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Exhibit 10.1 BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT THIS BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (the Agreement) is effective as of , 2020 (the Effective Date), by and between LIQUIDMETAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC., a Delaware corporation having its principal place of business at 20321 Valencia Circle, Lake Forest, California 92630 (Liquidmetal), and EUTECTIX, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company having an address of 323 Main Street, Chatham, New Jersey 07928 (Eutectix). Liquidmetal and Eutectix are sometimes referred to herein individually as a Party or collectively as the Parties. RECITALS WHEREAS, Liquidmetal is a global leader in the development and pursuit of applications for amorphous alloys and has developed relationships with various prominent corporations with respect to the development of parts and products made from amorphous alloys; WHEREAS, Eutectix is a global leader in the development and production of amorphous alloys and other high-quality technical alloys, and possesses certain intellectual property in connection therewith which is not provided for under this Agreement; WHEREAS, Liquidmetal and DongGuan Eontec Co., Ltd. (Eontec) are parties to a Parallel License Agreement dated March 10, 2016 (the Affiliate License Agreement), pursuant to which Liquidmetal and Eontec license to each other certain technology and intellectual property relating to bulk metallic glasses as further described therein, a copy of which has been provided to Eutectix; WHEREAS, Liquidmetal desires to utilize Eutectix's capabilities with respect to amorphous alloy development and the manufacture of amorphous alloy parts, which Liquidmetal develops with, and intends to sell to, Liquidmetal's customers, and Eutectix is interested in providing such product development and manufacturing services to Liquidmetal; WHEREAS, Liquidmetal and Eutectix desire to further collaborate with respect to the advancement and commercialization of amorphous alloy materials and technologies; WHEREAS, Eutectix desires to utilize Liquidmetal processing equipment and methodologies to independently develop new metallic glass technologies, including, but not limited to, new metallic glass alloys and related products for sale, as further described herein; and WHEREAS, the Parties perceive an opportunity for shared growth in worldwide sales of products made from bulk metallic glasses. NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual covenants and agreements set forth herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency are hereby acknowledged, the Parties hereto hereby agree as follows:

Source: LIQUIDMETAL TECHNOLOGIES INC, 8-K, 2/5/2020





AGREEMENT 1. TERM. The initial term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall continue until the fifth (5t h) anniversary of the Effective Date (the Term), unless the Agreement is sooner terminated in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. Upon the expiration of the Term, the Term shall automatically extend for successive 12-month periods until one Party terminates the Agreement by providing at least 180 days prior written notice to the other Party prior to the expiration of the then-current term or unless sooner terminated in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. 2. EQUIPMENT AND ALLOY. 2.1 Equipment License. Upon and subject to the terms and conditions stated in this Agreement, on the Effective Date, for the consideration described in this Agreement and Eutectix's performance of its other obligations under this Agreement, Liquidmetal grants to Eutectix the right and license to use the following equipment owned by Liquidmetal (the Licensed Equipment) (i) solely for use on Liquidmetal's behalf, (ii) for Eutectix's own limited use in the production of Liquidmetal Products (as defined below) or Licensed Products (as defined below), (iii) for the continued development of applications utilizing bulk metallic glasses in cooperation between Liquidmetal and Eutectix, and (iv) independently by Eutectix pursuant to the terms of this Agreement: (a) Two (2) Engel e-motion 310/120 injection molding machines, and associated equipment; (b) Two (2) Eontec 300-C Die Casting Machines, and associated equipment; (c) One (1) Flow M21313B Waterjet Machine; (d) Two (2) DMG Mori Milltap 700 CNC machines, and associated consumables and fixtures; (e) Equipment for cut, mount, and polish analysis operations, including: i. One (1) Struers Accutom-10 cut-off machine ii. One (1) Struers Secotom-50 precision cutting machine iii. One (1) Struers Tegramin-30 tabletop grinding machine iv. One (1) Keyence VH X-S550E microscope (f) Equipment required for vibratory deburring operations, including: i. One (1) Rosler R 125 EC-KF rotary vibrator ii. One (1) Rosler R 125 EC rotary vibrator 2

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(g) Equipment required for passivation operations, including: i. One (1) ESMA, Inc. E782C ultrasonic cleaning system (h) One (1) Dry Cooler D455 chill water system; (i) One (1) MTS 810 MTS mechanical testing frame; and (j) Molds and fixtures needed for production of sample parts. 2.2 Alloys Purchase. Upon and subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, on the Effective Date, for such consideration as described in this Agreement and Eutectix's performance of its other obligations pursuant to this Agreement, Liquidmetal hereby sells, assigns, conveys, transfers, and delivers to Eutectix, and Eutectix hereby acquires from Liquidmetal, free and clear of all liens (other than and to the extent that liens may be imposed by or arise by operation of law), all of Liquidmetal's right, title, and interest in and to the following alloys (the Transferred Alloy), subject to Liquidmetal's right to use said Transferred Alloy or the corresponding replacement thereof as specified in this Agreement: (a) Approximately three thousand kilograms (3,000 kg) of virgin LM105 Alloy (b) Approximately one thousand kilograms (1,000 kg) of virgin 106C Alloy (c) Approximately two thousand kilograms (2,000 kg) of LM 105 Alloy revert 2.3 Shipment and Delivery. Licensed Equipment and Transferred Alloy shall be delivered to Eutectix Ex Works Lake Forest (as defined by Incoterms 2010). Title to the Transferred Alloy shall vest to Eutectix at the point of delivery. Eutectix will bear all delivery and shipping expenses with respect to the Licensed Equipment and Transferred Alloy from Liquidmetal's facility. THE LICENSED EQUIPMENT AND TRANSFERRED ALLOY ARE BEING PROVIDED AS IS AND WITH ALL FAULTS AND WITH NO WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. 2.4 License. Liquidmetal grants to Eutectix during the Term of this Agreement and subject to the Field of Use Restrictions (as defined below), a royalty-bearing, worldwide, non-transferrable, non-exclusive license (or sublicense as the case may be) to the Licensed Patents (as defined below) and the Licensed Technical Information (as defined below) to make and have made, assemble and have assembled, use, sell, offer to sell, import and offer to import, export and offer to export, distribute and offer to distribute, repair, reconstruct, practice, and maintain Licensed Products in the Field (as defined below). The foregoing Licensed Patents and Licensed Technical Information shall not include the right to sublicense the Licensed Patents and Licensed Technical Information without the prior written consent of Liquidmetal. For purposes hereof, the following definitions and provisions shall apply: (a) Field shall mean all fields of use except as described in the Field of Use Restrictions. (b) Field of Use Restrictions shall mean the exclusions, conditions, limitations, and restrictions described on Schedule 1 to this Agreement. 3

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(c) Licensed Patents shall mean any and all Patents of Liquidmetal or any Affiliate of Liquidmetal in existence at any time during the term of this Agreement. (d) Liquidmetal Product shall mean any product or component made with one or more amorphous alloys or bulk metallic glasses (or composite materials containing amorphous alloys or bulk metallic glasses) (i) pursuant to an Order (as defined below) for and on behalf of Liquidmetal by Eutectix in connection with the Licensed Equipment; (ii) purchased by Liquidmetal from third party manufacturers other than Eutectix, and (iii) manufactured by Liquidmetal directly. (e) Licensed Product shall mean any metallic glass product produced by Eutectix for its customers (i) the manufacture, use, offer for sale, sale or importation of which by Eutectix or its permitted sublicensees would, but for this Agreement, infringe a valid claim of a Licensed Patent in a jurisdiction where such valid claim exists, (ii) that incorporates or uses any element of the Licensed Technical Information in its design or manufacture, or (iii) that is manufactured or processed in any respect, in whole or in part, with any part of the Licensed Equipment listed in Sections 2.1(a) and (b). (f) Licensed Technical Information shall mean all information as documented in Schedule 3 hereto, as may be amended from time to time, including but not limited to, unpublished research and development information, unpatented inventions, know-how, trade secrets, and technical data, of which Eutectix has no prior knowledge (where prior knowledge cannot be proven or documented) and is not generally available in the public domain, which such Licensed Technical Information is in the possession of Liquidmetal and is reasonably necessary or useful for using the Licensed Patents to produce Licensed Products within the Field, provided Liquidmetal has the right to disclose such items to Eutectix. Liquidmetal shall deliver all available Licensed Technical Information to Eutectix within ten (10) days of the Effective Date. (g) Patents shall mean any and all letters patents (including, but not limited to, patents of implementation, improvement, or addition, utility model and appearance design patents, and inventors certificates, as well as all divisionals, reissues, reexaminations, continuations, continuations-in-part, renewals, extensions, substitutions, foreign equivalents and counterparts, and any other forms of patent protection directed to the inventions covered by any of the foregoing), applications for letters patent (including, but not limited to, all foreign counterpart patent applications, and letters patent that may issue on such applications, all as of the Effective Date as documented in Schedule 3 hereto and any subsequent revisions to Schedule 3 by Liquidmetal during the Term of this Agreement. (h) Enforcement. Liquidmetal and its Affiliates shall have the sole right and discretion to prevent, abate, or seek legal recourse for any actual or threatened misappropriation or infringement and attempt to resolve any claims relating to Liquidmetal's Intellectual Property (as defined herein), including the Licensed Patents and Licensed Technical Information. 4

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2.5 Bailment of Equipment. Eutectix will provide facility space for the Licensed Equipment in a Eutectix-owned or leased secure and protected property that is restricted from unauthorized access or viewing (the Eutectix Property). Eutectix shall maintain the Licensed Equipment only in such designated Eutectix Property and shall not relocate the Licensed Equipment from such Eutectix Property without the prior written consent of Liquidmetal. Once Eutectix receives the Licensed Equipment, Eutectix will acknowledge in writing the receipt thereof. Eutectix's acknowledgement of receipt of the Licensed Equipment will constitute an acknowledgement that Eutectix has received and accepted and possesses the Licensed Equipment on bailment for the benefit of Liquidmetal and that such receipt of the Licensed Equipment is not subject to the terms and conditions of any applicable laws pertaining to sales and/or secured transactions. The Licensed Equipment: (a) is and shall remain the sole property of Liquidmetal, (b) shall be made available for reasonable inspection upon at least three (3) weeks prior written request by Liquidmetal, such inspection not to occur more than once per year during the Term, to be conducted with minimal business disruption to Eutectix and to be conducted at Liquidmetal's sole cost and expense and Eutectix shall, at its own expense: (c) keep the Licensed Equipment in a suitable place, safe from loss or damage; (d) subscribe to an insurance policy from an insurance company reasonably acceptable to Eutectix covering the Licensed Equipment at full replacement value against fire, theft and such other normal business risks, with a waiver of subrogation in favor of Liquidmetal and with Liquidmetal to be named as an additional insured and loss payee, and provide, upon receipt of a written request from Liquidmetal, a certificate evidencing such insurance, and comply with all requirements associated with such insurance policy; (e) keep the Licensed Equipment in good working order and condition, excepting normal wear and tear, and perform all regular and routine maintenance and repairs on the Equipment; (f) perform no act or omission inconsistent with Liquidmetal's sole ownership of the Licensed Equipment, nor attempt to sell, assign, loan, donate, mortgage, pledge or in any other manner permit the Licensed Equipment to be encumbered; (g) comply with all reasonable directions given by Liquidmetal regarding (A) the inspection of the Licensed Equipment, including upon termination or expiration of the Agreement and in connection with any non-ordinary or non-routine revisions or alterations to the Licensed Equipment, (B) the removal and shipment of the Licensed Equipment, including upon termination or expiration of the Agreement, and (C) protecting or perfecting Liquidmetal's interest in the Licensed Equipment, including by executing and permitting Liquidmetal to file financing statements and other documents with respect thereto, at Liquidmetal's expense; and (h) shall be liable for all loss or damage to Licensed Equipment, except for normal wear and tear of the Licensed Equipment. 5

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Eutectix may, with prior written consent of Liquidmetal (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed), (i) transfer or move any Licensed Equipment, (j) make or cause to be made any non-ordinary or non-routine revisions or alterations to the Licensed Equipment. 2.6 Alloy Availability. During the initial three (3) years of the Term of this Agreement, Eutectix shall make available alloy raw materials equal in kind and quantity to the Transferred Alloy without cost, for use in Orders (as defined in Section 3.1 below) placed by Liquidmetal. 2.7 Royalty. In consideration of the license of Liquidmetal Technical Information and the Licensed Equipment granted by Liquidmetal, Eutectix agrees to pay Liquidmetal a cash royalty based on a percentage of the invoice price of any Licensed Products (but not including Liquidmetal Products) sold by Eutectix or its permitted sublicensees and for which payment was actually received by Eutectix. The cash royalty shall be an amount equal to six percent (6.0%) of the Net Sales Price of the invoice price of any Licensed Products and for which payment was actually received by Eutectix (the Liquidmetal Royalty). Net Sales Price is defined as the gross invoice price actually received by Eutectix or its permitted sublicensees on the sale of Licensed Products, less returns or refunds, but before deduction of cash discounts. The Net Sales Price shall be commercially reasonable, and in no case shall the Net Sales Price be less than the cost of material consumed in a single manufacturing cycle, divided by the number of Licensed Products produced by such single cycle. The Liquidmetal Royalty shall be paid in U.S. dollars within 30 days after the end of each calendar quarter, based on payments received for sales of Licensed Products made during a given quarter. Liquidmetal hereby waives the payment of any Liquidmetal Royalty otherwise due and payable pursuant to this Agreement until the one (1) year anniversary of the Effective Date. 2.8 Royalties for Transactions Not at Arm's Length. Eutectix agrees that in the event any Licensed Products shall be sold (1) to any Affiliate (as defined herein), or (2) to a corporation, firm, or association with which, or individual with whom Eutectix or its stockholders or Affiliates shall have any agreement, understanding, or arrangement (such as, among other things, an option to purchase stock, or an arrangement involving a division of profits or special rebates or allowances) without which agreement, understanding, or arrangement, prices paid by such a corporation, firm, association or individual for the Licensed Products would be higher than the Net Sales Price reported by Eutectix, or if such agreement, understanding, or arrangement results in extending to such corporation, firm, association, or individual lower prices for Licensed Products than those charged to outside concerns buying similar products in similar amounts and under similar conditions, then, and in any such events, the royalties to be paid hereunder in respect of such Licensed Products shall be computed based on an assumed or deemed Net Sales Price equal to those charged to such outside concerns. 2.9 Commission. From time to time, Liquidmetal may encounter, develop, and refer to Eutectix customer accounts for direct sales by Eutectix. Provided that such referred customer is not already a Eutectix customer, Eutectix may accept such customer referral, and in that case hereby agrees to pay Liquidmetal a cash commission based on a percentage of the invoice price of Licensed Products sold by Eutectix or its permitted sublicensees and for which payment was actually received by Eutectix, in addition to the Liquidmetal Royalty. The cash commission shall be an amount equal to six percent (6.0%) of the Net Sales Price of the invoice price of Licensed Products sold by Eutectix or its permitted sublicensees and for which payment was actually received by Eutectix (the Liquidmetal Commission). The Liquidmetal Commission shall be paid in U.S. dollars within 30 days after the end of each calendar quarter, based on payments received for sales of Licensed Products made during a given quarter. Liquidmetal hereby waives the payment of any Liquidmetal Commission otherwise due and payable pursuant to this Agreement until the one (1) year anniversary of the Effective Date. For the purposes of this Section, product development teams within a single corporation or group of corporations under common control are not the same customer as any other product development team unless they (i) are organized within the same legal entity and under the same product division, and (ii) operate within the same geographic territory. 6

