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China Youth Media, Inc. Exhibit 10.2

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

           THIS EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) is dated as of November  2, 2009, and effective as of July 1, 2009 (the “Effective Date”) by and  between China Youth Media, Inc, a Delaware corporation, with an  office located at 4143 Glencoe Avenue, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292 (the  “Company”) and Jay Rifkin, an individual with an  address 21255 Burbank Boulevard,  Suite 250, Woodland Hills,  California 91367 (“Rifkin”).

           WHEREAS, the Company desires to retain the  services of Rifkin as the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer and,  Rifkin is willing to be employed by the Company in such capacity.

             NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained  herein, the parties agree as follows:

          1.         Employment.   The Company hereby agrees to employ Rifkin  as its President and Chief Executive Officer, and Rifkin hereby agrees to  accept such employment and serve in such capacities, during the “Employment  Term” (as defined below) and upon the terms and conditions set forth in this  Agreement.    In addition, Rifkin shall also serve as the  Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company during the Employment Term.

          2.         Duties.   Rifkin  shall be responsible for the overall development, operations and corporate  governance of the Company.  In addition,  Rifkin’s duties shall be such duties and responsibilities as the Company shall  specify from time to time, but only if and to the extent that  such duties and responsibilities are those customarily performed by the President and Chief Executive Officer of a company  with a business commensurate with that of the Company.  Rifkin shall have such authority, discretion,  power and responsibility, and shall be entitled to office, secretarial and  other facilities and conditions of employment, as are customary or appropriate  to his position.  Rifkin shall diligently  and faithfully execute and perform such duties and responsibilities, subject to  the general supervision and control of the Company’s Board of Directors. Rifkin  shall be responsible and report to the Company’s Board of Directors.  Rifkin shall devote such amount of his time, attention, energy, and skill during normal business hours  to the business and affairs of the Company as he may deem reasonably necessary to fulfill his responsibilities hereunder.

  Nothing in this Agreement shall preclude Rifkin from devoting reasonable periods  required for:

                      (a)        serving as a director or member of a committee of any organization or corporation  involving no conflict of interest with the interests of the Company;

                        (b)        serving as a consultant in his area of expertise (in areas other than in connection  with the business of the Company), to government, industrial, business and academic panels where it does not conflict with  the interests of the Company; and

                       (c)        managing his personal or  family investments or engaging in any other  non-competing business; provided that such activities do not materially  interfere with the regular performance of his duties and responsibilities under this Agreement.

          3.         Efforts of  Rifkin.  During his employment and  while performing his services hereunder, Rifkin shall, subject to the direction  and supervision of the Company’s Board of Directors, use his business  judgment, skill and knowledge to advance the Company's interests and to discharge  his duties and responsibilities hereunder.   Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing herein shall be construed as  preventing Rifkin from investing his assets in any business.

          4.         Employment Term.  The term of this Agreement shall commence as  of the Effective Date and shall, unless terminated pursuant to Section 12 of  this Agreement, and  continue for a term  of three (3) years (the “Initial Term”), and shall be automatically renewed for  successive one (1) year terms (a “Renewal Term”) unless a party hereto delivers  to the other party written notice of such party’s intention not to renew at  least thirty (30) days prior to the end of the Initial Term or the applicable  Renewal Term, as the case may be.  Any  such non-renewal by the Company shall be considered a termination pursuant to  Section 12(c) without “Cause”.  The terms  “Initial Term” and “Renewal Term” are collectively referred to herein as the  “Employment Term.”

          5.         Compensation of  Rifkin.

                         (a)        Compensation.   As compensation for the services provided by Rifkin under this  Agreement, the Company shall pay Rifkin a base salary of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000) for the  initial year of the Employment Term (the “Initial  Salary”).  The parties acknowledge and  agree that the Initial Salary does not represent a market salary for an  executive of Rifkin’s experience and is based upon the Company’s early  stage.  The Company agrees that Rifkin’s  salary for subsequent periods should take into consideration the Company’s  growth and the market compensation for executives of Rifkin’s caliber,  including compensation and benefits such as life insurance.  Irrespective of the Company’s growth,  Rifkin’s base salary shall increase at least 10% in the second year of the  Employment Term and at least 10% more for the third year of the Employment  Term. The compensation of Rifkin under this Section shall be paid in  accordance with the Company’s usual payroll procedures.

