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EXHIBIT 10.16

  
 EXHIBIT 10.16
  
 House-leasing contract
 

 Lessor (hereinafter referred to as Party A): Jia Tingzhan
 ID No.:
 Address: Room 2301,2302,2303,2306,2307,2309,Floor No. 23, Building B, Caizhi International Mansion, No. 18, Zhongguancun East Road, Haidian District, Beijing
 

 Phone: 82600850
 Authorized principle: Yu Lifeng
 ID No.: 342123196505240032
 Phone: 82600850
 

 Lessee (hereinafter referred to as Party B)
 Business Lisence:
 Address:
 Phone:
 Legal representative (or authorized agent): Zhao Yahong
 ID No.: 130404196503310021
 Telephone: 18910013655
 

 In accordance with relevant Chinese laws, decrees and pertinent rules and regulations, Party A and Party B have reached an agreement through 
 

 
 friendly consultation. The agreement as follows:
 1. House-leasing:
    Party A will lease to Party B the Room 2301, 2302, 2303, 2306, 2307, 2309, leased premises is1129.28 square meters, which is located on Floor No. 23, Building B, Caizhi International Mansion, No. 18, Zhongguancun East Road, Haidian District, Beijing.
 2. House use:
    Party B leases the above house as office.
 3. Lease term:
   The lease term will be 2 years, from April 20th, 2014 to April 19th, 2016. Party A will clear the premises and provide it to Party B for use before April 20th, 2016.
 4. Rental and Payment Mode
   4.1 Party B offers the lease rent and the payment standard is 4.9 yuan per square meter, the monthly rental fee is 168,310 yuan, which including property management fees, heating and so on.
   4.2 The rental will be paid one installment every 3 months, total 504,930 yuan, each successive installment will be paid to Party A on 10th each month.
   4.3 Party B will pay the rental to Party A in the form of Remittances and Cheque.
   4.4 If Party B can’t pay the rental on schedule, each delayed day, Party B 
 

 
 will pay the 0.5 percent of the rental as overdue fine everyday.
 5. Deposit
   5.1 Deposit Amount: Guarantying the safety and good conditions of the premises and attached facilities and account of relevant fees are settled on schedule during the lease term, party B will pay 336,620 yuan to party A as a deposit. Party A will issue a written receipt after receiving the deposit.
   5.2 In case party B breaches this contract, party A has right to deduct the default fine, compensation for damage or any other expenses from the deposit . In case the deposit is not sufficient to cover such items, Party B should pay the insufficiency within ten days after receiving the written notice of payment from Party A.
   5.3 If Party B check out in advance, Party A will refuse to return the deposit.
   5.4 If party B can’t normally use the apartment because of Party A, Party A should return the deposit to Party B at once, and Party B has the right to ask for compensation from Party A.
 6. Obligations of Party A
 6.1 Party A shall bear the facilities maintenance of the main structure of the building, except the pipe and line, which belongs to Party B’s decoration, if Party A does not fulfill its obligation to repair on time, Party B has the right to deduct directly from the rental for maintenance. 
 6.2 Party A should deliver the house to Party B according to the house 
 

 
 current state.
 6.3 Party A should pay the management fee to the property management company on time, so as not to affect the rights of Party B. If it were Party A’s reason, leading Party B’s right damaged, Party B has the right to deduct from the rent paid directly to the property management company.
 6.4 Party A should positively assist Party B in manage the business license, prepare for some materials, so as to guarantee Party B successfully complete the work.
 6.5 Party A should promise not raise the rental price during the contract period, otherwise, Party B can get the compensation from Party A.
 7. Obligations of Party B
 7.1 Party B should take the prevent actions to ensure the inside of the house prevent from the strong wind, heavily rain and snow and other severe weather’s damage. 
 7.2 When Party B uses the public facilities, it should comply with the relevant regulation of the property management company.
 7.3 Party B should responsible for the house safety, in case of theft and fire accident, Party B should bear the responsibilities and consequences.
 7.4 Without Party A’s written approval, Party B Can’t transfer the lease of the premises or sublet.
 7.5 Within the leasing period, as Party B’s operation and other behavior, caused the obligations and responsibilities, Party B takes all the 
 

