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DATED    15 March 2000
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                    COAL PENSION PROPERTIES LIMITED                        (1)

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                            eTOYS UK LIMITED                               (2)

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                  UNIT A3 SOUTH MARSTON PARK SWINDON

                                Lovells
                         85 Holborn Viaduct
                           London EC1A 2DY

                              P1/AMC/MFS

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                                LEASE
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THIS LEASE is made 15 March

BETWEEN:

(1)   COAL PENSION PROPERTIES LIMITED whose registered office is 33 Cavendish
      London W1A 2NF (Company Registration Number 465783) (the "Landlord"
      expression shall where the context so admits include its successors in
      title); and

(2)   ETOYS UK LIMITED (Registered Number 03726048) whose registered office
      is at 50 Victoria Embankment Blackfriars London 5DX (the "Tenant").

THIS DEED WITNESSES:

1.    TERMS AND RENT

      In consideration of the rent and covenants hereinafter reserved and
      contained the Landlord HEREBY GRANTS AND DEMISES unto the Tenant ALL
      THAT piece or parcel of land situate at Unit A3 South Marston Park
      Swindon all which sold land is more particularly delineated on the plan
      annexed hereto and thereon edged with red (the "Plan") together with
      the buildings erected thereon or on part thereof (the "demised
      premises") TO HOLD the demised premises unto the Tenant from and
      including the date hereof for a term expiring on 5 September 2000
      TOGETHER with the easements and rights specified in Schedule I Part A
      subject as therein mentioned EXCEPT AND RESERVED unto the Landlord and
      all those authorised by it the rights and easements specified in
      Schedule I Part B SUBJECT to the covenants and other matters contained
      or referred to in the documents specified in Schedule II YIELDING AND
      PAYING therefor unto the Landlord monthly during the said term FIRST
      the rent of L10.150 payable in advance by equal monthly instalments on
      the 15th of each month the first payment being due on 29 March 2000 for
      the period from 29 March 2000 to and inclusive of 14 April 2000
      SECONDLY such sum as the Landlord may from time to time expend pursuant
      to its obligation to insure the demised premises in accordance with the
      provisions of clause 3.2. Such rent being payable following expenditure
      and within 10 working days of demand therefor by the Landlord THIRDLY
      to pay on demand a fair proportion of the service charge charged to the
      Landlord by the estate owner as defined by a Conveyance dated 31 March
      1987 between (1) Vickers Properties Limited and (2) The Post Office
      such proportion to be determined by the Landlord's surveyor (acting
      properly and to be based upon a comparison of the total gross internal
      areas that the demised premises bear to the total gross internal area
      of all other lettable parts of the Landlord's estate (edged blue on the
      Plan) whether or not let)

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2.    TENANT'S COVENANTS

      The Tenant HEREBY COVENANTS with the Landlord as follows:

2.1   TO PAY RENT

      To pay the reserved rent in accordance with clause 1, whether or not
      formally demanded.

2.2   TO PAY OUTGOINGS

      To pay and discharge all existing and future rates, taxes and
      outgoings now or at any time during the said term payable in respect of
      the demised premises or any part thereof or by the owner or occupier.

2.3   VALUE ADDED TAX

      (a)   In addition to all rents, insurance costs, fees, disbursements,
            expenses and other sums payable by the Tenant in accordance with
            the terms of this lease from time to time hereunder to pay also
            on demand any value added tax which may properly from time to
            time be applicable thereto (and the Landlord shall provide a VAT
            receipt after such payment and within 28 days of payment).

      (b)   To indemnify and keep indemnified the Landlord against any value
            added tax paid or properly payable by the Landlord in respect of
            any costs, fees, disbursements, expenses or other sums which the
            Landlord is entitled to recover under the terms of this Lease.

2.4   TO COMPLY WITH STATUTE

      (a)   To comply in all respects with the provisions of every statute
            now in force or which may hereafter be in force and any other
            obligations imposed by law relating to the demised premises or
            the user thereof and to execute all works and provide and maintain
            all arrangements upon or in respect of the demised premises or the
            user thereof which are directed or required (whether by the
            Landlord, tenant or occupier) by any statute now in force or which
            may hereafter be in force or by any competent authority and to
            indemnify and keep indemnified the Landlord against all costs,
            charges, fees and expenses of or incidental thereto.

      (b)   Not to do or omit to be done in or near the demised premises any
            act or thing by reason of which the Landlord may incur or have
            imposed on it or become liable to pay any penalty, damages,
            compensation, costs, charges or expenses.

2.5   PLANNING ACTS

      Not to make any application for planning permission in respect of the
      demised premises.

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2.6   TO REPAIR

      From time to time and at all times during the said term well and
      substantially to repair, cleanse and decorate and to keep and maintain
      in such state of repair, cleanliness and decoration the demised premises
      and every part thereof and all additions and improvements thereto as
      evidenced by the schedule of condition annexed.

2.7   TO YIELD UP

      At the expiration or sooner determination of the said term quietly to
      yield up unto the Landlord the demised premises in such repair,
      cleanliness and decoration as is hereby provided together with all
      fixtures and additions thereto and to remove all the Tenant's fixtures
      and fittings from the demised premises.

2.8   TO PERMIT LANDLORD TO VIEW

      To permit the Landlord and all persons authorised by the Landlord at
      all reasonable times and upon at least 24 hours prior notice (save in
      emergency) to enter upon the demised premises to view the condition
      thereof and to give the Tenant notice in writing of any defects, decays
      or wants of reparation to the demised premises or other works or acts
      for which the Tenant shall be liable hereunder and which the Tenant
      shall remedy within 28 days of the date of receipt by the Tenant of
      such notice in writing.

2.9   USE

      Not to use the demised premises or any part thereof other than for the
      purpose of warehousing and packaging toys within Class 88 of the Town
      and Country (Use Classes) Order 1987.

2.10  ALTERATIONS

      (a)   Not to alter, cut, maim, injure or disturb in any way the
            interior or exterior structure of the demised premises or any part
            thereof.

      (b)   Not to carry out non-structural alterations without the prior
            written consent of the Landlord (such consent not to be
            unreasonably withheld or delayed) and subject to the Tenant
            providing the Landlord with copies of all relevant drawings and
            specifications provided always that the Tenant shall be permitted
            to erect demountable partitioning without the need to obtain
            consent and shall remove the same at the expiry of the term and
            make good all damage caused to the Landlord's reasonable
            satisfaction.

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2.11  ALIENATION

      Not to assign, underlet, part with possession or share occupation of or
      charge by way of mortgage the whole or any part of the demised premises.

2.12  NOT TO INVALIDATE OR INCREASE COST OF INSURANCE

      (a)   Not to do or permit or suffer any act or thing which may make
            void or voidable any policy of insurance on the demised premises.

      (b)   Not to do or omit to do or permit or suffer to be done or omitted
            anything which may render any increased or extra premium payable
            for the insurance of the demised premises or any adjoining demised
            premises and to pay all sums paid by way of increased premiums and
            all expense properly incurred by the Landlord in connection with
            any renewal of any policy rendered necessary by a breach of this
            clause 2.13.

2.13  TO INDEMNIFY LANDLORD

      To indemnify and keep the Landlord indemnified from and against all
      actions, proceedings, costs, claims and demands by third parties in
      respect of any damage or liability caused by or arising from the state
      or condition of the demised premises or their use or occupation by the
      Tenant or the Tenant's servants agents or invitees.

2.14  MATTERS TO WHICH THE DEMISE IS SUBJECT

      To observe and perform the covenants and matters contained or referred
      to in the documents specified in Schedule II and not do or permit to be
      done anything which would be a breach of the tenant's covenants
      contained in a Lease dated 10 February 2000 between (1) The Post Office
      and (2) the Landlord (the "Headlease") and to indemnify the Landlord
      against all proceedings, costs, claims and expenses whatsoever arising
      from any breach or non-performance or non-observance thereof.

2.15  INTEREST

      If any sum payable to the Landlord under the terms hereof shall not be
      paid on or before the due date to pay interest thereon at the rate of
      three per centum per annum above the base rate for the time being of
      Lloyds TSB Bank PLC (or if the same shall cease to be published any
      comparable rate replacing the same) from and including the due date
      until and including the date of actual payment of the whole sum payable.

2.16  TO PAY LANDLORD'S COSTS

      To pay the Landlord's costs (properly incurred) incidental to the
      preparation and completion of the granting of any consent under this
      Lease.

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3.    LANDLORD'S COVENANTS

      The Landlord HEREBY COVENANTS with the Tenant;

3.1   QUIET ENJOYMENT

      That the Tenant performing and observing the several covenants on its
      part and the conditions herein contained shall peaceably hold and enjoy
      the demised premises during the said term without any interruption by
      the Landlord or any person rightfully claiming under or in trust for the
      Landlord.

3.2   TO INSURE

      To effect and maintain at all times throughout the term in a well
      established insurance office an insurance of the demised premises
      against loss or damage by fire, explosion, storm or tempest (including
      lightning), flood, burst pipes, impact and (in peacetime) aircraft and
      any articles dropped therefrom, civil commotion, malicious damage and
      such other risks against which the Landlord may from time to time
      reasonably deem it necessary to insure in the full reinstatement value
      thereof subject to such exclusions, excesses and limitations as may be
      imposed by the insurers.

3.3   HEADLEASE

      To comply with the covenants on the part of the lessee in the Headlease.

4.    PROVISOS

      PROVISO FOR FORFEITURE

      Without prejudice to any other provisions contained in this Lease:

4.1   if the reserved rents are unpaid for 21 days after becoming payable
      (whether formally demanded or not); or

4.2   if the Tenant is in breach of any of the Tenant's obligations in this
      Lease; or

4.3   if the Tenant or any guarantor of the Tenant's obligations:

      (a)   (being a company or if in partnership) enters into voluntary
            liquidation (other than for the purpose of reconstruction or
            amalgamation not involving a realisation of assets) or has a
            winding up order made against it by the Court or has a receiver
            appointed over all or any part of its assets or an administration
            order is made pursuant to the Insolvency Act 1986 or the Insolvent
            Partnerships Order 1984; or

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      (b)  (being one or more individuals whether or not in partnership
           together) any one of them petitions the court for his own
           bankruptcy or has a bankruptcy order made against him; or

      (c)  becomes insolvent or enters into any composition with its or his
           creditors or enters into a voluntary arrangement (within the
           meaning of as 1 or 253 Insolvency Act 1986 or the Insolvent
           Partnerships Order 1994;

      then the Landlord may at any time re-enter the demised premises and
      immediately this Lease shall terminate absolutely but without prejudice
      to any rights of the Landlord in respect of any breach of any of the
      obligations on the Tenant's part in this Lease.

5.    NOTICES

      Any notice to be served hereunder shall be validly served and
      conclusively deemed to have been delivered if served in accordance with
      a 196 Law of Property Act 1925.

6.    VALUE ADDED TAX

      All sums payable by the Tenant hereunder which are from time to time
      subject to value added tax shall be considered to be tax exclusive sums
      and value added tax at the appropriate rate shall if properly payable
      be payable by the Tenant in addition thereto.

7.    OPTIONS TO DETERMINE

7.1   If any destruction or damage shall render the demised premises wholly
      or substantially unfit for use or occupation then either party may
      immediately determine this Lease by giving notice in writing to the
      other and immediately upon receipt of such notice this present demise
      and everything herein contained shall cease.

7.2   Any determination of this Lease under this clause shall be without
      prejudice to the rights and remedies of either party against the other
      in respect of any antecedent claim or breach of covenant.

8.    OPERATION OF THIS DEED

8.1   This document shall be treated as having been executed and delivered as
      a deed only upon being dated.

8.2   No person other than the contracting parties may enforce any provision
      of this deed by virtue of the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act
      1999.

9.    NO PRECEDING AGREEMENT FOR LEASE

      It is hereby certified that there is no Agreement for Lease to which
      this Lease gives effect.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF this deed has been duly executed and delivered the day and
year first before written.

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                                    SCHEDULE I

                                     PART A

                          EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS GRANTED

The following rights are granted by the Landlord to the Tenant:

1.   a right of way at all times for vehicular and pedestrian purposes over
     and along the road shown coloured blue on the Plan subject to any
     reasonable regulations imposed by the Landlord (including but without
     prejudice to the generality of the foregoing the introduction of one way
     systems which have first been agreed where necessary with the local
     highway authority);

2.   the right to pass and repass to and from the demised premises at all
     times with or without vehicles through the common parts of the
     Landlord's Estate;

3.   the right to connect into use repair and replace the service media
     forming part of the Landlord's Estate at the date of this deed which
     serve, but do not exclusively form part of the demised premises with all
     due diligence and speed and without causing a nuisance or disturbance to
     other tenants or occupiers in positions approved by the Landlord the
     Tenant forthwith making good any damage so caused to the Landlord's
     reasonable satisfaction;

4.   the right to load and unload commercial vehicles only and to park up to
     four private motor cars within the area shown coloured brown on the Plan;

5.   the right of support and protection from the adjoining building to the
     extent existing at the date of this deed;

6.   the right to receive a supply of electricity through and by means of the
     mains supply in the Landlord's Estate and the right to install and
     maintain a check meter for such purpose.

                                     PART B

                       GENERAL EXCEPTIONS AND RESERVATIONS

The following rights are reserved from this Lease to the Landlord:

1.   the right to build, or carry out works, on any adjoining or nearby
     property, but not in such a way as materially lessens the access or
     light or air to the demised premises or causes damage to the demised
     premises;

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2.    the right to build into any of the boundary walls, foundations or roots
      of the demised premises:

3.    the right of support and protection from the Demised premises for any
      buildings standing on adjoining property at the date of this deed or
      constructed there during the perpetuity period:

4.    the right to:

      (a)   inspect, connect into, repair, replace and use any service media
            on under or over the demised premises but which do not form part
            of the demised premises;

      (b)   construct service media within the perpetuity period on, over or
            under unbuilt upon parts of the demised premises;

5.    the right to enter the demised premises:

      (a)   to exercise any other right reserved and regranted to the
            Landlord by this Lease;

      (b)   to view the state and condition of the demised premises, to
            measure and undertake surveys of the demised premises and to
            prepare schedules of condition or of dilapidations at the demised
            premises;

      (c)   to determine whether the Tenant is complying with its obligations
            in this Lease;

      (d)   in connection with any requirements of the Insurers of the
            demised premises;

      the Landlord exercising such right causing as little inconvenience to
      the Tenant as reasonably practicable and making good any damage caused
      to the demised premises as soon as reasonably practicable to the
      Tenant's reasonable satisfaction.

6.    the rights reserved by this Lease are reserved to the Landlord and any
      mortgages, and may be exercised by anyone authorised by the Landlord.

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                                 SCHEDULE II

           DOCUMENTS CONTAINING MATTERS TO WHICH THE DEMISE IS SUBJECT

    Conveyance dated 31 March 1987 between (1) Vickers Properties Limited and
    (2) The Post Office.

    All entries in the register of Title Number WT184048 so far as they affect
    the demised premises.

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EXECUTED as a deed by the affixing      )
of the Common Seal of Coal Pension      )
Properties Limited in the presence of;  )

                                                           [SEAL]
/s/ [ILLEGIBLE]

Director

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                                                                 EXHIBIT 10.31A

                           LEASE PROVISIONS & EXHIBITS

LANDLORD:  HIGHWOODS REALTY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

TENANT: eTOYS DISTRIBUTION, LLC                 LEASE DATE: March 16, 2000
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BUILDING ADDRESS: 202-A/B North Chimney Rock Road, Greensboro, North Carolina
                  27409

NOTICES ADDRESS: 202-A/B North Chimney Rock Road, Greensboro, North Carolina
                 27409

RENTABLE SQUARE FOOTAGE: 200,000

LEASE TERM: Three (3) Years                 RENT COMMENCEMENT: See Section 4.
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TERM:             MONTHLY RENT:          ANNUAL RENT:           PRICE P.R.S.F.:
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Year 1            $60,833.33             $730,000.00            $3.65
Year 2            $62,000.00             $744,000.00            $3.72
Year 3            $63,166.67             $758,000.00            $3.79

                 ALL RENTS ARE DUE ON THE 1ST DAY OF EACH MONTH

BROKER: CRESA Partners

COMMISSION PAID: 4.00%

SECURITY DEPOSIT: $182,499.99                     PRO-RATA %: 100.00%
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EXPENSE PASS THRU'S:
Taxes:                              Entire Cost
Insurance:                          Entire Cost
Common Area Maintenance:            Entire Cost

PAID DIRECTLY BY TENANT:
x        Janitorial                       x        Extermination
x        Garbage                          x        Light Bulbs
x        Water/Sewer                      x        Interior Maintenance
x        Security                         x        Signage
x        Electrical/Gas                   x        Plate Glass Breakage
x        HVAC                             x        Fire Extinguisher Maintenance

EXHIBITS ATTACHED:
x        A     Site Plan                  x        D    Insurance Requirements
x        B     Building Layout/Specs      x        E    Restrictive Covenants
x        C     Rules & Regulations        x        F    Form Letter of Credit

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NORTH CAROLINA             }
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FORSYTH COUNTY             }

         THIS LEASE, made and entered into this the 16th day of March 2000 by
and between HIGHWOODS REALTY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, a North Carolina Limited
Partnership, hereinafter referred to as "Landlord" and ETOYS DISTRIBUTION, LLC,
A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, hereinafter referred to as "Tenant".

                                    RECITALS

         Landlord is seized of the business premises described herein, having
space therein to let. Tenant desires to lease such space from Landlord. The
parties desire to enter into a Lease Agreement defining their respective rights,
duties and liabilities relating to the premises.

         IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual covenants contained herein, the parties
agree as follows:

1. DESCRIPTION OF PREMISES: Landlord represents and warrants that it is the
owner in fee simple of a 200,000 rentable square foot building (the "Building")
located at 202-A/B NORTH CHIMNEY ROCK ROAD, GREENSBORO, GUILFORD COUNTY, NORTH
CAROLINA, being more fully illustrated on Exhibit "A" attached hereto and hereby
made a part hereof. NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING TO THE CONTRARY CONTAINED HEREIN,
LANDLORD AND TENANT ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT THE BASE RENT HAS BEEN CALCULATED
UNDER THIS LEASE ASSUMING 200,000 RENTABLE SQUARE FEET IN THE PREMISES AND THAT
TENANT SHALL HAVE THE RIGHT, EXERCISABLE WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE
COMMENCEMENT DATE TO REMEASURE THE PREMISES. THE PARTIES AGREE THAT THE SQUARE
FOOTAGE OF THE PREMISES SHALL BE MEASURED TO THE EXTERIOR DRIPLINE. IN THE EVENT
THAT THE REMEASUREMENT OF THE PREMISES BY THE TENANT INDICATES THAT THE SQUARE
FOOTAGE OF THE PREMISES IS DIFFERENT THAN 200,000 RENTABLE SQUARE FEET, TENANT
SHALL PROVIDE LANDLORD WITH WRITTEN NOTICE OF TENANT'S CALCULATION OF THE SQUARE
FOOTAGE OF THE PREMISES. IF LANDLORD AGREES WITH TENANT'S CALCULATION, BASE RENT
AND COMMISSIONS SHALL BE ADJUSTED BASED UPON THE ACTUAL NUMBER OF SQUARE FEET IN
THE PREMISES. IF LANDLORD DISAGREES WITH TENANT'S REMEASUREMENT AND LANDLORD AND
TENANT CANNOT AGREE ON THE CORRECT SQUARE FOOTAGE OF THE PREMISES, SUCH DISPUTE
SHALL BE RESOLVED BY SUBMITTAL TO THE APPROPRIATE JURISDICTION. IN ANY EVENT, IF
THE ACTUAL SQUARE FOOTAGE OF THE PREMISES TURNS OUT TO BE DIFFERENT THAN 200,000
RENTABLE SQUARE FEET, THE BASE RENT SHALL BE ADJUSTED ACCORDINGLY RETROACTIVE TO
THE COMMENCEMENT DATE.

         The Leased Space shall consist of that portion of said Building and
other improvements, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ALL SURROUNDING LAND,
IMPROVEMENTS AND PARKING AREAS in the amount of 200,000 rentable square feet,
said space hereinafter referred to as the "Premises". The entire Premises shall
be for the exclusive use of Tenant, its agents, servants, employees and invitees
for office, WAREHOUSE, STORING, RECEIVING, SHIPPING, SELLING and related uses.

2. TERM: The term of this Lease shall be for a period of THREE (3) YEARS,
beginning UPON THE DATE OF "SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION," AS THAT TERM IS DEFINED IN
SECTION 4 BELOW, the "Commencement Date", and continuing thereafter for a period
of three (3) years, the "Termination Date".

3. BASE RENT: Tenant shall pay base rental for the Premises leased in the amount
as follows:

         TERM:        MONTHLY RENT:         ANNUAL RENT:        PRICE P.R.S.F.:
         Year 1       $60,833.33            $730,000.00         $3.65
         Year 2       $62,000.00            $744,000.00         $3.72
         Year 3       $63,166.67            $758,000.00         $3.79

         All rental payments are payable in advance on the first (1st) day of
each month without prior offset or deduction, EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED
HEREIN, to Landlord at Landlord's address specified in Section 41 hereof
entitled "NOTICES" or at such other place as Landlord may direct. In the event
any Tenant check tendered to Landlord in payment of its obligations hereunder is
returned by Tenant's bank for insufficient funds, any and all charges incurred
by Landlord as a result shall be billed to Tenant by Landlord as additional rent
hereunder.

4. OCCUPANCY AND ACCEPTANCE OF PREMISES: Landlord shall deliver actual
possession of the Premises to Tenant on the Commencement Date. THE TERM
"SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION" SHALL MEAN THE DATE (i) LANDLORD DELIVERS THE PREMISES
TO TENANT according to the specifications indicated in Exhibit "B" attached
hereto and by this reference made a part hereof, (ii) Landlord HAS FURNISHED to
Tenant evidence obtained from local governmental authorities having jurisdiction
that the Premises have been duly inspected and approved for Tenant's LEGAL
OCCUPANCY, (iii) ALL BUILDING SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT ARE IN GOOD WORKING ORDER
AND CONDITION, AND (iv) THE PREMISES AND ALL SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT THEREIN SHALL
BE IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE LAWS IN EFFECT AS OF THE COMMENCEMENT
DATE. If the Premises are ready for Tenant's occupancy FOR BUSINESS

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PURPOSES prior to the Commencement Date, Landlord shall so notify Tenant and
Tenant may accept such early occupancy, provided, however, in such event Tenant
shall pay to Landlord base rental calculated on a daily basis assuming a 365 day
year, for each day Tenant shall occupy the Premises prior to the Commencement
Date. If permission is given to Tenant to occupy the Demised Premises FOR
BUSINESS PURPOSES prior to the date of commencement of the term hereof, such
occupancy shall be subject to all the provisions of this Lease except those
relating to the term of this Lease. NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING TO THE CONTRARY
CONTAINED IN THIS LEASE, IMMEDIATELY AFTER EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF THIS LEASE,
TENANT, AT TENANT'S OPTION, SHALL BE PERMITTED TO ENTER THE PREMISES FOR THE
PURPOSE OF INSTALLING FURNITURE, FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT AND TELEPHONE/DATA
EQUIPMENT AND WIRING ("TENANT'S WORK"). SUCH ENTRY BY TENANT SHALL BE SUBJECT TO
ALL OF THE CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN THIS LEASE, IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL LAWS,
PROVIDED, HOWEVER, TENANT SHALL HAVE NO OBLIGATION TO PAY FOR BASE RENT, COMMON
AREA EXPENSES, UTILITIES AND REAL ESTATE TAXES UNTIL THE COMMENCEMENT DATE.
LANDLORD AND TENANT AGREE TO CAUSE EACH OF THEIR CONTRACTORS AND AGENTS TO USE
COMMERCIALLY REASONABLE EFFORTS TO COORDINATE THEIR RESPECTIVE SCHEDULES. TENANT
SHALL INDEMNIFY AND HOLD LANDLORD HARMLESS FROM AND AGAINST ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE
TO THE PREMISES AND AGAINST INJURY TO ANY PERSONS CAUSED BY TENANT'S ACTIONS
PURSUANT TO THIS EARLY OCCUPANCY.

         WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS OF SUCH COMMENCEMENT DATE, TENANT SHALL DELIVER
a written notice listing each and every respect in which the Premises are
incomplete according to such building specifications as noted above SUBJECT TO
LATENT DEFECTS; Landlord shall then have sixty (60) days from its receipt of
said notice to complete those items contained in such listing. The existence of
such items shall not alter the Tenant obligation to pay rent pursuant to
Section 3.

         During Tenant's move-in, a representative of the Tenant must be on-site
with any moving company to ensure proper treatment of Premises. All packing
materials and refuse must be properly disposed of. Any damage or destruction due
to moving will be the sole responsibility of the Tenant.

         NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING TO THE CONTRARY CONTAINED IN THIS LEASE, IN
THE EVENT THE COMMENCEMENT DATE DOES NOT OCCUR ON OR PRIOR TO JULY 1, 2000 FOR
100,000 SQUARE FEET OF BUILDING A/B AND 72,000 SQUARE FEET OF BUILDING D
(COMMENCEMENT ON REMAINDER OF BUILDING A/B SHALL BE ON OR PRIOR TO JULY 15,
2000), TENANT SHALL BE ENTITLED TO TERMINATE THIS LEASE UPON WRITTEN NOTICE TO
LANDLORD AND TENANT SHALL HAVE THIRTY (30) DAYS THEREAFTER TO REMOVE ANY
FURNITURE, FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT INSTALLED IN THE PREMISES FOR THE BENEFIT OF
TENANT, SUBJECT TO FORCE MAJEURE, TENANT DELAYS OR CIRCUMSTANCES OUTSIDE
REASONABLE CONTROL OF LANDLORD.

5. AUDIT: If Tenant disputes the amount of operating expenses, TAXES, INSURANCE
OR UTILITIES as set forth in ANY invoice from the Landlord within NINETY (90)
days after receipt thereof, and provided Tenant is not then in default under
this Lease BEYOND ALL APPLICABLE NOTICE AND CURE PERIODS, Tenant shall have the
right upon notice to have Landlord's book and records relating to operating
expenses audited by a qualified professional selected by Tenant or by Tenant
itself. If after such audit Tenant still disputes the amount of operating
expenses, a certification as to the proper amount shall be made by AN
independent certified public accountant MUTUALLY SELECTED BY LANDLORD AND TENANT
in consultation with Tenant's professional, which certification shall be final
and conclusive. If such audit reveals that operating expenses, TAXES, INSURANCE
OR UTILITIES were overstated by FIVE percent (5%) or more in the calendar year
audited, LANDLORD SHALL PAY THE COST OF THE MUTUALLY SELECTED ACCOUNTANT AND
TENANT'S PROFESSIONAL. IF SUCH AUDIT REVEALS THAT OPERATING EXPENSES, TAXES,
INSURANCE OR UTILITIES WERE OVERSTATED OR UNDERSTATED, within thirty (30) days
after the certification, THE PARTIES SHALL MAKE AN APPROPRIATE RECONCILIATION OF
MONIES OWED BY ONE PARTY TO THE OTHER AS DETERMINED BY SUCH AUDIT. However, if
such certification does not show that Landlord had made such an overstatement BY
MORE THAN FIVE PERCENT (5%), then Tenant shall pay both the costs of its
professional as well as the reasonable charges of THE independent certified
public accountant engaged to determine the correct amount of operating expenses.

         Books and records necessary to accomplish any audit permitted under
this Section shall be retained BY LANDLORD for twelve months after the end of
each calendar year, and on receipt of notice of Tenant's dispute of the
operating expenses shall be made available to Tenant to conduct the audit, which
may be either at the Premises, or at Landlord's office in Winston-Salem, North
Carolina.

         In the event that the Tenant elects to have a professional audit
Landlord's operating expenses as provided in this Lease, such audit must be
conducted by an independent nationally or regionally recognized accounting firm
that is not being compensated by Tenant on a contingency fee basis. All
information obtained through such audit as well as any compromise, settlement or
adjustment reached as a result of such audit shall be held in strict confidence
by Tenant and its officers, agents, and employees and as a condition to such
audit, the Tenant's auditor shall execute a COMMERCIALLY REASONABLE written
agreement agreeing that the auditor is not being compensated on a contingency
fee basis and that all information obtained through such audit as well as any
compromise, settlement or adjustment reached as a result of such audit, shall be
held in strict confidence and shall not be revealed in any manner to any person
except TENANT'S OFFICERS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, CONSULTANTS AND LENDERS EXCEPT upon
the prior written consent of the Landlord, which consent shall not be
unreasonably withheld, or if required pursuant to any litigation between
Landlord and Tenant materially related to the facts disclosed by such audit, or
if required by law. NO SUBTENANT SHALL HAVE ANY RIGHT TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT AND NO
ASSIGNEE SHALL CONDUCT AN AUDIT FOR ANY PERIOD DURING WHICH SUCH ASSIGNEE WAS
NOT IN POSSESSION OF THE PREMISES.

6. LATE PAYMENT OF RENT: All monthly installments of rent herein stipulated are
due in advance without prior offset or deduction, EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED
HEREIN, on the FIRST (1ST) DAY OF EACH MONTH during the term hereof, as set
forth in Section

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3 hereof entitled "BASE RENT". All rents not received on the first (1st) day of
the month shall be deemed "past due" and all rents not received by the Landlord
WITHIN FIVE (5) BUSINESS DAYS FOLLOWING WRITTEN NOTICE THAT SUCH AMOUNT IS PAST
DUE, SUCH NOTICE TO BE PROVIDED TWICE ANNUALLY, shall be subject to a charge of
5% FIVE PERCENT (5%) of the amount due.

         In any such event, Landlord shall so invoice Tenant for any such
charge, which shall become due immediately upon Tenant's receipt of the invoice
but in no event later than THIRTY (30) days from the invoice date.

         Once any payment of rent is thirty (30) days past due, the total due
shall bear interest at TEN percent (10%) per annum.

7. NO ACCORD AND SATISFACTION: No acceptance by Landlord of a lesser sum than
the Base Rent, late charges, additional rent and other sums then due shall be
deemed to be other than on account of the earliest installment of such payments
due, nor shall any endorsement or statement on any check or any letter
accompanying any check or payment be deemed as accord and satisfaction, and
Landlord may accept such check or payment without prejudice to Landlord's right
to recover the balance of such installment or pursue any other remedy in this
Lease provided. TENANT'S PAYMENT OF ANY AMOUNTS UNDER THIS LEASE SHALL NOT BE
DEEMED A WAIVER OF TENANT'S RIGHT TO PROTEST SUCH AMOUNTS AS NOT BEING OWED
HEREUNDER.

8. USE: Premises shall be used for such office, assembly, storage, distribution
and manufacturing activities as are allowed under existing zoning AND RECORDED
COVENANTS. Landlord and Tenant both acknowledge that the extent and height to
which Tenant can store and rack goods and materials is dependent on the type,
volume, and density that goods and materials are stored. Landlord makes no
representations as to the ability and height to which goods and materials may be
stored in the Premises. For clarification, Tenant should consult current local
fire codes. Tenant shall not conduct, or allow to be conducted, on or within the
Premises any business or permit any act which in any way increases the cost of
fire insurance on the building (UNLESS TENANT PAYS THE SAME) or constitutes a
nuisance or is contrary to or in violation of the laws, statutes or ordinances
of local state or federal governments having jurisdiction and SUBJECT TO SECTION
10 BELOW, Tenant agrees to comply, at Tenant's expense, with all governmental
regulations to include those relating to the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA). Any violation of this provision by Tenant shall be a material breach of
this Lease, SUBJECT TO ANY NOTICE AND CURE PERIOD, entitling Landlord to
exercise any rights or remedies contained herein or provided by law or other
authority.

         It is hereby agreed and understood that the following functions are
prohibited outside the building walls or in the parking or service areas:
storage of any item (OTHER THAN CARS AND TRUCKS); manufacture or assembly of any
product; refuse accumulation; rallies or meetings; any conduct of business.
Personal property of Tenant of any type or size shall be permitted outside the
Premises only during times of loading or unloading operations.

9. QUIET ENJOYMENT: The Landlord covenants that Tenant, upon paying the Landlord
the rental stipulated herein together with all other charges reserved herein
WITHIN ALL APPLICABLE NOTICE AND CURE PERIODS, and performing the covenants,
promises and agreements herein WITHIN ALL APPLICABLE NOTICE AND CURE PERIODS,
shall peaceably and quietly have, hold and enjoy the Premises and all rights,
easements, appurtenances and privilege belonging or appertaining thereto, during
the full term hereby granted and any extensions or renewals thereof.