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2.10 Report. Eutectix shall provide a report to Liquidmetal accompanying the Liquidmetal Royalty and Liquidmetal Commission stating whether the sales were to an Affiliate, the Net Sales Price actually received and the amount of Liquidmetal Royalty and Liquidmetal Commission due and owing. 3. ORDERS: PRICING, PAYMENT TERMS, AND CAPACITY. 3.1 Pricing. During the Term of this Agreement, Liquidmetal may from time to time purchase from Eutectix such Liquidmetal Products as specifically described in a purchase order issued by Liquidmetal (an Order) to Eutectix at the prices set forth in the Order (the Prices). The Parties shall negotiate the Prices in good faith on a project-by-project basis, taking into consideration strategic value, competitiveness, profitability, design issues, cost-drivers including input material costs, export licensing of the Liquidmetal Products and payment of broker's fees, duties, tariffs and other similar charges, taxes, tariffs, or charges imposed by any taxing authority upon the sale, shipment, storage, value add or use of the Liquidmetal Products, set-up, tooling, non-recurring engineering activities, and any other relevant factors. Prices (a) are in U.S. Dollars, (b) include Eutectix's standard packaging, and (c) are based on the configuration set forth in the specifications provided to Eutectix by Liquidmetal (the Specifications). Consistent with Section 2.6 above, from the Effective Date, the Prices shall include zero U.S. dollars ($0.00) input materials cost factor for all Orders requiring LM 105 Alloy and 106C Alloy input materials until the earlier of the third anniversary of the Effective Date, or the date upon which Liquidmetal has consumed alloy, including revert (assuming the Transferred Alloy revert is suitable for use in such Orders), equivalent to the respective quantities listed in Section 2.2 above. 3.2 Payment Terms. Eutectix may issue an invoice for Liquidmetal Products any time after the shipment thereof to Liquidmetal. Payment terms are net 30 days after the date of the invoice, or the date of receipt by Liquidmetal of the invoice if the invoice is received more than 10 days after the date of the invoice. Unless otherwise stated in the applicable Order or as otherwise agreed in writing by the Parties, payment shall be made in U.S. Dollars. 3.3 Cost Reduction. Eutectix will work diligently with Liquidmetal in an effort to reduce waste, enhance productivity, and decrease Prices through reductions in the cost of producing Liquidmetal Products, all without adversely impacting quality or delivery times. Throughout the term of this Agreement, Eutectix and Liquidmetal will work cooperatively and take advantage of cost saving technologies and other cost reduction opportunities to assist in maintaining a competitive cost position. The Parties shall meet on a quarterly basis to discuss specific cost reduction and productivity enhancement activities (collectively, the Activities). In support of these efforts, Liquidmetal shall provide to Eutectix its own estimates of direct sales costs, including commissions, inspections, modifications, inventory, repackaging, shipping/receiving, duties & tariffs, warranty services, and current overhead rates. Notwithstanding any such estimates Liquidmetal may provide, Eutectix shall set Prices in accordance with its known costs and margins. 7

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3.4 Forecasts; Manufacturing Capacity. In connection with any Order, Liquidmetal may concurrent with such Order or subsequent thereto from time to time provide Eutectix with a six (6) month rolling forecast (each, a Forecast) of its projected additional purchases of Liquidmetal Products covered by an Order (Additional Product). Forecasts will be prepared in good faith. Eutectix agrees to reserve sufficient manufacturing capacity to satisfy the supply of Additional Product in accordance with the applicable Forecast, provided that Eutectix shall not be required to reserve in excess of ten percent (10%) of its manufacturing capacity pursuant to this Section 3.4. 3.5 Quotation. Liquidmetal may from time to time request a price quote for certain Liquidmetal Products (each such request, a RFQ). Eutectix agrees to provide a timely response to Liquidmetal's RFQ either providing Liquidmetal with such requested quote (each, a Quote), or informing Liquidmetal of Eutectix's intent not to provide such requested quote. 3.6 Purchase Orders. Eutectix agrees to manufacture and deliver Liquidmetal Products pursuant to Orders (or any changes thereto timely and reasonably requested by Liquidmetal in writing and agreed to by Eutectix). Each Order shall be in the form of a written or electronic communication. Liquidmetal and Eutectix shall agree to the required Acceptance (as defined below) criteria before Eutectix accepts an Order. The Parties shall negotiate in good faith to resolve any disputed matter(s). 3.7 Shipments. Eutectix will make Liquidmetal Product shipments from Eutectix's facility of manufacture directly to Liquidmetal or, if directed by Liquidmetal in writing, to Liquidmetal's customers (Customers) on behalf of Liquidmetal. In the event that Liquidmetal so directs, Eutectix will use packaging provided by Liquidmetal at Liquidmetal's cost indicating Liquidmetal as the seller of the Product. 3.8 Delivery. Unless otherwise agreed in writing or in the applicable Order, all Liquidmetal Product shipments shall be Ex Works (Incoterms 2010) Eutectix's facility of manufacture in Tolleson, Arizona. Title to and risk of loss or damage to the Liquidmetal Product shall pass to Liquidmetal upon Eutectix's tender of the Liquidmetal Product to the common carrier. 3.9 Acceptance. Acceptance of the Liquidmetal Product shall be based on characteristics that are measurable by a quality system and designed to demonstrate compliance with the Specifications. Unless Liquidmetal notifies Eutectix that the Liquidmetal Product does not meet the Specifications within thirty (30) calendar days after receipt of the Liquidmetal Product, then the Liquidmetal Product shall be deemed Accepted. 3.10 Changes. Liquidmetal may upon sufficient timely and reasonable written notice make changes within the general scope of an Order, if agreed to by Eutectix. Such changes may include, but are not limited to changes in (1) drawings, plans, designs, procedures, Specifications or test specifications, (2) methods of packaging and shipment, (3) quantities of Liquidmetal Products to be furnished, or (4) delivery schedule. If appropriate, Liquidmetal will prepare an Engineering Change Order (ECO), and Eutectix will communicate to Liquidmetal any change in Prices and/or delivery schedule. Each ECO shall be mutually agreed upon. Eutectix shall not make any changes to the design, material, or process of manufacturing the Liquidmetal Products or any changes to the Specifications, expect as may be agreed in writing by Liquidmetal in each instance. 8

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3.11 Supply. For avoidance of doubt, Liquidmetal may purchase Liquidmetal Products from third parties other than Eutectix, and/or manufacture Liquidmetal Products itself. Liquidmetal makes no commitment that it will purchase any particular volume of any Liquidmetal Products from Eutectix. 3.12 Quality Specifications. Eutectix shall comply with the quality specifications set forth by Liquidmetal and/or the Customer and agreed to in an Order. Eutectix shall comply with the standards set forth in ISO 9001. 3.13 Eutectix Warranty. Eutectix warrants that the Product (i) will conform to the Specifications, (ii) will be free from manufacturing defects (including all defects in workmanship and any defects in materials that were not specified by Liquidmetal or Customer), ) will be free and clear of all liens, encumbrances, charges, claims, or adverse interests of any kind, (iii) will comply with, in all stages of manufacture and distribution to Liquidmetal or Customer, the terms of Section 10. The foregoing representations and warranties shall survive delivery, inspection and payment and shall run in favor of Liquidmetal and its Affiliates, and their respective successors, assigns and customers, both direct and indirect. 3.14 Return Process. Liquidmetal and Eutectix shall concur in advance on all Liquidmetal Products to be returned for repair or rework. All returns shall state the specific reason for such return, and will be processed in accordance with the return policies and processes agreed to in writing by Eutectix and Liquidmetal. Eutectix shall pay all transportation costs for valid returns of Liquidmetal Products to Eutectix and for the shipment of repaired or replacement Liquidmetal Products to Customers, and Eutectix shall bear all risk of loss or damage to such Liquidmetal Products while in transit. 3.15 Exclusions from Warranty. This warranty does not include remedy for defects in Liquidmetal Products resulting from (a) Customer's design of Liquidmetal Products, (b) Eutectix's compliance with Liquidmetal's Specifications, or (c) accident, disaster, neglect, abuse, misuse or improper handling by Customer or Liquidmetal. 3.16 Organization and Qualification. Eutectix is an entity duly incorporated or otherwise organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its incorporation or organization, with the requisite power and authority to own and use its properties and assets and to carry on its business as currently conducted. Eutectix is not in violation nor default of any of the provisions of its respective certificate or articles of incorporation, bylaws or other organizational or charter documents. Eutectix is duly qualified to conduct business and is in good standing as a foreign corporation or other entity in each jurisdiction in which the nature of the business conducted or property owned by it makes such qualification necessary, except where the failure to be so qualified or in good standing, as the case may be, could not have or reasonably be expected to result in: (i) a material adverse effect on the legality, validity or enforceability of any this Agreement, (ii) a material adverse effect on the results of operations, assets, business, prospects or condition (financial or otherwise) of Eutectix, or (iii) a material adverse effect on Eutectix's ability to perform in any material respect on a timely basis its obligations under this Agreement (any of (i), (ii) or (iii), a Material Adverse Effect) and no proceeding has been instituted in any such jurisdiction revoking, limiting or curtailing or seeking to revoke, limit or curtail such power and authority or qualification. 9

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3.17 Solvency. Eutectix does not intend to incur debts beyond its ability to pay such debts as they mature (taking into account the timing and amounts of cash to be payable on or in respect of its debt). Eutectix has no knowledge of any facts or circumstances which lead it to believe that it will file for reorganization or liquidation under the bankruptcy or reorganization laws of any jurisdiction within one year from the Effective Date. 3.18 Remedy. THE WARRANTIES SET FORTH IN THIS ARTICLE 3 ARE THE SOLE WARRANTIES GIVEN BY EUTECTIX AND ARE IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. EUTECTIX DOES NOT MAKE ANY WARRANTIES REGARDING MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Eutectix agrees to indemnify, defend and hold the Liquidmetal Indemnified Parties (as defined in Section 12.1) harmless from and against any and all claims, demands liabilities, losses, costs and expenses (including without limitation, costs of investigation and reasonable attorney's fees) irrespective of the theory upon which based, which Liquidmetal or any other Liquidmetal Indemnified Party may suffer or incur as a result of any breach of the representations or warranties of Eutectix set forth in this Article 3. 4. LIQUIDMETAL'S REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES. 4.1 Liquidmetal represents and warrants that it owns all right, title and interest in and to the Licensed Equipment, except for that equipment listed in Section 2.1(b). Liquidmetal represents and warrants that it has all necessary right and authority to deliver and provide to Eutectix the Licensed Equipment for Eutectix's sole retention, possession and use as permitted herein. Liquidmetal represents and warrants that it will perform no act or omission that is inconsistent with Eutectix's retention, possession and use of the Licensed Equipment during the Term. 4.2 Liquidmetal represents and warrants that there are no outstanding liens, security interests, mortgages, claims, pledges, obligations or other encumbrances of any kind against the Licensed Equipment and that Liquidmetal will not and will not permit any third party to place any liens, security interests, mortgages, claims, pledges, obligations or other encumbrances of any kind against the Licensed Equipment during the Term. 4.3 Liquidmetal represents and warrants that as delivered to Eutectix, Liquidmetal is not aware of any claim or assertion by any third party that the Licensed Equipment misappropriates or infringes upon any third party's Intellectual Property rights. 4.4 Liquidmetal represents and warrants that as of the delivery date to Eutectix of the Licensed Equipment, the Licensed Equipment was functional, operable, and usable. 4.5 Liquidmetal represents and warrants that Liquidmetal Products do not misappropriate or infringe upon any third party's Intellectual Property rights. Liquidmetal represents and warrants that it is not aware of any claim or assertion by any third party that the Liquidmetal Products misappropriates or infringes upon any third party's Intellectual Property rights. 4.6 Liquidmetal represents and warrants that it will maintain the Affiliate License Agreement in full force and effect during the Term and will perform no act or omission that would jeopardize the ongoing effectiveness of the Affiliate License Agreement during the Term. 10

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4.7 Organization and Qualification. Liquidmetal is an entity duly incorporated or otherwise organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its incorporation or organization, with the requisite power and authority to own and use its properties and assets and to carry on its business as currently conducted. Liquidmetal is not in violation nor default of any of the provisions of its respective certificate or articles of incorporation, bylaws or other organizational or charter documents. Liquidmetal is duly qualified to conduct business and is in good standing as a foreign corporation or other entity in each jurisdiction in which the nature of the business conducted or property owned by it makes such qualification necessary, except where the failure to be so qualified or in good standing, as the case may be, could not have or reasonably be expected to result in: (i) a material adverse effect on the legality, validity or enforceability of any this Agreement, (ii) a material adverse effect on the results of operations, assets, business, prospects or condition (financial or otherwise) of Liquidmetal, or (iii) a material adverse effect on Liquidmetal's ability to perform in any material respect on a timely basis its obligations under this Agreement (any of (i), (ii) or (iii), a Material Adverse Effect) and no proceeding has been instituted in any such jurisdiction revoking, limiting or curtailing or seeking to revoke, limit or curtail such power and authority or qualification. 4.8 Solvency. Liquidmetal does not intend to incur debts beyond its ability to pay such debts as they mature (taking into account the timing and amounts of cash to be payable on or in respect of its debt). Liquidmetal has no knowledge of any facts or circumstances which lead it to believe that it will file for reorganization or liquidation under the bankruptcy or reorganization laws of any jurisdiction within one year from the Effective Date. 4.9 THE WARRANTIES SET FORTH IN THIS ARTICLE 4 ARE THE SOLE WARRANTIES GIVEN BY LIQUIDMETAL AND ARE IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. LIQUIDMETAL DOES NOT MAKE ANY WARRANTIES REGARDING MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Liquidmetal agrees to indemnify, defend and hold the Eutectix Indemnified Parties (as defined in Section 12.2) harmless from and against any and all claims, demands liabilities, losses, costs and expenses (including without limitation, costs of investigation and reasonable attorney's fees) irrespective of the theory upon which based, which Eutectix or any other Eutectix Indemnified Party may suffer or incur as a result of any breach of the representations and warranties of Liquidmetal set forth in this Article 4. 5. AGREEMENT TERMINATION. 5.1 Termination for Cause. Either Party may terminate this Agreement hereunder for default if the other Party materially breaches this Agreement; provided, however, no termination right shall accrue until thirty (30) days after the defaulting Party is notified in writing of the material breach and has failed to cure within the thirty (30) day period after notice of a material breach. 5.2 Termination for Convenience. Either Party may terminate this Agreement for any reason upon providing 180 days prior written notice to the other Party prior to the expiration of the then-current term or unless sooner terminated in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. 11