                         (b)        Stock Options.   Rifkin acknowledges that on May 11, 2009 the Company granted Rifkin options to purchase 3,750,000 shares of the  Company’s common stock with an exercise price of $0.13 per share which stock  options vested fully on the grant date, and cancelled, with the consent of  Rifkin, options held by Rifkin to purchase 4,400,000 shares of the Company’s common  stock, exercisable at $0.85 per share.     In addition, Rifkin acknowledges that on May 11, 2009 the Company granted Rifkin options to purchase  20,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock with an exercise price of $0.13  per share, which stock options shall vest annually over a period of four years  from the date of grant (the “May 2009 Vesting Options”).   Rifkin shall also be eligible to receive  shares of the Company’s authorized stock and additional options to purchase  shares of the Company’s authorized stock from time to time as determined by the  Board of Directors. Notwithstanding the vesting provisions  applicable to any of said options, all of the options shall immediately vest on  an accelerated basis, and remain exercisable (including options which are then  already fully vested) for a period of ten (10) years from the date of grant on  the first to occur of any of the following: (i) any “Change in Control” of the  Company or its business, (ii) if the employment of Rifkin is terminated by the  Company without “Cause” (as defined below) or by Rifkin with “Good Reason” (as  defined below), or (iii) if the employment of Rifkin is terminated upon the  death or Total Disability of Rifkin. For purposes hereof, “Change of Control”  and “Total Disability” shall have the meanings set forth in the stock option  agreement between the Company and Rifkin representing the May 2009 Vesting  Options.  The Company hereby agrees to  register its existing Stock Option and Restricted Stock Plan on a Form S-8  registration statement as soon reasonably practicable so Rifkin may, subject to  Rule 144 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, exercise the above  options and freely sell the shares of common stock obtained thereby in the public  market.

                         (c)        Bonus.  In  addition to the compensation under Sections 5(a) and 5(b) hereof, Rifkin shall  be eligible to receive an annual bonus determined by the Board of Directors  based on the performance of the Company.

          6.         Benefits.  Rifkin shall also be entitled to  participate in any and all Company benefit plans in effect from time to time for employees of  the Company.  Such participation shall be  subject to the terms of the applicable plan documents and shall include, without limitation family health, vision, dental, life and disability insurance.   Rifkin shall also be entitled to receive a car allowance as shall be reasonably determined by the Board of Directors.

          7.         Vacation, Sick Leave and Holidays.  Rifkin shall be  entitled to four (4)  weeks of paid vacation during the first  year of the Employment Term and five (5) weeks per year thereafter. In addition, Rifkin shall be entitled to such sick leave and holidays at full pay in accordance with the Company's policies established and in effect from time to time.

          8.         Business  Expenses.  The Company shall promptly  reimburse Rifkin for all reasonable out-of-pocket business expenses incurred in  performing Rifkin’s duties and responsibilities hereunder in accordance with  the Company's policies, provided Rifkin promptly  furnishes to the Company adequate records of each such business expense. Rifkin shall be entitled to reimbursement for first-class airfare and hotel for Company travel.

          9.         Location of  Rifkin's Activities.  Rifkin’s principal  place of business in the performance of his duties and obligations under this  Agreement shall be at a place no more than twenty (20) miles  from the current Marina Del Rey office of the Company.  Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, and  subject to Rifkin’s availability, Rifkin will engage in such travel as may be reasonably necessary or appropriate in furtherance  of his duties hereunder.

