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As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 2, 2009

Registration No. 333-156408

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549



AMENDMENT NO. 2
TO
FORM S-1
REGISTRATION STATEMENT
UNDER
THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933



Bridgepoint Education, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation or organization)
  8221
(Primary Standard Industrial
Classification Code Number)
  59-3551629
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)

13500 Evening Creek Drive North, Suite 600
San Diego, CA 92128
(858) 668-2586

(Address, Including Zip Code, and Telephone Number, Including Area Code, of Registrant's Principal Executive Offices)



Andrew S. Clark
Chief Executive Officer
Bridgepoint Education, Inc.
13500 Evening Creek Drive North, Suite 600
San Diego, CA 92128
(858) 668-2586

(Name, Address, Including Zip Code, and Telephone Number, Including Area Code, of Agent for Service)



Copies to:
John J. Hentrich, Esq.
Robert L. Wernli, Jr., Esq.
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
12275 El Camino Real, Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92130
Telephone: (858) 720-8900
Facsimile: (858) 509-3691
  Kris F. Heinzelman, Esq.
Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
Worldwide Plaza
825 Eighth Avenue
New York, New York 10019-7475
Telephone: (212) 474-1000
Facsimile: (212) 474-3700

           Approximate date of commencement of proposed sale to the public: As soon as practicable after the effective date of the registration statement.

          If any of the securities being registered on this form are to be offered on a delayed or continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act of 1933, other than securities offered only in connection with dividend or interest reinvestment plans, check the following box.  o

          If this form is filed to register additional securities for an offering pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, please check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering.  o

          If this form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(c) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering.  o

          If this form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(d) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering.  o

          Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Large Accelerated filer  o   Accelerated filer  o   Non-accelerated filer  ý
(Do not check if a
smaller reporting company)
  Smaller reporting company  o

           The registrant hereby amends this registration statement on such date or dates as may be necessary to delay its effective date until the registrant shall file a further amendment that specifically states that this registration statement shall thereafter become effective in accordance with Section 8(a) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or until this registration statement shall become effective on such date as the Securities and Exchange Commission, acting pursuant to said Section 8(a), may determine.



Explanatory Note

        The purpose of this Amendment No. 2 to Form S-1 Registration Statement (No. 333-156408) is to file Exhibits 10.13, 10.14, 10.15, 10.16, 10.17, 10.18, 10.19, 10.20, 10.21, 10.22 and 10.23 and to reflect such filing in Item 16 of Part II of the Registration Statement and in the Index to Exhibits.


PART II

INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS

Item 13.    Other Expenses of Issuance and Distribution

        The following table sets forth an estimate of the fees and expenses relating to the issuance and distribution of the securities being registered hereby, other than underwriting discounts and commissions, all of which shall be borne by the registrant. All of such fees and expenses, except for the SEC registration fee, are estimated:

SEC registration fee

  $ 9,039  

FINRA filing fee

    23,500  

NYSE listing fee

    *  

Transfer agent's fees and expenses

    *  

Legal fees and expenses

    *  

Printing fees and expenses

    *  

Accounting fees and expenses

    *  

Miscellaneous fees and expenses

    *  
       

Total

    *  

      *
      Estimate

Item 14.    Indemnification of Directors and Officers

        Section 145 of the Delaware General Corporation Law provides for the indemnification of officers, directors and other corporate agents in terms sufficiently broad to indemnify such persons under certain circumstances for liabilities (including reimbursement for expenses incurred) arising under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The registrant's current certificate of incorporation and bylaws, as well as the certificate of incorporation and bylaws that will be in effect upon the closing of the registrant's initial public offering, will require the registrant to indemnify its directors and officers to the fullest extent permitted by Delaware law.

        Additionally, as permitted by Delaware law, the registrant has entered into indemnification agreements with each of its directors and officers that require the registrant to indemnify such persons, to the fullest extent authorized or permitted under Delaware law, against any and all costs and expenses (including attorneys', witness or other professional fees) actually and reasonably incurred by such persons in connection with the investigation, defense, settlement or appeal of any action, hearing, suit or other proceeding, whether pending, threatened or completed, to which any such person may be made a witness or a party by reason of (1) the fact that such person is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the registrant or its subsidiaries, whether serving in such capacity or otherwise acting at the request of the registrant or its subsidiaries and (2) anything done or not done, or alleged to have been done or not done, by such person in that capacity. The indemnification agreements also require the registrant to advance expenses incurred by directors and officers within 20 days after receipt of a written request, provided that such persons undertake to repay such amounts if it is ultimately determined that they are not entitled to indemnification. Additionally, the agreements set forth certain procedures that will apply in the event of a claim for indemnification thereunder, including a presumption that directors and officers are entitled to indemnification under the agreements, and that

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the registrant has the burden of proof to overcome that presumption in reaching any contrary determination. The registrant is not required to provide indemnification under the agreements for certain matters, including: (1) indemnification beyond that permitted by Delaware law; (2) indemnification for liabilities for which the officer or director is reimbursed pursuant to such insurance as may exist for such person's benefit; (3) indemnification related to disgorgement of profits under Section 16(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; (4) in connection with certain proceedings initiated against the registrant by the director or officer; or (5) indemnification for settlements the director or officer enters into without the registrant's written consent. The indemnification agreements require the registrant to maintain directors' and officers' insurance in full force and effect while any director or officer continues to serve in such capacity, and so long as any such person may incur costs and expenses related to legal proceedings as described above.

Item 15.    Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities.

        Set forth below is information regarding securities sold by the registrant in the past three years which were not registered under the Securities Act.

Stock Option Awards

    As of November 1, 2008, under its 2005 Amended and Restated Stock Incentive Plan, or 2005 Plan, the registrant had outstanding stock options to directors, officers, employees and consultants to purchase an aggregate of 39,429,342 shares of common stock with a weighted average exercise price of $0.08 per share and had issued 870,949 shares of common stock for an aggregate purchase price of $60,966 upon exercise of options awarded under the 2005 Plan. The stock option grants and the common stock issuances described in this paragraph were made pursuant to written compensatory plans or agreements in reliance on the exemption provided by Rule 701 promulgated under the Securities Act.

    As of November 1, 2008, the registrant had outstanding stock options issued outside of the 2005 Plan to certain employees to purchase an aggregate of 295,088 shares of common stock with an exercise price of $0.07 per share. The registrant concluded each of such employees qualified as an accredited investor under Rule 501(a) of Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act based on representations made by the employees at the time of award. The stock option grants were made in reliance on the exemption from registration provided by Section 4(2) of the Securities Act and Rule 506 of Regulation D promulgated thereunder.

With respect to the stock option grants that were made in reliance on the exemption from registration provided by Section 4(2) of the Securities Act and Rule 506 of Regulation D promulgated thereunder: (i) no underwriters were involved in the issuances of securities; (ii) each security holder represented to us in connection with the grant of stock options that the security holder was acquiring the securities for investment and not distribution, that security holders could bear the risks of the investment and could hold the securities for an indefinite period of time; (iii) the security holders received written disclosures that the securities had not been registered under the Securities Act and that any resale must be made pursuant to a registration or an available exemption from such registration; and (iv) the issuance of these securities were made without general solicitation or advertising.

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Item 16.    Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules

(a)
Exhibits.
Exhibit
Number
  Description of Document

1.1*

 

Form of Underwriting Agreement.

2.1**

 

Purchase and Sale Agreement dated December 3, 2004, as amended, among The Franciscan University of the Prairies, the Sisters of St. Francis and the registrant.

2.2**

 

Asset Purchase and Sale Agreement dated September 12, 2007 between the Colorado School of Professional Psychology and the registrant.

3.1**

 

Fourth Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the registrant as currently in effect.

3.2**

 

Form of Fifth Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the registrant to be effective upon completion of this offering.

3.3**

 

Amended and Restated Bylaws of the registrant, as amended to date, and currently in effect.

3.4**

 

Form of Second Amended and Restated Bylaws of the registrant to be effective upon completion of this offering.

4.1*

 

Specimen of Stock Certificate.

4.2**

 

Registration Rights Agreement dated November 26, 2003 among Warburg Pincus, Andrew S. Clark, the registrant and other persons named therein.

4.3**

 

Stockholders' Agreement dated November 26, 2003, as amended, among Warburg Pincus, Andrew S. Clark, the registrant and other persons named therein.

4.4*

 

Amended and Restated Registration Rights Agreement dated January 7, 2009, along with a Form of Adoption Agreement, among the registrant and the other persons named therein.

5.1*

 

Opinion of Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP.

10.1**

 

Amended and Restated 2005 Stock Incentive Plan.

10.2**

 

2005 Stock Incentive Plan—Form of Stock Option Agreement and Notice of Option Grant for Founders.

10.3**

 

2005 Stock Incentive Plan—Form of Stock Option Agreement and Notice of Option Grant for Charlene Dackerman, Jane McAuliffe, Ross Woodard and other non-executive employees.

10.4**

 

2005 Stock Incentive Plan—Form of Stock Option Agreement and Notice of Option Grant for Andrew S. Clark, Daniel J. Devine, Rodney T. Sheng and Christopher L. Spohn.

10.5*

 

2009 Stock Incentive Plan.

10.6*

 

Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

10.7**

 

Independent Contractor Agreement, as amended, between Robert Hartman and the registrant.

10.8**

 

Form of Indemnification Agreement.

10.9**

 

Loan and Security Agreement dated April 12, 2004, as amended, among Comerica Bank, Bridgepoint Education Real Estate Holdings, LLC and the registrant.

10.10**

 

Grid Note dated March 12, 2007 between Warburg Pincus Private Equity VIII, L.P. and the registrant.

10.11**

 

Nominating Agreement between Warburg Pincus and the registrant.

10.12**

 

2005 Stock Incentive Plan—Form of Stock Option Agreement and Notice of Option Grant for Robert Hartman.

10.13†

 

Amended and Restated 2005 Stock Incentive Plan—Form of Stock Option Agreement and Notice of Option Grant for Charlene Dackerman, Jane McAuliffe, Ross Woodard and other non-executive employees.

10.14†

 

Amended and Restated 2005 Stock Incentive Plan—Form of Stock Option Agreement and Notice of Option Grant for Andrew S. Clark, Daniel J. Devine, Rodney T. Sheng and Christopher L. Spohn.

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Exhibit
Number
  Description of Document

10.15†

 

Office Lease dated January 31, 2008 between Kilroy Realty, L.P. and the registrant related to the premises located at 13480 Evening Creek, San Diego, California.

10.16†

 

Office Lease and Sublease Agreements related to the premises located at 13500 Evening Creek, San Diego, California.

10.17†

 

Standard Form Modified Gross Office Lease dated October 22, 2008, and addendum, between Sunroad Centrum Office I, L.P. and the registrant related to the premises located at 8620 Spectrum Center Lane, San Diego, California.

10.18†

 

Office Lease and amendments related to the University of the Rockies Campus located in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

10.19†

 

Commercial Net Lease dated January 26, 2007 between Frye Development, Inc. and Center Leaf Partners, LLC.

10.20†

 

Blackboard License and Services Agreement dated December 23, 2003, as amended, between Blackboard, Inc. and Ashford University,  LLC.

10.21†

 

Software License Agreement and Campuscare Support Agreement between Campus Management Corp. and the registrant.

10.22†

 

General Services Agreement dated January 1, 2009 between Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. and Ashford University,  LLC.

10.23†

 

General Services Agreement dated January 1, 2009 between Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. and University of the Rockies,  LLC.

16.1**

 

Letter from Clifton Gunderson LLP, Independent registered Public Accounting Firm.

21.1**

 

List of subsidiaries of the registrant.

23.1*

 

Consent of Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP.

23.2**

 

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.

24.1**

 

Power of Attorney.


*
To be filed by amendment.

**
Previously filed.

Portions of this exhibit have been omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment and the non-public information has been filed separately with the SEC.

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(b)
Financial Statement Schedules.

Previously filed.

Item 17.    Undertakings

        The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes to provide to the underwriters at the closing specified in the underwriting agreement, certificates in such denomination and registered in such names as required by the underwriters to permit prompt delivery to each purchaser.

        Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933 (the "Securities Act") may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the registrant pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the registrant has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, the registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issues.

        The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes that:

    (1)
    for purposes of determining any liability under the Securities Act, the information omitted from the form of prospectus filed as part of this registration statement in reliance upon Rule 430A and contained in a form of prospectus filed by the registrant pursuant to Rule 424(b)(1) or (4) or 497(h) under the Securities Act shall be deemed to be part of this registration statement as of the time it was declared effective; and

    (2)
    for the purpose of determining any liability under the Securities Act, each post-effective amendment that contains a form of prospectus shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.

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SIGNATURES

        Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant has duly caused this Amendment No. 2 to Form S-1 Registration Statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of San Diego, State of California, on March 2, 2009.

  BRIDGEPOINT EDUCATION, INC.

 

By:

 

/s/ ANDREW S. CLARK

Andrew S. Clark
Chief Executive Officer

        Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, this Amendment No. 2 to Form S-1 Registration Statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the date indicated.

Name
 
Title
 
Date

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
/s/ ANDREW S. CLARK

Andrew S. Clark
  Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) and a Director   March 2, 2009

/s/ DANIEL J. DEVINE

Daniel J. Devine

 

Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)

 

March 2, 2009

Directors:

 

 

 

 

Ryan Craig
Dale Crandall
Patrick T. Hackett
Robert Hartman
Adarsh Sarma

 

 

 

 

By:

 

/s/ ANDREW S. CLARK

Andrew S. Clark
Attorney-in-Fact

 

 

 

March 2, 2009

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS

Exhibit
Number
  Description of Document

1.1*

 

Form of Underwriting Agreement.

2.1**

 

Purchase and Sale Agreement dated December 3, 2004, as amended, among The Franciscan University of the Prairies, the Sisters of St. Francis and the registrant.

2.2**

 

Asset Purchase and Sale Agreement dated September 12, 2007 between the Colorado School of Professional Psychology and the registrant.

3.1**

 

Fourth Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the registrant as currently in effect.

3.2**

 

Form of Fifth Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the registrant to be effective upon completion of this offering.

3.3**

 

Amended and Restated Bylaws of the registrant, as amended to date, and currently in effect.

3.4**

 

Form of Second Amended and Restated Bylaws of the registrant to be effective upon completion of this offering.

4.1*

 

Specimen of Stock Certificate.

4.2**

 

Registration Rights Agreement dated November 26, 2003 among Warburg Pincus, Andrew S. Clark, the registrant and other persons named therein.

4.3**

 

Stockholders' Agreement dated November 26, 2003, as amended, among Warburg Pincus, Andrew S. Clark, the registrant and other persons named therein.

4.4*

 

Amended and Restated Registration Rights Agreement dated January 7, 2009, along with a Form of Adoption Agreement, among the registrant and the other persons named therein.

5.1*

 

Opinion of Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP.

10.1**

 

Amended and Restated 2005 Stock Incentive Plan.

10.2**

 

2005 Stock Incentive Plan—Form of Stock Option Agreement and Notice of Option Grant for Founders.

10.3**

 

2005 Stock Incentive Plan—Form of Stock Option Agreement and Notice of Option Grant for Charlene Dackerman, Jane McAuliffe, Ross Woodard and other non-executive employees.

10.4**

 

2005 Stock Incentive Plan—Form of Stock Option Agreement and Notice of Option Grant for Andrew S. Clark, Daniel J. Devine, Rodney T. Sheng and Christopher L. Spohn.

10.5*

 

2009 Stock Incentive Plan.

10.6*

 

Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

10.7**

 

Independent Contractor Agreement, as amended, between Robert Hartman and the registrant.

10.8**

 

Form of Indemnification Agreement.

10.9**

 

Loan and Security Agreement dated April 12, 2004, as amended, among Comerica Bank, Bridgepoint Education Real Estate Holdings, LLC and the registrant.

10.10**

 

Grid Note dated March 12, 2007 between Warburg Pincus Private Equity VIII, L.P. and the registrant.

10.11**

 

Nominating Agreement between Warburg Pincus and the registrant.

10.12**

 

2005 Stock Incentive Plan—Form of Stock Option Agreement and Notice of Option Grant for Robert Hartman.

10.13†

 

Amended and Restated 2005 Stock Incentive Plan—Form of Stock Option Agreement and Notice of Option Grant for Charlene Dackerman, Jane McAuliffe, Ross Woodard and other non-executive employees.

10.14†

 

Amended and Restated 2005 Stock Incentive Plan—Form of Stock Option Agreement and Notice of Option Grant for Andrew S. Clark, Daniel J. Devine, Rodney T. Sheng and Christopher L. Spohn.

10.15†

 

Office Lease dated January 31, 2008 between Kilroy Realty, L.P. and the registrant related to the premises located at 13480 Evening Creek, San Diego, California.

10.16†

 

Office Lease and Sublease Agreements related to the premises located at 13500 Evening Creek, San Diego, California.


Exhibit
Number
  Description of Document

10.17†

 

Standard Form Modified Gross Office Lease dated October 22, 2008, and addendum, between Sunroad Centrum Office I, L.P. and the registrant related to the premises located at 8620 Spectrum Center Lane, San Diego, California address.

10.18†

 

Office Lease and amendments related to the University of the Rockies Campus located in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

10.19†

 

Commercial Net Lease dated January 26, 2007 between Frye Development, Inc. and Center Leaf Partners, LLC.

10.20†

 

Blackboard License and Services Agreement dated December 23, 2003, as amended, between Blackboard, Inc. and Ashford University,  LLC.

10.21†

 

Software License Agreement and Campuscare Support Agreement between Campus Management Corp. and the registrant.

10.22†

 

General Services Agreement dated January 1, 2009 between Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. and Ashford University,  LLC.

10.23†

 

General Services Agreement dated January 1, 2009 between Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. and University of the Rockies,  LLC.

16.1**

 

Letter from Clifton Gunderson LLP, Independent registered Public Accounting Firm.

21.1**

 

List of subsidiaries of the registrant.

23.1*

 

Consent of Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP.

23.2**

 

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.

24.1**

 

Power of Attorney.


*
To be filed by amendment.

**
Previously filed.

Portions of this exhibit have been omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment and the non-public information has been filed separately with the SEC.



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Exhibit 10.13

Stock Option No.            


BRIDGEPOINT EDUCATION, INC.,
2005 AMENDED AND RESTATED STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN
NOTICE OF STOCK OPTION GRANT

        You have been granted the following options to purchase common stock of Bridgepoint Education, Inc. (the "Company"):

Name of Optionee:     


Number of Shares Granted:

 

 

Under Time Vested Options

 

 

  

Under Performance Vested Options

 

 

  

Under Exit Options

Type of Option:

 

o     Incentive Stock Options

 

 

o     Non-Statutory Stock Options

Exercise Price Per Share:

 

$

 

 


Date of Grant:

 

  


Vesting Commencement Date:

 

 


Expiration Date:

 

  

1


Vesting Schedule:

Time Vested Options   Subject to Optionee's continued Service, as defined in Section 5 herein, Optionee's Time Vested Options shall vest as to (i) 25% of the Shares underlying such Time Vested Options on the one-year anniversary of the vesting commencement date, (ii) as to an additional 2% of the Shares underlying such Time Vested Options on each monthly anniversary of the vesting commencement date over the subsequent 33-month period following such one-year anniversary of the vesting commencement date, and (iii) an additional 3% of the Shares underlying such Time Vested Options on each of the 46 th , 47 th  and 48 th  monthly anniversary of the vesting commencement date; provided, however, in the event that Optionee's Service is terminated by the Company without Cause or as a result of his or her death or Disability, on the date of such termination, an additional number of Time Vested Options shall vest equal to the number of Time Vested Options that would otherwise have vested (solely as a result of the passage of time) within the 12-month period immediately following the date of such termination.

Performance Vested Options

 

Except as provided in Section 21 herein, for each fiscal year of the Company beginning with fiscal year 2008 and ending with fiscal year 2011, 25% of the Shares underlying the Performance Vested Options granted to Optionee shall be eligible to become vested and exercisable, to the extent that the Company's actual performance for any fiscal year results in achievement of the Annual Performance Targets for such fiscal year. If in any fiscal year that either the Annual EBITDA Target or the Annual Revenue Target is not achieved (a "Missed Fiscal Year"), but in any subsequent fiscal year the Company's cumulative EBITDA and revenue performance from and including fiscal year 2008 results in achievement of the Cumulative Performance Targets, Performance Vested Options otherwise eligible to vest during the Missed Fiscal Year(s) shall vest. All Performance Vested Options which have not vested in accordance with this paragraph shall expire as of Optionee's termination of Service, as defined in Section 5 herein; provided, however, if Optionee's termination of Service is as a result of his or her death or Disability, notwithstanding Section 5 herein, the Performance Vested Options eligible to vest in the fiscal year in which such termination occurs shall remain outstanding until such time that achievement of the Annual Performance Targets is determined, and to the extent achieved, such Performance Vested Options shall vest as if Optionee had remained in Service through the date of such determination, and for purposes of Section 5 herein, with respect to such Performance Vested Options only, the date of termination of Service shall be deemed to be the applicable vesting date.

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Definitions for Performance Vested Options   " Annual EBITDA Target " means:
    (a) for fiscal year 2008, $5,880,000 or greater;
    (b) for fiscal year 2009, [***]
    (c) for fiscal year 2010, [***]
    (d) for fiscal year 2011, [***]

 

 

" Annual Performance Targets " means, collectively, the Annual EBITDA Target and the Annual Revenue Target.

 

 

" Annual Revenue Target " means:
    (a) for fiscal year 2008, $49,000,000;
    (b) for fiscal year 2009, [***]
    (c) for fiscal year 2010, [***]
    (d) for fiscal year 2011, [***]

 

 

" Cumulative EBITDA Target " means:
    (a) for fiscal year 2008, $5,880,000 or greater;
    (b) for fiscal year 2009, [***]
    (c) for fiscal year 2010, [***]
    (d) for fiscal year 2011, [***]

 

 

" Cumulative Performance Targets " means, collectively, the Cumulative EBITDA Target and the Cumulative Revenue Target.

 

 

" Cumulative Revenue Target " means:
    (a) for fiscal year 2008, $49,000,000
    (b) for fiscal year 2009, [***]
    (c) for fiscal year 2010, [***]
    (d) for fiscal year 2011, [***]

 

 

" EBITDA " means, net income plus, without duplication and to the extent deducted in determining such consolidated net income, the sum of (i) consolidated interest expense (net of any interest income), (ii) consolidated provisions for taxes based on income, profits or capital and commercial activity (or similar taxes) for such period, (iii) all amounts attributable to depreciation and amortization for such period, in each case, determined in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

 

 

" Revenue " means, the sum of all net student tuition (excluding non-cash scholarships awards), matriculation fees, room and board and other charges recognized in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

[***] Confidential portions of this document have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission.

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Exit Options   Subject to Optionee's continued Service, as defined in Section 5 herein, through the date of an Exit Event, and provided that the Exit Factor is equal to or in excess of four, a number of Optionee's Exit Options shall vest on such Exit Event equal to the aggregate number of Shares underlying such Exit Options multiplied by the Warburg Exit Percentage. All Exit Options which have not otherwise vested in connection with a Change of Control due to the fact that the Exit Factor is not equal to or in excess of four (or have previously vested upon a prior Exit Event) shall expire as of the date of such Change in Control. All Exit Options which have not vested in accordance with this paragraph shall expire as of the date of Optionee's termination of Service.

Definitions for Exit Options

 

"Change in Control" means: (i) a change in ownership or control of the Company effected through a transaction or series of related transactions (other than an offering of Company's securities to the general public through a registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission) whereby any "person" or related "group" of "persons" (as such terms are used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d)(2) of the Exchange Act), other than an Affiliate of the Company or the Warburg Investors, directly or indirectly acquires beneficial ownership (within the meaning of Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act) of securities of the Company possessing more than fifty percent (50%) of the total combined voting power of the Company's securities outstanding immediately after such acquisition; or (ii) the sale or conveyance of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company to a person who is not an Affiliate of the Company or the Warburg Investors.

 

 

" Exit Event " means a Change in Control or a Liquidity Event, as applicable.

 

 

" Exit Factor " means, with respect to any Exit Event, a fraction, the numerator of which is equal to the aggregate proceeds received by the Warburg Investors in connection with such Exit Event, excluding any amounts received as a result of the liquidation preference associated with such equity securities, if any, and the denominator of which is equal to the Warburg Exit Percentage multiplied by the aggregate purchase price paid by the Warburg Investors in connection with their purchase of equity in the Company.

 

 

" Liquidity Event " means the sale by the Warburg Investors of any portion of their equity securities of the Company to another person or group (other than any Warburg Investor or any Affiliate thereof) in which the Warburg Investors receive cash or marketable securities, and which does not otherwise constitute a Change in Control.

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    " Warburg Exit Percentage " means:
   

(a) in the case of a Liquidity Event, a percentage equal to 100 multiplied by the quotient of

   

(i) the aggregate amount of equity securities of the Company that the Warburg Investors sell in connection with such Liquidity Event (determined on a fully diluted basis), divided by

   

(ii) the aggregate amount of equity securities of the Company acquired by the Warburg Investors in connection with their purchase of equity in the Company, in each case, as adjusted for changes in capitalization; and

   

(b) in the case of a Change in Control, 100% less the sum of each Warburg Exit Percentage applicable to any Liquidity Event occurring prior to such Change in Control.

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        By your signature and the signature of the Company's representative below, you and the Company agree that these options are granted under and governed by the terms and conditions of this Notice of Stock Option Grant, the Stock Option Agreement, and the Bridgepoint Education, Inc. 2005 Stock Incentive Plan, both of which are attached to and made a part of this document.

OPTIONEE   BRIDGEPOINT EDUCATION, INC.

  


 

By:

 

    

  

Print Name

 

Title:

 

 


 

Social Security Number

 

 

 

 

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BRIDGEPOINT EDUCATION, INC.
AMENDED AND RESTATED 2005 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN
STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT

        1.     Definitions.     Unless otherwise defined herein, the terms defined in the Bridgepoint Education, Inc. Amended and Restated 2005 Stock Incentive Plan (the "Plan") shall have the same defined meanings in this Stock Option Agreement.

        2.     Grant of Options.     Pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in the Notice of Stock Option Grant attached hereto, this Agreement, and the Plan, Bridgepoint Education, Inc. (the "Company") grants to the optionee named in the Notice of Stock Option Grant ("Optionee") on the date of grant set forth in the Notice of Stock Option Grant ("Date of Grant") the options to purchase, at the exercise price set forth in the Notice of Stock Option Grant ("Exercise Price"), the number of Shares set forth in the Notice of Stock Option Grant. These options are intended to be Incentive Stock Options or Non-Statutory Stock Options, as provided in the Notice of Stock Option Grant.

        3.     Exercise of Options.     Subject to the other conditions set forth in this Agreement, all or part of these options may be exercised prior to their expiration at the time or times set forth in the Notice of Stock Option Grant; provided, however, the Optionee shall cease vesting in these options on the Optionee's Termination Date. These options may also become exercisable in accordance with Section 21 below.

        4.     Expiration of Options.     Subject to the provisions of Section 5 hereof, these option shall expire and all rights to purchase Shares hereunder shall cease on the date set forth in the Notice of Stock Option Grant ("Expiration Date").

        5.     Termination of Options.     In the event that the Optionee's Service terminates for any reason other than due to a Disability, death, or Cause, these options shall expire on the date that is three months following the Optionee's Termination Date, unless these options would expire pursuant to Section 4 at an earlier date in which case these options will expire on the earlier Expiration Date. In the event that the Optionee's Service terminates due to a Disability, these options shall expire on the date that is 12 months following the Optionee's Termination Date, unless these options would expire pursuant to Section 4 at an earlier date in which case these options will expire on the earlier Expiration Date. In the event that the Optionee should die while in Service, these options shall expire on the date that is 12 months after the Optionee's death, unless these options would expire pursuant to Section 4 at an earlier date in which case these options will expire on the earlier Expiration Date. In the event that the Optionee's Service terminates for Cause, these options shall terminate on the Termination Date.

        6.     Non-transferability of Options.     These options shall be non-transferable by the Optionee other than by will or by the laws of descent and distribution, and shall be exercisable during the lifetime of the Optionee only by the Optionee, or as to Non-Statutory Stock Options also, by the Optionee's guardian or legal representative. After the death of the Optionee, these options may be exercised prior to their termination by the Optionee's legal representative, heir or legatee, to the extent permitted in the Plan. Upon any attempt to sell, transfer, assign, pledge, hypothecate or otherwise dispose of this option (a "Transfer"), or of any right or privilege conferred hereby, contrary to the provisions hereof, or upon any attempted sale under any execution, attachment or similar process upon the rights and privileges conferred hereby, these options and the rights and privileges conferred hereby shall immediately become null and void. Until written notice of any permitted passage of rights under these options shall have been given to and received by the Secretary of the Company, the Company may, for all purposes, regard the Optionee as the holder of these options.

        7.     Method of Exercise.     The rights granted under this Agreement may be exercised by the Optionee, or by the person or persons to whom the Optionee's rights under this Agreement shall have passed under the provisions of Section 6 hereof, by delivering to the Company in care of its Secretary

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at the Company's principal office, written notice of the number of Shares with respect to which the rights are being exercised, accompanied by this Agreement for appropriate endorsement by the Company, such investment letter as may be required by Section 14 hereof, executed Stockholders Agreement described in Section 8 below, payment of the exercise price, and such other representations and agreements as may be required by the Administrator. The exercise price may be paid in cash, check, or consideration received by the Company under a broker assisted sale and remittance program acceptable to the Administrator.

        8.     Stockholders Agreement.     Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement to the contrary, the initial exercise of these options shall be further conditioned upon the execution and delivery by the Optionee and, if applicable, his/her spouse, of the Stockholders Agreement (in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A), to the extent not already a party thereto. This provision shall terminate in the event of a Qualified Public Offering.

        9.     Regulatory Compliance.     The issue and sale of Common Stock pursuant to this Agreement shall be subject to full compliance with all then applicable requirements of law and the requirements of any stock exchange or interdealer quotation system upon which the Common Stock may be listed or traded.

        10.     Legends.     The certificates evidencing the Common Stock issued upon exercise of these options, if any, shall bear the following legend, if applicable, at the time of exercise:

In addition, each certificate evidencing the Common Stock issued upon exercise of these options, if any, shall be endorsed with the following legend:

        11.     Modification and Termination.     The rights of the Optionee are subject to modification and termination in certain events, as provided in the Plan.

        12.     Withholding Tax.     As a condition to the exercise of these options, the Optionee shall make such arrangements as the Administrator may require for the satisfaction of any federal, state and local income, and employment tax withholding requirements that may arise in connection with such exercise. The Optionee shall also make such arrangements as the Administrator may require for the satisfaction of any federal, state and local income, and employment tax withholding requirements that may arise in connection with the disposition of Shares purchased by exercising these options. The Optionee shall pay to the Company an amount equal to the withholding amount (or the Company may withhold such amount from the Optionee's salary) in cash or check. At the Administrator's election, the Optionee may pay the withholding amount with Shares (including previously vested Optioned Stock); provided, however, that payment in Stock shall be limited to the withholding amount calculated using the minimum statutory withholding rates interpreted in accordance with applicable accounting requirements, or consideration received by the Company under a broker assisted sale and remittance program acceptable to the Administrator.

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        13.     Holder of Shares.     Neither the Optionee nor the Optionee's legal representative, legatee or distributee shall be, or be deemed to be, a holder of any Shares subject to these options unless and until such person has been issued a certificate or certificates therefor. No adjustment will be made for dividends or other rights for which the record date is prior to the date such stock certificate or certificates are so issued.

        14.     Investment Covenant.     The Optionee represents and agrees that if the Optionee exercises these options in whole or in part at a time when there is not in effect under the Act, a registration statement relating to the Shares issuable upon exercise hereof and there is not available for delivery a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10(a)(3) of such Act, (i) the Optionee will acquire the Shares upon such exercise for the purpose of investment and not with a view to the distribution thereof, (ii) if requested by the Company, upon such exercise of these options, the Optionee will furnish to the Company an investment letter in form acceptable to it, (iii) if requested by the Company, prior to selling or offering for sale any such Shares, the Optionee will furnish the Company with an opinion of counsel satisfactory to it to the effect that such sale may lawfully be made and will furnish it with such certificates as to factual matters as it may reasonably request, and (iv) certificates representing such shares may be marked with an appropriate legend describing such conditions precedent to sale or transfer. Any person or persons entitled to exercise these options under the provision of Section 6 hereof shall furnish to the Company letters, opinions, and certificates to the same effect as would otherwise be required of the Optionee.

        15.     Nondisclosure.     Optionee acknowledges that the grant and terms of these options are confidential and may not be disclosed by Optionee to any other person, including other employees of the Company and other participants in the Plan, without the express written consent of the Company's President. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Optionee may disclose the grant and terms of these options to the Optionee's family member, financial advisor, and attorney. Any breach of this provision will be deemed to be a material breach of this Agreement.

        16.     Governing Law.     This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Delaware.

        17.     Successors.     This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the parties hereto and their legal representatives, heirs, and permitted successors and assigns.

        18.     Plan.     This Agreement is subject to all of the terms and provisions of the Plan, receipt of a copy of which is hereby acknowledged by the Optionee. The Optionee further acknowledges receipt of a copy of the Stockholders Agreement. The Optionee hereby agrees to accept as binding, conclusive, and final all decisions and interpretations of the Administrator upon any questions arising under the Plan, this Agreement, and Notice of Stock Option Grant.

        19.     Rights to Future Employment.     These options do not confer upon the Optionee any right to continue in the Service of the Company or any Affiliate, nor does it limit the right of the Company to terminate the Service of the Optionee at any time.

        20.     Market Stand-Off.     In connection with any underwritten public offering by the Company of its equity securities pursuant to an effective registration statement filed under the Act, including the Company's initial public offering, the Optionee shall not directly or indirectly sell, make any short sale of, loan, hypothecate, pledge, offer, grant or sell any option or other contract for the purchase of, purchase any option or other contract for the sale of, or otherwise dispose of or transfer, or agree to engage in any of the foregoing transactions with respect to, any Shares acquired under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the Company or its underwriters. Such restriction (the "Market Stand-Off") shall be in effect for such period of time following the date of the final prospectus for the offering as may be requested by the Company or such underwriters. In no event, however, shall such period exceed 180 days. In the event of the declaration of a stock dividend, a spin-off, a stock split, an

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adjustment in conversion ratio, a recapitalization or a similar transaction affecting the Company's outstanding securities without receipt of consideration, any new, substituted or additional securities which are by reason of such transaction distributed with respect to any Shares subject to the Market Stand-Off, or into which such Shares thereby become convertible, shall immediately be subject to the Market Stand-Off. In order to enforce the Market Stand-Off, the Company may impose stop-transfer instructions with respect to the Shares acquired under this Agreement until the end of the applicable stand-off period. The Company's underwriters shall be beneficiaries of the agreement set forth in this Section. This Section shall not apply to Shares registered in the public offering under the Act, and the Optionee shall be subject to this Section only if the directors and officers of the Company are subject to similar arrangements.

        21.     Merger, Consolidation, Reorganization, Liquidation, Etc.     If the Company shall become a party to any corporate reorganization, merger, liquidation, spinoff, or agreement for the sale of substantially all of its assets and property, the Board shall attempt to make appropriate arrangements, which shall be binding upon the Optionee, for the substitution of new options for any unexpired options then outstanding under this Agreement, or for the assumption of any such unexpired options, to the end that the Optionee's proportionate interest shall be maintained as before the occurrence of such event. If the options granted hereunder are not substituted or assumed, then (i) the Time Vested Options shall expire on the effective date of such event and the Optionee shall have 21 days prior to the expiration date to exercise these options, and the Board shall notify the Optionee of the expiration date at least 21 days prior to such date; (ii) the Exit Options shall vest to the extent provided for under the Vesting Schedule under Section 2 herein, and all Exit Options that have not otherwise vested shall expire in accordance with the Vesting Schedule; and (iii) the Performance Vested Options shall vest to the extent the applicable transaction is an Exit Event and the Exit Factor is equal to or greater than four, but otherwise shall only vest to the extent that applicable performance targets, as described in the Vesting Schedule under Section 2 herein, have been achieved, and all Performance Vested Options that have not otherwise vested shall expire on the effective date of the applicable transaction. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company may cancel all outstanding options effective as of the date of the applicable transaction and deliver to Optionee in lieu thereof the difference between the Fair Market Value of a Share on the date of the applicable transaction and the Exercise Price, multiplied by the number of vested Shares that Optionee would have received had Optionee exercised the Option. For purposes of the preceding sentence, Optionee shall be deemed to be vested in a Share if such Share is not subject to the Company's right to repurchase at its Exercise Price. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, unless Section 280G Approval, as defined in the Plan, has been obtained, no acceleration of vesting or payment shall occur under this Agreement to the extent that such acceleration or payment would, after taking into account any other payments in the nature of compensation to which the Optionee would have a right to receive from the Company and any other Person contingent upon the occurrence of such Change in Control, result in a "parachute payment" as defined in Section 280G(b)(2) of the Code.

        22.     Entire Agreement.     The Notice of Stock Option Grant, this Agreement, and the Plan constitute the entire contract between the parties hereto with regard to the subject matter hereof. They supersede any other agreements, representations or understandings (whether oral or written and whether express or implied) which relate to the subject matter hereof.

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Exhibit 10.14

Stock Option No.            


BRIDGEPOINT EDUCATION, INC.,
2005 AMENDED AND RESTATED STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN
NOTICE OF STOCK OPTION GRANT

        You have been granted the following options to purchase common stock of Bridgepoint Education, Inc. (the "Company"):

Name of Optionee:     


Number of Shares Granted:

 

 

Under Time Vested Options

 

 

  

Under Performance Vested Options

 

 

  

Under Exit Options

Type of Option:

 

o     Incentive Stock Options

 

 

o     Non-Statutory Stock Options

Exercise Price Per Share:

 

$

 

 


Date of Grant:

 

  


Vesting Commencement Date:

 

 


Expiration Date:

 

  

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Vesting Schedule:

Time Vested Options   Subject to Optionee's continued Service, as defined in Section 5 herein, Optionee's Time Vested Options shall vest as to (i) 25% of the Shares underlying such Time Vested Options on the one-year anniversary of the vesting commencement date, (ii) as to an additional 2% of the Shares underlying such Time Vested Options on each monthly anniversary of the vesting commencement date over the subsequent 33-month period following such one-year anniversary of the vesting commencement date, and (iii) an additional 3% of the Shares underlying such Time Vested Options on each of the 46 th , 47 th  and 48 th  monthly anniversary of the vesting commencement date; provided, however, in the event that Optionee's Service is terminated by the Company without Cause or as a result of his or her death or Disability, on the date of such termination, an additional number of Time Vested Options shall vest equal to the number of Time Vested Options that would otherwise have vested (solely as a result of the passage of time) within the 12-month period immediately following the date of such termination.

Performance Vested Options

 

Except as provided in Section 21 herein, for each fiscal year of the Company beginning with fiscal year 2008 and ending with fiscal year 2011, 25% of the Shares underlying the Performance Vested Options granted to Optionee shall be eligible to become vested and exercisable, to the extent that the Company's actual performance for any fiscal year results in achievement of the Annual Performance Targets for such fiscal year. If in any fiscal year that either the Annual EBITDA Target or the Annual Revenue Target is not achieved (a "Missed Fiscal Year"), but in any subsequent fiscal year the Company's cumulative EBITDA and revenue performance from and including fiscal year 2008 results in achievement of the Cumulative Performance Targets, Performance Vested Options otherwise eligible to vest during the Missed Fiscal Year(s) shall vest. All Performance Vested Options which have not vested in accordance with this paragraph shall expire as of Optionee's termination of Service, as defined in Section 5 herein; provided, however, if Optionee's termination of Service is as a result of his or her death or Disability, notwithstanding Section 5 herein, the Performance Vested Options eligible to vest in the fiscal year in which such termination occurs shall remain outstanding until such time that achievement of the Annual Performance Targets is determined, and to the extent achieved, such Performance Vested Options shall vest as if Optionee had remained in Service through the date of such determination, and for purposes of Section 5 herein, with respect to such Performance Vested Options only, the date of termination of Service shall be deemed to be the applicable vesting date.

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Definitions for Performance Vested Options   " Annual EBITDA Target " means:
    (a) for fiscal year 2008, $5,880,000 or greater;
    (b) for fiscal year 2009, [***]
    (c) for fiscal year 2010, [***]
    (d) for fiscal year 2011, [***]

 

 

" Annual Performance Targets " means, collectively, the Annual EBITDA Target and the Annual Revenue Target.

 

 

" Annual Revenue Target " means:
    (a) for fiscal year 2008, $49,000,000;
    (b) for fiscal year 2009, [***]
    (c) for fiscal year 2010, [***]
    (d) for fiscal year 2011, [***]

 

 

" Cumulative EBITDA Target " means:
    (a) for fiscal year 2008, $5,880,000 or greater;
    (b) for fiscal year 2009, [***]
    (c) for fiscal year 2010, [***]
    (d) for fiscal year 2011, [***]

 

 

" Cumulative Performance Targets " means, collectively, the Cumulative EBITDA Target and the Cumulative Revenue Target.

 

 

" Cumulative Revenue Target " means:
    (a) for fiscal year 2008, $49,000,000;
    (b) for fiscal year 2009, [***]
    (c) for fiscal year 2010, [***]
    (d) for fiscal year 2011, [***]

 

 

" EBITDA " means, net income plus, without duplication and to the extent deducted in determining such consolidated net income, the sum of (i) consolidated interest expense (net of any interest income), (ii) consolidated provisions for taxes based on income, profits or capital and commercial activity (or similar taxes) for such period, (iii) all amounts attributable to depreciation and amortization for such period, in each case, determined in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

 

 

" Revenue " means, the sum of all net student tuition (excluding non-cash scholarships awards), matriculation fees, room and board and other charges recognized in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.


[***] Confidential portions of this document have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission.

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Exit Options   Subject to Optionee's continued Service, as defined in Section 5 herein, through the date of an Exit Event, and provided that the Exit Factor is equal to or in excess of four, a number of Optionee's Exit Options shall vest on such Exit Event equal to the aggregate number of Shares underlying such Exit Options multiplied by the Warburg Exit Percentage. All Exit Options which have not otherwise vested in connection with a Change of Control due to the fact that the Exit Factor is not equal to or in excess of four (or have previously vested upon a prior Exit Event) shall expire as of the date of such Change in Control. All Exit Options which have not vested in accordance with this paragraph shall expire as of the date of Optionee's termination of Service.

Definitions for Exit Options

 

"Change in Control" means: (i) a change in ownership or control of the Company effected through a transaction or series of related transactions (other than an offering of Company's securities to the general public through a registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission) whereby any "person" or related "group" of "persons" (as such terms are used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d)(2) of the Exchange Act), other than an Affiliate of the Company or the Warburg Investors, directly or indirectly acquires beneficial ownership (within the meaning of Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act) of securities of the Company possessing more than fifty percent (50%) of the total combined voting power of the Company's securities outstanding immediately after such acquisition; or (ii) the sale or conveyance of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company to a person who is not an Affiliate of the Company or the Warburg Investors.

 

 

" Exit Event " means a Change in Control or a Liquidity Event, as applicable.

 

 

" Exit Factor " means, with respect to any Exit Event, a fraction, the numerator of which is equal to the aggregate proceeds received by the Warburg Investors in connection with such Exit Event, excluding any amounts received as a result of the liquidation preference associated with such equity securities, if any, and the denominator of which is equal to the Warburg Exit Percentage multiplied by the aggregate purchase price paid by the Warburg Investors in connection with their purchase of equity in the Company.

 

 

" Liquidity Event " means the sale by the Warburg Investors of any portion of their equity securities of the Company to another person or group (other than any Warburg Investor or any Affiliate thereof) in which the Warburg Investors receive cash or marketable securities, and which does not otherwise constitute a Change in Control.

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    " Warburg Exit Percentage " means:
   

(a) in the case of a Liquidity Event, a percentage equal to 100 multiplied by the quotient of

   

(i) the aggregate amount of equity securities of the Company that the Warburg Investors sell in connection with such Liquidity Event (determined on a fully diluted basis), divided by

   

(ii) the aggregate amount of equity securities of the Company acquired by the Warburg Investors in connection with their purchase of equity in the Company, in each case, as adjusted for changes in capitalization; and

   

(b) in the case of a Change in Control, 100% less the sum of each Warburg Exit Percentage applicable to any Liquidity Event occurring prior to such Change in Control.

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        By your signature and the signature of the Company's representative below, you and the Company agree that these options are granted under and governed by the terms and conditions of this Notice of Stock Option Grant, the Stock Option Agreement, and the Bridgepoint Education, Inc. 2005 Stock Incentive Plan, both of which are attached to and made a part of this document.

OPTIONEE   BRIDGEPOINT EDUCATION, INC.

  


 

By:

 

    

  

Print Name

 

Title:

 

 


 

Social Security Number

 

 

 

 

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BRIDGEPOINT EDUCATION, INC.
AMENDED AND RESTATED 2005 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN
STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT

        1.     Definitions .    Unless otherwise defined herein, the terms defined in the Bridgepoint Education, Inc. Amended and Restated 2005 Stock Incentive Plan (the "Plan") shall have the same defined meanings in this Stock Option Agreement.

        2.     Grant of Options .    Pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in the Notice of Stock Option Grant attached hereto, this Agreement, and the Plan, Bridgepoint Education, Inc. (the "Company") grants to the optionee named in the Notice of Stock Option Grant ("Optionee") on the date of grant set forth in the Notice of Stock Option Grant ("Date of Grant") the options to purchase, at the exercise price set forth in the Notice of Stock Option Grant ("Exercise Price"), the number of Shares set forth in the Notice of Stock Option Grant. These options are intended to be Incentive Stock Options or Non-Statutory Stock Options, as provided in the Notice of Stock Option Grant.

        3.     Exercise of Options .    Subject to the other conditions set forth in this Agreement, all or part of these options may be exercised prior to their expiration at the time or times set forth in the Notice of Stock Option Grant; provided, however, that subject to the following sentence, the Optionee shall cease vesting in these options on the Optionee's Termination Date. In the event that the Optionee is subject to an Involuntary Termination (defined below) within the 12 month period immediately following a Change in Control, all Time Vested Options that have not previously become vested or exercisable shall vest and become exercisable as of the date of such Involuntary Termination. These options may also become exercisable in accordance with Section 21 below.

        4.     Expiration of Options .    Subject to the provisions of Section 5 hereof, these option shall expire and all rights to purchase Shares hereunder shall cease on the date set forth in the Notice of Stock Option Grant ("Expiration Date").

        5.     Termination of Options .    In the event that the Optionee's Service terminates for any reason other than due to a Disability, death, or Cause, these options shall expire on the date that is three months following the Optionee's Termination Date, unless these options would expire pursuant to Section 4 at an earlier date in which case these options will expire on the earlier Expiration Date. In the event that the Optionee's Service terminates due to a Disability, these options shall expire on the date that is 12 months following the Optionee's Termination Date, unless these options would expire pursuant to Section 4 at an earlier date in which case these options will expire on the earlier Expiration Date. In the event that the Optionee should die while in Service, these options shall expire on the date that is 12 months after the Optionee's death, unless these options would expire pursuant to Section 4 at an earlier date in which case these options will expire on the earlier Expiration Date. In the event that the Optionee's Service terminates for Cause, these options shall terminate on the Termination Date.

        6.     Non-transferability of Options .    These options shall be non-transferable by the Optionee other than by will or by the laws of descent and distribution, and shall be exercisable during the lifetime of the Optionee only by the Optionee, or as to Non-Statutory Stock Options also, by the Optionee's guardian or legal representative. After the death of the Optionee, these options may be exercised prior

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to their termination by the Optionee's legal representative, heir or legatee, to the extent permitted in the Plan. Upon any attempt to sell, transfer, assign, pledge, hypothecate or otherwise dispose of this option (a "Transfer"), or of any right or privilege conferred hereby, contrary to the provisions hereof, or upon any attempted sale under any execution, attachment or similar process upon the rights and privileges conferred hereby, these options and the rights and privileges conferred hereby shall immediately become null and void. Until written notice of any permitted passage of rights under these options shall have been given to and received by the Secretary of the Company, the Company may, for all purposes, regard the Optionee as the holder of these options.

        7.     Method of Exercise .    The rights granted under this Agreement may be exercised by the Optionee, or by the person or persons to whom the Optionee's rights under this Agreement shall have passed under the provisions of Section 6 hereof, by delivering to the Company in care of its Secretary at the Company's principal office, written notice of the number of Shares with respect to which the rights are being exercised, accompanied by this Agreement for appropriate endorsement by the Company, such investment letter as may be required by Section 14 hereof, executed Stockholders Agreement described in Section 8 below, payment of the exercise price, and such other representations and agreements as may be required by the Administrator. The exercise price may be paid in cash, check, or consideration received by the Company under a broker assisted sale and remittance program acceptable to the Administrator.

        8.     Stockholders Agreement .    Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement to the contrary, the initial exercise of these options shall be further conditioned upon the execution and delivery by the Optionee and, if applicable, his/her spouse, of the Stockholders Agreement (in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A), to the extent not already a party thereto. This provision shall terminate in the event of a Qualified Public Offering.

        9.     Regulatory Compliance .    The issue and sale of Common Stock pursuant to this Agreement shall be subject to full compliance with all then applicable requirements of law and the requirements of any stock exchange or interdealer quotation system upon which the Common Stock may be listed or traded.

        10.     Legends .    The certificates evidencing the Common Stock issued upon exercise of these options, if any, shall bear the following legend, if applicable, at the time of exercise:

In addition, each certificate evidencing the Common Stock issued upon exercise of these options, if any, shall be endorsed with the following legend:

        11.     Modification and Termination .    The rights of the Optionee are subject to modification and termination in certain events, as provided in the Plan.

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        12.     Withholding Tax .    As a condition to the exercise of these options, the Optionee shall make such arrangements as the Administrator may require for the satisfaction of any federal, state and local income, and employment tax withholding requirements that may arise in connection with such exercise. The Optionee shall also make such arrangements as the Administrator may require for the satisfaction of any federal, state and local income, and employment tax withholding requirements that may arise in connection with the disposition of Shares purchased by exercising these options. The Optionee shall pay to the Company an amount equal to the withholding amount (or the Company may withhold such amount from the Optionee's salary) in cash or check. At the Administrator's election, the Optionee may pay the withholding amount with Shares (including previously vested Optioned Stock); provided, however, that payment in Stock shall be limited to the withholding amount calculated using the minimum statutory withholding rates interpreted in accordance with applicable accounting requirements, or consideration received by the Company under a broker assisted sale and remittance program acceptable to the Administrator.

        13.     Holder of Shares .    Neither the Optionee nor the Optionee's legal representative, legatee or distributee shall be, or be deemed to be, a holder of any Shares subject to these options unless and until such person has been issued a certificate or certificates therefor. No adjustment will be made for dividends or other rights for which the record date is prior to the date such stock certificate or certificates are so issued.

        14.     Investment Covenant .    The Optionee represents and agrees that if the Optionee exercises these options in whole or in part at a time when there is not in effect under the Act, a registration statement relating to the Shares issuable upon exercise hereof and there is not available for delivery a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10(a)(3) of such Act, (i) the Optionee will acquire the Shares upon such exercise for the purpose of investment and not with a view to the distribution thereof, (ii) if requested by the Company, upon such exercise of these options, the Optionee will furnish to the Company an investment letter in form acceptable to it, (iii) if requested by the Company, prior to selling or offering for sale any such Shares, the Optionee will furnish the Company with an opinion of counsel satisfactory to it to the effect that such sale may lawfully be made and will furnish it with such certificates as to factual matters as it may reasonably request, and (iv) certificates representing such shares may be marked with an appropriate legend describing such conditions precedent to sale or transfer. Any person or persons entitled to exercise these options under the provision of Section 6 hereof shall furnish to the Company letters, opinions, and certificates to the same effect as would otherwise be required of the Optionee.

        15.     Nondisclosure .    Optionee acknowledges that the grant and terms of these options are confidential and may not be disclosed by Optionee to any other person, including other employees of the Company and other participants in the Plan, without the express written consent of the Company's President. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Optionee may disclose the grant and terms of these options to the Optionee's family member, financial advisor, and attorney. Any breach of this provision will be deemed to be a material breach of this Agreement.

        16.     Governing Law .    This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Delaware.

        17.     Successors .    This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the parties hereto and their legal representatives, heirs, and permitted successors and assigns.

        18.     Plan .    This Agreement is subject to all of the terms and provisions of the Plan, receipt of a copy of which is hereby acknowledged by the Optionee. The Optionee further acknowledges receipt of a copy of the Stockholders Agreement. The Optionee hereby agrees to accept as binding, conclusive, and final all decisions and interpretations of the Administrator upon any questions arising under the Plan, this Agreement, and Notice of Stock Option Grant.

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        19.     Rights to Future Employment .    These options do not confer upon the Optionee any right to continue in the Service of the Company or any Affiliate, nor does it limit the right of the Company to terminate the Service of the Optionee at any time.

        20.     Market Stand-Off .    In connection with any underwritten public offering by the Company of its equity securities pursuant to an effective registration statement filed under the Act, including the Company's initial public offering, the Optionee shall not directly or indirectly sell, make any short sale of, loan, hypothecate, pledge, offer, grant or sell any option or other contract for the purchase of, purchase any option or other contract for the sale of, or otherwise dispose of or transfer, or agree to engage in any of the foregoing transactions with respect to, any Shares acquired under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the Company or its underwriters. Such restriction (the "Market Stand-Off") shall be in effect for such period of time following the date of the final prospectus for the offering as may be requested by the Company or such underwriters. In no event, however, shall such period exceed 180 days. In the event of the declaration of a stock dividend, a spin-off, a stock split, an adjustment in conversion ratio, a recapitalization or a similar transaction affecting the Company's outstanding securities without receipt of consideration, any new, substituted or additional securities which are by reason of such transaction distributed with respect to any Shares subject to the Market Stand-Off, or into which such Shares thereby become convertible, shall immediately be subject to the Market Stand-Off. In order to enforce the Market Stand-Off, the Company may impose stop-transfer instructions with respect to the Shares acquired under this Agreement until the end of the applicable stand-off period. The Company's underwriters shall be beneficiaries of the agreement set forth in this Section. This Section shall not apply to Shares registered in the public offering under the Act, and the Optionee shall be subject to this Section only if the directors and officers of the Company are subject to similar arrangements.

        21.     Merger, Consolidation, Reorganization, Liquidation, Etc .    If the Company shall become a party to any corporate reorganization, merger, liquidation, spinoff, or agreement for the sale of substantially all of its assets and property, the Board shall attempt to make appropriate arrangements, which shall be binding upon the Optionee, for the substitution of new options for any unexpired options then outstanding under this Agreement, or for the assumption of any such unexpired options, to the end that the Optionee's proportionate interest shall be maintained as before the occurrence of such event. If the options granted hereunder are not substituted or assumed, then (i) the Time Vested Options shall fully vest and become exercisable on the date that immediately proceeds the effective date of such event, and the Administrator shall notify the Optionee of their Options' exercisability at least 21 days prior to the effective date of such event so that the Optionee can decide whether to exercise the Time Vested Options on the date that immediately precedes the effective date of the event. Effective on the effective date of such event all unexercised Time Vested Options shall terminate; (ii) the Exit Options shall vest to the extent provided for under the Vesting Schedule under Section 2 herein, and all Exit Options that have not otherwise vested shall expire in accordance with the Vesting Schedule; and (iii) the Performance Vested Options shall vest to the extent the applicable transaction is an Exit Event and the Exit Factor is equal to or greater than four, but otherwise shall only vest to the extent that applicable performance targets, as described in the Vesting Schedule under Section 2 herein, have been achieved, and all Performance Vested Options that have not otherwise vested shall expire on the effective date of the applicable transaction. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company may cancel all outstanding options effective as of the date of the applicable transaction and deliver to Optionee in lieu thereof the difference between the Fair Market Value of a Share on the date of the applicable transaction and the Exercise Price, multiplied by the number of vested Shares that Optionee would have received had Optionee exercised the Option. For purposes of the preceding sentence, Optionee shall be deemed to be vested in a Share if such Share is not subject to the Company's right to repurchase at its Exercise Price. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, unless Section 280G Approval, as defined in the Plan, has been obtained, no acceleration of vesting or payment shall occur under this Agreement to the extent that such acceleration or payment would, after

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taking into account any other payments in the nature of compensation to which the Optionee would have a right to receive from the Company and any other Person contingent upon the occurrence of such Change in Control, result in a "parachute payment" as defined in Section 280G(b)(2) of the Code.

        22.     Entire Agreement .    The Notice of Stock Option Grant, this Agreement, and the Plan constitute the entire contract between the parties hereto with regard to the subject matter hereof. They supersede any other agreements, representations or understandings (whether oral or written and whether express or implied) which relate to the subject matter hereof.

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Exhibit 10.15


OFFICE LEASE

KILROY REALTY

KILROY SABRE SPRINGS


KILROY REALTY, L.P.,

a Delaware limited partnership,

as Landlord,

and

BRIDGEPOINT EDUCATION, INC.,

a Delaware corporation,

as Tenant.



TABLE OF CONTENTS

 
  Page

ARTICLE 1      PREMISES, BUILDING, PROJECT, AND COMMON AREAS

 
6

ARTICLE 2      LEASE TERM; OPTION TERM(S)

 
9

ARTICLE 3      BASE RENT

 
12

ARTICLE 4      ADDITIONAL RENT

 
13

ARTICLE 5      USE OF PREMISES

 
24

ARTICLE 6      SERVICES AND UTILITIES

 
25

ARTICLE 7      REPAIRS

 
27

ARTICLE 8      ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS

 
28

ARTICLE 9      COVENANT AGAINST LIENS

 
30

ARTICLE 10    INSURANCE

 
31

ARTICLE 11    DAMAGE AND DESTRUCTION

 
34

ARTICLE 12    NONWAIVER

 
36

ARTICLE 13    CONDEMNATION

 
37

ARTICLE 14    ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING

 
37

ARTICLE 15    SURRENDER OF PREMISES; OWNERSHIP AND REMOVAL OF TRADE FIXTURES

 
41

ARTICLE 16    HOLDING OVER

 
42

ARTICLE 17    ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATES

 
42

ARTICLE 18    SUBORDINATION

 
42

ARTICLE 19    DEFAULTS; REMEDIES

 
43

ARTICLE 20    COVENANT OF QUIET ENJOYMENT

 
46

ARTICLE 21    LETTER OF CREDIT

 
46

ARTICLE 22    [***]

 
48

ARTICLE 23    SIGNS

 
49

ARTICLE 24    COMPLIANCE WITH LAW

 
50

ARTICLE 25    LATE CHARGES

 
51

ARTICLE 26    LANDLORD'S RIGHT TO CURE DEFAULT; PAYMENTS BY TENANT

 
51

ARTICLE 27    ENTRY BY LANDLORD

 
52

ARTICLE 28    TENANT PARKING

 
53

ARTICLE 29    MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

 
54

[***] Confidential portions of this document have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission.

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INDEX

 
  Page(s)

Accountant

  32

Additional Rent

  20

Advocate Arbitrators

  16

Alterations

  37

Applicable Laws

  65

Arbitration Agreement

  17

[***]

  18

Bank Prime Loan

  66

Base Building

  37

Base Rent

  18

Base Year

  20

BOMA

  9

Briefs

  17

Brokers

  74

BS/BS Exception

  36

Building Hours

  33

Building Structure

  36

Building Systems

  36

Cap

  25

CC&Rs

  33

Common Areas

  9

[***]

  60

Comparable Area

  2

Control,

  52

Controllable Expenses

  25

Cosmetic Alterations

  37

Cost Pools

  28

Damage Termination Date

  46

Damage Termination Notice

  46

[***]

  65

Direct Expenses

  20

Environmental Laws

  76

Estimate

  29

Estimate Statement

  29

Estimated Excess

  29

Excess

  28

Exercise Notice

  15

Expense Year

  20

First Offer Suspension Period

  13

[***]

  17

First Refusal Commencement Date

  13

First Refusal Exercise Notice

  10

First Refusal Notice

  10

Force Majeure

  72

Hazardous Material(s)

  76

Holidays

  33

HVAC

  33

Interest Rate

  66

[***] Confidential portions of this document have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission.

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  Page(s)

Landlord

  1

Landlord Parties

  40

Landlord Repair Notice

  44

Landlord Response Date

  15

Landlord Response Notice

  15

[***]

  17

Landlord's Option Rent Calculation

  15

[***]

  18

Lease

  1

Lease Commencement Date

  13

Lease Expiration Date

  13

Lease Term

  13

Lease Year

  13

Lines

  75

Mail

  72

Memorandum

  70

Neutral Arbitrator

  16

New Services. 

  24

Nondisturbance Agreement

  54

Non-Economic Terms

  11

Notices

  72

Objectionable Name

  64

Operating Expenses

  20

Option Rent

  14

Option Term

  14

Original Improvements

  43

Other Improvements

  78

Permitted Transferee. 

  52

Premises

  8

Proposition 13

  25

Reminder Notice

  15

Renovations

  75

Rent. 

  20

Reserved Pasess

  68

Re-Submittal Date

  16

Review Period

  31

[***]

  14

[***]

  17

Sign Specifications

  63

Statement

  28

Subject Space

  48

Summary

  1

Superior Right Holders

  10

Tax Expenses

  25

Tenant

  1

Tenant Election Notice

  16

Tenant Parties

  41

[***]

  17

Tenant's Option Rent Calculation

  15

[***]

  17

[***] Confidential portions of this document have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission.

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  Page(s)

Tenant's Share

  27

Tenant's Signage

  63

Transfer

  51

Transfer Notice

  48

Transfer Premium

  50

Transferee

  48

Transfers

  48

Utilities Costs

  27

Work Letter Agreement

  8

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KILROY SABRE SPRINGS

OFFICE LEASE

        This Office Lease (the " Lease "), dated as of the date set forth in Section 1 of the Summary of Basic Lease Information (the " Summary "), below, is made by and between KILROY REALTY, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (" Landlord "), and BRIDGEPOINT EDUCATION, INC., a Delaware corporation (" Tenant ").


SUMMARY OF BASIC LEASE INFORMATION

TERMS OF LEASE
  DESCRIPTION
1.   Date:   January 31, 2008.

2.

 

Premises:

 

 

 

 

2.1    Building:

 

That certain six (6)-story office building (the " Building ") located at 13480 Evening Creek Drive North, San Diego, California 92128-8104.

 

 

2.2    Premises:

 

All of the approximately 147,533 rentable square feet of space located in the Building, as further identified in Exhibit A to the Office Lease. On a floor-by-floor basis, the anticipated rentable square footage of each portion of the Premises is anticipated to be as follows:

 

 

 

 

Floor 6: Approximately 24,496 RSF
Floor 5: Approximately 25,396 RSF
Floor 4: Approximately 25,396 RSF
Floor 3: Approximately 25,396 RSF
Floor 2: Approximately 23,688 RSF
Floor 1: Approximately 23,161 RSF

 

 

2.3    Project:

 

The Building is part of an office project known as " Kilroy Sabre Springs ," as further set forth in Section 1.1.2 of this Lease.

3.

 

Lease Term
(
Article 2 ):

 

 

 

 

3.1    Length of Term:

 

Approximately ten (10) years and one (1) month.

 

 

3.2    Lease Commencement Date:

 

Landlord and Tenant hereby acknowledge that Landlord shall be constructing the improvements in the Premises and delivering the same to Tenant on a phased basis, with the first phase consisting of floors 6, 5 and 1 (which delivery is anticipated to occur on July 1, 2008) and the second phase consisting of floors 4, 3 and 2 (which delivery is anticipated to occur on September 1, 2008), as more particularly indicated in Section 3.2 of this Summary, below.

 

 

 

 

The Lease Commencement Date shall be the later to occur of (i) the date upon which the sixth (6 th ), fifth (5 th ) and first (1 st ) floor portions of the Premises are "Ready for Occupancy," as that term is set forth in Section 5.1 of the Work Letter Agreement attached as Exhibit B to the Lease, and (ii)  July 1, 2008.

TERMS OF LEASE
  DESCRIPTION
        The date for the commencement of Tenant's lease of the remaining portions of the Premises (the " Phase 2 Commencement Date ") shall be the later to occur of (i) the date upon which the fourth (4 th ), third (3 rd ) and second (2 nd ) floor portions of the Premises are "Ready for Occupancy," as that term is set forth in Section 5.1 of the Work Letter Agreement attached as Exhibit B to the Lease, and (ii) September 1, 2008.

 

 

 

 

The dates for the commencement of Tenant's obligation to pay "Base Rent" and "Direct Expenses," as those terms are defined in Article 3 and Article 4 , of this Lease, respectively, shall be as follows (for each floor, the " Scheduled Floor Rent Commencement Date "):

 

 

 

 

Floor 6: July 1, 2008
Floor 5: September 1, 2008
Floor 4: December 1, 2008
Floor 3: March 1, 2009
Floor 2: June 1, 2009
Floor 1: September 1, 2009

 

 

 

 

Notwithstanding the foregoing, if Landlord fails to deliver any floor of the Premises to Tenant in a Ready for Occupancy condition on or before the date required by the terms of this Section 3.2 ( i.e ., July 1, 2008 with respect to floors 6, 5 and 1, and September 1, 2008 with respect to floors 4, 3 and 2), then to the extent such failure is not due to a "Tenant Delay," as that term is defined in the Work Letter Agreement, the corresponding Scheduled Floor Rent Commencement Date shall be extended by one (1) day for each day that occurs after the scheduled delivery date ( i.e ., July 1, 2008 or September 1, 2008, as applicable) and before the date Landlord actually delivers such floor to Tenant in a Ready for Occupancy condition.

 

 

3.3    Lease Expiration Date:

 

The last day of the calendar month in which the ten (10) year and one (1) month anniversary of the Lease Commencement Date occurs; provided, however, to the extent the Lease Commencement Date occurs on the first day of a calendar month, then the Lease Expiration Date shall be the day immediately preceding the ten (10) year and one (1) month anniversary of the Lease Commencement Date. As the Lease Commencement Date is anticipated to occur on July 1, 2008, the anticipated Lease Expiration Date is July 31, 2018.

 

 

3.4    Option Term(s):

 

Two (2) five (5)-year option(s) to renew, as more particularly set forth in Section 2.2 of this Lease.

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TERMS OF LEASE
  DESCRIPTION
4.   Base Rent ( Article 3 ):    

 

Period during Lease Term*
  Applicable
Square Footage*
  Monthly
Installment
of Base Rent**
  Monthly
Rental Rate
per Rentable
Square Foot**
 

July 1, 2008 through August 31, 2008

    24,496   $ [***]   $ [***]  

September 1, 2008 through November 30, 2008

    49,892   $ [***]   $ [***]  

December 1, 2008 through February 28, 2009

    75,288   $ [***]   $ [***]  

March 1, 2009 through May 31, 2009

    100,684   $ [***]   $ [***]  

June 1, 2009 through August 31, 2009

    124,372   $ [***]   $ [***]  

September 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010

    147,533   $ [***]   $ [***]  

July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011

    147,533   $ [***]   $ [***]  

July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012

    147,533   $ [***]   $ [***]  

July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013

    147,533   $ [***]   $ [***]  

July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014

    147,533   $ [***]   $ [***]  

July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015

    147,533   $ [***]   $ [***]  

July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016

    147,533   $ [***]   $ [***]  

July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017

    147,533   $ [***]   $ [***]  

July 1, 2017 through July 31, 2018

    147,533   $ [***]   $ [***]  

*
The foregoing schedule is based upon the anticipated rentable square footages for each per-floor portion of the Premises and the corresponding Scheduled Floor Rent Commencement Date, as more particularly identified in Sections 2.2 and 3.2 of this Summary, above. Accordingly, such schedule will be updated and confirmed following the Lease Commencement Date, the Phase 2 Commencement Date, and the verification of square footage pursuant to Section 1.2 of the Lease. Notwithstanding that Tenant shall actually be occupying approximately 73,053 rentable square feet of the Premises for the period during the Lease Term from July 1, 2008 through August 31, 2008, the Monthly Installment of Base Rent was calculated based on the Applicable Square Footage amounts, as set forth above. Additionally, notwithstanding that Tenant shall actually be occupying all of the approximately 147,533 rentable square feet of the Premises for the period during the Lease Term from September 1, 2008 through August 31, 2009, the Monthly Installment of Base Rent was calculated based on the Applicable Square Footage amounts, as set forth above.

**
The Monthly Installment of Base Rent for the period during the Lease Term from July 1, 2008 through May 31, 2009 was calculated by multiplying $[***] by the then-applicable number of rentable square feet of space in the Premises. The Monthly Installment of Base Rent for the period during the Lease Term from June 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010 was calculated by multiplying $[***] by the then-applicable number of rentable square feet of space in the Premises. In all subsequent Lease Years, the calculation of Monthly Installment of Base Rent reflects an annual increase of [***].
 
   
   
5.   Base Year
(
Article 4 ):
  Calendar year 2008.

6.

 

Tenant's Share
(
Article 4 ):

 

One hundred percent (100%) of the Building; provided, however, prior to September 1, 2009, Tenant's Share shall be equal to the Applicable Square Footage of the Premises (as set forth in Section 4 of this Summary, above), multiplied by 100, and the product thereof divided by the total number of rentable square feet in the Building.

[***] Confidential portions of this document have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission.

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TERMS OF LEASE
  DESCRIPTION
7.   Permitted Use
(
Article 5 ):
  Tenant shall use the Premises solely for general office use and uses incidental thereto, including, without limitation, support for online services (the " Permitted Use "); provided, however, that notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth hereinabove, and as more particularly set forth in the Lease, Tenant shall be responsible for operating and maintaining the Premises pursuant to, and in no event may Tenant's Permitted Use violate, (A) Landlord's "Rules and Regulations," as that term is set forth in Section 5.2 of this Lease, (B) all "Applicable Laws," as that term is set forth in Article 24 of this Lease, (C) all applicable zoning, building codes and the "CC&Rs," as that term is set forth in Section 5.3 of this Lease, and (D) the character of the Project as a first-class office building Project.

8.

 

Letter of Credit
(
Article 21 ):

 

$[***].

9.

 

Parking Pass
(
Article 28 ):

 

[***], pursuant to the terms and conditions of Article 28 .

10.

 

Address of Tenant
(
Section 29.18 ):

 

Bridgepoint Education, Inc.
13500 Evening Creek Drive North, Suite 600
San Diego, CA 92128
Facsimile No.: 858-408-2903
Attention: Andrew S. Clark
[
Prior to, and following, Lease Commencement Date ]

 

 

 

 

with copies to :

 

 

and

 

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLC
12275 El Camino Real, Ste 200
San Diego, CA 92130-2006
Attention: Richard L. Kintz, Esq.
Facsimile: 858-509-3691

11.

 

Address of Landlord
(
Section 29.18 ):

 

See Section 29.18 of the Lease.

12.

 

Broker(s)
(
Section 29.24 ):

 

 

 

 

Representing Landlord :

 

Representing Tenant :

 

 

Grubb & Ellis/BRE Commercial
4350 La Jolla village Dr., Suite 500
San Diego, CA 92122
Attention: Mr. Chris Hobson

 

CB Richard Ellis
4365 Executive Drive, Suite 1600
San Diego, California 92121-2127
Attention: Mr. Doug Lozier

13.

 

Improvement Allowance
(
Section 2 of Exhibit B ):

 

An amount equal to $[***] per rentable square foot of the Premises ( i.e. , an amount anticipated to total $[***] based upon 147,533 rentable square feet in the Premises).

[***] Confidential portions of this document have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission.

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TERMS OF LEASE
  DESCRIPTION
14.   Mid-Term Improvement Allowance
(
Section 8.6 )
  An amount equal to $[***] per rentable square foot of the Premises ( i.e. , an amount anticipated to total $[***] based upon 147,533 rentable square feet in the Premises).

[***] Confidential portions of this document have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission.

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ARTICLE 1

PREMISES, BUILDING, PROJECT, AND COMMON AREAS

        1.1      Premises, Building, Project and Common Areas.     

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        1.2      Verification of Rentable Square Feet of Premises and Building .    For purposes of this Lease, "rentable square feet" shall be calculated pursuant to Standard Method of Measuring Floor Area in Office Building, ANSI Z65.1—1996, and its accompanying guidelines, as applicable to single-tenant buildings (collectively, " BOMA "). Within thirty (30) days after the Lease Commencement Date, Landlord's space planner/architect shall measure the rentable square feet of the entire Premises on a floor-by-floor basis, and thereafter such determined rentable square footages of the Premises, each floor-by-floor portion of the Premises, and the results thereof shall be presented to Tenant in writing; provided, however, Landlord and Tenant hereby acknowledge that [***] of the usable square footage of the "Project Gym," as that term is defined in the "13500 Lease," as that term is defined in Section 1.4 , below, shall be allocated to the rentable square footage of the Building. Tenant's space planner/architect may review Landlord's space planner/architect's determination of the number of rentable square feet and usable square feet of the Premises and Tenant may, within fifteen (15) business days after Tenant's receipt of Landlord's space planner/architect's written determination, object to such determination by written notice to Landlord. Tenant's failure to deliver written notice of such objection within said fifteen (15) business day period shall be deemed to constitute Tenant's acceptance of Landlord's space planner/architect's determination. If Tenant objects to such determination, Landlord's space planner/architect and Tenant's space planner/architect shall promptly meet and attempt to agree upon the rentable and usable square footage of the Premises. If Landlord's space planner/architect and Tenant's space planner/architect cannot agree on the rentable and useable square footage of the Premises within thirty (30) days after Tenant's objection thereto, Landlord and Tenant shall mutually select an independent third party space measurement professional to field measure the Premises pursuant to BOMA. Such third party independent measurement professional's determination shall be conclusive and binding on Landlord and Tenant. [***] pay [***] of the fees and expenses of the independent third party space measurement professional. If the Lease Term commences prior to such final determination, [***] determination shall be utilized until a final determination is made, whereupon an appropriate adjustment, if necessary, shall be made retroactively, and Landlord shall make appropriate payment (if applicable) to Tenant. In the event that pursuant to the procedure described in this Section 1.2 above, it is determined that the square footage amounts shall be different from those set forth in this Lease, all amounts, percentages and figures appearing or referred to in this Lease based upon such incorrect amount (including, without limitation, the amount of the " Rent " and any " Security Deposit ," as those terms are defined in Section 4.1 and Article 21 of this Lease, respectively, and the amount of the "Improvement Allowance," as that term is defined in Section 2.1 of the Work Letter Agreement) shall be modified in accordance with such determination. If such determination is made, it will be confirmed in writing by Landlord to Tenant.

        1.3     [***]    

[***] Confidential portions of this document have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission.

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        1.4      13500 Premises; 13500 Lease .    Landlord and Tenant are parties to that certain Office Lease dated as of even date herewith (the " 13500 Lease "), whereby Tenant leases from Landlord, and Landlord leases to Tenant those certain premises consisting of the entirety of the 13500 Building and containing approximately 147,533 rentable square feet (the " 13500 Premises "). The terms of the 13500 Lease shall govern Tenant's lease of the 13500 Premises in all respects and the terms of this Lease shall not be applicable with respect to the 13500 Lease, except to the extent expressly set forth to the contrary herein and therein.

[***] Confidential portions of this document have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission.

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ARTICLE 2

LEASE TERM; OPTION TERM(S)

        2.1      Initial Lease Term .    The TCCs and provisions of this Lease shall be effective as of the date of this Lease. The term of this Lease (the " Lease Term ") shall be as set forth in Section 3.1 of the Summary, shall commence on the date set forth in Section 3.2 of the Summary (the " Lease Commencement Date "), and shall terminate on the date set forth in Section 3.3 of the Summary (the " Lease Expiration Date ") unless this Lease is sooner terminated as hereinafter provided. For purposes of this Lease, the term " Lease Year " shall mean each consecutive twelve (12) month period during the Lease Term; provided, however, that to the extent the Lease Commencement Date falls on a date other than the first day of a calendar month, then the first Lease Year shall commence on the Lease Commencement Date and end on the last day of the month in which the first anniversary of such Lease Commencement Date occurs and the second and each succeeding Lease Year shall commence on the first day of the next calendar month; and further provided that the last Lease Year shall end on the Lease Expiration Date. At any time during the Lease Term, Landlord may deliver to Tenant a notice in the form as set forth in Exhibit C , attached hereto, as a confirmation only of the information set forth therein, which Tenant shall, after confirming the accuracy thereof, execute and return to Landlord within five (5) business days of receipt thereof.

        2.2      Option Term(s).     

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ARTICLE 3

BASE RENT; ABATEMENT OF RENT

        3.1      Base Rent .    Tenant shall pay, without prior notice or demand, to Landlord or Landlord's agent at the management office of the Project, or, at Landlord's option, at such other place as Landlord may from time to time designate in writing, by a check for currency which, at the time of payment, is legal tender for private or public debts in the United States of America, base rent (" Base Rent ") as set forth in Section 4 of the Summary, payable in equal monthly installments as set forth in Section 4 of the Summary in advance on or before the first day of each and every calendar month during the Lease Term, without any setoff or deduction whatsoever. The Base Rent for the first full month of the Lease Term which occurs after the expiration of any free rent period shall be paid at the time of Tenant's execution of this Lease. If any Rent payment date (including the Lease Commencement Date) falls on a day of the month other than the first day of such month or if any payment of Rent is for a period which is shorter than one month, the Rent for any such fractional month shall accrue on a daily basis during such fractional month and shall total an amount equal to the product of (i) a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of days in such fractional month and the denominator of which is the actual number of days occurring in such calendar month, and (ii) the then-applicable Monthly Installment of Base Rent. All other payments or adjustments required to be made under the TCCs of this Lease that require proration on a time basis shall be prorated on the same basis.

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Building, Project (including the Common Areas), or Premises (including the Project parking areas to the extent reasonable replacement spaces are not provided) (any such set of circumstances as set forth in items (i) through (iii) , above, to be known as an " Abatement Event "), then Tenant shall give Landlord notice of such Abatement Event, and if such Abatement Event continues for five (5) or more consecutive business days after Landlord's receipt of any such notice (the " Eligibility Period "), then Tenant may deliver an additional notice to Landlord (the " Additional Notice "), specifying such Abatement Event and Tenant's intention to abate the payment of Rent under this Lease. If Landlord does not cure such Abatement Event within three (3) business days of receipt of such Additional Notice, then as Tenant's sole remedy vis-à-vis such Abatement Event, the Base Rent and Tenant's Share of Direct Expenses shall be abated or reduced, as the case may be, after expiration of the Eligibility Period, for such time that Tenant continues to be so prevented from using, and does not use, the Premises, or a portion thereof, in the proportion of the rentable area of the portion of the Premises that Tenant is prevented from using and does not use (" Unusable Area "). To the extent an Abatement Event is caused by an event covered by Articles 11 or 13 of this Lease, then the terms of such Article 11 or 13 , as the case may be, shall govern Tenant's right to abate rent and the terms of this Section 6.6 shall not be applicable thereto.


ARTICLE 4

ADDITIONAL RENT

        4.1      General Terms .    In addition to paying the Base Rent specified in Article 3 of this Lease, Tenant shall pay " Tenant's Share " of the annual " Direct Expenses " (as those terms are defined in Sections 4.2.6 and 4.2.2 , respectively, of this Lease), which are in excess of the amount of Direct Expenses applicable to the "Base Year," as that term is defined in Section 4.2.1 , below; provided, however, that in no event shall any decrease in Direct Expenses for any Expense Year below Direct Expenses for the Base Year entitle Tenant to any decrease in Base Rent or any credit against sums due under this Lease. Such payments by Tenant, together with any and all other amounts payable by Tenant to Landlord pursuant to the TCCs of this Lease, are hereinafter collectively referred to as the " Additional Rent, " and the Base Rent and the Additional Rent are herein collectively referred to as " Rent ." All amounts due under this Article 4 as Additional Rent shall be payable for the same periods and in the same manner as the Base Rent; provided, however, the parties hereby acknowledge that the first monthly installment of Tenant's Share of any "Estimated Excess," as that term is set forth in, and pursuant to the terms and conditions of, Section 4.4.2 of this Lease, shall first be due and payable for the calendar month occurring immediately following the expiration of the Base Year. Without limitation on other obligations of Tenant which survive the expiration of the Lease Term, the obligations of Tenant to pay the Additional Rent provided for in this Article 4 shall survive the expiration of the Lease Term.

        4.2      Definitions of Key Terms Relating to Additional Rent .    As used in this Article 4 , the following terms shall have the meanings hereinafter set forth:

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        [***]. If Landlord is not furnishing any particular work or service (the cost of which, if performed by Landlord, would be included in Operating Expenses) to a tenant who has undertaken to perform such work or service in lieu of the performance thereof by Landlord, Operating Expenses shall be deemed to be increased by an amount equal to the additional Operating Expenses which would reasonably have been incurred during such period by Landlord if it had at its own expense furnished such work or service to such tenant. If the Project is not at least [***] percent ([***]%) occupied during all or a portion of the Base Year or any Expense Year, Landlord shall make an appropriate adjustment to the components of Operating Expenses for such year to determine the amount of Operating Expenses that would have been incurred had the Project been [***] percent ([***]%) occupied; and the amount so determined shall be deemed to have been the amount of Operating Expenses for such year. Operating Expenses for the Base Year shall include market-wide cost increases (including utility rate increases) due to extraordinary circumstances, including, but not limited to, Force Majeure, boycotts, strikes, conservation surcharges, embargoes or shortages, or amortized costs relating to capital improvements (collectively, " Increases "); provided, however, that at such time as any such particular Increases are no longer included in Operating Expenses, such Increases shall be excluded from the Base Year calculation of Operating Expenses. In no event shall the components of Direct Expenses for any Expense Year related to Utility Costs or Project services or Project insurance costs be less than the corresponding components of Direct Expenses related to Utility Costs, Project Services and Project insurance costs in the Base Year. Landlord shall not (i) make a profit by charging items to Operating Expenses that are otherwise also charged separately to others and (ii) subject to Landlord's right to adjust the components of Operating Expenses described above in this paragraph, collect Operating Expenses from Tenant and all other tenants in the Project in an amount in excess of what Landlord incurs for the items included in Operating Expenses. If Landlord, in any Expense Year following the Base Year, begins providing any new category of services (as opposed to an expansion in scope of a service or a change in a type of service) (the " New Services "), then for such period of time in which such New Services apply, Operating Expenses for the Base Year shall be increased by the amount that Landlord reasonably determines it would have incurred had Landlord provided such New Services during the same period of time during the Base Year as such New Services were provided during such subsequent Expense Year. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no adjustment to the Operating Expenses for the Base Year shall occur to the extent such New Services (1) are attributable to Tenant's use of the Premises (as opposed to office use generally), in which case Landlord may elect (Y) to include the cost of such New Services in Operating Expenses, or (Z) to invoice Tenant directly for such costs, depending upon the nature of the New Services and the extent to which the need for such New Services is directly attributable to Tenant's use, as determined in Landlord's reasonable discretion, (2) is being offered by landlords in the majority of Comparable Buildings, or (3) is required by "Applicable Laws," as that Term is set forth in Article 24 . If Landlord, in any Expense Year after the Base Year, discontinues any type or category of service then for such period of time in which such services are discontinued, Operating Expenses for the Base Year shall be decreased by the amount that Landlord reasonably determines it incurred for such type or category of service throughout the Base Year. In no event shall Tenant be responsible to pay any "Controllable Expenses", as defined below, to the extent such Controllable Expenses exceed an amount that such Controllable Expenses would have been had they increased, from the amount of Controllable Expenses incurred during the first twelve (12) month period following Tenant's commencement of business in the entire Premises, at a compounded rate of [***] per Expense Year (the " Cap "). As used herein " Controllable Expenses " shall mean

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any costs incurred by Landlord relating to services (not including utility services) provided to the Project, labor costs paid by Landlord, and maintenance contracts paid by Landlord. Controllable Expenses shall not include Tax Expenses, costs relating to the HVAC systems of a Building, costs of insurance premiums, utility charges, or market-wide increases in labor costs due to extraordinary circumstances, including, without limitation, boycotts and strikes.

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        4.3      Allocation of Direct Expenses .    The parties acknowledge that the Building is a part of a multi-building project and that the costs and expenses incurred in connection with the Project ( i.e . the Direct Expenses) should be shared between the tenants of the Building and the tenants of the other buildings in the Project. Accordingly, as set forth in Section 4.2 above, Direct Expenses (which consists of Operating Expenses, Tax Expenses and Utilities Costs) are determined annually for the Project as a whole, and a portion of the Direct Expenses, which portion shall be determined by Landlord on an equitable basis, shall be allocated to the tenants of the Building (as opposed to the tenants of any other buildings in the Project) and such portion shall be the Direct Expenses for purposes of this Lease. Such portion of Direct Expenses allocated to the tenants of the Building shall include all Direct Expenses attributable solely to the Building and an equitable portion of the Direct Expenses attributable to the Project as a whole ( i.e ., Direct Expenses which are not attributable to any specific building in the Project).

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        4.5      Taxes and Other Charges for Which Tenant Is Directly Responsible.     

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        4.6      Tenant's Payment of Certain Taxes .    Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this lease, in the event that, at any time during the first (1 st ) [***] years of the initial Lease Term, any sale, refinancing, or change in ownership of the Building is consummated (specifically excluding, however, a change in ownership due to a "Portfolio Sale," as that term is defined below, and a change in ownership to a lender resulting from a foreclosure or a deed-in-lieu of foreclosure), and as a result thereof, and to the extent that in connection therewith, the Building or Project is reassessed (the " Reassessment ") for real estate tax purposes by the appropriate governmental authority pursuant to the terms of Proposition 13, then the terms and conditions of this Section 4.6 shall apply to such Reassessment of the Building or Project. For purposes of this Section 4.6 , a " Portfolio Sale " shall mean a sale or other transfer of all or any portion of the Building together with one or more other properties located outside of the Project; provided, however, during the first [***] Lease Years, a Portfolio Sale shall only be deemed to have occurred if the total value of all the properties included in such transaction is equal to or greater than [***].

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        4.7      Landlord's Books and Records .    Upon Tenant's written request given not more than [***] months after Tenant's receipt of a Statement for a particular Expense Year, and provided that Tenant is not then in monetary default or material non-monetary default under this Lease beyond the applicable notice and cure period provided in this Lease, Landlord shall furnish Tenant with such reasonable supporting documentation in connection with said Building Direct Expenses as Tenant may reasonably request. Landlord shall provide said information to Tenant within sixty (60) days after Tenant's written request therefor. Within [***] months after receipt of a Statement by Tenant (the " Review Period "), if Tenant disputes the amount of Additional Rent set forth in the Statement, an independent certified public accountant (which accountant (A) is a member of a nationally or regionally recognized accounting firm, and (B) is not working on a contingency fee basis), designated and paid for by Tenant, may, after reasonable notice to Landlord and at reasonable times, inspect Landlord's records with respect to the Statement at Landlord's corporate office (located in either San Diego County or Los Angeles County), provided that Tenant is not then in monetary default or material non-monetary default under this Lease (beyond any applicable notice and cure periods) and Tenant has paid all amounts required to be paid under the applicable Estimate Statement and Statement, as the case may be. In connection with such inspection, Tenant and Tenant's agents must agree in advance to follow Landlord's reasonable rules and procedures regarding inspections of

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Landlord's records, and shall execute a commercially reasonable confidentiality agreement regarding such inspection. Tenant's failure to dispute the amount of Additional Rent set forth in any Statement within the Review Period shall be deemed to be Tenant's approval of such Statement and Tenant, thereafter, waives the right or ability to dispute the amounts set forth in such Statement. If after such inspection, Tenant still disputes such Additional Rent, a determination as to the proper amount shall be made, at Tenant's expense, by an independent certified public accountant (the " Accountant ") selected by Landlord and subject to Tenant's reasonable approval; provided that if such determination by the Accountant proves that Direct Expenses were overstated by more than five percent (5%), then the cost of the Accountant and the cost of such determination shall be paid for by Landlord. Tenant hereby acknowledges that Tenant's sole right to inspect Landlord's books and records and to contest the amount of Direct Expenses payable by Tenant shall be as set forth in this Section 4.7 , and Tenant hereby waives any and all other rights pursuant to applicable law to inspect such books and records and/or to contest the amount of Direct Expenses payable by Tenant.


ARTICLE 5

USE OF PREMISES

        5.1      Permitted Use .    Tenant shall use the Premises solely for the Permitted Use set forth in Section 7 of the Summary and Tenant shall not use or permit the Premises or the Project to be used for any other purpose or purposes whatsoever without the prior written consent of Landlord, which may be withheld in Landlord's sole discretion; provided, however, that Landlord shall use its reasonable discretion in determining whether a particular use is within the parameters of the Permitted Use.

        5.2      Prohibited Uses .    The uses prohibited under this Lease shall include, without limitation, use of the Premises or a portion thereof for (i) offices of any agency or bureau of the United States or any state or political subdivision thereof; (ii) offices or agencies of any foreign governmental or political subdivision thereof; (iii) offices of any health care professionals or service organization; (iv) schools or other training facilities which are not ancillary to corporate, executive or professional office use; (v) retail or restaurant uses; or (vi) communications firms such as radio and/or television stations. Tenant shall not allow occupancy density of use of the Premises which is greater than the occupancy density that can be reasonably supported by the Building Systems (taking into consideration any supplemental systems installed by Tenant) or which would result in the use of more Project parking spaces than provided to Tenant under the terms of this Lease (taking into consideration any offsite parking programs enacted by Tenant). Tenant further covenants and agrees that Tenant shall not use, or suffer or permit any person or persons to use, the Premises or any part thereof for any use or purpose contrary to the provisions of the Rules and Regulations set forth in Exhibit D , attached hereto, or in violation of the laws of the United States of America, the State of California, or the ordinances, regulations or requirements of the local municipal or county governing body or other lawful authorities having jurisdiction over the Project) including, without limitation, any such laws, ordinances, regulations or requirements relating to hazardous materials or substances, as those terms are defined by applicable laws now or hereafter in effect; provided, however, Landlord shall not enforce, change or modify the Rules and Regulations in a discriminatory manner and Landlord agrees that the Rules and Regulations shall not be unreasonably modified or enforced in a manner which will unreasonably interfere with the normal and customary conduct of Tenant's business. Tenant shall not do or permit anything to be done in or about the Premises which will in any way damage the reputation of the Project or obstruct or interfere with the rights of other tenants or occupants of the Building, or injure or unreasonably annoy them or use or allow the Premises to be used for any unlawful or reasonably objectionable purpose, nor shall Tenant cause, maintain or permit any nuisance in, on or about the Premises.

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to any future covenants, conditions, and restrictions (the " CC&Rs ") which Landlord, in Landlord's discretion, deems reasonably necessary or desirable, and Tenant agrees that this Lease shall be subject and subordinate to such CC&Rs; provided, however, any such future CC&Rs shall not materially and adversely affect Tenant's use or occupancy of the Premises for the Permitted Use nor any of Tenant's rights hereunder. Landlord hereby acknowledges that general office use does not violate the CC&R's. Landlord shall have the right to require Tenant to execute and acknowledge, within fifteen (15) business days of a request by Landlord, a "Recognition of Covenants, Conditions, and Restriction," in a form substantially similar to that attached hereto as Exhibit F , agreeing to and acknowledging the CC&Rs.


ARTICLE 6

SERVICES AND UTILITIES

        6.1      Standard Tenant Services .    Landlord shall provide the following services on all days (unless otherwise stated below) during the Lease Term.

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        6.2      Overstandard Tenant Use .    

        6.3      Interruption of Use .    Except as otherwise provided in Section 3.2 or elsewhere in this Lease, Tenant agrees that Landlord shall not be liable for damages, by abatement of Rent or otherwise, for failure to furnish or delay in furnishing any service (including telephone and telecommunication services), or for any diminution in the quality or quantity thereof, when such failure or delay or diminution is occasioned, in whole or in part, by breakage, repairs, replacements, or improvements, by any strike, lockout or other labor trouble, by inability to secure electricity, gas, water, or other fuel at the Building or Project after reasonable effort to do so, by any riot or other dangerous condition, emergency, accident or casualty whatsoever, by act or default of Tenant or other parties, or by any other cause beyond Landlord's reasonable control; and such failures or delays or diminution shall never be deemed to constitute an eviction or disturbance of Tenant's use and possession of the Premises or relieve Tenant from paying Rent or performing any of its obligations under this Lease, except as otherwise provided in Section 3.2 or elsewhere in this Lease. Furthermore, Landlord shall not be liable under any circumstances for a loss of, or injury to, property or for injury to, or interference with, Tenant's business, including, without limitation, loss of profits, however occurring, through or in connection with or incidental to a failure to furnish any of the services or utilities as set forth in this Article 6 .

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ARTICLE 7

REPAIRS

        Landlord shall maintain in first-class condition and operating order and keep in good repair and condition the structural portions of the Building, including the foundation, floor/ceiling slabs, roof structure (as opposed to roof membrane), curtain wall, exterior glass and mullions, columns, beams, shafts (including elevator shafts), fire stairs, parking areas, landscaping, exterior Project signage, stairwells, elevator cab, men's and women's washrooms, Building mechanical, electrical and telephone closets, and all common and public areas (collectively, " Building Structure ") and the Base Building mechanical, electrical, life safety, plumbing, sprinkler systems and HVAC systems which were not constructed by Tenant Parties (collectively, the " Building Systems ") and the Common Areas. Notwithstanding anything in this Lease to the contrary, Tenant shall be required to repair the Building Structure and/or the Building Systems to the extent caused due to Tenant's use of the Premises for other than normal and customary business office operations, unless and to the extent such damage is covered by insurance carries or required to be carried by Landlord pursuant to Article 10 and to which the waiver of subrogation is applicable (such obligation to the extent applicable to Tenant as qualified and conditioned will hereinafter be defined as the " BS/BS Exception "). Tenant shall, at Tenant's own expense, keep the Premises, including all improvements, fixtures and furnishings therein, and the floor or floors of the Building on which the Premises are located, in good order, repair and condition at all times during the Lease Term, but such obligation shall not extend to the Building Structure and the Building Systems except pursuant to the BS/BS Exception. In addition, Tenant shall, at Tenant's own expense, but under the supervision and subject to the prior approval of Landlord, and within any reasonable period of time specified by Landlord, promptly and adequately repair all damage to the Premises and replace or repair all damaged, broken, or worn fixtures and appurtenances, but such obligation shall not extend to the Building Structure and the Building Systems except (i) pursuant to the BS/BS Exception, and/or (ii) for damage caused by ordinary wear and tear or beyond the reasonable control of Tenant; provided however, that, at Landlord's option, or if Tenant fails to make such repairs, Landlord may, after written notice to Tenant and Tenant's failure to repair within five (5) days thereafter, but need not, make such repairs and replacements, and Tenant shall pay Landlord the cost thereof, including a percentage of the cost thereof (to be uniformly established for the Building and/or the Project, and to be reasonably consistent with similar percentages paid for such services by tenant in the Comparable Buildings) sufficient to reimburse Landlord for all overhead, general conditions, fees and other costs or expenses paid to third parties arising from Landlord's involvement with such repairs and replacements forthwith upon being billed for same. . Landlord may, but shall not be required to, enter the Premises at all reasonable times to make such repairs, alterations, improvements or additions to the Premises or to the Project or to any equipment located in the Project as Landlord shall desire or deem necessary or as Landlord may be required to do by governmental or quasi-governmental authority or court order or decree; provided, however, except for (i) emergencies, (ii) repairs, alterations, improvements or additions required by governmental or quasi- governmental authorities or court order or decree, or (iii) repairs which are the obligation of Tenant hereunder, any such entry into the Premises by Landlord shall be performed in a manner so as not to

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materially interfere with Tenant's use of, or access to, the Premises; provided that, with respect to items (ii) and (iii) above, Landlord shall use commercially reasonable efforts to not materially interfere with Tenant's use of, or access to, the Premises. Tenant hereby waives any and all rights under and benefits of subsection 1 of Section 1932 and Sections 1941 and 1942 of the California Civil Code or under any similar law, statute, or ordinance now or hereafter in effect.


ARTICLE 8

ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS

        8.1      Landlord's Consent to Alterations .    Tenant may not make any improvements, alterations, additions or changes to the Premises or any mechanical, plumbing or HVAC facilities or systems pertaining to the Premises (collectively, the " Alterations ") without first procuring the prior written consent of Landlord to such Alterations, which consent shall be requested by Tenant not less than ten (10) business days prior to the commencement thereof, and which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld by Landlord, provided it shall be deemed reasonable for Landlord to withhold its consent to any Alteration which adversely affects the structural portions or the systems or equipment of the Building or is visible from the exterior of the Building. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Tenant shall be permitted to make Alterations following five (5) business days notice to Landlord, but without Landlord's prior consent, to the extent that such Alterations do not (i) adversely affect the Building Systems, Building Structure, or the exterior appearance of the Building, or structural aspects of the Building, or (ii) adversely affect the value of the Premises or Building (the " Cosmetic Alterations "). The construction of the initial improvements to the Premises shall be governed by the terms of the Work Letter Agreement and not the terms of this Article 8 .

        8.2      Manner of Construction .    Landlord may impose, as a condition of its consent to any and all Alterations or repairs of the Premises or about the Premises, such requirements as Landlord in its reasonable discretion may deem desirable, including, but not limited to, the requirement that Tenant utilize for such purposes only contractors reasonably approved by Landlord, and the requirement that upon Landlord's timely request (as more particularly set forth in Section 8.5 , below), Tenant shall, at Tenant's expense, remove such Alterations upon the expiration or any early termination of the Lease Term and return the affected portion of the Premises to a building standard tenant improved condition as determined by Landlord. Tenant shall construct such Alterations and perform such repairs in a good and workmanlike manner, in conformance with any and all applicable federal, state, county or municipal laws, rules and regulations and pursuant to a valid building permit, issued by the City of San Diego, all in conformance with Landlord's construction rules and regulations; provided, however, that prior to commencing to construct any Alteration (other than Cosmetic Alterations), Tenant shall meet with Landlord to discuss Landlord's design parameters and code compliance issues. In the event Tenant performs any Alterations in the Premises which require or give rise to governmentally required changes to the "Base Building," as that term is defined below, then Landlord shall, at Tenant's expense, make such changes to the Base Building. The " Base Building " shall include the structural portions of the Building, and the public restrooms, elevators, fire stairwells and the systems and equipment located in the internal core of the Building on the floor or floors on which the Premises are located. In performing the work of any such Alterations, Tenant shall have the work performed in such manner so as not to obstruct access to the Project or any portion thereof, by any other tenant of the Project, and so as not to obstruct the business of Landlord or other tenants in the Project. Tenant shall not use (and upon notice from Landlord shall cease using) contractors, services, workmen, labor, materials or equipment that, in Landlord's reasonable judgment, would disturb labor harmony with the workforce or trades engaged in performing other work, labor or services in or about the Building or the Common Areas. In addition to Tenant's obligations under Article 9 of this Lease, upon completion of any Alterations, Tenant agrees to cause a Notice of Completion to be recorded in the office of the Recorder of the County of San Diego in accordance with Section 3093 of the Civil Code of the State of California or any successor statute, and Tenant shall deliver to the Project construction manager a

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reproducible copy and an electronic copy of the "as built" drawings of the Alterations, to the extent such Alterations are of a type for which as-built plans are generally prepared, as well as all permits, approvals and other documents issued by any governmental agency in connection with the Alterations.

        8.3      Payment for Improvements .    If payment is made directly to contractors, Tenant shall (i) comply with Landlord's requirements for final lien releases and waivers in connection with Tenant's payment for work to contractors, and (ii) sign Landlord's standard contractor's rules and regulations. If Tenant orders any work directly from Landlord, Tenant shall pay to Landlord an amount equal to five percent of the cost of such work to compensate Landlord for all overhead, general conditions, fees and other costs and expenses arising from Landlord's involvement with such work. If Tenant does not order any work directly from Landlord, Tenant shall reimburse Landlord for Landlord's reasonable, actual, out-of-pocket costs and expenses actually incurred in connection with Landlord's review of such work.

        8.4      Construction Insurance .    In addition to the requirements of Article 10 of this Lease, in the event that Tenant makes any Alterations, prior to the commencement of such Alterations, Tenant shall provide Landlord with evidence that Tenant carries "Builder's All Risk" insurance in an amount reasonably approved by Landlord covering the construction of such Alterations, and such other insurance as Landlord may reasonably require, it being understood and agreed that all of such Alterations shall be insured by Tenant pursuant to Article 10 of this Lease immediately upon completion thereof. In addition, Landlord may, if the cost of any Alteration is reasonably expected to exceed [***], in its reasonable discretion, require Tenant to obtain a lien and completion bond or some alternate form of security satisfactory to Landlord in an amount sufficient to ensure the lien-free completion of such Alterations and naming Landlord as a co-obligee. For purposes of determining the cost of an Alteration, work done in phases or stages shall be considered part of the same Alteration, and any Alteration shall be deemed to include all trades and materials involved in accomplishing a particular result.

        8.5      Landlord's Property .    Landlord and Tenant hereby acknowledge and agree that (i) all Alterations, improvements, fixtures, equipment and/or appurtenances which may be installed or placed in or about the Premises, from time to time, shall be at the sole cost of Tenant (subject to the provisions of Section 8.6 , below) and shall be and become part of the Premises and the property of Landlord, and (ii) the Improvements to be constructed in the Premises pursuant to the TCCs of the Work Letter Agreement shall, upon completion of the same, be and become a part of the Premises and the property of Landlord; provided, however, Tenant may remove any Alterations, improvements (excluding the Improvements), fixtures and/or equipment which Tenant can substantiate to Landlord have not been paid for by any Improvement Allowance funds, provided that Tenant repairs any and all damage to the Premises or the Building caused in whole or in part by such removal, and returns the affected portion of the Building or the Premises to an as-improved building standard condition, as reasonably approved by Landlord. Furthermore, Landlord may, by written notice to Tenant, at least sixty (60) days prior to the end of the Lease Term, or given following any earlier termination of this Lease, require Tenant, at Tenant's expense, to remove any Alterations or improvements located within the Premises, to repair any damage to the Premises and Building caused by such removal, and to return the affected portion of the Premises to a building standard tenant improved condition as determined by Landlord; provided, however, if, in connection with its notice to Landlord with respect to any such Alterations (including any Cosmetic Alterations), ( x ) Tenant requests Landlord's decision with regard to the removal of such Alterations or Cosmetic Alterations, and ( y ) Landlord thereafter agrees in writing to waive the removal requirement when approving (or, if applicable, following notification of) such Alterations or Cosmetic Alterations, then Tenant shall not be required to so remove such Alterations or Cosmetic Alterations; provided further, however, that if Tenant requests such a determination from Landlord and Landlord, within ten (10) business days following Landlord's receipt of such request from Tenant with respect to Alterations or Cosmetic Alterations, fails to address the removal requirement with regard to such Alterations or Cosmetic Alterations, Landlord shall be deemed to have agreed to

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waive the removal requirement with regard to such Alterations or Cosmetic Alterations. If Tenant fails to complete such removal and/or to repair any damage caused by the removal of any Alterations or improvements in the Premises, and return the affected portion of the Premises to a building standard tenant improved condition as determined by Landlord, then Landlord may do so and may charge the cost thereof to Tenant. Tenant hereby protects, defends, indemnifies and holds Landlord harmless from any liability, cost, obligation, expense or claim of lien in any manner relating to the installation, placement, removal or financing of any such Alterations, improvements, fixtures and/or equipment in, on or about the Premises, which obligations of Tenant shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease.

        8.6      Mid-Term Improvement Allowance .    To the extent Tenant is not then in economic or material, non-economic default under this Lease (beyond any applicable notice and cure periods), then Tenant may, upon written notice to Landlord given no later than April 1, 2013 (the " Improvement Allowance Election Notice "), elect to cause Landlord to provide an allowance (in an amount to be set forth in such Improvement Allowance Election Notice) for the cost of the design and construction of certain mid-term Alterations intended to enhance the then-existing condition of the Premises (the " Mid-Term Improvement Allowance "); provided, however, that the amount of such Mid-Term Improvement Allowance shall (i) be disbursed by Landlord following July 1, 2013 upon receipt of invoices for such costs, reasonable backup documentation and conditional lien releases relating to the items covered by such invoices, (ii) be an amount equal to an even number of United States Dollars (as opposed to fractions of United States Dollars), and (iii) in no event exceed the amount set forth in Section 14 of the Summary. In the event Tenant exercises its right to use all or any portion of the Mid-Term Improvement Allowance, then Tenant shall deliver to Landlord, on or before July 1, 2013, a letter of credit, in the form attached to the Lease as Exhibit H and subject to the terms and conditions of Article 21 of the Lease, in an amount equal to [***], which letter of credit shall be held by Landlord pursuant to the terms of Article 21 of the Lease. The rights contained in this Section 8.6 shall be personal to the Original Tenant, and may only be exercised by the Original Tenant (and not any assignee, sublessee or other Transferee of the Original Tenant's interest in this Lease).


ARTICLE 9

COVENANT AGAINST LIENS

        Tenant shall keep the Project and Premises free from any liens or encumbrances arising out of the work performed, materials furnished or obligations incurred by or on behalf of Tenant, and shall protect, defend, indemnify and hold Landlord harmless from and against any claims, liabilities, judgments or costs (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees and costs) arising out of same or in connection therewith. Tenant shall give Landlord notice at least twenty (20) days prior to the commencement of any such work on the Premises (or such additional time as may be necessary under applicable laws) to afford Landlord the opportunity of posting and recording appropriate notices of non-responsibility. Tenant shall remove any such lien or encumbrance by bond or otherwise within ten (10) business days after notice by Landlord, and if Tenant shall fail to do so, Landlord may pay the amount necessary to remove such lien or encumbrance, without being responsible for investigating the validity thereof. The amount so paid shall be deemed Additional Rent under this Lease payable upon demand, without limitation as to other remedies available to Landlord under this Lease. Nothing contained in this Lease shall authorize Tenant to do any act which shall subject Landlord's title to the Building or Premises to any liens or encumbrances whether claimed by operation of law or express or implied contract. Any claim to a lien or encumbrance upon the Building or Premises arising in connection with any such work or respecting the Premises not performed by or at the request of Landlord shall be null and void, or at Landlord's option shall attach only against Tenant's interest in the Premises and shall in all respects be subordinate to Landlord's title to the Project, Building and Premises.

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ARTICLE 10

INSURANCE

        10.1      Indemnification and Waiver .    To the extent not prohibited by law and except as otherwise expressly provided herein, Tenant hereby assumes all risk of damage to property or injury to persons in, upon or about the Premises from any cause whatsoever and agrees that Landlord, its partners, subpartners and their respective officers, agents, servants, employees, and independent contractors (collectively, " Landlord Parties ") shall not be liable for, and are hereby released from any responsibility for, any damage either to person or property or resulting from the loss of use thereof, which damage is sustained by Tenant or by other persons claiming through Tenant. Tenant shall indemnify, defend, protect, and hold harmless the Landlord Parties from any and all loss, cost, damage, expense and liability (including without limitation court costs and reasonable attorneys' fees) incurred in connection with or arising from any cause in, on or about the Premises, any acts, omissions or negligence of Tenant or of any person claiming by, through or under Tenant, or of the contractors, agents, servants, employees, invitees, guests or licensees of Tenant or any such person, in, on or about the Project or any breach of the TCCs of this Lease, either prior to, during, or after the expiration of the Lease Term, provided that the terms of the foregoing indemnity shall not apply to the negligence or willful misconduct of Landlord or any Landlord Party. Should Landlord be named as a defendant in any suit brought against Tenant in connection with or arising out of Tenant's occupancy of the Premises, Tenant shall pay to Landlord its costs and expenses incurred in such suit, including without limitation, its actual professional fees such as appraisers', accountants' and attorneys' fees. Landlord shall indemnify, defend, protect, and hold harmless Tenant, its partners, and their respective officers, agents, servants, employees, and independent contractors (collectively, " Tenant Parties ") from any and all loss, cost, damage, expense and liability (including without limitation reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from the gross negligence or willful misconduct of Landlord in, on or about the Project (excluding the Premises), except to the extent caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of the Tenant Parties. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in this Lease, either party's agreement to indemnify the other party pursuant to this Section 10.1 is not intended and shall not relieve any insurance carrier of its obligations under policies required to be carried by such party pursuant to the provisions of this Lease. In addition, either party's agreement to indemnify the other party as set forth in this Section 10.1 shall be ineffective to the extent the matters for which such party agreed to indemnify the other party are covered by insurance required to be carried by the non-indemnifying party pursuant to this Lease. The provisions of this Section 10.1 shall survive the expiration or sooner termination of this Lease with respect to any claims or liability arising in connection with any event occurring prior to such expiration or termination. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Lease, nothing in this Lease shall impose any obligations on Tenant or Landlord to be responsible or liable for, and each hereby releases the other from all liability for, consequential damages other than those consequential damages incurred by Landlord in connection with a holdover of the Premises by Tenant after the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease or incurred by Landlord in connection with any repair, physical construction or improvement work performed by or on behalf of Tenant in the Project, but Tenant shall not be responsible for any direct or consequential damages resulting from Landlord's or contractor's acts in connection with the completion by Landlord of the premises improvements in the Premises pursuant to the Work Letter Agreement or Landlord's ownership or removal of any Alterations that are not required to be removed by Tenant pursuant to Article 8 , above.

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        10.3      Tenant's Insurance .    Tenant shall maintain the following coverages in the following amounts.

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  Bodily Injury and   $5,000,000 each occurrence

 

Property Damage Liability

 

$5,000,000 annual aggregate, or any combination of primary insurance and excess insurance

 

Personal Injury Liability

 

$5,000,000 each occurrence
$5,000,000 annual aggregate, or any combination of primary insurance and excess insurance
0% Insured's participation

        10.4      Form of Policies .    The minimum limits of policies of insurance required of Tenant under this Lease shall in no event limit the liability of Tenant under this Lease. Such insurance shall (i) be issued by an insurance company having a rating of not less than A-X in Best's Insurance Guide or which is otherwise acceptable to Landlord and licensed to do business in the State of California; (ii) be in form and content reasonably acceptable to Landlord; and (iii) provide that said insurance shall not be canceled or coverage changed unless thirty (30) days' prior written notice shall have been given to Landlord and any mortgagee of Landlord, the identity of whom has been provided to Tenant in writing. Tenant shall deliver said policy or policies or certificates thereof to Landlord on or before the Lease Commencement Date and at least thirty (30) days before the expiration dates thereof. In the event Tenant shall fail to procure such insurance, or to deliver such policies or certificate, Landlord may, at its option, after written notice to Tenant and Tenant's failure to obtain such insurance within five (5)

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business days thereafter, procure such policies for the account of Tenant, and the cost thereof shall be paid to Landlord within thirty (30) days after delivery to Tenant of bills therefor.

        10.5      Subrogation .    Landlord and Tenant intend that their respective property loss risks shall be borne by reasonable insurance carriers to the extent above provided, and Landlord and Tenant hereby agree to look solely to, and seek recovery only from, their respective insurance carriers in the event of a property loss to the extent that such coverage is agreed to be provided hereunder. The parties each hereby waive all rights and claims against each other for such losses, and waive all rights of subrogation of their respective insurers, provided such waiver of subrogation shall not affect the right to the insured to recover thereunder. The parties agree that their respective insurance policies are now, or shall be, endorsed such that the waiver of subrogation shall not affect the right of the insured to recover thereunder, so long as no material additional premium is charged therefor.

        10.6      Additional Insurance Obligations .    Tenant shall carry and maintain during the entire Lease Term, at Tenant's sole cost and expense, increased amounts of the insurance required to be carried by Tenant pursuant to this Article 10 and such other reasonable types of insurance coverage and in such reasonable amounts covering the Premises and Tenant's operations therein, as may be reasonably requested by Landlord. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Landlord's request shall only be considered reasonable if such increased coverage amounts and/or such new types of insurance are consistent with the requirements of a majority of Comparable Buildings, and Landlord shall not so increase the coverage amounts or require additional types of insurance during the first five (5) years of the Lease Term and thereafter no more often than one time in any five (5) year period.


ARTICLE 11

DAMAGE AND DESTRUCTION

        11.1      Repair of Damage to Premises by Landlord .    Tenant shall promptly notify Landlord of any damage to the Premises resulting from fire or any other casualty. If the Premises or any Common Areas serving or providing access to the Premises shall be damaged by fire or other casualty, Landlord shall promptly and diligently, subject to reasonable delays for insurance adjustment or other matters beyond Landlord's reasonable control, and subject to all other terms of this Article 11 , restore the Base Building and such Common Areas. Such restoration shall be to substantially the same condition of the Base Building and the Common Areas prior to the casualty, except for modifications required by zoning and building codes and other laws or by the holder of a mortgage on the Building or Project or any other modifications to the Common Areas deemed desirable by Landlord, which are consistent with the character of the Project and which are reasonably approved by Tenant, provided that access to the Premises and any common restrooms serving the Premises shall not be materially impaired. Upon the occurrence of any damage to the Premises, upon notice (the " Landlord Repair Notice ") to Tenant from Landlord, Tenant shall assign to Landlord (or to any party designated by Landlord) all insurance proceeds payable to Tenant under Tenant's insurance required under Section 10.3 of this Lease, and Landlord shall repair any injury or damage to the Improvements and any Alterations installed in the Premises and shall return such Improvements and Original Improvements to their original condition; provided that if the cost of such repair by Landlord exceeds the amount of insurance proceeds received by Landlord from Tenant's insurance carrier, as assigned by Tenant, the cost of such repairs shall be paid by Tenant to Landlord prior to Landlord's commencement of repair of the damage. In the event that Landlord does not deliver the Landlord Repair Notice within sixty (60) days following the date the casualty becomes known to Landlord, Tenant shall, at its sole cost and expense, repair any injury or damage to the Improvements and Alterations installed in the Premises and shall return such Improvements and Original Improvements to their original condition. Whether or not Landlord delivers a Landlord Repair Notice, prior to the commencement of construction, Tenant shall submit to Landlord, for Landlord's review and approval, all plans, specifications and working drawings relating thereto, and Landlord shall select the contractors to perform such improvement work subject to

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Tenant's reasonable approval. Landlord shall not be liable for any inconvenience or annoyance to Tenant or its visitors, or injury to Tenant's business resulting in any way from such damage or the repair thereof; provided however, that if such fire or other casualty shall have damaged the Premises or Common Areas necessary to Tenant's occupancy, and the Premises are not occupied by Tenant as a result thereof, then during the time and to the extent the Premises are unfit for occupancy, the Rent shall be abated in proportion to the ratio that the amount of rentable square feet of the Premises which is unfit for occupancy for the purposes permitted under this Lease bears to the total rentable square feet of the Premises. In the event that Landlord shall not deliver the Landlord Repair Notice, Tenant's right to rent abatement pursuant to the preceding sentence shall terminate as of the date which is reasonably determined by Landlord to be the date Tenant should have completed repairs to the Premises assuming Tenant used reasonable due diligence in connection therewith.

        11.2      Landlord's Option to Repair .    Notwithstanding the terms of Section 11.1 of this Lease, Landlord may elect not to rebuild and/or restore the Premises, Building and/or Project, and instead terminate this Lease, by notifying Tenant in writing of such termination within ninety (90) days after the date of discovery of the damage, such notice to include a termination date giving Tenant ninety (90) days to vacate the Premises, but Landlord may so elect only if the Building or Project shall be damaged by fire or other casualty or cause, whether or not the Premises are affected, and one or more of the following conditions is present: (i) in Landlord's reasonable judgment, repairs cannot reasonably be completed within two hundred seventy (270) days after the date of discovery of the damage (when such repairs are made without the payment of overtime or other premiums); (ii) the holder of any mortgage on the Building or Project or ground lessor with respect to the Building or Project shall require that the insurance proceeds or any portion thereof be used to retire the mortgage debt, or shall terminate the ground lease, as the case may be; (iii) the damage is not fully covered by Landlord's insurance policies; (iv) Landlord decides to rebuild the Building or Common Areas so that they will be substantially different structurally or architecturally; or (v) the damage occurs during the last twelve (12) months of the Lease Term. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if Landlord elects to terminate this Lease pursuant to item (i), above, then Tenant may, [***] If Landlord does not elect to terminate this Lease pursuant to Landlord's termination right as provided above, and the repairs cannot, in the reasonable opinion of Landlord, be completed within two hundred seventy (270) days after being commenced, Tenant may elect not later than ninety (90) days after the date of Tenant's receipt of Landlord's reasonable estimate, in writing, of the time required to effectuate such repairs, to terminate this Lease by written notice to Landlord effective as of the date specified in the notice, which date shall not be less than thirty (30) days nor more than sixty (60) days after the date such notice is given by Tenant. Furthermore, if neither Landlord nor Tenant has terminated this Lease, and the repairs are not actually completed within such 270-day period, Tenant shall have the right to terminate this Lease during the first five (5) business days of each calendar month following the end of such period until such time as the repairs are complete, by notice to Landlord (the " Damage Termination Notice "), effective as of a date set forth in the Damage Termination Notice (the " Damage Termination Date "), which Damage Termination Date shall not be less than ten (10) business days following the end of each such month. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if Tenant delivers a Damage Termination Notice to Landlord, then Landlord shall have the right to suspend the occurrence of the Damage Termination Date for a period ending thirty (30) days after the Damage Termination Date set forth in the Damage Termination Notice by delivering to Tenant, within five (5) business days of Landlord's receipt of the Damage Termination Notice, a certificate of Landlord's contractor responsible for the repair of the damage certifying that it is such contractor's good faith judgment that the repairs shall be substantially completed within thirty (30) days after the Damage Termination Date. If repairs shall be substantially completed prior to the expiration of such thirty-day period, then the Damage

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Termination Notice shall be of no force or effect, but if the repairs shall not be substantially completed within such thirty-day period, then this Lease shall terminate upon the expiration of such thirty-day period. At any time, from time to time, after the date occurring sixty (60) days after the date of the damage, Tenant may request that Landlord inform Tenant of Landlord's reasonable opinion of the date of completion of the repairs and Landlord shall respond to such request within five (5) business days. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Section 11.2 , Tenant shall have the right to terminate this Lease under this Section 11.2 to the extent each of the following conditions is satisfied: (a) the damage to the Project by fire or other casualty was not caused by the gross negligence or intentional act of Tenant or its partners or subpartners and their respective officers, agents, servants, employees, and independent contractors; (b) Tenant is not then in monetary default or material non-monetary default under this Lease; (c) as a result of the damage, Tenant cannot reasonably conduct business from the Premises; and, (d) as a result of the damage to the Project, Tenant does not occupy or use the Premises at all. In the event this Lease is terminated in accordance with the terms of this Section 11.2 , Tenant shall pay to Landlord (or to any party designated by Landlord) a portion of the insurance proceeds payable to Tenant under Tenant's insurance required under items (ii) and (iii) of Section 10.3.2 of this Lease, which portion shall be equal to [***].

        11.3      Waiver of Statutory Provisions .    The provisions of this Lease, including this Article 11 , constitute an express agreement between Landlord and Tenant with respect to any and all damage to, or destruction of, all or any part of the Premises, the Building or the Project, and any statute or regulation of the State of California, including, without limitation, Sections 1932(2) and 1933(4) of the California Civil Code, with respect to any rights or obligations concerning damage or destruction in the absence of an express agreement between the parties, and any other statute or regulation, now or hereafter in effect, shall have no application to this Lease or any damage or destruction to all or any part of the Premises, the Building or the Project.


ARTICLE 12

NONWAIVER

        No provision of this Lease shall be deemed waived by either party hereto unless expressly waived in a writing signed thereby. The waiver by either party hereto of any breach of any term, covenant or condition herein contained shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any subsequent breach of same or any other term, covenant or condition herein contained. The subsequent acceptance of Rent hereunder by Landlord shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any preceding breach by Tenant of any term, covenant or condition of this Lease, other than the failure of Tenant to pay the particular Rent so accepted, regardless of Landlord's knowledge of such preceding breach at the time of acceptance of such Rent. No acceptance of a lesser amount than the Rent herein stipulated shall be deemed a waiver of Landlord's right to receive the full amount due, nor shall any endorsement or statement on any check or payment or any letter accompanying such check or payment be deemed an accord and satisfaction, and Landlord may accept such check or payment without prejudice to Landlord's right to recover the full amount due. No receipt of monies by Landlord from Tenant after the termination of this Lease shall in any way alter the length of the Lease Term or of Tenant's right of possession hereunder, or after the giving of any notice shall reinstate, continue or extend the Lease Term or affect any notice given Tenant prior to the receipt of such monies, it being agreed that after the service of notice or the commencement of a suit, or after final judgment for possession of the Premises, Landlord may receive and collect any Rent due, and the payment of said Rent shall not waive or affect said notice, suit or judgment.

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ARTICLE 13

CONDEMNATION

        If the whole or any part of the Premises, Building or Project shall be taken by power of eminent domain or condemned by any competent authority for any public or quasi-public use or purpose, or if any adjacent property or street shall be so taken or condemned, or reconfigured or vacated by such authority in such manner as to require the use, reconstruction or remodeling of any part of the Premises, Building or Project, or if Landlord shall grant a deed or other instrument in lieu of such taking by eminent domain or condemnation, Landlord shall have the option to terminate this Lease effective as of the date possession is required to be surrendered to the authority. If more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the rentable square feet of the Premises is taken, or if access to the Premises is substantially impaired, in each case for a period in excess of one hundred eighty (180) days, Tenant shall have the option to terminate this Lease effective as of the date possession is required to be surrendered to the authority. Tenant shall not because of such taking assert any claim against Landlord or the authority for any compensation because of such taking and Landlord shall be entitled to the entire award or payment in connection therewith, except that Tenant shall have the right to file any separate claim available to Tenant for any taking of Tenant's personal property and fixtures belonging to Tenant and removable by Tenant upon expiration of the Lease Term pursuant to the terms of this Lease, and for moving expenses, so long as such claims do not diminish the award available to Landlord, its ground lessor with respect to the Building or Project or its mortgagee, and such claim is payable separately to Tenant. All Rent shall be apportioned as of the date of such termination. If any part of the Premises shall be taken, and this Lease shall not be so terminated, the Rent shall be proportionately abated. Tenant hereby waives any and all rights it might otherwise have pursuant to Section 1265.130 of The California Code of Civil Procedure. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Article 13 , in the event of a temporary taking of all or any portion of the Premises for a period of one hundred and eighty (180) days or less, then this Lease shall not terminate but the Base Rent and the Additional Rent shall be abated for the period of such taking in proportion to the ratio that the amount of rentable square feet of the Premises taken bears to the total rentable square feet of the Premises. Landlord shall be entitled to receive the entire award made in connection with any such temporary taking.


ARTICLE 14

ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING

        14.1      Transfers .    Tenant shall not, without the prior written consent of Landlord, assign, mortgage, pledge, hypothecate, encumber, or permit any lien to attach to, or otherwise transfer, this Lease or any interest hereunder, permit any assignment, or other transfer of this Lease or any interest hereunder by operation of law, sublet the Premises or any part thereof, or enter into any license or concession agreements or otherwise permit the occupancy or use of the Premises or any part thereof by any persons other than Tenant and its employees and contractors (all of the foregoing are hereinafter sometimes referred to collectively as " Transfers " and any person to whom any Transfer is made or sought to be made is hereinafter sometimes referred to as a " Transferee "). If Tenant desires Landlord's consent to any Transfer, Tenant shall notify Landlord in writing, which notice (the " Transfer Notice ") shall include (i) the proposed effective date of the Transfer, which shall not be less than fifteen (15) days nor more than one hundred eighty (180) days after the date of delivery of the Transfer Notice, (ii) a description of the portion of the Premises to be transferred (the " Subject Space "), (iii) all of the terms of the proposed Transfer and the consideration therefor, including calculation of the " Transfer Premium ", as that term is defined in Section 14.3 below, in connection with such Transfer, the name and address of the proposed Transferee, and a copy of all existing executed and/or proposed documentation pertaining to the proposed Transfer, including all existing operative documents to be executed to evidence such Transfer or the agreements incidental or related to such Transfer, provided

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that Landlord shall have the right to require Tenant to utilize Landlord's standard Transfer documents in connection with the documentation of such Transfer, (iv) current financial statements of the proposed Transferee certified by an officer, partner or owner thereof, business credit and personal references and history of the proposed Transferee and any other information reasonably required by Landlord which will enable Landlord to determine the financial responsibility, character, and reputation of the proposed Transferee, nature of such Transferee's business and proposed use of the Subject Space and (v) an executed estoppel certificate from Tenant in the form attached hereto as Exhibit E . Any Transfer made without Landlord's prior written consent shall, at Landlord's option, be null, void and of no effect, and shall, at Landlord's option, constitute a default by Tenant under this Lease. Whether or not Landlord consents to any proposed Transfer, Tenant shall pay Landlord's reasonable review and processing fees, as well as any reasonable professional fees (including, without limitation, attorneys', accountants', architects', engineers' and consultants' fees) incurred by Landlord, not to exceed [***] for a Transfer in the ordinary course of business, within thirty (30) days after written request by Landlord.

        14.2      Landlord's Consent .    Landlord shall not unreasonably withhold its consent to any proposed Transfer of the Subject Space to the Transferee on the terms specified in the Transfer Notice. Without limitation as to other reasonable grounds for withholding consent, the parties hereby agree that it shall be reasonable under this Lease and under any applicable law for Landlord to withhold consent to any proposed Transfer where one or more of the following apply:

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Section 14.1 of this Lease, provided that if there are any changes in the terms and conditions from those specified in the Transfer Notice (i) such that Landlord would initially have been entitled to refuse its consent to such Transfer under this Section 14.2 , or (ii) which would cause the proposed Transfer to be more favorable to the Transferee than the terms set forth in Tenant's original Transfer Notice, Tenant shall again submit the Transfer to Landlord for its approval and other action under this Article 14 (including Landlord's right of recapture, if any, under Section 14.4 of this Lease). Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Lease, if Tenant or any proposed Transferee claims that Landlord has unreasonably withheld or delayed its consent under Section 14.2 or otherwise has breached or acted unreasonably under this Article 14 , their sole remedies shall be a suit for contract damages (other than damages for injury to, or interference with, Tenant's business including, without limitation, loss of profits, however occurring) or a declaratory judgment and an injunction for the relief sought without any monetary damages, and Tenant hereby waives all other remedies, including, without limitation, any right at law or equity to terminate this Lease, on its own behalf and, to the extent permitted under all applicable laws, on behalf of the proposed Transferee. Tenant shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Landlord from any and all liability, losses, claims, damages, costs, expenses, causes of action and proceedings involving any third party or parties (including without limitation Tenant's proposed subtenant or assignee) who claim they were damaged by Landlord's wrongful withholding or conditioning of Landlord's consent.

        14.3      Transfer Premium .    If Landlord consents to a Transfer, as a condition thereto which the parties hereby agree is reasonable, Tenant shall pay to Landlord [***] percent ([***]%) of any "Transfer Premium," as that term is defined in this Section 14.3 , received by Tenant from such Transferee. " Transfer Premium " shall mean all rent, additional rent or other consideration payable by such Transferee in connection with the Transfer in excess of the Rent and Additional Rent payable by Tenant under this Lease during the term of the Transfer on a per rentable square foot basis if less than all of the Premises is transferred, after deducting the reasonable expenses incurred by Tenant for (i) any changes, alterations and improvements to the Premises in connection with the Transfer, (ii) any free base rent and other economic concessions reasonably provided to the Transferee, (iii) any brokerage commissions and reasonable legal fees and costs in connection with the Transfer, (iv) any lease takeover costs incurred by Tenant in connection with the Transfer, (v) any costs of advertising the space which is the subject of the Transfer, and (vi) any review and processing fees paid to Landlord in connection with such Transfer (collectively, the " Transfer Costs "). "Transfer Premium" shall also include, but not be limited to, (vii) key money, bonus money or other cash consideration paid by Transferee to Tenant in connection with such Transfer, and ( y ) any payment in excess of fair market value for (1) services rendered by Tenant to Transferee, or (2) for tangible assets (as opposed to intellectual property), fixtures, inventory, equipment, or furniture transferred by Tenant to Transferee in connection with such Transfer. In the calculations of the Rent (as it relates to the Transfer Premium calculated under this Section 14.3 ), the Rent paid during each annual period for the Subject Space shall be computed after adjusting such rent to the actual effective rent to be paid, taking into consideration any and all Transfer Costs. For purposes of calculating any such effective rent all such concessions shall be amortized on a straight-line basis over the relevant term.

        14.4      Landlord's Option as to Subject Space .    Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Article 14 , Landlord shall have the option, by giving written notice to Tenant within fifteen (15) days after receipt of any Transfer Notice, to recapture the Subject Space; provided, however, if Landlord exercises its right to recapture the Subject Space, then Tenant shall have the right, by giving written notice to Landlord within fifteen (15) days after receipt of Landlord recapture notice, to rescind its Transfer Notice, in which event Tenant shall not proceed with the Transfer contemplated by the Transfer Notice and Landlord's recapture notice shall be null and void. Such recapture notice shall cancel and terminate this Lease with respect to the Subject Space as of the date stated in the Transfer Notice as the effective date of the proposed Transfer until the last day of the term of the Transfer as set forth in the Transfer Notice (or at Landlord's option, shall cause the Transfer to be made to

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Landlord or its agent, in which case the parties shall execute the Transfer documentation promptly thereafter). In the event of a recapture by Landlord, if this Lease shall be canceled with respect to less than the entire Premises, the Rent reserved herein shall be prorated on the basis of the number of rentable square feet retained by Tenant in proportion to the number of rentable square feet contained in the Premises, and this Lease as so amended shall continue thereafter in full force and effect, and upon request of either party, the parties shall execute written confirmation of the same. If Landlord declines, or fails to elect in a timely manner to recapture the Subject Space under this Section 14.4 , then, provided Landlord has consented to the proposed Transfer, Tenant shall be entitled to proceed to transfer the Subject Space to the proposed Transferee, subject to provisions of this Article 14 .

        14.5      Effect of Transfer .    If Landlord consents to a Transfer, (i) the TCCs of this Lease shall in no way be deemed to have been waived or modified, (ii) such consent shall not be deemed consent to any further Transfer by either Tenant or a Transferee, (iii) Tenant shall deliver to Landlord, promptly after execution, an original executed copy of all documentation pertaining to the Transfer in form reasonably acceptable to Landlord, (iv) Tenant shall furnish upon Landlord's request a complete statement, certified by an independent certified public accountant, or Tenant's chief financial officer, setting forth in detail the computation of any Transfer Premium Tenant has derived and shall derive from such Transfer, and (v) no Transfer relating to this Lease or agreement entered into with respect thereto, whether with or without Landlord's consent, shall relieve Tenant or any guarantor of the Lease from any liability under this Lease, including, without limitation, in connection with the Subject Space. Landlord or its authorized representatives shall have the right at all reasonable times to audit the books, records and papers of Tenant relating to any Transfer, and shall have the right to make copies thereof. If the Transfer Premium respecting any Transfer shall be found understated, Tenant shall, within thirty (30) days after demand, pay the deficiency, and if understated by more than five percent (5%), Tenant shall pay Landlord's costs of such audit.