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5.3 Termination by Operation of Law. This Agreement shall immediately and automatically terminate should either Party (a) become insolvent; (b) enter into or file a petition, arraignment or proceeding seeking an order for relief under bankruptcy laws of its respective jurisdiction; (c) enter into receivership of any of its assets; or (d) enter into a dissolution or liquidation of its assets or an assignment for the benefit of its creditors. 5.4 Consequences of Termination. In the event this Agreement expires or is terminated for any reason other than a breach by Eutectix, Liquidmetal shall purchase from Eutectix existing raw material inventory at the purchase price (including delivery charges) paid by Eutectix to its suppliers in connection with the Orders accepted by Eutectix hereunder. Upon expiration or termination of this Agreement: (a) Liquidmetal shall i. Pay Eutectix any amounts rightfully owing under each outstanding Order in accordance with the payment terms set forth in this Agreement; ii. Subject to Eutectix's right to finish manufacturing work in process as set forth below, have the unconditional right to possess or repossess the Licensed Equipment (as defined in Section 2.1) and take all actions it deems appropriate to effect such possession or repossession at its own cost; and (b) Eutectix shall immediately i. cease all activities under this Agreement (including exercising its rights under the licenses granted hereunder), unless and to the extent otherwise agreed or requested in writing by Liquidmetal; ii. Notwithstanding the foregoing, with regard to orders received and accepted by Eutectix before expiration or notice of termination, Eutectix may finish making any products in process, may conclude any orders in process, including finishing manufacturing of such products and shipping such products to the customer for up to 6 months after termination or expiration of this Agreement; iii. Comply with Section 9.2 and iv. transfer title and deliver to Liquidmetal, in the manner and to the extent requested in writing by Liquidmetal, such completed or partially completed Liquidmetal Products, drawings and other information Eutectix has produced or acquired in connection with this Agreement. Liquidmetal shall not be responsible to Eutectix for any compensation, reimbursement, profits, expenses, losses or damages whatsoever as a result of any expiration or termination of the Agreement. Any such expiration or termination shall be without prejudice to any other rights and remedies that Liquidmetal may be entitled to at law or in equity. 12

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5.5 Right to Purchase. Upon expiration or termination of this Agreement for any reason, Eutectix shall have the option to purchase some or all of the Licensed Equipment at fair market value, less any amounts owed to Eutectix by Liquidmetal, except the equipment listed under Section 2.1(b) above. The following additional terms shall apply to Eutectix's exercise of this option: (a) Eutectix's option hereunder shall be exercisable by providing Liquidmetal with written notice of its intention to exercise its chosen option no later than the effective date of termination. Such notice shall include a description of the assets Eutectix will purchase (the Optioned Assets). (b) In the event that Eutectix and Liquidmetal cannot agree to a fair market value for the Optioned Assets, then the fair market value shall be determined by an independent third-party appraisal. Eutectix and Liquidmetal shall each select one independent, qualified appraiser, and the two so selected shall select a third appraiser, all three to independently from one another determine the fair market value of the Optioned Assets. The purchase price shall be the mean of the fair market values as determined by the three appraisers. (c) The closing for the purchase of the Optioned Assets will take place no later than sixty (60) days after the termination, unless the Parties cannot agree on the price, in which case, closing will take place no later than sixty (60) days after the three independent appraisals have been received. Eutectix will pay the purchase price in full at the closing. Liquidmetal must sign all documents of assignment and transfer as are reasonably necessary for purchase of the Optioned Assets by Liquidmetal. (d) In the event that Eutectix does not exercise its right to purchase the Optioned Assets as set forth above, Liquidmetal will be free to keep or to sell, after such termination to any third party, all of the Optioned Assets and shall be responsible for timely removing equipment not purchased by Eutectix at Liquidmetal's own expense. In the event Liquidmetal fails to timely remove such Optioned Assets, in light of the periods for continued operation in Section 5.4(b)(ii) and closing in Section 5.5(c), Eutectix may dispose of them, at Liquidmetal's cost, with no liability to Eutectix. 5.6 Survival. The terms of this Agreement that by their nature or their express terms are intended to survive its expiration or termination (including without limitation, indemnification, warranty, insurance, bailment, and confidentiality provisions), and any and all rights, remedies and obligations that arose or are incurred prior to expiration or termination, shall survive expiration or termination of this Agreement. 6. TRAINING AND OTHER SERVICES. 6.1 Training and Technical Assistance. At any time within one (1) year of the Effective Date, upon request by Eutectix, Liquidmetal shall remotely supply such of its then-existing engineering, facilities, or manufacturing experts to Eutectix, as shall be reasonably necessary to assist in the safe and effective installation, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of the Licensed Equipment. In the same period, upon request by Eutectix, and subject to availability, Liquidmetal shall provide on-site support of the same kind. Eutectix shall pay to Liquidmetal the reasonable documented travel and accommodation expenses associated with such on-site service. 6.2 DFM. Upon request by Eutectix, Liquidmetal, at its own cost, shall provide engineering support for the design of Liquidmetal Products and equipment molds for optimal manufacturability (that is, engineering the design of the Product in such a way that the Product is easy to manufacture). 13

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6.3 Research, Development, and Collaboration. Eutectix will meet with Liquidmetal on at least an annual basis to discuss ways in which Eutectix and Liquidmetal can collaborate on advancements and improvements to the composition, processing, and application of bulk metallic glasses and composites and derivatives thereof, and Eutectix will make available to Liquidmetal any information regarding processing technologies, bulk metallic glasses, amorphous alloys, and derivatives and compositions and improvements thereto used by Eutectix in the manufacture of Liquidmetal Products. The information exchanged at such meetings will be owned in accordance with Article 8. 7. FORCE MAJEURE. 7.1 Force Majeure Event. For purposes of this Agreement, a Force Majeure Event shall mean the occurrence of unforeseen circumstances beyond a Party's control and without such Party's negligence or intentional misconduct, including, but not limited to, any act by any governmental authority, act of war, natural disaster, strike, boycott, embargo, shortage, riot, lockout, labor dispute, and civil commotion. 7.2 Notice of Force Majeure Event. Neither Party shall be responsible for any failure to perform due to a Force Majeure Event provided that such Party gives notice to the other Party of the Force Majeure Event as soon as reasonably practicable, but not later than fifteen (15) days after the date on which such Party knew of the commencement of the Force Majeure Event, specifying the nature and particulars thereof and the expected duration thereof. 7.3 Termination of Force Majeure Event. The Party claiming a Force Majeure Event shall use reasonable efforts to mitigate the effect of any such Force Majeure Event and to cooperate to develop and implement a plan of remedial and reasonable alternative measure to remove the Force Majeure Event. Upon the cessation of the Force Majeure Event, the Party affected thereby shall immediately notify the other Party of such fact, and use its best efforts to resume normal performance of its obligations under the Agreement as soon as possible. 7.4 Limitations. Notwithstanding that a Force Majeure Event otherwise exists; the provisions of this Article shall not excuse (i) any obligation of either Party that arose before the occurrence of the Force Majeure Event causing the suspension of performance; or (ii) any late delivery of Product caused solely by negligent acts or omissions on the part of such Party. 7.5 Termination for Convenience. In the event a Party fails to perform any of its obligations for any reasons defined in this Article 7 for a cumulative period of ninety (90) days or more from the date of such Party's notification to the other Party, then the other Party at its option may extend the corresponding delivery period for the length of the delay, or terminate this upon written notice. 14

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8. OWNERSHIP OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY. 8.1 Definitions. 8.1.1 For purposes of this Agreement, Amorphous Alloy means any one or more amorphous alloys or bulk metallic glasses (or composite materials containing amorphous alloys or bulk metallic glasses) limited to the Liquidmetal Products, amorphous alloys marketed or sold under the Liquidmetal® brand, and Licensed Products. 8.1.2 Intellectual Property means any and all inventions (whether or not protected or protectable under patent laws), works of authorship, information fixed in any tangible medium of expression (whether or not protected or protectable under copyright laws), moral rights, trade secrets, developments, designs, applications, processes, know-how, discoveries, ideas (whether or not protected or protectable under trade secret laws), and all other subject matter protected or protectable under Patent, copyright, moral right, trademark, trade secret, or other laws, including, without limitation, all new or useful art, combinations, formulae, manufacturing techniques, technical developments, applications, data and research results. 8.1.3 New Amorphous Alloy Technology means, to the extent developed or acquired after the Effective Date by a Party, alone, with the other Party or with a third party, in connection with Orders under this Agreement, the Licensed Patents, or the Licensed Technical Information, all Amorphous Alloys and/or all Intellectual Property relating to the composition, processing, properties, or applications of Amorphous Alloys, and all patents therefor, including, but not limited to, improvements to patents. (a) New Alloy Technology means a New Amorphous Alloy Technology that concerns only the composition, properties, or raw material processing of Amorphous Alloys. (b) New Process Technology means a New Amorphous Alloy Technology that concerns only the process of converting Amorphous Alloy raw material into usable or saleable parts or components, or equipment related thereto. (c) New Application Technology means a New Amorphous Alloy Technology that concerns only customer end-uses for parts and components manufactured of Amorphous Alloys. 8.2 New Technology Ownership. Ownership over New Amorphous Alloy Technologies shall be determined as follows: 8.2.1 New Alloy Technology. New Alloy Technologies that have been developed by a Party alone or with a third party shall be solely owned by the developing Party. New Alloy Technologies that have been developed by cooperation of the Parties shall be jointly and equally owned by the Parties, and any royalties for the use thereof by third parties shall be shared equitably between the Parties. The Parties shall work cooperatively toward the appropriate patent or other legal protection of such jointly and equally owned Intellectual Property. 15

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8.2.2 New Process Technology. New Process Technologies that have been developed by Liquidmetal, alone or with a third party, shall be solely owned by Liquidmetal. New Process Technologies that have been developed by Eutectix, alone or with a third party, shall be solely owned by Eutectix, and, if permitted, Eutectix shall grant Liquidmetal a license to such New Process Technologies as set forth in Section 8.3 below. New Process Technologies that have been developed by cooperation of the Parties shall be jointly and equally owned by the Parties, and any royalties for the use thereof by third parties shall be shared equitably between the Parties. The Parties shall work cooperatively toward the appropriate patent or other legal protection of such jointly and equally owned Intellectual Property. 8.2.3 New Application Technology. New Application Technologies that have been developed by Liquidmetal, alone or with a third party, shall be solely owned by Liquidmetal. New Application Technologies that have been developed by Eutectix shall be solely owned by Eutectix, and Eutectix shall negotiate with Liquidmetal a license to such New Application Technologies as set forth Section 8.4 below. New Application Technologies that have been developed by Eutectix with a third party shall be owned by Eutectix and the third party, and, if permitted by such third party, Eutectix shall negotiate with Liquidmetal a license to such New Application Technology as set forth in Section 8.4 below in the case that (i) Eutectix retains the authority to grant a such license, and (ii) the New Application Technology is derived in whole or in part from Liquidmetal Intellectual Property. New Application Technologies that have been developed by cooperation of the Parties shall be jointly and equally owned by the Parties, and any royalties for the use thereof by third parties shall be shared equitably between the Parties. The Parties shall work cooperatively toward the appropriate patent or other legal protection of such jointly and equally owned Intellectual Property. 8.3 New Process Technology License. Eutectix hereby grants to Liquidmetal a fully-paid up, royalty-free, perpetual, world-wide, non-exclusive license to any New Process Technologies in which Eutectix acquires licensing rights pursuant to Section 8.2 above. 8.4 New Application Technology License Negotiation. The Parties shall negotiate in good faith a royalty-bearing, perpetual, world-wide, non-exclusive license to any New Application Technology in which they acquire rights as set forth in Section 8.2.3 above. Royalties and other terms shall be commercially reasonable and negotiated by the Parties in good faith. 8.5 Assignment & Cooperation. To the extent that the Parties have jointly developed any New Amorphous Alloy Technology and they have agreed that such New Amorphous Alloy Technology will be jointly owned, as set forth in Section 8.2 above, each Party hereby assigns to the other, and will cause its employees, contractors, representatives, successors, assigns, Affiliates, parents, subsidiaries, officers and directors to assign to the other, a co-equal right, title and interest in and to any such jointly developed New Amorphous Alloy Technology. The parties agree to cooperate and cause their employees and contractors to cooperate in the preparation and prosecution of patent applications relating to any joint development work concerning New Process Technology or New Application Technology. 16

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9. CONFIDENTIALITY. 9.1 Certain Definitions. For purposes hereof, Confidential Information shall mean any and all commercial, technical, financial, proprietary, and other information relating to a Discloser, its Affiliates, and their respective business operations, including, but not limited to, samples, data, technical information, know-how, formulas, ideas, inventions, discoveries, patents, patent applications, Intellectual Property, product development plans, demonstrations, business and financial information, applications and designs, and all manifestations or embodiments relating to the foregoing and all improvements made thereto, in whatever form provided, whether oral, written, visual, machine-readable, electronic, or otherwise. Confidential Information also includes any information described above which a Discloser obtains from a third party and which the Discloser treats as proprietary or designates as confidential, whether or not owned or developed by the Discloser. Discloser shall mean the Party that is disclosing Confidential Information under this Agreement, regardless of whether such Confidential Information is being provided directly by such Party, by a Representative of the Party, or by any other person that has an obligation of confidentiality with respect to the Confidential Information being disclosed. Recipient shall mean the Party receiving Confidential Information that is protected under this Agreement. Representatives shall mean the respective directors, officers, employees, financial advisors, accountants, attorneys, agents, and consultants of a Party. 9.2 Restrictions and Covenants. Except as otherwise provided herein, each Party agrees that, in its capacity as the Recipient of Confidential Information, it will (i) hold the Discloser's Confidential Information in strict confidence, use a high degree of care in safeguarding the Discloser's Confidential Information, and take all precautions necessary to protect the Discloser's Confidential Information including, at a minimum, all precautions the Recipient normally employs with respect to its own Confidential Information, (ii) not divulge any of the Discloser's Confidential Information or any information derived therefrom to any other person (except as set forth in Section 9.3 hereof), (iii) not make any use whatsoever at any time of the Discloser's Confidential Information except as is necessary in the performance of Recipient's specific duties under this Agreement, (iv) not copy, reverse engineer, alter, modify, break down, melt down, disassemble or transmit any of the Discloser's Confidential Information, (v) not, within the meaning of United States or other export control laws or regulations, export or re-export, directly or indirectly, including but not limited to export on the Internet or other network service, any of the Discloser's Confidential Information, (vi) notify the Discloser in writing immediately upon discovery by the Recipient or its Representatives of any unauthorized use or disclosure of the Discloser's Confidential Information, and (vii) upon the termination or expiration of this Agreement, immediately return to the Discloser or destroy (at the option of the Recipient) all such Confidential Information, including all originals and copies. 9.3 Disclosure to Representatives. The Recipient may only disseminate the Discloser's Confidential Information to its Representatives who have been informed of the Recipient's obligations under this Agreement and are bound by an obligation of confidentiality and non-use with respect to the Discloser's Confidential Information at least as broad in scope as the Recipient's obligations under this Agreement. The Recipient agrees to reasonably restrict disclosure of the Discloser's Confidential Information to the smallest number of the Recipient's Representatives which have a need to know the Confidential Information. The Recipient shall be responsible for enforcing this Agreement as the Recipient's Representatives and shall take such action (legal or otherwise) to the extent necessary to cause them to comply with this agreement. 9.4 Enforcement. The Recipient acknowledges and agrees that due to the unique nature of the Licensed Technical Information and other Confidential Information of the Discloser, there can be no adequate remedy at law for any breach of its obligations hereunder, which breach may result in irreparable harm to the Discloser, and therefore, that upon any such breach or any threat thereof, the Discloser shall be entitled to appropriate equitable relief, including injunction, without the requirement of posting a bond, in addition to whatever remedies it might have at law. 17