 
 consequences.
 7.6 During the decoration, Party B should guarantee that there’s no damage to the structure and subsidiary facilities. Without Party A’s approval, Party B can’t change the nature of the premises.
 7.7 Before decoration, Party B should handle the acceptance certificate. If needed Party A’s assist, Party A should positively cooperate.
 7.8 When the contract period end, Party B should carry out all the goods from the house within 7 days, otherwise, Party A can take it as breach the contract, Party B bears all the result.
 7.9 Party B can use the air condition and responsible for the maintance.
 8. Breach the contract
 8.1 The following items constitute default to Party A:
 8.11 Party A unilaterally terminates the contract or not delivers the house to Party B in accordance with the contract time.
 8.12 Due to Party A’s intentional or negligence, Party A didn’t comply with the obligation of this contract.
 8.2 Party A implements the above things, through Party B’s written and phone inform Party A within 15 days, if Party A didn’t correct, Party A return double deposit and related rental to Party B.
 8.3 The following items constitute default to Party B:
 8.31 Party B unilaterally terminates the contract or not pays the rental to Party A in accordance with the contract time.
 

 
 8.32 Due to Party B’s intentional or negligence, Party B didn’t comply with the obligation of this contract.
 8.4 Party B implements the above things, through Party A’s written and phone inform Party B within 15 days, if Party B didn’t correct, Party A has the right to terminate the contract, and doesn’t return the deposit and related rental to Party B.
 9. Exceptions
   9.1 Force majeure and other exceptions
   9.11 Force majeure: Both Parties can’t predict and avoid, including: earthquake, fire, flood, hurricane and other natural disasters, social instability and wars.
   9.12 The rules and regulates formulated by the government.
   9.2 Due to the above listed cases, the house can’t conform to the leasing requirements, and this result lasted for 30 days without changes, both parties don’t need to bear the responsibilities.
 10. The contract’s change, modify and terminate
    Without both parties’ approval, this contract can’t be changed, modified and terminated.
 11. Dispute Resolutions
 The dispute caused by performing this contract, both parties shall amicably settled through the negotiation, failed to reach the agreement, both parties decided by the arbitration committee for arbitration.
 

 
 12. Supplementary provisions
   12.1 During the contract, if the property changes, this contract still work for the new owner.
   12.2 The supplementary agreement signed by both parties, which belongs to one part of this contract.
 12.3 Within 3 months before the contract expires, Party A has the right to start the new lease and will notify Party A if it intends to extend the leasehold. 
 12.4 If Party B wants to use the priority right of renewal, it needs to inform Party A in written or phone form. When the lease term expires, Party A doesn’t accept the inform, it will be deemed to be abandoned by Party B.
 12.5 Within 3 months before the contract expires, Party A’s new clients want to see the house, Party B allows Party A to lead the clients to visit the apartment without affecting normal work.
 12.6 There are 2 originals of this contract. Each party will hold 1 original(s). Both are equally valid.
 12.7 This contract is effective after both parties sign (stamp).
 12.8 If the contract attachment had any conflict with the contract text, both parties take the contract text. 
 12.9 Attached the copies of the duplicate of business license and the contractor ID photocopy of Party B.
 

 
 12.10 Attached the copies of the housing ownership certificate and ID photocopy of Party A.
 12.11 Party A shall provide Party B the required company's registered address and related change information.
 

 

 Party A:                                       Party B:
 

 Legal representative( authorized agent):     
 Legal representative( authorized agent):
 

                                  Date: March 21st, 2014Exhibit 10.1

UNITED SECURITY BANCSHARES, INC.

