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FORM OF
20__ LONG-TERM INCENTIVE (LTI) PLAN
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PURPOSE OF THE PLAN 
The purpose of the 20__ Long-Term Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) is to drive growth and shareholder value by providing incentives for Selected Participants (defined below) to deliver increasing revenue and earnings for Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries. 
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EFFECTIVE DATE 
The Plan covers a ______ performance period from _____ to _____ (the “Plan Term” or “Performance Period”). 
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DEFINITIONS 
For the purposes of this document only, the following definitions will apply: 
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“Award” or “award” shall mean an award consisting of Performance Stock Units (PSUs) pursuant to the Plan. An Award shall include a Dividend Equivalent Right.
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“Board of Directors” shall mean the Board of Directors of the Company. 
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“Committee” shall mean the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. Grants and Awards are approved by the Committee.   
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“Company” shall mean Advanced Energy Industries, Inc., a Delaware corporation, and its consolidated subsidiaries. 
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“Dividend Equivalent Right” as used herein shall mean a right to receive a cash payment equal to the cash dividends that would have been paid if each RSU or PSU that vests hereunder had been an issued and outstanding share of the Company’s common stock on all dividend record dates between the grant or award date of the unit and the settlement date. Any such payment shall be made at the same time as the underlying units vest.  Dividend Equivalent Rights may, at the Company’s discretion, be deemed to be reinvested in additional shares. Any such reinvestment shall be at Fair Market Value on the date of reinvestment.  
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“Grant” or “grant” shall mean a grant of RSUs pursuant to the Plan. A Grant shall include a Dividend Equivalent Right.
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“Performance Stock Unit (PSU) Award” or “PSU” shall mean a performance based restricted stock unit (RSU) award under the Plan as evidenced by an award agreement that represents a commitment to provide the Selected Participant a specific number of shares of Company common 

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stock on a future date contingent upon meeting or exceeding the performance metrics defined herein as certified by the Committee. As set forth below, the delivery of Company shares may be satisfied in whole or in part with cash as determined by the Committee. 
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“Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) Grant” or “RSU” shall mean a restricted stock unit grant awarded under the Plan as evidenced by an agreement that represents a commitment to provide the Selected Participant a specific number of shares of Company common stock following the defined vesting date(s). 
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“Relative Total Shareholder Return” or “rTSR” shall mean the measurement of the Company’s shareholder returns against an external comparator group (an index), as determined by the Committee, which may trigger the vesting of PSUs dependent on the Company’s performance as compared to the external comparator group.
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“Selected Participant” shall mean regular, full-time employees of the Company who are selected by the Committee to participate in the Plan. Selection for participation in the Plan is no guarantee that an employee will be selected for participation in a future LTI plan, and selection for participation in a past LTI plan is no guarantee that an employee shall be eligible for this Plan.
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“_____ Goals” or “Goals” shall mean _____ performance metrics, defined herein as certified by the Committee, of which the Company shall be measured against during the Performance Period, and which may trigger the vesting of PSUs dependent on the Company’s performance achievement meeting or exceeding the ______Goals. 
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“2017 Omnibus Plan” shall mean the 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan, as amended. 
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ELIGIBILITY 
Participation is limited to Selected Participants who are not covered by any other long-term incentive plan and are therefore eligible to participate in the Plan. Notwithstanding anything in the Plan to the contrary, and unless otherwise determined by the Committee, an individual shall not be eligible to participate in the Plan if such individual (a) performs services for the Company and is classified or paid as an independent contractor by the Company or (b) performs services for the Company pursuant to an agreement between the Company and any other person or entity including an employee leasing organization. 
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To be eligible for the Plan, a Selected Participant must be actively employed by the Company in an eligible role as of _______________.  To receive a Grant or an Award, the Selected Participant must continue to be employed and provide the services required of their position through the applicable grant/award date.  Participants who become eligible to participate in the Plan after the beginning of the Plan Term (promoted, hired, rehired or converted from a non-employee status) may be eligible for Grants/Awards on a prorated basis. See the “New Hires/Late Entrants” section below for additional details. See the “Promotions / Demotions” section for a discussion of the impact of a promotion or demotion after the beginning of the Plan Term.
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Failure to comply with the Company’s policies and internal controls, including but not limited to audit and control issues, and delegation of authority, may result in a loss of eligibility and potentially termination of employment. 
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See the “Termination of Employment” section below for a discussion of the impact of termination of employment following the grant or award date.
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GRANT CALCULATION   
The number of RSUs granted and PSUs awarded to each Selected Participant will be based on a target annual dollar value to be delivered to such Selected Participant based on the Selected Participant’s employment tier/title, as determined by the Committee. 
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The number of RSUs granted and PSUs awarded is calculated by ________. The Plan shall utilize RSUs and PSUs in a targeted ratio of ____% RSUs and ___% PSUs. 
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To properly reserve the number of PSU units should performance goals be met at the stretch level, the Committee will award PSUs under the Plan at the full stretch amount (_____% of target).  However, a Selected Participant may earn less than the full number of PSUs awarded based on the actual level of achievement of the performance goals.
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RSU VESTING SCHEDULE 
Unless a separate vesting schedule is established by the Committee for a Selected Participant not later than the 90th day after the beginning of the Plan Term, all RSUs granted under the Plan will vest ratably over a _______ year period, with ______ vesting on each anniversary date of the date of the grant without any further action needed by the Committee. 
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PSU VESTING SCHEDULE 
The PSUs awarded under the Plan will vest _________ based on relative total shareholder return (the “rTSR PSUs”) and _________ based on _______, in each case as set forth below.    Even though the Company may measure performance at the end of each year during the Performance Period, no PSUs will be considered earned until the Committee has confirmed that the applicable performance metrics have been met following the end of the Performance Period.
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Relative Total Shareholder Return (rTSR)
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	rTSR
Weight ____%