10. COMMON AREAS: As used in this Lease, Common Areas shall mean all areas
OUTSIDE of the building and appurtenances, including but not limited to: the
parking areas and entrances and exits thereto, driveways and truck service ways,
sidewalks, landscaped areas, access roads, building equipment rooms, and other
EXTERIOR areas and facilities. LESSOR SHALL OPERATE AND MAINTAIN THE COMMON
AREAS IN CURRENT CONDITION. Landlord reserves the right, from time to time, to
reasonable alter said common areas, including converting common areas into
leasable areas, constructing additional parking facilities in the common areas,
increasing or decreasing common area land and/or facilities and to exercise
control and management of the common areas and to establish, modify, change and
enforce such reasonable Rules and Regulations as Landlord in its REASONABLE
discretion may deem desirable for the management of the Building, PROVIDED THAT
ANY SUCH RULES AND REGULATIONS AND CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT DO NOT UNREASONABLY
AFFECT TENANT'S USE OF OR ACCESS TO THE PREMISES, BUILDING, PARKING AREAS OR
LOADING DOCKS AND LANDLORD SHALL USE COMMERCIALLY REASONABLE EFFORTS TO MINIMIZE
ANY SUCH INTERFERENCE AND SCHEDULE ANY EVENTS WITH TENANT WHICH MAY CAUSE ANY
SUCH INTERFERENCE.

         Tenants agrees to abide by and conform to such rules and regulations
and shall be responsible for the compliance with same by its employees, agents,
customers and invitees. The failure of Landlord to enforce any of such Rules and
Regulations against Tenant shall not be deemed to be a waiver of same.

         Landlord shall have the right to restrict or close all or any portion
of the Common Areas at such times and for such periods as may, in the REASONABLE
opinion of the Landlord, be necessary to prevent a dedication thereof, or to
preserve the status thereof as private property, or to prevent the accrual of
any rights in any person; and Landlord may also close said Common Areas for
purposes of maintenance and repair as may be REASONABLY required from time to
time, PROVIDED THAT LANDLORD SHALL NOT UNREASONABLY INTERFERE WITH TENANT'S USE
OF THE PREMISES, BUILDING, PARKING OR LOADING DOCKS.

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         Tenant shall pay to Landlord its proportionate share of the entire
Common Area maintenance cost. Tenant's proportionate share shall be the relation
of Tenant's 200,000 rentable square foot area to the 200,000 rentable square
foot of total building area, or 100%. Common Area expenses shall include, but
are not limited to the following incurred by Landlord with respect to the
Building: snow removal; window washing; painting; any alteration or other work
required by any governmental authority, to include costs expended by Landlord in
order to place and keep the Building and common areas in compliance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and any other legislation by any
governmental body, NOT ENACTED AS OF THE COMMENCEMENT DATE; casualty, boiler and
machinery, loss of rents and general and excess liability insurance; cleaning,
striping, sealing and minor repairs to parking areas, driveways, sidewalks and
loading areas (but not replacement); lawn care and landscaping maintenance;
management and administrative fees EQUAL TO THREE PERCENT (3%) OF BASE RENT AND
COMMON AREA EXPENSES; and all other expenses paid in connection with the
operation of the Building chargeable against income.

         COMMON AREA EXPENSES SHALL NOT MEAN OR INCLUDE: (i) COSTS INCURRED
IN CONNECTION WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OR REMODELING OF THE PREMISES OR ANY
OTHER IMPROVEMENTS NOW OR HEREAFTER LOCATED THEREON, CORRECTION OF DEFECTS IN
DESIGN OR CONSTRUCTION; (ii) INTEREST, PRINCIPAL, OR OTHER PAYMENTS ON
ACCOUNT OF ANY INDEBTEDNESS THAT IS SECURED BY ANY ENCUMBRANCE ON ANY PART OF
THE PREMISES, OR RENTAL OR OTHER PAYMENTS UNDER ANY GROUND LEASE, OR ANY
PAYMENTS IN THE NATURE OF RETURNS ON OR OF EQUITY OF ANY KIND; (iii) COSTS OF
SELLING, SYNDICATING, FINANCING, MORTGAGING OR HYPOTHECATING ANY PART OF OR
INTEREST IN THE PREMISES; (IV) TAXES ON THE INCOME OF LANDLORD OR LANDLORD'S
FRANCHISE TAXES (UNLESS ANY OF SAID TAXES ARE HEREAFTER INSTITUTED BY
APPLICABLE TAXING AUTHORITIES IN SUBSTITUTION FOR AD VALOREM REAL ESTATE
TAXES;); (V) DEPRECIATION, RESERVES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING REPLACEMENT
RESERVES AND RESERVES FOR BAD DEBT OR LOST RENT, OR ANY OTHER CHARGE NOT
INVOLVING THE PAYMENT OF MONEY TO THIRD PARTIES; (VI) LANDLORD'S OVERHEAD
COSTS, INCLUDING EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES, ACCOUNTING AND LEGAL FEES, RENT AND
OTHER OCCUPANCY COSTS OR ANY OTHER COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE OPERATION OR
INTERNAL ORGANIZATION AND FUNCTION OF LANDLORD AS A BUSINESS ENTITY (BUT THIS
PROVISION DOES NOT PREVENT THE PAYMENT OF A MANAGEMENT FEE TO LANDLORD AS
PROVIDED IN THIS PARAGRAPH 10); (vii) FEES OR OTHER COSTS FOR PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES PROVIDED BY SPACE PLANNERS, ARCHITECTS, ENGINEERS, AND OTHER SIMILAR
PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANTS, REAL ESTATE COMMISSIONS, AND MARKETING AND
ADVERTISING EXPENSES; (viii) COSTS OF DEFENDING OR PROSECUTING LITIGATION
WITH ANY PARTY, UNLESS A FAVORABLE JUDGMENT WOULD REDUCE OR AVOID an increase
in Common Area EXPENSES, OR UNLESS THE LITIGATION IS TO ENFORCE OTHER
STANDARDS OR REQUIREMENTS FOR THE GENERAL BENEFIT OF THE TENANT; (ix) COSTS
INCURRED AS A RESULT OF LANDLORD'S VIOLATION OF ANY LEASE, CONTRACT, LAW OR
ORDINANCE, INCLUDING FINES AND PENALTIES; (x) LATE CHARGES, INTEREST OR
PENALTIES OR ANY KIND FOR LATE OR OTHER IMPROPER PAYMENT OF ANY PUBLIC OR
PRIVATE OBLIGATION, INCLUDING AD VALOREM TAXES; (xi) COSTS OF REMOVING
HAZARDOUS WASTE OR OF CORRECTING ANY OTHER CONDITIONS IN ORDER TO COMPLY WITH
ANY ENVIRONMENTAL LAW OR ORDINANCE (BUT THIS EXCLUSION SHALL NOT CONSTITUTE A
RELEASE BY LANDLORD OF TENANT FOR ANY SUCH COSTS FOR WHICH TENANT IS LIABLE
PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPH 43 OF THIS LEASE); (xii) COSTS FOR WHICH LANDLORD IS
REIMBURSED FROM ANY OTHER SOURCE; (xiii) COSTS RELATED TO ANY BUILDING OR
LAND NOT INCLUDED IN THE PREMISES, INCLUDING ANY ALLOCATION OF COSTS INCURRED
ON A SHARED BASIS, SUCH AS CENTRALIZED ACCOUNTING COSTS, UNLESS THE
ALLOCATION IS MADE ON A REASONABLE AND CONSISTENT BASIS THAT FAIRLY REFLECTS
THE SHARE OF COSTS ACTUALLY ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE PREMISES; AND (xiv) THE PART
OF ANY COSTS OR OTHER SUM PAID TO ANY AFFILIATE OF LANDLORD THAT MAY EXCEED
THE FAIR MARKET PRICE OR COST GENERALLY PAYABLE FOR SUBSTANTIALLY SIMILAR
GOOD S OR SERVICES IN THE AREA OF THE PREMISES. LANDLORD AGREES TO ASSIGN, OR
CAUSE ITS CONTRACTORS TO ASSIGN TO TENANT ALL CONTRACTOR'S OR SUBCONTRACTOR'S
GUARANTEES OR WARRANTIES, IF ANY, WHICH RELATE TO ANY CONSTRUCTION WORK
CONCERNING WHICH TENANT SHALL HAVE THE OBLIGATION TO MAKE REPAIRS.

         LANDLORD SHALL, WITHIN ONE HUNDRED TWENTY (120) DAYS AFTER THE
EXPIRATION OF A LEASE YEAR, FURNISH TENANT A STATEMENT OF ACTUAL COMMON AREA
EXPENSES FOR SUCH CALENDAR YEAR AND THE PARTIES SHALL MAKE APPROPRIATE PAYMENTS
TO THE OTHER, AS APPLICABLE, WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS THEREAFTER. THIS
RECONCILIATION OBLIGATION SHALL SURVIVE THE EXPIRATION OR EARLIER TERMINATION OF
THIS LEASE.

         During the term hereof, Landlord shall notify Tenant of its ESTIMATED
proportionate share due for such cost. Landlord shall have the option through
the Lease term to require Tenant's reimbursement on either a monthly, quarterly
or annual basis, at Landlord's sole discretion, to become due and payable as
additional rent within ten (10) days, if invoiced monthly or thirty (30) days,
if invoiced quarterly or annually, from the date of invoice.

         NOTWITHSTANDING ANY PROVISION OF THIS LEASE TO THE CONTRARY, IN THE
EVENT THE PREMISES OR ANY HVAC, SPRINKLER, PLUMBING OR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS OR ANY
OTHER PREMISES FACILITIES, SYSTEMS OR EQUIPMENT, REQUIRE ANY REPAIR, REPLACEMENT
AND/OR MAINTENANCE COSTING IN EXCESS OF $5,000.00 PER OCCURRENCE WHERE THE
USEFUL LIFE OF SUCH REPAIR, REPLACEMENT AND/OR MAINTENANCE IS IN EXCESS OF FIVE
(5) YEARS ("CAPITAL EXPENDITURE"), LANDLORD SHALL PERFORM SUCH REPAIR,
REPLACEMENT AND/OR MAINTENANCE AND THE COST THEREOF SHALL BE INITIALLY PAID BY
LANDLORD, EXCEPT IF SUCH COSTS ARE REQUIRED IN ORDER TO COMPLY WITH LEGAL
REQUIREMENTS AND ARE AS A RESULT OF SPECIFIC AND UNIQUE IMPROVEMENTS AND/OR
ALTERATIONS OF TENANT OR A SPECIFIC AND UNIQUE USE BY TENANT OTHER THAN FOR
CUSTOMARY WAREHOUSES AND DISTRIBUTION; HOWEVER, SUCH COST TOGETHER WITH INTEREST
AT THE ANNUAL RATE OF PRIME PLUS TWO PERCENT (2%) SHALL BE AMORTIZED OVER THE
EXPECTED USEFUL LIFE THEREOF AND THE TENANT SHALL REPAY THE MONTHLY AMORTIZED
PAYMENTS OCCURRING DURING THE TERM OF THIS LEASE AS ADDITIONAL RENT.

11. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING: Tenant covenants and agrees that neither this
Lease nor the term hereby granted, nor any part thereof, will be assigned,
mortgaged, pledged, encumbered or otherwise transferred, by operation of law or
otherwise, and that neither the Premises, nor any part thereof, will be sublet
or advertised for subletting or occupied, by anyone other than Tenant, or for
any purpose other than as hereinabove set forth, without the prior written
consent of Landlord not to be unreasonably withheld AND

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SHALL BE GRANTED OR DENIED WITHIN TEN (10) BUSINESS DAYS. Landlord's withholding
of consent shall be deemed reasonable if the use or occupancy of the Premises by
such sublessee or assignee could make Landlord responsible for any costs of
compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA") or any other
legislation by any governmental body. NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING TO THE CONTRARY
CONTAINED IN THIS SECTION 11, NEITHER (i) AN ASSIGNMENT OR SUBLETTING OF ALL OR
A PORTION OF THE PREMISES (A) TO AN ENTITY WHICH IS CONTROLLED BY, CONTROLS OR
IS UNDER COMMON CONTROL WITH TENANT, (B) TO AN ENTITY WHICH IS FUNDED BY TENANT
OR AN ENTITY WHICH IS CONTROLLED BY, CONTROLS OR IS UNDER COMMON CONTROL WITH
TENANT IN CONNECTION WITH THEIR BUSINESS IN THE "E-COMMERCE," OR "INTERNET/HIGH
TECH" INDUSTRY OR (C) TO A PURCHASER OF ALL OR SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF THE ASSETS
OF TENANT OR OF AN ENTITY WHICH IS CONTROLLED BY, CONTROLS OR IS UNDER COMMON
CONTROL WITH TENANT, (ii) A TRANSFER, BY OPERATION OF LAW OR OTHERWISE, IN
CONNECTION WITH THE MERGER, CONSOLIDATION OR OTHER REORGANIZATION OF TENANT OR
OF AN ENTITY WHICH IS CONTROLLED BY, CONTROLS OR IS UNDER COMMON CONTROL WITH
TENANT, NOR (iii) THE TEMPORARY USE OR OCCUPANCY OF PORTIONS OF THE PREMISES BY
A PARTY OR PARTIES IN CONNECTION WITH THE TRANSACTION OF BUSINESS WITH TENANT OR
WITH AN ENTITY WHICH IS CONTROLLED BY, CONTROLS OR IS UNDER COMMON CONTROL WITH
TENANT, SHALL BE SUBJECT TO THE LANDLORD'S CONSENT (SUCH ENTITIES, PURCHASERS,
AND PARTIES SHALL BE REFERRED TO HEREIN COLLECTIVELY OR INDIVIDUALLY AS A
"TENANT AFFILIATE"); PROVIDED, HOWEVER, NO SUBLEASE OR ASSIGNMENT TO AN TENANT
AFFILIATE SHALL RELEASE THE TENANT NAMED HEREIN FROM ANY LIABILITY UNDER THIS
LEASE. TENANT SHALL IMMEDIATELY NOTIFY LANDLORD OF ANY SUCH ASSIGNMENT,
PURCHASE, TRANSFER, SUBLEASE, ACTION, OR USE. FOR PURPOSES OF THIS LEASE,
"CONTROL" SHALL MEAN THE POSSESSION, DIRECT OR INDIRECT, OF THE POWER TO DIRECT
OR CAUSE THE DIRECTION OF THE MANAGEMENT AND POLICIES OF A PERSON OR ENTITY, OR
MAJORITY OWNERSHIP OF ANY SORT, WHETHER THROUGH THE OWNERSHIP OF VOTING
SECURITIES, BY CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE.

12. LANDLORD'S REPAIRS: The Landlord shall maintain and keep in good condition
and repair, AT LANDLORD'S SOLE COST AND EXPENSE, the roof, exterior and
supporting walls of the Building together with repairs necessary due to
structural defects, if any, AND ANY LATENT DEFECTS IN THE PREMISES AND/OR
PREMISES SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT. Landlord shall also maintain and repair, AT
LANDLORD'S SOLE COST AND EXPENSE, the electrical wiring (from the utility
company's distribution lines to the Premises, including the electrical service
exclusive of fuses, fuse blocks, breaker units or meter deposits) servicing the
Premises, the water line servicing the Premises, and the sanitary sewer lines
and/or septic tank servicing the Premises. However, the Landlord shall not be
responsible for such maintenance and repairs in the event the same are required
as a result of the negligence or willful act of the Tenant or its clients,
customers, licensees, assignees, agents, employees or invitees and further, in
any such event the cost of such maintenance and repairs so required shall be the
sole responsibility of the Tenant. SHOULD LANDLORD FAIL TO PERFORM ITS
OBLIGATIONS UNDER THIS LEASE, TENANT MAY, AT ITS OPTION, EFFECT SUCH
MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENTS OR REPAIRS, PROVIDED THAT TENANT SHALL HAVE GIVEN THE
LANDLORD THIRTY (30) DAYS PRIOR WRITTEN NOTICE, EXCEPT IN THE CASE OF
EMERGENCIES (IN WHICH EVENT ONLY SUCH NOTICE AS MAY BE REASONABLE UNDER THE
CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL BE REQUIRED). THE LANDLORD SHALL REIMBURSE TENANT WITHIN
THIRTY (30) DAYS OF DEMAND FOR THE REASONABLE AND ACTUAL AMOUNT SO EXPENDED (AS
EVIDENCED BY DETAILED INVOICE), PLUS INTEREST AT THE RATE OF TEN PERCENT (10%)
IF REIMBURSEMENT SHALL NOT BE MADE WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER DEMAND
THEREFOR; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, IF TENANT PERFORMS SUCH MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENTS
OR REPAIRS WHICH WERE LANDLORD'S OBLIGATIONS UNDER THIS LEASE AND LANDLORD FAILS
TO REIMBURSE TENANT WITHIN SIXTY (60) DAYS AFTER DEMAND THEREFOR, TENANT MAY
PURSUE ALL REMEDIES OF LAW AND EQUITY.

13. TENANT REPAIRS; ALTERATIONS: SUBJECT TO SECTION 10 ABOVE, THE Tenant
shall effect, at its sole cost and expense, all maintenance and repairs to the
interior of said Premises, including without limitation, the floor and wall
coverings (whether paint or otherwise); lights, light fixtures, and light bulbs;
interior and exterior doors and door locks, overhead doors; ceiling tiles; water
heaters; windows, frames, glass, window blinds; all heating, ventilating and air
conditioning equipment; all plumbing and electrical not described in Section 12
above; security systems and any other improvements not required to be maintained
by Landlord in the immediately preceding Section hereof, except in the event the
improvements installed by Landlord may be defective in material or labor in
installation OR AS A RESULT OF LANDLORD'S OR ITS AGENTS' OR EMPLOYEES'
NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL ACT IN WHICH CASE THEY SHALL BE REPAIRED BY LANDLORD. All
such repairs and replacements required by this section shall be made only by
persons REASONABLY approved in advance by Landlord. Should Tenant fail to comply
with the maintenance and repairs required above AFTER THIRTY (30) DAYS PRIOR
WRITTEN NOTICE, EXCEPT IN AN EMERGENCY, the Landlord shall have the right to
enter on the Premises and make necessary repairs and perform any maintenance
required. Any cost incurred by Landlord shall be paid by the Tenant WITHIN
THIRTY (30) DAYS FOLLOWING WRITTEN NOTICE at cost plus ten percent (10%)
overhead.

         Tenant shall submit to the Landlord for Landlords' prior written
approval, WHICH SHALL NOT BE UNREASONABLY WITHHELD AND SHALL BE GRANTED OR
DENIED WITHIN TEN (10) BUSINESS DAYS, all of the plans and specifications for
any alterations, additions or improvements in and to the Premises which TENANT
may deem desirable or necessary in its use and occupancy thereof WHICH AFFECT
THE PREMISES' SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR APPEARANCE OF THE PREMISES OR THE
PREMISES' STRUCTURE. Such alterations, additions or improvements shall not be
made without the prior written approval of Landlord, WHICH SHALL NOT BE
UNREASONABLY WITHHELD AND SHALL BE GRANTED OR DENIED WITHIN TEN (10) BUSINESS
DAYS. ALL OTHER ALTERATIONS, ADDITIONS OR IMPROVEMENTS SHALL NOT REQUIRE THE
LANDLORD'S PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT OR LANDLORD'S APPROVAL OF THE PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS IF LANDLORD DESIRES TO MAKE ANY COMMERCIALLY REASONABLE CHANGES
TO THE PLANS ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT "B" IN CONNECTION WITH ORIGINAL
CONSTRUCTION OBLIGATIONS OF the Landlord, Tenant shall review SUCH final plans
and provide written approval THEREOF TO LANDLORD prior to Landlord starting SUCH
construction. All alterations, additions or improvements shall be made in
accordance with applicable city, county, state and federal laws and ordinances,
and building and zoning rules and regulations and all present and future
governmental regulations relating to the Americans with Disabilities Act
("ADA"). Landlord's approval hereunder shall not be deemed as warranty that
TENANT'S alterations meet such ADA regulations, however, such consent shall
carry a requirement that such alterations will be constructed by Tenant, at its
own expense, in full compliance with all existing ADA governmental regulations.
Tenant shall be liable for all damages or injuries which may result to any
person or property by reason of or resulting from any alterations, additions or
improvements made by it to the Premises and shall hold the Landlord harmless
with respect thereto. All additions and improvements, BUT NOT INCLUDING RACKING
OR OTHER EQUIPMENT OR TRADE

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FIXTURES BOLTED AND/OR SECURED TO THE PREMISES, made by the Tenant shall become
a part of the Premises and shall, upon the termination or expiration of this
Lease, belong to Landlord except as may be otherwise set forth in a letter
agreement or other written instrument executed by the parties hereto and
attached to this Lease as an amendment hereto and thereby made a part hereof.

         In the event Tenant performs any alterations, additions or improvements
to the Premises, Tenant agrees that it shall provide to Landlord a reproducible
set of as-built plans for Landlord's files.

         If Tenant fails to perform Tenant's obligations under this Section,
Landlord may at its option enter upon the Premises after THIRTY (30) days prior
written notice to Tenant, EXCEPT IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, perform such
obligation on Tenant's behalf, and the cost thereof together with interest
thereon AT TEN PERCENT (10%) shall become due and payable as additional rental
to Landlord.

         At Landlord's option, Landlord may require that Tenant remove any or
all alterations or improvements at Tenant's expense upon termination of the
Lease, UNLESS OTHERWISE APPROVED BY LANDLORD TO REMAIN AT THE PREMISES, SUCH
APPROVAL TO BE GRANTED WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS OF TENANT'S WRITTEN REQUEST THEREOF.

14. HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING: The Tenant shall at its sole cost
and expense keep in force a maintenance contract for the entire term of this
Lease on all heating, air conditioning and ventilation equipment pertaining to
the Premises, providing for service inspections to be done an a bi-monthly
basis. Tenant shall submit a copy of said contract to Landlord within THIRTY
(30) days after occupancy of the Premises. Landlord must REASONABLY approve the
terms of the maintenance contract and the firm Tenant chooses as the maintenance
contractor.

         Landlord shall be responsible for replacement of any defective motor or
compressor within the system provided it is not as a result of negligence or
willful act of the Tenant, its clients, customers, licensees, assignees, agents,
employees, or invitees. However, Tenant's failure to provide the required
maintenance contract shall release Landlord form any and all liability for said
equipment.

         Upon termination of this Lease, Tenant will deliver the HVAC equipment
in CONDITION RECEIVED, REASONABLE WEAR AND TEAR EXCLUDED.

15. SUBORDINATION AND ATTORNMENT: Tenant agrees that this Lease shall be subject
and subordinate to any mortgages or Deeds of Trust now or hereafter placed upon
the Premises and to all modifications thereto, and to all present and future
advances made with respect to any such mortgage or deed of trust. Tenant agrees,
at any time during the term of this Lease, to execute any and all COMMERCIALLY
REASONABLE documents necessary to effectuate this subordination, which Landlord
may REASONABLY request. Tenant agrees to attorn to the mortgagee, trustee, or
beneficiary under any such mortgage or deed of trust or the purchaser at a sale
pursuant to the foreclosure thereof. In the event of the sale, assignment, or
transfer by Landlord of its interest in the Premises to a successor in interest
who expressly assumes the obligation of the Landlord hereunder, the Landlord
shall thereupon be released or discharged from all of its covenants and
obligations hereunder, except such obligations shall have accrued prior to any
such sale, assignment or transfer; and Tenant agrees to look solely to any
successor in interest of the Landlord for performance of any such AFTER-ARISING
obligations. Tenant shall have FIFTEEN (15) BUSINESS days from its receipt of
Landlord's request to deliver any such fully executed documents to Landlord.
Tenant's failure to execute and deliver any such documents shall constitute a
default hereunder. LANDLORD ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT LANDLORD'S DELIVERY TO
TENANT OF A COMMERCIALLY REASONABLE NON-DISTURBANCE AGREEMENT ("NON-DISTURBANCE
AGREEMENT") IN FAVOR OF TENANT FROM ANY GROUND LESSORS, MORTGAGE HOLDERS OR LIEN
HOLDERS OF LANDLORD WHO LATER COME INTO EXISTENCE AT ANY TIME PRIOR TO THE
EXPIRATION OF THE TERM OF THIS LEASE SHALL BE IN CONSIDERATION OF, AND A
CONDITION PRECEDENT TO, TENANT'S AGREEMENT TO BE BOUND BY THE PROVISIONS OF THIS
SECTION 15. LANDLORD WARRANTS THAT SAID PROPERTY IS NOT CURRENTLY UNDER A GROUND
LEASE, MORTGAGE OR LIEN.

16. CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP OF PREMISES: If the ownership of the Premises or the
name or address of the party entitled to receive rent hereunder shall be
changed, the Tenant may, until receipt of proper notice of such change(s),
continue to pay the rent and other charges herein reserved accrued and to accrue
hereunder to the party to whom and in the manner in which the last preceding
installment of rent or other charge was paid, and each such payment shall, to
the extent thereof, exonerate and discharge the Tenant.

17. CONDEMNATION: If the whole of the Building, or such substantial portion
thereof as will make Premises unusable for the purposes referred to herein,
shall be condemned by any legally constituted authority for any public use or
purpose, then in either of said events the term hereby granted shall cease from
the time when possession thereof is taken by the condemning authority, and
rental shall be accounted for as between Landlord and Tenant as of that date. In
the event the portion condemned is such that the remaining portion can, after
restoration and repair, be made usable for Tenant's purposes, then this Lease
shall not terminate; however, the rent shall be reduced equitably to the amount
of the Premises taken. In such an event, Landlord shall make such repairs as may
be necessary as soon as the same can be reasonably accomplished. Such
termination, however, shall be without prejudice to the rights of either
Landlord or Tenant, or both, to recover compensation and damage caused by
condemnation from the condemnor. It is further understood and agreed that
neither the Tenant nor Landlord shall have any rights in any award made to the
other by any condemnation authority.

         Any minor condemnation or taking of the Premises for the construction
or maintenance of streets or highways shall not be considered a condemnation or
taking for the purposes of this Section 18 so long as the Premises shall not be
materially or adversely affected, ingress and egress for the remainder of the
Premises shall be adequate for the business of Tenant, and the provisions of any
loan documents of Landlord's lender which encumber the Premises are complied
with.

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18. RIGHT OF LANDLORD TO ENTER; "FOR RENT" SIGNS: The Tenant agrees that the
Landlord or its agents may enter upon the Premises for the purpose of inspection
or repair of the Building or the building systems and such other purposes as
Landlord may deem REASONABLY necessary or proper for the reasonable protection
of Landlord's interest in the Premises; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, ALL OF LANDLORD'S
ENTRIES, EXCEPT IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, SHALL BE UPON 48 HOURS PRIOR
WRITTEN NOTICE TO TENANT (OR LESS IF ORALLY APPROVED BY THE FACILITY MANAGER),
SHALL BE REASONABLY SCHEDULED WITH TENANT, SHALL OCCUR DURING BUSINESS HOURS,
AND PERFORMED, AS APPLICABLE, SO AS TO MINIMIZE INTERFERENCE WITH TENANT'S USE
OF THE PREMISES AND PARKING, AND, AT TENANT'S OPTION, IN EACH CASE, ONLY UPON
BEING ACCOMPANIED BY AN EMPLOYEE OF TENANT AND/OR EXECUTION OF TENANT'S STANDARD
NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT AS LANDLORD HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGES THE EXTREMELY
CONFIDENTIAL NATURE OF TENANT'S BUSINESS. IN ADDITION, SUBJECT TO THIS SECTION
18, the Landlord may enter the Premises to exhibit the Premises to prospective
purchasers. During the two (2) months immediately preceding the final expiration
of the term created hereunder or any renewal thereof, the Landlord, may exhibit
the Premises to prospective tenants and/or affix a notice that the premises are
for rent; such notice shall not be greater than four (4) square feet in area,
and shall be affixed to a suitable part thereof, exclusive of doors and windows
and so as not to obstruct the Tenant's signs.

19. TAXES: Landlord agrees to pay before they become delinquent all taxes,
assessments and governmental charges of any kind and nature whatsoever
(hereinafter referred to as "taxes") lawfully levied or assessed against the
Building and the grounds, parking areas, driveways and alleys around the
Building and the grounds, parking areas, driveways and alleys around the
Building, except any taxes attributable to the operation of Tenant's business or
Tenant's property.

         If at any time during the term of this Lease, the present method of
taxation shall be changed so that in lieu of the whole or any part of any taxes,
assessments or governmental charges levied, assessed or imposed on real estate
and the improvements thereof, there shall be levied, assessed or imposed on
Landlord a capital levy or other tax directly on the rents received therefrom
and/or a franchise tax, assessment levy or charge measured by or based, in whole
or in part, upon such rents for the present or any future building or building
on the Premises, then all such taxes, assessments, levies or charges, or the
part thereof so measured or based, shall be deemed to be included with the term
"taxes" for the purposes hereof.

         Tenant shall pay to Landlord its proportionate share of the entire cost
of all taxes referenced herein. Tenant's proportionate share shall be the
relation of Tenant's 200,000 rentable square foot area to the 200,000 rentable
square feet of total building area, or 100%. Real estate taxes, as referenced
herein, shall be defined as the amount of the total tax invoice (property
assessment x tax rate) and shall exclude any LATE PENALTY CHARGE. IF ANY SUCH
REAL ESTATE TAXES, COMMON AREA EXPENSES OR INSURANCE CARRIED BY LANDLORD COVER
ANY PERIOD OF TIME AFTER THE EXPIRATION OR EARLIER TERMINATION OF THE TERM OF
THIS LEASE, TENANT'S SHARE OF REAL ESTATE TAXES AND INSURANCE CARRIED BY
LANDLORD SHALL BE EQUITABLY PRORATED TO COVER ONLY THE PERIOD OF TIME DURING THE
TERM OF THIS LEASE AND LANDLORD SHALL REIMBURSE TENANT FOR ANY OVERPAYMENT
WITHIN SIXTY (60) DAYS AFTER THE EXPIRATION OR EARLIER TERMINATION OF THE TERM
OF THIS LEASE. TENANT MAY, AT ITS SOLE OPTION, PURSUE CLAIMS FOR REDUCTIONS IN
REAL ESTATE TAXES, IN THE NAME OF LANDLORD, IF NECESSARY, AND LANDLORD AGREES TO
REASONABLY COOPERATE WITH TENANT IN FURTHERANCE THEREOF. ANY TAX REFUNDS AND/OR
SAVINGS ACHIEVED BY TENANT OR LANDLORD DUE TO SUCH TAX CHALLENGE OR OTHERWISE
SHALL BE THE SOLE PROPERTY OF TENANT. THERE SHALL BE INCLUDED WITHIN THE
DEFINITION OF "REAL ESTATE TAXES" WITH RESPECT TO ANY CALENDAR YEAR ONLY THE
AMOUNT CURRENTLY PAYABLE ON BONDS AND ASSESSMENTS (WHICH SHALL BE PAID IN THE
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF INSTALLMENTS), INCLUDING INTEREST FOR SUCH TAX CALENDAR YEAR
OR THE CURRENT ANNUAL INSTALLMENT FOR SUCH CALENDAR YEAR. NOTWITHSTANDING
ANYTHING TO THE CONTRARY CONTAINED IN THIS LEASE, REAL ESTATE TAXES SHALL NOT
INCLUDE (I) ANY EXCESS PROFITS TAXES, FRANCHISE TAXES, GIFT TAXES, CAPITAL STOCK
TAXES, INHERITANCE AND SUCCESSION TAXES, ESTATE TAXES, FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME
TAXES, AND OTHER TAXES TO THE EXTENT APPLICABLE TO LANDLORD'S GENERAL OR NET
INCOME (AS OPPOSED TO RENTS OR RECEIPTS), (II) PENALTIES INCURRED AS A RESULT OF
LANDLORD'S NEGLIGENCE, INABILITY OR UNWILLINGNESS TO TIMELY DELIVER TAX BILLS TO
TENANT, (III) ANY INCREASE OF, OR REASSESSMENT IN, REAL ESTATE TAXES AND
ASSESSMENTS RESULTING FROM A SALE, TRANSFER OR OTHER CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP OF THE
PREMISES OR REAL PROPERTY, OR (IV) ANY OTHER TAXES OR ASSESSMENTS CHARGED OR
LEVIED AGAINST LANDLORD WHICH ARE NOT DIRECTLY INCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE
OPERATION OF THE PREMISES.

