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Claims Procedure and Arbitration. The Grant is subject to the following claims procedures:

This paragraph shall not apply to any action or claim that cannot be subject to mandatory arbitration as a matter of law, including, without limitation, claims brought pursuant to the California Private Attorneys General Act of 2004, as amended, the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, as amended, and the California Labor Code, as amended, to the extent such claims are not permitted by applicable law(s) to be submitted to mandatory arbitration and the applicable law(s) are not preempted by the Federal Arbitration Act or otherwise invalid (collectively, the “Excluded Claims”). In the event you intend to bring multiple claims, including one of the Excluded Claims listed above, the Excluded Claims may be filed with a court, while any other claims will remain subject to mandatory arbitration. You will have the right to be represented by legal counsel at any arbitration proceeding. Questions of whether a claim is subject to arbitration under this Agreement shall be decided by the arbitrator. Likewise, procedural questions which grow out of the dispute and bear on the final disposition are also matters for the arbitrator.

Arbitration. IN CONSIDERATION OF THE EXECUTIVE’S EMPLOYMENT WITH THE COMPANY, ITS PROMISE TO ARBITRATE ALL EMPLOYMENT-RELATED DISPUTES WITH THE EXECUTIVE, AND THE EXECUTIVE’S RECEIPT OF COMPENSATION AND OTHER COMPANY BENEFITS, AT PRESENT AND IN THE FUTURE, THE EXECUTIVE AGREES THAT ANY AND ALL CONTROVERSIES, CLAIMS, OR DISPUTES THAT THE EXECUTIVE MAY HAVE WITH THE COMPANY (INCLUDING ANY COMPANY EMPLOYEE, OFFICER, DIRECTOR, TRUSTEE, OR BENEFIT PLAN OF THE COMPANY, IN THEIR CAPACITY AS SUCH OR OTHERWISE), ARISING OUT OF, RELATING TO, OR RESULTING FROM THE EXECUTIVE’S EMPLOYMENT OR RELATIONSHIP WITH THE COMPANY OR THE TERMINATION OF THE EXECUTIVE’S EMPLOYMENT OR RELATIONSHIP WITH THE COMPANY, INCLUDING ANY BREACH OF THIS AGREEMENT OR OF THE OPTION AGREEMENT, SHALL BE SUBJECT TO BINDING ARBITRATION PURSUANT TO THE FEDERAL ARBITRATION ACT (9 U.S.C. SEC. 1 ET SEQ.) (THE “FAA”). THE FAA’S SUBSTANTIVE AND PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS SHALL EXCLUSIVELY GOVERN AND APPLY WITH FULL FORCE AND EFFECT TO THIS ARBITRATION AGREEMENT, INCLUDING ITS ENFORCEMENT, AND ANY STATE COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION SHALL COMPEL ARBITRATION IN THE SAME MANNER AS A FEDERAL COURT UNDER THE FAA. THE EXECUTIVE FURTHER AGREES THAT, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW,

Arbitration. All parties agree that any dispute related to this Agreement, shall be arbitrated in accordance with the Rules of the American Arbitration Association with each party to bear their own costs and attorneys' fees. Such arbitration shall occur in Charleston, West Virginia before a panel of three (3) arbitrators with the selection of the arbitrators being made as follows: Employer selects one, Employee selects one and the two (2) arbitrators select a third arbitrator.

Arbitration. In the event the claims review procedure described in [Section 7.6] of the Plan does not result in an outcome thought by the claimant to be in accordance with the Plan document, he may appeal to a third party neutral arbitrator. The claimant must appeal to an arbitrator within sixty (60) days after receiving the RPAC’s denial or deemed denial of his request for review and before bringing suit in court.

Arbitration. Any Dispute not timely resolved by negotiation pursuant to [Section 10.9.1(a)] shall be finally resolved by confidential binding arbitration in accordance with the following:

Arbitration. This Agreement shall in all respects be interpreted and governed by and under the laws of the State of California. Any dispute between the parties hereto, including any dispute regarding any aspect of this Agreement or any act which allegedly has or would violate any provision of this Agreement or any law, will be resolved in accordance with the arbitration provisions set forth in CONSULTANT’s fully-executed offer letter with for the VP, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer position. This section shall not restrict the right of to go to court seeking injunctive relief for a violation of [Article IV] of this Agreement, pending the outcome of an arbitration proceeding.

