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                                                                   EXHIBIT 10.21

US SEARCH.com
                                                           5401 Beethoven Street
                                                           Los Angeles, CA 90066
                                                               tel  310.553.7000
                                                               fax  310.786.8349
                                                                www.ussearch.com

February 3, 2000

Brent N. Cohen
11701 Wetherby Lane
Bel Air, CA 90077

Dear Brent:

U.S. SEARCH.com Inc. (the "Company") is pleased to offer you the position of
President and Chief Executive Officer, effective February 3, 2000, on the
following terms and conditions (the "Agreement"):

As President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, you will be employed
full time in the Company's corporate headquarters, 5401 Beethoven Street, Los
Angeles, California, and perform the duties and have the authority customarily
associated with these positions, including direct responsibility for the overall
profit and loss of the Company, managing the Company's growth plans and such
duties as may be assigned to you by the Board of Directors (the "Board")
consistent with your position as President and CEO.  The Board will immediately
appoint you to the Company's Board of Directors to perform the duties of such
position.  You will be appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors on your
first year anniversary or when the closing price of the Company's stock exceeds
$25.00 for 20 consecutive trading days, whichever is earlier.  You will report
directly to the Board and you will not be required to report to any other
officer or employee of Company. You will be expected to work the hours required
by the nature of your work assignments.

Your initial base salary will be four hundred thousand dollars ($400,000.00) per
year, less standard deductions and withholdings, paid semi-monthly in accordance
with the Company's standard payroll procedures.  You will be eligible for annual
performance bonuses of up to 100% of your annual base salary based on goals and
objectives to be mutually agreed upon by you and the Board within sixty (60)
days of the date hereof.

You will receive a nonstatutory stock option grant on your date of hire with
respect to one million, six hundred thousand (1,600,000) shares of the Company's
common stock at an exercise price per share equal to Eight and Three-Eighths
Dollars ($8-3/8).   The Company shall ensure that all shares under this option
are registered.  One hundred sixty thousand (160,000) of these shares will vest
on the date of grant; an additional one hundred sixty thousand (160,000) of
these shares will vest six months from the date of grant.  Thereafter, an
additional six hundred eighty thousand (680,000) shares will vest in equal
monthly installments for the next thirty (30) months.  An additional three
hundred thousand (300,000) shares will vest three years after the date of grant
or when the closing price of the Company's stock equals or exceeds $15.00 per
share for twenty (20) consecutive trading days, whichever is earlier.  The final
three hundred thousand (300,000) shares will vest three years after the date of
grant or when the closing price of the Company's stock equals or exceed $25.00
per share for twenty (20) consecutive days, whichever is earlier.  In the event
of a Change of Control of the Company, all remaining unvested shares of

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your stock option grant will vest immediately upon the effective date of the
Change of Control. The terms and conditions of your stock option grant will be
governed by your Stock Option Grant Notice and the Company's Stock Option Plan
as modified by this Agreement. For the purposes of this Agreement, "Change of
Control" means: (1) a sale of substantially all of the assets of the Company;
(2) a merger or consolidation in which the Company is not the surviving
corporation; or (3) a reverse merger in which the Company is the surviving
corporation, but the shares of the Common Stock outstanding immediately
preceding the merger are converted by virtue of the merger into other property,
whether in the form of securities, cash or otherwise. Notwithstanding any
provision in the Company's stock option plan, you will be permitted to exercise
the stock options up to six (6) months following the termination of your
employment with the Company for reasons other than your death or disability (in
which case you will be permitted to exercise up to twelve (12) months). You will
be allowed to purchase the Company's common stock with the stock options through
a broker-assisted, cashless exercise procedure as currently provided in Section
3.2(b) of the Company's Stock Option Plan subject to any restrictions under the
Company's Stock Option Plan or applicable federal securities laws.

In addition to your salary and incentive compensation, you will receive Company
benefits consistent with Company policy, including vacation, life insurance,
disability, medical and dental coverage.  Details about these benefits will be
available for your review.  Your benefits will be subject to changes in the
Company's benefit plans applicable to Company executives generally.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, (a) in no event shall your vacation period be
less than four weeks per year of employment, vesting ratably throughout the
year, with the right to carry-over unused vacation time into subsequent
employment years (although once you have accrued eight weeks of unused vacation
time, further accrual of vacation time will cease until you have dropped below
this eight week cap); (b) you will receive, at Company's expense, life insurance
with a benefit of not less than $3 Million and disability insurance covering
both total and partial disability with a benefit of not less than 75 percent of
your salary and bonuses, with payment of benefit commencing no later than 30
days after disability; and (c) your health insurance shall be non-HMO and shall
include coverage for your dependents, with Company bearing all costs and premium
co-payments associated with your, and your dependents', coverage.  In addition
you will receive a car allowance of $1,000.00 per month.  The Company agrees to
reimburse you for reasonable documented business expenses pursuant to Company
policy.

You will be expected to abide by all of the Company's policies and procedures.
As a condition of your employment, you agree to refrain from any misuse or
improper disclosure of the Company's proprietary or confidential information or
materials.  As a further condition of your employment, you agree to sign and
comply with the Company's Proprietary Information and Inventions Agreement
attached as Exhibit A.

By accepting this offer, you represent and warrant that you are not a party to
any agreement with any third party or prior employer that would conflict with or
inhibit your performance of your duties with the Company.  The Company
acknowledges that your investment in, and service on the Boards of Directors or
Advisors of the entities listed on Exhibit C hereto do not constitute a breach
of this Agreement or any Company policy or rule, and you represent that such
service will not interfere with your service to the Company.

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Your employment with Company is for a specified term of one (1) year, after
which the Company may, in its discretion, extend the term of this Agreement for
an additional two (2) year term (the "Additional Term") by giving you written
notice of such extension no later than sixty (60) days prior to the expiration
of the initial one-year term. The Company, in its sole discretion, may offer
additional extensions of your employment with the Company.

         (1)  If the Company terminates your employment without Cause during the
              first year of your employment, or if the Company fails to exercise
              its option to extend this Agreement for the Additional Term other
              than for Cause, the Company will provide you with the following
              severance benefits, provided that you first resign your position
              with the Board and you provide the Company with a signed general
              release of all claims, a form of which is set forth in Exhibit B:
              (i) continuation of your base salary then in effect, subject to
              standard payroll deductions and withholdings, payable semi-
              monthly, for twelve (12) months; (ii) an amount equivalent to the
              pro-rata amount of bonus earned by you from the Company during the
              first year of your employment; (iii) payment of your COBRA
              premiums for twelve (12) months or until you become eligible for
              health insurance benefits at the expense of a new employer,
              whichever is lesser; and (iv) immediate vesting of 300,000
              unvested shares of your stock option grants, beyond any number of
              shares that have vested, or would have vested in the absence of
              termination, as of February 2, 2001.

         (2)  If the Company extends the Agreement for the Additional Term and
              subsequently the Company terminates your employment without Cause
              during the Additional Term, the Company will provide you with the
              following severance benefits, provided that you first resign your
              position with the Board and you provide the Company with a signed
              general release of all claims, a form of which is set forth in
              Exhibit B: (i) continuation of your base salary then in effect,
              subject to standard payroll deductions and withholdings, payable
              semi-monthly, for the remainder of the Additional Term or for an
              additional twelve (12) months, whichever is greater; (ii) an
              amount equivalent to your bonus for the remainder of the
              Additional Term or for one year, whichever is greater, calculated
              based on a bonus level of 100% of your base salary; (iii) payment
              of your COBRA premiums for the lesser of (a) the remainder of the
              Additional Term, (b) an additional eighteen (18) months, or (c)
              until you become eligible for health insurance benefits at the
              expense of a new employer; and (iv) immediate vesting of any
              remaining unvested shares of your stock option grants.

Any severance benefits provided to you by the Company will not be reduced in any
way by compensation or benefits received (or foregone) by you from sources other
than the Company.

If, at any time: (i) your employment is terminated for Cause, (ii) you resign
from the Company, or (iii) you do not accept the Company's offer to extend the
Agreement for the Additional Term, all compensation and unvested options,
unvested vacation time and unvested benefits will cease immediately, subject to
the Company's obligations under COBRA and other applicable laws, rules and
regulations, and subject to Company's D&O insurance and indemnity obligations to
you hereunder.

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As used in this Agreement, "Cause" means (i) conviction of any felony or crime
involving moral turpitude; (ii) participation in a fraud or embezzlement against
the Company; (iii) intentional and material breach of the Proprietary
Information and Inventions Agreement, if such breach continues after timely
written notice to you of such breach and your failure to cure same within 30
business days after your receipt of such notice; or (iv) material breach of this
Agreement if such breach continues after timely written notice to you of such
breach and your failure to cure same within 30 business days after your receipt
of such notice.

If you become totally disabled during your employment with Company, the Company
may, in its discretion, terminate your employment.  You will, however, be
entitled to receive the disability insurance benefits set forth above and, in
addition, you will continue to receive your base salary then in effect for a
period of six months, even if such six-month term extends beyond the portion of
the term of this Agreement which remained on the date you were terminated for
disability.

You acknowledge that by virtue of your position with the Company, you will
develop considerable expertise in the business operations of the Company and
will have access to extensive confidential information with respect to the
Company.  You also acknowledge that this is a personal services contract wherein
your services are of a special, unique, unusual, extraordinary and intellectual
character.  You further acknowledge that your services will have peculiar value,
the loss of which cannot be reasonably or adequately compensated in damages in
an action at law.  You acknowledge that the Company would be irreparably
damaged, and its substantial investment materially impaired, if you were to
enter into an activity competing with the Company's business in violation of the
terms of this Agreement or if you were to make unauthorized use or disclosure of
any confidential information concerning the business of the Company.  Therefore,
in order to protect the trade secrets and confidential and proprietary
information of the Company, you agree that during the time of your employment
and for one year thereafter, if you are terminated for Cause or you resign, you
will not obtain employment with, perform work for, or engage in any professional
activity on behalf of any company, person, or entity that directly competes in
any manner with the search business of the Company without first obtaining
written authorization from the Company.  In the event that you engage in any
such competitive activity in breach of this Agreement, the Company may cease
making any payments to you, including salary, unvested bonus and/or severance
payments, if any, and seek equitable relief to prevent any such competitive
activity.  You expressly acknowledge that you are voluntarily entering into this
Agreement, that the provisions in this paragraph are a material inducement to
the Company in entering this Agreement, and that the terms and condition of this
Agreement are fair and reasonable to you in all respects.

To ensure rapid and economical resolution of any disputes that may arise under
this Agreement, you and the Company agree to first try to resolve the dispute
with the help of a mutually agreed upon mediator in Los Angeles, California.
Any costs and fees, other than attorneys' fees and costs associated with the
mediation (which shall be paid by the Company), shall be shared equally by you
and the Company.  If it proves impossible to arrive at a mutually satisfactory
solution through mediation, the parties agree to submit the dispute to binding
arbitration in Los Angeles, California.  The parties agree that the binding
arbitration will be conducted under the rules of the American Arbitration
Association.  Judgment upon the award rendered by the Arbitrator may be entered
in any court with jurisdiction to do so.  In the event that the prevailing

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party in arbitration seeks enforcement of the arbitration award in a court of
law, the prevailing party in that court action will be entitled to be reimbursed
for its costs and attorneys' fees.

During and after the term of this Agreement and your employment the Company will
indemnify you and hold you harmless from and against any and all costs,
liability and necessary expenses from any claim by any person with respect to,
or in any way related to, your employment with the Company, to the maximum
extent permitted by law.  Notwithstanding this Agreement or any termination of
your employment with the Company pursuant to this Agreement or otherwise, you
will be entitled to coverage under the directors' and officers' liability
coverage maintained by the Company, as in effect or as may be subsequently
replaced or modified, to the same extent as other officers and directors of the
Company.

This letter Agreement, Exhibits A and B, your Stock Option Grant Notice and the
Company's Stock Option Plan constitute the complete, final and exclusive
embodiment of the entire agreement between you and the Company with respect to
the terms and conditions of your employment.  This Agreement is entered into
without reliance upon any promise, warranty or representation, written or oral,
other than those expressly contained herein, and it supersedes any other such
promises, warranties, representations or agreements.  This Agreement, however,
does not supersede or modify your Stock Option Grant Notice or the Company's
Stock Option Plan in its current form, except where the terms of this Agreement
are inconsistent with such Grant Notice or Stock Option Plan.  This Agreement
may not be amended or modified except by a written instrument signed by you and
a duly authorized representative of the Company.  If any provision of this
Agreement is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, in whole or in part,
this determination will not affect any other provision of the Agreement.  All
issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, enforcement and
interpretation of this Agreement will be governed by, and construed in
accordance with, the laws of the State of California, without giving effect to
any choice of law or conflict of law rules or provisions that could cause the
application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than the State of California.

As required by law, this offer of employment is subject to satisfactory proof of
your right to work in the United States.  This offer is also subject to the
approval of the Company's Board of Directors within forty-eight (48) hours.

I trust that the points outlined above fully clarify the terms of the Company's
employment offer.  The Company agrees to pay reasonable attorneys' fees for you
to have your own counsel review this Agreement.  If you agree to accept our
offer under the terms described above, please sign below and return this letter
to me.  We look forward to a productive and enjoyable working relationship.

Very truly yours,

US SEARCH.com Inc.

/s/ Peter Locke
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    Peter Locke
    Co-Chairman of the Board

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Enclosures:

Exhibit A - Proprietary Information and Inventions Agreement
Exhibit B - Release and Waiver of Claims
Exhibit C - Non U. S. Search.com Board Service

Acknowledged and Accepted:

/s/ Brent N. Cohen
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    Brent N. Cohen

Date:
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                                   Exhibit A
               Proprietary Information and Inventions Agreement

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                                   Exhibit A

                                800-U.S. Search

                       EMPLOYEE PROPRIETARY INFORMATION
                           AND INVENTIONS AGREEMENT

          In consideration of my employment or continued employment by 800-U.S.
Search (the "Company"), and the compensation now and hereafter paid to me, I
hereby agree as follows:

1.        Nondisclosure

          1.1      Recognition of Company's Rights; Nondisclosure. At all times
during my employment and thereafter, I will hold in strictest confidence and
will not disclose, use, lecture upon or publish any of the Company's Proprietary
Information (defined below), except as such disclosure, use or publication may
be required in connection with my work for the Company, or necessary thereto in
my good faith business judgment. I will obtain Company's written approval before
publishing or submitting for publication any material (written, verbal, or
otherwise) that relates to my work at Company and/or incorporates any
Proprietary Information. I hereby assign to the Company any rights I may have or
acquire in such Proprietary Information and recognize that all Proprietary
Information shall be the sole property of the Company and its assigns.

          1.2      Proprietary Information. The term "Proprietary Information"
shall mean any and all confidential and/or proprietary knowledge, data or
information of the Company. By way of illustration but not limitation,
"Proprietary Information" includes (a) trade secrets, inventions, mask works,
ideas, processes, formulas, source and object codes, data, programs, other works
of authorship, know-how, improvements, discoveries, developments, designs and
techniques (hereinafter collectively referred to as "Inventions"); and (b)
information regarding plans for research, development, new products, marketing
and selling, business plans, budgets and unpublished financial statements,
licenses, prices and costs, suppliers and customers;and (c) information
regarding the skills and compensation of other employees of the Company.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, it is understood that, at all such times, I am
free to use information which is generally known in the trade or industry or is
in the public domain, or which is not gained as result of a breach of this
Agreement, or which I possessed prior to my employment by Company, or my own,
skill, knowledge, know-how and experience to whatever extent and in whichever
way I wish.

          1.3      Third Party Information. I understand, in addition,that the
Company has received and in the future will receive from third parties
confidential or proprietary information ("Third Party Information") subject to a
duty on the Company's part to maintain the confidentiality of such information
and to use it only for certain limited purposes. During the term of my
employment and thereafter, I will hold Third Party Information in the strictest
confidence and will not disclose to anyone (other than Company personnel who
need to know such information in connection with their work for the Company) or
use, except in connection with my work for the Company, or necessary thereto in
my good faith business judgment.

          1.4      No Improper Use of Information of Prior Employers and Others.
During my employment by the CompanyI will not improperly use or disclose any
confidential information or trade secrets, if any, of any former employer or any
other personto whom I have an obligation of confidentiality, and I will not
bring onto the premises of the Company any unpublished documents or any property
belonging to any former employer or any other person to whom I have an
obligation of confidentiality unless consented to in writing by that former
employer or person. I will use in the performance of my duties only information
which is generally known and used by persons with training and experience
comparable to my own, which is common knowledge in the industry or otherwise
legally in the public domain, or which is otherwise provided or developed by the
Company.

2.        Assignment of Inventions.

          2.1      Proprietary Rights. The term "Proprietary Rights" shall mean
all trade secret, patent, copyright, mask work and other intellectual property
rights throughout the world.