2013 INCENTIVE PLAN

NONQUALIFIED STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT

(One-Year Vesting)

This Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement (this “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of [DATE] by and between UNITED SECURITY BANCSHARES, INC., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”) and [PARTICIPANT NAME] (the “Participant”).

Grant Date:

Exercise Price per Share:

Number of Option Shares: 

Expiration Date: 

 

1.Grant of Option.

1.1Grant; Type of Option. The Company hereby grants to the Participant an option (the “Option”) to purchase the total number of shares of Common Stock of the Company equal to the number of Option Shares set forth above, at the Exercise Price set forth above. The Option is granted pursuant to the terms of the United Security Bancshares, Inc. 2013 Incentive Plan (the “Plan”). The Option is intended to be a Nonqualified Stock Option and not an Incentive Stock Option within the meaning of Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code.

1.2Subject to Plan. The grant of the Option is subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan. Capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meaning ascribed to them in the Plan.

2.Exercise Period; Vesting.

2.1Vesting Schedule. The Option shall become fully vested and exercisable on [ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF GRANT DATE]. Any unvested portion of the Option shall not be exercisable on or after the Participant’s termination of Continuous Service. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, the Committee may, in its sole discretion, accelerate the time at which the Option may first be exercised or the time during which an Award or any part thereof shall vest. 

2.2Expiration. The Option shall expire on the Expiration Date set forth above, or earlier as provided in this Agreement or the Plan.

 

3.Termination of Continuous Service.

3.1Termination for Reasons Other Than Disability, Death or Retirement. If the Participant’s Continuous Service is terminated for any reason other than Disability, death or retirement, the Participant may exercise the vested portion of the Option, but only within such period of time ending on the earlier of (a) the date three months following the termination of the Participant’s Continuous Service or (b) the Expiration Date.

3.2Termination Due to Disability. If the Participant’s Continuous Service terminates as a result of the Participant’s Disability, the Participant (or, in the event that the Disability is caused by the Participant’s incapacity, the Participant’s personal representative) may exercise the vested portion of the Option, but only within such period of time ending on the earlier of (a) the date 12 months following the Participant’s termination of Continuous Service or (b) the Expiration Date. 

3.3Termination Due to Death. If the Participant’s Continuous Service terminates as a result of the Participant’s death, the vested portion of the Option may be exercised by the Participant’s estate, by a person who acquired the right to exercise the Option by bequest or inheritance or by the person designated pursuant to Section 6 hereof to exercise the Option upon the Participant’s death, but only within the time period ending on the earlier of (a) the date 12 months following the Participant’s termination of Continuous Service or (b) the Expiration Date.

3.4Termination Due to Retirement.  If the Participant’s Continuous Service terminates as a result of the Participant’s retirement, the Participant may exercise the vested portion of the Option at any time until the Expiration Date.  For purposes of this Agreement, “retirement” shall mean the termination of Participant’s Continuous Service upon retirement at age 65 or later in accordance with the policies of the Company.

3.5Extension of Termination Date. If following the Participant’s termination of Continuous Service for any reason the exercise of the Option is prohibited because the exercise of the Option would violate the registration requirements under the Securities Act or any other state or federal securities law or the rules of any securities exchange or interdealer quotation system, then the Option shall terminate on the earlier of (a) the Expiration Date or (b) the expiration of a period after termination of the Participant’s Continuous Service that is three (3) months after the end of the period during which the exercise of the Option would be in violation of such registration or other securities law requirements.

4.Manner of Exercise.

4.1Election to Exercise. To exercise the Option, the Participant (or in the case of exercise after the Participant’s death or incapacity, the Participant’s executor, administrator, heir, legatee or personal representative, as the case may be) must deliver to the Company an executed stock option exercise agreement in such form as is approved by the Committee from time to time (the “Exercise Agreement”), which shall set forth, inter alia:

(a)the Participant’s election to exercise the Option; 

(b)the number of shares of Common Stock being purchased; 

(c)any restrictions imposed on the shares; and 

(d)any representations, warranties and agreements regarding the Participant’s investment intent and access to information as may be required by the Company to comply with applicable securities laws. 

