintain professional liability (errors and omissions) insurance in an amount of not less than $[●] per occurrence and $[●] in the aggregate during the engagement term and for a period of not less than two (2) years following the termination or expiration of this Engagement Letter. [Insert minimum coverage amount, e.g., $[●] million per occurrence / $[●] million aggregate.] The Monitor

12. Communications and Notices All notices, reports, requests, demands, and other communications required or permitted to be given or made under this Engagement Letter shall be in writing and shall be delivered by hand, by nationally recognized overnight courier service, or by email (with confirmation of receipt), addressed as follows (or to such other address or contact as may be designated by written notice from th

13. Relationship to Settlement Agreement and Consent Order This Engagement Letter is entered into pursuant to and subject to the terms of the Settlement Agreement and the Consent Order. The Monitor acknowledges that it has received and reviewed copies of the Settlement Agreement (including all Exhibits thereto) and the Consent Order, and that it is familiar with the terms and provisions thereof. In the event of any c

14. Governing Law This Engagement Letter shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of [Insert governing law state], without regard to its conflict-of-laws principles.

15. Jurisdiction The Monitor and the Parties hereby consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of [Insert Court Name] for any disputes arising out of or relating to this Engagement Letter or the Monitor's engagement hereunder. The Monitor and the Parties hereby waive any objection to venue in such Court and any claim that such Court is an inconvenient forum.

16. Amendment and Waiver This Engagement Letter may be amended, modified, or supplemented only by a written instrument duly executed by the Monitor and both Parties (the Client/Employer and the Counterparty/Competitor-Employer). No amendment shall be effective unless it is in writing and signed by all parties hereto. No waiver of any provision of this Engagement Letter shall be effective unless it is in writing and s

17. Entire Agreement This Engagement Letter, together with the Settlement Agreement (including all Exhibits thereto), the Consent Order, and the Letter Agreement Among the Parties and the Monitor re: Information-Sharing and Access, constitutes the entire agreement among the Monitor and the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, understandings, negoti

18. Counterparts This Engagement Letter may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and all of which, taken together, shall constitute one and the same instrument. Execution and delivery of this Engagement Letter by facsimile, portable document format (.pdf), or other electronic transmission shall be deemed to be, and shall have the same legal effect as, execution and deliv

2. Hourly Rates (if applicable): [Insert notation if fees are structured as a fixed fee rather than hourly rates, or if a blended rate applies.]

4. Cost Allocation: Each Party shall be invoiced separately for its respective share of each installment in accordance with Section 6.3 of the Engagement Letter. Invoices shall be payable within [●] days of receipt. Expenses shall be allocated and invoiced in the same percentages set forth above, in accordance with Section 6.4 of the Engagement Letter. [End of Exhibit D] Field | Details Name | [Insert Name] Title | [