         During the term hereof, Landlord shall notify Tenant of its
proportionate share due for such cost. Landlord shall have the option through
the Lease term to require Tenant's reimbursement on either a monthly, quarterly
or annual basis, at Landlord's sole discretion, to become due and payable as
additional rent within ten (10) days, if invoiced monthly, or thirty (30) days
if invoiced quarterly or annually from the date of invoice. UPON REQUEST,
LANDLORD SHALL PROVIDE COPIES OF ALL TAX BILLS TO TENANT FOR ITS REVIEW.

20. TENANT'S COMPLIANCE; INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS. SUBJECT TO LANDLORD'S
OBLIGATIONS HEREUNDER AND SECTION 10, Tenant shall comply with all applicable
laws, ordinances and regulations affecting the Premises, now existing or
hereafter adopted, including the Rules and Regulations.

         Throughout the Term, Tenant, at its sole cost and expense, shall keep
or cause to be kept for the mutual benefit of Landlord, Landlord's managing
agent, (presently Highwoods Realty Limited Partnership and its affiliates) and
Tenant, Commercial General Liability Insurance (1986 ISO Form or its equivalent)
with a combined single limit, each Occurrence and General Aggregate-per location
of at least TWO MILLION DOLLARS ($2,000,000), which policy shall insure against
liability of Tenant, arising out of and in connection with Tenant's use of the
Premises, and which shall insure the indemnity provisions contained herein. Not
more frequently than once every three (3) years, Landlord may require the limits
to be increased if in its reasonable judgment (or that of its mortgagee) the
coverage is insufficient. Tenant shall also carry the equivalent of ISO Special
Form Property Insurance on any improvements made by Tenant for their full
replacement value and with coinsurance waived,

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and Tenant shall neither have, nor make, any claim against Landlord for any loss
or damage to the same, regardless of the cause thereof.

         Prior to taking possession of the Premises, and annually thereafter,
Tenant shall deliver to Landlord certificates or other evidence of insurance
satisfactory to Landlord. All such policies shall be non-assessable and shall
contain language to the extent obtainable that: (i) any loss shall be payable
notwithstanding any act or negligence of Landlord or Tenant that might otherwise
result in forfeiture of the insurance, (ii) that the policies are primary and
non-contributing with any insurance that Landlord may carry, and (iii) that the
policies cannot be canceled, non-renewed, or coverage reduced BELOW WHAT IS
REQUIRED HEREUNDER, except after thirty (30) days' prior written notice to
Landlord. If Tenant fails to provide Landlord with such certificates or other
evidence of insurance coverage, UPON FIVE (5) BUSINESS DAYS PRIOR WRITTEN
NOTICE, Landlord may obtain such coverage and Tenant shall reimburse the cost
thereof on demand.

         Anything in this Lease to the contrary notwithstanding, Landlord hereby
releases and waives unto Tenant (including all partners, stockholders, officers,
directors, employees and agents thereof), its successors and assigns, and Tenant
hereby releases and waives unto Landlord (including all partners, stockholders,
officers, directors, employees and agents thereof), its successors and assigns,
all rights to claim damages for any injury, loss, cost or damage to persons or
to the Premises or any other casualty, as long as the amount of which injury,
loss, cost or damage has been paid either to Landlord, Tenant, or any other
person, firm or corporation, under the terms of any Property, General Liability,
or other policy of insurance, to the extent such releases or waivers are
permitted under applicable law. As respects all policies of insurance carried or
maintained pursuant to this Lease and to the extent permitted under such
policies, Tenant and Landlord each waive the insurance carriers' rights of
subrogation. Subject to the foregoing, Tenant shall indemnify and hold Landlord
harmless from and against any and all claims arising out of (i) Tenant's use of
the Premises or any part thereof, (ii) any activity, work, or other thing done,
permitted or suffered by Tenant in or about the Premises or the Building, or any
part thereof, (iii) any breach or default by Tenant in the performance of any of
its obligations under this Lease, or (iv) any act or negligence of Tenant, or
any officer, agent, employee, contractor, servant, invitee or guest of Tenant;
and in each case from and against any and all damages, losses, liabilities,
lawsuits, costs and expenses (including attorneys' fees at all tribunal levels)
arising in connection with any such claim or claims as described in (i) through
(iv) above, or any action brought thereon. LANDLORD SHALL INDEMNIFY AND HOLD
TENANT HARMLESS FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF (I) ANY
BREACH OR DEFAULT BY LANDLORD IN THE PERFORMANCE OF ANY OF ITS OBLIGATIONS UNDER
THIS LEASE, OR (II) ANY ACT OR NEGLIGENCE OF LANDLORD, OR ANY OFFICER, AGENT,
EMPLOYEE, CONTRACTOR, SERVANT, INVITEE OR GUEST OF LANDLORD; AND IN EACH CASE
FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL DAMAGES, LOSSES, LIABILITIES, LAWSUITS, COSTS AND
EXPENSES (INCLUDING ATTORNEYS' FEES AT ALL TRIBUNAL LEVELS) ARISING IN
CONNECTION WITH ANY SUCH CLAIM OR CLAIMS AS DESCRIBED IN (I) AND (II) ABOVE, OR
ANY ACTION BROUGHT THEREON.

         IF ANY such action is brought against EITHER PARTY, THE OTHER PARTY,
upon notice from THE FIRST PARTY, shall defend the same through counsel selected
by THE OTHER PARTY'S insurer, or other counsel acceptable to THE FIRST PARTY.
Tenant assumes all risk of damage or loss to its property or injury or death to
persons in, on, or about the Premises, from all causes except those for which
the law imposes liability on Landlord regardless of any attempted waiver
thereof, and Tenant hereby waives such claims in respect thereof against
Landlord, EXCEPT FOR THE NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT OF LANDLORD. The
provisions of this paragraph shall survive the termination of this Lease.

         Landlord shall keep the Building, including the improvements, insured
against damage and destruction by perils insured by the equivalent of ISO
Special Form Property Insurance in the amount of the full replacement value of
the Building.

         Each party shall keep its personal property and trade fixtures in the
Premises and Building insured with the equivalent of ISO Special Form Property
Insurance in the amount of the full replacement cost of the property and
fixtures. Tenant shall also keep any non-standard improvements made to the
Premises at Tenant's request insured to the same degree as Tenant's personal
property.

          Tenant's insurance policies required by this Lease shall: (i) be
issued by insurance companies licensed to do business in the state in which the
Premises are located with a general policyholder's ratings of at least A- and a
financial rating of at least VI in the most current Best's Insurance Reports
available on the Commencement Date, or if the Best's ratings are changed or
discontinued, the parties shall agree to a comparable method of rating insurance
companies; (ii) name the non-procuring party as an additional insured as its
interest may appear [other landlords or tenants may be added as additional
insureds in a blanket policy]; (iii) provide that the insurance not be canceled,
non-renewed or coverage materially reduced BELOW WHAT IS REQUIRED HEREUNDER
unless thirty (30) days advance notice is given to the non-procuring party;
(iv) be primary policies; (v) provide that any loss shall be payable
notwithstanding any gross negligence of Landlord or Tenant which might result in
a forfeiture thereunder of such insurance or the amount of proceeds payable;
(vi) have no deductible exceeding TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($10,000), unless
REASONABLY accepted in writing by Landlord; and (vii) be maintained during the
entire Term and any extension terms.

         Tenant agrees to pay to the Landlord its proportionate share of the
entire cost that Landlord may incur in the cost of maintaining the policies
required hereunder FOR THE PREMISES. LANDLORD SHALL NOT CHARGE TENANT FOR ANY
INSURANCE WHICH IS IN EXCESS OF INSURANCE CARRIED BY COMPARABLE LANDLORDS OF
COMPARABLE BUILDINGS IN THE VICINITY OF THE BUILDING. Tenant's proportionate
share shall be the relation of Tenant's 200,000 rentable square foot area to the
200,000 rentable square feet of total building area, or 100%. UPON REQUEST,
LANDLORD SHALL PROVIDE COPIES OF ALL INSURANCE BILLS TO TENANT FOR ITS REVIEW.

         During the term hereof, Landlord shall notify Tenant of its
proportionate share due for such cost. Landlord shall have the option through
the Lease term to require Tenant's reimbursement on either a monthly, quarterly
or annual basis, at Landlord's sole

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discretion, to become due and payable as additional rent within ten (10) days,
if invoiced monthly, or thirty (30) days if invoiced quarterly or annually from
the date of invoice.

21. DAMAGE AND DESTRUCTION: In the event the Premises are damaged by any peril
covered AT LEAST NINETY PERCENT (90%) by standard policies of fire and extended
coverage insurance to an extent which is less than fifty percent (50%) of the
cost of replacement of the Premises, the damage to that portion of the Premises
which Landlord is obligated to insure pursuant to the immediately preceding
Section hereof, shall promptly be repaired by Landlord, at Landlord's expense,
but in no event shall Landlord be required to repair or replace Tenant's
stock-in-trade, trade fixtures, furniture, furnishings, special equipment and
other items of construction and personal property which Tenant is required to
insure pursuant to the immediately preceding Section hereof. In the event of
such damage and (a) Landlord is not required to repair as provided herein, or
(b) the Premises are damaged to the extent of fifty percent (50%) or more of the
cost of replacement of the Premises, or (c) the Building is damaged to the
extent of fifty percent (50%) or more of the cost of replacement, or (d) such
damage is twenty-five percent (25%) or more of the cost of replacement of the
Premises and the same occurs during the last year of the initial term or any
extensions or renewal terms of this Lease, then, in any such event(s), Landlord
may elect either to repair or rebuild the Premises or the Building of which the
Premises are a part, as the case may be, or to terminate this Lease upon giving
notice of such election, in writing, to Tenant within ninety (90) days after the
happening of the event causing such damage.

If such damage, repairing or rebuilding shall render the Premises untenantable,
in whole or in part, a proportionate abatement of the rent and additional rent
stipulated herein shall be allowed from the date such damage occurred until the
date Landlord completes the repairs or rebuilding, said proportion to be
computed on the basis of the gross LEASEABLE area of the space rendered UNUSABLE
TO TENANT. If Landlord is required or elects to repair the Premises as provided
herein, Tenant shall repair its floor and wall COVERINGS which Tenant is
obligated to insure pursuant to the terms hereof, in a manner and to at least a
condition equal to that prior to such damage or destruction. In addition, Tenant
is hereby given the sole option to terminate this Lease in the event the
repairing or rebuilding to be effected by Landlord and required hereunder cannot
be completed within one hundred twenty (120) days from the date of the
occurrence of the damage and destruction OR IN THE EVENT SUCH DAMAGE IS
TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT (25%) OR MORE OF THE COST OF REPLACEMENT OF THE PREMISES AND
THE SAME OCCURS DURING THE LAST YEAR OF THE INITIAL TERM.

22. LIABILITIES OF THE PARTIES: Tenant waives all claims against Landlord for
damages to goods or for injuries to persons on or about the Premises or common
areas from any cause arising at any time other than damages or injuries directly
resulting from LANDLORD'S negligence OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT. The TENANT will
indemnify Landlord on account of any damage or injury to any persons, or to the
goods of any person, arising from the use of the Premises by the Tenant, or
arising form the failure of Tenant to keep the Premises in good condition as
provided herein. The Landlord shall not be liable to the Tenant for any damage
by or from any act or negligence of any occupant of the same Building, or by any
owner or occupant of adjoining or contiguous property.

         The Tenant agrees to pay for all damages to the Building, as well as
all damage or injuries suffered by Tenant or occupants thereof caused by misuse
or neglect of the Premises by the Tenant.

         Landlord is specifically not responsible under any circumstance for any
damage to any computer, computer component, or computer peripheral, hardware or
software damaged by any interruption, usage or variation for whatever reason in
the electrical distribution system in the building.

         Notwithstanding any other term or provision herein contained, it is
specifically understood and agreed that there shall be no personal liability of
Landlord (nor Landlord's agent, if any) in respect to any of the covenants,
conditions or provisions of this Lease. In the event of a breach or default by
Landlord of any of its obligations under this Lease, Tenant shall look solely to
the equity of the Landlord in the property for the satisfaction of Tenant's
remedies, INCLUDING ALL SALES, INSURANCE AND CONDEMNATION PROCEEDS.

23. PARKING: The Landlord warrants that it will, without charge and throughout
the term of this Lease and any extensions or renewals thereof, provide the
Tenant with parking around the demised Premises which complies with applicable
city or county code AND EXCLUSIVE USE OF ALL PARKING ON THE PREMISES SITE.
Tenant agrees to comply with the parking rules contained in the Parking Rules
and Regulations attached hereto as Exhibit "E" together with all reasonable
modifications and additions thereto which Landlord may from time to time make.

24. SIGNS: Tenant may erect, install or display a sign or IDENTIFYING TENANT
upon the Building exterior, the exterior of the Premises, or the exterior walls
thereof, SO LONG AS SUCH SIGNS COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICABLE CODES AND REGULATIONS.
TENANT SHALL NOT INSTALL OR DISPLAY ANY ADVERTISING MATERIAL UPON ANY PORTION OF
THE PREMISES. TYPE AND SIZE OF SIGN, MANNER OF ATTACHMENT AND LOCATION ARE
SUBJECT TO LANDLORD'S REASONABLE APPROVAL.

25. UTILITIES: Landlord will provide utility service connections to the
Premises, including electrical service, natural gas (where available), water and
sewer. The Tenant shall pay directly for the use of (a) natural gas or other
fuels used to heat the Premises, (b) 120/208V electricity for heating air
conditioning, TENANT'S USE OF THE PREMISES and the lighting throughout the
Premises used for

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operation of Tenant's business. Tenant shall keep the Premises at a temperature
sufficiently high to prevent freezing of water in sprinkler system, pipes, and
fixtures.

         Tenant will be responsible for the payment of charges for the use of
water and sewer, proportionate to its share of the total rentable square footage
of the Building, or 100%.

26. PLATE GLASS BREAKAGE: Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary,
except by negligence of Landlord, Tenant shall be solely responsible for repair
and replacement in the event of plate glass damage or breakage.

27. GARBAGE REMOVAL: Tenant will be responsible for providing a container for
garbage and arrange for its systematic pickup.

28. JANITORIAL SERVICES: Tenant shall provide janitorial services and supplies
to the Premises, at its own expense.

29. FIRE EXTINGUISHERS: Tenant covenants during the Term and such further time
as Tenant occupies any part of the Premises to keep the Premises equipped with
all safety appliances, included but not limited to an operating fire
extinguisher, required by law or ordinance or any other regulation of any public
or private authority having jurisdiction over the Premises (including insurance
underwriters or rating bureaus) because of any use made by Tenant and to procure
all licenses and permits so required because of such use and, if required by
Landlord, to do any work so required because of such use, it being understood
that the foregoing provisions shall not be construed to broaden in any way
Tenant's permitted uses.

30. EXTERMINATION: The Tenant shall, at its sole cost and expense, on at least a
quarterly basis, employ professional exterminators to control pests within the
Premises and supply Landlord with a copy of the contract therefor.

31. STORING OF FLAMMABLE MATERIALS: The Tenant agrees that it shall not store
nor shall it use any dangerous and/or flammable chemical material(s) within or
around the Premises in a manner which violates any law or which may cause the
costs incurred by Landlord with respect to taxes and insurance regarding the
Premises to increase in which case Tenant shall bear the cost of any such
increase.

32. REPLACEMENT OF LIGHT BULBS: Tenant shall, at its sole cost and expense,
replace all light bulbs within the Premises.

33. KITCHEN APPLIANCES AND EQUIPMENT: In the event of installation of a kitchen
or kitchen equipment by either Landlord or Tenant, such maintenance and repair
of all items contained within the area shall be at the sole cost and expense of
Tenant, to include but not limited to: maintenance, repair and replacement of a
microwave oven, refrigerator, stove, ice maker, coffee maker, garbage disposal,
dishwasher, sink, faucet or any other item within the area. Tenant hereby
acknowledges to Landlord that any fixtures described herein BUILT INTO THE
PREMISES OR PAID FOR BY LANDLORD are to become a part of the Premises and
notwithstanding Section 36 herein, upon Tenant's vacating the Premises, all SUCH
fixtures shall remain the property of Landlord.

34. REMOVAL OF TENANT'S FIXTURES: The Tenant shall have the privilege at any
time, on or before vacating the Premises, of removing any or all of its personal
property, equipment and fixtures, and Tenant shall repair any damage caused by
the removal thereof and shall leave the Premises in good and clean condition and
repair.

35. DEFAULT: If Tenant: (i) fails to pay any Rent, or any other sum of
money which Tenant is obligated to pay, as provided in this Lease WITHIN FIVE
(5) BUSINESS DAYS FOLLOWING RECEIPT OF WRITTEN NOTICE THAT SUCH AMOUNT IS
PAST DUE; or (ii) breaches any other agreement, covenant or obligation herein
set forth and such breach shall continue and not be remedied within THIRTY
(30) days after Landlord shall have given Tenant written notice specifying
the breach, or if such breach cannot, with due diligence, be cured within
said period of THIRTY (30) days and Tenant does not within said THIRTY (30)
day period commence and thereafter with reasonable diligence completely cure
the breach within thirty (30) days after notice; or (iii) files (or has filed
against it and not stayed or vacated within sixty (60) days after filing) any
petition or action for relief under any creditor's law (including bankruptcy,
reorganization, or similar action), either in state or federal court; or
(iv) makes any transfer in fraud of creditors as defined in Section 548 of the
United States Bankruptcy Code (11 U.S.C. 548, as amended or replaced), has a
receiver appointed for its assets (and appointment shall not have been stayed
or vacated within thirty (30) days), or makes an assignment for benefit of
creditors; then Tenant shall be in default hereunder, and, in addition to any
other lawful right or remedy which it may have, Landlord at its option may do
the following: (i) terminate this Lease OR (ii) repossess the Premises, and
with or without terminating (IF LANDLORD REPOSSESSES THE PREMISES WITHOUT
TERMINATING THIS LEASE, LANDLORD AGREES TO USE BEST EFFORTS TO MITIGATE ITS
DAMAGES), relet the same at such amount as Landlord deems reasonable; and if
the amount for which the Premises is relet is less than Tenant's Rent and all
other obligations of Tenant to Landlord hereunder, then Tenant shall
immediately pay the difference on demand to Landlord, but if in excess of
Tenant's Rent, and all other obligations of Tenant hereunder, the entire
amount obtained from such reletting shall belong to Landlord, free of any
claim of Tenant thereto. All reasonable expenses of Landlord in repairing,
restoring, or altering the Premises for reletting as WAREHOUSE space,
together with leasing fees and all other expenses in seeking and obtaining a
new Tenant, shall be charged to and be a liability of Tenant. Landlord's
reasonable attorneys' fees in pursuing any of the foregoing remedies, or in
collecting any Rent due by Tenant hereunder, shall be paid by Tenant.

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         All rights and remedies of Landlord are cumulative, and the exercise of
any one shall not be an election excluding Landlord at any other time from
exercise of a different or inconsistent remedy. No exercise by Landlord of any
right or remedy granted herein shall constitute or effect a termination of this
Lease unless Landlord shall so elect by written notice delivered to Tenant.

         The failure of Landlord to exercise its rights in connection with this
Lease or any breach or violation of any term, or any subsequent breach of the
same or any other term, covenant or condition herein contained shall not be a
waiver of such term, covenant or condition or any subsequent breach of the same
or any other covenant or condition herein contained.

         No acceptance by Landlord of a lesser sum than the Base Rent,
administrative charges, Additional Rent and other sums then due shall be deemed
to be other than on account of the earliest installment of such payments due,
nor shall any endorsement or statement on any check or any letter accompanying
any check or payment be deemed as accord and satisfaction, and Landlord may
accept such check or payment without prejudice to Landlord's right to recover
the balance of such installment or pursue any other remedy provided in this
Lease.

         In addition, no payments of money by Tenant to Landlord after the
expiration or termination of this Lease after the giving of any notice by
Landlord to Tenant shall reinstate or extend the Term, or make ineffective any
notice given to Tenant prior to the payment of such money. After the service of
notice or the commencement of a suit, or after final judgment granting Landlord
possession of the Premises, Landlord may receive and collect any sums due under
this Lease, and the payment thereof shall not make ineffective any notice or in
any manner affect any pending suit or any judgment previously obtained.

         Tenant further agrees that Landlord may obtain an order for summary
ejectment from any court of competent jurisdiction without prejudice to
Landlord's rights to otherwise collect rents from Tenant.

36. MULTIPLE DEFAULTS: Tenant acknowledges that any rights or options of first
refusal, or to extend the Term, to expand the size of the Premises, to purchase
the Premises or the Building, or other such or similar rights or options which
have been granted to Tenant under this Lease are conditioned upon the prompt and
diligent performance of the terms of this Lease by Tenant. Accordingly, should
Tenant default under this Lease on two (2) or more occasions during any twelve
(12) month period, in addition to all other remedies available to Landlord, all
such rights and options shall automatically, and without further action on the
part of any party, expire and be deemed canceled and of no further force and
effect.

37. RE-ENTRY BY LANDLORD: No re-entry by Landlord or any action brought by
Landlord to oust Tenant from the premises shall operate to terminate this Lease
unless Landlord shall give written notice of termination to Tenant, in which
event Tenant's liability shall be as above provided. No right or remedy granted
to Landlord herein is intended to be exclusive of any other right or remedy, and
each and every right and remedy herein provided shall be cumulative and in
addition to any other right or remedy hereunder or now or hereafter existing in
law or equity or by statute. In the event of termination of this Lease, Tenant
waives any and all rights to redeem the Premises either given by any statute now
in effect or hereafter enacted.

38. WAIVER OF RIGHTS: No waiver by Landlord OR TENANT of any provision hereof
shall be deemed to be a waiver of any other provision hereof or of any
subsequent breach by LANDLORD OR Tenant of the same or any other provision.
Landlord's consent to or approval of any act shall not be deemed to render
unnecessary the obtaining of Landlord's consent to or approval of any subsequent
act by Tenant. The acceptance of rent hereunder by Landlord shall not be a
waiver of any preceding breach by Tenant of any provision hereof other than the
failure of Tenant to pay the particular rent as accepted regardless of
Landlord's knowledge of said preceding breach at the time of acceptance of such
rent.

39. SECURITY DEPOSIT: CONCURRENTLY WITH THE EXECUTION OF THIS LEASE BY TENANT,
TENANT SHALL DELIVER THE SECURITY DEPOSIT TO LANDLORD IN THE FORM OF CASH, IN
LAWFUL MONEY OF THE UNITED STATES, OR AN IRREVOCABLE STANDBY LETTER OF CREDIT IN
FAVOR OF LANDLORD ("LC"), IN AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO $182,499.99 ("SECURITY
DEPOSIT"). TENANT SHALL RETAIN THE RIGHT FROM TIME TO TIME UPON TEN (10) DAYS
PRIOR WRITTEN NOTICE TO LANDLORD TO REPLACE THE LC AND/OR THE SECURITY DEPOSIT
WITH THE OTHER (EXCEPT THAT TENANT SHALL PAY ANY PENALTIES RESULTING FROM THE
EARLY WITHDRAWAL OR ANY SECURITY DEPOSIT INVESTED HEREUNDER). TENANT SHALL ALSO
RETAIN FROM TIME TO TIME THE RIGHT TO CANCEL THE LC AT ANY TIME PROVIDED TENANT
CONCURRENTLY REPLACES SUCH LC BEING CANCELED WITH A SUBSTITUTE LC OR WITH CASH
IN AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO THE THEN OUTSTANDING AMOUNT OF THE LC WHICH WAS CANCELED.
THE LC, IF ANY, SHALL BE (i) FROM A BANK REASONABLY ACCEPTABLE TO LANDLORD,
(ii) IN THE FORM AND CONTENT OF THAT ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT "F" (OR IN A
DIFFERENT FORM WHICH IS REASONABLY ACCEPTABLE TO LANDLORD), AND (iii) SUBJECT TO
THE CONDITIONS STATED IN THIS PARAGRAPH. THE LC SHALL HAVE A TERM OF AT LEAST
364 DAYS AND BE AUTOMATICALLY RENEWED (OR A REASONABLY SATISFACTORY REPLACEMENT
LC FROM A BANK REASONABLY ACCEPTABLE TO LANDLORD SHALL BE IN PLACE IN STRICT
ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS HEREOF) AT LEAST TWENTY (20) DAYS PRIOR TO THE
EXPIRATION OF EACH 364-DAY PERIOD FOR ADDITIONAL PERIODS OF 364 DAYS EACH UNTIL
THE THIRTIETH (30TH) DAY FOLLOWING THE EXPIRATION OR EARLIER TERMINATION OF THE
INITIAL TERM OF THE LEASE. PROVIDED THAT TENANT IS NOT IN DEFAULT UNDER THIS
LEASE, BEYOND ALL APPLICABLE NOTICE AND CURE PERIODS, THE AMOUNT OF THE LC AND
SECURITY DEPOSIT BEING HELD BY LANDLORD SHALL COLLECTIVELY BE REDUCED AS SET
FORTH BELOW, EXCEPT THAT (a) THE LC AND SECURITY DEPOSIT SHALL REDUCE IF TENANT

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SUBSEQUENTLY CURES ANY DEFAULT UNDER THIS LEASE, (b) TO THE EXTENT LANDLORD HAS
NOT DRAWN UPON THE LC PURSUANT TO THE TERMS OF THIS LEASE, ANY REMAINING LC
AND/OR SECURITY DEPOSIT SHALL BE RETURNED TO TENANT BY LANDLORD WITHIN THIRTY
(30) DAYS FOLLOWING THE EXPIRATION OF THE TERM OR EARLIER TERMINATION OF THIS
LEASE.

          DATE OF REDUCTION                LC/SECURITY DEPOSIT AMOUNT

          1ST ANNIVERSARY                         $145,999.20
          2ND ANNIVERSARY                         $116,799.36

                  TENANT ACKNOWLEDGES THAT LANDLORD HAS THE RIGHT TO TRANSFER OR
MORTGAGE ITS INTEREST IN THE PREMISES AND IN THIS LEASE AND TENANT AGREES THAT
IN THE EVENT OF ANY SUCH TRANSFER OR MORTGAGE, LANDLORD SHALL TRANSFER AND
ASSIGN THE LC AND/OR SECURITY DEPOSIT TO THE TRANSFEREE OR MORTGAGEE. THE
SECURITY DEPOSIT AND/OR L-C SHALL be held by Landlord as security for Tenant's
satisfactory performance of the terms, covenants and conditions of this Lease
including the payment of Basic Rent (either pro-rated or entire month) and Late
Payment of Rent Charges (as specified in Section 6 herein).

         (a) Application of Security Deposit. Landlord may use, apply or retain
the whole or any part of the security so deposited to the extent required for
payment of any Basic Rent (pro-rated or entire month), Additional Rent or Late
Payment of Rent Charges or any other sum as to which Tenant is in default BEYOND
APPLICABLE NOTICE AND CURE PERIODS or for any sum which Landlord may expend or
may be required to expend by reason of Tenant's default in respect of any of the
terms, covenants and conditions of this Lease BEYOND APPLICABLE NOTICE AND CURE
PERIODS including any damages or deficiency in the re-letting of the demised
premises or other reentry by Landlord.

         (b) Replenishment of Security Deposit. If Landlord uses, applies or
retains the whole or any part of the security, Tenant shall replenish the
security to its original sum of ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY TWO THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED
NINETY NINE DOLLARS AND 99/100 ($182,499.99) within TEN (10) BUSINESS days
after being notified by the Landlord of the amount due. Tenant shall be in
default of this Lease if the amount due is not paid within the required
period of time. THE SECURITY DEPOSIT, IF HELD IN CASH, SHALL ACCRUE INTEREST
AT THE 1-YEAR "COMMERCIAL PAPER" RATE OF __________ BANK AND ACCRUED INTEREST
SHALL BE DISBURSED TO TENANT ON EACH ANNIVERSARY OF THE COMMENCEMENT DATE.

         (c) Transfer of Property. In the event of a sale or leasing of the Real
Property or any part thereof, of which the demised premises form a part,
Landlord shall have the right to transfer the security to ANY OWNER OF THE
ENTIRE REAL PROPERTY and Landlord shall ipso facto be released by Tenant from
all liability for the return of said security; and Tenant agrees to look solely
to the new Landlord for the return of said security; and it is agreed that the
provisions hereof shall apply to every transfer of assignment made of the
security to a new landlord.

         (d) Prohibition on Tenant Assignment. Tenant covenants that it shall
not assign or encumber the security deposit given to Landlord pursuant to this
Lease. Neither Landlord, its successors or assigns shall be bound by any such
assignment of encumbrance or any attempted assignment or encumbrance.

         (e) When Returned. In the event that Tenant shall fully and faithfully
comply with all the terms, covenants and conditions of this Lease, any part of
the security not used or retained by Landlord shall be returned to Tenant WITHIN
THIRTY (30) DAYS after the Expiration Date of the Lease and inspection and
approval of the Premises by Landlord, WHICH SHALL BE PERFORMED WITHIN SUCH
THIRTY (30) DAY PERIOD, normal wear and tear expected and after delivery of
exclusive possession of the demised premises to Landlord.

40. NOTICES: All notices provided for herein shall be in writing and shall be
deemed to have been given when deposited in the United States mails, postage
fully prepaid, and directed to the parties hereto at their respective addresses
given below:

Landlord:         Notices only:          HIGHWOODS REALTY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
                                         380 Knollwood Street, Suite 430
                                         Winston-Salem, North Carolina  27103

Landlord:         Payments only:         HIGHWOODS REALTY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
                                         P.O. Box 65195
                                         Charlotte, North Carolina  28265-0195
                                         Tax ID # 56-1869557

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TENANT:                                     ETOYS DISTRIBUTION, LLC
                                            202-C NORTH CHIMNEY ROCK ROAD
                                            GREENSBORO, NC 27409
                                            TAX ID #/SS# _____________________

                                            AND

                                            ETOYS INC.
                                            3100 OCEAN PARK BOULEVARD, SUITE 300
                                            SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA 90404
                                            ATTENTION: GENERAL COUNSEL

         Either party may, in addition, deliver written notice by hand delivery.
Further, the parties hereto may give or receive notice by or from their
respective attorneys and may, by like notice, designate a new address to which
subsequent notice shall be directed.

41. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS: In addition to other provisions herein, Tenant shall
promptly execute and comply with all laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and
requirements of any or all federal, state and municipal authorities having
jurisdiction over the manner in which the Tenant's business is conducted, but
only insofar as these laws, ordinances, rules and regulations and requirements
are violated by the conduct of Tenant's business.

42. RULES AND REGULATIONS: Tenant, its agents, servants and invitees shall
observe faithfully and comply strictly with the rules and regulations set forth
on the schedule designated BUILDING RULES AND REGULATIONS, attached hereto as
Exhibit "C" and by this reference made a part hereof. Landlord shall have the
right, from time to time, during the term of this Lease to make reasonable
changes in, and additions to, said rules and regulations, provided such changes
and additions do not unreasonably affect the conduct of Tenant's business in the
Premises OR USE OF BUILDING, PARKING OR LOADING DOCKS. Any failure by Landlord
to enforce any said rules and regulations now or hereafter in effect, against
Tenant, shall not constitute a waiver of such rules and regulations. The defined
words in this Lease, whenever used in said rules and regulations, shall have the
same meanings as herein.

43. HAZARDOUS WASTE: As used in this agreement, "Hazardous Waste" shall mean any
hazardous or toxic substance, material, water or similar term which is regulated
by local authorities, the State of North Carolina or the United States of
America, including, but not limited to, any material, substance, waste or
similar term which is (i) defined as a hazardous material under the laws of the
State of North Carolina; (ii) defined as a hazardous substance under Section 311
of the Federal Water Pollution Control act (33 U.S.C. Section 1317); (iii)
defined as a hazardous waste under Section 1004 of the Federal Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act (42 U.S.C. Section 6901 et. seq.); (iv) defined as
a hazardous waste substance under Section 101 of the Comprehensive Environmental
Response, Compensation and Liability Act, (42 U.S.C. Section 9601 et. seq.); (v)
defined as a hazardous waste or toxic substance, waste, material or similar term
in rules and regulations, as amended from time to time, which are adopted by any
administrative agency including, but not limited to, the Environmental
Protection Agency, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and any
such similar local, state or federal agency having jurisdiction over the
Premises whether or not such rules and regulations have the force of law; (vi)
defined as a hazardous or toxic waste, substance, material or similar term in
any statute, regulation, rule or law enacted or adopted at any time after the
date of this agreement by local authorities, the State of North Carolina, or the
federal government.