If someone other than the Participant exercises the Option, then such person must submit documentation reasonably acceptable to the Company verifying that such person has the legal right to exercise the Option. 

4.2Payment of Exercise Price. The entire Exercise Price of the Option shall be payable in full at the time of exercise to the extent permitted by applicable statutes and regulations, either: 

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(a)in cash or by certified or bank check at the time the Option is exercised; or

(b)upon the following terms, if approved by the Committee in its discretion: 

	
(i)
	
by delivery to the Company of other shares of Common Stock, held by the Participant for at least six (6) months (or such longer or shorter period of time required to avoid a charge to earnings for financial accounting purposes) and duly endorsed for transfer to the Company, with a Fair Market Value on the date of delivery equal to the Exercise Price (or portion thereof) due for the number of shares being acquired, or by means of attestation whereby the Participant identifies for delivery specific shares of Common Stock that the Participant has held for more than six (6) months (or such longer or shorter period of time required to avoid a charge to earnings for financial accounting purposes) and that have an aggregate Fair Market Value on the date of attestation equal to the Exercise Price (or portion thereof) and receives a number of shares of Common Stock equal to the difference between the number of shares thereby purchased and the number of identified attestation shares of Common Stock (a “Stock for Stock Exchange”); 

	
(ii)
	
through a “cashless exercise program” established with a broker; 

	
(iii)
	
by reduction in the number of shares of Common Stock otherwise deliverable upon exercise of such Option with a Fair Market Value equal to the aggregate Exercise Price at the time of exercise; 

	
(iv)
	
by any combination of the foregoing methods; or 

	
(v)
	
in any other form of legal consideration that may be acceptable to the Committee. 

4.3Withholding. Prior to the issuance of shares upon the exercise of the Option, the Participant must make arrangements satisfactory to the Company to pay or provide for any applicable federal, state and local withholding obligations of the Company. The Participant may satisfy any federal, state or local tax withholding obligation relating to the exercise of the Option by any of the following means:

(a)tendering a cash payment; 

(b)authorizing the Company to withhold shares of Common Stock from the shares of Common Stock otherwise issuable to the Participant as a result of the exercise of the Option; provided, however, that no shares of Common Stock are withheld with a value exceeding the minimum amount of tax required to be withheld by law; or

(c)delivering to the Company previously owned and unencumbered shares of Common Stock.

In addition, the Company has the right to withhold any amounts described in this Section from any compensation paid to the Participant, subject to Section 409A of the Code.

4.4Issuance of Shares. Provided that the Exercise Agreement and payment are in form and substance satisfactory to the Company, the Company shall within a reasonable time thereafter issue the shares of Common Stock registered in the name of the Participant, the Participant’s authorized assignee, or the Participant’s legal representative, and shall deliver certificates representing the shares with the appropriate legends affixed thereto, or otherwise cause the shares of Common Stock registered in the name of the Participant to be recorded in the Company’s book-entry system maintained by the Company’s transfer agent. No fractional shares of Common Stock shall be issued or delivered pursuant to the exercise of the Option. The Committee shall determine whether cash, additional Awards or other securities or property shall be issued or paid in lieu of fractional shares of Common Stock or whether any fractional shares should be rounded, forfeited or otherwise eliminated.

5.No Right to Continued Employment; No Rights as Shareholder. Neither the Plan nor this Agreement shall confer upon the Participant any right to be retained in any position, including as an Employee, Consultant or Director of the Company or any Affiliate of the Company. Further, nothing in the Plan or this Agreement shall be 

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construed to limit the discretion of the Company to terminate the Participant’s Continuous Service at any time, with or without Cause. The Participant shall not have any rights as a shareholder with respect to any shares of Common Stock subject to the Option prior to the date of exercise of the Option, including, but not limited to, with respect to any dividends or other distributions for which the record date is prior to the date on which the Option is exercised.