          10.       Confidentiality.  Rifkin recognizes that the Company has and  will have business affairs, products, future plans, trade secrets, customer  lists, and other vital information which is valuable to the  Company because it is not public and not required by applicable law to be made  public (collectively “Confidential Information”) that  are valuable assets of the Company.   Rifkin agrees that he shall not at any time or in any  manner divulge, disclose or communicate any Confidential Information to any third party (other than to  attorneys and advisors for the Company and/or Rifkin) without the prior written  consent of the Company’s Board of Directors.

          11.       Non-Competition.   Rifkin acknowledges that he has gained, and will gain extensive  knowledge in the business conducted by the Company and has had, and will have,  extensive contacts with customers of the Company.  Accordingly, Rifkin agrees that he shall not  compete with the Company, during  the Employment Term and, if the Company terminates his  employment with Cause or if Rifkin terminates his employment without Good  Reason, then for an additional one (1) year period  immediately after such termination  of Rifkin’s employment and shall not, during such period,  make public statements in derogation of the Company. For the purposes of this  Section 11, competing with the Company shall mean  engaging as principal owner, officer, partner,  consultant, advisor, either alone or in association with  others, in the operation of any entity engaged in a business which  is similar to and competes with the “Company Business”.  As used herein, “Company Business” means the distribution of video content through retail marketing channels and peripheral hardware storage devices.

          12.       Termination.   Notwithstanding any other provisions hereof  to the contrary, Rifkin’s employment hereunder shall terminate under the  following circumstances:

                         (a)        Voluntary Termination by Rifkin.  Rifkin shall have the right to voluntarily  terminate this Agreement and his employment hereunder at any time during the  Employment Term.

                         (b)        Termination by Rifkin with “Good Reason”.  Rifkin  shall have the right to terminate this Agreement and his employment hereunder  with “Good Reason” at any time during the Employment Term. As used herein,  “Good Reason” shall mean (i) material breach of this Agreement by the Company  including, without limitation, any diminution in title, office, rights and  privileges of Rifkin or failure to receive base salary payments on a timely  basis pursuant to Section 5(a) of this Agreement; (ii) relocation of the  principal place for Rifkin to provide his services hereunder to any location  more than twenty (20) miles away from 4143 Glencoe Ave, Marina Del Rey,  California 90292; (iii) failure of the Company to maintain in effect directors’  and officers’ liability insurance covering Rifkin in compliance with Paragraph  17(c) below; (iv) any assignment or transfer by the Company of any of its  rights or obligations under this Agreement; or (v) any change in control of the  Company including, without limitation, if Rifkin shall cease to own a majority  of the voting securities of the Company.

                         (c)        Voluntary Termination by the Company Without “Cause”.  The Company shall have the right to  voluntarily terminate this Agreement and Rifkin’s employment hereunder at any  time after the Initial Term.  Termination  of Rifkin’s employment pursuant to this Section 12(c) shall not be effective unless the Company shall have first  given Rifkin a written notice thereof at least thirty (30) days prior to the  annual anniversary of the Effective Date of Rifkin’s employment under this Agreement.

                         (d)        Termination for Cause.  The Company shall have the right to terminate  this Agreement and Rifkin’s employment hereunder at any time for “Cause”. As used in this Agreement, “Cause” shall mean (i)  continual and repeated willful refusal by Rifkin to  substantially implement or adhere to lawful policies or material directives of  the Company’s Board of Directors, (ii) material  breach by Rifkin of this Agreement, (iii) Rifkin’s conviction of a felony that may have a material adverse impact on the Company’s  reputation, or (iv) the criminal misappropriation by Rifkin of funds from or resources of the  Company. Cause shall not be deemed to exist unless the Company shall have first  given Rifkin a written notice thereof specifying in reasonable detail the facts  and circumstances alleged to constitute “Cause” and thirty (30) days after such notice such conduct has, or such circumstances have, as the case may be, not ceased or been remedied.