        14.6      Additional Transfers .    For purposes of this Lease, the term " Transfer " shall also include (i) if Tenant is a partnership, the withdrawal or change, voluntary, involuntary or by operation of law, of more than fifty percent (50%) or more of the partners, or transfer of more than fifty percent (50%) or more of partnership interests, within a twelve (12)-month period, or the dissolution of the partnership without immediate reconstitution thereof, and (ii) if Tenant is a closely held corporation ( i.e. , whose stock is not publicly held and not traded through an exchange or over the counter), (A) the dissolution, merger, consolidation or other reorganization of Tenant or (B) the sale or other transfer of an aggregate of more than fifty percent (50%) or more of the voting shares of Tenant (other than to immediate family members by reason of gift or death), within a twelve (12)-month period, or (C) the sale, mortgage, hypothecation or pledge of an aggregate of more than fifty percent (50%) or more of the value of the unencumbered assets of Tenant within a twelve (12)-month period.

        14.7      Occurrence of Default .    Any Transfer hereunder shall be subordinate and subject to the provisions of this Lease, and if this Lease shall be terminated during the term of any Transfer, Landlord shall have the right to: (i) treat such Transfer as cancelled and repossess the Subject Space by any lawful means, or (ii) require that such Transferee attorn to and recognize Landlord as its landlord under any such Transfer. If Tenant shall be in default under this Lease, Landlord is hereby irrevocably authorized, as Tenant's agent and attorney-in-fact, to direct any Transferee to make all payments under or in connection with the Transfer directly to Landlord (which Landlord shall apply towards Tenant's obligations under this Lease) until such default is cured. Such Transferee shall rely on any representation by Landlord that Tenant is in default hereunder, without any need for confirmation thereof by Tenant. Upon any assignment, the assignee shall assume in writing all obligations and covenants of Tenant thereafter to be performed or observed under this Lease. No collection or acceptance of rent by Landlord from any Transferee shall be deemed a waiver of any provision of this Article 14 or the approval of any Transferee or a release of Tenant from any obligation under this Lease, whether theretofore or thereafter accruing. In no event shall Landlord's enforcement of any

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provision of this Lease against any Transferee be deemed a waiver of Landlord's right to enforce any term of this Lease against Tenant or any other person.

        14.8      Non-Transfers .    Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Article 14 , (i) an assignment or subletting of all or a portion of the Premises to an affiliate of Tenant (an entity which is controlled by, controls, or is under common control with, Tenant), (ii) an assignment of the Premises to an entity which acquires all or substantially all of the assets or interests (partnership, stock or other) of Tenant, (iii) an assignment of the Premises to an entity which is the resulting entity of a merger or consolidation of Tenant, or (iv) a sale of corporate shares of capital stock in Tenant in connection with an initial public offering of Tenant's stock on a nationally-recognized stock exchange, and the subsequent sale of Tenant's capital stock as long as Tenant is a publicly traded company on a nationally-recognized stock exchange, shall not be deemed a Transfer under this Article 14 , provided that Tenant notifies Landlord of any such assignment or sublease and promptly supplies Landlord with any documents or information requested by Landlord regarding such assignment or sublease or such affiliate, and further provided that such assignment or sublease is not a subterfuge by Tenant to avoid its obligations under this Lease or otherwise effectuate any "release" by Tenant of such obligations. The transferee under a transfer specified in items (i), (ii) or (iii) above shall be referred to as a " Permitted Transferee ." " Control ," as used in this Section 14.8 , shall mean the ownership, directly or indirectly, of at least fifty-one percent (51%) of the voting securities of, or possession of the right to vote, in the ordinary direction of its affairs, of at least fifty-one percent (51%) of the voting interest in, any person or entity.


ARTICLE 15

SURRENDER OF PREMISES; OWNERSHIP AND
REMOVAL OF TRADE FIXTURES

        15.1      Surrender of Premises .    No act or thing done by Landlord or any agent or employee of Landlord during the Lease Term shall be deemed to constitute an acceptance by Landlord of a surrender of the Premises unless such intent is specifically acknowledged in writing by Landlord. The delivery of keys to the Premises to Landlord or any agent or employee of Landlord shall not constitute a surrender of the Premises or effect a termination of this Lease, whether or not the keys are thereafter retained by Landlord, and notwithstanding such delivery Tenant shall be entitled to the return of such keys at any reasonable time upon request until this Lease shall have been properly terminated. The voluntary or other surrender of this Lease by Tenant, whether accepted by Landlord or not, or a mutual termination hereof, shall not work a merger, and at the option of Landlord shall operate as an assignment to Landlord of all subleases or subtenancies affecting the Premises or terminate any or all such sublessees or subtenancies.

        15.2      Removal of Tenant Property by Tenant .    Upon the expiration of the Lease Term, or upon any earlier termination of this Lease, Tenant shall, subject to the provisions of this Article 15 , quit and surrender possession of the Premises to Landlord in as good order and condition as when Tenant took possession and as thereafter improved by Landlord and/or Tenant, reasonable wear and tear and repairs which are specifically made the responsibility of Landlord hereunder excepted. Upon such expiration or termination, Tenant shall, without expense to Landlord, remove or cause to be removed from the Premises all debris and rubbish, and such items of furniture, equipment, business and trade fixtures, free-standing cabinet work, movable partitions and other articles of personal property owned by Tenant or installed or placed by Tenant at its expense in the Premises, and such similar articles of any other persons claiming under Tenant, as Landlord may, in its sole discretion, require to be removed, and Tenant shall repair at its own expense all damage to the Premises and Building resulting from such removal.

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ARTICLE 16

HOLDING OVER

        If Tenant holds over after the expiration of the Lease Term or earlier termination thereof, with or without the express or implied consent of Landlord, such tenancy shall be from month-to-month only, and shall not constitute a renewal hereof or an extension for any further term, and in such case Base Rent shall be payable at a monthly rate equal to the product of (i) the Base Rent applicable during the last rental period of the Lease Term under this Lease, and (ii) a percentage equal to [***] during the first two (2) months immediately following the expiration or earlier termination of the Lease Term, and [***] thereafter. Such month-to-month tenancy shall be subject to every other applicable term, covenant and agreement contained herein. Nothing contained in this Article 16 shall be construed as consent by Landlord to any holding over by Tenant, and Landlord expressly reserves the right to require Tenant to surrender possession of the Premises to Landlord as provided in this Lease upon the expiration or other termination of this Lease. The provisions of this Article 16 shall not be deemed to limit or constitute a waiver of any other rights or remedies of Landlord provided herein or at law. If Tenant fails to surrender the Premises upon the termination or expiration of this Lease, in addition to any other liabilities to Landlord accruing therefrom, Tenant shall protect, defend, indemnify and hold Landlord harmless from all loss, costs (including reasonable attorneys' fees) and liability resulting from such failure, including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, any claims made by any succeeding tenant founded upon such failure to surrender and any lost profits to Landlord resulting therefrom.


ARTICLE 17

ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATES

        Within ten (10) business days following a request in writing by Landlord, Tenant shall execute, acknowledge and deliver to Landlord an estoppel certificate, which, as submitted by Landlord, shall be substantially in the form of Exhibit E , attached hereto (or such other form as may be required by any prospective mortgagee or purchaser of the Project, or any portion thereof), indicating therein any exceptions thereto that may exist at that time, and shall also contain any other factual information reasonably requested by Landlord or Landlord's mortgagee or prospective mortgagee. Any such certificate may be relied upon by any prospective mortgagee or purchaser of all or any portion of the Project. At any time during the Lease Term, Landlord may require Tenant to provide Landlord with a current financial statement and financial statements of the two (2) years prior to the current financial statement year. Such statements shall be prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and, if such is the normal practice of Tenant, shall be audited by an independent certified public accountant. Failure of Tenant to timely execute, acknowledge and deliver such estoppel certificate or other instruments shall constitute an acceptance of the Premises and an acknowledgment by Tenant that statements included in the estoppel certificate are true and correct, without exception. Landlord hereby agrees to provide to Tenant an estoppel certificate signed by Landlord, containing the same types of information, and within the same periods of time, as set forth above, with such changes as are reasonably necessary to reflect that the estoppel certificate is being granted and signed by Landlord to Tenant, rather than from Tenant to Landlord or a lender.


ARTICLE 18

SUBORDINATION

        This Lease shall be subject and subordinate to all present and future ground or underlying leases of the Building or Project and to the lien of any mortgage, trust deed or other encumbrances now or hereafter in force against the Building or Project or any part thereof, if any, and to all renewals, extensions, modifications, consolidations and replacements thereof, and to all advances made or

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hereafter to be made upon the security of such mortgages or trust deeds, unless the holders of such mortgages, trust deeds or other encumbrances, or the lessors under such ground lease or underlying leases, require in writing that this Lease be superior thereto. Landlord's delivery to Tenant of a commercially reasonable non-disturbance agreement(s) (the " Nondisturbance Agreement ") in favor of Tenant from any such ground lessor, mortgage holders or lien holders of Landlord who later come into existence at any time prior to the expiration of the Lease Term shall be in consideration of, and a condition precedent to, Tenant's agreement to be bound by the terms and conditions of this Article 18 . Subject to Tenant's receipt of a Nondisturbance Agreement, Tenant covenants and agrees in the event any proceedings are brought for the foreclosure of any such mortgage or deed in lieu thereof (or if any ground lease is terminated), to, subject to the terms of the applicable Nondisturbance Agreement, attorn, without any deductions or set-offs whatsoever, to the lienholder or purchaser or any successors thereto upon any such foreclosure sale or deed in lieu thereof (or to the ground lessor), if so requested to do so by such purchaser or lienholder or ground lessor, and to recognize such purchaser or lienholder or ground lessor as the lessor under this Lease, provided such lienholder or purchaser or ground lessor shall agree to accept this Lease and not disturb Tenant's occupancy, so long as Tenant timely pays the rent and observes and performs the TCCs of this Lease to be observed and performed by Tenant. Landlord's interest herein may be assigned as security at any time to any lienholder. Tenant shall, within five (5) business days of request by Landlord, execute such further instruments or assurances as Landlord may reasonably deem necessary to evidence or confirm the subordination or superiority of this Lease to any such mortgages, trust deeds, ground leases or underlying leases. Tenant waives the provisions of any current or future statute, rule or law which may give or purport to give Tenant any right or election to terminate or otherwise adversely affect this Lease and the obligations of the Tenant hereunder in the event of any foreclosure proceeding or sale.


ARTICLE 19

DEFAULTS; REMEDIES

        19.1      Events of Default .    The occurrence of any of the following shall constitute a default of this Lease by Tenant:

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        The notice periods provided herein are in lieu of, and not in addition to, any notice periods provided by law.

        19.2      Remedies Upon Default .    Upon the occurrence of any event of default by Tenant, Landlord shall have, in addition to any other remedies available to Landlord at law or in equity (all of which remedies shall be distinct, separate and cumulative), the option to pursue any one or more of the following remedies, each and all of which shall be cumulative and nonexclusive, without any notice or demand whatsoever.

        The term " rent " as used in this Section 19.2 shall be deemed to be and to mean all sums of every nature required to be paid by Tenant pursuant to the terms of this Lease, whether to Landlord or to others. As used in Sections 19.2.1(a) and (b) , above, the "worth at the time of award" shall be computed by allowing interest at the Interest Rate. As used in Section 19.2.1(c) , above, the "worth at the time of award" shall be computed by discounting such amount at the discount rate of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco at the time of award plus one percent (1%).

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        19.3      Subleases of Tenant .    Whether or not Landlord elects to terminate this Lease on account of any default by Tenant, as set forth in this Article 19 , Landlord shall have the right to terminate any and all subleases, licenses, concessions or other consensual arrangements for possession entered into by Tenant and affecting the Premises or may, in Landlord's sole discretion, succeed to Tenant's interest in such subleases, licenses, concessions or arrangements. In the event of Landlord's election to succeed to Tenant's interest in any such subleases, licenses, concessions or arrangements, Tenant shall, as of the date of notice by Landlord of such election, have no further right to or interest in the rent or other consideration receivable thereunder.

        19.4      Form of Payment After Default .    Following the occurrence of [***] defaults by Tenant in any [***] consecutive month time period, Landlord shall have the right to require that any or all subsequent amounts paid by Tenant to Landlord hereunder, whether to cure the default in question or otherwise, be paid in the form of cash, money order, cashier's or certified check drawn on an institution acceptable to Landlord, or by other means approved by Landlord, notwithstanding any prior practice of accepting payments in any different form.

        19.5      Efforts to Relet .    No re-entry or repossession, repairs, maintenance, changes, alterations and additions, reletting, appointment of a receiver to protect Landlord's interests hereunder, or any other action or omission by Landlord shall be construed as an election by Landlord to terminate this Lease or Tenant's right to possession, or to accept a surrender of the Premises, nor shall same operate to release Tenant in whole or in part from any of Tenant's obligations hereunder, unless express written notice of such intention is sent by Landlord to Tenant. Tenant hereby irrevocably waives any right otherwise available under any law to redeem or reinstate this Lease.

        19.6      Landlord Default .    Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in this Lease, Landlord shall be in default in the performance of any obligation required to be performed by Landlord pursuant to this Lease if Landlord fails to perform such obligation within thirty (30) days after the receipt of notice from Tenant specifying in detail Landlord's failure to perform; provided, however, if the nature of Landlord's obligation is such that more than thirty (30) days are required for its performance, then Landlord shall not be in default under this Lease if it shall commence such performance within such thirty (30) day period and thereafter diligently pursues the same to completion. Upon any such default by Landlord under this Lease, Tenant may, except as otherwise specifically provided in this Lease to the contrary, exercise any of its rights provided at law or in equity. Any award from a court or arbitrator in favor of Tenant requiring payment by Landlord which is not paid by Landlord within the time period directed by such award, may be offset by Tenant from Rent next due and payable under this Lease; provided, however, Tenant may not, [***]

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ARTICLE 20

COVENANT OF QUIET ENJOYMENT

        Landlord covenants that Tenant, on paying the Rent, charges for services and other payments herein reserved and on keeping, observing and performing all the other TCCs, provisions and agreements herein contained on the part of Tenant to be kept, observed and performed, shall, during the Lease Term, peaceably and quietly have, hold and enjoy the Premises subject to the TCCs, provisions and agreements hereof without interference by any persons lawfully claiming by or through Landlord. The foregoing covenant is in lieu of any other covenant express or implied.


ARTICLE 21

LETTER OF CREDIT

        21.1      Delivery of Letter of Credit .    Within five (5) business days following the full execution and delivery of this Lease by and between Tenant and Landlord, Tenant shall deliver to Landlord, as protection for the full and faithful performance by Tenant of all of its obligations under this Lease and for all losses and damages Landlord may suffer (or which Landlord reasonably estimates that it may suffer) as a result of any breach or default by Tenant under this Lease, an irrevocable and unconditional negotiable standby letter of credit (the " Letter of Credit "), in the form attached hereto as Exhibit H and containing the terms required herein, payable in either the City of San Diego or the City of Los Angeles (both, California), running in favor of Landlord and issued by a solvent, nationally recognized bank with a long term rating of BBB or higher, under the supervision of the Superintendent of Banks of the State of California, or a national banking association, in the amount of [***] (the " Letter of Credit Amount "). The Letter of Credit shall (i) be "callable" at sight, irrevocable and unconditional, (ii) be maintained in effect, whether through renewal or extension, for the period from the Lease Commencement Date and continuing until the date (the " LC Expiration Date ") that is one hundred twenty (120) days after the expiration of the Lease Term, and Tenant shall deliver a new Letter of Credit or certificate of renewal or extension to Landlord at least sixty (60) days prior to the expiration of the Letter of Credit then held by Landlord, without any action whatsoever on the part of Landlord, (iii) be fully assignable by Landlord, its successors and assigns, (iv) permit partial draws and multiple presentations and drawings, and (v) be otherwise subject to the Uniform Customs and Practices for Documentary Credits (1993-Rev), International Chamber of Commerce Publication #500, or the International Standby Practices-ISP 98, International Chamber of Commerce Publication #590. In addition to the foregoing, the form and terms of the Letter of Credit (and the bank issuing the same (the " Bank ")) shall be acceptable to Landlord, in Landlord's sole discretion. Landlord, or its then managing agent, shall have the right to draw down an amount up to the face amount of the Letter of Credit if any of the following shall have occurred or be applicable: (A) such amount is due to Landlord under the terms and conditions of this Lease, or (B) Tenant has filed a voluntary petition under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code or any state bankruptcy code (collectively, " Bankruptcy Code "), or (C) an involuntary petition has been filed against Tenant under the Bankruptcy Code, or (D) the Bank has notified Landlord that the Letter of Credit will not be renewed or extended through the LC Expiration Date. The Letter of Credit will be honored by the Bank regardless of whether Tenant disputes Landlord's right to draw upon the Letter of Credit.

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Letter of Credit to another party, person or entity, regardless of whether or not such transfer is separate from or as a part of the assignment by Landlord of its rights and interests in and to this Lease. In the event of a transfer of Landlord's interest in the Building, Landlord shall transfer the Letter of Credit, in whole or in part, to the transferee and thereupon Landlord shall, without any further agreement between the parties, be released by Tenant from all liability therefor, and it is agreed that the provisions hereof shall apply to every transfer or assignment of the whole or any portion of said Letter of Credit to a new landlord. In connection with any such transfer of the Letter of Credit by Landlord, Tenant shall, [***], execute and submit to the Bank such applications, documents and instruments as may be necessary to effectuate such transfer; provided that Landlord shall be responsible for paying the Bank's transfer and processing fees in connection therewith up to an amount equal to [***] (the " L-C Transfer Cap "), and Tenant shall pay be responsible for paying the Bank's transfer and processing fees in excess of the L-C Transfer Cap.

        21.3      Application of Letter of Credit .    Tenant hereby acknowledges and agrees that Landlord is entering into this Lease in material reliance upon the ability of Landlord to draw upon the Letter of Credit upon the occurrence of any breach or default on the part of Tenant under this Lease or the 13500 Lease. If Tenant shall breach any provision of this Lease or the 13500 Lease (or otherwise be in default hereunder or thereunder), Landlord may, but without obligation to do so, and without notice to Tenant, draw upon the Letter of Credit, in part or in whole, to cure any breach or default of Tenant and/or to compensate Landlord for any and all damages of any kind or nature sustained or which Landlord reasonably estimates that it will sustain resulting from Tenant's breach or default of this Lease or the 13500 Lease, including, but not limited to, all damages or rent due upon termination of this Lease pursuant to Section 1951.2 of the California Civil Code. The use, application or retention of the Letter of Credit, or any portion thereof, by Landlord shall not prevent Landlord from exercising any other right or remedy provided by this Lease, by the 13500 Lease or by any applicable law, it being intended that Landlord shall not first be required to proceed against the Letter of Credit, and shall not operate as a limitation on any recovery to which Landlord may otherwise be entitled. Tenant agrees not to interfere in any way with payment to Landlord of the proceeds of the Letter of Credit, either prior to or following a "draw" by Landlord of any portion of the Letter of Credit, regardless of whether any dispute exists between Tenant and Landlord as to Landlord's right to draw upon the Letter of Credit. No condition or term of this Lease or the 13500 Lease shall be deemed to render the Letter of Credit conditional to justify the issuer of the Letter of Credit in failing to honor a drawing upon such Letter of Credit in a timely manner. Tenant agrees and acknowledges that (i) the Letter of Credit constitutes a separate and independent contract between Landlord and the Bank, (ii) Tenant is not a third party beneficiary of such contract, (iii) Tenant has no property interest whatsoever in the Letter of Credit or the proceeds thereof, and (iv) in the event Tenant becomes a debtor under any chapter of the Bankruptcy Code, neither Tenant, any trustee, nor Tenant's bankruptcy estate shall have any right to restrict or limit Landlord's claim and/or rights to the Letter of Credit and/or the proceeds thereof by application of Section 502(b)(6) of the U. S. Bankruptcy Code or otherwise.

        21.4      Letter of Credit not a Security Deposit .    Landlord and Tenant acknowledge and agree that in no event or circumstance shall the Letter of Credit or any renewal thereof or any proceeds thereof be (i) deemed to be or treated as a "security deposit" within the meaning of California Civil Code Section 1950.7, (ii) subject to the terms of such Section 1950.7, or (iii) intended to serve as a "security deposit" within the meaning of such Section 1950.7. The parties hereto (A) recite that the Letter of Credit is not intended to serve as a security deposit and such Section 1950.7 and any and all other laws, rules and regulations applicable to security deposits in the commercial context (" Security Deposit Laws ") shall have no applicability or relevancy thereto and (B) waive any and all rights, duties and obligations either party may now or, in the future, will have relating to or arising from the Security Deposit Laws.

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ARTICLE 22

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ARTICLE 23

SIGNS

        23.1      Interior Signage .    Subject to Landlord's reasonable prior written approval, and provided all signs are in keeping with the quality, design and style of the Building and Project, Tenant, at its sole cost and expense, may install identification signage anywhere in the Premises including in the elevator lobby of the Premises, provided that such signs must not be visible from the exterior of the Building.

        23.2      Prohibited Signage and Other Items .    Any signs, notices, logos, pictures, names or advertisements which are installed and that have not been separately approved by Landlord may be removed without notice by Landlord at the sole expense of Tenant. Except as provided in Section 23.3 , Tenant may not install any signs on the exterior or roof of the Project or the Common Areas. Any signs, window coverings, or blinds (even if the same are located behind the Landlord-approved window coverings for the Building), or other items visible from the exterior of the Premises or Building, shall be subject to the prior approval of Landlord, in its sole discretion.

        23.3      Tenant's Signage .    Tenant shall be entitled to install the following signage in connection with Tenant's lease of the Premises (collectively, the " Tenant's Signage "):

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ARTICLE 24

COMPLIANCE WITH LAW

        Tenant shall not do anything or suffer anything to be done in or about the Premises or the Project which will in any way conflict with any law, statute, ordinance or other governmental rule, regulation or requirement now in force or which may hereafter be enacted or promulgated (collectively, " Applicable Laws "). At its sole cost and expense, Tenant shall promptly comply with all such Applicable Laws which relate to (i) Tenant's use of the Premises for non-general office use, (ii) the Alterations or

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Improvements in the Premises, or (iii) the Base Building, but, as to the Base Building, only to the extent such obligations are triggered by Tenant's Alterations, the Improvements, or use of the Premises for non-general office use. Should any standard or regulation now or hereafter be imposed on Landlord or Tenant by a state, federal or local governmental body charged with the establishment, regulation and enforcement of occupational, health or safety standards for employers, employees, landlords or tenants, then Tenant agrees, at its sole cost and expense, to comply promptly with such standards or regulations. The judgment of any court of competent jurisdiction or the admission of Tenant in any judicial action, regardless of whether Landlord is a party thereto, that Tenant has violated any of said governmental measures, shall be conclusive of that fact as between Landlord and Tenant. Landlord shall comply with all Applicable Laws relating to the Base Building and the Common Areas, provided that compliance with such Applicable Laws is not the responsibility of Tenant under this Lease, and provided further that Landlord's failure to comply therewith would prohibit Tenant from obtaining or maintaining a certificate of occupancy for the Premises, or would expose Tenant to liability to any of its employees, subtenants, invitees or customers, or any governmental or quasi-governmental authority, or would unreasonably and materially affect the safety of Tenant's employees, subtenants, invitees, or customers, or create a significant health hazard for Tenant's employees. Landlord shall be permitted to include in Operating Expenses any costs or expenses incurred by Landlord under this Article 24 to the extent consistent with the terms of Section 4.2.4 , above.


ARTICLE 25

LATE CHARGES

        If any installment of Rent or any other sum due from Tenant shall not be received by Landlord or Landlord's designee when due, then Tenant shall pay to Landlord a late charge equal to [***] percent ([***]%) of the overdue amount plus any reasonable attorneys' fees incurred by Landlord by reason of Tenant's failure to pay Rent and/or other charges when due hereunder; provided, however, with regard to the first [***] such failures in any [***] month period, Landlord will waive such late charge to the extent Tenant cures such failure within five (5) business days following Tenant's receipt of written notice from Landlord that the same was not received when due. The late charge shall be deemed Additional Rent and the right to require it shall be in addition to all of Landlord's other rights and remedies hereunder or at law and shall not be construed as liquidated damages or as limiting Landlord's remedies in any manner. In addition to the late charge described above, any Rent or other amounts owing hereunder which are not paid within ten (10) days after the date they are due shall bear interest from the date when due until paid at the "Interest Rate." For purposes of this Lease, the " Interest Rate " shall be an annual rate equal to the lesser of (i) the annual " Bank Prime Loan " rate cited in the Federal Reserve Statistical Release Publication H.15(519), published weekly (or such other comparable index as Landlord and Tenant shall reasonably agree upon if such rate ceases to be published), plus four (4) percentage points, and (ii) the highest rate permitted by applicable law.


ARTICLE 26

LANDLORD'S RIGHT TO CURE DEFAULT; PAYMENTS BY TENANT

        26.1      Landlord's Cure .    All covenants and agreements to be kept or performed by Tenant under this Lease shall be performed by Tenant at Tenant's sole cost and expense and without any reduction of Rent, except to the extent, if any, otherwise expressly provided herein. If Tenant shall fail to perform any obligation under this Lease, and such failure shall continue in excess of the time allowed under Section 19.1.2 , above, unless a specific time period is otherwise stated in this Lease, Landlord may, but shall not be obligated to, make any such payment or perform any such act on Tenant's part without waiving its rights based upon any default of Tenant and without releasing Tenant from any obligations hereunder.

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        26.2      Tenant's Reimbursement .    Except as may be specifically provided to the contrary in this Lease, Tenant shall pay to Landlord, upon delivery by Landlord to Tenant of statements therefor: (i) sums equal to expenditures reasonably made and obligations incurred by Landlord in connection with the remedying by Landlord of Tenant's defaults pursuant to the provisions of Section 26.1 ; (ii) sums equal to all losses, costs, liabilities, damages and expenses referred to in Article 10 of this Lease; and (iii) sums equal to all expenditures made and obligations incurred by Landlord in collecting or attempting to collect the Rent or in enforcing or attempting to enforce any rights of Landlord under this Lease or pursuant to law, including, without limitation, all legal fees and other amounts so expended. Tenant's obligations under this Section 26.2 shall survive the expiration or sooner termination of the Lease Term.


ARTICLE 27

ENTRY BY LANDLORD

        Landlord reserves the right at all reasonable times (during Building Hours with respect to items (i) and (ii) below) and upon at least twenty-four (24) hours prior notice to Tenant (except in the case of an emergency) to enter the Premises to (i) inspect them; (ii) show the Premises to prospective purchasers, or to current or prospective mortgagees, ground or underlying lessors or insurers, or during the last twelve (12) months of the Lease Term, to prospective tenants; (iii) post notices of nonresponsibility; or (iv) alter, improve or repair the Premises or the Building, or for structural alterations, repairs or improvements to the Building or the Building's systems and equipment; provided, however, Tenant may elect to have a representative accompany Landlord during any such entry; provided further, however, Landlord shall not be required to delay any such entry due to the unavailability of a Tenant representative. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Article 27 , Landlord may enter the Premises at any time to (A) perform regularly scheduled services required of Landlord, including janitorial service; (B) take possession due to any breach of this Lease in the manner provided herein; and (C) perform any covenants of Tenant which Tenant fails to perform. Landlord may make any such entries without the abatement of Rent, except as otherwise provided in this Lease, and may take such reasonable steps as required to accomplish the stated purposes; provided, however, except for ( w ) taking possession of the Premises due to any breach of this Lease, ( x ) emergencies, ( y ) repairs, alterations, improvements or additions required by governmental or quasi-governmental authorities or court order or decree, or ( z ) repairs which are the obligation of Tenant hereunder, any such entry shall be performed in a manner so as not to unreasonably interfere with Tenant's use of the Premises and shall be performed after normal business hours if reasonably practical. With respect to items ( y ) and ( z ) above, Landlord shall use commercially reasonable efforts to not materially interfere with Tenant's use of, or access to, the Premises. Except as otherwise set forth in Section 3.2 , Tenant hereby waives any claims for damages or for any injuries or inconvenience to or interference with Tenant's business, lost profits, any loss of occupancy or quiet enjoyment of the Premises, and any other loss occasioned thereby. For each of the above purposes, Landlord shall at all times have a key with which to unlock all the doors in the Premises, excluding Tenant's vaults, safes and special security areas designated in advance by Tenant. In an emergency, Landlord shall have the right to use any means that Landlord may deem proper to open the doors in and to the Premises. Any entry into the Premises by Landlord in the manner hereinbefore described shall not be deemed to be a forcible or unlawful entry into, or a detainer of, the Premises, or an actual or constructive eviction of Tenant from any portion of the Premises. No provision of this Lease shall be construed as obligating Landlord to perform any repairs, alterations or decorations except as otherwise expressly agreed to be performed by Landlord herein.

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ARTICLE 28

TENANT PARKING

        Tenant shall be entitled to utilize, [***], commencing on the Lease Commencement Date, the amount of parking passes set forth in Section 9 of the Summary (provided that any visitor parking spaces and/or handicap parking spaces required by Applicable Laws due to Tenant's occupancy shall be included as part of the number passes provided to Tenant), on a monthly basis throughout the Lease Term, which parking passes shall pertain to those certain spaces located within parking areas in the Project designated for Tenant's exclusive use or designated for all access use; provided, however, that in connection with the foregoing, (i) the entirety of the Project parking structure commonly referred to as " Parking Structure A , " which contains a total of eight hundred thirty-three (833) parking spaces, shall be designated for Tenant's exclusive use as long as Tenant continues to lease the entirety of the Premises and the 13500 Premises, and (ii) except with regard to the "Reserved Spaces" identified hereinbelow, the entirety of the Project parking structure commonly referred to as " Parking Structure B " shall be designated for the exclusive use of the tenants of the 13520 Building. Landlord shall implement an access control system for each of Parking Structure A and Parking Structure B in order to ensure that only parkers with the appropriate parking pass can park in the applicable parking structure. As part of the number of parking passes set forth in Section 9 of the Summary, Tenant shall have the right to rent up to twenty-five (25) passes, each relating to one (1) reserved parking space located on the second (2 nd ) level of Parking Structure B on a monthly basis throughout the remainder of the Lease Term (the " Reserved Passes "); provided that the right to rent such Reserved Pass must be exercised by Tenant, if at all, pursuant to a written notice to Landlord expressing Tenants' desire to rent such Reserved Passes for a minimum of twelve (12) consecutive calendar months. Tenant shall pay to Landlord for each Reserved Pass so rented and on a monthly basis, the then-prevailing rate charged from time to time at the location of such parking passes (the initial amount of which is acknowledged by the parties to be [***]. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Tenant shall at all times be responsible for the full amount of any taxes imposed by any governmental authority in connection with the renting of such parking passes by Tenant or the use of the parking facility by Tenant. All remaining parking passes which Landlord is required to provide to Tenant shall be applicable to the surface parking areas of the Project. Tenant's continued right to use the parking passes is conditioned upon Tenant abiding by all rules and regulations which are prescribed from time to time for the orderly operation and use of the parking facility where the parking passes are located, including any sticker or other identification system established by Landlord, Tenant's exercise of commercially reasonable efforts to cause that Tenant's employees and visitors also comply with such rules and regulations, and Tenant not being in default under this Lease. To the extent reasonably necessary to ensure Tenant's parking rights and obligations hereunder are readily available to and maintained by Tenant and its employees, Landlord shall establish a sticker or other identification system for the Project; provided, however, to the extent the foregoing measures prove insufficient, Landlord shall additionally implement, at Tenant's sole cost and expense, reasonable access control and/or other parking management services or systems with regard to such Project parking facilities. Landlord specifically reserves the right to change the size, configuration, design, layout and all other aspects of the Project parking facility at any time and Tenant acknowledges and agrees that Landlord may, without incurring any liability to Tenant and without any abatement of Rent under this Lease (except to the extent expressly set forth in Section 3.2 of this Lease, above), from time to time, close-off or restrict access to the Project parking facility for purposes of permitting or facilitating any such construction, alteration or improvements. During any period of closure of or restricted access to the Project parking areas, Landlord shall be responsible to provide Tenant with reasonable replacement parking in reasonable proximity and with reasonable access to the Premises.

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Landlord may delegate its responsibilities hereunder to a parking operator in which case such parking operator shall have all the rights of control attributed hereby to the Landlord. The parking passes rented by Tenant pursuant to this Article 28 are provided to Tenant solely for use by Tenant's own personnel, employees, agents, contractors or invitees and such passes may not be transferred, assigned, subleased or otherwise alienated by Tenant without Landlord's prior approval. If at any time Tenant is not leasing the entirety of the Premises and the 13500 Premises (excluding the "First Pacific Space" (to the extent First Pacific continues to lease such space) and the "Project Gym," as those terms are defined in the 13500 Lease), then (1) the number of parking passes that Landlord is required to provide Tenant pursuant to the terms of this Lease shall be proportionately reduced (based on the reduction in the total square footage leased by Tenant in the Building and the 13500 Building), (2) such reduction shall be at the same ratio of covered to non-covered parking as required under this Article 28 , and (3) Tenant shall not have the exclusive use of Parking Structure A.


ARTICLE 29

MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

        29.1      Terms; Captions .    The words "Landlord" and "Tenant" as used herein shall include the plural as well as the singular. The necessary grammatical changes required to make the provisions hereof apply either to corporations or partnerships or individuals, men or women, as the case may require, shall in all cases be assumed as though in each case fully expressed. The captions of Articles and Sections are for convenience only and shall not be deemed to limit, construe, affect or alter the meaning of such Articles and Sections.

        29.2      Binding Effect .    Subject to all other provisions of this Lease, each of the covenants, conditions and provisions of this Lease shall extend to and shall, as the case may require, bind or inure to the benefit not only of Landlord and of Tenant, but also of their respective heirs, personal representatives, successors or assigns, provided this clause shall not permit any assignment by Tenant contrary to the provisions of Article 14 of this Lease.

        29.3      No Air Rights .    No rights to any view or to light or air over any property, whether belonging to Landlord or any other person, are granted to Tenant by this Lease. If at any time any windows of the Premises are temporarily darkened or the light or view therefrom is obstructed by reason of any repairs, improvements, maintenance or cleaning in or about the Project, the same shall be without liability to Landlord and without any reduction or diminution of Tenant's obligations under this Lease.

        29.4      Modification of Lease .    Should any current or prospective mortgagee or ground lessor for the Building or Project require a modification of this Lease, which modification will not cause an increased cost or expense to Tenant or in any other way materially and adversely change the rights and obligations of Tenant hereunder, then and in such event, Tenant agrees that this Lease may be so modified and agrees to execute whatever documents are reasonably required therefor and to deliver the same to Landlord within ten (10) days following a request therefor. At the request of Landlord or any mortgagee or ground lessor, Tenant agrees to execute a short form of Lease and deliver the same to Landlord within ten (10) days following the request therefor.

        29.5      Transfer of Landlord's Interest .    Tenant acknowledges that Landlord has the right to transfer all or any portion of its interest in the Project or Building and in this Lease, and Tenant agrees that in the event of any such transfer, Landlord shall automatically be released from all liability under this Lease that accrues after the effective date of the transfer and Tenant agrees to look solely to such transferee for the performance of Landlord's obligations hereunder after the date of such transfer, provided such transferee shall have fully assumed in writing all obligations of this Lease to be performed by Landlord after the date of such transfer, including the return of any Security Deposit, and Tenant shall attorn to such transferee. In addition, Landlord shall be released from all liability that accrues prior to the date of such transfer if such transferee assumes such liability in writing. Tenant

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further acknowledges that Landlord may assign its interest in this Lease to a mortgage lender as additional security and agrees that such an assignment shall not release Landlord from its obligations hereunder and that Tenant shall continue to look to Landlord for the performance of its obligations hereunder.

        29.6      Prohibition Against Recording .    Except as provided in Section 29.4 of this Lease, neither Landlord nor Tenant shall record this Lease, but upon request by Tenant, Landlord shall execute and deliver to Tenant, for Tenant to record, a Memorandum of Lease in the form attached hereto as Exhibit J (the " Memorandum "). Within 10 days after the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease, Tenant shall enter into such documentation as is reasonably required by Landlord to remove the memorandum of record. The terms of this Section 29.6 shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease.

        29.7      Landlord's Title .    Landlord's title is and always shall be paramount to the title of Tenant. Nothing herein contained shall empower Tenant to do any act which can, shall or may encumber the title of Landlord.

        29.8      Relationship of Parties .    Nothing contained in this Lease shall be deemed or construed by the parties hereto or by any third party to create the relationship of principal and agent, partnership, joint venturer or any association between Landlord and Tenant.

        29.9      Application of Payments .    Landlord shall have the right to apply payments received from Tenant pursuant to this Lease, regardless of Tenant's designation of such payments, to satisfy any obligations of Tenant hereunder, in such order and amounts as Landlord, in its sole discretion, may elect.

        29.10      Time of Essence .    Time is of the essence with respect to the performance of every provision of this Lease in which time of performance is a factor.

        29.11      Partial Invalidity .    If any term, provision or condition contained in this Lease shall, to any extent, be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Lease, or the application of such term, provision or condition to persons or circumstances other than those with respect to which it is invalid or unenforceable, shall not be affected thereby, and each and every other term, provision and condition of this Lease shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent possible permitted by law.

        29.12      No Warranty .    In executing and delivering this Lease, Tenant has not relied on any representations, including, but not limited to, any representation as to the amount of any item comprising Additional Rent or the amount of the Additional Rent in the aggregate or that Landlord is furnishing the same services to other tenants, at all, on the same level or on the same basis, or any warranty or any statement of Landlord which is not set forth herein or in one or more of the exhibits attached hereto.

        29.13      Landlord Exculpation .    The liability of Landlord or the Landlord Parties to Tenant for any default by Landlord under this Lease or arising in connection herewith or with Landlord's operation, management, leasing, repair, renovation, alteration or any other matter relating to the Project or the Premises shall be limited solely and exclusively to an amount which is equal to the equity interest of Landlord in the Building. Neither Landlord, nor any of the Landlord Parties shall have any personal liability therefor, and Tenant hereby expressly waives and releases such personal liability on behalf of itself and all persons claiming by, through or under Tenant. The limitations of liability contained in this Section 29.13 shall inure to the benefit of Landlord's and the Landlord Parties' present and future partners, beneficiaries, officers, directors, trustees, shareholders, agents and employees, and their respective partners, heirs, successors and assigns. Notwithstanding any contrary provision in Lease, Landlord agrees (i) that the partners, shareholders, principals and members of Tenant shall have no personal liability in respect of (or arising out of or relating to) the obligations of Tenant under this Lease; and (ii) to look only to assets of Tenant for satisfaction of Landlord's remedies arising out of

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the obligations of Tenant under this Lease, and that no property or assets of any partner, shareholder, principal or member of Tenant shall be subject to levy, execution or other enforcement procedure for satisfaction of Landlord's remedies arising out of such obligations; provided, however nothing herein shall prevent Landlord from obtaining, entering and enforcing a judgment against, from and out of the assets of Tenant with respect to any obligations of Tenant under this Lease. Under no circumstances shall any present or future partner of Landlord (if Landlord is a partnership), or trustee or beneficiary (if Landlord or any partner of Landlord is a trust), have any liability for the performance of Landlord's obligations under this Lease. Notwithstanding any contrary provision herein, neither Landlord nor the Landlord Parties shall be liable under any circumstances for injury or damage to, or interference with, Tenant's business, including but not limited to, loss of profits, loss of rents or other revenues, loss of business opportunity, loss of goodwill or loss of use, in each case, however occurring.

        29.14      Entire Agreement .    It is understood and acknowledged that there are no oral agreements between the parties hereto affecting this Lease and this Lease constitutes the parties' entire agreement with respect to the leasing of the Premises and supersedes and cancels any and all previous negotiations, arrangements, brochures, agreements and understandings, if any, between the parties hereto or displayed by Landlord to Tenant with respect to the subject matter thereof, and none thereof shall be used to interpret or construe this Lease. None of the terms, covenants, conditions or provisions of this Lease can be modified, deleted or added to except in writing signed by the parties hereto.

        29.15      Right to Lease .    Landlord reserves the absolute right to effect such other tenancies in the Project as Landlord in the exercise of its sole business judgment shall determine to best promote the interests of the Building or Project. Tenant does not rely on the fact, nor does Landlord represent, that any specific tenant or type or number of tenants shall, during the Lease Term, occupy any space in the Building or Project.

        29.16      Force Majeure .    Any prevention, delay or stoppage due to strikes, lockouts, labor disputes, acts of God, inability to obtain services, labor, or materials or reasonable substitutes therefor, governmental actions, civil commotions, fire or other casualty, and other causes beyond the reasonable control of the party obligated to perform, except with respect to the obligations imposed with regard to Rent and other charges to be paid by Tenant pursuant to this Lease and except as to Tenant's obligations under Articles 5 and 24 of this Lease (collectively, a " Force Majeure "), notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Lease, shall excuse the performance of such party for a period equal to any such prevention, delay or stoppage and, therefore, if this Lease specifies a time period for performance of an obligation of either party, that time period shall be extended by the period of any delay in such party's performance caused by a Force Majeure.

        29.17      Waiver of Redemption by Tenant .    Tenant hereby waives, for Tenant and for all those claiming under Tenant, any and all rights now or hereafter existing to redeem by order or judgment of any court or by any legal process or writ, Tenant's right of occupancy of the Premises after any termination of this Lease.

        29.18      Notices .    All notices, demands, statements, designations, approvals or other communications (collectively, " Notices ") given or required to be given by either party to the other hereunder or by law shall be in writing, shall be (A) sent by United States certified or registered mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested (" Mail "), (B) transmitted by telecopy, if such telecopy is promptly followed by a Notice sent by Mail, (C) delivered by a nationally recognized overnight courier, or (D) delivered personally. Any Notice shall be sent, transmitted, or delivered, as the case may be, to Tenant at the appropriate address set forth in Section 10 of the Summary, or to such other place as Tenant may from time to time designate in a Notice to Landlord, or to Landlord at the addresses set forth below, or to such other places as Landlord may from time to time designate in a Notice to Tenant. Any Notice will be deemed given (i) three (3) days after the date it is posted if sent by Mail, (ii) the date the telecopy is transmitted, (iii) the date the overnight courier delivery is made, or (iv) the

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date personal delivery is made or attempted to be made. If Tenant is notified of the identity and address of Landlord's mortgagee or ground or underlying lessor, Tenant shall give to such mortgagee or ground or underlying lessor written notice of any default by Landlord under the terms of this Lease by registered or certified mail, and such mortgagee or ground or underlying lessor shall be given a reasonable opportunity to cure such default prior to Tenant's exercising any remedy available to Tenant. As of the date of this Lease, any Notices to Landlord must be sent, transmitted, or delivered, as the case may be, to the following addresses:

 

Kilroy Realty, L.P.
c/o Kilroy Realty Corporation
12200 West Olympic Boulevard, Suite 200
Los Angeles, California 90064
Attention: Legal Department

 

with copies to:

 

Kilroy Realty Corporation
12200 West Olympic Boulevard, Suite 200
Los Angeles, California 90064
Attention: Mr. John Fucci

 

and

 

Kilroy Realty Corporation
13500 Evening Creek Drive North, Suite 130
San Diego, California 92128
Attention: Mr. Michael Nelson

 

and

 

Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
1901 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 1800
Los Angeles, California 90067
Attention: Anton N. Natsis, Esq.

        29.19      Joint and Several .    If there is more than one Tenant, the obligations imposed upon Tenant under this Lease shall be joint and several.

        29.20      Authority .    If Tenant is a corporation, trust or partnership, each individual executing this Lease on behalf of Tenant hereby represents and warrants that Tenant is a duly formed and existing entity qualified to do business in California and that Tenant has full right and authority to execute and deliver this Lease and that each person signing on behalf of Tenant is authorized to do so. In such event, Tenant shall, within ten (10) days after execution of this Lease, deliver to Landlord satisfactory evidence of such authority and, if a corporation, upon demand by Landlord, also deliver to Landlord satisfactory evidence of (i) good standing in Tenant's state of incorporation and (ii) qualification to do business in California.

        29.21      Attorneys' Fees .    In the event that either Landlord or Tenant should bring suit for the possession of the Premises, for the recovery of any sum due under this Lease, or because of the breach of any provision of this Lease or for any other relief against the other, then all costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, incurred by the prevailing party therein shall be paid by the other party, which obligation on the part of the other party shall be deemed to have accrued on the date of the commencement of such action and shall be enforceable whether or not the action is prosecuted to judgment.

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        29.22      Governing Law; WAIVER OF TRIAL BY JURY .    This Lease shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of California. IN ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING ARISING HEREFROM, LANDLORD AND TENANT HEREBY CONSENT TO (I) THE JURISDICTION OF ANY COMPETENT COURT WITHIN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, (II) SERVICE OF PROCESS BY ANY MEANS AUTHORIZED BY CALIFORNIA LAW, AND (III) IN THE INTEREST OF SAVING TIME AND EXPENSE, TRIAL WITHOUT A JURY IN ANY ACTION, PROCEEDING OR COUNTERCLAIM BROUGHT BY EITHER OF THE PARTIES HERETO AGAINST THE OTHER OR THEIR SUCCESSORS IN RESPECT OF ANY MATTER ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS LEASE, THE RELATIONSHIP OF LANDLORD AND TENANT, TENANT'S USE OR OCCUPANCY OF THE PREMISES, AND/OR ANY CLAIM FOR INJURY OR DAMAGE, OR ANY EMERGENCY OR STATUTORY REMEDY. IN THE EVENT LANDLORD COMMENCES ANY SUMMARY PROCEEDINGS OR ACTION FOR NONPAYMENT OF BASE RENT OR ADDITIONAL RENT, TENANT SHALL NOT INTERPOSE ANY COUNTERCLAIM OF ANY NATURE OR DESCRIPTION (UNLESS SUCH COUNTERCLAIM SHALL BE MANDATORY) IN ANY SUCH PROCEEDING OR ACTION, BUT SHALL BE RELEGATED TO AN INDEPENDENT ACTION AT LAW.

        29.23      Submission of Lease .    Submission of this instrument for examination or signature by Tenant does not constitute a reservation of, option for or option to lease, and it is not effective as a lease or otherwise until execution and delivery by both Landlord and Tenant.

        29.24      Brokers .    Landlord and Tenant hereby warrant to each other that they have had no dealings with any real estate broker or agent in connection with the negotiation of this Lease, excepting only the real estate brokers or agents specified in Section 12 of the Summary (the " Brokers "), and that they know of no other real estate broker or agent who is entitled to a commission in connection with this Lease. Landlord shall pay the Brokers pursuant to the terms of separate commission agreements. Each party agrees to indemnify and defend the other party against and hold the other party harmless from any and all claims, demands, losses, liabilities, lawsuits, judgments, costs and expenses (including without limitation reasonable attorneys' fees) with respect to any leasing commission or equivalent compensation alleged to be owing on account of any dealings with any real estate broker or agent, other than the Brokers, occurring by, through, or under the indemnifying party.

        29.25      Independent Covenants .    This Lease shall be construed as though the covenants herein between Landlord and Tenant are independent and not dependent and Tenant hereby expressly waives the benefit of any statute to the contrary and agrees that if Landlord fails to perform its obligations set forth herein, Tenant shall not be entitled to make any repairs or perform any acts hereunder at Landlord's expense or to any setoff of the Rent or other amounts owing hereunder against Landlord.

        29.26      Project or Building Name and Signage .    Landlord shall have the right at any time to change the name of the Project or Building. Tenant shall not use the name of the Project or Building or use pictures or illustrations of the Project or Building in advertising or other publicity or for any purpose other than as the address of the business to be conducted by Tenant in the Premises, without the prior written consent of Landlord.

        29.27      Counterparts .    This Lease may be executed in counterparts with the same effect as if both parties hereto had executed the same document. Both counterparts shall be construed together and shall constitute a single lease.

        29.28      Confidentiality .    Tenant acknowledges that the content of this Lease and any related documents are confidential information. Tenant shall keep such confidential information strictly confidential and shall not disclose such confidential information to any person or entity other than Tenant's financial, legal, and space planning consultants.

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        29.29      Transportation Management .    Tenant shall fully comply with all present or future programs intended to manage parking, transportation or traffic in and around the Building, and in connection therewith, Tenant shall take responsible action for the transportation planning and management of all employees located at the Premises by working directly with Landlord, any governmental transportation management organization or any other transportation-related committees or entities.

        29.30      Building Renovations .    It is specifically understood and agreed that Landlord has made no representation or warranty to Tenant and has no obligation and has made no promises to alter, remodel, improve, renovate, repair or decorate the Premises, Building, or any part thereof and that no representations respecting the condition of the Premises or the Building have been made by Landlord to Tenant except as specifically set forth herein or in the Work Letter Agreement. However, Tenant hereby acknowledges that Landlord is currently renovating or may during the Lease Term renovate, improve, alter, or modify (collectively, the " Renovations ") the Project, the Building and/or the Premises including without limitation the parking structure, common areas, systems and equipment, roof, and structural portions of the same, which Renovations may include, without limitation, (i) installing sprinklers in the Building common areas and tenant spaces, (ii) modifying the common areas and tenant spaces to comply with applicable laws and regulations, including regulations relating to the physically disabled, seismic conditions, and building safety and security, and (iii) installing new floor covering, lighting, and wall coverings in the Building common areas, and in connection with any Renovations, Landlord may, among other things, erect scaffolding or other necessary structures in the Building, limit or eliminate access to portions of the Project, including portions of the common areas, or perform work in the Building, which work may create noise, dust or leave debris in the Building. Tenant hereby agrees that such Renovations and Landlord's actions in connection with such Renovations shall in no way constitute a constructive eviction of Tenant nor entitle Tenant to any abatement of Rent. Landlord shall have no responsibility or for any reason be liable to Tenant for any direct or indirect injury to or interference with Tenant's business arising from the Renovations, nor shall Tenant be entitled to any compensation or damages from Landlord for loss of the use of the whole or any part of the Premises or of Tenant's personal property or improvements resulting from the Renovations or Landlord's actions in connection with such Renovations, or for any inconvenience or annoyance occasioned by such Renovations or Landlord's actions.

        29.31      No Violation .    Tenant hereby warrants and represents that neither its execution of nor performance under this Lease shall cause Tenant to be in violation of any agreement, instrument, contract, law, rule or regulation by which Tenant is bound, and Tenant shall protect, defend, indemnify and hold Landlord harmless against any claims, demands, losses, damages, liabilities, costs and expenses, including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees and costs, arising from Tenant's breach of this warranty and representation.

        29.32      Communications and Computer Lines .    Tenant may install, maintain, replace, remove or use any communications or computer wires and cables (collectively, the " Lines ") at the Project in or serving the Premises, provided that (i) Tenant shall obtain Landlord's prior written consent, use an experienced and qualified contractor reasonably approved by Landlord, and comply with all of the other provisions of Articles 7 and 8 of this Lease, (ii) an acceptable number of spare Lines and space for additional Lines shall be maintained for existing and future occupants of the Project, as determined in Landlord's reasonable opinion, (iii) the Lines therefor (including riser cables) shall be (x) appropriately insulated to prevent excessive electromagnetic fields or radiation, (y) surrounded by a protective conduit reasonably acceptable to Landlord, and (z) identified in accordance with the "Identification Requirements," as that term is set forth hereinbelow, (iv) any new or existing Lines servicing the Premises shall comply with all applicable governmental laws and regulations, (v) as a condition to permitting the installation of new Lines, Tenant shall remove existing Lines located in or serving the Premises and repair any damage in connection with such removal, and (vi) Tenant shall pay all costs in connection therewith. All Lines shall be clearly marked with adhesive plastic labels (or

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plastic tags attached to such Lines with wire) to show Tenant's name, suite number, telephone number and the name of the person to contact in the case of an emergency (A) every four feet (4') outside the Premises (specifically including, but not limited to, the electrical room risers and other Common Areas), and (B) at the Lines' termination point(s) (collectively, the " Identification Requirements "). Landlord reserves the right to require that Tenant remove any Lines located in or serving the Premises which are installed in violation of these provisions, or which are at any time (1) are in violation of any Applicable Laws, (2) are inconsistent with then-existing industry standards (such as the standards promulgated by the National Fire Protection Association ( e.g ., such organization's "2002 National Electrical Code")), or (3) otherwise represent a dangerous or potentially dangerous condition.

        29.33      Hazardous Substances.     

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[signature page to follow]

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        IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Landlord and Tenant have caused this Lease to be executed the day and date first above written.

 

    "LANDLORD" :

 

 

KILROY REALTY, L.P.,
a Delaware limited partnership

 

 

By:

 

Kilroy Realty Corporation,
a Maryland corporation,
General Partner

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
        By:   /s/ Jeffrey C. Hawken


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
            Its:   Executive Vice President
Chief Operating Officer


 

 

 

 

 

 

 
        By:   /s/ Nadine K. Kirk


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
            Its:   Vice President Legal Administration

    "TENANT" :

 

 

BRIDGEPOINT EDUCATION, INC
a Delaware corporation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
        By:   /s/ Andrew Clark


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
            Its:   CEO


 

 

 

 

 

 

 
        By:   /s/ Daniel J. Devine


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
            Its:   CFO

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EXHIBIT A

KILROY SABRE SPRINGS

OUTLINE OF PREMISES


[Floor Plan]

KILROY SABRE SPRINGS OFFICE BUILDING 3   FIRST FLOOR PLAN
13480 EVENING CREEK DRIVE NORTH   SCALE 1"–30"


[Floor Plan]

KILROY SABRE SPRINGS OFFICE BUILDING 3   SECOND FLOOR PLAN
13480 EVENING CREEK DRIVE NORTH   SCALE 1"–30"


[Floor Plan]

KILROY SABRE SPRINGS OFFICE BUILDING 3   THIRD FLOOR PLAN
13480 EVENING CREEK DRIVE NORTH   SCALE 1"–30"


[Floor Plan]

KILROY SABRE SPRINGS OFFICE BUILDING 3   FOURTH FLOOR PLAN
13480 EVENING CREEK DRIVE NORTH   SCALE 1"–30"


[Floor Plan]

KILROY SABRE SPRINGS OFFICE BUILDING 3   FIFTH FLOOR PLAN
13480 EVENING CREEK DRIVE NORTH   SCALE 1"–30"


[Floor Plan]

KILROY SABRE SPRINGS OFFICE BUILDING 3   SIXTH FLOOR PLAN
13480 EVENING CREEK DRIVE NORTH   SCALE 1"–30"

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EXHIBIT A-1

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EXHIBIT B

KILROY SABRE SPRINGS

WORK LETTER AGREEMENT

        This Work Letter shall set forth the terms and conditions relating to the construction of the improvements in the Premises. This Work Letter is essentially organized chronologically and addresses the issues of the construction of the Premises, in sequence, as such issues will arise during the actual construction of the Premises. All references in this Work Letter to Articles or Sections of "this Lease" shall mean the relevant portion of Articles 1 through 29 of the Office Lease to which this Work Letter is attached as Exhibit B and of which this Work Letter forms a part, and all references in this Work Letter to Sections of "this Work Letter" shall mean the relevant portion of Sections 1 through 6 of this Work Letter.

[***]

[***] Confidential portions of this document have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission.

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SCHEDULE 1 TO EXHIBIT B

TIME DEADLINES

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[***] Confidential portions of this document have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission.

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SCHEDULE 2 TO EXHIBIT B

BUILDING STANDARDS

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[***] Confidential portions of this document have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission.

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SCHEDULE 3 TO EXHIBIT B

BASE BUILDING SPECIFICATIONS

Kilroy Sabre Springs

OUTLINE SPECIFICATIONS for OFFICE BUILDING 3

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[***] Confidential portions of this document have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission.

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EXHIBIT C

KILROY SABRE SPRINGS

NOTICE OF LEASE TERM DATES

 
   
   
To:                                                                                                                                                                        

 

 

                                                                                                                                                                     

 

 

                                                                                                                                                                     

 

 

                                                                                                                                                                     

 

 

Re:

 

Office Lease dated                                       , 200          between                                       , a                                      ("Landlord"), and                               , a                              ("Tenant") concerning Suite                                      on floor(s)                                      of the office building located at                                       ,                                       , California.

Gentlemen:

              In accordance with the Office Lease (the "Lease"), we wish to advise you and/or confirm as follows:

 

 

1.

 

The Lease Term shall commence on or has commenced on                                      for a term of                                      ending on                                       .

 

 

2.

 

Rent commenced to accrue on                           , in the amount of                           .

 

 

3.

 

If the Lease Commencement Date is other than the first day of the month, the first billing will contain a pro rata adjustment. Each billing thereafter, with the exception of the final billing, shall be for the full amount of the monthly installment as provided for in the Lease.

 

 

4.

 

Your rent checks should be made payable to                                      at                                       .

 

 

5.

 

The exact number of rentable/usable square feet within the Premises is                  square feet.

 

 

6.

 

Tenant's Share as adjusted based upon the exact number of usable square feet within the Premises is              %.

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    "Landlord":

 

 

                                                                                   ,
    a                                                                        

 

 

By:

 

                                                                     
        Its:                                                            
 
   
   
   
Agreed to and Accepted
as of                                      , 200         .
   

"Tenant":

 

 

                                                                                 

 

 
a                                                                            

By:

 

                                                                     

 

 
    Its:                                                                

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EXHIBIT D

KILROY SABRE SPRINGS

RULES AND REGULATIONS

[[ NOTE: FOLLOWING ARE FOR SINGLE-TENANT BUILDINGS ]]

        Tenant shall faithfully observe and comply with the following Rules and Regulations. Landlord shall not be responsible to Tenant for the nonperformance of any of said Rules and Regulations by or otherwise with respect to the acts or omissions of any other tenants or occupants of the Project; provided, however, in no event shall Landlord enforce such Rules and Regulations in a discriminatory manner to the detriment of Tenant. In the event of any conflict between the Rules and Regulations and the other provisions of this Lease, the latter shall control.

        1.     Safes and other heavy objects shall, if considered necessary by Landlord, stand on supports of such thickness as is necessary to properly distribute the weight. Landlord will not be responsible for loss of or damage to any such safe or property in any case. Any damage to any part of the Building, its contents, occupants or visitors by moving or maintaining any such safe or other property shall be the sole responsibility and expense of Tenant.

        2.     The requirements of Tenant will be attended to only upon application at the management office for the Project or at such office location designated by Landlord. Employees of Landlord shall not perform any work or do anything outside their regular duties unless under special instructions from Landlord.

        3.     No advertisement, notice or handbill shall be exhibited, distributed, painted or affixed by Tenant on any part of the Premises or the Building without the prior written consent of the Landlord. Tenant shall not disturb, solicit, peddle, or canvass any occupant of the Project and shall cooperate with Landlord and its agents of Landlord to prevent same.

        4.     Tenant shall not exceed the load requirements of any floor of the Premises.

        5.     Tenant shall not use or keep in or on the Premises, the Building, or the Project any kerosene, gasoline, explosive material, corrosive material, material capable of emitting toxic fumes, or other inflammable or combustible fluid chemical, substitute or material, except in compliance with applicable law. Tenant shall maintain material safety data sheets for any Hazardous Material used or kept on the Premises.

        6.     Tenant shall not use, keep or permit to be used or kept, any foul or noxious gas or substance in or on the Premises to the extent the same is noticeable in the Common Areas of the Project or which affects other tenants of the project. Tenant shall not throw anything out of doors, windows or skylights.

        7.     No cooking shall be done or permitted on the Premises (unless Tenant receives Landlord's prior written approval to install a cafeteria for its employees in the Premises), nor shall the Premises be used for lodging. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Underwriters' laboratory-approved equipment and microwave ovens may be used in the Premises for heating food and brewing coffee, tea, hot chocolate and similar beverages for employees and visitors, provided that such use is in accordance with all applicable federal, state, county and city laws, codes, ordinances, rules and regulations.

        8.     Landlord reserves the right to exclude or expel from the Project any person who, in the judgment of Landlord, is intoxicated or under the influence of liquor or drugs, or who shall in any manner do any act in violation of any of these Rules and Regulations.

        9.     Tenant, its employees and agents shall not loiter in any Common Areas for the purpose of smoking tobacco products or for any other purpose. Furthermore, in no event shall Tenant, its

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employees or agents smoke tobacco products within the Building or within two hundred feet (200') of any entrance into the Building or into any other Project building.

        10.   Tenant shall store all its trash and garbage within the interior of the Premises or in the appropriate external trash area(s) for the Building. No material shall be placed in the trash boxes or receptacles if such material is of such nature that it may not be disposed of in the ordinary and customary manner of removing and disposing of trash and garbage in San Diego, California without violation of any law or ordinance governing such disposal; provided, however, Tenant may maintain separate trash enclosures for the storage of non-conforming disposal items to the extent Tenant satisfies and complies with any applicable laws or other governmental regulations relating to the storage and disposal thereof. If the Premises is or becomes infested with vermin as a result of the use or any misuse or neglect of the Premises by Tenant, its agents, servants, employees, contractors, visitors or licensees, Tenant shall forthwith, at Tenant's expense, cause the Premises to be exterminated from time to time to the satisfaction of Landlord and shall employ such licensed exterminators as shall be approved in writing in advance by Landlord.

        11.   Tenant shall comply with all safety, fire protection and evacuation procedures and regulations established by Landlord or any governmental agency.

        12.   Neither the interior nor exterior of any windows shall be coated or otherwise sunscreened without the prior written consent of Landlord.

        13.   Tenant must comply with requests by the Landlord concerning the informing of their employees of items of importance to the Landlord vis-à-vis the operation of the Project which are not inconsistent with the TCCs of the Lease.

        14.   Tenant must comply with any applicable " NO-SMOKING " ordinance of the State of California, County of San Diego and/or City of San Diego. If Tenant is required under the ordinance to adopt a written smoking policy, a copy of said policy shall be on file in the office of the Building.

        15.   Tenant hereby acknowledges that Landlord shall have no obligation to provide guard service or other security measures for the benefit of the Premises, the Building or the Project. Tenant hereby assumes all responsibility for the protection of Tenant and its agents, employees, contractors, invitees and guests, and the property thereof, from acts of third parties, including keeping doors locked and other means of entry to the Premises closed, whether or not Landlord, at its option, elects to provide security protection for the Project or any portion thereof. Tenant further assumes the risk that any safety and security devices, services and programs which Landlord elects, in its sole discretion, to provide may not be effective, or may malfunction or be circumvented by an unauthorized third party, and Tenant shall, in addition to its other insurance obligations under this Lease, obtain its own insurance coverage to the extent Tenant desires protection against losses related to such occurrences. Tenant shall cooperate in any reasonable safety or security program developed by Landlord or required by law.

        16.   No auction, liquidation, fire sale, going-out-of-business or bankruptcy sale shall be conducted in the Premises without the prior written consent of Landlord.

        17.   No tenant shall use or permit the use of any portion of the Premises for living quarters, sleeping apartments or lodging rooms.

        Landlord reserves the right at any time to change or rescind any one or more of these Rules and Regulations, or to make such other and further reasonable Rules and Regulations as in Landlord's judgment may from time to time be necessary (relative to a building occupied solely by one tenant) for the management, safety, care and cleanliness of the Premises, Building, the Common Areas and the Project, and for the preservation of good order therein, as well as for the convenience of other occupants and tenants therein; provided, however, Landlord shall not make any new Rules and

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Regulations, or change any Rule and Regulation, which would materially and adversely affect Tenant's use, occupancy or access to the Premises, the Building, or the Project parking areas. Landlord may waive any one or more of these Rules and Regulations for the benefit of any particular tenants, but no such waiver by Landlord shall be construed as a waiver of such Rules and Regulations in favor of any other tenant, nor prevent Landlord from thereafter enforcing any such Rules or Regulations against any or all tenants of the Project; provided, however, in no event shall Landlord enforce such Rules and Regulations in a discriminatory manner to the detriment of Tenant. Tenant shall be deemed to have read these Rules and Regulations and to have agreed to abide by them as a condition of its occupancy of the Premises.

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EXHIBIT E

KILROY SABRE SPRINGS

FORM OF TENANT'S ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATE

        The undersigned as Tenant under that certain Office Lease (the "Lease") made and entered into as of                                      , 200    by and between                                      as Landlord, and the undersigned as Tenant, for Premises on the                                      floor(s) of the office building located at                                      ,                                      , California                                      , certifies as follows:

        1.     Attached hereto as Exhibit A is a true and correct copy of the Lease and all amendments and modifications thereto. The documents contained in Exhibit A represent the entire agreement between the parties as to the Premises.

        2.     The undersigned currently occupies the Premises described in the Lease, the Lease Term commenced on                                      , and the Lease Term expires on                                      , and the undersigned has no option to terminate or cancel the Lease or to purchase all or any part of the Premises, the Building and/or the Project.

        3.     Base Rent became payable on                                      .

        4.     The Lease is in full force and effect and has not been modified, supplemented or amended in any way except as provided in Exhibit A .

        5.     Tenant has not transferred, assigned, or sublet any portion of the Premises nor entered into any license or concession agreements with respect thereto except as follows:

        6.     Tenant shall not modify the documents contained in Exhibit A without the prior written consent of Landlord's mortgagee.

        7.     All monthly installments of Base Rent, all Additional Rent and all monthly installments of estimated Additional Rent have been paid when due through                                      . The current monthly installment of Base Rent is $                      .

        8.     All conditions of the Lease to be performed by Landlord necessary to the enforceability of the Lease have been satisfied and Landlord is not in default thereunder. In addition, the undersigned has not delivered any notice to Landlord regarding a default by Landlord thereunder.

        9.     No rental has been paid more than thirty (30) days in advance and no security has been deposited with Landlord except as provided in the Lease.

        10.   As of the date hereof, there are no existing defenses or offsets, or, to the undersigned's knowledge, claims or any basis for a claim, that the undersigned has against Landlord.

        11.   If Tenant is a corporation or partnership, each individual executing this Estoppel Certificate on behalf of Tenant hereby represents and warrants that Tenant is a duly formed and existing entity qualified to do business in California and that Tenant has full right and authority to execute and deliver this Estoppel Certificate and that each person signing on behalf of Tenant is authorized to do so.

        12.   There are no actions pending against the undersigned under the bankruptcy or similar laws of the United States or any state.

        13.   Other than in compliance with all applicable laws and incidental to the ordinary course of the use of the Premises, the undersigned has not used or stored any hazardous substances in the Premises.

        14.   To the undersigned's knowledge, all tenant improvement work to be performed by Landlord under the Lease has been completed in accordance with the Lease and has been accepted by the undersigned and all reimbursements and allowances due to the undersigned under the Lease in connection with any tenant improvement work have been paid in full.

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        The undersigned acknowledges that this Estoppel Certificate may be delivered to Landlord or to a prospective mortgagee or prospective purchaser, and acknowledges that said prospective mortgagee or prospective purchaser will be relying upon the statements contained herein in making the loan or acquiring the property of which the Premises are a part and that receipt by it of this certificate is a condition of making such loan or acquiring such property.

        Executed at                                      on the            day of                                      , 200    .

    "Tenant":

 

 


                                                                          ,
a                                                                      

 

 

 

 

 
    By:     


 

 

 

 

 

 

 
        Its:     


 

 

 

 

 
    By:     


 

 

 

 

 

 

 
        Its:     

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EXHIBIT F

KILROY SABRE SPRINGS

RECORDING REQUESTED BY
AND WHEN RECORDED RETURN TO:

ALLEN MATKINS LECK GAMBLE
    & MALLORY LLP
1901 Avenue of the Stars, 18th Floor
Los Angeles, California 90067
Attention: Anton N. Natsis, Esq.



RECOGNITION OF COVENANTS,
CONDITIONS, AND RESTRICTIONS

        This Recognition of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (this " Agreement ") is entered into as of the __ day of _______, 200__, by and between _________________ ("Landlord"), and _________________ ("Tenant"), with reference to the following facts:

        A.    Landlord and Tenant entered into that certain Office Lease Agreement dated _______, 200__ (the "Lease"). Pursuant to the Lease, Landlord leased to Tenant and Tenant leased from Landlord space (the " Premises ") located in an office building on certain real property described in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference (the " Property ").

        B.    The Premises are located in an office building located on real property which is part of an area owned by Landlord containing approximately __ (__) acres of real property located in the City of _____ _______, California (the " Project "), as more particularly described in Exhibit B attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.

        C.    Landlord, as declarant, has previously recorded, or proposes to record concurrently with the recordation of this Agreement, a Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (the " Declaration "), dated _________________, 200__, in connection with the Project.

        D.    Tenant is agreeing to recognize and be bound by the terms of the Declaration, and the parties hereto desire to set forth their agreements concerning the same.

        NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of (a) the foregoing recitals and the mutual agreements hereinafter set forth, and (b) for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows,

        1.     Tenant's Recognition of Declaration .    Notwithstanding that the Lease has been executed prior to the recordation of the Declaration, Tenant agrees to recognize and by bound by all of the terms and conditions of the Declaration.

        2.      Miscellaneous .

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SIGNATURE PAGE OF RECOGNITION OF

COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS

        IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have duly executed this Agreement as of the day and year first above written.

  "LANDLORD":    

 


 

 

,
  a  
 
   

 

By:

 


 
      Its:  
 

 

"TENANT":

 

 

 


 

 

,
  a  
 
   

 

By:

 


 
      Its:  
 

 

By:

 


 
      Its:  
 

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EXHIBIT G

KILROY SABRE SPRINGS

MARKET RENT DETERMINATION FACTORS

        When determining Market Rent, the following rules and instructions shall be followed.

        1.      RELEVANT FACTORS .    [***]

[***] Confidential portions of this document have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission.

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EXHIBIT H

KILROY SABRE SPRINGS

FORM OF LETTER OF CREDIT

(Letterhead of a money center bank
acceptable to the Landlord)


 

 

 
FAX NO. [(              )              -              ]
SWIFT: [Insert No., if any]
  [Insert Bank Name And Address]

 

 

DATE OF ISSUE:                                     

BENEFICIARY:
[Insert Beneficiary Name And Address]

 

APPLICANT:
[Insert Applicant Name And Address]

 

 

LETTER OF CREDIT NO.                                     

EXPIRATION DATE:                                      AT OUR COUNTERS

 

AMOUNT AVAILABLE:
USD [Insert Dollar Amount]
(U.S. DOLLARS [Insert Dollar Amount])

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN:

         WE HEREBY ESTABLISH OUR IRREVOCABLE STANDBY LETTER OF CREDIT NO.                                      IN YOUR FAVOR FOR THE ACCOUNT OF [Insert Tenant's Name], A [Insert Entity Type] ("TENANT"), UP TO THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF USD [Insert Dollar Amount] ([Insert Dollar Amount] U.S. DOLLARS) EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY AND EXPIRING ON (Expiration Date) AVAILABLE BY PAYMENT UPON PRESENTATION OF YOUR DRAFT AT SIGHT DRAWN ON [Insert Bank Name] WHEN ACCOMPANIED BY THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENT(S):

        1.      THE ORIGINAL OF THIS IRREVOCABLE STANDBY LETTER OF CREDIT AND AMENDMENT(S), IF ANY.

        2.      BENEFICIARY'S SIGNED STATEMENT PURPORTEDLY SIGNED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF [Insert Landlord's Name], A [Insert Entity Type] ("LANDLORD") STATING THE FOLLOWING:

OR

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OR

OR

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:

PARTIAL DRAWINGS AND MULTIPLE PRESENTATIONS MAY BE MADE UNDER THIS STANDBY LETTER OF CREDIT, PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT EACH SUCH DEMAND THAT IS PAID BY US SHALL REDUCE THE AMOUNT AVAILABLE UNDER THIS STANDBY LETTER OF CREDIT.

ALL INFORMATION REQUIRED WHETHER INDICATED BY BLANKS, BRACKETS OR OTHERWISE, MUST BE COMPLETED AT THE TIME OF DRAWING. [Please Provide The Required Forms For Review, And Attach As Schedules To The Letter Of Credit.]

ALL SIGNATURES MUST BE MANUALLY EXECUTED IN ORIGINALS.

ALL BANKING CHARGES OTHER THAN ISSUING BANK'S ARE FOR THE APPLICANT'S ACCOUNT.

IT IS A CONDITION OF THIS STANDBY LETTER OF CREDIT THAT IT SHALL BE DEEMED AUTOMATICALLY EXTENDED WITHOUT AMENDMENT FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR FROM THE PRESENT OR ANY FUTURE EXPIRATION DATE, UNLESS AT LEAST SIXTY (60) DAYS PRIOR TO THE EXPIRATION DATE WE SEND YOU NOTICE BY NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED OVERNIGHT COURIER SERVICE THAT WE ELECT NOT TO EXTEND THIS CREDIT FOR ANY SUCH ADDITIONAL PERIOD. SAID NOTICE WILL BE SENT TO THE ADDRESS INDICATED ABOVE, UNLESS A CHANGE OF ADDRESS IS OTHERWISE NOTIFIED BY YOU TO US IN WRITING BY RECEIPTED MAIL OR COURIER. ANY NOTICE TO US WILL BE DEEMED EFFECTIVE ONLY UPON ACTUAL RECEIPT BY US AT OUR DESIGNATED OFFICE. IN NO EVENT, AND WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE FROM OURSELVES, SHALL THE EXPIRATION DATE BE EXTENDED BEYOND A FINAL EXPIRATION DATE OF (Expiration Date) .

THIS LETTER OF CREDIT MAY BE TRANSFERRED SUCCESSIVELY IN WHOLE OR IN PART ONLY UP TO THE THEN AVAILABLE AMOUNT IN FAVOR OF A NOMINATED TRANSFEREE ("TRANSFEREE"), ASSUMING SUCH TRANSFER TO SUCH TRANSFEREE IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE U.S. LAWS AND REGULATIONS. AT THE TIME OF TRANSFER, THE ORIGINAL LETTER OF CREDIT AND ORIGINAL AMENDMENT(S) IF ANY, MUST BE SURRENDERED TO US TOGETHER WITH OUR TRANSFER FORM (AVAILABLE UPON

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REQUEST) AND PAYMENT OF OUR CUSTOMARY TRANSFER FEES BY BENEFICIARY. IN CASE OF ANY TRANSFER UNDER THIS LETTER OF CREDIT, THE DRAFT AND ANY REQUIRED STATEMENT MUST BE EXECUTED BY THE TRANSFEREE AND WHERE THE BENEFICIARY'S NAME APPEARS WITHIN THIS STANDBY LETTER OF CREDIT, THE TRANSFEREE'S NAME IS AUTOMATICALLY SUBSTITUTED THEREFOR.

ALL DRAFTS REQUIRED UNDER THIS STANDBY LETTER OF CREDIT MUST BE MARKED: "DRAWN UNDER [Insert Bank Name] STANDBY LETTER OF CREDIT NO.                      ."

WE HEREBY AGREE WITH YOU THAT IF DRAFTS ARE PRESENTED TO [Insert Bank Name] UNDER THIS LETTER OF CREDIT AT OR PRIOR TO [Insert Time—( e.g. , 11:00 AM)], ON A BUSINESS DAY, AND PROVIDED THAT SUCH DRAFTS PRESENTED CONFORM TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS LETTER OF CREDIT, PAYMENT SHALL BE INITIATED BY US IN IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FUNDS BY OUR CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON THE SUCCEEDING BUSINESS DAY. IF DRAFTS ARE PRESENTED TO [Insert Bank Name] UNDER THIS LETTER OF CREDIT AFTER [Insert Time—( e.g. , 11:00 AM)], ON A BUSINESS DAY, AND PROVIDED THAT SUCH DRAFTS CONFORM WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS LETTER OF CREDIT, PAYMENT SHALL BE INITIATED BY US IN IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FUNDS BY OUR CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON THE SECOND SUCCEEDING BUSINESS DAY. AS USED IN THIS LETTER OF CREDIT, "BUSINESS DAY" SHALL MEAN ANY DAY OTHER THAN A SATURDAY, SUNDAY OR A DAY ON WHICH BANKING INSTITUTIONS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA ARE AUTHORIZED OR REQUIRED BY LAW TO CLOSE. IF THE EXPIRATION DATE FOR THIS LETTER OF CREDIT SHALL EVER FALL ON A DAY WHICH IS NOT A BUSINESS DAY THEN SUCH EXPIRATION DATE SHALL AUTOMATICALLY BE EXTENDED TO THE DATE WHICH IS THE NEXT BUSINESS DAY.

PRESENTATION OF A DRAWING UNDER THIS LETTER OF CREDIT MAY BE MADE ON OR PRIOR TO THE THEN CURRENT EXPIRATION DATE HEREOF BY HAND DELIVERY, COURIER SERVICE, OVERNIGHT MAIL, OR FACSIMILE. PRESENTATION BY FACSIMILE TRANSMISSION SHALL BE BY TRANSMISSION OF THE ABOVE REQUIRED SIGHT DRAFT DRAWN ON US TOGETHER WITH THIS LETTER OF CREDIT TO OUR FACSIMILE NUMBER, [Insert Fax Number—(              )                -              ], ATTENTION: [Insert Appropriate Recipient], WITH TELEPHONIC CONFIRMATION OF OUR RECEIPT OF SUCH FACSIMILE TRANSMISSION AT OUR TELEPHONE NUMBER [Insert Telephone Number—(              )                -              ] OR TO SUCH OTHER FACSIMILE OR TELEPHONE NUMBERS, AS TO WHICH YOU HAVE RECEIVED WRITTEN NOTICE FROM US AS BEING THE APPLICABLE SUCH NUMBER. WE AGREE TO NOTIFY YOU IN WRITING, BY NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED OVERNIGHT COURIER SERVICE, OF ANY CHANGE IN SUCH DIRECTION. ANY FACSIMILE PRESENTATION PURSUANT TO THIS PARAGRAPH SHALL ALSO STATE THEREON THAT THE ORIGINAL OF SUCH SIGHT DRAFT AND LETTER OF CREDIT ARE BEING REMITTED, FOR DELIVERY ON THE NEXT BUSINESS DAY, TO [Insert Bank Name] AT THE APPLICABLE ADDRESS FOR PRESENTMENT PURSUANT TO THE PARAGRAPH PRECEDING THIS ONE.

WE HEREBY ENGAGE WITH YOU THAT ALL DOCUMENT(S) DRAWN UNDER AND IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THIS STANDBY LETTER OF CREDIT WILL BE DULY HONORED IF DRAWN AND PRESENTED FOR PAYMENT AT OUR OFFICE LOCATED AT [Insert Bank Name], [Insert Bank Address], ATTN: [Insert Appropriate Recipient], ON OR BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE OF THIS CREDIT, (Expiration Date) .

IN THE EVENT THAT THE ORIGINAL OF THIS STANDBY LETTER OF CREDIT IS LOST, STOLEN, MUTILATED, OR OTHERWISE DESTROYED, WE HEREBY AGREE TO ISSUE A DUPLICATE ORIGINAL HEREOF UPON RECEIPT OF A WRITTEN REQUEST FROM YOU AND A CERTIFICATION BY YOU (PURPORTEDLY SIGNED BY YOUR AUTHORIZED

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REPRESENTATIVE) OF THE LOSS, THEFT, MUTILATION, OR OTHER DESTRUCTION OF THE ORIGINAL HEREOF.

EXCEPT SO FAR AS OTHERWISE EXPRESSLY STATED HEREIN, THIS STANDBY LETTER OF CREDIT IS SUBJECT TO THE "INTERNATIONAL STANDBY PRACTICES" (ISP 98) INTERNATIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (PUBLICATION NO. 590).

Very truly yours,

(Name of Issuing Bank)

By:                                                                          

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EXHIBIT I

[***]

[***] Confidential portions of this document have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission.

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EXHIBIT J


SHORT FORM OF MEMORANDUM OF LEASE

RECORDING REQUESTED BY
AND WHEN RECORDED RETURN TO:

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP
12275 El Camino Real, Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92130
Attention: Michael R. Leake, Esq.



SHORT FORM OF MEMORANDUM OF LEASE

        THIS SHORT FORM OF MEMORANDUM OF LEASE is entered into as of the 31 st  day of January, 2008, by and between KILROY REALTY, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (" Landlord "), and BRIDGEPOINT EDUCATION, INC., a Delaware corporation (" Tenant "), who agree as follows.

        1.      Terms and Premises.     Landlord leases to Tenant, and Tenant leases from Landlord, that certain six (6)-story building (the " Building ") located at 13480 Evening Creek Drive North, San Diego, California 92128, which Building contains approximately 147,533 rentable square feet of space (the " Premises "), located on the real property legally described on Schedule 1 attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, for the term and in accordance with the provisions of that certain Lease by and between Landlord and Tenant, dated as of the date hereof (the " Lease "). The provisions of the Lease are hereby incorporated herein.

        2.      Certain Express Lease Terms.     As more particularly set forth in the referenced sections of the Lease, Tenant enjoys the following rights pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Lease: (i) an initial Lease Term of approximately ten (10) years and one (1) month, which initial Lease Term is anticipated to commence on July 1, 2008, as more particularly set forth in the Lease, (ii) two (2) options to extend the Lease Term for the entire Premises each by a period of five (5) years, as more particularly set forth in the Lease, and (iii) a right of first refusal with respect to space in that certain building (defined in the Lease as the 13520 Building), as more particularly set forth in the Lease.

        3.      Provisions Binding on Parties.     The provisions of the Lease to be performed by Landlord or Tenant, whether affirmative or negative in nature, are intended to and shall bind or benefit the respective parties hereto and their assigns or successors, as applicable, at all times.


        4.      Purpose of Short Form of Memorandum of Lease.     This Short Form of Memorandum of Lease is prepared solely for purposes of recordation, and in no way modifies the provisions of the Lease.

LANDLORD   KILROY REALTY, L.P.,
a Delaware limited partnership

 

 

By:

 

Kilroy Realty Corporation,
a Maryland corporation,
General Partner

 


 

 

 

 

 
    By:     

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 
        Its:     

 


 

 

 

 

 
    By:     

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 
        Its:     

 

TENANT   BRIDGEPOINT EDUCATION, INC.,
a Delaware corporation

 


 

 

 

 

 
    By:     

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 
        Its:     

 


 

 

 

 

 
    By:     

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 
        Its:     

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT

State of California   )
County of     

  )

         

        On                                      , before me,                                                                                                         ,

                                                                                                   (insert name and title of the officer)

personally appeared                                                                                                                                                , who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.

        I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.

        WITNESS my hand and official seal.




Signature                                                                                                                                 (Seal)

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT

State of California   )
County of     

  )

         

        On                                      , before me,                                                                                                         ,

                                                                                                   (insert name and title of the officer)

personally appeared                                                                                                                                                , who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.

        I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.

        WITNESS my hand and official seal.




Signature                                                                                                                                 (Seal)

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SCHEDULE 1

LEGAL DESCRIPTION

        Parcel 1 of Parcel Map No. 19990 in the City of San Diego, County of San Diego, State of California, filed in the Office of the County Recorder of San Diego County May 05, 2006, as Instrument No. 2006-0319756 of Official Records.

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OFFICE LEASE KILROY REALTY KILROY SABRE SPRINGS
KILROY REALTY, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, as Landlord, and BRIDGEPOINT EDUCATION, INC., a Delaware corporation, as Tenant.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INDEX
KILROY SABRE SPRINGS OFFICE LEASE
SUMMARY OF BASIC LEASE INFORMATION
ARTICLE 1 PREMISES, BUILDING, PROJECT, AND COMMON AREAS
ARTICLE 2 LEASE TERM; OPTION TERM(S)
ARTICLE 3 BASE RENT; ABATEMENT OF RENT
ARTICLE 4 ADDITIONAL RENT
ARTICLE 5 USE OF PREMISES
ARTICLE 6 SERVICES AND UTILITIES
ARTICLE 7 REPAIRS
ARTICLE 8 ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS
ARTICLE 9 COVENANT AGAINST LIENS
ARTICLE 10 INSURANCE
ARTICLE 11 DAMAGE AND DESTRUCTION
ARTICLE 12 NONWAIVER
ARTICLE 13 CONDEMNATION
ARTICLE 14 ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING
ARTICLE 15 SURRENDER OF PREMISES; OWNERSHIP AND REMOVAL OF TRADE FIXTURES
ARTICLE 16 HOLDING OVER
ARTICLE 17 ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATES
ARTICLE 18 SUBORDINATION
ARTICLE 19 DEFAULTS; REMEDIES
ARTICLE 20 COVENANT OF QUIET ENJOYMENT
ARTICLE 21 LETTER OF CREDIT
ARTICLE 22
ARTICLE 23 SIGNS
ARTICLE 24 COMPLIANCE WITH LAW
ARTICLE 25 LATE CHARGES
ARTICLE 26 LANDLORD'S RIGHT TO CURE DEFAULT; PAYMENTS BY TENANT
ARTICLE 27 ENTRY BY LANDLORD
ARTICLE 28 TENANT PARKING
ARTICLE 29 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
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EXHIBIT A
KILROY SABRE SPRINGS OUTLINE OF PREMISES
EXHIBIT A-1
EXHIBIT B KILROY SABRE SPRINGS WORK LETTER AGREEMENT
SCHEDULE 1 TO EXHIBIT B TIME DEADLINES
SCHEDULE 2 TO EXHIBIT B BUILDING STANDARDS
SCHEDULE 3 TO EXHIBIT B BASE BUILDING SPECIFICATIONS
EXHIBIT C KILROY SABRE SPRINGS NOTICE OF LEASE TERM DATES
EXHIBIT D
KILROY SABRE SPRINGS RULES AND REGULATIONS
EXHIBIT E
KILROY SABRE SPRINGS FORM OF TENANT'S ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATE
EXHIBIT F
KILROY SABRE SPRINGS
RECOGNITION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS, AND RESTRICTIONS
SIGNATURE PAGE OF RECOGNITION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS
EXHIBIT G KILROY SABRE SPRINGS MARKET RENT DETERMINATION FACTORS
EXHIBIT H
KILROY SABRE SPRINGS FORM OF LETTER OF CREDIT
EXHIBIT I
EXHIBIT J
SHORT FORM OF MEMORANDUM OF LEASE
SHORT FORM OF MEMORANDUM OF LEASE
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
SCHEDULE 1 LEGAL DESCRIPTION

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        This Exhibit 10.16 contains the lease agreements of the Company for the property located at 13500 Evening Creek Drive, San Diego, California.

        In January 2008, the Company entered into a lease agreement for the building with a commencement date of July 1, 2009. Currently, the Company leases space in the building under three separate sublease agreements. This Exhibit 10.16 contains the lease agreement entered into in January 2008 and the documents related to the subleases.



Exhibit 10.16


OFFICE LEASE

KILROY REALTY

KILROY SABRE SPRINGS


KILROY REALTY, L.P.,

a Delaware limited partnership,

as Landlord,

and

BRIDGEPOINT EDUCATION, INC.,

a Delaware corporation,

as Tenant.



TABLE OF CONTENTS

 
  Page

ARTICLE 1 PREMISES, BUILDING, PROJECT, AND COMMON AREAS

 
6

ARTICLE 2 LEASE TERM; OPTION TERM(S)

 
9

ARTICLE 3 BASE RENT

 
12

ARTICLE 4 ADDITIONAL RENT

 
13

ARTICLE 5 USE OF PREMISES

 
24

ARTICLE 6 SERVICES AND UTILITIES

 
25

ARTICLE 7 REPAIRS

 
26

ARTICLE 8 ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS

 
27

ARTICLE 9 COVENANT AGAINST LIENS

 
30

ARTICLE 10 INSURANCE

 
30

ARTICLE 11 DAMAGE AND DESTRUCTION

 
33

ARTICLE 12 NONWAIVER

 
35

ARTICLE 13 CONDEMNATION

 
36

ARTICLE 14 ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING

 
36

ARTICLE 15 SURRENDER OF PREMISES; OWNERSHIP AND REMOVAL OF TRADE FIXTURES

 
40

ARTICLE 16 HOLDING OVER

 
41

ARTICLE 17 ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATES

 
41

ARTICLE 18 SUBORDINATION

 
42

ARTICLE 19 DEFAULTS; REMEDIES

 
43

ARTICLE 20 COVENANT OF QUIET ENJOYMENT

 
45

ARTICLE 21 LETTER OF CREDIT

 
45

ARTICLE 22 [***]

 
47

ARTICLE 23 SIGNS

 
47

ARTICLE 24 COMPLIANCE WITH LAW

 
49

ARTICLE 25 LATE CHARGES

 
50

ARTICLE 26 LANDLORD'S RIGHT TO CURE DEFAULT; PAYMENTS BY TENANT

 
50

ARTICLE 27 ENTRY BY LANDLORD

 
50

ARTICLE 28 TENANT PARKING

 
51

ARTICLE 29 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

 
51

[***] Confidential portions of this document have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission.

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INDEX

 
  Page(s)

Accountant

  29

Additional Rent

  17

Advocate Arbitrators

  13

Alterations

  34

Applicable Laws

  63

Arbitration Agreement

  14

[***]

  15

Bank Prime Loan

  64

Base Building

  35

Base Rent

  16

Base Year

  17

BOMA

  8

Briefs

  14

Brokers

  71

BS/BS Exception

  34

Building Common Areas

  8

Building Hours

  31

Building Structure

  33

Building Systems

  33

Cap

  22

CC&Rs

  31

Common Areas

  8

[***]

  59

Comparable Area

  2

Control,

  50

Controllable Expenses

  22

Cosmetic Alterations

  35

Cost Pools

  25

Damage Termination Date

  44

Damage Termination Notice

  44

[***]

  63

Direct Expenses

  17

Environmental Laws

  73

Estimate

  26

Estimate Statement

  26

Estimated Excess

  26

Excess

  26

Exercise Notice

  12

Expense Year

  17

[***]

  14

Force Majeure

  69

Hazardous Material(s)

  73

Holidays

  31

HVAC

  31

Interest Rate

  64

Landlord

  1

Landlord Parties

  38

Landlord Repair Notice

  42

[***] Confidential portions of this document have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission.

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  Page(s)

Landlord Response Date

  13

Landlord Response Notice

  13

[***]

  15

Landlord's Option Rent Calculation

  13

[***]

  15

Lease

  1

Lease Commencement Date

  10

Lease Expiration Date

  10

Lease Term

  10

Lease Year

  10

Lines

  73

Mail

  69

Memorandum

  67

Neutral Arbitrator

  13

New Services. 

  22

Nondisturbance Agreement

  52

Notices

  69

Objectionable Name

  62

Operating Expenses

  18

Option Rent

  11

Option Term

  11

Original Improvements

  41

Other Improvements

  75

Permitted Transferee

  50

Premises

  7

Project Common Areas

  8

Proposition 13

  23

Reminder Notice

  12

Renovations

  72

Rent. 

  17

Re-Submittal Date

  13

Review Period

  29

[***]

  11

[***]

  14

Sign Specifications

  62

Statement

  26

Subject Space

  46

Summary

  1

Tax Expenses

  23

Tenant

  1

Tenant Election Notice

  13

Tenant Parties

  38

[***]

  15

Tenant's Option Rent Calculation

  13

[***]

  15

Tenant's Share

  24

Tenant's Signage

  61

Transfer

  49

Transfer Notice

  46

Transfer Premium

  48

[***] Confidential portions of this document have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission.

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  Page(s)

Transferee

  46

Transfers

  46

Utilities Costs

  24

Work Letter Agreement

  7

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KILROY SABRE SPRINGS

OFFICE LEASE

        This Office Lease (the " Lease "), dated as of the date set forth in Section 1 of the Summary of Basic Lease Information (the " Summary "), below, is made by and between KILROY REALTY, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (" Landlord "), and BRIDGEPOINT EDUCATION, INC., a Delaware corporation (" Tenant ").


R E C I T A L S :

        A.    Landlord and Tenant are parties to that certain Office Lease dated September 3, 2004 (the " Original [***] Lease "), which was entered into between [***] (" Original Landlord "), as predecessor-in-interest to Landlord, and [***] (" Original Tenant "), as such Original [***] Lease was subsequently amended by (i) that certain First Amendment to Office Lease dated March 1, 2005 (the " First Amendment "), between Landlord and Original Tenant, (ii) Landlord's letter dated February 28, 2007 (the " Letter Extension ") which extended the date by which Original Tenant was to deliver the Termination Notice under Section 2.2 of the Office Lease, (iii) that certain Sublease Agreement and Consent Thereto by Master Landlord, dated as of May 14, 2005 (the " Sublease ") between Landlord, Original Tenant, and [***] (" Second Tenant ") and (iv) that certain Agreement Regarding Assignment and Assumption of Lease, Landlord Consent, Release of Assignor, and Amendment to Lease dated as of April 1, 2007 (the " Assignment Amendment "), between Landlord, Original Tenant, and Tenant (the Original [***] Lease, First Amendment, Letter Extension, Sublease, and the Assignment Amendment are collectively referred to hereinafter as the " [***] Lease "), whereby Tenant leases from Landlord, and Landlord leases to Tenant, those certain premises (the " Existing Premises ") totaling 48,882 rentable square feet (44,125 usable square feet), which consists of (i) 23,102 rentable square feet (20,602 usable square feet) on the entire second (2 nd ) floor, and (ii) and 25,780 rentable square feet (23,523 usable square feet) on the entire third (3 rd ) floor, of that certain office building located at 13500 Evening Creek Drive, San Diego, California (the " Building "), which Building constitutes a portion of that certain project commonly known as " Kilroy Sabre Springs " (the " Project ").

        B.    Tenant also subleases additional space in the Building pursuant to (i) that certain Sublease between [***] (formally known as [***]) (" [***] "), as sublandlord, and Tenant, as subtenant, dated March 31, 2006 (the " First [***] Sublease ") and (ii) that certain Sublease between [***], as sublandlord, and Tenant, as subtenant, dated November 30, 2006 (the " Second [***] Sublease ") (the First [***] Sublease and the Second [***] Sublease are collectively referred to hereinafter as the " [***] Sublease "). Under the [***] Sublease, [***] subleases to Tenant, and Tenant subleases from [***], those certain premises (the " [***] Premises ") totaling approximately 61,090 rentable square feet and commonly known as Suites 490, 500 and 600, which together constitute the entirety of the premises leased to [***] by Original Landlord under that certain lease agreement dated as of December 31, 2003 (the " [***] Office Lease "). The [***] Sublease is scheduled to expire on June 30, 2009.

        C.    Tenant also subleases additional space in the Building pursuant to that certain Sublease between [***] (" [***] "), as sublandlord, and Tenant, as subtenant, dated October 31, 2007 (the " [***] "). Under the [***] Sublease, [***] subleases to Tenant and Tenant subleases from [***] those certain premises (the " Suite 160 Premises ") totaling approximately 9,849 rentable square feet and commonly known as Suite 160, which constitutes a portion of the premises leased to [***] by Landlord under that certain lease agreement dated as of July 31, 2004 (the " [***] Office Lease "), as amended by that certain First Amendment to Lease dated as of November 12, 2004 (the " [***] First Amendment ") and as amended by that certain Second Amendment to Lease dated as of July 15, 2005 (the " [***] Second Amendment ") (the [***] Office Lease, [***] First Amendment, and [***] Second Amendment are collectively referred to hereinafter as the " [***] Lease "). The [***] Sublease is scheduled to expire on October 31, 2009. The [***] Lease is scheduled to expire on November 30, 2009. The [***] Sublease and the [***] Sublease shall be known collectively as the " Subleases ".

[***] Confidential portions of this document have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission.


        D.    Landlord and Tenant are also parties to that certain Office Lease (the " 13480 Lease "), dated as of even date herewith, whereby Tenant leases from Landlord, and Landlord leases to Tenant, all of the approximately 147,533 rentable square feet of space located in certain building located at 13480 Evening Creek Drive, San Diego, California (the " 13480 Building "), which 13480 Building is located in the Project.

        E.    Tenant desires to allow the Subleases to expire according to their terms and to thereafter lease the entire Building directly from Landlord on a phased basis as more specifically set forth in this Lease.

        NOW, THEREFORE, intending to be bound hereby, Landlord and Tenant do covenant and agree as follows:


SUMMARY OF BASIC LEASE INFORMATION

TERMS OF LEASE
  DESCRIPTION
1.   Date:   January 31, 2008.

2.

 

Premises:

 

 

 

 

2.1    Building:

 

That certain six (6)-story office building (the " Building ") located at 13500 Evening Creek Drive North, San Diego, California 92128-8104.

 

 

2.2    Premises:

 

All of the approximately 147,533 rentable square feet of space located in the Building, as further identified in Exhibit A to the Office Lease. On a floor-by-floor basis, the anticipated rentable square footage of each portion of the Premises is anticipated to be as follows:

 

 

 

 

Floor 6: Approximately 24,496 RSF
Floor 5: Approximately 25,396 RSF
Floor 4: Approximately 25,396 RSF
Floor 3: Approximately 25,396 RSF
Floor 2: Approximately 23,688 RSF
Floor 1: Approximately 23,161 RSF

 

 

2.3    Project:

 

The Building is part of an office project known as " Kilroy Sabre Springs ," as further set forth in Section 1.1.2 of this Lease.

3.

 

Lease Term
(
Article 2 ):

 

 

 

 

3.1    Length of Term:

 

Nine (9) years and one (1) month.

 

 

3.2    Lease Commencement Date:

 

July 1, 2009.

 

 

3.3    Lease Expiration Date:

 

July 31, 2018.

 

 

3.4    Option Term(s):

 

Two (2) five (5)-year option(s) to renew, as more particularly set forth in Section 2.2 of this Lease.

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TERMS OF LEASE
  DESCRIPTION
4.   Base Rent ( Article 3 ):    

 

Period during Lease Term*
  Applicable
Square Footage*
  Monthly
Installment
of Base Rent**
  Monthly
Rental Rate
per Rentable
Square Foot**
 

July 1, 2009 through October 31, 2009

    75,288   $ [***]   $ [***]  

November 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010

    85,137   $ [***]   $ [***]  

July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011

    147,533   $ [***]   $ [***]  

July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012

    147,533   $ [***]   $ [***]  

July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013

    147,533   $ [***]   $ [***]  

July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014

    147,533   $ [***]   $ [***]  

July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015

    147,533   $ [***]   $ [***]  

July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016

    147,533   $ [***]   $ [***]  

July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017

    147,533   $ [***]   $ [***]  

July 1, 2017 through July 31, 2018

    147,533   $ [***]   $ [***]  

*
Landlord and Tenant hereby acknowledge that Landlord shall deliver the Premises to Tenant on a phased basis, with the first phase consisting of floors 6, 5 and 4 (which portion of the Premises is currently in Tenant's possession and shall be deemed delivered to Tenant on the Lease Commencement Date), the second phase consisting of Suite 160 ((which portion of the Premises is currently in Tenant's possession and shall be deemed delivered to Tenant on November 1, 2009), and the third phase consisting of floors 3, 2 and the remainder of floor 1 (which delivery is anticipated to occur on July 1, 2010). The foregoing rent schedule is based upon the anticipated rentable square footages for each portion of the Premises, and the anticipated delivery date for floors 3, 2 and the remainder of floor 1 to Tenant. Accordingly, such schedule will be updated and confirmed following the verification of square footage pursuant to Section 1.2 of the Lease, and following the actual delivery of floors 3, 2 and the remainder of floor 1 to Tenant.

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The Monthly Installment of Base Rent for the first Lease Year was calculated by multiplying [***] by the then-applicable number of rentable square feet of space in the Premises. The Monthly Installment of Base Rent for the second Lease Year was calculated by multiplying [***] by the then-applicable number of rentable square feet of space in the Premises. In all subsequent Lease Years, the calculation of Monthly Installment of Base Rent reflects an annual increase of [***].
 
   
   
5.   Base Year
(
Article 4 ):
  Calendar year 2008.

6.

 

Tenant's Share
(
Article 4 ):

 

One hundred percent (100%) of the Building; provided, however, prior to July 1, 2010, Tenant's Share shall be equal to the Applicable Square Footage of the Premises (as set forth in Section 4 of this Summary, above), multiplied by 100, and the product thereof divided by the total number of rentable square feet in the Building.

[***] Confidential portions of this document have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission.

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TERMS OF LEASE
  DESCRIPTION
7.   Permitted Use
(
Article 5 ):
  Tenant shall use the Premises solely for general office use and uses incidental thereto, including, without limitation, support for online services (the " Permitted Use "); provided, however, that notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth hereinabove, and as more particularly set forth in the Lease, Tenant shall be responsible for operating and maintaining the Premises pursuant to, and in no event may Tenant's Permitted Use violate, (A) Landlord's "Rules and Regulations," as that term is set forth in Section 5.2 of this Lease, (B) all "Applicable Laws," as that term is set forth in Article 24 of this Lease, (C) all applicable zoning, building codes and the "CC&Rs," as that term is set forth in Section 5.3 of this Lease, and (D) the character of the Project as a first-class office building Project.

8.

 

Letter of Credit
(
Article 21 ):

 

$[***]

9.

 

Parking Pass
(
Article 28 ):

 

Pursuant to Article 28 of the Lease.

10.

 

Address of Tenant
(
Section 29.18 ):

 

Bridgepoint Education, Inc.
13500 Evening Creek Drive North, Suite 600
San Diego, CA 92128
Facsimile No.: 858-408-2903
Attention: Andrew S. Clark
[
Prior to, and following, Lease Commencement Date ]

 

 

 

 

with copies to :

 

 

and

 

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLC
12275 El Camino Real, Ste 200
San Diego, CA 92130-2006
Attention: Richard L. Kintz, Esq.
Facsimile: 858-509-3691

11.

 

Address of Landlord
(
Section 29.18 ):

 

See Section 29.18 of the Lease.

12.

 

Broker(s)
(
Section 29.24 ):

 

 

 

 

Representing Tenant :

 

Representing Landlord :

 

 

Grubb & Ellis/BRE Commercial
4350 La Jolla village Dr., Suite 500
San Diego, CA 92122
Attention: Mr. Chris Hobson

 

CB Richard Ellis
4365 Executive Drive, Suite 1600
San Diego, California 92121-2127
Attention: Mr. Doug Lozier

13.

 

Improvement Allowance
(
Section 2 of Exhibit B ):

 

An amount equal to $[***] per rentable square foot of the Premises ( i.e. , an amount anticipated to total $[***] based upon 147,533 rentable square feet in the Premises).

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TERMS OF LEASE
  DESCRIPTION
14.   Mid-Term Improvement Allowance
(
Section 8.6 )
  An amount equal to $[***] per rentable square foot of the Premises ( i.e. , an amount anticipated to total $[***] based upon 147,533 rentable square feet in the Premises).

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ARTICLE 1

PREMISES, BUILDING, PROJECT, AND COMMON AREAS

        1.1      Premises, Building, Project and Common Areas.     

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        1.2      Verification of Rentable Square Feet of Premises and Building .    For purposes of this Lease, "rentable square feet" shall be calculated pursuant to Standard Method of Measuring Floor Area in Office Building, ANSI Z65.1 - 1996, and its accompanying guidelines, as applicable to single-tenant buildings (collectively, " BOMA "). Within thirty (30) days after the Lease Commencement Date, Landlord's space planner/architect shall measure the rentable square feet of the entire Premises on a floor-by-floor basis, and thereafter such determined rentable square footages of the Premises, each floor-by-floor portion of the Premises, and the results thereof shall be presented to Tenant in writing. Tenant's space planner/architect may review Landlord's space planner/architect's determination of the number of rentable square feet and usable square feet of the Premises and Tenant may, within fifteen (15) business days after Tenant's receipt of Landlord's space planner/architect's written determination, object to such determination by written notice to Landlord. Tenant's failure to deliver written notice of such objection within said fifteen (15) business day period shall be deemed to constitute Tenant's acceptance of Landlord's space planner/architect's determination. If Tenant objects to such determination, Landlord's space planner/architect and Tenant's space planner/architect shall promptly meet and attempt to agree upon the rentable and usable square footage of the Premises. If Landlord's space planner/architect and Tenant's space planner/architect cannot agree on the rentable and useable square footage of the Premises within thirty (30) days after Tenant's objection thereto, Landlord and Tenant shall mutually select an independent third party space measurement professional to field measure the Premises pursuant to BOMA. Such third party independent measurement professional's determination shall be conclusive and binding on Landlord and Tenant. [***] pay [***] of the fees and expenses of the independent third party space measurement professional. If the Lease Term commences prior to such final determination, [***] determination shall be utilized until a final determination is made, whereupon an appropriate adjustment, if necessary, shall be made retroactively, and Landlord shall make appropriate payment (if applicable) to Tenant. In the event that pursuant to the procedure described in this Section 1.2 above, it is determined that the square footage amounts shall be different from those set forth in this Lease, all amounts, percentages and figures appearing or referred to in this Lease based upon such incorrect amount (including, without limitation, the amount of the " Rent " and any " Security Deposit ," as those terms are defined in Section 4.1 and Article 21 of this Lease, respectively, and the amount of the "Improvement Allowance," as that term is defined in Section 2.1 of the Work Letter Agreement) shall be modified in accordance with such determination. If such determination is made, it will be confirmed in writing by Landlord to Tenant.

        1.3      13480 Premises; 13480 Lease .    Landlord and Tenant are parties to that certain Office Lease dated as of even date herewith (the " 13480 Lease "), whereby Tenant leases from Landlord, and Landlord leases to Tenant those certain premises consisting of the entirety of the 13480 Building

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and containing approximately 147,533 rentable square feet (the " 13480 Premises "). The terms of the 13480 Lease shall govern Tenant's lease of the 13480 Premises in all respects and the terms of this Lease shall not be applicable with respect to the Existing Lease, except to the extent expressly set forth to the contrary herein and therein.

        1.4      Bank Space; Project Gym.     

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ARTICLE 2

LEASE TERM; OPTION TERM(S)

        2.1      Initial Lease Term .    The TCCs and provisions of this Lease shall be effective as of the date of this Lease. The term of this Lease (the " Lease Term ") shall be as set forth in Section 3.1 of the Summary, shall commence on the date set forth in Section 3.2 of the Summary (the " Lease Commencement Date "), and shall terminate on the date set forth in Section 3.3 of the Summary (the " Lease Expiration Date ") unless this Lease is sooner terminated as hereinafter provided. For purposes of this Lease, the term " Lease Year " shall mean each consecutive twelve (12) month period during the Lease Term; provided, however, that to the extent the Lease Commencement Date falls on a date other than the first day of a calendar month, then the first Lease Year shall commence on the Lease Commencement Date and end on the last day of the month in which the first anniversary of such Lease Commencement Date occurs and the second and each succeeding Lease Year shall commence on the first day of the next calendar month; and further provided that the last Lease Year shall end on the Lease Expiration Date. At any time during the Lease Term, Landlord may deliver to Tenant a notice in the form as set forth in Exhibit C , attached hereto, as a confirmation only of the information set forth therein, which Tenant shall, after confirming the accuracy thereof, execute and return to Landlord within five (5) business days of receipt thereof.

        2.2      Option Term(s).     

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ARTICLE 3

BASE RENT; ABATEMENT OF RENT

        3.1      Base Rent .    Tenant shall pay, without prior notice or demand, to Landlord or Landlord's agent at the management office of the Project, or, at Landlord's option, at such other place as Landlord may from time to time designate in writing, by a check for currency which, at the time of payment, is legal tender for private or public debts in the United States of America, base rent (" Base Rent ") as set forth in Section 4 of the Summary, payable in equal monthly installments as set forth in Section 4 of the Summary in advance on or before the first day of each and every calendar month during the Lease Term, without any setoff or deduction whatsoever. The Base Rent for the first full month of the Lease Term which occurs after the expiration of any free rent period shall be paid at the time of Tenant's execution of this Lease. If any Rent payment date (including the Lease Commencement Date) falls on a day of the month other than the first day of such month or if any payment of Rent is for a period which is shorter than one month, the Rent for any such fractional month shall accrue on a daily basis during such fractional month and shall total an amount equal to the product of (i) a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of days in such fractional month and the denominator of which is the actual number of days occurring in such calendar month, and (ii) the then-applicable Monthly Installment of Base Rent. All other payments or adjustments required to be made under the TCCs of this Lease that require proration on a time basis shall be prorated on the same basis.

        3.2      Abatement of Rent .    In the event that Tenant is prevented from using, and does not use, the Premises or any portion thereof, as a result of (i) [***]; or (ii) [***]; or (iii) the presence of "Hazardous Materials" (as that term is defined in Section 29.33.1 , below) not brought on the Premises by "Tenant Parties," as that term is set forth in Section 10.1 of this Lease, to the extent such presence substantially interferes with Tenant's use of or ingress to or egress from the Building, Project (including the Common Areas), or Premises (including the Project parking areas to the extent reasonable replacement spaces are not provided) (any such set of circumstances as set forth in items (i) through (iii) , above, to be known as an " Abatement Event "), then Tenant shall give Landlord notice of such Abatement Event, and if such Abatement Event continues for five (5) or more consecutive business

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days after Landlord's receipt of any such notice (the " Eligibility Period "), then Tenant may deliver an additional notice to Landlord (the " Additional Notice "), specifying such Abatement Event and Tenant's intention to abate the payment of Rent under this Lease. If Landlord does not cure such Abatement Event within three (3) business days of receipt of such Additional Notice, then as Tenant's sole remedy vis-à-vis such Abatement Event, the Base Rent and Tenant's Share of Direct Expenses shall be abated or reduced, as the case may be, after expiration of the Eligibility Period, for such time that Tenant continues to be so prevented from using, and does not use, the Premises, or a portion thereof, in the proportion of the rentable area of the portion of the Premises that Tenant is prevented from using and does not use (" Unusable Area "). To the extent an Abatement Event is caused by an event covered by Articles 11 or 13 of this Lease, then the terms of such Article 11 or 13 , as the case may be, shall govern Tenant's right to abate rent and the terms of this Section 6.6 shall not be applicable thereto.


ARTICLE 4

ADDITIONAL RENT

        4.1      General Terms .    In addition to paying the Base Rent specified in Article 3 of this Lease, Tenant shall pay " Tenant's Share " of the annual " Direct Expenses " (as those terms are defined in Sections 4.2.6 and 4.2.2 , respectively, of this Lease), which are in excess of the amount of Direct Expenses applicable to the "Base Year," as that term is defined in Section 4.2.1 , below; provided, however, that in no event shall any decrease in Direct Expenses for any Expense Year below Direct Expenses for the Base Year entitle Tenant to any decrease in Base Rent or any credit against sums due under this Lease. Such payments by Tenant, together with any and all other amounts payable by Tenant to Landlord pursuant to the TCCs of this Lease, are hereinafter collectively referred to as the " Additional Rent, " and the Base Rent and the Additional Rent are herein collectively referred to as " Rent ." All amounts due under this Article 4 as Additional Rent shall be payable for the same periods and in the same manner as the Base Rent; provided, however, the parties hereby acknowledge that the first monthly installment of Tenant's Share of any "Estimated Excess," as that term is set forth in, and pursuant to the terms and conditions of, Section 4.4.2 of this Lease, shall first be due and payable for the calendar month occurring immediately following the expiration of the Base Year. Without limitation on other obligations of Tenant which survive the expiration of the Lease Term, the obligations of Tenant to pay the Additional Rent provided for in this Article 4 shall survive the expiration of the Lease Term.

        4.2      Definitions of Key Terms Relating to Additional Rent .    As used in this Article 4 , the following terms shall have the meanings hereinafter set forth:

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        [***] If Landlord is not furnishing any particular work or service (the cost of which, if performed by Landlord, would be included in Operating Expenses) to a tenant who has undertaken to perform such work or service in lieu of the performance thereof by Landlord, Operating Expenses shall be deemed to be increased by an amount equal to the additional Operating Expenses which would reasonably have been incurred during such period by Landlord if it had at its own expense furnished such work or service to such tenant. If the Project is not at least [***] percent ([***]%) occupied during all or a portion of the Base Year or any Expense Year, Landlord shall make an appropriate adjustment to the components of Operating Expenses for such year to determine the amount of Operating Expenses that would have been incurred had the Project been [***] percent ([***]%) occupied; and the amount so determined shall be deemed to have been the amount of Operating Expenses for such year. Operating Expenses for the Base Year shall include market-wide cost increases (including utility rate increases) due to extraordinary circumstances, including, but not limited to, Force Majeure, boycotts, strikes, conservation surcharges, embargoes or shortages, or amortized costs relating to capital improvements (collectively, " Increases "); provided, however, that at such time as any such particular Increases are no longer included in Operating Expenses, such Increases shall be excluded from the Base Year calculation of Operating Expenses. In no event shall the components of Direct Expenses for any Expense Year related to Utility Costs or Project services or Project insurance costs be less than the corresponding components of Direct Expenses related to Utility Costs, Project Services and Project insurance costs in the Base Year. Landlord shall not (i) make a profit by charging items to Operating Expenses that are otherwise also charged separately to others and (ii) subject to Landlord's right to adjust the components of Operating Expenses described above in this paragraph, collect Operating Expenses from Tenant and all other tenants in the Project in an amount in excess of what Landlord incurs for the items included in Operating Expenses. If Landlord, in any Expense Year following the Base Year, begins providing any new category of services (as opposed to an expansion in scope of a service or a change in a type of service) (the " New Services "), then for such period of time in which such New Services apply, Operating Expenses for the Base Year shall be increased by the amount that Landlord reasonably determines it would have incurred had Landlord provided such New Services during the same period of time during the Base Year as such New Services were provided during such subsequent Expense Year. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no adjustment to the Operating Expenses for the Base Year shall occur to the extent such New Services (1) are attributable to Tenant's use of the Premises (as opposed to office use generally), in which case Landlord may elect (Y) to include the cost of such New Services in Operating Expenses, or (Z) to invoice Tenant directly for such costs, depending upon the nature of the New Services and the extent to which the need for such New Services is directly attributable to Tenant's use, as determined in Landlord's reasonable discretion, (2) is being offered by landlords in the majority of Comparable Buildings, or (3) is required by "Applicable Laws," as that Term is set forth in Article 24 . If Landlord, in any Expense Year after the Base Year, discontinues any type or category of service then for such period of time in which such services are discontinued, Operating Expenses for the Base Year shall be decreased by the amount that Landlord reasonably determines it incurred for such type or category of service throughout the Base Year. In no event shall Tenant be responsible to pay any "Controllable Expenses", as defined below, to the extent such Controllable Expenses exceed an amount that such Controllable Expenses would have been had they increased, from the amount of Controllable Expenses incurred during the first twelve (12) month period following Tenant's commencement of business in the entire Premises, at a compounded rate of [***] per Expense Year (the " Cap "). As used herein " Controllable Expenses " shall mean any costs incurred by Landlord

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relating to services (not including utility services) provided to the Project, labor costs paid by Landlord, and maintenance contracts paid by Landlord. Controllable Expenses shall not include Tax Expenses, costs relating to the HVAC systems of a Building, costs of insurance premiums, utility charges, or market-wide increases in labor costs due to extraordinary circumstances, including, without limitation, boycotts and strikes.

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        4.3      Allocation of Direct Expenses .    The parties acknowledge that the Building is a part of a multi-building project and that the costs and expenses incurred in connection with the Project ( i.e.  the Direct Expenses) should be shared between the tenants of the Building and the tenants of the other buildings in the Project. Accordingly, as set forth in Section 4.2 above, Direct Expenses (which consists of Operating Expenses, Tax Expenses and Utilities Costs) are determined annually for the Project as a whole, and a portion of the Direct Expenses, which portion shall be determined by Landlord on an equitable basis, shall be allocated to the tenants of the Building (as opposed to the tenants of any other buildings in the Project) and such portion shall be the Direct Expenses for purposes of this Lease. Such portion of Direct Expenses allocated to the tenants of the Building shall include all Direct Expenses attributable solely to the Building and an equitable portion of the Direct Expenses attributable to the Project as a whole (i.e., Direct Expenses which are not attributable to any specific building in the Project).

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        4.5      Taxes and Other Charges for Which Tenant Is Directly Responsible.     

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thereof, are assessed for real property tax purposes at a valuation higher than the valuation at which premises improvements conforming to Landlord's "building standard" in other space in the Building are assessed, then the Tax Expenses levied against Landlord or the property by reason of such excess assessed valuation shall be deemed to be taxes levied against personal property of Tenant and shall be governed by the provisions of Section 4.5.1 , above; provided, however, Landlord's "building standard" shall be reasonably established vis-à-vis the customary level of premises improvements for Comparable Buildings in the Comparable Area (as such terms are defined in Exhibit G to this Lease).

        4.6      Tenant's Payment of Certain Taxes .    Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this lease, in the event that, at any time during the first (1 st ) [***] years of the initial Lease Term, any sale, refinancing, or change in ownership of the Building is consummated (specifically excluding, however, a change in ownership due to a "Portfolio Sale," as that term is defined below, and a change in ownership to a lender resulting from a foreclosure or a deed-in-lieu of foreclosure), and as a result thereof, and to the extent that in connection therewith, the Building or Project is reassessed (the " Reassessment ") for real estate tax purposes by the appropriate governmental authority pursuant to the terms of Proposition 13, then the terms and conditions of this Section 4.6 shall apply to such Reassessment of the Building or Project. For purposes of this Section 4.6 , a " Portfolio Sale " shall mean a sale or other transfer of all or any portion of the Building together with one or more other properties located outside of the Project; provided, however, during the first [***] Lease Years, a Portfolio Sale shall only be deemed to have occurred if the total value of all the properties included in such transaction is equal to or greater than [***].

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        4.7      Landlord's Books and Records .    Upon Tenant's written request given not more than [***] months after Tenant's receipt of a Statement for a particular Expense Year, and provided that Tenant is not then in monetary default or material non-monetary default under this Lease beyond the applicable notice and cure period provided in this Lease, Landlord shall furnish Tenant with such reasonable supporting documentation in connection with said Building Direct Expenses as Tenant may reasonably request. Landlord shall provide said information to Tenant within sixty (60) days after Tenant's written request therefor. Within [***] months after receipt of a Statement by Tenant (the " Review Period "), if Tenant disputes the amount of Additional Rent set forth in the Statement, an independent certified public accountant (which accountant (A) is a member of a nationally or regionally recognized accounting firm, and (B) is not working on a contingency fee basis), designated and paid for by Tenant, may, after reasonable notice to Landlord and at reasonable times, inspect Landlord's records with respect to the Statement at Landlord's corporate office (located in either San Diego County or Los Angeles County), provided that Tenant is not then in monetary default or material non-monetary default under this Lease (beyond any applicable notice and cure periods) and Tenant has paid all amounts required to be paid under the applicable Estimate Statement and Statement, as the case may be. In connection with such inspection, Tenant and Tenant's agents must agree in advance to follow Landlord's reasonable rules and procedures regarding inspections of Landlord's records, and shall execute a commercially reasonable confidentiality agreement regarding such inspection. Tenant's failure to dispute the amount of Additional Rent set forth in any Statement within the Review Period shall be deemed to be Tenant's approval of such Statement and Tenant, thereafter, waives the right or ability to dispute the amounts set forth in such Statement. If after such inspection, Tenant still disputes such Additional Rent, a determination as to the proper amount shall be made, at Tenant's expense, by an independent certified public accountant (the " Accountant ") selected by Landlord and subject to Tenant's reasonable approval; provided that if such determination by the

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Accountant proves that Direct Expenses were overstated by more than five percent (5%), then the cost of the Accountant and the cost of such determination shall be paid for by Landlord. Tenant hereby acknowledges that Tenant's sole right to inspect Landlord's books and records and to contest the amount of Direct Expenses payable by Tenant shall be as set forth in this Section 4.7 , and Tenant hereby waives any and all other rights pursuant to applicable law to inspect such books and records and/or to contest the amount of Direct Expenses payable by Tenant.


ARTICLE 5

USE OF PREMISES

        5.1      Permitted Use .    Tenant shall use the Premises solely for the Permitted Use set forth in Section 7 of the Summary and Tenant shall not use or permit the Premises or the Project to be used for any other purpose or purposes whatsoever without the prior written consent of Landlord, which may be withheld in Landlord's sole discretion; provided, however, that Landlord shall use its reasonable discretion in determining whether a particular use is within the parameters of the Permitted Use.

        5.2      Prohibited Uses .    The uses prohibited under this Lease shall include, without limitation, use of the Premises or a portion thereof for (i) offices of any agency or bureau of the United States or any state or political subdivision thereof; (ii) offices or agencies of any foreign governmental or political subdivision thereof; (iii) offices of any health care professionals or service organization; (iv) schools or other training facilities which are not ancillary to corporate, executive or professional office use; (v) retail or restaurant uses; or (vi) communications firms such as radio and/or television stations. Tenant shall not allow occupancy density of use of the Premises which is greater than the occupancy density that can be reasonably supported by the Building Systems (taking into consideration any supplemental systems installed by Tenant) or which would result in the use of more Project parking spaces than provided to Tenant under the terms of this Lease (taking into consideration any offsite parking programs enacted by Tenant). Tenant further covenants and agrees that Tenant shall not use, or suffer or permit any person or persons to use, the Premises or any part thereof for any use or purpose contrary to the provisions of the Rules and Regulations set forth in Exhibit D , attached hereto, or in violation of the laws of the United States of America, the State of California, or the ordinances, regulations or requirements of the local municipal or county governing body or other lawful authorities having jurisdiction over the Project) including, without limitation, any such laws, ordinances, regulations or requirements relating to hazardous materials or substances, as those terms are defined by applicable laws now or hereafter in effect; provided, however, Landlord shall not enforce, change or modify the Rules and Regulations in a discriminatory manner and Landlord agrees that the Rules and Regulations shall not be unreasonably modified or enforced in a manner which will unreasonably interfere with the normal and customary conduct of Tenant's business. Tenant shall not do or permit anything to be done in or about the Premises which will in any way damage the reputation of the Project or obstruct or interfere with the rights of other tenants or occupants of the Building, or injure or unreasonably annoy them or use or allow the Premises to be used for any unlawful or reasonably objectionable purpose, nor shall Tenant cause, maintain or permit any nuisance in, on or about the Premises.

        5.3      CC&Rs .    Tenant shall comply with all recorded covenants, conditions, and restrictions currently affecting the Project (including, but not limited to, the prohibition against using all or any portion of the Premises as a school). Additionally, Tenant acknowledges that the Project may be subject to any future covenants, conditions, and restrictions (the " CC&Rs ") which Landlord, in Landlord's discretion, deems reasonably necessary or desirable, and Tenant agrees that this Lease shall be subject and subordinate to such CC&Rs; provided, however, any such future CC&Rs shall not materially and adversely affect Tenant's use or occupancy of the Premises for the Permitted Use nor any of Tenant's rights hereunder. Landlord hereby acknowledges that general office use does not violate the CC&R's. Landlord shall have the right to require Tenant to execute and acknowledge, within fifteen (15) business days of a request by Landlord, a "Recognition of Covenants, Conditions, and Restriction," in a form substantially similar to that attached hereto as Exhibit F , agreeing to and acknowledging the CC&Rs.

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ARTICLE 6

SERVICES AND UTILITIES

        6.1      Standard Tenant Services .    Landlord shall provide the following services on all days (unless otherwise stated below) during the Lease Term.

        Tenant shall cooperate fully with Landlord at all times and abide by all regulations and requirements that Landlord may reasonably prescribe for the proper functioning and protection of the HVAC, electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems.

        6.2      Overstandard Tenant Use.     

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        6.3      Interruption of Use .    Except as otherwise provided in Section 3.2 or elsewhere in this Lease, Tenant agrees that Landlord shall not be liable for damages, by abatement of Rent or otherwise, for failure to furnish or delay in furnishing any service (including telephone and telecommunication services), or for any diminution in the quality or quantity thereof, when such failure or delay or diminution is occasioned, in whole or in part, by breakage, repairs, replacements, or improvements, by any strike, lockout or other labor trouble, by inability to secure electricity, gas, water, or other fuel at the Building or Project after reasonable effort to do so, by any riot or other dangerous condition, emergency, accident or casualty whatsoever, by act or default of Tenant or other parties, or by any other cause beyond Landlord's reasonable control; and such failures or delays or diminution shall never be deemed to constitute an eviction or disturbance of Tenant's use and possession of the Premises or relieve Tenant from paying Rent or performing any of its obligations under this Lease, except as otherwise provided in Section 3.2 or elsewhere in this Lease. Furthermore, Landlord shall not be liable under any circumstances for a loss of, or injury to, property or for injury to, or interference with, Tenant's business, including, without limitation, loss of profits, however occurring, through or in connection with or incidental to a failure to furnish any of the services or utilities as set forth in this Article 6 .

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ARTICLE 7

REPAIRS

        Landlord shall maintain in first-class condition and operating order and keep in good repair and condition the structural portions of the Building, including the foundation, floor/ceiling slabs, roof structure (as opposed to roof membrane), curtain wall, exterior glass and mullions, columns, beams, shafts (including elevator shafts), fire stairs, parking areas, landscaping, exterior Project signage, stairwells, elevator cab, men's and women's washrooms, Building mechanical, electrical and telephone closets, and all common and public areas (collectively, " Building Structure ") and the Base Building mechanical, electrical, life safety, plumbing, sprinkler systems and HVAC systems which were not constructed by Tenant Parties (collectively, the " Building Systems ") and the Common Areas. Notwithstanding anything in this Lease to the contrary, Tenant shall be required to repair the Building Structure and/or the Building Systems to the extent caused due to Tenant's use of the Premises for other than normal and customary business office operations, unless and to the extent such damage is covered by insurance carries or required to be carried by Landlord pursuant to Article 10 and to which the waiver of subrogation is applicable (such obligation to the extent applicable to Tenant as qualified and conditioned will hereinafter be defined as the " BS/BS Exception "). Tenant shall, at Tenant's own expense, keep the Premises, including all improvements, fixtures and furnishings therein, and the floor

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or floors of the Building on which the Premises are located, in good order, repair and condition at all times during the Lease Term, but such obligation shall not extend to the Building Structure and the Building Systems except pursuant to the BS/BS Exception. In addition, Tenant shall, at Tenant's own expense, but under the supervision and subject to the prior approval of Landlord, and within any reasonable period of time specified by Landlord, promptly and adequately repair all damage to the Premises and replace or repair all damaged, broken, or worn fixtures and appurtenances, but such obligation shall not extend to the Building Structure and the Building Systems except (i) pursuant to the BS/BS Exception, and/or (ii) for damage caused by ordinary wear and tear or beyond the reasonable control of Tenant; provided however, that, at Landlord's option, or if Tenant fails to make such repairs, Landlord may, after written notice to Tenant and Tenant's failure to repair within five (5) days thereafter, but need not, make such repairs and replacements, and Tenant shall pay Landlord the cost thereof, including a percentage of the cost thereof (to be uniformly established for the Building and/or the Project, and to be reasonably consistent with similar percentages paid for such services by tenant in the Comparable Buildings) sufficient to reimburse Landlord for all overhead, general conditions, fees and other costs or expenses paid to third parties arising from Landlord's involvement with such repairs and replacements forthwith upon being billed for same. . Landlord may, but shall not be required to, enter the Premises at all reasonable times to make such repairs, alterations, improvements or additions to the Premises or to the Project or to any equipment located in the Project as Landlord shall desire or deem necessary or as Landlord may be required to do by governmental or quasi-governmental authority or court order or decree; provided, however, except for (i) emergencies, (ii) repairs, alterations, improvements or additions required by governmental or quasi-governmental authorities or court order or decree, or (iii) repairs which are the obligation of Tenant hereunder, any such entry into the Premises by Landlord shall be performed in a manner so as not to materially interfere with Tenant's use of, or access to, the Premises; provided that, with respect to items (ii) and (iii) above, Landlord shall use commercially reasonable efforts to not materially interfere with Tenant's use of, or access to, the Premises. Tenant hereby waives any and all rights under and benefits of subsection 1 of Section 1932 and Sections 1941 and 1942 of the California Civil Code or under any similar law, statute, or ordinance now or hereafter in effect.


ARTICLE 8

ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS

        8.1      Landlord's Consent to Alterations .    Tenant may not make any improvements, alterations, additions or changes to the Premises or any mechanical, plumbing or HVAC facilities or systems pertaining to the Premises (collectively, the " Alterations ") without first procuring the prior written consent of Landlord to such Alterations, which consent shall be requested by Tenant not less than ten (10) business days prior to the commencement thereof, and which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld by Landlord, provided it shall be deemed reasonable for Landlord to withhold its consent to any Alteration which adversely affects the structural portions or the systems or equipment of the Building or is visible from the exterior of the Building. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Tenant shall be permitted to make Alterations following five (5) business days notice to Landlord, but without Landlord's prior consent, to the extent that such Alterations do not (i) adversely affect the Building Systems, Building Structure, or the exterior appearance of the Building, or structural aspects of the Building, or (ii) adversely affect the value of the Premises or Building (the " Cosmetic Alterations "). The construction of the initial improvements to the Premises shall be governed by the terms of the Work Letter Agreement and not the terms of this Article 8 .

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Tenant's expense, remove such Alterations upon the expiration or any early termination of the Lease Term and return the affected portion of the Premises to a building standard tenant improved condition as determined by Landlord. Tenant shall construct such Alterations and perform such repairs in a good and workmanlike manner, in conformance with any and all applicable federal, state, county or municipal laws, rules and regulations and pursuant to a valid building permit, issued by the City of San Diego, all in conformance with Landlord's construction rules and regulations; provided, however, that prior to commencing to construct any Alteration (other than Cosmetic Alterations), Tenant shall meet with Landlord to discuss Landlord's design parameters and code compliance issues. In the event Tenant performs any Alterations in the Premises which require or give rise to governmentally required changes to the "Base Building," as that term is defined below, then Landlord shall, at Tenant's expense, make such changes to the Base Building. The " Base Building " shall include the structural portions of the Building, and the public restrooms, elevators, fire stairwells and the systems and equipment located in the internal core of the Building on the floor or floors on which the Premises are located. In performing the work of any such Alterations, Tenant shall have the work performed in such manner so as not to obstruct access to the Project or any portion thereof, by any other tenant of the Project, and so as not to obstruct the business of Landlord or other tenants in the Project. Tenant shall not use (and upon notice from Landlord shall cease using) contractors, services, workmen, labor, materials or equipment that, in Landlord's reasonable judgment, would disturb labor harmony with the workforce or trades engaged in performing other work, labor or services in or about the Building or the Common Areas. In addition to Tenant's obligations under Article 9 of this Lease, upon completion of any Alterations, Tenant agrees to cause a Notice of Completion to be recorded in the office of the Recorder of the County of San Diego in accordance with Section 3093 of the Civil Code of the State of California or any successor statute, and Tenant shall deliver to the Project construction manager a reproducible copy and an electronic copy of the "as built" drawings of the Alterations, to the extent such Alterations are of a type for which as-built plans are generally prepared, as well as all permits, approvals and other documents issued by any governmental agency in connection with the Alterations.