6.Transferability. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement or the Plan, the Option is not transferable by the Participant other than by will or by applicable laws of descent and distribution and, during the lifetime of the Participant, shall be exercisable only by the Participant. No assignment or transfer of the Option, or the rights represented thereby, whether voluntary or involuntary, by operation of law or otherwise (except as otherwise provided in this Agreement or the Plan) shall vest in the assignee or transferee any interest or right herein whatsoever, but immediately upon such assignment or transfer the Option shall terminate and become of no further effect. Notwithstanding the foregoing, an Option may, in the sole discretion of the Committee, be transferrable to a Permitted Transferee upon written approval by the Committee. In addition, the Participant may, by delivering written notice to the Company in a form satisfactory to the Company, designate a third party who, in the event of the death of the Participant, shall thereafter be entitled to exercise the Option.

7.Change in Control.  In the event of a Change in Control, the Committee may, in its discretion and upon at least ten (10) days’ advance notice to the Participant, cancel the Option and pay to the Participant (in cash, stock or any combination thereof) the value of the Option based upon the price per share of Common Stock received or to be received by other shareholders of the Company in the event, subject to Section 409A of the Code. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if at the time of a Change in Control the Exercise Price of the Option equals or exceeds the price paid for a share of Common Stock in connection with the Change in Control, the Committee may cancel the Option without the payment of consideration therefor.

8.Adjustments. The shares of Common Stock subject to the Option may be adjusted or terminated in any manner as contemplated by Section 11 of the Plan. The Company shall give each Participant notice of any such adjustment, and, upon notice, such adjustment shall be conclusive and binding for all purposes.

9.Tax Liability. Notwithstanding any action the Company takes with respect to any or all income tax, social insurance, payroll tax, or other tax-related withholding (“Tax-Related Items”), the ultimate liability for all Tax-Related Items is and remains the Participant’s responsibility and the Company (a) makes no representation or undertakings regarding the treatment of any Tax-Related Items in connection with the grant, vesting, or exercise of the Option or the subsequent sale of any shares acquired on exercise; and (b) does not commit to structure the Option to reduce or eliminate the Participant’s liability for Tax-Related Items.

10.Compliance with Law. The exercise of the Option and the issuance and transfer of shares of Common Stock shall be subject to compliance by the Company and the Participant with all applicable requirements of federal and state banking and securities laws and with all applicable requirements of any stock exchange on which the Company’s shares of Common Stock may be listed. No shares of Common Stock shall be issued pursuant to this Option unless and until any then-applicable requirements of state or federal laws and regulatory agencies have been fully complied with to the satisfaction of the Company and its counsel. Further, the Company may require the Participant to execute and deliver to the Company a letter of investment intent in such form and containing such provisions as the Committee may require prior to Participant’s purchase of any Common Stock pursuant to an Option. The Participant understands that the Company is under no obligation to register the shares of Common Stock with the Securities and Exchange Commission, any state securities commission or any stock exchange to effect such compliance. If, after reasonable efforts, the Company is unable to obtain from any regulatory commission or agency the authority which counsel for the Company deems necessary for the lawful issuance and sale of Common Stock under the Plan, the Company shall be relieved from any liability for failure to issue and sell such Common Stock upon exercise of any Option unless and until such authority is obtained.

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11.Notices. Any notice required to be delivered to the Company under this Agreement shall be in writing and addressed to the Secretary of the Company at the following address: 

 

 

United Security Bancshares, Inc.

c/o Secretary

131 West Front Street

P.O. Box 249

Thomasville, AL 36784

Any notice required to be delivered to the Participant under this Agreement shall be in writing and addressed to the Participant at the Participant’s address as shown in the records of the Company. Either party may designate another address in writing (or by such other method approved by the Company) from time to time.

12.Governing Law. This Agreement shall be construed and interpreted in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Delaware without regard to that state’s conflict of law principles.