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Performance
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Percentage of Target PSU Shares that Vest for rTSR Metric

	Threshold: Performance ___ below Index
	__%

	Target:       Performance at Index
	___%

	Stretch:      Performance ___ above Index
	___%

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Relative Total Shareholder Return will be measured over ___ periods: (1) the first 12 months in the Performance Period, (2) the first 24 months in the Performance Period, and (3) the entire 36-month Performance Period.  Up to one-third (1/3) of the total target rTSR PSUs may be earned based on performance over each of the first 12 months and 24 months (for a total of 2/3rds of the target rTSR PSUs), regardless of cumulative performance over the entire Performance Period, with achievement interpolated for results between threshold and target (but capped at target even if achievement over such periods is greater than target).  Any PSUs earned after the first 12-month and 24-month period are conditionally earned but do not vest until the end of the Plan Term and upon approval by the Committee.
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As soon as practicable following the end of the Performance Period, the Company and the Committee will evaluate the Company’s rTSR performance over the entire 36-month Performance Period (with achievement interpolated for results between threshold and target and between target and stretch).  If performance during the cumulative 36-month Performance Period equals or exceeds target, then the amount earned for such period will be adjusted upward so that the final award will equal the rTSR achievement for the 36-month Performance Period (up to 200%).   However, if the cumulative 36-month performance is less than target, then the overall final award will equal the percentage of the rTSR PSUs that were conditionally earned for the 12-month and 24-month periods (but capped at target) plus the number conditionally earned for the 36-month performance period based on actual performance.
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 ______ Performance Metrics
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Set forth below are the ______ goals for the Performance Period. [These goals are deemed to be Company confidential and competitively sensitive information.]
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	______ Goals
Weight ____% 

	Goal
	Target 
Achievement
	Stretch
Achievement
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		100%
	
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SETTLEMENT OF RSUs, PSUs AND DIVIDEND EQUIVALENT RIGHTS
As soon as reasonably practicable after vesting, Company will settle vested RSU and PSUs by the delivery of shares equal to the number of RSUs or PSUs, as applicable, that vested, or, with respect to PSUs only, cash (or a combination of cash and shares as determined by the Committee). If settled in whole or part in cash, the amount of cash issued per vested PSU would be equal to the Fair Market Value (as defined in the 2017 Omnibus Plan) of the shares on such settlement date. 
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At the same time the Company settles the vested RSUs and PSUs, the Company will deliver, in cash, the amount of any Dividend Equivalent Rights earned with respect to the vested RSUs and PSUs. 
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NEW HIRES / LATE ENTRANTS 
Selected Participants who become eligible to participate in the Plan after the beginning of the Plan Term (promoted, hired, rehired or converted from a non-employee status) may be eligible for a Grant/Award on a prorated basis. Late entrants into the Plan are subject to approval by the Committee. The actual number of RSUs granted or PSUs awarded will be prorated to reflect only the portion of the Plan Term after the Selected Participant’s “Eligibility Date,” which is the date the Committee approves a Selected Participant’s eligibility. 
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PROMOTIONS / DEMOTIONS 
The promotion of a Selected Participant shall be indicated by an approved change in tier/title level from one eligible tier level to another. See “New Hires/Late Entrants” section for the treatment of individuals whose promotion results in new eligibility in the Plan (for example, a promotion from an ineligible tier level to an eligible one). The Committee may, in its sole and absolute discretion, determine whether a promotion entitles a Selected Participant to receive an increase in the number of RSUs or PSUs awarded under the Plan.  If the Committee approves such increase, the number of additional RSUs and PSUs to be granted/awarded will be equal to the difference in the Selected Participant’s original targeted value and new targeted value, but prorated to reflect only the portion of the Plan Term after the Selected Participant’s actual promotion date. 
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If a Selected Participant is demoted during the Plan Term, then the Committee, in its sole and absolute discretion, may forfeit, in whole or in part, any RSUs and PSUs that were previously granted/awarded under the Plan before such demotion such that the number of RSUs and PSUs that remain outstanding reflect only the portion of the Plan Term during which the Selected Participant was employed in a tier level eligible for the Plan.
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TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT 
A Selected Participant must be in continuous active employment, which shall include qualifying leaves of absence, at all times from the grant/award date through the date the grant or award vests.  If a Selected Participant’s employment is terminated, either voluntarily or involuntarily (regardless 