        8.3      Payment for Improvements .    If payment is made directly to contractors, Tenant shall (i) comply with Landlord's requirements for final lien releases and waivers in connection with Tenant's payment for work to contractors, and (ii) sign Landlord's standard contractor's rules and regulations. If Tenant orders any work directly from Landlord, Tenant shall pay to Landlord an amount equal to five percent of the cost of such work to compensate Landlord for all overhead, general conditions, fees and other costs and expenses arising from Landlord's involvement with such work. If Tenant does not order any work directly from Landlord, Tenant shall reimburse Landlord for Landlord's reasonable, actual, out-of-pocket costs and expenses actually incurred in connection with Landlord's review of such work.

        8.4      Construction Insurance .    In addition to the requirements of Article 10 of this Lease, in the event that Tenant makes any Alterations, prior to the commencement of such Alterations, Tenant shall provide Landlord with evidence that Tenant carries "Builder's All Risk" insurance in an amount reasonably approved by Landlord covering the construction of such Alterations, and such other insurance as Landlord may reasonably require, it being understood and agreed that all of such Alterations shall be insured by Tenant pursuant to Article 10 of this Lease immediately upon completion thereof. In addition, Landlord may, if the cost of any Alteration is reasonably expected to exceed [***], in its reasonable discretion, require Tenant to obtain a lien and completion bond or some alternate form of security satisfactory to Landlord in an amount sufficient to ensure the lien-free completion of such Alterations and naming Landlord as a co-obligee. For purposes of determining the cost of an Alteration, work done in phases or stages shall be considered part of the same Alteration, and any Alteration shall be deemed to include all trades and materials involved in accomplishing a particular result.

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        8.5      Landlord's Property .    Landlord and Tenant hereby acknowledge and agree that (i) all Alterations, improvements, fixtures, equipment and/or appurtenances which may be installed or placed in or about the Premises, from time to time, shall be at the sole cost of Tenant (subject to the provisions of Section 8.6 , below) and shall be and become part of the Premises and the property of Landlord, and (ii) the Improvements to be constructed in the Premises pursuant to the TCCs of the Work Letter Agreement shall, upon completion of the same, be and become a part of the Premises and the property of Landlord; provided, however, Tenant may remove any Alterations, improvements (excluding the Improvements), fixtures and/or equipment which Tenant can substantiate to Landlord have not been paid for by any Improvement Allowance funds, provided that Tenant repairs any and all damage to the Premises or the Building caused in whole or in part by such removal, and returns the affected portion of the Building or the Premises to an as-improved building standard condition, as reasonably approved by Landlord. Furthermore, Landlord may, by written notice to Tenant, at least sixty (60) days prior to the end of the Lease Term, or given following any earlier termination of this Lease, require Tenant, at Tenant's expense, to remove any Alterations or improvements located within the Premises, to repair any damage to the Premises and Building caused by such removal, and to return the affected portion of the Premises to a building standard tenant improved condition as determined by Landlord; provided, however, if, in connection with its notice to Landlord with respect to any such Alterations (including any Cosmetic Alterations), ( x ) Tenant requests Landlord's decision with regard to the removal of such Alterations or Cosmetic Alterations, and ( y ) Landlord thereafter agrees in writing to waive the removal requirement when approving (or, if applicable, following notification of) such Alterations or Cosmetic Alterations, then Tenant shall not be required to so remove such Alterations or Cosmetic Alterations; provided further, however, that if Tenant requests such a determination from Landlord and Landlord, within ten (10) business days following Landlord's receipt of such request from Tenant with respect to Alterations or Cosmetic Alterations, fails to address the removal requirement with regard to such Alterations or Cosmetic Alterations, Landlord shall be deemed to have agreed to waive the removal requirement with regard to such Alterations or Cosmetic Alterations. If Tenant fails to complete such removal and/or to repair any damage caused by the removal of any Alterations or improvements in the Premises, and return the affected portion of the Premises to a building standard tenant improved condition as determined by Landlord, then Landlord may do so and may charge the cost thereof to Tenant. Tenant hereby protects, defends, indemnifies and holds Landlord harmless from any liability, cost, obligation, expense or claim of lien in any manner relating to the installation, placement, removal or financing of any such Alterations, improvements, fixtures and/or equipment in, on or about the Premises, which obligations of Tenant shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease.

        8.6      Mid-Term Improvement Allowance .    To the extent Tenant is not then in economic or material, non-economic default under this Lease (beyond any applicable notice and cure periods), then Tenant may, upon written notice to Landlord given no later than April 1, 2014 (the " Improvement Allowance Election Notice "), elect to cause Landlord to provide an allowance (in an amount to be set forth in such Improvement Allowance Election Notice) for the cost of the design and construction of certain mid-term Alterations intended to enhance the then-existing condition of the Premises (the " Mid-Term Improvement Allowance "); provided, however, that the amount of such Mid-Term Improvement Allowance shall (i) be disbursed by Landlord following July 1, 2014 upon receipt of invoices for such costs, reasonable backup documentation and conditional lien releases relating to the items covered by such invoices, (ii) be an amount equal to an even number of United States Dollars (as opposed to fractions of United States Dollars), and (iii) in no event exceed the amount set forth in Section 14 of the Summary. In the event Tenant exercises its right to use all or any portion of the Mid-Term Improvement Allowance, then Tenant shall deliver to Landlord, on or before July 1, 2014, a letter of credit, in the form attached to the Lease as Exhibit H and subject to the terms and conditions of Article 21 of the Lease, in an amount equal to [***], which letter of credit shall be held by Landlord pursuant to the terms of Article 21 of the Lease. The rights contained in this Section 8.6 shall be personal to the Original Tenant, and may only be exercised by the Original Tenant (and not any assignee, sublessee or other Transferee of the Original Tenant's interest in this Lease).

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ARTICLE 9

COVENANT AGAINST LIENS

        Tenant shall keep the Project and Premises free from any liens or encumbrances arising out of the work performed, materials furnished or obligations incurred by or on behalf of Tenant, and shall protect, defend, indemnify and hold Landlord harmless from and against any claims, liabilities, judgments or costs (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees and costs) arising out of same or in connection therewith. Tenant shall give Landlord notice at least twenty (20) days prior to the commencement of any such work on the Premises (or such additional time as may be necessary under applicable laws) to afford Landlord the opportunity of posting and recording appropriate notices of non-responsibility. Tenant shall remove any such lien or encumbrance by bond or otherwise within ten (10) business days after notice by Landlord, and if Tenant shall fail to do so, Landlord may pay the amount necessary to remove such lien or encumbrance, without being responsible for investigating the validity thereof. The amount so paid shall be deemed Additional Rent under this Lease payable upon demand, without limitation as to other remedies available to Landlord under this Lease. Nothing contained in this Lease shall authorize Tenant to do any act which shall subject Landlord's title to the Building or Premises to any liens or encumbrances whether claimed by operation of law or express or implied contract. Any claim to a lien or encumbrance upon the Building or Premises arising in connection with any such work or respecting the Premises not performed by or at the request of Landlord shall be null and void, or at Landlord's option shall attach only against Tenant's interest in the Premises and shall in all respects be subordinate to Landlord's title to the Project, Building and Premises.


ARTICLE 10

INSURANCE

        10.1      Indemnification and Waiver .    To the extent not prohibited by law and except as otherwise expressly provided herein, Tenant hereby assumes all risk of damage to property or injury to persons in, upon or about the Premises from any cause whatsoever and agrees that Landlord, its partners, subpartners and their respective officers, agents, servants, employees, and independent contractors (collectively, " Landlord Parties ") shall not be liable for, and are hereby released from any responsibility for, any damage either to person or property or resulting from the loss of use thereof, which damage is sustained by Tenant or by other persons claiming through Tenant. Tenant shall indemnify, defend, protect, and hold harmless the Landlord Parties from any and all loss, cost, damage, expense and liability (including without limitation court costs and reasonable attorneys' fees) incurred in connection with or arising from any cause in, on or about the Premises, any acts, omissions or negligence of Tenant or of any person claiming by, through or under Tenant, or of the contractors, agents, servants, employees, invitees, guests or licensees of Tenant or any such person, in, on or about the Project or any breach of the TCCs of this Lease, either prior to, during, or after the expiration of the Lease Term, provided that the terms of the foregoing indemnity shall not apply to the negligence or willful misconduct of Landlord or any Landlord Party. Should Landlord be named as a defendant in any suit brought against Tenant in connection with or arising out of Tenant's occupancy of the Premises, Tenant shall pay to Landlord its costs and expenses incurred in such suit, including without limitation, its actual professional fees such as appraisers', accountants' and attorneys' fees. Landlord shall indemnify, defend, protect, and hold harmless Tenant, its partners, and their respective officers, agents, servants, employees, and independent contractors (collectively, " Tenant Parties ") from any and all loss, cost, damage, expense and liability (including without limitation reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from the gross negligence or willful misconduct of Landlord in, on or about the Project (excluding the Premises), except to the extent caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of the Tenant Parties. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in this Lease, either party's agreement to indemnify the other party pursuant to this Section 10.1 is not intended and shall not

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relieve any insurance carrier of its obligations under policies required to be carried by such party pursuant to the provisions of this Lease. In addition, either party's agreement to indemnify the other party as set forth in this Section 10.1 shall be ineffective to the extent the matters for which such party agreed to indemnify the other party are covered by insurance required to be carried by the non-indemnifying party pursuant to this Lease. The provisions of this Section 10.1 shall survive the expiration or sooner termination of this Lease with respect to any claims or liability arising in connection with any event occurring prior to such expiration or termination. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Lease, nothing in this Lease shall impose any obligations on Tenant or Landlord to be responsible or liable for, and each hereby releases the other from all liability for, consequential damages other than those consequential damages incurred by Landlord in connection with a holdover of the Premises by Tenant after the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease or incurred by Landlord in connection with any repair, physical construction or improvement work performed by or on behalf of Tenant in the Project, but Tenant shall not be responsible for any direct or consequential damages resulting from Landlord's or contractor's acts in connection with the completion by Landlord of the premises improvements in the Premises pursuant to the Work Letter Agreement or Landlord's ownership or removal of any Alterations that are not required to be removed by Tenant pursuant to Article 8 , above.

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        10.3      Tenant's Insurance .    Tenant shall maintain the following coverages in the following amounts.

Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability

 

$5,000,000 each occurrence

 

$5,000,000 annual aggregate, or any combination of primary insurance and excess insurance

Personal Injury Liability

 

$5,000,000 each occurrence

 

$5,000,000 annual aggregate, or any combination of primary insurance and excess insurance

 

0% Insured's participation

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        10.4      Form of Policies .    The minimum limits of policies of insurance required of Tenant under this Lease shall in no event limit the liability of Tenant under this Lease. Such insurance shall (i) be issued by an insurance company having a rating of not less than A-X in Best's Insurance Guide or which is otherwise acceptable to Landlord and licensed to do business in the State of California; (ii) be in form and content reasonably acceptable to Landlord; and (iii) provide that said insurance shall not be canceled or coverage changed unless thirty (30) days' prior written notice shall have been given to Landlord and any mortgagee of Landlord, the identity of whom has been provided to Tenant in writing. Tenant shall deliver said policy or policies or certificates thereof to Landlord on or before the Lease Commencement Date and at least thirty (30) days before the expiration dates thereof. In the event Tenant shall fail to procure such insurance, or to deliver such policies or certificate, Landlord may, at its option, after written notice to Tenant and Tenant's failure to obtain such insurance within five (5) business days thereafter, procure such policies for the account of Tenant, and the cost thereof shall be paid to Landlord within thirty (30) days after delivery to Tenant of bills therefor.

        10.5      Subrogation .    Landlord and Tenant intend that their respective property loss risks shall be borne by reasonable insurance carriers to the extent above provided, and Landlord and Tenant hereby agree to look solely to, and seek recovery only from, their respective insurance carriers in the event of a property loss to the extent that such coverage is agreed to be provided hereunder. The parties each hereby waive all rights and claims against each other for such losses, and waive all rights of subrogation of their respective insurers, provided such waiver of subrogation shall not affect the right to the insured to recover thereunder. The parties agree that their respective insurance policies are now, or shall be, endorsed such that the waiver of subrogation shall not affect the right of the insured to recover thereunder, so long as no material additional premium is charged therefor.

        10.6      Additional Insurance Obligations .    Tenant shall carry and maintain during the entire Lease Term, at Tenant's sole cost and expense, increased amounts of the insurance required to be carried by Tenant pursuant to this Article 10 and such other reasonable types of insurance coverage and in such reasonable amounts covering the Premises and Tenant's operations therein, as may be reasonably requested by Landlord. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Landlord's request shall only be considered reasonable if such increased coverage amounts and/or such new types of insurance are consistent with the requirements of a majority of Comparable Buildings, and Landlord shall not so increase the coverage amounts or require additional types of insurance during the first five (5) years of the Lease Term and thereafter no more often than one time in any five (5) year period.


ARTICLE 11

DAMAGE AND DESTRUCTION

        11.1      Repair of Damage to Premises by Landlord .    Tenant shall promptly notify Landlord of any damage to the Premises resulting from fire or any other casualty. If the Premises or any Common Areas serving or providing access to the Premises shall be damaged by fire or other casualty, Landlord shall promptly and diligently, subject to reasonable delays for insurance adjustment or other matters beyond Landlord's reasonable control, and subject to all other terms of this Article 11 , restore the Base Building and such Common Areas. Such restoration shall be to substantially the same condition of the Base Building and the Common Areas prior to the casualty, except for modifications required by zoning and building codes and other laws or by the holder of a mortgage on the Building or Project or

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any other modifications to the Common Areas deemed desirable by Landlord, which are consistent with the character of the Project and which are reasonably approved by Tenant, provided that access to the Premises and any common restrooms serving the Premises shall not be materially impaired. Upon the occurrence of any damage to the Premises, upon notice (the " Landlord Repair Notice ") to Tenant from Landlord, Tenant shall assign to Landlord (or to any party designated by Landlord) all insurance proceeds payable to Tenant under Tenant's insurance required under Section 10.3 of this Lease, and Landlord shall repair any injury or damage to the Improvements and any Alterations installed in the Premises and shall return such Improvements and Original Improvements to their original condition; provided that if the cost of such repair by Landlord exceeds the amount of insurance proceeds received by Landlord from Tenant's insurance carrier, as assigned by Tenant, the cost of such repairs shall be paid by Tenant to Landlord prior to Landlord's commencement of repair of the damage. In the event that Landlord does not deliver the Landlord Repair Notice within sixty (60) days following the date the casualty becomes known to Landlord, Tenant shall, at its sole cost and expense, repair any injury or damage to the Improvements and Alterations installed in the Premises and shall return such Improvements and Original Improvements to their original condition. Whether or not Landlord delivers a Landlord Repair Notice, prior to the commencement of construction, Tenant shall submit to Landlord, for Landlord's review and approval, all plans, specifications and working drawings relating thereto, and Landlord shall select the contractors to perform such improvement work subject to Tenant's reasonable approval. Landlord shall not be liable for any inconvenience or annoyance to Tenant or its visitors, or injury to Tenant's business resulting in any way from such damage or the repair thereof; provided however, that if such fire or other casualty shall have damaged the Premises or Common Areas necessary to Tenant's occupancy, and the Premises are not occupied by Tenant as a result thereof, then during the time and to the extent the Premises are unfit for occupancy, the Rent shall be abated in proportion to the ratio that the amount of rentable square feet of the Premises which is unfit for occupancy for the purposes permitted under this Lease bears to the total rentable square feet of the Premises. In the event that Landlord shall not deliver the Landlord Repair Notice, Tenant's right to rent abatement pursuant to the preceding sentence shall terminate as of the date which is reasonably determined by Landlord to be the date Tenant should have completed repairs to the Premises assuming Tenant used reasonable due diligence in connection therewith.

        11.2      Landlord's Option to Repair .    Notwithstanding the terms of Section 11.1 of this Lease, Landlord may elect not to rebuild and/or restore the Premises, Building and/or Project, and instead terminate this Lease, by notifying Tenant in writing of such termination within ninety (90) days after the date of discovery of the damage, such notice to include a termination date giving Tenant ninety (90) days to vacate the Premises, but Landlord may so elect only if the Building or Project shall be damaged by fire or other casualty or cause, whether or not the Premises are affected, and one or more of the following conditions is present: (i) in Landlord's reasonable judgment, repairs cannot reasonably be completed within two hundred seventy (270) days after the date of discovery of the damage (when such repairs are made without the payment of overtime or other premiums); (ii) the holder of any mortgage on the Building or Project or ground lessor with respect to the Building or Project shall require that the insurance proceeds or any portion thereof be used to retire the mortgage debt, or shall terminate the ground lease, as the case may be; (iii) the damage is not fully covered by Landlord's insurance policies; (iv) Landlord decides to rebuild the Building or Common Areas so that they will be substantially different structurally or architecturally; or (v) the damage occurs during the last twelve (12) months of the Lease Term. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if Landlord elects to terminate this Lease pursuant to item (i), above, then Tenant may, by delivering written notice to Landlord within ten (10) business days following Tenant's receipt of Landlord's termination notice, negate Landlord's termination right by irrevocably agreeing to pay for all overtime costs and other premiums required in order to complete the repairs within the two hundred seventy (270) days set forth above. If Landlord does not elect to terminate this Lease pursuant to Landlord's termination right as provided above, and the repairs cannot, in the reasonable opinion of Landlord, be completed within two hundred seventy

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(270) days after being commenced, Tenant may elect not later than ninety (90) days after the date of Tenant's receipt of Landlord's reasonable estimate, in writing, of the time required to effectuate such repairs, to terminate this Lease by written notice to Landlord effective as of the date specified in the notice, which date shall not be less than thirty (30) days nor more than sixty (60) days after the date such notice is given by Tenant. Furthermore, if neither Landlord nor Tenant has terminated this Lease, and the repairs are not actually completed within such 270-day period, Tenant shall have the right to terminate this Lease during the first five (5) business days of each calendar month following the end of such period until such time as the repairs are complete, by notice to Landlord (the " Damage Termination Notice "), effective as of a date set forth in the Damage Termination Notice (the " Damage Termination Date "), which Damage Termination Date shall not be less than ten (10) business days following the end of each such month. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if Tenant delivers a Damage Termination Notice to Landlord, then Landlord shall have the right to suspend the occurrence of the Damage Termination Date for a period ending thirty (30) days after the Damage Termination Date set forth in the Damage Termination Notice by delivering to Tenant, within five (5) business days of Landlord's receipt of the Damage Termination Notice, a certificate of Landlord's contractor responsible for the repair of the damage certifying that it is such contractor's good faith judgment that the repairs shall be substantially completed within thirty (30) days after the Damage Termination Date. If repairs shall be substantially completed prior to the expiration of such thirty-day period, then the Damage Termination Notice shall be of no force or effect, but if the repairs shall not be substantially completed within such thirty-day period, then this Lease shall terminate upon the expiration of such thirty-day period. At any time, from time to time, after the date occurring sixty (60) days after the date of the damage, Tenant may request that Landlord inform Tenant of Landlord's reasonable opinion of the date of completion of the repairs and Landlord shall respond to such request within five (5) business days. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Section 11.2 , Tenant shall have the right to terminate this Lease under this Section 11.2 to the extent each of the following conditions is satisfied: (a) the damage to the Project by fire or other casualty was not caused by the gross negligence or intentional act of Tenant or its partners or subpartners and their respective officers, agents, servants, employees, and independent contractors; (b) Tenant is not then in monetary default or material non-monetary default under this Lease; (c) as a result of the damage, Tenant cannot reasonably conduct business from the Premises; and, (d) as a result of the damage to the Project, Tenant does not occupy or use the Premises at all. In the event this Lease is terminated in accordance with the terms of this Section 11.2 , Tenant shall pay to Landlord (or to any party designated by Landlord) a portion of the insurance proceeds payable to Tenant under Tenant's insurance required under items (ii) and (iii) of Section 10.3.2 of this Lease, which portion shall be equal to [***].

        11.3      Waiver of Statutory Provisions .    The provisions of this Lease, including this Article 11 , constitute an express agreement between Landlord and Tenant with respect to any and all damage to, or destruction of, all or any part of the Premises, the Building or the Project, and any statute or regulation of the State of California, including, without limitation, Sections 1932(2) and 1933(4) of the California Civil Code, with respect to any rights or obligations concerning damage or destruction in the absence of an express agreement between the parties, and any other statute or regulation, now or hereafter in effect, shall have no application to this Lease or any damage or destruction to all or any part of the Premises, the Building or the Project.


ARTICLE 12

NONWAIVER

        No provision of this Lease shall be deemed waived by either party hereto unless expressly waived in a writing signed thereby. The waiver by either party hereto of any breach of any term, covenant or condition herein contained shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any subsequent breach of same or any other term, covenant or condition herein contained. The subsequent acceptance of Rent hereunder by Landlord shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any preceding breach by Tenant of any term,

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covenant or condition of this Lease, other than the failure of Tenant to pay the particular Rent so accepted, regardless of Landlord's knowledge of such preceding breach at the time of acceptance of such Rent. No acceptance of a lesser amount than the Rent herein stipulated shall be deemed a waiver of Landlord's right to receive the full amount due, nor shall any endorsement or statement on any check or payment or any letter accompanying such check or payment be deemed an accord and satisfaction, and Landlord may accept such check or payment without prejudice to Landlord's right to recover the full amount due. No receipt of monies by Landlord from Tenant after the termination of this Lease shall in any way alter the length of the Lease Term or of Tenant's right of possession hereunder, or after the giving of any notice shall reinstate, continue or extend the Lease Term or affect any notice given Tenant prior to the receipt of such monies, it being agreed that after the service of notice or the commencement of a suit, or after final judgment for possession of the Premises, Landlord may receive and collect any Rent due, and the payment of said Rent shall not waive or affect said notice, suit or judgment.


ARTICLE 13

CONDEMNATION

        If the whole or any part of the Premises, Building or Project shall be taken by power of eminent domain or condemned by any competent authority for any public or quasi-public use or purpose, or if any adjacent property or street shall be so taken or condemned, or reconfigured or vacated by such authority in such manner as to require the use, reconstruction or remodeling of any part of the Premises, Building or Project, or if Landlord shall grant a deed or other instrument in lieu of such taking by eminent domain or condemnation, Landlord shall have the option to terminate this Lease effective as of the date possession is required to be surrendered to the authority. If more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the rentable square feet of the Premises is taken, or if access to the Premises is substantially impaired, in each case for a period in excess of one hundred eighty (180) days, Tenant shall have the option to terminate this Lease effective as of the date possession is required to be surrendered to the authority. Tenant shall not because of such taking assert any claim against Landlord or the authority for any compensation because of such taking and Landlord shall be entitled to the entire award or payment in connection therewith, except that Tenant shall have the right to file any separate claim available to Tenant for any taking of Tenant's personal property and fixtures belonging to Tenant and removable by Tenant upon expiration of the Lease Term pursuant to the terms of this Lease, and for moving expenses, so long as such claims do not diminish the award available to Landlord, its ground lessor with respect to the Building or Project or its mortgagee, and such claim is payable separately to Tenant. All Rent shall be apportioned as of the date of such termination. If any part of the Premises shall be taken, and this Lease shall not be so terminated, the Rent shall be proportionately abated. Tenant hereby waives any and all rights it might otherwise have pursuant to Section 1265.130 of The California Code of Civil Procedure. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Article 13 , in the event of a temporary taking of all or any portion of the Premises for a period of one hundred and eighty (180) days or less, then this Lease shall not terminate but the Base Rent and the Additional Rent shall be abated for the period of such taking in proportion to the ratio that the amount of rentable square feet of the Premises taken bears to the total rentable square feet of the Premises. Landlord shall be entitled to receive the entire award made in connection with any such temporary taking.


ARTICLE 14

ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING

        14.1      Transfers .    Tenant shall not, without the prior written consent of Landlord, assign, mortgage, pledge, hypothecate, encumber, or permit any lien to attach to, or otherwise transfer, this Lease or any interest hereunder, permit any assignment, or other transfer of this Lease or any interest hereunder by

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operation of law, sublet the Premises or any part thereof, or enter into any license or concession agreements or otherwise permit the occupancy or use of the Premises or any part thereof by any persons other than Tenant and its employees and contractors (all of the foregoing are hereinafter sometimes referred to collectively as " Transfers " and any person to whom any Transfer is made or sought to be made is hereinafter sometimes referred to as a " Transferee "). If Tenant desires Landlord's consent to any Transfer, Tenant shall notify Landlord in writing, which notice (the " Transfer Notice ") shall include (i) the proposed effective date of the Transfer, which shall not be less than fifteen (15) days nor more than one hundred eighty (180) days after the date of delivery of the Transfer Notice, (ii) a description of the portion of the Premises to be transferred (the " Subject Space "), (iii) all of the terms of the proposed Transfer and the consideration therefor, including calculation of the " Transfer Premium ", as that term is defined in Section 14.3 below, in connection with such Transfer, the name and address of the proposed Transferee, and a copy of all existing executed and/or proposed documentation pertaining to the proposed Transfer, including all existing operative documents to be executed to evidence such Transfer or the agreements incidental or related to such Transfer, provided that Landlord shall have the right to require Tenant to utilize Landlord's standard Transfer documents in connection with the documentation of such Transfer, (iv) current financial statements of the proposed Transferee certified by an officer, partner or owner thereof, business credit and personal references and history of the proposed Transferee and any other information reasonably required by Landlord which will enable Landlord to determine the financial responsibility, character, and reputation of the proposed Transferee, nature of such Transferee's business and proposed use of the Subject Space and (v) an executed estoppel certificate from Tenant in the form attached hereto as Exhibit E . Any Transfer made without Landlord's prior written consent shall, at Landlord's option, be null, void and of no effect, and shall, at Landlord's option, constitute a default by Tenant under this Lease. Whether or not Landlord consents to any proposed Transfer, Tenant shall pay Landlord's reasonable review and processing fees, as well as any reasonable professional fees (including, without limitation, attorneys', accountants', architects', engineers' and consultants' fees) incurred by Landlord, not to exceed [***] for a Transfer in the ordinary course of business, within thirty (30) days after written request by Landlord.

        14.2     Landlord's Consent .    Landlord shall not unreasonably withhold its consent to any proposed Transfer of the Subject Space to the Transferee on the terms specified in the Transfer Notice. Without limitation as to other reasonable grounds for withholding consent, the parties hereby agree that it shall be reasonable under this Lease and under any applicable law for Landlord to withhold consent to any proposed Transfer where one or more of the following apply:

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        If Landlord consents to any Transfer pursuant to the terms of this Section 14.2 (and does not exercise any recapture rights Landlord may have under Section 14.4 of this Lease), Tenant may within six (6) months after Landlord's consent, but not later than the expiration of said six-month period, enter into such Transfer of the Premises or portion thereof, upon substantially the same terms and conditions as are set forth in the Transfer Notice furnished by Tenant to Landlord pursuant to Section 14.1 of this Lease, provided that if there are any changes in the terms and conditions from those specified in the Transfer Notice (i) such that Landlord would initially have been entitled to refuse its consent to such Transfer under this Section 14.2 , or (ii) which would cause the proposed Transfer to be more favorable to the Transferee than the terms set forth in Tenant's original Transfer Notice, Tenant shall again submit the Transfer to Landlord for its approval and other action under this Article 14 (including Landlord's right of recapture, if any, under Section 14.4 of this Lease). Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Lease, if Tenant or any proposed Transferee claims that Landlord has unreasonably withheld or delayed its consent under Section 14.2 or otherwise has breached or acted unreasonably under this Article 14 , their sole remedies shall be a suit for contract damages (other than damages for injury to, or interference with, Tenant's business including, without limitation, loss of profits, however occurring) or a declaratory judgment and an injunction for the relief sought without any monetary damages, and Tenant hereby waives all other remedies, including, without limitation, any right at law or equity to terminate this Lease, on its own behalf and, to the extent permitted under all applicable laws, on behalf of the proposed Transferee. Tenant shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Landlord from any and all liability, losses, claims, damages, costs, expenses, causes of action and proceedings involving any third party or parties (including without limitation Tenant's proposed subtenant or assignee) who claim they were damaged by Landlord's wrongful withholding or conditioning of Landlord's consent.

        14.3     Transfer Premium .    If Landlord consents to a Transfer, as a condition thereto which the parties hereby agree is reasonable, Tenant shall pay to Landlord [***] percent ([***]%) of any "Transfer Premium," as that term is defined in this Section 14.3 , received by Tenant from such Transferee. " Transfer Premium " shall mean all rent, additional rent or other consideration payable by such Transferee in connection with the Transfer in excess of the Rent and Additional Rent payable by Tenant under this Lease during the term of the Transfer on a per rentable square foot basis if less than all of the Premises is transferred, after deducting the reasonable expenses incurred by Tenant for (i) any changes, alterations and improvements to the Premises in connection with the Transfer, (ii) any free base rent and other economic concessions reasonably provided to the Transferee, (iii) any brokerage commissions and reasonable legal fees and costs in connection with the Transfer, (iv) any lease takeover costs incurred by Tenant in connection with the Transfer, (v) any costs of advertising the space which is the subject of

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the Transfer, and (vi) any review and processing fees paid to Landlord in connection with such Transfer (collectively, the " Transfer Costs "). "Transfer Premium" shall also include, but not be limited to, (vii) key money, bonus money or other cash consideration paid by Transferee to Tenant in connection with such Transfer, and ( y ) any payment in excess of fair market value for (1) services rendered by Tenant to Transferee, or (2) for tangible assets (as opposed to intellectual property), fixtures, inventory, equipment, or furniture transferred by Tenant to Transferee in connection with such Transfer. In the calculations of the Rent (as it relates to the Transfer Premium calculated under this Section 14.3 ), the Rent paid during each annual period for the Subject Space shall be computed after adjusting such rent to the actual effective rent to be paid, taking into consideration any and all Transfer Costs. For purposes of calculating any such effective rent all such concessions shall be amortized on a straight-line basis over the relevant term.

        14.4     Landlord's Option as to Subject Space .    Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Article 14 , Landlord shall have the option, by giving written notice to Tenant within fifteen (15) days after receipt of any Transfer Notice, to recapture the Subject Space; provided, however, if Landlord exercises its right to recapture the Subject Space, then Tenant shall have the right, by giving written notice to Landlord within fifteen (15) days after receipt of Landlord recapture notice, to rescind its Transfer Notice, in which event Tenant shall not proceed with the Transfer contemplated by the Transfer Notice and Landlord's recapture notice shall be null and void. Such recapture notice shall cancel and terminate this Lease with respect to the Subject Space as of the date stated in the Transfer Notice as the effective date of the proposed Transfer until the last day of the term of the Transfer as set forth in the Transfer Notice (or at Landlord's option, shall cause the Transfer to be made to Landlord or its agent, in which case the parties shall execute the Transfer documentation promptly thereafter). In the event of a recapture by Landlord, if this Lease shall be canceled with respect to less than the entire Premises, the Rent reserved herein shall be prorated on the basis of the number of rentable square feet retained by Tenant in proportion to the number of rentable square feet contained in the Premises, and this Lease as so amended shall continue thereafter in full force and effect, and upon request of either party, the parties shall execute written confirmation of the same. If Landlord declines, or fails to elect in a timely manner to recapture the Subject Space under this Section 14.4 , then, provided Landlord has consented to the proposed Transfer, Tenant shall be entitled to proceed to transfer the Subject Space to the proposed Transferee, subject to provisions of this Article 14 .

        14.5     Effect of Transfer .    If Landlord consents to a Transfer, (i) the TCCs of this Lease shall in no way be deemed to have been waived or modified, (ii) such consent shall not be deemed consent to any further Transfer by either Tenant or a Transferee, (iii) Tenant shall deliver to Landlord, promptly after execution, an original executed copy of all documentation pertaining to the Transfer in form reasonably acceptable to Landlord, (iv) Tenant shall furnish upon Landlord's request a complete statement, certified by an independent certified public accountant, or Tenant's chief financial officer, setting forth in detail the computation of any Transfer Premium Tenant has derived and shall derive from such Transfer, and (v) no Transfer relating to this Lease or agreement entered into with respect thereto, whether with or without Landlord's consent, shall relieve Tenant or any guarantor of the Lease from any liability under this Lease, including, without limitation, in connection with the Subject Space. Landlord or its authorized representatives shall have the right at all reasonable times to audit the books, records and papers of Tenant relating to any Transfer, and shall have the right to make copies thereof. If the Transfer Premium respecting any Transfer shall be found understated, Tenant shall, within thirty (30) days after demand, pay the deficiency, and if understated by more than five percent (5%), Tenant shall pay Landlord's costs of such audit.

        14.6     Additional Transfers .    For purposes of this Lease, the term " Transfer " shall also include (i) if Tenant is a partnership, the withdrawal or change, voluntary, involuntary or by operation of law, of more than fifty percent (50%) or more of the partners, or transfer of more than fifty percent (50%) or more of partnership interests, within a twelve (12)-month period, or the dissolution of the partnership

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without immediate reconstitution thereof, and (ii) if Tenant is a closely held corporation ( i.e. , whose stock is not publicly held and not traded through an exchange or over the counter), (A) the dissolution, merger, consolidation or other reorganization of Tenant or (B) the sale or other transfer of an aggregate of more than fifty percent (50%) or more of the voting shares of Tenant (other than to immediate family members by reason of gift or death), within a twelve (12)-month period, or (C) the sale, mortgage, hypothecation or pledge of an aggregate of more than fifty percent (50%) or more of the value of the unencumbered assets of Tenant within a twelve (12)-month period.

        14.7     Occurrence of Default .    Any Transfer hereunder shall be subordinate and subject to the provisions of this Lease, and if this Lease shall be terminated during the term of any Transfer, Landlord shall have the right to: (i) treat such Transfer as cancelled and repossess the Subject Space by any lawful means, or (ii) require that such Transferee attorn to and recognize Landlord as its landlord under any such Transfer. If Tenant shall be in default under this Lease, Landlord is hereby irrevocably authorized, as Tenant's agent and attorney-in-fact, to direct any Transferee to make all payments under or in connection with the Transfer directly to Landlord (which Landlord shall apply towards Tenant's obligations under this Lease) until such default is cured. Such Transferee shall rely on any representation by Landlord that Tenant is in default hereunder, without any need for confirmation thereof by Tenant. Upon any assignment, the assignee shall assume in writing all obligations and covenants of Tenant thereafter to be performed or observed under this Lease. No collection or acceptance of rent by Landlord from any Transferee shall be deemed a waiver of any provision of this Article 14 or the approval of any Transferee or a release of Tenant from any obligation under this Lease, whether theretofore or thereafter accruing. In no event shall Landlord's enforcement of any provision of this Lease against any Transferee be deemed a waiver of Landlord's right to enforce any term of this Lease against Tenant or any other person.

        14.8     Non-Transfers .    Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Article 14 , (i) an assignment or subletting of all or a portion of the Premises to an affiliate of Tenant (an entity which is controlled by, controls, or is under common control with, Tenant), (ii) an assignment of the Premises to an entity which acquires all or substantially all of the assets or interests (partnership, stock or other) of Tenant, (iii) an assignment of the Premises to an entity which is the resulting entity of a merger or consolidation of Tenant, or (iv) a sale of corporate shares of capital stock in Tenant in connection with an initial public offering of Tenant's stock on a nationally-recognized stock exchange, and the subsequent sale of Tenant's capital stock as long as Tenant is a publicly traded company on a nationally-recognized stock exchange, shall not be deemed a Transfer under this Article 14 , provided that Tenant notifies Landlord of any such assignment or sublease and promptly supplies Landlord with any documents or information requested by Landlord regarding such assignment or sublease or such affiliate, and further provided that such assignment or sublease is not a subterfuge by Tenant to avoid its obligations under this Lease or otherwise effectuate any "release" by Tenant of such obligations. The transferee under a transfer specified in items (i), (ii) or (iii) above shall be referred to as a " Permitted Transferee ." " Control ," as used in this Section 14.8 , shall mean the ownership, directly or indirectly, of at least fifty-one percent (51%) of the voting securities of, or possession of the right to vote, in the ordinary direction of its affairs, of at least fifty-one percent (51%) of the voting interest in, any person or entity.


ARTICLE 15

SURRENDER OF PREMISES; OWNERSHIP AND
REMOVAL OF TRADE FIXTURES

        15.1      Surrender of Premises .    No act or thing done by Landlord or any agent or employee of Landlord during the Lease Term shall be deemed to constitute an acceptance by Landlord of a surrender of the Premises unless such intent is specifically acknowledged in writing by Landlord. The delivery of keys to the Premises to Landlord or any agent or employee of Landlord shall not constitute

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a surrender of the Premises or effect a termination of this Lease, whether or not the keys are thereafter retained by Landlord, and notwithstanding such delivery Tenant shall be entitled to the return of such keys at any reasonable time upon request until this Lease shall have been properly terminated. The voluntary or other surrender of this Lease by Tenant, whether accepted by Landlord or not, or a mutual termination hereof, shall not work a merger, and at the option of Landlord shall operate as an assignment to Landlord of all subleases or subtenancies affecting the Premises or terminate any or all such sublessees or subtenancies.

        15.2     Removal of Tenant Property by Tenant .    Upon the expiration of the Lease Term, or upon any earlier termination of this Lease, Tenant shall, subject to the provisions of this Article 15 , quit and surrender possession of the Premises to Landlord in as good order and condition as when Tenant took possession and as thereafter improved by Landlord and/or Tenant, reasonable wear and tear and repairs which are specifically made the responsibility of Landlord hereunder excepted. Upon such expiration or termination, Tenant shall, without expense to Landlord, remove or cause to be removed from the Premises all debris and rubbish, and such items of furniture, equipment, business and trade fixtures, free-standing cabinet work, movable partitions and other articles of personal property owned by Tenant or installed or placed by Tenant at its expense in the Premises, and such similar articles of any other persons claiming under Tenant, as Landlord may, in its sole discretion, require to be removed, and Tenant shall repair at its own expense all damage to the Premises and Building resulting from such removal.


ARTICLE 16

HOLDING OVER

        If Tenant holds over after the expiration of the Lease Term or earlier termination thereof, with or without the express or implied consent of Landlord, such tenancy shall be from month-to-month only, and shall not constitute a renewal hereof or an extension for any further term, and in such case Base Rent shall be payable at a monthly rate equal to the product of (i) the Base Rent applicable during the last rental period of the Lease Term under this Lease, and (ii) a percentage equal to [***] during the first two (2) months immediately following the expiration or earlier termination of the Lease Term, and [***] thereafter. Such month-to-month tenancy shall be subject to every other applicable term, covenant and agreement contained herein. Nothing contained in this Article 16 shall be construed as consent by Landlord to any holding over by Tenant, and Landlord expressly reserves the right to require Tenant to surrender possession of the Premises to Landlord as provided in this Lease upon the expiration or other termination of this Lease. The provisions of this Article 16 shall not be deemed to limit or constitute a waiver of any other rights or remedies of Landlord provided herein or at law. If Tenant fails to surrender the Premises upon the termination or expiration of this Lease, in addition to any other liabilities to Landlord accruing therefrom, Tenant shall protect, defend, indemnify and hold Landlord harmless from all loss, costs (including reasonable attorneys' fees) and liability resulting from such failure, including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, any claims made by any succeeding tenant founded upon such failure to surrender and any lost profits to Landlord resulting therefrom.


ARTICLE 17

ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATES

        Within ten (10) business days following a request in writing by Landlord, Tenant shall execute, acknowledge and deliver to Landlord an estoppel certificate, which, as submitted by Landlord, shall be substantially in the form of Exhibit E , attached hereto (or such other form as may be required by any prospective mortgagee or purchaser of the Project, or any portion thereof), indicating therein any exceptions thereto that may exist at that time, and shall also contain any other factual information reasonably requested by Landlord or Landlord's mortgagee or prospective mortgagee. Any such

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certificate may be relied upon by any prospective mortgagee or purchaser of all or any portion of the Project. At any time during the Lease Term, Landlord may require Tenant to provide Landlord with a current financial statement and financial statements of the two (2) years prior to the current financial statement year. Such statements shall be prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and, if such is the normal practice of Tenant, shall be audited by an independent certified public accountant. Failure of Tenant to timely execute, acknowledge and deliver such estoppel certificate or other instruments shall constitute an acceptance of the Premises and an acknowledgment by Tenant that statements included in the estoppel certificate are true and correct, without exception. Landlord hereby agrees to provide to Tenant an estoppel certificate signed by Landlord, containing the same types of information, and within the same periods of time, as set forth above, with such changes as are reasonably necessary to reflect that the estoppel certificate is being granted and signed by Landlord to Tenant, rather than from Tenant to Landlord or a lender.


ARTICLE 18

SUBORDINATION

        This Lease shall be subject and subordinate to all present and future ground or underlying leases of the Building or Project and to the lien of any mortgage, trust deed or other encumbrances now or hereafter in force against the Building or Project or any part thereof, if any, and to all renewals, extensions, modifications, consolidations and replacements thereof, and to all advances made or hereafter to be made upon the security of such mortgages or trust deeds, unless the holders of such mortgages, trust deeds or other encumbrances, or the lessors under such ground lease or underlying leases, require in writing that this Lease be superior thereto. Landlord's delivery to Tenant of a commercially reasonable non-disturbance agreement(s) (the " Nondisturbance Agreement ") in favor of Tenant from any such ground lessor, mortgage holders or lien holders of Landlord who later come into existence at any time prior to the expiration of the Lease Term shall be in consideration of, and a condition precedent to, Tenant's agreement to be bound by the terms and conditions of this Article 18 . Subject to Tenant's receipt of a Nondisturbance Agreement, Tenant covenants and agrees in the event any proceedings are brought for the foreclosure of any such mortgage or deed in lieu thereof (or if any ground lease is terminated), to, subject to the terms of the applicable Nondisturbance Agreement, attorn, without any deductions or set-offs whatsoever, to the lienholder or purchaser or any successors thereto upon any such foreclosure sale or deed in lieu thereof (or to the ground lessor), if so requested to do so by such purchaser or lienholder or ground lessor, and to recognize such purchaser or lienholder or ground lessor as the lessor under this Lease, provided such lienholder or purchaser or ground lessor shall agree to accept this Lease and not disturb Tenant's occupancy, so long as Tenant timely pays the rent and observes and performs the TCCs of this Lease to be observed and performed by Tenant. Landlord's interest herein may be assigned as security at any time to any lienholder. Tenant shall, within five (5) business days of request by Landlord, execute such further instruments or assurances as Landlord may reasonably deem necessary to evidence or confirm the subordination or superiority of this Lease to any such mortgages, trust deeds, ground leases or underlying leases. Tenant waives the provisions of any current or future statute, rule or law which may give or purport to give Tenant any right or election to terminate or otherwise adversely affect this Lease and the obligations of the Tenant hereunder in the event of any foreclosure proceeding or sale.

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ARTICLE 19

DEFAULTS; REMEDIES

        19.1     Events of Default .    The occurrence of any of the following shall constitute a default of this Lease by Tenant:

        The notice periods provided herein are in lieu of, and not in addition to, any notice periods provided by law.

        19.2     Remedies Upon Default .    Upon the occurrence of any event of default by Tenant, Landlord shall have, in addition to any other remedies available to Landlord at law or in equity (all of which remedies shall be distinct, separate and cumulative), the option to pursue any one or more of the following remedies, each and all of which shall be cumulative and nonexclusive, without any notice or demand whatsoever.

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        The term " rent " as used in this Section 19.2 shall be deemed to be and to mean all sums of every nature required to be paid by Tenant pursuant to the terms of this Lease, whether to Landlord or to others. As used in Sections 19.2.1(a) and (b), above, the "worth at the time of award" shall be computed by allowing interest at the Interest Rate. As used in Section 19.2.1(c) , above, the "worth at the time of award" shall be computed by discounting such amount at the discount rate of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco at the time of award plus one percent (1%).

        19.3     Subleases of Tenant .    Whether or not Landlord elects to terminate this Lease on account of any default by Tenant, as set forth in this Article 19 , Landlord shall have the right to terminate any and all subleases, licenses, concessions or other consensual arrangements for possession entered into by Tenant and affecting the Premises or may, in Landlord's sole discretion, succeed to Tenant's interest in such subleases, licenses, concessions or arrangements. In the event of Landlord's election to succeed to Tenant's interest in any such subleases, licenses, concessions or arrangements, Tenant shall, as of the date of notice by Landlord of such election, have no further right to or interest in the rent or other consideration receivable thereunder.

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that any or all subsequent amounts paid by Tenant to Landlord hereunder, whether to cure the default in question or otherwise, be paid in the form of cash, money order, cashier's or certified check drawn on an institution acceptable to Landlord, or by other means approved by Landlord, notwithstanding any prior practice of accepting payments in any different form.

        19.5     Efforts to Relet .    No re-entry or repossession, repairs, maintenance, changes, alterations and additions, reletting, appointment of a receiver to protect Landlord's interests hereunder, or any other action or omission by Landlord shall be construed as an election by Landlord to terminate this Lease or Tenant's right to possession, or to accept a surrender of the Premises, nor shall same operate to release Tenant in whole or in part from any of Tenant's obligations hereunder, unless express written notice of such intention is sent by Landlord to Tenant. Tenant hereby irrevocably waives any right otherwise available under any law to redeem or reinstate this Lease.

        19.6     Landlord Default .    Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in this Lease, Landlord shall be in default in the performance of any obligation required to be performed by Landlord pursuant to this Lease if Landlord fails to perform such obligation within thirty (30) days after the receipt of notice from Tenant specifying in detail Landlord's failure to perform; provided, however, if the nature of Landlord's obligation is such that more than thirty (30) days are required for its performance, then Landlord shall not be in default under this Lease if it shall commence such performance within such thirty (30) day period and thereafter diligently pursues the same to completion. Upon any such default by Landlord under this Lease, Tenant may, except as otherwise specifically provided in this Lease to the contrary, exercise any of its rights provided at law or in equity. Any award from a court or arbitrator in favor of Tenant requiring payment by Landlord which is not paid by Landlord within the time period directed by such award, may be offset by Tenant from Rent next due and payable under this Lease; provided, however, Tenant may not, [***]; provided further, however, [***].


ARTICLE 20

COVENANT OF QUIET ENJOYMENT

        Landlord covenants that Tenant, on paying the Rent, charges for services and other payments herein reserved and on keeping, observing and performing all the other TCCs, provisions and agreements herein contained on the part of Tenant to be kept, observed and performed, shall, during the Lease Term, peaceably and quietly have, hold and enjoy the Premises subject to the TCCs, provisions and agreements hereof without interference by any persons lawfully claiming by or through Landlord. The foregoing covenant is in lieu of any other covenant express or implied.


ARTICLE 21

LETTER OF CREDIT

        21.1     Delivery of Letter of Credit .    Within five (5) business days following the full execution and delivery of this Lease by and between Tenant and Landlord, Tenant shall deliver to Landlord, as protection for the full and faithful performance by Tenant of all of its obligations under this Lease and for all losses and damages Landlord may suffer (or which Landlord reasonably estimates that it may suffer) as a result of any breach or default by Tenant under this Lease, an irrevocable and unconditional negotiable standby letter of credit (the " Letter of Credit "), in the form attached hereto as Exhibit H and containing the terms required herein, payable in either the City of San Diego or the City of Los Angeles (both, California), running in favor of Landlord and issued by a solvent, nationally recognized bank with a long term rating of BBB or higher, under the supervision of the Superintendent of Banks of the State of California, or a national banking association, in the amount set forth in Section 8 of the Summary (the " Letter of Credit Amount "). The Letter of Credit shall (i) be "callable" at sight, irrevocable and unconditional, (ii) be maintained in effect, whether through renewal or extension, for the period from the Lease Commencement Date and continuing until the date (the " LC

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Expiration Date ") that is one hundred twenty (120) days after the expiration of the Lease Term, and Tenant shall deliver a new Letter of Credit or certificate of renewal or extension to Landlord at least sixty (60) days prior to the expiration of the Letter of Credit then held by Landlord, without any action whatsoever on the part of Landlord, (iii) be fully assignable by Landlord, its successors and assigns, (iv) permit partial draws and multiple presentations and drawings, and (v) be otherwise subject to the Uniform Customs and Practices for Documentary Credits (1993-Rev), International Chamber of Commerce Publication #500, or the International Standby Practices-ISP 98, International Chamber of Commerce Publication #590. In addition to the foregoing, the form and terms of the Letter of Credit (and the bank issuing the same (the " Bank ")) shall be acceptable to Landlord, in Landlord's sole discretion. Landlord, or its then managing agent, shall have the right to draw down an amount up to the face amount of the Letter of Credit if any of the following shall have occurred or be applicable: (A) such amount is due to Landlord under the terms and conditions of this Lease, or (B) Tenant has filed a voluntary petition under the U. S. Bankruptcy Code or any state bankruptcy code (collectively, " Bankruptcy Code "), or (C) an involuntary petition has been filed against Tenant under the Bankruptcy Code, or (D) the Bank has notified Landlord that the Letter of Credit will not be renewed or extended through the LC Expiration Date. The Letter of Credit will be honored by the Bank regardless of whether Tenant disputes Landlord's right to draw upon the Letter of Credit.

        21.2     Transfer of Letter of Credit .    The Letter of Credit shall also provide that Landlord, its successors and assigns, may, at any time and without notice to Tenant and without first obtaining Tenant's consent thereto, transfer (one or more times) all or any portion of its interest in and to the Letter of Credit to another party, person or entity, regardless of whether or not such transfer is separate from or as a part of the assignment by Landlord of its rights and interests in and to this Lease. In the event of a transfer of Landlord's interest in the Building, Landlord shall transfer the Letter of Credit, in whole or in part, to the transferee and thereupon Landlord shall, without any further agreement between the parties, be released by Tenant from all liability therefor, and it is agreed that the provisions hereof shall apply to every transfer or assignment of the whole or any portion of said Letter of Credit to a new landlord. In connection with any such transfer of the Letter of Credit by Landlord, Tenant shall, [***], execute and submit to the Bank such applications, documents and instruments as may be necessary to effectuate such transfer; provided that Landlord shall be responsible for paying the Bank's transfer and processing fees in connection therewith up to an amount equal to [***] (the " L-C Transfer Cap "), and Tenant shall pay be responsible for paying the Bank's transfer and processing fees in excess of the L-C Transfer Cap.

        21.3     Application of Letter of Credit .    Tenant hereby acknowledges and agrees that Landlord is entering into this Lease in material reliance upon the ability of Landlord to draw upon the Letter of Credit upon the occurrence of any breach or default on the part of Tenant under this Lease or the 13480 Lease. If Tenant shall breach any provision of this Lease or the 13480 Lease (or otherwise be in default hereunder or thereunder), Landlord may, but without obligation to do so, and without notice to Tenant, draw upon the Letter of Credit, in part or in whole, to cure any breach or default of Tenant and/or to compensate Landlord for any and all damages of any kind or nature sustained or which Landlord reasonably estimates that it will sustain resulting from Tenant's breach or default of this Lease or the 13480 Lease, including, but not limited to, all damages or rent due upon termination of this Lease pursuant to Section 1951.2 of the California Civil Code. The use, application or retention of the Letter of Credit, or any portion thereof, by Landlord shall not prevent Landlord from exercising any other right or remedy provided by this Lease, by the 13480 Lease or by any applicable law, it being intended that Landlord shall not first be required to proceed against the Letter of Credit, and shall not operate as a limitation on any recovery to which Landlord may otherwise be entitled. Tenant agrees not to interfere in any way with payment to Landlord of the proceeds of the Letter of Credit, either prior to or following a "draw" by Landlord of any portion of the Letter of Credit, regardless of whether any dispute exists between Tenant and Landlord as to Landlord's right to draw upon the Letter of Credit. No condition or term of this Lease or the 13480 Lease shall be deemed to render the Letter of Credit

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conditional to justify the issuer of the Letter of Credit in failing to honor a drawing upon such Letter of Credit in a timely manner. Tenant agrees and acknowledges that (i) the Letter of Credit constitutes a separate and independent contract between Landlord and the Bank, (ii) Tenant is not a third party beneficiary of such contract, (iii) Tenant has no property interest whatsoever in the Letter of Credit or the proceeds thereof, and (iv) in the event Tenant becomes a debtor under any chapter of the Bankruptcy Code, neither Tenant, any trustee, nor Tenant's bankruptcy estate shall have any right to restrict or limit Landlord's claim and/or rights to the Letter of Credit and/or the proceeds thereof by application of Section 502(b)(6) of the U. S. Bankruptcy Code or otherwise.

        21.4     Letter of Credit not a Security Deposit .    Landlord and Tenant acknowledge and agree that in no event or circumstance shall the Letter of Credit or any renewal thereof or any proceeds thereof be (i) deemed to be or treated as a "security deposit" within the meaning of California Civil Code Section 1950.7, (ii) subject to the terms of such Section 1950.7, or (iii) intended to serve as a "security deposit" within the meaning of such Section 1950.7. The parties hereto (A) recite that the Letter of Credit is not intended to serve as a security deposit and such Section 1950.7 and any and all other laws, rules and regulations applicable to security deposits in the commercial context (" Security Deposit Laws ") shall have no applicability or relevancy thereto and (B) waive any and all rights, duties and obligations either party may now or, in the future, will have relating to or arising from the Security Deposit Laws.


ARTICLE 22

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ARTICLE 23

SIGNS

        23.1     Interior Signage .    Subject to Landlord's reasonable prior written approval, and provided all signs are in keeping with the quality, design and style of the Building and Project, Tenant, at its sole cost and expense, may install identification signage anywhere in the Premises including in the elevator lobby of the Premises, provided that such signs must not be visible from the exterior of the Building.

        23.2     Prohibited Signage and Other Items .    Any signs, notices, logos, pictures, names or advertisements which are installed and that have not been separately approved by Landlord may be removed without notice by Landlord at the sole expense of Tenant. Except as provided in Section 23.3 , Tenant may not install any signs on the exterior or roof of the Project or the Common Areas. Any signs, window coverings, or blinds (even if the same are located behind the Landlord-approved window coverings for the Building), or other items visible from the exterior of the Premises or Building, shall be subject to the prior approval of Landlord, in its sole discretion.

        23.3     Tenant's Signage .    Tenant shall be entitled to install the following signage in connection with Tenant's lease of the Premises (collectively, the " Tenant's Signage "):

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include an "Objectionable Name," as that term is defined in Section 23.3.2 , of this Lease. The graphics, materials, color, design, lettering, lighting, size, illumination, specifications and exact location of Tenant's Signage (collectively, the " Sign Specifications ") shall be subject to the prior written approval of Landlord, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed, and shall be consistent and compatible with the quality and nature of the Project. For purposes of this Section 23.3.1 , the reference to "name" shall mean name and/or logo. In addition, Tenant's Signage shall be subject to Tenant's receipt of all required governmental permits and approvals and shall be subject to all Applicable Laws and to any CC&Rs affecting the Project. Landlord shall use commercially reasonable efforts to assist Tenant in obtaining all necessary governmental permits and approvals for Tenant's Signage. Tenant hereby acknowledges that, notwithstanding Landlord's approval of Tenant's Signage, Landlord has made no representation or warranty to Tenant with respect to the probability of obtaining all necessary governmental approvals and permits for Tenant's Signage. In the event Tenant does not receive the necessary governmental approvals and permits for Tenant's Signage, Tenant's and Landlord's rights and obligations under the remaining TCCs of this Lease shall be unaffected.

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ARTICLE 24

COMPLIANCE WITH LAW

        Tenant shall not do anything or suffer anything to be done in or about the Premises or the Project which will in any way conflict with any law, statute, ordinance or other governmental rule, regulation or requirement now in force or which may hereafter be enacted or promulgated (collectively, " Applicable Laws "). At its sole cost and expense, Tenant shall promptly comply with all such Applicable Laws which relate to (i) Tenant's use of the Premises for non-general office use, (ii) the Alterations or Improvements in the Premises, or (iii) the Base Building, but, as to the Base Building, only to the extent such obligations are triggered by Tenant's Alterations, the Improvements, or use of the Premises for non-general office use. Should any standard or regulation now or hereafter be imposed on Landlord or Tenant by a state, federal or local governmental body charged with the establishment, regulation and enforcement of occupational, health or safety standards for employers, employees, landlords or tenants, then Tenant agrees, at its sole cost and expense, to comply promptly with such standards or regulations. The judgment of any court of competent jurisdiction or the admission of Tenant in any judicial action, regardless of whether Landlord is a party thereto, that Tenant has violated any of said governmental measures, shall be conclusive of that fact as between Landlord and Tenant. Landlord shall comply with all Applicable Laws relating to the Base Building and the Common Areas, provided that compliance with such Applicable Laws is not the responsibility of Tenant under this Lease, and provided further that Landlord's failure to comply therewith would prohibit Tenant from obtaining or maintaining a certificate of occupancy for the Premises, or would expose Tenant to liability to any of its employees, subtenants, invitees or customers, or any governmental or quasi-governmental authority, or would unreasonably and materially affect the safety of Tenant's employees, subtenants, invitees, or customers, or create a significant health hazard for Tenant's employees. Landlord shall be permitted to include in Operating Expenses any costs or expenses incurred by Landlord under this Article 24 to the extent consistent with the terms of Section 4.2.4 , above.

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ARTICLE 25

LATE CHARGES

        If any installment of Rent or any other sum due from Tenant shall not be received by Landlord or Landlord's designee when due, then Tenant shall pay to Landlord a late charge equal to [***] percent ([***]%) of the overdue amount plus any reasonable attorneys' fees incurred by Landlord by reason of Tenant's failure to pay Rent and/or other charges when due hereunder; provided, however, with regard to the first [***] such failures in any [***] month period, Landlord will waive such late charge to the extent Tenant cures such failure within five (5) business days following Tenant's receipt of written notice from Landlord that the same was not received when due. The late charge shall be deemed Additional Rent and the right to require it shall be in addition to all of Landlord's other rights and remedies hereunder or at law and shall not be construed as liquidated damages or as limiting Landlord's remedies in any manner. In addition to the late charge described above, any Rent or other amounts owing hereunder which are not paid within ten (10) days after the date they are due shall bear interest from the date when due until paid at the "Interest Rate." For purposes of this Lease, the " Interest Rate " shall be an annual rate equal to the lesser of (i) the annual " Bank Prime Loan " rate cited in the Federal Reserve Statistical Release Publication H.15(519), published weekly (or such other comparable index as Landlord and Tenant shall reasonably agree upon if such rate ceases to be published), plus four (4) percentage points, and (ii) the highest rate permitted by applicable law.


ARTICLE 26

LANDLORD'S RIGHT TO CURE DEFAULT; PAYMENTS BY TENANT

        26.1      Landlord's Cure .    All covenants and agreements to be kept or performed by Tenant under this Lease shall be performed by Tenant at Tenant's sole cost and expense and without any reduction of Rent, except to the extent, if any, otherwise expressly provided herein. If Tenant shall fail to perform any obligation under this Lease, and such failure shall continue in excess of the time allowed under Section 19.1.2 , above, unless a specific time period is otherwise stated in this Lease, Landlord may, but shall not be obligated to, make any such payment or perform any such act on Tenant's part without waiving its rights based upon any default of Tenant and without releasing Tenant from any obligations hereunder.

        26.2      Tenant's Reimbursement .    Except as may be specifically provided to the contrary in this Lease, Tenant shall pay to Landlord, upon delivery by Landlord to Tenant of statements therefor: (i) sums equal to expenditures reasonably made and obligations incurred by Landlord in connection with the remedying by Landlord of Tenant's defaults pursuant to the provisions of Section 26.1 ; (ii) sums equal to all losses, costs, liabilities, damages and expenses referred to in Article 10 of this Lease; and (iii) sums equal to all expenditures made and obligations incurred by Landlord in collecting or attempting to collect the Rent or in enforcing or attempting to enforce any rights of Landlord under this Lease or pursuant to law, including, without limitation, all legal fees and other amounts so expended. Tenant's obligations under this Section 26.2 shall survive the expiration or sooner termination of the Lease Term.


ARTICLE 27

ENTRY BY LANDLORD

        Landlord reserves the right at all reasonable times (during Building Hours with respect to items (i) and (ii) below) and upon at least twenty-four (24) hours prior notice to Tenant (except in the case of an emergency) to enter the Premises to (i) inspect them; (ii) show the Premises to prospective purchasers, or to current or prospective mortgagees, ground or underlying lessors or insurers, or during the last twelve (12) months of the Lease Term, to prospective tenants; (iii) post notices of nonresponsibility; or (iv) alter, improve or repair the Premises or the Building, or for structural

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alterations, repairs or improvements to the Building or the Building's systems and equipment; provided, however, Tenant may elect to have a representative accompany Landlord during any such entry; provided further, however, Landlord shall not be required to delay any such entry due to the unavailability of a Tenant representative. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Article 27 , Landlord may enter the Premises at any time to (A) perform regularly scheduled services required of Landlord, including janitorial service; (B) take possession due to any breach of this Lease in the manner provided herein; and (C) perform any covenants of Tenant which Tenant fails to perform. Landlord may make any such entries without the abatement of Rent, except as otherwise provided in this Lease, and may take such reasonable steps as required to accomplish the stated purposes; provided, however, except for (w) taking possession of the Premises due to any breach of this Lease, ( x ) emergencies, ( y ) repairs, alterations, improvements or additions required by governmental or quasi-governmental authorities or court order or decree, or ( z ) repairs which are the obligation of Tenant hereunder, any such entry shall be performed in a manner so as not to unreasonably interfere with Tenant's use of the Premises and shall be performed after normal business hours if reasonably practical. With respect to items ( y ) and ( z ) above, Landlord shall use commercially reasonable efforts to not materially interfere with Tenant's use of, or access to, the Premises. Except as otherwise set forth in Section 3.2 , Tenant hereby waives any claims for damages or for any injuries or inconvenience to or interference with Tenant's business, lost profits, any loss of occupancy or quiet enjoyment of the Premises, and any other loss occasioned thereby. For each of the above purposes, Landlord shall at all times have a key with which to unlock all the doors in the Premises, excluding Tenant's vaults, safes and special security areas designated in advance by Tenant. In an emergency, Landlord shall have the right to use any means that Landlord may deem proper to open the doors in and to the Premises. Any entry into the Premises by Landlord in the manner hereinbefore described shall not be deemed to be a forcible or unlawful entry into, or a detainer of, the Premises, or an actual or constructive eviction of Tenant from any portion of the Premises. No provision of this Lease shall be construed as obligating Landlord to perform any repairs, alterations or decorations except as otherwise expressly agreed to be performed by Landlord herein.


ARTICLE 28

TENANT PARKING

        Landlord and Tenant hereby acknowledge and agree that Tenant's parking rights in the Project are set forth in the 13480 Lease, and, therefore, Tenant shall not have parking rights pursuant to the terms of this Lease. Notwithstanding the immediately preceding sentence, if the 13480 Lease is terminated for any reason, but this Lease remains in full force and effect, then Tenant shall have the parking rights granted to Tenant pursuant to the terms and condition of Article 28 of the 13480 Lease, provided that (i) the number of parking passes that Landlord is required to provide Tenant shall be 581, (ii) such parking passes shall be at the same ratio of covered to non-covered parking as required under Article 28 of the 13480 Lease, and (iii) Tenant shall not have the exclusive use of Parking Structure A.


ARTICLE 29

MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

        29.1      Terms; Captions .    The words "Landlord" and "Tenant" as used herein shall include the plural as well as the singular. The necessary grammatical changes required to make the provisions hereof apply either to corporations or partnerships or individuals, men or women, as the case may require, shall in all cases be assumed as though in each case fully expressed. The captions of Articles and Sections are for convenience only and shall not be deemed to limit, construe, affect or alter the meaning of such Articles and Sections.

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to the benefit not only of Landlord and of Tenant, but also of their respective heirs, personal representatives, successors or assigns, provided this clause shall not permit any assignment by Tenant contrary to the provisions of Article 14 of this Lease.

        29.3      No Air Rights .    No rights to any view or to light or air over any property, whether belonging to Landlord or any other person, are granted to Tenant by this Lease. If at any time any windows of the Premises are temporarily darkened or the light or view therefrom is obstructed by reason of any repairs, improvements, maintenance or cleaning in or about the Project, the same shall be without liability to Landlord and without any reduction or diminution of Tenant's obligations under this Lease.

        29.4      Modification of Lease .    Should any current or prospective mortgagee or ground lessor for the Building or Project require a modification of this Lease, which modification will not cause an increased cost or expense to Tenant or in any other way materially and adversely change the rights and obligations of Tenant hereunder, then and in such event, Tenant agrees that this Lease may be so modified and agrees to execute whatever documents are reasonably required therefor and to deliver the same to Landlord within ten (10) days following a request therefor. At the request of Landlord or any mortgagee or ground lessor, Tenant agrees to execute a short form of Lease and deliver the same to Landlord within ten (10) days following the request therefor.

        29.5      Transfer of Landlord's Interest .    Tenant acknowledges that Landlord has the right to transfer all or any portion of its interest in the Project or Building and in this Lease, and Tenant agrees that in the event of any such transfer, Landlord shall automatically be released from all liability under this Lease that accrues after the effective date of the transfer and Tenant agrees to look solely to such transferee for the performance of Landlord's obligations hereunder after the date of such transfer, provided such transferee shall have fully assumed in writing all obligations of this Lease to be performed by Landlord after the date of such transfer, including the return of any Security Deposit, and Tenant shall attorn to such transferee. In addition, Landlord shall be released from all liability that accrues prior to the date of such transfer if such transferee assumes such liability in writing. Tenant further acknowledges that Landlord may assign its interest in this Lease to a mortgage lender as additional security and agrees that such an assignment shall not release Landlord from its obligations hereunder and that Tenant shall continue to look to Landlord for the performance of its obligations hereunder.

        29.6      Prohibition Against Recording .    Except as provided in Section 29.4 of this Lease, neither Landlord nor Tenant shall record this Lease, but upon request by Tenant, Landlord shall execute and deliver to Tenant, for Tenant to record, a Memorandum of Lease in the form attached hereto as Exhibit J (the " Memorandum "). Within 10 days after the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease, Tenant shall enter into such documentation as is reasonably required by Landlord to remove the memorandum of record. The terms of this Section 29.6 shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease.

        29.7      Landlord's Title .    Landlord's title is and always shall be paramount to the title of Tenant. Nothing herein contained shall empower Tenant to do any act which can, shall or may encumber the title of Landlord.

        29.8      Relationship of Parties .    Nothing contained in this Lease shall be deemed or construed by the parties hereto or by any third party to create the relationship of principal and agent, partnership, joint venturer or any association between Landlord and Tenant.

        29.9      Application of Payments .    Landlord shall have the right to apply payments received from Tenant pursuant to this Lease, regardless of Tenant's designation of such payments, to satisfy any obligations of Tenant hereunder, in such order and amounts as Landlord, in its sole discretion, may elect.

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        29.10      Time of Essence .    Time is of the essence with respect to the performance of every provision of this Lease in which time of performance is a factor.

        29.11      Partial Invalidity .    If any term, provision or condition contained in this Lease shall, to any extent, be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Lease, or the application of such term, provision or condition to persons or circumstances other than those with respect to which it is invalid or unenforceable, shall not be affected thereby, and each and every other term, provision and condition of this Lease shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent possible permitted by law.

        29.12      No Warranty .    In executing and delivering this Lease, Tenant has not relied on any representations, including, but not limited to, any representation as to the amount of any item comprising Additional Rent or the amount of the Additional Rent in the aggregate or that Landlord is furnishing the same services to other tenants, at all, on the same level or on the same basis, or any warranty or any statement of Landlord which is not set forth herein or in one or more of the exhibits attached hereto.

        29.13      Landlord Exculpation .    The liability of Landlord or the Landlord Parties to Tenant for any default by Landlord under this Lease or arising in connection herewith or with Landlord's operation, management, leasing, repair, renovation, alteration or any other matter relating to the Project or the Premises shall be limited solely and exclusively to an amount which is equal to the equity interest of Landlord in the Building. Neither Landlord, nor any of the Landlord Parties shall have any personal liability therefor, and Tenant hereby expressly waives and releases such personal liability on behalf of itself and all persons claiming by, through or under Tenant. The limitations of liability contained in this Section 29.13 shall inure to the benefit of Landlord's and the Landlord Parties' present and future partners, beneficiaries, officers, directors, trustees, shareholders, agents and employees, and their respective partners, heirs, successors and assigns. Notwithstanding any contrary provision in Lease, Landlord agrees (i) that the partners, shareholders, principals and members of Tenant shall have no personal liability in respect of (or arising out of or relating to) the obligations of Tenant under this Lease; and (ii) to look only to assets of Tenant for satisfaction of Landlord's remedies arising out of the obligations of Tenant under this Lease, and that no property or assets of any partner, shareholder, principal or member of Tenant shall be subject to levy, execution or other enforcement procedure for satisfaction of Landlord's remedies arising out of such obligations; provided, however nothing herein shall prevent Landlord from obtaining, entering and enforcing a judgment against, from and out of the assets of Tenant with respect to any obligations of Tenant under this Lease. Under no circumstances shall any present or future partner of Landlord (if Landlord is a partnership), or trustee or beneficiary (if Landlord or any partner of Landlord is a trust), have any liability for the performance of Landlord's obligations under this Lease. Notwithstanding any contrary provision herein, neither Landlord nor the Landlord Parties shall be liable under any circumstances for injury or damage to, or interference with, Tenant's business, including but not limited to, loss of profits, loss of rents or other revenues, loss of business opportunity, loss of goodwill or loss of use, in each case, however occurring.

        29.14      Entire Agreement .    It is understood and acknowledged that there are no oral agreements between the parties hereto affecting this Lease and this Lease constitutes the parties' entire agreement with respect to the leasing of the Premises and supersedes and cancels any and all previous negotiations, arrangements, brochures, agreements and understandings, if any, between the parties hereto or displayed by Landlord to Tenant with respect to the subject matter thereof, and none thereof shall be used to interpret or construe this Lease. None of the terms, covenants, conditions or provisions of this Lease can be modified, deleted or added to except in writing signed by the parties hereto.

        29.15      Right to Lease .    Landlord reserves the absolute right to effect such other tenancies in the Project as Landlord in the exercise of its sole business judgment shall determine to best promote the interests of the Building or Project. Tenant does not rely on the fact, nor does Landlord represent, that

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any specific tenant or type or number of tenants shall, during the Lease Term, occupy any space in the Building or Project.

        29.16      Force Majeure .    Any prevention, delay or stoppage due to strikes, lockouts, labor disputes, acts of God, inability to obtain services, labor, or materials or reasonable substitutes therefor, governmental actions, civil commotions, fire or other casualty, and other causes beyond the reasonable control of the party obligated to perform, except with respect to the obligations imposed with regard to Rent and other charges to be paid by Tenant pursuant to this Lease and except as to Tenant's obligations under Articles 5 and 24 of this Lease (collectively, a " Force Majeure "), notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Lease, shall excuse the performance of such party for a period equal to any such prevention, delay or stoppage and, therefore, if this Lease specifies a time period for performance of an obligation of either party, that time period shall be extended by the period of any delay in such party's performance caused by a Force Majeure.

        29.17      Waiver of Redemption by Tenant .    Tenant hereby waives, for Tenant and for all those claiming under Tenant, any and all rights now or hereafter existing to redeem by order or judgment of any court or by any legal process or writ, Tenant's right of occupancy of the Premises after any termination of this Lease.

        29.18      Notices .    All notices, demands, statements, designations, approvals or other communications (collectively, " Notices ") given or required to be given by either party to the other hereunder or by law shall be in writing, shall be (A) sent by United States certified or registered mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested (" Mail "), (B) transmitted by telecopy, if such telecopy is promptly followed by a Notice sent by Mail, (C) delivered by a nationally recognized overnight courier, or (D) delivered personally. Any Notice shall be sent, transmitted, or delivered, as the case may be, to Tenant at the appropriate address set forth in Section 10 of the Summary, or to such other place as Tenant may from time to time designate in a Notice to Landlord, or to Landlord at the addresses set forth below, or to such other places as Landlord may from time to time designate in a Notice to Tenant. Any Notice will be deemed given (i) three (3) days after the date it is posted if sent by Mail, (ii) the date the telecopy is transmitted, (iii) the date the overnight courier delivery is made, or (iv) the date personal delivery is made or attempted to be made. If Tenant is notified of the identity and address of Landlord's mortgagee or ground or underlying lessor, Tenant shall give to such mortgagee or ground or underlying lessor written notice of any default by Landlord under the terms of this Lease by registered or certified mail, and such mortgagee or ground or underlying lessor shall be given a reasonable opportunity to cure such default prior to Tenant's exercising any remedy available to Tenant. As of the date of this Lease, any Notices to Landlord must be sent, transmitted, or delivered, as the case may be, to the following addresses:

 

Kilroy Realty, L.P.
c/o Kilroy Realty Corporation
12200 West Olympic Boulevard, Suite 200
Los Angeles, California 90064
Attention: Legal Department

 

with copies to:

 

Kilroy Realty Corporation
12200 West Olympic Boulevard, Suite 200
Los Angeles, California 90064
Attention: Mr. John Fucci

 

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Kilroy Realty Corporation
13500 Evening Creek Drive North, Suite 130
San Diego, California 92128
Attention: Mr. Michael Nelson

 

and

 

Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory &
    Natsis LLP
1901 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 1800
Los Angeles, California 90067
Attention: Anton N. Natsis, Esq.

        29.19      Joint and Several .    If there is more than one Tenant, the obligations imposed upon Tenant under this Lease shall be joint and several.

        29.20      Authority .    If Tenant is a corporation, trust or partnership, each individual executing this Lease on behalf of Tenant hereby represents and warrants that Tenant is a duly formed and existing entity qualified to do business in California and that Tenant has full right and authority to execute and deliver this Lease and that each person signing on behalf of Tenant is authorized to do so. In such event, Tenant shall, within ten (10) days after execution of this Lease, deliver to Landlord satisfactory evidence of such authority and, if a corporation, upon demand by Landlord, also deliver to Landlord satisfactory evidence of (i) good standing in Tenant's state of incorporation and (ii) qualification to do business in California.

        29.21      Attorneys' Fees .    In the event that either Landlord or Tenant should bring suit for the possession of the Premises, for the recovery of any sum due under this Lease, or because of the breach of any provision of this Lease or for any other relief against the other, then all costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, incurred by the prevailing party therein shall be paid by the other party, which obligation on the part of the other party shall be deemed to have accrued on the date of the commencement of such action and shall be enforceable whether or not the action is prosecuted to judgment.

        29.22      Governing Law; WAIVER OF TRIAL BY JURY .    This Lease shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of California. IN ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING ARISING HEREFROM, LANDLORD AND TENANT HEREBY CONSENT TO (I) THE JURISDICTION OF ANY COMPETENT COURT WITHIN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, (II) SERVICE OF PROCESS BY ANY MEANS AUTHORIZED BY CALIFORNIA LAW, AND (III) IN THE INTEREST OF SAVING TIME AND EXPENSE, TRIAL WITHOUT A JURY IN ANY ACTION, PROCEEDING OR COUNTERCLAIM BROUGHT BY EITHER OF THE PARTIES HERETO AGAINST THE OTHER OR THEIR SUCCESSORS IN RESPECT OF ANY MATTER ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS LEASE, THE RELATIONSHIP OF LANDLORD AND TENANT, TENANT'S USE OR OCCUPANCY OF THE PREMISES, AND/OR ANY CLAIM FOR INJURY OR DAMAGE, OR ANY EMERGENCY OR STATUTORY REMEDY. IN THE EVENT LANDLORD COMMENCES ANY SUMMARY PROCEEDINGS OR ACTION FOR NONPAYMENT OF BASE RENT OR ADDITIONAL RENT, TENANT SHALL NOT INTERPOSE ANY COUNTERCLAIM OF ANY NATURE OR DESCRIPTION (UNLESS SUCH COUNTERCLAIM SHALL BE MANDATORY) IN ANY SUCH PROCEEDING OR ACTION, BUT SHALL BE RELEGATED TO AN INDEPENDENT ACTION AT LAW.

        29.23      Submission of Lease .    Submission of this instrument for examination or signature by Tenant does not constitute a reservation of, option for or option to lease, and it is not effective as a lease or otherwise until execution and delivery by both Landlord and Tenant.

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        29.24      Brokers .    Landlord and Tenant hereby warrant to each other that they have had no dealings with any real estate broker or agent in connection with the negotiation of this Lease, excepting only the real estate brokers or agents specified in Section 12 of the Summary (the " Brokers "), and that they know of no other real estate broker or agent who is entitled to a commission in connection with this Lease. Landlord shall pay the Brokers pursuant to the terms of separate commission agreements. Each party agrees to indemnify and defend the other party against and hold the other party harmless from any and all claims, demands, losses, liabilities, lawsuits, judgments, costs and expenses (including without limitation reasonable attorneys' fees) with respect to any leasing commission or equivalent compensation alleged to be owing on account of any dealings with any real estate broker or agent, other than the Brokers, occurring by, through, or under the indemnifying party.

        29.25      Independent Covenants .    This Lease shall be construed as though the covenants herein between Landlord and Tenant are independent and not dependent and Tenant hereby expressly waives the benefit of any statute to the contrary and agrees that if Landlord fails to perform its obligations set forth herein, Tenant shall not be entitled to make any repairs or perform any acts hereunder at Landlord's expense or to any setoff of the Rent or other amounts owing hereunder against Landlord.

        29.26      Project or Building Name and Signage .    Landlord shall have the right at any time to change the name of the Project or Building. Tenant shall not use the name of the Project or Building or use pictures or illustrations of the Project or Building in advertising or other publicity or for any purpose other than as the address of the business to be conducted by Tenant in the Premises, without the prior written consent of Landlord.

        29.27      Counterparts .    This Lease may be executed in counterparts with the same effect as if both parties hereto had executed the same document. Both counterparts shall be construed together and shall constitute a single lease.

        29.28      Confidentiality .    Tenant acknowledges that the content of this Lease and any related documents are confidential information. Tenant shall keep such confidential information strictly confidential and shall not disclose such confidential information to any person or entity other than Tenant's financial, legal, and space planning consultants.

        29.29      Transportation Management .    Tenant shall fully comply with all present or future programs intended to manage parking, transportation or traffic in and around the Building, and in connection therewith, Tenant shall take responsible action for the transportation planning and management of all employees located at the Premises by working directly with Landlord, any governmental transportation management organization or any other transportation-related committees or entities.

        29.30      Building Renovations .    It is specifically understood and agreed that Landlord has made no representation or warranty to Tenant and has no obligation and has made no promises to alter, remodel, improve, renovate, repair or decorate the Premises, Building, or any part thereof and that no representations respecting the condition of the Premises or the Building have been made by Landlord to Tenant except as specifically set forth herein or in the Work Letter Agreement. However, Tenant hereby acknowledges that Landlord is currently renovating or may during the Lease Term renovate, improve, alter, or modify (collectively, the " Renovations ") the Project, the Building and/or the Premises including without limitation the parking structure, common areas, systems and equipment, roof, and structural portions of the same, which Renovations may include, without limitation, (i) installing sprinklers in the Building common areas and tenant spaces, (ii) modifying the common areas and tenant spaces to comply with applicable laws and regulations, including regulations relating to the physically disabled, seismic conditions, and building safety and security, and (iii) installing new floor covering, lighting, and wall coverings in the Building common areas, and in connection with any Renovations, Landlord may, among other things, erect scaffolding or other necessary structures in the Building, limit or eliminate access to portions of the Project, including portions of the common areas, or perform work in the Building, which work may create noise, dust or leave debris in the Building.

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Tenant hereby agrees that such Renovations and Landlord's actions in connection with such Renovations shall in no way constitute a constructive eviction of Tenant nor entitle Tenant to any abatement of Rent. Landlord shall have no responsibility or for any reason be liable to Tenant for any direct or indirect injury to or interference with Tenant's business arising from the Renovations, nor shall Tenant be entitled to any compensation or damages from Landlord for loss of the use of the whole or any part of the Premises or of Tenant's personal property or improvements resulting from the Renovations or Landlord's actions in connection with such Renovations, or for any inconvenience or annoyance occasioned by such Renovations or Landlord's actions.

        29.31      No Violation .    Tenant hereby warrants and represents that neither its execution of nor performance under this Lease shall cause Tenant to be in violation of any agreement, instrument, contract, law, rule or regulation by which Tenant is bound, and Tenant shall protect, defend, indemnify and hold Landlord harmless against any claims, demands, losses, damages, liabilities, costs and expenses, including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees and costs, arising from Tenant's breach of this warranty and representation.

        29.32      Communications and Computer Lines .    Tenant may install, maintain, replace, remove or use any communications or computer wires and cables (collectively, the " Lines ") at the Project in or serving the Premises, provided that (i) Tenant shall obtain Landlord's prior written consent, use an experienced and qualified contractor reasonably approved by Landlord, and comply with all of the other provisions of Articles 7 and 8 of this Lease, (ii) an acceptable number of spare Lines and space for additional Lines shall be maintained for existing and future occupants of the Project, as determined in Landlord's reasonable opinion, (iii) the Lines therefor (including riser cables) shall be (x) appropriately insulated to prevent excessive electromagnetic fields or radiation, (y) surrounded by a protective conduit reasonably acceptable to Landlord, and (z) identified in accordance with the "Identification Requirements," as that term is set forth hereinbelow, (iv) any new or existing Lines servicing the Premises shall comply with all applicable governmental laws and regulations, (v) as a condition to permitting the installation of new Lines, Tenant shall remove existing Lines located in or serving the Premises and repair any damage in connection with such removal, and (vi) Tenant shall pay all costs in connection therewith. All Lines shall be clearly marked with adhesive plastic labels (or plastic tags attached to such Lines with wire) to show Tenant's name, suite number, telephone number and the name of the person to contact in the case of an emergency (A) every four feet (4') outside the Premises (specifically including, but not limited to, the electrical room risers and other Common Areas), and (B) at the Lines' termination point(s) (collectively, the " Identification Requirements "). Landlord reserves the right to require that Tenant remove any Lines located in or serving the Premises which are installed in violation of these provisions, or which are at any time (1) are in violation of any Applicable Laws, (2) are inconsistent with then-existing industry standards (such as the standards promulgated by the National Fire Protection Association (e.g., such organization's "2002 National Electrical Code")), or (3) otherwise represent a dangerous or potentially dangerous condition.

        29.33      Hazardous Substances.     

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        29.34      Development of the Project.     

        29.35      No Discrimination .    Tenant covenants by and for itself, its heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, and all persons claiming under or through Tenant, and this Lease is made and accepted upon and subject to the following conditions: that there shall be no discrimination against or segregation of any person or group of persons, on account of race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, ancestry or national origin in the leasing, subleasing, transferring, use, or enjoyment of the Premises, nor shall Tenant itself, or any person claiming under or through Tenant, establish or permit such practice or practices of discrimination or segregation with reference to the selection, location, number, use or occupancy, of tenants, lessees, sublessees, subtenants or vendees in the Premises.

        29.36    [***]


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[***] Confidential portions of this document have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission.

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        IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Landlord and Tenant have caused this Lease to be executed the day and date first above written.

 

    "LANDLORD" :

 

 

KILROY REALTY, L.P.,
a Delaware limited partnership

 

 

By:

 

Kilroy Realty Corporation,
a Maryland corporation,
General Partner

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
        By:   /s/ Jeffrey C. Hawken


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
            Its:   Executive Vice President
Chief Operating Officer


 

 

 

 

 

 

 
        By:   /s/ Nadine K. Kirk


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
            Its:   Vice President Legal Administration

    "TENANT" :

 

 

BRIDGEPOINT EDUCATION, INC
a Delaware corporation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
        By:   /s/ Andrew Clark


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
            Its:   CEO


 

 

 

 

 

 

 
        By:   /s/ Daniel J. Devine


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
            Its:   CFO

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EXHIBIT A

KILROY SABRE SPRINGS


[Floor Plan]

Building 13500 Floor 1


[Floor Plan]

Building 13500 Floor 2


[Floor Plan]

Building 13500 Floor 3


[Floor Plan]

Building 13500 Floor 4


[Floor Plan]

Building 13500 Floor 5


[Floor Plan]

Building 13500 Floor 6

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EXHIBIT B

KILROY SABRE SPRINGS

WORK LETTER AGREEMENT

        This Work Letter shall set forth the terms and conditions relating to the construction of the improvements in the Premises. This Work Letter is essentially organized chronologically and addresses the issues of the construction of the Premises, in sequence, as such issues will arise during the actual construction of the Premises. All references in this Work Letter to Articles or Sections of "this Lease" shall mean the relevant portion of Articles 1 through 29 of the Office Lease to which this Work Letter is attached as Exhibit B and of which this Work Letter forms a part, and all references in this Work Letter to Sections of "this Work Letter" shall mean the relevant portion of Sections 1 through 6 of this Work Letter.

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[***] Confidential portions of this document have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission.

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SCHEDULE 1 TO EXHIBIT B

BUILDING STANDARDS

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[***] Confidential portions of this document have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission.

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EXHIBIT C

KILROY SABRE SPRINGS

NOTICE OF LEASE TERM DATES

 
   
   
To:                                                                                                                                                                        

 

 

                                                                                                                                                                     

 

 

                                                                                                                                                                     

 

 

                                                                                                                                                                     

 

 

Re:

 

Office Lease dated                                       , 200          between                                       , a                                      ("Landlord"), and                               , a                              ("Tenant") concerning Suite                                      on floor(s)                                      of the office building located at                                       ,                                       , California.

Gentlemen:

              In accordance with the Office Lease (the "Lease"), we wish to advise you and/or confirm as follows:

 

 

1.

 

The Lease Term shall commence on or has commenced on                                      for a term of                                      ending on                                       .

 

 

2.

 

Rent commenced to accrue on                           , in the amount of                           .

 

 

3.

 

If the Lease Commencement Date is other than the first day of the month, the first billing will contain a pro rata adjustment. Each billing thereafter, with the exception of the final billing, shall be for the full amount of the monthly installment as provided for in the Lease.

 

 

4.

 

Your rent checks should be made payable to                                      at                                       .

 

 

5.

 

The exact number of rentable/usable square feet within the Premises is                  square feet.

 

 

6.

 

Tenant's Share as adjusted based upon the exact number of usable square feet within the Premises is              %.

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    "Landlord":

 

 

                                                                                   ,
    a                                                                        

 

 

By:

 

                                                                     
        Its:                                                            
 
   
   
   
Agreed to and Accepted
as of                                      , 200         .
   

"Tenant":

 

 

                                                                                 

 

 
a                                                                            

By:

 

                                                                     

 

 
    Its:                                                                

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EXHIBIT D

KILROY SABRE SPRINGS

RULES AND REGULATIONS

[[ NOTE: FOLLOWING ARE FOR SINGLE-TENANT BUILDINGS ]]

        Tenant shall faithfully observe and comply with the following Rules and Regulations. Landlord shall not be responsible to Tenant for the nonperformance of any of said Rules and Regulations by or otherwise with respect to the acts or omissions of any other tenants or occupants of the Project; provided, however, in no event shall Landlord enforce such Rules and Regulations in a discriminatory manner to the detriment of Tenant. In the event of any conflict between the Rules and Regulations and the other provisions of this Lease, the latter shall control.

        1.     Safes and other heavy objects shall, if considered necessary by Landlord, stand on supports of such thickness as is necessary to properly distribute the weight. Landlord will not be responsible for loss of or damage to any such safe or property in any case. Any damage to any part of the Building, its contents, occupants or visitors by moving or maintaining any such safe or other property shall be the sole responsibility and expense of Tenant.

        2.     The requirements of Tenant will be attended to only upon application at the management office for the Project or at such office location designated by Landlord. Employees of Landlord shall not perform any work or do anything outside their regular duties unless under special instructions from Landlord.

        3.     No advertisement, notice or handbill shall be exhibited, distributed, painted or affixed by Tenant on any part of the Premises or the Building without the prior written consent of the Landlord. Tenant shall not disturb, solicit, peddle, or canvass any occupant of the Project and shall cooperate with Landlord and its agents of Landlord to prevent same.

        4.     Tenant shall not exceed the load requirements of any floor of the Premises.

        5.     Tenant shall not use or keep in or on the Premises, the Building, or the Project any kerosene, gasoline, explosive material, corrosive material, material capable of emitting toxic fumes, or other inflammable or combustible fluid chemical, substitute or material, except in compliance with applicable law. Tenant shall maintain material safety data sheets for any Hazardous Material used or kept on the Premises.

        6.     Tenant shall not use, keep or permit to be used or kept, any foul or noxious gas or substance in or on the Premises to the extent the same is noticeable in the Common Areas of the Project or which affects other tenants of the project. Tenant shall not throw anything out of doors, windows or skylights.

        7.     No cooking shall be done or permitted on the Premises (unless Tenant receives Landlord's prior written approval to install a cafeteria for its employees in the Premises), nor shall the Premises be used for lodging. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Underwriters' laboratory-approved equipment and microwave ovens may be used in the Premises for heating food and brewing coffee, tea, hot chocolate and similar beverages for employees and visitors, provided that such use is in accordance with all applicable federal, state, county and city laws, codes, ordinances, rules and regulations.

        8.     Landlord reserves the right to exclude or expel from the Project any person who, in the judgment of Landlord, is intoxicated or under the influence of liquor or drugs, or who shall in any manner do any act in violation of any of these Rules and Regulations.

        9.     Tenant, its employees and agents shall not loiter in any Common Areas for the purpose of smoking tobacco products or for any other purpose. Furthermore, in no event shall Tenant, its

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employees or agents smoke tobacco products within the Building or within two hundred feet (200‘) of any entrance into the Building or into any other Project building.

        10.   Tenant shall store all its trash and garbage within the interior of the Premises or in the appropriate external trash area(s) for the Building. No material shall be placed in the trash boxes or receptacles if such material is of such nature that it may not be disposed of in the ordinary and customary manner of removing and disposing of trash and garbage in San Diego, California without violation of any law or ordinance governing such disposal; provided, however, Tenant may maintain separate trash enclosures for the storage of non-conforming disposal items to the extent Tenant satisfies and complies with any applicable laws or other governmental regulations relating to the storage and disposal thereof. If the Premises is or becomes infested with vermin as a result of the use or any misuse or neglect of the Premises by Tenant, its agents, servants, employees, contractors, visitors or licensees, Tenant shall forthwith, at Tenant's expense, cause the Premises to be exterminated from time to time to the satisfaction of Landlord and shall employ such licensed exterminators as shall be approved in writing in advance by Landlord.

        11.   Tenant shall comply with all safety, fire protection and evacuation procedures and regulations established by Landlord or any governmental agency.

        12.   Neither the interior nor exterior of any windows shall be coated or otherwise sunscreened without the prior written consent of Landlord.

        13.   Tenant must comply with requests by the Landlord concerning the informing of their employees of items of importance to the Landlord vis-à-vis the operation of the Project which are not inconsistent with the TCCs of the Lease.

        14.   Tenant must comply with any applicable " NO-SMOKING " ordinance of the State of California, County of San Diego and/or City of San Diego. If Tenant is required under the ordinance to adopt a written smoking policy, a copy of said policy shall be on file in the office of the Building.

        15.   Tenant hereby acknowledges that Landlord shall have no obligation to provide guard service or other security measures for the benefit of the Premises, the Building or the Project. Tenant hereby assumes all responsibility for the protection of Tenant and its agents, employees, contractors, invitees and guests, and the property thereof, from acts of third parties, including keeping doors locked and other means of entry to the Premises closed, whether or not Landlord, at its option, elects to provide security protection for the Project or any portion thereof. Tenant further assumes the risk that any safety and security devices, services and programs which Landlord elects, in its sole discretion, to provide may not be effective, or may malfunction or be circumvented by an unauthorized third party, and Tenant shall, in addition to its other insurance obligations under this Lease, obtain its own insurance coverage to the extent Tenant desires protection against losses related to such occurrences. Tenant shall cooperate in any reasonable safety or security program developed by Landlord or required by law.

        16.   No auction, liquidation, fire sale, going-out-of-business or bankruptcy sale shall be conducted in the Premises without the prior written consent of Landlord.

        17.   No tenant shall use or permit the use of any portion of the Premises for living quarters, sleeping apartments or lodging rooms.

        Landlord reserves the right at any time to change or rescind any one or more of these Rules and Regulations, or to make such other and further reasonable Rules and Regulations as in Landlord's judgment may from time to time be necessary (relative to a building occupied solely by one tenant) for the management, safety, care and cleanliness of the Premises, Building, the Common Areas and the Project, and for the preservation of good order therein, as well as for the convenience of other occupants and tenants therein; provided, however, Landlord shall not make any new Rules and

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Regulations, or change any Rule and Regulation, which would materially and adversely affect Tenant's use, occupancy or access to the Premises, the Building, or the Project parking areas. Landlord may waive any one or more of these Rules and Regulations for the benefit of any particular tenants, but no such waiver by Landlord shall be construed as a waiver of such Rules and Regulations in favor of any other tenant, nor prevent Landlord from thereafter enforcing any such Rules or Regulations against any or all tenants of the Project; provided, however, in no event shall Landlord enforce such Rules and Regulations in a discriminatory manner to the detriment of Tenant. Tenant shall be deemed to have read these Rules and Regulations and to have agreed to abide by them as a condition of its occupancy of the Premises.

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EXHIBIT E

KILROY SABRE SPRINGS

FORM OF TENANT'S ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATE

        The undersigned as Tenant under that certain Office Lease (the "Lease") made and entered into as of                                      , 200    by and between                                      as Landlord, and the undersigned as Tenant, for Premises on the                                      floor(s) of the office building located at                                      ,                                      , California                                      , certifies as follows:

        1.     Attached hereto as Exhibit A is a true and correct copy of the Lease and all amendments and modifications thereto. The documents contained in Exhibit A represent the entire agreement between the parties as to the Premises.

        2.     The undersigned currently occupies the Premises described in the Lease, the Lease Term commenced on                                      , and the Lease Term expires on                                      , and the undersigned has no option to terminate or cancel the Lease or to purchase all or any part of the Premises, the Building and/or the Project.

        3.     Base Rent became payable on                                      .

        4.     The Lease is in full force and effect and has not been modified, supplemented or amended in any way except as provided in Exhibit A .

        5.     Tenant has not transferred, assigned, or sublet any portion of the Premises nor entered into any license or concession agreements with respect thereto except as follows:

        6.     Tenant shall not modify the documents contained in Exhibit A without the prior written consent of Landlord's mortgagee.

        7.     All monthly installments of Base Rent, all Additional Rent and all monthly installments of estimated Additional Rent have been paid when due through                                      . The current monthly installment of Base Rent is $                                      .

        8.     All conditions of the Lease to be performed by Landlord necessary to the enforceability of the Lease have been satisfied and Landlord is not in default thereunder. In addition, the undersigned has not delivered any notice to Landlord regarding a default by Landlord thereunder.

        9.     No rental has been paid more than thirty (30) days in advance and no security has been deposited with Landlord except as provided in the Lease.

        10.   As of the date hereof, there are no existing defenses or offsets, or, to the undersigned's knowledge, claims or any basis for a claim, that the undersigned has against Landlord.

        11.   If Tenant is a corporation or partnership, each individual executing this Estoppel Certificate on behalf of Tenant hereby represents and warrants that Tenant is a duly formed and existing entity qualified to do business in California and that Tenant has full right and authority to execute and deliver this Estoppel Certificate and that each person signing on behalf of Tenant is authorized to do so.

        12.   There are no actions pending against the undersigned under the bankruptcy or similar laws of the United States or any state.

        13.   Other than in compliance with all applicable laws and incidental to the ordinary course of the use of the Premises, the undersigned has not used or stored any hazardous substances in the Premises.

        14.   To the undersigned's knowledge, all tenant improvement work to be performed by Landlord under the Lease has been completed in accordance with the Lease and has been accepted by the undersigned and all reimbursements and allowances due to the undersigned under the Lease in connection with any tenant improvement work have been paid in full.

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        The undersigned acknowledges that this Estoppel Certificate may be delivered to Landlord or to a prospective mortgagee or prospective purchaser, and acknowledges that said prospective mortgagee or prospective purchaser will be relying upon the statements contained herein in making the loan or acquiring the property of which the Premises are a part and that receipt by it of this certificate is a condition of making such loan or acquiring such property.

        Executed at                                      on the            day of                                      , 200    .

    "Tenant":

 

 


                                                                          ,
a                                                                      

 

 

 

 

 
    By:     


 

 

 

 

 

 

 
        Its:     


 

 

 

 

 
    By:     


 

 

 

 

 

 

 
        Its:     

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EXHIBIT F

KILROY SABRE SPRINGS

RECORDING REQUESTED BY
AND WHEN RECORDED RETURN TO:

ALLEN MATKINS LECK GAMBLE
    & MALLORY LLP
1901 Avenue of the Stars, 18th Floor
Los Angeles, California 90067
Attention: Anton N. Natsis, Esq.



RECOGNITION OF COVENANTS,
CONDITIONS, AND RESTRICTIONS

        This Recognition of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (this " Agreement ") is entered into as of the __ day of _______, 200__, by and between _________________ ("Landlord"), and _________________ ("Tenant"), with reference to the following facts:

        A.    Landlord and Tenant entered into that certain Office Lease Agreement dated _______, 200__ (the "Lease"). Pursuant to the Lease, Landlord leased to Tenant and Tenant leased from Landlord space (the " Premises ") located in an office building on certain real property described in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference (the " Property ").

        B.    The Premises are located in an office building located on real property which is part of an area owned by Landlord containing approximately __ (__) acres of real property located in the City of _____ _______, California (the " Project "), as more particularly described in Exhibit B attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.

        C.    Landlord, as declarant, has previously recorded, or proposes to record concurrently with the recordation of this Agreement, a Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (the " Declaration "), dated _________________, 200__, in connection with the Project.

        D.    Tenant is agreeing to recognize and be bound by the terms of the Declaration, and the parties hereto desire to set forth their agreements concerning the same.

        NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of (a) the foregoing recitals and the mutual agreements hereinafter set forth, and (b) for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows,

        1.     Tenant's Recognition of Declaration .    Notwithstanding that the Lease has been executed prior to the recordation of the Declaration, Tenant agrees to recognize and by bound by all of the terms and conditions of the Declaration.

        2.      Miscellaneous.

            2.1   This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective heirs, estates, personal representatives, successors, and assigns.

            2.2   This Agreement is made in, and shall be governed, enforced and construed under the laws of, the State of California.

            2.3   This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding and agreements of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and shall supersede and replace all prior understandings and agreements, whether verbal or in writing. The parties confirm and acknowledge that there are no

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    other promises, covenants, understandings, agreements, representations, or warranties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement except as expressly set forth herein.

            2.4   This Agreement is not to be modified, terminated, or amended in any respect, except pursuant to any instrument in writing duly executed by both of the parties hereto.

            2.5   In the event that either party hereto shall bring any legal action or other proceeding with respect to the breach, interpretation, or enforcement of this Agreement, or with respect to any dispute relating to any transaction covered by this Agreement, the losing party in such action or proceeding shall reimburse the prevailing party therein for all reasonable costs of litigation, including reasonable attorneys' fees, in such amount as may be determined by the court or other tribunal having jurisdiction, including matters on appeal.

            2.6   All captions and heading herein are for convenience and ease of reference only, and shall not be used or referred to in any way in connection with the interpretation or enforcement of this Agreement.

            2.7   If any provision of this Agreement, as applied to any party or to any circumstance, shall be adjudged by a court of competent jurisdictions to be void or unenforceable for any reason, the same shall not affect any other provision of this Agreement, the application of such provision under circumstances different form those adjudged by the court, or the validity or enforceability of this Agreement as a whole.

            2.8   Time is of the essence of this Agreement.

            2.9   The Parties agree to execute any further documents, and take any further actions, as may be reasonable and appropriate in order to carry out the purpose and intent of this Agreement.

            2.10 As used herein, the masculine, feminine or neuter gender, and the singular and plural numbers, shall each be deemed to include the others whenever and whatever the context so indicates.

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SIGNATURE PAGE OF RECOGNITION OF

COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS

        IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have duly executed this Agreement as of the day and year first above written.

 


 

 

"Landlord":

 

 

________________________________,
a ______________________________

 

 

 

 

 
    By:   ___________________________________

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
        Its:   ______________________________

 

 

"Tenant":

 

 

________________________________,
a ______________________________

 

 

 

 

 
    By:   ___________________________________

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
        Its:   ______________________________

 

 

 

 

 
    By:   ___________________________________

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
        Its:   ______________________________

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EXHIBIT G

KILROY SABRE SPRINGS

MARKET RENT DETERMINATION FACTORS

        When determining Market Rent, the following rules and instructions shall be followed.

        1.      RELEVANT FACTORS .    [***]

[***] Confidential portions of this document have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission.

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EXHIBIT H

KILROY SABRE SPRINGS

FORM OF LETTER OF CREDIT

(Letterhead of a money center bank
acceptable to the Landlord)


 

 

 
FAX NO. [(              )              -              ]
SWIFT: [Insert No., if any]
  [Insert Bank Name And Address]

 

 

DATE OF ISSUE:                                     

BENEFICIARY:
[Insert Beneficiary Name And Address]

 

APPLICANT:
[Insert Applicant Name And Address]

 

 

LETTER OF CREDIT NO.                                     

EXPIRATION DATE:
                                     AT OUR COUNTERS

 

AMOUNT AVAILABLE:
USD [Insert Dollar Amount]
(U.S. DOLLARS [Insert Dollar Amount])

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN:

         WE HEREBY ESTABLISH OUR IRREVOCABLE STANDBY LETTER OF CREDIT NO.                                      IN YOUR FAVOR FOR THE ACCOUNT OF [Insert Tenant's Name], A [Insert Entity Type] ("TENANT"), UP TO THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF USD [Insert Dollar Amount] ([Insert Dollar Amount] U.S. DOLLARS) EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY AND EXPIRING ON (Expiration Date) AVAILABLE BY PAYMENT UPON PRESENTATION OF YOUR DRAFT AT SIGHT DRAWN ON [Insert Bank Name] WHEN ACCOMPANIED BY THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENT(S):

        1.      THE ORIGINAL OF THIS IRREVOCABLE STANDBY LETTER OF CREDIT AND AMENDMENT(S), IF ANY.

        2.      BENEFICIARY'S SIGNED STATEMENT PURPORTEDLY SIGNED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF [Insert Landlord's Name], A [Insert Entity Type] ("LANDLORD") STATING THE FOLLOWING:

    "THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY CERTIFIES THAT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF USD                      ARE NOW DUE AND OWING BY TENANT UNDER THE LANDLORD UNDER THE LEASE (DEFINED BELOW) HAS THE RIGHT TO DRAW DOWN THE AMOUNT OF USD                      IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THAT CERTAIN OFFICE LEASE DATED [Insert Lease Date], AS AMENDED (COLLECTIVELY, THE "LEASE"),

    BY AND BETWEEN [Insert Landlord's Name], A [Insert Entity Type] ("LANDLORD"), AND [Insert Tenant's Name], A [Insert Entity Type] ("TENANT", AS AMENDED (COLLECTIVELY, THE "LEASE"), OR SUCH AMOUNT CONSTITUTES DAMAGES OWING BY TENANT THE TENANT UNDER SUCH LEASE TO BENEFICIARY RESULTING FROM THE TENANT'S BREACH OF THE SUCH LEASE BY THE TENANT THEREUNDER, AND SUCH AMOUNT REMAINS UNPAID AT THE TIME OF THIS DRAWING."

OR

    "THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY CERTIFIES THAT WE HAVE RECEIVED A WRITTEN NOTICE OF [Insert Bank Name]'S ELECTION NOT TO EXTEND ITS STANDBY LETTER OF CREDIT NO.                       AND HAVE NOT RECEIVED A REPLACEMENT LETTER OF

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    CREDIT WITHIN AT LEAST SIXTY (60) DAYS PRIOR TO THE PRESENT EXPIRATION DATE."

OR

    "THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY CERTIFIES THAT BENEFICIARY IS ENTITLED TO DRAW DOWN THE FULL AMOUNT OF LETTER OF CREDIT NO.                      AS THE RESULT OF TENANT'S THE FILING OF A VOLUNTARY PETITION UNDER THE U.S. BANKRUPTCY CODE OR A STATE BANKRUPTCY CODE BY THE TENANT UNDER THAT CERTAIN OFFICE LEASE DATED [Insert Lease Date], AS AMENDED (COLLECTIVELY, THE "LEASE"), WHICH FILING HAS NOT BEEN DISMISSED AT THE TIME OF THIS DRAWING."

OR

    "THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY CERTIFIES THAT BENEFICIARY IS ENTITLED TO DRAW DOWN THE FULL AMOUNT OF LETTER OF CREDIT NO.                       AS THE RESULT OF AN INVOLUNTARY PETITION HAVING BEEN FILED AGAINST TENANT UNDER THE U.S. BANKRUPTCY CODE OR A STATE BANKRUPTCY CODE AGAINST THE TENANT UNDER THAT CERTAIN OFFICE LEASE DATED [Insert Lease Date], AS AMENDED (COLLECTIVELY, THE "LEASE"), WHICH FILING HAS NOT BEEN DISMISSED AT THE TIME OF THIS DRAWING."

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:

PARTIAL DRAWINGS AND MULTIPLE PRESENTATIONS MAY BE MADE UNDER THIS STANDBY LETTER OF CREDIT, PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT EACH SUCH DEMAND THAT IS PAID BY US SHALL REDUCE THE AMOUNT AVAILABLE UNDER THIS STANDBY LETTER OF CREDIT.

ALL INFORMATION REQUIRED WHETHER INDICATED BY BLANKS, BRACKETS OR OTHERWISE, MUST BE COMPLETED AT THE TIME OF DRAWING. [Please Provide The Required Forms For Review, And Attach As Schedules To The Letter Of Credit.]

ALL SIGNATURES MUST BE MANUALLY EXECUTED IN ORIGINALS.

ALL BANKING CHARGES OTHER THAN ISSUING BANK'S ARE FOR THE APPLICANT'S ACCOUNT.

IT IS A CONDITION OF THIS STANDBY LETTER OF CREDIT THAT IT SHALL BE DEEMED AUTOMATICALLY EXTENDED WITHOUT AMENDMENT FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR FROM THE PRESENT OR ANY FUTURE EXPIRATION DATE, UNLESS AT LEAST SIXTY (60) DAYS PRIOR TO THE EXPIRATION DATE WE SEND YOU NOTICE BY NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED OVERNIGHT COURIER SERVICE THAT WE ELECT NOT TO EXTEND THIS CREDIT FOR ANY SUCH ADDITIONAL PERIOD. SAID NOTICE WILL BE SENT TO THE ADDRESS INDICATED ABOVE, UNLESS A CHANGE OF ADDRESS IS OTHERWISE NOTIFIED BY YOU TO US IN WRITING BY RECEIPTED MAIL OR COURIER. ANY NOTICE TO US WILL BE DEEMED EFFECTIVE ONLY UPON ACTUAL RECEIPT BY US AT OUR DESIGNATED OFFICE. IN NO EVENT, AND WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE FROM OURSELVES, SHALL THE EXPIRATION DATE BE EXTENDED BEYOND A FINAL EXPIRATION DATE OF (Expiration Date) .

THIS LETTER OF CREDIT MAY BE TRANSFERRED SUCCESSIVELY IN WHOLE OR IN PART ONLY UP TO THE THEN AVAILABLE AMOUNT IN FAVOR OF A NOMINATED TRANSFEREE ("TRANSFEREE"), ASSUMING SUCH TRANSFER TO SUCH TRANSFEREE IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE U.S. LAWS AND REGULATIONS. AT THE TIME OF TRANSFER, THE ORIGINAL LETTER OF CREDIT AND ORIGINAL AMENDMENT(S) IF ANY, MUST BE SURRENDERED TO US TOGETHER WITH OUR TRANSFER FORM (AVAILABLE UPON

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REQUEST) AND PAYMENT OF OUR CUSTOMARY TRANSFER FEES BY BENEFICIARY. IN CASE OF ANY TRANSFER UNDER THIS LETTER OF CREDIT, THE DRAFT AND ANY REQUIRED STATEMENT MUST BE EXECUTED BY THE TRANSFEREE AND WHERE THE BENEFICIARY'S NAME APPEARS WITHIN THIS STANDBY LETTER OF CREDIT, THE TRANSFEREE'S NAME IS AUTOMATICALLY SUBSTITUTED THEREFOR.

ALL DRAFTS REQUIRED UNDER THIS STANDBY LETTER OF CREDIT MUST BE MARKED: "DRAWN UNDER [Insert Bank Name] STANDBY LETTER OF CREDIT NO.                      ."

WE HEREBY AGREE WITH YOU THAT IF DRAFTS ARE PRESENTED TO [Insert Bank Name] UNDER THIS LETTER OF CREDIT AT OR PRIOR TO [Insert Time—( e.g. , 11:00 AM)], ON A BUSINESS DAY, AND PROVIDED THAT SUCH DRAFTS PRESENTED CONFORM TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS LETTER OF CREDIT, PAYMENT SHALL BE INITIATED BY US IN IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FUNDS BY OUR CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON THE SUCCEEDING BUSINESS DAY. IF DRAFTS ARE PRESENTED TO [Insert Bank Name] UNDER THIS LETTER OF CREDIT AFTER [Insert Time—( e.g. , 11:00 AM)], ON A BUSINESS DAY, AND PROVIDED THAT SUCH DRAFTS CONFORM WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS LETTER OF CREDIT, PAYMENT SHALL BE INITIATED BY US IN IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FUNDS BY OUR CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON THE SECOND SUCCEEDING BUSINESS DAY. AS USED IN THIS LETTER OF CREDIT, "BUSINESS DAY" SHALL MEAN ANY DAY OTHER THAN A SATURDAY, SUNDAY OR A DAY ON WHICH BANKING INSTITUTIONS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA ARE AUTHORIZED OR REQUIRED BY LAW TO CLOSE. IF THE EXPIRATION DATE FOR THIS LETTER OF CREDIT SHALL EVER FALL ON A DAY WHICH IS NOT A BUSINESS DAY THEN SUCH EXPIRATION DATE SHALL AUTOMATICALLY BE EXTENDED TO THE DATE WHICH IS THE NEXT BUSINESS DAY.

PRESENTATION OF A DRAWING UNDER THIS LETTER OF CREDIT MAY BE MADE ON OR PRIOR TO THE THEN CURRENT EXPIRATION DATE HEREOF BY HAND DELIVERY, COURIER SERVICE, OVERNIGHT MAIL, OR FACSIMILE. PRESENTATION BY FACSIMILE TRANSMISSION SHALL BE BY TRANSMISSION OF THE ABOVE REQUIRED SIGHT DRAFT DRAWN ON US TOGETHER WITH THIS LETTER OF CREDIT TO OUR FACSIMILE NUMBER, [Insert Fax Number—(              )                -              ], ATTENTION: [Insert Appropriate Recipient], WITH TELEPHONIC CONFIRMATION OF OUR RECEIPT OF SUCH FACSIMILE TRANSMISSION AT OUR TELEPHONE NUMBER [Insert Telephone Number—(              )                -              ] OR TO SUCH OTHER FACSIMILE OR TELEPHONE NUMBERS, AS TO WHICH YOU HAVE RECEIVED WRITTEN NOTICE FROM US AS BEING THE APPLICABLE SUCH NUMBER. WE AGREE TO NOTIFY YOU IN WRITING, BY NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED OVERNIGHT COURIER SERVICE, OF ANY CHANGE IN SUCH DIRECTION. ANY FACSIMILE PRESENTATION PURSUANT TO THIS PARAGRAPH SHALL ALSO STATE THEREON THAT THE ORIGINAL OF SUCH SIGHT DRAFT AND LETTER OF CREDIT ARE BEING REMITTED, FOR DELIVERY ON THE NEXT BUSINESS DAY, TO [Insert Bank Name] AT THE APPLICABLE ADDRESS FOR PRESENTMENT PURSUANT TO THE PARAGRAPH PRECEDING THIS ONE.

         WE HEREBY ENGAGE WITH YOU THAT ALL DOCUMENT(S) DRAWN UNDER AND IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THIS STANDBY LETTER OF CREDIT WILL BE DULY HONORED IF DRAWN AND PRESENTED FOR PAYMENT AT OUR OFFICE LOCATED AT [Insert Bank Name], [Insert Bank Address], ATTN: [Insert Appropriate Recipient], ON OR BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE OF THIS CREDIT, (Expiration Date) .

         IN THE EVENT THAT THE ORIGINAL OF THIS STANDBY LETTER OF CREDIT IS LOST, STOLEN, MUTILATED, OR OTHERWISE DESTROYED, WE HEREBY AGREE TO ISSUE A DUPLICATE ORIGINAL HEREOF UPON RECEIPT OF A WRITTEN REQUEST FROM YOU AND A CERTIFICATION BY YOU (PURPORTEDLY SIGNED BY YOUR AUTHORIZED

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REPRESENTATIVE) OF THE LOSS, THEFT, MUTILATION, OR OTHER DESTRUCTION OF THE ORIGINAL HEREOF.

         EXCEPT SO FAR AS OTHERWISE EXPRESSLY STATED HEREIN, THIS STANDBY LETTER OF CREDIT IS SUBJECT TO THE "INTERNATIONAL STANDBY PRACTICES" (ISP 98) INTERNATIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (PUBLICATION NO. 590).

Very truly yours,

(Name of Issuing Bank)

By:                                                                          

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EXHIBIT I

        [***]

[***] Confidential portions of this document have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission.

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EXHIBIT J


SHORT FORM OF MEMORANDUM OF LEASE

RECORDING REQUESTED BY
AND WHEN RECORDED RETURN TO:

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP
12275 El Camino Real, Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92130
Attention: Michael R. Leake, Esq.



SHORT FORM OF MEMORANDUM OF LEASE

        THIS SHORT FORM OF MEMORANDUM OF LEASE is entered into as of the 31 st  day of January, 2008, by and between KILROY REALTY, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (" Landlord "), and BRIDGEPOINT EDUCATION, INC., a Delaware corporation (" Tenant "), who agree as follows.

        1.      Terms and Premises .    Landlord leases to Tenant, and Tenant leases from Landlord, that certain six (6)-story building (the " Building ") located at 13500 Evening Creek Drive North, San Diego, California 92128, which Building contains approximately 147,533 rentable square feet of space (the " Premises "), located on the real property legally described on Schedule 1 attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, for the term and in accordance with the provisions of that certain Lease by and between Landlord and Tenant, dated as of the date hereof (the " Lease "). The provisions of the Lease are hereby incorporated herein.

        2.      Certain Express Lease Terms .    As more particularly set forth in the referenced sections of the Lease, Tenant enjoys the following rights pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Lease: (i) an initial Lease Term of nine (9) years and one (1) month, which initial Lease Term is to commence on July 1, 2009, as more particularly set forth in the Lease, and (ii) two (2) options to extend the Lease Term for the entire Premises each by a period of five (5) years, as more particularly set forth the Lease.

        3.      Provisions Binding on Parties .    The provisions of the Lease to be performed by Landlord or Tenant, whether affirmative or negative in nature, are intended to and shall bind or benefit the respective parties hereto and their assigns or successors, as applicable, at all times.


        4.      Purpose of Short Form of Memorandum of Lease .    This Short Form of Memorandum of Lease is prepared solely for purposes of recordation, and in no way modifies the provisions of the Lease.

LANDLORD   KILROY REALTY, L.P.,
a Delaware limited partnership

 

 

By:

 

Kilroy Realty Corporation,
a Maryland corporation,
General Partner

 


 

 

 

 

 
    By:     

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 
        Its:     

 


 

 

 

 

 
    By:     

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 
        Its:     

 

TENANT   BRIDGEPOINT EDUCATION, INC.,
a Delaware corporation

 


 

 

 

 

 
    By:     

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 
        Its:     

 


 

 

 

 

 
    By:     

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 
        Its:     

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT

State of California   )
County of     

  )

         

        On                                      , before me,                                                                                                         ,

                                                                                                   (insert name and title of the officer)

personally appeared                                                                                                                                                , who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.

        I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.

        WITNESS my hand and official seal.




Signature                                                                                                                                 (Seal)

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT

State of California   )
County of     

  )

         

        On                                      , before me,                                                                                                         ,

                                                                                                   (insert name and title of the officer)

personally appeared                                                                                                                                                , who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.

        I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.

        WITNESS my hand and official seal.




Signature                                                                                                                                 (Seal)

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SCHEDULE 1

LEGAL DESCRIPTION

        Parcel 2 of Parcel Map No. 19990 in the City of San Diego, County of San Diego, State of California, filed in the Office of the County Recorder of San Diego County May 05, 2006, as Instrument No. 2006-0319756 of Official Records.

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        The following contains the documents related to Sublease Agreement # 1



[***]
OFFICE LEASE


[***]

as Landlord,

and

[***]

as Tenant

[***] Confidential portions of this document have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission.



TABLE OF CONTENTS

 
   
  Page  

SUMMARY OF BASIC LEASE INFORMATION

    ii  

OFFICE LEASE

       

ARTICLE 1

 

REAL PROPERTY, BUILDING AND PREMISES

   
1
 

ARTICLE 2

 

LEASE TERM; EARLY CANCELLATION RIGHT; OUTSIDE DATE

   
5
 

ARTICLE 3

 

BASE RENT

   
7
 

ARTICLE 4

 

ADDITIONAL RENT

   
8
 

ARTICLE 5

 

USE OF PREMISES

   
18
 

ARTICLE 6

 

SERVICES AND UTILITIES

   
19
 

ARTICLE 7

 

REPAIRS

   
23
 

ARTICLE 8

 

ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS

   
25
 

ARTICLE 9

 

COVENANT AGAINST LIENS

   
26
 

ARTICLE 10

 

INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE

   
27
 

ARTICLE 11

 

DAMAGE AND DESTRUCTION

   
30
 

ARTICLE 12

 

CONDEMNATION

   
31
 

ARTICLE 13

 

COVENANT OF QUIET ENJOYMENT

   
32
 

ARTICLE 14

 

ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING

   
32
 

ARTICLE 15

 

SURRENDER OWNERSHIP AND REMOVAL OF TRADE FIXTURES

   
35
 

ARTICLE 16

 

HOLDING OVER

   
36
 

ARTICLE 17

 

ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATES

   
36
 

ARTICLE 18

 

SUBORDINATION

   
36
 

ARTICLE 19

 

TENANTS DEFAULTS LANDLORDS REMEDIES

   
37
 

ARTICLE 20

 

INTENTIONALLY OMITTED

   
40
 

ARTICLE 21

 

COMPLIANCE WITH LAW

   
40
 

ARTICLE 22

 

ENTRY BY LANDLORD

   
40
 

ARTICLE 23

 

TENANT PARKING

   
41
 

ARTICLE 24

 

MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

   
42
 

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SUMMARY OF BASIC LEASE INFORMATION

        This Summary of Basic Lease Information (" Summary ") is hereby incorporated into and made part of the attached Office Lease Each reference in the Office Lease to any term of this Summary shall have the meaning as set forth in this Summary for such term In the event of conflict between the terms of this Summary and the Office Lease the terms of the Office Lease shall prevail Any capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meaning as set forth in the Office Lease.

TERMS OF LEASE
(References are to the Office Lease)
  DESCRIPTION
1.   Date:   September 3, 2004

2.

 

Landlord:

 

[***]

3.

 

Address of Landlord Section 24.19:

 

[***]

4.

 

Tenant:

 

[***]

5.

 

Address of Tenant Section 24.19:

 

[***]

 

 

With a copy to:

 

[***]

 

 

 

 

 

 

and

 

 

 

 

 

 

[***]

[***] Confidential portions of this document have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission.

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TERMS OF LEASE
(References are to the Office Lease)
  DESCRIPTION
6.   Premises (Article 1)    

 

 

6.1

 

Premises:

 

Approximately 48882 rentable and 44125 usable square feet of space located on the entire second (2 nd ) and third (3 rd ) floors of the Building as defined below consisting of (i) approximately 23102 rentable and 20602 usable square feet of space located on the entire second 2d floor of the Building and (ii) approximately 25780 rentable and 23523 usable square feet of space located on the entire third 3 rd  floor of the Building all as set forth in Exhibit attached hereto

 

 

6.2

 

Building:

 

The Premises are located in "Building No. 1" (sometimes referred to herein as the " Building ") whose address is 1350 Evening Creek Drive, San Diego, California

7.

 

Term (Article 2):

 

 

 

 

7.1

 

Lease Term:

 

Five years and six months

 

 

7.2

 

Lease Commencement Date:

 

The earlier of (i) the date Tenant commences business operations in the Premises, or (ii) fifteen (15) days after the date the Premises are Ready for Occupancy (as defined in the Tenant Work Letter attached hereto as Exhibit B ), which Lease Commencement Date is anticipated to be December 7, 2004.

 

 

7.3

 

Lease Expiration Date:

 

The last day of the month in which the sixty-sixth (66 th ) month anniversary of the Lease Commencement Date occurs.

 

 

7.4

 

Amendment to Lease:

 

Landlord and Tenant may confirm the Lease Commencement Date and Lease Expiration Date in an Amendment to Lease ( Exhibit C ) to be executed pursuant to Article 2 of the Office Lease.

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TERMS OF LEASE
(References are to the Office Lease)
  DESCRIPTION
8.   Base Rent (Article 3):    
Months of Lease Term
  Annual
Base Rent
  Monthly Installment
of Base Rent
  Monthly Rental
Rate per Rentable
Square Foot
 
  1 - 12   *$        [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]  
  13 - 24   $        [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]  
  25 - 36   $        [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]  
  37 - 48   $        [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]  
  49 - 60   $        [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]  
  61 - 66   $        [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]  

*
Subject to abatement as provided in Article 3 of the Office Lease.
9.   Additional Rent Article    

 

 

9.1

 

Expense Base Year:

 

Calendar year 2005.

 

 

9.2

 

Tax Expense Base Year:

 

Calendar year 2005.

 

 

9.3

 

Utilities Base Year:

 

Calendar year 2005.

 

 

9.4

 

Tenant's Share of Operating
Expenses Tax Expenses and
Utilities Costs:

 

34.69% (48,882 rentable square feet within the Premises/140,915 rentable square feet within the Building).

10.

 

Security Deposit (Article 20):

 

None.

11.

 

Parking (Article 23):

 

[***] parking passes for every [***] usable square feet of the Premises.

12.

 

Brokers (Section 24.25):

 

CB Richard Ellis represents Landlord and Corporate Real Estate Advisors/Cushman & Wakefield represents Tenant.

[***] Confidential portions of this document have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission.

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OFFICE LEASE

        This Office Lease, which includes the preceding Summary and the exhibits attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference (the Office Lease the Summary and the exhibits to be known sometimes collectively hereafter as the " Lease "), dated as of the date set forth in Section of the Summary, is made by and between [***] (" Landlord "), and [***] (" Tenant ").


ARTICLE 1

REAL PROPERTY, BUILDING AND PREMISES

        1.1     Real Property Building and Premises.     

            1.1.1     Premises .    Upon and subject to the terms, covenants and conditions hereinafter set forth in this Lease, Landlord hereby leases to Tenant and Tenant hereby leases from Landlord the premises set forth in Section 6.1 of the Summary (the " Premises "), which Premises are located in the Building defined in Section 6.2 of the Summary constructed on the Real Property. The outline of the floor plan of the Premises is set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto.

            1.1.2     Building and Real Property/Project .    The Building is part of multi-office building project (" Project ") constructed on the Real Property (as defined below) known as [***] which also includes an additional office building located adjacent to the Building at 13500 Evening Creek Drive, San Diego, California (" Building II "). Building I and Building II are sometimes collectively referred to herein as the " Buildings ." The Project may contain an additional office building that may be constructed on the Real Property and located adjacent to the Buildings (" Adjacent Building "). The term " Real Property ," as used in this Lease, shall mean, collectively, (i) the Buildings, (ii) the Adjacent Building (if and when constructed), (iii) any outside plaza areas, walkways, driveways, courtyards, public and private streets, transportation facilitation areas and other improvements and facilities now or hereafter constructed surrounding and/or servicing the Buildings and the Adjacent Building (if and when constructed), including parking structures and surface parking facilities now or hereafter servicing the Buildings, the Adjacent Building (if and when constructed) and any other buildings which may be constructed within the Project (collectively, the " Parking Facilities "), which are designated from time to time by Landlord as common areas (or parking facilities, as the case may be) appurtenant to or servicing the Buildings, the Adjacent Building (if and when constructed) and any such other buildings; (iv) any additional buildings, improvements, facilities, parking areas and structures and common areas which Landlord (and/or any common area association formed by Landlord or Landlord's assignee for the Project) may add thereto from time to time within or as part of the Project; provided, however, that no such additions .shall materially and adversely interfere with Tenant's permitted use of the Premises (as described in Article 5 below) or unreasonably interfere with Tenant's access to the Premises or the Building (including Tenant's access to the Parking Facilities); and (iv) the land upon which any of the foregoing are situated. The site plan depicting the current configuration of the Real Property and proposed Project is set forth in Exhibit A-1 attached hereto. Notwithstanding the foregoing or anything contained in this Lease to the contrary, (1) Landlord has no obligation to expand or otherwise make any improvements within the Project, including, without limitation, the Adjacent Building. or any of the outside plaza areas, walkways, driveways, courtyards, public and private streets. transportation facilitation areas and other improvements and facilities which may be depicted on Exhibit A-1 attached hereto (as the same may be modified by Landlord from time to time without notice to Tenant, unless said modifications will unreasonably affect Tenant's access to the Premises and/or Parking Facilities, in which case, Landlord shall endeavor to give Tenant ten (10) days prior notice of the same), other than Landlord's obligations set forth in the Tenant Work Letter to construct the Base, Shell and Core of the Building, and the initial Tenant Improvements for the Premises pursuant to the provisions of the Tenant Work Letter, and (2) Landlord shall have the right from time to time to include or exclude any improvements or facilities within the Project, at Landlord's sole election, as more particularly set forth in Section 1.1.3 below. Subject to

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(i) all of the terms and conditions of this Lease, including the Rules and Regulations attached hereto as Exhibit D , (ii) Force Majeure events, (iii) Landlord's commercially reasonable security requirements so long as the same does not unreasonably interfere with Tenant's use of the Premises, and (iv) the requirements of applicable Laws (as defined in Section 5.1 below), Tenant shall have access to the Premises and the Parking Facilities twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week throughout the Lease Term.

        1.1.3     Tenant's and Landlord's Rights .    Tenant is hereby granted the right to the nonexclusive use of the common corridors and hallways, stairwells, elevators, restrooms and other public or common areas located within the Building, and the non-exclusive use of the areas located on the Real Property designated by Landlord from time to time as common areas for the Building; provided, however, that (i) Tenant's use thereof shall be subject to (A) the provisions of any covenants, conditions and restrictions regarding the use thereof now or hereafter recorded against the Real Property, and (B) such reasonable, non-discriminatory rules, regulations and restrictions as Landlord may make from time to time (which shall be provided in writing to Tenant), and (ii) except as otherwise provided in Section 24.31 below, Tenant may not go on the roof of Building without Landlord's prior consent (which may be withheld in Landlord's sole and absolute discretion) and without otherwise being accompanied by representative of Landlord. Landlord reserves the right from time to time to use any of the common areas of the Real Property, and the roof, risers and conduits of the Building for telecommunications and/or any other purposes, and to do any of the following: (1) make any changes, additions, improvements, repairs and/or replacements In or to the Real Property or any portion or elements thereof, including, without limitation, (x) changes in the location, size, shape and number of driveways, entrances, loading and unloading areas, ingress, egress, direction of traffic, landscaped areas, walkways, public and private streets, plazas, courtyards, transportation facilitation areas and common areas, parking spaces, parking structures and parking areas, and (y) expanding or decreasing the size of the Real Property and any common areas and other elements thereof, including adding or deleting buildings thereon and therefrom; (2) close temporarily any of the common areas while engaged in making repairs, improvements or alterations to the Real Property; (3) form common area association or associations under covenants, conditions and restrictions to own, manage, operate, maintain, repair and/or replace all or any portion of the landscaping driveways, walkways, parking areas, public and private streets, plazas, courtyards, transportation facilitation areas and/or other common areas located outside of the Building and, subject to Article 4 below, include the common area assessments, fees and taxes charged by the association(s) and the cost of maintaining, managing, administering and operating the association(s), in Direct Expenses; and (4) perform such other acts and make such other changes with respect to the Real Property as Landlord may, in the exercise of good faith business judgment, deem to be appropriate; provided, however, that Landlord agrees to exercise its rights under this Section 1.1.3 so as not to materially and/or adversely interfere with Tenant's use of and access to the Premises (including Tenant's parking rights hereunder; and provided further that any such action be in accordance with the covenants, conditions and restrictions referred to in Section 5.1) below. Landlord, as part of Operating Expenses, agrees to maintain the common areas of the Real Property in first-class manner consistent with other first-class office buildings in the Central San Diego County area.