          2.2      Prior Inventions. Inventions, if any, patented or unpatented,
which I made prior to the commencement of my employment with the Company are
excluded from the scope of this Agreement. To

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preclude any possible uncertainty, I have set forth on Exhibit B (Previous
Inventions) attached hereto a complete list of all Inventions that I have, alone
or jointly with others, conceived, developed or reduced to practice or caused to
be conceived, developed or reduced to practice prior to the commencement of my
employment with the Company, that I consider to be my property or the property
of third parties and that I wish to have excluded from the scope of this
Agreement (collectively referred to as "Prior Inventions").  If disclosure of
any such Prior Invention would cause me to violate any prior confidentiality
agreement, I understand that I am not to list such Prior Inventions in Exhibit B
but am only to disclose a cursory name for each such invention, a listing of the
party(ies) to whom it belongs and the fact that full disclosure as to such
inventions has not been made for that reason. A space is provided on Exhibit B
for such purpose.  If no such disclosure is attached, I represent that there are
no Prior Inventions.  If, in the course of my employment with the Company, I
incorporate a Prior Invention into a Company product, process or machine, the
Company is hereby granted and shall have a nonexclusive, royalty-free,
irrevocable, perpetual, worldwide license (with rights to sublicense through
multiple tiers of sublicensees) to make, have made, modify, use and sell such
Prior Invention.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, I agree that I will not
incorporate, or permit to be incorporated, Prior Inventions in any Company
Inventions without the Company's prior written consent.

          2.3      Assignment of Inventions. Subject to Sections 2.4, and 2.6, I
hereby assign and agree to assign in the future (when any such Inventions or
Proprietary Rights are first reduced to practice or first fixed in a tangible
medium, as applicable) to the Company all my right, title and interest in and to
any and all Inventions (and all Proprietary Rights with respect thereto) whether
or not patentable or registrable under copyright or similar statutes, made or
conceived or reduced to practice or learned by me, either alone or jointly with
others, during the period of my employment with the Company. Inventions assigned
to the Company, or to a third party as directed by the Company pursuant to this
Section 2, are hereinafter referred to as "Company Inventions."

          2.4      Nonassignable Inventions. This Agreement does not apply to an
Invention which qualifies fully as a nonassignable Invention under Section 2870
of the California Labor Code (hereinafter "Section 2870"). I have reviewed the
notification on Exhibit A (Limited Exclusion Notification) and agree that my
signature acknowledges receipt of the notification.

          2.5      Obligation to Keep Company Informed. During the period of my
employment, I will promptly disclose to the Company fully and in writing all
Inventions authored, conceived or reduced to practice by me, either alone or
jointly with others. At the time of each such disclosure, I will advise the
Company in writing of any Inventions that I believe fully qualify for protection
under Section 2870; and I will at that time provide to the Company in writing
all evidence necessary to substantiate that belief. The Company will keep in
confidence and will not use for any purpose or disclose to third parties without
my consent any confidential information disclosed in writing to the Company
pursuant to this Agreement relating to Inventions that qualify fully for
protection under the provisions of Section 2870. I will preserve the
confidentiality of any Invention that does not fully qualify for protection
under Section 2870.

          2.6      Government or Third Party. I also agree to assign all my
right, title and interest in and to any particular Company Invention to a third
party, including without limitation the United States, as directed by the
Company.

          2.7      Works for Hire. I acknowledge that all original works of
authorship which are made by me (solely or jointly with others) within the scope
of my employment and which are protectable by copyright are "works made for
hire," pursuant to United States Copyright Act (17 U.S.C., Section 101).

          2.8      Enforcement of Proprietary Rights. I will assist the Company
in every proper way to obtain, and from time to time enforce, United States and
foreign Proprietary Rights relating to Company Inventions in any and all
countries. To that end I will execute, verify and deliver such documents and
perform such other acts (including appearances as a witness) as the Company may
reasonably request for use in applying for, obtaining, perfecting, evidencing,
sustaining and enforcing such Proprietary Rights and the assignment thereof. In
addition, I will execute, verify and deliver assignments of such Proprietary
Rights to the Company or its designee. My obligation to assist the Company with
respect to Proprietary Rights relating tosuch Company Inventions in any and all
countries shall continue beyond the termination of my employment, but the
Company shall compensate me at a reasonable rate after my termination for the
time actually spent by me at the Company's request on such assistance.

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In the event the Company is unable for any reason, after reasonable effort, to
secure my signature on any document needed in connection with the actions
specified in the preceding paragraph, I hereby irrevocably designate and
appointthe Company and its duly authorized officers and agents as my agent and
attorney in fact, which appointment is coupled with an interest, to act for and
in my behalf to execute, verify and file any such documents and to do all other
lawfully permitted acts to further the purposes of the preceding paragraph with
the same legal force and effect as if executed by me.  I hereby waive and
quitclaim to the Company any and all claims, of any nature whatsoever, which I
now or may hereafter have for infringement of any Proprietary Rights assigned
hereunder to the Company.

3.        Records. I agree to keep and maintain adequate and current records (in
the form of notes, sketches, drawings and in any other form that may be required
by the Company) of all Proprietary Information developed by me and all
Inventions made by me during the period of my employment at the Company, which
records shall be available to and remain the sole property of the Company at all
times.

4.        Additional Activities. I agree that during the period of my employment
by the Company I will not, without the Company's express written consent, engage
in any employment or business activity which is competitive with, or would
otherwise conflict with, my employment by the Company, except as specifically
authorized in my employment agreement with the Company. I agree further that for
the period of my employment by the Company and for one (l) year after the date
of termination of my employment by the Company I will not, either directly or
through others, solicit or attempt to solicit any employee, independent
contractor or consultant of the company to terminate his or her relationship
with the Company in order to become an employee, consultant or independent
contractor to or for any other person or entity.

5.        No Conflicting Obligation. I represent that my performance ofall the
terms of this Agreement and as an employee of the Company does not and will not
breach any agreement to keep in confidence information acquired by me in
confidence or in trust prior to my employment by the Company. I have not entered
into, and I agree I will not enter into, any agreement either written or oral in
conflict herewith.

6.        Return of Company Documents. When I leave the employ of the Company, I
will deliver to the Company any andall drawings, notes, memoranda,
specifications, devices, formulas, and documents, together with all copies
thereof, and any other material containing or disclosing any Company Inventions,
Third Party Information or Proprietary Information of the Company. I further
agree that any property situated on the Company's premises and owned by the
Company, including disks and other storage media, filing cabinets or other work
areas, is subject to inspection by Company personnel at any time with or without
notice.

7.        Legal and Equitable Remedies. Because my services are personal and
unique and because I may have access to and become acquainted with the
Proprietary Information of the Company, the Company shall have the right to
enforce this Agreement and any of its provisions by injunction, specific
performance or other equitable relief, without prejudice to any other rights and
remedies that the Company may have for a breach of this Agreement.

8.        Notices. Any notices required or permitted hereunder shall be given to
the appropriate party at the address specified below or at such other address as
the party shall specify in writing. Such notice shall be deemed given upon
personal delivery to the appropriate address or if sent by certified or
registered mail, three (3) days after the date of mailing.

9.        Notification of New Employer. In the event that I leave the employ of
the Company, I will notify my new employer of my rights and obligations under
this Agreement.

10.       General Provisions.

          10.1     Governing Law; Consent to Personal Jurisdiction. This
Agreement will be governed by and construed according to the laws of the State
of California, as such laws are applied to agreements entered into and to be
performed entirely within California between California residents. I hereby
expressly consent to the personal jurisdiction of the state and federal courts
located in Los Angeles County, California for any lawsuit filed there against me
by Company arising from or related to this Agreement.

          10.2     Severability. In case any one or more of the provisions
contained in this Agreement shall, for any reason, be held to be invalid,
illegal or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality or
unenforceability shallnot affect the other provisions of this Agreement, and
this Agreement shall be

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construed as if such invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision had never been
contained herein.  If moreover, any oneor more of the provisions contained in
this Agreement shall for any reason be held to be excessively broad as to
duration, geographical scope, activity or subject, itshall be construed by
limiting and reducing it, so as to be enforceable to the extent compatible with
the applicable law as it shall then appear.

          10.3     Successors and Assigns. This Agreement will be binding upon
my heirs, executors, administrators and other legal representatives and will be
for the benefit of the Company, its successors, and its assigns.

          10.4     Survival. The provisions of this Agreement shall survive the
termination of my employment and the assignment of this Agreement by the Company
to any successor in interest or other assignee.

          10.5     Employment. I agree and understand that nothing in this
Employee Proprietary Information and Inventions Agreement shall confer any right
with respect to continuation of employment by the Company, nor shall it
interfere in any way with my right or any right Company may have to terminate my
employment.

          10.6     Waiver. No waiver by the Company of any breach of this
Agreement shall be a waiver of any preceding or succeeding breach. No waiver by
the Company of any right under this Agreement shall be construed as a waiver of
any other right. The Company shall not be required to give notice to enforce
strict adherence to all terms of this Agreement.

          10.7     Entire Agreement. The obligations pursuant to Sections 1 and
2 of this Agreement shall apply to any time during which I was previously
employed, or am in the future employed, by the Company as a consultant if no
other agreement governs nondisclosure and assignment of inventions during such
period. This Agreement is the final, complete and exclusive agreement of the
parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes and merges all
prior discussions between us. No modification of or amendment to this Agreement,
nor any waiver of any rights under this Agreement, will be effective unless in
writing and signed by the party to be charged. Any subsequent change or changes
in my duties, salary or compensation will not affect the validity or scope of
this Agreement.

          This Agreement shall be effective as of the first day of my employment
with the Company, namely: _______________, 20__.

          I have read this Agreement carefully and understand its terms. I have
completely filled out Exhibit B to this Agreement.

Dated:  ___________

/s/ Brent N. Cohen
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(Signature)

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Robert J. Richards

Accepted and Agreed To:

U.S. Search.com Inc.

By:
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Title:
      --------------------------

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(Address)

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Dated: _______

                                      4.
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                                   Exhibit A

                        LIMITED EXCLUSION NOTIFICATION

     This is to notify you in accordance with Section 2872 of the California
Labor Code that the foregoing Agreement between you and the Company does not
require you to assign or offer to assign to the Company any invention that you
developed entirely on your own time without using the Company's equipment,
supplies, facilities or trade secret information except for those inventions
that either:

     1.      Relate at the time of conception or reduction to practice of the
invention to the Company' business, or actual or demonstrably anticipated
research or development of the Company;

     2.      Result from any work performed by you for the Company.

     To the extent a provision in the foregoing Agreement purports to require
you to assign an invention otherwise excluded from the preceding paragraph, the
provision is against the public policy of this state and is unenforceable.

     This limited exclusion does not apply to any patent or invention covered by
a contract between the Company and the United States or any of its agencies
requiring full title to such patent or invention to be in the United States.

     I acknowledge receipt of a copy of this notification.

                              By:
                                 -------------------------
                                 Brent Cohen

                              Date:
                                   -----------------------
Witnessed by:

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(Printed Name of Representative)

                                     A-1.
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                                   Exhibit B

TO:     800-U.S. Search

FROM:   Brent Cohen

DATE:
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SUBJECT:  Previous Inventions

1.  Except as listed in Section 2 below, the following is a complete list of all
inventions or improvements relevant to the subject matter of my employment by
800-U.S. Search (the "Company") that have been made or conceived or first
reduced to practice by me alone or jointly with others prior to my engagement by
the Company:

    [  ]    No inventions or improvements.

    [  ]    See below:

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[  ]    Additional sheets attached.

        2.  Due to a prior confidentiality agreement, I cannot complete the
disclosure under Section 1 above with respect to inventions or improvements
generally listed below, the proprietary rights and duty of confidentiality with
respect to which I owe to the following party(ies):

     Invention or Improvement       Party(ies)       Relationship

1.
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2.
     ------------------------       -------------    ---------------------------
3.
     ------------------------       -------------    ---------------------------

[  ]    Additional sheets attached.
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                                   Exhibit B
                         Release And Waiver Of Claims

    In exchange for the severance payments to me of amounts and options pursuant
to the Employment Agreement to which this form is attached, I hereby furnish
U.S. SEARCH.com Inc. (the "Company") with the following release and waiver:

    Except with respect to the obligations undertaken in the Employment
Agreement, I hereby release, and forever discharge the Company, its officers,
directors, agents, employees, stockholders, successors, assigns, parents,
subsidiaries and affiliates, of and from any and all claims, liabilities,
demands, causes of action, costs, expenses, attorneys' fees, damages,
indemnities and obligations of every kind and nature, in law, equity, or
otherwise, known and unknown, suspected and unsuspected, disclosed and
undisclosed, arising at any time prior to and including the execution date of
this Release, with respect to any claims relating to my employment and the
termination of my employment, including but not limited to claims pursuant to
any federal, state or local law relating to employment, including, but not
limited to, discrimination claims, claims under California statute or ordinance
and the federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended
("ADEA"), or claims for wrongful termination, breach of the covenant of good
faith, contract claims, tort claims, and wage or benefit claims, including but
not limited to, claims for salary, bonuses, commissions, stock, stock options,
vacation pay, fringe benefits, severance pay or any form of compensation.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, this release does not include claims relating to
unreimbursed expenses or payment of severance or vesting or exercise of options
in the event of severance as provided in the Employment Agreement. Furthermore,
nothing in the foregoing release shall release or waive any obligation the
Company may have to you with respect to: (a) accrued and unused vacation pay
subject to the limitation in the Employment Agreement; (b) vested benefits under
any employee benefit plan, or under the Employment Agreement; or (c) under
applicable law, and to the degree consistent with the Company's D&O insurance
policy, to indemnify you and to provide you coverage with respect to your
service as an officer, director or employee of the Company.

    I acknowledge that, among other rights, I am waiving and releasing any
rights I may have under ADEA, that this waiver and release is knowing and
voluntary, and that the consideration given for this waiver and release is in
addition to anything of value to which I was already entitled as an employee of
the Company.  I further acknowledge that I have been advised, as required by the
Older Workers Benefit Protection Act, that:  (a) the waiver and release granted
herein does not relate to claims which may arise after this agreement is
executed; (b) I should consult with an attorney prior to executing this
agreement (although I may choose voluntarily not to do so); (c) I have twenty-
one (21) days from the date I receive this agreement, in which to consider this
agreement (although I may choose voluntarily to execute this agreement earlier);
(d) I have seven (7) days following the execution of this agreement to revoke my
consent to the agreement; and (e) this agreement shall not be effective until
the seven (7) day revocation period has expired.

     The Company hereby releases, acquits and forever discharges you and your
agents, successors, assigns, attorneys and affiliates from any and all claims,
liabilities, demands, causes of action, costs, expenses, attorneys' fees,
damages, indemnities, and obligations of every kind

                                       1
<PAGE>

and nature, in law, equity, or otherwise, known and unknown, disclosed and
undisclosed, arising out of or in any way related to agreements, events, acts or
conduct at any time within the course and scope of your employment with the
Company (including, but not limited to, acts or omissions constituting
negligence or gross negligence).

    The parties also acknowledge that they have read and understand Section 1542
of the California Civil Code which reads as follows:  "A general release does
not extend to claims which the creditor does not know or suspect to exist in his
favor at the time of executing the release, which if known by him must have
materially affected his settlement with the debtor."  The parties hereby
expressly waive and relinquish all rights and benefits under that section or any
comparable law with respect to any unknown or unsuspected claims they may have
against each other.

Date:
     ----------------------         ---------------------------
                                    Brent N. Cohen

Date:
     ----------------------         ---------------------------
                                    U.S. Search.com Inc.

                                       2
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                                   Exhibit C
                Brent Cohen's Non-U.S. Search.com Board Service

                                       1
<PAGE>

              Brent Cohen's Board and Consulting Responsibilities

1.      Taxes4Less.com

2.      Interpacket Networks Inc.

3.      Tag-It Pacific, Inc.

4.      Xsides Corporation<PAGE>

                      AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATION

           STANDARD INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL SINGLE-TENANT LEASE -- NET

               (DO NOT USE THIS FORM FOR MULTI-TENANT BUILDINGS)

1  Basic Provisions ("Basic Provisions").

    1.1 Parties: This Lease ("Lease"), dated for reference purposes only,
February 24, 2000, is made and between Thoits Brothers,Inc. ("Lessor") and
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GraphOn Corporation ("Lessee), (collectively the "Parties," or individually a
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"Party").

    1.2 Premises: That certain real property, including all improvements therein
or to be provided by Lessor under the terms of this Lease, and commonly known as
400 Cochrane Circle, Morgan Hill, 95037 located in the County of Santa Clara,
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State of California, and generally described (described the nature of property
         ----------
and, if applicable, the "Project", if the property is located within a Project)
approximately 13,100 square feet freestanding building located in Sutter
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Business Park. See Exhibit "A". ("Premises"), (See also Paragraph 2)
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    1.3 Term: 5 years and -  months ("Original Date") commencing May 1, 2000
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("Commencement Date") April 30, 2005 also ("Expiration Date"). See also
                      --------------------
Paragraph 3)

    1.4 Early Possession: - - - ("Early Possession Date"). (See also Paragraphs
                          ------
3.2 and 3.3)

    1.5 Base Rent: $15,065.00 per month ("Base Rent"), payable on the first day
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of each month commencing May 1, 2000. (See also Paragraph 4)
                         -----------
[x] If this box is checked, there are provisions in this Lease for the Base Rent
to be adjuste.