                         (e)        Termination Upon Death or for Disability.  This Agreement and Rifkin’s employment  hereunder shall automatically terminate upon Rifkin’s  death or upon written notice to Rifkin and certification of Rifkin’s disability  by a qualified physician or a panel of qualified physicians if Rifkin is unable to perform the duties contained in this Agreement for a period beyond twelve (12) months.

                         (f)        Effect of Termination. In the event that this  Agreement and Rifkin’s employment is voluntarily terminated by Rifkin pursuant  to Section 12(a) without Good Reason,  or in the event the Company terminates this Agreement for Cause  pursuant to Section 12(d), all obligations of the Company and all duties,  responsibilities and obligations of Rifkin under this Agreement shall cease.  Upon such termination, the Company shall: (i) pay Rifkin such compensation  pursuant to Section 5(a) equal to all accrued compensation through the date of  termination plus all accrued vacation pay, reimbursement and bonuses, if any; and (ii) provide, at the Company’s  expense, coverage (A) to Rifkin  under the life, accident and disability insurance policies available to the  senior executive officers of the Company, and (B) to  Rifkin and his dependents under the health, dental and vision insurance plans  available to the Company’s senior executive officers and their dependents, in each case for a period of three (3) months after the date  of termination or, in the event any of such life,  accident, disability, health, dental or vision insurance are not continued or  Rifkin is not eligible for coverage thereunder due to his termination of  employment, the Company shall pay for the premiums for equivalent coverage, in  any event, for a period of three (3) months after the date of termination. In  the event this Agreement is terminated by the Company  without Cause or by Rifkin with Good Reason, or upon  the death or disability of Rifkin, Rifkin shall be  entitled to all compensation pursuant to Section 5 for the period between the  effective termination date to the end of the Employment Term pursuant to  Section 4, plus all applicable  vacation pay, reimbursement and bonuses and the same insurance/health benefits  described above, but for the entire remainder of the Employment Term. Payment will be made to Rifkin or Rifkin’s appointed  trustee.

          13.       Resignation as Officer.  In the event that Rifkin’s  employment with the Company is terminated for any reason whatsoever, Rifkin  agrees to immediately resign as an Officer of the Company, absent some other  agreement by the parties to the contrary.

          14.       Governing Law,  Jurisdiction and Venue.  This  Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the  State of California without giving effect to any applicable conflicts of law  provisions and all actions and proceedings relating hereto  shall be brought exclusively in courts of competent jurisdiction located in Los  Angeles County, California.

          15.       Business  Opportunities.  During the Employment Term, Rifkin agrees to bring to the  attention of the Company’s Board of Directors all written business proposals  that come to Rifkin’s attention and all business or investment opportunities of  whatever nature that are created or devised by Rifkin and that are within the scope of the Company Business.

          16.       Employee’s  Representations and Warranties. Rifkin hereby represents and warrants that  he is not under any contractual obligation to any other company, entity or  individual that would prohibit or impede Rifkin from performing his duties and  responsibilities under this Agreement and that he is free to enter into and  perform the duties and responsibilities required by this Agreement. Rifkin  hereby agrees to indemnify and hold the Company and its officers, directors,  employees, shareholders and agents harmless from losses they  suffer as a result of his breach of the  representations and warranties made by Rifkin in this Section 16.

          17.       Indemnification.

                       (a)        The Company agrees that if Rifkin is made a party, or is  threatened to be made a party, to any action, suit or proceeding, whether  civil, criminal, administrative or investigative (a  “Proceeding”), by reason of the fact that he  is or was a director, officer or employee of the Company or is or was serving  at the request of the Company as a director, officer, member, employee or agent  of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise,  including service with respect to employee benefit plans, whether or not the  basis of such Proceeding is Rifkin’s alleged action in an official capacity  while serving as a director, officer, member, employee or agent, Rifkin shall  be indemnified and held harmless by the Company to the fullest extent permitted  or authorized by the Company’s certificate of incorporation or bylaws or, if  greater, by the laws of the State of Delaware, against all cost, expense,  liability and loss (including, without limitation, attorney's fees, judgments,  fines, ERISA excise taxes or penalties and amounts paid or to be paid in settlement)  reasonably incurred or suffered by Rifkin in connection therewith, and such  indemnification shall continue as to Rifkin even if he has ceased to be a  director, member, employee or agent of the Company or other entity and shall  inure to the benefit of Rifkin’s heirs, executors and administrators.  The Company shall advance to Rifkin to the  extent permitted by law all reasonable costs and expenses incurred by his in  connection with a Proceeding within 20 days after receipt by the Company of a  written request, with appropriate documentation, for such advance.  Such request shall include an undertaking by  Rifkin to repay the amount of such advance if it shall ultimately be determined  that he is not entitled to be indemnified against such costs and expenses.