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9.5 Exceptions. The restrictions of the Recipient's disclosure and use of the Discloser's Confidential Information under this Article 9 will not apply to the extent of any Confidential Information: (a) that becomes publicly known without breach of the Recipient's or its Representatives' obligations under this Agreement; (b) that is rightfully acquired by Recipient from a third party which is not subject to any restriction or obligation (whether contractual, fiduciary, or otherwise) on disclosure or use of such Confidential Information; (c) that is independently developed by employees of the Recipient without knowledge of or reference to such Confidential Information, as evidenced by written documentation or other tangible evidence of Recipient; (d) that is required to be disclosed by law or by court order or government order, provided that the Recipient (a) promptly notifies the Discloser of any such disclosure requirement so that the Discloser may seek an appropriate protective order (or other appropriate protections) and (b) provides reasonable assistance (at no cost to the Recipient) in obtaining such protective order or other form of protection; or (e) as to which and to the extent to which the Recipient has received express written consent from an authorized officer of the Discloser to disclose or use. 10. COMPLIANCE. 10.1 Laws. Eutectix and its operations, facilities and business shall at all times comply with all applicable federal, national, state, provincial and local laws (including common law), statutes, ordinances, orders, rules, codes, standards and regulations of the U.S.A., the country(ies) in which Eutectix or its operations or facilities are located, customs and export controls, and all other relevant jurisdictions (each individually a Law and collectively Laws), including without limitation Environmental Laws as defined below. 10.2 Customs. Eutectix shall provide Liquidmetal with all information, certificates and records relating to the Liquidmetal Products (including Certificates of Origin) as necessary for Liquidmetal to: (a) fulfill any customs obligations, origin marking or labeling requirements, and certification or local content reporting requirements; (b) claim preferential duty treatment under applicable trade preference regimes; and (c) participate in any duty deferral or free trade zone programs of the country of import. Liquidmetal shall obtain all pre-delivery export licenses and authorizations and pay all pre-delivery export taxes, duties, and fees. 10.3 Environmental Laws. Eutectix shall promptly furnish to Liquidmetal upon request from time to time all information evidencing Eutectix's compliance with Laws, including Environmental Laws. Environmental Laws are Laws pertaining to the environment and its protection, and the toxic or hazardous nature of products or their constituents, and any other environmental, toxic or hazardous product compliance Laws and obligations. Eutectix represents and warrants that the Liquidmetal Products do not and shall not contain asbestos, and do not and shall not contain mercury or other chemicals, metals, or minerals in excess of amounts (if any) permitted by Laws. If Eutectix supplies Liquidmetal or its Customers with Liquidmetal Products containing hazardous materials as defined by Environmental Laws, including the provisions promulgated by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Eutectix shall warn, label, and ship such hazardous materials in accordance with Environmental Laws. Upon shipment and on an ongoing basis, Eutectix shall provide Liquidmetal with current Safety Data Sheets and all other information needed to comply with all Environmental Laws. Eutectix shall have no liability to or on behalf of Liquidmetal for any failure by Liquidmetal to comply with any Environmental Law. 18

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10.4 Product Corrective Actions. Each Party shall immediately notify the other Party, in writing, if it becomes aware of any circumstances indicating that a stop sale, Liquidmetal Product recall, corrective action, Liquidmetal Product or quality control action or retrofit, or regulatory action involving any Liquidmetal Products sold by Eutectix to Liquidmetal or its dealers or customers (each, a Product Corrective Action) may be necessary under Laws or otherwise appropriate. Liquidmetal shall, to the extent practicable, provide to Eutectix for review any relevant data and comment upon any potential Product Corrective Action, and Liquidmetal and Eutectix will mutually decide when to conduct a Product Corrective Action and the scope of any such Product Corrective Action. 10.5 Anti-Bribery; Anti-Corruption. In addition to its other obligations under this Agreement, Eutectix will strictly comply with both the letter and the spirit of all Laws concerning corrupt practices, anti-bribery, or which in any manner prohibit the giving of anything of value to any official, agent or employee of any government, political party or public international organization, including without limitation the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the UK Bribery Act and similar Laws of other countries. Eutectix represents and warrants to Liquidmetal that: (a) neither Eutectix nor any of its officers, directors, employees, representatives or agents will offer, promise, or give anything of value to a government official or an employee of a state-owned or controlled enterprise, or authorize the foregoing, directly or indirectly, in order to influence such a person to act or refrain from acting in the exercise of his/her official duties with respect to this Agreement; (b) Eutectix and its officers, directors, employees, representatives and agents will use only ethical, legitimate and legal business practices in commercial operations and in promoting the position of Liquidmetal on issues before governmental authorities (it being understood that Eutectix shall not promote any position of Liquidmetal before any such authorities unless Liquidmetal has specifically directed Eutectix in writing to do so); and that it and its officers, directors, employees, representatives and agents will comply with all applicable anti-corruption Laws; (c) Eutectix and its officers, directors, employees, representatives and agents will never bribe any employees of Liquidmetal by any means, including but not limited to providing or promising to provide an off-the-book rebate in secret, entertainment allowance, employment arrangement, travel home, present, discount for shopping, or any other material benefits for the employees of Liquidmetal or their relatives; Eutectix will also refuse any improper interests in any form required or requested by any of the employees of Liquidmetal and will provide relevant evidence to assist Liquidmetal to investigate and take action with respect to any such activities; and (d) Eutectix shall keep its books and records in such a fashion that its compliance with this Article may be readily audited. 19

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10.6 Components Disclosure; Special Warnings. If requested by Liquidmetal from time to time, Eutectix shall promptly furnish Liquidmetal in such form and detail as Liquidmetal may direct: (a) a bill of materials for or list of all ingredients, components or constituents in the Liquidmetal Products purchased hereunder, (b) the amount of one or more of such ingredients, components or constituents, and (c) information concerning any changes in or additions to any such ingredients, components or constituents. 11. AUDIT RIGHTS. Upon reasonable prior notice to Eutectix and at Liquidmetal's expense, no more than once per year, during the Term of this Agreement and for one (1) year following the expiration or termination of this Agreement, Liquidmetal or its designee shall have the right from time to time to confirm and validate: (a) that Eutectix has complied with the pricing provisions of this Agreement; (b) Eutectix's financial condition, successorship planning, and ability to continue operations; (c) that Eutectix's performance is consistent with the Agreement; (d) that Eutectix has complied with Article 10 (Compliance) of this Agreement. Upon reasonable and prior notice to Eutectix, Eutectix will also provide Liquidmetal or its designee from time to time with reasonable access to Eutectix's facility and the facilities of its sub-suppliers and other subcontractors to permit Liquidmetal to inspect the production, handling, and storage of Liquidmetal Products and the Licensed Equipment and inventories of raw materials and components. Eutectix shall maintain an orderly storage bookkeeping so that the respective inventory of the Licensed Equipment, Liquidmetal Products and property of Liquidmetal can be immediately recognized; and (e) such confirmation and validation to be conducted with minimal disruption to Eutectix's business operations and all information disclosed during such exercise to be deemed to be Confidential Information. 12. INSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION. 12.1 Indemnification by Eutectix. Eutectix shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Liquidmetal and its Affiliates, and its and their respective directors, officers, employees, agents, insurers, Customers (both direct and indirect), successors and assigns (collectively, the Liquidmetal Indemnified Parties), from and against any and all claims, losses, liabilities, damages and expenses (including without limitation attorneys' fees and legal costs and all costs associated with Product Corrective Actions that are a result or consequence of any negligent or willful misconduct of Eutectix) that they, or any of them, may sustain or incur as a result of (a) any actual or alleged breach of any representation, warranty or covenant made by Eutectix in this Agreement (including its Schedules); or (b) any actual or alleged injury to or death of any person, or any actual or alleged damage to or loss of any property, arising out of (i) any Liquidmetal Products or Licensed Products sold by Eutectix under the Agreement or that are in the possession or under the control of Eutectix, its employees, agents, sub-suppliers or other subcontractors, except to the extent of Liquidmetal's negligence or willful misconduct, or (ii) any services performed by Eutectix, its employees, agents, sub-suppliers or other subcontractors; or (c) the negligent acts or omissions, intentional misconduct, or breach of contract of or by Eutectix, its employees, agents, sub-suppliers or other subcontractors; or (d) any infringement by Eutectix's Intellectual Property on the Intellectual Property rights of a third party. 20

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12.2 Indemnification by Liquidmetal. Liquidmetal shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Eutectix and its Affiliates, and its and their respective directors, officers, employees, agents, insurers, Customers (both direct and indirect), successors and assigns (collectively, the Eutectix Indemnified Parties), from and against any and all claims, losses, liabilities, damages and expenses (including without limitation attorneys' fees and legal costs and all costs associated with Product Corrective Actions that are a result or consequence of any negligent or willful misconduct of Liquidmetal) that they, or any of them, may sustain or incur as a result of (a) any actual or alleged breach of any representation, warranty or covenant made by Liquidmetal in this Agreement (including its Schedules); or (b) any actual or alleged injury to or death of any person, or any actual or alleged damage to or loss of any property, arising out of (i) any Liquidmetal Products designed by Liquidmetal or that are in the possession or under the control of Liquidmetal, its employees, agents, sub-suppliers or other subcontractors, except to the extent of Eutectix's negligence or willful misconduct, or (ii) any services performed by Liquidmetal, its employees, agents, sub-suppliers or other subcontractors; or (c) the negligent acts or omissions, intentional misconduct, or breach of contract of or by Liquidmetal, its employees, agents, sub-suppliers or other subcontractors; or (d) any infringement by Liquidmetal's Intellectual Property on the Intellectual Property rights of a third party. 12.3 Insurance. Eutectix shall obtain, pay for, and maintain insurance meeting or exceeding the minimum insurance requirements set forth on Schedule 2 attached hereto, with policy terms satisfactory to Liquidmetal. 13. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. NEITHER PARTY SHALL BE LIABLE TO OTHER PARTY FOR ANY LOST PROFITS, LOST REVENUES, OR ANY OTHER INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER ARISING OUT OF THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY ORDER, OR OUT OF THE PERFORMANCE OR BREACH OF THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY ORDER, EVEN IF THE PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. 14. MISCELLANEOUS. 14.1 Entire Agreement. This Agreement, including its Schedules, which are attached hereto and incorporated herein, constitutes the entire understanding and agreement of the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, understandings, inducements or conditions, expressed or implied, written or oral, between the Parties relating to the subject matter hereof. No additional or different terms contained in any sales order, Quotes, acknowledgement, invoice or other communications. This Agreement shall not be changed or modified except by written agreement signed by Liquidmetal and Eutectix. 21

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14.2 Orders of Precedence. All Quotes, Orders, acknowledgements and invoices issued pursuant to this Agreement are issued for convenience of the Parties only and shall be subject to, and governed by, the provisions of this Agreement. 14.3 Assignment. Neither this Agreement nor any rights or obligations hereunder shall be transferred or assigned by either Party without the written consent of the other Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld; provided, however, that Liquidmetal shall have the right, without the prior written consent of Eutectix, to assign its warranty rights and other rights hereunder with respect to specific Liquidmetal Products to the Customers of such Liquidmetal Products. 14.4 Severability. If any provision of this Agreement, or the application thereof, shall for any reason and to any extent be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement and application of such provision to other persons or circumstances shall be interpreted so as best to reasonably effect the intent of the Parties hereto. The Parties further agree to replace such void or unenforceable provision with a provision which will achieve, to the extent possible, the economic, business and other purposes of the void or unenforceable provision. 14.5 Notices. Wherever one Party is required or permitted or required to give written notice to the other under this Agreement, such notice will be given by hand, by certified U.S. mail, return receipt requested, by overnight courier, or by fax and addressed as follows: If to Liquidmetal: Liquidmetal Technologies, Inc. Attn: CEO and/or President 20321 Valencia Cir Lake Forest, CA 92630 Facsimile: (949) 635-2188 If to Eutectix: Eutectix, LLC 323 Main St. Chatham, NJ 07928 Attention: Fax: Email: 14.6 Definition of Affiliate. For purposes of this Agreement, the term Affiliate means, with respect to any specified person or entity, any corporation, limited liability company or other legal entity which directly or indirectly controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with specified person or entity or its successors or assigns. For the purposes of this Agreement, control shall mean the direct or indirect ownership of more than fifty percent (50%) of the outstanding shares on a fully diluted basis or other voting rights of the specified entity to elect directors or managers, or the right to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of the specified entity whether by contract or otherwise; and the terms controlling and controlled have meaning correlative to the foregoing. 14.7 Further Assurances. Each Party agrees to cooperate fully with the other and to execute such further instruments, documents and agreements and to give such further written assurances, as may be reasonably requested by another Party to better evidence and reflect the transactions described herein and contemplated hereby, and to carry into effect the intents and purposes of this Agreement. 22