    1.6 Base Rent Paid Upon Execution: $15,065.00  as Base Rent for the
                                       ------------
period__________________________.

    1.7 Security Deposit: $16,044.00  ("Security Deposit"). (See also Paragraph
                          ------------
5)

    1.8 Agreed Use: Office research and development and distribution of software
                    ------------------------------------------------------------

products. (See also Paragraph 6)
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    1.9  Insuring Party: Lessor is the "Insuring Party" unless otherwise stated
herein. (see also Paragraph 8)

    1.10 Real Estate Brokers: (See also Paragraph 15)
         (a) Representation: The following real estate brokers (collectively,
the "Brokers") and brokerage relationships exist in the transaction

(check applicable boxes):
[ ]_____________________ represents Lessor exclusively (Lessor's Broker");
[ ]___________________ represents Lessee exclusively ("Lessee's Broker"); or
[x] Colliers International represents both Lessor and Lessee ("Dual Agency").
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         (b) Payment to Brokers: Upon execution and delivery of this Lease by
both parties, Lessor shall pay to the Broker the fee agreed to in their separate
written agreement (or if there is no such agreement, the sum of ________%of the
total Base Rent for the brokerage services rendered by said Broker).

    1.11 Guarantor. The obligations of the Lessee under this Lease are to be
guaranteed by - - - ("Guarantor"). (See also Paragraph 37)
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    1.12 Addenda and Exhibits. Attached hereto is an Addendum or Addenda
consisting of Paragraphs   1   through   11   and Exhibits  "A", "B"  , all of
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which constitute a part of this Lease.

2.   Premises.

     2.1  Letting. Lessor hereby leases to Lessee, and Lessee hereby leases from
Lessor, the Premises, for the term, at the rental, and upon all of the terms,
covenants and conditions set forth in this Lease. Unless otherwise provided
herein, any statement of size set forth in this Lease, or that may have been
used in calculating rental, is an approximation which the Parties agree is
reasonable and the rental based thereon is not subject to revision whether of
not the actual size is more or less.

     2.2  Condition. Lessor shall deliver the Premises to Lessee broom clean and
free of debris on the Commencement Date or the Early Possession Date, whichever
first occurs ("Start Date"), and, so long as the required service contracts
described in Paragraph 7.1(b) below are obtained by Lessee within thirty (30)
days following the Start Date, warrants that the existing electrical, plumbing,
fire sprinkler, lighting, heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems
("HVAC"), loading doors, if any, and all other such elements in the Premises,
other than those constructed by Lessee, shall be in good operating condition on
said date and that the structural elements of the roof, bearing walls and
foundation of any buildings on the Premises (the "Building") shall be free of
material defects. If a non-compliance with said warranty exists as of the Start
Date, Lessor shall, as Lessors sole obligation with respect to such matter,
except as otherwise provided in this Lease, promptly after receipt of written
notice from Lessee setting forth with specificity the nature and extent of such
non-compliance, rectify same at Lessors expense. If, after the Start Date,
Lessee does not give Lessor written notice of any non-compliance with this
warranty within: (i) one year as to the surface of the roof and the structural
portions of the roof, foundations and bearing walls, (ii) six (6) months as to
the HVAC systems, (iii) thirty (30) days as to the remaining systems and other
elements of the Building, correction of such non-compliance shall be the
obligation of Lessee at Lessee's sole cost and expense (excluding any capital
repairs, replacements or improvements).

     2.3  Compliance. Lessor warrants that the improvements on the Premises
comply with all applicable rows, covenants or restrictions of record, building
codes, regulations and ordinances ("Applicable Requirements") in effect on the
Start Date. Said warranty does not apply to the use to which Lessee will put the
Premises or to any Alterations or Utility Installations (as defined in Paragraph
7.3(a)) made or to be made by Lessee. NOTE: Lessee is responsible for
determining whether or not the zoning is appropriate for Lessee's intended use,
and acknowledges that past uses of the Premises may no longer be allowed. If the
Applicable Requirements are hereafter changed (as opposed to being in existence
at the Start Date, which is addressed in Paragraph 6.2(e) below) so as to
require during the term of this Lease the construction of an addition to or an
alteration of the Building, the remediation of any Hazardous Substance, or the
reinforcement or other physical modification of the Building ("Capital
Expenditure"), Lessor and Lessee shall allocate the cost of such work as
follows:

          (a) Subject to Paragraph 2.3(c) below, if such Capital Expenditures
are required as a result of the specific and unique use of the Premises

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by Lessee as compared with uses by tenants in general, Lessee shall be fully
responsible for the cost thereof, provided, however that if such Capital
Expenditure is required during the last two (2) years of this Lease and the cost
thereof exceeds six (6) months' Base Rent, Lessee may instead terminate this
Lease unless Lessor notifies Lessee, in writing, within ten (10) days after
receipt of Lessee's termination notice that Lessor has elected to pay the
difference between the actual cost thereof and the amount equal to six (6)
months' Base Rent. If Lessee elects termination, Lessee shall immediately cease
the use of the Premises which requires such Capital Expenditure and deliver to
Lessor written notice specifying a termination date at least ninety (90) days
thereafter. Such termination date shall, however, in no event be earlier than
the last day that Lessee could legally utilize the Premises without commencing
such Capital Expenditure.

     (c) Notwithstanding the above, the provisions concerning Capital
Expenditures are intended to apply only to non-voluntary, unexpected, and new
Applicable Requirements. If the Capital Expenditures are instead triggered by
Lessee as a result of an actual or proposed change in use, change in intensity
of use, or modification to the Premises then, and in that event, Lessee shall be
fully responsible for the cost thereof, and Lessee shall not have any right to
terminate this Lease.

3.   Term.

     3.1  Term. The Commencement Date, Expiration Date and Original Term of this
Lease are as specified in Paragraph 1.3.

     3.2  Early Possession. If Lessee totally or partially occupies the Premises
prior to the Commencement Date, the obligation to pay Base Rent shall be abated
for the period of such early possession. All other terms of this Lease
(including, but not limited to, the obligations to pay Real Property Taxes and
insurance premiums and to maintain the Premises) shall, however, be in effect
during such period. Any such early possession shall not affect the Expiration
Date.

     3.3  Delay In Possession. Lessor agrees to use its best commercially
reasonable efforts to deliver possession of the Premises to Lessee by the
Commencement Date. If, despite said efforts, Lessor is unable to deliver
possession as agreed, Lessor shall not be subject to any liability therefor, nor
shall such failure affect the validity of this Lease. Lessee shall not, however,
be obligated to pay Rent or perform its other obligations until it receives
possession of the Premises. If possession is not delivered within sixty (6(})
days after the Commencement Date, Lessee may, at its option, by notice in
writing within ten (10) days after the end of such sixty (60) day period, cancel
this Lease, in which event the Parties shall be discharged from all additional
obligations hereunder. If such written notice is not received by Lessor within
said ten (10) day period, Lessee's right to cancel shall terminate Except as
otherwise provided, if possession is not tendered to Lessee by the Start Date
and Lessee does not terminate this Lease, as aforesaid, any period of rent
abatement that Lessee would otherwise have enjoyed shall run from the date of
delivery of possession and continue for a period equal to what Lessee would
otherwise have enjoyed under the terms hereof, but minus any days of delay
caused by the acts or omissions of Lessee. If possession of the Premises is not
delivered within three (3) months after the Commencement Date, this Lease shall
terminate unless other agreements are reached between Lessor and Lessee, in
writing.

     3.4  Lessee Compliance. Lessor shall not be required to tender possession
of the Premises to Lessee until Lessee complies with its obligation to provide
evidence of insurance (Paragraph 8.5). Pending delivery of such evidence, Lessee
shall be required to perform all of its obligations under this Lease from and
after the Start Date, including the payment of Rent, notwithstanding Lessor's
election to withhold possession pending receipt of such evidence of insurance.
Further, if Lessee is required to perform any other conditions prior to or
concurrent with the Start Date, the Start Date shall occur but Lessor may elect
to withhold possession until such conditions are satisfied.

4.   Rent.

     4.1. Rent Defined. All monetary obligations of Lessee to Lessor under the
terms of this Lease (except for the Security Deposit) are deemed to be rent
("Rent").

     4.2  Payment. Lessee shall cause payment of Rent to be received by Lessor
in lawful money of the United States, without offset or deduction (except as
specifically permitted in this Lease), on or before the day on which it is due.
Rent for any period during the term hereof which is for less than one (1) full
calendar month shall be prorated based upon the actual number of days of said
month. Payment of Rent shall be made to Lessor at its address stated herein or
to such other persons or place as Lessor may from time to time designate in
writing. Acceptance of a payment which is less than the amount then due shall
not be a waiver of Lessor's rights to the balance of such Rent, regardless of
Lessor's endorsement of any check so stating.

5.   Security Deposit. Lessee shall deposit with Lessor upon execution
hereof the Security Deposit as security for Lessee's faithful performance of its
obligations under this Lease. If Lessee fails to pay Rent, or otherwise Defaults
under this Lease, Lessor may use, apply or retain all or any portion of said
Security Deposit for the payment of any amount due Lessor or to reimburse or
compensate Lessor for any liability, expense, loss or damage which Lessor may
suffer or incur by reason thereof. If Lessor uses or applies all or any portion
of said Security Deposit, Lessee shall within ten (10) days after written
request therefor deposit monies with Lessor sufficient to restore said Security
Deposit to the full amount required by this Lease. If the Base Rent increases
during the term of this Lease, Lessee shall, upon written request from Lessor,
deposit additional monies with Lessor so that the total amount of the Security
Deposit shall at all times bear the same proportion to the increased Base Rent
as the initial Security Deposit bore to the initial Base Rent. Should the Agreed
Use be amended to accommodate a material change in the business of Lessee or to
accommodate a sublessee or assignee, Lessor shall have the right to increase the
Security Deposit to the extent necessary, in Lessors reasonable judgment, to
account for any increased wear and tear that the Premises may suffer as a result
thereof. Lessor shall not be required to keep the Security Deposit separate from
its general accounts. Within fourteen (14) days after the expiration or
termination of this Lease, if Lessor elects to apply the Security Deposit only
to unpaid Rent, and otherwise within thirty (30) days after the Premises have
been vacated pursuant to Paragraph 7,4(c) below, Lessor shall return that
portion of the Security Deposit not used or applied by Lessor. No part of the
Security Deposit shall be considered to be held in trust, to bear interest or to
be prepayment for any monies to be paid by Lessee under this Lease.

6.   Use.

     6.1  Use. Lessee shall use and occupy the Premises only for the Agreed Use,
or any other legal use which is reasonably comparable thereto, and for no other
purpose. Except as expressly provided by this Lease, Lessee shall not use or
permit the use of the Premises in a manner that is unlawful, creates damage,
waste or a nuisance, or that disturbs owners and/or occupants of, or causes
damage to neighboring properties. Lessor shall not unreasonably withhold or
delay its consent to any written request for a modification of the Agreed Use,
so long as the same will not impair the structural integrity of the improvements
on the Premises or the mechanical or electrical systems therein, is not
significantly more burdensome to the Premises. If Lessor elects to withhold
consent, Lessor shall within five (5) business days after such request give
written notification of same, which notice shall include an explanation of
Lessor's objections to the change in use.

     6.2  Hazardous Substances.

          (a) Reportable Uses Require Consent. The term "Hazardous Substance" as
used in this Lease shall mean any product, substance, or waste whose presence,
use, manufacture, disposal, transportation, or release, either by itself or in
combination with other materials expected to be on the

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Premises, is either: (i) potentially injurious to the public health, safety or
welfare, the environment or the Premises, (ii) regulated or monitored by any
governmental authority, or (iii) a basis for potential liability of Lessor to
any governmental agency or third party under any applicable statute or common
law theory. Hazardous Substances shall include, but not be limited to,
hydrocarbons, petroleum, gasoline, and/or crude oil or any products, by-products
or fractions thereof. Lessee shall not engage in any activity in or on the
Premises which constitutes a Reportable Use of Hazardous Substances without the
express prior written consent of Lessor and timely compliance (at Lessee's
expense) with all Applicable Requirements. "Reportable Use" shall mean (i) the
installation or use of any above or below ground storage tank, (ii) the
generation, possession, storage, use, transportation, or disposal of a Hazardous
Substance that requires a permit from, or with respect to which a report,
notice, registration or business plan is required to be filed with, any
governmental authority, and/or (iii) the presence at the Premises of a Hazardous
Substance with respect to which any Applicable Requirements requires that a
notice be given to persons entering or occupying the Premises or neighboring
properties. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Lessee may use any ordinary and
customary materials reasonably required to be used in the normal course of the
Agreed Use, so long as such use is in compliance with all Applicable
Requirements, and does not expose the Premises or neighboring property to any
meaningful risk of contamination or damage or expose Lessor to any liability
therefor. In addition, Lessor may condition its consent to any Reportable Use
upon receiving such additional assurances as Lessor reasonably deems necessary
to protect itself, the public, the Premises and/or the environment against
damage, contamination, injury and/or liability, including, but not limited to,
the installation (and removal on or before Lease expiration or termination) of
protective modifications (such as concrete encasements) and/or increasing the
Security Deposit.

          (b) Duty to Inform Lessor. If Lessee knows, or has reasonable cause to
believe, that a Hazardous Substance has come to be located in, on, under or
about the Premises, other than as previously consented to by Lessor, Lessee
shall immediately give written notice of such fact to Lessor, and provide Lessor
with a copy of any report, notice, claim or other documentation which it has
concerning the presence of such Hazardous Substance.

          (c) Lessee Remediation. Lessee shall not cause or permit any Hazardous
Substance to be spilled or released in, on, under, or about the Premises
(including through the plumbing or sanitary sewer system) and shall promptly, at
Lessee's expense, take all investigatory and/or remedial action reasonably
recommended, whether or not formally ordered or required, for the cleanup of any
contamination of, and for the maintenance, security and/or monitoring of the
Premises or neighboring properties, that was caused or materially contributed to
by Lessee, or pertaining to or involving any Hazardous Substance brought onto
the Premises during the term of this Lease, by or for Lessee, or any third
party.

          (d) Lessee Indemnification. Lessee shall Indemnify, defend and hold
Lessor, its agents, employees, lenders and ground lessor, if any, harmless from
and against any and all loss of rents and/or damages, liabilities, judgments,
claims, expenses, penalties, and attorneys' and consultants' fees arising out of
or involving any Hazardous Substance brought onto the Premises by or for Lessee,
or any third party (provided, however, that Lessee shall have no liability under
this Lease with respect to underground migration of any Hazardous Substance
under the Premises from adjacent properties). Lessee's obligations shall
include, but not be limited to, the effects of any contamination or injury to
person, property or the environment created or suffered by Lessee, and the cost
of investigation, removal, remediation, restoration and/or abatement, and shall
survive the expiration or termination of this Lease, No termination,
cancellation or release agreement entered Into by Lessor and Lessee shall
release Lessee from its obligations under this Lease with respect to Hazardous
Substances, unless specifically so agreed by Lessor in writing at the time of
such agreement.

          (e) Lessor Indemnification. Lessor and its successors and assigns
shall indemnify, defend, reimburse and hold Lessee, its employees and lenders,
harmless from and against any and all environmental damages, including the cost
of remediation, which existed as a result of Hazardous Substances on the
Premises prior to the Start Date or which are caused by Lessor, its agents or
employees. Lessor's obligations, as and when required by the Applicable
Requirements, shall include, but not be limited to, the cost of investigation,
removal, remediation, restoration and/or abatement, and shall survive the
expiration or termination of this Lease.

          (f) Investigations and Remediations. Lessor shall retain the
responsibility and pay for any investigations or remediation measures required
by governmental entities having jurisdiction with respect to the existence of
Hazardous Substances on the Premises prior to the Start Date, unless such
remediation measure is required as a result of Lessee's use (including
"Alterations", as defined in Paragraph 7.3(a) below) of the Premises, in which
event Lessee shall be responsible for such payment. Lessee shall cooperate fully
in any such activities at the request of Lessor, including allowing Lessor and
Lessor's agents to have reasonable access to the Premises at reasonable times in
order to carry out Lessor's investigative and remedial responsibilities.