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of cause) at any time before the vesting date, then they will forfeit the right to receive payment with respect to their RSUs and PSUs, and all unvested RSUs and PSUs are cancelled as of the employment termination date, except as provided with the condition noted as follows. 
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Irrespective of the terms of this Plan, if the Selected Participant is subject to a Company-issued executive change of control agreement (“CIC Agreements”), those terms may take precedence in particular situations related to certain terminations and associated vesting of and settlement of RSUs or PSUs. 
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In addition, all vested and unvested RSUs or PSUs of a Selected Participant whose employment is terminated with cause (e.g., a violation of Company policy) is subject to cancellation and forfeiture.  
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2017 OMNIBUS INCENTIVE PLAN 
Grants and Awards made under this Plan must be in accordance with and are subject to the terms of the 2017 Omnibus Plan. Each Selected Participant is also required to sign or electronically acknowledge the appropriate grant and award agreements agreeing to the detailed terms and conditions of the Grant and Award. These agreements will be made available to Selected Participants at the time of Grant or Award. 
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ADMINISTRATION 
The Committee will be responsible for the administration of the Plan. The Committee is authorized to interpret the Plan, to prescribe, amend, and rescind rules and regulations deemed advisable, and to make all other administrative determinations necessary. Any decision of the Committee in the interpretation and administration of the Plan, as described herein, shall lie within its sole and absolute discretion and shall be final, conclusive and binding on all parties concerned. 
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GENERAL 
The Committee reserves the right to define Company performance metrics and to review, revise, amend, or terminate the Plan at any time without notice at its sole discretion without any liability to the Selected Participant. Only the Committee has the ability to modify the Plan, and all modifications to the Plan must be in writing and approved by the Committee, and all modifications to the Plan related to the CEO must be reviewed by the Board of Directors. Except for certain limited exceptions with respect to CIC Agreements (as discussed above), this Plan document supersedes any previous document that a Selected Participant  may have received regarding equity awards, including, but not limited to, the Selected Participant’s employment agreement.  For clarity, in the event of any conflict between a Selected Participant’s employment agreement with the Company and this Plan, the terms of this Plan will control with respect to the grant of equity awards, but the Selected Participant’s employment agreement will control for those provisions that do not relate to equity compensation.
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The Company shall not be required to fund or otherwise segregate any cash or any other assets which may at any time be paid to Selected Participants under the Plan. The Plan shall constitute an 
“unfunded” plan of the Company. 
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In the event any provision of the Plan shall be held illegal or invalid for any reason, the illegality or invalidity shall not affect the remaining parts of the Plan, and the Plan shall be construed and enforced as if the illegal or invalid provision had not been included. 

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Any questions regarding this Plan should be directed to the Human Resources department. 
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS – UNITED STATES ONLY 
This Plan does not constitute a guarantee of work, job status or employment for any period of time. A Selected Participant’s employment at Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. or its affiliate is at will and either such Selected Participant or the Company or affiliate may terminate the relationship at any time. This document is not intended to create a contract of employment or commitment of ongoing payment, express or implied. 

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      a NEVADA CORPORATION

    EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

    This Employment Agreement (the "Agreement") is made and entered into as of January 28,  2021, by and between Michael D Rountree (the "Executive") and Eco Science Solutions
      Inc., a Nevada corporation (the "Company").

    WHEREAS, the Company desires to employ the Executive on the terms and conditions set forth herein; and

    WHEREAS, the Executive desires to be employed by the Company on such terms and conditions.

    NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants, promises, and obligations set forth herein, the parties agree as follows:

    1. Term. Subject to Section 4 of this Agreement, the
      Executive's initial term of employment hereunder shall be from the period beginning on January 31st, 2021 (the "Effective Date") through January 31st, 2024 (the "Initial Term"). Thereafter, the Agreement
      shall be deemed to be automatically extended, upon the same terms and conditions, for successive periods of one year, unless either party provides written notice of its intention not to extend the term at least 60 days prior to the end of the Initial
      Term or one-year extension thereof. The period during which the Executive is employed by the Company hereunder is hereinafter referred to as the "Employment Term."