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14.8 Disputes. The parties irrevocably agree that any legal actions or proceedings brought by or against them with respect to this Agreement shall be brought exclusively in the courts in and for Maricopa County, Arizona, and the United States District Court for the District of Arizona, and by execution and delivery hereof, the parties irrevocably submit to such jurisdiction and hereby irrevocably waive any and all objections which they may have with respect to venue in any of the above courts. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this paragraph shall not preclude or limit either Party's rights to pursue actions in the International Trade Commission, or for either Party to pursue an action with respect to a Licensed Patent before a foreign court or governmental agency if neither the federal courts nor the state courts have subject matter jurisdiction over the action. This Agreement, the legal relations between the parties, and any action, whether contractual or non-contractual, instituted by any party with respect to matters arising under or growing out of or in connection with or in respect of this Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Arizona (U.S.A.), excluding any choice of law rules that may direct the application of the laws of another jurisdiction, and except that questions affecting the construction and effect of any Patent shall be determined by the law of the country in which the Patent has been granted. The parties agree that the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (1980) is specifically excluded from application to this Agreement. THE PARTIES HEREBY EXPRESSLY WAIVE ANY AND ALL RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY WITH RESPECT TO ANY ACTION, PROCEEDING OR OTHER LITIGATION RESULTING FROM OR INVOLVING THE ENFORCEMENT OF THIS AGREEMENT. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed as of the Effective Date, by their officers, duly authorized. EUTECTIX, LLC LIQUIDMETAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. By: /s/ Barry D. Russell By: /s/ Isaac Bresnick Name: Barry D. Russell Name: Isaac Bresnick Title: Chief Executive Officer Title: Executive Administrator 23

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Schedule 1 Field of Use Restrictions The licenses granted under this Agreement shall be subject to the following exclusions, conditions, restrictions, and limitations: 1. The Field shall exclude the following products and fields of use: a. Any Consumer Electronic Products (as defined below) or any components or sub-components suitable for use with any Consumer Electronic Products. For this purpose, Consumer Electronic Products means personal computers (portable and desktop); tablet or slate style computing devices; handheld electronic and/or communication devices (e.g., smartphones, digital music players, multi-function devices, etc.); any device whose function includes the creation, storage or consumption of digital media; any component or sub-component in any Consumer Electronic Product; and any accessory that is the same or similar (in the sole discretion of Apple, Inc.) to an accessory made or sold by or on behalf of Apple (regardless of when Apple sold or started to sell such accessory, including after date of the closing of the Proposed Transaction) that is suitable for use with any Consumer Electronic Product. b. Any watches or components for watches. c. Finished or semi-finished Jewelry, and also any other products that are sold under the name of a Luxury Brand or incorporated into products that are sold under the name of a Luxury Brand, including without limitation (a) buckles for belts, briefcases, handbags, and clothing; and (b) cigarette lighters and cigar cutters. For purposes hereof, the term Jewelry means rings, necklaces, pins, cufflinks, and other objects that are ornamental in nature and used for adornment of the human body. Luxury Brands shall not include brands owned or used by Nokia, Motorola, Samsung, LG, Sony-Ericsson, Apple, RIM, HTC or similar companies that supply mobile phones and accessories to the mass-market. Otherwise, Luxury Brands consist of the following brands and any other similar, renowned luxury brand which is used as the sole or primary brand on a competitive product sold at similar price point: LVMH Moet Hennessey Rolex Chanel Bentley Motors Chopard Compagnie Financiere Richemont Gucci Group Hermes IWC Jaeger LeCoultre Mercedes Benz Porsche ST DuPont The Swatch Group 24

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Tiffany & Co. IWC Cartier Montblanc TAG Heuer Louis Vuitton Bvlgari CHANEL Prada Dunhill Aspreys Porsche Ferrari Sellita Group Safilo Group Luxottica Group Ventura Ellicot 2. The licenses to Eutectix shall exclude any patents, technical information, know-how, or other Intellectual Property that Liquidmetal licenses from a third party (other than a third party that is an Affiliate of Liquidmetal) if and to the extent that the terms of the third- party license would prohibit the sublicensing of such Intellectual Property hereunder. 3. The Field shall exclude any products or services that are intended for use in, or likely to be used in, military or weapons/munitions applications, other than with the prior written consent of Liquidmetal. Such written consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed. 4. The licenses granted to Eutectix hereunder shall be subject to and limited by (and shall contain any exclusions required by) any applicable state or federal legal or regulatory requirements of any state or federal governmental or regulatory body. Specifically, the licenses granted hereunder, and the Field shall exclude, any Intellectual Property that would require an export license under the United States Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR §§ 734.2(b)(2)(ii) and 734.2(b)(4)) or that would require any other consent or authorization of any United States federal or state governmental or regulatory body, unless and until the required export license or other governmental or regulatory consent or authorization is obtained, to the extent that the licenses concern the equipment listed under Section 2.1(b) of this Agreement. 5. Licensed Products may not be sold to any customer in, or to any customer for distribution into, the following countries, without Liquidmetal's prior written consent, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed: Brunei, Cambodia, China (P.R.C and R.O.C.), East Timor, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, North Korea, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand and Vietnam. 25

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Schedule 2 Minimum Insurance Requirements Eutectix shall obtain, pay for, and maintain in full force and effect throughout the term of this Agreement insurance as follows: (a) Workers' Compensation and Employers' Liability insurance with limits to conform with the greater of the amount required by applicable law or one million dollars ($1,000,000) each accident, including occupational disease coverage and an endorsement to the Workers' Compensation and Employers' Liability insurance policy, in form acceptable to Liquidmetal, containing a waiver of subrogation by the insurance carrier with respect to Liquidmetal and its parent, subsidiaries, divisions and Affiliates, and all of their respective directors, officers, shareholders, employees and representatives; (b) Commercial General Liability insurance with limits of not less than five million dollars ($5,000,000) combined single limit for bodily injury, death, and property damage, including personal injury, contractual liability, independent contractors, broad- form property damage, and products and completed operations coverage; and, (c) Commercial Automobile Liability insurance with limits of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) each occurrence combined single limit of liability for bodily injury, death, and property damage, including owned and non-owned and hired automobile coverages, as applicable. As evidence of insurance coverage, Eutectix shall deliver to Liquidmetal on the Effective Date and no less than annually thereafter (a) certificates of insurance issued by Eutectix's insurance carrier showing each of these policies in force during the term of this Agreement, and (b) an endorsement to each required policy, in form acceptable to Liquidmetal, naming Liquidmetal and its parent, subsidiaries, divisions and Affiliates, and all of their respective directors, officers, shareholders, employees and representatives as additional insureds (except under the Workers' Compensation policies). To the extent any insurance coverage required under this Agreement is purchased on a claims-made basis, such insurance shall cover all prior acts of Eutectix during the term of this Agreement, and such insurance shall be continuously maintained until at least two (2) years beyond the expiration or termination of the term of this Agreement, or Eutectix shall purchase tail coverage, effective upon termination of any such policy or upon termination or expiration of the term of this Agreement, to provide coverage for at least two (2) years from the occurrence of either such event. Eutectix shall give thirty (30) days' prior written notice to Liquidmetal of cancellation, non-renewal, or material change in coverage, scope, or amount of any of the required policies. Eutectix's liability under the Agreement shall not be limited or modified in any way by the amount or terms of any insurance it is required to maintain hereunder. 26

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EXHIBIT 10.8

   [Certain confidential information has been omitted from this Exhibit 10.8                                                                 ------------ pursuant to a confidential treatment request filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The omitted information is indicated by the symbol *** at each place in this Exhibit 10.8 where the omitted information appeared in the                    ------------ original.]

                             CO-BRANDING AGREEMENT                              ---------------------

    This Co-Branding Agreement (this Agreement) dated March 15, 2000  (the Effective Date) is entered into between VerticalNet, Inc., a Pennsylvania corporation having a principal place of business at 700 Dresher Road, Suite 100, Horsham, Pennsylvania, 19044 (VerticalNet), and LeadersOnline, Inc. a Delaware corporation having a principal place of business at  18401 Von Karman Avenue, Suite 500, Irvine, California, 92612 (LeadersOnline) (each a Party and together the Parties).

                                   BACKGROUND

   WHEREAS, VerticalNet owns and operates a series of Online Communities (as defined below) that are accessible via the World Wide Web, each of which is designed to be an online gathering place for businesses of a certain type or within a certain industry; and

   WHEREAS, LeadersOnline desires to advertise its job placement services (the LeadersOnline Services) on certain of VerticalNet's Online Communities through banner ads, newsletters and employer spotlights, to access VerticalNet's proprietary resume bank and to display and maintain a Link (as defined below) from the LeadersOnline Site (as defined below) to a VerticalNet Site (as defined below) to enable users of the LeadersOnline Site to access and utilize the VerticalNet Online Communities; and

   WHEREAS, VerticalNet desires to permit LeadersOnline to advertise the LeadersOnline Services on certain of VerticalNet's Online Communities through banner ads, newsletters and employer spotlights, to allow LeadersOnline access to VerticalNet's proprietary resume bank and to create a Link from the LeadersOnline Site to a VerticalNet Site to enable users of the LeadersOnline Site to access and utilize the VerticalNet Online Communities.

    NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein, and intending to be legally bound hereby, VerticalNet and LeadersOnline agree as follows:

I.  DEFINITIONS

    1.1.  Affiliate shall mean, when used with reference to a Party, any individual or entity directly or indirectly controlling, controlled by or under common control with such Party.  For purposes of this definition, control means the direct or indirect ownership of at least 50% of the outstanding voting power of a Party, or the right to control the policy decisions of such Party.

    1.2.  Banner shall mean a graphical image advertising a Party's Site that is posted on the other Party's Site in an area designated by the Party controlling the Site on which the image is posted, and containing a Link to the Site of the Party which purchased the Banner.

    1.3.  Career Center shall mean that area of the VerticalNet Online Communities designated by VerticalNet in which VerticalNet offers various employment related services to Users of the VerticalNet Sites, including resume posting, career information and Employer Spotlights.

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    1.4.  Confidential Information shall mean, subject to the provisions of Section 9.2  [Exclusions], all proprietary and confidential information of a Party, including, without limitation, trade secrets, technical information, business information, sales information, customer and potential customer lists and identities, product sales plans, sublicense agreements, inventions, developments, discoveries, software, know-how, methods, techniques, formulae, data, processes and other proprietary ideas, whether or not protectable under patent, trademark, copyright or other areas of law, that the other Party has access to or receives. For purposes of this Agreement, this Agreement shall be considered Confidential Information.

    1.5.  Employer Spotlight shall mean a feature on the VeticialNet Sites containing company listings that  Link to full-page company descriptions of employers actively recruiting candidates to fill open positions within their companies that is framed by VerticalNet Proprietary Features.

    1.6.  Home Page shall mean the first page presented when a User selects a Site or presence on the World Wide Web.

    1.7.  HR Site shall mean the VerticalNet Site located on the World Wide Web at HRHub.com, or any successor Sites thereto.

    1.8.  Intellectual Property shall mean any and all trade secrets, patents, copyrights, trademarks, service marks, URLs, trade dress, brand features, know- how and similar rights of any type under the laws of any applicable governmental authority, including, without limitation, all applications and registrations relating to any of the foregoing.

    1.9.  Intellectual Property Rights shall mean all rights in and to Intellectual Property, including, without limitation, all patent rights, copyrights, trademarks, service marks, know-how and trade secrets.

    1.10.  LeadersOnline Mark shall mean any trademark, service mark, trade name, domain name, design or logo of LeadersOnline or its Affiliates.

    1.11.  LeadersOnline Site shall mean the Site located at

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www.LeadersOnline.com (and any successor Site thereto).

    1.12.  LeadersOnline-VerticalNet Revenue shall mean the total gross fees received by LeadersOnline from VerticalNet-LeadersOnline Clients for the use of LeadersOnline Services, exclusive of taxes and expense reimbursements.

    1.13.  Link shall mean a link, including but not limited to a hyperlink, button or banner, that connects two Sites in a manner so that when a User clicks on the link, the User is transferred directly from one Site to a second Site.

    1.14.  Listing Page shall mean a page on the VerticalNet Site that contains a listing of all currently available VerticalNet Online Communities and Links to each of such Online Communities.

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    1.15.  Newsletter Ads shall mean an advertising message comprised of text describing LeadersOnline and its services that is placed in an email transmission containing employment related information supplied by VerticalNet that is transmitted to Users of the HR Site who have provided their email addresses to VerticalNet along with permission to transmit such messages to the email address.

    1.16.  Online Community shall mean a VerticalNet Site that acts as a comprehensive source of information, dialogue and commerce for a particular industry or service market.

    1.17.  Proprietary Feature shall mean any name, trademark, service mark, trade name, domain name, navigational element, copyright, or logo which is proprietary to LeadersOnline and/or VerticalNet, as appropriate.

    1.18.  Site shall mean a site located on the World Wide Web portion of the Internet.

    1.19.  Resume Bank shall mean a collection of resumes stored in electronic form that have been posted in Career Centers by Users of the VerticalNet Sites.

    1.20.  Term shall mean the Effective Date through June 15, 2001 and any Renewal Term (as defined in paragraph 7.4 herein.)

    1.21.  URL shall mean a universal resource locator used for the purpose of identifying a Site located on the Internet.

    1.22.  User shall mean a single person who accesses and views a Site whether directly from a web browser or through a Link.

    1.23.  User Data shall mean all data generated by an Internet server that relates to file requests, user identification, transaction logs, session times and other information regarding the Users directed to the LeadersOnline Site through the Banner Links or Employer Spotlight, generated or collected by or through the LeadersOnline Site, but excluding any information that relates or refers to a particular project of such User.

    1.24.  VerticalNet Branded Link shall mean a Link (including but not limited to a hyperlink, button or banner) containing a VerticalNet Mark that will take Users of the LeadersOnline Site to the Listing Page.

    1.25.  VerticalNet Mark shall mean any trademark, service mark, trade name, domain name, design or logo of VerticalNet.

    1.26.  VerticalNet-LeadersOnline Clients shall mean the clients of LeadersOnline that utilize the LeadersOnline Services and pay commissions or other fees to LeadersOnline for the use of its Services, and make initial contact with the LeadersOnline Site through a Link from a VerticalNet Site or through direct access to the LeadersOnline Site if such access was prompted by information presented in a Banner, Newsletter Ad or Employer Spotlight containing information about the LeadersOnline Services.

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    1.27.  VerticalNet Site shall mean a Site owned and operated by VerticalNet or a portion of such Site designated by VerticalNet.

2. VERTICALNET BRANDED LINK

    2.1.  Hosting and Maintenance.  LeadersOnline shall be responsible for the hosting, display and maintenance of the VerticalNet Branded Link on the LeadersOnline Site.  The VerticalNet Branded Link shall be located on the Home Page of the LeadersOnline Site and on the first page of each section of the Site, including the sections entitled Becoming a Member, Why You Should Join, How it Works, About LeadersOnline and Recruiter Information.  The VerticalNet Branded Link shall be available on each of the foregoing pages as soon as reasonably practicable after the Effective Date, and throughout the Term.  It shall be located in an area of the foregoing pages and in a size mutually agreeable to the Parties.