          (g) Lessor Termination Option. If a Hazardous Substance Condition
occurs during the term of this Lease, unless Lessee is legally responsible
therefor (in which case Lessee shall make the investigation and remediation
thereof required by the Applicable Requirements and this Lease shall continue in
full force and effect, but subject to Lessor's rights under Paragraph 6.2(d) and
Paragraph 13), Lessor may, at Lessor's option, either (i) investigate and
remediate such Hazardous Substance Condition, if required, as soon as reasonably
possible at Lessors expense, in which event this Lease shall continue in full
force and effect, or (ii) if the estimated cost to remediate such condition
exceed twenty-four (24) times the then monthly Base Rent, give written notice to
Lessee, within thirty (30) days after receipt by Lessor of knowledge of the
occurrence of such Hazardous Substance Condition, of Lessor's desire to
terminate this Lease as of the date sixty (60) days following the date of such
notice, In the event Lessor elects to give a termination notice, Lessee may,
within ten (10) days thereafter, give written notice to Lessor of Lessee's
commitment to pay the amount by which the cost of the remediation of such
Hazardous Substance Condition exceeds an amount equal to twelve (12) times the
then monthly Base Rent or $100,000, whichever is greater. Lessee shall provide
Lessor with said funds or satisfactory assurance thereof within thirty (30) days
following such commitment. In such event, this Lease shall continue in full
force and effect, and Lessor shall proceed to make such remediation as soon as
reasonably possible after the required funds are available. If Lessee does not
give such notice and provide the required fun Js or assurance thereof within the
time provided, this Lease shall terminate as of the date specified in Lessor's
notice of termination.

     6.3  Lessee's Compliance with Applicable Requirements. Except as otherwise
provided in this Lease, Lessee shall, at Lessee's sole expense, fully,
diligently and in a timely manner, materially comply with all Applicable
Requirements, the requirements of any applicable fire insurance underwriter or
rating bureau which relate in any manner to the Premises, without regard to
whether said requirements are now in effect or become effective after the Start
Date. Lessee shall, within ten (10) days after receipt of Lessor's written
request, provide Lessor with copies of all permits and other documents, and
other information evidencing Lessee's compliance with any Applicable
Requirements specified by Lessor, and shall immediately upon receipt, notify
Lessor in writing (with copies of any documents involved) of any threatened or
actual claim, notice, citation, warning, complaint or report pertaining to or
involving the failure of Lessee or the Premises to comply with any Applicable
Requirements.

     6.4  Inspection; Compliance. Lessor and Lessor's "Lender" (as defined in
Paragraph 30 below) and consultants shall have the right to enter into Premises
at any time, in the case of an emergency, and otherwise at reasonable times, for
the purpose of inspecting the condition of the Premises and for verifying
compliance by Lessee with this Lease. The cost of any such inspections shall be
paid by Lessor, unless a violation of Applicable Requirements, or a
contamination is found to exist or be imminent, or the inspection is requested
or ordered by a governmental authority. In such case, Lessee shall upon request
reimburse Lessor for the cost of such inspections, so long as such Inspection is
reasonably related to the violation or contamination.

7.   Maintenance; Repairs, Utility Installations; Trade Fixtures and
Alterations.

     7.1  Lessee's Obligations.

          (a) In General. Subject to the provisions of Paragraph 2.2
(Condition), 2.3 (Compliance), 6.2 (Hazardous Substances), 6.3 (Lessee's
Compliance with Applicable Requirements), 7.2 (Lessor's Obligations), 9 (Damage
or Destruction), and 14 (Condemnation), Lessee shall, at Lessee's sole expense,
keep the Premises, Utility Installations, and Alterations in good order,
condition and repair (whether or not the portion of the Premises requiring
repairs, or the means of repairing the same, are reasonably or readily
accessible to Lessee, and whether or not the need for such repairs occurs as a
result of Lessee's use, any prior use, the elements or the age of such portion
of the Premises), including, but not limited to, all equipment or facilities,
such as plumbing, heating, ventilating, air-conditioning, electrical, lighting
facilities, boilers, pressure vessels, fire protection system, fixtures, walls
(interior), ceilings, floors, windows, doors, plate glass, skylights, signs,
located in, on, or adjacent to the Premises. Lessee, in keeping the Premises in
good order, condition and repair, shall exercise and perform good maintenance
practices, specifically including the procurement and maintenance of the service
contracts required by Paragraph 7.1(b) below. Lessee's obligations shall include
restorations, replacements or renewals when necessary to keep the Premises and
all improvements thereon or a part thereof in good order, condition and state of
repair. Lessee shall, during the term of this Lease, keep the exterior
appearance of the Building in a first-class condition consistent with the
exterior appearance of other similar facilities of comparable age and size in
the vicinity.

          (b) Service Contracts. Lessee shall, at Lessee's sole expense, procure
and maintain contracts, with copies to Lessor, in customary form and substance
for, and with contractors specializing and experienced in the maintenance of the
following equipment and improvements, if any, if and when installed on the
Premises: (i) HVAC equipment (iii) fire extinguishing systems, including fire
alarm and/or smoke detection,

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     7.2  Lessor's Obligations. Subject to the provisions of Paragraphs 2.2
(Condition), 2.3 (Compliance), 9 (Damage or Destruction) and 14 (Condemnation),
it is intended by the Parties hereto that Lessor have no obligation, in any
manner whatsoever, to repair and maintain the Premises, or the equipment
therein, all of which obligations are intended to be that of the Lessee. It is
the intention of the Parties that the terms of this Lease govern the respective
obligations of the Parties as to maintenance and repair of the Premises, and
they expressly waive the benefit of any statute now or hereafter in effect to
the extent it is inconsistent with the terms of this Lease.

     7.3  Utility Installations; Trade Fixtures; Alterations.

          (a) Definitions; Consent Required. The term "Utility Installations"
refers to all floor and window coverings, air lines, power panels, electrical
distribution, security and fire protection systems, communication systems,
lighting fixtures, HVAC equipment, plumbing, and fencing in or on the Premises.
The term "Trade Fixtures" shall mean Lessee's machinery and equipment that can
be removed without doing material damage to the Premises. The term "Alterations"
shall mean any modification of the improvements, other than Utility
Installations or Trade Fixtures, whether by addition or deletion. "Lessee Owned
Alterations and/or Utility Installations" are defined as Alterations and/or
Utility Installations made by Lessee that are not yet owned by Lessor pursuant
to Paragraph 7.4(a). Lessee shall not make any Alterations or Utility
Installations to the Premises without Lessor's prior written consent, Lessee
may, however, make non-structural Utility Installations to the interior of the
Premises (excluding the roof) without such consent but upon notice to Lessor, as
long as they are not visible from the outside, do not involve puncturing,
relocating or removing the roof or any existing walls, and the cumulative cost
thereof during this Lease as extended does not exceed $50,000 in the aggregate.

          (b) Consent. Any Alterations or Utility Installations that Lessee
shall desire to make and which require the consent of the Lessor shall be
presented to Lessor in written form with detailed plans. Consent shall be deemed
conditioned upon Lessee's: (i) acquiring all applicable governmental permits,
(ii) furnishing Lessor with copies of both the permits and the plans and
specifications prior to commencement of the work, and (iii) compliance with all
conditions of said permits and other Applicable Requirements in a prompt and
expeditious manner. Any Alterations or Utility Installations shall be performed
in a workmanlike manner with good and sufficient materials. Lessee shall
promptly upon completion furnish Lessor with as-built plans and specifications.
For work which costs an amount equal to the greater of one month's Base Rent,
Lessor may condition its consent upon Lessee providing a lien and completion
bond in an amount equal to one and one-half times the estimated cost of such
Alteration or Utility Installation and/or upon Lessee's posting an additional
Security Deposit with Lessor.

          (c) Indemnification. Lessee shall pay, when due, all claims for labor
or materials furnished or alleged to have been furnished to or for Lessee at or
for use on the Premises, which claims are or may be secured by any mechanic's or
materialmen's lien against the Premises or any interest therein, Lessee shall
give Lessor not less than ten (10) days' notice prior to the commencement of any
work in, on or about the Premises, and Lessor shall have the right to post
notices of non-responsibility. If Lessee shall contest the validity of any such
lien, claim or demand, then Lessee shall, at its sole expense defend and protect
itself, Lessor and the Premises against the same and shall pay and satisfy any
such adverse judgment that may be rendered thereon before the enforcement
thereof. If Lessor shall require, Lessee shall furnish a surety bond in an
amount equal to one and one-half times the amount of such contested lien, claim
or demand, indemnifying Lessor against liability for the same. If Lessor elects
to participate in any such action, Lessee shall pay Lessor's attorneys' fees and
costs.

     7.4  Ownership; Removal; Surrender; and Restoration.

          (a) Ownership. Subject to Lessor's right to require removal or elect
ownership as hereinafter provided, all Alterations and Utility Installations
made by Lessee shall be the property of Lessee, but considered a part of the
Premises. Lessor may, at any time, elect in writing to be the owner of all or
any specified part of the Lessee Owned Alterations and Utility Installations.
Unless otherwise instructed per Paragraph 7.4(b) hereof, all Lessee Owned
Alterations and Utility Installations shall, at the expiration or termination of
this Lease, become the property of Lessor and be surrendered by Lessee with the
Premises.

          (b) Removal. By delivery to Lessee of written notice from Lessor not
earlier than ninety (90) and not later than thirty (30) days prior to the end of
the term of this Lease, Lessor may require that any or all Lessee Owned
Alterations or Utility Installations be removed by the expiration or termination
of this Lease. Lessor may require the removal at any time of all or any part of
any Lessee Owned Alterations or Utility Installations made without the required
consent.

          (c) Surrender/Restoration. Lessee shall surrender the Premises by the
Expiration Date or any earlier termination date, with all of the improvements,
parts and surfaces thereof broom clean and free of debris, and in good operating
order, condition and state of repair, ordinary wear and tear excepted. "Ordinary
wear and tear" shall not include any damage or deterioration that would have
been prevented by good maintenance practice. Lessee shall repair any damage
occasioned by the installation, maintenance or removal of Trade Fixtures, Lessee
Owned Alterations and/or Utility Installations, furnishings, and equipment as
well as the removal of any storage tank installed by or for Lessee, and the
removal, replacement, or remediation of any soil, material or groundwater
contaminated by Lessee. Trade Fixtures shall remain the property of Lessee and
shall be removed by Lessee. The failure by Lessee to timely vacate the Premises
pursuant to this Paragraph 7.4(c) without the express written consent of Lessor
shall constitute a holdover under the provisions of Paragraph 26 below.

8.   Insurance; Indemnity.

     8.1  Payment For Insurance. Lessee shall pay for all insurance required
under Paragraph 8 except to the extent of the cost attributable to liability
insurance carried by Lessor under Paragraph 8.2(b) in excess of $2,000,000 per
occurrence. Premiums for policy periods commencing prior to or extending beyond
the Lease term shall be prorated to correspond to the Lease term. Payment shall
be made by Lessee to Lessor within ten (10) days following receipt of an
invoice.

     8.2  Liability Insurance.

          (a) Carried by Lessee. Lessee shall obtain and keep in force a
Commercial General Liability Policy of Insurance protecting Lessee and Lessor
against claims for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage based upon
or arising out of the ownership, use, occupancy or maintenance of the Premises
and all areas appurtenant thereto. Such insurance shall be on an occurrence
basis providing single limit coverage in an amount not less than $2,000,000 per
occurrence with an "Additional Insured-Managers or Lessors of Premises
Endorsement" and contain the "Amendment of the Pollution Exclusion Endorsement"
for damage caused by heat, smoke or fumes from a hostile fire. The Policy shall
not contain any intra-insured exclusions as between insured persons or
organizations, but shall include coverage for liability assumed under this Lease
as an insured contract' for the performance of Lessee's indemnity obligations
under this Lease. The limits of said insurance shall not, however, limit the
liability of Lessee nor relieve Lessee of any obligation hereunder. All
insurance carried by Lessee shall be primary to and not contributory with any
similar insurance carded by Lessor, whose insurance shall be considered excess
insurance only.

          (b) Carried by Lessor. Lessor shall maintain liability insurance as
described in Paragraph 8.2(a), in addition to, and not in lieu of, the insurance
required to be maintained by Lessee. Lessee shall not be named as an additional
insured therein.

     8.3  Property Insurance - Building, Improvements and Rental Value.

          (a) Building and Improvements. The Insuring Party shall obtain and
keep in force a policy or policies in the name of Lessor, with loss payable to
Lessor, any groundlessor, and to any Lender(s) insuring loss or damage to the
Premises. The amount of such insurance shall be equal to the full replacement
cost of the Premises, as the same shall exist from time to time, or the amount
required by any Lenders, but in no event more than the commercially reasonable
and available insurable value thereof. If Lessor is the Insuring Party, however,
Lessee Owned Alterations and Utility installations Trade Fixtures, and Lessee's
personal property shall be insured by Lessee under Paragraph 8.4 rather than by
Lessor. Said policy or policies shall also contain an agreed valuation provision
in lieu of any coinsurance clause, waiver of subrogation, and inflation guard
protection causing an increase in the annual property insurance

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coverage amount by a factor of not less than the adjusted U.S. Department of
Labor Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the city nearest to where
the Premises are located. If such insurance coverage has a deductible clause,
the deductible amount shall not exceed a reasonable amount, and Lessee shall be
liable for such deductible amount in the event of an Insured Loss.

          (c) Adjacent Premises. If the Premises are part of a larger building,
or of a group of buildings owned by Lessor which are adjacent to the Premises,
the Lessee shall pay for any increase in the premiums for the property insurance
of such building or buildings if said increase is caused by Lessee's acts,
omissions, use or occupancy of the Premises.

     8.4  Lessee's Property/Business Interruption Insurance.

          (a) Property Damage. Lessee shall obtain and maintain insurance
coverage on all of Lessee's personal property, Trade Fixtures, and Lessee Owned
Alterations and Utility Installations. Such insurance shall be full replacement
cost coverage with a deductible of not to exceed $1,000 per occurrence. The
proceeds from any such insurance shall be used by Lessee for the replacement of
personal property, Trade Fixtures and Lessee Owned Alterations and Utility
Installations. Lessee shall provide Lessor with written evidence that such
insurance is in force.

          (b) Business Interruption. Lessee shall obtain and maintain loss of
income and extra expense insurance in amounts as will reimburse Lessee for
direct or indirect loss of earnings attributable to all perils commonly insured
against by prudent lessees in the business of Lessee or attributable to
prevention of access to the Premises as a result of such perils.

          (c) No Representation of Adequate Coverage. Lessor makes no
representation that the limits or forms of coverage of insurance specified
herein are adequate to cover Lessee's property, business operations or
obligations under this Lease.

     8.5  Insurance Policies. Insurance required herein shall be by companies
duly licensed or admitted to transact business in the state where the Premises
are located, and maintaining during the policy term a "General Policyholders
Rating" of at least B+, V, asset forth in the most current issue of "Best's
Insurance Guide", or such other rating as may be required by a Lender. Lessee
shall not do or permit to be done anything which invalidates the required
insurance policies. Lessee shall, prior to the Start Date, deliver to Lessor
certified copies of policies of such insurance or certificates evidencing the
existence and amounts of the required insurance. No such policy shall be
cancelable except after thirty (30) days prior written notice to Lessor. Lessee
shall, at least thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of such policies,
furnish Lessor with evidence of renewals or "insurance binders" evidencing
renewal thereof, or Lessor may order such insurance and charge the cost thereof
to Lessee, which amount shall be payable by Lessee to Lessor upon demand. Such
policies shall be for a term of at least one year, or the length of the
remaining term of this Lease, whichever is less. If either Party shall fail to
procure and maintain the insurance required to be carried by it, the other Party
may, but shall not be required to, procure and maintain the same.

     8.6  Waiver of Subrogation. Without affecting any other rights or remedies,
Lessee and Lessor each hereby release and relieve the other, and waive their
entire right to recover damages against the other, for loss of or damage to its
property arising out of or incident to the perils required to be insured against
herein. The effect of such releases and waivers is not limited by the amount of
insurance carried or required, or by any deductibles applicable hereto. The
Parties agree to have their respective property damage insurance carriers waive
any right to subrogation that such companies may have against Lessor or Lessee,
as the case may be, so long as the insurance is not invalidated thereby.

     8.7  Indemnity. Except for Lessor's gross negligence or willful misconduct,
Lessee shall indemnify, protect, defend and hold harmless the Premises, Lessor
and its agents, Lessors master or ground lessor, partners and Lenders, from and
against any and all claims, loss of rents and/or damages, liens, judgments,
penalties, attorneys' and consultants' fees, expenses and/or liabilities arising
out of, involving, or in connection with, the use and/or occupancy of the
Premises by Lessee. If any action or proceeding is brought against Lessor by
reason of any of the foregoing matters, Lessee shall upon notice defend the same
at Lessee's expense by counsel reasonably satisfactory to Lessor and Lessor
shall cooperate with Lessee in such defense. Lessor need not have first paid any
such claim in order to be defended or indemnified.

9.   Damage or Destruction.

     9.1  Definitions.

          (a) "Premises Partial Damage" shall mean damage or destruction to the
improvements on the Premises, other than Lessee Owned Alterations and Utility
Installations, which can reasonably be repaired in six (6) months or less from
the date of the damage or destruction. Lessor shall notify Lessee in writing
within thirty (30) days from the date of the damage or destruction as to whether
or not the damage is Partial or Total.

          (b) "Premises Total Destruction" shall mean damage or destruction to
the Premises, other than Lessee Owned Alterations and Utility Installations and
Trade Fixtures, which cannot reasonably be repaired in six (6) months or less
from the date of the damage or destruction. Lessor shall notify Lessee in
writing within thirty (30) days from the date of the damage or destruction as to
whether or not the damage is Partial or Total.