         The Tenant shall not cause or permit the existence upon, or the
discharge from the Premises of any hazardous material, OTHER THAN IN NORMAL
QUANTITIES IN CONNECTION WITH ITS BUSINESS AND IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH
APPLICABLE LAWS, and the Tenant shall immediately notify the Landlord of the
existence of any OTHER hazardous material discovered on the Premises, whether
placed there by spill, release, discharge, disposal or storage.

         The Tenant shall promptly pay, discharge, or remove any claim, charge
or lien upon the Premises CAUSED BY TENANT, and shall indemnify and hold
harmless the Landlord, from any and all loss, damage or expense resulting from
such Hazardous Waste that exists upon or is discharged from the Premises AS A
RESULT OF ACTIONS OF TENANT.

         This indemnification of Landlord by Tenant includes, without
limitation, costs incurred in connection with any investigation of site
conditions or any clean-up, remedial, removal or restoration work required by
and federal, state or local governmental agency or political subdivision because
of hazardous material present in the soil or ground water on or under the
Premises CAUSED BY TENANT. Without limiting the foregoing, if the presence of
any hazardous material on the Premises and Building caused by Tenant results in
the contamination of the Premises or Building, Tenant shall promptly take all
actions at its sole expense, as are necessary to return the same to the
condition existing prior to the introduction of any such hazardous material
thereto; provided that Landlord's approval of such actions shall first be
obtained, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld so long as such
actions would not potentially have any material adverse long-term or short-term
effect on the Premises and Building.

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         Landlord reserves the right to inspect the Premises from time to time,
but no more than twice a year, for the existence of Hazardous Waste. Tenant
shall be responsible, if discovered, OF all costs associated with the immediate
clean up and/or disposal of such Hazardous Waste CAUSED BY TENANT.

         LANDLORD HEREBY AGREES THAT IF ANY CLAIM IS EVER MADE AGAINST TENANT
RELATING TO HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSED OF (OR ALLOWED TO BE DISPOSED OF) ON THE
PREMISES BY LANDLORD OR LANDLORD'S EMPLOYEES, SERVANTS, AGENTS, LICENSEES OR
INVITEES ("LANDLORD'S HAZARDOUS WASTE"), LANDLORD SHALL PAY ALL COSTS RELATED TO
THE REMOVAL, DISPOSAL AND REMEDIATION OF THE LANDLORD'S HAZARDOUS WASTE AND ALL
LIABILITY IMPOSED UPON, AND ALL DAMAGES SUFFERED BY TENANT DIRECTLY ARISING OUT
OF LANDLORD'S HAZARDOUS WASTE AND LANDLORD AGREES TO INDEMNIFY, DEFEND, PROTECT
AND HOLD TENANT HARMLESS FROM AND AGAINST ALL SUCH COSTS, LOSSES, LIABILITIES
AND DAMAGES (A "LOSS") INCURRED BY TENANT (WHETHER SUCH LOSS IS A RESULT OF
DAMAGE TO PERSON OR PROPERTY) AS THE RESULT OF LANDLORD'S HAZARDOUS WASTE.

         FURTHERMORE, IF THE PREMISES IS CONTAMINATED BY HAZARDOUS WASTE WHICH
IS THE RESULT OF THE MIGRATION OF HAZARDOUS WASTE ONTO THE PREMISES FROM A
PROPERTY ADJACENT THERETO OR AN ACT OR OMISSION OF A THIRD PARTY (EXCLUSIVE OF
TENANT OR TENANT'S EMPLOYEES, SERVANTS, AGENTS, CONTRACTORS, ASSIGNEES,
LICENSEES OR INVITEES) ("THIRD PARTY HAZARDOUS WASTE"), LANDLORD SHALL:

         (i) IF ANY CLAIM IS EVER MADE AGAINST LANDLORD AND TENANT RELATING TO
SUCH THIRD PARTY HAZARDOUS WASTE ON OR AROUND THE PREMISES, AFFORD TENANT THE
OPPORTUNITY TO BE REPRESENTED BY THE SAME LEGAL COUNSEL THAT REPRESENTS LANDLORD
WITH RESPECT TO SUCH CLAIM, AND LANDLORD SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL COSTS
RELATED TO THE LEGAL SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE LEGAL COUNSEL REPRESENTING
LANDLORD AND TENANT WITH RESPECT TO SUCH CLAIM; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, LANDLORD
SHALL NOT BE OBLIGATED TO AFFORD TENANT SUCH LEGAL REPRESENTATION IF LANDLORD'S
LEGAL COUNSEL DETERMINES, IN ITS REASONABLE LEGAL OPINION, THAT IT IS UNABLE TO
REPRESENT THE LANDLORD AND TENANT WITH RESPECT TO SUCH CLAIM BECAUSE OF A
"CONFLICT OF INTEREST" WITH RESPECT TO THE REPRESENTATION OF BOTH LANDLORD AND
TENANT IN SUCH MATTER (IN WHICH EVENT TENANT SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PROCURING
ITS OWN LEGAL COUNSEL WITH RESPECT TO SUCH CLAIM AND PAYING FOR THE COSTS OF
SUCH LEGAL SERVICES RELATED THERETO); AND

         (ii) ALLOW TENANT THE OPPORTUNITY TO TERMINATE THIS LEASE UPON WRITTEN
NOTICE TO LANDLORD WITHIN THIRTY (30) BUSINESS DAYS AFTER TENANT'S DISCOVERY OF
SUCH THIRD PARTY HAZARDOUS WASTE, BUT ONLY IF (A) LANDLORD HAS NOT INFORMED
TENANT WITHIN SUCH THIRTY (30) DAY PERIOD THAT LANDLORD WILL ASSUME ALL COSTS
RELATED TO ANY LOSS INCURRED BY TENANT ARISING OUT OF SUCH THIRD PARTY HAZARDOUS
WASTE AND (B) TENANT HAS REASONABLY DETERMINED THAT TENANT OR ITS EMPLOYEES OR
INVITEES WILL LIKELY INCUR A LOSS AS THE RESULT OF THE EXISTENCE OF SUCH THIRD
PARTY HAZARDOUS WASTE ON THE PREMISES.

44. SURRENDER: The Tenant shall surrender the Premises in good and clean
condition and repair AS WHEN RECEIVED, excepting only normal wear and tear and
damage by fire or other casualty damage covered by insurance and paid to
Landlord. Tenant shall not remain in the Premises without the benefit of a
written Lease or renewal agreement executed by the parties hereto prior to the
expiration of the then existing term. No other holding over of the Premises
shall be allowed on any basis whatsoever.

         The delivery of keys or other such tender of possession of the Premises
to Landlord or to an employee of Landlord shall not operate as a termination of
this Lease or a surrender of the Premises.

           Any pro-rated rent or damages in excess of the security deposit held
by Landlord shall be invoiced by Landlord and payable by Tenant within THIRTY
(30) days from the date of invoice.

45. HOLDOVER: In the event Tenant remains in possession of the leased premises
after the expiration of the term of this Lease, without having first extended
this Lease by written agreement with Landlord, such holding over shall not be
construed as a renewal or extension of this Lease. Such holding over shall be
deemed to have created and be construed as tenancy from month to month,
terminable on 30 days notice in writing from either party to the other. The
monthly rental to be paid shall be 150% of the monthly rental payable during the
last month of the term of this Lease. All other terms and conditions of this
Lease shall continue to be applicable for both Landlord and Tenant.

         If Tenant fails to surrender the Premises to Landlord on expiration of
the term as required by this Section, Tenant shall hold Landlord harmless from
all damages resulting from Tenant's failure to surrender the Premises, including
without limitation, claims made by the succeeding Tenant resulting from Tenant's
failure to surrender the Premises.

46. LIENS: If Tenant shall cause any material to be furnished to the Premises or
labor to be performed thereon or therein, Landlord shall not under any
circumstances be liable for the payment of any expenses incurred or for the
value of any work done or material furnished. All such work shall be at Tenant's
expense and Tenant shall be solely and wholly responsible to all contractors,
laborers, and materialmen furnishing labor and material to the Premises. Nothing
herein shall authorize the Tenant or any person dealing through, with or under
Tenant to charge the Premises or any interest of the Landlord therein or this
Lease with any mechanic's liens or other liens or encumbrances whatsoever. On
the contrary, (and notice is hereby given) the right and power to charge any
lien or encumbrance of any kind against the Landlord or its estate is hereby
expressly denied.

47. BENEFITS, BURDENS AND ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This Lease is binding on and
benefits the parties hereto and their respective heirs, legal representatives,
successors, nominees and assigns. Liability hereunder shall be joint and several
upon all who

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sign this agreement. Throughout this agreement the masculine gender shall be
deemed to include the feminine, the feminine the masculine, the singular the
plural and the plural the singular.

         This Lease contains the entire agreement between the parties hereto
with respect to the Premises leased hereunder; further, this Lease may not be
modified, altered or amended except by an instrument in writing, executed by the
parties hereto or their respective heirs, legal representatives, successors,
nominees or assigns and which instrument shall be attached hereto as an
amendment to this Lease and shall thereby become a part hereof.

48. ATTORNEY'S FEES: If either Landlord or Tenant files an action to enforce any
agreement contained in this Lease, or for breach of any covenant or condition,
the prevailing party in any such action, or the party settling to its benefit,
shall be reimbursed by the other party for reasonable attorneys' fees in the
action.

         In the event Landlord refers a default by Tenant to an attorney for
collection and a suit is not filed, Tenant agrees to pay reasonable attorney
fees if action is not filed thereunder.

49. GOVERNING LAW: This Lease shall be governed by and construed under the laws
of the State of North Carolina.

50. ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATES: Tenant shall execute and deliver to Landlord, upon
its occupancy of the Premises, a certificate/statement provided by Landlord,
certifying that this Lease is unmodified and in full force and effect and other
factual data relating to the Lease or the Premises which Landlord may reasonably
request. Furthermore, Tenant may be required, from time to time during the term
of the Lease, to execute and deliver to Landlord a COMMERCIALLY REASONABLE
certificate/statement for purposes of refinancing, syndication, sale of
property, etc. In such event, Tenant shall have FIFTEEN (15) BUSINESS days from
its receipt thereof from Landlord to execute and deliver such fully executed
COMMERCIALLY REASONABLE certificate/statement to Landlord. Tenant's failure to
execute said COMMERCIALLY REASONABLE certificate shall constitute a default
hereunder.

51. BROKERAGE FEES: Tenant represents and warrants that it has not dealt with
any real estate broker, finder or other person, with respect to this Lease in
any manner, except CRESA PARTNERS ("CRESA") whose address is 11726 SAN VICENTE
BOULEVARD, SUITE 500, LOS ANGELES, CA 90049,. Landlord shall pay only any
commissions or fees that are payable to the above-named broker or finder with
respect to this Lease pursuant to Landlord's separate agreement with such broker
or finder. Tenant shall indemnify and hold Landlord harmless from any and all
damages resulting from claims that may be asserted against Landlord by any other
broker, finder or other person (including, without limitation, any substitute or
replacement broker claiming to have been engaged by Tenant in the future),
claiming to have dealt with Tenant in connection with this Lease or any
amendment or extension hereto, or which may result in Tenant leasing other or
enlarged space from Landlord. The provisions of this paragraph shall survive the
termination of this Lease.

52. EVIDENCE OF AUTHORITY: If requested by Landlord, Tenant shall furnish
appropriate legal documentation evidencing the valid existence and good standing
of Tenant and the authority of any parties signing this Lease to act for Tenant.
If Tenant signs as a corporation, each of the persons executing this Lease on
behalf of Tenant does hereby covenant and warrant that Tenant is a duly
authorized and existing corporation, that Tenant has and is qualified to do
business in North Carolina, that the corporation has full right and authority to
enter into this Lease and that each of the persons signing on behalf of the
corporation is authorized to do so.

53. LEASE REVIEW; DATE OF EXECUTION: The submission of this Lease to Tenant for
review does not constitute a reservation of or option for the Premises, and this
Lease shall become effective as a contract only upon execution and delivery by
both Landlord and Tenant. The date of execution shall be entered on the top of
the first page of this Lease by Landlord, and shall be the date on which the
last party signed the Lease, or as otherwise may be specifically agreed by both
parties. Such date, once inserted, shall be established as the final date of
ratification by all parties to this Lease, and shall be the date for use
throughout this Lease as the "date of execution" or "execution date".

54. ABATEMENT EVENT: IN THE EVENT THAT TENANT IS PREVENTED FROM USING, AND DOES
NOT USE, THE PREMISES OR ANY PORTION THEREOF, AS A RESULT OF ANY OCCURRENCE
OUTSIDE THE REASONABLE CONTROL OF TENANT (AN "ABATEMENT EVENT"), THEN RENT SHALL
BE ABATED OR REDUCED, AS THE CASE MAY BE, FOR SUCH TIME THAT TENANT CONTINUES TO
BE SO PREVENTED FROM USING, AND DOES NOT USE, THE PREMISES OR A PORTION THEREOF,
IN THE PROPORTION THAT THE RENTABLE AREA OF THE PORTION OF THE PREMISES THAT
TENANT IS PREVENTED FROM USING, AND DOES NOT USE, BEARS TO THE TOTAL RENTABLE
AREA OF THE PREMISES; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, IN THE EVENT THAT TENANT IS PREVENTED
FROM USING, AND DOES NOT USE, A PORTION OF THE PREMISES AND THE REMAINING
PORTION OF THE PREMISES IS NOT SUFFICIENT TO ALLOW TENANT TO EFFECTIVELY CONDUCT
ITS BUSINESS THEREIN, AND IF TENANT DOES NOT CONDUCT ITS BUSINESS FROM SUCH
REMAINING PORTION, THEN RENT SHALL BE ABATED FOR SUCH TIME AS TENANT CONTINUES
TO BE SO PREVENTED FROM USING, AND DOES NOT USE, THE ENTIRE PREMISES; PROVIDED,
HOWEVER, NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING TO THE CONTRARY SET FORTH IN THIS SECTION 54,
TENANT'S RENT SHALL ONLY BE ABATED IN THE AMOUNT PAID UNDER ANY LOSS OF RENTS
POLICY COVERING THE OCCURRENCE, WHICH LANDLORD AGREES TO USE COMMERCIALLY
REASONABLE EFFORTS TO COLLECT.

55. CONFIDENTIALITY. EXCEPT AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY SUBPOENA OR OTHER LEGAL
REQUIREMENT OR FOR THE PURPOSES OF OR EXCEPT AS MAY BE REASONABLY REQUIRED IN
CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, RE-LEASING, FINANCING OR REFINANCING OF THE PREMISES,
ALL INFORMATION LEARNED BY OR DISCLOSED TO LANDLORD WITH RESPECT TO TENANT'S
BUSINESS (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, A COPY OF THIS LEASE AND THE TERMS
HEREOF AND PAYMENTS DUE HEREUNDER) OR INFORMATION DISCLOSED OR DISCOVERED DURING
AN ENTRY BY LANDLORD INTO THE PREMISES, SHALL BE KEPT STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL BY
LANDLORD, LANDLORD'S LEGAL REPRESENTATIVES, SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNS, EMPLOYEES,
SERVANTS AND AGENTS AND SHALL NOT BE USED (EXCEPT FOR LANDLORD'S CONFIDENTIAL
INTERNAL PURPOSES) OR DISCLOSED TO OTHERS BY LANDLORD, OR LANDLORD'S SERVANTS,
AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, LEGAL REPRESENTATIVES, SUCCESSORS OR ASSIGNS, WITHOUT THE

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EXPRESS PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT OF TENANT, WHICH TENANT MAY WITHHOLD IN ITS SOLE
AND ABSOLUTE DISCRETION. ANY AND ALL INFORMATION CONVEYED TO THE MEDIA AND/OR
THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY, WHETHER IN THE FORM OF INFORMAL OR FORMAL DISCUSSION,
PRESS RELEASES, DIRECT MAIL OR OTHER BROADLY DISTRIBUTED ANNOUNCEMENTS REGARDING
DISCUSSIONS, NEGOTIATIONS, LEASE SIGNING, OCCUPANCY BY TENANT OR SUCH SUBSEQUENT
AGREEMENTS BETWEEN TENANT AND LANDLORD CONCERNING THIS LEASE SHALL BE CONVEYED
EXCLUSIVELY BY TENANT (THIS INCLUDES ANY AND ALL CONTACT WITH PRINT OR BROADCAST
REPORTS, AS WELL AS PAID ADVERTISING).

56. SECURITY. TENANT SHALL HAVE THE RIGHT TO INSTALL ITS OWN SECURITY/ALARM
SYSTEM AND/OR HAVE ITS OWN SECURITY PERSONNEL IN THE PREMISES, AT TENANT'S SOLE
COST AND EXPENSE, WITHOUT OBTAINING THE LANDLORD'S PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT.

57. LANDLORD ACTIONS. LANDLORD HEREBY REPRESENTS AND WARRANTS TO TENANT THAT
TENANT'S USE OF THE PREMISES, AS SPECIFIED HEREIN, AND TENANT'S OTHER RIGHTS
UNDER THIS LEASE, SHALL NOT BY ANY ACT OR OMISSION OF LANDLORD AT ANY TIME
DURING THE TERM OF THIS LEASE BE PROHIBITED OR OTHERWISE RESTRICTED BY ANY
COVENANT, CONDITION OR RESTRICTION, EASEMENT OR ANY OTHER DOCUMENT OR MATTER
AFFECTING TITLE OR USE OF THE PREMISES OR ANY PART THEREOF.

58. STANDARD FOR CONDUCT AND CONSENT. NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING TO THE
CONTRARY CONTAINED IN THE LEASE, REGARDLESS OF ANY REFERENCE TO THE WORDS
"SOLE" OR "ABSOLUTE" (BUT EXCEPT FOR MATTERS WHICH WILL HAVE AN ADVERSE
EFFECT ON THE (i) STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE PREMISES, (ii) THE PREMISES'
PLUMBING, HEATING, LIFE SAFETY, VENTILATING, AIR CONDITIONING, MECHANICAL OR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS ("PREMISES SYSTEMS"), OR (iii) THE EXTERIOR APPEARANCE OF
THE PREMISES (WHEREUPON IN EACH SUCH CASE LANDLORD'S DUTY IS TO ACT IN GOOD
FAITH AND IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE LEASE), ANY TIME THE CONSENT OF LANDLORD OR
TENANT IS REQUIRED, SUCH CONSENT SHALL NOT BE UNREASONABLY WITHHELD,
CONDITIONED OR DELAYED. WHENEVER THE LEASE GRANTS LANDLORD OR TENANT THE
RIGHT TO TAKE ACTION, EXERCISE DISCRETION, OR MAKE ALLOCATIONS OR OTHER
DETERMINATIONS, LANDLORD AND TENANT SHALL ACT REASONABLY AND IN GOOD FAITH.

59. SUBORDINATION OF LANDLORD'S LIEN. LANDLORD HEREBY SUBORDINATES TO ALL
SUPPLIERS, LESSORS AND LENDERS (EACH, A "SECURED PARTY") ANY INTERESTS, LIENS
OR CLAIMS THAT LANDLORD MIGHT HOLD, STATUTORY, CONTRACTUAL OR OTHERWISE, TO
ANY PERSONAL PROPERTY (AS DEFINED BELOW) OR TRADE FIXTURES (AS DEFINED BELOW)
NOW OR HEREAFTER OWNED OR LEASED BY TENANT AND LOCATED AT THE PREMISES (THE
"COLLATERAL"). SUCH SUBORDINATION IS EFFECTIVE WITHOUT ANY FURTHER ACT OF
LANDLORD; HOWEVER, LANDLORD, WITHIN FIVE (5) DAYS AFTER DEMAND FROM TENANT,
SHALL EXECUTE AND DELIVER ANY REASONABLE AND CUSTOMARY INSTRUMENTS, RELEASES
OR OTHER DOCUMENTS (INDIVIDUALLY OR COLLECTIVELY, "SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT")
REQUIRED BY A SECURED PARTY TO: (i) EVIDENCE LANDLORD'S CONSENT TO SUCH
SECURED PARTY'S SECURITY INTEREST (OR OTHER INTEREST) IN THE COLLATERAL; (ii)
EVIDENCE LANDLORD'S SUBORDINATION TO SUCH SECURED PARTY OF LANDLORD'S
INTERESTS, LIENS OR CLAIMS, IF ANY, IN THE COLLATERAL; (iii) GRANT TO SUCH
SECURED PARTY THE RIGHT TO ENTER UPON THE PREMISES FOR THE PURPOSES OF
REMOVING ANY COLLATERAL (PROVIDED SUCH ENTRY DOES NOT EXCEED 14 DAYS AND SUCH
SECURED PARTY AGREES TO MAKE ANY RESTORATION TO THE PREMISES THAT IS
NECESSITATED BY THE REMOVAL AND FURTHER INDEMNIFIES LANDLORD FOR ANY LOSS OR
DAMAGE ARISING FROM SUCH SECURED PARTY'S ENTRY ON TO THE PREMISES); AND (iv)
GRANT TO SUCH SECURED PARTY SUCH OTHER RIGHTS OR ASSURANCES AS IT MAY
REASONABLY AND CUSTOMARILY REQUEST. NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING, A
SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT MAY PROVIDE THAT LANDLORD SHALL USE COMMERCIALLY
REASONABLE EFFORTS, BUT SHALL HAVE NO OBLIGATION, TO PROVIDE SUCH SECURED
PARTY WITH A COPY OF ANY WRITTEN NOTICE OF DEFAULT DELIVERED TO TENANT BY
LANDLORD, AND LANDLORD'S FAILURE TO SO PROVIDE SHALL NOT CONSTITUTE A DEFAULT
BY LANDLORD UNDER SUCH SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT. FOR PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION
59, "PERSONAL PROPERTY" SHALL MEAN ANY INVENTORY, ACCOUNTS, EQUIPMENT,
FURNITURE, MERCHANDISE, GENERAL INTANGIBLES AND MOVABLE PROPERTY. FOR
PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION 59, "TRADE FIXTURES" SHALL MEAN ANY PROPERTY
INSTALLED FOR PURPOSES OF BUSINESS TRADE, MANUFACTURE, ORNAMENT OR RELATED
USE.

60. INSTALLATION OF OPTIC CABLES: LANDLORD WILL GRANT TENANT THE
ABILITY TO CONNECT BOTH FACILITIES (202 A/B & 202 D) WITH FIBER OPTIC CABLES.
TENANT AGREES TO REPAIR AND REPLACE ALL MATERIALS DISTURBED DURING THIS PROCESS
TO A CONDITION EQUAL TO THE ORIGINAL CONDITION.

61. CONSTRUCTION OF PASS THRUS: LANDLORD WILL ALLOW TENANT TO CONSTRUCT AT
ITS SOLE COST AND EXPENSE, PASS THRUS IN THE 202 A/B BUILDING DIMISING WALL
AS LARGE AS STRUCTURALLY PERMITTED UPON PRIOR LANDLORD APPROVAL, SUCH
APPROVAL NOT TO BE UNREASONABLY WITHHELD.

                                      -17-
<PAGE>

         IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Lease
Agreement or have caused their duly authorized representatives to execute same
in two (2) original counterparts, as of the day and year first above written.

                                     LANDLORD:
                                     HIGHWOODS REALTY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP,
                                     a North Carolina Limited Partnership
                                     By: Highwoods Properties, Inc.,
                                     General Partner
Attest:

_____________________________        By: /s/ Matthew Crawford
Assistant Secretary                        Matthew Crawford
(Corporate Seal)                            VICE President

                                     TENANT:
                                     ETOYS DISTRIBUTION, LLC, A DELAWARE
                                     LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
Witness:

_____________________________        By: Jordan Posell, Vice President

                                      -18-

<PAGE>

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA             )
                                    )                            ACKNOWLEDGMENT
COUNTY OF FORSYTH                   )

         I, __________________________________________, a Notary Public for the
aforesaid State and County, do hereby certify that JULIE K. GOCO personally came
before me this day and acknowledged to me that she/he is the Assistant Secretary
of HIGHWOODS PROPERTIES, INC., a North Carolina Corporation, and that by
authority duly given and as an act of the corporation, the foregoing instrument
was signed in its name by MATTHEW CRAWFORD, its VICE President, sealed with its
corporate seal, and attested to by JULIE K. GOCO, its Assistant Secretary.

         Witness my hand and official seal or stamp, this the __________ day of
____________________, 20__.

My Commission Expires:                                  ------------------------
                      ------------------------           Notary Public

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

STATE OF ___________________        )
                                    )                            ACKNOWLEDGMENT
COUNTY OF _________________         )

         I, __________________________________________, a Notary Public for the
aforesaid State and County, do hereby certify that
______________________________________ of ETOYS DISTRIBUTION, LLC, A DELAWARE
LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, personally came before me this day and acknowledged
the due execution of the foregoing instrument on behalf of the company.

         Witness my hand and official seal or stamp, this the __________ day of
__________________, 20__.

My Commission Expires:                                  ------------------------
                      ------------------------           Notary Public

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                                   EXHIBIT "C"

                          BUILDING RULES & REGULATIONS

1. Tenant shall not do or permit anything to be done in the Premises or in
the Building which will in any way increase (UNLESS TENANT PAYS THE SAME) the
rate payable, or violate any provision, in respect of any policy of fire
insurance on the Building or Landlord's property therein; use the Premises as
sleeping apartments; engage in or permit games of chance or any form of
gambling or immoral conduct in or about the Premises; leave Premises
unoccupied without locking all doors, extinguishing lights and turning off
all water outlets; encumber or obstruct or deposit rubbish and similar
substances in the parking and loading areas, sidewalks or entrance areas;
bring or keep any flammable, combustible or explosive substances, to or in
the Building EXCEPT IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE LAWS; violate security
procedures REASONABLY established by Landlord, or in any way create a
nuisance.

2. Tenant shall not use the Premises or the Building for any purpose that will
damage the Premises or the Building or for any purposes other than those
specified in the Lease.

3. Canvassing, soliciting and peddling in and about the Building are prohibited,
and Tenant shall cooperate to prevent such activities.

4.

5.

6. Tenant shall not place a load on any floor in the Premises exceeding the
floor load limit which such floor was designed to carry, nor shall Tenant
install, operate or maintain in the Premises any heavy item or equipment except
in such manner as to achieve a proper distribution of weight.

7. Tenant shall not use scotch tape or other adhesive material for the purposes
of hanging items on the interior walls of the Premises.

8. Tenant shall not deposit any trash, refuse, cigarettes, or other substances
of any kind out of the Building, except in the refuse containers provided
therefor. In addition, if Tenant shall place or allow or cause to be placed in
the garbage dumpsters excess trash or refuse, such as boxes or cartons, which
would necessitate an additional pick-up for such garbage dumpsters, the Tenant
shall be responsible for such additional pick-up at its sole cost and expense.
Tenant shall exercise its best efforts to keep the sidewalks, entrances in and
about the Building clean and free from rubbish. The outside areas immediately
adjoining the Premises shall be kept clean and free from snow, ice, dirt and
rubbish by Tenant, and Tenant shall not place, suffer or permit any obstruction
or storage or display of goods in such areas.

9. Tenant shall not use the washrooms, rest rooms and plumbing fixtures of the
Building, and appurtenances thereto, for any other purpose than the purposes for
which they were constructed, and Tenant shall not deposit any sweepings,
rubbish, rags or other improper substances therein. Tenant shall not waste water
by interfering or tampering with the faucets or otherwise. If Tenant or Tenant's
servants, employees, agents, contractor, jobbers, licensees, invitees, guests or
visitors cause any damage to such washrooms, rest rooms, plumbing fixtures or
appurtenances, such damage shall be repaired at Tenant's expense, and Landlord
shall not be responsible therefor.

10. Landlord shall have the right to prohibit any publicity, advertising or use
of the name of the Building by Tenant which, in Landlord's opinion, tends to
impair the reputation of the Building or its desirability as a building for
offices, and upon written notice from Landlord, Tenant shall refrain from or
discontinue any such publicity, advertising or use of the Building name.

11. The sashes, sash doors, skylights, windows and doors that reflect or admit
light or air into the leased area shall not be covered or obstructed by Tenant
without Landlord's prior written approval. Tenant hereby agrees to keep the
Premises at a temperature sufficiently high to prevent freezing of water pipes
and fixtures.

12.

13. Tenant, upon the termination of its lease, shall deliver to Landlord all
keys to doors in the Building. In the event of the loss of any key, it shall be
the sole responsibility and expense of Tenant to have the locks to the Premises
re-keyed or additional locks installed.

14. In the event Landlord provides a VIM Postal Unit, keys for such unit will be
distributed at the time of occupancy. Landlord however, will not be responsible
for: (a) the replacement of lost or damaged keys or issuance of extra keys; (b)
incorrect distribution of mail; (c) delivery schedules of mail; or (d) mail
delivery to door.

15. Tenant shall have cleaned, at its expense, not less than semiannually, the
carpet that has been provided by the Landlord for Tenant's use.

16. These Rules and Regulations are in addition to, and shall not be construed
to in any way modify or amend, in whole or in part, the agreements, covenants,
conditions and provisions of any lease of premises in the Building.

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<PAGE>

                                   EXHIBIT "D"

                             INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

As referenced in Section 21 herein, an insurance certificate must be provided to
Landlord within thirty (30) days of execution of this Lease showing those
coverages specified. The following information must be incorporated on all
certificates:

1)       Tenant's specific leased property address;

2)       Thirty (30) day cancellation notice to Landlord; and

3)       Highwoods Realty Limited Partnership (Landlord) specifically named as
         CERTIFICATE HOLDER AND ADDITIONAL INSURED.

                                      -1-
<PAGE>

                                   EXHIBIT "E"

                           PARKING RULES & REGULATIONS

         Tenant shall be entitled to park on the parking areas located adjacent
to the Building(s) within which the Premises are located.

         Parking as used herein means the use by Tenant's employees, its
visitors, invitees and customers of those portions of the parking area
designed by Landlord for the parking of motor vehicles in connection with use
of and/or visits to the Premises. Tenant agrees and covenants to park all
trucks, trailers or other commercial vehicles in the parking spaces at the
rear of the Building(s) within which the Premises are located or where
otherwise designated by Landlord. No vehicle, equipment or machinery may be
repaired, serviced, cleaned, steam cleaned, lubricated, sandblasted, painted
or otherwise maintained in any parking areas, roadways or service areas
adjacent to or surrounding the Building(s) in which the Premises are located,
or anywhere within the parking area. Any vehicle belonging to Tenant, or
Tenant's employees, agents, subcontractors, contractors, licensees, invitees
or visitors abandoned (72 hours without movement constitutes abandonment) or
disabled or in a state of non-operation or disrepair shall not be permitted.
Tenant hereby agrees to enforce said restriction with respect to Tenant's own
vehicles and those of Tenant's employees, agents, visitors, contractors and
subcontractors, licensees and invitees. Landlord accepts no responsibility
for theft, collision, vandalism, fire, acts of God or any other casualty of
vehicles or equipment parked or stored in the parking area or for removal
required as set forth in this paragraph while the vehicle or equipment is
under tow or otherwise stored.

                                      -1-
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                                    EXHIBIT F
                              FORM LETTER OF CREDIT

APPLICANT:        [NEED COMPLETE NAME AND ADDRESS]

BENEFICIARY:      [NEED COMPLETE NAME AND ADDRESS]

AMOUNT:  USD___________________

EXPIRY DATE AND PLACE FOR PRESENTATION OF DOCUMENTS: _________________
-----------------------------------,      ------------------------------------,
-----------------------------------

CREDIT IS AVAILABLE WITH ______________________ BANK AGAINST PAYMENT OF DRAFTS
DRAWN AT SIGHT ON ___________________________ BANK,
___________________________________, ______________________________________,
_______________, CALIFORNIA.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

1.  THE ORIGINAL OF THIS STANDBY LETTER OF CREDIT AND AMENDMENT(S) IF ANY.

2. BENEFICIARY'S STATEMENT PURPORTEDLY SIGNED BY AN AUTHORIZED OFFICER
CERTIFYING THAT [APPLICANT' NAME] IS IN DEFAULT OR THAT AN EVENT OF DEFAULT HAS
OCCURRED UNDER ONE OR MORE OF THE TERMS OF THAT CERTAIN LEASE AGREEMENT DATED
[GIVE DATE] THAT EXISTS BETWEEN [APPLICANT'S NAME] AND BENEFICIARY AND THAT ANY
APPLICABLE CURE PERIOD HAS LAPSED WITHOUT REMEDY.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:

ALL INFORMATION REQUIRED WHETHER INDICATED BY BLANKS, BRACKETS OR OTHERWISE,
MUST BE COMPLETED AT THE TIME OF DRAWING.