        1.2     Condition of Premises .    Except as expressly set forth in this Lease and in the Tenant Work Letter attached hereto as Exhibit B , Landlord shall not be obligated to provide or pay for any improvement, remodeling or refurbishment work or services related to the improvement, remodeling or refurbishment of the Premises, and Tenant shall accept the Premises in its "As Is" condition on the Lease Commencement Date; provided, however, in the event that, as of the Lease Commencement Date, the Tenant Improvements (as defined in Exhibit B ), in their condition existing as of such date without regard to Tenant's use of the Premises, and based solely on an unoccupied basis, (A) does not comply with applicable Laws in effect as of the date hereof, or (B) contains latent defects (not caused by Tenant's acts or omissions), then Landlord shall be responsible, at its sole cost and expense which shall not be included in Operating Expenses (except as otherwise permitted in Section 4.2 hereof), for

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correcting any such non-compliance to the extent and as and when required by applicable Laws, and/or correcting any such latent defects as soon as reasonably possible after receiving notice thereof from Tenant; provided, however, that if Tenant fails to give Landlord written notice of any such latent defects described in clause (B) hereinabove within twelve (12) months after the Lease Commencement Date, then the correction of any such latent defects shall be Tenant's responsibility at Tenant's sole cost and expense

        1.3     Rentable and Usable Square Feet .    The rentable and usable square feet for the Premises are approximately as set forth in Section 6.1 of the Summary. For purposes hereof, the " usable square feet " of the Premises and the " rentable square feet " of the Premises .and the Buildings and the Adjacent Building in the Project shall be calculated by Landlord pursuant to the Standard Method for Measuring Floor Area in Office Buildings, ANSI Z65.1-1996 (" BOMA "), as modified for the Project pursuant to Landlord's standard rentable area measurements for the Project, to include, among other calculations, portion of the common areas and service areas of the Buildings and the Adjacent Building in the Project. The rentable and usable square feet of the Premises and the rentable square feet of the Building are subject to verification by Landlord's planner/designer at any time after the date hereof and, with respect to any [***] leased by Tenant pursuant to Section 1.4 below, upon the date such [***] is delivered to Tenant or as soon thereafter as reasonably practicable. Any such verification shall be made in accordance with the provisions of this Section 1.3. Tenant's architect may consult with Landlord's planner/designer regarding such verification. Tenant shall have the right, exercisable within one hundred twenty (120) days after the date Landlord gives Tenant written notice of the final measurements of the Premises and the Building (or when appropriate, the [***]), to remeasure the Premises and Building (or when appropriate, the [***]), in accordance with the BOMA Standard and the other terms of this Section 1.3. If Tenant fails to timely elect to remeasure within such 120-day period, then Landlord's measurements shall be conclusive and binding on Tenant. If Tenant's remeasurements differ from Landlord's measurements and Tenant notifies Landlord thereof within such 120-day period, the parties shall, within thirty (30) days thereafter, attempt in good faith to resolve such differences, but if the parties cannot resolve such differences within such 30-day period, the final measurements of the Building and the Premises (and when appropriate, the [***]), shall be resolved pursuant to binding arbitration under the auspices of JAMS/ENDISPUTE (or any successor organization) in San Diego County, California according to the then rules of commercial arbitration for such organization but with reference to the BOMA Standard, and the arbitrators resolving such dispute shall only have jurisdiction to determine the square footage of the Premises and Building in dispute (and when appropriate, the [***]) and shall not have the jurisdiction to modify the terms of this Lease. During the period from the Lease Commencement Date until any dispute regarding the square footage of the Premises and Building is resolved, the rentable and usable square footage amounts set forth in the Summary shall be utilized for all purposes under this Lease. In the event that it is determined pursuant to any remeasurement under this Section 1.3 that the rentable and/or usable square feet of the Premises (and when appropriate, the [***]), and/or the rentable square feet of the Building pursuant to the BOMA Standard, shall be different from the amounts thereof set forth in this Lease, Landlord shall modify all amounts, percentages and figures appearing or referred to in this Lease to conform to such corrected square footage amounts therefor (including, without limitation, the amount of the Base Rent, Tenant's Share of Operating Expenses, Tax Expense and Utilities Costs and the Tenant Improvement Allowance). Any such modifications shall be confirmed in writing by Landlord to Tenant.

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ARTICLE 2

LEASE TERM; EARLY CANCELLATION RIGHT; OUTSIDE DATE

        2.1     Lease Term .    The terms and provisions of this Lease shall be effective as of the date of this Lease except for the provisions of this Lease relating to the payment of Rent. The term of this Lease (the " Lease Term ") shall be as set forth in Section 7.1 of the Summary and shall commence on the date (the " Lease Commencement Date ") set forth in Section 7.2 of the Summary (subject, however, to the terms of the Tenant Work Letter), and shall terminate on the date (the " Lease Expiration Date ") set forth in Section 7.3 of the Summary, unless this Lease is sooner terminated as hereinafter provided. For purposes of this Lease, the term " Lease Year " shall mean each consecutive twelve (12) month period during the Lease Term, provided that the last Lease Year shall end on the Lease Expiration Date. If Landlord does not deliver possession of the Premises to Tenant on or before the anticipated Lease Commencement Date (as set forth in Section 7.2(ii) of the Summary), Landlord shall not be subject to any liability nor, except as otherwise provided below, shall the validity of this Lease nor the obligations of Tenant hereunder be affected. In the event that the Lease Commencement Date is date which is other than the anticipated Lease Commencement Date set forth in Section 7.2(ii) of the Summary, within reasonable period of time after the date Tenant takes possession of the Premises Landlord shall deliver to Tenant an amendment to lease in the form attached hereto as Exhibit C , attached hereto, setting forth, among other things, the Lease Commencement Date and the Lease Expiration Date, and Tenant shall execute and return such amendment to Landlord within five (5) days after Tenant's receipt thereof provided Tenant approves the contents thereof (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld).

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        2.2     Tenant's Early Cancellation Right .    Tenant shall have the one (1) time right to terminate and cancel this Lease effective as of the date (" Termination Date ") which is the last day of the thirty-sixth (36 th ) month of the initial Lease Term, which right is contingent upon Tenant paying to Landlord the Termination Consideration (as defined below) in timely manner in accordance with the following provisions of this Section 2.2. To exercise such termination right, Tenant must deliver to Landlord, on or before the date which is nine (9) months prior to the Termination Date, written notice of Tenant's exercise of such right (the " Termination Notice "), along with the Termination Consideration. As used herein, the " Termination Consideration " for the initial Premises leased by Tenant hereunder (and described in Section 6.1 of the Summary attached to the Lease) shall mean an amount equal to [***]. As used herein the " Termination Consideration " for any [***] leased by Tenant pursuant to Section 1.4 of this Lease [***] shall mean an amount equal to the sum of: [***]. If Tenant properly and timely exercises its termination option in this Section 2.2 in strict accordance with the terms hereof, this Lease shall expire at midnight on the Termination Date, and Tenant shall be required to surrender the Premises to Landlord on or prior to the Termination Date in accordance with the applicable provisions of this Lease. The termination right set forth in this Section 2.2 is personal to the Original Tenant and any assignee that is an Affiliate of Original Tenant's entire interest in this Lease pursuant to Section 14.7 of this Lease and may only be executed by the Original Tenant (or such Affiliate assignee, as the case may be) (and not any other assignee, sublessee or other Transferee of Original Tenant's interest or Affiliate assignee's interest (as the case may be) in this Lease).

        2.3     Outside Date; Termination .    In the event that Substantial Completion of the Premises has not occurred by the " Outside Date ," which Outside Date shall be that date which is one hundred fifty (150) days after the date Tenant obtains the Permits (as defined in Section 3.4 of the Tenant Work Letter), as such Outside Date may be extended by the number of days of Tenant Delays (as defined in the Tenant Work Letter) and by the number of days of "Force Majeure" delays (as defined in Section 24.17 hereof) then the sole remedy of Tenant shall be the right to deliver notice to Landlord (the " Outside Date Termination Notice ") electing to terminate this Lease effective upon receipt of the Outside Date Termination Notice by Landlord (the " Effective Date "). Except as provided hereinbelow, the Outside Date Termination Notice must be delivered by Tenant to Landlord, if at all, not earlier than the Outside Date and not later than ten (10) business days after the Outside Date. If Tenant delivers the Outside Date Termination Notice to Landlord, then Landlord shall have the right to suspend the Effective Date for period ending twenty (20) days after the original Effective Date. In order to suspend the Effective Date, Landlord must deliver to Tenant, within five (5) business days after receipt of the Outside Date Termination Notice, certificate of the Contractor (as defined in the Tenant Work Letter) certifying that it is such Contractor's best good faith judgment that Substantial Completion of the Premises will occur within twenty (20) days after the original Effective Date. If Substantial Completion of the Premises occurs within said twenty (20) day suspension period, then the Outside Date Termination Notice shall be of no further force and effect; if, however, Substantial Completion of the Premises does not occur within said twenty (20) day suspension period, then this

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Lease shall terminate as of the date of expiration of such twenty (20) day period. If, prior to the Outside Date, Landlord determines that Substantial Completion of the Premises will not occur by the Outside Date, Landlord shall have the right to deliver written notice to Tenant stating Landlord's opinion as to the date by which Substantial Completion of the Premises shall occur and Tenant shall be required, within five (5) business days after receipt of such notice, to either deliver the Outside Date Termination Notice (which will mean that this Lease shall thereupon terminate and shall be of no further force and effect or agree to extend the Outside Date to that date which is set by Landlord. Failure of Tenant to so respond in writing within said five (5) business day period shall be deemed to constitute Tenant's agreement to extend the Outside Date to that date which is set by Landlord. If the Outside Date is so extended, Landlord's right to request Tenant to elect to either terminate this Lease or further extend the Outside Date shall remain and shall continue to remain, with each of the notice periods and response periods set forth above, until the Substantial Completion of the Premises or until this Lease is terminated. Upon termination of this Lease pursuant to this Section 2.3, the parties shall be relieved of all further obligations under this Lease except for those obligations under this Lease which expressly survive the expiration or sooner termination of this Lease.


ARTICLE 3

BASE RENT

        Tenant shall pay, without notice or demand, to Landlord or Landlord's agent at the management office of the Project, or at such other place as Landlord may from time to time designate in writing, in currency or check for currency which, at the time of payment, is legal tender for private or public debts in the United States of America, base rent (" Base Rent ") as set forth in Section 8 of the Summary, payable in equal monthly installments as set forth in Section 8 of the Summary in advance on or before the first day of each and every month during the Lease Term, without any setoff or deduction whatsoever, except as expressly provided for herein. The Base Rent for the first full month of the Lease Term shall be paid at the time of Tenant's execution of this Lease. If any rental payment date (including the Lease Commencement Date) falls on day of the month other than the first day of such month or if any rental payment is for period which is shorter than one month, then the rental for any such fractional month shall be proportionate amount of full calendar month's rental based on the proportion that the number of days in such fractional month bears to the number of days in the calendar month during which such fractional month occurs. All other payments or adjustments required to be made under the terms of this Lease that require proration on time basis shall be prorated on the same basis.

        Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein and provided that Tenant faithfully performs all of the terms and conditions of this Lease, Landlord hereby agrees to [***] Premises only). During such [***] period, Tenant shall still be responsible for the payment of all of its other monetary obligations under this Lease. In the event of default by Tenant under the terms of this Lease that results in early termination pursuant to the provisions of Article 19 of this Lease, then as part of the recovery set forth in Article 19 of this Lease, Landlord shall be entitled to the recovery of the monthly Base Rent that was [***] under the provisions of this Article 3; provided, however, that the recoverable amount of monthly Base Rent that was [***] under this Article 3 shall, during each month during the initial Lease Term, be deemed reduced by an amount equal to [***] of such total amount of [***] monthly Base Rent.

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ARTICLE 4

ADDITIONAL RENT

        4.1     Additional Rent .    In addition to paying the Base Rent specified in Article of this Lease, Tenant shall pay as additional rent the sum of the following: (i) Tenant's Share (as such term is defined below) of the annual Operating Expenses allocated to the Building (pursuant to Section 4.3.4 below) which are in excess of the amount of Operating Expenses allocated to the Building and applicable to the Expense Base Year; plus (ii) Tenant's Share of the annual Tax Expenses allocated to the Building pursuant to Section 4.3.4 below) which are in excess of the amount of Tax Expenses allocated to the Building and applicable to the Tax Expense Base Year; plus (iii) Tenant's Share of the annual Utilities Costs allocated to the Building (pursuant to Section 4.3.4 below) which are in excess of the amount of Utilities Costs allocated to the Building and applicable to the Utilities Base Year. Such additional rent, together with any and all other amounts payable by Tenant to Landlord pursuant to the terms of this Lease (including, without limitation, pursuant to Article 6), shall be hereinafter collectively referred to as the " Additional Rent ." The Base Rent and Additional Rent are herein collectively referred to as the " Rent ." All amounts due under this Article 4 as Additional Rent shall be payable for the same periods and in the same manner, time and place as the Base Rent. Without limitation on other obligations of Tenant which shall survive the expiration of the Lease Term, the obligations of Tenant to pay the Additional Rent provided for in this Article 4 shall survive the expiration of the Lease Term.

        4.2     Definitions.     As used in this Article 4, the following terms shall have the meanings hereinafter set forth:

            4.2.1  " Calendar Year " shall mean each calendar year in which any portion of the Lease Term falls, through and including the calendar year in which the Lease Term expires.

            4.2.2  " Expense Base Year " shall mean the year set forth in Section 9.1 of the Summary.

            4.2.3  " Expense Year " shall mean each Calendar Year, provided that Landlord, upon notice to Tenant, may change the Expense Year from time to time to any other twelve (12) consecutive-month period, and, in the event of any such change, Tenant's Share of Operating Expenses, Tax Expenses and Utilities Costs shall be equitably adjusted for any Expense Year involved in any such change.

            4.2.4  " Operating Expenses " shall, subject to the exclusions described below, mean all expenses, costs and amounts of every kind and nature which Landlord shall pay during any Expense Year because of or in connection with the ownership, management, maintenance, repair, replacement, restoration or operation of the Real Property, including, without limitation, any amounts paid for: (i) the cost of operating, maintaining, repairing, renovating and managing the utility systems, mechanical systems, sanitary and storm drainage systems, any elevator systems and all other "Systems and Equipment" (as defined in Section 4.2.5 of this Lease), and the cost of supplies and equipment and maintenance and service contracts in connection therewith; (ii) the cost of licenses, certificates, permits and inspections, and the cost of contesting the validity or applicability of any governmental enactments which may affect Operating Expenses and the costs incurred in connection with implementation and operation (by Landlord or any common area association(s) formed for the Project) of any transportation system management program or similar program; (iii) the cost of insurance carried by Landlord, in such amounts as Landlord may reasonably determine or as may be required by any mortgagees or the lessor of any underlying or ground lease affecting the Real Property; (iv) the cost of landscaping, relamping, supplies, tools, equipment and materials, and all fees, charges and other costs (including consulting fees, legal fees and accounting fees) incurred in connection with the management, operation, repair and maintenance of the Real Property; (v) the cost of parking area repair, restoration, and maintenance; (vi) any equipment rental agreements or management agreements (including the cost

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    of any management fee (not to exceed [***] and the fair rental value of any office space (not exceeding 2,500 rentable square feet) provided thereunder);(vii) wages, salaries and other compensation and benefits of all persons engaged in the operation, management, maintenance or security of the Real Property, and employer's Social Security taxes, unemployment taxes or insurance, and any other taxes which may be levied on such wages, salaries, compensation and benefits; (viii) payments under any easement, license, operating agreement, declaration, restrictive covenant, underlying or ground lease (excluding rent), or instrument pertaining to the sharing of costs by the Real Property; (ix) the Cost of janitorial service, alarm and security service, if any, window cleaning, trash removal, replacement of wall and floor coverings, ceiling tiles and fixtures in lobbies, corridors, restrooms and other common or public areas or facilities, maintenance and replacement of curbs and walkways, repair to roofs and re-roofing; (x) amortization (including interest on the unamortized cost) of the cost of acquiring or the rental expense of personal property used in the maintenance, operation and repair of the Real Property; and (xi) the cost of any capital improvements or other costs (I) which are intended as labor-saving device or to effect other economies in the operation or maintenance of the Real Property, but only to the extent of the cost savings actually resulting therefrom, (II) made to the Real Property or any portion thereof after the Lease Commencement Date that are required under any governmental law or regulation enacted or modified after the Lease Commencement Date, or (III) which are for replacement of exterior perimeter window coverings and of carpeting and wall coverings provided by Landlord in the common areas of the Building, or (IV) which are minor capital expenditures or improvements, where each such improvement or acquisition costs less than [***] in any [***] month period in the aggregate, and the cost of capital tools not in excess of [***] in any [***] month period in the aggregate; provided, however, that any such capital expenditure described in this clause (xi) shall be amortized (including interest on the unamortized cost) over its useful life as Landlord shall reasonably determine in accordance with standard real estate accounting practices. If the Buildings (and during the period of time when any other office buildings are fully constructed and ready for occupancy and are included by Landlord within the Project) are less than [***] percent ([***]%) occupied during all or portion of any Expense Year (including the Expense Base Year), Landlord shall make an appropriate adjustment to the variable components of Operating Expenses for such year (including the Expense Base Year) or applicable portion thereof employing sound accounting and management principles, to determine the amount of Operating Expenses that would have been paid had the Buildings (and during the period of time when any other office buildings are fully constructed and ready for occupancy and are included by Landlord within the Project) been [***] percent ([***]%) occupied; and the amount so determined shall be deemed to have been the amount of Operating Expenses for such year, or applicable portion thereof. Landlord hereby agrees that the cost of any new type of insurance coverage which is obtained or effected by Landlord during any Expense Year after the Expense Base Year (but is not obtained or effected during the Expense Base Year) shall be added to the Operating Expenses for the Expense Base Year (but at the rate which would have been in effect during the Expense Base Year or the rate in effect during such subsequent Expense Year, whichever is lower) prior to the calculation of Tenant's Share of Operating Expenses for each such Expenses Year in which such change in insurance is initially obtained or effected. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this Article 4 to the contrary, Landlord will not collect or be entitled to collect Operating Expenses from all of its tenants in an amount which is in excess of one hundred percent (100%) of the Operating Expenses actually paid by Landlord in connection with the operation of the Building and the Real Property, and Landlord shall make no profit from the collection of Operating Expenses.

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      Utilities Costs) between the Building and/or among different tenants of the Project and/or different buildings of the Real Property as and when such different buildings (including, but not limited to, Building II and the Adjacent Building) are constructed and added to (and/or excluded from) the Real Property or otherwise (the " Cost Pools "). Such Cost Pools may include, without limitation, the office space tenants and retail space tenants of the Real Property or of building or buildings in the Real Property. Such Cost Pools may also include an allocation of certain Operating Expenses (and/or Tax Expenses and Utilities Costs) within or under covenants, conditions and restrictions affecting the Real Property. In addition, Landlord shall have the right from time to time, in its reasonable discretion, to include or exclude existing or future buildings in the Project for purposes of determining Operating Expenses, Tax Expenses and Utilities Costs and/or the provision of various services and amenities thereto, including allocation of Operating Expenses, Tax Expenses and Utilities Costs in any such Cost Pools.

            Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in this Article 4, when calculating Operating Expenses for the Expense Base Year, Operating Expenses shall exclude market-wide labor-rate increases due to extraordinary circumstances, including, but not limited to, boycotts and strikes, and costs relating to capital improvements or expenditures.

            Notwithstanding the foregoing, Operating Expenses shall not, however, include: (A) costs of leasing commissions, attorneys' fees, tenant moving expenses, and other costs .and expenses incurred in connection with negotiations or disputes with present or prospective tenants or other occupants of the Real Property; (B) costs (including permit, license and inspection costs) incurred in renovating or otherwise improving, decorating or redecorating rentable space for tenants (including Tenant) or vacant rentable space; (C) costs incurred due to the violation by Landlord of the terms and conditions of any lease of space in the Real Property; (D) costs of overhead or profit increment paid to Landlord or to subsidiaries or affiliates of Landlord for services in or in connection with the Real Property to the extent the same exceeds the costs of overhead and profit increment included in the costs of such services which could be obtained from third parties on competitive basis; (E) except as otherwise specifically provided in this Section 4.2.4, costs of interest on debt or amortization on any mortgages, and rent payable under any ground lease of the Real Property; (F) costs of capital nature for the Real Property, except as specifically set forth in Sections 4.24(x) and (xi) above and clause (I) hereinbelow; (G) costs of repairs and maintenance actually reimbursed by any other party; (H) attorneys' fees and other costs incurred in attempting to collect rent or evict tenants for nonpayment of rent; (I) depreciation, amortization and interest payments (except as provided herein and except on materials, tools, supplies and vendor-type equipment purchased by Landlord to enable Landlord to supply services Landlord might otherwise contract for with third party where such depreciation, amortization and interest payments would otherwise have been included in the charge for such third party's services, all as determined in accordance with standard real estate accounting practices, consistently applied, and when depreciation or amortization is permitted or required the item shall be amortized over its reasonably anticipated useful life); (J) costs, including penalties, fines and associated legal expenses, incurred due to the violation by Landlord or any other tenant of the Real Property of applicable Laws, that would not have been incurred but for any such violations by Landlord or any tenant of the Real Property; (K) the wages and benefits of any employee who does not devote substantially all of his or her employed time to the Real Property unless such wages and benefits are prorated to reflect time spent on operating and managing the Real Property vis-à-vis time spent on matters unrelated to operating and managing the Real Property; provided, however, that in no event shall Operating Expenses for purposes of this Lease include wages and/or benefits attributable to personnel above the level of manager for the Real Property; (L) costs incurred by Landlord for the repair of damage to the Real Property, to the extent that Landlord is reimbursed by insurance proceeds; (M) expenses in connection with services or other benefits which are not

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    provided to Tenant or for which Tenant is charged for directly but which are provided to another tenant or occupant of the Real Property free of charge; (N) costs of correcting defects in the original construction of the Real Property; (O) tax penalties incurred as result of Landlord's negligence, inability or unwillingness to make payments when due or to file any income tax or informational returns when due; (P) any bad debt loss, rent loss, or reserves for bad debts or rent loss (but Operating Expenses may include reasonable reserves imposed upon the Real Property as part of the assessments under any covenants, conditions and restrictions recorded against the Real Property); (Q) cost of repairs necessitated by the gross negligence of Landlord; (R) advertising and promotional expenditures; (S) costs associated with the operation of the business of the partnership or entity which constitutes Landlord as the same are distinguished from the costs of operation of the Real Property, including partnership accounting and legal matters; (T) any ground lease rental; (U) costs incurred to comply with applicable Laws with respect to the cleanup, removal, investigation and/or remediation of any Hazardous Materials (as such term is defined in Section 5.1 below) in, on or under the Real Property and/or the Building to the extent such Hazardous Materials are: (1) in existence as of the Lease Commencement Date and in violation of applicable Laws in effect as of the Lease Commencement Date, and were of such nature that federal, state or municipal governmental or quasi-governmental authority, if it had then had knowledge of the presence of such Hazardous Materials, in the state and under the conditions that the same existed in the Building or on the Real Property, would have then required removal remediation Or other action with respect to such Hazardous Materials; or (2) introduced onto the Real Property and/or the Building after the Lease Commencement Date by Landlord or any of Landlord's agents, employees, contractors or other tenants in violation of applicable Laws in effect at the date of introduction, and were of such nature that federal, state or municipal governmental or quasi-governmental authority, if it had then had knowledge of the presence of such Hazardous Materials, in the state and under the conditions that the same existed in the Building or on the Real Property, would have then required removal remediation or other action with respect to such Hazardous Materials; (V) any compensation paid to clerks, attendants or other persons in commercial concessions operated by Landlord (other than the Parking Facilities); (W) any Tax Expenses or Utilities Costs; (X) rentals for items (except when needed in connection with normal repairs and maintenance of permanent systems) which if purchased, rather than rented, would constitute capital improvement specifically excluded above; (Y) costs (including, without limitation, fines, penalties, interest, and costs of repairs, replacements, alterations and/or improvements) incurred in bringing the Real Property into compliance with building codes and other Laws in effect as of the Lease Commencement Date and as interpreted by applicable governmental authorities as of such date, including, without limitation, any costs to correct building code violations pertaining to the initial design or construction of the Building or any other improvements to the Real Property, to the extent such violations exist as of the Lease Commencement Date under any applicable building codes in effect and as interpreted by applicable governmental authorities as of such date; (Z) costs of acquisition of sculptures, painting and other objects of art (except for maintenance costs with respect thereto); (AA) costs and overhead and profit increment paid to Landlord or to subsidiaries or affiliates of Landlord for goods and/or services in or to the Real Property to the extent the same exceeds typical costs and overhead and profit increment of such goods and/or services rendered by qualified unaffiliated third parties on competitive basis; (BB) costs arising out of the operation management, maintenance or repair of any retail premises in the Project or any other retail areas operated by Landlord or its agents, contractors or vendors to the extent such costs are uniquely attributable (and separately identifiable) to such retail premises or areas at opposed to general office use tenancies or are extraordinary, separately identifiable expenses arising in connection therewith; (CC) costs for which Landlord has been compensated by management fee, to the extent that the inclusion of such costs in Operating Expenses would result in double charge to Tenant; (DD) costs arising from Landlord's charitable or political contributions; (EE) costs of any "tap fees" or any

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    sewer or water connection fees for the benefit of any particular tenant in the Building or the Real Property; (FF) any "above-standard" cleaning, including, but not limited to construction cleanup or special cleanings associated with parties/events and specific tenant requirements in excess of services provided to Tenant, including related trash collection, removal, hauling and dumping; (GG) "in-house" legal and/or accounting fees; (HH) except as otherwise provided above, reserves for bad debts or for future improvements, repairs, additions, etc.; (II) any "finders fees", brokerage commissions job placement costs or job advertisement costs; (JJ) any expenses incurred by Landlord for use of any portions of the Real Property to accommodate shows, promotions, kiosks, displays, filming, photography, private events or parties, ceremonies, and advertising beyond the normal expenses otherwise attributable to providing services, such as lighting and HVAC to such public portions of the Real Property in normal operations of the Real Property during standard hours of operation (except to the extent Landlord included such category of expenditures or similar type of expenditures, if actually incurred, in the Expense Base Year); and (KK) any balloons, flowers or other gifts provided to any entity whatsoever, to include, but not limited to, Tenant, other tenants, employees, vendors, contractors, prospective tenants and agents (except to the extent Landlord included such category of expenditures or similar types of expenditures, if actually incurred, in the Expense Base Year); and (LL) electric power costs for which any tenant directly contracts with the local public service company.

            4.2.5  " Systems and Equipment " shall mean any plant, machinery, transformers, duct work, cable, wires, and other equipment, facilities, and systems designed to supply heat, ventilation, air conditioning and humidity or any other services or utilities, or comprising or serving as any component or portion of the electrical, gas, steam, plumbing, sprinkler, communications, alarm, security, or fire/life safety systems or equipment, or any other mechanical, electrical, electronic, computer or other systems or equipment which serve either or both of the Buildings and/or the Adjacent Building and/or any other building in the Project in whole or in part.

            4.2.6  " Tax Expense Base Year " shall mean the year set forth in Section 9.2 of the Summary.

            4.2.7  " Tax Expenses " shall mean all federal, state, county, or local governmental or municipal taxes, fees, assessments, charges or other impositions of every kind and nature, whether general, special, ordinary or extraordinary, (including, without limitation, real estate taxes, general and special assessments, transit assessments, fees and taxes, child care subsidies, fees and/or assessments, job training subsidies, fees and/or assessments, open space fees and/or assessments, housing subsidies and/or housing fund fees or assessments, public art fees and/or assessments, leasehold taxes or taxes based upon the receipt of rent, including gross receipts or sales taxes applicable to the receipt of rent, personal property taxes imposed upon the fixtures, machinery, equipment, apparatus, systems and equipment, appurtenances, furniture and other personal property used in connection with the Real Property), which Landlord shall pay during any Expense Year because of or in connection with the ownership, leasing and operation of the Real Property, or Landlord's interest therein; provided the same accrued during the Lease Term. For purposes of this Lease, Tax Expenses for each Expense Year (including the Tax Expense Base Year) shall be calculated as if the tenant improvements in the Buildings (and, if and when constructed, the Adjacent Building) were fully constructed and the Real Property, the Buildings (and, if and when constructed, the Adjacent Building) and all tenant improvements in the Buildings (and, if and when constructed, the Adjacent Building) were fully assessed for real estate tax purposes.

              4.2.7.1  Tax Expenses shall include, without limitation:

                (i)    Except as otherwise provided in Section 4.2.7.3 below, any tax on Landlord's rent, right to rent or other income from the Real Property or as against Landlord's business of leasing any of the Real Property;

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                (ii)   Any assessment, tax, fee, levy or charge in addition to, or in substitution, partially or totally, of any assessment, tax, fee, levy or charge previously included within the definition of real property tax, it being acknowledged by Tenant and Landlord that Proposition 13 was adopted by the voters of the State of California in the June 1978 election (" Proposition 13 ") and that assessments, taxes, fees, levies and charges may be imposed by governmental agencies for such services as fire protection, street, sidewalk and road maintenance, refuse removal and for other governmental services formerly provided without charge to property owners or occupants. It is the intention of Tenant and Landlord that all such new and increased assessments, taxes, fees, levies, and charges and all similar assessments, taxes, fees, levies and charges be included within the definition of Tax Expenses for purposes of this Lease;

                (iii)  Any assessment, tax, fee, levy, or charge allocable to or measured by the area of the Premises or the rent payable hereunder, including, without limitation, any gross income tax upon or with respect to the possession, leasing, operating, management, maintenance, alteration, repair, use or occupancy by Tenant of the Premises, or any portion thereof (but not any income tax on Landlord's net income);

                (iv)  Any assessment, tax, fee, levy or charge, upon this transaction or any document to which Tenant is party, creating or transferring an interest or an estate in the Premises; and

                (v)   Any reasonable expenses incurred by Landlord in attempting to protest, reduce or minimize Tax Expenses; provided, however, to the extent Landlord obtains tax refund, such tax refund shall be credited against Tax Expenses for the Expense Year to which such refund is applicable and if as result of such refund or credit, Tenant overpaid Tax Expenses for such Expense Year, Tenant shall be entitled to receive from Landlord return of such overpayment, but not in excess of the amount of Tax Expenses actually prepaid by Tenant prior to the application of such refund/credit.

              4.2.7.2  In no event shall Tax Expenses for any Expense Year be less than the Tax Expenses for the Tax Expense Base Year.

              4.2.7.3  Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Section 4.2.7, there shall be excluded from Tax Expenses (i) all excess profits taxes, gross receipts taxes, franchise taxes, gift taxes, capital stock taxes, inheritance and succession taxes, estate taxes, federal and state net income taxes, and other taxes to the extent applicable to Landlord's net income (as opposed to rents, receipts or income attributable to operations at the Real Property); (ii) any items included as Operating Expenses; and (iii) any items paid by Tenant under Section 4.4 of this Lease.

            4.2.8  " Tenant's Share " shall mean, subject to Section 1.3 above, the percentage set forth in Section 9.4 of the Summary. Tenant's Share was calculated by dividing the number of rentable square feet of the Premises by the total rentable square feet in the Building (as set forth in Section 9.4 of the Summary), and stating such amount as percentage. In the event either the rentable square feet of the Premises and/or the total rentable square feet of the Building is changed in accordance with the BOMA Standard in Section 1.3 above, then Tenant's Share shall be appropriately adjusted and, as to the Expense Year in which such adjustment occurs, Tenant's Share for such year shall be determined on the basis of the number of days during such Expense Year that each such Tenant's Share was in effect.

            4.2.9  " Utilities Base Year " shall mean the year set forth in Section 9.3 of the Summary.

            4.2.10  " Utilities Costs " shall mean all actual charges for utilities for the Building and the Project which Landlord shall pay during any Expense Year (including the Utilities Base Year),

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    including, but not limited to, the costs of water, sewer and electricity, and the costs of HVAC (including, unless paid by Tenant pursuant to Section 6.1.2 below, the cost of electricity to operate the HVAC air handlers) and other utilities (but excluding (i) the cost of electricity consumed in the Premises and the premises of other tenants of the Building, the Adjacent Building and any other buildings in the Project (since Tenant is separately paying for the cost of electricity pursuant to Section 6.1.2 below) and (ii) those charges for which tenants directly reimburse Landlord or otherwise pay directly to the utility company) as well as related fees, assessments and surcharges. Utilities Costs for each Expense Year (including the Utilities Base Year), shall be calculated assuming the Buildings (and during the period of time when any other office buildings are fully constructed and ready for occupancy and are included by Landlord within the Project), are at least [***] percent ([***]%) occupied. Utilities Costs shall include any costs of utilities which are allocated for the Real Property under any declaration, restrictive covenant, or other instrument pertaining to the sharing of costs by the Real Property or any portion thereof, including any covenants, conditions or restrictions now or hereafter recorded against or affecting the Real Property. For purposes of determining Utilities Costs incurred for the Utilities Base Year, Utilities Costs for the Utilities Base Year shall not include any one time special charges, costs or fees or extraordinary charges or costs incurred in the Utilities Base Year only, including those attributable to boycotts, embargoes, strikes or other shortages of services or fuel. In addition, if in any Expense Year subsequent to the Utilities Base Year, the amount of Utilities Costs decreases due to reduction in the cost of providing utilities to the Real Property for any reason, including without limitation, because of deregulation of the utility industry and/or reduction in rates achieved in contracts with utilities providers, then for purposes of the Expense Year in which such decrease in Utilities Costs occurred and all subsequent Expense Years, the Utilities Costs for the Utilities Base Year shall be decreased by an amount equal to such decrease.

        4.3     Calculation and Payment of Additional Rent.     

            4.3.1     Calculation of Excess.     If for any Expense Year ending or commencing within the Lease Term, (i) Tenant's Share of Operating Expenses allocated to the Building pursuant to Section 4.3.4 below for such Expense Year exceeds Tenant's Share of Operating Expenses allocated to the Building for the Expense Base Year and/or (ii) Tenant's Share of Tax Expenses allocated to the Building pursuant to Section 4.3.4 below for such Expense Year exceeds Tenant's Share of Tax Expenses allocated to the Building for the Tax Expense Base Year, and/or (iii) Tenant's Share of Utilities Costs allocated to the Building pursuant to Section 4.3.4 below for such Expense Year exceeds Tenant's Share of Utilities Costs allocated to the Building for the Utilities Base Year, then Tenant shall pay to Landlord, in the manner set forth in Section 4.3.2, below, and as Additional Rent, an amount equal to such excess (the " Excess ").

            4.3.2     Statement of Actual Operating Expenses Tax Expenses and Utilities Costs and Payment by Tenant.     Landlord shall use commercially reasonable efforts to give to Tenant on or before the first day of May following the end of each Expense Year, a statement (the " Statement ") which shall state, on line item by line item basis, the Operating Expenses, Tax Expenses and Utilities Costs incurred or accrued for such preceding Expense Year, and which shall indicate the amount, if any, of any Excess. Upon receipt of the Statement for each Expense Year ending during the Lease Term, if an Excess is present, Tenant shall pay, with its next installment of Base Rent due, the full amount of the Excess for such Expense Year, less the amounts, if any, paid during such Expense Year as "Estimated Excess," as that term is defined in Section 4.3.3 of this Lease. The failure of Landlord to timely furnish the Statement for any Expense Year shall not prejudice Landlord from enforcing its rights under this Article 4. Even though the Lease Term has expired and Tenant has vacated the Premises, when the final determination is made of Tenant's Share of the Operating Expenses, Tax Expenses and Utilities Costs for the Expense Year in which this Lease terminates, if an Excess is present, Tenant shall immediately pay to Landlord an amount as calculated pursuant to the provisions of Section 4.3.1 of this Lease. Notwithstanding the foregoing to the contrary, Tenant shall not be responsible for Tenant's Share of any Operating Expenses, Tax

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Expenses and Utilities Costs attributable to any Expense Year which was first billed to Tenant more than [***] months after the date (the " Cutoff Date ") which is the earlier of (i) the expiration of the applicable Expense Year or (ii) the Lease Expiration Date, except that Tenant shall be responsible for Tenant's Share of Operating Expenses, Tax Expenses and/or Utilities Costs levied by any governmental authority or by any public utility company at any time following the applicable Cutoff Date which are attributable to any Expense Year occurring prior to such Cutoff Date, so long as Landlord delivers to Tenant bill and supplemental Statement for such amounts within [***] months following Landlord's receipt of the applicable bill therefor. The provisions of this Section 4.3.2 shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of the Lease Term.

            4.3.3     Statement of Estimated Operating Expenses Tax Expenses and Utilities Costs.     In addition, Landlord shall endeavor to give Tenant yearly expense estimate statement (the " Estimate Statement ") which shall set forth Landlord's reasonable estimate (the " Estimate "), on a line item by line item basis, of what the total amount of Operating Expenses, Tax Expenses and Utilities Costs allocated to the Building pursuant to Section 4.3.4 below for the then-current Expense Year shall be and the estimated Excess (the " Estimated Excess ") as calculated by comparing (i) Tenant's Share of Operating Expenses allocated to the Building, which shall be based upon the Estimate, to Tenant's Share of Operating Expenses allocated to the Building for the Expense Base Year, (ii) Tenant's Share of Tax Expenses allocated to the Building, which shall be based upon the Estimate, to Tenant's Share of Tax Expenses allocated to the Building for the Tax Expense Base Year, and (iii) Tenant's Share of Utilities Costs allocated to the Building, which shall be based upon the Estimate, to Tenant's Share of Utilities Costs allocated to the Building for the Utilities Base Year. The failure of Landlord to timely furnish the Estimate Statement for any Expense Year shall not preclude Landlord from enforcing its rights to collect any Estimated Excess under this Article 4. If pursuant to the Estimate Statement an Estimated Excess is calculated for the then-current Expense Year, Tenant shall pay, with its next installment of Base Rent due, fraction of the Estimated Excess for the then-current Expense Year (reduced by any amounts paid pursuant to the last sentence of this Section 4.3.3). Such fraction shall have as its numerator the number of months which have elapsed in such current Expense Year to the month of such payment both months inclusive, and shall have twelve (12) as its denominator. Until a new Estimate Statement is furnished, Tenant shall pay monthly, with the monthly Base Rent installments, an amount equal to one-twelfth ( 1 / 12 ) of the total Estimated Excess set forth in the previous Estimate Statement delivered by Landlord to Tenant.

            4.3.4     Allocation of Operating Expenses Tax Expenses and Utilities Costs to Building.     The parties acknowledge that the Building is part of multi-office building project consisting of the Buildings and the Adjacent Building (if and when constructed) and such other buildings as Landlord may elect to construct and include as part of the Real Property from time to time (collectively, the " Other Buildings "), and that certain of the costs and expenses incurred in connection with the Real Property ( i.e. , the Operating Expenses, Tax Expenses and Utilities Costs) shall be shared among the Buildings and/or such Other Buildings, while certain other costs and expenses which are solely attributable to the Building, Building II and such Other Buildings, as applicable, shall be allocated directly to the Building, Building II and the Other Buildings, respectively. Accordingly, as set forth in Sections 4.1 and 4.2 above, Operating Expenses, Tax Expenses and Utilities costs are determined annually for the Real Property as whole, and a portion of the Operating Expenses, Tax Expenses and Utilities Costs, which portion shall be determined by Landlord on an equitable basis, shall be allocated to the Building (as opposed to the tenants of Building II and the Other Buildings), and such portion so allocated, provided the same is allocated in an equitable and non-discriminatory manner, shall be the amount of Operating Expenses, Tax Expenses and Utilities Costs payable with respect to the Building upon which Tenant's Share of the Excess, if any, shall be calculated. Such portion of the Operating Expenses, Tax Expenses and

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Utilities Costs allocated to the Building shall include all Operating Expenses, Tax Expenses and Utilities Costs which are attributable solely to the Building, and an equitable portion of the Operating Expenses, Tax Expenses and Utilities Costs, attributable to the Real Property as whole. As an example of such allocation with respect to Tax Expenses and Utilities Costs it is anticipated that Landlord may receive separate tax bills which separately assess the improvements component of Tax Expenses for each building in the Project and/or Landlord may receive separate utilities bills from the utilities companies identifying the Utilities Costs for certain of the utilities costs directly incurred by each such building (as measured by separate meters installed for each such building), and such separately assessed Tax Expenses and separately metered Utilities Costs shall be calculated for and allocated separately to each such applicable building. In addition, in the event Landlord elects, at its sole option, to subdivide certain common area portions of the Real Property such as landscaping, public and private streets, driveways, walkways, courtyards, plazas, transportation facilitation areas, accessways and/or parking areas into separate parcel or parcels of land (and/or separately convey all or any of such parcels to common area association to own, operate and/or maintain same), the Operating Expenses, Tax Expenses and Utilities Costs for such common area parcels of land may be aggregated and then reasonably allocated by Landlord to the Building, Building II and such Other Buildings on an equitable basis as Landlord (and/or any applicable covenants conditions and restrictions for any such common area association) shall provide from time to time.

            4.3.5     Cap on Controllable Expenses.     Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Article 4, the aggregate "Controllable Expenses" (as hereinafter defined) included in Operating Expenses in any Expense Year after the Expense Base Year shall not increase by more than [***] on an annual, cumulative and compounded basis, over the actual aggregate Controllable Expenses included in Operating Expenses for any preceding Expense Year (including the Expense Base Year), but with no such limit on the amount of Controllable Expenses which may be included in the Operating Expenses incurred during the Expense Base Year. For purposes of this Section 4.3.5, " Controllable Expenses " shall mean all Operating Expenses except: (i) insurance carried by Landlord with respect to the Real Property and/or the operation thereof; and (ii) costs of capital expenditures, including, without limitation, costs of capital improvements, capital alterations, capital repairs, capital equipment and capital tools. The provisions of this Section 4.3.5 do not apply to Tax Expenses or Utilities Costs.

            4.3.6     Payment in Installments.     All assessments and premiums which are not specifically charged to Tenant because of what Tenant has done, which can be paid by Landlord in installments without the imposition of fees, penalties or interest, shall be paid by Landlord in the maximum number of installments that are permitted by law without the imposition of fees, penalties or interest and not included as Operating Expenses except in the Expense Year in which the assessment or premium installment is actually paid; provided, however, that if the prevailing practice in comparable first-class office buildings in the Central San Diego County area is to pay such assessments or premiums on an earlier basis, and Landlord pays on such earlier basis, such assessments or premiums shall be included in Operating Expenses in the Calendar Year that such assessments or premiums are paid by Landlord.

        4.4     Taxes and Other Charges for Which Tenant Is Directly Responsible.     Any and all Tenant's shall reimburse Landlord upon demand for any and all taxes or assessments required to be paid by Landlord (except to the extent included in Tax Expenses by Landlord), excluding state, local and federal personal or corporate income taxes measured by the net income of Landlord from all sources and estate and inheritance taxes, whether or not now customary or within the contemplation of the parties hereto, when:

            4.4.1  said taxes are measured by or reasonably attributable to the cost or value of each tenant's equipment, furniture, fixtures and other personal property located in the Premises, or by the cost or value of any leasehold improvements made in or to the Premises by or for each tenant, to the extent the cost or value of such leasehold improvements exceeds the cost or value of building standard build-out as determined by Landlord regardless of whether title to such improvements shall be vested in each tenant or Landlord;

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            4.4.2  said taxes are assessed upon or with respect to the possession, leasing, operation, management, maintenance, alteration, repair, use or occupancy by each tenant of the Premises or any portion of the Real Property (including the Parking Facilities); or

            4.4.3  said taxes are assessed upon this transaction or any document to which each tenant is party creating or transferring an interest or an estate in the Premises.

        4.5     Late Charges.     If any installment of Rent or any other sum due from Tenant shall not be received by Landlord or Landlord's designee by the due date therefor then Tenant shall pay to Landlord late charge equal to [***] percent ([***]%) of the amount due plus any attorneys' fees incurred by Landlord by reason of Tenant's failure to pay Rent and/or other charges when due hereunder. The late charge shall be deemed Additional Rent and the right to require it shall be in addition to all of Landlord's other rights and remedies hereunder, at law and/or in equity and shall not be construed as liquidated damages or as limiting Landlord's remedies in any manner. Notwithstanding the above, no late charge will be assessed for the [***] late payment of Rent or any other sum due from Tenant in any [***] during the Lease Term (including the Option Term(s), if applicable). In addition to the late charge described above, any Rent or other amounts owing hereunder which are not paid by the date that they are due shall thereafter bear interest until paid at a rate (the " Interest Rate ") equal to the lesser of (i) the "Prime Rate" or "Reference Rate" announced from time to time by the Bank of America (or such reasonable comparable national banking institution as selected by Landlord in the event Bank of America ceases to exist or publish Prime Rate or Reference Rate), plus [***] percent ([***]%), or (ii) the highest rate permitted by applicable law.

        4.6     Audit Rights.     In the event Tenant disputes the amount of the Operating Expenses set forth in the Statement for the particular calendar year delivered by Landlord to Tenant pursuant to Section 4.3.2 above, Tenant shall have the right, at Tenant's cost, after reasonable notice to Landlord, to have Tenant's authorized employees or agents inspect, at Landlord's office during normal business hours, Landlord's books, records and supporting documents concerning the Operating Expenses set forth in such Statement; provided, however, Tenant shall have no right to conduct such inspection, have an audit performed by the Accountant as described below, or object to or otherwise dispute the amount of the Operating Expenses set forth in any such Statement, unless Tenant notifies Landlord of such objection and dispute completes such inspection, and has the Accountant commence and complete such audit within twelve (12) months immediately following Landlord's delivery of the particular Statement in question (the " Review Period "), which Review Period shall be extended by the number of days of any unreasonable delays caused by Landlord in providing Landlord's books, records and supporting documentation to Tenant; provided, further, that notwithstanding any such timely objection, dispute, inspection, and/or audit, and as condition precedent to Tenant's exercise of its right of objection, dispute, inspection and/or audit as set forth in this Section 4.6, Tenant shall not be permitted to withhold payment of, and Tenant shall timely pay to Landlord, the full amounts as required by the provisions of this Article 4 in accordance with such Statement. However, such payment shall be made under protest pending the outcome of any audit which may be performed by the Accountant as described below. In connection with any such inspection by Tenant, Landlord and Tenant shall reasonably cooperate with each other so that such inspection can be performed pursuant to mutually acceptable schedule, in an expeditious manner and without undue interference with Landlord's operation and management of the Building. If after such inspection and/or request for documentation, Tenant still disputes the amount of the Operating Expenses set forth in the Statement, Tenant shall have the right, within the Review Period, to cause an independent certified public accountant which is not paid on contingency basis and which is mutually approved by Landlord and Tenant (the " Accountant ") to complete an audit of Landlord's books and records pertaining to Operating Expenses to determine the proper amount of the Operating Expenses incurred and amounts payable by Tenant for the calendar year which is the subject of such Statement. Such audit by the Accountant shall be final and binding upon Landlord and Tenant. If Landlord and Tenant cannot mutually agree as to the identity of the Accountant within thirty (30) days after Tenant notifies Landlord that Tenant desires an

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audit to be performed, then the Accountant shall be one of the "Big 4" accounting firms, which is not paid on contingency basis and which is selected by Tenant and reasonably approved by Landlord. If such audit reveals that Landlord has over-charged Tenant, then within thirty (30) days after the results of such audit are made available to Landlord, Landlord shall reimburse to Tenant the amount of such over-charge, plus interest at the Interest Rate referred to in Section 4.5 above. If the audit reveals that the Tenant was under-charged, then within thirty (30) days after the results of such audit are made available to Tenant, Tenant shall reimburse to Landlord the amount of such under-charge. Tenant agrees to pay the cost of such audit unless it is subsequently determined that Landlord's original Statement which was the subject of such audit was in error to Tenant's disadvantage by five percent (5%) or more of the total Operating Expenses which was the subject of such audit. The payment by Tenant of any amounts pursuant to this Article 4 shall not preclude Tenant from questioning the correctness of any Statement provided by Landlord at any time during the Review Period, but the failure of Tenant to object thereto, conduct and complete its inspection and have the Accountant conduct and complete the audit as described above prior to the expiration of the Review Period shall be conclusively deemed Tenant's approval of the Statement in question and the amount of Operating Expenses shown thereon, except for any instance of fraudulent disclosure and/or willful nondisclosure by Landlord. In connection with any inspection and/or audit conducted by Tenant pursuant to this Section 4.6, Tenant agrees .to keep, and to cause all of Tenant's employees and consultants and the Accountant keep, all of Landlord's books and records and the audit, and all information pertaining thereto and the results thereof, strictly confidential, and in connection therewith, Tenant shall cause such employees, consultants and the Accountant to execute such reasonable confidentiality agreements as Landlord may require prior to conducting any such inspections and/or audits.


ARTICLE 5

USE OF PREMISES

        5.1     Permitted Use.     Tenant shall use the Premises solely for general office purposes and for ancillary testing research and development and engineering but not manufacturing assembly or production of [***] electronic products provided that any such ancillary use of the Premises and the manner in which any use is conducted shall be consistent with the character of the Building as first-class office building. Tenant shall not use or permit the Premises to be used for any other purpose or purposes whatsoever. Tenant further covenants and agrees that it shall not use, or suffer or permit any person or persons to use, the Premises or any part thereof for any use or purpose contrary to the provisions of Exhibit D , attached hereto, or in violation of the laws, ordinances, codes, statutes, rules or regulations of the United States of America the state in which the Real Property is located, or the ordinances regulations or requirements Of the local municipal or county governing body or other governmental or quasi-governmental authorities having jurisdiction over the Real Property (collectively, (" Laws "). Tenant shall comply with all recorded covenants, conditions, and restrictions, and the provisions of all ground or underlying leases, now affecting the Real Property. Attached hereto as Exhibit G is list of existing recorded covenants, conditions, and restrictions affecting the Real Property, true correct and complete copies of which have been delivered to Tenant. Tenant shall also comply with all recorded covenants, conditions, and restrictions affecting the Real Property and executed after the date of execution of this Lease provided that such covenants, conditions, and restrictions and leases do not materially restrict Tenant in Tenant's use of the Premises or materially increase Tenant's obligations or adversely affect Tenant's rights under this Lease. Tenant shall not use or allow another person or entity to use any part of the Premises for the storage use treatment manufacture or sale of "Hazardous Material," as that term is defined below, except for ordinary and general office supplies typically used in the ordinary course of business within office space in first-class office buildings (such as copier toner, liquid paper, glue, ink and common household cleaning supplies) which Tenant must use in strict compliance with all applicable Laws. As used herein, the term " Hazardous Material " means any hazardous or toxic substance, material or waste which is or becomes regulated by any local

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governmental authority, the state in which the Real Property is located or the United States Government.

        5.2     Landlord's Representation and Warranty Regarding Hazardous Material.     Landlord represents and warrants to Tenant that to Landlord's actual knowledge as of the date hereof, except as may be disclosed in the Environmental Report (as defined below), the Real Property does not currently contain any Hazardous Materials in violation of any existing applicable Laws pertaining to Hazardous Materials. As used herein, the " Environmental Report " shall mean that certain Phase Environmental Site Assessment, prepared by Building Analytics in accordance with the Building Analytics Proposal and Contract dated July 27 2000. As used herein, the phrase "actual knowledge" shall mean the actual knowledge of [***], Landlord's property manager for the Building, without investigation or inquiry or duty of investigation or inquiry. Landlord's property manager for the Building is making such representation and warranty on behalf of Landlord and not in such persons individual capacity and, as result Landlord (and not such individual) shall be liable in the event of breach of this representation.


ARTICLE 6

SERVICES AND UTILITIES

        6.1     Standard Tenant Services.     Landlord shall provide the following services on all days during the Lease Term, unless otherwise stated below.

            6.1.1  Subject to reasonable changes Implemented by Landlord and to all governmental rules, regulations, and guidelines applicable thereto, Landlord shall provide heating, ventilation and air conditioning (" HVAC ") to the Premises and Building at such temperatures and in such amounts as will allow the occupants of the Premises to comfortably use and occupy the Premises for general office purposes, from Monday through Friday, during the period from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and on Saturday during the period from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., except for the date of observation of New Year's Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and other locally or nationally recognized holidays as designated by Landlord so long as such other holidays are so designated by landlords of comparable first-class office buildings in the Central San Diego County area (collectively, the " Holidays ").

            6.1.2  Landlord shall provide adequate electrical wiring and facilities and power to the Premises for normal general office use as reasonably determined by Landlord but in any event substantially consistent with the wiring, facilities and power provided by landlords of comparable first-class office buildings in the Central San Diego County area. Tenant shall pay directly to the utility company pursuant to the utility company's separate meters the cost of all electricity provided to and/or consumed in the Premises including normal and excess consumption and shall pay to Landlord as part of Utilities Costs (and pursuant to Landlord's submeters to measure the same), for the cost of electricity to operate the HVAC air handlers pertaining to those portions of the Premises that do not consist of an entire floor in the Building ( i.e. , multi-tenant floors), which electricity shall be separately metered (as described above with respect to electricity provided to and/or consumed in the Premises) or, with respect to electricity to operate the HVAC air handlers on multi-tenant floors, pursuant to Landlord's submetering and charged by Landlord to Tenant and other tenants of the Building as part of Utilities Costs. Tenant shall pay such cost (including the Cost of such meters or submeters) within thirty (30) days after demand and as additional rent under this Lease (and not as part of the Operating Expenses or Utilities Costs). Landlord shall designate the electricity utility provider from time to time.

            6.1.3  As part of Operating Expenses or Utilities Costs (as determined by Landlord), Landlord shall replace lamps starters and ballasts for Building standard lighting fixtures within the Premises. In addition, Tenant shall bear the cost of replacement of lamps, starters and ballasts for non-Building standard lighting fixtures within the Premises.

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            6.1.4  Landlord shall provide city water from the regular Building outlets for drinking, lavatory and toilet purposes.

            6.1.5  Subject to Section 6.8 below, Landlord shall provide janitorial services five (5) days per week, except the date of observation of the Holidays, in and about the Premises and window washing services in manner consistent with other comparable first-class office buildings in the Central San Diego County area.

            6.1.6  Landlord shall provide nonexclusive automatic passenger and service elevator service to all floors in the Building.

            6.1.7  Landlord shall provide nonexclusive freight elevator service to ah floors in the Building subject to reasonable scheduling by Landlord.

            6.1.8  Landlord shall provide electric lighting service for all common areas of the Building and Real Property and for the Parking Facilities, in manner consistent with other comparable first-class office buildings in the Central San Diego County area.

        6.2     Overstandard Tenant Use.     Tenant shall not, without Landlord's prior written consent, use heat-generating machines, machines other than normal fractional horsepower office machines, or equipment or lighting other than building standard lights in the Premises, which may affect the temperature otherwise maintained by the air conditioning system or increase the need for water normally furnished for the Premises by Landlord pursuant to the terms of Section 6.1 of this Lease. If Tenant uses water or heat or air conditioning in excess of that supplied by Landlord pursuant to Section 6.1 of this Lease, Tenant shall pay to Landlord, within ten (10) days after billing and as additional rent, the cost of such excess consumption, the cost of the installation, operation, and maintenance of equipment which is installed in order to supply such excess consumption, and the cost of the increased wear and tear on existing equipment caused by such excess consumption; and Landlord may install devices to separately meter any increased use and in such event Tenant shall pay, as additional rent, the increased cost directly to Landlord, within ten 10 days after demand, including the cost of such additional metering devices. If Tenant desires to use heat, ventilation or air conditioning during hours other than those for which Landlord is obligated to supply such utilities pursuant to the terms of Section 6.1 of this Lease, (i) Tenant shall give Landlord at least twenty-four (24) hours prior written notice or such other notice as Landlord shall from time to time establish as appropriate (which other notice is anticipated to be accomplished through telephonic dial-up and/or access via computer codes), of Tenant's desired use, (ii) Landlord shall supply such HVAC to Tenant at such hourly cost to Tenant as Landlord shall from time to time establish; such hourly cost shall be equal to (A) the actual cost incurred by Landlord to supply such after-hours HVAC on an hourly basis (but based on [***] hour minimum provision of such after hours HVAC), (B) increased wear and tear and depreciation of equipment to provide such after-hours HVAC, and (C) maintenance costs, and (iii) Tenant shall pay such cost within ten (10) days after billing as Additional Rent.

        6.3     Interruption of Use.     Except as expressly provided herein, Tenant agrees that Landlord shall not be liable for damages, by abatement of Rent or otherwise, for failure to furnish or delay in furnishing any service (including telephone and telecommunication services), or for any diminution in the quality or quantity thereof, when such failure or delay or diminution is occasioned, in whole or in part, by repairs, replacements, or improvements, by any strike, lockout or other labor trouble, by inability to secure electricity, gas, water, or other fuel at the Building or Real Property after reasonable effort to do so, by any accident or casualty whatsoever, by act or default of Tenant or other parties, or by any other cause beyond Landlord's reasonable control; and such failures or delays or diminution shall never be deemed to constitute an eviction or disturbance of Tenant's use and possession of the Premises or relieve Tenant from paying Rent or performing any of its obligations under this Lease. Furthermore, Landlord shall not be liable under any circumstances for loss of, or injury to, property or for injury to or interference with, Tenant's business, including, without limitation, loss of profits,

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however occurring through or in connection with or incidental to failure to furnish any of the services or utilities as set forth in this Article 6.

        6.4     Additional Services.     Provided that Landlord can provide such services (i) at competitive price, (ii) at comparable level of quality and (iii) within comparable period of time (as compared to third party providers of such services to comparable first-class office buildings in the Central San Diego County area), Landlord shall have the exclusive right, but not the obligation, to provide any additional services which may be required by Tenant, including, without limitation, locksmithing, lamp replacement, additional janitorial service and additional repairs and maintenance, provided that Tenant shall pay to Landlord upon billing, the sum of all costs to Landlord of such additional services plus an administration fee equal to five percent 5% of such costs Charges for any utilities or service for which Tenant is required to pay from time to time hereunder shall be deemed Additional Rent hereunder and shall be billed on monthly basis.

        6.5     Abatement of Rent When Tenant Is Prevented From Using Premises.     In the event that Tenant is prevented from using, and does not use, the Premises or any portion thereof, for five (5) consecutive business days (the " Eligibility Period ") as result of (i) any repair, maintenance or alteration performed by Landlord after the Lease Commencement Date and required to be performed by Landlord under this Lease or permitted pursuant to Section 24.30 below, or (ii) any failure by Landlord to provide to the Premises any of the essential utilities and services required to be provided in Sections 6.1.1 or 6.1.2 above, or (iii) any failure by Landlord to provide access to the Premises and/or the Parking Facilities, then Tenant' obligation to pay Base Rent and Tenant's Share of Operating Expenses, Tax Expenses and Utilities Costs shall be abated or reduced, as the case may be, from and after the first (1 st ) day following the Eligibility Period and continuing until such time that Tenant continues to be so prevented from using, and does not use, the Premises or portion thereof, in the proportion that the rentable square feet of the portion of the Premises that Tenant is prevented from using, and does not use, bears to the total rentable square feet of the Premises; provided, however, that Tenant shall only be entitled to such abatement of rent if the matter described in clauses (i), (ii), or (iii) of this sentence is not caused by Tenant's gross negligence or willful misconduct. To the extent Tenant shall be entitled to abatement of rent because of damage or destruction pursuant to Article 11 or taking pursuant to Article 12, then the Eligibility Period shall not be applicable.

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        6.9     Tenant's Provision of Janitorial Service.     Tenant shall have the option upon sixty (60) days' prior written notice to Landlord, to contract with reputable janitorial service provider reasonably approved by Landlord which does not cause labor disharmony within the Building or Real Property for, and cause to be performed, all janitorial services with respect to the Premises; in such event, (i) Landlord shall have no further obligation under this Lease to provide such janitorial service, and (ii) the amount of Utilities Costs included in the Utilities Base Year shall be reduced by an amount as shall be reasonably determined by Landlord equal to the portion of the consideration payable by Landlord (as of the date such janitorial services are initially provided by Tenant) under Landlord's contract with its provider of janitorial services allocable to the Premises.


ARTICLE 7

REPAIRS

        7.1     Tenant's Repairs.     Subject to Landlord repair obligations in Sections 7.2, 11.1 and Article 12 below, Tenant shall at Tenant's own expense, keep the Premises and all portions thereof which were not constructed or installed by or on behalf of Landlord as part of the Base, Shell and Core, including all improvements, fixtures and furnishings therein, in good order, repair and condition at all times during the Lease Term, which repair obligations shall include, without limitation, the obligation to promptly and adequately repair all damage to the Premises and replace or repair all damaged Or broken fixtures and appurtenances; provided, however, that, at Landlord's option, or if Tenant fails to make such repairs within reasonable period of time and after Landlord has notified Tenant of its intention to do so, Landlord may, but need not, make such repairs and replacements, and Tenant shall pay Landlord the cost thereof, including percentage of the cost thereof to be uniformly established for the Building sufficient to reimburse Landlord for all overhead, general conditions, fees and other costs or expenses arising from Landlord's involvement with such repairs and replacements forthwith upon being billed for same.

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        7.2     Landlord's Repairs.     Anything contained in Section 7.1 above to the contrary notwithstanding, and subject to Articles 11 and 12 of this Lease, throughout the Lease Term, as the same may be extended pursuant to the terms of this Lease, Landlord shall, in manner substantially consistent with comparable first-class office buildings in the Central San Diego County area, repair and maintain (i) the structural portions of the Building and Premises, (ii) the Base, Shell and Core improvement of the Building and the basic plumbing, heating, ventilating, air conditioning and electrical systems serving the Building and not located in the Premises, and (iii) the common areas of the Building and the Real Property, including, but not limited to, the elevators, Parking Facilities, landscaping, security and life-safety systems and equipment; provided, however, if such maintenance and repairs are caused in part or in whole by the act, neglect, fault of or omission of any duty by Tenant, its agents, servants, employees or invitees and is not covered by proceeds actually received by Landlord from Landlord's insurance that Landlord is required to maintain hereunder. Tenant shall pay to Landlord as additional rent, the reasonable cost of such maintenance aid repairs. Landlord shall not be liable for any failure to make any such repairs, or to perform any maintenance. Except as otherwise provided in Section 6.5 above, there shall be no abatement of rent and no liability of Landlord by reason of any injury to or interference with Tenant's business arising from the making of any repairs, alterations or improvements in or to any portion of the Real Property, Building or the Premises or in or to fixtures, appurtenances and equipment therein; provided, however, that Landlord agrees to use commercially reasonable efforts to cause such repairs, alterations and improvements to be performed so as not to materially and adversely interfere with Tenant's access to or the conduct of Tenant's normal business functions within the Premises. Tenant hereby waives and releases its right to make repairs at Landlord's expense under Sections 1941 and 1942 of the California Civil Code; or under any similar law, statute, or ordinance now or hereafter in effect.

        7.3     Tenant's Self-Help Rights.     Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in this Article 7, if Tenant provides written notice to Landlord of the need for repairs and/or maintenance which are Landlord's obligation to perform under Section 7.2 above, and Landlord fails to undertake such repairs and/or maintenance within thirty (30) days after receipt of such notice (or such longer time as is reasonably necessary if more than thirty (30) days are reasonably required to complete such repairs and Landlord commences such repairs within such 30-day period and thereafter diligently attempts to complete same), then Tenant may proceed to undertake such repairs and/or maintenance upon delivery of an additional three (3) business days' notice to Landlord that Tenant is taking such required action (provided, however, that no additional notice shall be required in the event of an emergency which threatens life or where there is imminent danger to property). If such repairs and/or maintenance were required under the terms of this Lease to be performed by Landlord and are not performed by Landlord prior to the expiration of such three (3) business day period (or the initial notice and repair period set forth in the first sentence of this Section 7.3 in the event of emergencies where no second notice is required) (the " Outside Repair Period "), then Tenant shall be entitled to reimbursement by Landlord of Tenant's actual, reasonable, and documented costs and expenses in performing such maintenance and/or repairs. Such reimbursement shall be made within thirty (30) days after Landlord's receipt of Tenant's invoice of such costs and expenses, and if Landlord fails to so reimburse Tenant within such 30-day period, then Tenant shall be entitled to offset against the Rent payable by Tenant under this Lease the amount of such invoice together with interest thereon at the Interest Rate, which shall have accrued on the amount of such invoice during the period from and after Tenant's delivery of such invoice to Landlord through and including the earlier of the date Landlord delivers the payment to Tenant or the date Tenant offsets such amount against the Rent; provided, however, that notwithstanding the foregoing to the contrary, if (i) Landlord delivers to Tenant prior to the expiration of the Outside Repair Period described above, a written objection to Tenant's right to receive any such reimbursement based upon Landlord's good faith claim that such action did not have to be taken by Landlord pursuant to the terms of this Lease, or (ii) Landlord delivers to Tenant, within thirty (30) days after receipt of Tenant's invoice, a written objection to the payment of such invoice based

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upon Landlord's good faith claim that such charges are excessive (in which case, Landlord shall reimburse Tenant, within such 30-day period, the amount Landlord contends would not be excessive), then Tenant shall not be entitled to such reimbursement or offset against Rent, but Tenant, as its sole remedy, may proceed to claim default by Landlord. In the event Tenant undertakes such repairs and/or maintenance, and such work will affect the Systems and Equipment, the Base, Shell and Core, any structural portions of the Building, any common areas the Real Property or other areas outside the Building and/or the exterior appearance of the Building or Real Property (or any portion thereof), Tenant shall use only those unrelated third party contractors used by Landlord in the Building for such work unless such contractors are unwilling or unable to perform such work at competitive prices, in which event Tenant may utilize the services of any other qualified contractor which normally and regularly performs similar work in comparable first-class office buildings in the Central San Diego County area. Tenant shall comply with the other terms and conditions of this Lease if Tenant takes the required action, except that Tenant is not required to obtain Landlord's consent for such repairs.


ARTICLE 8

ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS

        8.1     Landlord's Consent to Alterations.     Tenant may not make any improvements, alterations, additions or changes to the Premises (collectively, the " Alterations ") without first procuring the prior written consent of Landlord to such Alterations, which consent shall be requested by Tenant not less than thirty (30) days prior to the commencement thereof, and which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld by Landlord; provided, however, Landlord may withhold its consent in its sole and absolute discretion with respect to any Alterations which may affect the structural components of the Building or the Systems and Equipment or which can be seen from (or may affect any area) outside the Premises (collectively, the " Prohibited Alterations "). Notwithstanding the foregoing to the contrary, Landlord's prior consent shall not be required with respect to any interior Alterations to the Premises which (i) are not Prohibited Alterations, (ii) cost less than [***] for any one (1) job, and (iii) do not require permit of any kind, as long as (A) Tenant delivers to Landlord notice and copy of any final plans, specifications and working drawings for any such Alterations at least ten (10) days prior to commencement of the work thereof, and (B) the other conditions of this Article 8 are satisfied including, without limitation, conforming to Landlord's rules, regulations and insurance requirements which govern contractors. Tenant shall pay for all overhead, general conditions, fees and other costs and expenses of the Alterations, and shall pay to Landlord a Landlord supervision fee of [***] percent ([***]%) of the cost of the Alterations that require Landlord's consent. The construction of the initial improvements to the Premises shall be governed by the terms of the Tenant Work Letter and not the terms of this Article 8.

        8.2     Manner of Construction.     Landlord may impose, as condition of its consent to all Alterations or repairs of the Premises or about the Premises, such requirements as Landlord in its reasonable discretion may deem desirable, including, but not limited to, the requirement that Tenant utilize for such purposes only contractors , materials, mechanics and materialmen approved by Landlord (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed); provided, however, Landlord may impose such requirements as Landlord may determine, in its sole and absolute discretion, with respect to any work affecting the structural components of the Building or Systems and Equipment (including designating specific contractors to perform such work provided such contractors and subcontractors agree to perform such work at competitive prices and pursuant to Tenant's reasonable scheduling requirements). Tenant shall construct such Alterations and perform such repairs in conformance with any and all applicable rules and regulations of any federal, state, county or municipal code or ordinance and pursuant to a valid building permit, issued by the city in which the Real Property is located, and in conformance with Landlord's commercially reasonable construction rules and regulations. Landlord's approval of the plans, specifications and working drawings for Tenant's

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Alterations shall create no responsibility or liability on the part of Landlord for their completeness, design sufficiency, or compliance with all laws, rules and regulations of governmental agencies or authorities. All work with respect to any Alterations must be done in good and workmanlike manner and diligently prosecuted to completion to the end that the Premises shall at all times be a complete unit except during the period of work. In performing the work of any such Alterations, Tenant shall have the work performed in such manner as not to obstruct access to the Building or Real Property or the common areas for any other tenant of the Real Property, and as not to obstruct the business of Landlord or other tenants of the Real Property, or interfere with the labor force working at the Real Property. If Tenant makes any Alterations, Tenant agrees to carry "Builder's All Risk" insurance in an amount approved by Landlord covering the construction of such Alterations, and such other insurance as Landlord may require, it being understood and agreed that all of such Alterations shall be insured by Tenant's insurance pursuant to Article 10 of this Lease immediately upon completion thereof. In addition, Landlord may, in its discretion, require Tenant to obtain lien and completion bond or some alternate form of security satisfactory to Landlord in an amount sufficient to ensure the lien-free completion of such Alterations and naming Landlord as co-obligee; provided, however, that Landlord shall waive its right to require any such bond or alternate form of security for Alterations performed by or on behalf of the Original Tenant or any assignee that is an Affiliate of Original Tenant's entire interest in this Lease pursuant to Section 14.7 of this Lease. Upon completion of any Alterations, Tenant shall (i) cause a Notice of Completion to be recorded in the office of the Recorder of the county in which the Real Property is located in accordance with Section 3093 of the Civil Code of the State of California or any successor statute, (ii) deliver to the management office of the Real Property a reproducible copy of the "as built" drawings of the Alterations, and (iii) deliver to Landlord evidence of payment, contractors' affidavits and full and final waivers of all liens for labor, services or materials.

        8.3     Landlord's Property.     All Alterations, improvements and/or fixtures (excluding Tenant's trade fixtures, movable furniture and personal property) which may be installed or placed in or about the Premises, and all signs installed in, on or about the Premises, from time to time, shall be at the sole cost of Tenant and shall be and become the property of Landlord and will remain upon and be surrendered with the Premises at the end of the Lease Term; provided, however, Landlord may, by written notice delivered to Tenant concurrently with Landlord's approval of the final working drawings for any Alterations, identify those Alterations which Landlord will require Tenant to remove at the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease. Landlord may also require Tenant, upon the expiration or sooner termination of this Lease, to remove any Alterations which Landlord did not have the opportunity to approve as provided in Section 8.1 above. In no event will Tenant be required to remove the initial Tenant Improvements installed pursuant to Exhibit B . If Landlord requires Tenant to remove any such Alterations, Tenant, at its sole cost and expense, shall remove the identified Alterations on or before the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease and repair any damage to the Premises caused by such removal. If Tenant fails to complete such removal and/or to repair any damage caused by the removal of any such Alterations, Landlord may do so and may charge the reasonable cost thereof to Tenant.


ARTICLE 9

COVENANT AGAINST LIENS

        Tenant has no authority or power to cause or permit any lien or encumbrance of any kind whatsoever, whether created by act of Tenant, operation of law or otherwise, to attach to or be placed upon the Real Property, Building or Premises, and any and all liens and encumbrances created by Tenant shall attach to Tenant's interest only. Landlord shall have the right at all times to post and keep posted on the Premises any notice which it deems necessary for protection from such liens. Tenant covenants and agrees not to suffer or permit any lien of mechanics or materialmen or others to be placed against the Real Property, the Building or the Premises with respect to work or services claimed

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to have been performed for or materials claimed to have been furnished to Tenant or the Premises, and, in case of any such lien attaching or notice of any lien, Tenant covenants and agrees to cause it to be immediately released and removed of record, by payment, statutory bond or other lawful means. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in this Lease, if any such lien is not released and removed from title on or before the date which is thirty (30) days after notice of such lien is delivered by Landlord to Tenant, Landlord, at its sole option, may immediately take all action necessary to release and remove such lien, without any duty to investigate the validity thereof and all sums, costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees and costs, incurred by Landlord in connection with such lien shall be deemed Additional Rent under this Lease and shall immediately be due and payable by Tenant.


ARTICLE 10

INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE

        10.1     Indemnification and Waiver.     Tenant hereby assumes all risk of damage to property and injury to persons, in, on, or about the Premises from any cause whatsoever and agrees that Landlord, and its partners and subpartners, and their respective officers, agents, property managers, servants, employees, and independent contractors (collectively, " Landlord Parties ") shall not be liable for, and are hereby released from any responsibility for, any damage to property or injury to persons or resulting from the loss of use thereof, which damage or injury is sustained by Tenant or by other persons claiming through Tenant. Tenant shall indemnify, defend, protect and hold harmless the Landlord Parties from any and all loss, cost, damage, expense and liability, including without limitation court costs and reasonable attorneys' fees (collectively " Claims ") incurred in connection with or arising from any cause in, on or about the Premises (including, without limitation, Tenant's installation, placement and removal of Alterations, improvements, fixtures and/or equipment in, on or about the Premises), and any acts, omissions or negligence of Tenant or of any person claiming by, through or under Tenant, or of the contractors, agents, servants, employees, licensees or invitees of Tenant or any such person, in, on or about the Premises, the Building and Real Property; provided, however, that Tenant's indemnity shall, in no event, extend to loss of profits, loss of business or other consequential damages incurred by Landlord or any Landlord Parties. Notwithstanding anything in this Section 10.1 to the contrary, the foregoing assumption of risk, release and indemnity shall not apply to any Claims to the extent resulting from the gross negligence or willful misconduct of Landlord or the Landlord Parties, and not insured (or required to be insured) by Tenant under this Lease (collectively, the " Excluded Claims "), and Landlord shall indemnify, protect, defend and hold harmless Tenant and Tenant's officers, agents and employees (collectively, " Tenant Parties ") from and against any such Excluded Claims, but only to the extent Landlord's liability is not waived and released by Tenant pursuant to the terms of Section 10.4 of this Lease (provided, however, that Landlord's indemnity shall, in no event, extend to loss of profits, loss of business or other consequential damages incurred by Tenant or any Tenant Parties). Each party's agreement to indemnify the other pursuant to this Section 10.1 is not intended and shall not relieve any insurance carrier of its obligations under policies required to be carried by the indemnifying party pursuant to the provisions of this Lease. The provisions of this Section 10.1 shall survive the expiration or sooner termination of this Lease.

        10.2     Landlord's Insurance and Tenant's Compliance with Landlord's Fire and Casualty Insurance.     Landlord shall, from and after the date hereof until the expiration of the Lease Term, maintain in effect the following insurance: (i) physical damage insurance (including rental loss endorsement) providing coverage in the event of fire, vandalism, malicious mischief and all other risks normally covered under "special form" policies in the geographical area of the Building, covering the Building (excluding, at Landlord's option, the property required to be insured by Tenant pursuant to Section 10.3 below) in an amount not less than one hundred percent (100%) of the full replacement value (less reasonable deductibles) of the Building, together with such other risks as Landlord may

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from time to time determine (provided, however, that Landlord shall have the right, but not the obligation, to obtain earthquake and/or flood insurance); (ii) commercial general liability insurance including Commercial Broad Form Endorsement or the equivalent in the amount of at least Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000.00), against claims of bodily injury, personal injury or property damage arising out of Landlord's operations, assumed liabilities (including the liabilities assumed by Landlord under this Lease), contractual liabilities, or use of the Building, common areas and Parking Facilities; and (iii) workers compensation insurance as required by law. Such coverages may be carried under blanket and/or umbrella policies. The insurers providing such insurance shall be licensed to do business in the State of California and rated A-VII or better in Best's Insurance Guide, and the policies of insurance with respect to property loss or damage by fire or other casualty shall contain a waiver of subrogation as provided in Section 10.4 below. Such coverages may be carried under blanket and/or umbrella insurance policies. Such insurance shall be primary insurance as to all claims hereunder. Tenant shall, at Tenant's expense, comply as to the Premises with all insurance company requirements pertaining to the use of the Premises. If Tenant's conduct or use of the Premises causes any increase in the premium for such insurance policies, then Tenant shall reimburse Landlord for any such increase. Tenant, at Tenant's expense, shall comply with all rules, orders, regulations or requirements of the American Insurance Association (formerly the National Board of Fire Underwriters) and with any similar body.

        10.3     Tenant's Insurance.     Tenant shall maintain the following coverages in the following amounts.

            10.3.1  Commercial General Liability Insurance covering the insured against claims of bodily injury, personal injury and property damage arising out of Tenant's operations, assumed liabilities or use of the Premises, including a Broad Form Commercial General Liability endorsement covering the insuring provisions of this Lease and the performance by Tenant of the indemnity agreements set forth in Section 10.1 of this Lease, (and with owned and non-owned automobile liability coverage, and liquor liability coverage in the event alcoholic beverages are served on the Premises) for limits of liability riot less than:

Bodily Injury and
Property Damage Liability

  $4,000,000 each occurrence
$4,000,000 annual aggregate

Personal Injury Liability

  $4,000,000 each occurrence
$4,000,000 annual aggregate

            10.3.2  Physical Damage Insurance covering (i) all office furniture, trade fixtures, office equipment, merchandise and all other items of Tenant's property on the Premises installed by, for, or at the expense of Tenant, (ii) the Tenant Improvements, including any Tenant Improvements which Landlord permits to be installed above the ceiling of the Premises or below the floor of the Premises, and (iii) all other improvements, alterations and additions to the Premises, including any improvements, alterations or additions installed at Tenant's request above the ceiling of the Premises or below the floor of the Premises. Such insurance shall be written on a "physical loss or damage" basis under "special form" policy for the full replacement cost value new without deduction for depreciation of the covered items and in amounts that meet any co-insurance clauses of the policies of insurance and shall include a vandalism and malicious mischief endorsement, sprinkler leakage coverage and earthquake sprinkler leakage coverage.

            10.3.3  Workers' compensation insurance as required by law.

            10.3.4  Intentionally Omitted.

            10.3.5  Tenant shall carry comprehensive automobile liability insurance having a combined single limit of not less than Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00) per occurrence and insuring

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    Tenant against liability for claims arising out of ownership, maintenance or use of any owned, hired or non-owned automobiles.

            10.3.6  The minimum limits of policies of insurance required of Tenant under this Lease shall in no event limit the liability of Tenant under this Lease. Such insurance shall: (i) name Landlord, Landlord's property manager, Landlord's asset manager and Landlord's lender with a deed of trust encumbering the Real Property and any other party affiliated with Landlord or Landlord's partners that landlord so specifies in writing to Tenant, as an additional insured with respect to Tenant's insurance described in Sections 10.3.1 and 10.3.2 above (but Tenant shall not be required to name Landlord or such other parties as loss payees with respect to Tenant's personal property damage insurance described in Section 10.3.2(i) above; (ii) specifically cover the liability assumed by Tenant under this Lease, including, but not limited to, Tenant's obligations under Section 10.1 of this Lease; (iii) be issued by an insurance company having a rating of not less than AVIII in Best's Insurance Guide or which is otherwise acceptable to Landlord and licensed to do business in the state in which the Real Property is located; (iv) be primary insurance as to all claims thereunder and provide that any insurance carried by Landlord is excess and is non-contributing with any insurance requirement of Tenant; (v) provide that said insurance shall not be canceled or coverage changed unless thirty (30) days' prior written notice shall have been given to Landlord and any mortgagee or ground or underlying lessor of Landlord; (vi) contain a cross-liability endorsement or severability of interest clause reasonably acceptable to Landlord; and (vii) with respect to the insurance required in Sections 10.3.1, 10.3.2, 10.3.4 and 10.3.5 above, have deductible amounts not exceeding Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00). Tenant shall deliver certificates evidencing such insurance policies to Landlord on or before the Lease Commencement Date and at least thirty (30) days before the expiration dates thereof. If Tenant shall fail to procure such insurance, or to deliver such certificates, within such time periods, Landlord may, at its option, in addition to all of its other rights and remedies under this Lease, and without regard to any notice and cure periods set forth in Section 19.1, procure such policies for the account of Tenant, and the cost thereof shall be paid to Landlord as Additional Rent within ten (10) days after delivery of bills therefor. Notwithstanding anything above to the contrary, Tenant shall be permitted to fulfill its obligations to maintain the insurance required hereunder by obtaining a blanket policy, or policies, covering the various liabilities of Tenant as long as the coverage required to be maintained for the Premises (including annual aggregate liability coverage) is not diminished or reduced as a result thereof, and provided such policy contains an endorsement that: (A) identifies with specificity the particular address of the Premises as being covered under the blanket policy; and (B) expressly waives any pro rata distribution requirement in Tenant's blanket policy covering the Premises.

        10.4     Subrogation.     Landlord and Tenant agree to have their respective insurance companies issuing property damage insurance waive any rights of subrogation that such companies may have against Landlord or Tenant as the case may be, so long as the insurance carried by Landlord and Tenant, respectively, is not invalidated thereby. As long as such waivers of subrogation are contained in their respective insurance policies, Landlord and Tenant hereby waive any right that either may have against the other on account of any loss or damage to their respective property to the extent such loss or damage is insurable under policies of insurance for fire and all risk coverage, theft, public liability, or other similar insurance.

        10.5     Additional Insurance Obligations.     Notwithstanding anything above to the contrary, during the Option Term(s) (if applicable), Landlord shall have the right to require Tenant to carry and maintain, during the applicable Option Term and at Tenant's sole cost and expense, increased amounts of the insurance required to be carried by Tenant pursuant to this Article 10, and such other reasonable types of insurance coverage and in such reasonable amounts covering the Premises and Tenant's operations therein, all as may be reasonably requested by Landlord during the applicable Option Term but only if such increased amounts and/or other types of insurance coverage are commonly carried by tenants comparable to Tenant in first-class office buildings in the Central San Diego County area.

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ARTICLE 11

DAMAGE AND DESTRUCTION

        11.1     Repair of Damage to Premises by Landlord.     Tenant shall promptly notify Landlord of any damage to the Premises resulting from fire or any other casualty. If the Premises or any common areas of the Building or Real Property serving or providing access to the Premises shall be damaged by fire or other casualty, Landlord shall promptly and diligently, subject to reasonable delays for insurance adjustment or other matters beyond Landlord's reasonable control, and subject to all other terms of this Article 11, restore the base, shell, and core of the Premises and such common areas. Such restoration shall be to substantially the same condition of the base, shell, and core of the Premises and common areas prior to the casualty, except for modifications required by zoning and building codes and other laws or by the holder of a mortgage on the Real Property, or the lessor of a ground or underlying lease with respect to the Real Property and/or the Building, or any other modifications to the common areas deemed desirable by Landlord, provided access to the Premises and any common restrooms serving the Premises shall not be materially impaired. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Lease, upon the occurrence of any damage to the Premises, Tenant shall assign to Landlord (or to any party designated by Landlord) all insurance proceeds payable to Tenant under Tenant's insurance required under Section 10.3.2(ii) and Section 10.3.2(iii) of this Lease, and Landlord shall repair any injury or damage to the tenant improvements and alterations installed in the Premises and shall return such tenant improvements and alterations to their original condition; provided that if the cost of such repair by Landlord exceeds the amount of insurance proceeds received by Landlord from Tenant's insurance carrier, as assigned by Tenant, the cost of such repairs shall be paid by Tenant to Landlord prior to Landlord's repair of the damage. In connection with such repairs and replacements, Tenant shall, prior to the commencement of construction, submit to Landlord, for Landlord's review and approval, all plans, specifications and working drawings relating thereto, and Landlord shall select the contractors to perform such improvement work. Landlord shall not be liable for any inconvenience or annoyance to Tenant or its visitors, or injury to Tenant's business resulting in any way from such damage or the repair thereof; provided, however, that if such fire or other casualty shall have damaged the Premises or common areas necessary to Tenant's occupancy, and if such damage is not the result of the negligence or willful misconduct of Tenant or Tenant's employees, contractors, licensees, or invitees, Landlord shall allow Tenant a proportionate abatement of Base Rent and Tenant's Share of Operating Expenses, Tax Expenses and Utilities Costs, during the time and to the extent Tenant is so prevented from using and does not use the Premises as result thereof.

        11.2     Termination Rights.     Within sixty (60) days after Landlord becomes aware of such damage, Landlord shall notify Tenant in writing (" Landlord's Damage Notice ") of the estimated time, in Landlord's reasonable judgment, required to substantially complete the repairs of such damage (the " Estimated Repair Period "). Notwithstanding the terms of Section 11.1 above, Landlord may elect not to rebuild and/or restore the Premises and/or Building and instead terminate this Lease by notifying Tenant in writing of such termination within sixty (60) days after the date of damage, such notice to include a termination date giving Tenant ninety (90) days to vacate the Premises, but Landlord may so elect only if the Building shall be damaged by fire or other casualty or cause, whether or not the Premises are affected, and one or more of the following conditions is present: (i) repairs cannot, in Landlord's opinion, as set forth in Landlord's Damage Notice, reasonably be completed within one hundred eighty (180) days of the date of damage (when such repairs are made without the payment of overtime or other premiums); or (ii) the damage is not fully covered, except for deductible amounts, by Landlord's insurance policies; provided, however, that if (A) if Landlord does not elect to terminate this Lease pursuant to Landlord's termination right as provided above, (B) the damage constitutes a Tenant Damage Event (as defined below), and (C) the repair of such damage cannot, in the reasonable opinion of Landlord, as set forth in Landlord's Damage Notice, be completed within one hundred eighty (180) days after the date of the damage, then Tenant may elect to terminate this Lease by

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delivering written notice thereof to Landlord within ten (10) days after Tenant's receipt of Landlord's Damage Notice, which termination shall be effective as of the date of such termination notice thereof to Landlord. As used herein, a " Tenant Damage Event " shall mean damage to all or any part of the Premises or any common areas of the Building providing access to the Premises by fire or other casualty, which damage is not the result of the negligence or willful misconduct of Tenant or any of Tenant's employees, agents, contractors or licensees, and which damage substantially interferes with Tenant's use of or access to the Premises and would entitle Tenant to an abatement of Rent pursuant to Section 11.1 above. In addition, in the event of a Tenant Damage Event, and if neither Landlord nor Tenant has elected to terminate this Lease as provided hereinabove, but Landlord fails to substantially complete the repair and restoration of such Tenant Damage Event within the Estimated Repair Period plus sixty (60) days, plus the number of days of delay, if any, attributable to events of "Force Majeure," as that term is defined in Section 24.17 hereof, plus the number of days of delay, if any, as are attributable to the acts or omissions of Tenant, then Tenant shall have an additional right to terminate this Lease by delivering written termination notice to Landlord within ten (10) days after the expiration of such period, which termination shall be effective as of the date of such termination notice. Further, in the event that the Premises or the Building is destroyed or damaged to any substantial extent during the last twelve (12) months of the Lease Term, then notwithstanding anything contained in this Article 11, Landlord shall have the option to terminate this Lease and to the extent such destruction or damage constitutes a Tenant Damage Event and the repair of same is reasonably expected by Landlord to require more than sixty (60) days to complete, Tenant shall have the option to terminate this Lease, by giving written termination notice to the other party of the exercise of such option within thirty (30) days after the date of such damage or destruction. If either Landlord or Tenant exercises any of its options to terminate this Lease as provided hereinabove, (1) this Lease shall cease and terminate as of the date of such termination notice, (2) Tenant shall pay the Base Rent and Additional Rent, properly apportioned up to such date of termination, and (3) both parties hereto shall thereafter be freed and discharged of all further obligations hereunder, except as provided for in provisions of this Lease which by their terms survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease.

        11.3     Waiver of Statutory Provisions.     The provisions of this Lease, including this Article 11, constitute an express agreement between Landlord and Tenant with respect to any and all damage to, or destruction of, all or any part of the Premises, the Building or any other portion of the Real Property, and any statute or regulation of the state in which the Real Property is located, including without limitation, Sections 1932(2) and 1933(4) of the California Civil Code, with respect to any rights or obligations concerning damage or destruction in the absence of an express agreement between the parties, and any other statute or regulation, now or hereafter in effect, shall have no application to this Lease or any damage or destruction to all or any part of the Premises, the Building or any other portion of the Real Property.


ARTICLE 12

CONDEMNATION

        12.1     Permanent Taking.     If the whole or any part of the Premises, Building or Real Property shall be taken by power of eminent domain or condemned by any competent authority for any public or quasi-public use or purpose, or if any adjacent property or street shall be so taken or condemned, or reconfigured or vacated by such authority in such manner as to require the use, reconstruction or remodeling of any part of the Premises, Building or Real Property, or if Landlord shall grant deed or other instrument in lieu of such taking by eminent domain or condemnation, Landlord shall have the option to terminate this Lease upon ninety (90) days' notice, provided such notice is given no later than one hundred eighty (180) days after the date of such taking, condemnation, reconfiguration, vacation, deed or other instrument. If more than ten percent (10%) of the rentable square feet of the Premises is taken, or if access to the Premises is substantially impaired, Tenant shall have the option to

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terminate this Lease upon ninety (90) days' notice, provided such notice is given no later than one hundred eighty (180) days after the date of such taking. Landlord shall be entitled to receive the entire award or payment in connection therewith, except that Tenant shall have the right to file any separate claim available to Tenant for (i) any taking of Tenant's personal property and fixtures belonging to Tenant and removable by Tenant upon expiration of the Lease Term pursuant to the terms of this Lease, (ii) for moving expenses and (iii) interruption to or damage to Tenant's business, so long as such claim does not diminish the award available to Landlord, its ground lessor with respect to the Real Property or its mortgagee, and such claim is payable separately to Tenant. All Rent shall be apportioned as of the date of such termination, or the date of such taking, whichever shall first occur. If any part of the Premises shall be taken, and this Lease shall not be so terminated, the Base Rent and Tenant's Share of Operating Expenses, Tax Expenses and Utilities Costs shall be proportionately abated. Tenant hereby waives any and all rights it might otherwise have pursuant to Section 1265.130 of The California Code of Civil Procedure.

        12.2     Temporary Taking.     Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Article 12, in the event of temporary taking of all or any portion of the Premises for period of ninety 90 days or less, then this Lease shall not terminate but the Base Rent and Tenant's Share of Operating Expenses, Tax Expenses and Utilities Costs shall be abated for the period of such taking in proportion to the ratio that the amount of rentable square feet of the Premises taken bears to the total rentable square feet of the Premises. Landlord shall be entitled to receive the entire award made in connection with any such temporary taking.


ARTICLE 13

COVENANT OF QUIET ENJOYMENT

        Landlord covenants that Tenant shall, during the Lease Term peaceably and quietly have, hold and enjoy the Premises subject to the terms, covenants, conditions, provisions and agreements hereof without interference by any persons lawfully claiming by or through Landlord. The foregoing covenant is in lieu of any other covenant express or implied.


ARTICLE 14

ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING

        14.1     Transfers.     Tenant shall not, without the prior written consent of Landlord, assign, mortgage, pledge, hypothecate, encumber, or permit any lien to attach to, or otherwise transfer, this Lease or any interest hereunder, permit any assignment or other such foregoing transfer of this Lease or any interest hereunder by operation of law, sublet the Premises or any part thereof, or permit the use of the Premises by any persons other than Tenant and its employees and invitees (all of the foregoing are hereinafter sometimes referred to collectively as " Transfers " and any person to whom any Transfer is made or sought to be made is hereinafter sometimes referred to as " Transferee ." If Tenant shall desire Landlord's consent to any Transfer, Tenant shall notify Landlord in writing, which notice (the " Transfer Notice ") shall include (i) the proposed effective date of .the Transfer, which shall not be less than thirty (30) days nor more than one hundred eighty (180) days after the date of delivery of the Transfer Notice, (ii) description of the portion of the Premises to be transferred (the " Subject Space "), (iii) all of the terms of the proposed Transfer, the name and address of the proposed Transferee, and a copy of all existing and/or proposed documentation pertaining to the proposed Transfer, including all existing operative documents to be executed to evidence such Transfer or the agreements incidental or related to such Transfer, (iv) current financial statements of the proposed Transferee certified by an officer, partner or owner thereof, and (v) such other information as Landlord may reasonably require. Any Transfer made without Landlord's prior written consent shall, at Landlord's option, be null, void and of no effect, and shall at Landlord's option constitute default by Tenant under this Lease. Whether or not

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Landlord shall grant consent, within thirty (30) days after written request by Landlord, Tenant shall pay to Landlord [***] for review and processing fees, and Tenant shall also reimburse Landlord for any actual, documented and reasonable legal fees incurred by Landlord in connection with Tenant's proposed Transfer.

        14.2     Landlord's Consent.     Landlord shall not unreasonably withhold, condition or delay its consent to any proposed Transfer of the Subject Space to the Transferee on the terms specified in the Transfer Notice, and shall notify Tenant of Landlord's consent or disapproval within ten (10) business days after Landlord's receipt of the Transfer Notice and the other information described in Section 14.1 above. The parties hereby agree that it shall be reasonable under this Lease and under any applicable law for Landlord to withhold consent to any proposed Transfer where one or more of the following apply, without limitation as to other reasonable grounds for withholding consent:

            14.2.1  The Transferee is engaged in business which is not consistent with the quality of the Building or Real Property;

            14.2.2  The Transferee intends to use the Subject Space for purposes which are not permitted under this Lease;

            14.2.3  The Transferee is either governmental agency or instrumentality thereof (i) which is that of foreign country, or (ii) which is of character or reputation, is engaged in business, or is of, or is associated with, [***], or (iii) [***], unless, and only to the extent, Landlord has previously approved such an occupant for other space in the Building;

            14.2.4  The Transfer will result in more than safe number of occupants per floor within the Subject Space;

            14.2.5  The Transferee is not party of reasonable financial worth and/or financial stability in light of the responsibilities involved under the Lease on the date consent is requested;

            14.2.6  The proposed Transfer would cause Landlord to be in violation of another lease or agreement to which Landlord is party, or would give an occupant of the Real Property a right to cancel its lease;

            14.2.7  Either the proposed Transferee, or any person or entity which directly or indirectly, controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with, the proposed Transferee, (i) occupies space in the Project at the time of the request for consent and Landlord has space in the Buildings or Adjacent Building available for lease to such party of comparable size as the proposed Subject Space, or (ii) is negotiating with Landlord to lease space in the Project at such time and Landlord has space in the Buildings or Adjacent Building available for lease to such party of comparable size as the proposed Subject Space.

        If Landlord consents to any Transfer pursuant to the terms of this Section 14.2 (and does not exercise any recapture rights Landlord may have under Section 14.4 of this Lease), Tenant may within one (1) month after Landlord's consent but not later than the expiration of said one-month period, enter into such Transfer of the Premises or portion thereof, upon substantially the same terms and conditions as are set forth in the Transfer Notice furnished by Tenant to Landlord pursuant to Section 14.1 of this Lease, provided that if there are any changes in the terms and conditions from those specified in the Transfer Notice (i) such that Landlord would initially have been entitled to refuse its consent to such Transfer under this Section 14.2, or (ii) which would cause the proposed Transfer to be more favorable to the Transferee than the terms set forth in Tenant's original Transfer Notice,

[***] Confidential portions of this document have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission.

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Tenant shall again submit the Transfer to Landlord for its approval and other action under this Article 14 (including Landlord's right of recapture if any under Section 14.4 of this Lease).

        14.3     Transfer Premium.     If Landlord consents to Transfer as condition thereto which the parties hereby agree is reasonable, Tenant shall pay to Landlord fifty percent (50%) of any "Transfer Premium" as that term is defined in this Section 14.3, received by Tenant from such Transferee. " Transfer Premium " shall mean all rent, additional rent or other consideration payable by such Transferee in excess of the Rent and Additional Rent payable by Tenant under this Lease on a per rentable square foot basis if less than all of the Premises is transferred after deducting the actual, documented and reasonable expenses incurred by Tenant for (i) any reasonable changes, alterations and improvements to the Premises in connection with the Transfer and/or any tenant improvement allowance provided by Tenant to the Transferee in connection with the Transfer, (ii) any reasonable brokerage commissions in connection with the Transfer, (iii) reasonable attorney's fees and advertising expenses in connection with the Transfer, and (iv) any free rent provided by Tenant to the Transferee in connection with the Transfer. "Transfer Premium" shall also include, but not be limited to, key money and bonus money paid by Transferee to Tenant in connection with such Transfer.

        14.4     Landlord's Option as to Subject Space.     Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Article 14, Landlord shall have the option by giving written notice to Tenant within ten (10) business days after receipt of any Transfer Notice involving (i) an assignment of Tenant's entire interest in this Lease or (ii) a sublease, which when aggregated with all other subleases of space in the Premises, is more than [***] percent ([***]%) of the then total rentable square footage of the Premises, to recapture the Subject Space. Such recapture notice shall cancel and terminate this Lease with respect to the Subject Space as of the date stated in the Transfer Notice as the effective date of the proposed Transfer until the last day of the term of the Transfer as set forth in the Transfer Notice. If this Lease shall be canceled with respect to less than the entire Premises, the Rent reserved herein shall be prorated on the basis of the number of rentable square feet retained by Tenant iii proportion to the number of rentable square feet contained in the Premises, and this Lease as so amended shall continue thereafter in full force and effect, and upon request of either party, the parties shall execute written confirmation of the same. If Landlord declines, or fails to elect in timely manner to recapture the Subject Space under this Section 14.4, then, provided Landlord has consented to the proposed Transfer, Tenant shall be entitled to proceed to transfer the Subject Space to the proposed Transferee, subject to provisions of the last paragraph of Section 14.2 of this Lease.

        14.5     Effect of Transfer.     If Landlord consents to a Transfer, (i) the terms and conditions of this Lease shall in no way be deemed to have been waived or modified, (ii) such consent shall not be deemed consent to an further Transfer by either Tenant or a Transferee, (iii) Tenant shall deliver to Landlord, promptly after execution, an original executed copy of all documentation pertaining to the Transfer in form reasonably acceptable to Landlord, and (iv) no Transfer relating to this Lease or agreement entered into with respect thereto, whether with or without Landlord's consent, shall relieve Tenant or any guarantor of the Lease from liability under this Lease. Landlord or its authorized representatives shall have the right at all reasonable times to audit the books, records and papers of Tenant relating to any Transfer, and shall have the right to make copies thereof; provided, however, that Landlord keeps said books, records and papers strictly confidential, and in connection therewith, Landlord shall cause its employees and consultants to execute such commercially reasonable confidentiality agreements as Tenant may require prior to conducting any such inspections and/or audits. If the Transfer Premium respecting any Transfer shall be found understated, Tenant shall, within thirty (30) days after demand, pay the deficiency and Landlord's costs of such audit if the audit was in error to Landlord's disadvantage by three percent (3%) or more.

        14.6     Additional Transfers.     Except as otherwise provided in Section 14.7 below for purposes of this Lease, the term "Transfer" shall also include (i) if Tenant is partnership, the withdrawal or change, voluntary, involuntary or by operation of law, of fifty percent (50%) or more of the partners, or

[***] Confidential portions of this document have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission.

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transfer of twenty-five percent or more of partnership interests, within a twelve (12)-month period or the dissolution of the partnership without immediate reconstitution thereof, and (ii) if Tenant is closely held corporation (i.e. whose stock is not publicly held and not traded through an exchange or over the counter), (A) the dissolution, merger, consolidation or other reorganization of Tenant, (B) the sale or other transfer of more than an aggregate of fifty percent (50%) of the voting shares of Tenant (other than to immediate family members by reason of gift or death), within a twelve (12)-month period, or (C) the sale, mortgage, hypothecation or pledge of more than an aggregate of fifty percent (50%) of the value of the unencumbered assets of Tenant within a twelve (12) month period.

        14.7     Affiliated Companies/Restructuring of Business Organization.     The assignment or subletting by Tenant of all or any portion of this Lease or the Premises to (i) a parent or subsidiary of Tenant, or (ii) any person or entity which controls, is controlled by or under common control with Tenant, or (iii) any entity which purchases all or substantially all of the assets of Tenant, or (iv) any entity into which Tenant is merged or consolidated (all such persons or entities described in (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) being sometimes hereinafter referred to as " Affiliates ") shall not be deemed Transfer under this Article 14, provided that:

            14.7.1  Any such Affiliate was not formed as subterfuge to avoid the obligations of this Article 14;

            14.7.2  Tenant gives Landlord prior written notice of any such assignment or sublease to an Affiliate;

            14.7.3  Any such Affiliate has, in Landlord's reasonable good faith opinion, as of the effective date of any such assignment or sublease, tangible net worth and net income, in the aggregate sufficient to meet the obligations of Tenant under this Lease;

            14.7.4  Any such assignment or sublease shall be subject to all of the terms and provisions of this Lease, and such assignee or sublessee shall assume, in a written document reasonably satisfactory to Landlord and delivered to Landlord upon or prior to the effective date of such assignment or sublease, all the obligations of Tenant under this Lease; and

            14.7.5  Tenant shall remain fully liable for all obligations to be performed by Tenant under this Lease.


ARTICLE 15

SURRENDER OWNERSHIP AND REMOVAL OF TRADE FIXTURES

        15.1     Surrender of Premises.     No act or thing done by Landlord or any agent or employee of Landlord during the Lease Term shall be deemed to constitute an acceptance by Landlord of surrender of the Premises unless such intent is specifically acknowledged in writing signed by Landlord. The delivery of keys to the Premises to Landlord or any agent or employee of Landlord shall not constitute surrender of the Premises or effect termination of this Lease, whether or not the keys are thereafter retained by Landlord, and notwithstanding such delivery Tenant shall be entitled to the return of such keys at any reasonable time upon request until this Lease shall have been properly terminated. The voluntary or other surrender of this Lease by Tenant, whether accepted by Landlord or not, or a mutual termination hereof, shall not work a merger, and at the option of Landlord shall operate as an assignment to Landlord of all subleases or subtenancies affecting the Premises.

        15.2     Removal Of Tenant Property by Tenant.     Upon the expiration of the Lease Term, or upon any earlier termination of this Lease, Tenant shall, subject to the provisions of this Article 15, quit and surrender possession of the Premises to Landlord in as good order and condition as when Tenant took possession and as thereafter improved by Landlord and/or Tenant, reasonable wear and tear and repairs and casualty damage, which are specifically made the responsibility of Landlord hereunder

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excepted. Upon such expiration or termination, Tenant shall, without expense to Landlord, remove or cause to be removed from the Premises all debris and rubbish, and such items of furniture, equipment, free-standing cabinet work, and other articles of personal property owned by Tenant or installed or placed by Tenant at its expense in the Premises, and such similar articles of any other persons claiming under Tenant, as Landlord may, in its sole discretion, require to be removed, and Tenant shall repair at its own expense all damage to the Premises and Building resulting from such removal.


ARTICLE 16

HOLDING OVER

        If Tenant holds over after the expiration of the Lease Term hereof, with or without the express or implied consent of Landlord, such tenancy shall be from month-to-month only, and shall not constitute a renewal hereof or an extension for any further term, and in such case Base Rent shall be payable at a monthly rate equal to [***] of the Base Rent applicable during the last rental period of the Lease Term under this Lease for the first two (2) months of such holdover and thereafter [***] of the Base Rent applicable during the last rental period of the Lease Term under this Lease. Such month-to-month tenancy shall be subject to every other term, covenant and agreement contained herein. Landlord hereby expressly reserves the right to require Tenant to surrender possession of the Premises to Landlord as provided in this Lease upon the expiration or other lawful termination of this Lease. The provisions of this Article 16 shall not be deemed to limit or constitute a waiver of any other rights or remedies of Landlord provided herein or at law. If Tenant fails to surrender the Premises upon the termination or expiration of this Lease, in addition to any other liabilities to Landlord accruing therefrom, Tenant shall protect, defend, indemnify and hold Landlord harmless from all loss, costs (including reasonable attorneys' fees) and liability resulting from such failure, including, without limiting, the generality of the foregoing, any claims made by any succeeding tenant founded upon such failure to surrender, and any lost profits to Landlord resulting therefrom.


ARTICLE 17

ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATES

        Within fifteen (15) business days following request in writing by Landlord, Tenant shall execute and deliver to Landlord an estoppel certificate, which shall be substantially in the form of Exhibit E , attached hereto (or such other form as may be reasonably required by any prospective mortgagee or purchaser of the Project, or any portion thereof) indicating therein any exceptions thereto that may exist at that time, and shall also contain any other information reasonably requested by Landlord or Landlord's mortgagee or prospective mortgagee or purchasers. Tenant shall execute and deliver whatever other instruments may be reasonably required for such purposes. Failure of Tenant to execute and deliver such estoppel certificate within such fifteen (15) business day period shall constitute an acknowledgment by Tenant that statements included in the estoppel certificate delivered to Tenant by Landlord are true and correct, without exception.


ARTICLE 18

SUBORDINATION

        18.1     Subordination.     This Lease is subject and subordinate to all present and future ground or underlying leases of the Real Property and to the lien of any mortgages or trust deeds, now or hereafter in force against the Real Property, if any, and to all renewals, extensions, modifications, consolidations and replacements thereof, and to all advances made or hereafter to be made upon the security of such mortgages or trust deeds, unless the holders of such mortgages or trust deeds, or the lessors under such ground lease or underlying leases, require in writing that this Lease be superior

[***] Confidential portions of this document have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission.

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thereto. A condition precedent to the subordination of this Lease to any ground or underlying lease or to the lien of any mortgage or deed of trust is that Landlord shall obtain for the benefit of Tenant subordination, non-disturbance and attornment agreement from the lessor or lender, which such agreement provides that so long as Tenant is not in default under this Lease Tenant's possession of the Premises and Tenant's other rights and privileges under this Lease shall not be interfered with and shall be honored by the lender, its successors or assigns, or the lessors under such ground lease or underlying leases, and which otherwise provides that should the Premises be transferred by foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure, this Lease shall continue in full force and effect as direct lease between the then owner of the Premises and Tenant, and that Tenant shall attorn to such transferee or successor of Landlord. Tenant covenants and agrees in the event any proceedings are brought for the foreclosure of any such mortgage, or if any ground or underlying lease is terminated, to attorn, without any deductions or set-offs whatsoever to the purchaser upon any such foreclosure sale, or to the lessor of such ground or underlying lease, as the case may be, if so requested to do so by such purchaser or lessor and/or if required to do so pursuant to any SNDA executed by the Current Lender, as defined in and pursuant to Section 18.2 below, and to recognize such purchaser or lessor as the lessor under this Lease. Tenant shall, within ten (10) days of request by Landlord, execute such further instruments or assurances as Landlord may reasonably deem necessary to evidence or confirm the subordination or superiority of this Lease to any such mortgages, trust deeds, ground leases or underlying leases; provided, however, that the agreement include all the rights and privileges granted to Tenant hereunder.

        18.2     Existing Agreement.     Tenant hereby acknowledges that as of the date of execution of this Lease, there is a deed of trust encumbering the Real Property in favor of Corus Bank, N.A. (the " Current Lender "). Concurrently with Tenant's execution of this Lease, Tenant and Current Lender shall sign, notarize and deliver to each other subordination, non-disturbance and attornment agreement substantially in the form of Exhibit E attached hereto (the " SNDA ").


ARTICLE 19

TENANTS DEFAULTS LANDLORDS REMEDIES

        19.1     Events of Default by Tenant.     All covenants and agreements to be kept or performed by Tenant under this Lease shall be performed by Tenant at Tenant's sole cost and expense and without any reduction of Rent. The occurrence of any of the following shall constitute a default of this Lease by Tenant:

            19.1.1  Any failure by Tenant to pay any Rent or any other charge required to be paid under this Lease, or any part thereof, when due, where such failure continues for five (5) calendar days after written notice thereof by Landlord to Tenant; provided, however, that any such notice shall be in addition to, and not in lieu of, any notice required under California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1161 or any similar or successor law; or

            19.1.2  Any failure by Tenant to observe or perform any other provision, covenant or condition of this Lease to be observed or performed by Tenant where such failure continues for thirty (30) days after written notice thereof from Landlord to Tenant; provided, however, that any such notice shall be in lieu of, and not in addition to, any notice required under California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1161 or any similar or successor law; and provided further that if the nature of such default is such that the same cannot reasonably be cured within a thirty (30) day period, Tenant shall not be deemed to be in default if it diligently commences such cure within such period and thereafter diligently proceeds to rectify and cure said default as soon as possible; or

        19.2     Landlord's Remedies Upon Default.     Upon the occurrence of any such default by Tenant pursuant to Section 19.1 above which remains uncured after expiration of the applicable notice and

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cure period set forth in Section 19.1 above, Landlord shall have, in addition to any other remedies available to Landlord at law or in equity, the option to pursue any one or more of the following remedies each and all of which shall be cumulative and nonexclusive, without, except as otherwise expressly provided below, any additional notice or demand whatsoever.

            19.2.1  Terminate this Lease, in which event Tenant shall immediately surrender the Premises to Landlord, and if Tenant fails to do so, Landlord may, without prejudice to any other remedy which it may have for possession or arrearages in rent, enter upon and take possession of the Premises and expel or remove Tenant and any other person who may be occupying the Premises or any part thereof, without being liable for prosecution or any claim or damages therefor; and Landlord may recover from Tenant the following:

                (i)  The worth at the time of award of any unpaid rent which has been earned at the time of such termination; plus

               (ii)  The worth at the time of award of the amount by which the unpaid rent which would have been earned after termination until the time of award exceeds the amount of such rental loss that Tenant proves could have been reasonably avoided; plus

              (iii)  The worth at the time of award of the amount by which the unpaid rent for the balance of the Lease Term after the time of award exceeds the amount of such rental loss that Tenant proves could have been reasonably avoided; plus

              (iv)  Any other amount necessary to compensate Landlord for all the detriment proximately caused by Tenant's failure to perform its obligations under this Lease or which in the ordinary course of things would be likely to result therefrom, specifically including but not limited, to reasonable brokerage commissions and reasonable advertising expenses incurred reasonable expenses of remodeling the Premises or any portion thereof for new tenant whether for the same or a different use (if reletting for the same use is not feasible) and any reasonable special concessions made to obtain new tenant; and

               (v)  At Landlord's election, such other amounts in addition to or in lieu of the foregoing as may be permitted from time to time by applicable law.

    The term "rent" as used in this Section 19.2 shall be deemed to be and to mean all sums of every nature required to be paid by Tenant pursuant to the terms of this Lease. As used in Sections 19.2.1(i) and (ii) above, the "worth at the time of award" shall be computed by allowing interest at the Interest Rate set forth in Section 4.5 of this Lease. As used in Section 19.2.1(iii) above, the "worth at the time of award" shall be computed by discounting such amount at the discount rate of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco at the time of award plus one percent (1%).

            19.2.2  Landlord shall have the remedy, described in California Civil Code Section 1951.4 (lessor may continue lease in effect after lessee's breach and abandonment and recover rent as it becomes due, if lessee has the right to sublet or assign, subject only to reasonable limitations). Accordingly, if Landlord does not elect to terminate this Lease on account of any default by Tenant, Landlord may, from time to time without terminating this Lease, enforce all of its rights and remedies under this Lease, including the right to recover all rent as it becomes due.

            19.2.3  In the event of a default by Tenant beyond the expiration of the applicable notice and cure periods, Landlord may, but shall not be obligated to, make any such payment or perform or otherwise cure any such obligation, provision, covenant or condition on Tenant's part to be observed or performed (and may enter the Premises for such purposes). In the event of Tenant's failure to perform any of its obligations or covenants under this Lease, and such failure to perform poses material risk of injury or harm to persons or damage to or loss of property then Landlord

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    shall have the right to cure or otherwise perform such covenant or obligation at any time after such failure to perform by Tenant, whether or not any such notice or cure period set forth in Section 19.1 above has expired. Any such actions undertaken by Landlord pursuant to the foregoing provisions of this Section 19.2.3 shall not be deemed waiver of Landlord's rights and remedies as result of Tenant's failure to perform and shall not release Tenant from any of its obligations under this Lease.

            19.2.4  Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Lease, in no event shall Tenant be liable to Landlord for any loss of profits loss of business or other consequential damages (collectively, " Consequential Damages ") incurred by Landlord as a result of Tenant's default or other acts or omission, except for (i) any Consequential Damages indemnified by Tenant pursuant to Article 16 of this Lease, and/or (ii) Landlord's right to recover damages pursuant to Section 1951.2 of the California Civil Code (or any successor statute) following Tenant's default and termination of this Lease as provided therein.

        19.3     Payment by Tenant.     Tenant shall pay to Landlord within fifteen (15) days after delivery by Landlord to Tenant of statements therefor: (i) sums equal to expenditures reasonably made and obligations incurred by Landlord in connection with Landlord's performance or cure of any of Tenant's obligations pursuant to the provisions of Section 19.2.3 above; and (ii) sums equal to all expenditures made and obligations incurred by Landlord in collecting or attempting to collect the Rent or in enforcing or attempting to enforce any rights of Landlord under this Lease or pursuant to law, including without limitation all legal fees and other amounts so expended. Tenant's obligations under this Section 19.3 shall survive the expiration or sooner termination of the Lease Term.

        19.4     Sublessees of Tenant.     In the event Landlord elects to terminate this Lease on account of any default by Tenant as set forth in this Article 19, Landlord shall have the right to terminate any and all subleases, licenses, concessions or other consensual arrangements for possession entered into by Tenant and affecting the Premises or may, in Landlord's sole discretion, succeed to Tenant's interest in such subleases, licenses, concessions or arrangements. In the event of Landlord's election to succeed to Tenant's interest in any such subleases, licenses, concessions or arrangements, Tenant shall, as of the date of notice by Landlord of such election, have no further right to or interest in the rent or other consideration receivable thereunder, other than with respect to (1) receiving credit therefore and (2) the benefits of any suretyship defenses that otherwise may be available to Tenant under the laws of the State of California.

        19.5     Waiver of Default.     No waiver by either party of any violation or breach by the other party of any of the terms, provisions and covenants herein contained shall be deemed or construed to constitute a waiver of any other or later violation or breach by such breaching party of the same or any other of the terms, provisions, and covenants herein contained. Forbearance by the non-breaching party in enforcement of one or more of the remedies herein provided upon a default by the other party shall not be deemed or construed to constitute a waiver of such default by the non-breaching party. The acceptance of any Rent hereunder by Landlord following the occurrence of any default, whether or not known to Landlord, shall not be deemed a waiver of any such default, except only a default in the payment of the Rent so accepted.

        19.6     Efforts to Relet.     For the purposes of this Article 19, Tenant's right to possession shall not be deemed to have been terminated by efforts of Landlord to relet the Premises (unless, of course, Landlord in fact effects reletting thereof), by its acts of maintenance preservation with respect to the Premises, or by appointment of a receiver to protect Landlord's interests hereunder. The foregoing enumeration is not exhaustive, but merely illustrative of acts which may be performed by Landlord without terminating Tenant's right to possession.

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        19.7     Landlord Default.     Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in this Lease, Landlord shall be in default in the performance of any obligation required to be performed by Landlord pursuant to this Lease if (i) in the event a failure by Landlord is with respect to the payment of money, Landlord fails to pay such unpaid amounts within fifteen (15) business days of written notice from Tenant that the same was not paid when due, or (ii) in the event a failure by Landlord is other than the obligation to pay money, Landlord fails to perform such obligation within thirty (30) days after the receipt of notice from Tenant specifying in detail Landlord's failure to perform; provided, however, if the nature of Landlord's obligation is such that more than thirty (30) days are required for its performance, then Landlord shall not be in default under this Lease if it shall promptly and diligently commence such performance within such thirty (30) day period and thereafter diligently pursues the same to completion. Upon any such default by Landlord under this Lease, Tenant may, except as otherwise specifically provided in this Lease to the contrary, exercise any of its rights provided at law or in equity, but in no event shall Landlord be liable to Tenant for any lost profits or other consequential damages as a result of such default.


ARTICLE 20

INTENTIONALLY OMITTED


ARTICLE 21

COMPLIANCE WITH LAW

        Tenant shall not do anything or suffer anything to be done in or about the Premises which will in any way conflict with any applicable Laws now in force or which may hereafter be enacted or promulgated. At its sole cost and expense, Tenant shall promptly comply and promptly cause the Premises to comply with all such applicable Laws, including, without limitation, the making of any improvements and alterations to the Premises (including those considered to be capital improvements) and those Laws pertaining to Hazardous Materials; provided, however, that the making of structural changes to the Building or changes to the common areas of the Building or Real Property which are not necessitated by any improvements and Alterations to the Premises installed by or on behalf of Tenant, by any specific act or negligence of Tenant or Tenant's agents, employees, licensees or invitees, and/or by Tenant's specific manner of use of the Premises, shall be performed by Landlord and the cost thereof shall be included in Operating Expenses except to the extent specifically excluded in Section 4.2.4 of this Lease. In addition, Tenant shall fully comply with all present or future governmentally mandated programs intended to manage parking, transportation or traffic in and around the Real Property.


ARTICLE 22

ENTRY BY LANDLORD

        Landlord reserves the right at all reasonable times and upon at least forty-eight (48) hours prior written notice to Tenant (except no such notice shall be required in emergencies) to enter the Premises to: (i) inspect them; (ii) show the Premises to prospective purchasers, mortgagees, ground or underlying lessors or, during the last six (6) months of the Lease Term, to prospective tenants of the Premises; (iii) to post notices of nonresponsibility; or (iv) alter, improve or repair the Premises or the Building if necessary to comply with current building codes or other applicable Laws, or for structural alterations, repairs or improvements to the Building, or as Landlord may otherwise reasonably desire or deem reasonably necessary. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Article 22, Landlord may enter the Premises at any time, without notice to Tenant, in emergency situations and/or to perform janitorial or other services required of Landlord pursuant to this Lease. Any such entries shall be without the abatement of Rent (except as provided in Section 6.5 above) and shall include the right

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to take such reasonable steps as required to accomplish the stated purposes. Tenant hereby waives any claims for damages or for any injuries or inconvenience to or interference with Tenant's business, lost profits, any loss of occupancy or quiet enjoyment of the Premises, and any other loss occasioned thereby. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in this Article 22, Landlord agrees, absent an emergency, or Landlord's entry to perform its obligations under this Lease or Landlord's exercise of its rights and remedies under Article 19 of this Lease or otherwise enforce its rights under this Lease, to be accompanied by a representative of Tenant but only if such representative is reasonably made available to Landlord at the time Landlord desires to so enter the Premises. For each of the above purposes, Landlord shall at all times have a key with which to unlock all the doors in the Premises, excluding Tenant's vaults, safes and special security areas designated in advance by Tenant. In an emergency, Landlord shall have the right to enter without notice and use any means that Landlord may deem proper to open the doors in and to the Premises. Any entry into the Premises in compliance with this Article 22 shall not be deemed to be a forcible or unlawful entry into, or a detainer of, the Premises, or an actual or constructive eviction of Tenant from any portion of the Premises. In connection with any entries by Landlord pursuant to this Article 22, Landlord shall follow Tenant's commercially reasonable security procedures and shall use commercially reasonable efforts not to unreasonably interfere with Tenant's permitted use of the Premises during normal business hours. Tenant may reasonably designate a certain reasonable number of areas within the Premises as "Secured Areas" should Tenant require such areas for the purpose of securing certain valuable property or confidential information. Landlord may not enter such Secured Areas except in the case of an emergency or in the event of a Landlord inspection, in which case Landlord shall provide Tenant with at least forty-eight (48) hours prior written notice. Landlord shall not show the Secured Area to a prospective lender, purchaser or tenant without forty-eight (48) hours prior written notice and without a representative of Tenant being present. Tenant hereby acknowledges and agrees that Landlord shall have no obligation to perform janitorial services in such Secured Areas unless Tenant provides Landlord a written request for same and provides Landlord with access to such Secured Areas (by providing Landlord a key or other device, and by scheduling Landlord's entry with an escort or otherwise).


ARTICLE 23

TENANT PARKING

        Tenant shall rent throughout the Lease Term the number of parking passes set forth in Section 11 of the Summary, located in those portions of the Parking Facilities as may be designated by Landlord from time to time. Tenant shall pay to Landlord for the use of such parking passes, on a monthly basis, the prevailing rate charged from time to time by Landlord or Landlord's parking operator for parking passes in the Parking Facilities where such parking passes are located. Notwithstanding anything above to the contrary, there will .be no charge for unreserved, uncovered parking passes during the initial Lease Term; provided, however, that during any Option Term (if any extension option is exercised by Tenant pursuant to the Extension Option Rider), Tenant shall pay to Landlord for the use of such unreserved, uncovered parking passes, on a monthly basis, the prevailing rate (if any) charged from time to time by Landlord or Landlord's parking operator for unreserved, uncovered parking passes in the Parking Facilities where such parking passes are located. Tenant's continued right to use the parking passes is conditioned upon Tenant abiding by all rules and regulations which are prescribed from time to time for the orderly operation and use of the Parking Facilities and upon Tenant's cooperation in seeing that Tenant's employees and visitors also comply with such rules and regulations. In addition, Landlord may assign any parking spaces and/or make all or a portion of such spaces reserved or institute an attendant-assisted tandem parking program and/or valet parking program if Landlord determines in its sole discretion that such is necessary or desirable for orderly and efficient parking. Landlord specifically reserves the right, from time to time, to change the size, configuration, design, layout, location and all other aspects of the Parking Facilities; provided, however, that Landlord

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shall provide Tenant with substitute parking within a reasonable distance from the Parking Facilities in the event Landlord's actions hereunder causes Tenant to not have access to the Parking Facilities. Tenant acknowledges and agrees that Landlord, from time to time, may without incurring any liability to Tenant and without, except as otherwise provided in Section 6.5 above, any abatement of Rent under this Lease temporarily close-off or restrict access to the Parking Facilities, or temporarily relocate Tenant's parking spaces to other parking structures and/or surface parking areas within a reasonable distance from the Parking Facilities, for purposes of permitting or facilitating any such construction, alteration or improvements or to accommodate or facilitate renovation, alteration, construction or other modification of other improvements or structures located on the Real Property. Landlord may delegate its responsibilities hereunder to a parking operator in which case such parking operator shall have all the rights of control attributed hereby to Landlord. The parking rates charged by Landlord for Tenant's parking passes shall be exclusive of any parking tax or other charges imposed by governmental authorities in connection with the use of such parking, which taxes and/or charges shall be paid directly by Tenant or the parking users, or if directly imposed against Landlord, Tenant shall reimburse Landlord for all such taxes and/or charges within ten (10) days after Tenant's receipt of the invoice from Landlord. The parking passes provided to Tenant pursuant to this Article 23 are provided solely for use by Tenant's own personnel and invitees and such passes may not be transferred, assigned, subleased or otherwise alienated by Tenant without Landlord's prior approval.


ARTICLE 24

MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

        24.1     Terms; Captions.     The necessary grammatical changes required to make the provisions hereof apply either to corporations or partnerships or individuals, men or women, as the case may require, shall in all cases be assumed as though in each case fully expressed. The captions of Articles and Sections are for convenience only and shall not be deemed to limit, construe, affect or alter the meaning of such Articles and Sections.

        24.2     Binding Effect.     Each of the provisions of this Lease shall extend to and shall, as the case may require, bind or inure to the benefit not only of Landlord and of Tenant, but also of their respective successors or assigns, provided this clause shall not permit any assignment by Tenant contrary to the provisions of Article 14 of this Lease.

        24.3     No Waiver.     No waiver of any provision of this Lease shall be implied by any failure of a party to enforce any remedy on account of the violation of such provision, even if such violation shall continue or be repeated. Any waiver by a party of any provision of this Lease may only be in writing, and no express waiver shall affect any provision other than the one specified in such waiver and that one only for the time and in the manner specifically stated. No receipt of monies by Landlord from Tenant after the termination of this Lease shall in any way alter the length of the Lease Term or of Tenant's right of possession hereunder or after the giving of any notice shall reinstate, continue or extend the Lease Term or affect any notice given Tenant prior to the receipt of such monies, it being agreed that after the service of notice or the commencement of a suit or after final judgment for possession of the Premises, Landlord may receive and collect any Rent due, and the payment of said Rent shall not waive or affect said notice, suit or judgment.

        24.4     Modification of Lease.     Should any current or prospective mortgagee or ground lessor for the Real Property require a modification or modifications of this Lease, which modification or modifications will not cause an increased cost or expense to Tenant or in any other way materially and adversely change the rights and obligations of Tenant hereunder, then and in such event, Tenant agrees that this Lease may be so modified and agrees to execute whatever documents are required therefor and deliver the same to Landlord within ten (10) days following the request therefor. Should Landlord or any such current or prospective mortgagee or ground lessor require execution of a short form of

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Lease for recording, containing, among other customary provisions, the names of the parties, a description of the Premises and the Lease Term, Tenant agrees to execute such short form of Lease and to deliver the same to Landlord within ten (10) days following the request therefor.

        24.5     Transfer of Landlord's Interest.     Tenant acknowledges that Landlord has the right to transfer all or any portion of its interest in the Real Property, the Building and/or in this Lease, and Tenant agrees that in the event of any such transfer and the transferee's assumption, in writing, of Landlord's obligations under this Lease, Landlord shall automatically be released from all liability under this Lease and Tenant agrees to look solely to such transferee for the performance of Landlord's obligations hereunder after the date of transfer. The liability of any transferee of Landlord shall be limited to the interest of such transferee in the Real Property (and the transferees right to collect Rents) and any available insurance proceeds and such transferee shall be without personal liability under this Lease, and Tenant hereby expressly waives and releases such personal liability on behalf of itself and all persons claiming by through or under Tenant. Tenant further acknowledges that Landlord may assign its interest in this Lease to a mortgage lender as additional security and agrees that such an assignment shall not release Landlord from its obligations hereunder and that Tenant shall continue to look to Landlord for the performance of its obligations hereunder.

        24.6     Prohibition Against Recording.     Except as provided in Section 24.4 of this Lease, neither this Lease, nor any memorandum, affidavit or other writing with respect thereto, shall be recorded by Tenant or by anyone acting through, under or on behalf of Tenant.

        24.7     Landlord's Title; Air Rights.     Landlord's title is and always shall be paramount to the title of Tenant. Nothing herein contained shall empower Tenant to do any act which can, shall or may encumber the title of Landlord. No rights to any view or to light or air over any property, whether belonging to Landlord or any other person, are granted to Tenant by this Lease.

        24.8     Tenant's Signs.     

            24.8.1     Interior Signs.     Tenant shall be entitled, at its sole cost and expense, to (i) one (1) identification sign on or near the entry doors of the Premises, (ii) for multi-tenant floors, one (1) identification or directional sign, as designated by Landlord, in the elevator lobby on the floor on which the Premises are located, and (iii) one (1) identification sign located on the second (2 nd ) floor lobby facing the main entrance to the Building. Such signs shall be installed by a signage contractor designated by Landlord. The location, quality, design, style, lighting and size of such signs shall be consistent with the Landlord's Building standard signage program and shall be subject to Landlord's prior written approval, in its reasonable discretion. Upon the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease, Tenant shall be responsible, at its sole cost and expense, for the removal of such signage and the repair of all damage to the Building caused by such removal. Except for such identification signs, Tenant may not install any signs on the exterior or roof of the Building or the common areas of the Building or the Real Property. Except for Tenant's Exterior Signs, any signs, window coverings, or blinds (even if the same are located behind the Landlord approved window coverings for the Building), or other items visible from the exterior of the Premises or Building are subject to the prior approval of Landlord, in its sole and absolute discretion.

            24.8.2     Exterior Signage.     Subject to the approval of all applicable governmental and quasi-governmental entities, and subject to all applicable governmental and quasi-governmental Laws, rules, regulations, and codes, Landlord hereby grants Tenant the non-exclusive right to have (i) one (1) identification sign (" Tenant's Name Sign ") containing the name [***] on the middle position on the Building's monument sign (the " Monument Sign ") facing Evening Creek Drive, and (ii) one (1) eyebrow sign (" Eyebrow Sign ") located on the face of the Building facing Evening Creek Drive. Tenant's Name Sign and Tenant's Eyebrow Sign are collectively referred to herein as the " Exterior Signage ". The design, size, specifications, graphics, materials, manner of affixing

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    colors and lighting (if applicable) of Tenant's Exterior Signage shall be (i) consistent with the project signage criteria attached hereto as Exhibit H and otherwise consistent with other signs to be placed on the Monument Sign and/or other exterior eyebrow signage placed on the exterior of the Building and the quality and appearance of the Real Property and (ii) subject to the approval of all applicable governmental authorities, and Landlord's reasonable approval. Landlord shall install Tenant's Exterior Signage at Tenant's cost. In addition, Tenant shall pay to Landlord, within thirty (30) days after demand, from time to time, all other costs attributable to the fabrication, installation, insurance, lighting (if applicable), maintenance and repair of Tenant's Exterior Signage. The signage rights granted to Tenant under this Section 24.8.2 are personal to the Original Tenant and any assignee that is an Affiliate of Original Tenant's entire interest in this Lease pursuant to Section 14.7 of this Lease (but any name change to reflect the name of such Affiliate assignee shall be subject to Landlord's approval which shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed) and may not be exercised or used by or assigned to any other person or entity. In addition, Original Tenant (or such Affiliate assignee, as the case may be) shall no longer have any right to Tenant's Exterior Signage if at any time during the Lease Term the Original Tenant (or such Affiliate assignee, as the case may be) does not lease and occupy at least fifty percent (50%) of the Premises then leased by Tenant hereunder. Upon the expiration or sooner termination of this Lease, or upon the earlier termination of Tenant's signage right under this Section 24.8.2, Landlord shall have the right to permanently remove Tenant's Exterior Signage and to repair all damage to the Monument Sign and/or the Building resulting from such removal and restore the affected area to its original condition existing prior to the installation of Tenant's Exterior Signage, and Tenant shall reimburse Landlord for the costs thereof.

        24.9     Relationship of Parties.     Nothing contained in this Lease shall be deemed or construed by the parties hereto or by any third party to create the relationship of principal and agent, partnership, joint venturer or any association between Landlord and Tenant, it being expressly understood and agreed that neither the method of computation of Rent nor any act of the parties hereto shall be deemed to create any relationship between Landlord and Tenant other than the relationship of landlord and tenant.

        24.10     Application of Payments.     Landlord shall have the right to apply payments received from Tenant pursuant to this Lease, regardless of Tenant's designation of such payments, to satisfy any obligations of Tenant hereunder, in such order and amounts as Landlord, in its sole discretion, may elect.

        24.11     Time of Essence.     Time is of the essence of this Lease and each of its provisions.

        24.12     Partial Invalidity.     If any term, provision or condition contained in this Lease shall, to any extent, be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Lease, or the application of such term, provision or condition to persons or circumstances other than those with respect to which it is invalid or unenforceable, shall not be affected thereby, and each and every other term, provision and condition of this Lease shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent possible permitted by law.

        24.13     No Warranty.     In executing and delivering this Lease, Tenant has not relied on any representation, including, but not limited to, any representation whatsoever as to the amount of any item comprising Additional Rent or the amount of the Additional Rent in the aggregate or that Landlord is furnishing the same services to other tenants, at all, on the same level or on the same basis, or any warranty or any statement of Landlord which is not set forth herein or in one or more of the Exhibits attached hereto.

        24.14     Landlord Exculpation.     It is expressly understood and agreed that notwithstanding anything in this Lease to the contrary, and notwithstanding any applicable law to the contrary, the liability of Landlord and the Landlord Parties hereunder (including any successor landlord) and any recourse by Tenant against Landlord or the Landlord Parties shall be limited solely and exclusively to an amount

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which is equal to the interest of Landlord in the Real Property, to the rents provided for and defined herein, and any available insurance proceeds, and neither Landlord, nor any of the Landlord Parties shall have any personal liability therefor, and Tenant hereby expressly waives and releases such personal liability on behalf of itself and all persons claiming by, through or under Tenant.

        24.15     Entire Agreement.     It is understood and acknowledged that there are no oral agreements between the parties hereto affecting this Lease and this Lease supersedes and cancels any and all previous negotiations, arrangements, brochures, agreements and understandings, if any, between the parties hereto or displayed by Landlord to Tenant with respect to the subject matter thereof, and none thereof shall be used to interpret or construe this Lease. This Lease (including all exhibits attached hereto) and any side letter or separate agreement executed by Landlord and Tenant in connection with this Lease and dated of even date herewith contain all of the terms, covenants, conditions, warranties and agreements of the parties relating in any manner to the rental, use and occupancy of the Premises, shall be considered to be the only agreement between the parties hereto and their representatives and agents, and none of the terms, covenants, conditions or provisions of this Lease can be modified, deleted or added to except in writing signed by the parties hereto. All negotiations and oral agreements acceptable to both parties have been merged into and are included herein. There are no other representations or warranties between the parties, and all reliance with respect to representations is based totally upon the representations and agreements contained in this Lease.