Arbitration. Any Arbitral Matter that is not resolved pursuant to [Section 17.1], except for a dispute, claim or controversy under [Section 17.9] or as otherwise noted in [Section 17.1], will be settled by binding arbitration as follows. Either Party, following the end of the ​ day period referenced in [Section 17.1], may refer such issue to arbitration by submitting a written notice of such request to the other Party. The Parties hereby agree that any period of limitations that would otherwise expire between the initiation of an arbitration proceeding and its conclusion will be extended until twenty (20) days after the conclusion of the arbitration. Promptly following receipt of such notice, the Parties will meet and discuss in good faith and agree on an arbitrator to resolve the issue, which arbitrator will be neutral and independent of both Parties and all of their respective Affiliates, will have significant experience and will have expertise in licensing and partnering agreements in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. If the Parties cannot agree on such arbitrator within ​ of request by a Party for arbitration, then such arbitrator will be appointed by JAMS, which arbitrator must meet the foregoing criteria. The place of arbitration will be New York, NY. The proceedings will be conducted pursuant to the rules set forth by JAMS for such proceedings. The Parties agree that discovery appropriate to the issues in the dispute will be permitted in the arbitration, including reasonable document requests, pre-hearing exchanges of information, expert witness disclosures, limited depositions of important witnesses and other appropriate discovery, provided that such discovery will be limited to the narrower of # the scope of discovery agreed to by the Parties, or if none can be agreed, established by the arbitrator, and # such discovery as would be permitted by the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and is approved by the arbitrator, keeping in mind the goal of an expedited and efficient proceeding. The arbitration will be governed by the procedural and substantive law set forth in [Section 17.2] and the United States Arbitration Act, 9 U.S.C. §§1-16 to the exclusion of any inconsistent state laws. Either Party may apply to the arbitrator for interim injunctive relief or may seek from any court having jurisdiction any injunctive or provisional relief necessary to protect the rights or property of that Party pending resolution of the matter pursuant to this [Article 17]. The Parties have the right to be represented by counsel. Any judgment or award rendered by the arbitrator will be final and binding on the Parties, and will be governed by the terms and conditions hereof, including the limitation on damages set forth in [Section 14.5]. The Parties agree that such a judgment or award may be enforced in any court of competent jurisdiction. The statute of limitations of the State of Delaware applicable to the commencement of a lawsuit will apply to the commencement of arbitration under this [Article 17]. Each Party will bear its own costs and expenses and attorneys’ fees in ​ INDICATES MATERIAL THAT HAS BEEN OMITTED AND FOR WHICH CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT HAS BEEN REQUESTED. ALL SUCH OMITTED

Arbitration. Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this Warrant, or the breach, termination, or validity thereof, shall be settled by final and binding arbitration in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association ("AAA Rules") in effect as of the effective date of this Warrant. The American Arbitration Association shall be responsible for # appointing a sole arbitrator, and # administering the case in accordance with the AAA Rules. The situs of the arbitration shall be Houston, Texas. Upon the application of either party to this Warrant, and whether or not an arbitration proceeding has yet been initiated, all courts having jurisdiction hereby are authorized to # issue and enforce in any lawful manner, such temporary restraining orders, preliminary injunctions and other interim measures of relief as may be necessary to prevent harm to a party's interest or as otherwise may be appropriate pending the conclusion of arbitration proceedings pursuant to this Warrant, and # enter and enforce in any lawful manner such judgments for permanent equitable relief as may be necessary to prevent harm to a party's interest or as otherwise may be appropriate following the issuance of arbitral awards pursuant to the Warrant. Any order or judgment rendered by the arbitrator may be entered and enforced by any court having competent jurisdiction.