ALL SIGNATURES MUST BE MANUALLY EXECUTED IN ORIGINALS.

PARTIAL DRAWINGS MAY BE MADE UNDER THIS LETTER OF CREDIT, PROVIDED, HOWEVER,
THAT EACH SUCH DEMAND THAT IS PAID BY US SHALL REDUCE THE AMOUNT AVAILABLE UNDER
THIS LETTER OF CREDIT.

IT IS A CONDITION OF THIS STANDBY LETTER OF CREDIT THAT IT SHALL BE DEEMED
AUTOMATICALLY EXTENDED WITHOUT AMENDMENT FOR THREE HUNDRED SIXTY-FOUR (364) DAY
PERIODS FROM THE PRESENT EXPIRATION DATE HEREOF, UNLESS THIRTY (30) DAYS PRIOR
TO ANY SUCH DATE, WE SHALL NOTIFY YOU IN WRITING BY CERTIFIED MAIL OR COURIER
SERVICE AT THE ABOVE LISTED ADDRESS THAT WE ELECT NOT TO CONSIDER THIS
IRREVOCABLE LETTER OF CREDIT RENEWED FOR ANY SUCH ADDITIONAL PERIOD. UPON
RECEIPT BY YOU OF SUCH NOTICE, YOU MAY DRAW HEREUNDER BY MEANS OF YOUR DRAFT(S)
ON US AT SIGHT ACCOMPANIED BY YOUR ORIGINAL SIGNED STATEMENT WORDED AS FOLLOWS:
[BENEFICIARY] HAS RECEIVED NOTICE FROM ___________________ BANK THAT THE
EXPIRATION DATE OF LETTER OF CREDIT NO. [INSERT L/C NO.] WILL NOT BE EXTENDED
FOR AN ADDITIONAL PERIOD. AS OF THE DATE OF THIS DRAWING, [BENEFICIARY] HAS NOT
RECEIVED A SUBSTITUTE LETTER OF CREDIT OR OTHER INSTRUMENT ACCEPTABLE TO
[BENEFICIARY] AS SUBSTITUTE FOR ___________ BANK LETTER OF CREDIT NO. [INSERT
L/C NO.]. THE PROCEEDS OF THIS DRAWING WILL BE APPLIED TO SATISFY ANY CLAIMS,
INTEREST AND CHARGES OUTSTANDING RELATIVE TO THE OBLIGATIONS DUE FROM
[APPLICANT].

NOTWITHSTANDING THE ABOVE, THE FINAL EXPIRATION DATE SHALL BE _________________.
THIS LETTER OF CREDIT WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY REDUCED AS PER THE FOLLOWING
SCHEDULE PROVIDING (A) A DRAWING OR DRAWINGS DID NOT TAKE PLACE IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE TERMS OF THE LETTER OF CREDIT (B) YOU HAVE NOT NOTIFIED US IN WRITING
THAT A DEFAULT UNDER THE LEASE HAS OCCURRED AND IS CONTINUING AS OF THE DATE OF
SUCH NOTICE AND (C) THE BALANCE OUTSTANDING IS AVAILABLE UNDER THIS LETTER OF
CREDIT TO CAUSE SUCH REDUCTIONS TO OCCUR.

                                      -1-
<PAGE>

                   DATE OF REDUCTION                   LC AMOUNT

                   ------------------                 -------------
                   ------------------                 -------------
                   ------------------                 -------------
                   ------------------                 -------------
                   ------------------                 -------------
                   ------------------                 -------------

THIS LETTER OF CREDIT IS TRANSFERABLE IN WHOLE ONLY TO A SUBSEQUENT OWNER OR
LENDER OF THE PROJECT. YOU MAY TRANSFER THIS LETTER OF CREDIT TO YOUR TRANSFEREE
OR SUCCESSOR UPON SATISFACTORY DELIVERY AND PRESENTATION TO THE ISSUING BANK OF
(1) THE ORIGINAL STANDBY L/C AND AMENDMENTS, IF ANY, FOR PROPER ENDORSEMENT (2)
A REQUEST FOR TRANSFER ON THE ISSUER'S USUAL TRANSFER FORM (3) VERIFICATION OF
SIGNATURE AND AUTHORITY ON SUCH TRANSFER FORM SIGNING FOR THE BENEFICIARY (4)
PAYMENT OF A TRANSFER FEE AND (5) ANY OTHER REQUIREMENTS RELATIVE TO THE UCP 500
AND U.S. GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS. IN THE EVENT THIS LETTER OF CREDIT IS
TRANSFERRED, THE TRANSFEREE SHALL BE THE BENEFICIARY HEREOF AND DRAFTS AND
DOCUMENTS PURSUANT HERETO MUST BE PURPORTEDLY EXECUTED BY THE TRANSFEREE.

ALL DRAFTS AND DOCUMENTS REQUIRED UNDER THIS LETTER OF CREDIT MUST BE MARKED:
"DRAWN UNDER _____________________ BANK LETTER OF CREDIT NO. [INSERT L/C NO.]"

ALL DOCUMENTS ARE TO BE DISPATCHED IN ONE LOT BY COURIER SERVICE TO __________
BANK, ______________________________, ______________________________________.,
________________________________________

THIS LETTER OF CREDIT SETS FORTH IN FULL THE TERMS OF OUR UNDERTAKING AND SUCH
UNDERTAKING SHALL NOT BE IN ANY WAY MODIFIED, AMENDED OR AMPLIFIED BY REFERENCE
TO ANY DOCUMENT, INSTRUMENT OR AGREEMENT REFERRED TO HEREIN OR IN WHICH THIS
LETTER OF CREDIT IS REFERRED TO OR TO WHICH THIS LETTER OF CREDIT RELATES, AND
ANY SUCH REFERENCE SHALL NOT BE DEEMED TO INCORPORATE HEREIN BY REFERENCE ANY
DOCUMENT, INSTRUMENT OR AGREEMENT.

WE HEREBY ENGAGE WITH YOU THAT ALL DRAFTS DRAWN UNDER AND IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE
TERMS OF THIS CREDIT WILL BE DULY HONORED IF DRAWN AND PRESENTED FOR PAYMENT AT
THIS OFFICE ON OR BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE OF THIS CREDIT.

EXCEPT SO FAR AS OTHERWISE EXPRESSLY STATED HEREIN, THIS CREDIT IS SUBJECT TO
THE "UNIFORM CUSTOMS AND PRACTICE FOR DOCUMENTARY CREDITS"(1993 REVISION)
INTERNATIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (PUBLICATION NO. 500).

                                      -2-
<PAGE>

                                                                EXHIBIT 10.31(b)

                           LEASE PROVISIONS & EXHIBITS

LANDLORD:  HIGHWOODS REALTY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

TENANT: eTOYS DISTRIBUTION, LLC                       LEASE DATE: March 16, 2000
------                                                ----------

BUILDING ADDRESS: 202-C North Chimney Rock Road, Greensboro,
                  North Carolina 27409

NOTICES ADDRESS:  202-C North Chimney Rock Road, Greensboro,
                  North Carolina 27409

RENTABLE SQUARE FOOTAGE: 72,000

LEASE TERM: Three (3) Years                 RENT COMMENCEMENT: See Section 4.
----------                                  -----------------

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

TERM:                      MONTHLY RENT:                      ANNUAL RENT:                       PRICE P.R.S.F.:
----                       ------------                       -----------                        --------------
<S>                        <C>                                <C>                                <C>
Year 1                     $21,900.00                         $262,800.00                        $3.65
Year 2                     $22,320.00                         $267,840.00                        $3.72
Year 3                     $22,740.00                         $272,880.00                        $3.79
</TABLE>

                 ALL RENTS ARE DUE ON THE 1ST DAY OF EACH MONTH

BROKER: CRESA Partners

COMMISSION PAID: 4.00%

SECURITY DEPOSIT: $65,700.00                                PRO-RATA %: 100.00%

EXPENSE PASS THRU'S:
Taxes:                              Entire Cost
Insurance:                          Entire Cost
Common Area Maintenance:            Entire Cost

PAID DIRECTLY BY TENANT:
x        Janitorial                     x        Extermination
x        Garbage                        x        Light Bulbs
x        Water/Sewer                    x        Interior Maintenance
x        Security                       x        Signage
x        Electrical/Gas                 x        Plate Glass Breakage
x        HVAC                           x        Fire Extinguisher Maintenance

EXHIBITS ATTACHED:
x        A     Site Plan                x        D    Insurance Requirements
x        B     Building Layout/Specs    x        E    Restrictive Covenants
x        C     Rules & Regulations      x        F    Form Letter of Credit

<PAGE>

NORTH CAROLINA             }
                           }                                    LEASE AGREEMENT
FORSYTH COUNTY             }

         THIS LEASE, made and entered into this the 16th day of March 2000, by
and between HIGHWOODS REALTY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, a North Carolina Limited
Partnership, hereinafter referred to as "Landlord" and ETOYS DISTRIBUTION, LLC,
A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, hereinafter referred to as "Tenant".

                                    RECITALS

         Landlord is seized of the business premises described herein, having
space therein to let. Tenant desires to lease such space from Landlord. The
parties desire to enter into a Lease Agreement defining their respective rights,
duties and liabilities relating to the premises.

         IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual covenants contained herein, the parties
agree as follows:

1. DESCRIPTION OF PREMISES: Landlord represents and warrants that it is the
owner in fee simple of a 72,000 rentable square foot building (the "Building")
located at 202-C NORTH CHIMNEY ROCK ROAD, GREENSBORO, GUILFORD COUNTY, NORTH
CAROLINA, being more fully illustrated on Exhibit "A" attached hereto and hereby
made a part hereof. NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING TO THE CONTRARY CONTAINED HEREIN,
LANDLORD AND TENANT ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT THE BASE RENT HAS BEEN CALCULATED
UNDER THIS LEASE ASSUMING 200,000 RENTABLE SQUARE FEET IN THE PREMISES AND THAT
TENANT SHALL HAVE THE RIGHT, EXERCISABLE WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE
COMMENCEMENT DATE TO REMEASURE THE PREMISES. THE PARTIES AGREE THAT THE SQUARE
FOOTAGE OF THE PREMISES SHALL BE MEASURED TO THE EXTERIOR DRIPLINE. IN THE EVENT
THAT THE REMEASUREMENT OF THE PREMISES BY THE TENANT INDICATES THAT THE SQUARE
FOOTAGE OF THE PREMISES IS DIFFERENT THAN 72,000 RENTABLE SQUARE FEET, TENANT
SHALL PROVIDE LANDLORD WITH WRITTEN NOTICE OF TENANT'S CALCULATION OF THE SQUARE
FOOTAGE OF THE PREMISES. IF LANDLORD AGREES WITH TENANT'S CALCULATION, BASE RENT
AND COMMISSIONS SHALL BE ADJUSTED BASED UPON THE ACTUAL NUMBER OF SQUARE FEET IN
THE PREMISES. IF LANDLORD DISAGREES WITH TENANT'S REMEASUREMENT AND LANDLORD AND
TENANT CANNOT AGREE ON THE CORRECT SQUARE FOOTAGE OF THE PREMISES, SUCH DISPUTE
SHALL BE RESOLVED BY SUBMITTAL TO THE APPROPRIATE JURISDICTION. IN ANY EVENT, IF
THE ACTUAL SQUARE FOOTAGE OF THE PREMISES TURNS OUT TO BE DIFFERENT THAN 72,000
RENTABLE SQUARE FEET, THE BASE RENT SHALL BE ADJUSTED ACCORDINGLY RETROACTIVE TO
THE COMMENCEMENT DATE.

         The Leased Space shall consist of that portion of said Building and
other improvements, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ALL SURROUNDING LAND,
IMPROVEMENTS AND PARKING AREAS in the amount of 72,000 rentable square feet,
said space hereinafter referred to as the "Premises". The entire Premises shall
be for the exclusive use of Tenant, its agents, servants, employees and invitees
for office, WAREHOUSE, STORING, RECEIVING, SHIPPING, SELLING and related uses.

2. TERM: The term of this Lease shall be for a period of THREE (3) YEARS,
beginning UPON THE DATE OF "SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION," AS THAT TERM IS DEFINED
IN SECTION 4 BELOW, the "Commencement Date", and continuing thereafter for a
period of three (3) years, the "Termination Date".

3. BASE RENT: Tenant shall pay base rental for the Premises leased in the amount
as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

         TERM:      MONTHLY RENT:       ANNUAL RENT:        PRICE P.R.S.F.:
         -----      -------------       ------------        ---------------
<S>                 <C>                 <C>                 <C>
         Year 1     $21,900.00          $262,800.00         $3.65
         Year 2     $22,320.00          $267,840.00         $3.72
         Year 3     $22,740.00          $272,880.00         $3.79
</TABLE>

         All rental payments are payable in advance on the first (1st) day of
each month without prior offset or deduction, EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED
HEREIN, to Landlord at Landlord's address specified in Section 41 hereof
entitled "NOTICES" or at such other place as Landlord may direct. In the event
any Tenant check tendered to Landlord in payment of its obligations hereunder is
returned by Tenant's bank for insufficient funds, any and all charges incurred
by Landlord as a result shall be billed to Tenant by Landlord as additional rent
hereunder.

4. OCCUPANCY  AND  ACCEPTANCE  OF  PREMISES:   Landlord  shall  deliver
actual possession  of the  Premises  to  Tenant  on the  Commencement  Date.
THE  TERM "SUBSTANTIAL  COMPLETION" SHALL MEAN THE DATE (I) LANDLORD DELIVERS
THE PREMISES TO TENANT according to the  specifications  indicated in Exhibit
"B" TO BE ADDED and by this reference made a part hereof,  (II) Landlord HAS
FURNISHED to Tenant evidence obtained from local governmental  authorities
having  jurisdiction that the Premises have been duly inspected and approved
for Tenant's LEGAL OCCUPANCY, (III)  ALL  BUILDING  SYSTEMS  AND  EQUIPMENT
ARE IN  GOOD  WORKING  ORDER  AND CONDITION,  AND (IV) THE PREMISES AND ALL
SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT

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<PAGE>

THEREIN SHALL BE IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE LAWS IN EFFECT AS OF
THE COMMENCEMENT DATE. If the Premises are ready for Tenant's occupancy FOR
BUSINESS PURPOSES  prior to the  Commencement  Date,  Landlord shall so
notify Tenant and Tenant may accept such early occupancy,  provided, however,
in such event Tenant shall pay to Landlord base rental calculated on a daily
basis assuming a 365 day year,  for each day Tenant shall occupy the Premises
 prior to the  Commencement Date.  If  permission  is given to Tenant to
occupy  the  Demised  Premises  FOR BUSINESS  PURPOSES prior to the date of
commencement  of the term hereof,  such occupancy  shall be subject to all
the  provisions  of this Lease  except  those relating to the term of this
Lease.  NOTWITHSTANDING  ANYTHING TO THE  CONTRARY CONTAINED IN THIS LEASE,
IMMEDIATELY AFTER EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF THIS LEASE, TENANT,  AT TENANT'S
OPTION,  SHALL BE  PERMITTED TO ENTER THE PREMISES FOR THE PURPOSE  OF
INSTALLING  FURNITURE,   FIXTURES,   EQUIPMENT  AND  TELEPHONE/DATA EQUIPMENT
AND WIRING ("TENANT'S WORK"). SUCH ENTRY BY TENANT SHALL BE SUBJECT TO ALL OF
THE  CONDITIONS  SET FORTH IN THIS LEASE,  IN  COMPLIANCE  WITH ALL LAWS,
PROVIDED,  HOWEVER, TENANT SHALL HAVE NO OBLIGATION TO PAY FOR BASE RENT,
COMMON AREA  EXPENSES,  UTILITIES  AND REAL ESTATE TAXES UNTIL THE
COMMENCEMENT  DATE. LANDLORD AND TENANT AGREE TO CAUSE EACH OF THEIR
CONTRACTORS  AND AGENTS TO USE COMMERCIALLY REASONABLE EFFORTS TO COORDINATE
THEIR RESPECTIVE SCHEDULES. TENANT SHALL  INDEMNIFY AND HOLD LANDLORD
HARMLESS FROM AND AGAINST ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE TO THE PREMISES  AND AGAINST
INJURY TO ANY PERSONS  CAUSED BY TENANT'S  ACTIONS PURSUANT TO THIS EARLY
OCCUPANCY.

         WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS OF SUCH COMMENCEMENT DATE, TENANT SHALL
DELIVER a written  notice  listing  each and every  respect  in which the
Premises  are incomplete  according to such building  specifications as noted
above SUBJECT TO LATENT  DEFECTS;  Landlord  shall then have sixty (60) days
from its  receipt of said notice to complete those items contained in such
listing.  The existence of such items shall not alter the Tenant obligation
to pay rent pursuant to Section 3.

         During Tenant's move-in, a representative of the Tenant must be
on-site with any moving company to ensure proper treatment of Premises. All
packing materials and refuse must be properly disposed of. Any damage or
destruction due to moving will be the sole responsibility of the Tenant.

         NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING TO THE CONTRARY CONTAINED IN THIS LEASE, IN
THE EVENT THE COMMENCEMENT DATE DOES NOT OCCUR ON OR PRIOR TO JULY 1, 2000
FOR 100,000 SQUARE FEET OF BUILDING A/B AND 72,000 SQUARE FEET OF BUILDING D
(COMMENCEMENT ON REMAINDER OF BUILDING A/B SHALL BE ON OR PRIOR TO JULY 15,
2000), TENANT SHALL BE ENTITLED TO TERMINATE THIS LEASE UPON WRITTEN NOTICE
TO LANDLORD AND TENANT SHALL HAVE THIRTY (30) DAYS THEREAFTER TO REMOVE ANY
FURNITURE, FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT INSTALLED IN THE PREMISES FOR THE BENEFIT
OF TENANT, SUBJECT TO FORCE MAJEURE, TENANT DELAYS OR CIRCUMSTANCES OUTSIDE
REASONABLE CONTROL OF LANDLORD.

5. AUDIT: If Tenant disputes the amount of operating expenses,  TAXES,
INSURANCE OR UTILITIES as set forth in ANY invoice  from the  Landlord
within  NINETY (90) days after  receipt  thereof,  and  provided  Tenant is
not then in default under this Lease BEYOND ALL  APPLICABLE  NOTICE AND CURE
PERIODS,  Tenant shall have the right upon  notice to have  Landlord's  book
and  records  relating  to operating expenses audited by a qualified
professional selected by Tenant or by Tenant itself. If after such audit
Tenant still disputes the amount of operating expenses, a certification as to
the proper amount shall be made by AN independent certified public accountant
MUTUALLY SELECTED BY LANDLORD AND TENANT in consultation with Tenant's
professional, which certification shall be final and conclusive.  If such
audit reveals that operating expenses, TAXES, INSURANCE OR  UTILITIES  were
overstated  by FIVE percent (5%) or more in the calendar  year  audited
LANDLORD  SHALL PAY THE COST OF THE  MUTUALLY  SELECTED ACCOUNTANT  AND
TENANT'S  PROFESSIONAL.  IF SUCH AUDIT  REVEALS  THAT  OPERATING EXPENSES,
TAXES, INSURANCE OR UTILITIES WERE OVERSTATED OR UNDERSTATED,  within thirty
(30) days after the certification,  THE PARTIES SHALL MAKE AN APPROPRIATE
RECONCILIATION  OF MONIES OWED BY ONE PARTY TO THE OTHER AS  DETERMINED  BY
SUCH AUDIT.  However, if such certification does not show that Landlord had
made such an  overstatement BY MORE THAN FIVE PERCENT (5%), then Tenant shall
pay both the costs of its  professional as well as the reasonable  charges of
THE independent certified public accountant engaged to determine the correct
amount of operating expenses.

         Books and records necessary to accomplish any audit permitted under
this Section shall be retained BY LANDLORD for twelve months after the end of
each calendar year, and on receipt of notice of Tenant's dispute of the
operating expenses shall be made available to Tenant to conduct the audit, which
may be either at the Premises, or at Landlord's office in Winston-Salem, North
Carolina.

         In the event that the Tenant elects to have a professional audit
Landlord's operating expenses as provided in this Lease, such audit must be
conducted by an independent nationally or regionally recognized accounting firm
that is not being compensated by Tenant on a contingency fee basis. All
information obtained through such audit as well as any compromise, settlement or
adjustment reached as a result of such audit shall be held in strict confidence
by Tenant and its officers, agents, and employees and as a condition to such
audit, the Tenant's auditor shall execute a COMMERCIALLY REASONABLE written
agreement agreeing that the auditor is not being compensated on a contingency
fee basis and that all information obtained through such audit as well as any
compromise, settlement or adjustment reached as a result of such audit, shall be
held in strict confidence and shall not be revealed in any manner to any person
except TENANT'S OFFICERS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, CONSULTANTS AND LENDERS EXCEPT upon
the prior written consent of the Landlord, which consent shall not be
unreasonably withheld, or if required pursuant to any litigation between
Landlord and Tenant materially related to the facts disclosed by such audit,
or if required by law. NO SUBTENANT SHALL HAVE ANY RIGHT TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT
AND NO ASSIGNEE SHALL CONDUCT AN AUDIT FOR ANY PERIOD DURING WHICH SUCH
ASSIGNEE WAS NOT IN POSSESSION OF THE PREMISES.

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6. LATE PAYMENT OF RENT: All monthly  installments of rent herein stipulated
are due in advance without prior offset or deduction,  EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE
PROVIDED HEREIN,  on the FIRST  (1ST) DAY OF EACH MONTH  during the term
hereof,  as set forth in Section 3 hereof  entitled  "BASE RENT".  All rents
not received on the first  (1st)  day of the  month  shall be  deemed  "past
due" and all rents not received by the Landlord WITHIN FIVE (5) BUSINESS DAYS
FOLLOWING  WRITTEN NOTICE THAT SUCH AMOUNT IS PAST DUE, SUCH NOTICE TO BE
PROVIDED TWICE  ANNUALLY,  shall be subject to a charge of FIVE PERCENT (5%)
of the amount due.

         In any such event, Landlord shall so invoice Tenant for any such
charge, which shall become due immediately upon Tenant's receipt of the invoice
but in no event later than THIRTY (30) days from the invoice date.

         Once any payment of rent is thirty (30) days past due, the total due
shall bear interest at TEN percent (10%) per annum.

7. NO ACCORD AND SATISFACTION: No acceptance by Landlord of a lesser sum than
the Base Rent, late charges, additional rent and other sums then due shall be
deemed to be other than on account of the earliest installment of such payments
due, nor shall any endorsement or statement on any check or any letter
accompanying any check or payment be deemed as accord and satisfaction, and
Landlord may accept such check or payment without prejudice to Landlord's right
to recover the balance of such installment or pursue any other remedy in this
Lease provided. TENANT'S PAYMENT OF ANY AMOUNTS UNDER THIS LEASE SHALL NOT BE
DEEMED A WAIVER OF TENANT'S RIGHT TO PROTEST SUCH AMOUNTS AS NOT BEING OWED
HEREUNDER.

8. USE: Premises shall be used for such office, assembly, storage, distribution
and manufacturing activities as are allowed under existing zoning AND RECORDED
COVENANTS. Landlord and Tenant both acknowledge that the extent and height to
which Tenant can store and rack goods and materials is dependent on the type,
volume, and density that goods and materials are stored. Landlord makes no
representations as to the ability and height to which goods and materials may be
stored in the Premises. For clarification, Tenant should consult current local
fire codes. Tenant shall not conduct, or allow to be conducted, on or within the
Premises any business or permit any act which in any way increases the cost of
fire insurance on the building (UNLESS TENANT PAYS THE SAME) or constitutes a
nuisance or is contrary to or in violation of the laws, statutes or ordinances
of local state or federal governments having jurisdiction and SUBJECT TO SECTION
10 BELOW, Tenant agrees to comply, at Tenant's expense, with all governmental
regulations to include those relating to the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA). Any violation of this provision by Tenant shall be a material breach of
this Lease, SUBJECT TO ANY NOTICE AND CURE PERIOD, entitling Landlord to
exercise any rights or remedies contained herein or provided by law or other
authority.

         It is hereby agreed and understood that the following functions are
prohibited outside the building walls or in the parking or service areas:
storage of any item (OTHER THAN CARS AND TRUCKS); manufacture or assembly of any
product; refuse accumulation; rallies or meetings; any conduct of business.
Personal property of Tenant of any type or size shall be permitted outside the
Premises only during times of loading or unloading operations.

9. QUIET ENJOYMENT: The Landlord covenants that Tenant, upon paying the Landlord
the rental stipulated herein together with all other charges reserved herein
WITHIN ALL APPLICABLE NOTICE AND CURE PERIODS, and performing the covenants,
promises and agreements herein WITHIN ALL APPLICABLE NOTICE AND CURE PERIODS,
shall peaceably and quietly have, hold and enjoy the Premises and all rights,
easements, appurtenances and privilege belonging or appertaining thereto, during
the full term hereby granted and any extensions or renewals thereof.

10.  COMMON  AREAS:  As used in this  Lease,  Common  Areas shall mean all
areas OUTSIDE of the building and appurtenances,  including but not limited
to: the parking areas and entrances and exits  thereto,  driveways and truck
service ways,  sidewalks,  landscaped areas, access roads, building equipment
rooms, and other  EXTERIOR  areas and  facilities.  LESSOR  SHALL  OPERATE
AND MAINTAIN THE COMMON AREAS IN CURRENT  CONDITION.  Landlord  reserves the
right,  from time to time, to reasonable alter said common areas,  including
converting common areas into leasable areas,  constructing  additional
parking facilities in the common areas,  increasing  or  decreasing  common
area land and/or  facilities  and to exercise  control and  management of the
common areas and to establish,  modify, change and enforce  such  reasonable
Rules and  Regulations  as Landlord in its REASONABLE  discretion  may deem
desirable for the  management of the Building, PROVIDED THAT ANY SUCH RULES
AND  REGULATIONS  AND CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT DO NOT UNREASONABLY AFFECT
TENANT'S USE OF OR ACCESS TO THE PREMISES, BUILDING, PARKING AREAS OR LOADING
DOCKS AND LANDLORD SHALL USE COMMERCIALLY REASONABLE EFFORTS TO MINIMIZE  ANY
SUCH  INTERFERENCE  AND  SCHEDULE ANY EVENTS WITH TENANT WHICH MAY CAUSE ANY
SUCH INTERFERENCE.

         Tenants agrees to abide by and conform to such rules and regulations
and shall be responsible for the compliance with same by its employees, agents,
customers and invitees. The failure of Landlord to enforce any of such Rules and
Regulations against Tenant shall not be deemed to be a waiver of same.

         Landlord shall have the right to restrict or close all or any portion
of the Common Areas at such times and for such periods as may, in the REASONABLE
opinion of the Landlord, be necessary to prevent a dedication thereof, or to
preserve the status thereof as private property, or to prevent the accrual of
any rights in any person; and Landlord may also close said Common Areas for
purposes of maintenance and repair as may be REASONABLY required from time to
time, PROVIDED THAT LANDLORD SHALL NOT UNREASONABLY INTERFERE WITH TENANT'S USE
OF THE PREMISES, BUILDING, PARKING OR LOADING DOCKS.

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         Tenant shall pay to Landlord its proportionate share of the entire
Common Area maintenance cost. Tenant's proportionate share shall be the relation
of Tenant's 72,000 rentable square foot area to the 72,000 rentable square foot
of total building area, or 100%. Common Area expenses shall include, but are not
limited to the following incurred by Landlord with respect to the Building: snow
removal; window washing; painting; any alteration or other work required by any
governmental authority, to include costs expended by Landlord in order to place
and keep the Building and common areas in compliance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA), and any other legislation by any governmental body, NOT
ENACTED AS OF THE COMMENCEMENT DATE; casualty, boiler and machinery, loss of
rents and general and excess liability insurance; cleaning, striping, sealing
and minor repairs to parking areas, driveways, sidewalks and loading areas (but
not replacement); lawn care and landscaping maintenance; management and
administrative fees EQUAL TO THREE PERCENT (3%) OF BASE RENT AND COMMON AREA
EXPENSES; and all other expenses paid in connection with the operation of the
Building chargeable against income.

         COMMON AREA EXPENSES SHALL NOT MEAN OR INCLUDE: (I) COSTS INCURRED IN
CONNECTION WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OR REMODELING OF THE PREMISES OR ANY OTHER
IMPROVEMENTS NOW OR HEREAFTER LOCATED THEREON, CORRECTION OF DEFECTS IN DESIGN
OR CONSTRUCTION; (II) INTEREST, PRINCIPAL, OR OTHER PAYMENTS ON ACCOUNT OF ANY
INDEBTEDNESS THAT IS SECURED BY ANY ENCUMBRANCE ON ANY PART OF THE PREMISES, OR
RENTAL OR OTHER PAYMENTS UNDER ANY GROUND LEASE, OR ANY PAYMENTS IN THE NATURE
OF RETURNS ON OR OF EQUITY OF ANY KIND; (III) COSTS OF SELLING, SYNDICATING,
FINANCING, MORTGAGING OR HYPOTHECATING ANY PART OF OR INTEREST IN THE PREMISES;
(IV) TAXES ON THE INCOME OF LANDLORD OR LANDLORD'S FRANCHISE TAXES (UNLESS ANY
OF SAID TAXES ARE HEREAFTER INSTITUTED BY APPLICABLE TAXING AUTHORITIES IN
SUBSTITUTION FOR AD VALOREM REAL ESTATE TAXES;); (V) DEPRECIATION, RESERVES OF
ANY KIND, INCLUDING REPLACEMENT RESERVES AND RESERVES FOR BAD DEBT OR LOST RENT,
OR ANY OTHER CHARGE NOT INVOLVING THE PAYMENT OF MONEY TO THIRD PARTIES; (VI)
LANDLORD'S OVERHEAD COSTS, INCLUDING EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES, ACCOUNTING AND LEGAL
FEES, RENT AND OTHER OCCUPANCY COSTS OR ANY OTHER COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE
OPERATION OR INTERNAL ORGANIZATION AND FUNCTION OF LANDLORD AS A BUSINESS ENTITY
(BUT THIS PROVISION DOES NOT PREVENT THE PAYMENT OF A MANAGEMENT FEE TO LANDLORD
AS PROVIDED IN THIS PARAGRAPH 10); (VII) FEES OR OTHER COSTS FOR PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES PROVIDED BY SPACE PLANNERS, ARCHITECTS, ENGINEERS, AND OTHER SIMILAR
PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANTS, REAL ESTATE COMMISSIONS, AND MARKETING AND ADVERTISING
EXPENSES; (VIII) COSTS OF DEFENDING OR PROSECUTING LITIGATION WITH ANY PARTY,
UNLESS A FAVORABLE JUDGMENT WOULD REDUCE OR AVOID an increase in Common Area
EXPENSES, OR UNLESS THE LITIGATION IS TO ENFORCE OTHER STANDARDS OR REQUIREMENTS
FOR THE GENERAL BENEFIT OF THE TENANT; (IX) COSTS INCURRED AS A RESULT OF
LANDLORD'S VIOLATION OF ANY LEASE, CONTRACT, LAW OR ORDINANCE, INCLUDING FINES
AND PENALTIES; (X) LATE CHARGES, INTEREST OR PENALTIES OR ANY KIND FOR LATE OR
OTHER IMPROPER PAYMENT OF ANY PUBLIC OR PRIVATE OBLIGATION, INCLUDING AD VALOREM
TAXES; (XI) COSTS OF REMOVING HAZARDOUS WASTE OR OF CORRECTING ANY OTHER
CONDITIONS IN ORDER TO COMPLY WITH ANY ENVIRONMENTAL LAW OR ORDINANCE (BUT THIS
EXCLUSION SHALL NOT CONSTITUTE A RELEASE BY LANDLORD OF TENANT FOR ANY SUCH
COSTS FOR WHICH TENANT IS LIABLE PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPH 43 OF THIS LEASE); (XII)
COSTS FOR WHICH LANDLORD IS REIMBURSED FROM ANY OTHER SOURCE; (XIII) COSTS
RELATED TO ANY BUILDING OR LAND NOT INCLUDED IN THE PREMISES, INCLUDING ANY
ALLOCATION OF COSTS INCURRED ON A SHARED BASIS, SUCH AS CENTRALIZED ACCOUNTING
COSTS, UNLESS THE ALLOCATION IS MADE ON A REASONABLE AND CONSISTENT BASIS THAT
FAIRLY REFLECTS THE SHARE OF COSTS ACTUALLY ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE PREMISES; AND
(XIV) THE PART OF ANY COSTS OR OTHER SUM PAID TO ANY AFFILIATE OF LANDLORD THAT
MAY EXCEED THE FAIR MARKET PRICE OR COST GENERALLY PAYABLE FOR SUBSTANTIALLY
SIMILAR GOOD S OR SERVICES IN THE AREA OF THE PREMISES. LANDLORD AGREES TO
ASSIGN, OR CAUSE ITS CONTRACTORS TO ASSIGN TO TENANT ALL CONTRACTOR'S OR
SUBCONTRACTOR'S GUARANTEES OR WARRANTIES, IF ANY, WHICH RELATE TO ANY
CONSTRUCTION WORK CONCERNING WHICH TENANT SHALL HAVE THE OBLIGATION TO MAKE
REPAIRS.