          (c) "Insured Loss" shall mean damage or destruction to improvements on
the Premises, other than Lessee Owned Alterations and Utility Installations and
Trade Fixtures, which was caused by an event required to be covered by the
insurance described in Paragraph 8.3(a), irrespective of any deductible amounts
or coverage limits involved.

          (d) "Replacement Cost" shall mean the cost to repair or rebuild the
improvements owned by Lessor at the time of the occurrence to their condition
existing immediately prior thereto, including demolition, debris removal and
upgrading required by the operation of Applicable Requirements, and without
deduction for depreciation.

          (e) "Hazardous Substance Condition" shall mean the occurrence or
discovery of a condition involving the presence of, or a contamination by, a
Hazardous Substance as defined in Paragraph 6.2(a), in, on, or under the
Premises.

     9.2  Partial Damage - Insured Loss. If a Premises Partial Damage that is an
Insured Loss occurs, then Lessor shall, at Lessor's expense, repair such damage
(but not Lessee's Trade Fixtures or Lessee Owned Alterations and Utility
Installations) as soon as reasonably possible and this Lease shall continue in
full force and effect; provided, however, that Lessee shall, at Lessor's
election, make the repair of any damage or destruction the total cost to repair
of which is $10,000 or less, and, in such event, Lessor shall make any
applicable insurance proceeds available to Lessee on a reasonable basis for that
purpose. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the required insurance was not in
force or the insurance proceeds are not sufficient to effect such repair, the
Insuring Party shall promptly contribute the shortage in proceeds (except as to
the deductible which is Lessee's responsibility) as and when required to
complete said repairs. In the event, however, such shortage was due to the fact
that, by reason of the unique nature of the improvements, full replacement cost
insurance coverage was not commercially reasonable and available, Lessor shall
have no obligation to pay for the shortage in insurance proceeds or to fully
restore the unique aspects of the Premises unless Lessee provides Lessor with
the funds to cover same, or adequate assurance thereof, within ten (10) days
following receipt of written notice of such shortage and request therefor. If
Lessor receives said funds or adequate assurance thereof within said ten (10)
day period, the party responsible for making the repairs shall complete them as
soon as reasonably possible and this Lease shall remain in full force and
effect, if such funds or assurance are not received, Lessor may nevertheless
elect by written notice to Lessee within ten (10) days thereafter to: (i) make
such restoration and repair as is commercially reasonable with Lessor paying any
shortage in proceeds, in which case this Lease shall remain in full force and
effect, or have this Lease terminate thirty (30) days thereafter. Lessee shall
not be entitled to reimbursement of any funds contributed by Lessee to repair
any such damage or destruction. Premises Partial Damage due to flood or
earthquake shall be subject to Paragraph 9.3, notwithstanding that there may be
some insurance coverage, but the net proceeds of any such insurance shall be
made available for the repairs if made by either Party.

     9.3  Partial Damage - Uninsured Loss. If a Premises Partial Damage that is
not an Insured Loss occurs, Lessor may either: (i) repair such damage as soon as
reasonably possible at Lessor's expense, in which event this Lease shall
continue in full force and effect, or (ii) terminate this Lease by giving
written notice to Lessee within thirty (30) days after receipt by Lessor of
knowledge of the occurrence of such damage. Such termination shall be effective
sixty (60) days following

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the date of such notice. In the event Lessor elects to terminate this Lease,
Lessee shall have the right within ten (10) days after receipt of the
termination notice to give written notice to Lessor of Lessee's commitment to
pay for the repair of such damage without reimbursement from Lessor, Lessee
shall provide Lessor with said funds or satisfactory assurance thereof within
thirty (30) days after making such commitment. In such event this Lease shall
continue in full force and effect, and Lessor shall proceed to make such repairs
as soon as reasonably possible after the required funds are available. If Lessee
does not make the required commitment, this Lease shall terminate as of the date
specified in the termination notice.

     9.4  Total Destruction. Notwithstanding any other provision hereof, if a
Premises Total Destruction occurs, this Lease shall terminate sixty (60) days
following such Destruction. If the damage or destruction was caused by the gross
negligence or willful misconduct of Lessee, Lessor shall have the right to
recover Lessor's damages from Lessee, except as provided in Paragraph 8.6.

     9.5  Damage Near End of Term. If at any time during the last six (6) months
of this Lease there is damage for which the cost to repair exceeds one (1)
month's Base Rent, whether or not an Insured Loss, Lessor may terminate this
Lease effective sixty (60) days following the date of occurrence of such damage
by giving a written termination notice to Lessee within thirty (30) days after
the date of occurrence of such damage. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if Lessee
at that time has an exercisable option to extend this Lease or to purchase the
Premises, then Lessee may preserve this Lease by, (a) exercising such option and
(b) providing Lessor with any shortage in Insurance proceeds (or adequate
assurance thereof) needed to make the repairs on or before the earlier of (i)
the date which is ten days after Lessee's receipt of Lessor's written notice
purporting to terminate this Lease, or (ii) the day prior to the date upon which
such option expires. If Lessee duly exercises such option during such period and
provides Lessor with funds (or adequate assurance thereof) to cover any shortage
in insurance proceeds, Lessor shall, at Lessor's commercially reasonable
expense, repair such damage as soon as reasonably possible and this Lease shall
continue in full force and effect. If Lessee fails to exercise such option and
provide such funds or assurance during such period, then this Lease shall
terminate on the date specified in the termination notice and Lessee's option
shall be extinguished.

     9.6  Abatement of Rent; Lessee's Remedies.

          (a) Abatement. In the event of Premises Partial Damage or Premises
Total Destruction or a Hazardous Substance Condition for which Lessee is not
responsible under this Lease, the Rent payable by Lessee for the period required
for the repair, remediation or restoration of such damage shall be abated in
proportion to the degree to which Lessee's use of the Premises Is impaired, but
not to exceed the proceeds received from the Rental Value insurance. All other
obligations of Lessee hereunder shall be performed by Lessee, and Lessor shall
have no liability for any such damage, destruction, remediation, repair or
restoration except as provided herein.

          (b) Remedies. If Lessor shall be obligated to repair or restore the
Premises and does not commence, in a substantial and meaningful way, such repair
or restoration within ninety (90) days after such obligation shall accrue,
Lessee may, at any time prior to the commencement of such repair or restoration,
give written notice to Lessor and to any Lenders of which Lessee has actual
notice, of Lessee's election to terminate this Lease on a date not less than
sixty (60) days following the giving of such notice. If Lessee gives such notice
and such repair or restoration is not commenced within thirty (30) days
thereafter, this Lease shall terminate as of the date specified in said notice.
If the repair or restoration is commenced within said thirty (30) days, this
Lease shall continue in full force and effect. "Commence" shall mean either the
unconditional authorization of the preparation of the required plans, or the
beginning of the actual work on the Premises, whichever first occurs.

     9.7  Termination - Advance Payments. Upon termination of this Lease
pursuant to Paragraph 6.2(g) or Paragraph 9, an equitable adjustment shall be
made concerning advance Base Rent and any other advance payments made by Lessee
to Lessor. Lessor shall, in addition, return to Lessee so much of Lessee's
Security Deposit as has not been, or is not then required to be, used by Lessor.

     9.8  Waive Statutes. Lessor and Lessee agree that the terms of this Lease
shall govern the effect of any damage to or destruction of the Premises with
respect to the termination of this Lease and hereby waive the provisions of any
present or future statute to the extent inconsistent herewith.

10.  Real Property Taxes.

     10.1 Definition of "Real Property Taxes. "As used herein, the term "Real
Property Taxes" shall include any form of assessment; real estate, general,
special, ordinary or extraordinary, or rental levy or tax (other than
inheritance, personal income or estate taxes); improvement bond; and/or license
fee imposed upon or levied against any legal or equitable interest of Lessor in
the Premises, Lessor's right to other income therefrom, and/or Lessor's business
of leasing, by any authority having the direct or Indirect power to tax and
where the funds are generated with reference to the Building address and where
the proceeds so generated are to be applied by the city, county or other local
taxing authority of a jurisdiction within which the Premises are located. The
term "Real Property Taxes" shall also include any tax, fee, levy, assessment or
charge, or any increase therein, imposed by reason of events occurring during
the term of this Lease, but specifically excluding, a change in the ownership of
the Premises.

     10.2

          a) Payment of Taxes. Lessee shall pay the Real Property Taxes
applicable to the Premises during the term of this Lease. Subject to Paragraph
10.2(b), all such payments shall be made at least ten (10) days prior to any
delinquency date. Lessee shall promptly furnish Lessor with satisfactory
evidence that such taxes have been paid. If any such taxes shall cover any
period of time prior to or after the expiration or termination of this Lease,
Lessee's share of such taxes shall be prorated to cover only that portion of the
tax bill applicable to the period that this Lease is in effect, and Lessor shall
reimburse Lessee for any overpayment. If Lessee shall fail to pay any required
Real Property Taxes, Lessor shall have the right to pay the same, and Lessee
shall reimburse Lessor therefor upon demand.

          (b) Advance Payment. In the event Lessee incurs two or more late
charge on any Rent payment, Lessor may, at Lessor's option, estimate the current
Real Property Taxes, and require that such taxes be paid in advance to Lessor by
Lessee, either: (i) in a lump sum amount equal to the installment due, al least
twenty (20) days prior to the applicable delinquency date, or (ii) monthly in
advance with the payment of the Base Rent. If Lessor elects to require payment
monthly in advance, the monthly payment shall be an amount equal to the amount
of the estimated installment of taxes divided by the number of months remaining
before the month in which said installment becomes delinquent. When the actual
amount of the applicable tax bill is known, the amount of such equal monthly
advance payments shall be adjusted as required to provide the funds needed to
pay the applicable taxes. If the amount collected by Lessor is insufficient to
pay such Real Property Taxes when due, Lessee shall pay Lessor, upon demand,
such additional sums as are necessary to pay such obligations. All monies paid
to Lessor under this Paragraph may be intermingled with other monies of Lessor
and shall not bear interest. In the event of a Breach by Lessee in the
performance of its obligations under this Lease, then any balance of funds paid
to Lessor under the provisions of this Paragraph may, at the option of Lessor,
be treated as an additional Security Deposit.

     10.3 Joint Assessment. If the Premises are not separately assessed,
Lessee's liability shall be an equitable proportion of the Real Property Taxes
for all of the land and improvements Included within the tax parcel assessed,
such proportion to be conclusively determined by Lessor from the respective
valuations assigned in the assessor's work sheets or such other information as
may be reasonably available.

     10.4 Personal Property Taxes. Lessee shall pay, prior to delinquency, all
taxes assessed against and levied upon Lessee Owned Alterations, Utility
Installations, Trade Fixtures, furnishings, equipment and all personal property
of Lessee. When possible, Lessee shall cause such property to be assessed and
billed separately from the feel property of Lessor. If any of Lessee's said
personal property shall be assessed with Lessor's real property, Lessee shall
pay Lessor the taxes attributable to Lessee's property within ten (10) days
after receipt of a written statement.

11.       Utilities. Lessee shall pay for all water, gas, heat, light, power,
telephone, trash disposal and other utilities and services supplied to the
Premises, together with any taxes thereon. If any such services are not
separately metered to Lessee, Lessee shall pay a reasonable proportion, to be
determined by Lessor, of all charges jointly metered.

12.  Assignment and Subletting.

     12.1 Lessor's Consent Required.

          (a) Lessee shall not voluntarily or by operation of law assign,
transfer, mortgage or encumber (collectively, "assign or assignment") or sublet
all or any part of Lessee's interest in this Lease or in the Premises without
Lessor's prior written consent.

          (b) a change in the control of Lessee shall constitute an assignment
requiring consent.

          (d) An assignment or subletting without consent shall, at Lessor's
option, be a Default curable after notice per Paragraph 13.1(c), or a noncurable
Breach without the necessity of any notice and grace period. If Lessor elects to
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Breach: Lessor may either: (i) terminate this Lease, or (ii) upon thirty (30)
days written notice, increase the monthly Base Rent to one hundred ten percent
(110%) of the Base Rent then in effect.

          (e) Lessee's remedy for any breach of Paragraph 12.1 by Lessor shall
be limited to compensatory damages and/or injunctive relief.

     12.2 Terms and Conditions Applicable to Assignment and Subletting.

          (a) Regardless of Lessor's consent, any assignment or subletting shall
not: (i) be effective without the express written assumption by such assignee or
sublessee of the obligations of Lessee under this Lease; (ii) release Lessee of
any obligations hereunder;, or (iii) alter the primary liability of Lessee for
the payment of Rent or for the performance of any other obligations to be
performed by Lessee.

          (b) Lessor may accept Rent or performance of Lessee's obligations from
any person other than Lessee pending approval or disapproval of an assignment.
Neither a delay in the approval or disapproval of such assignment nor the
acceptance of Rent or performance shall constitute a waiver of estoppel of
Lessor's right to exercise its remedies for Lessee's Default or Breach.

          (c) Lessor's consent to any assignment or subletting shall not
constitute a consent to any subsequent assignment or subletting.

          (d) In the event of any Default or Breach by Lessee, Lessor may, after
providing ten (10) days notice, proceed directly against Lessee, any Guarantors
or anyone else responsible for the performance of Lessee's obligations under
this Lease, including any assignee or sublessee, without first exhausting
Lessor's remedies, against any other person or entity responsible therefore to
Lessor, or any security held by Lessor.

          (e) Each request for consent to an assignment or subletting shall be
in writing, accompanied by information relevant to Lessor's determination as to
the financial and operational responsibility and appropriateness of the proposed
assignee or sublessee, including but not limited to the intended use and/or
required modification of the Premises, if any, together with a fee of $1,000 or
ten percent (10%) of the current monthly Base Rent applicable to the portion of
the Premises which is the subject of the proposed assignment or sublease,
whichever is greater, as consideration for Lessor's considering and processing
said request. Lessee agrees to provide Lessor with such other or additional
information and/or documentation as may be reasonably requested.

          (f) Any assignee of, or sublessee under, this Lease shall, by reason
of accepting such assignment or entering into such sublease, be deemed to have
assumed and agreed to conform and comply with each and every term, covenant,
condition and obligation herein to be observed or performed by Lessee during the
term of said assignment or sublease, other than such obligations as are contrary
to or inconsistent with provisions of an assignment or sublease to which Lessor
has specifically consented to in writing.

     12.3 Additional Terms and Conditions Applicable to Subletting. The
following terms and conditions shall apply to any subletting by Lessee of all or
any part of the Premises and shall be deemed included in all subleases under
this Lease whether or not expressly incorporated therein:

          (a) Lessee hereby assigns and transfers to Lessor all of Lessee's
interest in all Rent payable on any sublease, and Lessor may collect such Rent
and apply same toward Lessee's obligations under this Lease; provided, however,
that until a Breach shall occur in the performance of Lessee's obligations,
Lessee may collect said Rent. Lessor shall not, by reason of the foregoing or
any assignment of such sublease, nor by reason of the collection of Rent, be
deemed liable to the sublessee for any failure of Lessee to perform and comply
with any of Lessee's obligations to such sublessee. Lessee hereby irrevocably
authorizes and directs any such sublessee, upon receipt of a written notice from
Lessor stating that a Breach exists in the performance of Lessee's obligations
under this Lease, to pay to Lessor all Rent due and to become due under the
sublease. Sublessee shall rely upon any such notice from Lessor and shall pay
all Rents to Lessor without any obligation or right to inquire as to whether
such Breach exists, notwithstanding any claim from Lessee to the contrary.

          (b) In the event of a Breach by Lessee, Lessor may, at its option,
require sublessee to attorn to Lessor, in which event Lessor shall undertake the
obligations of the sublessor under such sublease from the time of the exercise
of said option to the expiration of such sublease; provided, however, Lessor
shall not be liable for any prepaid rents or security deposit paid by such
sublessee to such sublessor or for any prior Defaults or Breaches of such
sublessor.

          (c) Any matter requiring the consent of the sublessor under a sublease
shall also require the consent of Lessor.

          (d) No sublessee shall further assign or sublet all or any part of the
Premises without Lessor's prior written consent.

          (e) Lessor shall deliver a copy of any notice of Default or Breach by
Lessee to the sublessee, who shall have the right to cure the Default of Lessee
within the grace period, if any, specified in such notice. The sublessee shall
have a right of reimbursement and offset from and against Lessee for any such
Defaults cured by the sublessee.

13.  Default; Breach; Remedies.

     13.1 Default; Breach.  A "Default" is defined as a failure by the Lessee to
comply with or perform any of the terms, covenants, conditions or rules under
this Lease. a "Breach" is defined as the occurrence of one or more of the
following Defaults, and the failure of Lessee to cure such Default within any
applicable grace period:

          (a) The abandonment of the Premises; or the vacating of the Premises
without providing a commercially reasonable level of security, or where the
coverage of the property insurance described in Paragraph 8.3 is jeopardized as
a result thereof, or without providing reasonable assurances to minimize
potential vandalism.