    2. Position and Duties.

    
      	
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              Position. During the Employment Term, the Executive shall serve as the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, as well as Treasurer, reporting to
                the Ombudsman as well as to the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”). In such position, the Executive shall have such duties, authority, and responsibilities as are consistent with the Executive's position and as may be
                reasonably specified from time to time by the Board to the extent typical of and consistent with such position.

            

    

    3. Compensation.

    
      	
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              Base Salary. Prior to the date the Financing Threshold (as defined below in paragraph 3.2) is reached, the Executive will accrue but not be paid a base
                salary. Up to the date the Financing Threshold is reached,  Executive shall receive minimum wage for an exempt employee.  Once the Financing Threshold is met, the Company shall pay the Executive a base salary at an annual rate of $175,000,
                for the first six months, from the time the Financing Threshold is met; $225,000 for the following six months, and then $250,000 going forward in periodic installments in accordance with the Company's customary payroll practices and
                applicable wage payment laws, but no less frequently than monthly. The Executive's base salary may not be decreased during the Employment Term other than as part of an across-the-board salary reduction that applies in the same manner to all
                senior executives of the Company, or if the duties of the Executive are materially changed. The Executive's annual base salary, as in effect from time to time, is hereinafter referred to as "Base Salary".

            

    

    
      	
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              Financing Threshold.  The Financing Threshold shall be deemed satisfied as of the date on which the Board reasonably determines that the Company is in a financial position to pay
                the Executive’s Base Salary without jeopardizing the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.

            

    

    
      	
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              Annual Bonus.

            

    

    
      	
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              For each calendar year of the Employment Term, the Executive shall be eligible to receive an annual bonus in an amount determined by the Board of Directors (the
                "Annual Bonus"). However, the decision to provide any Annual Bonus and the amount and terms of any Annual Bonus shall be in the sole and absolute discretion of the Board or Compensation Committee of the Board (the "Compensation Committee").
                In addition, annual Bonus Review will allow Executive to be issued additional equity under the 2021 Equity Incentive Plan.

            

    

    
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              The Annual Bonus, if any, will be paid within one and a half (1 1/2) months after the end of the applicable calendar year, and after the annual audit is delivered
                and accepted by the Board.

            

    

    
      	
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              In order to be eligible to receive an Annual Bonus, the Executive must be employed by the Company on the last day of the applicable date that Annual Bonuses are
                paid.

            

    

    
      	
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              Equity Awards. In consideration for signing the Executive will be issued three million (3,000,000) shares of Company common stock,
                which will have the following legend imprinted on the Certificate:

               The Securities represented by this certificate have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.  No sale or distribution may be effected without an effective
                registration statement or a legal opinion, in a form satisfactory to the Company, that such registration is not required under the Securities Act of 1933.

            

    

    and will be subject to a 3 year lock up agreement.  In addition during the Employment Term, the Executive shall be eligible to participate in the Company’s
      2021 Equity Incentive Plan or any successor plan, subject to the terms of the Company’s 2021 Equity Incentive Plan or successor plan, as determined by the Board or the Compensation Committee, in its discretion.

    
      	
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              Fringe Benefits and Perquisites. During the Employment Term, the Executive shall be entitled to fringe benefits and perquisites consistent with those
                provided to similarly situated executives of the Company.

            

    

    
      	
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              Employee Benefits. During the Employment Term, the Executive shall be entitled to participate in all employee benefit plans, practices, and programs
                maintained by the Company, as in effect from time to time (collectively, "Employee Benefit Plans"), on a basis which is no less favorable than is provided to other similarly situated executives of the Company, to the extent consistent with
                applicable law and the terms of the applicable Employee Benefit Plans. The Company reserves the right to amend or terminate any Employee Benefit Plans at any time in its sole discretion, subject to the terms of such Employee Benefit Plan
                and applicable law.

            

    

    
      	
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              Vacation; Paid Time Off. During the Employment Term, the Executive will be entitled to paid vacation on a basis that is at least as favorable as that provided
                to other similarly situated executives of the Company. The Executive shall receive other paid time-off in accordance with the Company's policies for executive officers as such policies may exist from time to time.

            

    

    
      	
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              Business Expenses. The Executive shall be entitled to reimbursement for all reasonable and necessary out-of-pocket business, entertainment, and travel
                expenses incurred by the Executive in connection with the performance of the Executive's duties hereunder in accordance with the Company's expense reimbursement policies and procedures.

            

    

    
      	
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              Indemnification Agreement. The Company shall offer to enter into a separate executive indemnification agreement with the Executive on customary terms (such
                agreement, the “Indemnification Agreement”).