Arbitration. Except for claims for injunctive relief, which may be sought from any court having jurisdiction any claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement and the Transaction Documents, including without limitation their respective validity, interpretation, enforceability or breach, and any related tort law theories, which are not settled by agreement between the parties, shall # first be submitted to good faith mediation between parties’ counsels, and # if mediation does not produce an agreed solution within thirty (30) days after notice of claim is first given, then either party may submit the dispute to arbitration in accordance with the provisions hereof. Any and all disputes, controversies or differences in opinion shall be finally resolved through arbitration in accordance with the arbitration rules and procedures of the Nevada Arbitration Association, by one arbitrator appointed in accordance with the said rules. Such proceedings shall take place in and shall be conducted in the English language. Except as provided herein, each party agrees that such arbitration is its exclusive remedy and expressly waives any right to seek redress in any other forum. The fees of any mediator or arbitrator shall be borne equally by each party until the conclusion of any arbitration. The non-prevailing party in any arbitration shall reimburse the prevailing party for its reasonable attorneys, accountants and expert fees and related expenses and for the costs of the arbitration and mediation proceeding (including the fees of the mediator and arbitrator), unless the arbitrator finds that the prevailing party did not make a good faith effort to resolve the matter through mediation, in which case each party shall bear its own such expenses. The parties shall keep all matters relating to any dispute confidential. Each of the parties waives any defense of inconvenient forum to the maintenance of any Action or Proceeding so brought and waives any bond, surety or other security that might be required of any other party with respect thereto. Each party agrees that service of summons and complaint or any other process that might be served in any Action or Proceeding may be made on such party by sending or delivering a copy of the process to the party to be served at the address of the party and in the manner provided for the giving of notices in [Section 8.6] hereof. Nothing in this Section, however, shall affect the right of any party to serve legal process in any other manner permitted by law or to enforce any arbitral award or judgment in any court of competent jurisdiction. Each party agrees that a final judgment in any action so brought shall be conclusive and may be enforced by suit on the judgment or in any other manner provided by Law.

Arbitration. Any controversy, dispute or claim against the Company, its officers, directors or employees arising out of my investment or relating to this Subscription Agreement, or its interpretation, application, implementation, breach or enforcement which the parties are unable to resolve by mutual agreement, shall be settled by submission by either party of the controversy, claim or dispute to binding arbitration in West Palm Beach, Florida (unless the parties agree in writing to a different location) before one arbitrator in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association then in effect. In any such arbitration proceeding, the parties agree to provide all discovery deemed necessary by the arbitrator. The decision and award made by the arbitrator shall be final, binding and conclusive on all parties to any arbitration proceeding for all purposes, and judgment may be entered thereon in any court having jurisdiction thereof.

Arbitration. You and the Company agree to submit to mandatory binding arbitration any and all claims arising out of or related to your employment with the Company and the termination thereof, including but not limited to, claims for unpaid wages, wrongful termination, torts, stock or stock options or other ownership interest in the Company, and/ or discrimination (including harassment) based upon any federal, state or local ordinance, statute, regulation or constitutional provision except that each party may, at each party’s option, seek injunctive relief in court related to the improper use, disclosure or misappropriation of a party’s proprietary, confidential or trade secret information. All arbitration hearings shall be conducted in Santa Clara County, California. THE PARTIES HEREBY WAIVE ANY RIGHTS THEY MAY HAVE TO TRIAL BY JURY IN REGARD TO SUCH CLAIMS. This offer letter does not restrict your right to file administrative claims you may bring before any government agency where, as a matter of law, the parties may not restrict the employee’s ability to file such claims (including, but not limited to, the National Labor Relations Board, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Department of Labor). However, the parties agree that, to the fullest extent permitted by law, arbitration shall be the exclusive remedy for the subject matter of such administrative claims. The arbitration shall be conducted through JAMS before a single neutral arbitrator, in accordance with the JAMS employment arbitration rules then in effect. The JAMS rules may be found and reviewed at http://jamsadr.com/rules-employment-arbitration. If you are unable to access these rules, please let me know and I will provide you with a hardcopy. The arbitrator shall issue a written decision that contains the essential findings and conclusions on which the decision is based.