          (b) The failure of Lessee to make any payment of Rent or any Security
Deposit required to be made by Lessee hereunder, whether to Lessor, when due, to
provide reasonable evidence of insurance or surety bond, or to fulfill any
obligation under this Lease which endangers or threatens life or property, where
such failure continues for a period of three (3) business days following written
notice to Lessee.

          (c) The failure by Lessee to provide (i) reasonable written evidence
of compliance with Applicable Requirements, (ii) the service contracts, (iii)
the rescission of an unauthorized assignment or subletting, (iv) a Tenancy
Statement, (v) a requested subordination, (vi) evidence concerning any guaranty
and/or Guarantor, (vii) any document requested under Paragraph 42 (easements),
or (viii) any other documentation or information which Lessor may reasonably
require of Lessee under the terms of this Lease, where any such failure
continues for a period of ten (10) days following written notice to Lessee.

          (d) a Default by Lessee as to the terms, covenants, conditions or
provisions of this Lease, or of the rules adopted under Paragraph 40 hereof,
other than those described in subparagraphs 13.1(a), (b) or (c), above, where
such Default continues for a period of thirty (30) days after written notice;
provided, however, that if the nature of Lessee's Default is such that more than
thirty (30) days are reasonably required for its cure, then it shall not be
deemed to be a Breach if Lessee commences such cure within said thirty (30) day
period and thereafter diligently prosecutes such cure to completion.

          (e) The occurrence of any of the following events: (i) the making of
any general arrangement or assignment for the benefit of creditors; (ii)
becoming a "debtor" as defined in 11 U.S.C. (S) 101 or any successor statute
thereto (unless, in the case of a petition filed against Lessee, the same is
dismissed within sixty (60) days); (iii) the appointment of a trustee or
receiver to take possession of substantially all of Lessee's assets located at
the Premises or of Lessee's interest in this Lease, where possession is not
restored to Lessee within thirty (30) days; or (iv) the attachment, execution or
other judicial seizure of substantially all of Lessee's assets located at the
Premises or of Lessee's interest in this Lease, where such seizure is not
discharged within thirty (30) days; provided, however, in the event that any
provision of this subparagraph 13.1 (e) is contrary to any applicable law, such
provision shall be of no force or effect, and not affect the validity of the
remaining provisions.

     13.2 Remedies. If Lessee fails to perform any of its affirmative duties or
obligations, within ten (10) days after written notice (or in case of an
emergency, without notice), Lessor may, at its option, perform such duty or
obligation on Lessee's behalf, including but not limited to the obtaining of
reasonably required bonds, insurance policies, or governmental licenses, permits
or approvals. The costs and expenses of any such performance by Lessor shall be
due and payable by Lessee upon receipt of invoice therefor. If more than two (2)
checks given to Lessor by Lessee shall not be honored by the bank upon which it
is drawn, Lessor, at its option, may require all future payments to be made by
Lessee to be by cashier's check. In the event of a Breach, Lessor may, with or
without further notice or demand, and without limiting Lessor in the exercise of
any right or remedy which Lessor may have by reason of such Breach:

          (a) Terminate Lessee's right to possession of the Premises by any
lawful means, in which case this Lease shall terminate and Lessee shall

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immediately surrender possession to Lessor. In such event Lessor shall be
entitled to recover from Lessee: (i) the unpaid Rent which had been earned at
the time of termination; (ii) the worth at the time of award of the amount by
which the unpaid rent which would have been earned after termination until the
time of award exceeds the amount of such rental loss that the Lessee proves
could have been reasonably avoided; (iii) the worth at the time of award of the
amount by which the unpaid rent for the balance of the term after the time of
award exceeds the amount of such rental loss that the Lessee proves could be
reasonably avoided; and (iv) any other amount necessary to compensate Lessor for
all the detriment proximately caused by the Lessee's failure to perform its
obligations under this Lease or which In the ordinary course of things would be
likely to result therefrom, including but not limited to the cost of recovering
possession of the Premises, expenses of reletting, including necessary
renovation and alteration of the Premises, reasonable attorneys' fees, and that
portion of any leasing commission paid by Lessor in connection with this Lease
applicable to the unexpired term of this Lease. The worth at the time of award
of the amount referred to in provision (iii) of the immediately preceding
sentence shall be computed by discounting such amount at the discount rate of
the Federal Reserve Bank of the District within which the Premises are located
at the time of award plus one percent (1%). Efforts by Lessor to mitigate
damages caused by Lessee's Breach of this Lease shall not waive Lessors right to
recover damages under Paragraph 12. If termination of this Lease is obtained
through the provisional remedy of unlawful detainer, Lessor shall have the right
to recover in such proceeding any unpaid Rent and damages as are recoverable
therein, or Lessor may reserve the right to recover all or any part thereof in a
separate suit. If a notice and grace period required under Paragraph 13.1 was
not previously given, a notice to pay rent or quit, or to perform or quit given
to Lessee under the unlawful detainer statute shall also constitute the notice
required by Paragraph 13.1. In such case, the applicable grace period required
by Paragraph 13.1 and the unlawful detainer statute shall run concurrently, and
the failure of Lessee to cure the Default within the greater of the two such
grace periods shall constitute both an unlawful detainer and a Breach of this
Lease entitling Lessor to the remedies provided for in this Lease and/or by said
statute.

          (b) Continue the Lease and Lessee's right to possession and recover
the Rent as it becomes due, in which event Lessee may sublet or assign, subject
only to reasonable limitations. Acts of maintenance, efforts to relet, and/or
the appointment of a receiver to protect the Lessor's interests, shall not
constitute a termination of the Lessee's right to possession.

          (c) Pursue any other remedy now or hereafter available under the laws
or judicial decisions of the state wherein the Premises are located. The
expiration or termination of this Lease and/or the termination of Lessee's right
to possession shall not relieve Lessee from liability under any indemnity
provisions of this Lease as to matters occurring or accruing during the term
hereof or by reason of Lessee's occupancy of the Premises.

     13.4 Late Charges. Lessee hereby acknowledges that late payment by Lessee
of Rent will cause Lessor to incur costs not contemplated by this Lease, the
exact amount of which will be extremely difficult to ascertain. Such costs
include, but are not limited to, processing and accounting charges, and late
charges which may be imposed upon Lessor by any Lender. Accordingly, if any Rent
shall not be received by Lessor within five (5) days after such amount shall be
due, then, without any requirement for notice to Lessee, Lessee shall pay to
Lessor a one-time late charge equal to seven percent (7%) of each such overdue
amount. The Parties hereby agree that such late charge represents a fair and
reasonable estimate of the costs Lessor will incur by reason of such late
payment. Acceptance of such late charge by Lessor shall in no event constitute a
waiver of Lessee's Default or Breach with respect to such overdue amount, nor
prevent the exercise of any of the other rights and remedies granted hereunder.
In the event that a late charge is payable hereunder, whether or not collected,
for three (3) consecutive installments of Base Rent, then notwithstanding any
provision of this Lease to the contrary, Base Rent shall, at Lessor's option,
become due and payable quarterly in advance.

     13.5 Interest. Any monetary payment due Lessor hereunder, other than late
charges, not received by Lessor, when due as to scheduled payments (such as Base
Rent) or within thirty (30) days following the date on which it was due for non-
scheduled payment, shall bear interest from the date when due, as to scheduled
payments, or the thirty-first (31st) day after it was due as to non-scheduled
payments. The interest ("Interest") charged shall be equal to the prime rate
reported in the Wall Street Journal as published closest prior to the date when
due plus four percent (4%), but shall not exceed the maximum rate allowed by
law. Interest is payable in addition to the potential late charge provided for
in Paragraph 13.4.

     13.6 Breach by Lessor.

          (a) Notice of Breach. Lessor shall not be deemed in breach of this
Lease unless Lessor fails within a reasonable time to perform any obligation
required to be performed by Lessor. For purposes of this Paragraph, a reasonable
time shall In no event be less than thirty (30) days after receipt by Lessor,
and any Lender whose name and address shall have been furnished Lessee in
writing for such purpose, of written notice specifying wherein such obligation
of Lessor has not been performed; provided, however, that If the nature of
Lessor's obligation is such that more than thirty (30) days are reasonably
required for its performance, then Lessor shall not be in breach if performance
is commenced within such thirty (30) day period and thereafter diligently
pursued to completion.

           (b) Performance by Lessee on Behalf of Lessor. In the event that
neither Lessor nor Lender cures said breach within thirty (30) days after
receipt of said notice, or if having commenced said cure they do not diligently
pursue it to completion, then Lessee may elect to cure said breach at Lessee's
expense and offset from Rent an amount equal to the greater of one month's Base
Rent or the Security Deposit, and to pay an excess of such expense under
protest, reserving Lessee's right to reimbursement from Lessor. Lessee shall
document the cost of said cure and supply said documentation to Lessor.

     14.  Condemnation. If the Premises or any portion thereof are taken under
the power of eminent domain or sold under the threat of the exercise of said
power (collectively "Condemnation"), this Lease shall terminate as to the part
taken as of the date the condemning authority takes title or possession,
whichever first occurs. If more than ten percent (10%) of any building portion
of the Premises, or more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the land area portion
of the Premises not occupied by any building, is taken by Condemnation, Lessee
may, at Lessee's option, to be exercised in writing within ten (10) days after
Lessor shall have given Lessee written notice of such taking (or in the absence
of such notice, within ten (10) days after the condemning authority shall have
taken possession) terminate this Lease as of the date the condemning authority
takes such possession. If Lessee does not terminate this Lease in accordance
with the foregoing, this Lease shall remain in full force and effect as to the
portion of the Premises remaining, except that the Base Rent shall be reduced in
proportion to the reduction in utility of the Premises caused by such
Condemnation. Lessee shall be entitled to any compensation for value of
leasehold, Lessee's relocation expenses, loss of business goodwill and/or Trade
Fixtures, without regard to whether or not this Lease is terminated pursuant to
the provisions of this Paragraph. All Alterations and Utility Installations made
to the Premises by Lessee, for purposes of Condemnation only, shall be
considered the property of the Lessee and Lessee shall be entitled to any and
all compensation which is payable therefor. In the event that this Lease is not
terminated by reason of the Condemnation, Lessor shall repair any damage to the
Premises caused by such Condemnation.

15.  Brokers' Fee.

     15.1 Additional Commission. In addition to the payments owed pursuant to
Paragraph 1.10 above, and unless Lessor and the Brokers otherwise agree in
writing, Lessor agrees that: (a) if Lessee exercises any Option, (b) if Lessee
acquires any rights to the Premises or other premises owned by Lessor and
located within the same Project, if any, within which the Premises is located,
(c) if Lessee remains in possession of the Premises, with the consent of Lessor,
after the expiration of this Lease, or (d) if Base Rent is increased, whether by
agreement or operation of an escalation clause herein, then, Lessor shall pay
Brokers a fee in accordance with the schedule of said Brokers in effect at the
time of the execution of this Lease.

     15.2 Assumption of Obligations. Any buyer or transferee of Lessor's
interest in this Lease shall be deemed to have assumed Lessor's obligation
hereunder. Each Broker shall be a third party beneficiary of the provisions of
Paragraphs 1.10, 15, 22 and 31. If Lessor fails to pay to a Broker any amounts
due as and for commissions pertaining to this Lease when due, then such amounts
shall accrue Interest. In addition, if Lessor fails to pay any amounts to
Lessee's Broker when due, Lessee's Broker may send written notice to Lessor and
Lessee of such failure and if Lessor fails to pay such amounts within ten (10)
days after said notice, Lessee shall pay said monies to its Broker and offset
such amounts against Rent. In addition, Lessee's Broker shall be deemed to be a
third party beneficiary of any commission agreement entered into by and/or
between Lessor and Lessor's Broker.

     15.3 Representations and Indemnities of Broker Relationships. Lessee and
Lessor each represent and warrant to the other that it has had no dealings with
any person, firm, broker or finder (other than the Brokers, if any) in
connection with this Lease, and that no one other than said named

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Brokers is entitled to any commission or finder's fee in connection herewith.
Lessee and Lessor do each hereby agree to indemnify, protect, defend and hold
the other harmless from and against liability for compensation or charges which
may be claimed by any such unnamed broker, finder or other similar party by
reason of any dealings or actions of the indemnifying Party, including any
costs, expenses, and/or attorneys' fees reasonably incurred with respect
thereto.

16.  Estoppel Certificates.

     (a) Each Party (as "Responding Party") shall within ten (10) days after
written notice from the other Party (the "Requesting Party") execute,
acknowledge and deliver to the Requesting Party a statement in writing in form
similar to the then most current "Estoppel Certificate" form published by the
American Industrial Real Estate Association, plus such additional information,
confirmation and/or statements as may be reasonably requested by the Requesting
Party.

     (b) If the Responding Party shall fail to execute or deliver the Estoppel
Certificate within such ten day period, the Requesting Party may execute an
Estoppel Certificate stating that: (i) the Lease is in full force and effect
without modification except as may be represented by the Requesting Party, (ii)
there are no uncured defaults in the Requesting Party's performance, and (iii)
if Lessor is the Requesting Party, not more than one month's Rent has been paid
in advance. Prospective purchasers and encumbrancers may rely upon the
Requesting Party's Estoppel Certificate, and the Responding Party shall be
estopped from denying the truth of the facts contained in said Certificate.

     (c) If Lessor desires to finance, refinance, or sell the Premises, or any
part thereof, Lessee and all Guarantors shall deliver to any potential lender or
purchaser designated by Lessor such financial statements as may be reasonably
required by such lender or purchaser, including, but not limited to, Lessee's
financial statements for the past three (3) years. All such financial statements
shall be received by Lessor and such lender or purchaser in confidence and shall
be used only for the purposes herein set forth.

17.  Definition of Lessor. The term "Lessor" as used herein shall mean the
owner or owners at the time in question of the fee title to the Premises, or, if
this is a sublease, of the Lessee's interest in the prior lease, in the event of
a transfer of Lessor's title or interest in the Premises or this Lease, Lessor
shall deliver to the transferee or assignee (in cash or by credit) any unused
Security Deposit held by Lessor. Except as provided in Paragraph 15, upon such
transfer or assignment and delivery of the Security Deposit, as aforesaid, the
prior Lessor shall be relieved of all liability with respect to the obligations
and/or covenants under this Lease thereafter to be performed by the Lessor.
Subject to the foregoing, the obligations and/or covenants in this Lease to be
performed by the Lessor shall be binding only upon the Lessor as hereinabove
defined. Notwithstanding the above, and subject to the provisions of Paragraph
20 below, the original Lessor under this Lease, and all subsequent holders of
the Lessor's interest in this Lease shall remain liable and responsible with
regard to the potential duties and liabilities of Lessor pertaining to Hazardous
Substances as outlined in Paragraph 6 above.

18.  Severability. The invalidity of any provision of this Lease, as
determined by a court of competent jurisdiction, shall in no way affect the
validity of any other provision hereof.

19.  Days. Unless otherwise specifically indicated to the contrary, the
word "days" as used in this Lease shall mean and refer to calendar days.

20.  Limitation on Liability. Subject to the provisions of Paragraph 17
above, the obligations of Lessor under this Lease shall not constitute personal
obligations of the individual partners of Lessor or its or their individual
partners, directors, officers or shareholders, and Lessee shall not seek
recourse against the individual partners of Lessor, or its or their individual
partners, directors, officers or shareholders, or any of their personal assets
for such satisfaction.

21.  Time of Essence. Time is of the essence with respect to the
performance of all obligations to be performed or observed by the Parties under
this Lease.

22.  No Prior or Other Agreements; Broker Disclaimer. This Lease contains
all agreements between the Parties with respect to any matter mentioned herein,
and no other prior or contemporaneous agreement or understanding shall be
effective. Brokers have no  responsibility with respect thereto respect to any
default or breach hereof by either Party.

23.  Notices.

     23.1 Notice Requirements. All notices required or permitted by this Lease
shall be in writing and may be delivered in person (by hand or by courier) or
may be sent by regular, certified or registered mail or U.S. PostaI Service
Express Mail, with postage prepaid, or by facsimile transmission, and shall be
deemed sufficiently given if served in a manner specified in this Paragraph 23.
The addresses noted adjacent to a Party's signature on this Lease shall be that
Party's address for delivery or mailing of notices. Either Party may by written
notice to the other specify a different address for notice, except that upon
Lessee's taking possession of the Premises, the Premises shall constitute
Lessee's address for notice. a copy of all notices to Lessor shall be
concurrently transmitted to such party or parties at such addresses as Lessor
may from time to time hereafter designate in writing.

     23.2 Date of Notice. Any notice sent by registered or certified mail,
return receipt requested, shall be deemed given on the date of delivery shown on
the receipt card, or if no delivery date is shown, the postmark thereon. If sent
by regular mail the notice shall be deemed given three (3) days after the same
is addressed as required herein and three (3) days mailed with postage prepaid.
Notices delivered by United States Express Mail or overnight courier that
guarantee next day delivery shall be deemed given twenty-four (24) hours after
delivery of the same to the Postal Service or courier. Notices transmitted by
facsimile transmission or similar means shall be deemed delivered upon telephone
confirmation of receipt, provided a copy is also delivered via delivery or mail.
If notice is received on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, it shall be deemed
received on the next business day.

