Independent Contractor Relationship. Consultant’s relationship with [[Altimmune:Organization]] is that of an independent contractor, and nothing in this Agreement is intended to, or should be construed to, create a partnership, agency, joint venture or employment relationship. Consultant will not be entitled to any of the benefits which [[Altimmune:Organization]] may make available to its employees, including, but not limited to, group health or life insurance, profit-sharing or retirement benefits. Consultant is not authorized to make any representation, contract or commitment on behalf of [[Altimmune:Organization]] unless specifically requested or authorized in writing to do so by [[Altimmune:Organization]]’s President & CEO. Consultant is solely responsible for, and will file, on a timely basis, all tax returns and payments required to be filed with, or made to, any federal, state or local tax authority with respect to the performance of services and receipt of fees under this Agreement. Consultant is solely responsible for, and must maintain adequate records of, expenses incurred in the course of performing services under this Agreement. No part of Consultant’s compensation will be subject to withholding by [[Altimmune:Organization]] for the payment of any social security, federal, state or any other employee payroll taxes. [[Altimmune:Organization]] will regularly report amounts paid to Consultant by filing Form 1099-MISC with the Internal Revenue Service as required by law.

The Executive Chairman acknowledges that he is an independent contractor and that Executive Chairman shall not be considered an employee of the Company. The Executive Chairman acknowledges that he is not the legal representative or agent of the Company, nor does he have the power to obligate the Company, for any purpose other than specifically provided in this Agreement. Although Company may specify the results to be achieved by the Executive Chairman and may control and direct him in that regard, Company shall not control or direct the Executive Chairman as to the details or means by which such results are accomplished.

Independent Contractor Relationship. During the Consulting Period, your relationship with the Company will be that of an independent contractor, and nothing in this Agreement is intended to, or should be construed to, create a partnership, agency, joint venture or employment relationship after the Separation Date. Except as expressly provided in this Agreement, you will not be entitled to, and will not receive, any benefits which the Company may make available to its employees, including but not limited to, group health or life insurance, profit-sharing or retirement benefits.

Independent Contractor Relationship. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be deemed to constitute Consultant an employee of Voyager, it being the intent of the parties to establish an independent contractor relationship, nor shall Consultant have authority to bind Voyager in any manner whatsoever by reason of this Agreement. Consultant shall at all times while on Voyager premises observe all security and safety policies of Voyager. Consultant is excluded from participating in any fringe benefit plans or programs as a result of the performance of the Services, without regard to Consultant’s independent contractor status, including, but not limited to, health, sickness, accident or dental coverage, life insurance, disability benefits, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, unemployment insurance coverage, workers’ compensation coverage, 401(k) benefit(s), and any other benefits provided by Voyager to its employees. Consultant agrees, as an independent contractor, that Consultant is not entitled to unemployment benefits in the event this Agreement terminates, or workers’ compensation benefits in the event that Consultant is injured in any manner or becomes ill while performing the Services under this Agreement. Because Consultant is an independent contractor, Voyager will not make any withholdings, deductions, or contributions (e.g., social security, unemployment insurance, disability insurance) from Consultant’s fees, and will report Consultant’s fees and other payments to Consultant on a 1099 form. Consultant shall bear sole responsibility for paying and reporting its own applicable federal and state income taxes, social security taxes, unemployment insurance, workers’ compensation, and health or disability insurance, retirement benefits, and other welfare or pension benefits, if any, and shall indemnify and hold Voyager harmless from and against any liability with respect thereto.

Consultant’s relationship with the Company is that of an independent contractor, and nothing in this Agreement is intended to, or should be construed to, create a partnership, agency, joint venture or employment relationship. Consultant will take no position with respect to or on any tax return or application for benefits, or in any proceeding directly or indirectly involving Company, that is inconsistent with Consultant being an independent contractor (and not an employee) of the Company. As Chief Financial Officer, Consultant shall have authority to make binding decisions and contractual commitments on behalf of the Company consistent with the authority granted by the Board.

Independent Contractor Relationship. Consultant’s relationship with Aligos shall be that of an independent contractor, and nothing in this Agreement should be construed to create a partnership, joint venture, or employer-employee relationship. Consultant is not the agent of Aligos and is not authorized to make any representation, contract, or commitment on behalf of Aligos. Consultant will be solely responsible for all tax returns and payments required to be filed with or made to any federal, state or local tax authority with respect to Consultant’s performance of Services and receipt of compensation under this Agreement.

Independent Contractor Relationship. Your relationship with the Company during the Consulting Period will be that of an independent contractor, and nothing in this Agreement is intended to, or should be construed to, create a partnership, agency, joint venture or employment relationship after the Separation Date. Other than your COBRA rights, you will not be entitled to any of the benefits that the Company may make available to its employees, including but not limited to, group health or life insurance, profit-sharing or retirement benefits, and you acknowledge and agree that your relationship with the Company during the Consulting Period will not be subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act or other laws or regulations governing employment relationships.

Independent Contractor Relationship.Consultant's relationship with Company will be that of an independent contractor, and nothing in this Agreement is intended to, or should be construed to, create a partnership, agency, joint venture or employment relationship. Consultant wi ll not be entitled to any of the benefits that Company may make available to its employees, including, but not limited to, group health, life insurance, profit-sharing or retirement benefits, paid vacation, holidays or sick leave. Consultant will not be authorized to make any representation, contract or commitment on behalf of Company unless specifically requested or authorized in writing to do so by the Chief Executive Officer of Company. Consultant will be solely responsible for obtaining any business or similar licenses required by any federal, state or local authority. In addition, Consultant will be solely responsible for, and will file on a timely basis, all tax returns and payment s required to be filed with, or made to, any federal, state or local tax authority with

Independent Contractor Relationship. It is specifically agreed that the relationship of the Parties hereto shall be that of a company and an independent contractor, and not that of an employer-employee. Therefore, the Parties specifically agree that Company shall have the right of control only to the extent of determining the results to be accomplished by Contractor, but not as to the details and means by which those results shall be accomplished. Contractor is not an employee of Company. Contractor shall be solely responsible for any unemployment compensation contributions, all benefits and any other payroll tax matters as they relate to Contractor. Contractor shall not be considered an employee of Company for federal income tax purposes. In the event that the Internal Revenue Service does not recognize this Agreement as establishing an independent contractor relationship and assesses a deficiency, penalties or interest against Company, then Contractor agrees to indemnify Company for all such amounts. Contractor shall assume full and total responsibility for, and legal liability relating to, all taxes which may be owed as a result of his relationship with Company under this Agreement, including, but not limited to, the payment of self-employment taxes, the payment of any federal and state unemployment taxes, the payment of federal and state estimated income taxes due and payable resulting from the compensation earned, and all other income or employment or contractor-related taxes.

Independent Contractor Relationship. Mosaic’s relationship with Catalyst shall be that of an independent contractor and nothing in this Agreement should be construed to create a partnership, joint venture, agency or employer-employee relationship between the Parties. Mosaic is not the agent of Catalyst and is not authorized and shall not have any authority to make any representation, contract or commitment on behalf of Catalyst, or otherwise bind Catalyst in any respect whatsoever.