CAUSE. For purposes of this Agreement, “Cause” means: # Employee’s fraud, embezzlement or misappropriation with respect to the Company; # Employee’s material breach of fiduciary duties to the Company; # Employee’s willful or negligent misconduct; # Employee’s material breach of this Agreement; # Employee’s willful failure or refusal to perform Employee’s material duties under this Agreement or failure to follow any specific lawful instructions of the Company; # Employee’s conviction or plea of nolo contendere in respect of a felony or of a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude; # Employee’s alcohol or substance abuse which has a material adverse effect on Employee’s ability to perform Employee’s duties under this Agreement; or # Employee’s engagement in a form of discrimination or harassment prohibited by law (including, without limitation, discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability). In the event that the Company concludes that Employee has engaged in acts constituting Cause as defined in [clause (iii), (iv), (v), or (vii) above], prior to terminating this Agreement for Cause the Company will provide Employee with at least fifteen (15) days’ advance written notice of the specific circumstances constituting such Cause, and an opportunity to correct such circumstances.