24.  Waivers. No waiver by Lessor of the Default or Breach of any term,
covenant or condition hereof by Lessee, shall be deemed a waiver of any other
term, covenant or condition hereof, or of any subsequent Default or Breach by
Lessee of the same or of any other term, covenant or condition hereof, Lessor's
consent to, or approval of, any act shall not be deemed to render unnecessary
the obtaining of Lessor's consent to, or approval of, any subsequent or similar
act by Lessee, or be construed as the basis of an estoppel to enforce the
provision or provisions of this Lease requiring such consent. The acceptance of
Rent by Lessor shall not be a waiver of any Default or Breach by Lessee. Any
payment by Lessee may be accepted by Lessor on account of monies or damages due
Lessor, notwithstanding any qualifying statements or conditions made by Lessee
in connection therewith, which such statements and/or conditions shall be of no
force or effect whatsoever unless specifically agreed to in writing by Lessor at
or before the time of deposit of such payment.

25.  Recording. Either Lessor or Lessee shall, upon request of the other,
execute, acknowledge and deliver to the other a short form memorandum of this
Lease for recording purposes. The Party requesting recordation shall be
responsible for payment of any fees applicable thereto.

26.  No Right To Holdover. Lessee has no right to retain possession of the
Premises or any part thereof beyond the expiration or termination of this Lease.
In the event that Lessee holds over, then the Base Rent shall be increased to
one hundred fifty percent (150%) of the Base Rent applicable during the month
immediately preceding the expiration or termination. Nothing contained herein
shall be construed as consent by Lessor to any holding over by Lessee.

27.   Cumulative Remedies. No remedy or election hereunder shall be deemed
exclusive but shall, wherever possible, be cumulative with all other remedies at
law or in equity.

28.   Covenants and Conditions; Construction of Agreement. All provisions of
this Lease to be observed or performed by Lessee are both covenants and
conditions. In construing this Lease, all headings and titles are for the
convenience of the Parties only and shall not be considered a part of this
Lease. Whenever required by the context, the singular shall include the plural
and vice versa. This Lease shall not be construed as if prepared by one of the
Parties, but rather according to its fair meaning as a whole, as if both Parties
had prepared it.

29.   Binding Effect; Choice of Law. This Lease shall be binding upon the
parties, their personal representatives, successors and assigns and be governed
by the laws of the State in which the Premises are located. Any litigation
between the Parties hereto concerning this Lease shall be initiated in the
county in which the Premises are located.

30.  Subordination; Attornment; Non-Disturbance.

     30.1 Subordination. This Lease and any Option granted hereby shall be
subject and subordinate to any ground lease, mortgage, deed of trust, or other
hypothecation or security device (collectively, "Security Device"), now or
hereafter placed upon the Premises, to any and all advances made on the security
thereof, and to all renewals, modifications, and extensions thereof. Lessee
agrees that the holders of any such Security Devices (in this Lease together
referred to as "Lessor's Lender") shall have no liability or obligation to
perform any of the obligations of Lessor under this Lease. Any Lender may elect
to have this Lease and/or any Option granted hereby superior to the lien of its
Security Device by giving written notice thereof to Lessee, whereupon this Lease
and such Options shall be deemed prior to such Security Device, notwithstanding
the relative dates of the documentation or recordation thereof.

     30.2 Attornment. Subject to the non-disturbance provisions of Paragraph
30.3, Lessee agrees to attorn to a Lender or any other party who acquires
ownership of the Premises by reason of a foreclosure of a Security Device, and
that in the event of such foreclosure, such new owner shall not: (i)

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be liable for any act or omission of any prior lessor or with respect to events
occurring prior to acquisition of ownership; (ii) be subject to any offsets or
defenses which Lessee might have against any prior lessor;, or (Iii) be bound by
prepayment of more than one (1) month's rent.

     30.3 Non-Disturbance. With respect to Security Devices entered into by
Lessor after the execution of this Lease, Lessee's subordination of this Lease
shall be subject to receiving a commercially reasonable non-disturbance
agreement (a "Non-Disturbance Agreement") from the Lender which Non-Disturbance
Agreement provides that Lessee's possession of the Premises, and this Lease,
including any options to extend the term hereof, will not be disturbed so long
as Lessee is not i[i Breach hereof and attorns to the record owner of the
Premises. Further, within sixty (60) days after the execution of this Lease,
Lessor shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to obtain a Non-Disturbance
Agreement from the holder of any pre-existing Security Device which is secured
by the Premises.

     30.4 Self-Executing. The agreements contained in this Paragraph 30 shall be
effective without the execution of any further documents; provided, however,
that, upon written request from Lessor or a Lender in connection with a sale,
financing or refinancing of the Premises, Lessee and Lessor shall execute such
further writings as may be reasonably required to separately document any
subordination, attornment and/or Non-Disturbance Agreement provided for herein.

31.  Attorneys' Fees. If any Party or Broker brings an action or proceeding
involving the Premises to enforce the terms hereof or to declare rights
hereunder, the Prevailing Party (as hereafter defined) in any such proceeding,
action, or appeal thereon, shall be entitled to reasonable attorneys' fees. Such
fees may be awarded in the same suit or recovered in a separate suit, whether or
not such action or proceeding is pursued to decision or judgment. The term,
"Prevailing Party" shall include, without limitation, a Party or Broker who
substantially obtains or defeats the relief sought, as the case may be, whether
by compromise, settlement, judgment, or the abandonment by the other Party or
Broker of its claim or defense. The attorneys' fees award shall not be computed
in accordance with any court fee schedule, but shall be such as to fully
reimburse all attorneys' fees reasonably incurred. In addition, Lessor shall be
entitled to attorneys' fees, costs and expenses incurred in the preparation and
service of notices of Default and consultations in connection therewith, whether
or not a legal action is subsequently commenced in connection with such Default
or resulting Breach.

32.  Lessor's Access; Showing Premises; Repairs. Lessor and Lessor's agents
shall have the right to enter the Premises at any time, in the case of an
emergency, and otherwise at reasonable times for the purpose of showing the same
to prospective purchasers, lenders, or lessees, and making such alterations,
repairs, improvements or additions to the Premises as Lessor may deem necessary.
All such activities shall be without abatement of rent or liability to Lessee.
Lessor may at any time place on the Premises any ordinary "For Sale" signs and
Lessor may during the last six (6) months of the term hereof place on the
Premises any ordinary "For Lease" signs. Lessee may at any time place on or
about the Premises any ordinary "For Sublease" sign.

33.  Auctions. Lessee shall not conduct, nor permit to be conducted, any auction
upon the Premises without Lessor's prior written consent. Lessor shall not be
obligated to exercise any standard of reasonableness in determining whether to
permit an auction.

34.  Signs. Except for ordinary "For Sublease" signs, Lessee shall not place any
sign upon the Premises without Lessor's prior written consent. All signs must
comply with all Applicable Requirements.

35.  Termination; Merger. Unless specifically stated otherwise in writing by
Lessor, the voluntary or other surrender of this Lease by Lessee, the mutual
termination or cancellation hereof, or a termination hereof by Lessor for Breach
by Lessee, shall automatically terminate any sublease or lesser estate in the
Premises; provided, however, that Lessor may elect to continue any one or all
existing subtenancies. Lessor's failure within ten (10) days following any such
event to elect to the contrary by written notice to the holder of any such
lesser interest, shall constitute Lessor's election to have such event
constitute the termination of such interest.

36.  Consents. Except as otherwise provided herein, wherever in this Lease the
consent of a Party is required to an act by or for the other Party, such consent
shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. Lessor's actual reasonable costs
and expenses (including, but not limited to, architects', attorneys', engineers'
and other consultants' fees) incurred in the consideration of, or response to, a
request by Lessee for any Lessor consent, including, but not limited to,
consents to an assignment, a subletting or the presence or use of a Hazardous
Substance, shall be paid by Lessee upon receipt of an invoice and supporting
documentation therefor. Lessor's consent to any act, assignment or subletting
shall not constitute an acknowledgment that no Default or Breach by Lessee of
this Lease exists, nor shall such consent be deemed a waiver of any then
existing Default or Breach, except as may be otherwise specifically stated in
writing by Lessor at the time of such consent. The failure to specify herein any
particular condition to Lessor's consent shall not preclude the imposition by
Lessor at the time of consent of such further or other conditions as are then
reasonable with reference to the particular matter for which consent is being
given. In the event that either Party disagrees with any determination made by
the other hereunder and reasonably requests the reasons for such determination,
the determining party shall furnish its reasons in writing and in reasonable
detail within ten (10) business days following such request.

37.  Guarantor.

     37.1 Execution. The Guarantors, if any, shall each execute a guaranty in
the form most recently published by the American Industrial Real Estate
Association, and each such Guarantor shall have the same obligations as Lessee
under this Lease.

     37.2 Default. It shall constitute a Default of the Lessee if any Guarantor
fails or refuses, upon request to provide: (a) evidence of the execution of the
guaranty, including the authority of the party signing on Guarantor's behalf to
obligate Guarantor, and in the case of a corporate Guarantor, a certified copy
of a resolution of its board of directors authorizing the making of such
guaranty, (b) current financial statements, (c) a Tenancy Statement, or (d)
written confirmation that the guaranty is still in effect.

38.  Quiet Possession. Subject to payment by Lessee of the Rent and
performance of all of the covenants, conditions and provisions on Lessee's part
to be observed and performed under this Lease, Lessee shall have quiet
possession and quiet enjoyment of the Premises during the term hereof.

39.  Options.

     39.1 Definition. "Option" shall mean: (a) the right to extend the term of
or renew this Lease or to extend or renew any lease that Lessee has on other
property of Lessor; (b) the right of first refusal or first offer to lease
either the Premises or other property of Lessor; (c) the right to purchase or
the right of first refusal to purchase the Premises or other property of Lessor.

     39.2 Options Personal To Original Lessee. Each Option granted to Lessee in
this Lease is personal to the original Lessee, and cannot be assigned or
exercised by anyone other than said original Lessee and only while the original
Lessee is in full possession of the Premises and, if requested by Lessor, with
Lessee certifying that Lessee has no intention of thereafter assigning or
subletting.

     39.3 Multiple Options. In the event that Lessee has any multiple Options to
extend or renew this Lease, a later Option cannot be exercised unless the prior
Options have been validly exercised.

     39.4 Effect of Default on Options.

          (a) Lessee shall have no right to exercise an Option: (i) during the
period commencing with the giving of any notice of Default and continuing until
said Default is cured, (ii) during the period of time any Rent is unpaid
(without regard to whether notice thereof is given Lessee), (iii) during the
time Lessee is in Breach of this Lease, or (iv) in the event that Lessee has
been given three (3) or more notices of separate Default, whether or not the
Defaults are cured, during the twelve (12) month period immediately preceding
the exercise of the Option.

          (b) The period of time within which an Option may be exercised shall
not be extended or enlarged by reason of Lessee's inability to exercise an
Option because of the provisions of Paragraph 39.4(a).

          (c) An Option shall terminate and be of no further force or effect,
notwithstanding Lessee's due and timely exercise of the Option, if, after such
exercise and prior to the commencement of the extended term, (i) Lessee fails to
pay Rent for a period of thirty (30) days after such Rent becomes due (without
any necessity of Lessor to give notice thereof), (ii) Lessor gives to Lessee
three (3) or more notices of separate Default during any twelve (12) months
period, whether or not the Defaults are cured, or (iii) if Lessee commits a
Breach of this Lease.

40.   Multiple Buildings. If the Premises are a part of a group of
buildings controlled by Lessor, Lessee agrees that it will observe all
reasonable rules and regulations which Lessor may make from time to time for the
management, safety, and care of said properties, including the care and
cleanliness of the grounds and including the parking, loading and unloading of
vehicles, and that Lessee will pay its fair share of common expenses incurred in
connection therewith.

41.   Security Measures. Lessee hereby acknowledges that the rental payable
to Lessor hereunder does not include the cost of guard service or other security
measures, and that Lessor shall have no obligation whatsoever to provide same.
Lessee assumes all responsibility for the protection of the Premises, Lessee,
its agents and invitees and their property from the acts of third parties.

42.   Reservations. Lessor reserves to itself the right, from time to time,
to grant, without the consent or joinder of Lessee, such easements, rights and
dedications that Lessor deems necessary, and to cause the recordation of parcel
maps and restrictions, so long as such easements, rights, dedications maps and
restrictions do not unreasonably interfere with the use of the Premises by
Lessee. Lessee agrees to sign any documents reasonably requested by Lessor to
effectuate any such easement rights, dedication, map or restrictions.

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43. Performance Under Protest. If at any time a dispute shall arise as to
any amount or sum of money to be paid by one Party to the other under the
provisions hereof, the Party against whom the obligation to pay the money is
asserted shall have the right to make payment "under protest" and such payment
shall not be regarded as a voluntary payment and there shall survive the right
on the part of said Party to Institute suit for recovery of such sum. if it
shall be adjudged that there was no legal obligation on the part of said Party
to pay such sum or any part thereof, said Party shall be entitled to recover
such sum or so much thereof as it was not legally required to pay.

44. Authority. If either Party hereto is a corporation, trust, limited
liability company, partnership, or similar entity, each individual executing
this Lease on behalf of such entity represents and warrants that he or she is
duly authorized to execute and deliver this Lease on its behalf. Each Party
shall, within thirty (30) days after request, deliver to the other Party
satisfactory evidence of such authority.

45. Conflict. Any conflict between the printed provisions of this Lease
and the typewritten or handwritten provisions shall be controlled by the
typewritten or handwritten provisions.

46. Offer. Preparation of this Lease by either Party or their agent and
submission of same to the other Party shall not be deemed an offer to lease to
the other Party. This Lease is not intended to be binding until executed and
delivered by all Parties hereto.

47. Amendments. This Lease may be modified only in writing, signed by the
Parties in interest at the time of the modification. As long as they do not
materially change Lessee's obligations hereunder, Lessee agrees to make such
reasonable non-monetary modifications to this Lease as may be reasonably
required by a Lender in connection with the obtaining of normal financing or
refinancing of the Premises.

48. Multiple Parties. If more than one person or entity is named herein as
either Lessor or Lessee, such multiple Parties shall have joint and several
responsibility to comply with the terms of this Lease.

49. Mediation and Arbitration of Disputes. An Addendum requiring the
Mediation and/or the Arbitration of all disputes between the Parties and/or
Brokers arising out of this Lease [ ] is [ ] is not attached to this Lease.

LESSOR AND LESSEE HAVE CAREFULLY READ AND REVIEWED THIS LEASE AND EACH TERM AND
PROVISION CONTAINED HEREIN, AND BY THE EXECUTION OF THIS LEASE SHOW THEIR
INFORMED AND VOLUNTARY CONSENT THERETO. THE PARTIES HEREBY AGREE THAT, AT THE
TIME THIS LEASE IS EXECUTED, THE TERMS OF THIS LEASE ARE COMMERCIALLY REASONABLE
AND EFFECTUATE THE INTENT AND PURPOSE OF LESSOR AND LESSEE WITH RESPECT TO THE
PREMISES.

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ATTENTION: NO REPRESENTATION OR RECOMMENDATION IS MADE BY THE AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATION OR BY ANY BROKER AS TO
THE LEGAL SUFFICIENCY, LEGAL EFFECT, OR TAX CONSEQUENCES OF THIS LEASE OR THE TRANSACTION TO WHICH IT RELATES. THE PARTIES ARE
URGED TO:

1. SEEK ADVICE OF COUNSEL AS TO THE LEGAL AND TAX CONSEQUENCES OF THIS LEASE.
2. RETAIN APPROPRIATE CONSULTANTS TO REVIEW AND INVESTIGATE THE CONDITION OF THE PREMISES. SAID INVESTIGATION SHOULD INCLUDE BUT
NOT BE LIMITED TO: THE POSSIBLE PRESENCE OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES, THE ZONING OF THE PREMISES, THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY, THE
CONDITION OF THE ROOF AND OPERATING SYSTEMS, AND THE SUITABILITY OF THE PREMISES FOR LESSEE'S INTENDED USE.

WARNING: IF THE PREMISES IS LOCATED IN a STATE OTHER THAN CALIFORNIA, CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE LEASE MAY NEED TO BE REVISED TO
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COMPLY WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE IN WHICH THE PREMISES IS LOCATED.
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The parties hereto have executed this Lease at the place and on the dates
specified above their respective signatures.