         LANDLORD SHALL, WITHIN ONE HUNDRED TWENTY (120) DAYS AFTER THE
EXPIRATION OF A LEASE YEAR, FURNISH TENANT A STATEMENT OF ACTUAL COMMON AREA
EXPENSES FOR SUCH CALENDAR YEAR AND THE PARTIES SHALL MAKE APPROPRIATE PAYMENTS
TO THE OTHER, AS APPLICABLE, WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS THEREAFTER. THIS
RECONCILIATION OBLIGATION SHALL SURVIVE THE EXPIRATION OR EARLIER TERMINATION OF
THIS LEASE.

         During the term hereof, Landlord shall notify Tenant of its ESTIMATED
proportionate share due for such cost. Landlord shall have the option through
the Lease term to require Tenant's reimbursement on either a monthly, quarterly
or annual basis, at Landlord's sole discretion, to become due and payable as
additional rent within ten (10) days, if invoiced monthly or thirty (30) days,
if invoiced quarterly or annually, from the date of invoice.

         NOTWITHSTANDING ANY PROVISION OF THIS LEASE TO THE CONTRARY, IN THE
EVENT THE PREMISES OR ANY HVAC, SPRINKLER, PLUMBING OR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS OR ANY
OTHER PREMISES FACILITIES, SYSTEMS OR EQUIPMENT, REQUIRE ANY REPAIR, REPLACEMENT
AND/OR MAINTENANCE COSTING IN EXCESS OF $5,000.00 PER OCCURRENCE WHERE THE
USEFUL LIFE OF SUCH REPAIR, REPLACEMENT AND/OR MAINTENANCE IS IN EXCESS OF FIVE
(5) YEARS ("CAPITAL EXPENDITURE"), LANDLORD SHALL PERFORM SUCH REPAIR,
REPLACEMENT AND/OR MAINTENANCE AND THE COST THEREOF SHALL BE INITIALLY PAID BY
LANDLORD, EXCEPT IF SUCH COSTS ARE REQUIRED IN ORDER TO COMPLY WITH LEGAL
REQUIREMENTS AND ARE AS A RESULT OF SPECIFIC AND UNIQUE IMPROVEMENTS AND/OR
ALTERATIONS OF TENANT OR A SPECIFIC AND UNIQUE USE BY TENANT OTHER THAN FOR
CUSTOMARY WAREHOUSES AND DISTRIBUTION; HOWEVER, SUCH COST TOGETHER WITH INTEREST
AT THE ANNUAL RATE OF PRIME PLUS TWO PERCENT (2%) SHALL BE AMORTIZED OVER THE
EXPECTED USEFUL LIFE THEREOF AND THE TENANT SHALL REPAY THE MONTHLY AMORTIZED
PAYMENTS OCCURRING DURING THE TERM OF THIS LEASE AS ADDITIONAL RENT.

11. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING: Tenant covenants and agrees that neither this
Lease nor the term hereby granted, nor any part thereof, will be assigned,
mortgaged, pledged, encumbered or otherwise transferred, by operation of law or
otherwise, and that neither the Premises, nor any part thereof, will be sublet
or advertised for subletting or occupied, by anyone other than Tenant, or for

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any purpose other than as hereinabove set forth, without the prior written
consent of Landlord not to be unreasonably withheld AND SHALL BE GRANTED OR
DENIED WITHIN TEN (10) BUSINESS DAYS. Landlord's withholding of consent shall be
deemed reasonable if the use or occupancy of the Premises by such sublessee or
assignee could make Landlord responsible for any costs of compliance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA") or any other legislation by any
governmental body. NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING TO THE CONTRARY CONTAINED IN THIS
SECTION 11, NEITHER (i) AN ASSIGNMENT OR SUBLETTING OF ALL OR A PORTION OF THE
PREMISES (A) TO AN ENTITY WHICH IS CONTROLLED BY, CONTROLS OR IS UNDER COMMON
CONTROL WITH TENANT, (B) TO AN ENTITY WHICH IS FUNDED BY TENANT OR AN ENTITY
WHICH IS CONTROLLED BY, CONTROLS OR IS UNDER COMMON CONTROL WITH TENANT IN
CONNECTION WITH THEIR BUSINESS IN THE "E-COMMERCE," OR "INTERNET/HIGH TECH"
INDUSTRY OR (C) TO A PURCHASER OF ALL OR SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF THE ASSETS OF
TENANT OR OF AN ENTITY WHICH IS CONTROLLED BY, CONTROLS OR IS UNDER COMMON
CONTROL WITH TENANT, (ii) A TRANSFER, BY OPERATION OF LAW OR OTHERWISE, IN
CONNECTION WITH THE MERGER, CONSOLIDATION OR OTHER REORGANIZATION OF TENANT OR
OF AN ENTITY WHICH IS CONTROLLED BY, CONTROLS OR IS UNDER COMMON CONTROL WITH
TENANT, NOR (iii) THE TEMPORARY USE OR OCCUPANCY OF PORTIONS OF THE PREMISES BY
A PARTY OR PARTIES IN CONNECTION WITH THE TRANSACTION OF BUSINESS WITH TENANT OR
WITH AN ENTITY WHICH IS CONTROLLED BY, CONTROLS OR IS UNDER COMMON CONTROL WITH
TENANT, SHALL BE SUBJECT TO THE LANDLORD'S CONSENT (SUCH ENTITIES, PURCHASERS,
AND PARTIES SHALL BE REFERRED TO HEREIN COLLECTIVELY OR INDIVIDUALLY AS A
"TENANT AFFILIATE"); PROVIDED, HOWEVER, NO SUBLEASE OR ASSIGNMENT TO AN TENANT
AFFILIATE SHALL RELEASE THE TENANT NAMED HEREIN FROM ANY LIABILITY UNDER THIS
LEASE. TENANT SHALL IMMEDIATELY NOTIFY LANDLORD OF ANY SUCH ASSIGNMENT,
PURCHASE, TRANSFER, SUBLEASE, ACTION, OR USE. FOR PURPOSES OF THIS LEASE,
"CONTROL" SHALL MEAN THE POSSESSION, DIRECT OR INDIRECT, OF THE POWER TO DIRECT
OR CAUSE THE DIRECTION OF THE MANAGEMENT AND POLICIES OF A PERSON OR ENTITY, OR
MAJORITY OWNERSHIP OF ANY SORT, WHETHER THROUGH THE OWNERSHIP OF VOTING
SECURITIES, BY CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE.

12. LANDLORD'S REPAIRS: The Landlord shall maintain and keep in good condition
and repair, AT LANDLORD'S SOLE COST AND EXPENSE, the roof, exterior and
supporting walls of the Building together with repairs necessary due to
structural defects, if any, AND ANY LATENT DEFECTS IN THE PREMISES AND/OR
PREMISES SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT. Landlord shall also maintain and REPAIR, AT
LANDLORD'S SOLE COST AND EXPENSE, the electrical wiring (from the utility
company's distribution lines to the Premises, including the electrical service
exclusive of fuses, fuse blocks, breaker units or meter deposits) servicing the
Premises, the water line servicing the Premises, and the sanitary sewer lines
and/or septic tank servicing the Premises. However, the Landlord shall not be
responsible for such maintenance and repairs in the event the same are required
as a result of the negligence or willful act of the Tenant or its clients,
customers, licensees, assignees, agents, employees or invitees and further, in
any such event the cost of such maintenance and repairs so required shall be the
sole responsibility of the Tenant. SHOULD LANDLORD FAIL TO PERFORM ITS
OBLIGATIONS UNDER THIS LEASE, TENANT MAY, AT ITS OPTION, EFFECT SUCH
MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENTS OR REPAIRS, PROVIDED THAT TENANT SHALL HAVE GIVEN THE
LANDLORD THIRTY (30) DAYS PRIOR WRITTEN NOTICE, EXCEPT IN THE CASE OF
EMERGENCIES (IN WHICH EVENT ONLY SUCH NOTICE AS MAY BE REASONABLE UNDER THE
CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL BE REQUIRED). THE LANDLORD SHALL REIMBURSE TENANT WITHIN
THIRTY (30) DAYS OF DEMAND FOR THE REASONABLE AND ACTUAL AMOUNT SO EXPENDED (AS
EVIDENCED BY DETAILED INVOICE), PLUS INTEREST AT THE RATE OF TEN PERCENT (10%)
IF REIMBURSEMENT SHALL NOT BE MADE WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER DEMAND
THEREFOR; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, IF TENANT PERFORMS SUCH MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENTS
OR REPAIRS WHICH WERE LANDLORD'S OBLIGATIONS UNDER THIS LEASE AND LANDLORD FAILS
TO REIMBURSE TENANT WITHIN SIXTY (60) DAYS AFTER DEMAND THEREFOR, TENANT MAY
PURSUE ALL REMEDIES OF LAW AND EQUITY.

13. TENANT REPAIRS; ALTERATIONS: SUBJECT TO SECTION 10 ABOVE, THE Tenant
shall effect, at its sole cost and expense, all maintenance and repairs to the
interior of said Premises, including without limitation, the floor and wall
coverings (whether paint or otherwise); lights, light fixtures, and light bulbs;
interior and exterior doors and door locks, overhead doors; ceiling tiles; water
heaters; windows, frames, glass, window blinds; all heating, ventilating and air
conditioning equipment; all plumbing and electrical not described in Section 12
above; security systems and any other improvements not required to be maintained
by Landlord in the immediately preceding Section hereof, except in the event the
improvements installed by Landlord may be defective in material or labor in
installation OR AS A RESULT OF LANDLORD'S OR ITS AGENTS' OR EMPLOYEES'
NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL ACT IN WHICH CASE THEY SHALL BE REPAIRED BY LANDLORD. All
such repairs and replacements required by this section shall be made only by
persons REASONABLY approved in advance by Landlord. Should Tenant fail to comply
with the maintenance and repairs required above AFTER THIRTY (30) DAYS PRIOR
WRITTEN NOTICE, EXCEPT IN AN EMERGENCY, the Landlord shall have the right to
enter on the Premises and make necessary repairs and perform any maintenance
required. Any cost incurred by Landlord shall be paid by the Tenant WITHIN
THIRTY (30) DAYS FOLLOWING WRITTEN NOTICE at cost plus ten percent (10%)
overhead.

         Tenant shall submit to the Landlord for Landlords' prior written
approval, WHICH SHALL NOT BE UNREASONABLY WITHHELD AND SHALL BE GRANTED OR
DENIED WITHIN TEN (10) BUSINESS DAYS, all of the plans and specifications for
any alterations, additions or improvements in and to the Premises which TENANT
may deem desirable or necessary in its use and occupancy thereof WHICH AFFECT
THE PREMISES' SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR APPEARANCE OF THE PREMISES OR THE
PREMISES' STRUCTURE. Such alterations, additions or improvements shall not be
made without the prior written approval of Landlord WHICH SHALL NOT BE
UNREASONABLY WITHHELD AND SHALL BE GRANTED OR DENIED WITHIN TEN (10) BUSINESS
DAYS. ALL OTHER ALTERATIONS, ADDITIONS OR IMPROVEMENTS SHALL NOT REQUIRE THE
LANDLORD'S PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT OR LANDLORD'S APPROVAL OF THE PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS IF LANDLORD DESIRES TO MAKE ANY COMMERCIALLY REASONABLE CHANGES
TO THE PLANS ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT "B" IN CONNECTION WITH ORIGINAL
CONSTRUCTION OBLIGATIONS OF the Landlord, Tenant shall review SUCH final plans
and provide written approval THEREOF TO LANDLORD prior to Landlord starting
SUCH construction. All alterations, additions or improvements shall be
made in accordance with applicable city, county, state and federal laws and
ordinances, and building and zoning rules and regulations and all present and
future governmental regulations relating to the Americans with Disabilities Act
("ADA"). Landlord's approval hereunder shall not be deemed as warranty that
TENANT'S alterations meet such ADA regulations, however, such consent shall
carry a requirement that such alterations will be constructed by Tenant, at its
own expense, in full compliance with all existing ADA governmental regulations.
Tenant shall be liable for all damages or injuries which may result to any
person or property by reason of or resulting from any alterations, additions or
improvements made by it to the Premises and shall hold

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the Landlord harmless with respect thereto. All additions and improvements, BUT
NOT INCLUDING RACKING OR OTHER EQUIPMENT OR TRADE FIXTURES BOLTED AND/OR SECURED
TO THE PREMISES, made by the Tenant shall become a part of the Premises and
shall, upon the termination or expiration of this Lease, belong to Landlord
except as may be otherwise set forth in a letter agreement or other written
instrument executed by the parties hereto and attached to this Lease as an
amendment hereto and thereby made a part hereof.

         In the event Tenant performs any alterations, additions or improvements
to the Premises, Tenant agrees that it shall provide to Landlord a reproducible
set of as-built plans for Landlord's files.

         If Tenant fails to perform Tenant's obligations under this Section,
Landlord may at its option enter upon the Premises after THIRTY (30) days prior
written notice to Tenant, EXCEPT IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, perform such
obligation on Tenant's behalf, and the cost thereof together with interest
thereon AT TEN PERCENT (10%) shall become due and payable as additional rental
to Landlord.

         At Landlord's option, Landlord may require that Tenant remove any or
all alterations or improvements at Tenant's expense upon termination of the
Lease, UNLESS OTHERWISE APPROVED BY LANDLORD TO REMAIN AT THE PREMISES, SUCH
APPROVAL TO BE GRANTED WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS OF TENANT'S WRITTEN REQUEST THEREOF.

14. HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING: The Tenant shall at its sole cost
and expense keep in force a maintenance contract for the entire term of this
Lease on all heating, air conditioning and ventilation equipment pertaining to
the Premises, providing for service inspections to be done an a bi-monthly
basis. Tenant shall submit a copy of said contract to Landlord within THIRTY
(30) days after occupancy of the Premises. Landlord must REASONABLY approve the
terms of the maintenance contract and the firm Tenant chooses as the maintenance
contractor.

         Landlord shall be responsible for replacement of any defective motor or
compressor within the system provided it is not as a result of negligence or
willful act of the Tenant, its clients, customers, licensees, assignees, agents,
employees, or invitees. However, Tenant's failure to provide the required
maintenance contract shall release Landlord form any and all liability for said
equipment.

         Upon termination of this Lease, Tenant will deliver the HVAC equipment
in CONDITION RECEIVED, REASONABLE WEAR AND TEAR EXCLUDED.

15. SUBORDINATION AND ATTORNMENT: Tenant agrees that this Lease shall be subject
and subordinate to any mortgages or Deeds of Trust now or hereafter placed upon
the Premises and to all modifications thereto, and to all present and future
advances made with respect to any such mortgage or deed of trust. Tenant agrees,
at any time during the term of this Lease, to execute any and all COMMERCIALLY
REASONABLE documents necessary to effectuate this subordination, which Landlord
may REASONABLY request. Tenant agrees to attorn to the mortgagee, trustee, or
beneficiary under any such mortgage or deed of trust or the purchaser at a sale
pursuant to the foreclosure thereof. In the event of the sale, assignment, or
transfer by Landlord of its interest in the Premises to a successor in interest
who expressly assumes the obligation of the Landlord hereunder, the Landlord
shall thereupon be released or discharged from all of its covenants and
obligations hereunder, except such obligations shall have accrued prior to any
such sale, assignment or transfer; and Tenant agrees to look solely to any
successor in interest of the Landlord for performance of any such AFTER-ARISING
obligations. Tenant shall have FIFTEEN (15) BUSINESS days from its receipt of
Landlord's request to deliver any such fully executed documents to Landlord.
Tenant's failure to execute and deliver any such documents shall constitute a
default hereunder. LANDLORD ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT LANDLORD'S DELIVERY TO
TENANT OF A COMMERCIALLY REASONABLE NON-DISTURBANCE AGREEMENT ("NON-DISTURBANCE
AGREEMENT") IN FAVOR OF TENANT FROM ANY GROUND LESSORS, MORTGAGE HOLDERS OR LIEN
HOLDERS OF LANDLORD WHO LATER COME INTO EXISTENCE AT ANY TIME PRIOR TO THE
EXPIRATION OF THE TERM OF THIS LEASE SHALL BE IN CONSIDERATION OF, AND A
CONDITION PRECEDENT TO, TENANT'S AGREEMENT TO BE BOUND BY THE PROVISIONS OF THIS
SECTION 15. LANDLORD WARRANTS THAT SAID PROPERTY IS NOT CURRENTLY UNDER A GROUND
LEASE, MORTGAGE OR LIEN.

16. CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP OF PREMISES: If the ownership of the Premises or the
name or address of the party entitled to receive rent hereunder shall be
changed, the Tenant may, until receipt of proper notice of such change(s),
continue to pay the rent and other charges herein reserved accrued and to accrue
hereunder to the party to whom and in the manner in which the last preceding
installment of rent or other charge was paid, and each such payment shall, to
the extent thereof, exonerate and discharge the Tenant.

17. CONDEMNATION: If the whole of the Building, or such substantial portion
thereof as will make Premises unusable for the purposes referred to herein,
shall be condemned by any legally constituted authority for any public use or
purpose, then in either of said events the term hereby granted shall cease from
the time when possession thereof is taken by the condemning authority, and
rental shall be accounted for as between Landlord and Tenant as of that date. In
the event the portion condemned is such that the remaining portion can, after
restoration and repair, be made usable for Tenant's purposes, then this Lease
shall not terminate; however, the rent shall be reduced equitably to the amount
of the Premises taken. In such an event, Landlord shall make such repairs as may
be necessary as soon as the same can be reasonably accomplished. Such
termination, however, shall be without prejudice to the rights of either
Landlord or Tenant, or both, to recover compensation and damage caused by
condemnation from the condemnor. It is further understood and agreed that
neither the Tenant nor Landlord shall have any rights in any award made to the
other by any condemnation authority.

         Any minor condemnation or taking of the Premises for the construction
or maintenance of streets or highways shall not be considered a condemnation or
taking for the purposes of this Section 18 so long as the Premises shall not be
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affected, ingress and egress for the remainder of the Premises shall be adequate
for the business of Tenant, and the provisions of any loan documents of
Landlord's lender which encumber the Premises are complied with.

18. RIGHT OF LANDLORD TO ENTER; "FOR RENT" SIGNS: The Tenant agrees that the
Landlord or its agents may enter upon the Premises for the purpose of inspection
or repair of the Building or the building systems and such other purposes as
Landlord may deem REASONABLY necessary or proper for the reasonable protection
of Landlord's interest in the Premises; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, ALL OF LANDLORD'S
ENTRIES, EXCEPT IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, SHALL BE UPON 48 HOURS PRIOR
WRITTEN NOTICE TO TENANT (OR LESS IF ORALLY APPROVED BY THE FACILITY MANAGER),
SHALL BE REASONABLY SCHEDULED WITH TENANT, SHALL OCCUR DURING BUSINESS HOURS,
AND PERFORMED, AS APPLICABLE, SO AS TO MINIMIZE INTERFERENCE WITH TENANT'S USE
OF THE PREMISES AND PARKING, AND, AT TENANT'S OPTION, IN EACH CASE, ONLY UPON
BEING ACCOMPANIED BY AN EMPLOYEE OF TENANT AND/OR EXECUTION OF TENANT'S STANDARD
NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT AS LANDLORD HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGES THE EXTREMELY
CONFIDENTIAL NATURE OF TENANT'S BUSINESS. IN ADDITION, SUBJECT TO THIS SECTION
18, the Landlord may enter the Premises to exhibit the Premises to prospective
purchasers. During the two (2) months immediately preceding the final expiration
of the term created hereunder or any renewal thereof, the Landlord, may exhibit
the Premises to prospective tenants and/or affix a notice that the premises are
for rent; such notice shall not be greater than four (4) square feet in area,
and shall be affixed to a suitable part thereof, exclusive of doors and windows
and so as not to obstruct the Tenant's signs.

19. TAXES: Landlord agrees to pay before they become delinquent all taxes,
assessments and governmental charges of any kind and nature whatsoever
(hereinafter referred to as "taxes") lawfully levied or assessed against the
Building and the grounds, parking areas, driveways and alleys around the
Building and the grounds, parking areas, driveways and alleys around the
Building, except any taxes attributable to the operation of Tenant's business or
Tenant's property.

         If at any time during the term of this Lease, the present method of
taxation shall be changed so that in lieu of the whole or any part of any taxes,
assessments or governmental charges levied, assessed or imposed on real estate
and the improvements thereof, there shall be levied, assessed or imposed on
Landlord a capital levy or other tax directly on the rents received therefrom
and/or a franchise tax, assessment levy or charge measured by or based, in whole
or in part, upon such rents for the present or any future building or building
on the Premises, then all such taxes, assessments, levies or charges, or the
part thereof so measured or based, shall be deemed to be included with the term
"taxes" for the purposes hereof.

         Tenant shall pay to Landlord its proportionate share of the entire cost
of all taxes referenced herein. Tenant's proportionate share shall be the
relation of Tenant's 72,000 rentable square foot area to the 72,000 rentable
square feet of total building area, or 100%. Real estate taxes, as referenced
herein, shall be defined as the amount of the total tax invoice (property
assessment x tax rate) and shall exclude any LATE PENALTY CHARGE. IF ANY SUCH
REAL ESTATE TAXES, COMMON AREA EXPENSES OR INSURANCE CARRIED BY LANDLORD COVER
ANY PERIOD OF TIME AFTER THE EXPIRATION OR EARLIER TERMINATION OF THE TERM OF
THIS LEASE, TENANT'S SHARE OF REAL ESTATE TAXES AND INSURANCE CARRIED BY
LANDLORD SHALL BE EQUITABLY PRORATED TO COVER ONLY THE PERIOD OF TIME DURING THE
TERM OF THIS LEASE AND LANDLORD SHALL REIMBURSE TENANT FOR ANY OVERPAYMENT
WITHIN SIXTY (60) DAYS AFTER THE EXPIRATION OR EARLIER TERMINATION OF THE TERM
OF THIS LEASE. TENANT MAY, AT ITS SOLE OPTION, PURSUE CLAIMS FOR REDUCTIONS IN
REAL ESTATE TAXES, IN THE NAME OF LANDLORD, IF NECESSARY, AND LANDLORD AGREES TO
REASONABLY COOPERATE WITH TENANT IN FURTHERANCE THEREOF. ANY TAX REFUNDS AND/OR
SAVINGS ACHIEVED BY TENANT OR LANDLORD DUE TO SUCH TAX CHALLENGE OR OTHERWISE
SHALL BE THE SOLE PROPERTY OF TENANT. THERE SHALL BE INCLUDED WITHIN THE
DEFINITION OF "REAL ESTATE TAXES" WITH RESPECT TO ANY CALENDAR YEAR ONLY THE
AMOUNT CURRENTLY PAYABLE ON BONDS AND ASSESSMENTS (WHICH SHALL BE PAID IN THE
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF INSTALLMENTS), INCLUDING INTEREST FOR SUCH TAX CALENDAR YEAR
OR THE CURRENT ANNUAL INSTALLMENT FOR SUCH CALENDAR YEAR. NOTWITHSTANDING
ANYTHING TO THE CONTRARY CONTAINED IN THIS LEASE, REAL ESTATE TAXES SHALL NOT
INCLUDE (I) ANY EXCESS PROFITS TAXES, FRANCHISE TAXES, GIFT TAXES, CAPITAL STOCK
TAXES, INHERITANCE AND SUCCESSION TAXES, ESTATE TAXES, FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME
TAXES, AND OTHER TAXES TO THE EXTENT APPLICABLE TO LANDLORD'S GENERAL OR NET
INCOME (AS OPPOSED TO RENTS OR RECEIPTS), (II) PENALTIES INCURRED AS A RESULT OF
LANDLORD'S NEGLIGENCE, INABILITY OR UNWILLINGNESS TO TIMELY DELIVER TAX BILLS TO
TENANT, (III) ANY INCREASE OF, OR REASSESSMENT IN, REAL ESTATE TAXES AND
ASSESSMENTS RESULTING FROM A SALE, TRANSFER OR OTHER CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP OF THE
PREMISES OR REAL PROPERTY, OR (IV) ANY OTHER TAXES OR ASSESSMENTS CHARGED OR
LEVIED AGAINST LANDLORD WHICH ARE NOT DIRECTLY INCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE
OPERATION OF THE PREMISES.

         During the term hereof, Landlord shall notify Tenant of its
proportionate share due for such cost. Landlord shall have the option through
the Lease term to require Tenant's reimbursement on either a monthly, quarterly
or annual basis, at Landlord's sole discretion, to become due and payable as
additional rent within ten (10) days, if invoiced monthly, or thirty (30) days
if invoiced quarterly or annually from the date of invoice. UPON REQUEST,
LANDLORD SHALL PROVIDE COPIES OF ALL TAX BILLS TO TENANT FOR ITS REVIEW.

20. TENANT'S COMPLIANCE; INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS. SUBJECT TO LANDLORD'S
OBLIGATIONS HEREUNDER AND SECTION 10, Tenant shall comply with all applicable
laws, ordinances and regulations affecting the Premises, now existing or
hereafter adopted, including the Rules and Regulations.

         Throughout the Term, Tenant, at its sole cost and expense, shall keep
or cause to be kept for the mutual benefit of Landlord, Landlord's managing
agent, (presently Highwoods Realty Limited Partnership and its affiliates) and
Tenant, Commercial General Liability Insurance (1986 ISO Form or its equivalent)
with a combined single limit, each Occurrence and General Aggregate-per location
of at least TWO MILLION DOLLARS ($2,000,000), which policy shall insure against
liability of Tenant, arising out of and in connection with Tenant's use of the
Premises, and which shall insure the indemnity provisions contained herein. Not
more frequently than once every three (3) years, Landlord may require the limits
to be increased if in its reasonable judgment (or that of its mortgagee) the

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coverage is insufficient. Tenant shall also carry the equivalent of ISO Special
Form Property Insurance on any improvements made by Tenant for their full
replacement value and with coinsurance waived, and Tenant shall neither have,
nor make, any claim against Landlord for any loss or damage to the same,
regardless of the cause thereof.

         Prior to taking possession of the Premises, and annually thereafter,
Tenant shall deliver to Landlord certificates or other evidence of insurance
satisfactory to Landlord. All such policies shall be non-assessable and shall
contain language to the extent obtainable that: (i) any loss shall be payable
notwithstanding any act or negligence of Landlord or Tenant that might otherwise
result in forfeiture of the insurance, (ii) that the policies are primary and
non-contributing with any insurance that Landlord may carry, and (iii) that the
policies cannot be canceled, non-renewed, or coverage reduced BELOW WHAT IS
REQUIRED HEREUNDER, except after thirty (30) days' prior written notice to
Landlord. If Tenant fails to provide Landlord with such certificates or other
evidence of insurance coverage, UPON FIVE (5) BUSINESS DAYS PRIOR WRITTEN
NOTICE, Landlord may obtain such coverage and Tenant shall reimburse the cost
thereof on demand.

         Anything in this Lease to the contrary notwithstanding, Landlord hereby
releases and waives unto Tenant (including all partners, stockholders, officers,
directors, employees and agents thereof), its successors and assigns, and Tenant
hereby releases and waives unto Landlord (including all partners, stockholders,
officers, directors, employees and agents thereof), its successors and assigns,
all rights to claim damages for any injury, loss, cost or damage to persons or
to the Premises or any other casualty, as long as the amount of which injury,
loss, cost or damage has been paid either to Landlord, Tenant, or any other
person, firm or corporation, under the terms of any Property, General Liability,
or other policy of insurance, to the extent such releases or waivers are
permitted under applicable law. As respects all policies of insurance carried or
maintained pursuant to this Lease and to the extent permitted under such
policies, Tenant and Landlord each waive the insurance carriers' rights of
subrogation. Subject to the foregoing, Tenant shall indemnify and hold Landlord
harmless from and against any and all claims arising out of (i) Tenant's use of
the Premises or any part thereof, (ii) any activity, work, or other thing done,
permitted or suffered by Tenant in or about the Premises or the Building, or any
part thereof, (iii) any breach or default by Tenant in the performance of any of
its obligations under this Lease, or (iv) any act or negligence of Tenant, or
any officer, agent, employee, contractor, servant, invitee or guest of Tenant;
and in each case from and against any and all damages, losses, liabilities,
lawsuits, costs and expenses (including attorneys' fees at all tribunal levels)
arising in connection with any such claim or claims as described in (i) through
(iv) above, or any action brought thereon. LANDLORD SHALL INDEMNIFY AND HOLD
TENANT HARMLESS FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF (I) ANY
BREACH OR DEFAULT BY LANDLORD IN THE PERFORMANCE OF ANY OF ITS OBLIGATIONS UNDER
THIS LEASE, OR (II) ANY ACT OR NEGLIGENCE OF LANDLORD, OR ANY OFFICER, AGENT,
EMPLOYEE, CONTRACTOR, SERVANT, INVITEE OR GUEST OF LANDLORD; AND IN EACH CASE
FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL DAMAGES, LOSSES, LIABILITIES, LAWSUITS, COSTS AND
EXPENSES (INCLUDING ATTORNEYS' FEES AT ALL TRIBUNAL LEVELS) ARISING IN
CONNECTION WITH ANY SUCH CLAIM OR CLAIMS AS DESCRIBED IN (I) AND (II) ABOVE, OR
ANY ACTION BROUGHT THEREON.

         IF ANY such action is brought against EITHER PARTY, THE OTHER PARTY,
upon notice from THE FIRST PARTY, shall defend the same through counsel selected
by THE OTHER PARTY'S insurer, or other counsel acceptable to THE FIRST PARTY.
Tenant assumes all risk of damage or loss to its property or injury or death to
persons in, on, or about the Premises, from all causes except those for which
the law imposes liability on Landlord regardless of any attempted waiver
thereof, and Tenant hereby waives such claims in respect thereof against
Landlord, EXCEPT FOR THE NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT OF LANDLORD. The
provisions of this paragraph shall survive the termination of this Lease.

         Landlord shall keep the Building, including the improvements, insured
against damage and destruction by perils insured by the equivalent of ISO
Special Form Property Insurance in the amount of the full replacement value of
the Building.

         Each party shall keep its personal property and trade fixtures in the
Premises and Building insured with the equivalent of ISO Special Form Property
Insurance in the amount of the full replacement cost of the property and
fixtures. Tenant shall also keep any non-standard improvements made to the
Premises at Tenant's request insured to the same degree as Tenant's personal
property.