    2.2.  Mark License. VerticalNet hereby grants LeadersOnline a non-exclusive, nontransferable, royalty-free right and license for the Term of this Agreement to utilize a VerticalNet Mark in a form approved by VerticalNet for the design and display of  the VerticalNet Branded Link.

    2.3.  Link License. VerticalNet hereby grants to LeadersOnline a non- exclusive, non-transferable, royalty-free right and license to link to the VerticalNet Site.  The Link will access the Listing Page of the VerticalNet Site located at www.verticalnet.com.

3. BANNER/NEWSLETTER PURCHASE COMMITMENT.

    3.1.  Purchase Commitment. During the Term of this Agreement, LeadersOnline agrees to purchase from VerticalNet Banners and Newsletter Ads for a total price of at least *** ($***).  All prices for such Banners and Newsletter Ads shall be offered to LeadersOnline at a ***% discount off of VerticalNet's then current prices for similar Banners or Newsletters Ads.  All purchases shall be subject to VerticalNet's standard terms and conditions governing advertising on VerticalNet Sites.

    3.2.  Purchase Requirements.  LeadersOnline agrees to purchase at least *** ($***) of such Banners and Newsletter Ads in each calendar quarter after the

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Effective Date (prorated for any partial quarters) until a total of $*** have been purchased, provided, the total dollar amount purchased by LeadersOnline in any calendar quarter shall not consist of greater than ***% (in dollars) of either Banners or Newsletter Ads until a total of $*** has been purchased.

    3.3.  Advertisement Placement. VerticalNet shall use commercially reasonable efforts to place a Banner purchased in accordance with Section 3.1  [Purchase Commitment] on the HR Site Home Page for a period of 6 months on a rotating, rather than fixed, basis. In addition, as part of the purchase commitment set forth in Section 3.1  [Purchase Commitment], VerticalNet shall provide LeadersOnline up to $*** worth of Banner placements on the Home Page of other VerticalNet Sites of LeadersOnline's choice.  All Banner and Newsletter Ad placements shall be in locations mutually agreeable to the Parties, subject to space limitations and other contractual commitments of VerticalNet.

___________ *** Omitted pursuant to a confidential treatment request filed separately filed     separately.

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4. EMPLOYER SPOTLIGHTS

    4.1.  Development. VerticalNet shall develop, host, display and maintain Employer Spotlights in each of its Online Communities containing information supplied by LeadersOnline.  Each Employer Spotlight shall contain a LeadersOnline Mark, text information describing LeadersOnline and a hypertext Link to the LeadersOnline Site.

    4.2.  LeadersOnline Information.  Upon execution of this Agreement, LeadersOnline shall supply VerticalNet with a graphical image in electronic form of its LeadersOnline Mark, a text file containing information describing LeadersOnline and the URL to which the hypertext Link shall be directed. VerticalNet shall use commercially reasonable efforts to launch the Employer Spotlights as soon as practicable after the Effective Date of this Agreement. VerticalNet may, in its sole discretion, reject or edit any text or other materials supplied by LeadersOnline for the creation of the LeadersOnline Employer Spotlights; provided that any edits will be subject to the prior approval of LeadersOnline.  The design and appearance of the Employer Spotlights shall be determined by VerticalNet in its sole discretion.

    4.3.  Information License.  LeadersOnline hereby grants VerticalNet a non- exclusive, nontransferable, royalty-free right and license for the Term of this Agreement to use, copy or modify the LeadersOnline Mark, text describing LeadersOnline and the URL address of the LeadersOnline Site for the design and display of the LeadersOnline Employer Spotlights, provided, VerticalNet shall not alter the appearance of the LeadersOnline Mark without the consent of LeadersOnline.

5. RESUME BANK

    5.1.  Access License.  Subject to the limitations set forth in Section 5.2  [Restrictions] hereof, VerticalNet hereby grants to LeadersOnline a non-exclusive, nontransferable right and license to access the Resume Bank.  The foregoing license shall be for the limited purpose of contacting individuals posting resumes on VerticalNet's Career Centers (Candidates) to inquire about interest in employment opportunities available through the LeadersOnline Services.

    5.2.  Restrictions.  Any information concerning a Candidate contained in a resume included in the Resume Bank shall not be provided to any third party by LeadersOnline, including corporate Affiliates of LeadersOnline, without the written consent of the individual whose information would be disclosed. LeadersOnline shall limit contact with a Candidate to either one phone contact or one e-mail contact per calendar quarter, unless expressly agreed to by the Candidate.  LeadersOnline shall immediately cease all contact upon the request of the Candidate.  All information concerning a Candidate, whether in paper or electronic form, and whether originally contained in the Resume Bank or derived from information contained in the Resume Bank, shall be immediately returned to VerticalNet upon the termination of this Agreement.  All information contained in the Resume Bank shall be handled by LeadersOnline in accordance with VerticalNet's standard Privacy Policy as it may be posted on the VerticalNet Sites from time to time.  The foregoing restrictions shall cease to apply from and after the time that a Candidate registers through an online form or takes other affirmative action to become a member of the LeadersOnline Candidate Community.

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6.   THE COMMERCIAL TERMS

    6.1.  Fees. As set forth in Section 6.2  [Payment of Fees], LeadersOnline shall pay to VerticalNet the following:

        6.1.1.  Slotting fees for the Employer Spotlights of $***;

        6.1.2.  Banner and Newsletter Ad sponsorship fees of $*** as provided in Section 3.1  [Purchase Commitment]; and

        6.1.3.  A license fee of $*** for access to the Resume Bank.

    6.2.  Payment of Fees.  LeadersOnline shall pay the fees set forth in Section 6.1  [Fees] to VerticalNet as follows:

        6.2.1.  $*** upon the Effective Date of this Agreement;

        6.2.2.  $*** within 90 days after the Effective Date;

        6.2.3.  $*** within 180 days after the Effective Date;

        6.2.4.  $*** within 270 days after the Effective Date; and

        6.2.5.  $*** within 360 days after the Effective Date.

    6.3.  Revenue Sharing.

        6.3.1.  LeadersOnline shall pay VerticalNet *** percent (***%) of LeadersOnline- VerticalNet Revenue, payable to VerticalNet  on or before the fifteenth day of  the calendar month immediately following the month in which

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such revenue was received by LeadersOnline.  Such payments shall be accompanied by a statement containing reasonable detail of the number of VerticalNet-Leaders Online Clients generated during the month, the type and number of transactions from which the LeadersOnline VerticalNet Revenue was derived, the total LeadersOnline VerticalNet Revenue for such period and the total fees payable to VerticalNet pursuant to this Section 6.3.1  [Revenue Sharing].

        6.3.2.  LeadersOnline shall pay VerticalNet a one time fee for each Candidate who is offered and accepts employment as a result of a contact made by LeadersOnline (each a Placement). The fee shall be payable upon receipt by LeadersOnline of its payment for the Placement, and shall be nonrefundable. Fees shall be based upon the annual salary (or hourly rate multiplied by 2080) of the Candidate accepting employment in the Placement in accordance with the following schedule:

            6.3.2.1.  $*** for Placements involving annual salaries of less than $***;

            6.3.2.2.  $*** for Placements involving annual salaries of $*** up to and including $***; and

___________ *** Omitted pursuant to a confidential treatment request filed separately.

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            6.3.2.3.  $*** for Placements involving annual salaries of $*** or greater.

        6.3.3.  VerticalNet shall institute procedures to track information of Users of the VerticalNet Sites that utilize a Link to access the LeadersOnline Site.  LeadersOnline agrees to add a request in its standard registration form to identify those Users who have accessed the LeadersOnline Site based upon information contained in any promotional materials with respect to LeadersOnline on a VerticalNet Site, including any Banner, Newsletter Ad or Employer Spotlight identifying LeadersOnline, and to maintain such information in a form that can be examined by VerticalNet pursuant to Section 6.6  [Audits].

        6.3.4.  If government regulations prevent LeadersOnline from sharing any revenues associated with LeadersOnline Services, VerticalNet and LeadersOnline shall negotiate in good faith a compensation structure that seeks to provide VerticalNet with compensation equal to that set forth in Sections 6.3.1  [Revenue Sharing]. and 6.3.2.

    6.4.  Taxes.  All payments required under this Agreement are exclusive of federal, state, local and foreign taxes, duties, tariffs, levies and similar assessments.  When applicable, such taxes shall appear as separate items on a Party's invoice or statement to the other Party.  Payment of such taxes or charges shall be the responsibility of the Party whose obligation it is under this Agreement to make the payment in respect of which such taxes are assessed, excluding any taxes based upon the other Party's net income.  In lieu thereof, a Party shall provide the other Party with a tax or levy exemption certificate acceptable to the taxing or levying authority.

    6.5.  Guaranteed Revenues. VerticalNet agrees to guarantee that, during the initial Term of this Agreement, LeadersOnline shall earn LeadersOnline- VerticalNet Revenue of at least *** Dollars ($***) (the Guaranteed Amount), subject to the provisions of this Section 6.5  [Guaranteed Revenues]. *** Within thirty (30) days after the end of the initial Term, LeadersOnline shall submit a statement showing a reasonably detailed accounting of the LeadersOnline-VerticalNet Revenue received during the initial Term (or earned during the initial Term and paid within 30 days thereafter) along with payment of all such amounts up to the Guaranteed Amount. In the event this Agreement is terminated in accordance with Section 7.1  [DEFINITIONS], LeadersOnline shall make a payment of all amounts of LeadersOnline- VerticalNet Revenues received through the date of termination, up to the amount of the Guaranteed Amount ***.

    6.6.  Audits.  During the 12 month period following the payment of any amount due under this Article 6, VerticalNet or its representative shall have the right to audit LeadersOnline's financial and other pertinent records relating to such payment in order to verify the amount of the payments owed and/or paid.  If the amount owed by LeadersOnline to VerticalNet was underpaid, the additional amount owed shall be paid to VerticalNet within 15 days of notice of such underpayment to LeadersOnline.  If the amount owed by LeadersOnline to VerticalNet was underpaid in excess of 10% of the amount owed, the fees of such audit shall also be paid to VerticalNet within 15 days of notice of such to LeadersOnline.  If the amount owed by LeadersOnline to

___________ *** Omitted pursuant to a confidential treatment request filed separately.

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VerticalNet was overpaid, the excess amount paid shall be returned by VerticalNet within 15 days of notice of such overpayment. VerticalNet shall give reasonable advance notice to LeadersOnline of such audit and each audit shall be conducted in a manner that does not cause unreasonable disruption to the conduct of business by LeadersOnline. The results of any such audit shall be deemed to be Confidential Information and may not be disclosed by either Party or its certified public accountants except as may be necessary to enforce such Party's rights. Any dispute as to the amount of an underpayment or overpayment shall be resolved in accordance with Article 8, below.

    6.7. Interest. All payments not paid by the date such payments are due shall bear interest from the due date to the date payments are actually paid at the lower of (a) 1% per month or (b) the maximum rate permitted by law.

7.   TERMINATION AND RENEWAL.

    7.1.  Either Party may terminate this Agreement immediately upon written notice to the other Party in the event of any material breach of a term of this Agreement by such other Party that remains uncured 30 days after notice of such breach was received by such other Party or, if the breach is not reasonably capable of cure within 30 days, such longer period, not to exceed 60 days, so long as the cure is commenced within the 30-day period and thereafter is diligently prosecuted to completion as soon as possible and in any event within 60 days.

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   7.2.  Upon termination or expiration of this Agreement, (i) LeadersOnline shall no longer have the right to use any VerticalNet Mark, (ii) VerticalNet shall no longer have the right to use any LeadersOnline Mark; (iii) all Links between the VerticalNet Sites and the LeadersOnline Site shall be removed; (iv) VerticalNet shall remove all LeadersOnline Employer Spotlights from its Sites; (v) VerticalNet shall cease displaying or transmitting all Banners and Newsletter Ads of LeadersOnline; and (vi) LeadersOnline shall return all information concerning Candidates in accordance with Section 5.2 of this Agreement.

    7.3.  Following expiration or termination of this Agreement, the terms and provisions of Section 6 above shall continue to govern LeadersOnline's payment obligations.  Following termination, LeadersOnline shall provide VerticalNet with a final accounting with respect to this Agreement and tender payment of amounts due under Section 6 at the next scheduled payment date. LeadersOnline shall be obligated to pay VerticalNet the fees set forth in Section 6.3.2  [Revenue Sharing] for any Placement that occurs within six (6) months following termination of this Agreement.

    7.4.  LeadersOnline shall have the option, subject to VerticalNet's approval exercised in its sole  and absolute discretion, to extend the Term of this Agreement for an additional 12 months (a Renewal Term) on such terms and conditions as may be mutually agreed upon by the Parties. To exercise this option, LeadersOnline must notify VerticalNet in writing of its election no later than 90 days prior to the expiration of the initial Term. Unless VerticalNet notifies LeadersOnline of its intention to extend the initial Term of this Agreement for an additional year within 30 days of receiving such notice the Agreement shall terminate in accordance with the terms hereof.

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8.   DISPUTE RESOLUTION

    8.1.  Negotiation and Escalation.  If any controversy or claim arises relating to this Agreement, the Parties will attempt in good faith to negotiate a solution to their differences, including progressively escalating any controversy or claim through senior levels of management.  If negotiation does not result in a resolution within 30 days of the date one Party first notifies the other of the controversy or claim, either Party may resort to arbitration under Section 8.2  [Arbitration].

    8.2.  Arbitration.  Any controversy or claim between the Parties concerning any breach or alleged breach of this Agreement or performance or nonperformance of any obligation under this Agreement or otherwise with respect to this Agreement which cannot be resolved by negotiation will be resolved by binding arbitration under this Section 8.2  [Arbitration] and the then-current Commercial Rules and supervision of the American Arbitration Association (the AAA). If any part of this Section 8.2  [Arbitration] is held to be unenforceable, it will be severed and will not affect either the duty to arbitrate or any other part of this Section 8.2  [Arbitration].  The arbitration will be held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, before a sole disinterested arbitrator who is knowledgeable in business information and the Internet and experienced in handling commercial disputes.  The arbitrator shall be appointed jointly by the Parties hereto within 30 days following the date on which the arbitration is instituted.  If the Parties are unable to agree upon the arbitrator within such 30-day period, the AAA shall be instructed to select such arbitrator within 15 days thereafter.  The arbitrator's award will be final and binding and may be entered in any court having jurisdiction.  The arbitrator will not have the power to award punitive or exemplary damages, or any damages excluded by, or in excess of, any damage limitations expressed in this Agreement.  Issues of arbitrability will be determined in accordance solely with the federal substantive and procedural laws relating to arbitration; in all other respects, the arbitrator will be obligated to apply and follow the substantive law of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

    8.3.  Equitable Relief.  Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, in the event of an alleged violation of Article 9 of this Agreement by either Party, the Party alleging such a violation may seek temporary and permanent injunctive or other appropriate equitable relief from any court of competent jurisdiction pending appointment of an arbitrator.  The Party requesting such relief shall simultaneously file a demand for arbitration of the dispute, and shall request that the AAA proceed under its rules for an expedited hearing.