Executed at:  Palo Alto, Calif.         Executed at:   Campbell, CA
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on:  2/25/00                            on:   2-24-00
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By LESSOR:                              By LESSEE:
       Thoits Brothers, Inc.                      GraphOn Corporation
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By:/s/ Warren R. Thoits                 By:/s/ Edmund Becmer
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Name Printed: Warren R Thoits           Name Printed: Edmund Becmer
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Title: President                        Title: Cfo + VP of Admin.
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By:____________________                 By:________________________
Name Printed:__________                 Name Printed:______________
Title:_________________                 Title:_____________________
Address:_______________                 Address:___________________

Telephone: (___)_______                 Telephone: (___)___________
Facsimile: (___)_______                 Facsimile: (___)___________
Federal ID No._________                 Federal ID No._____________

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NOTE:These forms are often modified to meet the changing requirements of law
     and industry needs. Always write or call to make sure you are utilizing the
     most current form: AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATION, 700 So.
     Flower Street, Suite 600, Los Angeles, California 90017. (213) 687-8777.
     Fax No. (213) 687-8616

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         ADDENDUM TO STANDARD INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL SINGLE-TENANT LEASE
         --------------------------------------------------------------

     The following are modifications to that certain Standard
Industrial/Commercial Single-Tenant Lease - Net ("Lease") between THOITS
BROTHERS INC., a California Corporation ("Lessor") and GRAPHON CORPORATION, a
California corporation ("Lessee"), dated as of February 24, 2000. The term "this
Lease" when used herein shall mean the Lease as modified by this Addendum. All
capitalized terms not defined in this Addendum shall have the meanings given in
the Lease. In the event there is a conflict or inconsistency between the terms
of the Lease and the terms of this Addendum, the terms of this Addendum shall
control.

     1.  Rent Adjustments. The Base Rent shall be adjusted on each annual
         ----------------
anniversary of the Commencement Date based on the net annual change in the
Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers, San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose-
CA (1984=100% base) during the previous twelve (12) month period. In no event,
however, shall said increases be more than eight percent (8%) or less than three
percent (3%) per such twelve month period.

     2.  Completion of Tenant Improvements; Commencement Date. Paragraph 1.3 is
         ----------------------------------------------------
superseded by the terms and conditions of the Work Letter relating to the
Commencement Date. If Lessor does not deliver possession of the Premises to
Lessee by May 1, 2000, the Expiration Date shall be adjusted to reflect the
delay in possession (with the intent that the Original Term will not be
shortened as a result of any such delay). Notwithstanding Paragraph 7.4, Lessee
shall only be required to remove at the expiration or termination of this Lease
those Tenant Improvements which Lessor specifically designates in writing to
Lessee after reviewing the proposed plans for the Tenant Improvements (and any
additions or modifications thereto). Any improvements constructed after the
initial Tenant Improvements shall be subject to the requirements in Paragraph
7.4.

     3.  Structural Condition/Hazardous Materials. The following provision shall
         ----------------------------------------
be added to the end of Paragraph 2.2 of the Lease:

     Lessor represents and warrants that (i) the structural components of the
     Building and the roof membrane shall be delivered to Lessee in good
     condition, free from material faults or defects, and that the Premises is
     in a water-tight condition, and (ii) Lessor has no knowledge of the
     presence of any Hazardous Substances in, on or about the Premises, or if
     Lessor is aware of any such Hazardous Substances those matters have been
     disclosed to Lessee in writing. If during the course of completion of the
     Tenant Improvements, any asbestos containing materials or other Hazardous
     Substances are found to exist in the Premises, which Hazardous Substances
     are required by governmental regulation or law to be removed and remediated
     as a condition of the construction of the Tenant Improvements or as a
     condition of Lessee's occupancy of the Premises, then Lessor shall be
     obligated to remove and remediate such Hazardous Substances as soon as
     reasonably practicable, at its own cost and in conformance with all
     applicable laws and regulations, prior to the Commencement Date.

     4.  Common Areas: Changes. The following provision shall be added as
         ---------------------
Paragraph 2.6 of the Lease:

     Lessee shall have the non-exclusive right to use the common areas and no
     less than thirty (30) parking places (subject to increase as required by
     Applicable Requirements) adjacent to the Premises in the Sutter Business
     Park ("Common Areas") at no additional cost to Lessee. The parties
     acknowledge and agree that additional spaces may not be adjacent to the
     Premises. Lessor shall not make any reductions to the Common Areas or allow
     third parties to use the Common Areas in such a manner which would
     materially or unreasonably interfere with Lessee's nonexclusive use and
     enjoyment of the Common Areas, Lessee's access to the Premises, the number
     of parking spaces available to Lessee, or any other rights Lessee has under
     the Lease. Any construction work performed by Lessor shall be done in a
     manner which causes the least amount of inconvenience and interference to
     Lessee's use of the Premises and the Common Areas as is reasonably
     possible. Lessor shall notify Lessee in writing (with copies of any
     documents involved) of any threatened or actual claim, notice, citation,
     warning, complaint or report pertaining to or involving the failure of
     Lessor or the Premises and Common Areas to comply with any Applicable
     Requirements.

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     5.  Hazardous Substances: Indemnification. The following provision shall be
         -------------------------------------
added to the end of Paragraph 6.2(a) of the Lease:

     Lessor agrees that Lessee shall have no liability or responsibility
     whatsoever for any Hazardous Substances in, on, about or underneath the
     Premises or the Common Areas that were present prior to the Commencement
     Date or were not caused by, contributed to, or created by Lessee or
     Lessee's agents or employees. Lessor shall indemnify, defend and hold
     Lessee harmless against all claims, losses, costs or liabilities arising
     out of or related to testing for, or the presence, use, storage, disposal,
     removal, remediation or clean-up of any Hazardous Substance in or about the
     Premises, the Common Areas, or any other part of the Sutter Business Center
     that were present prior to the Commencement Date, unless caused by,
     contributed to, or created by Lessee or Lessee's agents or employees. If
     Lessor knows, or has reasonable cause to believe, that a Hazardous
     Substance has come to be located in, on, under or about the Premises or
     Common Areas, Lessor shall immediately give written notice of such fact to
     Lessee, and provide Lessee with a copy of any report, notice, claim, or
     other documentation which it has concerning the presence of such Hazardous
     Substance.

     6.  Capitol Repairs; Compliance with Requirements. The following provision
         ---------------------------------------------
shall be added to Paragraph 6.3 of the Lease:

     Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Lease, Lessee shall in no
     event, except as may be required solely by Lessee's negligence or Lessee's
     particular and unique use of the Premises, be obligated to make or pay for:
     (a) any capital repairs, replacements, or improvements to the Premises or
     Common Areas or (b) structural repairs or alterations or capital
     improvements to the Premises or Common Areas which may be required by any
     Applicable Requirements (whether presently existing or hereinafter
     enacted), including but not limited to the Americans with Disabilities Act
     and Title 24.

     7.  Lessee Indemnity. Paragraph 8.7 of the Lease shall be revised to read
         ----------------
as follows:

     Except for Lessor's negligence and/or willful misconduct and/or breach of
     express warranties, Lessee shall indemnify, protect, defend and hold
     harmless the premises, Lessor and its agents, Lessor's master or ground
     lessor, partners and lenders, from and against any and all claims, loss of
     rents and/or damages, costs, liens, judgments, penalties, loss of permits,
     attorneys' and consultants' fees, expenses and/or liabilities arising, out
     of or related to any injury or death to any person or injury or damage to
     property caused by, arising out of, involving, or in connection with, the
     occupancy of the Premises by Lessee, the conduct of Lessee's business, any
     act, omission or neglect of Lessee, its agents, contractors, employees or
     invitees, and out of any Default or Breach by Lessee in the performance in
     a timely manner of any obligation on Lessee's part to be performed under
     this Lease. The foregoing shall include, but not be limited to, the defense
     or pursuit of any claim or any action or proceeding involved therein, and
     whether or not (in the case of claims made against Lessor) litigated and/or
     reduced to judgment. In case any action or proceeding be brought against
     Lessor by reason of any of the foregoing matters, Lessee upon notice from
     Lessor shall defend the same at Lessee's expense by counsel reasonably
     satisfactory to Lessor and Lessor shall cooperate with Lessee in such
     defense. Lessor need not have first paid any such claim in order to be so
     indemnified. This indemnity shall survive the expiration or earlier
     termination of this Lease.

     8.  Lessor Indemnity. A paragraph 8.9 shall be added to the Lease to read
         ----------------
as follows:

     Except for Lessee's negligence and/or willful misconduct, Lessor shall
     indemnify, protect, defend and hold harmless the premises, Lessee and its
     agents, partners and lenders, from and against any and all claims, damages,
     costs, liens, judgments, penalties, loss of permits, attorneys' and
     consultants' fees, expenses and/or liabilities arising out of or related to
     any injury or death to any person or injury or damage to property caused
     by, arising out of, involving, or in connection with any willful act,
     omission or neglect of Lessor, its agents, contractors, employees or
     invitees, and out of any default or breach by Lessor in the performance in
     a timely manner of any obligation on Lessor's part to be performed under
     this Lease. The foregoing shall include, but not be limited to, the defense
     or pursuit of any claim or any action or proceeding involved therein, and
     whether

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     or not (in the case of claims made against Lessee) litigated and/or reduced
     to judgment. In case any action or proceeding be brought against Lessee by
     reason of any of the foregoing matters, Lessor upon notice from Lessee
     shall defend the same at Lessor's expense by counsel reasonably
     satisfactory to Lessee and Lessee shall cooperate with Lessor in such
     defense. Lessee need not have first paid any such claim in order to be so
     indemnified. This indemnity shall survive the expiration or earlier
     termination of this Lease.

     9.  Permitted Assignment. The following provision shall be added to the end
         --------------------
of Paragraph 12.1 of the Lease:

     Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Lease, Lessor's
     prior consent or approval shall not be required for: (a) any assignment,
     sublease or other transfer of Lessee's interest in the Premises or the
     Lease to any an entity in which Lessee has a controlling interest (referred
     to as "Lessee's Affiliates") or (b) changes in ownership or control of
     Tenant resulting solely from transfers of publicly traded shares. In the
     event that the Tenant merges with or is wholly acquired by a separate legal
     entity, assignment of this Lease to the new legal entity, if applicable,
     will require Landlord's consent as provided in Paragraph 12.1.

     10.  Non-Disturbance Agreement from Existing Lenders. The following
          -----------------------------------------------
provision shall be added to the end of Paragraph 30.3 of the Lease:

     Prior to the Commencement Date, Lessor shall provide Lessee with a non-
     disturbance agreement reasonably acceptable to Lessee from any lender that
     currently holds a Security Device against the Premises.

     11.  Interim Occupancy. As inducement to sign this Lease, Lessor grants
          -----------------
Lessee the right to occupy and use certain space comprised of approximately
6,672 rentable square feet (the "Interim Space") located at 225 Cochrane Circle,
Morgan Hill, California (the "Interim Building") upon execution of this Lease.
The right to occupy the Interim Space shall be under the same terms of this
Lease (except as otherwise provided in this Paragraph 11) but shall terminate
upon the Commencement Date or the earlier termination of this Lease. Lessee
shall pay in advance to Lessor monthly rent (or portion thereof) in the amount
of Eight Thousand Three Hundred Dollars and 00/100ths ($8,340.00). In addition
to the foregoing, Lessee shall pay to Lessor upon demand fifty-one percent (51%)
of the actual monthly operating expenses for the Interim Building, as determined
by generally accepted accounting practices (GAAP), during Lessee's occupancy of
the Interim Space. The parties acknowledge and agree that the Interim Building
is currently being leased to one other tenant. For purposes of illustration Gout
without placing any limits on Lessee's obligations for monthly operating
expenses under this Lease), monthly operating expenses have averaged
approximately twenty five cents per square foot.

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                                   EXHIBIT A

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                                   EXHIBIT B
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                         TENANT IMPROVEMENT WORK LETTER
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     1.  Tenant Improvement Allowance. Landlord shall contribute Three Hundred
         ----------------------------
Nine Thousand Nine Hundred Dollars ($327,000.00) ("Tenant Improvement
Allowance") for the Tenant Improvements (as defined below) to be constructed in
the Premises pursuant to this Work Letter. Any additional cost exceeding the
Tenant Improvement Allowance shall be borne by Tenant. Tenant understands and
agrees that should the cost of the completion of the tenant improvements be less
than the maximum amount provided for the Tenant Improvement Allowance, such
savings shell inure to the benefit of Landlord and Tenant shall not be entitled
to any credit or payment.

     2.  Construction of Tenant Improvements. Lessor agrees to perform certain
         -----------------------------------
work in or about the Premises (the "Tenant Improvements") in conformance with
the Approved Plans described below, subject to all the terms and conditions
contained in this Work Letter. The Tenant Improvements are described generally
in the preliminary plans dated January 27, 2000 and prepared by Wayne Renshaw,
255 North Market Street, San Jose, California.

     3.  Payment of Tenant Improvement Expenses. Invoices for the work of Tenant
         --------------------------------------
Improvements shall be borne by Lessor and Lessee in the same proportion as the
parties share the total costs of Tenant Improvements. Upon receipt of each such
invoice, Lessor shall submit a copy thereof to Lessee with Lessor's calculation
of the Lessee's portion to be paid by Lessee. Lessee shall forward payment of
Lessee's shares to Lessor within seven (7) days of Lessor's delivery of a copy
of the invoice to Lessee. Any unpaid balance of such payment remaining after
said seven (7) day period shall bear interest until paid at the rate often
percent (10%) per annum until paid. If any such balance, including accrued
interest, remains unpaid at Commencement Date, it shall be deemed a default by
Lessee under the Lease entitling Lessor to all of the remedies to which Lessor
would be entitled if Lessee defaults in the payment of rent.

    4.   Approval of Plans.
         -----------------

          (a) Preparation of Preliminary Plans. As soon as reasonably
              --------------------------------
practicable after the execution of this Lease, Lessee and Lessor shall meet and
confer with each other to develop mutually acceptable plans and specifications
with respect to the construction of the Tenant Improvements listed in Paragraph
1 above (the "Preliminary Plans"). Any architectural or other costs associated
with preparing the Preliminary Plans shall be paid by Lessee. Lessor shall
obtain such written bids as Lessor may desire with respect to the cost of the
proposed work.

          (b) Governmental Approvals. Once the parties have agreed on the
              ----------------------
Preliminary Plans, Lessor or its contractor shall submit them to the appropriate
governmental authorities for any permits that are required by law. If any
changes are required by the governmental authorities, Lessor and Lessee shall
cooperate to incorporate such changes into the Preliminary Plans, and neither
party shall unreasonably withhold or delay its approval of such changes.
Immediately after all such governmental approvals have been obtained, Lessor and
Lessee shall initial and date such approved plans ("Approved Plans"), which by
this reference shall then become a part of this Work Letter as though fully set
forth herein.

          (c) Agents for Approval. Tenant hereby designates Ed Becmer, Telephone
              -------------------
No.(408) 370-4080, Facsimile No. (408) 370-5047, as its representative, agent
and attorney-in-fact for the purpose of receiving notices, approving submittals
and issuing requests for changes, and Landlord shall be entitled to rely upon
authorizations and directives of such person(s) as if given by Tenant. Landlord
hereby designates Candace Peterson, Telephone No. (650) 323-4868, Facsimile No.
(650) 323-4068 as its representative, agent and attorney-in-fact for the purpose
of receiving notices, approving submittals and issuing requests for changes, and
Tenant shall be entitled to rely upon authorizations and directives of such
person(s) as if given by Landlord. The parties may amend the designation of
their respective construction representative(s) at any time upon delivery of
written notice to the other party.

     5.  Change Orders. No material changes, modifications or alterations in the
         -------------
Approved Plans or in the Tenant Improvement work pursuant thereto shall be made
by either

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party without the prior written consent of the other, which consent shall not be
unreasonably withheld or delayed. Any additional costs resulting from changes
requested by Lessee shall be solely borne by Lessee.

     6.  Completion and Commencement Date.
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          (a) Lessor's Obligations. Upon obtaining all necessary governmental
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approvals, Lessor shall commence construction of and diligently pursue the
completion of the Tenant Improvements substantially in compliance with the
Approved Plans, in good and workmanlike manner, free from faults or defects, and
in conformance with all conditions applicable to the Tenant Improvements which
are necessary for lawful occupancy of the Premises.

          (b) Commencement Date; Completion. The Commencement Date of the Lease
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and Lessee's obligations for the payment of rent under the Lease shall commence
on the later of: (i) May 1, 2000 or (ii) upon completion of the Tenant
Improvements as determined by the architect who prepared the plans for the
Tenant Improvements.

     7.  Fixturing Entry by Lessee. Lessee shall have the right to enter upon
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the Premises prior to completion of the Tenant Improvements for the purpose of
installing fixtures, equipment, telecommunications cabling, and other
improvements necessary for Lessee to open for business in the Premises, subject
to the following conditions:

          (a) Lessee shall obtain Lessor's prior consent, which shall be based
on Lessor's reasonable determination that such entry will not result in
interference with Lessor's work.

          (b) Lessee shall perform such fixturing work at its own cost and
expense, and shall abide by all instructions from Lessor or Lessor's contractor.

          (c) Any such entry by Lessee or its contractors shall be deemed to be
under all the terms and conditions of the Lease (including, without limitation,
Lessee's obligations to indemnify and hold Lessor harmless, which shall apply
with respect to any matter arising out of or connected with such entry),
excepting the obligation to pay rent, which shall begin to accrue only upon the
Commencement Date pursuant to the terms of the Lease.

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                                                          Lessee's Initials GB
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