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Section 1.1 Registered Office The registered office of the Corporation in the State of [Insert state of incorporation] shall be located at such address as is set forth from time to time in the records of the office of the Secretary of State of the State of [Insert state of incorporation]. The registered agent for service of process of the Corporation in the State of [Insert state of incorporation] shall be [Insert re

Section 1.2 Other Offices The Corporation may also have offices, and may keep its books and records, at such other places, both within and outside the State of [Insert state of incorporation], as the Board of Directors may from time to time determine or as the business of the Corporation may require. Any office of the Corporation may be discontinued or relocated at any time by or under the authority of the Board of D

ARTICLE II MEETINGS OF STOCKHOLDERS

Section 2.1 Annual Meeting An annual meeting of the stockholders of the Corporation shall be held each year on such date, at such time, and at such place, if any, within or without the State of [Insert state of incorporation], or by means of remote communication to the extent permitted by applicable law, as may be designated from time to time by the Board of Directors and stated in the notice of the meeting, for the

Section 2.2 Special Meetings Special meetings of the stockholders may be called at any time by [Insert authorized callers of special meetings], and by no other person or persons except to the extent otherwise required by applicable law or expressly provided in the Certificate of Incorporation. Only such business shall be conducted at a special meeting of stockholders as shall have been brought before the meeting purs

Section 2.3 Notice of Meetings Written notice of each meeting of stockholders shall be given not less than [insert number, e.g., 10] days nor more than [insert number, e.g., 60] days before the date of the meeting to each stockholder of record entitled to vote at such meeting, except as otherwise required by applicable law. The notice shall state: (a) the place, if any, date, and hour of the meeting; (b) the means of

Section 2.4 Quorum Except as otherwise required by applicable law, the Certificate of Incorporation, or these Bylaws, the holders of [Insert quorum threshold] of the shares of the capital stock issued and outstanding and entitled to vote thereat, present in person, present by means of remote communication if permitted, or represented by proxy, shall constitute a quorum at all meetings of the stockholders for the tran

Section 2.5 Voting Except as otherwise provided by applicable law, the Certificate of Incorporation, or these Bylaws, each outstanding share of common stock shall be entitled to one vote upon each matter properly submitted to a vote of the stockholders. Each stockholder entitled to vote at any meeting of stockholders may authorize another person or persons to act for such stockholder by proxy in any manner permitted

Section 2.6 Action by Written Consent Unless otherwise provided in the Certificate of Incorporation, any action required or permitted to be taken at any annual or special meeting of stockholders may be taken without a meeting, without prior notice, and without a vote, if a consent or consents in writing or by electronic transmission, setting forth the action so taken, shall be signed or delivered by the holders of ou

Section 2.7 Record Date For the purpose of determining the stockholders entitled to notice of or to vote at any meeting of stockholders, or any adjournment thereof, or entitled to express consent to corporate action in writing without a meeting, or entitled to receive payment of any dividend or other distribution or allotment of any rights, or entitled to exercise any rights in respect of any change, conversion, or e

Section 2.8 Inspectors of Election The Board of Directors, in advance of any meeting of stockholders, may appoint one or more inspectors of election to act at such meeting or any adjournment thereof. The Board of Directors may also designate one or more persons as alternate inspectors to replace any inspector who fails to act. If no inspector or alternate so appointed is able to act at a meeting of stockholders, the

ARTICLE III BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Section 3.1 General Powers The business and affairs of the Corporation shall be managed by or under the direction of the Board of Directors, except as may be otherwise provided by applicable law or the Certificate of Incorporation. The Board of Directors may exercise all such powers of the Corporation and do all such lawful acts and things as are not by applicable law, the Certificate of Incorporation, or these Bylaw

Section 3.2 Number, Qualification, and Term of Office The number of directors constituting the entire Board of Directors shall be [Insert number of directors or range — e.g., fixed from time to time exclusively by resolution of the Board of Directors or the sole stockholder]. Directors need not be stockholders of the Corporation nor residents of the State of [Insert state of incorporation], unless so required by the

Section 3.3 Election of Directors Except as otherwise provided by applicable law, the Certificate of Incorporation, or these Bylaws, directors shall be elected by the stockholders at the annual meeting of stockholders. In the case of a wholly owned subsidiary, directors may be elected by written consent of the sole stockholder in lieu of an annual meeting, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law. [Insert el