        24.16     Right to Lease.     Landlord reserves the absolute right to effect such other tenancies in the Buildings, Adjacent Building (if and when constructed) and/or in any other building and/or any other portion of the Real Property as Landlord in the exercise of its sole business judgment shall determine to best promote the interests of the Real Property. Tenant does not rely on the fact, nor does Landlord represent, that any specific tenant or type or number of tenants shall, during the Lease Term, occupy any space in the Building or Real Property.

        24.17     Force Majeure.     Any prevention, delay or stoppage due to strikes, lockouts, labor disputes, acts of God, inability to obtain services, labor, or materials or reasonable substitutes therefor, governmental actions, civil commotions, fire or other casualty, and other causes beyond the reasonable control of the party obligated to perform, except with respect to the obligations imposed with regard to Rent and other charges to be paid by Tenant pursuant to this Lease and except with respect to Tenant's obligations under the Tenant Work Letter (collectively, the " Force Majeure "), notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Lease, shall excuse the performance of such party for period equal to any such prevention, delay or stoppage and, therefore, if this Lease specifies time period for performance of an obligation of either party, that time period shall be extended by the period of any delay in such party's performance caused by a Force Majeure.

        24.18     Intentionally Omitted.     

        24.19     Notices.     All notices, demands, statements or communications (collectively, " Notices ") given or required to be given by either party to the other hereunder shall be in writing, shall be sent by United States certified or registered mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, or delivered personally (i) to Tenant at the appropriate address set forth in Section 5 of the Summary, or to such other place as Tenant may from time to time designate in a Notice to Landlord; or (ii) to Landlord at the addresses set forth in Section 3 of the Summary, or to such other firm or to such other place as Landlord may from time to time designate in a Notice to Tenant. Any Notice will be deemed given on the date it is mailed as provided in this Section 24.19 or upon the date personal delivery is made. If Tenant is notified of the identity and address of Landlord's mortgagee or ground or underlying lessor, Tenant shall give to such mortgagee or ground or underlying lessor written notice of any default by Landlord under the terms of this Lease by registered or certified mail, and such mortgagee or ground or underlying lessor shall be given a reasonable opportunity to cure such default prior to Tenant's exercising any remedy available to Tenant.

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        24.20     Joint and Several.     If there is more than one Tenant, the obligations imposed upon Tenant under this Lease shall be joint and several.

        24.21     Authority.     Tenant hereby represents and warrants that Tenant is a duly formed and existing entity qualified to do business in the state in which the Real Property is located and that Tenant has full right and authority to execute and deliver this Lease and that each person signing on behalf of Tenant is authorized to do so. Landlord hereby represents and warrants that Landlord is a duly formed and existing entity qualified to do business in the state in which the Real Property is located and that Landlord has full right and authority to execute and deliver this Lease and that each person signing on behalf of Landlord is authorized to do so.

        24.22     Jury Trial; Attorneys' Fees.     IF EITHER PARTY COMMENCES LITIGATION AGAINST THE OTHER FOR THE SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE OF THIS LEASE, FOR DAMAGES FOR THE BREACH HEREOF OR OTHERWISE FOR ENFORCEMENT OF ANY REMEDY HEREUNDER, THE PARTIES HERETO AGREE TO AND HEREBY DO WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY. In the event any party brings any suit or other proceeding with respect to the subject matter or enforcement of this Agreement or with respect to a breach of a representation or warranty hereunder or with respect to any tortious allegation with respect thereto, the prevailing party as determined by the court, agency or other authority (before which such suit or proceeding is commenced) shall, in addition to such other relief as may be awarded, be entitled to recover attorneys' fees, expenses and costs of investigation as actually incurred, including reasonable attorneys' fees, expenses and costs of investigation incurred in appellate proceedings, costs incurred in establishing the right to indemnification, or in any action or participation in or in connection with any case or proceeding under Chapters 7, 11 or 13 of the Bankruptcy Code, 11 U.S.C. sections 101, et seq., or any successor statutes. The term "attorneys' fees, expenses and costs of investigation" shall mean and include, but shall not be limited to, legal fees, accountant's fees, expert witness fees, and any and all similarly related fees incurred in connection with the action or proceeding, and the preparation thereof. The term "suit or other proceeding" shall mean and include any and all actions, proceedings, suits, mediations, arbitrations, appeals and other similarly related legal means of resolving disputes.

        24.23     Governing Law.     This Lease shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the state in which the Real Property is located.

        24.24     Submission of Lease.     Submission of this instrument for examination or signature by Tenant does not constitute a reservation of or an option for lease, and it is not effective as a lease or otherwise until execution and delivery by both Landlord and Tenant.

        24.25     Brokers.     Landlord and Tenant hereby warrant to each other that they have had no dealings with any real estate broker or agent in connection with the negotiation of this Lease, excepting only the real estate brokers or agents specified in Section 12 of the Summary (the " Brokers "), and that they know of no other real estate broker or agent who is entitled to a commission in connection with this Lease. Each party agrees to indemnify and defend the other party against and hold the other party harmless from any and all claims, demands, losses, liabilities, lawsuits, judgments, and costs and expenses (including without limitation reasonable attorneys' fees) with respect to any leasing commission or equivalent compensation alleged to be owing on account of the indemnifying party's dealings with any real estate broker or agent other than the Brokers.

        24.26     Independent Covenants.     This Lease shall be construed as though the covenants herein between Landlord and Tenant are independent and not dependent and Tenant hereby expressly waives the benefit of any statute to the contrary and agrees that if Landlord fails to perform its obligations set forth herein, Tenant shall not, except as otherwise provided herein, be entitled to make any repairs or perform any acts hereunder at Landlord's expense or to any setoff of the Rent or other amounts owing hereunder against Landlord; provided, however, that the foregoing shall in no way impair the right of Tenant to commence a separate action against Landlord for any violation by Landlord of the provisions

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hereof so long as notice is first given to Landlord and any holder of a mortgage or deed of trust covering the Building, Real Property or any portion thereof, of whose address Tenant has theretofore been notified, and an opportunity is granted to Landlord and such holder to correct such violations as provided above.

        24.27     Building Name and Signage.     So long as Tenant is able to maintain its sign rights hereunder, Landlord shall have the right at any time to change the name(s) of the Buildings and Real Property and to install, affix and maintain any and all signs on the exterior and on the interior of the Buildings and any portion of the Real Property as Landlord may, in Landlord's sole discretion, desire. Tenant shall not use the names of the Buildings or Real Property or use pictures or illustrations of the Buildings or Real Property in advertising or other publicity, without the prior written consent of Landlord.

        24.28     Building Directory.     At Tenant's cost, Landlord shall include Tenant's name and location in the Building on one (1) line on the Building directory.

        24.29     Intentionally Omitted     

        24.30     Landlord's Construction.     It is specifically understood and agreed that Landlord has no obligation and has made no promises to alter, remodel, improve, renovate, repair, or decorate the Premises, the Buildings, Real Property, or any part thereof and that no representations or warranties respecting the condition of the Premises, the Buildings or the Real Property have been made by Landlord to Tenant, except as specifically set forth in this Lease. Tenant acknowledges that prior to and during the Lease Term, Landlord (and/or any common area association) will be completing construction and/or demolition work pertaining to various portions of the Buildings, Premises and/or Real Property, including without limitation the Parking Facilities, landscaping and tenant improvements for premises for other tenants and, at Landlord's sole election, such other buildings (including the Adjacent Building), parking facilities, improvements, landscaping and other facilities within or as part of the Project as Landlord (and/or such common area association) shall from time to time desire (collectively, the " Construction "). In connection with such Construction, Landlord may, among other things, erect scaffolding or other necessary structures in the Building, limit or eliminate access to portions of the Real Property, including portions of the common areas, or perform work in the Building and/or Real Property, which work may create noise, dust or leave debris in the Building and/or Real Property. Tenant hereby agrees that such Construction and Landlord's commercially reasonable actions in connection with such Construction shall in no way constitute a constructive eviction of Tenant nor entitle Tenant to any abatement of Rent (except as provided in Section 6.5 above). Except as provided in Section 6.5 above, Landlord shall have no responsibility or for any reason be liable to Tenant for any direct or indirect injury to or interference with Tenant's business arising from such Construction, nor shall Tenant be entitled to any compensation or damages from Landlord for loss of the use of the whole or any part of the Premises or of Tenant's personal property or improvements resulting from such Construction or Landlord's actions in connection with such Construction, or for any inconvenience or annoyance occasioned by such Construction or Landlord's actions in connection with such Construction; provided, however, Landlord agrees to use commercially reasonable efforts to minimize interference with Tenant's use of and access to the Premises as a result of such Renovations.

        24.31      [***]    

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        24.32     Consent and Approvals.     Except for (i) matters which could have a material adverse effect on the Building's structure or the Building's Systems and Equipment, the Base, Shell and Core, or which could affect the exterior appearance of the Building, the Real Property or any common areas, or (ii) matters covered by Article 19 of this Lease (collectively, the " Excepted Matters "), any time the consent of Landlord or Tenant is required under this Lease, such consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed, and, except with regard to the Excepted Matters, whenever this Lease grants Landlord or Tenant the right to take action, exercise discretion, establish rules and regulations or make an allocation or their determination, Landlord and Tenant shall act reasonably and in good faith. With respect to the Excepted Matters, Landlord shall be entitled to grant its consent or exercise its discretion in its sole and absolute discretion, but shall act in good faith. Notwithstanding anything above to the contrary, Landlord and Tenant shall grant or withhold its consent or exercise its discretion with respect to matters for which there is a standard of consent or discretion specifically set forth in this Lease in accordance with such specific standards.

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        IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Landlord and Tenant have caused this Lease to be executed the day and date first above written.

  "Landlord":

 

[***]

 

By:

 

[***]

     

By:

 

/s/ [***]


          Name:     

          Its:     

 

"Tenant":

 

[***]

 

By:

 

/s/ [***]


      Name:     

      Its:    

 

By:

 

/s/ [***]


      Name:     

      Its:     


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If Tenant is a CORPORATION, the authorized officers must sign on behalf of the corporation and indicate the capacity in which they are signing. The Lease must be executed by the president or vice president and the secretary or assistant secretary, unless the bylaws or a resolution of the board of directors shall otherwise provide, in which event, the bylaws or a certified copy of the resolution, as the case may be, must be attached to this Lease.

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FIRST AMENDMENT TO OFFICE LEASE

        This FIRST AMENDMENT TO OFFICE LEASE (this "First Amendment") is made and entered into effective as of March 1, 2005, by and between KILROY REALTY, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership ("Landlord"), successor in interest to [***] ("Original Landlord"), and [***] ("Tenant").


RECITALS

        A.    Original Landlord and Tenant entered into that certain Office Lease dated as of September 3, 2004 (the "Lease"), pursuant to which Original Landlord leased to Tenant and Tenant leased from the Original Landlord certain "Premises", as described in the Lease, in that certain Building located at l3500 Evening Creek Drive North, San Diego, California 92128.

        B.    On or about December 29, 2004, the Original Landlord sold the Premises to the above mentioned Landlord.

        C.    Except as otherwise set forth herein, all capitalized terms used in this First Amendment shall have the same meaning as such terms have in the Lease.

        D.    Landlord and Tenant desire to amend the Lease to confirm the commencement and expiration dates of the Lease Term, as hereinafter provided.


AGREEMENT:

        NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing Recitals and the mutual covenants contained herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:

        1.     Confirmation of Dates.     The parties hereby confirm that (a) the Premises are Ready for Occupancy, and (b) the Lease Term commenced on the Lease Commencement Date of December 13, 2004, for a term of five (5) years, six (6) months and nineteen (19) days, and shall expire on the Lease Expiration Date of June 30, 2010, unless sooner terminated as provided in the Lease.

        2.     Correction of Tenant Mailing Address.      Section 5 of the Summary of Basic Lease Information, which is incorporated into the Lease and made a part thereof; indicates that one of the addressees for notice to the Tenant is [***]. In fact, that address is incorrect, and the correct address to which such notices should be sent is [***].

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        3.     Notices.     Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in the Lease, as of the date of this First Amendment, any Notices to Landlord must be sent, transmitted, or delivered, as the case may be, to the following addresses:

      Kilroy Realty Corporation
      12200 West Olympic Boulevard
      Suite 200
      Los Angeles, California 90064
      Attention: Legal Department

      with copies to:

      Kilroy Realty Corporation
      13500 Evening Creek Drive North, Suite 130
      San Diego CA 92128
      Attention; Michael J. Nelson

      and

      Allen Matkins Leek Gamble & Mallory LLP
      1901 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 1800
      Los Angeles, California 90067
      Attention: Anton N. Natsis, Esq.

        4.     No Further Modification.     Except as set forth in this First Amendment, all of the terms and provisions of the Lease shall remain unmodified and in full force and effect.

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        IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this First Amendment to Office Lease has been executed as of the day and year first above written.

  "LANDLORD"

 

KILROY REALTY, L.P.,
a Delaware limited partnership

 

By:

 

Kilroy Realty Corporation, a Maryland corporation, General Partner

     

By:

 

/s/ John T. Fucci


          Its:   Senior Vice President
Asset Management

     

By:

 

  


          Its:    

 

"TENANT"

 

[***]

 

By:

 

/s/ [***]


      Its:     

 

By:

 

 


      Its:     

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AGREEMENT REGARDING ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF LEASE,
LANDLORD CONSENT, RELEASE OF ASSIGNOR,
AND AMENDMENT TO LEASE

        This Agreement Regarding Assignment and Assumption of Lease, Landlord Consent, Release of Assignor, and Amendment to Lease (this " Agreement ") is made as of April 1, 2007 (the " Effective Date "), by KILROY REALTY, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (" Landlord "), [***] (" Assignor "), and BRIDGEPOINT EDUCATION, INC., a Delaware corporation (" Assignee ").


RECITALS:

        A.    [***] (the " Original Landlord "), predecessor-in-interest to Landlord, and Assignor entered into that certain Office Lease dated September 3, 2004 (the " Office Lease "), as amended by that certain First Amendment to Office Lease dated March 1, 2005 (the " First Amendment "), as further amended by Landlord's letter dated February 28, 2007 (" Letter Extension ") which extended the date by which Assignor was to deliver the Termination Notice under Section 2.2 of the Office Lease (the Office Lease, the First Amendment and the Letter Extension are collectively referred to hereinafter as the " Lease "), whereby Original Landlord leased to Assignor, and Assignor leased from Original Landlord, those certain premises (the " Premises ") totaling 48,882 rentable square feet (44,125 usable square feet), which consists of 23,102 rentable square feet on the entire second (2nd) floor and 25,780 rentable square feet on the entire third (3rd) floor of that certain office building (the " Building ") located at 13500 Evening Creek Drive, San Diego, California 92128, which Building constitutes a portion of that certain project commonly known as " Kilroy Sabre Springs " (the " Project ").

        B.    In September, 2004, Assignor, as tenant under the Lease, was requested to sign a Subordination, Non-Disturbance and Attornment Agreement (" SNDA ") in favor of [***] (" Lender ") in connection with a loan (" Loan ") made by Lender to the Original Landlord. The SNDA, among other things, obligated Assignor to give written notice to Lender of any alteration, amendment or modification of the Lease. Landlord has indicated that, in connection with Landlord's acquisition of the Project from the Original Landlord, the Lender's Loan was satisfied in full, and that therefore no notice or consent rights of Lender remain with regard to the Project, specifically including the Lease and/or this Agreement.

        C.    Assignor and Assignee entered into a short-term License and Indemnification Agreement Relating To The Use of Premises (" License Agreement ") which granted Assignee, as licensee thereunder, certain use rights to a portion of the Premises while this Agreement was being negotiated.

        D.    Assignor desires to assign to Assignee, and Assignee desires to assume from Assignor, all of Assignor's right, title, and interest in, to and under the Lease pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement.

        E.    In connection with such assignment, Assignor and Assignee desire to obtain Landlord's consent thereto, and Assignor desires to obtain Landlord 's release of Assignor, and Landlord is willing to so consent to the assignment and release Assignor on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.

        F.     Landlord and Assignee desire to amend and modify the rent schedule, and to otherwise amend the Lease on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.


AGREEMENT:

        1.     Effectiveness of this Agreement.     Landlord, Assignor, and Assignee hereby acknowledge that the effectiveness of this Agreement is subject to, and expressly conditioned upon, (i) the full execution and delivery of this Agreement by each of Assignor, Assignee and Landlord, (ii) Assignor's concurrent

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delivery to Landlord of the "Restructuring Fee," as that term is defined in Section 4 , below, and (iii) Assignors delivery to Assignee an executed Bill of Sale for the personal property referred to in Section 23 hereof, the form of which Bill of Sale is more particularly set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto (collectively, the " Conditions Precedent' ). Landlord shall have no liability whatsoever to Assignor or Assignee in the event that the Conditions Precedent are not satisfied. Until such time as the Conditions Precedent are satisfied, the Lease shall remain unmodified and in full force and effect.

        2.     Termination of License Agreement; Assignment and Assumption of Lease.     Assignor and Assignee agree that the terms and conditions of the License Agreement are hereby terminated, except for those covenants which were agreed to therein that were to survive the termination thereof. Assignor hereby assigns to Assignee all of Assignor's right, title and interest in, to and under the Lease and the Premises, and Assignee hereby accepts such assignment, assumes all of Assignor's obligations under the Lease (as previously amended and further amended by this Agreement), agrees to be bound by all of the provisions thereof and to perform all of the obligations of the tenant thereunder from and after the Effective Date. Landlord hereby consents to the foregoing assignment.

        3.     Release of Assignor.     

            A.     Release.     Upon the full execution and delivery of this Agreement by and among the parties hereto, and except as otherwise provided in Section 3.E below, each of Landlord and Assignor hereby release and forever discharge the other party, and their respective affiliates, parent and subsidiary companies, successors-in-interest, transferees, assigns, officers, directors, shareholders, agents, attorneys (including in-house attorneys), and employees, and each of them (collectively, and to the extent applicable, the " Releasees " or " Releasors ", as the case may be), from any and all "Claims", as hereinafter defined For purposes of this Agreement, " Claims " shall relate only to the period commencing on the Effective Date (as opposed to any portion of the Lease Term occurring prior to such Effective Date), and shall constitute any and all claims, defenses, debts, demands, liabilities, contracts and causes of action of whatever kind or nature applicable to such time period, whether known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected, which any of the Releasors may now, or in the future have or claim to have against the Releasees, including but not limited to, contract claims, tort claims, or any other claims, to the extent such claims arise from or are related to any and all matters or transactions dealing with the Lease and/or with Assignor's occupation of the Premises and/or Building, or are in any way connected with any transaction, agreement, occurrence, act or omission whatsoever which was done, or alleged to have been done, omitted, in effect or occurring relating to any of the above. Insofar as said Claims are concerned, the Releasees expressly waive all rights under Section 1542 of the California Civil Code and under statutes of similar import. The Releasors acknowledge that they are familiar with and voluntarily waive any right or benefit arising from Section 1542 of the Civil Code of the State of California, which provides as follows:

      A general release does not extend to claims which the creditor does not know or suspect to exist in his favor at the time of executing the release, which if known by him, would have materially affected his settlement with the debtor.

            B.     Intentions.     The Releasors waive and relinquish any right or benefit which they now have or may have under Section 1542 of the Civil Code of the State of California or any similar provision of the statutory or non-statutory law of any jurisdiction to the full extent that they may lawfully waive all such rights and benefits pertaining to the subject matter of this Agreement. In connection with such waiver and relinquishment, the Releasors acknowledge that they are aware that they or their attorneys or accountants or any other parties may hereafter discover facts in addition to or different from those which they now know or believe to exist with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement, but that it is their intention hereby fully, finally and forever to settle and release all claims, disputes and differences known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected

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    which now exist, and/or mayor heretofore have existed relating to the Claims. This release shall be and will remain in effect as a full and complete release, notwithstanding the discovery or existence of any such additional or different facts.

            C.     Covenant Not To Sue.     The Releasors further agree not to sue one another or in any way assist any other person or entity in suing one another with respect to any claim released herein. This release may be pleaded as a full and complete defense to and may be used as the basis for an injunction against any action, suit or other proceeding which may be instituted, prosecuted or attempted in breach of the release contained herein.

            D.     Advice of Counsel.     The Releasors further acknowledge that they have been advised by their respective attorneys as to the meaning and consequences of Section 1542.

            E.     Limitation on Release.     Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in this Section 3 , above, in no event shall anything set forth in this Section 3 of this Agreement constitute a release or discharge of Landlord or Assignor or any related parties identified in the definition of Releasees in this Section 3.A , above, as the case may be, from the following:

              1.     Assignor's obligation for the payment of rents and for the performance of all other obligations of Assignor under the Lease to the extent attributable to the period ending at 11:59 p.m. of the day immediately preceding the Effective Date of this Agreement, specifically including, but not limited to, the presently scheduled payment of Base Rent attributable to March 2007; provided, however , that Landlord and Assignee each hereby agrees that, notwithstanding the applicable provisions of the Lease relating to the condition of the Premises at the expiration of the Lease Term, whether set forth in Section 8.3 , Article 15 , or elsewhere in the Lease, (i) Landlord hereby waives the applicability of the same vis-à-vis Assignor, and (ii) Assignee acknowledges that the foregoing waiver by Landlord of the application of such provisions against Assignor shall not constitute a waiver of such provisions against Assignee, but rather that those provision shall remain without amendment in connection with the ultimate surrender of the Premises at the expiration or earlier termination of the Lease Term.

        4.     Restructuring Fee.     In consideration for (i) Landlord's execution of this Agreement, (ii) Landlord's consent to the assignment of the Lease effectuated hereby, (iii) Landlord's release of Assignor as provided for hereinabove as of the Effective Date, and (iv) the restructuring of the rent schedule applicable upon, and following, such Effective Date, Assignor shall deliver to Landlord, concurrently with Assignor's execution and delivery of this Agreement to Landlord, an amount equal to the sum of [***] (the " Restructuring Fee ").

        5.     Subsequent Assignments.     This Consent shall not constitute a consent to any subsequent subletting or assignment and shall not relieve Assignee or any person claiming under or through Assignee of the obligation to obtain the consent of Landlord, pursuant to Article 14 of the Lease, to any future assignment or sublease.

        6.     Condition of the Premises.     Landlord, Assignor and Assignee acknowledge that (i) Assignor has been occupying the Premises pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Lease, (ii) neither Landlord (nor any agent of Landlord) nor Assignor (nor any agent of Assignor) has made any representation or warranty regarding the condition of the Premises or the suitability of the Premises for the conduct of Assignee 's business, and (iii) Assignee has previously inspected and hereby accepts the Premises in its presently existing, "AS IS" condition. Neither Landlord nor Assignor shall have any obligation to provide or pay for any improvement work or services related to the improvement of the Premises.

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        7.     Rent.     

            A.     Amendment And Restructure of Schedule of Base Rent.     For the period commencing on the Effective Date and continuing through the Lease Expiration Date ( i.e ., through June 30, 2010), Assignee shall pay monthly installments of Base Rent for the Premises as follows:

Period During Lease Term
  Annualized
Base Rent
  Monthly
Installment
of Base Rent
 

April 1, 2007 through June 30, 2007

  $ [***]   $ [***]  

July 1, 2007* through November 30, 2007

 
$

[***]
 
$

[***]
 

December 1, 2007 through March 31, 2008

 
$

[***]
 
$

[***]
 

April 1, 2008 through March 31, 2009

 
$

[***]
 
$

[***]
 

April 1, 2009 through March 31, 2010

 
$

[***]
 
$

[***]
 

April 1, 2010 through June 30, 2010

 
$

[***]
 
$

[***]
 

      *
      Concurrently with its execution and delivery of this Agreement, Assignee shall deliver to Landlord the Base Rent attributable to July 2007.

            B.     Operating Expenses, Tax Expenses, and Utilities Costs.     For the period commencing on the Effective Date and continuing through the Lease Expiration Date (i.e., June 30, 2010), Assignee shall pay Tenant's Share of Operating Expenses, Tax Expenses and Utilities Costs pursuant to Article 4 of the Lease; provided, however for purposes of calculating the amount of Tenant's Share of which Tenant shall pay thereafter in connection with the Premises, the Expense Base Year, Tax Expense Base Year and the Utilities Base Year shall be calendar year 2007.

        8.     Default under the Lease.     In the event of any default of Assignee under the Lease, Landlord may proceed directly against Assignee, any guarantors or anyone else liable under the Lease without first exhausting Landlord' s remedies against any other person or entity liable thereon to Landlord.

        9.     Notices.     Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in the Lease, as of the date of this Agreement, any notices to Landlord, Assignor or Assignee must be sent, transmitted, or delivered, as the case may be, to the following addresses:

If to Landlord:   Kilroy Realty, L.P.
c/o Kilroy Realty Corporation
12200 West Olympic Boulevard, Suite 200
Los Angeles, California 90064
Attention: Legal Department

with copies to:

 

Kilroy Realty Corporation
12200 West Olympic Boulevard, Suite 200
Los Angeles, California 90064
Attention: Mr. John Fucci

 

 

and

 

 

Kilroy Realty Corporation
13500 Evening Creek Drive North, Suite 130
San Diego, California 92128
Attention: Mr. Michael Nelson

 

 

and

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    Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
1901 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 1800
Los Angeles, California 90067
Attention: Anton N. Natsis, Esq.

If to Assignor:

 

[***]

And to:

 

[***]

with copies to:

 

[***]

 

 

and

 

 

[***]

If to Assignee:

 

Andrew S. Clark
13500 Evening Creek Drive North, Suite 600
San Diego, California 42128
Facsimile No.: 858-408-2903

with a copy to:

 

Richard L. Kintz, Esq.
Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLC
12275 El Camino Real, Suite 200
San Diego, California 92130-2006
Facsimile No.: 858-509-3691

        10.     Broker.     Landlord, Assignor and Assignee warrant to each other that they have dealt with no other real estate brokers in connection with this transaction except Chris Hobson of Grubb & Ellis/BRE Commercial, representing Assignee, and Cushman & Wakefield, representing Assignor, and no other brokerage firm is entitled to any commission on account of this proposal, it being hereby acknowledged that Landlord was not represented by a broker in connection herewith. Assignor hereby agrees to pay Grubb & Ellis/BRE Commercial a commission equal to [***] percent ([***]%) of the total lease consideration for months one (1) through thirty-nine (39) and it is responsible for any fee due to Cushman & Wakefield. Said commission is payable [***] upon the effective date of this assignment and [***] upon rent commencement. Each party agrees to indemnify and defend the other party against and hold the other party harmless from any and all claims, demands, losses, liabilities, lawsuits, judgments, costs and expenses (including without limitation reasonable attorneys' fees) with respect to any leasing commission or equivalent compensation alleged to be owing on account of any dealings with any real estate broker or agent occurring by, through, or under the indemnifying party. The terms

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of this Section 10 shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement and the Lease, as hereby amended.

        11.     Waiver.     Except as explicitly set forth herein, nothing contained herein shall be deemed or construed to modify, waive, impair or affect any of the covenants, agreements, terms, provisions or conditions contained in the Lease. In addition, the acceptance of rents by Landlord from Assignee or anyone else liable under the Lease shall not be deemed a waiver by Landlord of any provisions of the Lease.

        12.     Compliance with Laws.     This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California.

        13.     Severability.     The parties intend this Agreement to be legally valid and enforceable in accordance with all of its terms to the fullest extent permitted by law. If any term hereof shall be stricken from this Agreement to the extent unenforceable, the same shall be as if it never had been contained herein. Such invalidity or unenforceability shall not extend to any other term of this Agreement, and the remaining terms hereof shall continue in effect to the fullest extent permitted by law, the same as if such stricken term never had been contained herein.

        14.     Applicable Law/Construction.     This Agreement shall be construed according to the laws of the State of California and the provisions hereof shall be construed in accordance with their fair meaning. Each of the parties has agreed to the use of the particular language hereof and in all attached Exhibits, and any questions of doubtful interpretation shall not be resolved solely by any rule or interpretation providing for interpretation against the party who causes the uncertainty to exist or against the draftsman. The subject captions have been inserted for convenience only and shall not be used to alter or interpret the content of this Agreement.

        15.     Binding Effect.     The covenants, conditions, warranties and agreements contained in this Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties and their respective successors and permitted assigns.

        16.     Time.     Time is of the essence of this Agreement.

        17.     Entire Agreement.     This Agreement and the Exhibits attached set forth all the covenants, promises, agreements, representations, conditions, statements and understandings between the parties hereto concerning the Premises and the Building, and there are no representations, either oral or written between the parties other than those in this Agreement. This Agreement shall not be amended or modified except in a writing signed by all parties. Failure to exercise any right in one or more instance shall not be construed as a waiver of the right to strict performance or as an amendment to or modification of this Agreement.

        18.     Attorneys' Fees; Prejudgment Interest.     In the event any party brings any suit or other proceeding with respect to the subject matter or enforcement of this Agreement or with respect to a breach of a representation or warranty hereunder or with respect to any tortious allegation with respect thereto, the prevailing party as determined by the court, agency or other authority (before which such suit or proceeding is commenced) shall, in addition to such other relief as may be awarded, be entitled to recover attorneys fees, expenses and costs of investigation as actually incurred, including attorneys' fees, expenses and costs of investigation incurred in appellate proceedings, costs incurred in establishing the right to indemnification, or in any action or participation in or in connection with any case or proceeding under Chapters 7, 11 or 13 of the Bankruptcy Code, 11 U.S.C. section 141, et seq., or any successor statutes.

        The term "attorneys' fees, expenses, and costs of investigation" shall mean and include, but shall not be limited to, legal fees, accountant's fees, expert witness fees, and any and all similarly related fees incurred in connection with the action or proceeding, and the preparation thereof. The term "suit or

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other proceeding" shall mean and include any and all actions, proceedings, suits, mediations, arbitrations, appeals and other similarly related legal means of resolving disputes.

        Any award of damages following judicial remedy or arbitration as a result of the breach of this Agreement or any of its provisions shall include an award of prejudgment interest from the date of the breach at the maximum amount of interest allowed by law.

        19.     SNDA.     Landlord represents and warrants that, in connection with Landlord's acquisition of the Project from the Original Landlord, the Lender's Loan referred to above was satisfied in full, and that therefore no notice or consent rights of Lender remain with regard to the Project, specifically including the Lease and/or this Agreement.

        20.     Counterparts.     This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which when taken together shall constitute but one and the same instrument.

        21.     Capitalized Terms.     All initial capitalized terms not otherwise defined in this Agreement shall have the meanings set forth in the Lease.

        22.     Security Deposit.     Concurrent with Assignee's execution and delivery of this Agreement, Assignee shall deposit with Landlord a security deposit (the " Security Deposit ") in the amount of [***] as security for the faithful performance by Assignee, as tenant, of all of its obligations under the Lease as amended hereby. If Assignee defaults with respect to any provisions of the Lease as so amended, including, but not limited to, the provisions relating to the payment of Rent, the removal of property and the repair of resultant damage, Landlord may, without notice to Assignee, but shall not be required to, apply all or any part of the Security Deposit for the payment of any Rent or any other sum in default and Assignee shall, upon demand therefor, restore the Security Deposit to its original amount. Any unapplied portion of the Security Deposit shall be returned to Assignee (or, at Landlord's option, to the last assignee of Assignee's interest hereunder), within sixty (60) days following the expiration of the Lease Term. Assignee shall not be entitled to any interest on the Security Deposit. Assignee hereby waives the provisions of Section 1950.7 of the California Civil Code, or any successor statute.

        23.     Furniture.     As of the Effective Date of this Agreement, Assignee shall purchase all of the furniture owned by Assignor that is located in the Premises and described on Exhibit A-1 hereto for [***] and other good and valuable consideration which includes the assumption of Assignor's obligations under the Lease, subject to those modifications of the Lease contained in this Agreement. All such furniture shall be purchased in its current "as-is condition". Assignee affirms that Assignee has had ample opportunity to inspect and examine the furniture on Exhibit A-1 as fully as Assignee desires, and that Assignee has found no defects therein. Assignee further affirms that Assignee has not relied on Assignor's skill or judgment to select or furnish the furniture for any particular purpose, and that IT IS SPECIFICALLY AGREED THAT THE FURNITURE TRANSFERRED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS TRANSFERRED (1) WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, (2) WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY THAT THE FURNITURE IS SUITABLE FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND (3) WITHOUT ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WHATSOEVER .

ASSIGNEE'S INITIALS:                 

        24.     Parking.     The parking rights under Article 23 shall continue to apply to the benefit of Assignee, providing Assignee with Project parking at a ratio of 4.0 unreserved spaces for each 1,000 usable square feet of the Premises, it being hereby acknowledge that there is currently no charge prevailing at the Project for such spaces.

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        25.     Signage.     Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 24.8 of the Lease limiting the signage rights to Assignor or its Affiliate assignees (and then, only when Assignor and/or such Affiliate assignees maintained occupancy of at least fifty percent (50%) of the Premises), Landlord hereby agrees that the provisions of such Section 24.8 shall nevertheless continue to apply to the benefit of Assignee and that Assignee shall have the signage rights utilizing the name "Ashford.edu " and the Ashford University logo; provided, however, it shall be deemed reasonable for Landlord to withhold its consent to any signage to the extent the same incorporates the word "University" or derivation thereof. In addition to including the "Tenant's Monument Sign" and the "Eyebrow Sign" identified in Section 24.8.2 , the term " Exterior Signage " shall be amended to additionally include one (1) Building-top sign on the freeway facing elevation of the Building (the " Building Top Sign "). Throughout that portion of the Lease Term commencing on the Effective Date, Assignee will pay to Landlord [***] per month for the signage rights described in this Section 25 .

        26.      [***]    

        27.      [***]    

        28.     Holding Over.     Landlord agrees that Article 16 of the Lease shall be amended by replacing the words [***] with the words [***]."

[signature page immediately follows]

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        IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Landlord, Assignor and Assignee have caused their duly authorized representatives to execute this Agreement as of the Effective Date.

    "Assignee":

 

 

BRIDGEPOINT EDUCATION, INC,
a Delaware Corporation

 

 

By:

 

 

 

 
        /s/ ANDREW CLARK

        Its:    
            CEO

    By:        
        /s/ DANIEL J. DEVINE

        Its:    
            CFO


 

 

"Assignor":

 

 

[***]

 

 

By:

 

/s/ [***]
       
 
        Its:    
           
 
    By:        
       
 
        Its:    
           
 

 

"Landlord"

 

KILROY REALTY, L.P.,
a Delaware limited partnership

 

By:

 

Kilroy Realty Corporation,
a Maryland corporation
General Partner

     

By:

       

          /s/ JEFFREY C. HAWKEN

          Its:    

              Executive Vice President Chief Operating Officer

      By:        

          /s/ JOHN T. FUCCI

          Its:    

              S.R. Vice President Asset Management

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EXHIBIT A

FORM OF BILL OF SALE

        [***] hereby transfers all of its right, title and interest in and to the furniture located in approximately 48,882 rentable square feet (44,145 usable square feet) of the property which consists of 23,142 rentable square feet on the entire second floor and 25,784 rental square feet on the entire third floor of that certain office building located at 13544 Evening Creek Drive, San Diego, California 92128. This Bill of Sale is given in consideration of payment by BRIDGEPOINT EDUCATION, INC., a Delaware Corporation (" Bridgepoint "), of [***] and Bridgeport Education, Inc.'s agreement to assume the future obligations of [***] under that Office Lease dated September 3, 2004, as amended by that certain First Amendment to Office Lease dated March 1, 2005 and as further amended by Landlord's letter dated February 26, 2007, and as modified by the Agreement Regarding Assignment and Assumption of Lease, Landlord Consent, Release of Assignor, and Amendment to Lease, made effective as of April 1, 2007.

        Bridgepoint affirms that it has had ample opportunity to inspect and examine the furniture described on Exhibit A-1 as fully as it desires, and that it has found no defects therein. Bridgepoint further affirms that it has not relied on [***] skill or judgment to select or furnish the furniture for any particular purpose, and that IT IS SPECIFICALLY AGREED THAT THE FURNITURE TRANSFERRED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS TRANSFERRED (1) WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, (2) WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY THAT THE FURNITURE IS SUITABLE FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND (3) WITHOUT ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WHATSOEVER.

        The listing of the furniture is attached to this Bill of Sale as Exhibit A-1 .

[Signature Page Immediately Follows]

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Dated:       [***]
    30-March-2007

           

 

 

 

 

By:

 

/s/ [***]
           
 
            Its:    
               
 
        By:        
           
 
            Its:    
               
 

Accepted:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dated:

 

3-19-07

 

BRIDGEPOINT EDUCATION, INC.,
   
 
  a Delaware Corporation

 

 

 

 

By:

 

 

 

 
            /s/ ANDREW CLARK

            Its:    
                CEO

        By:        
            /s/ DANIEL J. DEVINE

            Its:    
                CFO

[Signature Page to Bill of Sale

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EXHIBIT A-1

FURNITURE

        A list of furniture of [***] being transferred to Bridgepoint Education, Inc., from the second and third floors at 13500 Evening Creek Drive, San Diego, California 92128 is attached hereto.

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        The following contains the documents related to Sublease Agreement # 2



[***]

OFFICE LEASE

[***]

as Landlord,

and

[***]

as Tenant

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SUMMARY OF BASIC LEASE INFORMATION

        This Summary of Basic Lease Information ("Summary") is hereby incorporated into and made a part of the attached Office Lease. Each reference in the Office Lease to any term of this Summary shall have the meaning as set forth in this Summary for such term. In the event of conflict between the terms of this Summary and the Office Lease, the terms of the Office Lease shall prevail. Any capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meaning as set forth in the Office Lease.

TERMS OF LEASE
(References are to the Office Lease)
  DESCRIPTION
1.   Date:   December 31, 2003

2.

 

Landlord:

 

[***]

3.

 

Address of Landlord (Section 24.19):

 

[***]

4.

 

Tenant:

 

[***]

5.

 

Address of Tenant (Section 24.19):

 

[***]

 

 

 

 

 

 

with a copy to:

 

 

 

 

 

 

[***]

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TERMS OF LEASE
(References are to the Office Lease)
  DESCRIPTION
6.   Premises (Article 1):    

 

 

6.1

 

Premises:

 

Approximately 61,106 rentable and 54,853 usable square feet of space located on the fourth (4th), fifth (5th) and sixth (6th) floors of the Building (as defined below) consisting of (i) approximately 13,273 rentable and 11,419 usable square feet of space located on a portion of the fourth (4th) floor of the Building, (ii) approximately 25,805 rentable and 23,523 usable square feet of space located on the entire fifth (5th) floor of the Building, and (iii) approximately 22,028 rentable and 19,911 usable square feet of space located on the entire sixth (6th) floor of the Building, all as set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto.

 

 

6.2

 

Building:

 

The Premises are located in "Building No. I" (sometimes referred to herein as the "Building" or "Building I") whose address is 13500 Evening Creek Drive, San Diego, California

7.

 

Term (Article 2):

 

 

 

 

7.1

 

Lease Term:

 

Five (5) years

 

 

7.2

 

Lease Commencement Date:

 

July 1, 2004 (subject, however, to Section 2. 1 of the Office Lease and Section 5.6 of the Tenant Work Letter attached hereto).

 

 

7.3

 

Lease Expiration Date:

 

June 30, 2009

8.

 

Base Rent (Article 3):

 

 

 

 
  Annual
Base
Rent
  Monthly
Installment
of Base Rent
  Monthly Rental
Rate per
Rentable Square Foot
 

7/1/04 - 6/30/05

  $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]  

7/1/05 - 6/30/06

  $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]  

7/1/06 - 6/30/07

  $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]  

7/1/07 - 6/30/08

  $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]  

7/1/08 - 6/30/09

  $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]  

First Option Term (if applicable)

                   

7/1/09 - 6/30/10

  $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]  

7/1/10 - 6/30/11

  $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]  

7/1/11 - 6/30/12

  $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]  

7/1/12 - 6/30/13

  $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]  

7/1/13 - 6/30/14

  $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]  

*
Subject to abatement as provided in Article 3 of the Office Lease.

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TERMS OF LEASE
(References are to the Office Lease)
  DESCRIPTION
9.   Additional Rent (Article 4):    

 

 

9.1

 

Expense Base Year:

 

Calendar Year 2004.

 

 

9.2

 

Tax Expense Base Year:

 

Calendar Year 2004.

 

 

9.3

 

Utilities Base Year:

 

Calendar Year 2004.

 

 

9.4

 

Tenant's Building Share of Building Operating Expenses and Building Utilities Costs:

 

43.36% (61,106 rentable square feet within the Premises/40,9115 rentable square feet within the Building).

 

 

9.5

 

Tenant's Project Share of Project Operating Expenses. Tax Expenses and Project Utilities Costs:

 

43.36% (61,106 rentable square feet within the Building/281,830 rentable square feet within, as of the date hereof, the Project), subject, however, to Section 1.1.2 of the Office Lease.

10.

 

Security Deposit (Article 20):

 

None.

11.

 

Parking (Article 23):

 

Three hundred ten (310) parking passes consisting of thirty-one (31) reserved parking passes and two hundred seventy-nine (279) unreserved parking passes.

12.

 

Brokers (Section 24.25):

 

CB Richard Ellis represents both Landlord and Tenant.

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OFFICE LEASE

        This Office Lease, which includes the preceding Summary and the exhibits attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference (the Office Lease, the Summary and the exhibits to be known sometimes collectively hereafter as the "Lease"), dated as of the date set forth in Section 1 of the Summary, is made by and between [***] ("Landlord"), and [***] ("Tenant").


ARTICLE 1

REAL PROPERTY, BUILDING AND PREMISES

        1.1     Real Property. Building and Premises .    

            1.1.1     Premises .    Upon and subject to the terms, covenants and conditions hereinafter set forth in this Lease, Landlord hereby leases to Tenant and Tenant hereby leases from Landlord the premises set forth in Section 6.1 of the Summary (the "Premises" ), which Premises are located in the Building defined in Section 6.2 of the Summary to be constructed on the Real Property. The outline of the floor plan of the Premises is set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto.

            1.1.2     Building and Real Property/Project .    The Building is part of a multi-office building project ( "Project" ) constructed on the parcels of land known as [***] which consists of three (3) separate parcels known as Lots 10, 11 and 12 of that certain Map of Sabre Springs Industrial Park, Unit Number 3, Map Number 11547 recorded in the Office of the County Recorder of San Diego County on June 19, 1986, and also includes an additional office building located adjacent to the Building at 13520 Evening Creek Drive, San Diego, California ( "Building II" ). Building I and Building II are sometimes collectively referred to herein as the "Buildings." The Buildings are located on Lots 11 and 12 of Legacy Sabre Springs (the "Existing Project Parcels" ). The Project may contain an additional office building ( "Adjacent Building" ), parking structure and other improvements that may be constructed on Lot 10 of the Real Property (the "Adjacent Parcel" ) and located adjacent to the Existing Project Parcels; provided, however, that such Adjacent Parcel, together with such Adjacent Building, parking structure and other improvements that may be constructed thereon (collectively, the "Adjacent Parcel Improvements" ) shall only be included as a part of the Project if the size and specifications of the Adjacent Building are substantially comparable to the size and specifications of the Building and only so long as such Adjacent Building is utilized for general office use purposes or other uses substantially consistent with the uses in the Buildings (collectively, the "Project Inclusion Conditions" ); provided further, however, that landlord and Tenant acknowledge and agree that the dimensions of the Adjacent Building may be different than the dimensions of the Building and that such difference, together with other changes in the dimensions of the Adjacent Building that may be desired by Landlord or are otherwise required by applicable Laws or any covenants, conditions or restrictions affecting the Roil Property shall not prohibit Landlord from including the Adjacent Parcel (and the Adjacent Parcel Improvements) in the Project so long as the size and specifications of the Adjacent Building arc substantially the same as the size and specifications of Building. The term "Real Property," as used in this Lease, shall mean, collectively, (i) the Buildings, (ii) the Adjacent Building (if and when constructed and only if included as part of the Project based on the Project Inclusion Restrictions), (iii) any outside plaza areas, walkways, driveways, courtyards, public and private streets, transportation facilitation areas and other improvements and facilities now or hereafter constructed surrounding and/or servicing the Buildings and the Adjacent Building (if and when constructed and only if included as part of the Project based on the Project Inclusion Restrictions), including parking structures and surface parking facilities now or hereafter servicing the Buildings and the Adjacent Building (if and when constructed and only if included as part of

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    the Project based on the Project Inclusion Restrictions) (collectively, the "Parking Facilities" ), which arc designated from time to time by Landlord as common areas (or parking facilities, as the case may be) appurtenant to or servicing the Buildings and the Adjacent Building (if and when constructed and only if included as part of the Project based on the Project Inclusion Restrictions); (iv) any additional buildings, improvements, facilities, parking areas and structures and common areas which Landlord (and/or any common area association formed by Landlord or Landlord's assignee of the Project) may add thereto from time to time within or as part of the Project; provided, however, that no such Additions shall materially or adversely interfere with Tenant's use of the Premises or unreasonably interfere with Tenant's access to and use of the Premises or the Building (including Tenant's access to the Panting Facilities); and (iv) the land upon which any of the foregoing are situated. The site plan depicting the current configuration of the Real Property and proposed Project (inclusive of the Adjacent Parcel but not depicting the Adjacent Parcel Improvements) is set forth in Exhibit A-1 attached hereto. In no event shall the costs of the initial development of the Real Property be included in Building Operating Expenses or Project Operating Expenses. Notwithstanding the foregoing or anything contained in this Lease to the contrary, (1) Landlord has no obligation to expand or otherwise make any improvements within the Project, including, without limitation, the Adjacent Building (or any other Adjacent Parcel Improvements), or any of the outside plaza areas, walkways, driveways, courtyards. public and private streets, transportation facilitation areas and other improvements and facilities which may be depicted on Exhibit A-1 attached hereto (as the same may be modified by Landlord from time to time without notice to Tenant), and (2) Landlord shall have the right from time to time to include or exclude any improvements or facilities within the Project, at Landlord's sole election, as more particularly set forth in Section 1.1.3 below (subject, however, to the restrictions set forth above regarding the Adjacent Parcel Improvements); provided, however, that no such inclusions and/or exclusions shall materially or adversely interfere with Tenant's use of the Premises or unreasonably interfere with Tenant's access to the Premises or-the Building (including Tenant's use of and seem to the Parking Facilities). Subject to (i) all of the terms and conditions of this Lease, including the Rules and Regulations attached hereto as Exhibit D, (ii) Force Majeure events, (iii) Landlord's commercially reasonable security requirements, and (iv) the requirements of applicable Laws (as defined in Section 5.1 below), Tenant shall have access to the Premises and the Parking Facilities twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week throughout the Lease Term.

            1.1.3     Tenant's and Landlord's Rights .    Tenant is hereby granted the right to the nonexclusive use of the common corridors and hallways, stairwells, elevators, restrooms and other public or common areas, located within the Building, and the non-exclusive use of the areas located on the Real Property designated by Landlord from time to time as common areas for the Building; provided, however, that (i) Tenants use thereof shall be subject to (A) the provisions of any covenants, conditions and restrictions regarding the use thereof now or hereafter recorded against the Real Property so long as copies of the some have been provided to Tenant, and (B) such reasonable, non-discriminatory rules, regulations and restrictions as Landlord may make from time to time (which shall be provided in writing to Tenant and which shall not materially or adversely interfere with Tenant's use of the Premises and quiet enjoyment of the Premises, including Tenant's access to the Premises and the Building (including Tenant's access to the Parking Facilities)), and (ii) except as otherwise provided in Section 24.31 below Tenant may not go on the roof of Building without Landlord's prior consent (which may be withheld in Landlord's sole and absolute discretion) and without otherwise being accompanied by a representative of Landlord. Subject to the other terms and provisions of this lease, Landlord reserves the right from time to time to use any of the common areas of the Real Property, and the roof, risers and conduits of the Building for telecommunications and/or any other purposes, and to do any of the following: (1) make any changes, additions, improvements, repairs and/or replacements in or to the Real Property or any portion or elements thereof, including, without limitation, (x) changes in the location, size, shape

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    and number of driveways, entrances, loading and unloading areas, ingress, egress, direction of traffic, landscaped areas, walkways, public and private streets, plazas, courtyards, transportation facilitation areas and common areas, parking spaces, parking structures and parking areas, and (y) subject to the restrictions in Section 1.12 above regarding the Adjacent Parcel Improvements, expanding or decreasing the size of the Real Property and any common areas and other elements thereof, including adding or deleting buildings thereon and therefrom; (2) close temporarily any of the common areas while engaged in making repairs, improvements or alterations to the Real Property; (3) form a common area association or associations under covenants, conditions and restrictions to own, manage, operate, maintain, repair and/or replace all or any portion of the landscaping, driveways, walkways, parking areas, public and private streets, plazas, courtyards, transportation facilitation areas and/or other common areas located outside of the Building and, subject to Article 4 below (including the exclusions from Operating Expenses set forth therein), include the common aces assessments, fees and taxes charged by the association (s) and the cost of maintaining, managing, administering and operating the association(s), in Project Operating Expenses; and (4) perform such other acts and make such other changes with respect to the Real Property as Landlord may, in the exercise of good faith business judgment, deem to be appropriate; provided, however, that Landlord agrees to exercise its rights under this Section 1.1.2 so as to minimize any unreasonable interference with Tenant's use of and access to the Premises (including Tenants parking rights hereunder). Landlord, as part of Project Operating Expenses, agrees to maintain the common areas of the Real Property in a first-class manner consistent with other first-class office building projects in the Central San Diego County area.

        1.2     Condition of Premises .    Except as expressly set forth in this Lease and in the Tenant Work Letter attached hereto as Exhibit B , Landlord shall not he obligated to provide or pay for any improvement, remodeling or refurbishment work or services related to the improvement, remodeling or refurbishment of the Premises, and Tenant shall accept the Premises in its "As Is" condition on the Lease Commencement Date; provided, however, in the event that, as of the date of execution of this Lease, the Base, Shell and Core of the Building (as defined in Section 1 of Exhibit B ), in its condition existing as of such date without regard to any of the Tenant Improvements, alterations or other improvements to be constructed or installed by or on behalf of Tenant in the Premises or Tenant's use of the Premises, and based solely on an unoccupied basis, (A) does not comply with applicable Laws in effect as of the date hereof, or (B) contains latent defects (not caused by Tenants acts or omissions), then Landlord shall be responsible, at its sole cost and expense which shall not be included in Building Operating Expenses (except as otherwise permitted in (and not excluded in) Section 4 2 hereof), for correcting any such non-compliance to the extent and as and when required by applicable Laws, and/or correcting any such latent defects as soon as reasonably possible after receiving notice thereof from Tenant; provided, however, that if Tenant fails to give Landlord written notice of any such latent defects described in clause (B) hereinabove within eighteen (18) months after the Lease Commencement Date, then the correction of any such Intent defects shall, subject to Landlords repair obligations in Section 72 hereof, be Tenant's responsibility at Tenant's sole cost and expense.

        1.3     Rentable and Usable Square Feet .    The rentable and usable square feet for the Premises are approximately as set forth in Section 6.1 of the Summary. For purposes hereof, the "usable square feet" of the Premises and the "rentable square feet" of the Premises and the Buildings in the Project (and the Adjacent Building (if and when constructed and only if included as part of the Project based on the Project Inclusion Restrictions) shall be calculated by Landlord pursuant to the Standard Method For Measuring Floor Area in Office Buildings, ANSI Z65.1-1996 ( "BOMA Standard" ). The rentable and usable square feet of the Premises and the rentable square feet of the Buildings (and the Adjacent Building (if and when constructed and only if included as pert of the Project based on the Project Inclusion Restrictions)) are subject to verification by Landlords planner /designer at any time after the data hereof, and with respect to any [***] leased by Tenant pursuant to Section 1.4 below and/or any [***] leased by Tenant pursuant to Section 1.5 below, upon the date such [***] and/or [***],(as

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the case may be) is delivered to Tenant or as soon thereafter as reasonably practicable. In the event the Adjacent Building is added as pan of the Project in accordance with Section 1.12 above, then Landlord acknowledges and agrees that the rentable and usable square feet of such Adjacent Building will be measured and verified by Landlords planner /designer in accordance with the BOMA Standard and that Tenants Project Share of Project Operating Expenses and Project Utilities Costs will, pursuant to Section 4.2.10 below, be adjusted to take into account such addition of the Adjacent Building to the Project. Any such verification shall be made in accordance with the provisions of this Section 13. Tenant's architect may consult with Landlord's planner/designer regarding such verification. Tenant shall have the right, exercisable at any time after the date Landlord gives Tenant written notice of the final measurements of the Premises and the Building (or when appropriate, the [***] and/or the [***]), or otherwise at any time during the Lease Term, to remeasure the Premises and Building (or when appropriate, the [***] and/or the [***]), in accordance with the BOMA Standard and the other terms of this Section 1.3. If Tenant's remeasurements differ from the measurements set forth in Section 6 of the Summary or Landlord's measurements (in the event Landlord remeasured the Premises and/or the Building as provided above) and Tenant notifies Landlord thereof, the parties shall, within thirty (30) days thereafter, attempt in good faith to resolve such differences, but if the parties cannot resolve such differences within such 30 -day period, the final measurements of the Building and the Premises (and when appropriate, the [***] and/or the [***]), shall be resolved pursuant to binding arbitration under the auspices of JAMS/ENDISPUTE (or any successor organization) in San Diego County, California according to the then rules of commercial arbitration for such organization but with reference to the BOMA Standard, and the arbitrators resolving such dispute shall only have jurisdiction to determine the square footage of the Premises and Building in dispute (and when appropriate, the [***] and/or the [***]) and shall not have the jurisdiction to modify the terms of this Lease. During the period from the Lease Commencement Date until any dispute regarding the square footage of the Premises and Building is resolved, the rentable and usable square footage amounts set forth in the Summary shall be utilized for all purposes under this Lease. In the event that it is determined pursuant to any remeasurement under this Section 1.3 that the rentable and/or usable square feet of the Premises (and when appropriate, the [***] and/or the [***]), and/or the rentable square feet of the Building pursuant to the BOMA Standard, shall be different from the amounts thereof set forth In this lease, Landlord shall modify all amounts, percentages and figures appearing or referred to in this Lease to conform to such corrected square footage amounts therefor (including, without limitation, (i) the amount of the Base Rent, (ii) Tenant's Project Share of Project Operating Expenses and Project Utilities Costs and Tax Expenses, (iii) Tenants Building Share of Building Operating Expenses and Building Utilities Costs, (iv) the Tenant Improvement Allowance, and (v) the Refurbishment Allowance (as defined in the Extension Rider), if applicable). Any such modifications shall be confirmed in writing by Landlord to Tenant.

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ARTICLE 2

LEASE TERM

        2.1     Lease Term .    The terms and provisions of this Lease shall be effective as of the date of this Lease except for the provisions of this Lease relating to the payment of Rent. Upon the date of the full execution and delivery of this Lease by Landlord and Tenant, Landlord shall deliver possession of the Premises to Tenant (the "Delivery Date"). The term of this Lease (the "Lease Term" ) shall be as set forth in Section 7.1 of the Summary and shall commence on the date (the "Lease Commencement Date" ) set forth in Section 7.2 of the Summary (subject, however, to the terms of the Tenant Work Letter), and shall terminate on the date (the "Lease Expiration Date" ) set forth in Section 7.3 of the Summary, unless this Lease is sooner terminated as hereinafter provided or extended pursuant to the Extension Rider (attached to this Lease and incorporated by this reference). Upon any such extension of the Lease Term pursuant to the Extension Rider (or any extension of the Lease Term otherwise expressly agreed to by Landlord and Tenant in writing), the term "Lease Term" shall mean the Lease Term as so extended. To the extent an event of Landlord Delay (as such term is defined in Section 5.6 of the Tenant Work Letter attached hereto as Exhibit B) prevents the Premises from being substantially completed on or before the date set forth in Section 7.2 of the Summary, such date shall be extended one (1) day for each day that an event of Landlord Delay prevents the Premises from being substantially completed on or before the date set forth in Section 72 of the Summary.

        2.2     Early Possession .    During that period of time commencing as of the Delivery Date and continuing until the lease Commencement Date (the "Early Occupancy Period" ), Tenant shall have the right to occupy and use the Premises; provided, however, that during such Early Occupancy Period, all of the terms and conditions of this tease shall apply, including, without limitation, Tenant's obligation to pay to Landlord all sums and charges required to be paid by Tenant under this Lease (including, without limitation (A) charges for utilities for such portions of the Premises so occupied, and (B) charges for additional ser(ices provided to the Premises so occupied pursuant to Sections 6.1.2 and 6.2 of this Lease); provided further, however, during such Early Occupancy Period, Tenant shall not be obligated to pay Base Rent and Tenant's Share of any Excess (as defined in Section 4.3.1 below) for the Premises so occupied by Tenant until the occurrence of the Lease Commencement Date.

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ARTICLE 3

BASE RENT

        Tenant shall pay, without notice or demand, to Landlord or Landlord's agent at the management office of the Project, or at such other place as Landlord may from time to time designate in writing, in currency or a check for currency which, at the time of payment is legal tender for private or public debts in the United States of America, base rent ( "Base Rent " ) as set forth in Section 8 of the Summary, payable in equal monthly installments as set forth in Section 8 of the Summary in advance on or before the first day of each and every month during the Lease Term, without any setoff or deduction whatsoever. If any rental payment date (including the Lease Commencement Date) falls on a day of the month other than the first day of such month or if any rental payment is for a period which is shorter than one month, then the rental for any such fractional month shall be a proportionate amount of a full calendar month's rental based on the proportion that the number of days in such fractional month bears to the number of days in the calendar month during which such fractional month occurs. All other payments or adjustments required to be made under the terms of this Lease that require proration on a time basis shall be prorated on the same basis.

        Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein and provided that Tenant is not in default under the terms and conditions of this Lease beyond the expiration of all applicable notice and cure periods, Landlord hereby agrees to [***]. During such [***] period, Tenant shall still be responsible for the payment of all of its other monetary obligations under this Lease. In the event of a default by Tenant under the terms of this Lease that results in early termination pursuant to the provisions of Article 19 of this Lease, then as a part of the recovery set forth in Article 19 of this Lease, Landlord shall be entitled to the recovery of the monthly Base Rent that was [***] under the provisions of this Article 3.


ARTICLE 4

ADDITIONAL RENT

        4.1     Additional Rent .    In addition to paying the Base Rent specified in Article 3 of this Lease, Tenant shall pay as additional rent the sum of the following: (i) Tenant's Building Share (as such term is defined below) of the annual Building Operating Expenses which arc in excess of the amount of Building Operating Expenses applicable to the Expense Base Year, plus; (ii) Tenant's Project Share of the annual Project Operating Expenses which are in excess of the amount of Project Operating Expenses applicable to the Expense Base Year; plus (iii) Tenant's Project Share of the annual Tax Expenses which are in excess of the amount of Tax Expenses applicable to the Tax Expense Base Year, plus (iv) Tenant's Building Share of the annual Building Utilities Costs which are in excess of the amount of Building Utilities Costs applicable to the Utilities Base Year, plus (v) Tenant's Project Share of the annual Project Utilities Costs which are in excess of the amount of Project Utilities Costs applicable to the Utilities Base Year. Such additional rent, together with any and all other amounts payable by Tenant to Landlord pursuant to the terms of this Lease (including, without limitation, pursuant to Article 6), shall be hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Additional Rent." The Base Rent and Additional Rent are herein collectively referred to as the "Rent." All amounts due under this Article 4 as Additional Rent shall be payable for the same periods and in the same manner, time and place as the We Rent. Without limitation on other obligations of Tenant which shall survive the expiration of the Lease Term, the obligations of Tenant to pay the Additional Rent provided for in this Article 4 shall survive the expiration of the Lease Term.

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        4.2     Definitions .    As used in this Article 4, the following terms shall have the meanings hereinafter set forth:

            4.2.1   "Calendar Year" shall mean each calendar year in which any portion of the Lease Term falls, through and including the calendar year in which the Lease Term expires.

            4.2.2   "Expense Base Year" for the Existing Project Parcels shall mean the year set forth in Section 9.1 of the Summary; provided, however, that in the event the Adjacent Parcel is added to the Project (in accordance with Section 1.12 above), then Landlord and Tenant acknowledge and agree that the Expense Base Year, for purposes of determining Project Expenses for the Adjacent Parcel only (including any Adjacent Panel Improvements that may be located thereon) shall be the Calendar Year in which such Adjacent Parcel is added to the Project and the Adjacent Building is substantially complete (subject to punch-list items), the calculation of which Project Operating Expenses for the Adjacent Parcel and the Adjacent Parcel Improvements shad be subject td the "gross-up" provisions in Section 42.5 below, which shall be fully applicable to such calculation for the Expense Base Year and all subsequent Expense Years.

            4.2.3   "Expense Year" shall mean each Calendar Year.

            4.2.4   "Building Operating Expenses" shall mean all expenses, costs and amounts of every kind and nature which Landlord shall pay during any Expense Year because of or in connection with the ownership, management, maintenance, repair, replacement, restoration or operation of "the Building (excluding, however, any expenses, costs and amounts paid by Tenant as part of Project Operating Expenses), including, without limitation, any amounts-paid for. (i) the cost of operating, maintaining, repairing, renovating and managing the utility systems, mechanical systems, sanitary and storm drainage systems, any elevator systems and all other "Systems and Equipment" (as defined in Section 4.2.6 of this Lease) of the Building, and the cost of supplies and equipment and maintenance and service contracts in connection therewith; (ii) the cost of licenses, certificates, permits and inspections, and the cost of contesting the validity or applicability of any governmental enactments which may affect Building Operating Expenses, (iii) the cost of interior landscaping (plant service), relamping, supplies, tools, equipment and materials; (iv) the cost of janitorial service, alarm security service, if any, window cleaning, replacement of wall and floor coverings, ceiling tiles and fixtures in lobbies, corridors, restrooms and other common or public areas or facilities of the Building and repair to the Building roof; (v) the cost of any tropical improvements or other costs for the Building (i) which are intended as a labor-saving device or to effect other economies in the operation or maintenance of the Building, but only to the extent of the cost savings actually achieved therefrom, or (ii) made to the Building or any portion thereof after the Lease Commencement Date that are required under any governmental law or regulation enacted or modified after the Lease Commencement Date and not the responsibility' of any other tenant or occupant of the Building; provided, however, that any such capital expenditure described in this clause (v) shall be amortized (including interest on the unamortized cost) over its useful life as Landlord shall reasonably determine in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles consistently applied ("GAAP"). If, during all or any part of any Expense Year (including the Expense Base Year), Landlord shall not furnish any particular work or service (the cost of which, if performed by Landlord, would be included in Building Operating Expenses) to a tenant (including Tenant) who has undertaken to perform such work or service in lieu of the performance thereof by Landlord during any Expense Year, including the Expense Base Year, then Building Operating Expenses shall be deemed to be increased by an amount equal to the additional Building Operating Expenses which would reasonably have been incurred during such period by Landlord if it had at its own expense furnished such work or service to such tenant.. If the Building is less than [***] percent ([***]%) occupied during all or a portion of any Expense Year (including the Expense Base Year), Landlord shall make an appropriate adjustment to the variable components of Building Operating Expenses for such year or applicable portion thereof, employing sound

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accounting and management principles, to determine the amount of Building Operating Expenses that would have been paid had the Building been [***] percent ([***]%) occupied; and the amount so determined shall be deemed to have been the amount of Building Operating Expenses for such year, or applicable portion thereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this Article 4 to the contrary, —Landlord will not collect or be entitled to collect Building Operating Expenses from all of its tenants in an amount which is in excess of one hundred percent (10096) of the Building Operating Expenses actually paid by Landlord in connection with the operation of the Building, and Landlord shall make no profit from the collection of Building Operating Expenses.

            4.2.5   "Project Operating Expenses" shall mean all expenses, costs and amounts of every kind and nature which Landlord shall pay during any Expense Year because of or in connection with the ownership, management, maintenance, repair, replacement, restoration or operation of the Real Property (excluding, however, any expenses, costs and amounts attributable solely (except as otherwise expressly provided in clauses (iii) and (vii) of this paragraph) to the Building (or any other building in the Project)), including, without limitation, any amounts paid for: (i) the cost of operating, maintaining, repairing, renovating and managing the utility systems, mechanical systems, sanitary and storm drainage systems (located outside of the Building (and outside of any other building in the Project)), any parking structure elevator systems (if any) and other Systems and Equipment of the Real Property, and the cost of supplies and equipment and maintenance and service contracts in connection therewith; (ii) the cost of licenses, certificates, permits and inspections, and the cost of contesting the validity or applicability of any governmental enactments which may affect Project, Operating Expenses, and the costs incurred in connection with implementation and operation (by Landlord or any common area association(s) formed for the Project) of any government mandated transportation system management program or similar program; (iii) the cost of insurance carried by Landlord for the Project (including the Buildings and, if and when constructed and only if included as part of the Project based on the Project Inclusion Restrictions, the Adjacent Building and the Adjacent Parcel Improvements), in such amounts as Landlord may reasonably determine or as may be required by any mortgagees, but in any event substantially consistent with the insurance carried by owners of comparable first-class office building projects in the Central San Diego County area; (iv) the cost of exterior landscaping, relamping, supplies, tools and materials; (v) the cost of parking area repair and maintenance; (vi) any fees under any equipment rental agreements of management agreements (not to exceed fees in comparable first-class office buildings in the Central San Diego County area and in the event Landlord or an affiliate of Landlord is the managing agent, not to exceed [***] (including the Buildings and, if and when constructed and only if included as part of the Project based on the Project Inclusion Restrictions, the Adjacent Building), and the fair rental value of any actual on-site management office space (not exceeding 2,500 rentable square feet) provided thereunder); (vii) wages, salaries and other compensation and benefits of all persons at or below the level of manager for the Real Property engaged in the operation, management, maintenance or security of the Project, (including the Buildings and, if included as pan of the Project based on the Project Inclusion Restrictions, the Adjacent Parcel and the Adjacent Parcel Improvements (it being understood that there shall not be a separate manager for the Buildings and the Adjacent Building)),; and employer's Social Security taxes, unemployment taxes or insurance, and any other taxes which may be levied on such wages, salaries, compensation and benefits; (viii) payments under any easement; license, operating agreement, declaration, restrictive covenant; (ix) the cost of janitorial service and security service, if any, window cleaning and trash removal for the common or public areas or facilities of the Project (but not located in any of the Buildings or the Adjacent Building (if and when constructed and only if included as pan of the Project based on the Project Inclusion Restrictions), maintenance of curbs and walkways in the Project; and (x) the cost of any capital Improvements or other costs for the Project (i) which are intended as a labor-saving device or to effect other

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economies in the operation or maintenance of the project, but only to the extent of the cost savings actually achieved therefrom, or (ii) made to the Project or any portion thereof after the Lease Commencement Date that arc required Beater any governmental law or regulation enacted or modified after the Lease Commencement Date and not the responsibility of any other tenant or occupant of the Project; provided, however, that any such capital expenditure described in this clause (x) shall be amortized (including interest on the unamortized cost) over its useful life as Landlord shall reasonably determine in accordance with GAAP. Landlord hereby agrees that the cost of any new type of insurance coverage which ii obtained or effected by Landlord during any Expense Year after the Expense Blue Year (but is not obtained or effected during the Expense Base Year) shall be added to Project Operating Expenses for the Expense Base Year (but at the rate which would have been in effect during the Expense Bose Year or the rate in effect during such subsequent Expense Year, whichever is lower) prior to the calculation of Tenant's Project Sham of Project Operating Expenses for each such Expense Year in which such change in insurance is initially obtained or effected. If the Buildings (and, if and when constructed and only if included as part of the Project based on the Project Inclusion Restrictions, the Adjacent Building) in the Project are less than [***] percent ([***]%) occupied during all or a portion of any Expense Year (including the Expense Base Year), Landlord shall make an appropriate adjustment to the variable components of project Operating Expenses for such year or applicable portion thereof, in accordance with GAAP, to determine the amount of Project Operating Expense; that would have been paid had the Buildings (and the Adjacent Building (if applicable)), been [***] percent ([***]%) occupied; and the amount so determined shall be deemed to have been the amount of Project Operating Expenses for such year, or applicable portion thereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this Article 4 to the contrary, Landlord will not collect or be entitled to collect Project Operating Expenses from all of its tenants in an amount which is in excess of one hundred percent (100%) of the Project Operating Expenses actually paid by Landlord in connection with the operation of the Real Property, and Landlord shall make no profit from the collection of Project Operating Expenses.

            The term "Building Operating Expenses" and "Project Operating Expenses" are collectively referred to herein as "Operating Expenses" .

            Notwithstanding the foregoing, Operating Expenses shall not, however, include; (A) costs of leasing commissions, attorneys' fees and other costs and expenses incurred in connection with negotiations or disputes with present or prospective tenants or other occupants of the Real Property; (B) costs (including permit, license and inspection costs) incurred in renovating or otherwise improving, decorating or redecorating rentable space for other tenants or vacant rentable space; (C) costs incurred due to the violation by Landlord of the terns and conditions of any lease of space in the Real Property; (D) costs of general conditions, overhead or profit increment paid to Landlord or to subsidiaries or affiliates of Landlord for services in or in connection with the Real Property to the extent the salve exceeds the costs of general conditions, overhead and profit increment included in the costs of such services which could be obtained from third parties on a competitive basis, (E) except as otherwise specifically provided in Sections 4.2.4 and 4.2.5 hereof, costs of interest on debt or amortization on any mortgages and rent payable under any ground lease of the Real Property; (F) costs of a capital nature for the Real Property, except as specifically set forth in Section 4.2.4(v) and Section 4.2.5(x) above and clause (i) hereinbelow; (G) costs of repairs and maintenance actually reimbursed by any other party; (H) attorneys' fees and other costs incurred in attempting to collect rent or evict tenant's for nonpayment of rent; (i) depreciation, amortization and interest payments (except as provided herein and except on materials, tools, supplies and vendor-type equipment purchased by landlord to enable Landlord to supply services Landlord might otherwise contract for with a third party where such depreciation, amortization and interest payments would otherwise have been included in the charge for such third party services, all as determined in accordance with standard real estate accounting practices,

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consistently applied, and when depreciation or amortization is permitted or required, the item shall be amortized over its reasonably anticipated useful life), (J) costs, including penalties, fines and associated legal expenses incurred due to the violation by Landlord or any other tenant of the Real Property of applicable Laws, that would, not have been incurred but for any such violations by Landlord or any tenant of the Real Property; (K) the wages and benefits of any employee who does not devote substantially all of his or her employed time to the Real Property unless such wages and benefits are prorated to reflect time spent on operating and managing the Real Property vis-à-vis time spent on matters unrelated to operating and managing the Real Property; provided that in no event shall Operating Expenses for purposes of this Lease include wages and/or benefits attributable to personnel above the level of manager for the Real Property; (L) costs incurred by Landlord for the repair of damage to the kcal Property, to the extent that Landlord is reimbursed by insurance proceeds (or would have been reimbursed had Landlord maintained the insurance required to be carried by Landlord under this Lease); (M) expenses in connection with services or other benefits which are not provided to Tenant or for which Tenant is charged for directly but which are provided to another tenant or occupant of the Real Property free of charge; (i) costs of correcting defects in the original construction of the Real Property; (O) tax penalties incurred as a result bf Landlord's negligence, inability or unwillingness to make payments when due or to file any income tax or informational returns when due; (P) any bad debt loss, rent loss, or reserves for bad debts or rent loss (but Project Operating Expenses may include reasonable reserves imposed upon the Real Property as part of the assessments under any covenants, conditions and restrictions recorded against the Real Property), (Q) cost of repairs necessitated by the gross negligence or willful misconduct of Landlord or other tenants of the Project (or Landlord; or such other tenants' agents or contractors); (R) advertising and promotional expenditures, and the cost of signs (other than directory board signage) in or on the Real Property identifying the owner of the Real Property or other tenants of the Real Property; (S) costs associated with the operation of the business of the partnership or entity which constitutes Landlord as the same are distinguished-from the costs of operation of the Real Property, including, in the excluded items, partnership accounting and legal matters; (T) any ground lease rental; (U) costs incurred to comply with applicable Laws with respect to the cleanup, removal, investigation and/or remediation of any Hazardous Materials (as such term is defined in Section 5.1 below) in, on or under the Real Property to the extent such Hazardous Materials are: (1) in existence as of the Lease Commencement Date and in violation of applicable Laws in effect as of the Lease Commencement Date, and were of such a nature that a federal, state or municipal governmental or quasi-governmental authority, if it had then had knowledge of the presence of such Hazardous Materials, in the state and under the conditions that the same existed in the Real Property (including any building located thereon), would have, then required removal, remediation or other action with respect to such Hazardous Materials; or (2) introduced onto the Real Property after the Lease Commencement Date by Landlord or any of Landlord's agents, employees, contractors or other tyrants in violation of applicable Laws in effect at the date of introduction, and were of such a nature that a federal, state or municipal governmental or quasi-governmental authority, if it had then had knowledge of the presence of such Hazardous Materials, in the state and under the conditions that the same existed in the Real Property, would have then required removal, remediation or other action with respect to such Hazardous Materials; (v) any compensation paid to clerks, attendants or other persons in commercial concessions operated by Landlord (other than the Parking Facilities); (W) any Tax Expenses, Building Utilities Costs or Project Utilities Costs; (x) rentals for items (except when needed in connection with normal repairs and maintenance of permanent systems) which if purchased, rather than rented, would constitute a capital improvement specifically excluded above: (Y) costs (including, without limitation, fines, penalties, interest, and costs of repairs, replacements, alterations and/or improvements) incurred in bringing the Real property into compliance with building codes and other Laws in effect as of the; Lease Commencement Date and as interpreted by applicable governmental authorities as of such date, including, without limitation, any costs to correct building code violations pertaining to the initial design or construction of any building (including the Building) located on the Real Property or any

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other improvements to the Real Property, to the extent such violations exist as or the Lease Commencement Date under any applicable building codes in effect and as interpreted by applicable governmental authorities as of such date; (Z) costs of acquisition of sculptures, painting and other objects of art (except for maintenance costs with respect thereto); (AA) costs and overhead and profit increment paid to Landlord or to subsidiaries or affiliates of Landlord for goods and/or services in or to the Real Property to the extent the same exceeds typical costs and overhead and profit increment of such goods and/or services rendered by qualified unaffiliated third parties on a competitive basis; (BB) except for Landlord's Health Facility (as defined in Section 24.34 below (if Landlord elects to provide the same)), costs arising out of the operation, management, maintenance or repair of any retail premises in the Project or any other retail areas operated by Landlord or its agents, contractors or vendors to the extent such costs are uniquely attributable (and separately identifiable) to such retail premises or areas (as opposed to general office use tenancies) or are extraordinary, separately identifiable expenses arising in connection therewith; (CC) costs for which Landlord has been compensated by a management fee, to the extent that the inclusion of such costs in Operating Expenses would result in a double charge to Tenant; (DD) costs arising from Landlord's charitable or political contributions; (EE) costs arising from any voluntary special assessment on the Real Property by any transit district authority or any other governmental entity having the authority to impose such assessment, unless such costs are included in the Expense Base Year or Utilities Base Year at the initial rate in effect for such assessments; (FF) costs of any "tap fees" or any sewer or water connection fees for the benefit of any particular tenant of the Real Property; (GG) any "above-standard" cleaning, including, but not limited to construction cleanup or special cleanings associated with parties/events and specific tenant requirements in excess of services provided to Tenant, including related trash collection, removal, hauling and dumping; (HH) "in-house" legal and/or accounting fees; (ii) reserves for bad debts or for future improvements; repairs, additions, etc.; (JJ) any "finders fees", brokerage commissions, job placement costs or job advertisement costs; (KK) any expenses incurred by Landlord for use of any portions of the Real Property to accommodate shows, promotions, kiosks, displays, filming, photography, private events or parties, ceremonies, and advertising beyond the normal expenses otherwise attributable to providing services, such as lighting and HVAC to such public portions of the Real Property in normal operations of the Real Property during standard hours of operation, (LL) any balloons, flowers or other gifts provided to any entity whatsoever, to include, but not limited to, Tenant, other tenants, employees, vendors, contractors, prospective tenants and agents; (MM) costs for the initial development of the Real Property; and (NN) costs of operating any parking facilities leased to a parking facility operator. In no event will project Operating Expenses include any expenses associated with the Adjacent Parcel (including any Adjacent Parcel Improvements that may be located thereon) until and unless such Adjacent Parcel is added to the Project pursuant to Section 1.12 above.

            4.2.6   "Systems and Equipment" shall mean any plant, machinery, transformers, duct work, cable, wires, and other equipment, facilities, and systems designed to supply heat, ventilation, air conditioning and humidity or any other services or utilities, or comprising or serving as any component or portion of the electrical, gas, steam, plumbing, sprinkler, communications, alarm, security, or fire/life safety systems or equipment, or any other mechanical, electrical, electronic, computer or other systems or equipment which serve the Project and/or either or both of the Buildings and/or the Adjacent Building (if and when constructed and only if included as pan of the Project based on the Project Inclusion Restrictions) and/or any other building in the Project in whole or in part.

            4.2.7   "Tax Expense Base Year" for the Existing Project Parcels shall mean the year set forth in Section 92 of the Summary; provided, however, that in the event the Adjacent Parcel is added to the Project (in accordance with Section 1.1.2 above), then Landlord and Tenant acknowledge and agree that the Tax Expense Base Year, for purposes of determining Tax Expenses for the Adjacent Parcel only (including any Adjacent Parcel improvements that may be located thereon), shall be the Calendar Year in which such Adjacent Parcel is added to the Project with the Adjacent

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    Building substantially completed (subject to punch-list items), the calculation of which Tax Expenses for the Adjacent Parcel and the Adjacent Parcel Improvements shall be subject to the Tax Expense Calculation Assumptions described below, which shall be fully applicable to such calculation.

            4.2.8   "Tax Expenses" shall mean all federal, state, county, or local governmental or municipal taxes, fees, assessments, charges or other impositions of every kind and nature, whether general, special, ordinary or extraordinary, (including, without limitation, real estate taxes, general and special assessments, parking taxes, transit assessments, fees and taxes, child care subsidies, fees and/or assessments, job training subsidies, fees and/or assessments, open space fees and/or assessments, housing subsidies and/or housing fund fees or assessments, public art fees and/or other governmentally mandated assessments, taxes based upon the receipt of rent, including gross receipts or sales taxes applicable to the receipt of rent, personal property taxes imposed upon the fixtures, machinery, equipment, apparatus, systems and equipment, appurtenances, furniture and other personal property used in connection with the Real Property), which Landlord shall pay during any Expense Year (including the Expense Base Year) because of or in connection with the ownership, leasing and operation of the Real Property or Landlord's interest therein. For purposes of this Lease, Tax Expenses shall be calculated as if the tenant improvements in the Buildings (and, if and when constructed and made a pan of the Project, the Adjacent Building) were fully constructed and the Real Property, the Buildings (and, if and when constructed and made a pan of the' Project based on the Project Inclusion Conditions, the Adjacent Building) and all tenant improvements in the Buildings (and, if and when constructed and only if, included as part of the Project based on the Project Inclusion Conditions; the Adjacent Building) were fully assessed for real estate tax purposes (the "Tax Expense Calculation Assumptions"). In no event will Tax Expenses for the Adjacent Parcel (and the Adjacent Parcel Improvements) be included in Tax Expenses until and unless the Adjacent Parcel is added to the Project in accordance with the terms of this Lease.

              4.2.8.1  Tax Expenses shall include, without limitation:

                (i)    Any tax on Landlord's rent, right to rent or other income from the Real Property or as against Landlord's business of leasing any of the Real Property in substitution of real estate taxes;

                (ii)   Any assessment, tax, fee, levy or charge in substitution, partially or totally, of any assessment, tax, fee, levy or charge previously included within the definition of real properly tax, it being acknowledged by Tenant and Landlord that Proposition 13 was adopted by the voters of the State of California in the June 1978 election ( "Proposition 13" ) and that assessments, taxes, fees, levies and charges may be imposed by governmental agencies for such services as fire protection, street, sidewalk and road maintenance, refuse removal and for other governmental services formerly provided/ without charge to property owners or occupants. It is the intention of Tenant and Landlord that all such new and increased assessments, taxes, fees, levies, and charges and all similar assessments, taxes, fees, levies and charges be included within the definition of Tax Expenses for purposes of this Lease provided they are not also included in Operating Expenses;

                (iii)  Any assessment, tax, fee, levy, or charge allocable to or measured-by the area of the Premises or the rent payable hereunder in substitution of real estate taxes, including, without limitation, any gross income tax upon or with respect to the possession, leasing, operating, management, maintenance, alteration, repair, use or occupancy by Tenant of the Premises, or any portion thereof; and

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                (iv)  Any reasonable expenses incurred by Landlord in attempting to protest, reduce or minimize Tax Expenses; provided, however, 16 the extent Landlord obtains a lax refund, such tax refund shall be credited against Tax Expenses for the Expense Year to which such refund Is applicable and if as a result of such refund or credit, Tenant overpaid Tax Expenses for such Expense Year, Tenant shall be entitled to receive from Landlord a return of such overpayment, but not in excess of the amount of Tax Expenses actually prepaid by Tenant prior to the application of such refund/credit.

              4.2.8.2  In no event shall Tax Expenses for any Expense Year be less than the Tax Expenses for the Tax Expense Base Year.

              4.2.8.3  Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Section 4.2.8, there shall be excluded from Tax Expenses (i) all excess profits taxes, franchise taxes, gift taxes, capital stock taxes, inheritance and succession taxes, estate taxes, federal and state net income taxes, and other taxes to the extent applicable to Landlord's net income (as opposed to rents, receipts or income attributable to operations at the Real Property), (ii) any items included as Building Operating Expenses and Project Operating Expenses, and (iii) any items paid by Tenant under Section 4.4 of this Lease.

            4.2.9   "Tenant's Building Share" shall mean, subject to Section 1.3 above, the percentage set forth in Section 9.4 of the Summary. Tenant's Building Share was calculated by dividing the number of rentable square feet of the Premises by the total rentable square feet in the Building (as set forth in Section 9.4 of the Summary), and stating such amount as a percentage. In the event either the rentable square feet of the Premises and/or the total rentable square feet of the Building is changed (in accordance with the BOMA Standard in Section 1.3 above), then Tenant's Building Share shall be appropriately adjusted and, as to the Expense Year in which such adjustment occurs, Tenant's Building Share for such year shall be determined on the basis of the number of days during such Expense Year that each such Tenants Building Share was in effect.

            4.2.10   "Tenant's Project Share" shall mean, subject to Section 1.3 above, the percentage set forth in Section 9.5 of the Summary. Tenants Project Share was calculated by dividing the number of rentable square feet of the Premises by the total rentable square feet in the buildings within the Project as of the date hereof (i.e., the Building and Building II), and stating such amount as a percentage. In the event either the rentable square feet of the Premises and/or the total rentable square feet of the buildings within the Project is changed (in accordance with the BOMA Standard in Section 1.3 above), including, but not limited to, in the event the Adjacent Building is constructed and made a pan of the Project in accordance with Section 1.1.2 above, then Tenant's Project Share shall be appropriately adjusted and, as to the Expense Year in which such adjustment occurs, Tenant's Project Share for such year shall be determined on the basis of the number of days during such Expense Year that each such Tenants Project Share was in effect.

            4.2.11   "Utilities Base Year" for the Existing Project Parcels shall mean the year set forth in Section 93 of the Summary; provided, however, that in the event the Adjacent Parcel is added to the Project (in accordance with Section 1.12 above), then Landlord and Tenant acknowledge and agree that the Utilities Base Year, for purposes of determining Project Utilities Costs for the Adjacent Parcel only (including any Adjacent Parcel Improvements (other than the Adjacent Building) that may be located thereon) shall be the Calendar Year in which such Adjacent Parcel is added to the Project with the Adjacent Building substantially completed (subject to punchlist items).

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            4.2.12   "Building Utilities Costs" shall mean all actual charges for utilities for the Building which Landlord shall pay during any Expense Year (but excluding any Project Utilities Costs), including, but not limited to, the costs of water, sewer and electricity, and the costs of HVAC (including, unless paid by Tenant pursuant to Section 6.1.2 below (or unless paid by other tenants of the Building pursuant to comparable provisions in such tenants' leases or unless otherwise paid by such other tenants), the cost of electricity to operate the HVAC air handlers) and other utilities (but excluding (i) the cost of electricity consumed in the Premises and the premises of other tenants of the Building (since Tenant is separately paying for the cost of electricity pursuant to Section 6.1.2 below] and (ii) those charges for which tenants of the Building directly reimburse Landlord or otherwise pay directly to the utility company) as well as related fees, assessments and surcharges. Building Utilities Costs for any Expense Year (including the Utilities Base Year) shall be calculated assuming the Building is at least [***] percent ([***]%) occupied. If, during all or any pan of any Expense Year (including the Utilities Base Year), landlord shall not provide any utilities other than gas and electricity (the cost of which, if provided by Landlord, would be included in Building Utilities Costs) to a tenant of the Building (including Tenant) who has undertaken to provide the same instead of Landlord, Building Utilities Costs shall be deemed to be increased by an amount equal to the additional Building Utilities Costs which would reasonably have been incurred during such period by Landlord if Landlord bad at its own expense provided such utilities to such tenant.

            4.2.13   "Project Utilities Costs" shall mean all actual charges for utilities for the Project which Landlord shall pay during any Expense Year (but excluding any Building Utilities Costs or Utilities Costs for Building If or the Adjacent Building (if and when constructed and included as pan of the Project)), including, but not limited to, the costs of water, sewer and electricity, and other utilities, as well as related fees, assessments and surcharges. Project Utilities Costs shall include any costs of utilities which are allocated to the Real Property as a whole (and not any-particular building in the Project) under any declaration, restrictive covenant, or other instrument pertaining to the sharing of costs by the Real Property or any portion thereof, including any covenants, conditions or restrictions now or hereafter recorded against or affecting the Real Property. In no event shall Project Utilities Costs for the Adjacent Parcel (and any Adjacent Parcel Improvements) be included in Project Utilities Costs until and unless the Adjacent Parcel is added to the Project in accordance with the terms of this Lease.

        4.3     Calculation and Payment of Additional Rent.     

            4.3.1     Calculation of Excess .    If for any Expense Year ending or commencing within the Lease Term, (i) Tenants Building Share of Building Operating Expenses for such Expense Year exceeds Tenant's Building Share of Building Operating Expenses for the Expense Base Year and/or (ii) Tenants Project Share of Project Operating Expenses for such Expense Year exceeds Tenants Project Share of Project Operating Expenses for the Expense Base Year and/or (iii) Tenant's Project Share of Tax Expenses for such Expense Year exceeds Tenants Project Share of Tax Expenses for the Tax Expense Base Year, and/or (iv) Tenant's Building Share of Building Utilities Costs for such Expense Year exceeds Tennis Building Share of Building Utilities Costs for the Utilities Base Year, and/or (v) Tenants Project Share of Project Utilities Costs for such Expense Year exceeds Tenants Project Share of Project Utilities Costs for the Utilities Base Year, then Tenant shall pay to Landlord, in the manner set forth in Section 432, below, and as Additional Rent, an amount equal to -each such applicable excess (collectively, the "Excess" ); provided, however, that in no event shall Tenant be liable for any excess during the Base Rent Abatement Period.

            4.3.2    Statement of Actual Building Operating Expenses, Project Operating Expenses, Tax Expenses, Building Utilities Costs and Project Utilities Cost Payment by Tenant. Landlord shall give to Tenant on or before the first day of May following the end of each Expense Year a

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    statement (the "Statement" ) which shall state, on a line item by line item basis per category, the Building Operating Expenses, Project Operating Expenses, Tax Expenses, Building Utilities Costs, and Project Utilities Costs incurred or accrued for such preceding Expense Year, and which shall indicate the amount, if any, of any Excess. Upon receipt of the Statement for each Expense Year ending during the Lease Term, if an Excess is present, Tenant shall pay, with its next installment of Base Rent due, the full amount of the Excess for such Expense Year, less the amounts, if any; paid during such Expense Year as "Estimated Excess." as that term is defined in Section 4.3.3 of this Lease. If any Statement reflects that Tenant has overpaid Tenant's Building Share of Building Operating Expenses and/or Building Utilities Costs, Tenants Project Share of Tax Expenses, Tenant's Project Share of Project Operating Expenses and/or Project Utilities costs for such Expense Year, Landlord shall, at its option, either credit such overpayment toward Tenants next rent payment(s) under this lease, or remit to Tenant with such applicable Statement the amount of the overpayment. The failure of Landlord to timely furnish the Statement for any Expense Year shall not prejudice Landlord from enforcing its rights under this Article 4. Even though the Lease Term has expired and Tenant has vacated the Premises, when the final determination is made of Tenants Building Share of the Building Operating Expenses and Building Utilities Costs, Tenants Project Share of Project Operating Expenses and Project Utilities Costs and Tenant's Project Share of Tax Expenses for the Expense Year in which this Lease terminates, if an Excess is present, Tenant shall immediately pay to Landlord an amount as calculated pursuant to the provisions of Section 4.3.1 of this Lease. The provisions of this Section 4.3.2 shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of the Lease Term. Notwithstanding the foregoing to the contrary, Tenant shall not be responsible for Tenants Building Share of any Building Operating Expenses and/or Building Utilities Costs and Tenants Project Share of Project Operating Expenses and/or Project Utilities Costs and/or Tenants Project Share of Tax Expenses attributable to any Expense Year which was first billed to Tenant more than [***] Years after the date (the "Cutoff Date" ) which is the earlier of (i) the expiration of the applicable Expense Year or (ii) the Lease Expiration Date, except that Tenant shall be responsible for Tenant's Building Share of Building Operating Expenses and Building Utilities Costs, Tenant's Project Share of Tax Expenses, and Tenant's Project Share of Project Utilities Costs and Project Operating Expenses levied by any governmental authority or by any public utility company at any time following the applicable Cutoff Date which are attributable to any Expense Year occurring prior to such Cutoff Date, so long as Landlord delivers to Tenant a bill and supplemental Statement for such amounts within [***] years following Landlords receipt of the applicable bill therefor. The provisions of this Section 4.32 shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of the Lease Term.

            4.3.3    Statement of Estimated Building Operating Expenses, Project Operating Expenses, Tax Expenses, Building Utilities Costs and Project Utilities Costs. In addition, Landlord shall endeavor to give Tenant a yearly expense estimate statement (the "Estimate Statement" ) which shall, set forth Landlord's reasonable estimate (the "Estimate"), on a line item by line item basis per category, of what the total amount, of Building Operating Expenses, Project Operating Expenses, Tax Expenses, Building Utilities Costs and Project Utilities Costs for the then current Expense Year shall be and the estimated Excess (the "Estimated Excess" ) as calculated by comparing (i) Tenants Building Share of Building Operating Expenses, which shall be based upon the Estimate, to Tenant's Building Share of Building Operating Expenses for the Expense Base Year, (ii) Tenants Project Share of Project Operating Expenses, which shall be based upon The estimate, to Tenants Project Share of Project Operating Expenses for the Expense Base Year, (iii) Tenants Project Share of Tax Expenses, which shall be based upon the Estimate, to Tenant's Project Sham of Tax Expenses for the Tax Expense Base Year, (iv) Tenants Building Share of Building Utilities Costs, which shall be based upon the Estimate, to Tenants Building Share of Building Utilities Costs for the Utilities Base Year, and (v) Tenant's Project Share of Project Utilities Costs, which shall be based upon the estimate, to Tenant's Project Share of Project Utilities Costs for the

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    Utilities Base Year; provided, however, in no event shall any such Estimate Statement for any Calendar Year after the Expense Base Year, Tax Expense Base Year and Utilities Base Year set forth an Estimated Excess be greater than [***] percent ([***]%) of the Excess payable by Tenant in the prior Calendar Year. The failure of Landlord to timely fairish the Estimate Statement for any Expense Year shall not preclude Landlord from enforcing its rights to collect any Estimated Excess under this Article 4. If pursuant to the Estimate Statement an Estimated Excess is calculated for the then-current Expense Year, Tenant shall pay, with its next installment of Base Rent due, a fraction of the Estimated Excess for the then-current Expense Year (reduced by any amounts paid pursuant to the last sentence of this Section 4.3.3). Such fraction shall have as Its numerator the number of months which have elapsed in such current Expense Year to the month such payment; both months inclusive, and shall have twelve (12) as its denominator. Until a new Estimate Statement is furnished, Tenant shall pay monthly, with the monthly Base Rent installments, an amount equal to one-twelfth ( 1 / 12 ) of the total Estimated Excess set forth in the previous Estimate Statement delivered by Landlord to Tenant.

            4.3.4     Intentionally Omitted.     

            4.3.5     Payment in Installments .    All assessments and premiums which are not specifically charged to Tenant hereunder, which can be paid by Landlord in installments without the imposition of fees, penalties or interest, shall be paid by Landlord in the maximum number of installments that are permitted by law without the imposition of fees, penalties or interest and not included as Building Operating Expenses, Project Operating Expenses and/or Tax Expenses (as the case may be) except in the Expense Year (or Tax Expense Base Year, as the case may be) in which the assessment or premium installment is actually paid; provided, however, that if the prevailing practice in comparable first-class office buildings in the Central San Diego County area is to pay such assessments or premiums on an earlier basis, and landlord pays on such earlier basis, such assessments or premiums shall be included in Building Operating Expenses, Project Operating Expenses and/or Tax Expenses, as the case may be, in the Calendar Year that such assessments or premiums are paid by Landlord; provided further, however, that in such event, Landlord shall prorate the amount of any such assessment and/or premiums and Tenant shall only pay the amount allocable to the Lease Term.

        4.4     Taxes and Other Charges for Which Tenant Is Directly Responsible .    Tenant shall reimburse landlord upon demand for any and all taxes or assessments required to be paid by Landlord (except to the extent included in Tax Expenses), excluding state, local and federal personal or corporate income taxes measured by the net income of Landlord from all sources and estate and inheritance taxes, whether or not now customary or within the contemplation of the parties hereto, when:

            4.4.1    said taxes are measured by or reasonably attributable to the cost or value of Tenants equipment, furniture, fixtures and other personal property located in the Premises, or by the cost or value of any leasehold improvements made in or to the Premises by or for Tenant, to the extent the cost or value of such leasehold improvements exceeds the cost or value of a building standard build -out as determined, by Landlord regardless of whether title to such improvements shall be vested in Tenant or Landlord; or

            4.4.2    said taxes are assessed upon or with respect to the manner of possession, leasing, operation, management, maintenance, alteration, repair, use or occupancy by Tenant of the Premises or any portion of the Real Property (including the Parking Facilities).

        4.5     Late Charges .    If any installment of Base Rent shall not be received by Landlord or Landlord's designee within five (5) business days after the due date therefor, then Tenant shall pay to Landlord a fixed late charge equal to [***] plus any attorneys' fees (if any) incurred by Landlord by reason of Tenant's failure to pay such Base Rent; provided, however, that for the first three (3) months of the Lease Term following the expiration of the [***]

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[***] Landlord shall waive the imposition of such late charge during such [***] month period. If any installment of Rent (other than Base Rent) or any other sum due from Tenant shall not be received by Landlord or landlords designee within fifteen (15) days after the due date therefor, then Tenant shall pay to Landlord a late charge equal to [***] percent ([***]%) of the amount due plus any attorneys' fees incurred by Landlord by reason of Tenants failure to pay such Rent (other than Base Rent) or other charges when due hereunder. The foregoing late charges shall be deemed Additional Rent and the right to require it shall be in addition to all of Landlords other rights and remedies hereunder, at law and/or in equity and shall not be construed as liquidated damages or as limiting Landlord's remedies in any manner. Notwithstanding the above (and in addition to the waiving of any late charge by reason of Tenants failure to pay Base Rent during the first three (3) months following the Base Rent Abatement Period described above), no late charge or interest will be assessed for the [***] late payment of Rent or any other sum due from Tenant in any [***] during the Lease Term (including the Option Terms, if applicable). In addition to the late charge described above, any Rent or other amounts owing hereunder which are not paid by the date that they am due shall thereafter bear interest until paid at a rate (the "Interest Rate" ) equal to the lesser of (i) the "Prime Rate" or "Reference Rate" announced from time to time by Morgan Chase Bank (or such reasonable comparable national banking institution as selected by Landlord in the event JPMorgan Chase Bank ceases to exist or publish a Prime Rate or Reference Rate), plus [***] percent ([***]%), or (ii) the highest rate permitted by applicable Laws.

        4.6     Audit Rights .    In the event Tenant disputes the amount of the Project Operating Expenses, Building Operating Expenses, Tax Expenses, Building Utilities Costs and/or Project Utilities Costs set forth in the Statement for the particular calendar year delivered by Landlord to Tenant pursuant to Section 4.3.2 above, Tenant shall have the right, at Tenants cost, after reasonable notice to Landlord, to have Tenant's authorized employees or agents inspect, at Landlord's office during normal business hours, Landlord's books, records and supporting documents concerning the Project Operating Expenses, Building Operating Expenses, Tax Expenses, Building Utilities Costs and/or Project Utilities Costs set forth in such Statement; provided, however, Tenant shall have no right to conduct such inspection, have an audit performed by the Accountant as described below, or object to or otherwise dispute the amount of the Project Operating Expenses, Building operating Expenses, Tax Expenses, Building Utilities Costs and/or Project Utilities Costs set forth in any such Statement, unless Tenant notifies Landlord of such objection and dispute within twelve (12) months immediately fallowing Landlord's delivery of the actual Statement for the costs and for the Calendar Year in question (the "Notice Period "); provided, further, that notwithstanding any such timely objection and dispute, and as a condition precedent to Tenant's exercise of its right of objection, dispute, inspection and/or audit as set forth in this Section 4.6, Tenant shall not be permitted to withhold payment of, and Tenant shall timely pay to Landlord, the full amounts as required by the provisions of this Article 4 in accordance with such Statement. However, such payment may be made under protest pending the outcome of any audit which may be performed by the Accountant as described-below. In connection with any such inspection by Tenant, Landlord and Tenant shall reasonably cooperate with each other so that such inspection can be performed pursuant to a mutually acceptable schedule, in an expeditious manner and without undue interference with Landlords operation and management of the Building. If after such inspection and/or request for documentation, Tenant still disputes the amount of the Project Operating Expenses, Building Operating Expenses, Tax Expenses, Building Utilities Costs and/or Project Utilities Costs set forth in the Statement, Tenant shall have the right to cause an independent certified public accountant which is mutually approved by Landlord and Tenant (the "Accountant" ) to complete an audit of Landlord's books and records pertaining to Operating Expenses to determine the proper amount of the project Operating Expenses, Building Operating Expenses, Tax Expenses. Building Utilities Costs and/or Project Utilities Costs incurred and amounts payable by Tenant for the calendar year which is the subject of such Statement. Such audit by the Accountant shall tie final and binding upon Landlord and Tenant. If Landlord and Tenant cannot mutually agree as to the identity of the

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Accountant within thirty (30) days after Tenant notifies Landlord that Tenant desires an audit to be performed, then the Accountant shall be one of the "Big 4" accounting firms. If such audit reveals that Landlord has overcharged Tenant, then within thirty (30) days after the results of such audit are made available to Landlord, Landlord shall reimburse to Tenant the amount of such over-charge, together with interest thereon at the Interest Rate. If the audit reveals that the Tenant was undercharged, then within thirty (30) days after the results of such audit are made available to Tenant, Tenant shall reimburse to Landlord the amount of such under-charge, together with interest thereon at the Interest Rate. Tenant agrees to pay the cost of such audit unless it is subsequently determined, that Landlord's original Statement which was the subject of such audit was in error to Tenant's disadvantage by three percent (3%) or more of the total Project Operating Expenses, Building Operating Expenses, Tax Expenses, Building Utilities Costs and/or Project Utilities Costs which was the subject of such audit. The payment by Tenant of any amounts pursuant to this Article 4 shall not preclude Tenant from questioning the correctness of any Statement provided by Landlord at any time during the Notice Period, but the failure of Tenant to object thereto prior to the expiration of the Notice Period shall be conclusively deemed Tenant's approval of the Statement in question and the amount of Project Operating Expenses, Building Operating Expenses, Tax Expenses, Building Utilities Costs and/or Project Utilities Costs shown thereon. In connection with any inspection and/or audit conducted by Tenant pursuant to this Section 4.6, Tenant agrees to keep, and to cause all of Tenant's employees and consultants and the Accountant to keep, all of Landlord's books and records and the audit, and all information pertaining thereto and the results thereof, strictly confidential, and in connection therewith, Tenant shall cause such employees, consultants and the Accountant to execute such reasonable confidentiality agreements as Landlord may require prior to conducting any such inspections and/or audits.


ARTICLE 5

USE OF PREMISES

        5.1     Use.     

            5.1.1     Permitted Use .    Tenant shall use the Premises solely for general office purposes and any incidental uses thereto including, but not limited to, breakrooms, installation of vending machines (for Tenant's employees) and photocopy areas, and, subject to Section 5.1.2 below, the Company Store, all to the extent consistent with the character of the Building as a first-class office building, and Tenant shall not use or permit the Premises to be used for any other purpose or purposes whatsoever. Tenant further covenants and agrees that it shall not use, or suffer or permit any person or persons to use, the Premises or any part thereof in any manner contrary to the provisions of Exhibit D, attached hereto, or in a manner so as to cause a violation of the laws, ordinances, codes, statutes, rules or regulations of the United States of America, the state in which the Real Property is located, or the ordinances, regulations or requirements of the local municipal or county governing body (including, but not limited to, zoning and building codes) or other governmental or quasi-governmental authorities having jurisdiction over the Real Property (collectively, "Laws" ). Tenant shall comply with all recorded covenants, conditions, and restrictions, now affecting the Real Property. Attached hereto as Exhibit J is a list of existing recorded covenants, conditions and restrictions affecting the Real Property, it true, correct and complete copies of which have been delivered to Tenant. Tenant shall also comply with all recorded covenants, conditions, and restrictions affecting the Real Property and executed after the date of execution of this Lease provided that such covenants, conditions, and restrictions and leases do not materially restrict Tenant in Tenant's use of the Premises or materially increase Tenant's obligations or adversely affect Tenants rights under this Lease. Tenant shall not use or allow another person or entity to use any pan of the Premises for the storage, use, treatment. manufacture or sale of "Hazardous Material," as that term is defined below, except for ordinary and general office

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    supplies typically used in the ordinary course of business within office space in first-class office buildings (such as copier toner, liquid paper, glue, ink and common household cleaning supplies) which Tenant must use in strict compliance with all applicable Laws. As used herein, the term "Hazardous Material" means any hazardous or toxic substance, material or waste which is or becomes regulated by any local governmental authority, the state in which the Real Property is located or the United States Government.

            5.1.2     Company Store .    Subject to the approval of all applicable governmental entities and Tenant's compliance with all applicable Laws, the original Tenant executing this Least ( "Original Tenant" ) and any assignee of Original Tenant's interest in this Lease, shall also be permitted, at Tenant's sole cast and expense, to use a portion of the Premises as shall be designated by Tenant and approved by Landlord (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed) for operation of a company store ( "Company Store" ) solely for the use by Tenant's employees and business visitors, but no other members of the general public. Tenant agrees that the Company Store shall not be operated by any subtenant of Tenant other than an Affiliate subtenant pursuant to a sublease entered into pursuant to Section 14.7 below. Tenant may serve prepared food in the Company Store but shall not be permitted to cook any food in the Company Store and Tenant shall not permit any fumes or odors to emanate from the Company Store in any manner which may unreasonably disturb any other occupants of the Real Property. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Landlord shall have the right to require that all food related appliances used by Tenant and approved by Landlord for the Company Store operation be vented using venting equipment reasonably approved by Landlord. Tenant shall not be entitled to serve or sell any alcoholic beverages from the Company Store, and Tenant shall, at its expense, at all times operate and maintain the Company Store in a rust class and clean manner. Tenant shall, at its sole cost and expense: (i) store and dispose of refuse and garbage generated in connection with the operation of the Company Store in a rubbish container or compactor which shall be waterproof, sealed, rodent-proof, nonabsorbent, deodorized and covered with a close -fitting lid and located in an area exterior to the Building reasonably designated by Landlord, and in accordance with state and local health department rules and regulations; (ii) not discharge any corrosive, damaging or clogging substances through any drain lines from the Premises (should Tenant fail to observe this duty, Tenant shall be solely responsible for the cost of freeing, cleaning and replacing such pipes and any other damage resulting therefrom); and (iii) obtain and maintain in effect at all times pest control service to regularly exterminate the Company Store as may be necessary to keep the Building and Real Property free from pests. Tenant covenants that all improvements to be constructed by Tenant for the Company Store shall otherwise be subject to Landlord's approval and otherwise comply with the provisions of the Tenant Work Letter (if constructed as part of the initial Tenant Improvements) or the provisions of Article 8 of this Lease (if constructed after the initial Tenant Improvements are Installed).

        5.2     Landlord's Representation and Warranty Regarding Hazardous Materials .    Landlord represents and warrants to Tenant that, to Landlord's actual knowledge as of the date hereof, except as may be disclosed in the Environmental Report (as defined below), the Real Property does not currently contain any Hazardous Materials in violation of any existing applicable Laws pertaining to Hazardous Materials. As used herein, the "Environmental Report" shall mean that certain Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, prepared by Building Analytics in accordance with the Building Analytics Proposal and Contract dated July 27, 2000, a true and complete copy of which Landlord hereby represents has been delivered to Tenant. Landlord agrees, throughout the Lease Term, to provide Tenant with any environmental reports commissioned by Landlord after the date of this Lease affecting the Real Property.

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ARTICLE 6

SERVICES AND UTILITIES

        6.1     Standard Tenant Services .    Landlord shall provide the following services on all days during the Lease Term, unless otherwise stated below.

            6.1.1    Subject to reasonable changes implemented by Landlord and to all governmental rules, regulations and guidelines applicable thereto, Landlord shall provide heating and air conditioning when necessary for normal comfort for normal office use in the Premises so as to maintain temperatures within the Premises within the range of temperatures that are consistent with the design capacity of the HVAC system installed by Landlord as part of the Base, Shell and Core (as defined in Exhibit B attached hereto) as specified in Exhibit F attached to this lease, subject to extraordinary hot or cold weather periods, unusual heat loads caused by Tenant's use of the Premises, any use of the Premises not in accordance with Section 5.1.1 above, brown-outs and/or other Force Majeure events, from Monday through Friday, during the period from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and on Saturday during the period from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. ("Business Hours" ), except for the date of observation of New Year's Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day (collectively, the "'Holidays").

            6.1.2    Landlord, as part of the Base. Shell and Core, shall provide adequate electrical -wiring and facilities and power for normal general office use as determined by Landlord, which facilities and power shall include [***] the Building with [***] transformers and distribution panels to provide approximately [***] watts per usable square foot of the Premises for connected electrical load exclusive, however, of electricity for lighting. Tenant shall pay directly to the utility company pursuant to the utility company's separate meters, the cost of all electricity provided to and/or consumed in the Premises (including normal and excess consumption) and shall pay to Landlord, as part of Building Utilities Costs (and pursuant to Landlord's submeters to measure the same, for the cost of electricity to operate the HVAC air handlers pertaining to those portions of the Premises that do not consist of an entire floor in the Building (i.e., for multi-tenant floors). Tenant shall pay such cost (including the cost of such meters or submeters) within thirty (30) days after demand and as additional rent under this Lease (and not as part of the Building Operating Expenses or Building Utilities Costs). Landlord shall designate the electricity utility provider from time to time.

            6.1.3    As part of Building Operating Expenses or Building Utilities Costs (as determined by Landlord), Landlord shall replace lamps, starters and ballasts for Building standard lighting fixtures within the Premises. In addition, Tenant shall bear the cost of replacement of lamps, starters and ballasts for non-Building standard lighting fixtures within the Premises.

            6.1.4    Landlord shall provide city water from the regular Building outlets for drinking, lavatory and toilet purposes.

            6.1.5    Landlord shall provide janitorial services five (5) days per week, except the date of observation of the Holidays, in and about the Premises and window washing services, all in accordance with the janitorial specifications attached hereto as Exhibit G (which specifications are subject to change provided that the overall level of the janitorial and window washing services provided by Landlord is otherwise consistent with other comparable first-class office buildings in the Central San Diego County area.

            6.1.6    Landlord shall provide nonexclusive automatic passenger elevator service at all times.

            6.1.7    Landlord shall provide nonexclusive freight elevator service subject to scheduling by Landlord; provided, however, that during Tenant's initial move into the Premises. Landlord shall

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    provide Tenant with exclusive freight service (subject, however, to Tenant scheduling such exclusive use times with Landlord).

        6.2     Overstandard Tenant Use .    Tenant shall not, without Landlord's prior written consent, use heat-generating machines, machines other than normal office machines; or equipment or lighting other than building standard lights in the Premises, which may affect the temperature otherwise maintained by the air conditioning system or increase the need for water normally furnished for the Premises by Landlord pursuant to the terms of Section 6.1 of this Lease. If Tenant uses water or heat or air conditioning (other than through Tenant's Supplemental Roof HVAC Equipment described in Section 6.7 below) in excess of that supplied by -Landlord pursuant to Section 6.1 of this Lease, Tenant shall pay to Landlord, within ten (10) days after billing and as additional rent, the cost of such excess consumption, the cost of the installation, operation, and maintenance of equipment which is installed in order to supply such excess consumption, and the cost of the increased wear and tear on existing equipment caused by such excess consumption; and Landlord may install devices to separately meter any increased use, and in such event Tenant shall pay, as additional rent, the increased cost directly to Landlord, within thirty (30) days after demand, including the cost of such additional metering devices. If Tenant desires to use heat, ventilation or air conditioning during hours other than those for which Landlord is obligated to supply such utilities pursuant to the terms of Section 6.1 of this Lease, (i) Tenant shall give Landlord prior notice (which notice shall be accomplished through telephonic dial-up and/or via electronic mail), of Tenant's desired use, (ii) Landlord shall supply such HVAC to Tenant at such hourly cost to Tenant as Landlord shall from time to time establish based on the After-Hours HVAC Calculation (as defined below), and (iii) Tenant shall pay such cost within thirty (30).days after billing, as Additional Rent. .The hourly cost payable by Tenant for such after-hours HVAC shall be equal to (A) the actual cost incurred by Landlord to supply such after-hours HVAC on an hourly basis (but based on a [***] hour minimum provision of such after-hours HVAC), (B) increased wear and tear and depreciation of equipment to provide such after-hours HVAC, and (C) maintenance costs (collectively, the "After-Hours HVAC Calculation" ), the methodology of which After-Hours HVAC Calculation is more particularly described in Exhibit L ; provided, however that the [***] hour minimum described above shall not apply to after-hours HVAC that is used by Tenant immediately following the time that Landlord is required to supply HVAC to Tenant during Business Hours.

        6.3     Interruption of Use .    Except as otherwise provided in Section 6.5 below, Tenant agrees that Landlord shall not be liable for damages, by abatement of Rent or otherwise, for failure to furnish or delay in furnishing any service (including telephone and telecommunication services), or for any diminution in the quality or quantity thereof, when such failure or delay or diminution is occasioned, in whole or in part, by repairs, replacements, or improvements, by any strike, lockout or other labor trouble, by inability to secure electricity, gas, water, or other fuel at the Building or Real Property after reasonable effort to do so, by any accident or casualty whatsoever, by act or default of Tenant or other parties, or by any other cause beyond Landlord's reasonable control; and such failures or delays or diminution shall never be deemed to constitute an eviction or disturbance of Tenant's use and possession of the Premises or relieve Tenant from paying Rent or performing any of its obligations under this Lease. Furthermore, Landlord shall not be liable under any circumstances for a loss of, or injury to, property or for injury to, or interference with, Tenant's business, including, without limitation, toss of profits, however occurring, through or in connection with or incidental to a failure to furnish any of the services or utilities as set forth in this Article 6.

        6.4     Intentionally Omitted.     

        6.5     Abatement of Rent .    In the event that tenant is prevented from using, and does not use, the Premises or any portion thereof, for three (3) consecutive business days (the "Eligibility Period") as a result of (i) any repair, maintenance or alteration performed by Landlord after the Lease Commencement Date and required to be performed by Landlord under this Lease or permitted pursuant to Section 24.30 below, or (ii) any failure by Landlord to provide to the Premises any of the essential utilities and services required to be provided in Sections 6.1.1, 6.1.2 or 6.1.4 above, or (iii) any

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failure by Landlord to provide access to the Premises, then Tenant's obligation to pay Base Rent and Tenant's Building Share of Building Operating Expenses and Building Utilities Costs, Tenant's Project Share of Tax Expenses, Project Utilities Costs and Project Operating Expenses shall be abated or reduced, as the tide may be. from and after the first (1st) day following the Eligibility Period and continuing until such time that Tenant continues to be so prevented from using, and does not use, the Premises or a portion thereof, in the proportion that the rentable square fed of the portion of the Promises that Tenant is prevented from using, and does not use, bears to the total rentable square feet of the Premises. To the extent Tenant shall be entitled to abatement of rent because of a damage or destruction pursuant to Article I1 or a taking pursuant to Article 12, then this Section 6.5 not be applicable.

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        6.7     Supplemental Roof HVAC Equipment .    Subject to the terms hereof, Tenant shall have the right to install (in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Tenant Work letter) and maintain, [***] (but without any obligation to pay any rent or license fees with respect thereto), on the roof of the Building, supplementary air conditioning units (including duct work and other connections from the roof to the Premises, as applicable) and any additional metering devices therefor ( "Supplemental Roof HVAC Equipment" ), provided: (i) Tenant obtains Landlord's prior written consent to such Supplemental Roof HVAC Equipment and all plans and specifications therefor, the determination of which shall be made by Landlord at the time Landlord reviews/approves the Construction Drawings for the Tenant Improvements; and (ii) Tenant shall only be permitted to install such Supplemental Roof HVAC Equipment if the same would not void Landlord's roof warranty, a copy of which has been received by Tenant. Tenant's use of and access to the Supplemental Roof HVAC Equipment shall be in accordance with and subject to the applicable provisions set forth in Section 2431 below; and (iv) Tenant shall be solely responsible and shall pay for all costs of and/or related to such Supplemental Roof HVAC Equipment, including, without limitation, the cost of installation, operation and maintenance, electricity and other utilities consumed thereby, increased wear and tear on existing equipment and other similar charges, which costs shall be paid by Tenant to Landlord within thirty (30) days of demand therefor.

        6.8     Emergency Generator(s) .    Landlord hereby agrees that, subject to Tenant's compliance with all applicable Laws and all recorded covenants, conditions and restrictions affecting the Real Property, and subject to the approval of all applicable governmental authorities, Tenant shall have the right, at Tenant's sole cost and expense (but without any obligation to pay any rent or license fees with respect thereto), and subject to the provisions of Section 24.31 below, to install one (1) back-up emergency generator in the general location within the Project depicted on Exhibit K (the exact area upon which such generator shall be located shall be subject to Landlord's reasonable approval and once determined, shall be referred to herein as the "Generator Site" ). Subject to the terms hereof, Tenant shall also have the right to install one (1) additional back-up emergency generator on the Generator Site; provided, however, that in the event the size of the Generator Site is not able to accommodate such additional generator and if Landlord approves enlarging the Generator Site to accommodate the installation of such additional generator (which approval shall mot be unreasonably withheld), then Landlord and Tenant acknowledge and agree that in the event such Landlord-approved enlargement of the Generator Site would entail an encroachment by such enlarged Generator Site of any parking spaces located adjacent to the Generator Site, then the number of reserved parking passes provided to Tenant under this Lease shall be reduced by the number of perking spaces that are encroached upon by

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such enlargement of the Generator Sites Such generator(s) shall be of-such, size and specifications, and include such platforms, fencing, enclosures, sheds, and other related materials and equipment, as shall, pursuant to Section 2431 below, be reasonably approved by landlord prior to installation (collectively; the "Emergency Generator(s)").


ARTICLE 7

REPAIRS

        7.1     Tenant's Repairs .    Subject to Landlords repair obligations in Sections 7.2 and 11.1 Below, Tenant shall, at Tenant's own expense, keep the Premises, including all improvements, fixtures and furnishings therein, in good order, repair and condition at all times during the lease Term, which repair obligations shall include, without limitation, the obligation to promptly and adequately repair all damage to the Premises and replace or repair all damaged or broken fixtures and appurtenances; provided however; that, at Landlords option, or if Tenant fails to make such repairs, landlord may, but need not, snake such repairs and replacements, and Tenant shall pay Landlord the cost thereof, including a percentage of the cost thereof (to be uniformly established for the Building) sufficient to reimburse Landlord for all overhead, general conditions, fees and other costs or expenses arising from Landlord's involvement with such repairs and replacements forthwith upon being billed for same.

        7.2     Landlord's Repairs .    Anything contained in Section 7.1 above to the contrary notwithstanding, and subject to Articles 11 and 12 of this Lease, Landlord shall repair and maintain (i) the structural portions of the Building and Premises, (ii) the Base, Shell and Core improvements of the Building and the basic plumbing, heating, ventilating, air conditioning and electrical systems serving the Building. and (iii) the common areas of the Building and the Real Property; provided, however, if any such repairs are caused in pan or in whole by the act, neglect, fault of or omission of any duty by Tenant, its agents or employees, Tenant shall pay to Landlord as additional rent, the reasonable cost of such repairs, but only to the extent the cost of such repairs is not coveted by insurance proceeds actually received by Landlord. Subject to Landlords indemnity of Tenant in Section 10.1 below and subject to Section 6.5 above, Landlord shall not be liable for any failure to make any such repairs, or to perform any maintenance. Except as otherwise provided in Section 6.5 above, there shall be no abatement of rent and no liability of landlord by reason of any injury to or interference with Tenants business arising from the making of any repairs, alterations or improvements in or to any portion of the Real Property, Building or the Premises or in or to fixtures, appurtenances and equipment therein; provided, however, that Landlord agrees to use commercially reasonable efforts to cause such repairs, alterations and improvements to be performed so as not to materially or adversely interfere with Tenants normal business functions within the Premises. Tenant hereby waives and releases its right to make repairs at Landlords expense under Sections 1941 and 1942 of the California Civil Code, or under any similar law, statute, or ordinance now or hereafter in effect.

        7.3     Tenant's Self-Help Rights .    Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in this Article 7, if Tenant provides written notice to Landlord of the need for repairs and/or maintenance which are Landlords obligation to perform under Section 7.2 above, and Landlord fails to undertake such repairs and/or maintenance within a reasonable period of time, given the circumstances, after receipt of such notice (but in no event earlier than ten (10) days after receipt of such notice except in cases where them is an immediate threat of material and substantial property damage or immediate threat of bodily injury, in which case such shorter period of time as is reasonable under the circumstances), then Tenant may proceed to undertake such repairs and/or maintenance upon delivery of an additional three (3) business days' notice to Landlord that Tenant is taking such required action (or no additional notice in the event of an emergency which threatens life or where there is imminent danger to property or a possibility that a failure to take immediate action could cause a material, adverse disruption in Tenant's normal and customary business activities). If such repairs and /or maintenance were required under the terms of this Lease to be performed by Landlord and are not performed by Landlord prior to the

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expiration of such three (3) business day period (or the initial notice and repair period set forth in the first sentence of this Section 7.3 in the event of emergencies where no second notice is required) (the "Outside Repair Period" ), then Tenant shall be entitled to reimbursement by Landlord of Tenants actual, reasonable, and documented costs and expenses in performing such maintenance and/or repairs. Such reimbursement shall be made within thirty (30) days after Landlords receipt of Tenants invoice of such costs and expenses, and if Landlord fails to so reimburse Tenant within such 30-day period, then Tenant shall be entitled to offset against the Rent payable by Tenant under this Lease the amount of such invoice together with interest thereon at the Interest Rate, which shall have accrued on the amount of such invoice during the period from and after Tenant's delivery of such invoice to Landlord through and including the earlier of the date Landlord delivers the payment to Tenant or the date Tenant offsets such amount against the Rent; provided, however, that notwithstanding the foregoing to the contrary, if (i) landlord delivers to Tenant prior to the expiration of the Outside Repair Period described above, a written, reasonably particularized, objection to Tenants right to receive any such reimbursement based upon Landlords good faith claim that such action did not have to be taken by Landlord pursuant to the terms of this Lease, or (ii) Landlord delivers to Tenant, within thirty (30) days after receipt of Tenants invoice, a written objection to the payment of such invoice based upon Landlords good faith claim that such charges am excessive (in which case, Landlord shall reimburse Tenant, within such 3D-day period, the amount Landlord contends would not be excessive), then Tenant shall not be entitled to such reimbursement or offset against Rent, but Tenant, as its sole remedy, may notify Landlord that Tenant elects to resolve the dispute pursuant to binding arbitration under the auspices of JAMS/ENDISPUTE (or any successor organization) in San Diego County, California according to the then rules for commercial arbitration for such organization, In the event Tenant undertakes such repairs and/or maintenance, and such work will affect the Systems and Equipment, the Base, Shell and Core, any structural portions of the Building, any common areas of the Real Property or other areas outside the Building and/or the exterior appearance of the Building or Real Property (or any portion thereof), Tenant shall use only those unrelated third party contractors used by Landlord in the Building for such work unless such contractors are unwilling or unable to perform such work at competitive prices, in which event Tenant may utilize the services of any other qualified contractor which normally and regularly performs similar work in comparable first-class office buildings in the Central San Diego County area. Tenant shall comply' with the other terms and conditions of this Lease If Tenant takes the required action, except that Tenant is not required to obtain Landlord's consent for such repairs.


ARTICLE 8

ARTICLES ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS

        8.1     Landlord's Consent to Alterations .    Tenant may not make any improvements, alterations, additions or changes to the Premises (collectively, the "Alterations" ) without first procuring the prior written consent of Landlord to such Alterations, which consent still be requested by Tenant not less than twenty (20) days prior to the commencement thereof, and which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld by Landlord; provided, however, Landlord may withhold its consent in its sole and absolute discretion (but good faith) with respect to any Alterations which are likely to have an adverse effect on the structural components of the Building or the Systems and Equipment or which can be seen from (or may affect any area) outside the Premises (collectively, the "Major Alterations"). Notwithstanding the foregoing to the contrary, Landlord's prior consent shall not be required with respect to any interior Alterations td the Premises which (i) are not Major Alterations, (ii) cost less than [***] for any one (1) job, and (iii) do not require a permit of any kind, as long as (A) Tenant delivers to Landlord notice and a copy of any final plans, specifications and working drawings for any such Alterations at least ten (10) days prior, to commencement of the work thereof, and (B) the other conditions of this Article 8 are satisfied including, without limitation, conforming to Landlord's rules, regulations and insurance requirements which govern contractors.

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Tenant shall pay to Landlord a Landlord supervision fee of [***] percent ([***]%) of the cost of Major Alterations. The construction of the initial improvements to the Premises shall be governed by the terms of the Tenant Work Letter and not the terms of this Article 8.

        8.2     Manner of Construction .    Landlord may impose, as a condition of its consent to all Major Alterations of the Premises or about the Premises, such requirements as Landlord in its reasonable discretion may deem desirable, including, but not limited to, the requirement that Tenant utilize for such purposes only contractors, materials, mechanics and materialmen which regularly perform work in first-class office buildings in San Diego County, California and are approved by Landlord (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed) provided such contractors and subcontractors agree to perform such work at competitive prices and pursuant to Tenant's reasonable scheduling requirements (the "Performance Requirement" ); provided, however, that Tenant acknowledges and agrees that the Performance Requirement shall also apply to any Alterations installed by Tenant in the Premises except for those that are cosmetic and/or otherwise de minimis in nature. Tenant shall construct such Alterations and perform such repairs in conformance with any and all applicable rules and regulations of any federal, state, county or municipal code or ordinance and pursuant to a valid building permit, issued by the city in which the Real Property. is located, and in conformance with Landlord's commercially reasonable construction rules and regulations. Landlord's approval of the plans, specifications and working drawings for Tenant's Alterations shall create no responsibility or liability on the part of Landlord for their completeness, design sufficiency, or compliance with all applicable Laws. All work with respect to any Alterations must be done in a good and workmanlike manner and diligently prosecuted to completion to the end that the Premises shall at all times be a complete unit except during the period of work. In performing the work of any such Alterations, Tenant shall have the work performed in such manner as not to unreasonably obstruct access to the Building or Real Property or the common areas for any other tenant of the Real Property, and as not to unreasonably interfere with the business of Landlord or other tenants of the Real Property, or unreasonably interfere with the labor force working at the Real Property. If Tenant makes any Alterations, Tenant agrees to carry "Builder's All-Risk" insurance-in an amount approved by Landlord covering the construction of such Alterations, and such other insurance as Landlord may reasonably require, it being understood and agreed that all of such Alterations shall be -insured by Tenant pursuant to Article 10 of this Lease immediately upon completion thereof. Upon completion of any Alterations, Tenant shall (i) cause a Notice of Completion to be recorded in the office of the Recorder of the county in which the Real Property is located in accordance with Section 3043 of the Civil Code of the State of California or any successor statute, (ii) deliver to the management office of the Real Property it reproducible copy of the "as built " drawings of the Alterations, and (iii) deliver to Landlord evidence of payment, contractors' affidavits and full and final waivers of all liens for labor, services or materials.

        8.3     Landlord's Property .    All Alterations, improvements and/or fixtures (excluding Tenant's trade fixtures, movable furniture and personal property) which may be installed or placed in or about the Premises, and all signs installed in, on or about the Premises, from time to time, shall be at the sole cost of Tenant and shall be and become the property of Landlord and will remain upon and be surrendered with the Premises at the end of the Lease Term; provided, however, Landlord may, by written notice delivered to Tenant concurrently with Landlord's approval of the final working drawings for any Alterations, identify those Alterations which Landlord will require Tenant to remove at the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease. Landlord may also require Tenant, upon the expiration or sooner termination of this Lease, to remove any Alterations which Landlord did not have the opportunity to approve as provide] in Section 8.1 above so long as such Alterations are not normal and customary general office type improvements. Except for any voice and data cabling installed by Tenant in the Premises and/or the Building and, subject to Section 24.31 below, except for the Special Equipment (which voice and data cabling and Special Equipment (if applicable) Tenant shall be required to remove from the Premises and/or the Building upon the expiration or sooner termination

[***] Confidential portions of this document have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission.

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of this Lease), in no event will Tenant be required to remove the initial Tenant Improvements installed pursuant to Exhibit B. If Landlord requires Tenant to remove any such Alterations, Tenant, at its sole cost and expense, shall remove the identified Alterations on or before the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease and repair any damage to the Premises caused by such removal. If Tenant fails to complete such removal and/or to repair any damage caused by the removal of any such Alterations, Landlord may do so and may charge the reasonable cost thereof to Tenant.


ARTICLE 9

COVENANT AGAINST LIENS

        Tenant has no authority or power to cause or permit any lien or encumbrance of any kind whatsoever, whether created by act of Tenant, operation of law or otherwise, to attach to or be placed upon the Real Property, Building or Premises, and any and all liens and encumbrances created by Tenant shall attach to Tenant; interest only. Landlord shall have the right at all times to post and keep posted on the Premises any notice which it deems necessary for protection from such liens. Tenant covenants and agrees not to suffer or permit any lien of mechanics or materialmen or others to be placed against the Real Property, the Building or the Premises with respect to work or services claimed to have been performed for or materials claimed to have been furnished to Tenant or the Premises, and, in case of any such lien attaching or notice of any lien, Tenant covenants and agrees to cause it to be immediately released and removed of record, by payment, statutory bond or other lawful means. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in this Lease, if any such lien is not released and removed on or before the date which is thirty (30) days after notice of such lien is delivered by Landlord to Tenant. Landlord, at its sole option, may immediately take all action necessary to release and remove such lien, without any duty to investigate the validity thereof, and all sums, costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees and costs, incurred by Landlord in connection with such lien shall be deemed Additional Rent under this Lease and shall immediately be due and payable by Tenant.


ARTICLE 10

INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE

        10.1     Indemnification and Waiver .    Tenant hereby assumes all risk of damage to property and injury to persons, in, on, or about the Premises from any cause whatsoever and agrees that Landlord, and its partners and subpartners, and their respective officers, agents, property managers and employees (collectively, "Landlord Parties" ) shall not be liable for, and are hereby released from any responsibility for, any damage to property or injury to persons or resulting from the loss of use thereof, which damage or injury is sustained by Tenant or by other persons claiming through Tenant. Tenant shall indemnify, defend, protect, and hold harmless the Landlord Parties from any and all loss, cost, damage, expense and liability, including without limitation court costs and reasonable attorneys' fees (collectively, "Claims" ) incurred in connection with or arising from any cause in, on or about the Premises (including, without limitation, Tenant's installation, placement and removal of Alterations, improvements, fixtures and/or equipment in, on or about the Premises). and any negligent acts or omissions of Tenant or of any person claiming by, through or under Tenant, or of the contractors, agents, employees or licensees of Tenant or any such person, in, on or about the Premises, the Building and Real Property, but only to the extent Tenant's liability is not waived and released by Landlord pursuant to Section 10.4 of this Lease; provided, however, that Tenant's indemnity shall, in no event, extend to loss of profits, loss of business or other consequential damages incurred by Landlord or any Landlord Parties. Notwithstanding anything in this Section 10.1 to the contrary, the foregoing assumption of risk, release and indemnity shall not apply to any Claims to the extent resulting from the negligence or willful misconduct of Landlord or the Landlord Parties, and not insured (or required to be insured) by Tenant under this Lease (collectively, the "Excluded Claims" ), and Landlord shall

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indemnify, protect, defend and hold harmless Tenant and Tenant's officers, agents and employees (collectively, "Tenant Parties" ) from and against any such Excluded Claims, but only to the extent Landlord's liability is not waived and released by Tenant pursuant to the terms of Section 10.4 of this Lease (provided, however, that Landlord's indemnity shall, in no event, extend to loss of profits, loss of business or other consequential damages incurred by Tenant or any Tenant Parties). Each party's agreement to indemnify the other pursuant to this Section 10.1 is not intended and shall not relieve any insurance carrier of its obligations under policies required to be carried by the indemnifying party pursuant to the provisions of this Lease. The provisions of this Section 10.1 shall survive the expiration or sooner termination of this Lease.