            

    

    
      	
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              Clawback Provisions. Any amounts payable under this Agreement are subject to any policy (whether in existence as of the Effective Date or later adopted)
                established by the Company providing for clawback or recovery of amounts that were paid to the Executive. The Company will make any determination for clawback or recovery in its sole discretion and in accordance with any applicable law or
                regulation.

            

    

    
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    4.  Termination of Employment. The Employment Term and the Executive's employment hereunder may be terminated by either the Company or the Executive at any time
      and for any reason or for no particular reason. Upon termination of the Executive's employment during the Employment Term, the Executive shall be entitled to the compensation and benefits described in this Section 4 and shall have no further rights
      to any compensation or any other benefits from the Company or any of its affiliates.

    
      	
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              Expiration of the Term, For Cause, or Without Good Reason.

            

    

    
      	
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              The Executive's employment hereunder may be terminated upon either party's failure to renew the Agreement in accordance with Section 1, by
                the Company for Cause, or by the Executive without Good Reason and the Executive shall be entitled to receive:

            

    

    
      	
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              any accrued but unpaid Base Salary and accrued but unused paid time off which shall be paid within one (1) week following the date of the Executive's termination
                (or earlier, if and as required by applicable law);

            

    

    
      	
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              reimbursement for unreimbursed business expenses properly incurred by the Executive, which shall be subject to and paid in accordance with the Company's expense
                reimbursement policy; and

            

    

    
      	
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              such employee benefits (including equity compensation), if any, to which the Executive may be entitled under the Company's employee benefit plans as of the date of
                the Executive's termination; provided that, in no event shall the Executive be entitled to any payments in the nature of severance or termination payments except as specifically provided herein.

            

    

    Items 4.1(a)(i) through 4.1(a)(iii) are referred to herein collectively as the "Accrued Amounts."

    
      	
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              For purposes of this Agreement, "Cause" shall mean:

            

    

    
      	
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              the Executive's failure to perform his duties (other than any such failure resulting from incapacity due to physical or mental illness);

            

    

    
      	
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              the Executive's failure to comply with any valid and legal directive of the Board;

            

    

    
      	
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              the Executive's willful engagement in dishonesty, illegal conduct, or gross misconduct or any other act, which is, considered by the board to be, injurious to the
                Company or its affiliates;

            

    

    
      	
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              the Executive's embezzlement, misappropriation, or fraud, whether or not related to the Executive's employment with the Company;

            

    

    
      	
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              the Executive's conviction of or plea of guilty or nolo contendere to a crime that constitutes a felony (or state law equivalent) or a crime that constitutes a
                misdemeanor involving moral turpitude;

            

    

    
      	
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              the Executive's material breach of any obligation under this Agreement or any other written agreement between the Executive and the Company; or

            

    

    
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              any material failure by the Executive to comply with the Company's written policies or rules, as they may be in effect from time to time during the Employment Term,
                if such failure causes reputational or financial harm to the Company.

            

    

    Except for a failure, breach, or refusal which, by its nature, cannot reasonably be expected to be cured, the Executive shall have 10 business days from the delivery
      of written notice by the Company within which to cure any acts constituting Cause.

    
      	
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              For purposes of this Agreement, "Good Reason" shall mean the occurrence of any of the following, in each case during the Employment Term without the Executive's
                prior written consent:

            

    

    
      	
              (i)  

              

            	
              a material reduction in the Executive's Base Salary other than a general reduction in Base Salary that affects all similarly situated executives in substantially
                the same proportions;

            

    

    
      	
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              any material breach by the Company of any material provision of this Agreement;

            

    

    
      	
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               a material, adverse change in the Executive's authority, duties, or responsibilities other than temporarily while the Executive is physically
                or mentally incapacitated or as required by applicable law.

            

    

    To terminate her employment for Good Reason, the Executive must provide written notice to the Company of the existence of the circumstances providing grounds for
      termination for Good Reason within 30 days of the initial existence of such grounds and the Company must have at least 30 days from the date on which such notice is provided to cure such circumstances. If the Executive does not terminate her
      employment for Good Reason within 60 days after the first occurrence of the applicable grounds, then the Executive will be deemed to have waived her right to terminate for Good Reason with respect to such grounds.