Section 3.4 Resignation Any director may resign at any time by giving written notice to the Board of Directors, the Chairman of the Board, if any, the President, or the Secretary of the Corporation. Unless otherwise specified in the notice, a resignation shall be effective upon delivery. If a resignation is to become effective at a future date or upon the occurrence of a future event, the resignation shall become eff

Section 3.5 Removal Any director or the entire Board of Directors may be removed [Insert removal standard — with or without cause], to the extent permitted by applicable law, by the holders of the shares then entitled to vote at an election of directors or, if applicable, by the sole stockholder. Any such removal shall be without prejudice to the contract rights, if any, of the person so removed.

Section 3.6 Vacancies Any vacancy occurring in the Board of Directors, including a vacancy resulting from the death, resignation, disqualification, retirement, or removal of a director, and any newly created directorship resulting from an increase in the authorized number of directors, may be filled by [Insert vacancy-filling mechanism], unless otherwise required by applicable law or the Certificate of Incorporation.

Section 3.7 Regular Meetings Regular meetings of the Board of Directors may be held at such dates, times, and places, if any, within or without the State of [Insert state of incorporation], or by means of remote communications equipment to the extent permitted by applicable law, as shall from time to time be determined by resolution of the Board of Directors. If the date, time, and place, if any, of a regular meeting

Section 3.8 Special Meetings Special meetings of the Board of Directors may be called by the Chairman of the Board, if any, the President, or any [insert number] directors. Special meetings shall be held at such place, if any, on such date, and at such time as may be specified in the notice of meeting. Notice of any special meeting shall be given to each director at least [Insert notice period for special meetings, e

Section 3.9 Notice of Meetings Notice of any special meeting of the Board of Directors shall be given by personal delivery, overnight courier, mail, telephone, voicemail, electronic mail, facsimile, or other form of electronic transmission permitted by applicable law. Notice shall be deemed to have been given when delivered personally, when deposited in the mail with postage prepaid, when dispatched by nationally rec

Section 3.10 Quorum and Manner of Acting Except as otherwise provided by applicable law, the Certificate of Incorporation, or these Bylaws, [Insert quorum and voting thresholds], and the act of a majority of the directors present at any meeting at which a quorum is present shall be the act of the Board of Directors. Unless otherwise required by applicable law, a majority of the total number of directors then in offic

Section 3.11 Action by Written Consent Unless otherwise restricted by the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws, any action required or permitted to be taken at any meeting of the Board of Directors or of any committee thereof may be taken without a meeting if all members of the Board of Directors or committee, as the case may be, consent thereto in writing or by electronic transmission. Such consent or consen

Section 3.12 Participation by Telephone or Electronic Means Unless otherwise restricted by the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws, members of the Board of Directors, or members of any committee designated by the Board of Directors, may participate in a meeting of the Board of Directors or committee by means of conference telephone, video conference, or other communications equipment by means of which all pe

Section 3.13 Committees of the Board The Board of Directors may, by resolution adopted by a majority of the entire Board of Directors, designate one or more committees, each committee to consist of one or more directors of the Corporation, to the extent permitted by applicable law. The Board of Directors may designate one or more directors as alternate members of any committee, who may replace any absent or disqualif

Section 3.14 Compensation of Directors Directors may receive such compensation for their services as directors and as members of committees of the Board of Directors, and such reimbursement for expenses, as may be fixed or determined from time to time by resolution of the Board of Directors or any committee authorized by the Board of Directors to do so. Nothing contained in this Section shall be construed to preclude

Section 4.1 Officers Generally The officers of the Corporation shall be chosen by the Board of Directors and shall include [Insert officers — e.g., a President, a Secretary, and a Treasurer; the Board may also appoint one or more Vice Presidents, Assistant Secretaries, Assistant Treasurers, and such other officers as the Board may from time to time determine]. The Board of Directors may also appoint a Chairman of the

Section 4.2 Election, Term of Office, and Qualifications Each officer of the Corporation shall be elected by the Board of Directors and shall hold office until such officer's successor has been duly elected and qualified or until such officer's earlier death, resignation, or removal. An officer need not be a director or stockholder of the Corporation unless otherwise required by the Certificate of Incorporation or th