                       (b)        Neither the failure of the Company (including its Board of  Directors, independent legal counsel or stockholders) to have made a  determination prior to the commencement of any proceeding concerning payment of  amounts claimed by Rifkin that indemnification of Rifkin is proper because he  has met the applicable standard of conduct, nor a determination by the Company  (including its Board of Directors, independent legal counsel or stockholders)  that Rifkin has not met such applicable standard of conduct, shall create a  presumption that Rifkin has not met the applicable standard of conduct.

                       (c)        During  the Employment Term, the Company shall maintain in effect directors’ and officers’ liability insurance covering  Rifkin, with coverage reasonably satisfactory to Rifkin.

                       (d)        Promptly after receipt by Rifkin of notice of any claim or  the commencement of any action or proceeding with respect to which Rifkin is  entitled to indemnity hereunder, Rifkin shall notify the Company in writing of  such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding, and the Company  shall: (i) assume the defense of such action or proceeding; (ii) employ counsel  reasonably satisfactory to Rifkin; and (iii) pay the reasonable fees and  expenses of such counsel.   Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, Rifkin shall be entitled to  employ counsel separate from counsel for the Company and from any other party  in such action if Rifkin reasonably determines that a conflict of interest  exists, which makes representation by counsel chosen by the Company not  advisable.  In such event, the reasonable  fees and disbursements of such separate counsel for Rifkin shall be paid by the  Company to the extent permitted by law.

                       (e)        After the termination of this Agreement and upon the  request of Rifkin, the Company agrees to reimburse Rifkin for all reasonable  travel, legal and other out-of-pocket expenses related to assisting the Company  to prepare for or defend against any action, suit, proceeding or claim brought  or threatened to be brought against the Company or to prepare for or institute  any action, suit, proceeding or claim to be brought or threatened to be brought  against a third party arising out of or based upon the transactions  contemplated herein and in providing evidence, producing documents or otherwise  participating in any such action, suit, proceeding or claim.  In the event Rifkin is required to appear  after termination of this Agreement at a judicial or regulatory hearing in  connection with Rifkin's employment hereunder, or Rifkin's role in connection  therewith, the Company agrees to pay Rifkin a sum, to be mutually agreed upon  by Rifkin and the Company, per diem for each day of his appearance and each day  of preparation therefor.

          18.       Notices.  All demands, notices, and other  communications to be given hereunder, if any, shall be in writing and shall be  sufficient for all purposes if personally delivered, sent by facsimile (with  confirmation of receipt) or sent by a recognized overnight courier service or  by United States certified mail, return receipt requested, to the address below  or such other address or addresses as such party may hereafter designate in  writing to the other party as herein provided.

	

      Company	Rifkin

	China Youth Media, Inc

        4143 Glencoe Avenue, Unit B

        Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
	c/o Rebel Holdings LLC

        4143 Glencoe Avenue, Unit B

        Marina del Rey, CA 90292

	 	 
	 	With a mandatory copy to:

	 	 
	 	Susan A. Wolf, Esq.

        Ervin, Cohen & Jessup LLP

        9401 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 900

        Beverly Hills, CA 90212

Any such notice shall be deemed given upon  personal delivery, upon receipt if sent via facsimile, upon delivery if by a  recognized overnight courier service, or upon receipt as shown on the United  States  mail return receipt.