    
      	
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              Without Cause or for Good Reason. The Employment Term and the Executive's employment hereunder may be terminated by the Executive for Good Reason or by the
                Company without Cause. In the event of such termination, the Executive shall be entitled to receive the Accrued Amounts and subject to the Executive's compliance with Section 5 of this Agreement and the agreements referenced therein and her
                execution, within 21 days following receipt (or 45 days, if so designated by the Company), of a release of claims in favor of the Company, its affiliates and their respective officers and directors in a form provided by the Company (the
                "Release") (such 21-day or 45-day period, as applicable, the "Release Execution Period"), and the Release becoming effective according to its terms, the Executive shall be entitled to receive the following if and only if the Executive’s
                employment is terminated after the date the Financing Threshold has been satisfied:

            

    

    
      	
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              equal installment payments payable in accordance with the Company's normal payroll practices, but no less frequently than monthly, which are in the aggregate equal
                to 50% of the Executive's Base Salary for the year that includes the date of the Executive's termination, which shall begin within 30 days following the date of the Executive's termination and continue until fully paid; provided that, if
                the Release Execution Period begins in one taxable year and ends in another taxable year, payments shall not begin until the beginning of the second taxable year;

            

    

    
      	
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               If the Executive timely and properly elects health continuation coverage under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 ("COBRA"), the Company
                shall reimburse the Executive for the monthly COBRA premium paid by the Executive for himself and his dependents. Such reimbursement shall be paid to the Executive on or prior to the 15th of the month immediately following the month in
                which the Executive timely remits the premium payment. The Executive shall 

              

            

    

    
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              be eligible to receive such reimbursement until the earliest of: (i) the twelve-month anniversary of the date of the Executive's termination; (ii) the date the Executive is no longer
                eligible to receive COBRA continuation coverage; and (iii) the date on which the Executive becomes eligible to receive substantially similar coverage from another employer or other source. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Company's
                making payments under this Section 4.2(b) would violate the nondiscrimination rules applicable to non-grandfathered, insured group health plans under the Affordable Care Act (the "ACA"), or result in the imposition of penalties under the
                ACA and the related regulations and guidance promulgated thereunder, the parties agree to reform this Section 4.2(b) in a manner as is necessary to comply with the ACA.

            

    

    
      	
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              The treatment of any outstanding equity awards shall be determined in accordance with the terms of the Company’s 2019 Equity Incentive Plan and the applicable award
                agreements.

            

    

    
      	
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              Death or Disability.

            

    

    
      	
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              The Executive's employment hereunder shall terminate automatically upon the Executive's death during the Employment Term, and the Company may terminate the
                Executive's employment on account of the Executive's Disability.

            

    

    
      	
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              If the Executive's employment is terminated during the Employment Term on account of the Executive's death or Disability, the Executive (or the Executive's estate
                and/or beneficiaries, as the case may be) shall be entitled to receive the Accrued Amounts.

                

                Notwithstanding any other provision contained herein, all payments made in connection with the Executive's Disability shall be provided in a manner which is consistent with federal and state law.

            

    

    
      	
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              For purposes of this Agreement, "Disability" shall mean the Executive's inability, due to physical or mental incapacity, to perform the essential functions of her
                job, with or without reasonable accommodation, for one hundred eighty (180) days out of any three hundred sixty-five (365) day period or one hundred twenty (120) consecutive days. Any question as to the existence of the Executive's
                Disability as to which the Executive and the Company cannot agree shall be determined in writing by a qualified independent physician mutually acceptable to the Executive and the Company. The determination of Disability made in writing to
                the Company and the Executive shall be final and conclusive for all purposes of this Agreement.

            

    

    
      	
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              Notice of Termination. Any termination of the Executive's employment hereunder by the Company or by the Executive during the Employment Term (other than
                termination pursuant to Section 4.3(a) on account of the Executive's death) shall be communicated by written notice of termination ("Notice of Termination") to the other party hereto in accordance with Section 15. The Notice of Termination
                shall specify:

            

    

    
      	
              (a)  

              

            	
              the termination provision of this Agreement relied upon;

            

    

    
      	
              (b)  

              

            	
              to the extent applicable, the facts and circumstances claimed to provide a basis for termination of the Executive's employment under the provision so indicated; and

            

    

    
      	
              (c)  

              

            	
              the applicable date of termination.

            

    

    
      	
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              Resignation of All Other Positions. Upon termination of the Executive's employment hereunder for any reason, the Executive shall be deemed to have resigned
                from all positions that the Executive holds as an officer or member of the Board (or a committee thereof) of the Company or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates.

            

    

    
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        5. Confidential Information and Restrictive Covenants. As a condition of
        the Executive's employment with the Company, the Executive shall enter into and abide by the Company's Employee Non-Compete Agreement/Employee Confidentiality and Proprietary Rights Agreement.