13.Interpretation. Any dispute regarding the interpretation of this Agreement shall be submitted by the Participant or the Company to the Committee for review. The resolution of such dispute by the Committee shall be final and binding on the Participant and the Company. 

14.Options Subject to Plan. This Agreement is subject to the Plan as approved by the Company’s shareholders. The terms and provisions of the Plan as it may be amended from time to time are hereby incorporated herein by reference. In the event of a conflict between any term or provision contained herein and a term or provision of the Plan, the applicable terms and provisions of the Plan shall govern and prevail.

15.Successors and Assigns. The Company may assign any of its rights under this Agreement. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the successors and assigns of the Company. Subject to the restrictions on transfer set forth herein, this Agreement shall be binding upon the Participant and the Participant’s beneficiaries, executors, administrators, representatives and the person(s) to whom the Option may be transferred pursuant to Section 6 of this Agreement or by will or the laws of descent or distribution.

16.Severability. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of the Plan or this Agreement shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of the Plan or this Agreement, and each provision of the Plan and this Agreement shall be severable and enforceable to the extent permitted by law.

17.Discretionary Nature of Plan. The Plan is discretionary and may be amended, cancelled or terminated by the Company at any time, in its discretion; provided, however, that the rights of the Participant under this Agreement shall not be impaired by any such amendment, cancellation or termination of the Plan unless (a) the Company requests the consent of the Participant and (b) the Participant consents in writing. The grant of the Option in this Agreement does not create any contractual right or other right to receive any Options or other Awards in the future. Future Awards, if any, shall be at the sole discretion of the Company. Any amendment, modification, or termination of the Plan shall not constitute a change or impairment of the terms and conditions of the Participant’s employment with the Company.

18.Amendment. The Committee has the right at any time, and from time to time, to amend, alter, suspend, discontinue or cancel the Option, prospectively or retroactively; provided, however, that no such amendment shall adversely affect the Participant’s material rights under this Agreement without the Participant’s written consent, and any such amendment shall be in accordance with Section 409A of the Code. 

19.No Impact on Other Benefits. The value of the Participant’s Option is not part of his or her normal or expected compensation for purposes of calculating any severance, retirement, welfare, insurance or similar employee benefit.

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20.Time Periods; Counting. For purposes of this Agreement, any time period specified in terms of days shall be counted from the day following that of the event marking the start of the time period and shall end on the day following the last day of the period specified. When the time period is expressed in months, it shall be counted from date to like date except where a terminal date so fixed exceeds the number of days in a calendar month, in which case, the time period shall end on the last day of the month. When the last day of a time period is a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday recognized by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the time period shall be extended to the first working day of the Company following such day.

21.Headings. The headings in this Agreement are for purposes of convenience only and are not intended to define or limit the construction of the provisions hereof.

22.Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. Counterpart signature pages to this Agreement transmitted by facsimile transmission, by electronic mail in portable document format (.pdf), or by any other electronic means intended to preserve the original graphic and pictorial appearance of a document, shall have the same effect as physical delivery of the paper document bearing an original signature.

23.Acceptance. The Participant hereby acknowledges receipt of a copy of the Plan and this Agreement. The Participant has read and understands the terms and provisions thereof, and accepts the Option subject to all of the terms and conditions of the Plan and this Agreement. The Participant acknowledges that there may be adverse tax consequences upon exercise of the Option or disposition of the underlying shares of Common Stock and that the Participant should consult a tax advisor prior to such exercise or disposition.

24.Section 409A.  The Option is intended to be exempt from or comply with Section 409A of the Code to the extent subject thereto, and, accordingly, to the maximum extent permitted, the Option shall be interpreted and administered to be in compliance therewith.  Any action taken under this Agreement shall be in accordance with Section 409A.

 

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.

 

UNITED SECURITY BANCSHARES, INC.,

a Delaware corporation

 

By:  ___________________________

 

Name:

Title: 

 

[PARTICIPANT NAME]

 

By:  ___________________________

 

Name:

 

 

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