Trading Agreement Mandate

TRADING AGREEMENT MANDATE

This Trading Agreement Mandate (the "Mandate") is made as of by and between Client Name: with Client Address: (hereinafter "Client"), and Agent Name: with Agent Address: (hereinafter "Agent"). Client and Agent are sometimes individually a "Party" and collectively the "Parties".

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Client desires to engage Agent to act as Client's agent and authorized representative to execute and settle certain financial transactions on the terms and conditions set forth in this Mandate; and

WHEREAS, Agent is duly authorized, registered and possesses the requisite facilities, personnel and systems to execute, clear and settle transactions in the markets identified below and is willing to accept such appointment subject to the terms of this Mandate; and

WHEREAS, the Parties wish to set forth the scope, limitations, responsibilities, fees and reporting requirements applicable to the trading authority to be granted by Client to Agent.

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows.

1. DEFINITIONS

For purposes of this Mandate, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth below: "Account" means the trading account identified in Section 2; "Authorized Trades" means transactions permitted under Section 3; "Business Day" means a day on which the principal markets relevant to a transaction are open for trading. Capitalized terms not otherwise defined shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the text of the Mandate.

2. APPOINTMENT; ACCOUNT

Client hereby appoints Agent as Client's exclusive/non-exclusive (select as applicable) agent to place orders, execute transactions and effect settlements on behalf of Client subject to the terms of this Mandate. The trading account number subject to this Mandate is Account Number: (the "Account"). Agent shall act only within the scope of authority granted herein and in accordance with Client's written or electronic instructions.

3. SCOPE OF MANDATE; AUTHORIZED INSTRUMENTS

Agent is authorized to execute, purchase, sell, borrow, lend, and otherwise effect transactions in the following instruments on behalf of Client, subject to any limitations set forth herein. Client selects permitted instruments by checking the applicable box(es):

Permitted Instruments Equities    Fixed Income    Options    Futures    Foreign Exchange    Other (describe below)

4. TRADING LIMITS, RATINGS AND CONTROLS

Client establishes the following limits and controls which Agent shall not exceed without prior written or electronic consent from Client. Agent shall implement pre-trade controls and post-trade surveillance necessary to ensure compliance.

5. FEES, COMMISSIONS AND EXPENSES

Client shall pay Agent fees and commissions as described below. All fees are due in accordance with the settlement provisions and may be deducted from the Account unless otherwise agreed in writing.

6. REPORTING; RECORDS

Agent shall deliver transaction confirmations and periodic account statements to Client in accordance with the schedule below and shall retain complete and accurate records of all activities undertaken on Client's behalf.

7. REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND RISK ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Client represents and warrants that: (a) Client has full power and authority to enter into and perform this Mandate; (b) the execution and performance of this Mandate do not violate any law, contract or agreement to which Client is subject; and (c) Client has afforded Agent full and accurate information regarding Client's financial condition and investment objectives necessary for Agent to perform its duties.

Client acknowledges that trading involves substantial risk of loss and that past performance is not indicative of future results. Client accepts responsibility for losses resulting from authorized trading within the scope of this Mandate.

8. COMPLIANCE; ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING

Agent shall conduct Customer Due Diligence and comply with applicable anti-money laundering, sanctions and know-your-customer laws and regulations. Client shall provide such documentation and information as Agent reasonably requires to satisfy regulatory obligations.

9. CONFIDENTIALITY

Each Party shall keep confidential all non-public information received from the other Party in connection with this Mandate and shall not disclose such information except as required by law, regulation, or bona fide regulatory, supervisory or legal process. Confidentiality obligations shall survive termination of this Mandate for a period of three (3) years.

10. INDEMNIFICATION; LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Client shall indemnify, defend and hold Agent harmless from and against any losses, claims, liabilities, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of Client's breach of this Mandate, Client's negligent or willful misconduct, or Client's failure to provide timely instructions. Except for gross negligence, willful misconduct, or breach of applicable law by Agent, Agent's liability shall be limited to direct damages and shall not include consequential, punitive or indirect damages.

11. TERM; TERMINATION

This Mandate shall commence on the date first written above and shall continue until terminated by either Party upon providing written notice to the other Party. Termination shall not affect obligations incurred prior to the effective date of termination.

12. NOTICES

All notices, requests, consents and other communications required or permitted under this Mandate shall be in writing and shall be delivered to the addresses set forth below or to such other address as a Party may designate by notice in accordance with this Section.

13. AMENDMENTS; WAIVER; COUNTERPARTS

No amendment or modification to this Mandate shall be effective unless in writing and signed by both Parties. No failure or delay by either Party in exercising any right shall operate as a waiver of that right. This Mandate may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

14. GOVERNING LAW; ENTIRE AGREEMENT; SEVERABILITY

This Mandate shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of without regard to its conflict of laws principles. This Mandate contains the entire agreement of the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings. If any provision of this Mandate is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

15. MISCELLANEOUS

Assignment by Client of this Mandate without Agent's prior written consent shall be void. Agent may subcontract tasks to affiliates or third‑party service providers provided Agent remains responsible for performance. The Parties shall cooperate in good faith to implement the instructions and safeguards reasonably necessary to effect the intent of this Mandate.

AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES

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