    6. Arbitration. Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or related to the Executive's employment by the Company, or termination of employment, including but not
        limited to claims arising under or related to this Agreement or any breach of this Agreement, and any alleged violation of federal, state, or local statute, regulation, common law, or public policy, shall be submitted to and decided by binding
        arbitration. Arbitration shall be administered exclusively by JAMS and shall be conducted in Orange County, California consistent with the rules of JAMS in effect at the time the arbitration is commenced and applying California law, except as
        modified by this Agreement. The Parties can obtain a copy of the JAMS Rules (i) on the JAMS’ website (https://www.jamsadr.com/rules-employment); (ii) by calling JAMS directly at (800) 352-5267; or (iii)
        from the Company’s Human Resources Department.  The JAMS Rules are incorporated herein by reference.  The arbitrator shall administer and conduct any arbitration in accordance with California law, including the California Code of Civil Procedure,
        and the arbitrator shall apply substantive and procedural California law to any Claim, without references to conflict-of-law provisions of any jurisdiction.  To the extent that the JAMS Rules are in irreconcilable conflict with California law,
        California law shall take precedence over the JAMS Rules.  In the event of the requirement to arbitrate hereunder, the Parties shall mutually agree on single arbitrator, and in the event that they cannot agree then each of them shall agree on an
        arbitrator and those two arbitrators shall appoint a third.  Except for Excluded Claims (as defined below in Section 6.1), the Parties waive all rights to have their disputes heard or decided by a jury or in a court trial and
        the right to pursue any class or collective action or representative claims against each other in court, arbitration, or any other proceeding. Any arbitral award determination shall be final and binding upon the Parties. 
        With respect to costs associated with the arbitration under this Section 6, Executive shall only pay the JAMS filing or administrative fee up to the equivalent amount of the initial filing Executive would have paid to commence an action in the
        California Superior Court, county of Orange.  The Company will pay any other JAMS administrative fees, arbitrator’s fees, and any additional fees unique to arbitration.

    
      	
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              Excluded Claims. Excluded claims are causes of action or claims: (i) under Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act, (ii) for representative
                actions under the California’s Private Attorneys’ General Act (“PAGA”), (ii) under the California Workers’ Compensation Act, (iv) for unemployment compensation benefits; (v) for benefits under a plan that is governed by the Employee
                Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and (vii) expressly prohibited from mandatory arbitration under applicable law.  To the extent permitted by law, individual Claims under PAGA or claims under California Labor Code section 558(a) are
                not Excluded Claims, and thereby are subject to arbitration pursuant to this Agreement.

            

    

    7. Governing Law, Jurisdiction, and Venue. This Agreement, for all purposes, shall be construed in accordance with the laws of California without regard to conflicts of
        law principles. Any action or proceeding by either of the parties to enforce this Agreement shall be brought only in a state or federal court located in the state of California, county of Orange. The parties hereby irrevocably submit to the
        exclusive jurisdiction of such courts and waive the defense of inconvenient forum to the maintenance of any such action or proceeding in such venue.

    8. Entire Agreement. Unless specifically provided herein, this Agreement, together with the Employee Non-Compete Agreement/Employee Confidentiality and Proprietary Rights
        Agreement and Indemnification Agreement contains all of the understandings and representations between the Executive and the Company pertaining to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements,
        representations and warranties, both written and oral, with respect to such subject matter.

    9. Modification and Waiver. No provision of this Agreement may be amended or modified unless such amendment or modification is agreed to in writing and signed by the
        Executive and by the Chairman of the Board. No waiver by either of the parties of any breach by the other party hereto of any condition or provision of this Agreement to be performed by the other party hereto shall be deemed a waiver of any
      similar or dissimilar provision or condition at the same or any prior or subsequent time.

    
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    10. Severability. Should any provisions of this Agreement be held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability
        shall not affect any other provisions hereof, and if such provision or provisions are not modified as provided above, this Agreement shall be construed as if such invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provisions had not been set forth herein.

    11.  Captions.
        Captions and headings of the sections and paragraphs of this Agreement are intended solely for convenience and no provision of this Agreement is to be construed by reference to the caption or heading of any section or paragraph.

    12. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in separate counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which taken together shall constitute one
        and the same instrument.

    13. Section 409A.

    
      	
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              General Compliance. This Agreement is intended to comply with Section 409A or an exemption thereunder and shall be construed and administered in accordance
                with such intent. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, payments provided under this Agreement may only be made upon an event and in a manner that complies with Section 409A or an applicable exemption. Any nonqualified
                deferred compensation payments under this Agreement that may be excluded from Section 409A either as separation pay due to an involuntary separation from service or as a short-term deferral shall be excluded from Section 409A to the maximum
                extent possible. For purposes of Section 409A, each installment payment provided under this Agreement shall be treated as a separate payment. Any payments to be made under this Agreement upon a termination of employment shall only be made
                upon a "separation from service" under Section 409A. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company makes no representations that the payments and benefits provided under this Agreement comply with Section 409A, and in no event shall the
                Company be liable for all or any portion of any taxes, penalties, interest, or other expenses that may be incurred by the Executive on account of non-compliance with Section 409A.