        10.2     Landlord's Insurance and Tenant's Compliance with Landlord's Fire and Casualty Insurance .    Landlord shall, from and after the date hereof until the expiration of the Lease Term, maintain in effect the following insurance: (i) physical damage insurance providing coverage in the event of fire, vandalism, malicious mischief and all other risks normally covered under "special form" policies in the geographical area of the Building, covering the Building (excluding, at Landlord's option, the property required to be insured by Tenant pursuant to Section 103 below) in an amount not less than one hundred percent (100%) of the full replacement value (less reasonable deductibles) of the Building, together with such other risks as Landlord may from time to time determine, including a rental loss endorsement and one or more loss payee endorsements in favor of any holders of mortgages or deeds of trust encumbering the interest of Landlord in the Real Property or any portion thereof (provided however, that Landlord shall have the right, but not the obligation, to obtain earthquake and/or flood insurance); (i) commercial general liability insurance including a Commercial Broad Form Endorsement or the equivalent in the amount of at least Five Million Dollars ($5,000.000.00), against claims of bodily injury, personal injury or property damage arising out of Landlord's operations, assumed liabilities (including the liabilities assumed by Landlord under this Lease), contractual liabilities, or use of the Building, common areas and Parking Facilities, and (iii) workers' compensation insurance as required by law. Such coverages may be carried under blanket and/or umbrella policies. The insurers providing such insurance shall be licensed to do business in the State of California and rated A-/VII or better in Best's Insurance Guide, and the policies of insurance with respect to property loss or damage by fire or other casualty shall contain a waiver of subrogation as provided in Section 10.4 below. Such coverages may be carved under blanket and/or umbrella insurance policies. Such insurance shall be primary insurance as to all claims thereunder. Tenant shall, at Tenant's expense, comply as to the Premises with all insurance company requirements pertaining to the use of the Premises. If Tenant's conduct or manner of use of the Premises causes any increase in the premium for such insurance policies, then Tenant shall reimburse Landlord for any such increase. Tenant, at Tenant's expense, shall comply with all rules. orders, regulations or requirements of the American Insurance Association (formerly the National Board of Fire Underwriters) and with any similar body..

        10.3     Tenant's Insurance .    Commencing as of the Delivery Date and continuing throughout the Lease Term, Tenant shall maintain the following coverages in the following amounts.

            10.3.1    Commercial General Liability Insurance covering the insured against claims of bodily injury, personal injury and property damage arising out of Tenant's operations, assumed liabilities or use of the Premises, including a Broad Form Commercial General Liability endorsement

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    covering the insuring provisions of this Lease and the performance by Tenant of the indemnity agreements set forth In Section 10.1 of this Lease, for limits of liability not less than:

Bodily Injury and
Property Damage Liability

  $5,000,000 each occurrence
$5,000,000 annual aggregate

Personal Injury Liability

 

$5,000,000 each occurrence
$5,000,000 annual aggregate

            10.3.2    Physical Damage Insurance covering (i) all office furniture, trade fixtures, office equipment, merchandise and all other items of Tenant's property on the Premises installed by, for, or at the expense of Tenant, (ii) the Tenant improvements, including any Tenant Improvements which Landlord permits to be installed above the ceiling of the Premises or below the floor of the Premises, and (iii) all other improvements, alterations and additions to the Premises, including any improvements, alterations or additions installed at Tenant's request above the ceiling of the Premises or below the floor of the Premises. Such insurance shall be written on a "physical loss or damage" basis under it "special form " policy, for the full replacement cost value new without deduction for depreciation of the covered items and in amounts that next any co -insurance clauses of the policies of insurance and shall include a vandalism and malicious mischief endorsement, sprinkler leakage coverage and earthquake sprinkler leakage coverage.

            10.3.3      Workers' compensation insurance as required bylaw.    

            10.3.4      Intentionally Omitted.    

            10.3.5      Intentionally Omitted.    

            10.3.6  The minimum limits of policies of insurance required of Tenant under this Lease shall in no event limit the liability of Tenant under this Leases Such insurance shall: (i) name Landlord. Landlord's property manager, Landlord's asset manager and Landlord's lender with a deed of trust encumbering the Real Properly and any other party affiliated with Landlord or Landlord's partners that Landlord so specifies in writing to Tenant, as an additional insured with respect to Tenant's insurance described in Sections 10.3.1 and 10.3.2 above (but Tenant shall not be required to name Landlord or such other parties as loss payees with respect to Tenant's personal property damage insurance described in Section 10.3.2(i) above); (ii) specifically cover the liability assumed by Tenant under this Lease, including, but not limited to, Tenant's obligations under Section 10.1 of this Lease; (iii) be issued by an insurance company having a rating of not less than A/VII in Best's Insurance Guide or which is otherwise acceptable to Landlord and licensed to do business in the state in which the Real Property is located; (iv) be primary insurance as to all claims thereunder and provide that any insurance carried by Landlord is excess and is noncontributing with any insurance requirement of Tenant; (v) provide that said insurance shall not be canceled or coverage changed unless thirty (30) days' prior written notice shall have been given to Landlord and any mortgagee or ground or underlying lessor of Landlord; (vi) contain a cross-liability endorsement or severability of interest clause; and (vii) with respect to the insurance required in Sections 10.3.1 and 10.3.2 above, have deductible amounts not exceeding Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00); provided, however, that no deductible limitation shall apply with respect to insurance required in Sections 10.3.1 and 10.3.2 above carried by the Original Tenant and any assignee that is an Affiliate of Original Tenants entire interest in this Lease pursuant to Section 14.7 below, but only if and during such time period that Tenant's (or such Affiliate assignee's) "stockholders' equity" exceeds One Hundred Million Dollars ($100,000,000) as evidenced by Tenant's (or such Affiliate assignee's) Form 10-K Annual Report (excluding, however, from the determination of total assets (as a component for determining stockholders' equity), all assets which would be classified as intangible assets under GAAP including, without limitation, goodwill, licenses, patents, trademarks,

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    trade names, copyrights, and franchises), prepared by a national firm of certified public accountants in accordance with GAAP and delivered to Landlord upon Landlord's request; provided, however, that in computing Tenant's (or such Affiliate assignee's) stockholders' equity, Landlord and Tenant acknowledge and agree that so long as the insurance provided by Tenant (or provided by such Affiliate assignee) pursuant to Sections 10.3.1 and 10.3.2 above is provided by Tenant (or provided by such Affiliate assignee, as the case may be) through insurance provided to Tenant's parent company, JP Morgan Chase Bank, then the term stockholders' equity shall also include and/or mean the stockholders' equity of JP Morgan Chase Bank (based on such entity's Form 10-K Annual Report (and subject to the stockholders' equity computation limitations described above)). Tenant shall deliver certificates evidencing such insurance policies to Landlord on or before the Lease Commencement Date and Tenant agrees to use commercially reasonable efforts to deliver such certificate before the expiration dates thereof. If Tenant shall fail to procure such insurance, or to deliver such policies or certificate, within such time periods, Landlord may, at its option, in addition to all of its other rights and remedies under this Lease, and without regard to any notice and cure periods set forth in Section 19.1, procure such policies for the account of Tenant, and the cost thereof shall be paid to Landlord as Additional Rent within thirty (30) days after delivery of bills therefor. Notwithstanding anything above to the contrary, Tenant shall be permitted to fulfill its obligations to maintain the insurance required hereunder by obtaining a blanket policy, or policies, covering the various liabilities of Tenant as long as the coverage required to be maintained for the Premises (including annual aggregate liability coverage) is not diminished or reduced as a result thereof.

        10.4     Subrogation.     Landlord and Tenant agree to have their respective insurance companies issuing property damage insurance waive any rights of subrogation that such companies may have against Landlord or Tenant; as the case may be, so long as the insurance carried by Landlord and Tenant, respectively, is not invalidated thereby. As long as such waivers of subrogation are contained in their respective insurance policies, Landlord and Tenant hereby waive any right that either may have against the other on account of any loss or damage to their respective property to the extent such loss or damage is insurable under policies of insurance for fire and all risk coverage, theft, public liability, or other similar insurance.

        10.5     Additional Insurance Obligations.     Notwithstanding anything above to the contrary, daring the Option Terms (if applicable) Landlord shall have the right to require Tenant to carry and maintain, during the applicable Option Term and at Tenant's sole cost and expense, increased amounts of the insurance required to be carried by Tenant pursuant to this Article 10, and such other reasonable types of insurance coverage and in such reasonable amounts covering the Premises and Tenant's operations therein, all as may be reasonably requested by Landlord during the applicable Option Term but only if such increased amounts and/or other types of insurance coverage are commonly tamed by tenants comparable to Tenant in first-class office buildings in the Central San Diego County area.


ARTICLE 11

DAMAGE AND DESTRUCTION

        11.1     Repair of Damage to Premises by Landlord.     Tenant shall promptly notify Landlord of any damage to the Premises resulting from fire or any other casualty. If the Premises or any common areas of the Building or Real Property serving or providing access to the Premises shall be damaged by fire or other casualty. Landlord shall promptly and diligently, subject to reasonable delays for insurance adjustment or other matters beyond Landlord's reasonable control, and subject to all other terms of this Article 11, restore the Base, Shell, and Core of the Premises and such common areas. Such restoration shall be to substantially the same condition of the Base, Shell, and Core of the Building and common areas prior to the casualty, except for modifications required by applicable Laws, or any other modifications to the common areas deemed reasonably desirable by Landlord (collectively, "Landlord's

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Restoration Work" ), provided access to the Premises and any common areas of the Real Property shall not be materially impaired. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Lease, upon the occurrence of any damage to the Premises. Tenant shall, at Tenant's sole cost and expense, in accordance with the terms and conditions of Article 8 above, promptly and diligently repair any injury or damage to the Tenant Improvements, Alterations and other improvements installed by or on behalf of Tenant in the Premises and shall return such Tenant Improvements, Alterations and other improvements to their original condition. In connection with such repairs and replacements, Tenant shall, prior to the commencement of construction, submit to Landlord, for Landlord's review and approval, all plans, specifications and working drawings relating thereto (other than repair work for the improvements depicted in the Approved Working Drawings (as defined in Exhibit B ) if such repair work is performed in strict accordance with the Approved Working Drawings), which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed provided that Landlord may withhold its approval in its sole discretion if any item indicated in any such plans, specifications or working drawings creates it Design Problem (as defined in Exhibit B ). Tenant shall select the contractors to perform such improvement work, which contractors shall be subject to Landlord's reasonable approval. Landlord shall not be liable for any inconvenience or annoyance to Tenant or its visitors, or injury to Tenant's business resulting in any way from such damage or the repair thereof; provided however, that if such fire or other casualty shall have damaged the Premises or common- areas necessary to Tenant's occupancy, Landlord shall allow Tenant a proportionate abatement of Base Rent and Tenant's Building Share of Building Operating Expenses and Building Utilities Costs, Tenant's Project Share of Tax Expenses, Tenant Project Share of Project Utilities Costs and Project Operating Expenses, during the time and to the extent Tenant is so prevented from using and does not use the Premises as a result thereof until the Premises am substantially completed by Tenant or until such earlier date that the Premises would have been substantially completed but for delays attributable to the acts or omissions of Tenant or any of Tenant's agents, Licensees, contractors, employees or otherwise attributable to the failure by Tenant to diligently proceed to complete the repair work as described above; provided, however, that if less than all, but a substantial portion, of the Premises is unfit for occupancy and the remainder of the Premises is not sufficient to allow Tenant to effectively conduct its business therein, and if Tenant does not conduct its business from the portion of the Premises so damaged and such remaining portion, then the Base Rent and Tenant's Building Share of increases in Building Operating Expenses and Building Utilities Costs, Tenant's Project Share of Tax Expenses, Tenant's Project Share of Project Utilities Costs and Project Operating Expenses for the entire Premises shall be abated for such period that Tenant continues to be so prevented from using, and does not use, the entire Premises until the Premises are substantially completed by Tenant or until such earlier date that the Premises would have been substantially completed but for delays attributable to the acts or omissions of Tenant or any of Tenant's agents, licensees, contractors, employees or otherwise attributable to the failure by Tenant to diligently proceed to complete the repair work as described above.

        11.2     Termination Rights.     Within sixty (60) days after Landlord becomes aware of such damage to the Building or the Premises, Landlord shall notify Tenant in writing ( "Landlord's Damage Notice" ) of the estimated time, in Landlord's reasonable judgment, required to substantially complete Landlord's Restoration Work (the "Estimated Repair Period " ), as well as the time estimated by Landlord for Tenant to substantially complete Tenants restoration work. Notwithstanding the terms of Section 11.1 above, Landlord may elect not to rebuild and/or restore the Building pertaining to Landlords Restoration Work and instead terminate this Lease and all other leases in the Building by notifying Tenant in writing of such termination within sixty (60) days after the date of damage, such notice to include a termination date giving Tenant ninety (90) days to vacate the Premises, but Landlord may so elect only if (i) the Building shall be damaged by fire or other casualty or cause, whether or not the Premises are affected, (ii) Landlord terminates the leases of all tenants in the Building and one or more of the following conditions is present : (i) repairs cannot, in Landlord's reasonable opinion, as set forth in Landlord's Damage Notice, reasonably be completed within three hundred (300) days of the

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dale of damage (when such repairs are made without the payment of overtime or other premiums); or (ii) the damage is not fully covered by Landlord's insurance policies and the uninsured cost exceeds Landlord's Contribution Amount, as defined below; provided, however, that (A) if Landlord does not elect to terminate this Lease pursuant to Landlords; termination right as provided above, (B) the damage constitutes a Tenant Damage Event (as defined below), and (C) the repair of such damage cannot, in the reasonable opinion of Landlord, as set forth in Landlord's Damage Notice, be completed within three hundred (300) days after the date of the damage, then Tenant may elect to terminate this Lease by delivering written notice thereof to Landlord within sixty (60) days after Tenants receipt of Landlord's Damage Notice. The term "Landlord's Contribution Amount," as used herein, shall mean One Million Dollars ($1,000,000), plus Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) per each Calendar Year of the Lease Term which has expired as of the date of such casualty. As used herein, a "Tenant Damage Event" shall mean damage to all or any part of the Premises or any common areas of the Building necessary for Tenants use of the Premises by fire or other casualty, which damage substantially interferes with Tenant's use of or access to the Premises and would entitle Tenant to an abatement of Rent pursuant to Section 11.1 above. In addition, in the event of a Tenant Damage Event, and if neither Landlord nor Tenant has elected to terminate this Lease as provided hereinabove, but Landlord fails to substantially complete Landlord's Restoration Work within the Estimated Repair Period plus thirty (30) days, plus the number of days of actual delay, if any, attributable to events of "Force Majeure," as that term is defined in Section 24.17 hereof, plus the number of days of delay, if any, as are attributable to the negligent acts or omissions of Tenant, then Tenant shall have an additional right to terminate this Lease by delivering written termination notice to Landlord within ten (10) business days after the expiration of such period. Further, in the event that the Premises or the Building is destroyed or damaged during the last twelve (12) months of the lease Term so as to constitute a Tenant Damage Event and the, repairs cannot, in the reasonable opinion of Landlord, as set forth in Landlord's Damage Notice, be completed within sixty (60) days of the date of the damage, then notwithstanding anything contained in this Article 11, Landlord and Tenant shall each have the option to terminate this Lease, by giving written termination notice to the other party of the exercise of such option within thirty (30) days after the date of such damage or destruction. If either Landlord or Tenant exercises any of its options to terminate this Lease as provided hereinabove, (1) this Lease shall cease and terminate as of the date of such termination notice, (2) Tenant shall pay the Base Rent and Additional Rent, properly apportioned up to such date of termination, and (3) both parties hereto shall thereafter be freed and discharged of all further obligations hereunder, except as provided for in provisions of this Lease which by their terms survive the expiration or earner termination of this Lease.

        11.3     Waiver of Statutory Provisions.     The provisions of this Lease, including this Article 11, constitute an express agreement between Landlord and Tenant with respect to any and all damage to, or destruction of, all or any part of the Remises, the Building or any other portion of the Real Property, and any statute or regulation of the state in which the Real Property is located, including, without limitation, Sections 1932(2) and 1933(4) of the California Civil Code, with respect to any rights or obligations concerning damage or destruction in the absence of an express agreement between the parties, and any other statute or regulation, now or hereafter in effect, shall have no application to this Lease or any damage or destruction to all or any pan of the Premises, the Building or any other portion of the Real Property.


ARTICLE 12

CONDEMNATION

        12.1     Permanent Taking.     If all or substantially all of the Premises, or a material portion of the Premises, the Building or the Real Property (which renders the balance of the Premises, the Building and/or the Real Property unusable or not economically viable (in Landlord's reasonable opinion)) shall be taken by power of eminent domain or condemned by any competent authority for any public or

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quasi -public use or purpose, or if any adjacent property or street shall be so taken or condemned, or reconfigured or vacated by such authority in such manner as to require the use, reconstruction or remodeling of any part of the Premises, Building or Real Property, or if Landlord shall grant a deed or other instrument in lieu of such taking by eminent domain-or condemnation, Landlord shall have the option to terminate this Lease upon -ninety (90) days' notice, provided such notice is given no later than sixty (60) days after the date of such taking, condemnation, reconfiguration, vacation, deed or other instrument. if more than ten percent (10%) of the rentable square feet of the Premises is taken, or if access to the Premises is substantially impaired, Tenant shall have the option to terminate this Lease upon ninety (90) days' notice, provided such notice is given no later than sixty (60) days after the date of such taking. Landlord shall be entitled to receive the entire award or payment in connection therewith, except that Tenant shall have the tight to file any separate claim available to Tenant for any taking of Tenant personal property and fixtures belonging to Tenant and removable by Tenant upon expiration of the Lease Term pursuant to the teems of this Lease, and for moving expenses, so long as such claim does not diminish the award available to Landlord and/or its mortgagee, and such claim is payable separately to Tenant. All Rent shall be apportioned as of the date of such termination, or the date of such taking, whichever shall first occur. If any pan of the Premises shall be taken, and this Lease shall not be so terminated, the Base Rent and Tenant's Share of Operating Expenses, Tax Expenses and Utilities Costs shall be proportionately abated. Tenant hereby waives any and all rights it might otherwise have pursuant to Section 1265.130 of The California Code of Civil Procedure.

        12.2     Temporary Taking.     Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Article 12, in the event of a temporary taking of all or any portion of the Premises for a period of ninety (90) days or less, then this Lease shall not terminate but the Base Rent and Tenant's Share of Operating Expenses, Tax Expenses and Utilities Costs shall be abated for the period of such taking in proportion to the ratio that the amount of rentable square feet of the Premises taken bears to the total rentable square feet of the Premises. Landlord shall be entitled to receive the entire award made in connection with any such temporary taking.


ARTICLE 13

COVENANT OF QUIET ENJOYMENT

        Landlord covenants that Tenant, on paying the Rent, charges for services and other payments herein reserved and on keeping, observing and performing all the other terms, covenants, conditions, provisions and agreements herein contained on the part of Tenant to be kept, observed and performed, shall, during the Lease Term, peaceably and quietly have, hold and enjoy the Premises subject to the terms, covenants, conditions, provisions and agreements hereof without interference by any persons lawfully claiming by or through Landlord. The foregoing covenant is in lieu of any other covenant express or implied.


ARTICLE 14

ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING

        14.1     Transfers.     Tenant shall not, without the prior written consent of Landlord (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed as set forth below), assign, mortgage, pledge, hypothecate, encumber, or permit any lien to attach to, or otherwise transfer, this lease or any interest hereunder, permit any assignment or other such foregoing transfer of this Lease or any interest hereunder by operation of low, sublet the Premises or any part thereof, or permit the use of the Premises by any persons other than Tenant and its employees (all of the foregoing are hereinafter sometimes referred to collectively as "Transfers" and any person to whom any Transfer is made or sought to be made is hereinafter sometimes referred to as a "Transferee" ), with Landlord and Tenant acknowledging and agreeing that the term Transferee" shall not include an Affiliate described in

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Section 14.3 below to which Tenant's interest in this Lease or the Premises has been assigned or subleased pursuant to the provisions of Section 14.3 below (and a transfer to an Affiliate satisfying the conditions of Section 14.7 below shall not be a "Transfer" as set forth therein). If Tenant shall desire Landlord's consent to any Transfer, Tenant shall notify Landlord in writing, which notice (the "Transfer Notice") shall include (i) the proposed effective date of the Transfer, which shall not be less than ten (10) days nor more than one hundred eighty (180) days after the date of delivery of the Transfer Notice, (ii) a description of the portion of the Premises to be transferred (the "Subject Space" ), (iii) all of the material terms of the proposed Transfer (including, but not limited to, the rent, economic concessions and proposed use of the Subject, Space), the name and address of the proposed Transferee, and, when the some is available, a copy of all existing operative documents executed to evidence such Transfer or the agreements incidental or related to such Transfer, (iv) it the proposed Transferee is an assignee of Tenant'; entire interest in this Lease, current financial statements or the proposed Transferee certified by an officer. partner or owner thereof, and (v) such other information as Landlord may reasonably require. Any Transfer made without Landlord's prior written consent shall, at Landlord's option, be null, void and of no effect, and shall, at Landlord's option, constitute a default by Tenant under this Lease. Whether or not Landlord shall grant consent, within thirty (30) days after written request by Landlord, Tenant shall pay Landlord's actual, documented, and reasonable, out-of-pocket legal fees incurred by Landlord in connection with Tenant's proposed Transfer (in an amount not to exceed [***].

        14.2     Landlord's Consent.     Landlord shall not unreasonably withhold, condition or delay its consent to any proposed Transfer of the Subject Space to the Transferee on the terms specified in the Transfer Notice, and shall notify Tenant of Landlord's consent or disapproval within ten (10) days after Landlord's receipt of the Transfer Notice and the other information described in Section 14.1 above. The parties hereby agree that it shall be reasonable under this Lease and under any applicable law for Landlord to withhold consent to any proposed Transfer where one or more of the following apply, without limitation as to other reasonable grounds for withholding consent:

            14.2.1  The Transferee is engaged in a business which is not consistent with the then existing tenants of the Building or Real Property or other first-class suburban office buildings in the Central San Diego County area;

            14.2.2  The Transferee intends to use the Subject Space for purposes which are not permitted under this Lease;

            14.2.3  The Transferee is either a governmental agency or instrumentality thereof (i) which is that of a foreign country, or (ii) which is of a character or reputation, is engaged in a business, or is of, or is associated with, [***] or (iii) [***] unless, and only to the extent, Landlord has previously approved such an occupant for other space in the Building;

            14.2.4  The Transfer will result in more than the number of occupants per floor within the Subject Space than is allowed under applicable Laws.

            14.2.5  The Transferee, if the Transferee is an assignee of Tenant's entire interest in this Lease, is not a party of reasonable financial worth and/or financial stability in light of the responsibilities involved under the Lease on the date consent is requested; or

            14.2.6  Either the proposed Transferee, or any person or entity which directly or indirectly, controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with, the proposed Transferee, (i) occupies space in the Project at the time of the request for consent and Landlord has space in the Buildings or Adjacent Building available for lease to such party of comparable size as the proposed Subject

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    Space, (ii) is negotiating with Landlord to lease space in the Project at such time had Landlord has space In the Buildings or Adjacent Building available for lease to such party of comparable size as the proposed Subject Space. '

        If Landlord consents to any Transfer pursuant to the terms of this Section 14.2, Tenant may within six (6) months after Landlord's consent, but not later than the expiration of said six-month period, enter into such Transfer of the Premises or portion thereof, upon substantially the same terms and conditions as are set forth in the Transfer Notice furnished by Tenant to Landlord pursuant to Section 14.1 of this Lease, provided that if there are any material changes in the terms and conditions from those specified in the Transfer Notice (i) such that Landlord would initially have been entitled to refuse its consent to such Transfer under this Section 14.2, or (ii) which would cause the proposed Transfer to be more favorable to the Transferee than the terms set forth in Tenant's original Transfer Notice such that Landlord would be entitled to a Transfer Premium or an increased Transfer Premium (as the case may be), Tenant shall again submit the Transfer to Landlord for its approval and other action under this Article 14.

        14.3     Transfer Premium.     If Landlord consents to a Transfer, as a condition thereto which the parties hereby agree is reasonable, Tenant shall pay to Landlord [***] percent ([***]%) of an "Transfer Premium," as that term is defined in this Section 14.3, received by Tenant from such Transferee. "Transfer Premium" shall mean all rent, additional rent or other consideration payable by such Transferee in excess of the Rent and Additional Rent payable by Tenant under this Lease on a per rentable square foot basis if less than all of the Premises is transferred, after deducting the actual, documented and reasonable expenses incurred by Tenant for (i) any reasonable changes, alterations and improvements to the Premises in connection with the Transfer (made in accordance with the terns and provisions of this Lease) and/or any tenant improvement allowance provided by Tenant to the Transferee in connection with the Transfer, (ii) any reasonable brokerage commissions in connection with the Transfer, (iii) reasonable attorney's fees and advertising expenses in connection with the Transfer, (iv) any free rent provided by Tenant to the Transferee in connection with the Transfer, (v) the Rent paid to Landlord by Tenant for all days that Tenant has vacated the Subject Space following the later of (A) the date the Subject Space was first vacated by Tenant, and (B) the date Landlord receives a factually correct written notice that the Subject Space has been listed with an outside brokerage firm for marketing to third party tenants, and continuing up to the date Tenant's assignee or subtenant is obligated to commence the payment of rent for the Subject Space; and (vi) any other actual, documented, and reasonable costs and expenses paid by Tenant in connection with the Transfer. "Transfer Premium" shall also include, but not be limited to, key money and bonus money paid by Transferee to Tenant in connection with such Transfer, and any payment in excess of fair market value for services rendered by Tenant to Transferee.

        14.4     Intentionally Omitted.     

        14.5     Effect of Transfer.     If landlord consents to a Transfer, (i) the terms and conditions of this lease shall in no way be deemed to have been waived or modified, (ii) such consent shall not be deemed consent to any further transfer by either Tenant or a Transferee, (iii) Tenant shall deliver to Landlord, promptly after execution, an original executed copy of all documentation pertaining to the Transfer inform reasonably acceptable to Landlord, and (iv) no Transfer relating to this Lease or agreement entered into with respect thereto, whether with or without Landlord's consent, shall relieve Tenant or any guarantor of the Lease from liability under this Lease. Landlord or its authorized representatives shall have the right at all reasonable times to audit the books, records and papers of Tenant relating to any Transfer, and shall have the right to make copies thereof. If the Transfer Premium respecting any Transfer shall be found understated by more than four percent (4%) of the amount of the Transfer Premium as initially calculated by Tenant, Tenant shall, within thirty (30) days after demand, pay the deficiency and Landlord's costs of such audit.

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        14.6     Additional Transfers.     Except as otherwise provided in Section 14.7 below, for purposes of this Lam, the term "Transfer" shall also include (i) if Tenant is a partnership, the withdrawal or change, voluntary, involuntary or by operation of law, of fifty percent (50%) or more of the general partners, or transfer of twenty-five percent or more of the general partnership interests, within a twelve (12)-month period, or the dissolution of the partnership without immediate reconstitution thereof, and (ii) if Tenant is a closely held corporation (LC., whose stock is not publicly held and not traded through an exchange or over the counter), (A) the dissolution, merger, consolidation or other reorganization of Tenant in which the surviving entity (by operation of law or otherwise) does not assume this lease, (B) the sale or other transfer of more than an aggregate of fifty percent (50%) of the voting shares of Tenant (other than to immediate family members by reason of gift or death), within a twelve (12)-month period, or (C) the sale of more than an aggregate of fifty percent (50%) of the value of the unencumbered assets of Tenant within a twelve (12) month period.

        14.7     Affiliated Companies/Restructuring of Business Organization.     The assignment or subletting by Tenant of all or any portion of this Lease or the Premises to (i) a direct or indirect parent or subsidiary of Tenant, or (ii) any person or entity which controls, is controlled by or under common control with Tenant, directly or indirectly, or (iii) any entity which purchases all or substantially all of the assets of Tenant, or (iv) any entity into which Tenant is merged or consolidated (all such persons or entities described in (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) being sometimes hereinafter referred to as "Affiliates" ) shall not be deemed a Transfer under this Article 14, provided that:

            14.7.1  Any such Affiliate was not formed as a subterfuge to avoid the obligations of this Article 14;

            14.7.2  Tenant gives Landlord written notice of any such assignment or sublease to an Affiliate;

            14.7.3  Any such Affiliate that is an assignee of Tenant's entire interest in this Lease has, as of the effective date of any assignment, a tangible net worth and net income, in the aggregate, computed in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (but excluding goodwill as an asset), which is sufficient to meet the obligations imposed by the assignment;

            14.7.4  Any such assignment or sublease shall be subject to all of the term and provisions of this Lease, and such assignee shall assume, in a written document reasonably satisfactory to Landlord and delivered to Landlord upon or prior to the effective date of such assignment, all the obligations of Tenant under this Lease; and

            14.7.5  Tenant shall remain fully liable for all obligations to be performed by Tenant under this Lease.

        14.8     Landlord's Recognition of Transfers upon Lease Termination.     Tenant may request, as part of its Transfer Notice, that a Transferee receive a recognition agreement ( "Recognition Agreement" ) from Landlord which provides that in the event this Lease is terminated, Landlord shall recognize the Transfer, and Landlord shall be required to execute a Recognition Agreement with such Transferee only under the following conditions (which conditions must be reflected in the Recognition Agreement): (i) such Transfer is made upon the same terns and conditions set forth in this Lease, subject to equitable modifications based on the number of rentable square feet contained in the Subject Space; provided, however, the rental and other economic terms of such Transfer shall not be less than those applicable to the Subject Space under this Lease, (ii) the Subject Space contains only full floors in the Building, (iii) if an assignee, the Transferee is a party of reasonable financial worth and/or financial stability in light of the responsibilities involved under the subject Transfer, (iv) Landlord shall not be liable for any act or omission of Tenant, (v) Landlord shall not be subject to any offsets or defenses which the Transferee might have as to Tenant or to any claims for damages against Tenant, (vi) Landlord shall not be required or obligated to credit the Transferee with any rent or additional rent paid by the Transferee to Tenant except to the extent actually received by Landlord, (vii) Landlord shall not be bound by any terms or conditions of the Transfer which are inconsistent with the terms and conditions of this Lease, (viii) Landlord shall be responsible for performance of only those covenants

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and obligation of Tenant pursuant to the Transfer accruing after the termination of this Lease, and (ix) the Transferee shall make full and complete attornment to Landlord, as lessor, pursuant to a written agreement executed by Landlord and the Transferee so as to establish direct privity of contract between Landlord and the Transferee with the same force and effect as if the Transfer was originally made directly between Landlord and the Transferee. Upon Landlord's written request given any time after the termination of this Lease, the Transferee shall execute a lease for the Subject Space upon the same terms and conditions as set forth in the Recognition Agreement. Tenant shall pay, as Additional Rent and within thirty (30) days after invoice, for all reasonable out-of-pocket legal costs incurred by Landlord in preparing such Recognition Agreement.


ARTICLE 15

SURRENDER; OWNERSHIP AND REMOVAL OF TRADE FIXTURES

        15.1     Surrender of Premises.     No act or thing done by Landlord or any agent or employee of Landlord during the Lease Term shall be deemed to constitute an acceptance by Landlord of a surrender of the Premises unless such intent is specifically acknowledged in a writing signed by Landlord. The delivery of keys to the Premises to Landlord or any agent or employee of Landlord shall not constitute a surrender of the Premises or effect a termination of this Lease, whether or not the keys are thereafter retained by Landlord, and notwithstanding such delivery Tenant shall be entitled to the return of such keys at any reasonable time upon request until this lease shall have been properly terminated. The voluntary or other surrender of this Lease by Tenant, whether accepted by Landlord or not, or it mutual termination hereof, shall not work a merger, and at the option of Landlord shall operate as an assignment to Landlord of all subleases or subtenancies affecting the Premises.

        15.2     Removal of Tenant Property by Tenant.     Upon the expiration of the Lease Term, or upon any earlier termination of this Lease, Tenant shall, subject to the provisions of this Article 15, quit and surrender possession of -the Premises to Landlord in as good order and condition as when Tenant took possession and as thereafter improved by landlord and/or Tenant, reasonable wear and tear (including reasonable wear and tear caused by Tenant's removal obligations hereunder) and repairs and casualty damage which are specifically made the responsibility of Landlord hereunder excepted. Upon such expiration or termination Tenant shall, without expense to Landlord, remove or cause to be removed from the Premises all debris and rubbish, and such items of furniture, equipment, freestanding cabinet work, and other articles of personal property owned by Tenant or installed or placed by Tenant at is expense in the Premises, and such similar articles of any other persons claiming under Tenant. as Landlord may, in its sole discretion, require to be removed, and Tenant shall repair at its own expense all damage to the Premises and Building resulting from such removal.


ARTICLE 16

HOLDING OVER

        If Tenant holds over after the expiration of the Lease Term hereof, with or without the express or implied consent of Landlord, such tenancy shall be from month-to-month only, and shall not constitute a renewal hereof or an extension for any further term, and in such case Base Rent shall be payable at a monthly rate equal to [***] of the Base Rent applicable during the lost rental period of the Lease Term under this Lease. Such month-to-month tenancy shall be subject to every other term, covenant and agreement contained herein. Landlord hereby expressly reserves the right to require Tenant to surrender possession of the Premises to Landlord as provided in this Lease upon the expiration of other termination of this Lease. The provisions of this Article 16 shall not be deemed to limit or constitute a waiver of any other rights or remedies of Landlord provided herein or at law. If Tenant fails to surrender the Premises upon the termination or expiration of this Lease, in addition to any other liabilities to Landlord accruing therefrom, Tenant shall protect, defend, indemnify and hold Landlord harmless from all loss, costs (including reasonable attorneys' fees) and liability resulting from such failure. Notwithstanding anything set forth in this Article 16 to the contrary, Tenant

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shall have the one-time right to extend the initial Lease Term for a period of up to four (4) months thereafter (" Temporary Extension Term" ) by delivering written notice of the exercise of such right at least four (4) months prior to the expiration of the then-current Lease Term which notice shall specify the period of the Temporary Extension Term Tenant shall select (which-period shall be not less than one (1) month nor more than four (4) months), and provided that, At Landlord's option, in addition to all remedies available to Landlord under this Lease, at law or in equity. Tenant is not in default under this Lease (after expiration of any applicable notice and cure period) as of the date Tenant delivers such notice to Landlord or the commencement of the Temporary Extension Term. If Tenant timely exercises such renewal right, all of the terms and conditions of this Lease shall apply during the Temporary Extension Term, provided, however, that the monthly Base Rent payable by Tenant during the Temporary Extension Term shall be equal to [***] of monthly Base Rent applicable during the last rental period of the Lease Term.


ARTICLE 17

ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATES

        Within ten (10) business days following a request in writing by Landlord, Tenant shall execute and deliver to Landlord an estoppel certificate, which shall be substantially in the form of Exhibit E attached hereto (or such other form as may be required by any prospective mortgagee or purchaser of the Project, or any portion thereof) indicating therein any exceptions thereto that may exist at that time, and shall also contain any other information reasonably requested by Landlord or Landlord's mortgagee or prospective mortgagee or purchasers Tenant shall execute and deliver whatever other instruments may be reasonably required for such purposes. Failure of Tenant to execute and deliver such estoppel certificate within such ten (10) business day period shall constitute an acknowledgment by Tenant that statements included in the estoppel certificate delivered to Tenant by Landlord are true and correct, without exception. Landlord hereby agrees to provide to Tenant an estoppel certificate signed by Landlord, containing the some types of information, and within the same period of time, as set forth above, with such changes as are reasonably necessary to reflect that the estoppel certificate is being granted and signed by Landlord to Tenant, rather than from Tenant to Landlord or a lender of Landlord. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Landlord agrees, in accordance with the foregoing, to provide Tenant with an estoppel certificate pertaining to Landlord's compliance with the covenants, conditions and restrictions listed on Exhibit J (including any default by Landlord pertaining to Such covenants, conditions and restrictions, as well as the amounts payable under such covenants, conditions and restrictions). Landlord represents and warrants to Tenant that, as of the date hereof. Landlord is in compliance with the covenants, conditions and restrictions listed on Exhibit J.


ARTICLE 18

SUBORDINATION

        This Lease is subject and subordinate to the lien of any mortgages or trust deeds, now or hereafter in force against the Real Property, if any, and to all renewals, extensions, modifications, consolidations and replacements thereof, and to all advances made or hereafter to be made upon the security of such mortgages or trust deeds, unless the holders of such mortgages or trust deeds, or the lessors under such ground lease or underlying leases, require in writing that this Lease be superior thereto. Tenant hereby acknowledges that as of the date of execution of this Lease, there is a deed of trust encumbering the Real Property in favor of Corus Bank, N.A. (the "Current Lender" ). Landlord represents and warrants to Tenant that, as of the date of execution of this Lease, (i) there are no deeds of trust encumbering the Real Property (except for the Current Lender), and (ii) there are no ground or underlying leases encumbering the Real Property. Concurrently with the execution of this Lease, and as a condition thereto, Tenant and the Current Lender shall execute and deliver to each other a subordination, nondisturbance and attornment agreement substantially in the form of Exhibit attached hereto (the "SNDA").

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        Notwithstanding anything above to the contrary, a condition precedent to the subordination of this lease to the lien of any future mortgage or deed of trust is that Landlord shall obtain for the benefit of Tenant a subordination, nondisturbance and attornment agreement from the lender of such future instrument (which subordination, nondisturbance and attornment agreement shall be substantially in the form of Exhibit E relative to the protections afforded Tenant thereunder to the extent applicable at the time of such subordination). So long as Tenant is afforded its rights of non-disturbance as provided in this Article 19, Tenant covenants and agrees in the event any proceedings are brought for the foreclosure of any such mortgage, to attorn. without any deductions or set-offs whatsoever, to the purchaser upon any such foreclosure sale, if to requested to do so by such purchaser and/or if required to do so pursuant to such SNDA executed by the Current Lender (or any SNDA executed by any future lender of any future instrument) as aforesaid, and to recognize such purchaser As the lessor under this Lease.


ARTICLE 19

TENANT'S DEFAULTS: LANDLORD'S REMEDIES

        19.1     Events of Default by Tenant.     All covenants and agreements to be kept or performed by Tenant under this Lease shall be performed by Tenant at Tenant's sole cost and expense and without any reduction of Rent. The occurrence of any of the following shall constitute a default of this Lease by Tenant:

            19.1.1  Any failure by Tenant to pay any Rent or any other charge required to be paid under this Lease, or any part thereof, where such failure continues for five (5) business days after written notice thereof by Landlord to Tenant; provided, however, that any such notice shall be in addition to, and not in lieu of, any notice required, under California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1161 or any similar or successor law; or'

            19.1.2  Any failure by Tenant to observe or perform any other provision, covenant or condition of this Lease to be observed or performed by Tenant where such failure continues for thirty (30) days after written notice thereof from Landlord to Tenant; provided however, that any such notice shall be in lieu of, and not in addition to, any notice required under California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1161 or any similar or successor law; and provided further that if the nature of such default is such that the same cannot reasonably be cured within a thirty (30) day period, Tenant shall not be deemed to be in default if it diligently commences such cure within such period and thereafter diligently proceeds to rectify and cure said default as soon as possible.

        19.2     Landlord's Remedies Upon Default.     Upon the occurrence of any such default by Tenant pursuant to Section 19.1 above which remains uncured after expiration of the applicable notice and cure period set forth in Section 19.1 above, Landlord shall have, in addition to any other remedies available to Landlord at law or in equity, the option to pursue any one or more of the following remedies, each and all of which shall be cumulative and nonexclusive, without, except as otherwise expressly provided below, any additional notice or demand whatsoever.

            19.2.1  Upon five (5) days prior notice to Tenant to terminate this Lease (provided that such additional notice period shall, in any event, be deemed satisfied in the event Landlord has provided Tenant with a notice under California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1161 or any similar or successor law), to terminate this Lease, in which event Tenant shall immediately surrender the Premises to Landlord, and if Tenant fails to do so. Landlord may, without prejudice to any other remedy which it may have for possession or arrearages in rent, enter upon and take possession of the Premises and expel or remove Tenant and any other person who may be occupying the Premises or any part thereof, without being liable for prosecution or any claim or damages therefor, and Landlord may recover from Tenant the following:

                (i)  The worth at the time of award of any unpaid rent which has been earned at the time of such termination; plus

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               (ii)  The worth at the time of award of the amount by which the unpaid rent which would have been earned after termination until the time of award exceeds the amount of such rental loss-that Tenant proves could have been reasonably avoided; plus

              (iii)  The worth at the time of award of the amount by which the unpaid rent for the balance of the Lease Term after the time of award exceeds the amount of such rental loss that Tenant proves could have been reasonably avoided; plus

              (iv)  Any other amount necessary to compensate Landlord for all the detriment proximately caused by Tenant's failure to perform its obligations under this Lease or which in the ordinary course of things would be likely to result therefrom, specifically including but not limited to, brokerage commissions and advertising expenses incurred, expenses of remodeling the Premises or any portion thereof for a new tenant, whether for the same or a different use, and any special concessions made to obtain it new tenant; and

               (v)  At Landlord's election, such other amounts in addition to or in lieu of the foregoing as may be permitted from time to time by applicable law.

    The term "rent" as used in this Section 19.2 shall be deemed to be and to mean all sums of every nature required to be paid by Tenant pursuant to the terms of this Lease, whether to Landlord or to others. As used in Sections 19.2.1(i) and (ii), above, the "worth at the time of award" shall be computed by allowing interest at the Interest Rate set forth in Section 4.5 of this Lease. As used in Section 192.1(iii) above, the "worth At the time of award" shall be computed by discounting such amount at the discount rate of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco at the time of award plus one percent (1%).

            19.2.2  Landlord shall have the remedy described in California Civil Code Section 1951.4 (lessor may continue lease in effect after lessee's breach and abandonment and recover rent as it becomes due, if lessee has the right to sublet or assign, subject only to reasonable limitations). Accordingly, if Landlord does not elect to terminate this Lease on account of any default by Tenant, Landlord may, from time to time, without terminating this Lease, enforce all of its rights and remedies under this Lease, including the right to recover all rent as it becomes due.

            19.2.3  Landlord may, but shall not be obligated to, make any such payment or perform or otherwise cure any such obligation, provision, covenant or condition on Tenant's part to be observed or performed (and may enter the Premises for such purposes). In the event of Tenant's failure to perform any of its obligations or covenants under this Lease, and such failure to perform poses a material risk of injury or harm to persons or damage to or loss of property, then Landlord shall have the right to cure or otherwise perform such covenant or obligation at any time after such failure to perform by Tenant, whether or not any such notice or cure period set forth in Section 19.1 above has expired. Any such actions undertaken by Landlord pursuant to the foregoing provisions of this Section 19.2.3 shall not be deemed a waiver of Landlord's rights and remedies as a result of Tenant's failure to perform and shall not release Tenant from any of its obligations under this Lease.

            19.2.4  Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Lease, in no event shall Tenant be liable to Landlord for any loss of profits, loss of business or other consequential damages (collectively, "Consequential Damages" ) incurred by Landlord as a result of Tenant's default or other acts or omission, except for Landlord's right to recover damages pursuant to Section 1951.2 of the California Civil Code (or any successor statute) following Tenant's default and termination of this Lease as provided therein.

        19.3     Payment by Tenant.     Tenant shall pay to Landlord, within fifteen (15) days after delivery by Landlord to Tenant of statements therefor, (i) sums equal to expenditures reasonably made and obligations incurred by Landlord in connection with Landlord's performance or cure of any, of Tenant's obligations pursuant to the provisions of Section 19.2.3 above; and (ii) sums equal to all expenditures made and obligations incurred by Landlord in collecting or' attempting to collect the Rent or in

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enforcing or attempting to enforce any rights of landlord under this Lease or pursuant to law, including, without limitation, all legal fees and other amounts so expended. Tenant's obligations under this Section 19.3 shall survive the expiration or sooner termination of the Least Term.

        19.4     Sublessees of Tenant.     In the event Landlord elects to terminate this Lease on account of any default by Tenant, as set forth in this Article 19, Landlord shall, subject to the terms and provisions of Section 14.9 above, have the right to terminate any and all subleases, licenses, concessions or other consensus] arrangements for possession entered into by Tenant and affecting the premises or may, in Landlord's sole discretion, succeed to Tenant's interest in such subleases, licenses, concessions or arrangements. In the event of Landlord's election to succeed to Tenant's interest in any such subleases, licenses, concessions or arrangements. Tenant shall, as of the date of notice by Landlord of such election, have no further right to or interest in the rent or other consideration receivable thereunder.

        19.5     Waiver of Default.     No waiver by either party of any violation or breach by the other party of any of the terms, provisions and covenants herein contained shall be deemed or construed to constitute a waiver of any other or later violation or breach by such breaching parry of the same or any other of the terms, provisions, and covenants herein contained. Forbearance by the non-breaching party in enforcement of one or more of the remedies herein provided upon a default by the other party shall not be deemed or construed to constitute a waiver of such default by the non-breaching party. The acceptance of any Rent hereunder by Landlord following the occurrence of any default, whether or not known to Landlord, shall not be deemed a waiver of any such default, except only a default in the payment of the Rent so accepted.

        19.6     Efforts to Relet.     For the purposes of this Article 19, Tenant's right to possession shall not be deemed to have been terminated by efforts of Landlord to relet the Premises, by its acts of maintenance or preservation with respect to the Premises, or by appointment of a receiver to protect Landlord's interests hereunder. The foregoing enumeration is not exhaustive, but merely illustrative of acts which may be performed by Landlord without terminating Tenant's right to possession.

        19.7     Landlord Default.     Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in this Lease, Landlord shell be in default in the performance of any obligation required to be performed by Landlord pursuant to this Lease if (i) in the event a failure by Landlord is with respect to the payment of money, Landlord fails to pay, such unpaid amounts within ten (10) business days of written notice from Tenant that the same was not paid when due, or (ii) in the event a failure by Landlord is other than the obligation to pay money, Landlord fails to perform such obligation within thirty (30) days after the receipt of notice from Tenant specifying in detail Landlord's failure to perform; provided, however, if the nature of Landlord's obligation is such that more than thirty (30) days are required for its performance, then Landlord shell not be in default under this Lease if it shall promptly and diligently commence such performance within such thirty (30) day period and thereafter diligently pursue the same to completion. Upon any such default by Landlord under this Lease, Tenant may, except as otherwise specifically provided in this Lease to the contrary, exercise any of its rights provided at law or in equity, but in no event shall landlord be liable to Tenant for any lost profits or other consequential damages as a result of such default.

ARTICLE 20

INTENTIONALLY OMITTED

ARTICLE 21

COMPLIANCE WITH LAW

        Tenant shall not do anything or suffer anything to be done in or about the Premises which will in any way conflict with any applicable Laws now in force or which may hereafter be enacted or promulgated. At its sole cost and expense, Tenant shall promptly comply and promptly cause We Premises to comply with all such applicable Laws, including, without limitation, the making of any

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improvements and alterations to the Premises (including those considered to be capital improvements) and than Laws pertaining to Hazardous Materials; provided, however, that the making of structural changes to the Building or changes to the common areas of the Building or Real Property which are not necessitated by any improvements and Alterations to the Premises installed by or on behalf of Tenant, by any negligence of Tenant or Tenant's agents, employers or, licensees, and/or by Tenant's specific manner of use of the Premises, shall be performed by Landlord and the cost thereof shall be included in Building Operating Expenses or Project Operating Expenses (as the can maybe) except to the extent specifically excluded in Section 4.2.4 of this Lease. In addition, Tenant shall fully comply with all present or future governmentally mandated programs intended to manage parking, transportation or traffic in and around the Real Property.

ARTICLE 22

ENTRY BY LANDLORD

        Landlord reserves the right at all reasonable times and upon at team forty-eight (49) hours prior written notice to Tenant (except no such notice shall be required in emergencies) to enter the Premises to: (i) inspect them; (ii) show the Premises to prospective purchasers, mortgagees or, during the last six (6) months of the Lease Term, to prospective tenants of the Premises (so long as prior to such entry, Landlord notifies Tenant of the identity of such parties), or to the ground or underlying lessors; (iii) to post notices of nonresponsibility; or (iv) alter, improve or repair the Premises or the Building if necessary to comply with current building codes or other applicable Laws, or for structural alterations, repairs or Improvements to the Building, or as landlord may otherwise reasonably desire or deem reasonably necessary. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Article 22, Landlord may enter the Premises at any time without notice to Tenant, in emergency situations and/or to perform janitorial or other services required of Landlord pursuant to this Lease. Any such entries shall be without the abatement of Rent (except as provided in Section 6.5 above) and shall include the right to take such reasonable steps as required to accomplish the stated purposes. Tenant hereby waives any claims for damages or for any injuries or inconvenience to or interference with Tenant's business, lost profits, any loss of occupancy or quiet enjoyment of the Premises, and any other loss occasioned thereby. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in this Article 22, Landlord agrees, absent an emergency, or Landlord's exercise of its rights and remedies under Article 19 of this Lease, to be accompanied by a representative of Tenant but only if such representative is reasonably made available to Landlord at the time Landlord desires to so enter the Premises. In no event will Landlord be liable to Tenant for failing to perform its obligations under this Lease if Landlord's failure to perform any such obligations is the result of Landlord being denied access to the Premises because a representative of Tenant was not available at the time of Landlord's desired entry into the Premises to perform such obligations. For each of the above purposes, Landlord shall at all times have a key with which to unlock all the doors in the Premises, excluding Tenant's vaults, safes and special security areas designated in advance by Tenant. In an emergency. Landlord shall have the right to enter without notice and use any means that Landlord may deem proper to open the doors in and to the Premises. Any entry into the Premises in the manner hereinbefore described shall not be deemed to be a forcible or unlawful entry into, or a detainer of, the Premises, or an actual or constructive eviction of Tenant from any portion of the Premises. In connection with any entries by Landlord pursuant to this Article 22, Landlord shall use commercially reasonable efforts not to unreasonably interfere with Tenant's permitted use of the Premises during normal business hours. Tenant may reasonably designate a certain reasonable number of areas within the Premises as "Secured Areas" should Tenant require such areas for the purpose of securing certain, valuable property or confidential information. Landlord may not enter such Secured Areas except in the case of an emergency or in the event of a Landlord inspection, in which case Landlord shall provide Tenant with at least forty-eight (48) hours prior written notice. Landlord shall not show the Secured Area to a prospective tender, purchaser or tenant without forty-eight (48) hours prior written notice and without a representative of Tenant being present. Tenant hereby acknowledges and agrees that Landlord shall have no obligation to perform janitorial services in such Secured Areas unless Tenant provides Landlord a written request for same and provides Landlord

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with access to such Secured Areas (by providing Landlord a key or other device, and by scheduling Landlord's entry with an escort or otherwise.

ARTICLE 23

TENANT PARKING

        Landlord shall provide Tenant, throughout the Lease Term, the number of reserved and unreserved parking. passes see forth in Section 11 of the Summary, located in those portions of the Parking Facilities as may be designated by Landlord from time to time. The initial location of Tenant's reserved parking passes in the Parking Facilities is set forth on Exhibit H-1 attached hereto. Tenant acknowledges and agrees that Landlord shall have the right to relocate a portion of Tenant's reserved parking passes (from the location depicted on Exhibit H-1) to another location in the Project depicted on Exhibit H-2 attached hereto. All parking passes that are designated as reserved for Tenant shall be so designated utilizing a stencil designation at, Landlords sole cost and expense. Tenant shall not be obligated to pay any parking charges for any of Tenant Is parking passes described in Section 11 of the Summary. Tenant's continued right to use the parking passes is conditioned upon Tenant abiding by all reasonable rules and regulations which are prescribed from time to time for the orderly operation and use of the Parking Facilities and upon Tenant's reasonable cooperation in seeing that Tenant's employee's and visitors also comply with such rules and regulations. In addition, Landlord may assign any parking spaces and/or make all or a portion of such spaces reserved or institute a valet parking program if Landlord determines in its sole discretion that such is necessary or desirable for orderly and efficient parking. Landlord specifically reserves the right, from time to time, to change the size, configuration, design, layout, location and all other aspects of the Parking Facilities, and Tenant acknowledges and agrees that Landlord, from time to time, may, without incurring any liability to Tenant and without, except as otherwise provided in Section 6.5 above, any abatement of Rent trader this Lease temporarily close off or restrict access to the Parking Facilities, or temporarily relocate Tenant); parking spaces to other parking structures and/or surface parking areas within a reasonable distance from the Parking Facilities, for purposes of -permitting or facilitating any such construction, -alteration or improvements or to accommodate or facilitate renovation, alteration, construction or other modification of other improvements or structure]; located on the Real Property. Landlord may delegate its responsibilities hereunder to a parking operator in which case such parking operator shall have all the rights of control attributed hereby to Landlord. The parking passes provided to Tenant pursuant to this Article 23 are provided solely for use by Tenant's own personnel and such passes may not be transferred, assigned, subleased or otherwise alienated by Tenant without Landlord's, prior approval (except to any assignee or sublessee permitted under the terms of Article 14 hereof).


ARTICLE 24

MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

        24.1     Terms; Captions.     The necessary grammatical changes required to make the provisions hereof apply either to corporations or partnerships or individuals, men or women, as the case may require, shall in all cases be assumed as though in each case fully expressed. The captions of Articles and Sections are for convenience only and shall not be deemed to limit, construe, affect or alter the meaning of such Articles and Sections.

        24.2     Binding Effect.     Each of the provisions of this Lease shall extend to and shall, as the case may require, bind or inure to the benefit not only of Landlord and of Tenant, but also of their respective successors or assigns, provided this clause shall not permit any assignment by Tenant contrary to the provisions of Article 14 of this Lease.

        24.3     No Waiver.     No waiver of any provision of this Lease shall be implied by any failure of a party to enforce any remedy on account of the violation of such provision, even if such violation shall continue or be repeated subsequently, any waiver by a party of any provision of this Lease may only be in writing, and no express waiver shall affect any provision other than the one specified in such waiver

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and that one only for the time and in the manner specifically stated. No receipt of monies by Landlord from Tenant after the termination of this Lease shall in any way alter the length of the Lease Term or of Tenant's right of possession hereunder or after the giving of any notice shall reinstate, continue or extend the Lease Term or affect any notice given Tenant prior to the receipt of such monies, it being agreed that after the service of notice or the commencement of a suit or after final judgment for possession of the Premises, Landlord may receive and collect any Rent due, and the payment of said Rent shall not waive or affect said notice, suit or judgment.

        24.4     Modification of Lease.     Should any current or prospective mortgagee for the Real Property require it modification or modifications of this Lease, which modification or modifications will not cause an increased cost or expense to Tenant or in any other way materially or. adversely change the rights and obligations of Tenant hereunder, then and in such event, Tenant Agrees that this Lease may be so modified and agrees to execute whatever documents are required therefor and deliver the some to Landlord within thirty (30) days following the request therefor. Should Landlord or any such current or prospective mortgagee or ground lessor require execution of a short form of Lease for recording,, containing, among other customary provisions, the names of the parties, a description of the Premises and the Lease Term, Tenant Agrees to execute such short form of Lease and to deliver the same to landlord within thirty (30) days following the request therefor.

        24.5     Transfer of Landlord's Interest.     Tenant acknowledges that Landlord has the right to transfer all or any portion of its interest in the Real Property, the Building and/or in this Lease, and Tenant agrees that in the event of any such transfer and the transferee's assumption, in writing, of Landlord's obligations under this Lease, Landlord shall automatically be released from all liability under this Lease and Tenant agrees to took solely-to such transferee for the performance of Landlords obligations hereunder after the date of transfer. The liability of any transferee of Landlord shall be limited to the interest of such transferee in the Real Property and any available insurance proceeds, and such transferee shall be without personal liability under this Lease, and Tenant hereby expressly waives and releases such personal liability on behalf of itself and all persons claiming by, through or under Tenant. Tenant further acknowledges that Landlord may assign its interest in this Lease to a mortgage lender as additional security and agrees that such an assignment shall not release Landlord from its obligations hereunder and that Tenant shall continue to look to Landlord for the performance of its obligations hereunder.

        24.6     Prohibition Against Recording.     Except as provided in Sections 24.4 and 24.29 below of this Lease, neither this Lease, nor any memorandum, affidavit or other writing with respect thereto, shall be recorded by Tenant or by anyone acting through, under or on behalf of Tenant, and the recording thereof in violation of this provision shall make this Lease null and void at Landlords election.

        24.7     Landlord's Title; Air Rights.     Landlord's title is and always shall be paramount to the title of Tenant. Nothing herein contained shall empower Tenant to do any act which can, shall or may encumber the title of Landlord. No rights to any view or to light or air over any property, whether belonging to Landlord or any other person, are granted to Tenant by this Lease.

        24.8     Tenant's Signs.     

            24.8.1     Interior Signs.     Tenant shall be entitled, at its sole cost and expense, to (i) one (1) identification sign on or near the entry doors of the Premises, and (ii) for multi -tenant floors, one (1) identification or directional sign, as designated by Landlord, in the elevator lobby on the floor on which the Premises are located. Such signs shall be installed by a signage contractor designated by Landlord. The location, quality, design, style, lighting and size of such signs shall be consistent with the Landlord's Building standard signage program and shall be subject to Landlord's prior written approval, in its reasonable discretion. Upon the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease, Tenant shall be responsible, at its sole cost and expense, for the removal of such signage and the repair of all damage to the Building caused by such removal. Except for such identification signs, Tenant may not install any signs on the exterior or roof of the Building or the common areas of the Building or the Real Property. Any signs, window coverings, or blinds

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    (even if the same are located behind the Landlord approved window coverings for the Building), or other items visible from the exterior of the Promises or Building are subject to the prior approval of Landlord, in its sole and absolute discretion.

            24.8.2     Building Top Sign.     Subject to the terms hereof and subject to the approval of all applicable governmental and quasi-governmental entities, and subject to all applicable governmental and quasigovernmental Laws, rules, regulations and codes, Landlord hereby grants Tenant the exclusive right to have one (1) Building-top identification sign containing the name and/or logo of Tenant on the exterior of the Building facing the I-15 Freeway (the "Building Top Sign" ). The design, size, specifications, graphics, materials, manner of affixing, exact location, colors and lighting (if applicable) of Tenant's Building Top Sign shall be (i) consistent with the quality and appearance of the Real Property, and (ii) subject to the approval of all applicable governmental authorities, and Landlord's reasonable approval. Landlord shall install Tenant's Building Top Sign at Tenant's cost. In addition, Tenant shall pay to Landlord, within ten (10) days after demand, from time to time, all other costs attributable to the fabrication, installation, insurance, lighting (if applicable), maintenance and repair of Tenant's Building Top Sign. The signage right granted to Tenant under this Section 24.8.2 is personal to the Original Tenant executing this Lease or any assignee that is an Affiliate of Original Tenant's entire interest in this Lease pursuant to Section 14.7 of this Lease and may not be exercised or used by or assigned to any other person or entity. Notwithstanding anything above to the contrary, Original Tenant (or such Affiliate assignee, as the case may be) shall no longer have the exclusive right to Building -top identification signage if at any time during the Lease Term the Original Tenant (or such Affiliate assignee, as the case may be) does not lease at least seventy-five percent (75%) of the entire Premises originally leased by Original Tenant (or such Affiliate assignee, as the case may be) and, in such event, Landlord shall have the right to install other Building top signs on the Building. Upon the expiration or sooner termination of this Lease, or upon the earlier termination of Tenant's signage right under this Section 24.8.2, Landlord shall have the right to permanently remove Tenant's Building Top Sign from the Building and to repair all damage to the Building resulting from such removal and restore the affected area to its original condition existing prior to the installation of such Building Top Sign, and Tenant shall reimburse Landlord for the costs thereof. Tenant acknowledges and agrees that Landlord has the absolute right to grant and permit exterior signage on the face of the Building, as Landlord shall determine in its sole discretion; provided, however, that for so long as Original Tenant (or such Affiliate assignee, as the case may be) is leasing at least seventy-five percent (75%) of the entire Premises originally leased by this Original Tenant (or such Affiliate assignee, as the case may be), in no event will Landlord grant Building top sign rights on the Building to any other party but Landlord shall have the right to grant other sign rights on the exterior of the Building (to any entity other than a Competitor of Tenant (as defined below)) so long as any such other signage is less prominent than Tenant's Building Top Sign; provided further, however, Landlord hereby agrees that Landlord shall not, without Tenant's prior written consent (which consent may be withheld in Tenant's sole discretion), provide any Competitor of Tenant with an identification sign on the exterior face of the Building, nor name the Building after a Competitor of Tenant. The foregoing restrictions, however, shall be of no further force or effect if at any time during the Lease Term, Tenant (or an Affiliate assignee of Original Tenant, as the case may be) does not lease at least seventy-five percent (75%) of the Premises originally teased by Original Tenant or such Affiliate assignee. As used herein, a "Competitor" of Tenant shall mean any entity whose primary business is automobile finance.. Tenant shall not use the names of the Buildings or Real Property or use pictures or illustrations of the Buildings of Real Property in advertising or other publicity, without the prior written consent of Landlord. Except as otherwise provided above, Landlord shall have the right at any time to change the name(s) of the Buildings (and the Adjacent Building, if part of the Project) and Real Property and to install, affix and maintain any and all signs on the exterior and on the interior of the Buildings (and the Adjacent Building, if part of the Project) and any portion of the Real Property as Landlord may, in Landlord's sole discretion, desire.

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        24.9     Relationship of Parties.     Nothing contained in this Lease shall be deemed or construed by the parties hereto or by any third party to create the relationship of principal and agent, partnership, joint venturer or any association between Landlord and Tenant, it being expressly understood and agreed that neither the method of computation of Rent nor any act of the parties hereto shall be deemed to create any relationship between landlord and Tenant other than the relationship or landlord and tenant.

        24.10     Application of Payments.     Landlord shall have the right to apply payments received from Tenant pursuant to this Lease, regardless of Tenants designation of such payments, to satisfy any obligations of Tenant hereunder, in such order and amounts as Landlord, in its sole discretion, may elect.

        24.11     Time of Essence.     Time is of the essence of this Lease and each of its provisions.

        24.12     Partial Invalidity.     If any term, provision or condition contained in this lease shall, to any extent, be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Lease, or the application of such term, provision or condition to persons or circumstances other than those with respect to which it is invalid or unenforceable, shall not be affected thereby, and each and every other term, provision and condition of this lease shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent possible permitted by law.

        24.13     No Warranty.     In Executing and delivering this Lease, Tenant has not relied on any representation, including, but not limited to, any representation whatsoever as to the amount of any item comprising Additional Rent or the amount of the Additional Rent in the aggregate or that Landlord is furnishing the same services to other tenants, at all, on the same level or on the same basis, or any warranty of any statement of Landlord which is not set forth herein or in one or more of the Exhibits attached hereto.

        24.14     Landlord Exculpation.     It is expressly understood and agreed that notwithstanding anything in this Lease to the contrary, and notwithstanding any applicable law to the contrary, the liability of Landlord and the Landlord Parties hereunder (including any successor landlord) and any recourse by Tenant against Landlord or the Landlord Parties shall be limited solely and exclusively to an amount which is equal to the interest of Landlord in the Real Property and any available insurance proceeds, and neither Landlord, nor any of the Landlord Parties shall have any personal liability therefor, and Tenant hereby expressly waives and releases such personal liability on behalf of itself and all persons claiming by, through or under Tenant.

        24.15     Entire Agreement.     It is understood and acknowledged that them are no oral agreements between the panics hereto affecting this Lease and this Lease supersedes and cancels any and all previous negotiations, arrangements, brochures, agreements and understandings, if any, between the parties hereto or displayed by Landlord to Tenant with respect to the subject matter thereof, and none thereof shall be used to interpret or construe this Lease. This Lease and any side letter or separate agreement executed by Landlord and Tenant in connection with this Lease and dated of even dale herewith contain all of the terms, covenants, conditions, warranties and agreements of the parties relating in any manner to the rental, use and occupancy of the Premises, shall be considered to be the only agreement between the parties hereto and their representatives, and agents, and none of the terms, covenants, conditions or provisions of this Lease can be modified, deleted or added to except in writing signed by the parties hereto. All negotiations and oral agreements acceptable to both parties have been merged into and are included herein. There are no other representations or warranties between the parties, and all reliance with respect to representations is based totally upon the representations and agreements contained in this Lease.

        24.16     Right to Lease.     Landlord reserves the absolute right to effect such other tenancies in the Buildings, Adjacent Building (if and when constructed) and/or in any other building and/or any other portion of the Real Property as Landlord in the exercise of its sole discretion shall determine to best

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promote the interests of the Real Property; provided, however, that the standard employed by Landlord in exercising such discretion shall be consistent with the standards generally employed by other landlords of first-class office buildings in the Central San Diego County area. Tenant does not rely on the fact, nor does Landlord represent, that any specific tenant or type or number of tenants shall, during the Lease Term, occupy any space in the Building or Real Property.

        24.17     Force Majeure.     Any prevention, delay or stoppage due to strikes, lockouts, labor disputes, acts of God, inability to obtain services, labor, or materials or reasonable substitutes therefor, governmental actions, civil commotion, fire or other casualty, and other causes beyond the reasonable control of the party obligated to perform; except with respect to the obligation imposed with regard to Rent and other charges to be paid by Tenant pursuant to this Lease and except with respect to Tenant obligations under the Tenant Work Letter (collectively, the "Force Majeure" ), notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Lease, shall, subject to Section 6.5 above, excuse the performance of such party for a period equal to any such prevention, delay or stoppage and, therefore, if this Lease specifics    •    & time period for performance of an obligation of either party, that time period shall be extended by the period of any delay in such party's performance caused by a Force Majeure.

        24.18     Waiver of Redemption by Tenant.     Tenant hereby waives for Tenant and for all those claiming under Tenant all right now or hereafter existing to redeem by order or judgment of any court or by any legal process or writ, Tenant's right of occupancy of the Premises after any termination of this Lease.

        24.19     Notices.     All notices, demands, statements or communications (collectively, "Notices" ) given or required to be given by either patty to the other hereunder shill be in writing, shall be sent by United States certified or registered mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, or delivered personally (i) to Tenant at the appropriate address set forth in Section 5 of the Summary, or to such other place as Tenant may from time to time designate in a Notice to Landlord, or (ii) to Landlord at the addresses set forth in Section 3 of the Summary, or to such other firm or to such other place as Landlord may from time to time designate in a Notice to Tenant. Any Notice will be deemed given on the date it is mailed as provided in this Section 24.19 or upon the date personal delivery is made. If Tenant is notified of the identity and address of Landlord's mortgagee or ground or underlying lessor, Tenant shall give to such mortgagee or-ground or underlying lessor written notice of any default by Landlord under the terms of this Lease by registered or certified mail, and such mortgagee or ground or underlying lessor shall be given a reasonable opportunity to cure such default prior to Tenant's exercising any remedy available to Tenant.

        24.20     Joint and Several.     If there is more than one Tenant, the obligations imposed upon Tenant under this Lease shall be joint and several.

        24.21     Authority.     Concurrently with Tenant's execution and delivery of this Lease to Landlord, Tenant shall deliver to Landlord a corporate resolution or other evidence reasonably acceptable to Landlord authorizing the signatory(ies) to execute this Lease on behalf of Tenant.

        24.22     Jury Trial; Attorneys' Fees.     IF EITHER PARTY COMMENCES LITIGATION AGAINST THE OTHER FOR THE SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE OF THIS LEASE, FOR DAMAGES FOR THE BREACH HEREOF OR OTHERWISE FOR ENFORCEMENT OF ANY REMEDY HEREUNDER, THE PARTIES HERETO AGREE TO AND HEREBY DO WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY. In the event of any such commencement of litigation, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover from the other party such cram and reasonable attorneys' fees as may have been incurred, including any and all costs incurred in enforcing, perfecting and executing such judgment.

        24.23     Governing Law.     This Lease shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the state in which the Real Property is located.

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        24.24     Submission of Lease.     Submission of this instrument for examination or signature by Tenant does not constitute a reservation of or an option for tease, and it is not effective as a lease or otherwise until execution and delivery by both Landlord and Tenant.

        24.25     Brokers.     Landlord and Tenant hereby warrant to each other that they have had no dealings with any real estate broker or agent in connection with the negotiation of this Lease, excepting only the real estate brokers or agents specified in Section 12 of the Summary (the "Brokers" ) and that they know of no other real estate broker or agent who is entitled to a commission in connection with this Lease. Each party agrees to indemnify and defend the other party against and hold the other party harmless from any and all claims, demands, losses, liabilities, lawsuits, judgments, and costs and expenses (including without limitation reasonable attorneys, fees) with respect to any leasing commission or equivalent compensation alleged to be owing by any broker with whom such party has dealt, other than the Brokers. Landlord shall pay the Brokers pursuant to separate agreement(s).

        24.26     Independent Covenants.     This Lease shall be construed as though the covenants herein between Landlord and Tenant are independent and not dependent and Tenant hereby expressly waives the benefit of any statute to the contrary and agrees that if Landlord fails to perform its obligations set forth herein, Tenant shall not be entitled to make any repairs or perform any acts hereunder at Landlord t expense or to any setoff of the Rent or other amounts owing hereunder against Landlord; provided, however, that the foregoing shall in no way impair the right of Tenant to commence a separate action against Landlord for any violation by Landlord of the provisions hereof so long as notice is first given to Landlord and any holder of a mortgage or deed of trust covering the Building, Real Property or any portion thereof, of whose address Tenant has theretofore been notified, and an opportunity is granted to Landlord and such holder to correct such violations as provided above.

        24.27     Intentionally Omitted.     

        24.28     Building Directory.     Tenant shall be entitled, at Tenant's cost, to list Tenant's name and/or Tenant's employees' names on the ground floor lobby directory of the Building.

        24.29     Memorandum of Lease.     Landlord and Tenant shall execute, acknowledge and deliver to the other a short form memorandum of Lease for recording, containing, among other customary provisions, the names of the parties, a description of the Premises, the Lease Term, Tenant's reserved parking rights, Tenant's expansion options, Tenant's rights of first offer, Tenant's options to extend the Lease Term, Tenant's exterior signage rights and Tenant's right to use the Events Area (described in Section 24.33 below). Such memorandum of Lease shall be substantially in the form of Exhibit I attached hereto. Tenant agrees, within thirty (30) days after request by Landlord after the expiration or sooner termination of this Lease, to deliver to Landlord an executed quitclaim deed (pertaining to such memorandum of lease) in a commercially reasonable recordable form.

        24.30     Landlord's Construction.     It is specifically understood and agreed that Landlord has no obligation and has made no promises to alter, remodel, improve, renovate, repair or decorate the Premises, Buildings, Real Property, or any part thereof and that no representations or warranties respecting the condition of the Premises, the Buildings or the Real Property have been made by Landlord to Tenant, except as specifically set forth in this Lease. Tenant acknowledges that prior to and during the Lease Term. Landlord (and/or any common area association) will be completing construction and/or demolition work pertaining to various portions of the Real Property, including without limitation the Parking Facilities, landscaping and tenant improvements for premises for other tenants and, at Landlord's sole election, such other buildings (including the Adjacent Building), parking facilities, improvements, landscaping and other facilities within or as part of the Project as Landlord, (and/or such common area association) shall from time to time desire (collectively, the "Construction" ). In connection with such Construction, Landlord may, among other things, erect temporary scaffolding or other necessary structures in the Building, limit or eliminate access to portions of the Real Property, including portions of the common areas, or perform work in the Building and/or Real Property, which

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work may create noise, dust or leave debris in the Building and/or Real Property, provided, however, that Tenant shall always have reasonable access to the Premises and those portions of the Parking Facilities designated from time to time by Landlord for parking for Tenant's employees. Tenant hereby agrees that such Construction and Landlord's commercially reasonable actions in connection with such Construction, shall in no way constitute a constructive eviction of Tenant nor entitle Tenant to any abatement of Rent (except as provided in Section 6.5 above). Landlord shall have no responsibility or for any reason be liable to Tenant for any direct or indirect injury to or interference with Tenant's business arising from such Construction, nor shall Tenant be entitled to any compensation or damages from Landlord for loss of the use of the whole or any part of the Premises or of Tenant's personal property or improvements resulting from such Construction- or Landlord's actions in connection with such Construction, or for any inconvenience or annoyance occasioned by such Construction or Landlord's actions in connection with such Construction; provided, however. Landlord agrees to use commercially reasonable efforts to minimize interference with Tenant's use of and access to the Premises and the Building (including Tenant's business conducted from the Premises and Tenant's access to the Parking Facilities) as a result of such Renovations.

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        24.32     Consent and Approvals.     Except for (i) matters which could have a material, adverse effect on the Building's structure or the Building's Systems and Equipment, or which could affect the exterior appearance of the Building, the Real Property or any common areas, or (ii) matters covered by Article 19 of this Lease (collectively, the "Excepted Matters" ), any time the consent of Landlord or Tenant is required under this Lease, such consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed, and, except with regard to the Excepted Matters, whenever this Lease grants landlord or Tenant the right to take action, exercise discretion, establish rules and regulations or make an allocation or their determination, Landlord and Tenant shall act reasonably and in good faith. With respect to the Excepted Matters, Landlord shall be entitled to grant its consent or exercise its discretion in its sole and absolute discretion, but shall act in good faith. Notwithstanding anything above to the contrary, Landlord and Tenant shall gram or withhold its consent or exercise its discretion with respect to matters for which there is a standard of consent or discretion specifically set forth in this Lease in accordance with such specific standards.

        24.33     Events' Area.     Upon Tenant's receipt of Landlords prior approval, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, Tenant, at Tenants sole cost and expense, shall be provided with access to certain' areas of the Real Property reasonably determined by Landlord from time to time in its reasonable discretion ( "Events Area" ) for special events of Tenant, which special events may include

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the display of automobiles and which Events Area shall allow for vehicle access. Such Events Area may, subject to Landlords space availability on the Real Property and the type of Special Event desired by Tenant. be as large as S.000 square feet of space. Tenant shall be responsible far, and shall obtain, all necessary governmental permits and approvals with respect to any such events and any such use shall comply with all applicable Laws. In addition, Tenants use shall comply with any reasonable rules and regulations promulgated by Landlord. Tenant shall be obligated to clean such Events Area after such event at Tenant's sole cost and expense and to remove all trash therefrom. Should Tenant fail to so clean such Events Area and/or to remove trash therefrom within one (1) business day after notification from Landlord, Landlord shall be entitled to perform any such obligation on behalf of Tenant and all costs of Landlord in connection therewith shall be paid to Landlord, as Additional Rent, within ten (10) business days after Tenants receipt of invoice therefor. The terms and conditions of Article 10 of this Lease shall apply to Tenants use of such Events Area as though such Events Area were a part of the Premises. Tenant acknowledges that Tenant's right to use such Events Area shall be non-exclusive with the rights of Landlord and of tenants of the Real Property and, subject to advance scheduling proposed by Tenant and reasonably approved by Landlord, Tenant shall have first priority over other tenants or the Project to the use of any such Events Area. Landlord shall have, the right to relocate the Events Area to another portion of the Real Property from time to time during the Least Term.

        24.34     Health Facility.     Landlord may elect, in Landlord's sole and absolute discretion, to provide a self-service health facility, together with equipment and amenities (as Landlord shall determine to provide in its sole discretion) ( "Landlord's Health Facility" ) on the first (1st) floor of the Building or such other location on the Real Property as Landlord may desire, which Landlords Health Facility, if provided by Landlord, will be for use by the principals, officers, and employees of Tenant (employed at the Premises) and other tenants of the Real Property at no cost to Tenant or Tenant's principals, offices or employees; provided, however, that all costs of operating Landlord's Health Facility shall be included as a part of Project Operating Expenses. From time to time throughout the Lease Term, Landlord reserves the right, in Landlords sole and absolute discretion, to relocate Landlord's Health Facility and/or to make modifications to Landlord's Health Facility and/or to remove, replace or add to the equipment contained therein and to close Landlord's Health Facility. Tenant, for Tenant and its employees, hereby agrees that Landlord and its officers, agents, employees and independent contractors shall not be liable For, and are hereby released from, any responsibility for any loss, cost, damage, expense or liability to person or property arising from the use of Landlord's Health Facility by Tenant or Tenant's employees. In connection with the operation of Landlord's Health Facility, Landlord reserves the right to promulgate commercially reasonable rules and regulations applicable to all users of Landlord's Health Facility, which rules and regulations may include, as a condition to any persons use of Landlord's Health Facility, of such persons, execution and delivery to Landlord of a reasonable release agreement in a form specified by Landlord, releasing Landlord from any liability arising out of or in connection with such person's use of Landlords Health Facility (and upon such persons compliance with such rules and regulations which Landlord may specify for the use of Landlords Health Facility).

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        IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Landlord and Tenant have caused this Lease to be executed the day and date first above written.

    "Landlord"

 

 

[***]

 

 

By:

 

[***]

 

 

 

 

By:

 

/s/ [***]
             
            Name:    
                 
            Its:    
                 

 

 

"Tenant":

 

 

[***]

 

 

By.

 

/s/ [***]

 

 
         
        Name:        
             
        Its:        
             

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If Tenant is a CORPORATION, the authorized officers must sign on behalf of the corporation and indicate the capacity in which they are signing. The Lease must be executed by the president or vice president and the secretary or assistant secretary, unless the bylaws or a resolution of the board of directors shall otherwise provide, in which event, the bylaws or a certified copy of the resolution, as the case may be, must be attached to this Lease.

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SUBLEASE

        THIS SUBLEASE (the "Sublease") is entered into as of the date set forth in Section 1.1(e) below, between Sublandlord and Subtenant set forth below.


W I T N E S S E T H

        1.     SUBLEASE SUMMARY AND DEFINITIONS     

        1.1   The Sublease provisions and definitions set forth in this Section 1.1 in summary form are solely to facilitate convenient reference by the parties. If there is any conflict between this Section and any other provisions of this Sublease, the latter shall control.

(a)   Sublandlord's Name:   [***]

 

 

and address:

 

[***]

 

 

 

 

[***]

(b)

 

Sublandlord's State of Incorporation:

 

Delaware

(c)

 

Subtenant's Name and address:

 

Bridgepoint Education, Inc., a Delaware corporation

 

 

Prior to the Commencement Date:

 

13880 Stowe Drive
Poway, CA 92064
Attn: Chief Financial Officer

 

 

After the Commencement Date:

 

13500 Evening Creek Drive, Suite 600
San Diego, CA 92128
Attn: Chief Financial Officer

(d)

 

Subtenant's State of Incorporation

 

Delaware

(e)

 

Sublease Date:

 

March 31, 2006

(f)

 

Overlandlord's Name and

 

Kilroy Realty Corporation, successor in interest to
Legacy Sabre Springs LLC

 

 

Address:

 

12200 West Olympic Boulevard, Suite 200
Los Angeles, CA 90064

(g)

 

Overlease:

 

Office Lease, dated December 31, 2003
between Overlandlord and Sublandlord

(h)

 

Unincorporated provisions of the Overlease:

 

See Section 8.4

(i)

 

Building:

 

13500 Evening Creek Drive
San Diego, CA 92128

(j)

 

Subleased Premises:

 

25,805 rentable square feet on the 5 th  floor
22,028 rentable square feet on the 6 th  floor

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(k)   Sublease Commencement: Date:   June 1, 2006, or the date Subtenant takes possession of the Subleased Premises, whichever is earlier, subject to receipt of Overlandlord approval

(l)

 

Sublease Expiration Date:

 

June 30, 2009

(m)

 

Rent Commencement Date:

 

June 1, 2006

 

Yearly Periods
  Annual Rent per
rentable square foot
  Monthly Base Rent   Annual Base Rent  

06/01/06~02/28/07*

  $ [ ***] $ [***]   $ [***]  

03/01/07-05/31/07

  $ [ ***] $ [***]   $ [***]  

06/01/07-05/31/08

  $ [ ***] $ [***]   $ [***]  

06/01/08-05/31/09

  $ [ ***] $ [***]   $ [***]  

06/01/09-06/30/09

  $ [ ***] $ [***]   $ [***]  

*
Sublessee shall only pay Base Rent on 22,028 rentable square feet for months one (1) through nine (9) of the Term.

**
Increased annually by a fixed [***] percent ([***]%).
(n)   Prepaid Base Rent:   $55,070.00

(o)

 

Operating Expenses/Real Estate Taxes:

 

Subtenant to pay its proportionate share of Operating Expenses and Real Estate Taxes in excess of the 2006 Base Year, described in Section 4.2

(p)

 

Subtenant's Proportionate Share of the Leased Space:

 

78.28%

(q)

 

Electric Charge:

 

See Section 43

(r)

 

Security Deposit:

 

$[***] (Last Month of Base Rent)***

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In addition to the Security Deposit referenced above, at the time of execution of this Sublease:

(1)
Subtenant shall provide Sublandlord with an irrevocable Letter of Credit equal to $[***] to be issued by a mutually acceptable financial institution, which shall be upheld and applied in accordance with Section 15 of this Sublease. Provided Subtenant is not in default under the terms of this Sublease, and (i) in the event Subtenant, at any time throughout the Lease Term and over any consecutive four (4) quarters, records aggregate net sales of at least [***] and aggregate net profits of at least [***]; or (ii) in the event Subtenant undergoes a change of control as a result of a merger as consolidation, sale, transfer or other disposition of all or substantially all of Subtenant's assets or if more than fifty percent (50%) of the outstanding shares of Subtenant's stock is acquired by one or more parties and, as a result of any such transactions, Subtenant obtains net proceeds in excess of [***] and the entity remaining after such transaction has a net worth in excess of [***]; the amount of the Letter of Credit will be reduced by [***] percent ([***]%) in month twenty (20) of the Term, and Sublandlord shall accept a replacement Letter of Credit in the stated amount of [***] and otherwise in the same form as the original Letter of Credit, and upon Sublandlord's receipt of the replacement letter of Credit, the original Letter of Credit shall be returned to Subtenant, and the replacement Letter of Credit shall be held by Sublandlord until the end of the Term; and

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(2)
Subtenant shall pay to Sublandlord [***] for the Furniture (defined below).
(s)   Alterations:   " AS IS "

(t)

 

Brokers:

 

For Sublandlord: [***]
For Subtenant: [***]

(u)

 

Parking:

 

Ratio equal to 4 spaces per 1,000 usable square feet leased, of which twenty-three (23) spaces shall be reserved spaces, to the extent there is no additional cost to Sublandlord.

        2.     SUBLEASE GRANT     

        2.1   By the Overlease described above, Overlandlord leased to Sublandlord certain space (the "Leased Space") in the Building in accordance with the terms of the Overlease. A true and correct copy of the Overlease has been provided to Subtenant and is also attached hereto as Exhibit D . Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained elsewhere in this Sublease, Sublandlord shall retain ownership of the artwork in the Subleased Premises, and this grant shall not include Sublandlord's security and telephone equipment, which Sublandlord may, but shall not be required to remove.

        2.2   Sublandlord hereby leases to Subtenant and Subtenant hereby leases from Sublandlord, upon and subject to the provisions of this Sublease and the Overlease, the square feet of rentable area as set forth in Section 1.1 herein (comprising a portion of the Leased Space) and as shown hatched on Exhibit A annexed hereto and made a part hereof (the "Subleased Premises").

        3.     SUBLEASE TERM     

        3.1   Subject to the provisions of Section 11 below, the Term of this Sublease shall commence on the Sublease Commencement Date, and end on the Sublease Expiration Date as defined above.

        4.     RENT AND OTHER CHARGES     

        4.1   Beginning on the Rent Commencement Date, and continuing throughout the Sublease Term, Subtenant agrees to pay to Sublandlord as rent ("Base Rent") the amounts set forth in Section 1.1 hereof. Base Rent is payable in advance and without demand, at Sublandlord's office (or such other location as Sublandlord shall designate) in equal monthly installments, on the first day of each month during the Sublease Term, without any set-off, off-set, abatement or reduction whatsoever, except as specifically provided herein. If the Sublease Term commences other than on the first day of a month or ends other than on the last day of the month, the Base Rent for such month shall be prorated. The Prepaid Base Rent shall be paid upon Subtenant's execution of this Sublease.

        4.2   Beginning on the Commencement Date, Subtenant shall pay, as additional Rent, all amounts, if any, that Sublandlord is required to pay to Overlandlord pursuant to the Overlease that are related to Operating Expenses (as defined in the Overlease) of the Building or basic costs of the Building or similar items (or to increases in the foregoing), but only to the extent such amounts are applicable to the Subleased Premises; except that the Expense Base Year to be used for calculating Subtenant's obligations under this Section 4.2 shall be calendar year 2006. Sublandlord shall make a reasonable allocation of such amounts between the Subleased Premises and the remainder of the Leased Space. Subtenant shall pay such amounts within fifteen (15) days after receipt of written notice of the amount due (and if such amount is a regularly recurring amount, only one such notice shall be required for all such regularly recurring amounts due during the period specified in such notice). Additional Rent payable pursuant to this Section 4.2 shall be based solely upon actual payments made by Sublandlord pursuant to the Overlease. Subtenant shall not have the right to question the propriety of or the basis for any such payment, and Sublandlord shall be under no obligation to contest any such payment.

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        4.3   All charges for standard electricity incurred during normal business hours shall be paid by Subtenant to Sublandlord as additional Rent upon receipt of an invoice for such charges unless included in Operating Expenses. All charges for electricity serving the Subleased Premises incurred after normal business hours shall be paid by Subtenant directly to Overlandlord, and if not so paid, then by Subtenant to Sublandlord as additional Rent upon receipt of an invoice for such charges. The time periods for payment to Sublandlord shall be within those time periods allowed for payment by Sublandlord to Overlandlord under the Overlease.

        4.4   As used in this Sublease, "Rent" shall mean the Base Rent, the Operating Expense reimbursements pursuant to Section 1.1 , and all other monetary obligations provided for in this Sublease to be paid by Subtenant.

        4.5   In the event the Rent is not paid when due as aforesaid, interest shall accrue thereon at the lesser of [***]% per annum or the maximum rate permitted by law. In addition, if the rent is not paid by the tenth day of any given month, Subtenant shall pay as a late charge to Sublandlord an additional amount equal to [***] percent ([***]%) of the rent which is due, but not less than [***] in order to compensate Sublandlord for its administrative and other overhead expenses. Any such late charge or interest payment shall be payable as additional rent under this Sublease and shall be payable immediately on demand.

        5.     USE AND MAINTENANCE OF SUBLEASED PREMISES     

        5.1   Subtenant agrees that the Subleased Premises shall be occupied only for general office purposes and any incidental uses thereto, including, but not limited to, breakrooms, installation of vending machines (for Subtenant's employees) and photocopy areas, and, subject to Section 5.1.2 of the Master Lease, the Company Store, all to the extent consistent with the character of the Building as a first-class office building, and Subtenant shall not use or permit the Premises to be used for any other purpose or purposes whatsoever. Subtenant understands and agrees that school or classroom use is strictly prohibited.

        5.2   Subtenant hereby agrees to be responsible for the maintenance and repair of the two HVAC units serving the mechanical and equipment room for the Subleased Premises located on the fifth floor of the Building, as well as the "uninterrupted power supply systems" on the sixth floor of the Building. Subtenant understands that it will not have access to Sublandlord's generator in the Building.

        6.     ASSIGNMENT OR UNDERLETTING     

        6.1   Subtenant shall not (a) assign this Sublease, nor (b) permit this Sublease to be assigned by operation of law or otherwise, nor (c) underlet all or any portion of the Subleased Premises, nor (d) permit any space therein to be occupied by others, without the reasonable consent of Sublandlord, together with such consent of Overlandlord as is required under the Overlease.

        7.     ALTERATIONS     

        7.1   Other than Subtenant's improvements described in Exhibit C attached hereto (the "Initial Improvements"), which have been approved by Sublandlord and Overlandlord, Subtenant shall make no changes, alterations, additions, improvements or decorations ("Subsequent Alterations") in, to or about the Subleased Premises without Sublandlord's prior written consent, not to be unreasonably withheld, but in compliance with the Overlease; provided, however, that Sublandlord's and Overlandlord's consent shall not be required with respect to any interior Subsequent Alterations (as defined in the Overlease) to the Subleased Premises which (i) are not Major Alterations, (ii) cost less than [***] for any one (1) job, and (iii) do not require a permit of any kind, as long as (A) Subtenant delivers to Sublandlord and Overlandlord notice and a copy of any final plans, specifications and working drawings for any such Subsequent Alterations at least ten (10) days prior to commencement of the work thereof, and (B) the other conditions of Article 8 of the

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Overlease, as incorporated herein, are satisfied. In the event Subtenant is permitted to perform Subsequent Alterations in the Subleased Premises hereunder, Subtenant shall make no changes, alterations, additions, improvements or decorations which would result in Overlandlord charging Sublandlord for the cost of same, including any removal costs associated therewith, unless Subtenant agrees to pay those removal costs, and Subtenant hereby indemnifies Sublandlord from any such costs imposed by Overlandlord due to the removal of Subtenant's Subsequent Alterations. Subtenant shall comply with all laws and regulations relating to such construction including, but not limited to, receipt of certificates of occupancy, permits and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements, and shall be responsible for all costs associated therewith. Sublandlord may impose reasonable guidelines as may be necessary to protect its occupancy and rights provided in the Overlease, including placing reasonable restrictions on times when certain types of work may be performed in order to prevent undue intrusion and noise to Sublandlord or other tenants in the Building.

        7.2     SIGNS.     Sublandlord will provide suite entry signage and add Subtenant's name to the Building directory at [***] expense. In addition, and subject to availability and approval by Overlandlord, Sublandlord will allow Subtenant, at Subtenant's sole cost and expense, to install its name and corporate logo at one (1) mutually acceptable location to the side of the entrance on the exterior of the Building, which is visible from Interstate 15. The installation and eventual removal of this signage shall be the responsibility of Subtenant. All signage shall conform to all governmental zoning and restrictions applicable to the Building and must comply with signage criteria for the Building. This signage right is personal to Subtenant and may not be assigned or transferred.

        8.     TERMS OF THE OVERLEASE     

        8.1   Except as herein otherwise expressly provided, except to the extent that they are inapplicable to, or modified by the terms of this Sublease, and except for the obligation to pay rent and additional rent Under the Overlease, all of the terms, covenants, conditions and provisions in the Overlease are hereby incorporated in, and made a part of this Sublease, and such rights and obligations as are contained in the Overlease are hereby imposed upon the respective parties hereto; the Sublandlord herein being substituted for the Landlord in the Overlease, and the Subtenant herein being substituted for the Tenant named in the Overlease; provided, however, that the Sublandlord herein shall not be liable for any defaults by Overlandlord and, if Overlandlord is not the fee owner, the owner in fee of the land and Building of which the Subleased Premises are a part. Subject to Section 8.2 below, if the Overlease shall be terminated for any reason during the term hereof, then and in that event this Sublease shall thereupon automatically terminate and Sublandlord shall have no liability to Subtenant by reason thereof.

        8.2   This Sublease is subject to any amendments and supplements to the Overlease hereafter made between Overlandlord and Sublandlord, provided that any such amendment or supplement to the Overlease will not prevent or adversely affect the use by Subtenant of the Subleased Premises in accordance with the terms of this Sublease, increase the obligations of Subtenant or decrease its rights under the Sublease or in any other way materially adversely affect Subtenant. Sublandlord shall not exercise any voluntary right of termination of the Overlease with respect to the Subleased Premises, unless Subtenant consents to such termination or Overlandlord is prepared to enter into a direct lease with Subtenant substantially on the terms and provisions of this Sublease.

        8.3   Subject to the terms and conditions of Article 18 of the Overlease, this Sublease is subject and subordinate to the Overlease and to all ground or underlying leases and to all mortgages which may now or hereafter affect such leases or the real property of which the Subleased Premises are a part and all renewals, modifications, replacements and extensions of any of the foregoing. This Section 8.3 shall be self-operative and no further instrument of subordination shall be required. To confirm such subordination, Subtenant shall execute promptly any certificate that Sublandlord may request

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        8.4   Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Sublease, if there are any provisions in the Overlease that pertain to Sublandlord's rights regarding:

    (a)
    any option to renew the Sublease Term;

    (b)
    any option to expand the Subleased Premises;

    (c)
    any exclusive uses in favor of Sublandlord;

    (d)
    any signage rights (or rights regarding the name of the Building) in favor of Sublandlord.

    (e)
    any tenant finish or other construction obligations or rights to any tenant finish allowances;

    (f)
    any parking rights of Sublandlord;

    (g)
    any other provisions of the Overlease that apply uniquely to Sublandlord's needs as a bank;

    (h)
    any rights to assign or sublease the Leased Space or to receive any proceeds therefrom; or

    (i)
    any rights to audit Overlandlord's books and records or protest property tax valuations;

then each such provision shall not be incorporated herein and Subtenant shall not have any rights or benefits thereunder.

        8.5   Notwithstanding the foregoing, however, and provided Sublandlord has vacated the Offer Space (defined below) and it is available for a third party, during the Term, Sublandlord will provide Subtenant with [***]

        9.     WAIVER AND INDEMNITY     

        9.1   Unless caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of Sublandlord, Subtenant agrees that to the extent not expressly prohibited by law, Sublandlord and Overlandlord, their officers, agents and employees, shall not be liable for (nor shall rent abate as a result of) any direct or consequential damage (including damage claimed for actual or constructive eviction) either to person or property, sustained by Subtenant or by other persons, due to the Building or any part thereof or any appurtenances thereof becoming out of repair, or due to the happening of any accident in or about the Building, or due to any act or neglect of any tenant or occupant of the Building, or of any other person.

        9.2   Subtenant shall protect, indemnify and save Sublandlord and Overlandlord and their officers, agents, servants and employees harmless from and against any and all obligations liabilities, costs, damages, claims and expenses of whatever nature arising from injury to persons or damage to property on the Subleased Premises or in or about the Building arising out of or in connection with Subtenant's use or occupancy of the Subleased Premises or Subtenant's activities in the Building, or arising from any act or negligence of Subtenant, or its agents, contractors, servants, employees or invitees.

        10.     CONDITION OF SUBLEASED PREMISES     

        10.1 Subtenant has examined the Subleased Premises, is aware of the physical condition thereof, and agrees to take the same "AS IS," (unless otherwise provided in Section 7 herein) with the

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understanding that there shall be no obligation on the part of Sublandlord to incur any expense whatsoever in connection with the preparation of the Subleased Premises for Subtenant's occupancy thereof, other than to deliver the Subleased Premises in broom-clean condition. Any work performed by Subtenant shall be in accordance with the terms of the Overlease and Section 7 herein. Sublandlord agrees to sell to Subtenant, and Subtenant agrees to purchase certain furniture listed on Page 2 of Exhibit "B" (the "Furniture") for the price of [***]. The Furniture will be sold to Subtenant in its "AS IS" condition, without warranty from Sublandlord (provided, however, that Sublandlord shall assign to Subtenant all of Sublandlord's third-party warranties relating to the Furniture, if any). Payment of the purchase price will be due upon execution of this Sublease, and upon receipt of such payment, Sublandlord will deliver to Subtenant an executed Bill of Sale in the form attached hereto as Exhibit B .

        11.     CONSENT OF OVERLANDLORD     

        11.1 This Sublease is conditioned upon the consent thereto by Overlandlord which consent shall be evidenced by Overlandlord's signature appended hereto, or a separate consent in the form utilized by Overlandlord for such purposes. Sublandlord shall use commercially reasonable efforts to obtain such consent. Subtenant shall be solely responsible for any fees or charges imposed by the Overlandlord in connection with the obtaining of such consent; provided, however, that such fees and charges shall not exceed [***] and shall be as documented by Overlandlord pursuant to Article 14.1 of the Overlease. Provided Overlandlord's consent does not materially affect the terms of this Sublease, Subtenant shall promptly, after reasonable review, execute any documents requested by Overlandlord in order to obtain Overlandlord's approval.

        11.2 Sublandlord makes no representation with respect to obtaining Overlandlord's approval of this Sublease and, in the event that Overlandlord notifies Sublandlord that Overlandlord will not give such approval, Sublandlord will so notify Subtenant and, upon receipt of such notification by Sublandlord of the disapproval by Overlandlord, this Sublease shall be deemed to be null and void and without force or effect, and Sublandlord and Subtenant shall have no further obligations or liabilities to the other with respect to this Sublease, except that Sublandlord shall immediately return to Subtenant any Prepaid Rent, Security Deposit, Letter of Credit, the Purchase Price for the Furniture and any other amounts paid by Subtenant to Sublandlord in connection with this Sublease, so long as the Premises and the Furniture are in the same condition as when delivered to Subtenant.

        11.3 Except as otherwise specifically provided herein, wherever in this Sublease Subtenant is required to obtain Sublandlord's consent or approval, Subtenant understands that Sublandlord may be required to first obtain the consent or approval of Overlandlord. Sublandlord agrees to use commercially reasonable efforts to obtain Overlandlord's consent. However, if Overlandlord should refuse such consent or approval, Sublandlord shall be released of any obligation to grant its consent or approval whether or not Overlandlord's refusal, in Subtenant's opinion, is arbitrary or unreasonable.

        12.     DEFAULT     

        12.1 Subtenant acknowledges that the services to be rendered to the Subleased Premises are to be rendered by Overlandlord. Anything in this Sublease to the contrary notwithstanding, if there exists a breach by Sublandlord of any of its obligations under this Sublease, which is caused by a corresponding breach by Overlandlord under the Overlease of its obligations under the Overlease exists, Sublandlord shall not be responsible or liable therefor. Notwithstanding the foregoing, however, if Sublandlord is excused from performance, or entitled to a reduction or abatement of its rental obligations to Overlandlord under the Overlease, Subtenant shall be correspondingly excused from performance, or entitled to a reduction or abatement of its rental obligations to Sublandlord under this Sublease, to the extent Subtenant experiences the same Loss of services that provided the abatement to Sublandlord. Otherwise, Subtenant shall not be excused from performance or reduce/abate rent.

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        12.2 Anything contained in any provisions of this Sublease to the contrary notwithstanding, Subtenant agrees, with respect to the Subleased Premises, to comply with and remedy any notice to cure that would result in an Event of Default (as defined in Article 19 of the Overlease) claimed by Overlandlord and caused by Subtenant, within the period allowed to Sublandlord as tenant under the Overlease, even if such time period is shorter than the period otherwise allowed in the Overlease, due to the fact that the notice to cure from Sublandlord to Subtenant is given after the corresponding notice to cure from Overlandlord; provided that Sublandlord has promptly forwarded to Subtenant such notice of default. Sublandlord agrees to immediately forward to Subtenant, upon receipt thereof by Sublandlord, a copy of each notice to cure received by Sublandlord in its capacity as tenant under the Overlease. Subtenant agrees to forward to Sublandlord, upon receipt thereof, copies of any notices received by Subtenant with respect to the Subleased Premises from Overlandlord or from any governmental authorities. In addition to other remedies of Sublandlord hereunder and by law, Subtenant agrees that in the event of a breach by Subtenant of any of the terms or obligations of this Sublease, Sublandlord may undertake such obligations on behalf of Subtenant, if Subtenant fails to cure such breach prior to the expiration of any cure period prescribed in the Overlease that would result in an Event of Default as defined in the Overlease, and Subtenant shall immediately reimburse Sublandlord for the commercially reasonable costs of same within fifteen (15) days from receipt of invoices from Sublandlord.

        12.3 If and whenever there shall occur any breach of this Sublease which could result in an Event of Default under the Overlease, Sublandlord may, at Sublandlord's option, exercise any remedy or right given under the Overlease or by law or equity. All rights and remedies specifically granted to Sublandlord herein shall be cumulative and not mutually exclusive.

        13.     SUBLANDLORD REPRESENTATION     

        13.1 Sublandlord represents (a) that it is the holder of the interest of the tenant under the Overlease, and (b) that the Overlease is in full force and effect.

        14.     BROKERS     

        14.1 Subtenant and Sublandlord represent and warrant to each other that neither has had any dealings or communications with any broker or agent in connection with the consummation of this Sublease other than those set forth in Section 1.1 hereof, and each party agrees to pay, hold harmless and indemnify the other from and against any and all cost, expense (including reasonable attorneys' fees) or liability for any compensation, commissions or charges claimed by any broker or agent other than such brokers with respect to this Sublease or the negotiation thereof.

        15.     SECURITY DEPOSIT     

        15.1 As security for the faithful performance and observance by Subtenant of the terms, provisions, covenants and conditions of this Sublease, Subtenant is simultaneously herewith delivering to Sublandlord a check in the amount set forth in Section 1.1

        15.2 In the event Subtenant defaults in respect of any of the terms, provisions, covenants and conditions of this Sublease, including, but not limited to, the payment of annual fixed rent and additional rent, Sublandlord may use, apply or retain the whole or any part of the security so deposited to the extent required for the payment of any annual fixed rent and additional rent or any other sum as to which Subtenant is in default or for any sum which Sublandlord may expend or may be required to expend by reason of Subtenant's default in respect of any of the terms, provisions, covenants, and conditions of this Sublease, including, but not limited to, any damages or deficiency accrued before or after any re-entry by Sublandlord.

        15.3 In the event that Subtenant defaults in respect of any of the terms, provisions, covenants and conditions of the Sublease and Sublandlord utilizes all or any part of the security but does not

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terminate this Sublease as provided herein, Sublandlord may in addition to exercising its rights as provided in Section 15.2 , retain the unapplied and unused balance of the principal amount of the security as security for the faithful performance and observance by Subtenant thereafter of the terms, provisions and conditions of this Sublease and may use, apply or retain the whole or any part of said balance to the extent required for payment of rent, additional rent, or any other sum as to which Subtenant is in default or for any sum which Sublandlord may expend or be required to expend by reason of Subtenant's default in respect of any of the terms, covenants, and conditions of this Sublease. In the event Sublandlord applies or retains any portion or all of the security delivered hereunder, Subtenant shall forthwith restore the amount so applied or retained so that at all times the amount deposited shall be no less than the security required by Section 15.2 .

        15.4 In the event that Subtenant shall fully and faithfully comply with all of the terms, provisions, covenants and conditions of this Sublease, the security shall be returned to Subtenant upon the earlier of: (a) the Sublease Expiration Date and after delivery of entire possession of the Subleased Premises to Sublandlord; or (b) Sublandlord's receipt of an equivalent amount of security from an assignee or undertenant pursuant to an assignment or underletting permitted by Section 6 of this Sublease. In the event of an assignment of the Overlease by Sublandlord, Sublandlord shall have the right to transfer any interest it may have in the security to the assignee and Sublandlord shall thereupon be released by Subtenant from all liability for the return of such security, provided such assignee assumes any responsibilities of Sublandlord with respect to such security, in writing, and upon receipt of written confirmation to Subtenant from the assignee. Subtenant agrees to look solely to the new sublandlord for the return of said security; and it is agreed that the provisions hereof shall apply to every transfer or assignment made of the security to a new sublandlord.

        16.     SURRENDER AND HOLDING OVER     

        16.1 Upon expiration of the Sublease Term, or if, at any time prior to such expiration, this Sublease shall be terminated for any reason, Subtenant shall immediately quit and surrender up to Sublandlord possession of the Subleased Premises, and Subtenant shall remove all of its personal property therefrom. In the event Subtenant does not completely vacate the Subleased Premises (including the removal of all personal property and fixtures required to be removed and the return of the Subleased Premises to Sublandlord in the condition required under the Overlease) by the Sublease Expiration Date or earlier termination of this Sublease, Subtenant shall indemnify and hold harmless Sublandlord in respect of any and all holdover charges or penalties imposed under the Overlease upon Sublandlord in respect of the entire Subleased Premises and in respect of any and all costs, liabilities or expenses (including attorneys fees) suffered by Sublandlord in respect of same, as and when such costs, liabilities or expenses are incurred. In this regard, Subtenant shall, if requested by Sublandlord, in Sublandlord's sole discretion, defend Sublandlord against any action or proceeding brought against Sublandlord which arises out of such holdover of the Subleased Premises. Any holding over after the expiration or earlier termination of this Sublease without the written consent of Sublandlord shall be construed to be a tenancy from month to month and Subtenant shall pay a holdover charge for each month or partial month that Subtenant remains in the Subleased Premises after the Sublease Expiration Date or earlier termination, such holdover charge to be equal to [***]% of the Rent under the Overlease in effect at such time, and shall otherwise be subject to the terms and conditions of this Sublease. Any holding over without Sublandlord's written consent shall constitute a default by Subtenant and entitle Sublandlord to exercise any remedies set forth herein or available under and other applicable law.

        17.     NO WAIVER     

        17.1 The failure of Sublandlord to seek redress for, or to insist upon the strict performance o1 (1) any violation of any covenant or condition of this Sublease; or (2) the violation of any of the Rules and Regulations set forth or hereafter adopted by Overlandlord, shall not prevent a subsequent act,

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which would have originally constituted a violation, from having all the force and effect of an original violation. The receipt by Sublandlord of Rent, with knowledge of the breach of any covenant of this Sublease, shall not be deemed a waiver of such breach and no provision of this Sublease shall be deemed to have been waived by Sublandlord unless such waiver is in writing signed by Sublandlord. No payment by Subtenant or receipt by Sublandlord of a lesser amount than the monthly rent herein stipulated shall be deemed to be other than on account of the earliest stipulated base rent, additional rent or other charge due, nor shall any endorsement or statement on any check or any letter accompanying any check or payment as rent be deemed an accord and satisfaction, and Sublandlord may accept such check or payment without prejudice to Sublandlord's right to recover the balance of such base rent, additional rent or other charge, or pursue any other remedy in this Sublease provided. No act or thing done by Sublandlord or Sublandlord's agents during the term hereby demised shall be deemed an acceptance of a surrender of the demised premises and no agreement to accept such surrender shall be valid unless in writing signed by Sublandlord. No employee of Sublandlord or agent of Sublandlord shall have any power to accept the keys of the demised premises prior to the termination of the Sublease and the delivery of keys to any such agent or employee shall not operate as a termination of the Sublease or a surrender of the demised premises.

        18.     NOTICES     

        18.1 Any notice, consent or waiver required or permitted to be given or served by any party to this Sublease shall be in writing and either: (1) delivered personally to the other party; (2) mailed by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested; or (3) sent via nationally recognized overnight courier, and shall be deemed given when personally delivered (or upon refusal to accept delivery), or the third (3 rd ) day after deposit in the mail, or the first (1 st ) day after sending by overnight courier, to the address and person designated in Section 1.1(a) and (c) herein.

        18.2 Either party, however, may designate such new or other address to which such notices, demands or communications thereafter shall be given, made or mailed by notice (given in the manner prescribed herein). Any such notice, demand or communication shall be deemed given or served, as the case may be, on the date of the posting thereof. In the event Subtenant's address is not set forth above, notice to Subtenant shall be deemed sufficient if sent to the Subleased Premises.

        19.     INTERPRETATION     

        19.1 The parties acknowledge that each party and its respective counsel have reviewed this Sublease and that no rule of construction to the effect that any ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall be employed in the interpretation of this Sublease or any amendments or exhibits hereto.

        20.     PARTIAL INVALIDITY     

        20.1 If any provision of this Sublease or the application thereof to any person or circumstance shall, to any extent, be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of the Sublease, or the application of such provision to persons or circumstances other than those as to which it is invalid or unenforceable, shall not be affected thereby, and each provision of this Sublease shall be valid and enforceable to the full extent permitted by law.

        21.     OFAC CERTIFICATION     

        21.1 (a)     Certification .    Subtenant certifies that:

        (i)
        Subtenant is not acting, directly or indirectly, for or on behalf of any person, group, entity, or nation named by any Executive Order or the United States Treasury Department as a terrorist, "Specially Designated National and Blocked Person," or other banned or blocked person, entity, nation, or transaction pursuant to any law, other, rule, or regulation that is enforced or administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control; and

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        (ii)
        Subtenant is not engaged in this transaction, directly or indirectly on behalf of, or instigating or facilitating this transaction, directly or indirectly, on behalf of any such person, group, entity or nation.

      (b)
      Indemnification .    Subtenant hereby agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Landlord from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, risks, liabilities, and expenses (including attorney's fees and costs) arising from or related to any breach of the foregoing certifications.

        22.     MISCELLANEOUS     

        22.1 Where applicable, Subtenant shall be responsible for all actual, additional costs incurred by Suhlandlord as a result of this Sublease including, but not limited to, security cards, keys and parking cards.

        22.2 This Sublease may not be changed orally, but only by an agreement in writing signed by the party against whom enforcement of any waiver, change, modification or discharge is sought.

        22.3 This Sublease constitutes and contains the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior agreements, representations and understandings between the parties relating to the subject matter of this Sublease. No oral understandings, statements, promises or inducements contrary to the terms of this Sublease exist. This Sublease may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but such counterparts shall together constitute one and the same agreement.

        22.4 This Sublease shall inure to the benefit of all of the parties hereto, their successors and (subject to the provisions hereof) their assigns.

        23.     PARKING     

        23.1 At no additional rent or charge, Subtenant shall have the right, during the term of this Sublease, to use the number of reserved (provided at no additional cost to Sublandlord) and unreserved parking spaces in the parking facilities servicing the Building as set forth in Section 1.1(u) above. All such parking privileges shall be subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Overlease and this Sublease.

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        IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto set their hands and seals of the day and year first above written.

    Sublandlord:
[***]

 

 

By:

 

/s/ [***]
       
 
    Name:    
       
 
    Title:    
       
 
    Date:    
        4/13/06


 

 

Subtenant:
BRIDGEPOINT EDUCATION, INC.

 

 

By:

 

 
        /s/ ANDREW CLARK

    Name:    
        Andrew Clark

    Title:    
        CEO

    Date:    
        3/30/06

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EXHIBIT A

Subleased Premises

[FLOOR PLAN]

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EXHIBIT B

BILL OF SALE

        For good and valuable consideration, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, [***] (formerly known as [***]), (hereinafter referred to as "Seller"), has sold and assigned, and by this Bill of Sale does hereby grant, sell, assign, and transfer to Bridgepoint Education, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as "Buyer"), without warranty, all of the right, title and interest of Seller in and to all of the Furniture described on the attached Inventory, to have and hold the same unto Buyer forever. Such Furniture is conveyed to Buyer in its current "AS IS" condition.

    [***]

 

 

By:

 

/s/ [***]
       
 
    Print Name:    
       
 
    Title:    
       
 
    Date:    
       
 

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EXHIBIT C

Subtenant's Initial Improvements



BRIDGEPOINT EDUCATION

6TH FLOOR

FLOOR PLAN



EXHIBIT D

Overlease


        The following contains the documents related to Sublease Agreement # 3



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OFFICE LEASE

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as Landlord,

and

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as Tenant

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 
   
  Page

SUMMARY OF BASIC LEASE INFORMATION

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OFFICE LEASE

 
1

ARTICLE 1

 

REAL PROPERTY, BUILDING AND PREMISES

 
1

ARTICLE 2

 

LEASE TERM: OUTSIDE DATE, EARLY CANCELLATION RIGHT

 
5

ARTICLE 3

 

BASE RENT

 
7

ARTICLE 4

 

ADDITIONAL RENT

 
7

ARTICLE 5

 

USE OF PREMISES

 
17

ARTICLE 6

 

SERVICES AND UTILITIES

 
17

ARTICLE 7

 

REPAIRS

 
19

ARTICLE 8

 

ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS

 
20

ARTICLE 9

 

COVENANT AGAINST LIENS,

 
21

ARTICLE 10

 

INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE

 
21

ARTICLE 11

 

DAMAGE AND DESTRUCTION

 
23

ARTICLE 12

 

CONDEMNATION

 
25

ARTICLE 13

 

COVENANT OF QUIET ENJOYMENT

 
26

ARTICLE 14

 

ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING

 
26

ARTICLE 15

 

SURRENDER; OWNERSHIP AND REMOVAL OF TRADE FIXTURES

 
29

ARTICLE 16

 

HOLDING OVER

 
30

ARTICLE 17

 

ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATES

 
30

ARTICLE 18

 

SUBORDINATION

 
31

ARTICLE 19

 

TENANT'S DEFAULTS; LANDLORD'S REMEDIES

 
31

ARTICLE 20

 

INTENTIONALLY OMITTED

 
34

ARTICLE 21

 

COMPLIANCE WITH LAW

 
34

ARTICLE 22

 

ENTRY BY LANDLORD

 
34

ARTICLE 23

 

TENANT PARKING

 
35

ARTICLE 24

 

MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

 
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SUMMARY OF BASIC LEASE INFORMATION

        This Summary of Basic Lease Information (" Summary ") is hereby incorporated Into and made a pert of the attached Office Lease. Each reference in the Office Lease to any term of this Summary shall have the meaning as set forth in this Summary for such term. In the event of a conflict between the terms of this Summary and the Office Lease, the terms of the Office Lease shah prevail. Any capitalized terms used herein sad not otherwise defined herein shall have the meaning as set forth in the Office Lease.

TERMS OF LEASE
(References are to the Office Lease)
  DESCRIPTION
1.   Date:   July     , 2004

2.

 

Landlord:

 

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3.

 

Address of Landlord
(Section 24.19):

 

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4.

 

Tenant:

 

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5.

 

Address of Tenant
(Section 24.19):

 

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With a copy to:

 

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6.

 

Premises (Article 1):

 

 

 

 

6.1

 

Premises:

 

9,949 rentable and 8,513 usable square feet of space located on the first (1 st ) floor of the Building (as defined below), as set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto.

 

 

6.2

 

Building:

 

The Premises are located in "Building No. 1" (sometimes referred to herein as the " Building ") whose address is 13500 Evening Creek Drive, San Dingo, California

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Term (Article 2):

 

 

 

 

7.1

 

Lease Term:

 

Five (5) years

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TERMS OF LEASE
(References are to the Office Lease)
  DESCRIPTION

 

 

7.2

 

Lease Commencement Date:

 

The earlier of (i) the date Tenant commences business operations in the Premises, or (ii) the date the Premises are Ready for Occupancy (as defined in the Tenant Work Letter attached hereto as Exhibit B ), which Lease Commencement Date is anticipated to be September 1, 2004.

 

 

7.3

 

Lease Expiration Date:

 

The last day of the month in which the fifth (5 th ) anniversary of the Lease Commencement Date occurs.

 

 

7.4

 

Amendment to Lease:

 

Landlord and Tenant may confirm the Lease Commencement Date and Lease Expiration Date in an Amendment to Lease ( Exhibit C ) to be executed pursuant to Article 2 of the Office Lease.

8.

 

Base Rent (Article 3):

 

 

 

Lease
Year
  Annual
Base Rent
  Monthly
Installment
of Base Rent
  Monthly Rental
Rate per Rentable
Square Foot
 

1 st

  $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]  

2

  $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]  

3

  $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]  

4

  $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]  

5

  $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]  

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      Subject to [***] as provided in Article 3 of the Office Lease.
9.   Additional Rent (Article 4):    

 

 

9.1

 

Expense Base Year:

 

Calendar year 2005.

 

 

9.2

 

Tax Expense Base Year:

 

Calendar year 2005.

 

 

9.3

 

Utilities Base Year:

 

Calendar year 2005.

 

 

9.4

 

Tenant's Share of Operating Expenses, Tax Expenses and Utilities:

 

6.99% (9,849 rental square feet within the Premises / 140,915 rentable square feet within the Building).

10.

 

Security Deposit (Article 20):

 

None.

11.

 

Parking (Article 23):

 

Thirty-four (34) parking passes (i.e., four (4) parking passes for every 1,000 usable square feet of the Premises) consisting of twenty-three (23) unreserved parking passes and eleven (11) reserved parking passes.

12.

 

Brokers (Section 24.25):

 

CB Richard Ellis, Inc. represents Landlord and Burnham Real Estate Services, Inc. represents Tenant.

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OFFICE LEASE

        This Office Lease, which includes the preceding Summary and the exhibits attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference (the Office Lease, the Summary and the exhibits to be known sometimes collectively hereafter as the " Lease "), dated as of the date set forth in Section 1 of the Summery, is made by and between [***] (" Landlord "), and [***] (" Tenant ").


ARTICLE 1

REAL PROPERTY, BUILDING AND PREMISES

        1.1     Real Property, Building and Premises.     

            1.1.1     Premises .    Upon end subject to the terms, covenants and conditions hereinafter set forth in this Lease, Landlord hereby leases to Tenant and Tenant hereby leases from Landlord the premises set forth in Section 6.1 of the Summary (the " Premises "), which Premises are located in the Building defined in Section 6.2 of the Summary to be constructed on the Real Property. The outline of the floor plan of the Premises is set forth in Exhibit A , attached hereto.

            1.1.2     Building and Real Property/Project .    The Building is part of a multi-office building project (" Project ") constructed on the Real Property (as defined below) known as [***] which also includes an additional office building bated adjacent to the Building at 13520 Evening Creek Drive, San Diego, California (" Building II "). Building I and Building II are sometimes collectively referred to herein as the " Buildings ." The Project may contain an additional office building that may be constructed on the Real Property and located adjacent to the Buildings (" Adjacent Building "). The term " Real Property ," as used in this Lease, shall mean, collectively, (i) the Buildings, (ii) the Adjacent Building (if and when constructed), (iii) any outside plaza areas, walkways, driveways, courtyards, public and private streets, transportation facilitation areas and other improvements and facilities now or hereafter constructed surrounding and/or servicing the Buildings and the Adjacent Building (if and when constructed), including parking structures and surface parking facilities now or hereafter servicing the Buildings, the Adjacent Building (if and when constructed) and any other buildings which may be at a within the Project (collectively, the " Parking Faculties "), which are designated from time to time by Landlord as common areas (or parking facilities, as the case may be) appurtenant to or servicing the Buildings, the Adjacent Building (if and when constructed) and any such other buildings; (iv) any additional buildings, improvements, facilities, part structures and common areas which Landlord (and/or any common area association formed by Landlord or Landlord's assignee for the Project) may add thereto from time to time within or as part of the Project; provided, however, that no such additions shall materially and adversely interfere with Tenants permitted use of the Premises (as described in Article 5 below) or unreasonably interfere with Tenant's access to the Premises or the Building (including Tenant's access to the Parking Facilities); and (iv) the land upon which any of the foregoing are situated. The site plan depicting the centaur configuration of the Real Property and proposed Project is set forth in Exhibit A-1 attached hereto. Notwithstanding the foregoing or anything contained in this Lease to the contrary, (1) Landlord has no obligation to expand or otherwise make any improvements within the Project, inducing, without limitation, the Adjacent Building, or any of the outside plaza gym, walkways, driveways, courtyards,' public and private streets, transportation facilitation areas and other improvements and facilities which may be depicted on Exhibit A-1 attached hereto (as the same may be modified by Landlord from time to time without notice to Tenant), other than Landlord's obligations at forth in the Tenant Work Letter to construct the Base, Shell and Core of the Building, and the initial Tenant Improvements for the Premises pursuant to the provisions of the Tenant Work Letter, and (2) Landlord shall

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have the right from time to time to include or exclude any improvements or facilities within the Project, at Landlord's sole election, as more particularly set forth in Section 1.1.3 below.

            1.1.3     Tenant's and Landlord's Rights .    Tenant is hereby granted' the right to the nonexclusive use of the common corridors and hallways, stairwells, elevators, restrooms and other public or common areas located within the Building, and the non-exclusive use of the areas located on the Real Property designated by Landlord from time to time as common areas for the Building; provided, however, that (i) Tenant's use thereof shall be subject to (A) the provisions of any covenants, conditions and restrictions regarding the use thereof now or hereafter recorded against the Real Property, and (B) such reasonable non-discriminatory rules, regulations and restrictions as Landlord may make from time to time (which shall be provided' in writing to Tenant), and (ii) Tenant may not go on the roof of Building without Landlord's prior consent (which may be withheld in Landlord's sole and absolute discretion) and without otherwise being accompanied by a representative of Landlord. Landlord reserves the right from time to time to nee any of the common areas of the Real Property, and the roof, risers end conduits of the Building for telecommunications and/or any other purposes, and to do any of the following: .(1) make any changes, additions, improvements, repairs and/or replacements in or to the Real Property or any portion or elements thereof, including, without limitation, (x) changes in the location, size, shape and number of driveways, entrances, loading and unloading areas, ingress, egress, direction of traffic, landscaped areas, walkways, public and private streets, plazas, courtyards, transportation facilitation areas and common areas, parking spaces, parking structures and parking areas, and (y) expanding or decreasing the size of the Real Property and any common areas and other elements thereof, Including adding or deleting buildings thereon and therefrom; (2) close temporarily any of the common areas while engaged in making repairs, improvements or alterations to the Real Property; (3) form a common area association or associations under covenants, conditions and restrictions to own, manage, operate, maintain, repair and/or replace an or any portion of the landscaping, driveways, walkways, packing areas, public and private streets, plazas, courtyards, transportation facilitation areas and/or other common areas located outside of the Building end, subject to Article 4 below, include the common wren assessments, fees and taxes charged by the association(s) and the cost of maintaining, managing, administering and operating the association(s), in Direct Expenses; and (4) perform such other acts and make such or changes with respect to the Real Property as Landlord may, in the exercise of good faith business Judgment, deem to be appropriate. Subject to (i) all of the terms and conditions of this Lease, including the Rules and Regulations attached hereto as Exhibit D , (ii) Force Majeure events, (iii) Landlord's commercially reasonable security requirements, and (iv) the requirements of applicable Laws, Tenant shall have access to the Premises twenty-Four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week throughout the Lease Term. Landlord, as part of Operating Expenses, agrees to maintain the common areas of the Real Property in a first-class funnier consistent with other first-class buildings in the Central San Diego County area.

        1.2     Condition of Premises .    Except as expressly set forth in this Lease and in the Tenant Work Letter attached hereto as Exhibit B , Landlord shall not be obligated to provide or pay for any improvement, remodeling or refurbishment work or services related to the Improvement, remodeling or refurbishment of the Premises, and Tenant shall accept the Premises in its "As Is" condition on the Lease Commencement Date, provided, however, in the event that the Base, Shell and Core of the Building (as defined in Section 1 of Exhibit B ), in its condition existing as of the Commencement Date and without regard to any of the Tenant Improvements, alterations or other improvements to be constructed or installed by or on behalf of Tenant in the Premises or Tenant's use of the Premises, and based solely on an unoccupied basis, (A) does not comply with applicable Laws in effect as of the date hereof, or (B) contains latent defects (not caused by Tenant's acts or omissions), then Landlord shall be responsible, at its sole cost end expense which shall not be included in Operating Expenses (except as otherwise permitted in Section 4.2 hereof), for correcting any such non-compliance to the extent and as

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and when required by applicable laws, and/or correcting any such latent defects as soon as reasonably possible after receiving notice thereof from Tenant.

        1.3     Rentable and Usable Square Feet .    The rentable and usable .square feet for the Premises arc approximately as set forth in Section 6.1 of the Summary. For purposes hereof, the " usable square feet " of the Premises and the " rentable square feet " of the Premises and the Buildings and the Adjacent Building in the Project shall be calculated by Landlord pursuant to the Standard' Method for Measuring Floor Area in Office Buildings, ANSI 265.1-1996 (" BOMA "), as modified for the Protect pursuant to Landlord's standard rentable area measurements for the Project, to include, among other calculations, a portion of the common areas and service areas of the Buildings and the Adjacent Building in the Project. The rentable and usable square feet of the Premises and the rentable square feet of the Building are subject to verification by Landlord's planner/designer at any time after the date hereof and, with respect to any [***] leased by Tenant pursuant to Section I.4 below, upon the date such [***] is delivered to Tenant or as soon thereafter as reasonably practicable. Any such verification shall be made in accordance with the provisions of this Section 1.3. Tenant's architect may consult with Landlord's planner/designer regarding such verification. Tenant shall have the right, exercisable within ninety (90) days after the date Landlord gives Tenant written notice of the final measurements of the Premises and the Building (or when appropriate, the [***]), to remeasure the Premises and Building (or when appropriate, the [***]), in accordance with the BOMA Standard and the other terms of this Section 1.3. If Tenant fails to timely elect to remeasure within such 90-day period, then Landlord's measurements shall be conclusive and binding on Tenant. If Tenant's remeasurements differ from Landlord's measurements and Tenant notifies Landlord thereof within such 90-day period, tine parties shall, within thirty (30) days thereafter, attempt in good faith to resolve such differences, but if the parties cannot resolve such differences within such 30-day period, the final measurements of the Building and the Premises (and when appropriate, the [***]), shall be resolved pursuant to binding, arbitration ender the auspices of JAMS/ENDISPUTE (or any successor organization) in San Diego County, California according to the then rules of commercial arbitration for such organization but with reference to the BOMA Standard, and the arbitrators resolving such dispute shall only have jurisdiction to determine the square footage of the Premises and Building in dispute (and when appropriate, the [***]) and shall not have the jurisdiction to modify the terms of this Tessa During the period from the Lease Commencement Date until any dispute regarding the square footage of the Premises and Building is resolved, the rentable and usable square footage amounts set forth in the Summary shall be utilized for all purposes under this Lease. In the event that it is determined pursuant to any remeasurement under this Section 1.3 that the rentable and/or usable square feet of the Premises (and when appropriate, the [***]), and/or the rentable square Poet of the Building pursuant to the BOMA Standard, shall be different from the amounts thereof set forth in this Lease, Landlord shall modify all amounts, percentages and figures appearing or referred to in this Lease to conform to such corrected square footage amounts therefor (including, without limitation, the amount of the Base Rent, Tenant's Share of Operating Expenses, Tax Expense and Utilities Costs and the Tenant Improvement Allowance), Any such modifications shall be confirmed in writing by Landlord to Tenant.

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ARTICLE 2

LEASE TERM: OUTSIDE DATE, EARLY CANCELLATION RIGHT

        2.1     Lease Term .    The reins and provisions of this Lease shall be effective as of the date of this Lease except for the provisions of this Lease relating to the payment of Rent. The term of this Lease (the " Lease Term ") shell be as set forth In Section 7.1 of the Summary and shall commence on the date (the " Lease Commencement Date ") set forth in Section 7.2 of the Summary (subject, however, to the terms of the Tenant Work Letter), and shall terminate on the date (the " Lease Expiration Date ") set forth in Section 7.3 of .the Summary, unless this Lease is sooner terminated as hereinafter provided. For purposes of this Lease, the term " Lease Year " shall mean each consecutive twelve (12) month period during the Lease Term, provided that the last Lease Year shall end on the Lease Expiration Date. If Landlord does not deliver possession of the Premises to Tenant on or before the anticipated Lease Commencement Date (as set forth in Section 7.2(ii) of the Summary), Landlord shall not be subject to any liability nor shell the validity of this Lease nor the obligations of Tenant hereunder be affected. In the event that the Lease Commencement Date is a date which is other than the anticipated Lease Commencement Date set forth in Section 7.2(ii) of the Summary, within a reasonable period of time after the date Tenant takes possession of the Premises Landlord shall deliver to Tenant an amendment to lease in the form attached hereto as Exhibit C , attached hereto, seeing forth, among other things, the Lease Commencement Date and the Lease Expiration Date, and Tenant shall execute and return such amendment to Landlord within five (5) days after Tenant's receipt thereof. In the event that Landlord does not deliver such amendment to Tenant, the Lease Commencement Date shall be deemed to be the anticipated Lease Commencement Date set forth in Section 7.2(ii) of the Summary.

        2.2     Outside Date; Termination .    In the event that Substantial Completion of the Premises has not occurred by the " Outside Date ," which Outside Date shall be that date which is one hundred fifty (150) days after the date the Final Space Plan (as defined in Section 3.2 of the Tenant Work Letter) is approved by Landlord and Tenant, as such Outside Date may be extended by the number of days of Tenant Delays (as defined' in the Tenant Work Letter) and by the number of days of "Force Majeure" delays (as defined in Section 24.17 hereof) then the sole remedy of Tenant shall be the right to deliver a notice to Landlord (the " Outside Date Termination Notice ") electing to terminate this Lease effective upon receipt of the Outside Date Termination Notice by Landlord (the " Effective Date "). Except as provided hereinbelow, the Outside Date Termination Notice must be delivered by Tenant to Landlord, if at all, not earlier than the Outside Date and not later than ten (10) business days after the Outside Date. If Tenant delivers the Outside Date Termination Notice to Landlord, then Landlord shall have the right to suspend the Effective Date for a period ending ten (10) days after the original Effective Date. In order to suspend the Effective Date, Landlord must deliver to Tenant, within five (5) business days after receipt of the Outside Date Termination Notice, a certificate of the Contractor (as defined in the Tenant Work Letter) certifying that it is such Contractor's best good faith judgment that Substantial

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Completion of the Premises will occur within ten (10) days after the original Effective Date. If Substantial Completion of the Premises occurs within said ten (10) day suspension period, then the Outside Date Termination Notice shall be of no further force and effect, if, however, Substantial Completion of the Premises does not occur within said ten (10) day suspension period, then this Lease shall terminate as of the date of expiration of such ten (10) day period If, or to the Outside Date, Landlord determines that Substantial Completion of the Premises will not occur by the Outside Date, Landlord shall have the right to deliver a written notice to Tenant stating Landlord's opinion as to the date by which Substantial Completion of the Premises shall occur and Tenant shall be required, within five (5) business days after receipt of such notice, to either deliver the Outside Date Termination Notice (which will mean that this Lease shall thereupon terminate and shall be of no further force and effect) or agree to extend the Outside Date to that date which is set by Landlord. Failure of Tenant to so respond in writing within said five (5) business day period shall be deemed to constitute Tenant's agreement to extend the Outside Date to that date which is set by Landlord. If the Outside Date is so extended, Landlord's right to request Tenant to elect to either terminate this Lease or further extend the Outside Date shall remain and shall continue to remain, with each of the notice periods and response periods sat forth above, until the Substantial Completion of the Premises or until this Lease is terminated. Upon termination of this Lease pursuant to this Section 2.2, the parkas shall be relieved of all further obligations under this Lease except for those obligations under this Lease which expressly survive the expiration or sootier termination of this Lease.

        2.3     Tenant's Early Cancellation Right .    Team shall have the one (1) time right to terminate and cancel this Lease effective as of the date (" Termination Date ") which is the last day of the thirty-sixth (36th) month of the initial Lease Term, which right is contingent upon Tenant paying to Landlord the Termination Consideration (as defined below) in a timely manner in accordance with the following provisions of this Section 2.3. To exercise such termination right, Tenant must deliver to Landlord, on or before the date which is six (6) months prior to the Termination Date, written notice of Tenant's exercise of such right (the " Termination Notice "), along with the Termination Consideration. As used herein, the " Termination Consideration " shall mean an amount equal to the sum of: [***] The brokerage commissions, legal fees and costs of the initial Tenant Improvements with respect to the Premises leased by Tenant shall all be amortized on a straight-line basis over the scheduled initial sixty (60) month initial Lease Term, together with interest at the rate of [***] percent ([***]%) per annum, and the unamortized portion thereof shall be determined based upon the unexpired portion of such initial sixty (60) month Lease Term as of the Termination Date. The brokerage commissions, tenant improvement costs and tenant improvement allowance (if any) with respect to any [***] leased by Tenant pursuant to Section 1.4 shall be amortized on a straight-line basis over the scheduled initial term of the lease for such [***], together with interest at the rate of [***] percent ([***]%) per annum, and the unamortized portion thereof shall be determined based upon the unexpired portion of such Initial lease term for such [***] as of the Termination Date. If Tenant properly and timely exercises its termination option in this Section 2.3 in strict accordance with the terms hereof, this Lease shall expire at midnight on the Termination Date, and Tenant shall be required to surrender the Premises to Landlord on or prior to the Termination Dace in accordance with the applicable provisions of this Lease. The termination right

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set forth in this Section 2.3 is personal to the Original Tenant and any Affiliate of Original Tenant to which Original Tenant's entire interest in this Lease has been assigned pursuant to Section 14.7 of this Lease and may only be executed by the Original Tenant, or such Affiliate assignee, as the case tray be (and not any other assignee, sublessee or other Transferee of Original Tenant's interest in this Lease) if the Original Tenant (or such Affiliate assignee, as the case may be) occupies the entire Premises. Within thirty (30) days of Tenant's written request, Landlord agrees to provide Tenant with Landlord's then estimate of the amount of the Termination Consideration.


