Legal Hold Notice Form

LEGAL HOLD NOTICE FORM

Notice Issuer:   Recipient Name:   Notice Date:

RECITALS

WHEREAS, the Issuer has instituted or reasonably anticipates litigation, government inquiry, internal investigation, compliance review, or audit concerning Matter Name: (the "Matter");

WHEREAS, relevant information and materials that may be evidence in the Matter are in the custody, possession, or control of the Recipient and others; and

WHEREAS, to preserve the integrity of potential evidence, it is necessary that such information and materials be retained and protected from alteration, deletion, destruction or disposal.

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing recitals and the mutual covenants contained herein, Issuer hereby issues this Legal Hold Notice to Recipient pursuant to the terms below.

1. DEFINITIONS

For purposes of this Notice: "Materials" means all documents, records, electronic files, correspondence, voicemail, metadata, backups, instant messages, drafts, calendars, notes, databases, hosted content and other tangible or electronic information in whatever format that relate to the Matter. "Custodian" means any person or entity with possession, custody or control of Materials.

2. SCOPE OF HOLD

The Legal Hold applies to all Materials created, received, stored or maintained by Recipient that relate to the Matter. Without limitation, the Hold covers Materials located in the following categories and locations. Recipient must preserve all such Materials regardless of physical location or whether stored on personal or company-owned systems.

Preserve all Materials in the following categories (check applicable sources and preserve across any listed systems):

3. PRESERVATION OBLIGATIONS

Recipient must immediately suspend any routine or manual document destruction, auto-delete settings, and any scheduled deletion, shredding or overwriting processes that would affect Materials. Recipient must not alter, erase, conceal, mutilate, or destroy any Materials that may relate to the Matter. This obligation applies to Materials in electronic, magnetic, optical, and physical formats.

If Materials have been deleted, lost, or compromised prior to receipt of this Notice, Recipient must promptly disclose the nature, timing, and cause of such loss in writing to Legal Counsel identified below.

4. CUSTODIAL DUTIES AND INVENTORY

Recipient shall identify and preserve all Materials in their custody or control and shall cooperate in preparing an inventory of relevant custodial sources and locations. Provide a concise listing of personal devices, file locations, and systems where relevant Materials are maintained, including home devices if applicable.

5. CONTACT FOR QUESTIONS AND SUBMISSIONS

6. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RECEIPT

By checking the box below and signing this form, Recipient acknowledges receipt of this Legal Hold Notice, understands the preservation obligations described herein, and agrees to comply fully with the preservation requirements.

7. COMPLIANCE, REMEDIES AND SANCTIONS

Failure to preserve Materials in accordance with this Notice may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment or contract, and may subject the Recipient to civil or criminal sanctions, adverse inference instructions to a tribunal, fines, and other remedies. Issuer reserves all available rights and remedies under law for any failure to comply.

8. DURATION AND RELEASE OF HOLD

The Legal Hold remains in effect until Issuer issues a written release. Recipient is not authorized to resume normal deletion or destruction practices until receiving such written release. Expected duration or milestones (if known):

Anticipated or proposed release date (if any):

9. NOTICES

Notices required or permitted under this Notice shall be delivered in writing to the addresses set forth below and shall be effective upon receipt.

10. AMENDMENTS, WAIVER, COUNTERPARTS

This Notice may be amended only by a written instrument signed by an authorized representative of Issuer. No waiver of any provision shall be effective unless in writing and signed by the waiving party. This Notice may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one instrument.

11. GOVERNING LAW; ENTIRE AGREEMENT; SEVERABILITY

This Notice shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction selected by Issuer as its internal governance law, without regard to conflicts of law principles. This Notice constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior communications and understandings on that subject. If any provision of this Notice is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

12. CERTIFICATION

By signing below, Recipient certifies that they have read and understand this Legal Hold Notice, will preserve all Materials as required, will cooperate with reasonable preservation and collection efforts, and will promptly report any known loss, alteration or destruction of Materials to Legal Counsel.

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