Legal Contact Matrix

LEGAL CONTACT MATRIX

This Legal Contact Matrix (the "Matrix") is entered into as of Effective Date: by and between Party A Name: , Entity Type: and Party B Name: , Entity Type: (each a "Party" and collectively the "Parties").

RECITALS

WHEREAS, the Parties have entered into contractual arrangements that require designated legal and administrative contacts to receive notices, manage disputes, coordinate regulatory responses, and effectuate escalations;

WHEREAS, the Parties wish to designate primary and alternate legal contacts, define escalation protocols, and set procedures for maintaining and updating those contacts;

WHEREAS, timely and accurate contact information is essential for dispute resolution, regulatory communication, and litigation-related matters;

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, the Parties agree as follows.

1. DEFINITIONS

1.1 "Primary Contact" means the individual identified as the first point of contact for legal, regulatory or litigation matters for a Party. "Alternate Contact" means the backup individual designated to act if the Primary Contact is unavailable. Other capitalized terms used in this Matrix shall have the meanings given to them elsewhere in the Parties' underlying agreements, unless otherwise defined herein.

2. CONTACT MATRIX

The Parties hereby designate the following contacts for the categories indicated. Each contact line below shall be maintained in a current state and will be used for communications, notices, escalations, and legal correspondence.

3. ESCALATION PROTOCOLS

3.1 The Parties agree that each Primary Contact shall be the first recipient of any legal notice or dispute notification. If the Primary Contact does not acknowledge receipt within the time period specified in the underlying agreement, the sending Party shall escalate to the Alternate Contact and then to the next-level escalation as described below.

4. MAINTENANCE AND UPDATES

4.1 Each Party shall designate an administrator responsible for maintaining and updating its contact information in this Matrix. Updates shall be made as soon as practicable and no later than five (5) Business Days after any change.

5. CONFIDENTIALITY OF CONTACT INFORMATION

The Parties acknowledge that contact information contained in this Matrix may constitute Confidential Information under the Parties' governing agreements. Each Party agrees to protect and use such contact information only for the purposes set forth herein and in the underlying agreements, and not to disclose it except to those employees, counsel, or agents who have a legitimate need to know and who are bound by confidentiality obligations no less restrictive than those contained in the Parties' existing confidentiality agreement.

6. NOTICES

Notices required under this Matrix shall be sent to the addresses and contacts identified below. Delivery via email to a designated Primary Contact shall be effective provided the sending Party receives an automated delivery confirmation or receives explicit acknowledgement within the timeframes required by the applicable agreement.

7. AMENDMENTS, WAIVER, COUNTERPARTS

7.1 No amendment to this Matrix shall be effective unless in writing and signed by authorized representatives of both Parties. No waiver of any breach shall be effective unless in writing and signed by the waiving Party. This Matrix may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall constitute an original and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

8. GOVERNING LAW; SEVERABILITY; ENTIRE AGREEMENT

8.1 Governing Law: This Matrix shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

8.2 Severability: If any provision of this Matrix is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Matrix shall remain in full force and effect and the invalid provision shall be reformed only to the extent necessary to make it enforceable.

8.3 Entire Agreement: This Matrix constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous understandings and agreements, whether written or oral, with respect to such subject matter, except as expressly provided in any underlying agreement between the Parties.

9. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

Each Party represents and warrants that: (a) the information provided in this Matrix is true, complete and current to the best of its knowledge as of the Effective Date; and (b) it has authority to provide the information and to bind itself to the obligations set forth herein.

Party A certifies that the contact information provided for Party A is accurate and current.

Party B certifies that the contact information provided for Party B is accurate and current.

10. IMPLEMENTATION

The Parties agree to implement the procedures set forth in this Matrix and to use commercially reasonable efforts to ensure that the individuals listed are accessible and able to respond to time-sensitive legal communications in accordance with applicable timelines.

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