Section 4.3 Resignation Any officer may resign at any time by giving written notice to the Board of Directors, the Chairman of the Board, if any, the President, or the Secretary of the Corporation. Such resignation shall be effective upon delivery unless the notice specifies a later effective date or the occurrence of a future event. Unless otherwise specified therein, acceptance of such resignation shall not be nece

Section 4.4 Removal Any officer of the Corporation may be removed, with or without cause, by the Board of Directors at any time. Such removal shall be without prejudice to the contract rights, if any, of the person so removed.

Section 4.5 Vacancies A vacancy in any office arising from any cause whatsoever may be filled by the Board of Directors for the unexpired portion of the term, if any, or otherwise as determined by the Board of Directors.

Section 4.6 Chairman of the Board The Chairman of the Board, if one shall be elected, shall, when present, preside at all meetings of the Board of Directors and, unless otherwise determined by the Board of Directors, at all meetings of the stockholders. The Chairman of the Board shall have such additional duties and authority as may be assigned from time to time by the Board of Directors, including [Insert duties of

Section 4.7 President / Chief Executive Officer The President or, if designated by the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer, shall be the principal executive officer of the Corporation, shall in general supervise and control all of the business and affairs of the Corporation, subject to the authority of the Board of Directors, and shall perform all duties incident to such office and such other duties as ma

Section 4.8 Vice Presidents Each Vice President shall have such powers and perform such duties as may from time to time be assigned by the President, the Chief Executive Officer, if any, or the Board of Directors. In the absence of the President or Chief Executive Officer, or in the event of the President's or Chief Executive Officer's inability or refusal to act, the Vice President designated by the Board of Directo

Section 4.9 Secretary The Secretary shall attend all meetings of the stockholders and of the Board of Directors and shall record, or cause to be recorded, the proceedings of such meetings in one or more books maintained for that purpose. The Secretary shall give, or cause to be given, notice of all meetings of stockholders and special meetings of the Board of Directors and shall perform such other duties as may be pr

Section 4.10 Treasurer / Chief Financial Officer The Treasurer or, if designated by the Board of Directors, the Chief Financial Officer, shall have charge and custody of, and be responsible for, all funds and securities of the Corporation and shall keep, or cause to be kept, full and accurate accounts of receipts and disbursements in books belonging to the Corporation. The Treasurer or Chief Financial Officer shall d

Section 4.11 Other Officers and Agents The Board of Directors may appoint such other officers, assistant officers, and agents as it shall deem necessary or advisable, each of whom shall hold office for such period, have such authority, and perform such duties as are provided in these Bylaws or as the Board of Directors may from time to time determine. The Board of Directors may delegate to any officer the power to ap

Section 4.12 Compensation The compensation of all officers and agents of the Corporation shall be fixed from time to time by the Board of Directors or by a committee or officer to whom such authority has been delegated by the Board of Directors. No officer shall be prevented from receiving compensation by reason of the fact that such officer is also a director of the Corporation.

Section 5.1 Stock Certificates; Uncertificated Shares The shares of the Corporation shall be [Insert provision — e.g., represented by certificates, provided that the Board of Directors may provide by resolution or resolutions that some or all classes or series of stock shall be uncertificated shares, or wholly uncertificated as determined by the Board of Directors], subject in all cases to applicable law. To the exte

Section 5.2 Transfers of Stock Transfers of shares of stock of the Corporation shall be made only on the books of the Corporation and shall be made by the holder of record thereof, or by such holder's duly authorized attorney or legal representative, upon surrender for cancellation of certificates for a like number of shares, if such shares are certificated, or upon receipt of proper transfer instructions, if such sh

Section 5.3 Record Holders The Corporation shall be entitled to recognize the exclusive right of the person registered on its books as the owner of any share to receive dividends and other distributions, to vote as such owner, and to hold liable for calls and assessments a person registered on its books as the owner of any share. The Corporation shall not be bound to recognize any equitable or other claim to or inter