    8.4.  Costs. Unless the arbitrator, if any, determines otherwise, each Party will bear its own attorneys' fees and other costs associated with the negotiation and arbitration provided for by this Article 8, except that costs and expenses of the arbitrator shall be shared equally. If court proceedings to stay litigation or compel arbitration are necessary, the Party who unsuccessfully initiates or opposes such proceedings will pay all associated costs, expenses and attorneys' fees that are reasonably incurred by the other Party.  To the extent that any claim in arbitration relates to the collection of amounts owed under Article 6, the Party entitled to collect such amounts shall be entitled to recover all reasonable costs of collection, including expenses and attorneys' fees that are reasonably incurred.

    8.5.  Two Year Limitation.  Except for claims under Sections 11.4  [Indemnification by LeadersOnline] and 11.5  [Indemnification by VerticalNet] hereof, neither Party may bring a claim or action regardless of form, arising out of or related to

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this Agreement, including any claim of fraud or misrepresentation, more than two years after the cause of action accrues or becomes known, whichever is later.

    8.6.  Confidentiality.  In order to facilitate the resolution of controversies or claims between the Parties with respect to each Party hereto, such controversies or claims, including details regarding negotiations, arbitration and settlement terms, shall be treated as Confidential Information of the other Party hereto in accordance with Article 9.

    8.7.  Remedial Measures. In the event of (a) any material remediable breach of this Agreement by the other Party which remains uncured 30 days after notice of such breach (other than a breach of a payment obligation) was received by the other Party or (b) any material breach which cannot be cured, the non-breaching Party may take reasonable remediable measures upon prior written notice and at the cost and expense of the breaching Party without prejudice and in addition to any other rights arising from such breach.  In addition, the non-breaching Party shall take reasonable steps to mitigate damages arising out of such breach.

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9.   CONFIDENTIALITY

    9.1.  Confidentiality Obligations.  Except as permitted elsewhere under this Agreement, each Party agrees to take Reasonable Steps (as defined below) (a) to receive and maintain the Confidential Information of the other Party in confidence and (b) not to disclose such Confidential Information to any third parties, provided, the receiving Party may disclose such Confidential Information to its employees, representatives and agents who have a need to know such information for purposes of carrying out the terms of this Agreement. Neither Party hereto shall use all or any part of the Confidential Information of the other Party for any purpose other than to perform its obligations under this Agreement.  The Parties will take Reasonable Steps (as defined below) to ensure that their employees, representatives and agents comply with this provision.  As used herein, Reasonable Steps means at least the same degree of care that the receiving Party uses to protect its own Confidential Information, and, in any event, no less than reasonable care.

    9.2.  Exclusions.  Confidential Information does not include information that (a) is or becomes publicly available through no fault of the receiving Party; (b) was already known to the receiving Party at the time it was disclosed to the receiving Party, as evidenced by records of the receiving Party; (c) is independently developed by employees of the receiving Party who had no knowledge of or access to such information, as evidenced by records of the receiving Party; (d) is received from a third party who is under no obligation of confidentiality to the disclosing Party; or (e) must be disclosed pursuant to applicable laws, rules or regulations; provided, however, that the receiving Party first gives the disclosing Party notice and a reasonable opportunity to secure confidential protection of such Confidential Information.

    9.3.  Termination.  Subject to Section 12.12  [Survival], upon termination of this Agreement, all Confidential Information shall be returned to the disclosing Party or, at the request of the disclosing Party, destroyed unless otherwise specified or permitted elsewhere under this Agreement.  The confidentiality obligations contained in this Article 9 shall survive termination of this Agreement for a period of three (3) years.

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    9.4.  Injunction.  Each Party acknowledges and agrees that the provisions of this Article 9 are reasonable and necessary to protect the other Party's interests in its Confidential Information, that any breach of the provisions of this Article 9 may result in irreparable harm to such other Party, and that the remedy at law for such breach may be inadequate.  Accordingly, in the event of any breach or threatened breach of the provisions of this Article 9 by a Party hereto, the other Party, in addition to any other relief available to it at law, in equity or otherwise, shall be entitled to seek temporary and permanent injunctive relief restraining the breaching Party from engaging in and/or continuing any conduct that would constitute a breach of this Article 9, without posting a bond or other security.

    9.5.  Publicity. Except as may be required by law in which case a party will provide as much advance notice as reasonably possible, neither Party will originate any press release concerning the relationship between the Parties or the transactions described in this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. Notwithstanding the foregoing, as soon as reasonably practicable following the Effective Date, VerticalNet and LeadersOnline shall jointly issue a press release with respect to entering into this Agreement.

    9.6.  User Data. LeadersOnline shall provide VerticalNet with User Data on each User that enters the LeadersOnline Site through a Link from a VerticalNet Site and submits information through the LeadersOnline Site by sending an email with such information to an email address designated by VerticalNet at the time the request occurs.  User Data shall be maintained by each Party as Confidential Information of the other Party during the Term and 5 years thereafter, provided such User Data may be disclosed only as part of an aggregation or analysis of all User Data but not as independent data.  Upon termination of the Agreement, VerticalNet and LeadersOnline shall jointly own all User Data. Neither Party shall use the User Data other than in accordance with the VerticalNet privacy policy and all applicable laws during the Term and thereafter.

10. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

    10.1.  Representations and Warranties.  Each Party hereby represents, covenants and warrants that:

             10.1.1.  It has the corporate power to enter into this Agreement      and to grant the rights and licenses granted herein and to otherwise      perform this Agreement;

             10.1.2.  It is not a Party to any agreement or understanding and      knows of no law or regulation that would prohibit it from entering into and      performing this Agreement or that would conflict with this Agreement;

             10.1.3.  When executed and delivered by it, this Agreement will      constitute a legal, valid and binding obligation of it, enforceable against      it in accordance with this Agreement's terms, except as enforcement may be      limited by laws or regulations relating to bankruptcy, insolvency and      creditors rights or by principles of equity; and

             10.1.4.  To the best of its knowledge, its own Site and any      information or materials supplied to the other Party hereunder does not and      will not (i) contain any

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     known viruses, Trojan Horse, worm or harmful code the purpose of which is      to disable or interrupt the operating of a computer system or destroy,      erase or otherwise harm any data, software or hardware, (ii) contain any      false, misleading, libelous or defamatory statements, (iii) constitute an      invasion of the rights of privacy or publicity of any third party, (iv)      violate any applicable laws, rules and regulations or (v) infringe, violate      or misappropriate any Intellectual Property Rights of any third party.

11. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY, LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION.

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    11.1.  Disclaimer of Warranties by VerticalNet.  EXCEPT AS EXPRESSELY SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT, VERTICALNET HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, WITH RESPECT TO THE VERTICALNET SITES AND ALL MATERIALS CONTAINED THEREIN OR PROVIDED HEREUNDER, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. VERTICALNET EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES AS TO THE USER INTERFACE OR USER EXPERIENCE ASSOCIATED WITH THE VERTICALNET SITES AND RESERVES THE RIGHT, IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION, TO MODIFY THE PLACEMENT OF ALL LINKS, URLS AND PROPRIETARY FEATURES; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT IN THE EVENT VERTICALNET REDESIGNS THE USER INTERFACE, SUCH LINKS, URLS AND PROPRIETARY FEATURES SHALL RECEIVE PLACEMENT SUBSTANTIALLY SIMILAR TO THE ORIGINAL DESIGN.

    11.2  Disclaimer of Warranties by LeadersOnline.  EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT, LEADERSONLINE HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, WITH RESPECT TO THE LEADERSONLINE SITE AND ALL MATERIALS CONTAINED THEREIN OR PROVIDED HEREUNDER, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. LEADERSONLINE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES AS TO THE USER INTERFACE OR USER EXPERIENCE ASSOCIATED WITH THE LEADERSONLINE SITE AND RESERVES THE RIGHT, IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION, TO MODIFY THE PLACEMENT OF ALL LINKS, URLS AND PROPRIETARY FEATURES; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT IN THE EVENT LEADERSONLINE REDESIGNS THE USER INTERFACE, SUCH LINKS, URLS AND PROPRIETARY FEATURES SHALL RECEIVE PLACEMENT SUBSTANTIALLY SIMILAR TO THE ORIGINAL DESIGN.

    11.3.  Limitation of Liability.  EXCEPT IN CONNECTION WITH A BREACH BY EITHER PARTY OF ARTICLE 9 OR SECTION 10.1.4  [Representations and Warranties] (v) AND THE INDEMNIFICATION OBLIGATIONS OF LEADERSONLINE UNDER SECTION 11.4(i)(c)  [Indemnification by LeadersOnline] AND THE INDEMNIFICATION OBLIGATIONS OF VERTICALNET UNDER SECTION 11.5(i)(c)  [Indemnification by VerticalNet], NEITHER PARTY WILL BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT, HOWEVER CAUSED AND UNDER ANY THEORY

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OF LIABILITY (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), EVEN IF SUCH PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

    11.4.  Indemnification by LeadersOnline.  Subject to Section 11.6  [Procedure], LeadersOnline shall (i) defend at its sole expense VerticalNet and its officers, directors, employees and agents from and against any action, suit, proceeding or investigation brought by a third party and caused by, relating to, based upon, arising out of or in connection with (a) any breach by LeadersOnline of the representations, warranties or agreements made by it under this Agreement, (b) negligence, recklessness or intentional misconduct on the part of LeadersOnline or its officers, directors, employees, agents or consultants, or (c) any claim that any portion of the LeadersOnline Site or any materials provided to VerticalNet pursuant to this Agreement violates, infringes or misappropriates any Intellectual Property Right of any third party and (ii) pay all authorized costs, expenses and disbursements incurred in such defense, and any damages, liabilities, obligations, penalties or judgments awarded in any such action, or any settlement amount agreed to by LeadersOnline.

    11.5.  Indemnification by VerticalNet.  Subject to Section 11.6  [Procedure], VerticalNet shall (i) defend at its sole expense LeadersOnline and its officers, directors, employees and agents from and against any action, suit, proceeding or investigation brought by a third party, caused by, relating to, based upon, arising out of or in connection with (a) any breach by VerticalNet of the representations, warranties or agreements made by it under this Agreement, (b) negligence, recklessness or intentional misconduct on the part of VerticalNet or its officers, directors, employees, agents or consultants, or (c) any claim that any portion of the VerticalNet Site or any materials provided by VerticalNet to LeadersOnline pursuant to this Agreement violates, infringes or misappropriates any Intellectual Property Right of any third party and (ii) pay all authorized costs, expenses and disbursements incurred in such defense, and any damages, liabilities, obligations, penalties or judgments awarded in any such action, or any settlement amount agreed to by VerticalNet.

    11.6.  Procedure. If any action shall be brought against a Party in respect to which indemnity may be sought from the other Party pursuant to the provisions of this Article 11, the Party seeking indemnity (the Indemnitee) shall follow the procedures in this Section.  If an Indemnitee receives any notice of a claim or other allegation with respect to which the other Party (the Indemnitor) has an obligation of indemnity hereunder, then the Indemnitee will, as soon as reasonably possible after receipt of such notice, give the Indemnitor written notice of such claim or allegation setting forth in reasonable detail the facts and circumstances surrounding the claim.  The Indemnitee will not make any payment or incur any costs or expenses with respect to such claim, except as requested by the Indemnitor or as necessary to comply with this procedure.  The Indemnitee will not make any admission of liability or take any other action that limits the ability of the Indemnitor to defend the case.  The Indemnitor shall immediately assume the full control of the defense or settlement of such claim or allegation, including the selection and employment of counsel, and shall pay all authorized costs and expenses of such defense.  The Indemnitee will fully cooperate, at the expense of the Indemnitor, in the defense or settlement of the claim.  The Indemnitee shall have the right, at its own expense, to employ separate counsel and participate in the defense or settlement of the claim; provided that the Indemnitor shall have no liability for costs or expenses incurred by the Indemnitee, except to the extent authorized by the Indemnitor pursuant to this procedure.  The

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Indemnitor will not agree to any settlement that does not include a complete release of the Indemnitee.

    11.7.  Essential Part of Bargain.  The Parties acknowledge that the disclaimers and limitations set forth in this Article 11 are an essential element of this Agreement between the Parties and that the Parties would not have entered into this Agreement without such disclaimers and limitations.

12. MISCELLANEOUS

    12.1.  Intellectual Property.

        12.1.1.  Except for the express rights granted to LeadersOnline under this Agreement, LeadersOnline acknowledges and agrees that the Intellectual Property of VerticalNet is and shall remain the sole property of VerticalNet and nothing in this Agreement shall confer in LeadersOnline any right of ownership or license rights in VerticalNet's Intellectual Property, including all

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Intellectual Property arising from or created as a result of VerticalNet's performance of its obligations under this Agreement.  In addition, LeadersOnline shall not now or in the future contest the validity of VerticalNet's ownership of its Intellectual Property; provided, however, that LeadersOnline may contest the validity of VerticalNet's Intellectual Property in any proceeding brought against LeadersOnline alleging infringement or misappropriation of VerticalNet's Intellectual Property.

        12.1.2.  Except for the express rights granted to VerticalNet under this Agreement, VerticalNet acknowledges and agrees that the Intellectual Property of LeadersOnline is and shall remain the sole property of LeadersOnline and nothing in this Agreement shall confer in VerticalNet any right of ownership or license rights in LeadersOnline's Intellectual Property, including all Intellectual Property arising from or created as a result of LeadersOnline's performance of its obligations under this Agreement.  In addition, VerticalNet shall not now or in the future contest the validity of LeadersOnline's ownership of its Intellectual Property; provided, however, that VerticalNet may contest the validity of LeadersOnline's Intellectual Property in any proceeding brought against VerticalNet alleging infringement or misappropriation of LeadersOnline's Intellectual Property.

    12.2.  Parallel Agreement.  VerticalNet agrees that during the term of this Agreement, it shall not enter into an agreement with Futurestep, Inc. to provide promotional opportunities to Futurestep throughout all of the VerticalNet Online Communities, nor enter into any agreement with Futurestep, Inc. for the joint marketing of each other's Sites or services.

    12.3.  Governing Law.  This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania without regard to its conflicts of law provisions.  Subject to the provisions of Section 8, both Parties consent and submit to the exclusive personal jurisdiction of the United States District Courts and the state courts of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in and for Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

    12.4.  No Assignment.  Except as otherwise set forth herein, neither Party shall transfer, assign or cede any rights or delegate any obligations hereunder, in whole or in part, whether voluntarily or by operation of law, without the prior written consent of the other Party,

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which consent may be withheld at the other Party's reasonable business discretion; provided, however, that VerticalNet may transfer this Agreement without the prior written consent of LeadersOnline to an Affiliate of VerticalNet, or to the surviving Party in a merger or consolidation, or to a purchaser of all or substantially all of its assets.

