Voluntariness and Consequences of Denial/Withdrawal of Consent. Participant understands that Participant’s participation in the Plan and Participant’s consent is purely voluntary. Participant may deny or later withdraw Participant’s consent at any time, with future effect and for any or no reason. If Participant denies or later withdraws Participant’s consent, the Company can no longer offer Participant participation in the Plan or offer other equity awards to Participant or administer or maintain such awards and Participant would no longer be able to participate in the Plan. Participant further understands that denial or withdrawal of Participant’s consent would not affect Participant’s status or salary as an employee or Participant’s career and that Participant would merely forfeit the opportunities associated with the Plan.