          Tenant's insurance policies required by this Lease shall: (i) be
issued by insurance companies licensed to do business in the state in which the
Premises are located with a general policyholder's ratings of at least A- and a
financial rating of at least VI in the most current Best's Insurance Reports
available on the Commencement Date, or if the Best's ratings are changed or
discontinued, the parties shall agree to a comparable method of rating insurance
companies; (ii) name the non-procuring party as an additional insured as its
interest may appear [other landlords or tenants may be added as additional
insureds in a blanket policy]; (iii) provide that the insurance not be canceled,
non-renewed or coverage materially reduced BELOW WHAT IS REQUIRED HEREUNDER
unless thirty (30) days advance notice is given to the non-procuring party; (iv)
be primary policies; (v) provide that any loss shall be payable notwithstanding
any gross negligence of Landlord or Tenant which might result in a forfeiture
thereunder of such insurance or the amount of proceeds payable; (vi) have no
deductible exceeding TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($10,000), unless REASONABLY accepted
in writing by Landlord; and (vii) be maintained during the entire Term and any
extension terms.

         Tenant agrees to pay to the Landlord its proportionate share of the
entire cost that Landlord may incur in the cost of maintaining the policies
required hereunder FOR THE PREMISES. LANDLORD SHALL NOT CHARGE TENANT FOR ANY
INSURANCE WHICH IS IN EXCESS OF INSURANCE CARRIED BY COMPARABLE LANDLORDS OF
COMPARABLE BUILDINGS IN THE VICINITY OF THE BUILDING. Tenant's proportionate
share shall be the relation of Tenant's 72,000 rentable square foot area to the
72,000 rentable square feet of total building area, or 100%. UPON REQUEST,
LANDLORD SHALL PROVIDE COPIES OF ALL INSURANCE BILLS TO TENANT FOR ITS REVIEW.

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         During the term hereof, Landlord shall notify Tenant of its
proportionate share due for such cost. Landlord shall have the option through
the Lease term to require Tenant's reimbursement on either a monthly, quarterly
or annual basis, at Landlord's sole discretion, to become due and payable as
additional rent within ten (10) days, if invoiced monthly, or thirty (30) days
if invoiced quarterly or annually from the date of invoice.

21. DAMAGE AND DESTRUCTION: In the event the Premises are damaged by any peril
covered AT LEAST NINETY PERCENT (90%) by standard policies of fire and extended
coverage insurance to an extent which is less than fifty percent (50%) of the
cost of replacement of the Premises, the damage to that portion of the Premises
which Landlord is obligated to insure pursuant to the immediately preceding
Section hereof, shall promptly be repaired by Landlord, at Landlord's expense,
but in no event shall Landlord be required to repair or replace Tenant's
stock-in-trade, trade fixtures, furniture, furnishings, special equipment and
other items of construction and personal property which Tenant is required to
insure pursuant to the immediately preceding Section hereof. In the event of
such damage and (a) Landlord is not required to repair as provided herein, or
(b) the Premises are damaged to the extent of fifty percent (50%) or more of the
cost of replacement of the Premises, or (c) the Building is damaged to the
extent of fifty percent (50%) or more of the cost of replacement, or (d) such
damage is twenty-five percent (25%) or more of the cost of replacement of the
Premises and the same occurs during the last year of the initial term or any
extensions or renewal terms of this Lease, then, in any such event(s), Landlord
may elect either to repair or rebuild the Premises or the Building of which the
Premises are a part, as the case may be, or to terminate this Lease upon giving
notice of such election, in writing, to Tenant within ninety (90) days after the
happening of the event causing such damage.

If such damage, repairing or rebuilding shall render the Premises untenantable,
in whole or in part, a proportionate abatement of the rent and additional rent
stipulated herein shall be allowed from the date such damage occurred until the
date Landlord completes the repairs or rebuilding, said proportion to be
computed on the basis of the gross LEASEABLE area of the space rendered UNUSABLE
TO TENANT. If Landlord is required or elects to repair the Premises as provided
herein, Tenant shall repair its floor and wall COVERINGS which Tenant is
obligated to insure pursuant to the terms hereof, in a manner and to at least a
condition equal to that prior to such damage or destruction. In addition, Tenant
is hereby given the sole option to terminate this Lease in the event the
repairing or rebuilding to be effected by Landlord and required hereunder cannot
be completed within one hundred twenty (120) days from the date of the
occurrence of the damage and destruction OR IN THE EVENT SUCH DAMAGE IS
TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT (25%) OR MORE OF THE COST OF REPLACEMENT OF THE PREMISES AND
THE SAME OCCURS DURING THE LAST YEAR OF THE INITIAL TERM.

22. LIABILITIES OF THE PARTIES: Tenant waives all claims against Landlord for
damages to goods or for injuries to persons on or about the Premises or common
areas from any cause arising at any time other than damages or injuries directly
resulting from LANDLORD'S negligence OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT. The TENANT will
indemnify Landlord on account of any damage or injury to any persons, or to the
goods of any person, arising from the use of the Premises by the Tenant, or
arising form the failure of Tenant to keep the Premises in good condition as
provided herein. The Landlord shall not be liable to the Tenant for any damage
by or from any act or negligence of any occupant of the same Building, or by any
owner or occupant of adjoining or contiguous property.

         The Tenant agrees to pay for all damages to the Building, as well as
all damage or injuries suffered by Tenant or occupants thereof caused by misuse
or neglect of the Premises by the Tenant.

         Landlord is specifically not responsible under any circumstance for any
damage to any computer, computer component, or computer peripheral, hardware or
software damaged by any interruption, usage or variation for whatever reason in
the electrical distribution system in the building.

         Notwithstanding any other term or provision herein contained, it is
specifically understood and agreed that there shall be no personal liability of
Landlord (nor Landlord's agent, if any) in respect to any of the covenants,
conditions or provisions of this Lease. In the event of a breach or default by
Landlord of any of its obligations under this Lease, Tenant shall look solely to
the equity of the Landlord in the property for the satisfaction of Tenant's
remedies, INCLUDING ALL SALES, INSURANCE AND CONDEMNATION PROCEEDS.

23. PARKING: The Landlord warrants that it will, without charge and throughout
the term of this Lease and any extensions or renewals thereof, provide the
Tenant with parking around the demised Premises which complies with applicable
city or county code AND EXCLUSIVE USE OF ALL PARKING ON THE PREMISES SITE.
Tenant agrees to comply with the parking rules contained in the Parking Rules
and Regulations attached hereto as Exhibit "E" together with all reasonable
modifications and additions thereto which Landlord may from time to time make.

24. SIGNS: Tenant may erect, install or display a sign IDENTIFYING TENANT upon
the Building exterior, the exterior of the Premises, or the exterior walls
thereof, SO LONG AS SUCH SIGNS COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICABLE CODES AND REGULATIONS.
TENANT SHALL NOT INSTALL OR DISPLAY ANY ADVERTISING MATERIAL UPON ANY PORTION OF
THE PREMISES. TYPE AND SIZE OF SIGN, MANNER OF ATTACHMENT AND LOCATION ARE
SUBJECT TO LANDLORD'S REASONABLE APPROVAL.

25. UTILITIES: Landlord will provide utility service connections to the
Premises, including electrical service, natural gas (where available), water and
sewer. The Tenant shall pay directly for the use of (a) natural gas or other
fuels used to heat the Premises, (b)

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120/208V electricity for heating air conditioning, TENANT'S USE OF THE PREMISES
and the lighting throughout the Premises used for operation of Tenant's
business. Tenant shall keep the Premises at a temperature sufficiently high to
prevent freezing of water in sprinkler system, pipes, and fixtures.

         Tenant will be responsible for the payment of charges for the use of
water and sewer, proportionate to its share of the total rentable square footage
of the Building, or 100%.

26. PLATE GLASS BREAKAGE: Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary,
except by negligence of Landlord, Tenant shall be solely responsible for repair
and replacement in the event of plate glass damage or breakage.

27. GARBAGE REMOVAL: Tenant will be responsible for providing a container for
garbage and arrange for its systematic pickup.

28. JANITORIAL SERVICES: Tenant shall provide janitorial services and supplies
to the Premises, at its own expense.

29. FIRE EXTINGUISHERS: Tenant covenants during the Term and such further time
as Tenant occupies any part of the Premises to keep the Premises equipped with
all safety appliances, included but not limited to an operating fire
extinguisher, required by law or ordinance or any other regulation of any public
or private authority having jurisdiction over the Premises (including insurance
underwriters or rating bureaus) because of any use made by Tenant and to procure
all licenses and permits so required because of such use and, if required by
Landlord, to do any work so required because of such use, it being understood
that the foregoing provisions shall not be construed to broaden in any way
Tenant's permitted uses.

30. EXTERMINATION: The Tenant shall, at its sole cost and expense, on at least a
quarterly basis, employ professional exterminators to control pests within the
Premises and supply Landlord with a copy of the contract therefor.

31. STORING OF FLAMMABLE MATERIALS: The Tenant agrees that it shall not store
nor shall it use any dangerous and/or flammable chemical material(s) within or
around the Premises in a manner which violates any law or which may cause the
costs incurred by Landlord with respect to taxes and insurance regarding the
Premises to increase in which case Tenant shall bear the cost of any such
increase.

32. REPLACEMENT OF LIGHT BULBS: Tenant shall, at its sole cost and expense,
replace all light bulbs within the Premises.

33. KITCHEN APPLIANCES AND EQUIPMENT: In the event of installation of a kitchen
or kitchen equipment by either Landlord or Tenant, such maintenance and repair
of all items contained within the area shall be at the sole cost and expense of
Tenant, to include but not limited to: maintenance, repair and replacement of a
microwave oven, refrigerator, stove, ice maker, coffee maker, garbage disposal,
dishwasher, sink, faucet or any other item within the area. Tenant hereby
acknowledges to Landlord that any fixtures described herein BUILT INTO THE
PREMISES OR PAID FOR BY LANDLORD are to become a part of the Premises and
notwithstanding Section 36 herein, upon Tenant's vacating the Premises, all SUCH
fixtures shall remain the property of Landlord.

34. REMOVAL OF TENANT'S FIXTURES: The Tenant shall have the privilege at any
time, on or before vacating the Premises, of removing any or all of its personal
property, equipment and fixtures, and Tenant shall repair any damage caused by
the removal thereof and shall leave the Premises in good and clean condition and
repair.

35. DEFAULT: If Tenant: (i) fails to pay any Rent, or any other sum of money
which Tenant is obligated to pay, as provided in this Lease WITHIN FIVE (5)
BUSINESS DAYS FOLLOWING RECEIPT OF WRITTEN NOTICE THAT SUCH AMOUNT IS PAST
DUE; or (ii) breaches any other agreement, covenant or obligation herein set
forth and such breach shall continue and not be remedied within THIRTY (30)
days after Landlord shall have given Tenant written notice specifying the
breach, or if such breach cannot, with due diligence, be cured within said
period of THIRTY (30) days and Tenant does not within said THIRTY (30) day
period commence and thereafter with reasonable diligence completely cure the
breach within thirty (30) days after notice; or (iii) files (or has filed
against it and not stayed or vacated within sixty (60) days after filing) any
petition or action for relief under any creditor's law (including bankruptcy,
reorganization, or similar action), either in state or federal court; or (iv)
makes any transfer in fraud of creditors as defined in Section 548 of the
United States Bankruptcy Code (11 U.S.C. 548, as amended or replaced), has a
receiver appointed for its assets (and appointment shall not have been stayed
or vacated within thirty (30) days), or makes an assignment for benefit of
creditors; then Tenant shall be in default hereunder, and, in addition to any
other lawful right or remedy which it may have, Landlord at its option may do
the following: (i) terminate this Lease; OR (ii) repossess the Premises, and
with or without terminating (IF LANDLORD REPOSSESSES THE PREMISES WITHOUT
TERMINATING THIS LEASE, LANDLORD AGREES TO USE BEST EFFORTS TO MITIGATE ITS
DAMAGES), relet the same at such amount as Landlord deems reasonable; and if
the amount for which the Premises is relet is less than Tenant's Rent and all
other obligations of Tenant to Landlord hereunder, then Tenant shall
immediately pay the difference on demand to Landlord, but if in excess of
Tenant's Rent, and all other obligations of Tenant hereunder, the entire
amount obtained from such reletting shall belong to Landlord, free of any
claim of Tenant thereto. All reasonable expenses of Landlord in repairing,
restoring, or altering the Premises for reletting as general office WAREHOUSE
space, together with leasing fees and all other expenses in seeking and
obtaining a new Tenant, shall be charged to and be a liability of Tenant.
Landlord's reasonable attorneys' fees in pursuing any of the foregoing
remedies, or in collecting any Rent due by Tenant hereunder, shall be paid by
Tenant.

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         All rights and remedies of Landlord are cumulative, and the exercise of
any one shall not be an election excluding Landlord at any other time from
exercise of a different or inconsistent remedy. No exercise by Landlord of any
right or remedy granted herein shall constitute or effect a termination of this
Lease unless Landlord shall so elect by written notice delivered to Tenant.

         The failure of Landlord to exercise its rights in connection with this
Lease or any breach or violation of any term, or any subsequent breach of the
same or any other term, covenant or condition herein contained shall not be a
waiver of such term, covenant or condition or any subsequent breach of the same
or any other covenant or condition herein contained.

         No acceptance by Landlord of a lesser sum than the Base Rent,
administrative charges, Additional Rent and other sums then due shall be deemed
to be other than on account of the earliest installment of such payments due,
nor shall any endorsement or statement on any check or any letter accompanying
any check or payment be deemed as accord and satisfaction, and Landlord may
accept such check or payment without prejudice to Landlord's right to recover
the balance of such installment or pursue any other remedy provided in this
Lease.

         In addition, no payments of money by Tenant to Landlord after the
expiration or termination of this Lease after the giving of any notice by
Landlord to Tenant shall reinstate or extend the Term, or make ineffective any
notice given to Tenant prior to the payment of such money. After the service of
notice or the commencement of a suit, or after final judgment granting Landlord
possession of the Premises, Landlord may receive and collect any sums due under
this Lease, and the payment thereof shall not make ineffective any notice or in
any manner affect any pending suit or any judgment previously obtained.

         Tenant further agrees that Landlord may obtain an order for summary
ejectment from any court of competent jurisdiction without prejudice to
Landlord's rights to otherwise collect rents from Tenant.

36. MULTIPLE DEFAULTS: Tenant acknowledges that any rights or options of
first refusal, or to extend the Term, to expand the size of the Premises, to
purchase the Premises or the Building, or other such or similar rights or
options which have been granted to Tenant under this Lease are conditioned upon
the prompt and diligent performance of the terms of this Lease by Tenant.
Accordingly, should Tenant default under this Lease on two (2) or more occasions
during any twelve (12) month period, in addition to all other remedies available
to Landlord, all such rights and options shall automatically, and without
further action on the part of any party, expire and be deemed canceled and of no
further force and effect.

37. RE-ENTRY BY LANDLORD: No re-entry by Landlord or any action brought by
Landlord to oust Tenant from the premises shall operate to terminate this Lease
unless Landlord shall give written notice of termination to Tenant, in which
event Tenant's liability shall be as above provided. No right or remedy granted
to Landlord herein is intended to be exclusive of any other right or remedy, and
each and every right and remedy herein provided shall be cumulative and in
addition to any other right or remedy hereunder or now or hereafter existing in
law or equity or by statute. In the event of termination of this Lease, Tenant
waives any and all rights to redeem the Premises either given by any statute now
in effect or hereafter enacted.

38. WAIVER OF RIGHTS: No waiver by Landlord OR TENANT of any provision hereof
shall be deemed to be a waiver of any other provision hereof or of any
subsequent breach by LANDLORD OR Tenant of the same or any other provision.
Landlord's consent to or approval of any act shall not be deemed to render
unnecessary the obtaining of Landlord's consent to or approval of any subsequent
act by Tenant. The acceptance of rent hereunder by Landlord shall not be a
waiver of any preceding breach by Tenant of any provision hereof other than the
failure of Tenant to pay the particular rent as accepted regardless of
Landlord's knowledge of said preceding breach at the time of acceptance of such
rent.

39. SECURITY DEPOSIT: CONCURRENTLY WITH THE EXECUTION OF THIS LEASE BY TENANT,
TENANT SHALL DELIVER THE SECURITY DEPOSIT TO LANDLORD IN THE FORM OF CASH, IN
LAWFUL MONEY OF THE UNITED STATES, OR AN IRREVOCABLE STANDBY LETTER OF CREDIT IN
FAVOR OF LANDLORD ("LC"), IN AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO $65,700.00 ("SECURITY DEPOSIT").
TENANT SHALL RETAIN THE RIGHT FROM TIME TO TIME UPON TEN (10) DAYS PRIOR WRITTEN
NOTICE TO LANDLORD TO REPLACE THE LC AND/OR THE SECURITY DEPOSIT WITH THE OTHER
(EXCEPT THAT TENANT SHALL PAY ANY PENALTIES RESULTING FROM THE EARLY WITHDRAWAL
OR ANY SECURITY DEPOSIT INVESTED HEREUNDER). TENANT SHALL ALSO RETAIN FROM TIME
TO TIME THE RIGHT TO CANCEL THE LC AT ANY TIME PROVIDED TENANT CONCURRENTLY
REPLACES SUCH LC BEING CANCELED WITH A SUBSTITUTE LC OR WITH CASH IN AN AMOUNT
EQUAL TO THE THEN OUTSTANDING AMOUNT OF THE LC WHICH WAS CANCELED. THE LC, IF
ANY, SHALL BE (I) FROM A BANK REASONABLY ACCEPTABLE TO LANDLORD, (II) IN THE
FORM AND CONTENT OF THAT ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT "F" (OR IN A DIFFERENT FORM
WHICH IS REASONABLY ACCEPTABLE TO LANDLORD), AND (III) SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS
STATED IN THIS PARAGRAPH. THE LC SHALL HAVE A TERM OF AT LEAST 364 DAYS AND BE
AUTOMATICALLY RENEWED (OR A REASONABLY SATISFACTORY REPLACEMENT LC FROM A BANK
REASONABLY ACCEPTABLE TO LANDLORD SHALL BE IN PLACE IN STRICT ACCORDANCE WITH
THE TERMS HEREOF) AT LEAST TWENTY (20) DAYS PRIOR TO THE EXPIRATION OF EACH
364-DAY PERIOD FOR ADDITIONAL PERIODS OF 364 DAYS EACH UNTIL THE THIRTIETH
(30TH) DAY FOLLOWING THE EXPIRATION OR EARLIER TERMINATION OF THE INITIAL TERM
OF THE LEASE. PROVIDED THAT TENANT IS NOT IN DEFAULT UNDER THIS LEASE, BEYOND
ALL APPLICABLE NOTICE AND CURE PERIODS, THE AMOUNT OF THE LC AND SECURITY
DEPOSIT BEING HELD BY LANDLORD SHALL COLLECTIVELY BE REDUCED AS SET FORTH BELOW,
EXCEPT THAT (a) THE LC AND SECURITY DEPOSIT SHALL REDUCE IF TENANT

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SUBSEQUENTLY CURES ANY DEFAULT UNDER THIS LEASE, (b) TO THE EXTENT LANDLORD HAS
NOT DRAWN UPON THE LC PURSUANT TO THE TERMS OF THIS LEASE, ANY REMAINING LC
AND/OR SECURITY DEPOSIT SHALL BE RETURNED TO TENANT BY LANDLORD WITHIN THIRTY
(30) DAYS FOLLOWING THE EXPIRATION OF THE TERM OR EARLIER TERMINATION OF THIS
LEASE.

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                  DATE OF REDUCTION             LC/SECURITY DEPOSIT AMOUNT
<S>                                             <C>
                  1ST ANNIVERSARY                        $52,560.00
                  2ND ANNIVERSARY                        $42,048.00
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                  TENANT ACKNOWLEDGES THAT LANDLORD HAS THE RIGHT TO TRANSFER OR
MORTGAGE ITS INTEREST IN THE PREMISES AND IN THIS LEASE AND TENANT AGREES THAT
IN THE EVENT OF ANY SUCH TRANSFER OR MORTGAGE, LANDLORD SHALL TRANSFER AND
ASSIGN THE LC AND/OR SECURITY DEPOSIT TO THE TRANSFEREE OR MORTGAGEE. THE
SECURITY DEPOSIT AND/OR L-C SHALL be held by Landlord as security for Tenant's
satisfactory performance of the terms, covenants and conditions of this Lease
including the payment of Basic Rent (either pro-rated or entire month) and
Late Payment of Rent Charges (as specified in Section 6 herein).

         (a) Application of Security Deposit. Landlord may use, apply or retain
the whole or any part of the security so deposited to the extent required for
payment of any Basic Rent (pro-rated or entire month), Additional Rent or Late
Payment of Rent Charges or any other sum as to which Tenant is in default BEYOND
APPLICABLE NOTICE AND CURE PERIODS or for any sum which Landlord may expend or
may be required to expend by reason of Tenant's default in respect of any of the
terms, covenants and conditions of this Lease BEYOND APPLICABLE NOTICE AND CURE
PERIODS including any damages or deficiency in the re-letting of the demised
premises or other reentry by Landlord.

         (b) Replenishment of Security Deposit. If Landlord uses, applies or
retains the whole or any part of the security, Tenant shall replenish the
security to its original sum of SIXTY FIVE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED DOLLARS AND
00/100 ($65,700.00) within TEN (10) BUSINESS days after being notified by the
Landlord of the amount due. Tenant shall be in default of this Lease if the
amount due is not paid within the required period of time. THE SECURITY
DEPOSIT, IF HELD IN CASH, SHALL ACCRUE INTEREST AT THE 1-YEAR "COMMERCIAL
PAPER" RATE OF __________ BANK AND ACCRUED INTEREST SHALL BE DISBURSED TO
TENANT ON EACH ANNIVERSARY OF THE COMMENCEMENT DATE.

         (c) Transfer of Property. In the event of a sale or leasing of the Real
Property or any part thereof, of which the demised premises form a part,
Landlord shall have the right to transfer the security to ANY OWNER OF THE
ENTIRE REAL PROPERTY and Landlord shall ipso facto be released by Tenant from
all liability for the return of said security; and Tenant agrees to look solely
to the new Landlord for the return of said security; and it is agreed that the
provisions hereof shall apply to every transfer of assignment made of the
security to a new landlord.

         (d) Prohibition on Tenant Assignment. Tenant covenants that it shall
not assign or encumber the security deposit given to Landlord pursuant to this
Lease. Neither Landlord, its successors or assigns shall be bound by any such
assignment of encumbrance or any attempted assignment or encumbrance.

         (e) When Returned. In the event that Tenant shall fully and faithfully
comply with all the terms, covenants and conditions of this Lease, any part of
the security not used or retained by Landlord shall be returned to Tenant WITHIN
THIRTY (30) DAYS after the Expiration Date of the Lease and inspection and
approval of the Premises by Landlord, WHICH SHALL BE PERFORMED WITHIN SUCH
THIRTY (30) DAY PERIOD, normal wear and tear expected and after delivery of
exclusive possession of the demised premises to Landlord.

40. NOTICES: All notices provided for herein shall be in writing and shall be
deemed to have been given when deposited in the United States mails, postage
fully prepaid, and directed to the parties hereto at their respective addresses
given below:

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<S>               <C>                                <C>
Landlord:         Notices only:                      HIGHWOODS REALTY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
                                                     380 Knollwood Street, Suite 430
                                                     Winston-Salem, North Carolina  27103

Landlord:         Payments only:                     HIGHWOODS REALTY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
                                                     P.O. Box 65195
                                                     Charlotte, North Carolina  28265-0195
                                                     Tax ID # 56-1869557
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TENANT:                                     ETOYS DISTRIBUTION, LLC
                                            202-C NORTH CHIMNEY ROCK ROAD
                                            GREENSBORO, NC 27409
                                            TAX ID #/SS# _____________________

                                            AND

                                            ETOYS INC.
                                            3100 OCEAN PARK BOULEVARD, SUITE 300
                                            SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA 90404
                                            ATTENTION:  GENERAL COUNSEL

         Either party may, in addition, deliver written notice by hand delivery.
Further, the parties hereto may give or receive notice by or from their
respective attorneys and may, by like notice, designate a new address to which
subsequent notice shall be directed.

41. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS: In addition to other provisions herein, Tenant shall
promptly execute and comply with all laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and
requirements of any or all federal, state and municipal authorities having
jurisdiction over the manner in which the Tenant's business is conducted, but
only insofar as these laws, ordinances, rules and regulations and requirements
are violated by the conduct of Tenant's business.

42. RULES AND REGULATIONS: Tenant, its agents, servants and invitees shall
observe faithfully and comply strictly with the rules and regulations set
forth on the schedule designated BUILDING RULES AND REGULATIONS, attached
hereto as Exhibit "C" and by this reference made a part hereof. Landlord
shall have the right, from time to time, during the term of this Lease to
make reasonable changes in, and additions to, said rules and regulations,
provided such changes and additions do not unreasonably affect the conduct of
Tenant's business in the Premises OR USE OF BUILDING, PARKING OR LOADING
DOCKS. Any failure by Landlord to enforce any said rules and regulations now
or hereafter in effect, against Tenant, shall not constitute a waiver of such
rules and regulations. The defined words in this Lease, whenever used in said
rules and regulations, shall have the same meanings as herein.

43. HAZARDOUS WASTE: As used in this agreement, "Hazardous Waste" shall mean any
hazardous or toxic substance, material, water or similar term which is regulated
by local authorities, the State of North Carolina or the United States of
America, including, but not limited to, any material, substance, waste or
similar term which is (i) defined as a hazardous material under the laws of the
State of North Carolina; (ii) defined as a hazardous substance under Section 311
of the Federal Water Pollution Control act (33 U.S.C. Section 1317); (iii)
defined as a hazardous waste under Section 1004 of the Federal Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act (42 U.S.C. Section 6901 et. seq.); (iv) defined as
a hazardous waste substance under Section 101 of the Comprehensive Environmental
Response, Compensation and Liability Act, (42 U.S.C. Section 9601 et. seq.); (v)
defined as a hazardous waste or toxic substance, waste, material or similar term
in rules and regulations, as amended from time to time, which are adopted by any
administrative agency including, but not limited to, the Environmental
Protection Agency, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and any
such similar local, state or federal agency having jurisdiction over the
Premises whether or not such rules and regulations have the force of law; (vi)
defined as a hazardous or toxic waste, substance, material or similar term in
any statute, regulation, rule or law enacted or adopted at any time after the
date of this agreement by local authorities, the State of North Carolina, or the
federal government.

         The Tenant shall not cause or permit the existence upon, or the
discharge from the Premises of any hazardous material, OTHER THAN IN NORMAL
QUANTITIES IN CONNECTION WITH ITS BUSINESS AND IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH
APPLICABLE LAWS, and the Tenant shall immediately notify the Landlord of the
existence of any OTHER hazardous material discovered on the Premises, whether
placed there by spill, release, discharge, disposal or storage.

         The Tenant shall promptly pay, discharge, or remove any claim, charge
or lien upon the Premises CAUSED BY TENANT, and shall indemnify and hold
harmless the Landlord, from any and all loss, damage or expense resulting from
such Hazardous Waste that exists upon or is discharged from the Premises AS A
RESULT OF ACTIONS OF TENANT.

         This indemnification of Landlord by Tenant includes, without
limitation, costs incurred in connection with any investigation of site
conditions or any clean-up, remedial, removal or restoration work required by
and federal, state or local governmental agency or political subdivision because
of hazardous material present in the soil or ground water on or under the
Premises CAUSED BY TENANT. Without limiting the foregoing, if the presence of
any hazardous material on the Premises and Building caused by Tenant results in
the contamination of the Premises or Building, Tenant shall promptly take all
actions at its sole expense, as are necessary to return the same to the
condition existing prior to the introduction of any such hazardous material
thereto; provided that Landlord's approval of such actions shall first be
obtained, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld so long as such
actions would not potentially have any material adverse long-term or short-term
effect on the Premises and Building.

         Landlord reserves the right to inspect the Premises from time to time,
but no more than twice a year, for the existence of Hazardous Waste. Tenant
shall be responsible, if discovered, OF all costs associated with the immediate
clean up and/or disposal of such Hazardous Waste CAUSED BY TENANT.

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         LANDLORD HEREBY AGREES THAT IF ANY CLAIM IS EVER MADE AGAINST TENANT
RELATING TO HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSED OF (OR ALLOWED TO BE DISPOSED OF) ON THE
PREMISES BY LANDLORD OR LANDLORD'S EMPLOYEES, SERVANTS, AGENTS, LICENSEES OR
INVITEES ("LANDLORD'S HAZARDOUS WASTE"), LANDLORD SHALL PAY ALL COSTS RELATED TO
THE REMOVAL, DISPOSAL AND REMEDIATION OF THE LANDLORD'S HAZARDOUS WASTE AND ALL
LIABILITY IMPOSED UPON, AND ALL DAMAGES SUFFERED BY TENANT DIRECTLY ARISING OUT
OF LANDLORD'S HAZARDOUS WASTE AND LANDLORD AGREES TO INDEMNIFY, DEFEND, PROTECT
AND HOLD TENANT HARMLESS FROM AND AGAINST ALL SUCH COSTS, LOSSES, LIABILITIES
AND DAMAGES (A "LOSS") INCURRED BY TENANT (WHETHER SUCH LOSS IS A RESULT OF
DAMAGE TO PERSON OR PROPERTY) AS THE RESULT OF LANDLORD'S HAZARDOUS WASTE.

         FURTHERMORE, IF THE PREMISES IS CONTAMINATED BY HAZARDOUS WASTE WHICH
IS THE RESULT OF THE MIGRATION OF HAZARDOUS WASTE ONTO THE PREMISES FROM A
PROPERTY ADJACENT THERETO OR AN ACT OR OMISSION OF A THIRD PARTY (EXCLUSIVE OF
TENANT OR TENANT'S EMPLOYEES, SERVANTS, AGENTS, CONTRACTORS, ASSIGNEES,
LICENSEES OR INVITEES) ("THIRD PARTY HAZARDOUS WASTE"), LANDLORD SHALL:

         (I) IF ANY CLAIM IS EVER MADE AGAINST LANDLORD AND TENANT RELATING TO
SUCH THIRD PARTY HAZARDOUS WASTE ON OR AROUND THE PREMISES, AFFORD TENANT THE
OPPORTUNITY TO BE REPRESENTED BY THE SAME LEGAL COUNSEL THAT REPRESENTS LANDLORD
WITH RESPECT TO SUCH CLAIM, AND LANDLORD SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL COSTS
RELATED TO THE LEGAL SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE LEGAL COUNSEL REPRESENTING
LANDLORD AND TENANT WITH RESPECT TO SUCH CLAIM; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, LANDLORD
SHALL NOT BE OBLIGATED TO AFFORD TENANT SUCH LEGAL REPRESENTATION IF LANDLORD'S
LEGAL COUNSEL DETERMINES, IN ITS REASONABLE LEGAL OPINION, THAT IT IS UNABLE TO
REPRESENT THE LANDLORD AND TENANT WITH RESPECT TO SUCH CLAIM BECAUSE OF A
"CONFLICT OF INTEREST" WITH RESPECT TO THE REPRESENTATION OF BOTH LANDLORD AND
TENANT IN SUCH MATTER (IN WHICH EVENT TENANT SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PROCURING
ITS OWN LEGAL COUNSEL WITH RESPECT TO SUCH CLAIM AND PAYING FOR THE COSTS OF
SUCH LEGAL SERVICES RELATED THERETO); AND

         (II) ALLOW TENANT THE OPPORTUNITY TO TERMINATE THIS LEASE UPON WRITTEN
NOTICE TO LANDLORD WITHIN THIRTY (30) BUSINESS DAYS AFTER TENANT'S DISCOVERY OF
SUCH THIRD PARTY HAZARDOUS WASTE, BUT ONLY IF (A) LANDLORD HAS NOT INFORMED
TENANT WITHIN SUCH THIRTY (30) DAY PERIOD THAT LANDLORD WILL ASSUME ALL COSTS
RELATED TO ANY LOSS INCURRED BY TENANT ARISING OUT OF SUCH THIRD PARTY HAZARDOUS
WASTE AND (B) TENANT HAS REASONABLY DETERMINED THAT TENANT OR ITS EMPLOYEES OR
INVITEES WILL LIKELY INCUR A LOSS AS THE RESULT OF THE EXISTENCE OF SUCH THIRD
PARTY HAZARDOUS WASTE ON THE PREMISES.

44. SURRENDER: The Tenant shall surrender the Premises in good and clean
condition and repair AS WHEN RECEIVED, excepting only normal wear and tear and
damage by fire or other casualty damage covered by insurance and paid to
Landlord. Tenant shall not remain in the Premises without the benefit of a
written Lease or renewal agreement executed by the parties hereto prior to the
expiration of the then existing term. No other holding over of the Premises
shall be allowed on any basis whatsoever.

