Cause. For purposes of this Agreement, “Cause” for termination of Executive’s employment will mean: # commission of any felony or crime involving fraud, dishonesty or moral turpitude under the laws of the United States or any state thereof; # attempted commission of, or participation in, a fraud or act of dishonesty against the Company; # intentional, material violation of any contract or agreement between Executive and the Company or of any statutory duty owed to the Company; # unauthorized use or disclosure of the Company’s confidential information or trade secrets; or # gross misconduct.