          19.       Entire Agreement.  This Agreement contains the entire agreement  of the parties and there are no other promises or conditions in any other  agreement, whether oral or written with respect to the  subject matter contained herein. This Agreement supersedes any prior written or oral agreements between the parties regarding the subject matter hereof, including, without limitation, that certain Employment Agreement between the  Company and Rifkin dated as of September 30, 2005. This Agreement may be  modified or amended if the amendment is made in writing  and is signed by both parties. This Agreement is for the unique personal services of Rifkin to the Company and is not assignable or delegable, in whole or in part, by Rifkin or the Company. The headings contained in this  Agreement are for reference only and shall not in any way affect the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement. If any provision of this Agreement (other than regarding stock options, compensation or benefits) shall be held to be invalid or unenforceable for any  reason, the remaining provisions shall continue to be valid and enforceable. The failure of either party to enforce any provision of this Agreement shall  not be construed as a waiver or limitation of that party's right to  subsequently enforce and compel strict compliance with every provision of this Agreement. 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 and, in pleading or proving any provision of this Agreement, it shall not be necessary to produce more than one of such counterparts.  In the event of any inconsistency between this Agreement and any other agreement between Rifkin and the Company, this Agreement shall control except as otherwise specifically set forth in such  other agreement.

          20.       Choice of Counsel.  Rifkin agrees that Kaye Cooper Fiore Kay  & Rosenberg, LLP, the draftsperson of this Agreement, has prepared this  Agreement on behalf of the Company and is not representing Rifkin in an  individual capacity in the negotiation and consummation of the transactions  hereunder. Rifkin further agrees that he has participated in the preparation of  this Agreement and has read and fully understands this Agreement and has been  advised and has had the opportunity to retain independent counsel of his own  choosing and has done so to the extent he has deemed necessary.

          IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as  of the day and year first above written.

                                                                        CHINA  YOUTH MEDIA, INC:                                                                               

                                                                        By:      /s/ Jay Rifkin

                                                                          Name:  Jay Rifkin

                                                                          Title:    Chief Executive Officer

                                                                        /s/  Jay Rifkin

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PROMISSORY NOTE

 

	 $88,952.75	 Louisville, Kentucky 

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FOR VALUE RECEIVED, NTS MORTGAGE INCOME FUND, a Delaware corporation (the “Borrower”), with an address at 10172 Linn Station Road, Louisville, Kentucky 40223, promises to pay to the order of NTS DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, a Kentucky corporation (the “Lender”), in lawful money of the United States of America in immediately available funds at its offices located at 10172 Linn Station Road, Louisville, Kentucky 40223, or at such other location as the Lender may designate from time to time, the principal sum of EIGHTY EIGHT THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED FIFTY TWO DOLLARS AND SEVENTY FIVE CENTS ($88,952.75) (the “Loan”), together with interest accruing on the outstanding principal balance from the date hereof, as provided below:

1.           Interest Rate.  The principal balance of the Loan will bear interest at a fixed rate per annum (calculated on the basis of the actual number of days that principal is outstanding over a year of 360 days) equal to five and thirty-four one-hundredths percent (5.34%) per annum (the “Fixed Rate”).

In no event will the rate of interest hereunder exceed the maximum rate allowed by law.

2.           Payment Terms.  Interest shall be due and payable commencing on the first day of each month beginning May 1, 2010 until June 30, 2010 on which date all outstanding principal and accrued interest shall be due and payable in full (the “Maturity Date”).  Payments received will be applied to charges, fees and expenses (including attorneys’ fees), accrued interest and principal in any order the Lender may choose, in its sole discretion.