            

    

    
      	
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              Specified Employees. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, if any payment or benefit provided to the Executive in connection with her
                termination of employment is determined to constitute "nonqualified deferred compensation" within the meaning of Section 409A and the Executive is determined to be a "specified employee" as defined in Section 409A(a)(2)(b)(i), then such
                payment or benefit shall not be paid until the first payroll date to occur following the six-month anniversary of the date of the Executive's termination or, if earlier, on the Executive's death (the "Specified Employee Payment Date"). The
                aggregate of any payments that would otherwise have been paid before the Specified Employee Payment Date shall be paid to the Executive in a lump sum on the Specified Employee Payment Date and thereafter, any remaining payments shall be
                paid without delay in accordance with their original schedule.

            

    

    
      	
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              Reimbursements. To the extent required by Section 409A, each reimbursement or in-kind benefit provided under this Agreement shall be provided in accordance
                with the following:

            

      
        
          	
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                  the amount of expenses eligible for reimbursement, or in-kind benefits provided, during each calendar year cannot affect the expenses eligible for reimbursement, or in-kind benefits
                    to be provdied, in any other calendar year;

                  

                

        

      

    

    
      	
              (b)  

              

            	
              any reimbursement of an eligible expense shall be paid to the Executive on or before the last day of the calendar year following the calendar year in which the
                expense was incurred; and

            

    

    
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              (c)  

              

            	
              any right to reimbursements or in-kind benefits under this Agreement shall not be subject to liquidation or exchange for another benefit.

            

    

    14. Successors and Assigns. This Agreement is personal to the Executive and shall not be assigned by the Executive. Any purported assignment by the Executive shall be null
        and void from the initial date of the purported assignment. The Company may assign this Agreement to any successor or assign (whether direct or indirect, by purchase, merger, consolidation, or otherwise) to all or substantially all of the business
        or assets of the Company. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of the Company and permitted successors and assigns.

    15.Notice. Notices and all other communications provided for in this Agreement
      shall be given in writing by personal delivery, electronic delivery, or by registered mail to the parties at the addresses set forth below (or such other addresses as specified by the parties by like notice):

    If to the Company:

    Eco Science Solutions Inc.

      1135 Makawao Avenue, Suite 103-188

      Makawao, HI  96768

      

    

    If to the Executive:

    Michael D Rountree

    300 S. El Camino Real #206

    San Clemente, CA  92672

    

    

    If to the Chairman of the Board:

    

    

    A Carl Mudd

    172 Eagles Peak S.

    Bullard, TX 75757

    16. Representations of the Executive. The Executive
      represents and warrants to the Company that:

    The Executive's acceptance of employment with the Company and the performance of his duties hereunder will not conflict with or result in a violation of, a
      breach of, or a default under any contract, agreement, or understanding to which she is a party or is otherwise bound.

    The Executive's acceptance of employment with the Company and the performance of his duties hereunder will not violate any non-solicitation, non-competition, or
      other similar covenant or agreement of a prior employer or third-party.

    17. Withholding. The Company shall have the right to
      withhold from any amount payable hereunder any Federal, state, and local taxes in order for the Company to satisfy any withholding tax obligation it may have under any applicable law or regulation.

    18. Survival. Upon the expiration or
      other termination of this Agreement, the respective rights and obligations of the parties hereto shall survive such expiration or other termination to the extent necessary to carry out the intentions of the parties under this Agreement.

    19. Acknowledgement of Full
        Understanding. THE EXECUTIVE ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT HE HAS FULLY READ, UNDERSTANDS AND VOLUNTARILY ENTERS INTO THIS AGREEMENT. THE EXECUTIVE ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT HE HAS HAD AN OPPORTUNITY TO ASK QUESTIONS AND CONSULT WITH AN
      ATTORNEY OF HIS CHOICE BEFORE SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT.

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

    

    

    	 	
            COMPANY:

          
	 	 
	 	
            ECO SCIENCE SOLUTIONS INC.

             

          
	 	 
	 	
            By:

          	/s/Jeffery Taylor 

          
	 	 	 
	 	 	
            Name:

          	
            Jeffery Taylor

          
	 	 	
            Title:

          	
            CEO

          
	 	 
	 	
            Address:

          	
            1135 Makawao Ave #103-188

            Makawao, HI 96768

          

    

    	 	
            EXECUTIVE:

          
	 	 
	 	 
	 	
            By:

          	/s/Michael D. Rountree 

          
	 	 	 
	 	 	
            Name:

          	
            Michael D Rountree

          
	 	 	 	 
	 	 
	 	
            Address:

          	
            300 S. El Camino Real #206

            San Clemente, CA  92672

          

    

    

    

    

    
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    Ombudsman Approved:

    

    

    

    

    

    

    By:        /s/A Carl Mudd 

    

    A Carl Mudd

    172 Eagles Peak S.

    Bullard, TX  75757

     

    

     

    

  

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