Section 5.4 Record Date The Board of Directors may fix, in advance, a record date for the purpose of determining stockholders entitled to receive payment of any dividend or other distribution, or in order to make a determination of stockholders for any other proper purpose. Any such record date shall be fixed in accordance with applicable law. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of Section 2.7 shall govern the

ARTICLE VI INDEMNIFICATION AND ADVANCEMENT OF EXPENSES

Section 6.1 Right to Indemnification The Corporation shall, to the fullest extent permitted by the General Corporation Law of the State of [Insert state of incorporation], as the same exists or may hereafter be amended, indemnify and hold harmless any person who was or is made or is threatened to be made a party to, or is otherwise involved in, any threatened, pending, or completed action, suit, proceeding, or invest

Section 6.2 Advancement of Expenses The Corporation shall, to the fullest extent not prohibited by applicable law, pay the expenses (including attorneys' fees) incurred by any person entitled to indemnification under Section 6.1 in defending or otherwise participating in any Proceeding in advance of its final disposition; provided, however, that, to the extent required by applicable law, such payment of expenses in a

Section 6.3 Claims If a claim under this Article for indemnification or advancement of expenses is not paid in full by the Corporation within [insert number, e.g., 60] days after a written claim therefor has been received by the Corporation, except in the case of a claim for advancement of expenses, which shall be paid within such shorter period, if any, as may be required by applicable law or agreement, the claimant

Section 6.4 Non-Exclusivity of Rights The rights conferred on any person by this Article shall not be exclusive of any other rights that such person may have or hereafter acquire under any statute, provision of the Certificate of Incorporation, provision of these Bylaws, agreement, vote of stockholders or disinterested directors, or otherwise.

Section 6.5 Insurance The Corporation may purchase and maintain insurance, at its expense, to protect itself and any current or former director, officer, employee, agent, or other person who is or was serving at the request of the Corporation in any capacity described in Section 6.1 against any liability asserted against such person and incurred by such person in any such capacity, or arising out of such person's sta

Section 6.6 Other Indemnification The Corporation may, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, enter into one or more agreements with any person who is or was a director, officer, employee, or agent of the Corporation or who serves or served at the request of the Corporation in any other capacity referred to in Section 6.1, providing for indemnification and advancement of expenses to such person on such te

Section 6.7 Survival The rights conferred by this Article shall continue as to any person who has ceased to be a director, officer, employee, agent, or other covered person and shall inure to the benefit of such person's heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, and estate.

Section 6.8 Amendment or Repeal Any amendment, repeal, or modification of this Article shall not adversely affect any right or protection of any person existing at the time of such amendment, repeal, or modification with respect to any act or omission occurring prior to such amendment, repeal, or modification.

ARTICLE VII GENERAL PROVISIONS

Section 7.1 Dividends and Distributions Subject to applicable law and the provisions of the Certificate of Incorporation, dividends upon the capital stock of the Corporation may be declared by the Board of Directors at any regular or special meeting and may be paid in cash, in property, or in shares of the Corporation's capital stock. The Board of Directors may set apart out of any funds of the Corporation available

Section 7.2 Fiscal Year The fiscal year of the Corporation shall end on such date as the Board of Directors shall from time to time determine. [Insert fiscal year — e.g., if the Board of Directors so determines, the fiscal year of the Corporation shall end on December 31 of each year.]

Section 7.3 Corporate Seal The Board of Directors may adopt a corporate seal in such form as it shall determine. The seal may be used by causing it or a facsimile thereof to be impressed, affixed, reproduced, or otherwise placed upon documents as authorized by the Board of Directors or by any officer having authority to execute such documents. If no corporate seal is adopted, any instrument may nevertheless be execut

Section 7.4 Execution of Instruments Except as otherwise provided by applicable law, the Certificate of Incorporation, or these Bylaws, all deeds, leases, transfers, contracts, bonds, notes, checks, drafts, and other obligations and instruments entered into in the ordinary course of business or otherwise may be executed on behalf of the Corporation by the President, the Chief Executive Officer, any Vice President, th

Section 7.5 Books and Records The Corporation shall keep correct and complete books and records of account and shall keep minutes of the proceedings of its stockholders, Board of Directors, and committees of the Board of Directors. The Corporation shall also keep at its registered office or principal place of business, or at the office of its transfer agent or registrar, a record of its stockholders in a form permitt