    12.5.  Good Faith.  The Parties undertake to display to each other the utmost good faith, consistent with their respective rights and obligations set forth in this Agreement.

    12.6.  Independent Contractors. In connection with this Agreement, each Party is an independent contractor. This Agreement does not, and shall not be construed to, create an employer-employee, agency, joint venture or partnership relationship between the Parties.  Neither Party shall have any authority to act for or to bind the other Party in any way, to alter any of the terms or conditions of any of the other Party's standard forms of invoices, sales agreements, warranties or otherwise, or to warrant or to execute agreements on behalf of the other or to represent that it is in any way responsible for the acts, debts, liabilities or omissions of the other Party.

    12.7.  Notices.  All notices, reports, payments and other communications required or permitted to be given under this Agreement (each, a Notice) shall be in writing and shall be given either by personal delivery against a signed receipt, by express delivery using a nationally recognized overnight courier, or by facsimile. All Notices shall be properly addressed as follows, or to such other addresses as may be specified in a Notice given hereunder:

If to VerticalNet:

Attn: General Counsel or Chief Financial Officer VerticalNet, Inc. 700 Dresher Road, Suite 100 Horsham, Pennsylvania 19044 Tel No.: (215) 315-3200 Fax No.: (215) 784-1960 Email: legal@verticalnet.com

with a copy to:

Michael J. Hagan Executive Vice President VerticalNet, Inc. 700 Dresher Road, Suite 100 Horsham, Pennsylvania 19044 Phone No.: (215) 315-3115 Fax No.:   (215) 784-1960 Email: MHagan@verticalnet.com

If to LeadersOnline:

Michael T. Christy LeadersOnline, Inc.

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18401 Von Karman Ave. Suite 500 Irvine, California 92612 Phone No.: (949) 752-1000 Fax No.:   (949) 752-1085

with a copy to:

Ronald S. Beard, Esq. Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP Jamboree Center, 4 Park Plaza

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Irvine, CA  92614 Phone No.:  (949) 451-4089 Fax No.:    (949) 475-4730

A Notice shall be deemed to be effective upon personal delivery or, if sent via overnight delivery, upon receipt thereof. A Notice sent via facsimile is deemed effective on the same day (or if such day is not a business day, then on the next succeeding business day) if such facsimile is sent before 3:00 p.m. prevailing Eastern Time and on the next day (or if such day is not a business day, then on the next succeeding business day) if such Notice is sent after 3:00 p.m. prevailing Eastern Time.

    12.8.  Amendment or Modification.  No subsequent amendment, modification or waiver of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by the Parties.

    12.9.  Entire Agreement.  This Agreement sets out the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement and supersedes all prior agreements, proposals, arrangements and communications, whether oral or written, with respect to the subject matter hereof.

    12.10.  Severability.  If any term or provision of this Agreement is held by a tribunal of competent jurisdiction to be illegal, invalid, or otherwise unenforceable in any jurisdiction, then to the fullest extent permitted by law (a) the same shall not affect the other terms or provisions of this Agreement, (b) such term or provision shall be deemed modified to the extent necessary in the tribunal's opinion to render such term or provision enforceable, and the rights and obligations of the Parties shall be construed and enforced accordingly, preserving to the fullest extent the intent and agreements of the Parties set forth herein and (c) such finding of invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shall not affect the validity, legality or enforceability of such term or provision in any other jurisdiction.

    12.11.  No Waiver.  Failure to enforce any term of this Agreement is not a waiver of future enforcement of that or any other term.  No term or provision of this Agreement will be deemed waived and no breach excused unless such waiver or excuse is in writing and signed by the Party against whom enforcement of such waiver or excuse is sought.

    12.12.  Survival.  Sections 5.2  [Restrictions], , 6.6, 6.7, 7.2, 7.3, 12.1, 12.3, 12.5, 12.6, 12.7, 12.9, 12.10, 12.11, 12.12, 12.14, 12.16 and 12.17 and Articles 8, 9, 10, 11, any payment obligations of the

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Parties hereunder accruing prior to the date of termination; and any other provision herein expressly surviving termination or necessary to interpret the rights and obligations of the Parties in connection with the termination of the Term of this Agreement will survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement.

    12.13.  No Third Party Beneficiaries. Nothing in this Agreement is intended to confer benefits, rights or remedies unto any person or entity other than the Parties and their permitted successors and assigns.

    12.14.  Waiver of Jury Trial.  Each Party hereby irrevocably waives all rights a Party may have to a trial by jury in any legal action or proceeding arising out of or in connection with this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby.

    12.15.  Titles.  The headings appearing at the beginning of the Sections contained in this Agreement have been inserted for identification and reference purposes only and shall not be used to determine the construction or interpretation of this Agreement.  The nomenclature of the defined terms in this Agreement shall only be used for the construction of this Agreement, and are not to be used for any other purpose, including, but not limited to, interpretation for accounting purposes.

    12.16.  Force Majeure.  Neither Party shall be held to be in breach of this Agreement by reason of a force majeure event, including, but not limited to, act of God, delay in transportation, fire, flood, earthquake, storm, war, act of a public enemy, civil commotion or any law, rule, regulation, order or other action by any public authority or any other matter reasonably beyond a Party's control. To the extent failure to perform is caused by such a force majeure event, such Party shall be excused from performance hereunder so long as such event continues to prevent such performance, and provided the non-performing Party takes all reasonable steps to resume full performance, provided further that if such delay in performance exceeds 60 days, the other Party may terminate this Agreement upon written notice to the non-performing Party.

    12.17.  Compliance with Laws.  Each Party shall comply with all prevailing laws, rules and regulations and obtain all necessary approvals, consents and permits required by the applicable agencies of the government of the jurisdictions that apply to its activities or obligations under this Agreement.

    12.18.  Execution in Counterparts, Facsimiles. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which when delivered to the other Party shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.  This Agreement shall become binding when any one or more counterparts hereof, individually or taken together, bear the signatures of both Parties hereto.  For the purposes hereof, a facsimile copy of this Agreement, including the signature pages hereto, shall be deemed an original.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties to the Agreement by their duly authorized representatives have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.

VERTICALNET, INC.                           LeadersOnline, INC.

By: /s/ James W. McKenzie, Jr.              By: /s/ Michael T. Christy     ---------------------------------           --------------------------------

Name: James W. McKenzie, Jr.                Name: MICHAEL T. CHRISTY       -------------------------------             ------------------------------

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Title: Sr. Vice President                   Title: PRESIDENT       -------------------------------             ------------------------------

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Highlight the parts (if any) of this contract related to Covenant Not To Sue that should be reviewed by a lawyer. Details: Is a party restricted from contesting the validity of the counterparty’s ownership of intellectual property or otherwise bringing a claim against the counterparty for matters unrelated to the contract?

Exhibit 28(h)(9)

RESTATED   NET INVESTMENT INCOME MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT   SECURIAN FUNDS TRUST

RESTATED NET INVESTMENT INCOME MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT, effective as of May 1, 2012, by and between Advantus Capital  Management, Inc. (the Investment Adviser), Securian Financial Services, Inc. (the Underwriter) and Securian Funds Trust (the Trust), a  Delaware statutory trust, on behalf of the Trust's Advantus Money Market Fund (the Fund).

WHEREAS, pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization approved by both the Board of Trustees of the Trust and the Board of  Directors of Advantus Series Fund, Inc. (the Series Fund) on July 28, 2011, and approved by a majority of the shareholders of each Portfolio of  the Series Fund on October 21, 2011, each Portfolio of the Series Fund was reorganized into a separate Fund of the Trust effective as of May 1,  2012; and

WHEREAS, the Investment Adviser, the Underwriter and the Series Fund have previously entered into a Net Investment Income  Maintenance Agreement, effective as of February 1, 2009 and an Amended and Restated Net Investment Income Maintenance Agreement  effective as of October 29, 2009 (the Prior Agreements); and

WHEREAS, the parties have determined that each desires to restate and adopt the Prior Agreements as set forth herein; and

WHEREAS, the Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management  company of the series type, and the Fund is a series of the Trust; and

WHEREAS, the Trust and the Investment Adviser have entered into an Investment Advisory Agreement dated May 1, 2012 (the Advisory  Agreement), pursuant to which the Investment Adviser will render investment advisory services to the Fund for compensation based on the  value of the average daily net assets of the Fund; and

WHEREAS, the Trust and the Underwriter have entered into an Underwriting and Distribution Agreement dated May 1, 2012 (the  Underwriting Agreement) pursuant to which the Underwriter acts the principal underwriter for the Fund, and receives compensation thereunder  pursuant to the Fund's Rule 12b-1 Plan; and

WHEREAS, the Trust and the Investment Adviser have determined that it is appropriate and in the best interests of the Fund and its  shareholders to maintain the Fund's daily Net Investment Income (as defined in paragraph 1.1 below) at or in excess of zero.





NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto agree as follows:











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1. Net Investment Income Maintenance.



1.1 Net Investment Income. Fund Investment Income, as defined in paragraph 1.2 below, minus Fund Operating Expenses as defined  in paragraph 1.3 below equals Net Investment Income. If the Fund's Net Investment Income on any day is below zero, the Investment  Adviser shall waive its Advisory Fee or reimburse the Fund an amount (defined as Expense Waiver) sufficient to produce a Net  Investment Income of zero.

  1.2 Fund Investment Income. Fund Investment Income includes interest and dividends, net of foreign withholding taxes, plus income from  securities lending activities, if applicable. Fund Investment Income does not include realized and unrealized gains or losses on  investments and foreign currencies.



1.3 Fund Operating Expenses. Fund Operating Expenses are the aggregate expenses of every character incurred by the Fund, including but  not limited to investment advisory fees of the Investment Adviser (but excluding interest, taxes, brokerage commissions and other  expenditures which are capitalized in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and other extraordinary expenses not  incurred in the ordinary course of the Fund's business). Fund Operating Expenses do not include acquired fund fees and expenses  as defined in SEC Form N-1A, as it may be amended from time to time.



1.4 Method of Computing Expense Waiver. To determine the Expense Waiver (Investment Adviser's liability), each day the Fund  Operating Expenses shall be subtracted from the Fund Investment Income to produce the daily Net Investment Income. If the daily Net  Investment Income is below zero for any day, the Investment Adviser shall first waive or reduce its advisory fee for such day by an  amount sufficient to bring the Net Investment Income to zero. If the amount of the waived or reduced advisory fee for any such day is  insufficient to bring the Net Investment Income to zero , the Investment Adviser shall also pay Fund expenses or reimburse the Fund  an amount that, together with the waived or reduced advisory fee, is sufficient to bring the Net Investment Income to zero.



1.5 Right of Recovery. The Investment Adviser shall have the option to recover the full amount waived, paid or reimbursed (the Expense  Waiver) by the Investment Adviser on any day on which the Fund's Net Investment Income exceeds zero. In no event, however, shall  the Expense Waiver, or any portion thereof, constitute an obligation of the Fund to the Investment Adviser on any such day unless  the Investment Adviser has expressly exercised its right to recover all or a portion of the Expense Waiver on that day, in which case  such portion of the Expense Waiver elected by the Investment Adviser for recovery that day shall then be due and payable. If, and to  the extent, the payment by the Fund to the Investment Adviser of the Expense Waiver would cause the Fund's Net Investment Income  to fall below zero, such payment shall be deferred until such date on which the











In connection with the obligation of the Investment Adviser to maintain the Fund's Net Investment Income as set forth in section 1 herein,  the Underwriter may waive its Rule 12b-1 fees contemplated by the Underwriting Agreement, and shall have the same rights to be reimbursed  by the Fund as the Investment Adviser, as set forth in Section 1 herein, to the extent the Investment Adviser has not already been  reimbursed by the Fund for its payment of Rule 12b-1 fees.

This Agreement shall continue in effect for a period of one year from the date of its execution and from year to year thereafter provided such  continuance is specifically approved by a majority of the trustees of the Trust who (i) are not interested persons of the Trust or any other party  to this Agreement, as defined in the 1940 Act, and (ii) have no direct or indirect financial interest in the operation of this Agreement (Non- Interested Trustees). This Agreement will terminate upon the termination of the Advisory Agreement except the Investment Adviser's Right of  Recovery set forth in section 1.5 herein.



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payment would not cause the Fund to have a Net Investment Income of less than zero, provided that the right of the Investment  Adviser to receive such payment shall expire three years after the day it effected such waiver, or made such payment or reimbursement.  For purposes of this paragraph 1.5 (and for purposes of paragraph 2), the Expense Waiver that may be recovered from the Fund shall  include the amount of any unrecovered Expense Waiver under the Prior Agreements, provided that the Investment Adviser's right to  receive such payment shall also expire three years after the day it effected such waiver, or made such payment or reimbursement.



1.6 Payment. If the Investment Adviser is required to reimburse the Fund, the Investment Adviser shall make such payment within 30 days  after each month-end in the amount due the Fund as of each month. If the Fund is required to pay the Investment Adviser the Expense  Waiver, the Fund shall make such payment within 30 days after each month-end. Reimbursements to the Fund or the Expense Waiver  shall not include any additional charges or fees whatsoever, including, e.g., interest accruable on such reimbursements or the Expense  Waiver.

  1.7 Operating Expense Limit. Any Expense Waiver recovery payment by the Fund to the Investment Adviser shall not cause the Operating  Expense for the Fund's full year of operations to exceed 1.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

2. The Underwriter.

3. Term and Termination of Agreement.

4. Miscellaneous.

  4.1 Captions. The captions in this Agreement are included for convenience of reference only and in no other way define or delineate any  of the provisions hereof or otherwise affect their construction or effect.







IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be duly executed as of the day and year first above written.





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  4.2 Interpretation. Nothing herein contained shall be deemed to require any party hereto to take any action contrary to its Articles of  Incorporation or Agreement and Declaration of Trust or By-Laws, or any applicable statutory or regulatory (including self-regulatory)  requirement to which it is subject or by which it is bound.



4.3 Definitions. Any question of interpretation of any term or provision of this Agreement, including, but not limited to the investment  advisory or Rule 12b-1 fee, the computations of net asset values, and the allocation of expenses, having a counterpart in or otherwise  derived from the terms and provisions of the Advisory Agreement, the Underwriting Agreement, or the 1940 Act, shall have the same  meaning as and be resolved by reference to such Advisory Agreement, the Underwriting Agreement, or the 1940 Act.

SECURIAN FUNDS TRUST

By:    /s/ David M. Kuplic Name:   David M. Kuplic Title:   President

ADVANTUS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.

By:    /s/ Robert L. Senkler Name:   Robert L. Senkler Title:   President

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

By:    /s/ George I. Connolly Name:   George I. Connolly Title:   President and CEO

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