         The delivery of keys or other such tender of possession of the Premises
to Landlord or to an employee of Landlord shall not operate as a termination of
this Lease or a surrender of the Premises.

         Any pro-rated rent or damages in excess of the security deposit held by
Landlord shall be invoiced by Landlord and payable by Tenant within THIRTY (30)
days from the date of invoice.

45. HOLDOVER: In the event Tenant remains in possession of the leased premises
after the expiration of the term of this Lease, without having first extended
this Lease by written agreement with Landlord, such holding over shall not be
construed as a renewal or extension of this Lease. Such holding over shall be
deemed to have created and be construed as tenancy from month to month,
terminable on 30 days notice in writing from either party to the other. The
monthly rental to be paid shall be 150% of the monthly rental payable during the
last month of the term of this Lease. All other terms and conditions of this
Lease shall continue to be applicable for both Landlord and Tenant.

         If Tenant fails to surrender the Premises to Landlord on expiration of
the term as required by this Section, Tenant shall hold Landlord harmless from
all damages resulting from Tenant's failure to surrender the Premises, including
without limitation, claims made by the succeeding Tenant resulting from Tenant's
failure to surrender the Premises.

46. LIENS: If Tenant shall cause any material to be furnished to the Premises or
labor to be performed thereon or therein, Landlord shall not under any
circumstances be liable for the payment of any expenses incurred or for the
value of any work done or material furnished. All such work shall be at Tenant's
expense and Tenant shall be solely and wholly responsible to all contractors,
laborers, and materialmen furnishing labor and material to the Premises. Nothing
herein shall authorize the Tenant or any person dealing through, with or under
Tenant to charge the Premises or any interest of the Landlord therein or this
Lease with any mechanic's liens or other liens or encumbrances whatsoever. On
the contrary, (and notice is hereby given) the right and power to charge any
lien or encumbrance of any kind against the Landlord or its estate is hereby
expressly denied.

47. BENEFITS, BURDENS AND ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This Lease is binding on and
benefits the parties hereto and their respective heirs, legal representatives,
successors, nominees and assigns. Liability hereunder shall be joint and several
upon all who sign this agreement. Throughout this agreement the masculine gender
shall be deemed to include the feminine, the feminine the masculine, the
singular the plural and the plural the singular.

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         This Lease contains the entire agreement between the parties hereto
with respect to the Premises leased hereunder; further, this Lease may not be
modified, altered or amended except by an instrument in writing, executed by the
parties hereto or their respective heirs, legal representatives, successors,
nominees or assigns and which instrument shall be attached hereto as an
amendment to this Lease and shall thereby become a part hereof.

48. ATTORNEY'S FEES: If either Landlord or Tenant files an action to enforce any
agreement contained in this Lease, or for breach of any covenant or condition,
the prevailing party in any such action, or the party settling to its benefit,
shall be reimbursed by the other party for reasonable attorneys' fees in the
action.

         In the event Landlord refers a default by Tenant to an attorney for
collection and a suit is not filed, Tenant agrees to pay reasonable attorney
fees if action is not filed thereunder.

49. GOVERNING LAW: This Lease shall be governed by and construed under the laws
of the State of North Carolina.

50. ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATES: Tenant shall execute and deliver to Landlord, upon
its occupancy of the Premises, a certificate/statement provided by Landlord,
certifying that this Lease is unmodified and in full force and effect and other
factual data relating to the Lease or the Premises which Landlord may reasonably
request. Furthermore, Tenant may be required, from time to time during the term
of the Lease, to execute and deliver to Landlord a COMMERCIALLY REASONABLE
certificate/statement for purposes of refinancing, syndication, sale of
property, etc. In such event, Tenant shall have FIFTEEN (15) BUSINESS days from
its receipt thereof from Landlord to execute and deliver such fully executed
COMMERCIALLY REASONABLE certificate/statement to Landlord. Tenant's failure to
execute said COMMERCIALLY REASONABLE certificate shall constitute a default
hereunder.

51. BROKERAGE FEES: Tenant represents and warrants that it has not dealt with
any real estate broker, finder or other person, with respect to this Lease in
any manner, except CRESA PARTNERS ("CRESA") whose address is 11726 SAN VICENTE
BOULEVARD, SUITE 500, LOS ANGELES, CA 90049,. Landlord shall pay only any
commissions or fees that are payable to the above-named broker or finder with
respect to this Lease pursuant to Landlord's separate agreement with such broker
or FINDER. Tenant shall indemnify and hold Landlord harmless from any and all
damages resulting from claims that may be asserted against Landlord by any other
broker, finder or other person (including, without limitation, any substitute or
replacement broker claiming to have been engaged by Tenant in the future),
claiming to have dealt with Tenant in connection with this Lease or any
amendment or extension hereto, or which may result in Tenant leasing other or
enlarged space from Landlord. The provisions of this paragraph shall survive the
termination of this Lease.

52. EVIDENCE OF AUTHORITY: If requested by Landlord, Tenant shall furnish
appropriate legal documentation evidencing the valid existence and good standing
of Tenant and the authority of any parties signing this Lease to act for Tenant.
If Tenant signs as a corporation, each of the persons executing this Lease on
behalf of Tenant does hereby covenant and warrant that Tenant is a duly
authorized and existing corporation, that Tenant has and is qualified to do
business in North Carolina, that the corporation has full right and authority to
enter into this Lease and that each of the persons signing on behalf of the
corporation is authorized to do so.

53. LEASE REVIEW; DATE OF EXECUTION: The submission of this Lease to Tenant for
review does not constitute a reservation of or option for the Premises, and this
Lease shall become effective as a contract only upon execution and delivery by
both Landlord and Tenant. The date of execution shall be entered on the top of
the first page of this Lease by Landlord, and shall be the date on which the
last party signed the Lease, or as otherwise may be specifically agreed by both
parties. Such date, once inserted, shall be established as the final date of
ratification by all parties to this Lease, and shall be the date for use
throughout this Lease as the "date of execution" or "execution date".

54. ABATEMENT EVENT: IN THE EVENT THAT TENANT IS PREVENTED FROM USING, AND DOES
NOT USE, THE PREMISES OR ANY PORTION THEREOF, AS A RESULT OF ANY OCCURRENCE
OUTSIDE THE REASONABLE CONTROL OF TENANT (AN "ABATEMENT EVENT"), THEN RENT SHALL
BE ABATED OR REDUCED, AS THE CASE MAY BE, FOR SUCH TIME THAT TENANT CONTINUES TO
BE SO PREVENTED FROM USING, AND DOES NOT USE, THE PREMISES OR A PORTION THEREOF,
IN THE PROPORTION THAT THE RENTABLE AREA OF THE PORTION OF THE PREMISES THAT
TENANT IS PREVENTED FROM USING, AND DOES NOT USE, BEARS TO THE TOTAL RENTABLE
AREA OF THE PREMISES; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, IN THE EVENT THAT TENANT IS PREVENTED
FROM USING, AND DOES NOT USE, A PORTION OF THE PREMISES AND THE REMAINING
PORTION OF THE PREMISES IS NOT SUFFICIENT TO ALLOW TENANT TO EFFECTIVELY CONDUCT
ITS BUSINESS THEREIN, AND IF TENANT DOES NOT CONDUCT ITS BUSINESS FROM SUCH
REMAINING PORTION, THEN RENT SHALL BE ABATED FOR SUCH TIME AS TENANT CONTINUES
TO BE SO PREVENTED FROM USING, AND DOES NOT USE, THE ENTIRE PREMISES; PROVIDED,
HOWEVER, NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING TO THE CONTRARY SET FORTH IN THIS SECTION 54,
TENANT'S RENT SHALL ONLY BE ABATED IN THE AMOUNT PAID UNDER ANY LOSS OF RENTS
POLICY COVERING THE OCCURRENCE, WHICH LANDLORD AGREES TO USE COMMERCIALLY
REASONABLE EFFORTS TO COLLECT.

55. CONFIDENTIALITY. EXCEPT AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY SUBPOENA OR OTHER LEGAL
REQUIREMENT OR FOR THE PURPOSES OF OR EXCEPT AS MAY BE REASONABLY REQUIRED IN
CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, RE-LEASING, FINANCING OR REFINANCING OF THE PREMISES,
ALL INFORMATION LEARNED BY OR DISCLOSED TO LANDLORD WITH RESPECT TO TENANT'S
BUSINESS (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, A COPY OF THIS LEASE AND THE TERMS
HEREOF AND PAYMENTS DUE HEREUNDER) OR INFORMATION DISCLOSED OR DISCOVERED DURING
AN ENTRY BY LANDLORD INTO THE PREMISES, SHALL BE KEPT STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL BY
LANDLORD, LANDLORD'S LEGAL REPRESENTATIVES, SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNS, EMPLOYEES,
SERVANTS AND AGENTS AND SHALL NOT BE USED (EXCEPT FOR LANDLORD'S CONFIDENTIAL
INTERNAL PURPOSES) OR DISCLOSED TO OTHERS BY LANDLORD, OR LANDLORD'S SERVANTS,
AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, LEGAL REPRESENTATIVES, SUCCESSORS OR ASSIGNS, WITHOUT THE
EXPRESS PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT OF TENANT, WHICH TENANT MAY WITHHOLD IN ITS SOLE
AND ABSOLUTE DISCRETION. ANY AND ALL INFORMATION CONVEYED TO THE MEDIA AND/OR
THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY, WHETHER IN THE FORM OF INFORMAL OR FORMAL DISCUSSION,
PRESS RELEASES, DIRECT MAIL OR OTHER BROADLY DISTRIBUTED ANNOUNCEMENTS REGARDING
DISCUSSIONS, NEGOTIATIONS, LEASE SIGNING,

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OCCUPANCY BY TENANT OR SUCH SUBSEQUENT AGREEMENTS BETWEEN TENANT AND LANDLORD
CONCERNING THIS LEASE SHALL BE CONVEYED EXCLUSIVELY BY TENANT (THIS INCLUDES ANY
AND ALL CONTACT WITH PRINT OR BROADCAST REPORTS, AS WELL AS PAID ADVERTISING).

56. SECURITY. TENANT SHALL HAVE THE RIGHT TO INSTALL ITS OWN SECURITY/ALARM
SYSTEM AND/OR HAVE ITS OWN SECURITY PERSONNEL IN THE PREMISES, AT TENANT'S SOLE
COST AND EXPENSE, WITHOUT OBTAINING THE LANDLORD'S PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT.

57. LANDLORD ACTIONS. LANDLORD HEREBY REPRESENTS AND WARRANTS TO TENANT THAT
TENANT'S USE OF THE PREMISES, AS SPECIFIED HEREIN, AND TENANT'S OTHER RIGHTS
UNDER THIS LEASE, SHALL NOT BY ANY ACT OR OMISSION OF LANDLORD AT ANY TIME
DURING THE TERM OF THIS LEASE BE PROHIBITED OR OTHERWISE RESTRICTED BY ANY
COVENANT, CONDITION OR RESTRICTION, EASEMENT OR ANY OTHER DOCUMENT OR MATTER
AFFECTING TITLE OR USE OF THE PREMISES OR ANY PART THEREOF.

58. STANDARD FOR CONDUCT AND CONSENT. NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING TO THE CONTRARY
CONTAINED IN THE LEASE, REGARDLESS OF ANY REFERENCE TO THE WORDS "SOLE" OR
"ABSOLUTE" (BUT EXCEPT FOR MATTERS WHICH WILL HAVE AN ADVERSE EFFECT ON THE (i)
STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE PREMISES, (ii) THE PREMISES' PLUMBING, HEATING, LIFE
SAFETY, VENTILATING, AIR CONDITIONING, MECHANICAL OR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
("PREMISES SYSTEMS"), OR (iii) THE EXTERIOR APPEARANCE OF THE PREMISES
(WHEREUPON IN EACH SUCH CASE LANDLORD'S DUTY IS TO ACT IN GOOD FAITH AND IN
COMPLIANCE WITH THE LEASE), ANY TIME THE CONSENT OF LANDLORD OR TENANT IS
REQUIRED, SUCH CONSENT SHALL NOT BE UNREASONABLY WITHHELD, CONDITIONED OR
DELAYED. WHENEVER THE LEASE GRANTS LANDLORD OR TENANT THE RIGHT TO TAKE ACTION,
EXERCISE DISCRETION, OR MAKE ALLOCATIONS OR OTHER DETERMINATIONS, LANDLORD AND
TENANT SHALL ACT REASONABLY AND IN GOOD FAITH.

59. SUBORDINATION OF LANDLORD'S LIEN. LANDLORD HEREBY SUBORDINATES TO ALL
SUPPLIERS, LESSORS AND LENDERS (EACH, A "SECURED PARTY") ANY INTERESTS, LIENS OR
CLAIMS THAT LANDLORD MIGHT HOLD, STATUTORY, CONTRACTUAL OR OTHERWISE, TO ANY
PERSONAL PROPERTY (AS DEFINED BELOW) OR TRADE FIXTURES (AS DEFINED BELOW) NOW OR
HEREAFTER OWNED OR LEASED BY TENANT AND LOCATED AT THE PREMISES (THE
"COLLATERAL"). SUCH SUBORDINATION IS EFFECTIVE WITHOUT ANY FURTHER ACT OF
LANDLORD; HOWEVER, LANDLORD, WITHIN FIVE (5) DAYS AFTER DEMAND FROM TENANT,
SHALL EXECUTE AND DELIVER ANY REASONABLE AND CUSTOMARY INSTRUMENTS, RELEASES OR
OTHER DOCUMENTS (INDIVIDUALLY OR COLLECTIVELY, "SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT")
REQUIRED BY A SECURED PARTY TO: (i) EVIDENCE LANDLORD'S CONSENT TO SUCH SECURED
PARTY'S SECURITY INTEREST (OR OTHER INTEREST) IN THE COLLATERAL; (ii) EVIDENCE
LANDLORD'S SUBORDINATION TO SUCH SECURED PARTY OF LANDLORD'S INTERESTS, LIENS OR
CLAIMS, IF ANY, IN THE COLLATERAL; (iii) GRANT TO SUCH SECURED PARTY THE RIGHT
TO ENTER UPON THE PREMISES FOR THE PURPOSES OF REMOVING ANY COLLATERAL (PROVIDED
SUCH ENTRY DOES NOT EXCEED 14 DAYS AND SUCH SECURED PARTY AGREES TO MAKE ANY
RESTORATION TO THE PREMISES THAT IS NECESSITATED BY THE REMOVAL AND FURTHER
INDEMNIFIES LANDLORD FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE ARISING FROM SUCH SECURED PARTY'S
ENTRY ON TO THE PREMISES); AND (iv) GRANT TO SUCH SECURED PARTY SUCH OTHER
RIGHTS OR ASSURANCES AS IT MAY REASONABLY AND CUSTOMARILY REQUEST.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING, A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT MAY PROVIDE THAT
LANDLORD SHALL USE COMMERCIALLY REASONABLE EFFORTS, BUT SHALL HAVE NO
OBLIGATION, TO PROVIDE SUCH SECURED PARTY WITH A COPY OF ANY WRITTEN NOTICE OF
DEFAULT DELIVERED TO TENANT BY LANDLORD, AND LANDLORD'S FAILURE TO SO PROVIDE
SHALL NOT CONSTITUTE A DEFAULT BY LANDLORD UNDER SUCH SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT.
FOR PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION 59, "PERSONAL PROPERTY" SHALL MEAN ANY INVENTORY,
ACCOUNTS, EQUIPMENT, FURNITURE, MERCHANDISE, GENERAL INTANGIBLES AND MOVABLE
PROPERTY. FOR PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION 59, "TRADE FIXTURES" SHALL MEAN ANY
PROPERTY INSTALLED FOR PURPOSES OF BUSINESS TRADE, MANUFACTURE, ORNAMENT OR
RELATED USE.

60. INSTALLATION OF OPTIC CABLES: LANDLORD WILL GRANT TENANT THE ABILITY TO
CONNECT BOTH FACILITIES (202 A/B & 202 D) WITH FIBER OPTIC CABLES. TENANT AGREES
TO REPAIR AND REPLACE ALL MATERIALS DISTURBED DURING THIS PROCESS TO A CONDITION
EQUAL TO THE ORIGINAL CONDITION.

61. CONSTRUCTION OF PASS THRUS: LANDLORD WILL ALLOW TENANT TO CONSTRUCT AT ITS
SOLE COST AND EXPENSE, PASS THRUS IN THE 202 A/B BUILDING DIMISING WALL AS LARGE
AS STRUCTURALLY PERMITTED UPON PRIOR LANDLORD APPROVAL, SUCH APPROVAL NOT TO BE
UNREASONABLY WITHHELD.

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         IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Lease
Agreement or have caused their duly authorized representatives to execute same
in two (2) original counterparts, as of the day and year first above written.

                               LANDLORD:
                               HIGHWOODS REALTY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, a North
                               Carolina Limited Partnership
                               By: Highwoods Properties, Inc., General Partner
Attest:

_________________________      By: /s/ Matthew Crawford
Assistant Secretary                  Matthew Crawford
(Corporate Seal)                      VICE President

                               TENANT:
                               ETOYS DISTRIBUTION, LLC, A DELAWARE
                               LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
Witness:

_________________________      By: Jordan Posell, Vice President

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA             )
                                    )                            ACKNOWLEDGMENT
COUNTY OF FORSYTH                   )

         I, __________________________________________, a Notary Public for the
aforesaid State and County, do hereby certify that JULIE K. GOCO personally came
before me this day and acknowledged to me that she/he is the Assistant Secretary
of HIGHWOODS PROPERTIES, INC., a North Carolina Corporation, and that by
authority duly given and as an act of the corporation, the foregoing instrument
was signed in its name by MATTHEW CRAWFORD, its VICE President, sealed with its
corporate seal, and attested to by JULIE K. GOCO, its Assistant Secretary.

         Witness my hand and official seal or stamp, this the __________ day of
____________________, 20__.

My Commission Expires:  __________________       ______________________________
                                                 Notary Public

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

STATE OF ___________________        )
                                    )                            ACKNOWLEDGMENT
COUNTY OF _________________         )

         I, __________________________________________, a Notary Public for the
aforesaid State and County, do hereby certify that
______________________________________ of ETOYS DISTRIBUTION, LLC, A DELAWARE
LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, personally came before me this day and acknowledged
the due execution of the foregoing instrument on behalf of the company.

         Witness my hand and official seal or stamp, this the __________ day of
__________________, 20__.

My Commission Expires:  __________________       ______________________________
                                                 Notary Public

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                                   EXHIBIT "C"

                          BUILDING RULES & REGULATIONS

1. Tenant shall not do or permit anything to be done in the Premises or in the
Building which will in any way increase (UNLESS TENANT PAYS THE SAME) the rate
payable, or violate any provision, in respect of any policy of fire insurance on
the Building or Landlord's property therein; use the Premises as sleeping
apartments; engage in or permit games of chance or any form of gambling or
immoral conduct in or about the Premises; leave Premises unoccupied without
locking all doors, extinguishing lights and turning off all water outlets;
encumber or obstruct or deposit rubbish and similar substances in the parking
and loading areas, sidewalks or entrance areas; bring or keep any flammable,
combustible or explosive substances, to or in the Building EXCEPT IN ACCORDANCE
WITH ALL APPLICABLE LAWS; violate security procedures REASONABLY established by
Landlord, or in any way create a nuisance.

2. Tenant shall not use the Premises or the Building for any purpose that will
damage the Premises or the Building or for any purposes other than those
specified in the Lease.

3. Canvassing, soliciting and peddling in and about the Building are prohibited,
and Tenant shall cooperate to prevent such activities.

4.

5.

6. Tenant shall not place a load on any floor in the Premises exceeding the
floor load limit which such floor was designed to carry, nor shall Tenant
install, operate or maintain in the Premises any heavy item or equipment except
in such manner as to achieve a proper distribution of weight.

7. Tenant shall not use scotch tape or other adhesive material for the purposes
of hanging items on the interior walls of the Premises.

8. Tenant shall not deposit any trash, refuse, cigarettes, or other substances
of any kind out of the Building, except in the refuse containers provided
therefor. In addition, if Tenant shall place or allow or cause to be placed in
the garbage dumpsters excess trash or refuse, such as boxes or cartons, which
would necessitate an additional pick-up for such garbage dumpsters, the Tenant
shall be responsible for such additional pick-up at its sole cost and expense.
Tenant shall exercise its best efforts to keep the sidewalks, entrances in and
about the Building clean and free from rubbish. The outside areas immediately
adjoining the Premises shall be kept clean and free from snow, ice, dirt and
rubbish by Tenant, and Tenant shall not place, suffer or permit any obstruction
or storage or display of goods in such areas.

9. Tenant shall not use the washrooms, rest rooms and plumbing fixtures of the
Building, and appurtenances thereto, for any other purpose than the purposes for
which they were constructed, and Tenant shall not deposit any sweepings,
rubbish, rags or other improper substances therein. Tenant shall not waste water
by interfering or tampering with the faucets or otherwise. If Tenant or Tenant's
servants, employees, agents, contractor, jobbers, licensees, invitees, guests or
visitors cause any damage to such washrooms, rest rooms, plumbing fixtures or
appurtenances, such damage shall be repaired at Tenant's expense, and Landlord
shall not be responsible therefor.

10. Landlord shall have the right to prohibit any publicity, advertising or use
of the name of the Building by Tenant which, in Landlord's opinion, tends to
impair the reputation of the Building or its desirability as a building for
offices, and upon written notice from Landlord, Tenant shall refrain from or
discontinue any such publicity, advertising or use of the Building name.

11. The sashes, sash doors, skylights, windows and doors that reflect or admit
light or air into the leased area shall not be covered or obstructed by Tenant
without Landlord's prior written approval. Tenant hereby agrees to keep the
Premises at a temperature sufficiently high to prevent freezing of water pipes
and fixtures.

12.

13. Tenant, upon the termination of its lease, shall deliver to Landlord all
keys to doors in the Building. In the event of the loss of any key, it shall be
the sole responsibility and expense of Tenant to have the locks to the Premises
re-keyed or additional locks installed.

14. In the event Landlord provides a VIM Postal Unit, keys for such unit will be
distributed at the time of occupancy. Landlord however, will not be responsible
for: (a) the replacement of lost or damaged keys or issuance of extra keys; (b)
incorrect distribution of mail; (c) delivery schedules of mail; or (d) mail
delivery to door.

15. Tenant shall have cleaned, at its expense, not less than semiannually, the
carpet that has been provided by the Landlord for Tenant's use.

16. These Rules and Regulations are in addition to, and shall not be construed
to in any way modify or amend, in whole or in part, the agreements, covenants,
conditions and provisions of any lease of premises in the Building.

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                                   EXHIBIT "D"

                             INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

As referenced in Section 21 herein, an insurance certificate must be provided to
Landlord within thirty (30) days of execution of this Lease showing those
coverages specified. The following information must be incorporated on all
certificates:

1)       Tenant's specific leased property address;

2)       Thirty (30) day cancellation notice to Landlord; and

3) Highwoods Realty Limited Partnership (Landlord) specifically named as
CERTIFICATE HOLDER AND ADDITIONAL INSURED.

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                                   EXHIBIT "E"

                           PARKING RULES & REGULATIONS

         Tenant shall be entitled to park on the parking areas located adjacent
to the Building(s) within which the Premises are located.

         Parking as used herein means the use by Tenant's employees, its
visitors, invitees and customers of those portions of the parking area designed
by Landlord for the parking of motor vehicles in connection with use of and/or
visits to the Premises. Tenant agrees and covenants to park all trucks, trailers
or other commercial vehicles in the parking spaces at the rear of the
Building(s) within which the Premises are located or where otherwise designated
by Landlord. No vehicle, equipment or machinery may be repaired, serviced,
cleaned, steam cleaned, lubricated, sandblasted, painted or otherwise maintained
in any parking areas, roadways or service areas adjacent to or surrounding the
Building(s) in which the Premises are located, or anywhere within the parking
area. Any vehicle belonging to Tenant, or Tenant's employees, agents,
subcontractors, contractors, licensees, invitees or visitors abandoned (72 hours
without movement constitutes abandonment) or disabled or in a state of
non-operation or disrepair shall not be permitted. Tenant hereby agrees to
enforce said restriction with respect to Tenant's own vehicles and those of
Tenant's employees, agents, visitors, contractors and subcontractors, licensees
and invitees. Landlord accepts no responsibility for theft, collision,
vandalism, fire, acts of God or any other casualty of vehicles or equipment
parked or stored in the parking area or for removal required as set forth in
this paragraph while the vehicle or equipment is under tow or otherwise stored.

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                                    EXHIBIT F
                              FORM LETTER OF CREDIT

APPLICANT:        [NEED COMPLETE NAME AND ADDRESS]

BENEFICIARY:      [NEED COMPLETE NAME AND ADDRESS]

AMOUNT:  USD___________________

EXPIRY DATE AND PLACE FOR PRESENTATION OF DOCUMENTS: _________________________,
_________________________________, _________________________________,
_________________________________

CREDIT IS AVAILABLE WITH ______________________ BANK AGAINST PAYMENT OF DRAFTS
DRAWN AT SIGHT ON ___________________________ BANK, ___________________________,
______________________________________, _______________, CALIFORNIA.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

1.  THE ORIGINAL OF THIS STANDBY LETTER OF CREDIT AND AMENDMENT(S) IF ANY.

2. BENEFICIARY'S STATEMENT PURPORTEDLY SIGNED BY AN AUTHORIZED OFFICER
CERTIFYING THAT [APPLICANT' NAME] IS IN DEFAULT OR THAT AN EVENT OF DEFAULT HAS
OCCURRED UNDER ONE OR MORE OF THE TERMS OF THAT CERTAIN LEASE AGREEMENT DATED
[GIVE DATE] THAT EXISTS BETWEEN [APPLICANT'S NAME] AND BENEFICIARY AND THAT ANY
APPLICABLE CURE PERIOD HAS LAPSED WITHOUT REMEDY.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:

ALL INFORMATION REQUIRED WHETHER INDICATED BY BLANKS, BRACKETS OR OTHERWISE,
MUST BE COMPLETED AT THE TIME OF DRAWING.

ALL SIGNATURES MUST BE MANUALLY EXECUTED IN ORIGINALS.

PARTIAL DRAWINGS MAY BE MADE UNDER THIS LETTER OF CREDIT, PROVIDED, HOWEVER,
THAT EACH SUCH DEMAND THAT IS PAID BY US SHALL REDUCE THE AMOUNT AVAILABLE UNDER
THIS LETTER OF CREDIT.

IT IS A CONDITION OF THIS STANDBY LETTER OF CREDIT THAT IT SHALL BE DEEMED
AUTOMATICALLY EXTENDED WITHOUT AMENDMENT FOR THREE HUNDRED SIXTY-FOUR (364) DAY
PERIODS FROM THE PRESENT EXPIRATION DATE HEREOF, UNLESS THIRTY (30) DAYS PRIOR
TO ANY SUCH DATE, WE SHALL NOTIFY YOU IN WRITING BY CERTIFIED MAIL OR COURIER
SERVICE AT THE ABOVE LISTED ADDRESS THAT WE ELECT NOT TO CONSIDER THIS
IRREVOCABLE LETTER OF CREDIT RENEWED FOR ANY SUCH ADDITIONAL PERIOD. UPON
RECEIPT BY YOU OF SUCH NOTICE, YOU MAY DRAW HEREUNDER BY MEANS OF YOUR DRAFT(S)
ON US AT SIGHT ACCOMPANIED BY YOUR ORIGINAL SIGNED STATEMENT WORDED AS FOLLOWS:
[BENEFICIARY] HAS RECEIVED NOTICE FROM ___________________ BANK THAT THE
EXPIRATION DATE OF LETTER OF CREDIT NO. [INSERT L/C NO.] WILL NOT BE EXTENDED
FOR AN ADDITIONAL PERIOD. AS OF THE DATE OF THIS DRAWING, [BENEFICIARY] HAS NOT
RECEIVED A SUBSTITUTE LETTER OF CREDIT OR OTHER INSTRUMENT ACCEPTABLE TO
[BENEFICIARY] AS SUBSTITUTE FOR ___________ BANK LETTER OF CREDIT NO. [INSERT
L/C NO.]. THE PROCEEDS OF THIS DRAWING WILL BE APPLIED TO SATISFY ANY CLAIMS,
INTEREST AND CHARGES OUTSTANDING RELATIVE TO THE OBLIGATIONS DUE FROM
[APPLICANT].

NOTWITHSTANDING THE ABOVE, THE FINAL EXPIRATION DATE SHALL BE ________________.
THIS LETTER OF CREDIT WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY REDUCED AS PER THE FOLLOWING
SCHEDULE PROVIDING (A) A DRAWING OR DRAWINGS DID NOT TAKE PLACE IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE TERMS OF THE LETTER OF CREDIT (B) YOU HAVE NOT NOTIFIED US IN WRITING
THAT A DEFAULT UNDER THE LEASE HAS OCCURRED AND IS CONTINUING AS OF THE DATE OF
SUCH NOTICE AND (C) THE BALANCE OUTSTANDING IS AVAILABLE UNDER THIS LETTER OF
CREDIT TO CAUSE SUCH REDUCTIONS TO OCCUR.

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           DATE OF REDUCTION                  LC AMOUNT
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THIS LETTER OF CREDIT IS TRANSFERABLE IN WHOLE ONLY TO A SUBSEQUENT OWNER OR
LENDER OF THE PROJECT. YOU MAY TRANSFER THIS LETTER OF CREDIT TO YOUR TRANSFEREE
OR SUCCESSOR UPON SATISFACTORY DELIVERY AND PRESENTATION TO THE ISSUING BANK OF
(1) THE ORIGINAL STANDBY L/C AND AMENDMENTS, IF ANY, FOR PROPER ENDORSEMENT (2)
A REQUEST FOR TRANSFER ON THE ISSUER'S USUAL TRANSFER FORM (3) VERIFICATION OF
SIGNATURE AND AUTHORITY ON SUCH TRANSFER FORM SIGNING FOR THE BENEFICIARY (4)
PAYMENT OF A TRANSFER FEE AND (5) ANY OTHER REQUIREMENTS RELATIVE TO THE UCP 500
AND U.S. GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS. IN THE EVENT THIS LETTER OF CREDIT IS
TRANSFERRED, THE TRANSFEREE SHALL BE THE BENEFICIARY HEREOF AND DRAFTS AND
DOCUMENTS PURSUANT HERETO MUST BE PURPORTEDLY EXECUTED BY THE TRANSFEREE.

ALL DRAFTS AND DOCUMENTS REQUIRED UNDER THIS LETTER OF CREDIT MUST BE MARKED:
"DRAWN UNDER _____________________ BANK LETTER OF CREDIT NO. [INSERT L/C NO.]"

ALL DOCUMENTS ARE TO BE DISPATCHED IN ONE LOT BY COURIER SERVICE TO __________
BANK, _______________________________, _______________________________,
_______________________________

THIS LETTER OF CREDIT SETS FORTH IN FULL THE TERMS OF OUR UNDERTAKING AND SUCH
UNDERTAKING SHALL NOT BE IN ANY WAY MODIFIED, AMENDED OR AMPLIFIED BY REFERENCE
TO ANY DOCUMENT, INSTRUMENT OR AGREEMENT REFERRED TO HEREIN OR IN WHICH THIS
LETTER OF CREDIT IS REFERRED TO OR TO WHICH THIS LETTER OF CREDIT RELATES, AND
ANY SUCH REFERENCE SHALL NOT BE DEEMED TO INCORPORATE HEREIN BY REFERENCE ANY
DOCUMENT, INSTRUMENT OR AGREEMENT.

WE HEREBY ENGAGE WITH YOU THAT ALL DRAFTS DRAWN UNDER AND IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE
TERMS OF THIS CREDIT WILL BE DULY HONORED IF DRAWN AND PRESENTED FOR PAYMENT AT
THIS OFFICE ON OR BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE OF THIS CREDIT.

EXCEPT SO FAR AS OTHERWISE EXPRESSLY STATED HEREIN, THIS CREDIT IS SUBJECT TO
THE `'UNIFORM CUSTOMS AND PRACTICE FOR DOCUMENTARY CREDITS"(1993 REVISION)
INTERNATIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (PUBLICATION NO. 500).

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