ARTICLE 3

BASE RENT

        Tenant shall pay without notice or demand, to Landlord or Landlord's agent at the management office of the Project, or at such other place as Landlord may from time to time designate in writing, in currency or a check for currency which, at the time of payment, is legal tender for private or public debts in the United States of America, base rent (" Base Rent ") as set forth in Section 8 of the Summary, payable in equal monthly installments as set forth in Section 8 of the Summary in advance on or before the first day of each and every month during the Lease Term, without any setoff or deduction whatsoever. The Base Rent for the first full month of the Lease Term shall be paid at the time of Tenant's execution of this Lease. If any rental payment date (including the Lease Commencement Date) falls on a day of the month other than the first day of such month or if any rental payment is for a period which is shorter than one month, then the rental for any such fractional month shall be a proportionate amount of a full calendar month's rental based on the proportion that the number of days in such fractional month bears to the number of days in the calendar month during which such fractional month occurs. All other payments or adjustments required to be made under the terms of this Lease that require proration on a time basis shall be prorated on the same basis.

        Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein and provided that Tenant faithfully performs all of the terms and conditions of this Lease, Landlord hereby agrees to [***]. In the event of a default by Tenant under the terms of this Lease that results in early termination pursuant to the provisions of Article 19 of this Lease, then as a part of the recovery set forth in Article 19 of this Lease, Landlord shall be entitled to the recovery of the monthly Base Rent that was [***] under the provisions of this Article 3.


ARTICLE 4

ADDITIONAL RENT

        4.1     Additional Rent .    In addition to paying the Base Rent specified in Article 3 of this Lease, Tenant shall pay as additional rent the sum of the following: (i) Tenant's Share (as such term is defined below) of the annual Operating Expenses allocated to the Building (pursuant to Section 4.3.4 below) which are in excess of the amount of Operating Expenses allocated to the Building and applicable to the Expense Base Year, plus (ii) Tenant's Share of the annual Tax Expenses allocated to the Building (pursuant to Section 4.3.4 below) which are in excess of the amount of Tax Expenses allocated to the Building and applicable to the Tax Expense Base Year, plus (iii) Tenant's Share of the annual Utilities Costs allocated to the Building (pursuant to Section 4.3.4 below) which are in excess of the amount of Utilities Costs allocated to the Building and applicable to the Utilities Base Year. Such additional rent, together with any and all other amounts payable by Tenant to Landlord pursuant to the terms of this Lease (including, without limitation, pursuant to Article 6), shall be hereinafter collectively referred to as the " Additional Rent ." The Base Rent and Additional Rent are herein collectively referred to as the " Rent ." All amounts due under this Article 4 as Additional Rent shall be payable for the same periods

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and in the same manner, time and place as the Base Rent. Without limitation on other obligations of Tenant which shall survive the expiration of the Lease Term, the obligations of Tenant to pay the Additional Rent provided for in this Article 4 shall survive the expiration of the Lease Term.

        4.2     Definitions .    As used In this Article 4, the following terms shall have the meanings hereinafter set forth:

            4.2.1  " Calendar Year " shall mean each calendar year in which any portion of the Lease Term falls, through and including the calendar year in which the Lease Term expires.

            4.2.2  " Expense Base Year " shall mean the year set forth in Section 9.1 of the Summary.

            4.2.3  " Expense Year " shall mean each Calendar Year, provided that Landlord, upon notice to Tenant, may change the Expense Year from time to time to any other twelve (12) consecutive-month period, and, in the event of any such change, Tenant's Share of Operating Expenses, Tax Expenses end Utilities Costs shall be equitably adjusted for any Expense Year involved in any such change.

            4.2.4  " Operating Expenses " shall mean all expenses, costs and amounts of every kind and nature which Landlord shall pay during any Expense Year because of or in connection with the ownership, management, maintenance, repair, replacement, restoration or operation of the Real Property, including, without limitation, any amounts paid for: (i) the cost of operating, maintaining, repairing, renovating and managing the utility systems, mechanical systems, sanitary and storm drainage systems, any elevator systems and all other "Systems and Equipment" (as defined in Section 4.25 of this Lease), and the cost of supplies and equipment and maintenance and service contracts in connection therewith; (ii) the coal of licenses, certificates, permits and inspections, and the cost of contesting the validity or applicability of any governmental enactments which may affect Operating Expenses, and the costs incurred in connection with Implementation and operation (by Landlord or any common area association(s) formed for the Project) of any transportation system management program or similar program; (iii) the chat of insurance carried by Landlord, in such amounts as Landlord may reasonably determine or as may be required by any mortgagees or the lessor of any underlying or ground lease affecting the Real Property; (iv) the cost of landscaping, relamping, supplies, tools, equipment and materials, and all fees, charges and ether costs (including consulting fees, legal fees and accounting fees) incurred in connection with the management, operation, repair and maintenance of the Real Property; (v) the cost of parking, area repair, restoration, and maintenance; (vi) any equipment rental agreements or management agreements (including the cost of any management fee and the fair rental value of any office space provided thereunder); (vii) wages, salaries and other compensation and benefits of all persons engaged in the operation, management, maintenance or security of the Real Property, and employer's Social Security taxes, unemployment taxes or insurance, and any other taxes which may be levied on such wages, salaries, compensation and benefits; (viii) payments under any easement, license, operating agreement, declaration, restrictive covenant, underlying or ground lease (excluding rent), or instrument pertaining to the sharing of costs by the Real Property; (ix) the cost of janitorial service, alarm and security service, if any, window cleaning, trash removal, replacement of wall and floor coverings, ceiling tiles and fixtures in lobbies, corridors, restrooms and other common or public areas or facilities, maintenance and replacement of curbs and walkways, repair to roofs and re-roofing; (x) amortization (including interest on the unamortized cost) of the cost of acquiring or fire rental expense of personal property used in the maintenance, operation and repair of the Real Property; and (xi) the cost of any capital improvements or other costs (I) which are intended as a labor-saving device or to effect other economies in the operation or maintenance of the Real Property, but only to the extent of the cost savings reasonably anticipated by Landlord to result therefrom or, (II) made to the Real Property or any portion thereof after the Lease Commencement Date that are required under any governmental law or regulation enacted or modified after the Lease Commencement bate; provided, however, that any such capital

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    expenditure described in this clause (xi) shall be amortized (including Interest on the unamortized cost) over its useful life as Landlord shall reasonably determine in accordance with standard real estate accounting practices. If Landlord is trot furnishing any particular work or service (the cost of which, if performed by Landlord, would be included in Operating Expenses) to a tenant who has undertaken to perform such work or service in lieu of the performance thereof by Landlord, Operating Expenses shall be deemed to be increased by an amount equal to the additional Operating Expenses which would reasonably have been incurred during such period by Landlord if it had at its own expense furnished such work or service to such tenant If the Buildings (and during the period of time when any other office buildings are fully constructed and ready for occupancy anti are included by Landlord within the Project) or less then [***] percent ([***]%) occupied during all or a portion of any Expense Year (including the Expense Base Year), Landlord shell make an appropriate adjustment to the variable components of Operating Expenses for such year or applicable portion thereof, employing sound accounting and management principles, to determine the amount of ting Expenses that would have been paid had the Buildings (and during the period of time when any other office buildings are fully constructed and ready for occupancy and are included by Landlord within the Project) been [***] percent ([***]%) occupied; and the amount so determined shall be deemed to have been the amount of Operating Expenses for such year, or applicable portion thereof. Landlord hereby agrees that the cost of any new type of insurance coverage which is obtained or effected by Landlord during any Expense Year after the Expense Base Year Out is not obtained or effected during the Expense Base Year) shall be added to the Operating Expenses for the Expense Base Year (but at the rate which would have been in effect during the Expense Base Year or the rate in effect during such subsequent Expense Year, whichever is lower) prior to the calculation of Tenant's Share of Operating Expenses for each such Expenses Year in which such change in insurance is initially obtained or effected.

            Subject m the provisions of Section 4.3.4 below, Landlord shall have the right, from time to time, to equitably allocate some or all of the Operating Expenses (and/or Tax Expenses and Utilities Costs) between the Building and/or among different tenants of the Project and/or different buildings of the Real Property as and when such different buildings (including, but not limited to, Building II and the Adjacent Building) are coast acted and added to (and/or excluded from) the Real Property or otherwise (the " Cost Pools "). Such Cost Pools may include, without limitation, the office space tenants and retail space tenants of the Real Property or of a building or buildings in the Real Property. Such Cost Pools may also include an allocation of certain Operating Expenses (and/or Tax Expenses and Utilities Costs) within or under covenants, conditions and restrictions affecting the Real Property. In addition, Landlord shall have the right from time to time, in its reasonable discretion, to include or exclude existing or future buildings in the Project for purposes of determining Operating Expenses, Tax Expenses and Utilities Costs and/or the provision of various services and amenities thereto, including allocation of Operating Expenses, Tax Expenses and Utilities Costs in any such Coat Pools.

            Notwithstanding anything to the contrary sat forth in this Article 4, when calculating Operating Expenses for the Expense Base Year, Operating Expenses shall exclude market-wide labor-rate increases due to extraordinary circumstances, including, but not limited to, boycotts and strikes, and costs relating to capital improvements or expenditures.

            Notwithstanding the foregoing, Operating Expenses shall not, however, include: (A) costs of leasing commissions, attorneys' fees and other and expenses incurred in connection with negotiations or disputes with present or prospective tenants or other occupants of the Real Property; (B) costs (including permit, license and inspection costs) incurred in renovating or otherwise improving, decorating or redecorating rentable space for other tenants or vacant rentable apace; (C) tests incurred due to the violation by Landlord of the terms and conditions of any lease

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    of space in the Real Property; (D) costs of overhead or profit increment paid to Landlord or to subsidiaries or affiliates of Landlord for services in or in connection with the Real Property to the extent the same exceeds the costs of overhead and profit increment included In the coots of such services which could be obtained from the parties on a competitive basis; (E) except as otherwise specifically provided in this Section 4.2.4, costs of interest bra debtor amortization on any mortgages, and rent payable under any ground base of the Real Property; (F) Utilities Costs; (G) Tax Expenses; (H) costs of a capital nature for the Real Property, except as specifically set forth in Sections 4.2.4(x) and (xi) above and clause (I) hereinbelow; (I) costs of repairs and maintenance actually reimbursed by any other party; (J) attorneys' fees and other costs incurred in attempting to collect rent or evict tenants for nonpayment of rent, (K) depreciation, amortization and interest payments (except as provided herein and except on materials, tools, supplies and vendor-type equipment purchased by Landlord to enable Landlord to supply services Landlord alight otherwise contract for with a third party where such depreciation, amortization and interest payments would otherwise have been included in the charge for such third party's services, all as determined in accordance with standard real estate accounting practices, consistently applied, and when depreciation or amortization is permitted or required, the item shall be amortized over its reasonably anticipated useful life); (L) costs, including penalties, fines and associated legal expenses, incurred due to the violation by Landlord or any other tenant of the Real Property of applicable Laws, that would not have been incurred but for any such violations by Landlord or any tenant of the Real Property; (M) the wages and benefits of any employee who tines not devote substantially all of his or her employed time to the Real Property unless such wages and benefits are prorated to reflect time spent on operating and managing the Real Property vis-à-vis time spent on matters unrelated to operating and managing the Real Property; (N) costs incurred by Landlord for the repair of damage to the Real Property, to the extent that Landlord is reimbursed by Insurance proceeds; (O) expenses in connection with services or other benefits which are not provided to Tenant or for which Tenant is charged for directly but which are provided to another tenant or occupant of the Real Property free of charge; (P) costs of correcting defects in the original construction of the Real Property; (Q) tax penalties incurred as a result of Landlord's negligence, inability or unwillingness to make payments when due or to file any income tax or informational returns when due; (R) any bad debt loss, rent loss, or reserves for bad debts or rent loss (but Operating Expenses may include reasonable reserves imposed upon the Real Property as part of the assessments under any covenants, conditions and restrictions recorded against the Real Property); (S) costs of repairs necessitated by the gross negligence of Landlord; (T) advertising and promotional expenditures, and the cost of signs (other than directory board signage) in or on the Real Property identifying the or of the Real Property or other tenants of the Real Property; (U) costs associated with the operation of the business of the partnership or entity which constitutes Landlord as the same are distinguished from the costs of operation of the Real Property, including partnership accounting and legal matters; (V) any ground lease rental; (W) costs incurred to comply with applicable Laws with respect to, the cleanup, removal, investigation and/or remediation of any Hazardous Materials (as such term is defined in Article 5 below) in, on or under the Real Property and/or the Building to the extent such Hazardous Materials are: (1) in existence as of the Lease Commencement Date and in violation of applicable Laws in effect as of the Lease Commencement Date, and were of such a nature that a federal, state or municipal governmental or quasi-governmental authority, if it had then had knowledge of the presence of such Hazardous Materials, in the state and under the conditions that the same existed in the Building or on the Real Property, would have then required removal, remediation or other action with respect to such Hazardous Materials; or (2) introduced onto the Real Property and/or the Building after the Lease Commencement Date by Landlord or any of Landlord's agents, employees, contractors or other tenants in violation of applicable laws in effect at the date of introduction, and were of such a nature that a federal, state or municipal governmental or quasi-governmental authority, if it had then had knowledge of the presence of such Hazardous

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    Materials, in the state and under the conditions that the same existed in the Building or on the Real Property, would have then required removal, remediation or other action with respect to such Hazardous Materials; (X) any compensation paid to clerks, attendants or other persons in commercial concessions operated by Landlord (other than the Parking Facilities); (Y) rentals for items (except when needed in connection with normal repairs and maintenance of permanent systems) which if purchased, rather than rented, would constitute a capital improvement specifically excluded above; (Z) costs (including, without limitation, fines, penalties, interest, and costs of repairs, replacements, alterations and/or Improvements) incurred in bringing the Real Property into compliance with building codes and other laws in effect as of the Lease Commencement Date and as Interpreted by applicable governmental authorities as of such date, including, without limitation, any costs to correct building code violations pertaining to the initial design or construction of the Building or any other improvements to the Real Property, to the extent such violations exist as of the Lease Commencement Date under any applicable building codes in effect and as Interpreted by applicable governmental authorities as of such date; and (AA) costs of acquisition of sculptures, painting and other objects of art (except for maintenance costs with respect thereto).

            4.2.5  " Systems and Equipment " shall mean any plant, machinery, transformers, duct work, cable, wires, and other equipment, facilities, and systems designed to supply heat, ventilation, air conditioning and humidity or any other services or utilities, or comprising or serving as any component or portion of the electrical, gas, steam, plumbing, sprinkler, communications, alarm, security, or fire/life safety systems or equipment, or an other mechanical, electrical, electronic, computer or other systems or equipment which serve either or both of the Buildings and/or the Adjacent Building and/or any other building in the Project in whole or in part.

            4.2.6  " Tax Expense Base Year " shall mean the year set forth in Section 9.2 of the Summary.

            4.2.7  " Tax Expenses " shall mean all federal, state, county, or local governmental or municipal taxes, fees, assessments, charges or other Impositions of every kind and nature, whether general, special, ordinary or extraordinary, (including, without limitation, real estate taxes, general and special assessments, transit assessments, fees and taxes, child care subsidies, fees and/or assessments, job training subsidies, fees and/or assessments, open apace fees and/or assessments, housing subsidies and/or housing fund fees or assessments, public art fees and/or assessments, leasehold taxes or taxes based upon the receipt of rent, including gross receipts or sales taxes applicable to the receipt of rent, personal property taxes imposed upon the fixtures, machinery, equipment, apparatus, systems and equipment, appurtenances, furniture and other personal property used in connection with the Real Property), which Landlord shall pay during any Expense Year because of or in connection with the ownership, leasing and operation of the Real Property or Landlord's interest therein. For purposes of this Lease, Tax Expenses shall be calculated as if the tenant improvements in the Buildings (and, if and when constructed, the Adjacent Building) were fully constructed and the Real Property, the Buildings (and, if and when constructed, the Adjacent Building) and all tenant Improvements in the Buildings (and, if and when constructed, the Adjacent Building) were fully assessed for real estate tax purposes.

              4.2.7.1  Tax Expenses shall include, without limitation:

                (i)    Any tax on Landlord's rent, right to rent or other income from the Real Property or as against Landlord's business of leasing any of the Real Property;

                (ii)   Any assessment, tax, fee, levy or charge in addition to, or in substitution, partially or totally, of any assessment, tax, fee, levy or charge previously included within the definition of real property tax, it being acknowledged by Tenant and Landlord that Proposition 13 was adopted by the voters of ' the State of California in the June 1978 election (" Proposition 13 ") and that assessments, taxes, fees, levies and charges may be

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        imposed by governmental agencies for such services as fire protection, street, sidewalk and road maintenance, refuse removal and for other governmental services formerly provided without charge to property owners or occupants. It is the intention of Tenant and Landlord that all such new and increased assessments, taxes, fees, levies, and charges and all similar assessments, taxes, fees, levies and charges be included within the definition of Tax Expenses for purposes of this Lease;

                (iii)  Any assessment, tax, fee, levy, or charge allocable to or measured by the area of the Premises or the rent payable hereunder, including, without limitation, any gross income tax upon or with respect to the possession, leasing, operating, management, maintenance, alteration, repair, use or occupancy, by Tenant of the Premises, or any portion thereof;

                (iv)  Any assessment, tax, be, levy or charge, upon this transaction or any document to which Tenant is a party, creating or transferring an Interest or an estate in the Premises; and

                (v)   Any reasonable expenses incurred by Landlord in attempting to protest, reduce or minimize Tax Expenses.

              4.2.7.2  In no event shall Tax Expenses for any Expense Year be less than the Tax Expenses for the Tax Expense Base Year.

              4.2.7.3  Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Section 4.2.7, there shall be excluded from Tax Expenses (i) all excess profits taxes, franchise taxes, gift taxes, capital stock taxes, inheritance and succession taxes, estate taxes, federal and state net income taxes, and other taxes to the extent applicable to Landlord's net income (as opposed to rents, receipts or income attributable to operations at the Real Properly), (ii) any items included as Operating Expenses, and (iii) any items paid by Tenant under Section 4.4 of this Lease.

            4.2.8  " Tenant's Share " shall mean the percentage set forth in Section 9.4 of the Summary. Tenant's Share was calculated by dividing the number of rentable square feet of the Premises by the total rentable agnate feat in the Building (as at forth in Section 9.4 of the Summary), and stating such amount as a percentage, subject to Section 1.3 hereof, Landlord shall have the right from time to time to redetermine the rentable square feet of the Premises and/or Building, end Tenant's Share shall be appropriately adjusted to a Expense Year, a statement (the " Statement ") which shall state, in reasonable detail, the Operating Expenses, Tax Expenses and Utilities Costs incurred or accrued for such preceding Expense Year, and which shall indicate the amount, if any, of any Excess. Upon receipt of the Statement for each Expense Year ending during the Lease Term, if an Excess is present, Tenant shall pay, with its next installment of Base Rent due, the full amount of the Excess for such Expense Year, less the amounts, if any, paid during such Expense Year as "Estimated Excess," as that torte is defined in Section 4.3.3 of this Lease. The failure of Landlord to timely furnish the Statement for any Expense Year shall not prejudice Landlord from enforcing its rights under this Article 4. Even though the Lease Term has expired and Tenant has vacated the Premises, when the final determination is made of Tenant's Share of the Operating Expenses, Tax Expenses and Utilities Costs for the Expense Year in which this Lease terminates, if an Excess is present, Tenant shall immediately pay to Landlord an amount as calculated pursuant to the provisions of Section 4.3,1 of this Lease. The provisions of this Section 4.3.2 shell survive the expiration or earlier lamination of the Lease Term. Notwithstanding the foregoing to the contrary, Tenant shall not be responsible for Tenant's Share of any Operating Expenses, Tax Expenses and Utilities Costs attributable to any Expense Year which was first billed to Tenant more than [***] years after the date (the " Cutoff Date ") which is the earlier of (i) the expiration of the applicable Expense Year or (ii) the Lease Expiration Dale, except that Tenant shall be responsible for Tenant's Share of Operating Expenses, Tax Expenses and/or Utilities Costs

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    levied by any governmental authority or by any public utility company at any time following the applicable Cutoff Date which are attributable to any Expense Year occurring prior to such Cutoff Date, so long as Landlord delivers to Tenant a bill and supplemental Statement for such amounts within [***] years following Landlord's receipt of the applicable bill therefor. The provisions of this Section 4.3.2 shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of the Lease Term.

            4.2.9  " Utilities Base Year " shall mean the year set forth in Section 9.3 of the Summary.

            4.2.10  " Utilities Costs " shall mean all actual charges for utilities for the Building .and the Project which Landlord shall pay during any Expense Year, including, but not limited to, the costs of water, sewer and electricity, and the costs of HVAC (including, the cost of electricity to operate the HVAC air handlers) and other utilities (but excluding (i) the cost of electricity consumed in the Premises and the premises of other tenants of the Building, the Adjacent Building and any other buildings in the Project (since Tenant is separately paying for the cost of electricity pursuant to Section 6.1.2 below) and (ii) those charges for which tenants directly reimburse Landlord or otherwise pay directly to the utility company) as well as related fees, assessments and surcharge. Utilities Costs shall be calculated assuming the Buildings (and during the period of time when any other office buildings are fully constructed and ready for occupancy and are included by Landlord within the Project), are at least [***] percent ([***]%) occupied. If, during all or any part of any Expense Year, Landlord shall not provide any utilities other than gas and electricity (the cost of which, if provided by Landlord, would be included in Utilities Costs) to a tenant (including Tenant) who has undertaken to provide the same instead of Landlord, Utilities Costs shall be deemed to be increased by an amount equal m the additional Utilities Coats which would reasonably have been incurred during such period by Landlord if Landlord had at its own expense provided such utilities to such tenant Utilities Costs shall include any costs of utilities which arc allocated to the Real Property under any declaration, restrictive covenant, or other instrument pertaining to the sharing of costs by the Real Property or any portion thereof, including any covenants, conditions or restrictions now or hereafter recorded against or affecting the Real Property. For purposes of determining Utilities Costs Incurred for the Utilities Base Year, Utilities Costs for the Utilities Base Year shall not include any one time special charges, costs or fee or extraordinary charges or costs incurred in the Utilities Base Year only, including those attributable to boycotts, , embargoes, strikes or other shortages of services or fuel. In addition, If in any Expense Year subsequent to the Utilities Base Year, the amount of Utilities Costs decreases due to a reduction in the cost of providing utilities to the Real Property for any reason, including without limitation, because of deregulation of the utility industry and/or reduction in rata achieved in contracts with utilities providers, then for purpose of the Expense Year in which such decrease in Utilities Costs occurred and all subsequent Expense Years, the Utilities Costs for the Utilities Base Year shall be decreased by an amount equal to such decrease.

        4.3     Calculation and Payment of Additional Rent.     

            4.3.1     Calculation of Excess.     If for any Expense Year ending or commencing within the Lease Term, (i) Tenant's Share of Operating Expense allocated to the Building pursuant to Section 4.3.4 below for such Expense Year exceeds Tenant's Share of Operating Expenses allocated to the Building for the Expense Base Year and/or (ii) Tenant's Share of Tax Expenses allocated to the Building pursuant to Section 4.3.4 below for such Expense Year exceeds Tenant's Share of Tax Expenses allocated to the Building for the Tax Expense Base Year, and/or (iii) Tenant's Share of Utilities Costs allocated to the Building pursuant to Section 4.3.4 below for such Expense Year exceeds Tenant's Share of Utilities Costs allocated to the Building for the Utilities Base Year, then Tenant shall pay to Landlord, in the manner set forth in Section 4.3.2, below, and as Additional Rent, an amount equal to such excess (the "Excess").

            4.3.2     Statement of Estimated Operating Expenses, Tax Expenses and Utilities Costs.     In addition, Landlord shall endeavor to give Tenant a yearly expense estimate statement (the

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    " Estimate Statement ") which shall set forth, in reasonable detail, Landlord's reasonable estimate (the " Estimate ") of what the total amount of Operating Expenses, Tax Expenses and Utilities Costs allocated to the Building pursuant to Section 4.3.4 below for the then-current Expense Year shall be and the estimated Excess (the " Estimated Excess ") as calculated by comparing (i) Tenant's Share of Operating Expenses allocated to the Building, which shall be based upon the Estimate, to Tenant's Share of Operating Expenses allocated to the Building for the Expense Base Year, (ii) Tenant's Share of Tax Expenses allocated o the Building, which shall be based upon the Estimate, to Tenant's Share of Tax Expenses allocated to the Building for the Tax Expense Base Year, and (iii) Tenant's Share of Utilities Costs allocated to the Building, which shall be based upon the Estimate, to Tenant's Share of Utilities Costs allocated to the Building for the Utilities Base Year. The failure of Landlord to timely furnish the Estimate Statement for any Expense Year shall not preclude Landlord from enforcing its rights to collect any Estimated Excess under this Article 4. If pursuant to the Estimate Statement an Estimated Excess is calculated for the then-current Expense Year, Tenant shall pay, with its next installment of Base Rent due, a fraction of the Estimated Excess for the then-current Expense Year (reduced by any amounts paid pursuant to the last sentence of this Section 4.33). Such fraction shall have as its numerator the number of months which have elapsed in such current Expense Year to the month of such payment, both months inclusive, and shall have twelve (12) as its denominator. Until a new Estimate Statement is furnished, Tenant shall pay monthly, with the monthly Base Rent installments, an amount equal to one-twelfth ( 1 / 12 ) of the total Estimated Excess set forth in the previous Estimate Statement delivered by Landlord to Tenant.

            4.3.3     Allocation of Operating Expenses, Tax Expenses and Utilities Costs to Building.     The parties acknowledge that when constructed, the Building will be a part of a multi-office building project consisting of the Buildings and the Adjacent Building (if and when constructed) and such other buildings as Landlord may elect to construct and include as part of the Real Property from time to time (collectively, the " Other Buildings "), and that certain of the costs and expenses incurred in connection with the Real Property (i.e. the Operating Expenses, Tax Expenses and Utilities Costs) shall be shared among the Buildings and/or such Other Buildings, while certain other costs and expenses which are solely attributable to the Building, Building II and such Other Buildings, as applicable, shall be allocated directly to the Building, Building II and the Other Buildings, respectively. Accordingly, as set forth in Sections 4.1 and 4.2 above, Operating Expenses, Tax Expenses and Utilities Costs are determined annually for the Real Property as a whole, and a portion of the Operating Expenses, Tax Expenses and Utilities Costs, which portion shall be determined by Landlord on an equitable basis, shall be allocated to the Building (as opposed to the tenants of Building II and the Other Buildings), and such portion so allocated shall be the amount of Operating Expenses, Tax Expenses and Utilities Costs payable with respect to the Building upon which Tenant's Share shall be calculated. Such portion of the Operating Expenses, Tax Expenses and Utilities Costs allocated to the Building shall include all Operating Expenses, Tax Expenses and Utilities Costs which are attributable solely to the Building, and an equitable portion of the Operating Expenses, Tax Expenses and Utilities Costs attributable to the Real Property as a whole. As an example of such allocation with respect to Tax Expenses and Utilities Costs, it is anticipated that Landlord may receive separate tax bills which separately assess the Improvements component of Tax Expenses for each building in the Project and/or Landlord may receive separate utilities bills from the utilities companies identifying the Utilities Costs for certain of the utilities costs directly incurred by each such building (as measured by separate meters installed for each such building), and such separately assessed Tax Expenses and separately metered Utilities Costs shall be calculated for and allocated separately to each such applicable building. In addition, in the event Landlord elects, at its sole option, to subdivide certain common area portions of the Real Property such as landscaping, public and private streets, driveways, walkways, courtyards, plazas, transportation facilitation areas, accessways and/or parking areas into

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    a separate parcel or parcels of land (and/or separately convey all or any of such parcels to a common area association to own, operate and/or maintain same), the Operating Expenses, Tax Expenses and Utilities Costs for such common area parcels of land may be aggregated and then reasonably allocated by Landlord to the Building, Building II and such Other Buildings on an equitable basis as Landlord (and/or any applicable covenants, conditions and restrictions for any such common area association) shall provide from time to time.

            4.3.4     Payment in Installments.     All assessments and premiums which are not specifically charged to Tenant because of what Tenant has done, which can be paid by Landlord in installments without the imposition of fees, penalties or interest, shall be paid by Landlord in the maximum number of installments that are permitted by law without the imposition of fees, penalties or interest and not included as Operating Expenses except in the Expense Year in which the assessment or premium installment is actually paid; provided, however, that if the prevailing practice in buildings comparable to the Building in the Central San Diego County area is to pay such assessments or premiums on an earlier basis, and Landlord pays on such earlier basis, such assessments or premiums shall be included in Operating Expenses in the Calendar Year that such assessments or premiums are paid by Landlord.

        4.4     Taxes and Other Charges for Which Tenant Is Directly Responsible.     Tenant shall reimburse Landlord upon demand for any and all taxes or assessments required to be paid by Landlord (except to the extent included in Tax Expenses by Landlord), excluding state, local and federal personal or corporate income taxes measured by the net income of Landlord from all sources and estate and inheritance taxes, whether or not now customary or within the contemplation of the parties hereto, when:

            4.4.1  said taxes are measured by or reasonably attributable to the cost or value of Tenant's equipment, furniture, fixtures and other personal property located in the Premises, or by the cost or value of any leasehold improvements made in or to the Premises by or for Tenant, to the extent the cost or value of such leasehold improvements exceeds the cost or value of a building standard build-out as determined by Landlord regardless of whether title to such improvements shall be vested in Tenant or Landlord;

            4.4.2  said taxes ere assessed upon or with respect to the possession, leasing, operation, management, maintenance, alteration, repair, use or occupancy by Tenant of the Premises or any portion of the Real Property (including the Parking Facilities); or

            4.4.3  said taxes are assessed upon this transaction or any document to which Tenant is a party creating or transferring an interest or an estate in the Premises.

        4.5     Late Charges.     If any installment of Rent or any other sum due from Tenant shall not be received by Landlord or Landlord's designee by the due date therefor, then Tenant shall pay to Landlord a late charge equal to [***] percent ([***]%) of the amount due plus any attorneys' fees incurred by Landlord by reason of Tenant's failure to pay Rent and/or other charges when due hereunder. The late charge shall be deemed Additional Rent and the right to require it shall be in addition to all of Landlord's other rights and remedies hereunder, at law and/or in equity and shall not be construed as liquidated damages or as limiting Landlord's remedies in any manner. In addition to the late charge described above, any Rent or other amounts owing hereunder which are not paid by the date that they are due shall thereafter bear interest until paid at a rate (the " Interest Rate ") equal to the lesser of (i) the "Prime Rate" or "Reference Rate" announced from time to time by the Bank of America (or such reasonable comparable national banking institution as selected by Landlord in the event Bank of America ceases to exist or publish a Prime Rate or Reference Rate), plus [***] percent ([***]%), or (ii) the highest rate permitted by applicable law.

        4.6     Audit Rights.     In the event Tenant disputes the amount of the Operating Expenses, Tax Expenses and/or Utilities Costs set forth in the Statement for the particular calendar year delivered by

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Landlord to Tenant pursuant to Section 4.3.2 above, Tenant shall have the right, at Tenant's cost, after reasonable notice to Landlord, to have Tenant's authorized employees or agents inspect, at Landlord's office during normal business hours, Landlord's books, records and supporting documents concerning the Operating Expenses, Tax Expenses and/or Utilities Costs set forth in such Statement; provided, however, Tenant shall have no right to conduct such inspection, have an audit performed by the Accountant as described below, or object to or otherwise dispute the amount of the Operating Expenses, Tax Expenses and Utilities Costs set forth in any such Statement, unless Tenant notifies Landlord of such objection and dispute, completes such inspection, and has the Accountant commence and complete such audit within twelve (12) months immediately following Landlord's delivery of the particular Statement in question (the " Review Period "); provided, further, that notwithstanding any such timely objection, dispute, inspection, and/or audit, and as a condition precedent to Tenant's exercise of its right of objection, dispute, inspection and/or audit as set forth in this Section 4.6, Tenant shall not be permitted to withhold payment of, and Tenant shall timely pay to Landlord, the full amounts as required by the provisions of this Article 4 in accordance with such Statement. However, such payment may be made under protest pending the outcome of any audit which may be performed by the Accountant as described below. In connection with any such inspection by Tenant, Landlord and Tenant shall reasonably cooperate with each other so that such inspection can be performed pursuant to a mutually acceptable schedule, in an expeditious manner and without undue interference with Landlord's operation and management of the building. If after such inspection and/or request for documentation, Tenant still disputes the amount of the Operating Expenses, Tax Expenses and/or Utilities Costs set forth in the Statement, Tenant shall have the right, within the Review Period, to cause an independent certified public accountant which is not paid on a contingency basis and which is mutually approved by Landlord and Tenant (the " Accountant ") to complete an audit of Landlord's books and records pertaining to Operating Expenses, Tax Expenses and/or Utilities Costs to determine the proper amount of the Operating Expenses, Tax Expenses and/or Utilities Costa incurred and amounts payable by Tenant for the calendar year which is the subject of such Statement. Such audit by the Accountant shall be final and binding upon Landlord and Tenant. If Landlord and Tenant cannot mutually agree as to the identity of the Accountant within thirty (30) days after Tenant notifies Landlord that Tenant desires an audit to be performed, then the Accountant shall be one of the "Big 4" accounting firms, which is not paid on a contingency basis and which is selected by Tenant and reasonably approved by Landlord. If such audit reveals that Landlord has over-charged Tenant, then within thirty (30) days after the results of such audit are made available to Landlord, Landlord shall reimburse to Tenant the amount of such over-charge. If the audit reveals that the Tenant was under-charged, then within thirty (30) days after the results of such audit are made available to Tenant, Tenant shall reimburse to Landlord the amount of such under-charge. Tenant agrees to pay the cost of such audit unless it is subsequently determined that Landlord's original Statement which was the subject of such audit was in error to Tenant's disadvantage by seven percent (7%) or more of the total Operating Expenses, Tax Expenses and/or Utilities Costs which was the subject of such audit. The payment by Tenant of any amounts pursuant to this Article 4 shall not preclude Tenant from questioning the correctness of any Statement provided by Landlord at any time during the Review Period, but the failure of Tenant to object thereto, conduct and complete its inspection and have the Accountant conduct and complete the audit as described above prior to the expiration of the Review Period shall be conclusively deemed Tenant's approval of the Statement in question and the amount of Operating Expenses, Tax Expenses and Utilities Costs shown thereon. In connection with any inspection and/or audit conducted by Tenant pursuant to this Section 4.6, Tenant agrees to keep, and to cause all of Tenant's employees and consultants and the Accountant to keep, all of Landlord's books and records and the audit, and all information pertaining thereto and the results thereof, strictly confidential, and in connection therewith, Tenant shall cause such employees, consultants and the Accountant to execute such reasonable confidentiality agreements as Landlord may require prior to conducting any such inspections and/or audits.

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ARTICLE 5

USE OF PREMISES

        Tenant shall use the Premises solely for general office purposes consistent with the character of the Building as a first class office building, and Tenant shall not use or permit the Premises to be used for any other purpose or purposes whatsoever. Tenant further covenants and agrees that it shall not use, or suffer or permit any person or persons to use, the Premises or any part thereof for any use or purpose contrary to the provisions of Exhibit D , attached hereto, or in violation of the laws, ordinances, codes, statutes, rules or regulations of the United States of America, the state in which the Real Property is located, or the ordinances, regulations or requirements of the local' municipal or county governing body or other governmental or quasi-governmental authorities having jurisdiction over the Real Property (collectively, " Laws "). Tenant shall comply with all recorded covenants, condition, and restrictions, and the provisions of all ground or underlying leases, now or hereafter affecting the Real Property. Tenant shall not use or allow another person or entity to use any part of the Premises for the storage, use, treatment, manufacture or sale of "Hazardous Material," as that term is defined below. As used herein, the term " Hazardous Material " means any hazardous or toxic substance, material or waste which is or becomes regulated by any local governmental authority, the state in which the Real Property is located or the United States Government.


ARTICLE 6

SERVICES AND UTILITIES

        6.1     Standard Tenant Services.     Landlord shall provide the following services on all days during the Lease Term, unless otherwise stated below.

            6.1.1  Subject to reasonable changes implemented by Landlord and to all governmental rules, regulations and guidelines applicable thereto, Landlord shall provide heating and air conditioning when necessary for normal comfort for normal office use in the Premises, from Monday, through Friday, during the period from 7:00 a m to 6:00 p.m., and on Saturday during the period from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., except for the date of observation of New Year's Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and other locally or nationally recognized holidays as designated by Landlord (collectively, the " Holidays ").

            6.1.2  Landlord shall provide adequate electrical wiring and facilities and power for normal general office use as determined by Landlord. Tenant shall pay directly to the utility company pursuant to the utility company's separate meters (or to Landlord in the event Landlord provides submeters instead of the utility company's meters), the cost of all electricity provided to and/or consumed in the Premises (including normal and excess consumption and including the cost of electricity to operate the HVAC air handlers if not charged to and paid by Tenant as part of Utilities Costs), which electricity shall be separately metered (as described above or otherwise equitably allocated and charged by Landlord to Tenant and other tenants of the Building). Tenant shall pay such cost (including the cost of such meters or submeters) within ten (10) days after demand and as additional rent under this Lease (and not as part of the Operating Expenses or Utilities Coats). Landlord shall designate the electricity utility provider from time to time.

            6.1.3  As part of Operating Expenses or Utilities Costs (as determined by Landlord), Landlord shall replace lamps, starters and ballasts for Building standard lighting fixtures within the Premises. In addition, Tenant shall bear the cost of replacement of lamps, starters and ballasts for non-Building standard lighting fixtures within the Premises.

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            6.1.4  Landlord shall provide city-water from the regular Building outlets for drinking, lavatory and toilet purposes.

            6.1.5  Landlord shall provide janitorial services five (5) days per week, except the date of observation of the Holidays, in and about the Premises and window washing services in a manner consistent with other comparable buildings in the vicinity of the Project.

            6.1.6  Landlord shall provide nonexclusive automatic passenger elevator service at all times.

            6.1.7  Landlord shall provide nonexclusive freight elevator service subject to scheduling by Landlord.

        6.2     Overstandard Tenant Use.     Tenant shall not, without Landlord§ prior written consent, use heat-generating machines, machines other than normal fractional horsepower office machines, or equipment or lighting other than building standard lights in the Premises, which may affect the temperature otherwise maintained by the air conditioning system or increase the need for water normally furnished for the Premises by Landlord pursuant to the terms of Section 6.1 of this Lease. If Tenant uses water or heat or air conditioning in excess of that supplied by Landlord pursuant to Section 6.1 of this Lease, Tenant shall pay to Landlord, within ten (10) days after billing and as additional rent, the cost of such excess consumption, the cost of the installation, operation, and maintenance of equipment which is installed in order to supply such excess consumption, and the cost of the increased wear end tear on existing equipment , caused by such excess consumption; and Landlord may install devices to separately meter any increased use, and in such event Tenant shall pay, as additional rent, the increased cost directly to Landlord, within ten (10) days after demand, including the cost of such additional metering devices. If Tenant desires to use heat, ventilation or air conditioning during hours other than those for which Landlord is obligated to supply such utilities pursuant to the terms of Section 6.1 of this Lease, (i) Tenant shall give Landlord at least twenty-four (24) hours prior written notice or such other notice as Landlord shall from time to time establish as appropriate (which other notice is anticipated to be accomplished through telephonic dial-up and/or access via computer codes), of Tenant's desired use, (ii) Landlord shall supply such utilities to Tenant at such hourly cost to Tenant as Landlord shall from time to time establish, such hourly cost shall be equal to (A) the actual cost incurred by Landlord to supply such after-hours HVAC on an hourly basis (but based on a [***] hour minimum provision of such after-hours HVAC), (B) increased wear and tear and depreciation of equipment to provide such after-hours HVAC, and (C) maintenance costs, and (iii) Tenant shall pay such cost within ten (10) days after billing, as Additional Rent.

        6.3     Interruption of Use.     Tenant agrees that Landlord shall not be liable for damages, by abatement of Rent or otherwise, for failure to furnish or delay in furnishing any service (including telephone and telecommunication services), or for any diminution in the quality or quantity thereof, when such failure or delay or diminution is occasioned, in whole or in part, by repairs, replacements, or improvements, by any strike, lockout or other labor trouble, by inability to secure electricity, gas, water, or other fuel at the Building or Real Property after reasonable effort to do so, by any accident or casualty whatsoever, by act or default of Tenant or other parties, or by any other cause beyond Landlord's reasonable control; and such failures or delays or diminution shall never be deemed to constitute an eviction or disturbance of Tenant's use and possession of the Premises or relieve Tenant from paying Rent or performing any of its obligations under this Lease. Furthermore, Landlord shall not be liable under any circumstances for a loss of, or injury to, property or for injury to, or interference with, Tenant's business, including, without limitation, loss of profits, however occurring, through or in connection with or incidental to a failure to furnish any of the services or utilities as set forth in this Article 6.

        6.4     Additional Services.     Landlord shall also have the exclusive right, but not the obligation, to provide any additional services which may be required by Tenant, including, without limitation, locksmithing, lamp replacement, additional janitorial service, and additional repairs and maintenance,

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provided that Tenant shall pay to Landlord upon billing, the sum of all coats to Landlord of such additional services plus an administration fee. Charges for any utilities or service for which Tenant is required to pay from time to time hereunder, shall be deemed Additional Rent hereunder and shall be billed on a monthly basis.

        6.5     Abatement of Rent When Tenant Is Prevented From Using Premises.     In the event that Tenant is prevented from using, and does not use, the Premises or any portion thereof, for five (5) consecutive business days (the " Eligibility Period ") as a result of (i) any repair, maintenance or alteration performed by Landlord after the Lease Commencement Date and required to be performed by Landlord under this Lease or permitted pursuant to Section 24.30 below, or (ii) any failure by Landlord to provide to the Premises any of the essential utilities and services required to be provided in Sections 6.1.1 or 6.1.2 above, or (iii) any failure by Landlord to provide access to the Premises, then Tenant's obligation to pay Base Rent and Tenant's Share of Operating Expenses, Tax Expenses and Utilities Costs shall be abated or reduced, as the case may be, from and after the first (1 st ) day following the Eligibility Period and continuing until such time that Tenant continues to be so prevented from using, and does not use, the Premises or a portion thereof, in the proportion that the rentable square feet of the portion of the Premises that Tenant is prevented from using, and does not use, bears to the total rentable square feet of the Premises; provided, however, that Tenant shall only be entitled to such abatement of rent if the matter described in clauses (i), (ii) or (iii) of this sentence is caused by Landlord's gross negligence or willful misconduct. To the extent Tenant shall be entitled to abatement of rent because of a damage or destruction pursuant to Article 11 or a taking pursuant to Article 12, then the Eligibility Period shall not be applicable.


ARTICLE 7

REPAIRS

        7.1     Tenant's Repairs.     Subject to Landlord's repair obligations in Sections 7.2 and 11.1 below, Tenant shall, at Tenant's own expense, keep the Premises, including all improvements, fixtures and furnishings therein, in good order, repair and condition at all times during the Lease Term, which repair obligations shall include, without limitation, the obligation to promptly and adequately repair all damage to the Premises and replace or repair all damaged or broken fixtures and appurtenances; provided however, that, at Landlord's option, or if Tenant fails to make such repairs, Landlord may, but need not, make such repairs and replacements, and Tenant shall pay Landlord the cost thereof, including a percentage of the cost thereof (to be uniformly established for the Building) sufficient to reimburse Landlord for all overhead, general conditions, fees and other costs or expenses arising from Landlord's involvement with such repairs and replacements forthwith upon being billed for same.

        7.2     Landlord's Repairs.     Anything contained in Section 7.1 above to the contrary notwithstanding, and subject to Articles 11 and 12 of this Lease, Landlord shall repair and maintain (i) the structural portions of the Building and Premises, (ii) the Base, Shell and Core improvements of the Building and the basic plumbing, heating, ventilating, air conditioning and electrical systems serving the Building and not located in the Premises, and (iii) the common areas of the Building and the Real Property; provided, however, if such maintenance and repairs are caused in part or in whole by the act, neglect, fault of or omission of any duty by Tenant, its agents, servants, employees or invitees, Tenant shall pay to Landlord as additional rent, the reasonable cost of such maintenance and repairs. Landlord shall not be liable for any failure to make any such repairs, or to perform any maintenance. Except as otherwise provided in Section 6.5 above, there shall be no abatement of rent and no liability of Landlord by reason of any injury to or interference with Tenant's business arising from the making of any repairs, alterations or improvements in or to any portion of the Real Property, Building or the Premises or in or to fixtures, appurtenances and equipment therein; provided, however, that Landlord agrees to use commercially reasonable efforts to cause such repairs, alterations and improvements to be performed so as not to materially and adversely interfere with Tenant's normal business functions within the

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Premises. Tenant hereby waives and releases its right o make repairs at Landlord's expense under Sections 1941 and 1942 of the California Civil Code; or under any similar law, statute, or ordinance now or hereafter in effect.


ARTICLE 8

ADDITIONS AND ALTERATION$

        8.1     Landlord's Consent to Alterations.     Tenant may not make any improvements, alterations, additions or changes to the Premises (collectively, the " Alterations ") without first procuring the prior written consent of Landlord to such Alterations, which consent shall be requested by Tenant not less than thirty (30) days prior to the commencement thereof, and which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld by Landlord; provided, however, Landlord may withhold its consent in its sole and absolute discretion with respect to any Alterations which may affect the structural components of the Building or the Systems and Equipment or winch can be seen from outside the Premises. Tenant shall pay for all overhead, general conditions, fees and other costs and expenses of the Alterations, and shall pay to Landlord a Landlord supervision fee of [***] percent ([***]%) of the cost of the Alterations. The construction of the initial improvements to the Premises shall be governed by the terms of the Tenant Work Letter and not the terms of this Article 8.

        8.2     Manner of Construction.     Landlord may impose, as a condition of its consent to all Alterations or repairs of the Premises or about the Premises, such requirements as Landlord in its reasonable discretion may deem desirable, including, but not limited to, the requirement that Tenant utilize for such purposes only contractors, materials, mechanics and materialmen approved by Landlord; provided, however, Landlord may impose such requirements as Landlord may determine, in its sole and absolute discretion, with respect to any work affecting the structural components of the Building or Systems and Equipment (including designating specific contractors to perform such work). Tenant shall construct such Alterations and perform such repairs in conformance with any and all applicable rules and regulations of any federal, state, county or municipal code or ordinance and pursuant to a valid building permit, issued by the city in which the Real Property is located, and in conformance with Landlord's construction rules and regulations. Landlord's approval of the plans, specifications and working drawings for Tenant's Alterations shall create no responsibility or liability on the part of Landlord for their completeness, design sufficiency, or compliance with all laws, rules and regulations of governmental agencies or authorities. All work with respect to any Alterations must be done in a good and workmanlike manner and diligently prosecuted to completion to the end that the Premises shall at all times be a complete unit except during the period of work. In performing the work of any such Alterations, Tenant shall have the work performed in such manner as not to obstruct access to the Building or Real Property or the common areas for any other tenant of the Real Property, and as not to obstruct the business of Landlord or other tenants of the Real Property, or interfere with the labor force working at the Real Property. If Tenant makes any Alterations, Tenant agrees to carry "Builder's All Risk" insurance in an amount approved by Landlord covering the construction of such Alterations, and such other insurance as Landlord may require, it being understood and agreed that all of such Alterations shall be insured by Tenant pursuant to Article 10 of this Lease immediately upon completion thereof. In addition, Landlord may, in its discretion, require Tenant to obtain a lien and completion bond or some alternate form of security satisfactory to Landlord in an amount sufficient to ensure the lien-free completion of such Alterations and naming Landlord as a co-obligee. Upon completion of any Alterations, Tenant shall (i) cause a Notice of Completion to be recorded in the office of the Recorder of the county in which the Real Property is located in accordance with Section 3093 of the Civil Code of the State of California or any successor statute, (ii) deliver to the management office of the Real Property a reproducible copy of the "as built" drawings of the Alterations, and (iii) deliver to Landlord evidence of payment, contractors' affidavits and full and final waivers of all liens for labor, services or materials.

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        8.3     Landlord's Property.     All Alterations, improvements and/or fixtures (excluding, subject to the terms of the Tenant Work Letter, Tenant's trade fixtures, movable furniture and personal property) which may be installed or placed in or about the Premises, and all signs installed in, on or about the Premises, from time to time, shall be at the sole cost of Tenant and shall be and become the property of landlord. Furthermore, Landlord may require that Tenant remove any improvement or Alteration upon the expiration or early termination of the Lease Term, and repair any damage to the Premises and Building caused by such removal. If tenant falls to complete such removal and/or to repair any damage caused by the removal of any Alterations, Landlord may do so and may charge the cost thereof to Tenant.


ARTICLE 9

COVENANT AGAINST LIENS,

        Tenant has no authority or power to cause or permit any lien or encumbrance of any kind whatsoever, whether created by act of Tenant, operation of law or otherwise, to attach to or be placed upon the Real Property, Building or Premises, and any and all liens and encumbrances created by Tenant shall attach to Tenant's interest only. Landlord shall have the right at all times to post and keep posted on the Premises any notice which it deems necessary for protection from such liens. Tenant covenants and agrees not to suffer or permit any lien of mechanics or materialmen or others to be placed against the Real Property, the Building or the Premises with respect to work or services claimed to have been performed for or materials claimed to have been furnished to Tenant or the Premises, and, in case of any such lien attaching or notice of any lien, Tenant covenants and agrees to cause it to be immediately released and removed of record. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in this Lease, if any such lien is not released and removed on or before the date notice of such lien is delivered by Landlord to Tenant, Landlord, at its sole option, may immediately take all action necessary to release and remove such lien, without any duty to investigate the validity thereof, and all sums, costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees and costs, incurred by Landlord in connection with such lien shall be deemed Additional Rent under this Lease and shall immediately be due and payable by Tenant.


ARTICLE 10

INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE

        10.1     Indemnification and Waiver.     Tenant hereby assumes all risk of damage to property and injury to person, in, on, or about the Premises from any cause whatsoever and agrees that Landlord, and its partners and subpartners, and their respective officers, agents, property managers, servants, employees, and independent contractors (collectively, " Landlord Parties ") shall not be liable for, and are hereby released from any responsibility for, any damage to property or injury to persons or resulting from the loss of use thereof, which damage or injury is sustained by Tenant or by other persons claiming through Tenant. Tenant shall indemnify, defend, protect, and hold harmless the Landlord Parties from any and all loss, cost, damage, expense and liability, including without limitation court costs and reasonable attorneys' fees (collectively, " Claims ") incurred in connection with or arising from any cause in, on or about the Premises (including, without limitation, Tenant's installation, placement and removal of Alterations, improvements, fixtures and/or equipment in, on or about the Premises), and any acts, omissions or negligence of Tenant or of any person claiming by, through or under Tenant, or of the contractors, agents, servants, employees, licensees or invitees of Tenant or any such person, in, on or about the Premises, the Building and Real Property. Notwithstanding anything in this Section 10.1 to the contrary, the foregoing assumption of risk, release and indemnity shall not apply to any Claims to the extent resulting from the negligence or willful misconduct of Landlord or the Landlord Parties, and not insured (or required to be insured) by Tenant under this Lease (collectively, the " Excluded Claims "), and Landlord shall indemnify, protect, defend and hold harmless

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Tenant and Tenant's officers, agents and employees (collectively, " Tenant Parties ") from and against any such Excluded Claims, but only to the extent Landlord's liability is not waived and released by Tenant pursuant to the terms of Section 10.4 of this Lease (provided, however, that Landlord's indemnity shall, in no event, extend to loss of profits, loss of business and other consequential damages incurred by Tenant or any Tenant Parties). Each party's agreement to indemnify the other pursuant to this Section 10.1 is not intended and shall not relieve any insurance carrier of its obligations under policies required to be carried by the indemnifying party pursuant to the provisions of this Lease. The provisions of this Section 10.1 shall survive the expiration or sooner termination of this Lease.

        10.2     Tenant's Compliance with Landlord's Fire and Casualty Insurance.     Tenant shall, at Tenant's expense, comply as to the Premises with all insurance company requirements pertaining to the use of the Premises. If Tenant's conduct or use of the Premises causes any increase in the premium for such insurance policies, then Tenant shall reimburse Landlord for any such increase. Tenant; at Tenant's expense, shall comply with all rules, orders, regulations or requirements of the American Insurance Association (formerly the National Board of Fire Underwriters) and with any similar body.

        10.3     Tenant's Insurance.     Tenant shall maintain the following coverages in the following amounts.

            10.3.1  Commercial General Liability Insurance covering the insured against claims of bodily injury, personal Injury and property damage arising out of Tenant's operations, assumed liabilities or use of the Premises, including a Broad Form Commercial General Liability endorsement covering the insuring provisions of this Lease and the performance by Tenant of the indemnity agreements set forth in Section 10.1 of this Lease, (and with owned and non-owned automobile liability coverage, and liquor liability coverage in the event alcoholic beverages are served on the Premises) for limits of liability not less than:

Bodily Injury and
Property Damage Liability

  $3,000,000 each occurrence
$3,000,000 annual aggregate

Personal Injury Liability

 

$3,000,000 each occurrence
$3,000,000 annual aggregate
0% Insured's participation

            10.3.2  Physical Damage Insurance covering (i) all office furniture, trade fixtures, office equipment, merchandise and all other items of Tenant's property on the Premises installed by, for, or at the expense of Tenant, (ii) the Tenant Improvements, including any Tenant Improvements which Landlord permits to be installed above the ceiling of the Premises or below the floor of the Premises, and (iii) all other improvements, alterations and additions to the Premises, including any improvements, alterations or additions installed at Tenant's request above the ceiling of the Premises or below the floor of the Premises. Such insurance shall be written on a "physical loss or damage" basis under a "special form" policy, for the full replacement cost value new without deduction for depreciation of the covered items and in amounts that meet any co-insurance clauses of the policies of insurance and shall include a vandalism and malicious mischief endorsement, sprinkler leakage coverage and earthquake sprinkler leakage coverage.

            10.3.3  Workers' compensation insurance as required by law.

            10.3.4  Intentionally Omitted.

            10.3.5  Intentionally Omitted.

            10.3.6  The minimum limits of policies of insurance required of Tenant under this Lease shall in no event limit the liability of Tenant under this Lease. Such insurance shall: (i) name Landlord, and any other party it so specifies, as an additional insured; (ii) specifically cover the liability assumed by Tenant under this Lease, including, but not limited to, Tenant's obligations under

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    Section 10.1 of this Lease; (iii) be issued by an insurance company having a rating of not less than A-X in Best's Insurance Guide or which is otherwise acceptable to Landlord and licensed to do business in the state in which the Real Property is located; (iv) be primary insurance as to all claims thereunder and provide that any insurance carried by Landlord is excess and is non-contributing with any insurance requirement of Tenant; (v) provide that said insurance shall not be canceled or coverage changed unless thirty (30) days' prior written notice shall have been given to Landlord and any mortgagee or ground or underlying lessor of Landlord; (vi) contain a cross-liability endorsement or severability of interest clause acceptable to Landlord; and (vii) with respect to the insurance required in Sections 10.3.1 and 10.3.2 above, have deductible amounts not exceeding Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00). Tenant shall deliver said policy or policies or certificates thereof to Landlord on or before the Lease Commencement Date and at least thirty (30) days before the expiration dates thereof. If Tenant shall fail to procure such insurance, or to deliver such policies or certificate, within such time periods, Landlord may, at its option, in addition to all of its other rights and remedies under this Lease, and without regard to any notice and cure periods set forth in Section 19.1, procure such policies for the account of Tenant, and the cost thereof shall be paid to Landlord as Additional Rent within ten (10) days after delivery of bills therefor.

        10.4     Subrogation.     Landlord and Tenant agree to have their respective insurance companies issuing property damage insurance waive any rights of subrogation that such companies may have against Landlord or Tenant, as the case may be, so long as the insurance carried by Landlord and Tenant, respectively, is not invalidated thereby. As long as such waivers of subrogation are contained in their respective insurance policies, Landlord and Tenant hereby waive any right that either may have against the other on account of any loss or damage to their respective property to the extent such loss or damage is insurable under policies of insurance for fire and all risk coverage, theft, public liability, or other similar insurance.


ARTICLE 11

DAMAGE AND DESTRUCTION

        11.1     Repair of Damage to Premises by Landlord.     Tenant shall promptly notify Landlord of any damage to the Premises resulting from fire or any other casualty. If the Premises or any common areas of the Building or Real Property serving or providing access to the Premises shall be damaged by fire or other casualty, Landlord shall promptly and diligently, subject to reasonable delays for insurance adjustment or other matters beyond Landlord's reasonable control, and subject to all other terms of this Article 11, restore the base, shell, and core of the Premises and such common areas. Such restoration shall be to substantially the same condition of the base, shell, and core of the Premises and common areas prior to the casualty, except for modifications required by zoning and building codes and other laws or by the holder of a mortgage on the Real Property, or the lessor of a ground or underlying lease with respect to the Real Property and/or the Building, or any other modifications to the common areas deemed desirable by Landlord, provided access to the Premises and any common restrooms serving the Premises shall not be materially impaired. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Lease, upon the occurrence of any damage to the Premises, Tenant shall assign to Landlord (or to any party designated by Landlord) all insurance proceeds payable to Tenant under Tenant's insurance required under Section 10.3 of this Lease, and Landlord shall repair any injury or damage to the tenant improvements and alterations installed in the Premises and shall return such tenant improvements and alterations to their original condition; provided that if the cost of such repair by Landlord exceeds the amount of insurance proceeds received by Landlord from Tenant's insurance carrier, as assigned by Tenant, the cost of such repairs shall be paid by Tenant to Landlord prior to Landlord's repair of the damage. In connection with such repairs and replacements, Tenant shall, prior to the commencement of construction, submit to Landlord, for Landlord's review and approval, all plans, specifications and

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working drawings relating thereto, and Landlord shall select the contractors to perform such improvement work. Landlord shall not be liable for any inconvenience or annoyance to Tenant or its visitors, or injury to Tenant's business resulting in any way from such damage or the repair thereof, provided however, that if such fire or other casualty shall have damaged the Premises or common areas necessary to Tenant's occupancy, and if such damage is not the result of the negligence or willful misconduct of Tenant or Tenant's employees, contractors, licensees, or invitees, Landlord shall allow Tenant a proportionate abatement of Base Rent and Tenant's Share of Operating Expenses, Tax Expenses and Utilities Costs during the time and to the extent the Premises are unfit for occupancy, for the purposes permitted under this Lease, and not occupied by Tenant as a result thereof.

        11.2     Termination Rights.     Within sixty (60) days after Landlord becomes aware of such damage, Landlord shall notify Tenant in writing (" Landlord's Damage Notice ") of the estimated time, in Landlord's reasonable judgment, required to substantially complete the repairs of such damage (the " Estimated Repair Period "). Notwithstanding the terms of Section 11.1 above, Landlord may elect not to rebuild and/or restore the Premises and/or Building and instead terminate this Lease by notifying Tenant in writing of such termination within sixty (60) days after the date of damage, such notice to include a termination date giving Tenant ninety (90) days to vacate the Premises, but Landlord may so elect only if the Building than be damaged by fire or other casualty or cause, whether or not the Premises are affected, and one or more of the following conditions is present: (i) repairs cannot, in Landlord's opinion, as set forth in Landlord's Damage Notice, reasonably be completed within one hundred eighty (180) days of the date of damage (when such repairs are made without the payment of overtime or other premiums); or (ii) the damage is not fully covered, except for deductible amounts, by Landlord's insurance policies; provided, however, that (A) if Landlord does not elect to terminate this Lease pursuant to Landlord's termination right as provided above, (B) the damage constitutes a Tenant Damage Event (as defined below), and (C) the repair of such damage cannot, in the reasonable opinion of Landlord, as set forth in Landlord's Damage Notice, be completed within one hundred eighty (180) days after the date of the damage, then Tenant may elect to terminate this Lease by delivering written notice thereof to Landlord within ten (10) days after Tenant's receipt of Landlord's Damage Notice, which termination shall be effective as of the date of such termination notice thereof to Landlord. As used herein, a " Tenant Damage Event " shall mean damage to all or any part of the Premises or any common areas of the Building providing access to the Premises by fire or other casualty, which damage is not the result of the negligence or willful misconduct of Tenant or any of Tenant's employees, agents, contractors or licensees, and which damage substantially interferes with Tenant's use of or access to the Premises and would entitle Tenant to an abatement of Rent pursuant to Section 11.1 above. In addition, in the event of a Tenant Damage Event, and if neither Landlord nor Tenant has elected to terminate this Lease as provided hereinabove, but Landlord fails to substantially complete the repair and restoration of such Tenant Damage Event within the Estimated Repair Period plus sixty (60) days plus the number of days of delay, if any, attributable to events of "Force Majeure," as that term is defined in Section 24.17 hereof (but in no event to exceed thirty (30) days of Force Majeure delays), plus the number of days of delay, if any, as are attributable to the acts or omissions of Tenant, then Tenant shall have an additional right to terminate this Lease by delivering written termination notice to Landlord within ten (10) days after the expiration of such period, which termination shall be effective as of the date of such termination notice. Further, in the event that the Premises or the Building is destroyed or damaged to any substantial extent during the last twelve (12) months of the Lease Term, then notwithstanding anything contained in this Article 11, Landlord shall have the option to terminate this Lease and to the extent such destruction or damage constitutes a Tenant Damage Event and the repair of same is reasonable expected by Landlord to require more than sixty (60) days to complete, Tenant shall have the option to terminate this Lease, by giving written termination notice to the other party of the exercise of such option within thirty (30) days after the date of such damage or destruction. If either Landlord or Tenant exercises any of its options to terminate this Lease as provided hereinabove, (1) this Lease shall cease and terminate as of the date of

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such notice, (2) Tenant shall pay the Base Rent and Additional Rent, properly apportioned up to such date of termination, and (3) both parties hereto shall thereafter be freed and discharged of all further obligations hereunder, except as provided for in provisions of this Lease which by their terms survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease.

        11.3     Waiver of Statutory Provisions.     The provisions of this Lease, including this Article 11, constitute an express agreement between Landlord and Tenant with respect to any and all damage to, or destruction of, all or any part of the Premises, the Building or any other portion of the Real Property, and any statute or regulation of the state in which the Real Property is located, including, without limitation, Sections 1932(2) and 1933(4) of the California Civil Code, with respect to any rights or obligations concerning damage or destruction in the absence of an express agreement between the parties, and any other statute or regulation, now or hereafter in effect, shall have no application to this Lease or any damage or destruction to all or any part of the Premises, the Building or any other portion of the Real Property.


ARTICLE 12

CONDEMNATION

        12.1     Permanent Taking.     If the whole or any part of the Premises, Building or Real Property shall be taken by power of eminent domain or condemned by any competent authority for any public or quasi-public use or purpose, or if any adjacent property or street shall be so taken or condemned, or reconfigured or vacated by such authority in such manner as to require the use, reconstruction or remodeling of any part of the Premises, Building or Real Property, or if Landlord shall grant a deed or other instrument in lieu of such taking by eminent domain or condemnation, Landlord shall have the option to terminate this Lease upon ninety (90) days' notice, provided such notice is given no later than one hundred eighty (180) days after the date of such taking, condemnation, reconfiguration, vacation, deed or other instrument. If more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the rentable square feet of the Premises is taken, or if access to the Premises is substantially impaired, Tenant shall have the option to terminate this Lease upon ninety (90) days' notice, provided such notice is given no later than one hundred eighty (180) days after the date of such taking. Landlord shall be entitled to receive the entire award or payment in connection therewith, except that Tenant shall have the right to file any separate claim available to Tenant for any taking of Tenant's personal property and fixtures belonging to Tenant and removable by Tenant upon expiration of the Lease Term pursuant to the terms of this Lease, and for moving expenses, so long as such claim does not diminish the award available to Landlord, its ground lessor with respect to the Real Property or its mortgagee, and such claim is payable separately to Tenant. All Rent shall be apportioned as of the date of such termination, or the date of such taking, whichever shall first occur. If any part of the Premises shall be taken, and this Lease shall not be so terminated, the Base Rent and Tenant's Share of Operating Expenses, Tax Expenses and Utilities Costs shall be proportionately abated. Tenant hereby waives any and all rights it might otherwise have pursuant to Section 1265.130 of The California Code of Civil Procedure

        12.2     Temporary Taking.     Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Article 12, in the event of a temporary taking of all or any portion of the Premises for a period of one hundred and eighty (180) days or less, then this Lease shall not terminate but the Base Rent and Tenant's Share of Operating Expenses, Tax Expenses and Utilities Costs shall be abated for the period of such taking in proportion to the ratio that the amount of rentable square feet of the Premises taken bears to the total rentable square feet of the Premises. Landlord shall be entitled to receive the entire award made in connection with any such temporary taking.

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ARTICLE 13

COVENANT OF QUIET ENJOYMENT

        Landlord covenants that Tenant, on paying the Rent, charges for services and other payments herein reserved and on keeping, observing and performing all the other terms, covenants, conditions, provisions and agreements herein contained on the part of Tenant to be kept, observed and performed, shall, during the Lease Term, peaceably and quietly have, hold and enjoy the Premises subject to the terms, covenants, conditions, provisions and agreements hereof without interference. The foregoing covenant is in lieu of any other covenant express or implied.


ARTICLE 14

ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING

        14.1     Transfers.     Tenant shall not, without the prior written consent of Landlord (which shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed), assign, mortgage, pledge, hypothecate, encumber, or permit any lien to attach to, or otherwise transfer, this Lease or any interest hereunder, permit any assignment or other such foregoing transfer of this Lease or any interest hereunder by operation of law, sublet the Premises or any part thereof, or permit the use of the Premises by any persons other than Tenant and its employees (all of the foregoing are hereinafter sometimes referred to collectively as " Transfers " and any person to whom any Transfer is made or sought to be made is hereinafter sometimes referred to as a " Transferee "). If Tenant shall desire Landlord's consent to any Transfer, Tenant shall notify Landlord in writing, which notice (the " Transfer Notice ") shall include (i) the proposed effective date of the Transfer, which shall not be less than thirty (30) days nor more than one hundred eighty (180) days after the date of delivery of the Transfer Notice, (ii) a description of the portion of the Premises to be transferred (the " Subject Space "), (iii) all of the terms of the proposed Transfer, the name and address of the proposed Transferee, and a copy of all existing and/or proposed documentation pertaining to the proposed Transfer, including all existing operative documents to be executed to evidence such Transfer or the agreements incidental or related to such Transfer, (iv) if available, current financial statements of the proposed Transferee certified by an officer, partner or owner thereof, and (v) such other information as Landlord may reasonably require. Any Transfer made without Landlord's prior written consent shall, at Landlord's option, be null, void and of no effect, and shall, at Landlord's option, constitute a default by Tenant under this Lease. Whether or not Landlord shall grant consent, within thirty, (30) days after written request by Landlord, Tenant shall reimburse Landlord for any actual, documented and reasonable legal fees incurred by Landlord in connection with Tenant's proposed Transfer (not to exceed [***]).

        14.2     Landlord's Consent.     Landlord shall not unreasonably withhold, condition or delay its content to any proposed Transfer of the Subject Space to the Transferee on the terms specified in the Transfer Notice. The parties hereby agree that it shall be reasonable under this Lease and under any applicable law for Landlord to withhold consent to any proposed Transfer where one or more of the following apply, without limitation as to other reasonable grounds for withholding consent;

            14.2.1  The Transferee is of a character or reputation or engaged in a business which is not consistent with the quality of the Building or Real Property;

            14.2.2  The Transferee intends to use the Subject Space for purposes which are not permitted under this Lease;

            14.2.3  The Transferee is either a governmental agency or instrumentality thereof;

            14.2.4  The Transfer will result in more than a reasonable and safe number of occupants per floor within the Subject Space;

[***] Confidential portions of this document have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission.

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            14.2.5  The Transferee is not a party of reasonable financial worth and/or financial stability in light of the responsibilities imposed by the Transfer on the date consent is requested;

            14.2.6  The proposed Transfer would cause Landlord to be in violation of another lease or agreement to which Landlord is a party, or would give an occupant of the Real Property a right to cancel its lease;

            14.2.7  The terms of the proposed Transfer will allow the Transferee to exercise a right of renewal, right of expansion, right of first offer, or other similar right held by Tenant (or will allow the Transferee to occupy space leased by Tenant pursuant to any such right); or

            14.2.8  Either the proposed Transferee, or any person or entity which directly or indirectly, controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with, the proposed Transferee, (i) occupies space in the Project at the time of the request for consent, (ii) is negotiating with Landlord to lease space in the Project at such time, or (iii) has negotiated with Landlord during the twelve (12)-month period immediately preceding the Transfer Notice.

        If Landlord consents to any Transfer pursuant to the terms of this Section 14.2 (and does not exercise any recapture rights Landlord may have under Section 14.4 of this Lease), Tenant may within six (6) months after Landlord's consent, but not later than the expiration of said six-month period, enter into such Transfer of the Premises or portion thereof, upon substantially the same terms and conditions as are set forth in the Transfer Notice furnished by Tenant to Landlord pursuant to Section 14.1 of this Lease, provided that if there are any changes in the terms and conditions from those specified in the Transfer Notice (i) such that Landlord would initially have been entitled to refuse its consent to such Transfer under this Section 14.2, or (ii) which would cause the proposed Transfer to be more favorable to the Transferee than the terms set forth in Tenant's original Transfer Notice, Tenant shall again submit the Transfer to Landlord for its approval and other action under this Article 14 (including Landlord's right of recapture, if any, under Section 14.4 of this Lease).

        14.3     Transfer Premium.     If Landlord consents to a Transfer, as a condition thereto which the parties hereby agree is reasonable, Tenant shall pay to Landlord [***] percent of ([***]%) of any "Transfer Premium," as that term is defined in this Section 14.3, received by Tenant from such Transferee. " Transfer Premium " shall mean all rent, additional rent or other consideration payable by such Transferee in excess of the Rent and Additional Rent payable by Tenant under this Lease on a per rentable square foot basis if less than all of the Premises is transferred, after deducting the reasonable expenses incurred by Tenant for (i) any reasonable changes, alterations and improvements to the Premises in connection with the Transfer (but only to the extent approved by Landlord), and (ii) any reasonable brokerage commissions in connection with the Transfer (collectively, the " Subleasing Costs "). "Transfer Premium" shall also Include, but not be limited to, key money and bonus money paid by Transferee to Tenant in connection with such Transfer, and any payment in excess of fair market value for services rendered by Tenant to Transferee or for assets, fixtures, inventory, equipment, or furniture transferred by Tenant to Transferee in connection with such Transfer.

        14.4     Landlord's Option as to Subject Space.     Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Article 14, in the event Tenant contemplates an assignment or subletting of all or a portion of the Premises, Tenant shall give Landlord notice (the " Intention to Transfer Notice ") of such contemplated assignment or subletting (whether or not the terms of the contemplated assignment or subletting have been determined). The Intention to Transfer Notice shall specify the portion of and amount of rentable square feet of the Premises which Tenant intends to assign or sublet (the " Contemplated Transfer Space "), the contemplated date of commencement of the contemplated assignment or subletting (the " Contemplated Effective Date "), and the contemplated length of the term of such contemplated subletting or assignment, and shall specify that such Intention to Transfer Notice is delivered to Landlord pursuant to this Section 14.4 in order to allow Landlord to elect to recapture the Contemplated Transfer Space for the term ad forth in the Intention to Transfer Notice. Thereafter,

[***] Confidential portions of this document have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission.

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Landlord shall have the option, by giving written notice to Tenant within twenty (20) days after receipt of any Intention to Transfer Notice, to recapture the Contemplated Transfer Space. Such recapture notice shall cancel and terminate this Lease with respect to such Contemplated Transfer Space as of the Contemplated Effective Date until the last day of the term of the contemplated assignment or subletting as set forth in the Intention to Transfer Notice. In the event of a recapture by Landlord, if this Lease shall be canceled with respect to less than the entire Premises, the Rent reserved herein shall be prorated on the basis of the number of rentable square feet retained by Tenant in proportion to the number of rentable square feet contained in the Premises, and this Lease as so amended shall continue thereafter in full force and effect, and upon request of either party, the parties shall execute written confirmation of the same. If Landlord declines, or fails to elect in a timely manner, to recapture such Contemplated Transfer Space under this Section 14.4, then, subject to the other terms of this Article 14, for a period of six (6) months (the " Six Month Period ") commencing on the last day of such thirty (30) day period, Landlord shall not have any right to recapture the Contemplated Transfer Space with respect to any assignment or subletting made during the Six Month Period, provided that any such assignment or subletting is substantially on the terms set forth in the Intention to Transfer Notice, and provided further that any such assignment or subletting shall be subject to the remaining terms of this Article 14. If such an assignment or subletting is not so consummated within the Six Month Period, (or if an assignment or subletting is so consummated, then upon the expiration of the term of any assignment or subletting of such Contemplated Transfer Space consummated within such Six Month Period), Tenant shall again be required to submit a new Intention to Transfer Notice to Landlord with respect any contemplated assignment or subletting, as provided above in this Section 14.4.

        14.5     Effect of Transfer.     If Landlord consents to a Transfer, (i) the terms and conditions of this Lease shall in no way be deemed to have been waived or modified, (ii) such consent shall not be deemed consent to any further Transfer by either Tenant or a Transferee, (iii) Tenant shall deliver to Landlord, promptly after execution, an original executed copy of all documentation pertaining to the transfer in form reasonably acceptable to Landlord, and (iv) no Transfer relating to this Lease or agreement entered into with respect thereto, whether with or without Landlord's consent, shall relieve Tenant or any guarantor of the Lease from liability under this Lease. Landlord or its authorized representatives shall have the right at all reasonable times to audit the books, records and papers of Tenant relating to any Transfer, and shall have the right, at Landlord 's expense, to male copies thereof. If the Transfer Premium respecting any Transfer shall be found understated by more than five percent (5%) of the actual Transfer Premium as determined pursuant to the audit, Tenant shall, within thirty (30) days after demand, pay the deficiency and Landlord's costs of such audit.

        14.6     Additional Transfers.     Except as otherwise provided in Section 14.7 below, for purposes of this Lease, the term "Transfer" shall also include (i) if Tenant is a partnership, the withdrawal or change, voluntary, involuntary or by operation of law, of fifty percent (50%) or more of the partners, or transfer of twenty-five percent or more of partnership interests, within a twelve (12)-month period, or the dissolution of the partnership without immediate reconstitution thereof, and (ii) if Tenant is a closely held corporation (i.e., whose stock is not publicly held and not traded through an exchange or over the counter), (A) the dissolution, merger, consolidation or other reorganization of Tenant, (B) the sale or other transfer of more than an aggregate of fifty percent (50%) of the voting shares of Tenant (other than to immediate family members by reason of gift or death), within a twelve (12)-month period, or (C) the sale, mortgage, hypothecation or pledge of more than an aggregate of fifty percent (50%) of the value of the unencumbered assets of Tenant within a twelve (12) month period.

        14.7     Affiliated Companies/Restructuring of Business Organization.     The assignment or subletting by Tenant of all or any portion of this Lease or the Premises to (i) a parent or subsidiary, of Tenant, or (ii) any person or entity which controls, is controlled by or under common control with Tenant, or (iii) any entity which purchases all or substantially all of the assets of Tenant, or (iv) any entity into

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which Tenant is merged or consolidated (all such persons or entities described in (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) being sometimes hereinafter referred to as "Affiliates") shall not be deemed a Transfer under this Article 14 (and shall not entitle Landlord to exercise its recapture right pursuant to Section 14.4 above), provided that:

            14.7.1  Any such Affiliate was not formed as a subterfuge to avoid the obligations of this Article 14;

            14.7.2  Tenant gives Landlord prior written notice of any such assignment or sublease to an Affiliate;

            14.7.3  Any such Affiliate that is an assignee of Tenant's entire interest in this Lease has, as of the effective date of any such assignment, a tangible net worth and net income, in the aggregate, computed in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (but excluding goodwill as an asset), which is sufficient to meet the obligations imposed by the assignment;

            14.7.4  Any such assignment or sublease shall be subject to all of the terms and provisions of this Lease, and such assignee or sublessee shall assume, in a written document reasonably satisfactory to Landlord and delivered to Landlord upon or prior to the affective date of such assignment or sublease, all the obligations of Tenant under this Lease; and

            14.7.5  Tenant and any guarantor shall remain fully liable for all obligations to be performed by Tenant under this Lease.


ARTICLE 15

SURRENDER; OWNERSHIP AND REMOVAL OF TRADE FIXTURES

        15.1     Surrender of Premises.     No act or thing done by Landlord or any agent or employee of Landlord during the Lease Term shall be deemed to constitute an acceptance by Landlord of a surrender of the Premises unless such intent is specifically acknowledged in a writing signed by Landlord. The delivery of keys to the Premises to Landlord or any agent or employee of Landlord shall not constitute a surrender of the Premises or effect a termination of this Lease, whether or not the keys are thereafter retained by Landlord, and notwithstanding such delivery Tenant shall be entitled to the return of such keys at any reasonable time upon request until this Lease shall have been properly terminated. The voluntary or other surrender of this Lease by Tenant, whether accepted by Landlord or not, or a mutual termination hereof, shall not work a merger, and at the option of Landlord shall operate as an assignment to Landlord of all subleases or subtenancies affecting the Premises.

        15.2     Removal of Tenant Property by Tenant.     Upon the expiration of the Lease Term, or upon any earlier termination of this Lease, Tenant shall, subject to the provisions of this Article 15, quit and surrender possession of the Premises to Landlord in as good order and condition as when Tenant took possession and as thereafter improved by landlord and/or Tenant, reasonable wear and tear and repairs which are specifically made the responsibility of Landlord hereunder excepted. Upon such expiration or termination, Tenant shall, without expense to Landlord, remove or cause to be removed from the Premises all debris and rubbish , and such items of furniture, equipment, free-standing cabinet work, and other articles of personal property owned by Tenant or installed or placed by Tenant at its expense in the Premises, and such similar articles of any other persons claiming under Tenant, as Landlord may, in its sole discretion, require to be removed, and Tenant shall repair at its own expense all damage to the Premises and Building resulting from such removal.

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ARTICLE 16

HOLDING OVER

        If Tenant holds over afar the expiration of the Lease Term hereof, with or without the express or implied consent of Landlord, such tenancy shall be from month-to-month only, and shall not constitute a renewal hereof or an extension for any further term, and in such case Base Rent shall be payable at a monthly rate equal to [***] percent ([***]%) of the Base Rent applicable during the last rental period of the Lease Term under this Lease. Such month-to-month tenancy shall be subject to every other term, covenant and agreement contained herein. Landlord hereby expressly reserves the right to require Tenant to surrender possession of the Premises to Landlord as provided in this Lease upon the expiration or other termination of this Lease. The provisions of this Article 16 shall not be deemed to limit or constitute a waiver of any other rights or remedies of Landlord provided herein or at law. If Tenant fails to surrender the Premises upon the termination or expiration of this Lease, in addition to any other liabilities to Landlord accruing therefrom, Tenant shall protect, defend, indemnify and hold Landlord harmless from all loss, costs (including reasonable attorneys' fees) and liability resulting from such failure, including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, any claims made by any succeeding tenant founded upon such failure to surrender, and any lost profits to Landlord resulting therefrom. Notwithstanding anything set forth in this Article 16 to the contrary, Tenant shall have the one-time right to extend the initial Lease Term for a period of up to three (3) months thereafter (" Temporary Extension Term ") by delivering written notice of the exercise of such right at least three (3) months prior to the expiration of the initial Lease Term, which notice shall specify the period of the Temporary Extension Term Tenant shall select (which period shall be not less than one (1) month nor more than three (3) months), and provided that all of the following conditions are satisfied: (i) Tenant shall not have exercised its renewal right under the Extension Option Rider, (ii) at Landlord's option, in addition to all remedies available to Landlord under this Lease, at law or in equity, Tenant is not in default under this Lease (after expiration of any applicable notice and cure period) as of the date Tenant delivers such notice to Landlord or the commencement of the Temporary Extension Term; and (iii) such renewal right is personal to the Original Tenant and any assignee that is an Affiliate of the Original Tenant's entire interest in this Lease pursuant to Section 14.7 of this Lease, and may only be exercised by the Original Tenant or such Affiliate assignee, as the case may be (and not by any other assignee, sublessee or other transferee of Original Tenant's interest in this Lease). If Tenant timely exercises such renewal right, all of the terms and conditions of this Lease shall apply during the Temporary Extension Term, provided, however, that (i) the monthly Base Rent payable by Tenant during the Temporary Extension Term shall be equal to [***] percent ([***]%) of monthly Base Rent applicable during the last rental period of the Lease Term, and (ii) Tenant shall reimburse to Landlord all actual, documented and reasonable legal fees and costs incurred in connection with the documentation of such Temporary Extension Term.


ARTICLE 17

ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATES

        Within ten (10) days following a request in writing by Landlord, Tenant shall execute and deliver to Landlord an estoppel certificate, which, as submitted by Landlord, shall be in the form as may be required by any prospective mortgagee or purchaser of the Real Property (or any portion thereof), indicating therein any exceptions thereto that may exist at that time, and shall also contain any other information reasonably requested by Landlord or Landlord's mortgagee or prospective mortgagee. Tenant shall execute and deliver whatever other instruments may be reasonably required for such purposes. Failure of Tenant to timely execute and deliver such estoppel certificate or other instruments shall constitute an acceptance of the Premises and an acknowledgment by Tenant that statements included in the estoppel certificate are true and correct, without exception. Failure by Tenant to so deliver such estoppel certificate shall be a material default of the provisions of this Lease. In addition,

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Tenant shall be liable to Landlord, and shall indemnify Landlord from and against any loss, cost, damage or expense, incidental, consequential, or otherwise, including attorneys' fees, arising or accruing directly or indirectly, from any failure of Tenant to execute or deliver to Landlord any such estoppel certificate.


ARTICLE 18

SUBORDINATION

        18.1     Subordination.     This Lease is subject and subordinate to all present and future ground or underlying leases of the Real Property and to the lien of any mortgages or trust deeds, now or hereafter in force against the Real Property, if any, and to all renewals, extensions, modifications, consolidations and replacements thereof, and to all advances made or hereafter to be made upon the security of such mortgages or trust deeds, unless the holders of such mortgages or trust deeds, or the lessors under such ground lease or underlying leases, require in writing that this Lease be superior thereto. Tenant covenants and agrees in the event any proceedings are brought for the foreclosure of any such mortgage, or if any ground or underlying lease is terminated, to attorn, without any deductions or set-offs whatsoever, to the purchaser upon any such foreclosure sale, or to the lessor of such ground or underlying lease, as the case may be, if so requested to do so by such purchaser or lessor and/or if required to do so pursuant to any SNDA executed by the Current Lender as defined in and pursuant to Section 18.2 below, and to recognize such purchaser or lessor as the lessor under this Lease. Tenant shall, within five (5) days of request by Landlord, execute such further instruments or assurances as Landlord may reasonably deem necessary to evidence or confirm the subordination or superiority of this Lease to any such mortgages, trust deeds, ground leases or underlying leases. Tenant hereby irrevocably authorizes Landlord to execute and deliver in the name of Tenant any such instrument or instruments if Tenant fails to do so, provided that such authorization shall in no way relieve Tenant from the obligation of executing such instruments of subordination or superiority. Tenant waives the provisions of any current or future statute, rule or law which may give or purport to give Tenant any right or election to terminate or otherwise adversely affect this Lease and the obligations of the Tenant hereunder in the event of any foreclosure proceeding or sale.

        18.2     Existing Agreement.     Tenant hereby acknowledges that as of the date of execution of this Lease, there is a deed of trust encumbering the Real Property in favor of Corus Bank, N.A. (the " Current Lender "). Concurrently with Tenant's execution of this Lease, Tenant shall sign, notarize and deliver to Landlord a subordination, non-disturbance and attornment agreement substantially in the form of Exhibit E attached hereto (the " SNDA "). Landlord shall endeavor to cause the Current Lender to execute, notarize and deliver to Tenant the SNDA, but Landlord shall not be in default under this Lease and shall have no liability to Tenant whatsoever if Landlord is unable to obtain and deliver to Tenant the SNDA executed by the Current Lender.


ARTICLE 19

TENANT'S DEFAULTS; LANDLORD'S REMEDIES

        19.1     Events of Default by Tenant.     All covenants and agreements to be kept or performed by Tenant under this Lease shall be performed by Tenant at Tenant's sole cost and expense and without any reduction of Rent. The occurrence of any of the following shall constitute a default of this Lease by Tenant:

            19.1.1  Any failure by Tenant to pay any Rent or any other charge required to be paid under this Lease, or any part thereof, when due where such failure continues for five (5) calendar days after written notice thereof by Landlord to Tenant; provided, however, that any such notice shall be in addition to, and not in lieu of, any notice required under California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1161 or any similar or successor law; or

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            19.1.2  Any failure by Tenant to observe or perform any other provision, covenant or condition of this Lease to be observed or performed by Tenant where such failure continues for thirty (30) days after written notice thereof from Landlord to Tenant provided however, that any such notice shall be in lieu of, and not in addition to, any notice required under California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1161 or any similar or successor law; and provided further that if the nature of such default is such that the same cannot reasonably be cured within a thirty (30)-day period, Tenant shall not be deemed to be in default if it diligently commences such cure within such period and thereafter diligently proceeds to rectify and cure said default as soon as possible; or

        19.2     Landlord's Remedies Upon Default.     Upon the occurrence of any such default by Tenant, Landlord shall have, in addition to any other remedies available to Landlord at law or in equity, the option to pursue any one or more of the following remedies, each and all of which shall be cumulative and nonexclusive, without any notice or demand whatsoever.

            19.2.1  Terminate this Lease, in which event Tenant shall immediately surrender the Premises to Landlord, and if Tenant fails to do so, Landlord may, without prejudice to any other remedy which it may have for possession or arrearages in rent, enter upon and take possession of the Premises and expel or remove Tenant and any other person who may be occupying the Premises or any part thereof, without being liable for prosecution or any claim or damages therefor; and Landlord may recover from Tenant the following:

                (i)  The worth at the time of award of any unpaid rent which has been earned at the time of such termination; plus

              (ii)   The worth at the time of award of the amount by which the unpaid rent which would have been earned after termination until the time of award exceeds the amount of such rental loss that Tenant proves could have been reasonably avoided; plus

              (iii)  The worth at the time of award of the amount by which the unpaid rent for the balance of the Lease Term after the time of award exceeds the amount of such rental loss that Tenant proves could have been reasonably avoided; plus

              (iv)  Any other amount necessary to compensate Landlord for all the detriment proximately caused by Tenant's failure to perform its obligations under this Lease or which in the ordinary course of things would be likely to result therefrom, specifically including but not limited to, brokerage commissions and advertising expenses incurred, expenses of remodeling the Premises of any portion thereof for a new tenant, whether for the same or a different use, and any special concessions made to obtain a new tenant; and

              (v)   At Landlords election, such other amounts in addition to or in lieu of the foregoing as may be permitted from time to time by applicable law.

    The term "rent" as used in this Section 19.2 shall be deemed to be and to mean all sums of every nature required to be paid by Tenant pursuant to the terms of this Lease , whether to Landlord or to others. As used in Sections 19.2.1(i) and (ii), above, the "worth at the time of award" shall be computed by allowing interest at the Interest Rate set forth in Section 4.5 of this Lease. As used in Section 19.2.1(iii) above, the "worth at the time of award" shall be computed by discounting such amount at the discount rate of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco at the time of award plus one percent (1%).

            19.2.2  Landlord shall have the remedy described in California Civil Code Section 1951.4 (lessor may continue lease in effect after lessee's breach and abandonment and recover rent as it becomes due, if lessee has the right to sublet or assign, subject only to reasonable limitations). Accordingly, if landlord does not elect to terminate this Lease on account of any default by

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    Tenant, Landlord may, from time to time, without terminating this Lease, enforce all of its rights and remedies under this Lease , including the right to recover all rent as it becomes due.

            19.2.3  Landlord may, but shall not be obligated to, make any such payment or perform or otherwise cure any such obligation, provision, covenant or condition on Tenant's part to be observed or performed (and may enter the Promises for such purposes). In the event of Tenant's failure to perform any of its obligations or covenants under this Lease, and such failure to perform poses a material risk of injury or harm to persons or damage to or loss of property, then Landlord shall have the right to cure or otherwise perform such covenant or obligation at any time after such failure to perform by Tenant, whether or not any such notice or cure period set forth in Section 19.1 above has expired. Any such actions undertaken by Landlord pursuant to the foregoing provisions of this Section 19.2.3 shall trot be deemed a waiver of Landlord 's rights and remedies as a result of Tenants failure to perform and shall not release Tenant from any of its obligations under this Lease.

        19.3     Payment by Tenant.     Tenant shall pay to Landlord , within fifteen (15) days after delivery by Landlord to Tenant of statements therefor: (i) sums equal to expenditures reasonably made and obligations incurred by Landlord in connection with Landlord's performance or cure of any of Tenant's obligations pursuant to the provisions of Section 19.2.3 above; and (ii) sums equal to all expenditures made and obligations incurred by Landlord in collecting or attempting to collect the Rent or in enforcing or attempting to enforce any rights of Landlord under this Lease or pursuant to law, including, without limitation, all legal fees and other amounts so expended. Tenant's obligations under this Section 19.3 shall survive the expiration or sooner termination of the Lease Term.

        19.4     Sublessees of Tenant.     Whether or not Landlord elects to terminate this Lease on account of any default by Tenant, as set forth in this Article 19, Landlord shall have the right to terminate any and all subleases, licenses, concessions or other consensual arrangements for possession entered into by Tenant and affecting the Premises or may, in Landlord's sole discretion, succeed to Tenant's interest in such subleases, licenses, concessions or arrangements. In the event of Landlord's election to succeed to Tenant's interest in any such subleases, licenses, concessions or arrangements, Tenant shall, as of the date of notice by Landlord of such election, have no further right to or interest in the rent or other consideration receivable thereunder.

        19.5     Waiver of Default.     No waiver by Landlord of any violation or breach by Tenant of any of the terms, provisions and covenants herein contained shall be deemed or construed to constitute a waiver of any other or later violation or breach by Tenant of the same or any other of the terms, provisions, and covenants herein contained. Forbearance by Landlord in enforcement of one or more of the remedies herein provided upon a default by Tenant shall not be deemed or construed to constitute a waiver of such default. The acceptance of any Rent hereunder by Landlord following the occurrence of any default, whether or not known to Landlord, shall not be deemed a waiver of any such default, except only a default in the payment of the Rent so accepted.

        19.6     Efforts to Relet.     For the purposes of this Article 19, Tenant's right to possession shall not be deemed to have been terminated by efforts of Landlord to relet the Premises, by its acts of maintenance or preservation with respect to the Premises, or by appointment of a receiver to protect Landlord's interests hereunder. The foregoing enumeration is not exhaustive, but merely illustrative of acts which may be performed by Landlord without terminating Tenant's right to possession.

        19.7     Landlord Default.     Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in this Lease, Landlord shall be in default in the performance of any obligation required to be performed by Landlord pursuant to this Lease if (i) in the event a failure by Landlord is with respect to the payment of money, Landlord fails to pay such unpaid amounts within ten (10) business days of written notice from Tenant that the same was not paid when due, or (ii) in the event a failure by Landlord is other than the obligation to pay money, Landlord fails to perform such obligation within thirty (30) days after

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the receipt of notice from Tenant specifying in detail Landlord's failure to perform; provided, however, if the nature of Landlord's obligation is such that more than thirty (30) days are required for its performance, then Landlord shall not be in default under this Lease if it shall promptly and diligently commence such performance within such thirty (30) day period and thereafter diligently pursue the same to completion. Upon any such default by Landlord under this Lease, Tenant may, except as otherwise specifically provided in this Lease to the contrary, exercise any of its rights provided at law or in equity, but in no event shall Landlord be liable to Tenant for any lost profits or other consequential damages as a result of such default.


ARTICLE 20

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ARTICLE 21

COMPLIANCE WITH LAW

        Tenant shall not do anything or suffer anything to be done in or about the Premises which will in any way conflict with any Laws now in force or which may hereafter be enacted or promulgated. At its sole cost and expense, Tenant shall promptly comply and promptly cause the Premises to comply with all such applicable Laws, including, without limitation, the making of any improvements and alterations to the Premises (including those considered to be capital improvements) and time Laws pertaining to Hazardous Materials; provided, however, that the making of structural changes to the Building or to the Premises, or changes to the common areas of the Building or Real Property which are not necessitated by any improvements and Alterations to the Premises installed by or on behalf of Tenant, by any specific act or negligence of Tenant or Tenant's agents, employees, licensees or invitees, and/or by Tenant's specific manner of use of the Premises, shall be performed by Landlord and the cost thereof shall be included in Operating Expenses except to the extent specifically excluded in Section 4.2.4 of this Lease. In addition, Tenant shall fully comply with all present or future governmentally mandated programs intended to manage parking, transportation or traffic in and around the Real Property.


ARTICLE 22

ENTRY BY LANDLORD

        Landlord reserves the right at all reasonable tithes and upon reasonable notice to Tenant to enter the Premises to: (i) inspect them; (ii) show the Premises to prospective purchasers, mortgagees or tenants, or to the ground or underlying lessors; (iii) to post notices of nonresponsibility; or (iv) alter, improve or repair the Premises or the Building if necessary to comply with current building codes or other applicable laws, or for structural alterations, repairs or improvements to the Building, or as Landlord may otherwise reasonably desire or deem necessary. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Article 22, Landlord may enter the Premises at any time, without notice to Tenant, in emergency situations and/or to perform janitorial of other services required of Landlord pursuant to this Lease. Any such entries shall be without the abatement of Rent and shall include the right to take such reasonable steps as required to accomplish the stated purposes. Tenant hereby waives any claims for damages or for any injuries or inconvenience to or interference with Tenant's business, lost profits, any loss of occupancy or quiet enjoyment of the Premises, and any other loss occasioned thereby. For each of the above purposes, Landlord shall at all times have a key with which to unlock all the doors in the Premises, excluding Tenant's vaults, safes and special security areas designated in advance by Tenant. In an emergency, Landlord shall have the right to enter without notice and use any means that Landlord may deem proper to open the doors in and to the Premises. Any entry into the Premises in the manner hereinbefore described shall not be deemed to be it forcible or unlawful entry into, or a detainer of, the Premises, or an actual or constructive eviction of Tenant from any portion of the Premises.

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ARTICLE 23

TENANT PARKING

        Tenant shall have the right, but not the obligation, to rent throughout the Lease Term the number of reserved and unreserved parking passes set forth in Section 11 of the Summary, located in those portions of the Parking Facilities as may be designated by Landlord from time to time; provided, however, that six (6) of Tenant's reserved parking passes within the allotment set forth in Section 11 of the Summary shall be located directly in front of the main entrance to the Premises (with the exact location to be designated by Landlord). The cost to designate Tenant's reserved parking passes shall be at Tenant's sole cost and expense. Tenant shall pay to Landlord for the use of such parking passes, on a monthly basis, the prevailing rate charged from time to time by landlord or Landlord's parking operator for parking passes in the Parking Facilities where such parking passes are located. Tenant's continued right to use the parking passes is conditioned upon Tenant abiding by all rules and regulations which are prescribed from time to time for the orderly operation and use of the Parking Facilities and upon Tenant's cooperation in seeing that Tenant's employees and visitors also comply with such rules and regulations. In addition, Landlord may assign any parking spaces and/or make all or a portion of such spaces reserved or institute an attendant-assisted tandem parking program and/or valet parking program if Landlord determines in its sole discretion that such is necessary or desirable for orderly and efficient parking. Landlord specifically reserves the right, from time to time, to change the size, configuration, design, layout, location and all other aspects of the Parking Facilities, and Tenant acknowledges and agrees that Landlord, from time to time, may, without incurring any liability to Tenant and without any abatement of Rent under this Lease temporarily close-off or restrict access to the Parking Facilities, or temporarily relocate Tenant's parking spaces to other parking structures and/or surface parking areas within a reasonable distance from the Parking Facilities, for purposes of permitting or facilitating any such construction, alteration or improvements or to accommodate or facilitate renovation, alteration, construction or other modification of other improvements or structures located on the Real Property. Landlord may delegate its responsibilities hereunder to a parking operator in which case such parking operator shall have all the rights of control attributed hereby to Landlord. The parting rates charged by Landlord for Tenant's parking passes shall be exclusive of any parking tax or other charges imposed by governmental authorities in connection with the use of such parking, which taxes and/or charges shall be paid directly by Tenant or the parking users, or, if directly imposed against Landlord, Tenant shall reimburse Landlord for all such taxes and/or charges within ten (10) days after Tenant's receipt of the invoice from Landlord. The parking passes provided to Tenant pursuant to this Article 23 are provided solely for use by Tenant's own personnel and such passes may not be transferred, assigned, subleased or otherwise alienated by Tenant without Landlord's prior approval.


ARTICLE 24

MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

        24.1     Terms; Captions.     The necessary grammatical changes required to make the provisions hereof apply either to corporations or partnerships or individuals, men or women, as the case may require, shall in all cases be assumed as though in each case fully expressed. The captions of Articles and Sections are for convenience only and shall not be deemed to limit, construe, affect or alter the meaning of such Articles and Sections.

        24.2     Binding Effect.     Each of the provisions of this Lease shall extend to and shall, as the case may require, bind or inure to the benefit not only of Landlord and of Tenant, but also of their respective successors or assigns, provided this clause shall not permit any assignment by Tenant contrary to the provisions of Article 14 of this Lease.

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        24.3     No Waiver.     No waiver of any provision of this Lease shall be implied by any failure of a party to enforce any remedy on account of the violation of such provision, even if such violation shall continue or be repeated subsequently, any waiver by a party of any provision of this Lease may only be in writing, and no express waiver shall affect any provision other than the one specified in such waiver and that one only for the time and in the manner specifically stated. No receipt of monies by Landlord from Tenant after the termination of this Lease shall in any way alter the length of the Lease Term or of Tenant's right of possession hereunder or after the giving of any notice shall reinstate, continue or extend the Lease Term or affect any notice given Tenant prior to the receipt of such monies, it being agreed that after the service of notice or the commencement of a suit or after final judgment for possession of the Premises, Landlord may receive and collect any Rent due, and the payment of said Rent shall not waive or affect said notice, suit or judgment.

        24.4     Modification of Lease.     Should any current or prospective mortgagee or ground lessor for the Real Property require a modification or modifications of this Lease, which modification or modifications will not cause an increased cost or expense to Tenant or in any other way materially and adversely change the rights and obligations of Tenant hereunder, then and in such event, Tenant agrees that this Lease may be so modified and agrees to execute whatever documents are required therefor and deliver the same to Landlord within ten (10) days following the request therefor. Should Landlord or any such current or prospective mortgagee or ground lessor require execution of a short form of Lease for recording, containing, among other customary provisions, the names of the parties, a description of the Premises and the Lease Term, Tenant agrees to execute such short form of Lease and to deliver the same to landlord within ten (10) days following the request therefor.

        24.5     Transfer of Landlord's Interest.     Tenant acknowledges, that Landlord has the right to transfer all or any portion of its interest in the Real Property, the Building and/or in this Lease, and Tenant agrees that in the event of any such transfer, Landlord shall, upon the transferee's assumption of Landlord's obligations under this Lease, automatically be released from all liability under this Lease and Tenant agrees to look solely to such transferee for the performance of Landlord's obligations hereunder after the date of transfer. The liability of any transferee of Landlord shall be limited to the interest of such transferee in the Real Property and such transferee shall be without personal liability under this Lease, and Tenant hereby expressly waives and releases such personal liability on behalf of itself and all persons claiming by, through or under Tenant. Tenant further acknowledges that Landlord may assign its interest in this Lease to a mortgage lender as additional security and agrees that web an assignment shall not release Landlord from its obligations hereunder and that Tenant shall continue to look to landlord for the performance of its obligations hereunder.

        24.6     Prohibition Against Recording .    Except as provided in Section 24.4 of this Lease, neither this Lease, nor any memorandum, affidavit or other writing with respect thereto, shall be recorded by Tenant or by anyone acting through, under or on behalf of Tenant, and the recording thereof in violation of this provision shall make this Lease null and void at Landlord's election.

        24.7     Landlord Title; Air Rights .    Landlord's title is and always shall be paramount to the title of Tenant. Nothing herein contained shall empower Tenant to do any act which can, shall or may encumber the title of Landlord. No rights to any view or to light or air over any property, whether belonging to Landlord or any other person, are granted to Tenant by this Lease.

        24.8     Tenant's Signs.     

            24.8.1     Interior Signs .    Tenant shall be entitled, at its sole cost and expense, to (i) one (1) identification sign on or near the entry doors of the Premises, and (ii) for multi-tenant floors, one (1) identification or directional sign, as designated by Landlord, in the elevator lobby on the floor on which the Premises are located. Such signs shall be installed by a signage contractor designated by Landlord. The location, quality, design, style, lighting and size of such signs shall be consistent with the Landlord's Building standard signage program and shall be subject to

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    Landlord's prior written approval, in its reasonable discretion. Upon the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease, Tenant shall be responsible , at its sole cost and expense, for the removal of such signage and the repair of all damage to the Building caused by such removal. Except for such identification signs and Tenant's Name Sign described below, Tenant may not install any signs on the exterior or roof of the Building or the common areas of the Building or the Real Property. Landlord agrees, at Tenant's sole cost and expense, to use good-faith efforts to assist Tenant in seeking to obtain approval from the City of San Diego for Tenant's installation of an "eyebrow" sign above the main entrance to the Premises; provided, however, that in no event shall Tenant's inability to obtain any such eyebrow sign subject Landlord to any liability nor shall such inability affect the validity of this Lease nor the obligations of Tenant hereunder. In the event Tenant obtains the right to install such eyebrow sign, then the terms and conditions set forth below pertaining to Tenant's name sign shall apply to Tenant's eyebrow sign, (including, but not limited to, Landlord's right to approve the specifications of such sign, and Tenant's obligations regarding the installation and removal of such eyebrow sign). Except as otherwise provided herein, any signs, window coverings, or blinds (even if the same are located behind the Landlord approved window coverings for the Building), or other items visible from the exterior of the Premises or Building are subject to the prior approval of Landlord, in its sole and absolute discretion.

            24.8.2     Monument Sign .    Subject to the approval of all applicable governmental and quasi-governmental entities, and subject to all applicable governmental and quasi -governmental laws, rules, regulations and codes, Landlord hereby grants Tenant the non-exclusive right to have one (1) identification sign (" Tenant's Name Sign ") containing the name [***] on both sides of the Building 's monument sign (the " Monument Sign ") perpendicular to Evening Creek Dive. The location, design, size, specifications, graphics, materials, manner of affixing, colors and lighting (if applicable) of Tenant's Name Sign shall be (i) consistent with the project signage criteria attached hereto as Exhibit H and otherwise consistent with other signs to be placed on this Monument Sign and the quality and appearance of the Real Property and (ii) subject to the approval of all applicable governmental authorities, (iii) subject to the approval of all other entities and associations that have approval rights to such Monument Sign, and (iv) subject to Landlord's reasonable approval. Landlord shall install Tenant's Name Sign at [***] cost; provided, however, that Tenant shall pay to Landlord, within thirty (30) days after demand, from time to time, all other costs attributable to the fabrication, installation, insurance, lighting (if applicable), maintenance and repair of Tenant's Name Sign on the Monument Sign. The signage right granted to Tenant under this Section 24.8.2 is personal to the Original Tenant and any Affiliate of Original Tenant to which Original Tenant's entire interest in this Lease has been assigned pursuant to Section 14.7 of this Lease and may not be exercised or used by or assigned to any other person or entity. In addition, Original Tenant (or such Affiliate assignee, as the case may be) shall no longer have any right to Tenant's Name Sign on the Monument Sign if at any time during the Lease Term the Original Tenant (or such Affiliate assignee, as the case may be) does not lease and occupy the entire Premises. Upon the expiration or sooner termination of this Lease, or upon the earlier termination of Tenant's signage right under this Section 24.8.2, Landlord shall have the right to permanently remove Tenant's Name Sign from the Monument Sign and to repair all damage to the Monument Sign resulting from such removal and restore the affected area to its original condition existing prior to the installation of Tenant's Name Sign, and Tenant shall reimburse Landlord for the costs thereof.

        24.9     Relationship of Parties .    Nothing contained in this Lease shall be deemed or construed by the parties hereto or by any third party to create the relationship of principal and agent, partnership, joint venturer or any association between Landlord and Tenant, it being expressly understood and agreed that neither the method of computation of Rent not any act of the parties hereto shall be deemed to create any relationship between Landlord and Tenant other than the relationship of landlord and tenant.

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        24.10     Application of Payments .    Landlord shall have the right to apply payments received from Tenant pursuant to this Lease, regardless of Tenant's designation of such payments, to satisfy any obligations of Tenant hereunder, in such order and amounts as Landlord, in its sole discretion, may elect.

        24.11     Time of Essence .    Time is of the essence of this Lease and each of its provisions.

        24.12     Partial Invalidity .    If any term, provision or condition contained in this Lease shall, to any extent, be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Lease, or the application of such term, provision or condition to persons or circumstances other than those with respect to which it is invalid or unenforceable, shall not be affected thereby, and each and every other term, provision and condition of this Lease shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent possible permitted by law.

        24.13     No Warranty .    In executing and delivering this Lease, Tenant has not relied on any representation, including, but not limited to, any representation whatsoever as to the amount of any item comprising Additional Rent or the amount of the Additional Rent in the aggregate or that Landlord is furnishing the same services to other tenants, at all, on the same level or on the same basis, or any warranty or any statement of Landlord which is not set forth herein or in one or more of the Exhibits attached hereto.

        24.14     Landlord Exculpation .    It is expressly understood and agreed that notwithstanding anything in this Lease to the contrary, and notwithstanding any applicable law to the contrary, the liability of Landlord and the Landlord Parties hereunder (including any successor landlord) and any recourse by Tenant against Landlord or the Landlord Parties shall be limited solely and exclusively to an amount which is equal to the interest of Landlord in the Real Property, and neither Landlord, nor any of the Landlord Parties shall have any personal liability therefor, and Tenant hereby expressly waives and releases such personal liability on behalf of itself and all persons claiming by, through or under Tenant.

        24.15     Entire Agreement.     It is understood and acknowledged that there are no oral agreements between the parties hereto affecting this Lease and this Lease supersedes and cancels any and all previous negotiations, arrangements; brochures, agreements and understandings, if any, between the parties hereto or displayed by Landlord to Tenant with respect to the subject matter thereof, and none thereof shall be used to interpret or construe this Lease. This Lease and any side letter or separate agreement executed by Landlord and Tenant in connection with this Lease and dated of even date herewith contain all of the terms, covenants, conditions, warranties and agreements of the parties relating in any manner to the rental, use and occupancy of the Premises, shall be considered to be the only agreement between the parties hereto and their representatives and agents, and none of the terms, covenants, conditions or provisions of this Lease can be modified, deleted or added to except in writing signed by the parties hereto. All negotiations and oral agreements acceptable to both parties have been merged into and are included herein. There are no other representations or warranties between the parties, and all reliance with respect to representations is based totally upon the representations and agreements contained in this Lease.

        24.16     Right to Lease .    Landlord reserves the absolute right to effect such other tenancies in the Buildings, Adjacent Building (if and when constructed) and/or in any other building and/or any other portion of the Real Property as Landlord in the exercise of its sole (but good faith) business judgment shall determine to best promote the interests of the Real Property. Tenant does not rely on the fact, nor does Landlord represent, that any specific tenant or type or number of tenants shall, during the Lease Term, occupy any space in the Building or Real Property.

        24.17     Force Majeure .    Any prevention, delay or stoppage due to strikes, lockouts, labor disputes, acts of God, inability to obtain services, labor, or materials or reasonable substitutes therefor, governmental actions, civil commotion, fire or other casualty, and other causes beyond the reasonable control of the party obligated to perform (including, but not limited to, delays encountered by Landlord

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affecting the design and construction of the Tenant improvements because of delays due to excess time in obtaining governmental permits or approvals beyond the time normally required to obtain such permits or approvals for similar space as the Premises as of the date hereof, similarly improved, in comparable office buildings in the Central San Diego County area), except with respect to the obligations imposed with regard to Rent and other charges to be paid by Tenant pursuant to this Lease and except with respect to Tenant's obligations under the Tenant Work Letter (collectively, the " Force Majeure "), notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Lease, shall excuse the performance of such party for a period equal to any such prevention, delay or stoppage and, therefore, if this Lease specifies a time period for performance of an obligation of either party, that time period shall be extended by the period of any delay in such party's performance caused by a Force Majeure.

        24.18     Waiver of Redemption by Tenant .    Tenant hereby waives for Tenant and for all those claiming under Tenant all right now or hereafter existing to redeem by order or judgment of any court or by any legal process or writ, Tenants right of occupancy of the Promises after any termination of this Lease.

        24.19     Notices .    All notices, demands, statements or communications (collectively, " Notices ") given or required to be given by either party to the other hereunder shall be in writing, shall be sent by United States certified or registered mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, or delivered personally (i) to Tenant at the appropriate address set forth in Section 5 of the Summary, or to such other place as Tenant may from time to time designate in a Notice to Landlord; or (ii) to Landlord at the addresses set forth in Section 3 of the Summary, or to such other firm or to such other place as Landlord may from time to time designate in a Notice to Tenant. Any Notice will be deemed given on the date it is mailed as provided in this Section 24.19 or upon the date personal delivery is made. If Tenant is notified of the identity and address of Landlord's mortgagee of ground or underlying lessor, Tenant shall give to such mortgagee or ground or underlying lessor written notice of any default by Landlord under the terms of this lease by registered or certified mail, and such mortgagee or ground or underlying lessor shall be given a reasonable opportunity to cure such default prior to Tenants exercising any remedy available to Tenant.

        24.20     Joint and Several .    If there is more than one Tenant, the obligations imposed upon Tenant under this Lease shall be joint and several.

        24.21     Authority .    If Tenant is a corporation or partnership, each individual executing this Lease on behalf of Tenant hereby represents and warrants that Tenant is a duly formed and existing entity qualified to do business in the state in which the Real Property is located and that Tenant has full right and authority to execute and deliver this Lease and that each person signing on behalf of Tenant is authorized to do so.

        24.22     Jury Trial Attorneys' Fees .    IF EITHER PARTY COMMENCES LITIGATION AGAINST THE OTHER FOR THE SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE OF THIS LEASE, FOR DAMAGES FOR THE BREACH HEREOF OR OTHERWISE FOR ENFORCEMENT OF ANY REMEDY HEREUNDER, THE PARTIES HERETO AGREE TO AND HEREBY DO WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY. In the event of any such commencement of litigation concerning or arising out of this Lease, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover from the other party such costs and reasonable attorneys' fees as may have been incurred in such litigation (including all appeals or petitions therefrom), including any and all costs incurred in enforcing, perfecting and executing such judgment. As used herein, attorneys' fees shall mean the fees and actual costs of any legal services actually rendered in connection with the matters involved, calculated on the basis of the usual fee charged by the attorneys performing such services.

        24.23     Governing Law .    This Lease shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the state in which the Real Property is located.

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        24.24     Subordination of Lease .    Submission of this instrument for examination or signature by Tenant does not constitute a reservation of or an option for lease, and it is not effective as a lease or otherwise until execution and delivery by both Landlord and Tenant.

        24.25     Brokers .    Landlord and Tenant hereby warrant to each other that they have had no dealings with any real estate broker or agent in connection with the negotiation of this Lease, excepting only the real estate brokers or agents specified in Section 12 of the Summary (the " Brokers "), and that they know of no other real estate broker or agent who is entitled to a commission in connection with this Lease. Each party agrees to indemnify and defend the other party against and bold the other party harmless from any and all claims, demands, losses, liabilities, lawsuits, judgments, and costs and expenses (including without limitation reasonable attorneys' fees) with respect to any leasing commission or equivalent compensation alleged to be owing on account of the indemnifying party's dealings with any real estate broker or agent other than the Brokers.

        24.26     Independent Covenants .    This Lease shall be construed as though the covenants herein between Landlord and Tenant are independent and not dependent and Tenant hereby expressly waives the benefit of any statute to the contrary and agrees that if Landlord fails to perform its obligations set forth herein, Tenant shall not be entitled to make any repairs or perform any acts hereunder at Landlord's expense or to any setoff of the Rent or other amounts owing hereunder against Landlord; provided, however, that the foregoing shall in no way impair the right of Tenant to commence a separate action against Landlord for any violation by Landlord of the provisions hereof so long as notice is first given to Landlord and any holder of a mortgage or deed of trust covering the Building, Real Property or any portion thereof, of whose address Tenant has theretofore been notified, and an opportunity is granted to Landlord and such holder to correct such violations as provided above.

        24.27     Building Name and Signage .    Landlord shall have the right at any time to change the name(s) of the Buildings and Real Property and to install, affix and maintain any and all signs on the exterior and on the interior of the Buildings and any portion of the Real Property as Landlord may, in Landlord's sole discretion, desire. Tenant shall not use the names of the Buildings or Real Property or use pictures or illustrations of the Buildings or Real Property in advertising or other publicity, without the prior written consent of Landlord.

        24.28     Building Directory .    At Tenant's cost, Landlord shall include Tenants name and location in the Building on one (1) line on the Building directory.

        24.29     Intentionally Omitted.     

        24.30     Landlord's Construction .    It is specifically understood and agreed that Landlord has no obligation and has made no promises to alter, remodel, improve, renovate, repair or decorate the Premises, Buildings, Real Property, or any part thereof and that no representations or warranties respecting the condition of the Premises, the Buildings or the Real Property have been made by Landlord to Tenant, except as specifically set forth in this Lease. Tenant acknowledges that prior to and during the Lease Term, Landlord (and/or any common area association) will be completing construction and/or demolition work pertaining to various portions of the Buildings, Premises, and/or Real Property, including without limitation the Parking Facilities, landscaping and tenant improvements for premises for other tenants and, at Landlord 's sole election, such other buildings (including the Adjacent Building), parking facilities, improvements, landscaping and other facilities within or as part of the Project as Landlord (and/or such common area association) shall from time to time desire (collectively, the " Construction "). In connection with such Construction, Landlord may, among other things, erect scaffolding or other necessary structures in the Building, limit or eliminate access to portions of the Real Property, including portions of the common areas, or perform work in the Building and/or Real Property, which work may create noise, dust or leave debris in the Building and/or Real Property. Tenant hereby agrees that such Construction and Landlord 's commercially reasonable actions in connection with such Construction shall in no way constitute a constructive eviction of Tenant nor

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entitle Tenant to any abatement of Rent (except as provided in Section 6.5 above). Landlord shall have no responsibility or for any reason be liable to Tenant for any direct or indirect injury to or interference with Tenant's business arising front such Construction, nor shall Tenant be entitled to any compensation or damages from Landlord for loss of the use of the whole or any part of the Premises or of Tenant's personal property or improvements resulting from such Construction or Landlord's actions in connection with such Construction, or for any inconvenience or annoyance occasioned by such Construction or Landlord's actions in connection with such Construction; provided, however, Landlord agrees to perform such Construction so as to minimize any material and adverse interference with Tenant's permitted use of the Premises.

        24.31     Intentionally Omitted     

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        24.33     Consent and Approvals .    Except for (i) matters for which there is a standard of consent or discretion specifically set forth in this Lease, (ii) matters which could have an adverse effect on the Building's structure or the Building's Systems and Equipment, or which could affect the exterior appearance of the Building, the Real Property or any common areas, or (iii) matters covered by Article 19 of this Lease (collectively, the " Excepted Matters "), any time the consent of Landlord or Tenant is required under this Lease, such consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed, and, except with regard to the Excepted Matters, whenever this Lease grants Landlord or Tenant the right to take action, exercise discretion, establish rules and regulations or make an allocation or their determination, Landlord and Tenant shall act reasonably and in good faith. With respect to the Excepted Matters, Landlord shall be entitled to grant its consent or exercise its discretion in its sole and absolute discretion, but shall act in good faith.

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        IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Landlord and Tenant have caused this Lease to be executed the day and date first above written.

  "Landlord":

 

[***]

 

By:

 

[***]

 

By:

 

    
     
 
      Name:    
         
 
      Its:    
         
 

 

"Tenant":

 

[***]

 

By:

 

    
     
 
      Name:   [***]
      Its:   [***]

 

By:

 

    
     
 
      Name:    
         
 
      Its:    
         
 

*** If Tenant is a CORPORATION, the authorized officers must sign on behalf of the corporation and indicate the capacity in which they are signing. The Lease must be executed by the president or vice president and the secretary or assistant secretary, unless the bylaws or a resolution of the board of directors shall otherwise provide, in which event, the bylaws or a certified copy of the resolution, as the case may be, must be attached to this Lease.

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SUBLEASE

        This Sublease is made of the 31st day of October, 2007 by and between [***] (hereinafter referred to as "Sublandlord") and BRIDGEPOINT EDUCATION, INC. (hereinafter referred to as "Subtenant") with regard to the following.


RECITALS

        A.    Sublandlord is the tenant under that certain Lease with Kilroy Realty, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership ("Landlord") landlord dated as of July 2004 and related amendments (collectively the "Master Lease", a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A and by this reference made a part hereof) concerning certain premises (the "Premises") located at 13500 Evening Creek Drive North, Suite 160 and 120, San Diego, California 92128.

        B.    Subtenant desires to sublease from Sublandlord a portion of the Premises known as Suite 160 comprising approximately 9,849 rentable square feet (the "Sublease Premises"), and Sublandlord has agreed to sublease the Sublease Premises to Subtenant, upon the terms, covenants and conditions herein set forth.


AGREEMENT

        In consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, the sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows.

        1.     Sublease.     Sublandlord hereby subleases and demises to Subtenant and Subtenant hereby hires and takes from Sublandlord the Sublease Premises including the non-exclusive right to use the common areas as described in the Master Lease.

        2.     Term.     The term of this Sublease shall commence December 1, 2007 subject to receipt of Landlord's consent hereto and delivery of possession of the Sublease Premises to Subtenant and execution of this Sublease and Sublandlord's receipt of the first month's rent and security deposit (the "Commencement Date"), and shall terminate on October 31, 2009.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, provided Landlord's consent is executed and received the Subtenant may have access to the Subleased Premises on November 15, 2007 solely for the purposes of moving into and furnishing the Sublease Premises and such access shall be governed by the terms of this Sublease with the exception of base rent charges.

        3.     Rent.     Subtenant shall pay as base rent commencing on January 1, 2008 ("Rent Commencement"). Subtenant shall pay monthly base rent as follows:

January 1, 2008 – November 30, 2008:

  $ [***]  

December 1, 2008 – October 31, 2009:

  $ [***]  

        Notwithstanding the foregoing, Subtenant shall also be responsible for the cost of electricity provided to the Sublease Premises. In the event that the term of this Sublease shall begin or end on a date that is not the first day of a month, base rent shall be prorated as of such date. Concurrent with Subtenant's execution of this Sublease, Subtenant shall deliver to Sublandlord the first full month's base rent in the amount of $[***] and a security deposit in the amount of $[***] (the "Security Deposit").

        If Subtenant defaults with respect to any covenant or condition of the Sublease, including but not limited to the payment of base rent or any other payment due under this Sublease or the Lease, Sublandlord may apply all or any part of the Security Deposit to the payment of any sum in default or any other sum that may be required or deemed necessary by Sublandlord to spend or incur by reason of Subtenant's default. In such event Subtenant shall, upon demand, deposit with Sublandlord the

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amount necessary to replenish the Security Deposit. If Subtenant shall have fully complied with all of the covenants and conditions of this Sublease, the Security Deposit shall be repaid to Subtenant within thirty (30) days after the expiration or sooner termination of this Sublease. Sublandlord shall not be required to keep the Security Deposit in a separate account, but may commingle the Security Deposit with other funds of Sublandlord. Subtenant shall not be entitled to receive any interest on the Security Deposit.

        4.     Use.     Subtenant covenants and agrees to use the Sublease Premises for purposes of providing general office use and for no other purpose, and otherwise in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Master Lease and this Sublease.

        5.     Master Lease.     As applied to this Sublease the words "Landlord" and "Tenant" as used in the Master Lease shall be deemed to refer to Sublandlord and Subtenant hereunder, respectively. Subtenant and this Sublease shall be subject in all respects to the terms of, and the rights of the Landlord under, the Master Lease. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, the covenants, agreements, terms, provisions and conditions of the Master Lease insofar as they relate to the Sublease Premises and insofar as they are not inconsistent with the terms of this Sublease are made a part of and incorporated into this Sublease as if recited herein in full, and the rights and obligations of the Landlord and the Tenant under the Master Lease shall be deemed the rights and obligations of Sublandlord and Subtenant respectively hereunder and shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of Sublandlord and Subtenant respectively. As between the parties hereto only, in the event of a conflict between the terms of the Master Lease and the terms of this Sublease, the terms of this Sublease shall control. Subtenant agrees that whenever the Master Lease imposes any duties or obligations upon Tenant, including, but not limited, obligations to provide insurance coverages and evidence thereof, and to indemnify, defend and hold Landlord harmless from any claims arising from the use or occupancy of the Sublease Premises, Subtenant shall be jointly and severally bound with Tenant on such obligation to Landlord where any such obligations arise out of Subtenant's use or occupancy of the Sublease Premises.

        6.     Insurance and Indemnities.     All insurance and indemnity obligations of Tenant under the Master Lease shall apply to Subtenant hereunder; except, however, in addition to the requirements set forth in the Master Lease regarding the same, (i) each insurance policy to be carried by "Tenant" thereunder and requiring "Landlord" to be named as an additional insured, shall be modified such that Landlord and Sublandlord shall be named as additional insureds; and (ii) each and every indemnity pro vision under the Lease in favor of "Landlord" shall be deemed to run in favor of "Landlord" and Sublandlord. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary within this Sublease or the Master Lease, the insurance required to be carried hereunder shall not be subject to any deductible greater than $5,000.00 without the consent of Sublandlord and any such carriers shall be acceptable to the Sublandlord.

        7.     Landlord's Performance Under Master Lease.     

            7.1   Subtenant acknowledges that Sublandlord is not in a position to render any of the services or to perform any of the repair, replacement, insurance and similar obligations required of Sublandlord by the terms of the Master Lease, as incorporated into this Sublease. Therefore, notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Sublease, Subtenant agrees that performance by Sublandlord of such obligations hereunder are conditional upon due performance by the Landlord of its corresponding obligations under the Master Lease and Sublandlord shall not be liable to Subtenant for any default of the Landlord under the Master Lease. Subtenant shall not have any claim against Sublandlord by reason of the Landlord's failure or refusal to comply with any of the provisions of the Master Lease unless such failure or refusal is a result of Sublandlord's act or failure to act. This Sublease shall remain in full force and effect notwithstanding the Landlord's failure or refusal to comply with any such provisions of the Master Lease and Subtenant shall pay the base rent and Additional Rent and all other charges provided for herein without any abatement, deduction or set off whatsoever. Subtenant covenants and

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    warrants that it shall be subject to and bound by all of the covenants, agreements, terms, provisions and conditions of the Master Lease, except as modified herein. Subtenant and Sublandlord further covenant not to take any action or do or perform any act or fail to perform any act which would result in the failure or breach of any of the covenants, agreements, terms, provisions or conditions of the Master Lease on the part of the Tenant thereunder.

            7.2   Whenever the consent of Landlord shall be required by, or Landlord shall fail to perform its obligations under, the Master Lease, Sublandlord agrees to use commercially reasonable efforts to obtain, at Subtenant's sole cost and expense, such consent and/or performance on behalf of Subtenant.

            7.3   Sublandlord represents and warrants to Subtenant that the Master Lease is in full force and effect, all obligations of both Landlord and Sublandlord thereunder have been satisfied, and Sublandlord has neither given nor received a notice of default pursuant to the Master Lease and there exists no event which, with the giving of notice or passage of time, would constitute a default.

            7.4   Sublandlord covenants: (i) not to voluntarily terminate the Master Lease, (ii) not to modify or waive any provision under the Master Lease or make any elections, exercise any rights or give any consent or approval under the Master Lease, in any such case as to adversely affect Subtenant's rights hereunder, and (iii) to take all actions reasonably necessary to preserve the Master Lease.

        8.     Variations from Master Lease.     The following covenants, agreements, terms, provisions and conditions of the Master Lease are hereby modified or excluded herefrom:

            8.1   Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in the Master Lease, the term of this Sublease, the rent payable under this Sublease and the amount of the Security Deposit, if any, required of Subtenant shall be as set forth in Sections 2 and 3 above.

            8.2   Except for TruSite Real Estate Services (as Sublandlord's Broker of Record) and Grubb & Ellis (as Subtenant's broker), the parties hereto represent and warrant to each other that neither party dealt with any broker or finder in connection with the consummation of this Sublease and each party agrees to indemnify, hold and save the other party harmless from and against any and all claims for brokerage commissions or finder's fees arising out of either of their acts in connection with this Sublease. The provisions of this Section 8.2 shall survive the expiration or earlier to termination of this Sublease.

            8.3   Any notice which may or shall be given by either party hereunder shall be either delivered personally or sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, or sent by a nationally recognized courier service, addressed to Subtenant at the Sublease: Premises, or to Sublandlord at [***], or to such other address as may have been designated in a notice given in accordance with the provisions of this Section 8.3.

            8.4   All amounts payable hereunder by Subtenant shall be payable to Sublandlord.

            8.5   Sublandlord shall deliver the Sublease Premises to Subtenant their current "as is" condition. Sublandlord shall not provide any construction allowance to Subtenant. No improvements or alterations shall be made to the Sublease Premises by Subtenant without the prior written approval of Sublandlord, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, and without the prior written approval of Landlord pursuant to the terms of the Master Lease. In the event that Subtenant fails to commence paying base rent hereunder on the Commencement Date, then, in addition to all other remedies available to Sublandlord, Sublandlord may, at Sublandlord's option, require Subtenant to remove all improvements and alterations made by Subtenant and

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    restore the Sublease Premises to their prior condition. Upon the termination of this Sublease Subtenant shall, if requested by Sublandlord, at Subtenant's expense, remove all improvements and alterations made to the Sublease Premises by Subtenant and restore the Sublease Premises to. their condition upon delivery of the Sublease Premises to Subtenant by Sublandlord.

            8.6   Whenever a specific period of time is set forth the Master Lease in which "Tenant" must fulfill any obligation thereunder, Subtenant shall fulfill such obligation at least five (5) days prior to the end of the maximum time period provided for in the Master Lease; provided, however, that in no event shall any period be shortened to less than 3 days.

            8.7   Notwithstanding anything else contained herein, Subtenant shall have no right to exercise any options contained in the Master Lease.

            8.8   Subtenant shall be deemed in default of this Sublease should Subtenant fail to perform any of its obligations under this Sublease within fifteen (15) days written notice for any non-monetary default, or within three (3) days written notice for any monetary default. Upon any such default, Sublandlord may, without notice or due process, terminate this Sublease, reoccupy the Subleased Premises, and retain the Security deposit above without any liability to Subtenant or 3rd parties Subtenant shall hold harmless, indemnify and defend Sublandlord, and/or the Landlord.

            8.9     Parking :    Subtenant shall be provided parking spaces at a ratio of four (4) parking passes per each 1,000 rentable square feet of the Subleased Premise, totaling thirty-eight (38) spaces. Of these thirty-eight (38) spaces, thirty-six (36) spaces will be provided on an unreserved and non-exclusive basis while six (6) spaces will be reserved and identified to the terms of the Master Lease. Subtenant and Subtenant's agents, visitors and employees shall be subject to the underlying ground leases, the Master Lease, and any and all reasonable rules and regulations established by Sublandlord, and/or the Landlord.

            8.10     Fixtures and Furniture .    Subtenant shall also have the use of the Fixtures and Furniture ("FFE") described in Exhibit "C", which shall be delivered in an "as-is" and "where-is" condition. The FFE shall be returned to Sublandlord at the expiration or earlier termination of this Sublease in as good condition as existed at the Commencement Date, excepting reasonable wear and tear. Sublandlord shall have no obligation to repair or maintain the FFE, and Subtenant herein wholly and fully releases, indemnifies and holds harmless Sublandlord from any liability arising from the use or condition of the PTE.

        9.     Indemnity.     Subtenant hereby agrees to protect, defend, indemnify and hold Sublandlord harmless from and against any and all liabilities, claims, expenses, losses and damages, including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees and disbursements, which may at any time be asserted against Sublandlord by (a) the Landlord for failure of Subtenant to perform any of the covenants, agreements, terms, provisions or conditions contained the Master Lease which by reason of the provisions of this Sublease Subtenant is obligated to perform, or (b) any person by reason of the negligence or willful misconduct of Subtenant or its agents, contractors, licensees or invitees, or a breach of Subtenant's obligations under this Sublease.

        10.     Cancellation of Master Lease.     In the event of the cancellation or termination of the Master Lease for any reason whatsoever or of the involuntary surrender of the Master Lease by operation of law prior to the expiration date of this Sublease, Subtenant agrees to make full and complete attornment to the Landlord under the Master Lease for the balance of the term of this Sublease and upon the then executory terms hereof at the option of the Landlord at any time during Subtenant's occupancy of the Sublease Premises, which attornment shall be evidenced by an agreement in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Landlord and Subtenant. Subtenant agrees to execute and deliver such an agreement at any time within ten (10) business days after request of the Landlord, and Subtenant waives the provisions of any law now or hereafter effect which may give Subtenant any right

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of election to terminate this Sublease or to surrender possession of the Sublease Premises in the event any proceeding is brought by the Landlord under the Master Lease to terminate the Master Lease.