3.           Late Payments; Default Rate.  If a payment is more than 15 days late, the Borrower shall also pay to the Lender a late charge equal to 5% of the unpaid portion of the payment or $100, whichever is greater (the “Late Charge”).  Such 15 day period shall not be construed in any way to extend the due date of any such payment.  Upon maturity, whether by acceleration, demand or otherwise, and at the option of the Lender upon the occurrence of any Event of Default (as hereinafter defined) and during the continuance thereof, this Note shall bear interest at a rate per annum (calculated on the basis of the actual number of days that principal is outstanding over a year of 360 days) which shall be four percentage points (4%) in excess of the Fixed Rate in effect from time to time but not more than the maximum rate allowed by law (the “Default Rate”).  The Default Rate shall continue to apply whether or not judgment shall be entered on this Note.  Both the Late Charge and the Default Rate are imposed as liquidated damages for the purpose of defraying the Lender’s expenses incident to the handling of delinquent payments, but are in addition to, and not in lieu of, the Lender’s exercise of any rights and remedies hereunder, under the Loan Documents or under applicable law, and any fees and expenses of any agents or attorneys which the Lender may employ.  In addition, the Default Rate reflects the increased credit risk to the Lender of carrying a loan that is in default.  The Borrower agrees that the Late Charge and Default Rate are reasonable forecasts of just compensation for

  

 

 

  

anticipated and actual harm incurred by the Lender, and that the actual harm incurred by the Lender cannot be estimated with certainty and without difficulty.

4.           Prepayment.  The indebtedness evidenced by this Note may be prepaid in whole or in part at any time without penalty or premium.

5.           Events of Default.  The occurrence of any of the following events will be deemed to be an “Event of Default” under this Note:

(i)           Borrower fails to make any payment when due hereunder, or fails to otherwise comply with any term or provision of this Note, and such failure is not cured within any applicable cure period or fails to comply;

(ii)           The filing by or against Borrower of any proceeding in bankruptcy, receivership, insolvency, reorganization, liquidation, conservatorship or similar proceeding (and, in the case of any such proceeding instituted against any Obligor, such proceeding is not dismissed or stayed within 30 days of the commencement thereof);

(iii)           Any assignment by Borrower for the benefit of creditors, or any levy, garnishment, attachment or similar proceeding is instituted against any property of Borrower;

(iv)           A judgment or judgments are entered against Borrower, Borrower defaults in the payment of any other debts or there is a material adverse change in the financial condition of Borrower, or the Lender in good faith believes the prospects for repayment of this Note have been impaired; and

(v)           Any material statement made to the Lender about Borrower, or about Borrower’s financial condition, or about any collateral securing this Note is false or misleading.

Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default: (a) in an Event of Default specified in clauses (ii) or (iii) above shall occur, the outstanding principal balance and accrued interest hereunder together with any additional amounts payable hereunder shall be immediately due and payable without demand or notice of any kind; (b) if any other Event of Default shall occur, the outstanding principal balance and accrued interest hereunder together with any additional amounts payable hereunder, at the option of the Lender and without demand or notice of any kind may be accelerated and become immediately due and payable; (c) at the option of the Lender, this Note will bear interest at the Default Rate from the date of the occurrence of the Event of Default; and (d) the Lender may exercise from time to time any of the rights and remedies available to the Lender under applicable law.

6.           Indemnity.  The Borrower agrees to indemnify each of the Lender, each legal entity, if any, who controls, is controlled by or is under common control with the Lender, and each of their respective directors, officers and employees (the “Indemnified Parties”), and to hold each Indemnified Party harmless from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities and expenses (including all fees and charges of internal or external counsel with whom any Indemnified Party may consult and all expenses of litigation and preparation therefor) which any

  

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Indemnified Party may incur or which may be asserted against any Indemnified Party by any person, entity or governmental authority (including any person or entity claiming derivatively on behalf of the Borrower), in connection with or arising out of or relating to the matters referred to in this Note whether (a) arising from or incurred in connection with any breach of a representation, warranty or covenant by the Borrower, or (b) arising out of or resulting from any suit, action, claim, proceeding or governmental investigation, pending or threatened, whether based on statute, regulation or order, or tort, or contract or otherwise, before any court or governmental authority; provided, however, that the foregoing indemnity agreement shall not apply to any claims, damages, losses, liabilities and expenses solely attributable to an Indemnified Party’s gross negligence or willful misconduct. The indemnity agreement contained in this Section shall survive the termination of this Note, payment of any amounts hereunder and the assignment of any rights hereunder.  The Borrower may participate at its expense in the defense of any such auction or claim.