Arbitration. Except for injunctive relief as set forth herein, the parties agree that any dispute between the parties regarding this Agreement shall be submitted to binding arbitration in Orlando, Florida.

Arbitration. Executive shall have the option to elect (in lieu of litigation) to have any dispute or controversy arising under or in connection with this Agreement settled by arbitration, conducted by a panel of three arbitrators in a location selected by Executive within fifty (50) miles from the location of his job with the Company, in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association then in effect. Judgment may be entered on the arbitrators’ award in any court having jurisdiction.

Arbitration. The parties hereby waive their rights to a trial before a judge or jury and agree to arbitrate before a neutral arbitrator, to the extent permitted by applicable law, any and all claims or disputes arising out of the Participant’s employment or service with the Company, including, but not limited to claims arising out of or related to this Plan or the Compensation Plan or claims against any current or former employee, director, agent or stockholder of the Company, breach of contract, breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing, fraud, misrepresentation, claims regarding commissions, bonuses, unfair business practices, or any tort or tort like causes of action.

ARBITRATION. Should any dispute arise relating to the meaning, interpretation, enforcement or application of this Agreement, the dispute shall be settled in Harris County, Texas, in accordance with the terms, conditions and requirements described or contained in the Company’s arbitration policy, if any, and Rules of the American Arbitration Association governing individual employee agreements, and all costs of such arbitration including, but not limited to reasonable attorney’s fees and costs, shall be borne by the losing party. The Company, however, shall be entitled to obtain injunctive relief from any court of competent jurisdiction to enforce any provisions of this Agreement.

Arbitration. Any and all controversies arising out of or relating to the validity, interpretation, enforceability, or performance of the Agreement will be solely and finally settled by means of binding arbitration. Any arbitration shall be conducted in accordance with the then-current Labor Arbitration (or other) Rules of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitration will be final, conclusive and binding upon the parties. All arbitrator's fees and related expenses shall be divided equally between the parties, unless otherwise provided in the Labor Arbitration Rules. The arbitration will be administered by the American Arbitration Association.

Arbitration. Any dispute or controversy arising under or in connection with this Agreement shall be settled exclusively by arbitration in New York, NY, in accordance with the non-union employment arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) then in effect. If specific non-union employment dispute rules are not in effect, then AAA commercial arbitration rules shall govern the dispute. If the amount claimed exceeds , the arbitration shall be before a panel of three arbitrators. Judgment may be entered on the arbitrator’s award in any court having jurisdiction. The Company shall indemnify the Employee against and hold him harmless from any attorney’s fees, court costs and other expenses incurred by the Employee in connection with the preparation, commencement, prosecution, defense, or enforcement of any arbitration, award, confirmation or judgment in order to assert or defend any right or obtain any payment under [Section 4G] above; without regard to the success of the Employee or his attorney in any such arbitration or proceeding.

SmartRent, Inc. (the “Company”) and the undersigned (“Employee”) hereby agree that, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any and all claims or controversies between them (or between Employee and any present or former officer, director, agent, or employee of the Company or any parent, subsidiary, or other entity affiliated with the Company) relating in any manner to the employment or the termination of employment of Employee, including but not limited to the interpretation, applicability, or enforceability of this Agreement, shall be resolved by final and binding arbitration. Except as specifically provided herein, any arbitration proceeding shall be conducted in accordance with the Employment Arbitration Rules and Mediation Procedures of the American Arbitration Association (the “AAA Rules”), available at www.adr.org /rules or provided upon request by the Company. Claims subject to arbitration shall include without limitation contract claims, tort claims, claims relating to compensation and stock options, as well as claims based on any federal, state, or local law, statute, or regulation, including but not limited to any claims arising under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Arizona Employment Protection Act, the Arizona Civil Rights Act, and all other applicable Arizona law. However, claims for unemployment compensation, workers’ compensation, claims under the National Labor Relations Act, and other claims excluded by law shall not be subject to arbitration (the “Excluded Claims”). The Parties agree that if any dispute involves both timely filed Excluded Claims and claims subject to this Agreement, the parties agree to bifurcate and stay for the duration of the arbitration proceedings any such Excluded Claims.

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