7.           Miscellaneous. All notices, demands, requests, consents, approvals and other communications required or permitted hereunder (“Notices”) must be in writing (except as may be agreed otherwise above with respect to borrowing requests) and will be effective upon receipt. Notices may be given in any manner to which the parties may separately agree, including electronic mail.  Without limiting the foregoing, first-class mail, facsimile transmission and commercial courier service are hereby agreed to as acceptable methods for giving Notices.  Regardless of the manner in which provided, Notices may be sent to a party’s address as set forth above or to such other address as any party may give to the other for such purpose in accordance with this section.  No delay or omission on the Lender’s part to exercise any right or power arising hereunder will impair any such right or power.  The Lender’s rights and remedies hereunder are cumulative and not exclusive of any other rights or remedies which the Lender may have under other agreements, at law or in equity.  No modification, amendment or waiver of, or consent to any departure by the Borrower from, any provision of this Note will be effective unless made in a writing signed by the Lender, and then such waiver or consent shall be effective only in the specific instance and for the purpose for which given.  The Borrower agrees to pay on demand, to the extent permitted by law, all costs and expenses incurred by the Lender in the enforcement of its rights in this Note and in any security therefor, including without limitation reasonable fees and expenses of the Lender’s counsel.  If any provision of this Note is found to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect by a court, all the other provisions of this Note will remain in full force and effect.  The Borrower and all other makers and indorsers of this Note hereby forever waive presentment, protest, notice of dishonor and notice of non-payment.  The Borrower also waives all defenses based on suretyship or impairment of collateral.  If this Notice is executed by more than one Borrower, the obligations of such persons or entities hereunder will be joint and several.  This Note shall bind the Borrower and its heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, and the benefits hereof shall inure to the benefit of the Lender and its successors and assigns; provided, however, that the Borrower may not assign this Note in whole or in part without the Lender’s written consent and the Lender at any time may assign this Note in whole or in part.

This Note has been delivered to and accepted by the Lender and will be deemed to be made in the State where the Lender’s office indicated above is located.  This Note will be interpreted and the rights and liabilities of the Lender and the Borrower determined in

  

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accordance with the laws of the State where the Lender’s office indicated above is located, excluding its conflict of laws rules. The Borrower hereby irrevocably consents to the exclusive jurisdiction of any state or federal court in the county or judicial district where the Lender’s office indicated above is located; provided that nothing contained in this Note will prevent the Lender from bringing any action, enforcing any award or judgment or exercising any rights against the Borrower individually, against any security or against any property of the Borrower within any other county, state or other foreign or domestic jurisdiction.  The Borrower acknowledges and agrees that the venue provided above is the most convenient forum for both the Lender and the Borrower. The Borrower waives any objection to venue and any objection based on a more convenient forum in any action instituted under this Note.

8.           Waiver of Jury Trial.  The Borrower irrevocably waives any and all right it may have to a trial by jury in any action, proceeding or claim of any nature relating to this Note, any documents executed in connection with this Notice or any transaction contemplated in any of such documents.  The Borrower acknowledges that the foregoing waiver is knowing and voluntary.

The Borrower acknowledges that it has read and understands all of the provisions of this Note, including the waiver of jury trial, and has been advised by counsel as necessary or appropriate.

WITNESS the due execution hereof by an authorized officer of Borrower, with the intent to be legally bound hereby.

 

 

	  	
NTS MORTGAGE INCOME FUND,

a Delaware corporation

	  	  	  
	  	
By:

	

	  	
Name:

	
Gregory A. Wells

	  	
Title:

	
Secretary/Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer

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