        11.     Certificates.     Each party hereto shall at any time and from time to time as requested by the other party upon not less than ten (10) days prior written notice, execute, acknowledge and deliver to the other party, a statement in writing certifying that this Sublease is unmodified and in full force and effect (or if there have been modifications that the same is in full force and effect as modified and stating the modifications, if any) certifying the dates to which rent and any other charges have been paid and stating whether or not, to the knowledge of the person signing the certificate, that the other party is not in default beyond any applicable grace period provided herein in performance of any of its obligations under this Sublease, and if so, specifying each such default of which the signer may have knowledge, it being intended that any such statement delivered pursuant hereto may be relied upon by others with whom the party requesting such certificate may be dealing.

        12.     Assignment and Subletting.     Subject to all of the rights of the Landlord under the Master Lease and the restrictions contained in the Master Lease, Subtenant shall not voluntarily or involuntarily assign this Sublease or sublet all or any portion of the Sublease Premises without the prior written consent of Sublandlord. In no event shall any such assignment or sublease by Subtenant release Subtenant from any obligation or liability hereunder. the event of any permitted assignment or sublease Subtenant shall pay to Sublandlord fifty percent (50%) of the excess, if any, of the amount of base rent payable to Subtenant pursuant thereto over the amount of base rent payable by Subtenant hereunder.

        13.     Waiver of Subrogation.     Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, the parties hereto release each other and their respective agents, employees, successors, assignees and subtenants from all liability for damage to any property that is caused by or results from a risk which is actually insured against or which would normally be covered by "all risk" property insurance, without regard to the negligence or willful misconduct of the entity so released.

        14.     Sublandlord's Obligations.     Sublandlord shall fully perform all of its obligations under the Master Lease to the extent Subtenant has not expressly agreed to perform such obligations under this Sublease. Sublandlord, with respect to the obligations of Landlord under the Master Lease, shall use Sublandlord's good faith efforts to cause Landlord to perform such obligations for the benefit of Subtenant. Such good faith efforts shall include, without limitation: (a) upon Subtenant's written request, immediately notifying Landlord of its nonperformance under the Master Lease, and requesting that Landlord perform its obligations under the Master Lease; and (b) permitting Subtenant to commence a lawsuit or other action in Subtenant's name to obtain the performance required from Landlord under the Master Lease; provided, however, that if Subtenant commences a lawsuit or other action, Subtenant shall pay all costs and expenses incurred in connection therewith, including any costs, expenses or penalties assessed by Landlord to Sublandlord, and Subtenant shall indemnify Sublandlord against, and hold Sublandlord harmless from, all reasonable costs and expenses incurred by Sublandlord in connection therewith, including costs, expenses or penalties assessed by Landlord.

        15.     Authorization to Direct Sublease Payments.     Subtenant shall have the right to pay all rent and other sums owing by Subtenant to Sublandlord hereunder for those items which also are owed by Sublandlord to Landlord under the Master Lease directly to Landlord only upon receipt of a copy of a written demand for such payment by Subtenant made to Sublandlord by Landlord. Notwithstanding the foregoing, (i) Subtenant shall not prepay any amounts owing by Sublandlord without the consent of Sublandlord, (ii) Subtenant shall provide to Sublandlord concurrently with any payment to Landlord reasonable evidence of such payment, and (iii) if Sublandlord notifies Subtenant that it disputes any amount demanded by Landlord, Subtenant shall not make any such payment to Landlord unless Landlord has provided a notice to pay such amount or forfeit the Master Lease. Any sums paid directly by Subtenant to Landlord in accordance with this paragraph shall be credited toward the amounts payable by Subtenant to Sublandlord under this Sublease. In the event Subtenant tenders payment directly to Landlord in accordance with this paragraph and Landlord refuses to accept such payment,

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Subtenant shall have the right to deposit such funds in account with a national bank for the benefit of Landlord and Sublandlord, and the deposit of said funds in such account shall discharge Subtenant's obligation under this Sublease to make the payment in question.

        16.     Assignment of Rights.     Sublandlord hereby assigns to Subtenant all warranties given and indemnities made by Landlord to Sublandlord under the Master Lease which would reduce Subtenant's obligations hereunder, and shall cooperate with Subtenant to enforce all such warranties and indemnities.

        17.     Recordation.     Neither this Sublease nor a memorandum hereof shall be recorded without the prior written consent of Sublandlord.

        18.     Severability.     If any term or provision of this Sublease or the application thereof to any person or circumstances shall, to any extent, be invalid and unenforceable, the remainder of this Sublease or the application of such term or provision to persons or circumstances other than those as to which it is held invalid or unenforceable, shall not be affected thereby and each term or provision of this Sublease shall be valid and be enforced to the fullest extent permitted by law.

        19.     Entire Agreement; Waiver.     This Sublease contains the entire agreement between the parties hereto and shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of their respective heirs, representatives, successors and permitted assigns. Any agreement hereinafter made shall be ineffective to change, modify, waive, release, discharge, terminate or effect an abandonment hereof, in whole or in part, unless such agreement is in writing and signed by the parties hereto.

        20.     Negation of Partnership.     Nothing contained herein shall create between the parties hereto, or be relied upon by others as creating, any relationship of partnership, association, joint venture, or otherwise. The sole relationship of the parties hereto shall be that of Sublandlord and Subtenant.

        21.     Captions and Definitions.     Captions to the sections in this Sublease are included for convenience only and are not intended and shall not be deemed to modify or explain any of the terms of this Sublease. All capitalized terms not defined herein shall have the definitions set forth in the Master Lease.

        22.     Further Assurances.     The parties hereto agree that each of them, upon the request of the other party, shall execute and deliver, in recordable form if necessary, such further documents, instruments or agreements and shall take such further action that may be necessary or appropriate to effectuate the purposes of this Sublease.

        23.     Governing Law.     This Sublease shall be governed by and in all respects construed in accordance with the internal laws of the state in which the Sublease Premises are located.

        24.     Attorneys' Fees.     Neither party commences litigation against the other for the specific performance of this Agreement, for damages for the breach hereof or otherwise for enforcement of any remedy hereunder, the parties hereto agree to and hereby do waive any right to a trial by jury and, in the event of any such commencement of litigation, the prevailing party shall entitled to recover from the other party such costs and reasonable attorneys' fees may have been incurred.

        25.     Counterparts.     This Sublease may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be fully effective and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

        26.     Consent of Landlord.     The validity of this Sublease shall be subject to Landlord's written consent hereto pursuant to the terms of the Master Lease.

        27.     Examination of Sublease.     Submission of this instrument for examination or signature does not constitute a reservation of or option for a lease, and this instrument is not effective as a lease or otherwise until execution by Sublandlord and Subtenant and delivery to Sublandlord of a fully-executed copy.

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        IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Sublease to be executed as of the day and year first above written.

    SUBLANDLORD:

 

 

[***]

 

 

By:

 

/s/ [***]

    Its:     


 

 

SUBTENANT:

 

 

BRIDGEPOINT EDUCATION, INC.

 

 

By:

 

/s/ ANDREW CLARK

    Its:    

[***] Confidential portions of this document have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission.

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OFFICE LEASE KILROY REALTY KILROY SABRE SPRINGS
KILROY REALTY, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, as Landlord, and BRIDGEPOINT EDUCATION, INC., a Delaware corporation, as Tenant.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INDEX
KILROY SABRE SPRINGS OFFICE LEASE
R E C I T A L S
SUMMARY OF BASIC LEASE INFORMATION
ARTICLE 1 PREMISES, BUILDING, PROJECT, AND COMMON AREAS
ARTICLE 2 LEASE TERM; OPTION TERM(S)
ARTICLE 3 BASE RENT; ABATEMENT OF RENT
ARTICLE 4 ADDITIONAL RENT
ARTICLE 5 USE OF PREMISES
ARTICLE 6 SERVICES AND UTILITIES
ARTICLE 7 REPAIRS
ARTICLE 8 ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS
ARTICLE 9 COVENANT AGAINST LIENS
ARTICLE 10 INSURANCE
ARTICLE 11 DAMAGE AND DESTRUCTION
ARTICLE 12 NONWAIVER
ARTICLE 13 CONDEMNATION
ARTICLE 14 ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING
ARTICLE 15 SURRENDER OF PREMISES; OWNERSHIP AND REMOVAL OF TRADE FIXTURES
ARTICLE 16 HOLDING OVER
ARTICLE 17 ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATES
ARTICLE 18 SUBORDINATION
ARTICLE 19 DEFAULTS; REMEDIES
ARTICLE 20 COVENANT OF QUIET ENJOYMENT
ARTICLE 21 LETTER OF CREDIT
ARTICLE 22
ARTICLE 23 SIGNS
ARTICLE 24 COMPLIANCE WITH LAW
ARTICLE 25 LATE CHARGES
ARTICLE 26 LANDLORD'S RIGHT TO CURE DEFAULT; PAYMENTS BY TENANT
ARTICLE 27 ENTRY BY LANDLORD
ARTICLE 28 TENANT PARKING
ARTICLE 29 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
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EXHIBIT A
KILROY SABRE SPRINGS
EXHIBIT B KILROY SABRE SPRINGS WORK LETTER AGREEMENT
SCHEDULE 1 TO EXHIBIT B BUILDING STANDARDS
EXHIBIT C KILROY SABRE SPRINGS NOTICE OF LEASE TERM DATES
EXHIBIT D
KILROY SABRE SPRINGS RULES AND REGULATIONS
EXHIBIT E
KILROY SABRE SPRINGS FORM OF TENANT'S ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATE
EXHIBIT F
KILROY SABRE SPRINGS
RECOGNITION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS, AND RESTRICTIONS
SIGNATURE PAGE OF RECOGNITION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS
EXHIBIT G KILROY SABRE SPRINGS MARKET RENT DETERMINATION FACTORS
EXHIBIT H
KILROY SABRE SPRINGS FORM OF LETTER OF CREDIT
EXHIBIT I
EXHIBIT J
SHORT FORM OF MEMORANDUM OF LEASE
SHORT FORM OF MEMORANDUM OF LEASE
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
SCHEDULE 1 LEGAL DESCRIPTION
[***] OFFICE LEASE
[***] as Landlord, and [***] as Tenant
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SUMMARY OF BASIC LEASE INFORMATION
OFFICE LEASE
ARTICLE 1 REAL PROPERTY, BUILDING AND PREMISES
ARTICLE 2 LEASE TERM; EARLY CANCELLATION RIGHT; OUTSIDE DATE
ARTICLE 3 BASE RENT
ARTICLE 4 ADDITIONAL RENT
ARTICLE 5 USE OF PREMISES
ARTICLE 6 SERVICES AND UTILITIES
ARTICLE 7 REPAIRS
ARTICLE 8 ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS
ARTICLE 9 COVENANT AGAINST LIENS
ARTICLE 10 INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE
ARTICLE 11 DAMAGE AND DESTRUCTION
ARTICLE 12 CONDEMNATION
ARTICLE 13 COVENANT OF QUIET ENJOYMENT
ARTICLE 14 ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING
ARTICLE 15 SURRENDER OWNERSHIP AND REMOVAL OF TRADE FIXTURES
ARTICLE 16 HOLDING OVER
ARTICLE 17 ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATES
ARTICLE 18 SUBORDINATION
ARTICLE 19 TENANTS DEFAULTS LANDLORDS REMEDIES
ARTICLE 20 INTENTIONALLY OMITTED
ARTICLE 21 COMPLIANCE WITH LAW
ARTICLE 22 ENTRY BY LANDLORD
ARTICLE 23 TENANT PARKING
ARTICLE 24 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
FIRST AMENDMENT TO OFFICE LEASE
RECITALS
AGREEMENT
AGREEMENT REGARDING ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF LEASE, LANDLORD CONSENT, RELEASE OF ASSIGNOR, AND AMENDMENT TO LEASE
RECITALS
AGREEMENT
EXHIBIT A FORM OF BILL OF SALE
EXHIBIT A-1 FURNITURE
[***] OFFICE LEASE
SUMMARY OF BASIC LEASE INFORMATION
OFFICE LEASE
ARTICLE 1 REAL PROPERTY, BUILDING AND PREMISES
ARTICLE 2 LEASE TERM
ARTICLE 3 BASE RENT
ARTICLE 4 ADDITIONAL RENT
ARTICLE 5 USE OF PREMISES
ARTICLE 6 SERVICES AND UTILITIES
ARTICLE 7 REPAIRS
ARTICLE 8 ARTICLES ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS
ARTICLE 9 COVENANT AGAINST LIENS
ARTICLE 10 INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE
ARTICLE 11 DAMAGE AND DESTRUCTION
ARTICLE 12 CONDEMNATION
ARTICLE 13 COVENANT OF QUIET ENJOYMENT
ARTICLE 14 ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING
ARTICLE 15 SURRENDER; OWNERSHIP AND REMOVAL OF TRADE FIXTURES
ARTICLE 16 HOLDING OVER
ARTICLE 17 ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATES
ARTICLE 18 SUBORDINATION
ARTICLE 19 TENANT'S DEFAULTS: LANDLORD'S REMEDIES
ARTICLE 24 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
SUBLEASE
W I T N E S S E T H
EXHIBIT A Subleased Premises
EXHIBIT B BILL OF SALE
EXHIBIT C Subtenant's Initial Improvements
BRIDGEPOINT EDUCATION 6TH FLOOR FLOOR PLAN
EXHIBIT D Overlease
[***] OFFICE LEASE [***] as Landlord, and [***] as Tenant
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SUMMARY OF BASIC LEASE INFORMATION
OFFICE LEASE
ARTICLE 1 REAL PROPERTY, BUILDING AND PREMISES
ARTICLE 2 LEASE TERM: OUTSIDE DATE, EARLY CANCELLATION RIGHT
ARTICLE 3 BASE RENT
ARTICLE 4 ADDITIONAL RENT
ARTICLE 5 USE OF PREMISES
ARTICLE 6 SERVICES AND UTILITIES
ARTICLE 7 REPAIRS
ARTICLE 8 ADDITIONS AND ALTERATION$
ARTICLE 9 COVENANT AGAINST LIENS,
ARTICLE 10 INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE
ARTICLE 11 DAMAGE AND DESTRUCTION
ARTICLE 12 CONDEMNATION
ARTICLE 13 COVENANT OF QUIET ENJOYMENT
ARTICLE 14 ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING
ARTICLE 15 SURRENDER; OWNERSHIP AND REMOVAL OF TRADE FIXTURES
ARTICLE 16 HOLDING OVER
ARTICLE 17 ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATES
ARTICLE 18 SUBORDINATION
ARTICLE 19 TENANT'S DEFAULTS; LANDLORD'S REMEDIES
ARTICLE 20 INTENTIONALLY OMITTED
ARTICLE 21 COMPLIANCE WITH LAW
ARTICLE 22 ENTRY BY LANDLORD
ARTICLE 23 TENANT PARKING
ARTICLE 24 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
SUBLEASE
RECITALS
AGREEMENT

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Exhibit 10.17


STANDARD FORM
MODIFIED GROSS OFFICE LEASE

        This Standard Form Modified Gross Office Lease ("Lease") is entered into effective as of October 22, 2008 ("Effective Date"), between Sunroad Centrum Office I, L.P., a California limited partnership ("Landlord"), and Bridgepoint Education, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("Tenant"), who agree as follows:

        1.     Agreement to Let.     Landlord hereby leases to Tenant, and Tenant hereby leases from Landlord, upon all of the terms, provisions, and conditions contained in this Lease, (i) those certain premises described in the Principal Lease Provisions, below (the "Premises"), consisting of a portion of that certain building described in the Principal Lease Provisions, below (the "Building"), which is in turn a part of the Project (as described in the Principal Lease Provisions, below), along with (ii) the non-exclusive right to use, in common with Landlord, Landlord's invitees and licensees, and the other tenants and users of space within the Project, those portions of the Project intended for use by, or benefiting, tenants of the Project in common including, without limitation, the landscaped areas, passageways, walkways, hallways, elevators, parking areas, and driveways of the Building and the Project, but excluding all interior areas of the other buildings in the Project other than the Building (collectively, the "Common Areas"). This Lease confers no rights, however, to the roof, exterior walls, or utility raceways of the Building nor rights to any other building in the Project, nor with regard to either the subsurface of the land below the ground level of the Project or with regard to the air space above the ceiling of the Premises; provided, however, that Tenant shall have the limited right to access systems and equipment exclusively serving the Premises (for which Tenant has maintenance and repair responsibilities pursuant to Paragraph 10.1, below) that may be located on the roof, in exterior or demising walls, in utility raceways, in the airspaces above the ceiling of the Premises, or in any other portion of the Building or the Common Areas for the sole purpose of maintaining, repairing, and replacing such systems and equipment.

        2.     Principal Lease Provisions .    The following are the "Principal Lease Provisions" of this Lease. Other portions of this Lease explain and describe these Principal Lease Provisions in more detail and should be read in conjunction with this Paragraph 2. In the event of any conflict between the Principal Lease Provisions and the other portions of this Lease, the Principal Lease Provisions will control. (Terms shown in quotations are defined terms used elsewhere in this Lease)


[***] Confidential portions of this document have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission.


[***] Confidential portions of this document have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission.


        3.     Term .    

[***] Confidential portions of this document have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission.



        4.     Delivery of Possession .    





        5.     Use of Premises and Common Areas .    




        6.     Security Deposit .    Upon Tenant's execution of this Lease, Tenant shall deposit with Landlord, cash in the amount of the Security Deposit (if any) set forth in the Principal Lease Provisions, to secure the performance by Tenant of its obligations under this Lease, including without limitation


Tenant's obligations (i) to pay Basic Monthly Rent and Additional Rent (as defined below), (ii) to repair damages to the Premises and/or the Project caused by Tenant or Tenant's agents, employees, contractors, licensees, and invitees (collectively, "Tenant's Invitees"), (iii) to surrender the Premises in the condition required by Paragraph 24, below, and (iv) to remedy any other defaults by Tenant in the performance of any of its obligations under this Lease. Upon the first day of the Extension Term (if Tenant exercises its Option to Extend), Tenant shall increase the Security Deposit to an amount equal to the Basic Monthly Rent during the final year of the Lease. If Tenant commits any default under this Lease beyond any applicable notice and cure periods, Landlord may, at its election, use the Security Deposit to cure such default, and to compensate Landlord for all damage actually suffered by Landlord which are directly attributable to such default, including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees and costs incurred by Landlord. Upon demand by Landlord, Tenant shall promptly pay to Landlord a sum equal to any portion of the Security Deposit so used by Landlord, in order to maintain the Security Deposit in the amount set forth in the Principal Lease Provisions. Following the Expiration Date, and within the earlier of 30 days or the time frame otherwise required by applicable law, Landlord shall deliver to Tenant, at Tenant's last known address, any portion of the Security Deposit not used by Landlord, as provided in this Paragraph. Landlord may commingle the Security Deposit with Landlord's other funds and Landlord will not pay interest on such Security Deposit to Tenant.

        7.     Rent and Rent Adjustments .    

First Lease Year:       $[***] per Rentable Square Foot plus $[***]
Second Lease Year:       $[***] per Rentable Square Foot plus $[***]
Third Lease Year:       $[***] per Rentable Square Foot plus $[***]
Fourth Lease Year:       $[***] per Rentable Square Foot plus $[***]
Fifth Lease Year:       $[***] per Rentable Square Foot plus $[***]
Sixth Lease Year:       $[***] per Rentable Square Foot plus $[***]
Seventh Lease Year:       $[***] per Rentable Square Foot plus $[***]
Eighth Lease Year:       $[***] per Rentable Square Foot plus $[***]
Ninth Lease Year:       $[***] per Rentable Square Foot plus $[***]
Tenth Lease Year:       $[***] per Rentable Square Foot plus $[***]
Eleventh Lease Year:       $[***] per Rentable Square Foot plus $[***]

[***] Confidential portions of this document have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission.


        If Tenant exercises its right to extend the Term of this Lease pursuant to Paragraph 3.2, above, then on each anniversary of the first day of the Extension Term, the Basic Monthly Rent shall be increased by multiplying the then-existing Basic Monthly Rent amount by a percentage equal to the sum of one hundred percent plus the Then-Prevailing Increase Rate (stated as a percentage), if any, determined pursuant to Paragraph 3.2.5, above [for example, if the Then-Prevailing Increase Rate is five percent, then the Basic Monthly Rent would increase by 105%].

        8.     Additional Rent .    









        9.     Utilities and Services .    


        10.     Maintenance .    



        11.     Parking .    


        12.     Signs .    

[***] Confidential portions of this document have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission.



        13.     Rules, Regulations, and Covenants .    Tenant shall observe (and shall cause Tenant's Invitees to observe) faithfully and comply strictly with any reasonable rules and regulations which Landlord may from time to time adopt for the Project applying to all tenants (and provide Tenant with a copy of), as well as any recorded easement agreements, maintenance agreements, CC&R's, or like instruments affecting the Building and/or the Project, whether now existing or hereafter adopted or amended from time to time (all of the foregoing, collectively, "Rules"). Landlord has no duty or obligation to enforce any Rule against any other tenant, and Landlord will not be liable to Tenant for violation of any Rule by any other tenant, or any other tenant's agents, employees, officers, independent contractors, customers, invitees, visitors, or licensees; provided, however, that Landlord shall enforce the rules and regulations in a non-discriminatory manner. Tenant acknowledges that Landlord reserves the right, from time to time, to enter into leases or other agreements by which Landlord agrees to restrict the use of all or any portion of the Project (including the Premises) from certain uses. All such leases and other agreements, whether now existing or entered into in the future, shall be binding upon Tenant and in no event shall Tenant utilize the Premises for any use so prohibited; provided, however, no such restriction may prevent Tenant from using the Premises for the Permitted Use.

        14.     Early Access/Insurance .    Landlord shall use reasonable efforts to provide Tenant with four weeks advance notice of the date that the Landlord's Work will be Substantially Completed such that Tenant may enter the Premises for purposes of commencing Tenant's Work; provided, however, Landlord shall not be obligated to allow such early entry if such early entry will interfere with or delay the completion of the Landlord's Work. If, pursuant to the foregoing sentence, prior to the Lease Commencement Date Tenant is planning to perform any of the Tenant's Work, or install any of Tenant's personalty, then in addition to complying with the provisions of attached Exhibit "C" , (i) Tenant shall, at Tenant's sole cost, prior to first entering onto the Project, obtain and thereafter at all times maintain (a) "Builder's Risk" or "Course of Construction" insurance with respect to any actual construction work, and (b) all of the insurance to be maintained by Tenant during the Term, and (ii) all obligations of Tenant under the provisions of this Lease other than those relating to the obligation to pay Rent, shall be operative. Any work pursuant to this Paragraph shall be subject to all of the provisions of Paragraph 23, below.

        15.     [INTENTIONALLY DELETED ].    

        16.     Public Liability and Property Damage Insurance .    Throughout the Lease Term, Tenant shall, at Tenant's sole cost, maintain commercial general liability and property damage insurance and contractual liability insurance relative to Tenant's indemnity obligations hereunder (written on ISO occurrence form CG 00 01 10 07 or substitute forms providing equivalent coverage) (i) with a combined single limit of liability of not less than $2,000,000.00 (above and beyond defense costs), (ii) insuring against liability of Tenant and Tenant's Invitees arising out of or in connection with Tenant's use or occupancy of the Premises; provided, Tenant shall not be required to maintain insurance in excess of the required



amount in connection therewith, (iii) naming Landlord, its agent, and any Lender as additional insureds, (iv) containing cross liability endorsements, and (v) which includes products liability insurance (if Tenant is to sell merchandise or other products derived, assembled, or produced from the Premises). Not more frequently than once every two years, if in the commercially reasonable opinion of Landlord, the amount of such insurance at that time is not adequate, Tenant shall increase such insurance as reasonably required by Landlord. In addition to the foregoing, throughout the Lease Term, Tenant shall maintain (and provide Landlord with proof of) workers' compensation insurance in at least the statutorily required amount.

        17.     Fire and Extended Coverage Insurance .    Tenant shall, at Tenant's sole cost, maintain on Tenant's Alterations and Tenant's Personal Property (as defined below), and also on systems and equipment either contained within the Premises or in air spaces, walls, roof areas, or other portions of the Building or the Project and which exclusively serve the Premises, a policy of standard fire and extended coverage and special form insurance, with "inflation guard," vandalism, and malicious mischief endorsements, coverage with respect to increased costs due to building ordinances, demolition coverage, boiler and machinery insurance, and sprinkler leakage coverage, in each case to the extent of at least 100% of full replacement value, and issued in the name of Tenant—with Landlord, Landlord's Lender, and Landlord's designated agent as additional insureds. Such "full replacement value" shall be determined by the company issuing such policy at the time the policy is initially obtained. Not more frequently than once every two years, either Landlord or Tenant may, at its election, notify the other that it elects to have the replacement value redetermined by an insurance company or a qualified appraisal company, such cost of which, if any, to be borne by the electing party. Such redetermination shall be made promptly and in accordance with the rules and practices of the Board of Fire Underwriters, or a like board recognized and generally accepted by the insurance company, and Landlord and Tenant shall be promptly notified of the results by the insurance company. Such policy shall be promptly adjusted according to such redetermination. The foregoing casualty insurance may be maintained under blanket policies so long as there is no diminution in the quality or availability of the required coverage.

        18.     Business Interruption Insurance .    Tenant shall obtain and maintain, throughout the Term, business interruption insurance in amounts sufficient to reimburse Tenant for direct or indirect costs and loss of income attributable to all events/perils commonly insured against by prudent tenants or attributable to prevention of access to the Premises or to the Project as a result of such events/perils or otherwise.

        19.     Insurance Generally .    If Tenant fails during the Term to maintain any insurance required to be maintained by Tenant under this Lease (or is within 48 hours of such a failure), then Landlord may, at its election, arrange for any such insurance, and Tenant shall reimburse Landlord, as Additional Rent, for any premiums for any such insurance within ten business days after Tenant receives a copy of the premium notice. Insurance required to be maintained by Tenant under this Lease shall be in form and content reasonably satisfactory to Landlord and its Lender and (i) shall be issued as a primary policy, by insurance companies authorized to do business in the state in which the Project is located with a Best's Rating of at least "A-" and a Best's Financial Size Category rating of at least "X," as set forth in the most current edition of "Best's Insurance Reports" (unless otherwise approved by Landlord), or such higher rating as may be required by any Lender, (ii) shall name Landlord, Landlord's agent(s), and any Lender as additional insureds (using ISO Form CG2026 (7/04 Ed.)—Designated Person or Organization or equivalent), (iii) shall consist of "occurrence" based coverage, without provision for subsequent conversion to "claims" based coverage, (iv) shall not be cancelable or subject to reduction of coverage except after 30 days' prior written notice to Landlord and any Lender (Note: the words "endeavor to" and "failure to mail such notice shall impose no obligation for liability . . ." or any words of similar meaning contained in any insurance certificate regarding the obligation set forth in this clause (iv), are unacceptable and these two phrases must be crossed out if they appear in the printed certificate form), and (v) shall not provide for a deductible or co-insurance provision in excess of $50,000.00. Tenant shall, at least 10 days prior to the expiration of each such policy, furnish Landlord with a renewal of or "binder" extending such policy. Tenant shall promptly, upon request,



deliver to Landlord copies of such policy or policies or (if acceptable to Landlord's Lender) certificates evidencing the existence and amounts of such insurance together with evidence of payment of premiums. Nothing contained in this Lease (nor any subsequent act or inaction by Landlord) shall be construed as a representation that the scope of coverage or limits of liability specified to be carried by the Tenant are adequate to protect the Tenant or its interests.

        20.     Waiver of Subrogation .    Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in this Lease, Tenant releases Landlord and Landlord's guests, invitees, customers and licensees (collectively, "Landlord's Invitees") from all claims for damage, loss, or injury to Tenant's Personal Property and to the systems, equipment, fixtures, personalty, and Alterations of Tenant in or on the Premises and the Project to the extent such damage, loss, or injury is covered by any insurance policies carried by Tenant that are in force at the time of such damage or that are required to be carried by Tenant under the terms of this Lease. Tenant shall cause all insurance policies obtained by it pursuant to this Lease to provide (if such provision is generally commercially available) that the insurance company waives all right of recovery by way of subrogation against Landlord in connection with any damage, loss, or injury covered by such policy. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in this Lease, Landlord releases Tenant and Tenant's Invitees from all claims for damage, loss, or injury to the Premises and the Project, Tenant's Personal Property and to the systems, equipment, fixtures, and Alterations of Tenant in or on the Premises and the Project to the extent such damage, loss, or injury is covered by any insurance policies carried by Landlord that are in force at the time of such damage or that are required to be carried by Landlord under the terms of this Lease. Landlord shall cause all insurance policies obtained by it pursuant to this Lease to provide (if such provision is generally commercially available) that the insurance company waives all rights of recovery by way of subrogation against Tenant in connection with any damage, loss, or injury covered by such policy.

        21.     Landlord's Insurance .    Landlord shall maintain (in addition to such other coverages which Landlord elects to maintain or which its Lender might require) the following insurance, in such amounts and with such limits as Landlord shall determine in its reasonable discretion (except as otherwise specifically provided herein): (i) public liability insurance; (ii) fire and extended coverage (all risk or special form) insurance for full replacement costs (excluding footings and foundations) without deduction for depreciation, with (at Landlord's election) rental loss coverage; and (iii) boiler and machinery insurance, if applicable. The premiums, costs, expenses, co-insurance payments, and deductibles (or similar costs or charges) of and/or with respect to any insurance maintained from time to time by Landlord (all of the preceding, collectively, "Insurance Expenses") shall constitute Direct Expenses. Any such coverage may be part of an umbrella or blanket policy, whereupon the premiums, costs, and expenses hereof will be reasonably apportioned between the Project and the other properties so included under such policy(ies).

        22.     Personal Property Taxes .    Tenant shall pay before delinquency all taxes, assessments, license fees, and other charges that are levied or assessed against, or based upon the value of, Tenant's personal property installed or located in or on the Premises including without limitation trade fixtures, furnishings, equipment, Alterations, and inventory (collectively, "Tenant's Personal Property"). On written demand by Landlord, Tenant shall furnish Landlord with satisfactory evidence of such payments. If any such taxes, assessments, license fees, and/or other charges are levied against Landlord or Landlord's property, or if the assessed value of the Premises is increased by the inclusion of a value placed on Tenant's Personal Property, and if Landlord pays such taxes, assessments, license fees, and/or other charges or any taxes based on the increased assessments caused by Tenant's Personal Property, then Tenant, on written demand, shall within ten days reimburse Landlord, as Additional Rent, for the sum of such taxes, assessments, license fees, and/or other charges so levied against Landlord, or the proportion of taxes resulting from such increase in Landlord's assessment. Landlord may, at its election, pay such taxes, assessments, license fees, and/or other charges or such proportion, and receive such reimbursement, regardless of the validity of the levy.

        23.     Alterations .    Tenant shall not make any alterations, improvements, additions, installations, or changes of any nature in or to the Premises (any of the preceding, "Alterations") unless Tenant first obtains Landlord's written consent to such Alteration and otherwise complies with the provisions of this



Paragraph 23; provided, however, no such consent will be required in connection with any Minor Alterations (as defined below).


        24.     Surrender of Premises and Holding Over .    


        25.     Default .    The occurrence of any of the following shall constitute a material default and breach of this Lease by Tenant (each an "Event of Default"):


        26.     Landlord's Remedies .    Landlord shall have the following remedies if Tenant commits an Event of Default under this Lease. These remedies are not exclusive, but are cumulative and in addition to any remedies provided elsewhere in this Lease or now or later allowed by law.


        27.     Interest and Late Charges .    Late payment by Tenant to Landlord of Rent will cause Landlord to incur costs not contemplated by this Lease, the exact amount of which would be impracticable or extremely difficult to fix. Such costs include, without limitation, processing, collection and accounting


charges, and late charges that may be imposed on Landlord by the terms of any deed of trust covering the Premises. Therefore, if any Rent (in the form of good funds) is not received by Landlord within ten days of its due date, then, without any requirement for notice to Tenant, Tenant shall pay to Landlord an additional sum of five percent of such overdue amount as a late charge. Such late charge represents a fair and reasonable estimate of the costs that Landlord will incur by reason of any late payment by Tenant, and therefore this Paragraph is reasonable under the circumstances existing at the time this Lease is made. Acceptance of such late charge by Landlord shall not constitute a waiver or cure of Tenant's default with respect to such overdue amount, nor prevent Landlord from exercising any of the other rights and remedies available to Landlord under this Lease. In addition to the late charge payable by Tenant, as provided above, if any such Rent is not paid within 30 days of the date such Rent was due, then Tenant shall pay to Landlord interest on such overdue Rent (from such 30 th  day until all amounts, including interest, are paid in full) at the rate of seven percent above the "reference rate" announced from time to time by Bank of America, NT&SA (the "Default Rate"). If such reference rate ceases to be announced, then a comparable "prime rate" shall be utilized, as selected by Landlord.

        28.     Landlord Default—Tenant's Remedies .    If Landlord fails to cure a default by Landlord within any applicable cure period (or if no cure period is specified, then within 30 days of written notice from Tenant setting forth the nature of the claimed default; provided, however, if the nature of the cure of such default will reasonably require more than 30 days to complete and Landlord is proceeding with due diligence to remedy such matter, then such 30 day period will be extended for such additional time as may be necessary for Landlord to complete such cure) (any such failure being a "Landlord Default"), Tenant may remedy such default, whereupon Landlord shall reimburse Tenant for the reasonable third-party costs incurred by Tenant to remedy such default within 30 days after receipt of Tenant's written demand therefor, together with copies of the paid invoices evidencing the costs so incurred. In no event will Tenant have any right to offset any amount owed by Landlord (regardless of whether Landlord is in default hereunder) against Tenant's monetary obligations under this Lease; provided, however, Tenant may recover all actual damages (but not consequential or exemplary damages) reasonably resulting from any Landlord Default. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if a Landlord Default (i) adversely and substantially affects Tenant's rights under this Lease relating to use and/or occupancy of the Premises and as a result of such Landlord Default there is a material interference in the operation of Tenant's business conducted in the Premises, (ii) Landlord intentionally fails to cure such Landlord Default even though Landlord has adequate monetary resources to cure same, and (iii) such Landlord Default cannot be reasonably cured by Tenant in accordance with this Paragraph within reasonable time and at a reasonable cost, then—subject to the rights of Landlord's Lender under any Subordination, Attornment, and Non-Disturbance Agreement in the form of attached Exhibit "E" or otherwise entered into in connection herewith—Tenant may terminate this Lease if Landlord fails to cure such Landlord Default within 15 days after a second written notice thereof from Tenant delivered following the expiration of Landlord's original cure period provided for above.

        29.     Payment of Rent by Cashier's Check .    If a late charge is payable under this Lease, whether or not collected, for three or more installments of Basic Monthly Rent or other Rent due under this Lease, or if any three payments made by Tenant in the form of a personal or business check is returned by the bank it was drawn upon for whatever reason, including but not limited to insufficient funds, then Landlord, at Landlord's option, may require Tenant to submit future payments to Landlord in the form of a certified cashier's check, money order, or by wire transfer. Tenant's obligation to provide payment in the aforementioned manner shall continue in full force and effect until Landlord, in its sole discretion, determines otherwise. Tenant further agrees to reimburse Landlord, as Additional Rent, Landlord's actual costs imposed by Landlord's bank or financial institution arising from Tenant's returned check(s). These costs shall be in addition to any late charges payable by Tenant pursuant to this Lease.

        30.     Destruction .    If the Building is totally or partially destroyed during the Term, rendering the Premises totally or partially inaccessible or unusable, then, subject to the remainder of this Paragraph, (i) Landlord shall promptly commence work necessary to restore the Building (including the initial tenant improvements constructed pursuant to the terms of Exhibit "C" attached hereto) to substantially



the same condition as it was in immediately before such destruction and shall diligently prosecute such restoration work until completed, (ii) Landlord shall not be required to restore Tenant's Alterations or Tenant's Personal Property, unless they are specifically covered by insurance proceeds received by Landlord, such excluded items being the sole responsibility of Tenant to restore, (iii) such destruction shall not terminate this Lease (except as provided below), and (iv) all obligations of Tenant under this Lease shall remain in effect, except that the Basic Monthly Rent and Additional Rent shall be abated or reduced, between the date of such destruction and the date of Substantial Completion of restoration, by the ratio of (a) the Rentable Square Footage of the Premises rendered unusable or inaccessible by the destruction or in which Tenant is unable to operate its business as of result of the destruction, as reasonably determined by Landlord, to (b) the Rentable Square Footage of the Premises prior to such destruction. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Paragraph, either party shall have ten business days from the date of Landlord's determination that this sentence applies to the subject destruction/reconstruction, in which to terminate this Lease if Landlord reasonably determines that (1) it will likely take more than either (A) 270 days following the date of such casualty, or (B) 210 days from obtaining all required permits for such reconstruction, in which to complete such work, (2) such destruction (which is not de minimus in nature) occurs during the last year of the Term, or (3) then-existing laws do not permit such restoration. Additionally, Landlord may, at its election, terminate this Lease by so notifying Tenant in writing on or before the later of 60 days after such destruction or 30 days after Landlord's receipt of the proceeds (or written notice of the amount of proceeds) from insurance maintained by Landlord, if (I) such destruction exceeds 20% of the then-replacement value of the Premises, the Building, or the Project, or (II) Landlord reasonably determines that the cost of such restoration will exceed the amount of insurance proceeds relating to such destruction actually received by Landlord from insurance maintained by Landlord, excluding deductibles, by more than five percent of such cost of restoration. If Landlord or Tenant so terminates this Lease, then (x) Landlord shall have no obligation to restore the Project, (y) Landlord shall retain all insurance proceeds relating to such destruction, and (z) this Lease shall terminate as of 30 days after such notice of termination from Landlord to Tenant. Landlord's right to terminate this Lease as set forth in the immediately preceding sentence shall be conditioned upon Landlord also terminating the leases of all similarly affected tenants in the Project. Tenant hereby waives the provisions of California Civil Code Sections 1932(2) and 1933(4) or any successor statute with respect to any destruction of the Premises.. Additionally, if Landlord fails to Substantially Complete such restoration work within 270 days of such damage or destruction, Tenant may, by 30 days' written notice to Landlord delivered after such period (during which period of time such restoration is not Substantially Completed), terminate this Lease.

        31.     Condemnation .    If during the Term, or during the period of time between the execution of this Lease and the Lease Commencement Date, there is any taking of all or any part of the Premises or any interest in this Lease by the exercise of any governmental power, whether by legal proceedings or otherwise, by any public or quasi-public authority, or private corporation or individual, having the power of condemnation (any of the preceding a "Condemnor"), or a voluntary sale or transfer by Landlord to any Condemnor, either under threat of condemnation or while legal proceedings for condemnation are pending (any of the preceding, a "Condemnation"), the rights and obligations of Landlord and Tenant shall be determined pursuant to this Paragraph. If such Condemnation is of the entire Premises, then this Lease shall terminate on the date the Condemnor takes possession of the Premises (the "Date of Condemnation"). If such Condemnation is of any portion, but not all, of the Premises, then this Lease shall remain in effect, except that, if the remaining portion of the Premises is rendered unsuitable for Tenant's continued use of the Premises, then Tenant may elect to terminate this Lease, by so notifying Landlord in writing (the "Termination Notice") within 30 days after the date that the nature and extent of the Condemnation have been determined by Landlord and Landlord has delivered written notice thereof to Tenant. Such termination shall be effective on the earlier of (i) the date that is 30 days after the giving of the Termination Notice, or (ii) the Date of Condemnation. If Tenant does not give to Landlord the Termination Notice within such 30-day period, then all obligations of Tenant under this Lease shall remain in effect, except that (i) (unless the Premises are restored as set forth below) Basic Monthly Rent shall be reduced by the ratio of (a) the Rentable



Square Footage of the Premises taken to (b) the Rentable Square Footage of the Premises immediately prior to the Date of Condemnation and (ii) all other amounts, percentages, and figures appearing or referred to in this Lease shall be modified to conform to such reduced Rentable Square Footage. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Paragraph, if, within 30 days after Landlord's receipt of the Termination Notice, Landlord notifies Tenant that Landlord at its cost will add to the remaining Premises (or substitute for the Premises other comparable space in the Project) so that the Rentable Square Footage of the Premises will be substantially the same after the Condemnation as they were before the Condemnation, and Landlord commences the restoration promptly and completes it within 150 days after Landlord so notifies Tenant, then all obligations of Tenant under this Lease shall remain in effect, except that Basic Monthly Rent and Additional Rent shall be abated or reduced during the period from the Date of Condemnation until the completion of such restoration by the ratio of (A) the Rentable Square Footage of the Premises taken to (B) the Rentable Square Footage of the Premises immediately prior to the Date of Condemnation. Unless Landlord restores the Premises pursuant to the preceding sentence, or unless Tenant gives to Landlord the Termination Notice within the relevant 30-day period, Tenant at its sole cost shall accomplish any restoration required by Tenant to use the Premises. A temporary Condemnation of the Premises, or any part of the Premises, for less than 180 days, shall not constitute a Condemnation under this Paragraph; but the Basic Monthly Rent shall abate as to the portion of the Premises affected during such temporary Condemnation. All compensation, sums, or anything of value awarded, paid, or received on a total or partial Condemnation (the "Award") shall belong to and be paid to Landlord. Tenant shall have no right to any part of the Award, and Tenant hereby assigns to Landlord all of Tenant's right, title, and interest in and to any part of the Award, except that Tenant shall receive from the Award any sum paid expressly to Tenant from the Condemnor for Tenant's Personal Property, interruption or damage to Tenant's business, moving expenses, or for severance damages. Landlord and Tenant waive the provisions of any statute (including without limitation California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1265.130 or any successor statute) that allows Landlord or Tenant to petition the superior court (or any other court) to terminate this Lease in the event of a partial Condemnation of the Premises.

        32.     Assignment and Other Transfers .    



        Notwithstanding the foregoing, and as a condition to the effectiveness of any such Transfer to a Permitted Transferee, at least ten days prior to any proposed Transfer to a Permitted Transferee, Tenant shall notify Landlord in writing of its intention to undertake such a Transfer and provide Landlord with sufficient information to confirm that such entity will in fact be a Permitted Transferee; provided, however, no such notice shall be required in connection with a Permitted Transfer pursuant to Paragraph 32.4.3 of this Lease. Landlord shall keep all such information confidential except as may be required by any court or authority of competent jurisdiction or which information is already in the public domain, or except for the disclosure of such information to prospective buyers and lenders or the advisers and professionals of the parties or such prospective buyers and lenders. Other than the right to engage in such a Transfer to a Permitted Transferee without Landlord's consent, all other provisions of Paragraph 32.2 shall apply to such a Transfer. In addition to the foregoing Permitted Transferees, Tenant may also sublet up to 1,000 Rentable Square Feet of the Premises in the aggregate at any one time (a "Special Subletting(s)") for all or any portion of the Term of this Lease (including,


any applicable Extension Term relative to an Option to Extend which is exercised by Tenant in accordance with the requirements of this Lease) upon notice to Landlord, provided that no demising wall is created to separate the office spaces occupied by such subtenant(s) from the remainder of the Premises, no separate reception area is created for any such subtenant(s) and the business operated by such subtenant(s) is consistent with the quality of the Project as a first class office project. In addition, Landlord agrees that such Special Subletting by Tenant will be viewed in the same manner as a Transfer to a Permitted Transferee and, as such, will be exempt from the consent by Landlord requirements, the payment of any Transfer premium requirements, and the other restrictions of this Paragraph 32 which do not apply to a Transfer to a Permitted Transferee; but shall require the same notice as is required in connection with a Transfer to a Permitted Transferee.

        33.     Landlord's Reserved Rights .    


        34.     Easements .    Landlord may, at its election, from time to time, grant such easements, rights and dedications, and cause the recordation of parcel maps, easement and operating agreements, and restrictions affecting the Premises and the Project, provided that no such acts materially and adversely affect Tenant's rights of ingress or egress to the Building and the Premises or Tenants right to use the Premises or Tenant's business conducted in the Premises. Tenant shall promptly sign any documents or instruments to reasonably accomplish the foregoing upon request by Landlord.

        35.     Access by Landlord .    Landlord and any of Landlord's Invitees shall have the right to enter the Premises at all reasonable times, during normal business hours if feasible under the circumstances, and upon 24 hours' notice, if feasible under the circumstances, (i) to determine whether the Premises are in good condition and whether Tenant is complying with its obligations under this Lease, (ii) to do any necessary maintenance or make any restoration to the Premises that Landlord has the right or



obligation to perform, (iii) to serve, post, or keep posted any notices required or allowed under this Lease, (v) to post "for sale" or "for rent" or "for lease" signs during the final nine months of the Term, (vi) to show the Premises to brokers, lenders, agents, prospective buyers, prospective tenants, or other persons interested in a listing of, financing, purchasing, or occupying the Project, the Premises or any portion of the Project or the Premises, and (vii) to shore the foundations, footings, and walls of the Project, and to erect scaffolding and protective barricades around and about the Premises, but not so as to prevent entry to the Premises, and to do any other act or thing necessary for the safety or preservation of the Premises if any excavation or other construction is undertaken or is about to be undertaken on any adjacent property or nearby street. In the event of an emergency Landlord shall have the right to enter the Premises at any time, without prior notice to Tenant. Landlord's rights under this Paragraph extend, with Landlord's consent, to the owner of adjacent property on which excavation or construction is to take place and the adjacent property owner's agents, employees, officers, and contractors. Landlord shall not be liable for any inconvenience, disturbance, loss of business, nuisance, or other damage arising out of any entry on the Premises as provided in this Paragraph except damage resulting directly from the grossly negligent acts or willful misconduct of Landlord or Landlord's Invitees. Tenant shall not be entitled to any abatement or reduction of Basic Monthly Rent or other Rent because of the exercise by Landlord of any rights under this Paragraph. Landlord shall use commercially reasonable efforts (and shall cause any Landlord Invitees to use commercially reasonable efforts) during any entry to not unreasonably interfere with Tenant's use of the Premises or Tenant's business conducted therein.

        36.     Indemnity .    Tenant hereby agrees to indemnify, defend, protect, and hold harmless Landlord and its shareholders, officers, directors, agents, property managers, employees, contractors, and the partners comprising Landlord (if any) from and against all Claims (as defined below) and all costs, expenses, and reasonable attorneys' fees incurred in the defense or handling of any such Claims or any action or proceeding brought on any of such Claims. For purposes of this Lease, the term "Claims" shall mean all liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, attorneys' fees, and claims (except to the extent they result from Landlord's or Landlord's agent's, property manager's, employee's or contractor's negligent acts or willful misconduct) arising from or which seek to impose liability under or because of (i) Tenant's or Tenant's Invitees' use of the Premises, (ii) the conduct of Tenant's business, (iii) any activity, work, or things done, permitted, or suffered by Tenant or any of Tenant's Invitees in or about the Premises or elsewhere, (iv) any breach or default in the performance of any obligation to be performed by Tenant under this Lease, and/or (v) any negligence of Tenant or any of Tenant's Invitees. If any action or proceeding is brought against Landlord or its shareholders, officers, directors, agents, property managers, employees, contractors, or the partners comprising Landlord (if any) by reason of any such Claims, Tenant upon notice from Landlord shall defend such action or proceeding at Tenant's sole cost by legal counsel satisfactory to Landlord.

        37.     Exemption of Landlord From Liability .    Except as otherwise specifically provided in this Lease and/or to the extent caused by Landlord's, or Landlord's agents', property manager's, or employees', negligent acts or willful misconduct, Tenant assumes all risk of, Tenant waives all claims against Landlord in respect of, and Landlord shall not be liable for, any of the matters set forth in the preceding Paragraph or any of the following, except to the extent caused by Landlord's, or Landlord's property manager's, agents' or employees', grossly negligent acts or willful misconduct: injury to Tenant's business, loss of income from such business, or damage or injury to the goods, wares, merchandise, or other property or the person of Tenant, Tenant's Invitees, or any other persons in, upon, or about the Premises, whether such damage, loss, or injury is caused by or results from criminal acts, fire, steam, electricity, gas, water, rain, the breakage, leakage, obstruction or other defects of pipes, sewer lines, sprinklers, wires, appliances, plumbing, air-conditioning or lighting fixtures, or any other cause, conditions arising upon the Premises, or other sources or places, and regardless of whether the cause of such damage, loss, or injury or the means of repairing such damage, loss, or injury is inaccessible to Tenant. In connection with the foregoing, Tenant hereby waives any defense would otherwise be provided by Section 1542 of the California Civil Code (which states "A general release does not extend to claims which the creditor does not know or suspect to exist in his or her favor at the time of executing the release, which if known by him or her must have materially affected his or



her settlement with the debtor"), or laws of a similar nature, which would limit any such release to matters known or suspected to exist by Tenant. Except as otherwise provided in this Lease, this Lease shall not be affected or impaired by any change to any part of the Project or any sidewalks, streets, or improvements nearby the Project.

        38.     Hazardous Substances .    


        39.     Prohibition Against Mold, Lead-Based Paint, and Asbestos-Containing Materials .    Tenant shall not allow or permit any lead based paint to be used in the Premises, nor shall Tenant allow or permit


any condition to occur which could result in the growth of mold within the Premises. Additionally, Tenant shall not allow or permit any materials which contain asbestos in any form or concentration ("Asbestos-Containing Materials") to be used or stored in the Premises or used in the construction of any improvements or alterations to the Premises, including, without limitation, building or construction materials and supplies. Such prohibition against Asbestos-Containing Materials shall apply regardless of whether the Asbestos-Containing Materials may be considered safe or approved for use by a manufacturer, supplier, or governmental authority, or by common use or practice. Landlord shall have the right, upon 24-hours' notice, to enter upon and conduct inspections of the Premises to determine Tenant's compliance with this Paragraph. If Tenant violates the foregoing covenants relating to lead-based paint, mold, and Asbestos-Containing Materials (collectively "Prohibited Substances"), then (a) Tenant shall, upon notice from Landlord, immediately remove and remediate any damage from such Prohibited Substances at Tenant's sole cost, (b) such removal and remediation shall comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and requirements, (c) Tenant shall reimburse Landlord for all expenses incurred in connection with any inspection and testing of the Premises conducted by Landlord, and (d) unless Tenant completes such removal within 30 days after notice from Landlord, Landlord may, at its election, do either or both of the following: (i) declare an Event of Default (without the requirement of any notice under Paragraph 25.3) and exercise Landlord's remedies hereunder, including, without limitation, terminate this Lease upon ten days prior written notice to Tenant, and/or (ii) remove and remediate such Prohibited Substances and obtain reimbursement from Tenant for the cost of such removal and remediation, including a supervisory fee payable to Landlord in the amount of five percent of the removal and disposal cost. Tenant shall indemnify Landlord and Landlord's directors, officers, employees, and agents against all costs, liabilities, expenses, penalties, and claims for damages, including, without limitation, litigation costs and attorneys' fees, arising from (A) the presence of Prohibited Substances upon the Premises, to the extent that such Prohibited Substances are used, stored, or otherwise permitted in the Premises or used in the construction of any Alterations by Tenant or Tenant's agents, employees, representatives, or independent contractors, (b) any lawsuit, settlement, governmental order, or decree relating to the presence, handling, removal, or disposal of Prohibited Substances upon or from the Premises, to the extent that such Prohibited Substances are used, stored, or otherwise permitted in the Premises or used in the construction of any improvements or Alterations to the Premises by Tenant or Tenant's agents, employees, representatives, or independent contractors, or (C) Tenant's failure to perform its obligations to remove such Prohibited Substances under this Paragraph. The provisions of this Paragraph shall not apply to any Prohibited Substances brought onto the Premises by Landlord or Landlord's Invitees or resulting from the acts of Landlord or Landlord's Invitees.

        40.     Security Measures .    Tenant acknowledges that, although the Building may contain a restricted access entry system (if provided for as part of Landlord's Work), (i) the Basic Monthly Rent does not include the cost of any security measures for any portion of the Project (ii) Landlord shall have no obligation to provide any such security measures, (iii) Landlord has made no representation to Tenant regarding the safety or security of the Project, and (iv) Tenant will be solely responsible for providing any security it deems necessary to protect itself, its property, and Tenant's Invitees in, on, or about the Project. If Landlord provides any security measures at any time, then the cost thereof shall be included as part of the Operating Expenses, but Landlord will not be obligated to continue providing such security measures for any period of time, Landlord may discontinue such security measures without notice and without liability to Tenant, and Landlord will not be obligated to provide such security measures with any particular standard of care. Tenant assumes all responsibility for the security and safety of Tenant, Tenant's property, and Tenant's Invitees. Except with respect to the gross negligence or willful misconduct of Landlord or Landlord's property manager, consultants, agents or employees, Tenant releases Landlord from all claims for damage, loss, or injury to Tenant, Tenant's Invitees, and/or to the personal property of Tenant and/or of Tenant's Invitees, even if such damage, loss, or injury is caused by or results from the criminal, reckless, or negligent acts of third parties. In connection with the foregoing, Tenant hereby waives any defense would otherwise be provided by Section 1542 of the California Civil Code (which states "A general release does not extend to claims which the creditor does not know or suspect to exist in his or her favor at the time of executing the release, which if



known by him or her must have materially affected his or her settlement with the debtor"), or laws of a similar nature, which would limit any such release to matters known or suspected to exist by Tenant. Landlord shall have no duty to warn Tenant of any criminal acts or dangerous conduct that has occurred in or near the Project, regardless of Landlord's knowledge of such crimes or conduct, and Tenant hereby undertakes to remain informed regarding such issues.

        41.     Subordination and Attornment .    

        42.     Estoppel Certificate .    Within 15 business days after written request from Landlord, Tenant shall execute and deliver to Landlord, in recordable form, a certificate stating (to the extent factually accurate) (i) that this Lease is unmodified and in full force and effect, or in full force and effect as modified, and stating all modifications, (ii) the then-current Basic Monthly Rent, (iii) the dates to which Basic Monthly Rent has been paid in advance, (iv) the amount of any security deposit, prepaid


rent, or other payment constituting Rent which has been paid, (v) whether or not Tenant or, to Tenant's actual knowledge, Landlord is in default under this Lease and whether there currently exist any defenses or rights of offset under the Lease in favor of Tenant, (vi) that any Landlord's Work required by this Lease is complete (or stating any exceptions) and (vii) such other matters as Landlord may reasonably request. Tenant's failure to deliver such certificate within such 15 business day period shall be conclusive upon Tenant for the benefit of Landlord, and any successor in interest to Landlord, any lender or proposed lender, and any purchaser or proposed purchaser of the Project that, except as may be represented by Landlord, this Lease is unmodified and in full force and effect, no Rent has been paid more than 30 days in advance, neither Tenant nor Landlord is in default under this Lease, no defenses or rights of offset under the Lease exist in favor of Tenant, and that all Landlord's Work required by this Lease is complete. Landlord will similarly, in connection with any lending or Transfer transaction, upon 15 business days written request from Tenant, execute an estoppel certificate in favor of Tenant's proposed lender or Transferee confirming (i) that this Lease is unmodified and in full force and effect, or in full force and effect as modified, and stating all modifications, (ii) the then-current Basic Monthly Rent, (iii) the dates to which Basic Monthly Rent has been paid in advance, (iv) the amount of any security deposit, prepaid rent, or other payment constituting Rent which has been paid, and (v) whether or not to the best of Landlord's knowledge Tenant is in default under this Lease.

        43.     Waiver .    No delay or omission in the exercise of any right or remedy of Landlord in the event of any default or Event of Default by Tenant shall impair such right or remedy or be construed as a waiver. No delay or omission in the exercise of any right or remedy of Tenant in the event of any default or Landlord Default by Landlord shall impair such right or remedy or be construed as a waiver. The receipt and acceptance by Landlord of delinquent Rent shall not constitute a waiver of any default other than the particular Rent payment accepted. Landlord's receipt and acceptance from Tenant, on any date (the "Receipt Date"), of an amount less than the Rent actually due on such Receipt Date, or to become due at a later date but applicable to a period prior to such Receipt Date, shall not release Tenant of its obligation (i) to pay the full amount of such Rent due on such Receipt Date or (ii) to pay when due the full amount of such Rent to become due at a later date but applicable to a period prior to such Receipt Date. No act or conduct of Landlord, including without limitation, the acceptance of the keys to the Premises, shall constitute an acceptance by Landlord of the surrender of the Premises by Tenant before the Expiration Date. Only a written notice from Landlord to Tenant stating Landlord's election to terminate Tenant's right to possession of the Premises shall constitute acceptance of the surrender of the Premises and accomplish a termination of this Lease. Landlord's consent to or approval of any act by Tenant requiring Landlord's consent or approval shall not be deemed to waive or render unnecessary Landlord's consent to or approval of any other or subsequent act by Tenant. Any waiver by Landlord of any default must be in writing and shall not be a waiver of any other default concerning the same or any other provision of this Lease. Tenant hereby waives any rights granted to Tenant under California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1179, California Civil Code Section 3275, and/or any successor statute(s). Tenant represents and warrants that if Tenant breaches this Lease and, as a result, this Lease is terminated, Tenant will not suffer any undue hardship as a result of such termination and, during the Term, will make such alternative or other contingency plans to provide for its vacation of the Premises and relocation in the event of such termination. Tenant acknowledges that Tenant's waivers set forth in this Paragraph are a material part of the consideration for Landlord's entering into this Lease and that Landlord would not have entered into this Lease in the absence of such waivers.

        44.     Brokers .    Tenant represents that no real estate broker, agent, finder, or other person is responsible for bringing about or negotiating this Lease other than the Tenant's broker, if any, listed in the Principal Lease Provisions, and Tenant has not dealt with any other real estate broker, agent, finder, or other person, relative to this Lease in any manner. Tenant hereby agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold Landlord harmless from and against all liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, attorneys' fees and claims arising from any claims that may be made against Landlord by any real estate broker, agent, finder, or other person (other than as set forth above), alleging to have acted on behalf of or to have dealt with Tenant. Landlord hereby agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold Tenant harmless from and against all liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, attorneys' fees and claims



arising from any claims that may be made against Tenant by any real estate broker, agent, finder, or other person (other than as set forth above), alleging to have acted on behalf of or to have dealt with Landlord. Landlord shall be responsible, upon satisfaction of the requirements of a separate written listing agreement between Landlord and Landlord's broker, for the payment of the commission due and owing to Landlord's brokers identified in the Principal Lease Provisions (or any other brokers engaged by Landlord), and Landlord shall also be responsible, upon satisfaction of the requirements of a separate written listing agreement between Landlord and Tenant's broker, for the payment of the commission due and owing to Tenant's brokers identified in the Principal Lease Provisions.

        45.     Limitations on Landlord's Liability .    If Landlord is in default of this Lease, and as a consequence Tenant recovers a money judgment against Landlord, such judgment shall be satisfied only out of (i) the proceeds of sale received upon execution of such judgment and levy against the right, title, and interest of Landlord in the Project, (ii) rent or other income from the Project receivable by Landlord and/or (iii) the consideration received by Landlord from the sale or other disposition of all or any part of Landlord's right, title, and interest in the Project. Subject to the preceding sentence, neither Landlord nor Landlord's shareholders, members, officers, directors, agents, property managers, employees, contractors, or the partners comprising Landlord (if any) shall not be personally liable for any deficiency.

        46.     Sale or Transfer of Premises .    If Landlord sells or transfers the Project (whether voluntarily or involuntarily), Landlord, on consummation of the sale or transfer, shall be released from any liability thereafter accruing under this Lease, but only upon the transferee becoming liable for any such liability hereunder as Landlord. If any security deposit or prepaid rent has been paid by Tenant, Landlord may transfer the security deposit and/or prepaid rent to Landlord's successor-in-interest and on such transfer Landlord shall be discharged from any further liability arising from the security deposit or prepaid rent.

        47.     Quitclaim Deed .    Tenant shall execute and deliver to Landlord on the Expiration Date, promptly on Landlord's request, a quitclaim deed to the Premises, in recordable form, designating Landlord as transferee.

        48.     No Merger .    The voluntary or other surrender of this Lease by Tenant, or a mutual cancellation of this Lease, or a termination by Landlord, shall not work a merger, and shall, at the option of Landlord, terminate any existing subleases or may, at the option of Landlord, operate as an assignment to Landlord of any such subleases.

        49.     Confidentiality .    Except as essential to the consummation of the transaction contemplated by this Lease (together with all amendments and addenda hereto), or in connection with a legitimate business purpose (such as in connection with a sale or loan transaction), Tenant shall keep and maintain the terms of this Lease and the transactions contemplated by this Lease in strict confidence. Nothing provided herein, however, shall prevent Tenant from disclosing to its legal counsel and/or certified public accountants, prospective purchasers, or lenders the existence and terms of this Lease or any transaction under this Lease, or any aspect of this lease, or from complying with any governmental or court order or similar legal requirement which requires Tenant to disclose this Lease, the terms of this Lease, the transaction contemplated by this Lease and/or any aspect of this Lease; provided that Tenant and its agents, representatives, and professional advisors use reasonable and diligent good faith efforts to disclose no more than is absolutely required to be disclosed by such legal requirement. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, during any period that Tenant is a public company on one of the nationally recognized securities exchanges (such as, without limitation, NYSE or NASDAQ), the provisions of this Paragraph 49 shall not be applicable.

        50.     Miscellaneous .    




 

Landlord's Initials
    

Tenant's Initials

[signature page attached]


LANDLORD:

  Sunroad Centrum Office I, L.P.,
a California limited partnership

    

       

  By:   Sunroad Asset Management, Inc.,
a California corporation

    

       

  By:   /s/ Richard Vann

Richard Vann

  Its:   Executive Vice President

    

       

    

       

    

       

TENANT:

  Bridgepoint Education, Inc.,
a Delaware corporation

    

       

  By:   /s/ Andrew Clark

Andrew Clark

  Its:   Chief Executive Officer

    

       

  By:   /s/ Daniel J. Devine

Daniel J. Devine

  Its:   Chief Financial Officer


EXHIBIT "A"


LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT

THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN IS SITUATED IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, CITY OF SAN DIEGO, AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

PARCELS 1 THROUGH 7 OF PARCEL MAP NO. 18972, ACCORDING TO MAP THEREOF FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY ON MAY 24, 2002 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 2002-0444396.



EXHIBIT "B"


DEPICTION OF BUILDING FLOOR SHELLS COMPRISING PREMISES

(attached hereto)



EXHIBIT "C"


WORK LETTER

        This Exhibit "C" Work Letter ("Work Letter") sets forth the respective rights, duties, and obligations of Landlord and Tenant in connection with the build-out of the Premises under that certain Standard Form Modified Gross Office Lease for space in the Sunroad Centrum project to which this Work Letter is attached. Landlord's responsibilities under this Work Letter generally consist of the design (including, without limitation, the preliminary tenant improvement plans for the Premises (the "Preliminary TI Plans", as further defined below), the TI Plans, but excluding AV and furniture selection and coordination) and build-out, in "turnkey" condition using Landlord's Building-standard materials and finishes, of the that portion of the Premises commonly referred to as Suites 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800, 1000, and 1100 (the "Landlord's Work") in accordance with the approved tenant improvement plans and specifications (the "TI Plans," as further defined below) relating thereto, subject to the terms, provisions, and conditions of this Work Letter. Tenant's responsibilities under this Work Letter generally consist of the installation of all premises-specific security features, computer cabling and telecommunications wiring, and all furniture, fixtures, and equipment, necessary to ready the Premises for Tenant's Permitted Use ("Tenant's Work"), subject to the terms, provisions, and conditions of this Work Letter.

        1.      Definitions .    All terms used in this Work Letter which are not specifically defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Lease to which this Work Letter is attached. This Work Letter is incorporated within such Lease and references in this Work Letter to "this Lease" or "the Lease" will mean the Lease to which this Work Letter is attached as an Exhibit.

        2.      Construction Representatives .    Landlord appoints Landlord's Representative (identified below) to act for Landlord and Tenant appoints Tenant's Representative (identified below) to act for Tenant in all matters covered by this Work Letter. All inquiries, requests, instructions, authorizations, and other communications with respect to the matters covered by this Work Letter will be made to Landlord's Representative or Tenant's Representative, as the case may be. Tenant will not make any inquiries of or requests to, and will not give any instructions or authorizations to, any other employee or agent of Landlord, including Landlord's architect, engineers, and contractors or any of their agents or employees, with regard to matters covered by this Work Letter and any such instruction or authorization will, at Landlord's election, be of no force or effect. Either party may change its designated Representative under this Work Letter at any time upon three-business days' prior written notice to the other party.


        3.      Landlord's Work .    Following execution of this Lease by Landlord and Tenant, Landlord shall cause the Landlord's Work to be completed in accordance with (i) the TI Plans, and (ii) Landlord's standard tenant finishes for the Building as modified by the TI Plans. Tenant acknowledges that, as provided in Paragraph 4 of this Lease, the Premises will be built out in two Phases. The TI Plans will be developed as follows:


        4.      Modifications/Approvals .



        5.      Cost of Landlord's Work .    The Landlord's Work shall be completed by Landlord's Contractor in a diligent and good and workmanlike manner in accordance with the approved TI Plans and in compliance with all applicable laws, codes, ordinances, and other governmental requirements then applicable to the Premises and the Building. The cost of Landlord's Work, including both hard and soft costs, will be Landlord's sole responsibility, except as provided herein. The cost of Landlord's Work does not include the cost of the Tenant's Work, any Tenant-incurred construction management fees, or the cost of Tenant's furniture, fixtures, and/or equipment, or other items of personal property, all of which will be treated as a part of Tenant's Work and will be Tenant's sole responsibility and expense. Notwithstanding the foregoing, and notwithstanding anything to the contrary in Paragraph 4.1, above, Tenant shall have the right upon delivery of written notice to Landlord to require Landlord to pay the cost of up to $[***] per Rentable Square Foot of space in the Premises in additional tenant improvements or upgrades to Landlord's Work (the "Upgrade Allowance") upon the following terms, provisions, and conditions:

        6.      Early Entry .    Subject to the provisions of Paragraph 14 of the Lease, Landlord will use good faith commercially reasonable efforts to allow Tenant to have early access to (i) Phase I of the Premises during the four week period prior to the Delivery Date of such Phase, and (ii) Phase II of the Premises during the four week period prior to the Delivery Date of such phase, in each case for the limited purpose of coordinating Tenant's installation of its computer cabling and telecommunications wiring, and all furniture, fixtures, and equipment, necessary to ready the Premises for Tenant's Permitted Use. Any such work will be subject to all of the provisions of this Work Letter including, specifically, and without limitation, Paragraph 11 (and the subparagraphs thereof) and Paragraph 12, below. Such early

[***] Confidential portions of this document have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission.


entry must be accomplished without delay to, or interference with, Landlord or Landlord's Work. Tenant shall have no obligation to pay any Rent for the Premises during such four week period other than the Tenant's share of utilities used in connection with such installation work.

        7.      Effect of Delay on Lease Term .    Subject to the provisions of Paragraph 4.1 of the Lease, any delay in the completion of Landlord's Work will not, except as otherwise specifically provided in this Work Letter, cause the Lease to be affected or modified and the Lease shall remain in full force and effect. Landlord shall not be liable for any damage suffered or incurred on account of any delay in completion.

        8.      Initial Commencement of Lease Term .    Once the Lease Commencement Date has been determined, Landlord shall provide Tenant with a Confirmation of Lease Terms memorandum reflecting such date. Tenant shall execute and return to Landlord the Confirmation of Lease Terms memorandum within ten business days of its submittal by Landlord to Tenant. Failure by Tenant to timely execute and return the Confirmation of Lease Terms memorandum shall not amend the terms thereof, but shall be deemed as Tenant's final and conclusive acceptance of the terms thereof.

        9.      Tenant Delays .    Each of the following events shall constitute a "Tenant Delay": (a) delays actually resulting from any direction by Tenant that Landlord suspend work or otherwise hold up construction of any portion of the Landlord's Work because of a possible change to be initiated by Tenant or for any other reason directed by Tenant; (b) delays by Tenant in paying when due any amount payable pursuant to this Lease or this Work Letter; (c) delays which actually result directly from Tenant's requested changes in the approved TI Plans or Landlord's Work as reflected in a Change Order; or (d) any other willful or negligent action or inaction of Tenant (or its agents or employees) that directly or indirectly delays Landlord in completing Landlord's Work. Tenant shall pay any actual and documented third party costs or expenses incurred by Landlord as a result of any Tenant Delays, including without limitation, any increases in costs or expenses for labor or materials.

        10.    Improvements by Tenant to the Premises; Plan Approval .    In the event that Tenant shall desire (or is required) to perform the Tenant's Work, and in the event Tenant subsequently desires to undertake any Alterations, Tenant shall, unless such improvements do not require Landlord's consent pursuant to Paragraph 23 of the Lease, cause reasonably detailed plans and specifications (the "Plans") to be prepared and delivered to Landlord. Landlord shall, within a reasonable period of time (not to exceed ten business days) following its receipt of the Plans, either approve such Plans in writing or provide Tenant with written notice setting forth the reasons that Landlord is withholding such consent, which reasons must be reasonable; and if such Plans are not approved by Landlord the parties shall follow a re-submittal and re-review procedure relative to obtaining Landlord's approval until such Plans are approved, with Landlord's subsequent review periods being five business days. Performance of the Tenant's Work (and any subsequent Alterations for which Plans are required hereunder) shall strictly conform to the approved Plans and any deviation will require Landlord's prior approval, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned, or delayed; however, in the case of de minimus changes to the Plans which do not affect the aesthetics, design, or functionality of the Premises, Landlord's consent shall not be required. Landlord acknowledges that timing is critical to the process of addressing changes to the Plans, accordingly, Landlord agrees that if Landlord's consent is required hereunder (or sought where not technically required), Landlord shall provide a written response to Tenant's written request for consent within three business days from receipt thereof (provided that such written request from Tenant is accompanied by sufficient information or materials to enable Landlord to reasonably evaluate the change in question and indicates in bold, capital letters that Landlord's failure to respond within three business days will constitute Landlord's deemed approval thereof); provided, however, in lieu of granting or withholding its consent within such three business day period, Landlord may provide Tenant with written notice (prior to the expiration of the second business day) indicating that Landlord needs up to two additional business days to evaluate Tenant's request for consent. If Landlord fails to reasonably withhold its consent within such three business day period (or up to five business days if Landlord exercises the foregoing extension option), Landlord shall be irrevocably deemed to have consented to such change. All costs arising from any such work by Tenant shall be the sole and exclusive responsibility of Tenant, and Tenant shall pay all



such amounts in a prompt and timely fashion as said costs become due and in a manner which avoids the filing of any liens against the Project or the Premises.

        11.    Construction of Tenant's Work .    After the Plans for the Tenant's Work have been approved by Landlord, Tenant, and the local governing agencies, Tenant shall enter into a construction contract with Tenant's Contractor (or another contractor approved by Landlord, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed)—which contract must include a provision for compliance with Landlord's rules and regulations as set forth herein—and Tenant shall provide Landlord with a copy of such contract prior to the commencement of Tenant's Work. Tenant shall perform no Alterations or Tenant's Work except through Tenant's Contractor and in strict accordance with this Work Letter. In no event shall Tenant be permitted to perform Tenant's Work or Alterations prior to providing all information reasonably requested by Landlord in writing relating to Tenant's Work or the Alterations. Failure by Tenant to provide any such information reasonably requested by Landlord in writing, including but not limited to evidence of Tenant's and Tenant's Contractor's compliance with all of the insurance requirements hereof, shall constitute a default under this Lease in the event Tenant proceeds with Tenant's Work or such Alterations, and if such default remains uncured for a period of three business days following delivery to Tenant of written notice from Landlord (whether by ceasing Tenant's Work, as applicable, providing such requested information or otherwise), then such default will constitute an Event of Default under the Lease which will not require any further notice or cure period. Violations of Landlord's reasonable rules, regulations, and requirements as set forth herein or as otherwise established by Landlord shall constitute a default under this Lease if not corrected by Tenant and/or Tenant's Contractor within 48 hours of written notice by Landlord to Tenant, and if such default is not cured within such 48 hour period and thereafter continues uncured for a period of three business days following delivery to Tenant of an additional written notice from Landlord, then such failure will constitute an Event of Default under the Lease which will not require any further notice or cure period; provided, however, if the nature of such default is such that more than three business days are reasonably required for its cure, then an Event of Default shall not exist under the Lease if Tenant commences to cure such default within such three business day period and thereafter diligently prosecutes such cure to completion within 60 days after Landlord's written notice. Landlord shall have the right to post a notice of non-responsibility at a prominent location within Tenant's Premises. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, provided Tenant has complied with all of the provisions of this Paragraph, Landlord agrees to allow Tenant's Contractor (and subcontractors) early access to the Premises for purposes of coordinating Tenant's Work and commencing long lead time items or items which must be installed prior to completion of Landlord's Work in order to avoid unnecessary cost or expense. Any such work will be subject to all of the provisions of this Work Letter including, specifically, and without limitation, this Paragraph (and the subparagraphs hereof) and Paragraph 12, below. It shall be the responsibility of Tenant to enforce the following requirements of Tenant's Contractor, and all subcontractors of Tenant's Contractor, at every level:



        12.    Coordination of Construction .    Tenant covenants and agrees that Tenant and Tenant's Contractor shall not destroy or in any way damage any portion of the Building or the Project. Further, Tenant covenants and agrees that Tenant and Tenant's Contractor shall coordinate the Tenant's Work with any construction schedule for any work being performed by or on behalf of Landlord or any other tenant, and that the performance of the Tenant's Work shall not interfere with Landlord's or any other tenant's construction activities. If there be such interference or conflict, written notice thereof shall be given to Tenant, and immediately after receipt of such written notice the Tenant agrees to cease or cause to be terminated such interference or conflict. Further, should Tenant delay Landlord's work at the Premises or any other area of the Building or Project due to the construction of Tenant's Work, and if Tenant fails to correct such condition within one business day of receipt of written notice from Landlord specifying the circumstances causing such delay, Tenant shall be responsible to Landlord for any lost rents (up to the number of days of delay caused by Tenant) due to the delay of the commencement of any lease for premises within the Project. Tenant further covenants and agrees that Tenant and Tenant's Contractor shall comply with all reasonable rules and regulations promulgated by Landlord, or its agent, and all reasonable directives of Landlord governing construction or installation activities, including but not limited to, permissible hours for construction or installation activities, storage of equipment and responsibility for cleaning of work areas. If Tenant or Tenant's Contractor shall fail to comply with the provisions of this Paragraph any actual third party costs incurred by Landlord as a result of such failure shall be at Tenant's sole and exclusive expense, payable within ten business days after Tenant receives written demand therefor along with reasonable evidence of such costs.

        13.    Limitation on Landlord's Liability .    Landlord shall not be liable for any loss, cost, damage, or expense incurred or claimed by Tenant or any other person or party on account of the construction or installation of the Tenant's Work or any other improvements to the Premises made by Tenant. Tenant hereby acknowledges and agrees that the compliance of the Tenant's Work, or other Alterations made to the Premises by the Tenant and any plans therefore, with all applicable governmental laws, codes, and regulations shall be solely Tenant's responsibility. Landlord assumes no liability or responsibility resulting from the failure of the Tenant to comply with all applicable governmental laws, codes, and regulations or for any defect in any of the Tenant's Work or other Alteration to the Premises made by Tenant. Tenant further agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Landlord from any loss, cost, damage or expense incurred, claimed, asserted, or arising in connection with any of the foregoing.

        14.    Miscellaneous .    This Work Letter (like the Lease to which it is attached and incorporated into) may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which



together shall constitute one document. It constitutes both a part of the Lease and a separate binding contract between Landlord and Tenant.

LANDLORD:

  Sunroad Centrum Office I, L.P.,
a California limited partnership

    

       

  By:   Sunroad Asset Management, Inc.,
a California corporation

    

       

  By:   /s/ Richard Vann

Richard Vann

  Its:   Executive Vice President

    

       

    

       

    

       

TENANT:

  Bridgepoint Education, Inc.,
a Delaware corporation

    

       

  By:   /s/ Andrew Clark

Andrew Clark

  Its:   Chief Executive Officer

    

       

  By:   /s/ Daniel J. Devine

Daniel J. Devine

  Its:   Chief Financial Officer

ATTACHMENT No. 1


Description of Landlord's Building-Standard Materials and Finishes
Part One

(attached hereto)


ATTACHMENT No. 1


Description of Landlord's Building-Standard Materials and Finishes
Part Two

October 10, 2008

MEMO

Project: Bridgepoint Education, Bldg 1

Topic: Sunroad Centrum Turnkey Building Design Elements

The following is a list of design and/or construction elements which will be included in design documents and that will be considered to be consistent with Building Standards as outlined in Exhibit B of the work letter for this project. This list is not meant to be a comprehensive list, but is intended to represent the majority of items known at this time:

GENERAL


FLOOR ONE

FLOOR ONE—LEADERSHIP ROOM

FLOOR 10

FLOOR 11




EXHIBIT "D"


TENANT'S PRE-APPROVED SIGNAGE


[BRIDGEPOINT LOGO]

The lettering and the logo of such pre-approved signage can be in combinations of black, white and "Bridgepoint blue" (also known as Pantone 2945U).



EXHIBIT "E"


FORM OF SUBORDINATION, ATTORNMENT, AND
NON-DISTURBANCE AGREEMENT


RECORDING REQUESTED BY   )    
AND WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO:   )    
    )    
Bank of America, National Association   )    
Real Estate Banking Group   )    
Mail Code CA6-503-05-35   )    
5 Park Plaza, Suite 500   )    
Irvine, CA 92614-8525   )    
Attn.: Prudence Daley   )    

 
        Space above for Recorder's Use


SUBORDINATION NONDISTURBANCE AND ATTORNMENT AGREEMENT

        NOTICE:     THIS SUBORDINATION, NONDISTURBANCE AND ATTORNMENT AGREEMENT RESULTS IN YOUR LEASEHOLD ESTATE BECOMING SUBJECT TO AND OF LOWER PRIORITY THAN THE LIEN OF SOME OTHER OR LATER SECURITY INSTRUMENT.

        This Subordination, Nondisturbance and Attornment Agreement (this " Agreement ") dated as of October     , 2008, is made among Bridgepoint Education, Inc., a Delaware corporation (" Tenant "), Sunroad Centrum Office I, L.P., a California limited partnership (" Landlord "), and Bank of America, N.A., a national banking association, in its capacity as Administrative Agent (" Administrative Agent ") for itself and other "Lenders" that are party, from time to time to the Loan Agreement (defined below).

        WHEREAS, pursuant to that certain Construction Loan Agreement dated as of February 10, 2006, as modified from time to time (collectively, the " Loan Agreement "), the Lenders agreed to make a construction loan to Landlord in the amount of Eighty-One Million Dollars ($81,000,000) (the " Loan "). Lenders are the owners of certain promissory notes (herein, as they may have been or may be from time to time renewed, extended, amended, supplemented, or restated, collectively, called the " Note "), executed by Landlord and payable to the order of Lenders, in the aggregate principal amount of the Loan, bearing interest and payable as therein provided, secured by, among other things, a Construction Deed of Trust, Assignment of Rents and Leases, Security Agreement and Fixture Filing dated as of February 10, 2006 recorded in the real property records of San Diego County, California (" Official Records ") on February 17, 2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0115267, as modified by that certain Modification and Additional Advance Agreement (Short Form) dated as of December 21, 2007 and recorded in the Official Records on December 26, 2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0793556, covering, among other property, the land (the " Land ") described in Exhibit A which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, and the improvements (" Improvements ") thereon (such Land and Improvements being herein together called the " Property ") (herein, as it may have been or may be from time to time renewed, extended, amended or supplemented, called the " Deed of Trust ");

        WHEREAS, Tenant is the tenant under that certain Standard Form Modified Gross Office Lease between Landlord and Tenant dated as of October     , 2008 (herein, as it may from time to time be renewed, extended, amended or supplemented, called the " Lease "), covering a portion of the Property (said portion being herein referred to as the " Premises "); and

        WHEREAS, the term " Landlord " as used herein means the present landlord under the Lease or, if the landlord's interest is transferred in any manner, the successor(s) or assign(s) occupying the position of landlord under the Lease at the time in question.

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        NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual agreements herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:

        1.      Subordination .    Tenant agrees and covenants that the Lease and the rights of Tenant thereunder, all of Tenant's right, title and interest in and to the property covered by the Lease, and any lease thereafter executed by Tenant covering any part of the Property, are and shall be subject, subordinate and inferior to (a) the Deed of Trust and the rights of Administrative Agent and Lenders thereunder, and all right, title and interest of Administrative Agent and Lenders in the Property, and (b) all other security documents now or hereafter securing payment of any indebtedness of Landlord (or any prior landlord) to Administrative Agent and Lenders which cover or affect the Property (the " Security Documents "); provided, however, that the lien of the Deed of Trust shall not encumber or have any effect on Tenant's trade fixtures, equipment or personal property placed on or within the Premises. This Agreement is not intended and shall not be construed to subordinate the Lease to any mortgage, deed of trust or other security document other than those referred to in the preceding sentence, securing the indebtedness to Administrative Agent or the Lenders.

        2.      Nondisturbance .    Administrative Agent agrees that so long as the Lease is in full force and effect and Tenant is not in default in the payment of rent, additional rent or other payments or in the performance of any of the other terms, covenants or conditions of the Lease on Tenant's part to be performed (beyond the period, if any, specified in the Lease within which Tenant may cure such default),

        3.      Attornment .

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        4.      Estoppel Certificate .    Tenant agrees to execute and deliver from time to time, within ten (10) business days following the request of Landlord or of any holder(s) of any of the indebtedness or obligations secured by the Deed of Trust, a certificate regarding the status of the Lease, certifying (a) that the Lease is in full force and effect, (b) the date through which rentals have been paid, (c) the date of the commencement of the term of the Lease, (d) the nature of any amendments or modifications of the Lease, (e) that to the best of Tenant's knowledge no default, or state of facts which with the passage of time or notice (or both) would constitute a default, exists under the Lease, (f) that to the best of Tenant's knowledge, no setoffs, recoupments, estoppels, claims or counterclaims exist against Landlord, and (g) such other matters regarding the factual status of the Lease as may be reasonably requested. If any of the foregoing statements are untrue, Tenant's certificate shall state the reasons therefor.

        5.      Acknowledgment and Agreement by Tenant .    Tenant acknowledges and agrees as follows:

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        6.      Acknowledgment and Agreement by Landlord .    Landlord, as landlord under the Lease and trustor under the Deed of Trust, acknowledges and agrees for itself and its heirs, representatives, successors and assigns, that: (a) this Agreement does not constitute a waiver by Administrative Agent of any of its rights under the Deed of Trust, Note or Security Documents, nor does this Agreement in any way release Landlord from its obligations to comply with the terms, provisions, conditions, covenants, agreements and clauses of the Deed of Trust, Note and Security Documents; (b) the provisions of the Deed of Trust, Note and Security Documents remain in full force and effect and must be complied with by Landlord; and (c) Tenant is hereby authorized to pay its rent and all other sums due under the Lease directly to Administrative Agent upon receipt of a notice as set forth in Section 5(d) above from Administrative Agent and that Tenant is not obligated to inquire as to whether a default actually exists under the Deed of Trust or the Security Documents or otherwise in connection with the Note. Landlord hereby releases and discharges Tenant of and from any liability to Landlord resulting from Tenant's payment to Administrative Agent in accordance with this Agreement. Landlord represents and warrants to Administrative Agent that a true and complete copy of the Lease has been delivered by Landlord to Administrative Agent.

        7.      Lease Status .    Landlord and Tenant certify to Administrative Agent that neither Landlord nor Tenant has knowledge of any default on the part of the other under the Lease, that the Lease is bona fide and contains all of the agreements of the parties thereto with respect to the letting of the Premises and that all of the agreements and provisions therein contained are in full force and effect.

        8.      Notices .    All notices, requests, consents, demands and other communications required or which any party desires to give hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed sufficiently given or

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furnished if delivered by personal delivery, by telegram, telex, or facsimile, by expedited delivery service with proof of delivery, or by registered or certified United States mail, postage prepaid, at the addresses specified at the end of this Agreement (unless changed by similar notice in writing given by the particular party whose address is to be changed). Any such notice or communication shall be deemed to have been given either at the time of personal delivery or, in the case of delivery service or mail, as of the date of first attempted delivery at the address and in the manner provided herein, or, in the case of telegram, telex or facsimile, upon receipt. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no notice of change of address shall be effective except upon receipt. This Section 8 shall not be construed in any way to affect or impair any waiver of notice or demand provided in this Agreement or in the Lease or in any document evidencing, securing or pertaining to the loan evidenced by the Note or to require giving of notice or demand to or upon any person in any situation or for any reason.

        9.      Miscellaneous .

[Signatures appear on the following page]

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        NOTICE:     THIS AGREEMENT CONTAINS A PROVISION WHICH ALLOWS THE PERSON OBLIGATED ON YOUR LEASE TO OBTAIN A LOAN, A PORTION OF WHICH MAY BE EXPENDED FOR PURPOSES OTHER THAN IMPROVEMENT OF THE PROPERTY.

        IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be duly executed as of the date first above written.

ADDRESS OF ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT:   ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT:
             
Bank of America, N.A.   BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., a national
Real Estate Banking Group   banking association, as Administrative Agent
Mail Code CA6-503-05-35            
5 Park Plaza, Suite 500
Irvine, CA 92614-8525
  By:  

Attn.: Prudence Daley   Name:  

    Title:  

             
ADDRESS OF TENANT:   TENANT:
             
Bridgepoint Education, Inc.   BRIDGEPOINT EDUCATION, INC.,
13500 Evening Creek Drive, Suite 600   a Delaware corporation
San Diego, CA 92128            
Attn: Mr. Rocky Sheng   By:  

    Name:  

    Title:  

             
    By:  

    Name:  

    Title:  

             
ADDRESS OF LANDLORD:   LANDLORD:
             
Sunroad Centrum Office I, L.P.   SUNROAD CENTRUM OFFICE I, L.P.
c/o Sunroad Enterprises   a California limited partnership
4445 Eastgate Mall, Suite 400            
San Diego, CA 92121   By:   Sunroad Asset Management, Inc.
Attention: Dan Feldman       a California corporation
    Its:   General partner

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
        By:  

        Name:  

        Title:  

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EXHIBIT "A"

LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE LAND

        All that parcel or parcels of real property located in the City of San Diego, County of San Diego, State of California, and more particularly described as follows:

Parcels 1 through 5 inclusive of Parcel Map No. 18972, in the City of San Diego, County of San Diego, State of California, according to Map thereof filed in the Office of the County Recorder of San Diego County May 24, 2002, as File No. 2002-0444396 of Official Records

APN: 369-220-51 through 55

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT

STATE OF CALIFORNIA   )    
    )   SS
COUNTY OF   )    

On                                    , before me,                                    , Notary Public, personally appeared                                     who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.

I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.

Witness my hand and official seal.

    [Seal]

(Signature)
   


ACKNOWLEDGMENT

STATE OF CALIFORNIA   )    
    )   SS
COUNTY OF   )    

On                                    , before me,                                    , Notary Public, personally appeared                                     who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.

I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.

Witness my hand and official seal.

    [Seal]

(Signature)
   

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT

STATE OF CALIFORNIA   )    
    )   SS
COUNTY OF   )    

On                                    , before me,                                    , Notary Public, personally appeared                                     who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.

I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.

Witness my hand and official seal.

    [Seal]

(Signature)
   


ACKNOWLEDGMENT

STATE OF CALIFORNIA   )    
    )   SS
COUNTY OF   )    

On                                    , before me,                                    , Notary Public, personally appeared                                     who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.

I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.

Witness my hand and official seal.

    [Seal]

(Signature)
   

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EXHIBIT "F"


SIGN CRITERIA



ADDENDUM

TO

STANDARD FORM

MODIFIED GROSS OFFICE LEASE

This Addendum to Standard Form Modified Gross Office Lease ("Addendum") is attached to and incorporated into that certain Standard Form Modified Gross Office Lease (the "Lease") between Sunroad Centrum Office I, L.P., a California limited partnership ("Landlord"), and Bridgepoint Education, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("Tenant"), who agree as follows:

         1       Defined Terms .    All capitalized terms used in this Addendum which are not otherwise specifically defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Lease.

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        3.      Long Term Expansion .    Landlord acknowledges that Tenant envisions future Premises-expansion needs beyond the capacity of the Building. Accordingly, without obligating Landlord to construct additional buildings in the Project within any particular timeframe—and in recognition that any additional office buildings in the Project will require available financing upon terms satisfactory to Landlord in its sole discretion and the obtaining of certain governmental permits and approvals (including, among other things, a so-called "substantial conformance" review and approval and building permits), the obtaining of which is beyond Landlord's control—and with the understanding that the rights granted herein will arise only if the Landlord constructs an additional building during the Term, and provided no Event of Default then exists and no more than one Event of Default has theretofore occurred under the Lease (it being acknowledged that Landlord may waive—in writing only—such Event of Default provision relative to non-monetary Events of Default), Landlord hereby grants Tenant a one-time (subject to the right of revival described in Paragraph 3.9, below) first right to lease (the "Future Expansion Right"), senior in priority to any other person or entity, during the Potential Exercise Period (as defined below), to lease any available space (exceeding 50% of the total Rentable Square Footage thereof) in the next building ("Building II") constructed by Landlord in the Project ("Future Expansion Space"), upon the following terms, provisions, and conditions:

[***] Confidential portions of this document have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission.

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Square Footage of Building II; it being acknowledged that Tenant's Future Expansion Right may only be exercised relative to a portion that is greater than 50% of the total Rentable Square Footage of Building II) as to which Tenant is exercising such Future Expansion Right. If Tenant timely exercises Tenant's Future Expansion Right as to more than 50% of the total Rentable Square Footage in Building II, then: (a) Tenant and Landlord shall promptly execute a new lease for such Future Expansion Space (an "Expansion Space Lease") in accordance with Paragraph 3.3, below, and (b) Landlord shall promptly complete the Future Expansion Space Build-Out (as defined below) and deliver possession of the Future Expansion Space to Tenant.

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        4.      Build-Out of Future Expansion Space .    The following terms, provisions, and conditions shall control the build-out of any Future Expansion Space relative to which an Expansion Space Lease is executed (the "Future Expansion Space Build-Out").

        5.      Tenant's Ongoing Expansion Rights in Building II if Future Expansion Right is Exercised .    If Tenant timely exercises Tenant's Future Expansion Right pursuant to Paragraph 3, above, as to more than 50%, but less than 100%, of Building II, then the Expansion Space Lease shall provide that Tenant shall have a right of first refusal as to the balance of Building II as to which Tenant did not exercise such Future Expansion Right (excluding Suite A—as to which Tenant's rights are described in Paragraph 3.8, above), upon the following terms, provisions, and conditions:

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        6.      Tenant's Ongoing Expansion Rights in Building II if Future Expansion Right is Not Exercised .    Notwithstanding Tenant's failure to timely exercise Tenant's Future Expansion Right pursuant to Paragraph 3, above, Tenant is hereby granted a right of refusal (subject to the provisions of Paragraph 6.9, below) as to all available space in Building II, upon the following terms, provisions, and conditions:

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        7.      Building Exterior Lights .    Landlord agrees that so long as Tenant is actively occupying at least 50% of the Premises, Landlord shall cause the exterior neon lighting on the fascia of the Building (which lighting is currently green) to be "Bridgepoint blue" (also known as Pantone 2945U).

        8.      Refurbishment .

        9.      Expanded Parking Rights .

[***] Confidential portions of this document have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission.

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Premises (i.e., both Phase I and Phase II), unless Tenant has exercised its rights under Section 4.1.3.5 of the Lease. Such Additional Parking shall be located within the boundaries of Parcels 1 through 7 as depicted on Parcel Map No. 18972 filed in the Office of the County Recorder of San Diego County on May 24, 2002 as File Number 2002-0444396 ("Parking Parcels") and may be provided through either (or a combination of either) permanent structure parking constructed in accordance with the City of San Diego's requirements with respect to permanent structure parking and generally consistent with the existing Structure Parking located adjacent to the Building ("Structure Parking") or paved surface parking constructed in accordance with the City of San Diego's requirements regarding paved surface parking ("Surface Parking"). In no event shall the Additional Parking be provided through adding parking efficiencies such as valet parking or tandem parking unless Tenant consents in writing thereto, which consent may be withheld in Tenant's sole and absolute discretion. In the event Landlord initially constructs the Additional Parking in the form of Surface Parking, Landlord may replace such Surface Parking with other Surface Parking and/or Structure Parking, subject to the terms of this Paragraph 9.

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        Notwithstanding the provisions of this Paragraph 9.2.3, if Landlord constructs Additional Parking, and then subsequently constructs replacement Additional Parking per its right under Paragraph 9.2.1, above, then the costs incurred for the replaced Additional Parking, to the extent passed through to Tenant as a Parking Increase, shall be deducted from the costs of the replacement Additional Parking in calculating the Parking Increase associated with such replacement Additional Parking.

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        10.    Early Entry .    Tenant shall have the right to occupy and use the Premises during the period from the Lease Commencement Date through the Rent Commencement Date without any obligation to pay Basic Monthly Rent or Tenant's Share of Operating Expenses (other than Tenant's Share of Common Area utilities used during such period which shall be payable by Tenant to Landlord within 30 days of written demand).

        11.    Roof-top Devices .    Tenant shall, at Tenant's sole cost and expense but without payment of any Additional Rent, and as part of the Tenant's Work or a subsequent Alteration, have the right to install up to five satellite dishes (or similar devices) and associated equipment (collectively "Equipment") on the roof of the Building upon the terms, provisions, and conditions of this Paragraph 11.

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        12.    Potential Addition of Ninth Floor to Premises .    Landlord acknowledges that Tenant is interested in also leasing the 9 th  floor of the Building (the "9 th  Floor") as part of Phase II of the Premises; however, Tenant acknowledges that the 9 th  Floor is currently leased to another tenant (the "Existing Tenant"). Notwithstanding the fact that the 9 th  Floor is currently leased to Existing Tenant, Landlord hereby agrees to approach Existing Tenant relative to the possibility of canceling Existing Tenant's current lease. While Landlord has agreed to approach Existing Tenant relative to such a cancellation, Landlord shall not be required to pay any costs, incur any additional expenses, grant any additional financial accommodations, or accept any penalty in connection with any such termination. If

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Landlord is successful in negotiating the terms of an agreement with Existing Tenant which makes the 9 th  Floor available prior to the Lease Commencement Date, then the following provisions shall apply:

        13.    Conflicts .    To the extent of any conflict between the provisions of this Addendum and the provisions of the Lease, the provisions of this Addendum shall control.

LANDLORD:

  Sunroad Centrum Office I, L.P.,
a California limited partnership

    

       

  By:   Sunroad Asset Management, Inc.,
a California corporation

    

       

  By:   /s/ Richard Vann

Richard Vann

  Its:   Executive Vice President

    

       

    

       

    

       

TENANT:

  Bridgepoint Education, Inc.,
a Delaware corporation

    

       

  By:   /s/ Andrew Clark

Andrew Clark

  Its:   Chief Executive Officer

    

       

  By:   /s/ Daniel J. Devine

Daniel J. Devine

  Its:   Chief Financial Officer

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DEPICTION OF BUILDING FLOOR SHELLS COMPRISING PREMISES
EXHIBIT "C"
WORK LETTER
Description of Landlord's Building-Standard Materials and Finishes Part One
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EXHIBIT "E"
FORM OF SUBORDINATION, ATTORNMENT, AND NON-DISTURBANCE AGREEMENT
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
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Exhibit 10.18

Office Lease

        1.     Term.     THIS LEASE, dated July 14, 2003, is between Homburg Realty Services (US) Inc., agent for owner, a corporation organized under the laws of the State of Colorado hereinafter called the Landlord, and Colorado School of Professional Psychology, hereinafter called the Tenant. The Landlord does hereby demise and lease unto the Tenant the Premises known and described as 555 East Pikes Peak Avenue, Suite 150, consisting of 10,477 square feet, in the City of Colorado Springs, State of Colorado, for the term of ten (10) years eight (8) months beginning on *8/1/03, and ending on 3/31/14 unless the term hereof shall be sooner terminated as hereinafter provided.


*
See Additional Provision #10.

        2.     Rent.     IN CONSIDERATION of the rent and the performance of the covenants and provisions herein, the Tenant agrees to pay to the Landlord as base rent for the full term aforesaid, the total sum of [***] payable as follows:

Terms
  Rate per
sq ft gross
  Monthly
Rent
  Annual
Rent
 

**08/01/03 to 12/31/03

    [***]     [***]     [***]  
 

01/01/04 to 03/31/04

    [***]     [***]     [***]  
 

04/01/04 to 03/31/05

    [***]     [***]     [***]  
 

04/01/05 to 03/31/06

    [***]     [***]     [***]  
 

04/01/06 to 03/31/07

    [***]     [***]     [***]  
 

04/01/07 to 03/31/08

    [***]     [***]     [***]  
 

04/01/08 to 03/31/09

    [***]     [***]     [***]  
 

04/01/09 to 03/31/10

    [***]     [***]     [***]  
 

04/01/10 to 03/31/11

    [***]     [***]     [***]  
 

04/01/11 to 03/31/12

    [***]     [***]     [***]  
 

04/01/12 to 03/31/13

    [***]     [***]     [***]  
 

04/01/13 to 03/31/14

    [***]     [***]     [***]  

which said sums shall be due and payable in advance on the first day of each and every calendar month during said term at the office of the Landlord at 559 East Pikes Peak Avenue, Suite 320, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 or such other location as the Landlord may designate in writing.

        3.     Security Deposit.     The Landlord acknowledges receipt of a security deposit in the amount of $[***].


SERVICES

        4.     (See also Additional Provisions.)     The Landlord agrees, during the period of this Lease:

        To heat and cool the demised Premises during reasonable business hours of customary heating season. (See also Additional Provisions #12.)

        To provide the use of the passenger elevators (if the building is so equipped) at all times during reasonable business hours.

        To provide janitorial services and office waste removal five (5) days per week.

        Landlord will provide snow removal for the common area lots for Tenant's use seven (7) days a week.

[***] Confidential portions of this document have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission.

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        To cause to be supplied, during ordinary business hours, a reasonable amount of electric current for lighting said Premises and public halls and customary office equipment, during the time and in the manner customary in said building. Tenant agrees to use only such electric current as shall be supplied by Landlord for lighting and customary office equipment, and shall pay on demand for use of electric current for any other purpose, or for any waste of electric current. Tenant shall not, without consent of the Landlord, connect any apparatus which might exceed the capacity of the electrical system. Tenant agrees that Landlord shall not be held liable for failure to supply such heating, elevator, or lighting services, or any of them, when such failure is not due to gross negligence on its part, it being understood that Landlord reserves the right to temporarily discontinue such services, of any of them, at such times as may be necessary by reason of accident, repairs, alterations or improvements, or whenever, by reason of strikes, lockouts, riots, acts of God, or any other happening, Landlord is unable to furnish such services.

        Tenant agrees that if any payment of rent as herein provided shall remain unpaid for more than twenty (20) calendar days after the same shall become due, Landlord may, without notice to Tenant, discontinue furnishing lighting, heating and janitor services, or any of them, until all arrears of rent shall have first been paid and discharged, and that Landlord shall not be liable for damages, and that such action shall in no way operate to release Tenant from the obligations hereunder.


CHARACTER OF OCCUPANCY

        5.     Tenant agrees that the demised Premises shall be used and occupied only as a Professional Graduate School , in a careful, safe and proper manner, and that it will pay on demand for any damages to the Premises caused by the misuse of same by it, or its agents or employees;

        That it will not use or permit the demised Premises to be used for any purpose prohibited by the laws of the United States or the State of Colorado, or the ordinances of the City or County in which the property is located.

        That it will not use or keep any substances or material in or about the demised Premises which may violate or endanger the validity of the insurance on said building or increase the hazard of the risk, or which may prove offensive or annoying to other tenants of the building;

        That it will not permit any nuisance in the demised Premises.


ALTERATIONS

        6.     Upon reasonable advance notice to Tenant, the Landlord shall have the right at any time to enter the demised Premises to examine and inspect the same, or to make such repairs, additions, or alterations as it may deem necessary or proper for the safety, improvement or preservation thereof, and shall at all times have the right, at its election, to make such alterations or changes to other portions of said building as it may from time to time deem necessary and desirable, provided, however, that such entry and activity of Landlord and its agents shall not interfere with Tenant's business, operation, and activities in the Premises.

        Tenant shall make no alterations in or additions to the demised Premises without first obtaining the written consent of Landlord. Tenant shall permit no liens to be attached to the property as a result of any alterations. All additions or improvements made by the Tenant (except only movable office furniture and educational equipment) shall be deemed a part of the real estate and permanent structure thereon and shall remain upon and be surrendered with said Premises as a part thereof at the end of the said term, by lapse of time, or otherwise.

        Tenant acknowledges that this building is in historical conservation easement and that changes may not be made to external portions of the building or grounds without permission from the Historical Preservation Committee of the City of Colorado Springs.

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SUBLETTING

        7.     Tenant agrees that it will not sublet the demised Premises, or any part thereof, nor assign this lease, or any interest therein, without first obtaining the written consent of the Landlord. If a sublet occurs above the existing rate, one-half ( 1 / 2 ) of the difference shall be paid to the Landlord, at the time it is due to Tenant.

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INSOLVENCY

        8.     Any assignment for the benefit of creditors or by operation of law shall not be effective to transfer any rights here under to the said assignee without the written consent of the Landlord first have been obtained.

        It is further agreed between the parties hereto that if Tenant shall be declared insolvent, or if any assignment of Tenant's property shall be made for the benefit of creditors or otherwise, or if Tenant's leasehold interest herein shall be levied upon under execution, or seized by virtue of any writ of any court of law, or a Receiver be appointed for the property of Tenant, whether under the operation of State or Federal statutes, then and in any such case, Landlord may, at its option, terminate this lease and retake possession of said Premises, without being guilty of any manner of trespass or forcible entry or detainer, and without the same working any forfeiture of the obligations of Tenant hereunder.

        In case the Tenant is adjudicated a bankrupt, or proceeds or is proceeded against under any State or Federal laws, for relief of debtors, or in case a receiver is appointed to wind up and liquidate the affairs of the Tenant, the Landlord, at its election, shall have a provable claim in bankruptcy or receivership in an amount equal to at least the sum of the last five monthly payments of the rental provided for herein, which sum is fixed and liquidated by the parties hereto as the minimum amount of the damages sustained by the Landlord as a result of the bankruptcy or receivership of the Tenant, and the amount of said damages may be satisfied, at the election of the Landlord, out of any moneys or securities deposited hereunder as security for the payment by the Tenant of the rent herein provided for.


BREACH

        9.     At Landlord's option, it shall be deemed a breach of this lease if Tenant defaults (a) in the payment of the rent or any other monetary obligation herein; or (b) in the performance of any other term or condition of this lease. Landlord may elect to cure such default and any expenses of curing may be added to the rent and shall become immediately due and payable.

        In the event that Landlord elects to declare a breach of this lease, Landlord shall have the obligation to give Tenant ten (10) business days' written notice requiring payment of the rent or compliance with other terms or provisions of the lease, or delivery of the possession of the Premises. In the event any default remains uncorrected after ten (10) business days after receipt of written notice, the Landlord, at Landlord's option, may declare the term ended, repossess the Premises, expel the Tenant and those claiming through or under the Tenant and remove the effects of the Tenant, all without being deemed guilty in trespass or of a forcible entry and detainer and without prejudice to any other remedies to which the Landlord may be entitled. If at any time this lease is terminated under this paragraph, the Tenant agrees to peacefully surrender the Premises to the Landlord immediately upon termination, and if the Tenant remains in possession of the Premises, the Tenant shall be deemed guilty of unlawful detention of the Premises. Landlord shall be entitled to recover from the Tenant all damages by reason of Tenant's default, including but not limited to the cost to recover and repossess the Premises, the expenses of reletting, necessary renovation and alteration expenses, attorneys' fees, commissions, and accelerate as now due all the unpaid rent for the balance of the term of this lease.

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SECURITY DEPOSIT

        10.   The Landlord acknowledges receipt of the aforementioned deposit to be held by the Landlord for the faithful performance of all of the terms, conditions and covenants of this lease. The Landlord may apply the deposit to cure any default under the terms of this lease and shall account to the Tenant for the balance. The Tenant may not apply the deposit hereunder to the payment of this rent reserved hereunder or the performance of other obligations.


PREMISES VACATED DURING TERM OF LEASE

        11.   If the Tenant shall abandon or vacate said Premises before the end of the term of this lease, the Landlord may apply the remedies set forth in paragraph 9 above and/or simultaneously, at its option, enter said Premises, remove any signs of the Tenant therefrom, and re-let the same, or any part thereof, as it may see fit, without thereby voiding or terminating this lease, and for the purpose of such re-letting, the Landlord is authorized to make any repairs, changes, alterations or additions in or to said demised Premises, as may, in the opinion of the Landlord, be necessary or desirable for the purpose of such re-letting, and if a sufficient sum shall not be realized from such re-letting (after payment of all the costs and expenses and the collection of rent accruing therefrom), each month to equal the base monthly rent plus any additional rent agreed to be paid by the Tenant under the provisions of this lease, then the Tenant agrees to pay either such deficiency each month upon demand or, the Tenant agrees that the Landlord, at its option, may accelerate this monthly amount and declare as due and owing, and the Tenant agrees to pay, the accelerated sum of the estimated monthly deficiency for the balance of the term and release the Tenant from further claim thereof.


REMOVAL OF TENANT'S PROPERTY

        12.   If the Tenant shall fail to remove all effects from said Premises upon the abandonment thereof or upon the termination of this lease for any cause whatsoever, the Landlord, at its option, and upon reasonable advance written notice to Tenant, may remove the same in any manner that it shall choose, and store the said effects without liability to the Tenant for loss thereof, and the Tenant agrees to pay the Landlord on demand, any and all expenses incurred in such removal, including court costs and attorney's fees and storage charges on such effects for any length of time the same shall be in the Landlord's possession, or the Landlord, at its option, may sell or may apply the reasonable value of said effects, or any of the same, at private sale, or may retain, without legal process, for such prices or values as the Landlord may obtain by sale of appraisal, and apply the proceeds or credit of either sale or retention based on appraisal values to any amounts due under this lease from the Tenant to the Landlord an for all expenses for the removal, storage, appraisal and sale of these effects, rendering the surplus, if any, to the Tenant.


LOSS OR DAMAGE TO TENANT'S PROPERTY

        13.   All personal property of any kind or description whatsoever in the demised Premises shall be at the Tenant's sole risk, and the Landlord shall not be held liable for any damage done to or loss of such personal property, or for damage or loss suffered by the business or occupation of the Tenant arising from any act or neglect of cotenants or other occupants of the building, or of their employees or the employees of the Landlord or of other persons, or from bursting, overflowing or leaking of water, sewer or steam pipes, or from heating or plumbing fixtures, or from electric wires, or from gases, or odors, or caused in any other manner whatever, except in the case of willful acts or omissions on the part of the Landlord, its agents or contractors.

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LIEN ON TENANT'S FURNISHINGS

        14.   The Tenant hereby grants to the Landlord a security interest in the personal property situated on the leased Premises as additional security for the payment of the rent and the performance of Tenant's obligations hereunder. The Tenant shall execute such documents as the Landlord may require to perfect the Landlord's security interest in such personal property. Said personal property shall not be removed therefrom without the consent of the Landlord until all rent due or to become due hereunder shall have first been paid and discharged, or any default hereunder by Tenant shall be cured. It is intended by the parties hereto that this instrument shall have the effect of a security agreement upon such personal property, and the Landlord, upon default of the Tenant of the payment of the rent or the terms hereunder, may exercise any rights of a secured party under the Uniform Commercial Code of the State of Colorado including the right to take possession of such personal property and, after notice as required by statute, to sell the same for the best price that can be obtained at public or private sale, and out of the money arising therefrom, pay the amount due the Landlord, and all costs arising from the execution of the provisions hereof, paying the surplus, if any, to the Tenant. If said personal property, or any portion thereof, shall be offered at public auction, the Landlord may become the purchaser thereof.


SURRENDER OF POSSESSION

        15.   The Tenant agrees to deliver up and surrender to the Landlord possession of said Premises at the expiration or termination of this lease, by lapse of time or otherwise, in as good repair as when the Tenant obtained the same at the commencement of said term, excepting only ordinary wear and tear, or damage by the elements (occurring without the fault of the Tenant or other persons permitted by the Tenant to occupy or enter the demised Premises or any part thereof), or by act of God, or by insurrection, riot, invasion or commotion, or of military or usurped power.


FIRE CLAUSE

        16.   If the demised Premises or said building, shall be so damaged by fire or other catastrophe as to render said Premises wholly untenatable, and if such damage shall be so great that a competent architect selected by the Landlord, shall certify in writing to the Landlord and the Tenant that said Premises, with the exercise of reasonable diligence, cannot be made fit for occupancy within ninety (90) calendar days from the happening thereof, then this lease shall cease and terminate from the date of the occurrence of such damage, and the Tenant thereupon shall surrender to the Landlord said Premises and all interest therein, and the Landlord may reenter and take possession of said Premises and remove the Tenant therefrom. The Tenant shall pay rent, duly apportioned, up to the time of such termination of this lease.

        If, however, the damage shall be such that such an architect so shall certify that said demised Premises can be made tenantable within such number of days from the happening of such damage by fire or other catastrophe, then the Landlord shall repair the damage so done with all reasonable speed, and the rent shall be abated only for the period during which the Tenant shall be deprived of the use of said Premises by reason of such damage and the repair thereof.

        If said demised Premises, without the fault of the Tenant, shall be slightly damaged by fire or other catastrophe but not so as to render the same untenantable, the Landlord, after receiving notice in writing of the occurrence of the injury, shall cause the same to be repaired with reasonable promptness; but in such event, there shall be no abatement of the rent.

        In case the building throughout be so injured or damaged, whether by fire or otherwise (though said demised Premises may not be affected) that the Landlord within sixty (60) calendar days after the happening of such injury, shall decide to reconstruct, rebuild, or raze said building, and shall enter into a legal and binding contract therefor, then upon thirty (30) calendar days' notice in writing to the effect

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given by the Landlord to the Tenant, this lease shall cease and terminate from the date of the occurrence of said damage, and the Tenant shall pay the rent, properly apportioned, up to such date, and both parties hereto shall be free and discharged of all further obligations hereunder.

        In the event of a condemnation or other taking by any governmental agency, all proceeds shall be paid to the Landlord hereunder, the Tenant waiving all right to any such payments.


INSURANCE

        17.   Tenant shall, at Tenant's expense, obtain and keep in full force, fire and liability insurance in an amount not less than [***], including fire legal liability in amount not less than [***], and name Landlord and its agent as an additional insured. This policy will be on Insurance Services Office, Inc. (ISO) form CG 0001 0196 or an equivalent occurrence basis commercial general liability insurance policy form that is reasonably satisfactory to Landlord. Tenant shall obtain and keep in force Workers' Compensation Insurance. Tenant agrees to obtain and keep in full force, all risk coverage for Tenant's personal property. Tenant shall provide certificates of all Insurance policies to Landlord at all times during the term of this lease.


WAIVER OF SUBROGATION AND HOLD HARMLESS

        18.   Landlord and Tenant each herewith and hereby releases and relieves the other and waives its entire right of recovery against the other for loss or damage arising out of or incident to perils described in standard fire insurance policies and all perils described in the "Extended Coverage" Insurance endorsement approved for use in the State of Colorado, which occurs in, on or about the Premises, unless due to the negligence of either party, their agents, employees or otherwise. Landlord or its agent shall not be liable for, and Tenant agrees to defend and hold Landlord and its agent harmless from, any claim, action and/or judgment for damages to property or injury to persons suffered or alleged to be suffered in, on or about the Premises by any person, firm or corporation, unless caused by Landlord's negligence.


ACCEPTANCE OF PREMISES BY TENANT

        19.   The taking possession of said Premises by the Tenant shall be conclusive evidence as against the Tenant that said Premises were in good and satisfactory condition when possession to the same was taken. Tenant will notify Landlord within ten (10) business days of any hidden or latent condition that affect the use of the premises by Tenant. Landlord will have thirty (30) calendar days address said hidden or latent conditions.


WAIVER

        20.   No waiver of any breach of any one or more of the conditions or covenants of this lease by the Landlord shall be deemed to imply or constitute a waiver of any succeeding or other breach hereunder.


AMENDMENT OR MODIFICATION

        21.   The Tenant acknowledges and agrees that it has not relied upon any statements, representations, agreements or warranties, except such as are expressed herein, and that no amendment or modification of this lease shall be valid or binding unless expressed in writing and executed by the parties hereto in the same manner as the execution of this lease.

[***] Confidential portions of this document have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission.

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PAYMENT AFTER TERMINATION

        22.   No payments of money by the Tenant to the Landlord after the termination of this lease, in any manner, or after the giving of any notice (other than a demand for the payment of money) by the Landlord to the Tenant, shall reinstate, continue or extend the term of this lease or affect any notice given to the Tenant prior to the payment of such money, it being agreed that after the service of notice or the commencement of a suit or after final judgment granting the Landlord possession of said Premises, the Landlord may receive and collect any sums of rent due, or any other sums of money due under the terms of this lease, and the payment of such sums of money whether as rent or otherwise, shall not waive said notice, or in any manner affect any pending suit or any judgment theretofore obtained.


HOLDING AFTER TERMINATION

        23.   It is mutually agreed that if after the expiration of this lease the Tenant shall remain in possession of said Premises without a written agreement as to such holding, then such holding over shall be deemed to be a holding upon a tenancy from month to month at a monthly rental equivalent to the last monthly payment × [***]% provided herein, payable in advance on the same day of each month as above provided; all other terms and conditions of this lease remaining the same.


ENTRY BY LANDLORD

        24.   The Landlord, with 24-hour notice, shall have the right, by its officers or agents, to enter the demised Premises to inspect and examine the same, and to show the same to persons wishing to lease them, and may at any time place upon the doors and windows of the Premises the notice "For Rent," which said notice shall not be removed by the Tenant, provided that such access to the Premises shall not interfere with the business, operation, and activities of the Tenant.


UTILITY DEREGULATION

        25.   (a) Landlord Controls Selection. Landlord has advised Tenant the presently City of Colorado Springs is the utility company selected by Landlord to provide electricity service for the Premises. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if permitted by Law, Landlord shall have the right at any time and from time to time during the Lease Term to either contract for service from a different company or companies providing electricity services (each such company shall hereinafter be referred to as an "Alternate Service Provider") or continue to contract for service from the Electric Service Provider.

        (b)   Tenant Shall Give Landlord Access. Tenant shall cooperate with Landlord, the Electric Service Provider, and any Alternate Service at all times and, as reasonably necessary, shall allow Landlord, Electric Service Provider, and any Alternate Service Provider reasonable access to the electric lines, feeders, risers, wiring, and any other machinery within the Premises.

        (c)   Landlord Not Responsible for Interruption of Service. Landlord shall in no way be liable or responsible for any loss, damage, or expense that Tenant may sustain or incur by reason of any change, failure, interference, disruption, or defect in the supply or character of the electric energy furnished to the Premises, or if the quantity of character of the electric energy supplied by the Electric Service Provider or any Alternate Service Provider is no longer available or suitable for Tenant's requirements, and no such change, failure, defect, unavailability or unsuitability shall constitute an actual or constructive eviction, in whole or in part, or entitle Tenant to any abatement or diminution of rent, or relieve Tenant from any of its obligations under the Lease.

[***] Confidential portions of this document have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission.

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JURISDICTION

        26.   Any action, suit or proceeding relating to, arising out of or in connection with the terms, conditions and covenants of this lease may be brought by Landlord against Tenant in the appropriate courts of El Paso County, Colorado. Tenant now waives any objection to jurisdiction or venue in any proceeding before that court.


RULES AND REGULATIONS

        27.   It is further agreed that the following rules and regulations shall be and are hereby made a part of this lease, and the Tenant agrees that its employees and agents, or any other permitted by the Tenant to occupy or enter said Premises, will at all times abide by said rules and regulations and that a default in the performance and observance thereof shall operate the same as any other defaults herein:

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Additional Provisions

        1.     Tenant understands and agrees that Landlord will not supply monthly rent statement and accepts responsibility for timely rent payment. Additional rent of [***] per calendar day beginning on the first day of the month shall be paid if base rent is not received by the fifth business day of the month.

        2.     If Tenant chooses to use a space heater in the Premises, Landlord may charge Tenant and Tenant agreed to pay such charges, for additional electrical usage.

        3.     Rent Escalation

[***] Confidential portions of this document have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission.

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        4.     Tenant Finish Allowance. Landlord will provide Tenant a tenant finish allowance of [***]. Any amount in excess of such tenant finish allowance will be the responsibility of Tenant, to be paid within ten (10) business days of completion of construction by contractor. In addition to providing the above allowance, Landlord agrees that the first three (3) months of rent (for a total of [***]) shall be in lieu of additional tenant finish. Landlord will choose contractor for tenant finish. Construction will be completed in phases and will commence after plans have been approved by Regional Building but in no event sooner than December 1, 2003.

        5.     Parking. Landlord will provide Tenant with 10 reserved and assigned parking spaces for the term of the Lease. The balance of Tenant's parking shall be non-assigned and non-reserved. Tenant represents and agrees that monthly faculty meetings during normal weekday business hours will be restricted to not more than twenty-five (25) attendees. Other than these events, Tenant will have normal and usual visitors. Landlord will permit evening and weekend parking for up to 100 cars during classroom hours.

        6.     Option to Renew. Provided Tenant is current in rent and has never been in default of any of the provisions of the lease, Landlord will grant Tenant a one-time option to renew for an addition five

[***] Confidential portions of this document have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission.

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(5) years by giving Landlord one hundred twenty (120) calendar days' written notice prior to the end of the initial lease term. Such renewal rate will be at the then prevailing rate in the building.

        7.     Signage. Tenant will be entitled to a proportionate share of monument signage at the entrance of the facility and will also be given Suite and directional signage for the demised Premises. Tenant will further be allowed to have a small separate backlit sign at the entrance of 555 East Pikes Peak Avenue, subject to Landlord and City approval.

        8.     Letter of Credit. Tenant will provide an irrevocable Letter of Credit for [***] in favor of the Landlord for the term of the Lease. If Tenant has been in good standing and has never been in monetary or non-monetary default, Landlord will grant the Letter of Credit be released at the end of 63 months of occupancy.

        9.     Additional Space. Tenant will give written notice to Landlord as Tenant desires additional space. Should Tenant desire to expend into additional space, it will be under terms and conditions as agreed to by Landlord and Tenant.

        10.   Temporary Space. Tenant will be allowed to move into 559 East Pikes Peak Avenue, Suite 101, for the period of August 1, 2003, to December 31, 2003, at a monthly rate of $2,500.00 per month gross, as stated in Section 2 above, Rent. Rent will commence in the demised area at 555 East Pikes Peak Avenue, Suite 150, on January 1, 2004 and will continue in this space for the term of the Lease.

        Both parties acknowledge that the space being occupied by Tenant in 559 East Pikes Peak is a temporary nature only; however, the terms and conditions of this Lease, with the exception of the gross monthly rent, shall apply, and all other terms shall be in full force and effect.

        11.   Tenant's use of the Premises will be for the training and education of adults in the field of Professional Psychology. Classes for this purpose will be held after 5:30 pm until 9:45 pm weekdays (Monday through Friday); from 8:00 am to 9:309 pm on Saturdays; and from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm on Sundays. In addition to these classes, the Tenant will have normal administrative weekday office hours of 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. Tenant will have a Student Resource Center (Library), which may be open and available for research during office hours or class times. Tenant's possible future opening of the Independent Switzer Counseling Center (or similar enterprise under another name) will be as set forth below.

To accommodate these uses, the Tenant covenants, warrants, and agrees as follows:

[***] Confidential portions of this document have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission.

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        12.   Hours of Operation. Landlord will provide customary heating, cooling, and electrical use from 9:00 am to 9:45 pm Mondays through Friday and from 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Saturdays and 8:00 am to 5:00 pm on Sundays. Tenant will be responsible for any utility use beyond what is standard and customary for professional office use. Heating, cooling, and electricity will be provided for Tenant during evening and weekend hours, but if the utility bills exceed standard historical usage, Tenant will pay a surcharge equal to any excess use beyond its pro rata share of the building. This will be calculated after operating expenses have been determined for calendar year 2004. Tenant will pay the additional utility charge as additional rent, if so required. The student recourse center area, expected to be less than 2,000 square feet, is to be available to Tenants until approximately 9:45 pm each evening. Students will be instructed to turn down the heating and cooling when they are the last to leave the Premises.


NOTICES

        All notices delivered hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed duly given upon receipt if either personally delivered, sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, or sent by courier services, addressed to the party to whom notice is to be given as follows:

For Landlord
 
For Tenant
Homburg Realty Services (US), Inc.
President
559 E. Pikes Peak Ave, Suite 320
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
  Colorado School of Professional Psychology
555 East Pikes Peak Avenue, Suite 150
Colorado Springs, CO 80903

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QUIET POSSESSION

        The Landlord shall warrant and defend the Tenant in the enjoyment and peaceful possession of the Premises during the term aforesaid. All terms, conditions and covenants to be observed and performed by the parties hereto shall be applicable to and binding upon their heirs, personal representatives, successors or assigns. If there are more than one entity or person which are the Tenants under this lease, all covenants and agreements herein to be observed and performed by the Tenant shall be joint and several.

Executed on   July 14, 2003
     
    Date
LANDLORD       TENANT    

Homburg Realty Services (US.), Inc.
agent of owner

 

Colorado School of Professional Psychology

/s/ Robert W. Harris

 

7/14/03

 

/s/ Emory G. Cowan, Jr.

 

7-9-03
             
Robert W. Harris, President   Date   Emory G. Cowan, Jr.   Date

 

 

By:

 




 

 

Its:

 

President/CEO

Address:

 

Address:
559 E. Pikes Peak Avenue, Suite 320
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
  1710 East Pikes Peak Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80903

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FIRST LEASE AMENDMENT

        THIS AGREEMENT dated February 19, 2004 is between Homburg Realty Services (US), Inc. (HOMBURG), as agent for owner, and Colorado School of Professional Psychology (SCHOOL)


RECITALS

        13.   The current suite #120, consisting of 5,253 square feet (hereafter called the EXPANSION), is added to the premises effective June 1, 2004. The lease effective date will not be changed for non-occupancy for any reason by SCHOOL. The parties are aware that suite 120 is currently occupied and agree to adjust the occupancy date to a mutually agreeable occupancy date if the current tenant holds over in the premises. In no event will the occupancy date be later than September 1, 2004.

        14.   The expiration date of the current lease is changed from 3/31/14 to 3/31/15; and the rental rate for the additional year will be [***] per square foot. The lease term of the EXPANSION will run conterminously with the current lease and the rates for the EXPANSION will be the same as the existing lease.

        15.   See attachment A for the total new monthly rent.

        16.   The Additional Provisions paragraph 3.A, Tenant's pro rata share is changed from 26.54% to 39.91% to reflect the additional square footage.

        17.   SCHOOL will receive an additional 5 reserved parking spaces for a new total of 15 reserved parking spaces

        18.     Incorporation of Original Lease.     Except as specifically set forth in this First Lease Amendment, the terms of the Original Lease shall govern the parties' respective rights and obligations. In the event of a conflict between the terms of the Original Lease and this First Lease Amendment, this First Lease Amendment shall govern.

Executed on   2-26-04
     
    Date
LANDLORD       TENANT    

Homburg Realty Services (US.), Inc.
agent of owner

 

Colorado School of Professional Psychology

/s/ Robert W. Harris

 

2-26-04

 

/s/ Emory G. Cowan, Jr.

 

2-26-04
             
Robert W. Harris, President   Date   Emory G. Cowan, Jr.   Date

[***] Confidential portions of this document have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission.

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Its:

 

President/CEO

Address:

 

Address:
559 E. Pikes Peak Avenue, Suite 320
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
  555 East Pikes Peak Avenue, Suite 150
Colorado Springs, CO 80903

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Railroad Station Rent—Lease Calculations

  Period Begin   Period End   Number
of
Months
  Rent Rate
$/sf/ year
  Monthly
Rent
Homberg
  Monthly
Rent
  Monthly
Rent
  Combined
Monthly
Rent
  Total
Period
Rent
  Cumulative
Total
Rent
 
    8/1/03 to     12/31/03     5   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]  
    1/1/04 to     3/31/04     3   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]  
    4/1/04 to     5/31/04     2   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]  
    6/1/04 to     6/30/04     1   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]  
    7/1/04 to     7/31/04     1   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]  
    8/1/04 to     8/31/04     1   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]  
    9/1/04 to     9/30/04     1   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]  
    10/1/04 to     10/31/04     1   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]  
    11/1/04 to     11/30/04     1   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]  
    12/1/04 to     3/31/05     4   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]  
    4/1/05 to     3/31/06     12   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]  
    4/1/06 to     3/31/07     12   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]  
    4/1/07 to     3/31/08     12   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]  
    4/1/08 to     3/31/09     12   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]  
    4/1/09 to     3/31/10     12   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]  
    4/1/10 to     3/31/11     12   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]  
    4/1/11 to     3/31/12     12   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]  
    4/1/12 to     3/31/13     12   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]  
    4/1/13 to     3/31/14     12   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]  
    4/1/14 to     3/31/15     12   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]  
                                              per original lease   $ [***]  
                                              additional year—1st section   $ [***]  
                                              Additional Section   $ [***]  
                                              Amended Total Rent   $ [***]  

[***] Confidential portions of this document have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission.

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SECOND LEASE AMENDMENT

        THIS AGREEMENT dated August 4, 2004 is between Homburg Realty Services (US), Inc. (HOMBURG), as agent for owner, and Colorado School of Professional Psychology (SCHOOL)


RECITALS

    A.
    On July 14, 2003, HOMBURG and SCHOOL entered into an Office Lease at 555 E. Pikes Peak for suite # 150.

    B.
    The lease has been amended by the FIRST LEASE AMENDMENT dated February 19, 2004.

    C.
    SCHOOL desires to expand the premises and HOMBURG is agreeable thereto.

    ACCORDINGLY, and in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, the parties agree as follows:

        1.     The current suite # 110, consisting of 3,908 square feet (hereafter called EXPANSION—2), is added to the premises effective July 1, 2004. The lease effective date will not be changed for non-occupancy for any reason by SCHOOL.

        2.     The lease term of the EXPANSION -2 will run conterminously with the current lease and the rates and payment for the EXPANSION will be as noted below:

7/01/04-08/31/04

  [***]   [***]

09/01/04-03/31/05

  [***]   [***]

04/01/05-03/31/06

  [***]   [***]

04/01/06-03/31/07

  [***]   [***]

04/01/07-03/31/08

  [***]   [***]

04/01/08-03/31/09

  [***]   [***]

04/01/09-03/31/10

  [***]   [***]

04/01/10-03/31/11

  [***]   [***]

04/01/11-03/31/12

  [***]   [***]

04/01/12-03/31/13

  [***]   [***]

04/01/13-03/31/14

  [***]   [***]

04/01/14-03/31/15

  [***]   [***]

*
Total rent in force for the lease as of this lease amendment is attached as Exhibit # 1 to this amendment.

        3.     The Additional Provisions paragraph 3.A, Tenant's pro rata share is changed from 39.91% to 49.9% to reflect the additional square footage.

        4.     For purposes of administration and maintenance the various suites that have become part of this lease are hereby named as follows:

Original suite in main entrance   Administration (# 108)
North End of building   Switzer Clinic (# 120)
Former Fred Harvey House   # 110
South End   Faculty Offices
Resource Center   Resource center

    and for postal service and delivery purposes, the suite of the Original Lease is changed from 150 to 108.

[***] Confidential portions of this document have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission.

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        5.     Incorporation of Original Lease.     Except as specifically set forth in this Second Lease Amendment, the terms of the Original Lease and the First Lease Amendment shall govern the parties' respective rights and obligations. In the event of a conflict between the terms of the Original Lease and the First Lease Amendment, and this Second Lease Amendment this Second Lease Amendment shall govern.

Executed on   Aug 5, 2004
     
    Date
LANDLORD       TENANT    

Homburg Realty Services (US.), Inc.
agent of owner

 

Colorado School of Professional Psychology
/s/ Robert W. Harris   8/9/04   /s/ Emory G. Cowan, Jr.   8-5-04
             
Robert W. Harris, President   Date   Emory G. Cowan, Jr.   Date

 

 

Its:

 

President/CEO

Address:

 

Address:
559 E. Pikes Peak Avenue, Suite 320
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
  555 East Pikes Peak Avenue, Suite # 108
Colorado Springs, CO 80903

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Railroad Station Rent—Lease Calculations

 
Period Begin
  Period End   Number
of
Months
  Rent Rate
$/sf/year
  Monthly
Rent
Homberg
  Monthly
Rent
10,427 s.f.
  Monthly
Rent
5,253 s.f.
  Rent Rate
$/sf/year
3,908 s.f.
  Monthly
Rent
3,908 s.f.
  Combined
Monthly
Rent
  Total
Period
Rent
  Cumulative
Total
Rent
 
    8/1/2003 to     12/31/2003     5   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]               $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]  
    1/1/2004 to     3/31/2004     3   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]           [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]  
    4/1/2004 to     5/31/2004     2   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]           [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]  
    6/1/2004 to     6/30/2004     1   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]  
    7/1/2004 to     7/31/2004     1   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]  
    8/1/2004 to     8/31/2004     1   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]  
    9/1/2004 to     9/30/2004     1   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]  
    10/1/2004 to     10/31/2004     1   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]  
    11/1/2004 to     11/30/2004     1   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]  
    12/1/2004 to     3/31/2005     4   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]  
    4/1/2005 to     3/31/2006     12   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]  
    4/1/2006 to     3/31/2007     12   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]  
    4/1/2007 to     3/31/2008     12   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]  
    4/1/2008 to     3/31/2009     12   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]  
    4/1/2009 to     3/31/2010     12   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]  
    4/1/2010 to     3/31/2011     12   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]  
    4/1/2011 to     3/31/2012     12   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]  
    4/1/2012 to     3/31/2013     12   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]  
    4/1/2013 to     3/31/2014     12   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]  
    4/1/2014 to     3/31/2015     12   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]  
                                                              $ [***]        
                      after rounding     [***]     per original lease   $ [***]              
                                        additional year—1st section   $ [***]              
                                        Additional Section   $ [***]              
                                                          [***]              
                                        Amended Total Rent   $ [***]              

[***] Confidential portions of this document have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission.

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THIRD LEASE AMENDMENT

        THIS AGREEMENT dated January 15, 2005 is between Homburg Realty Services (US), Inc. (HOMBURG), as agent for owner, and Colorado School of Professional Psychology (SCHOOL)


RECITALS

    A.
    On July 14, 2003, HOMBURG and SCHOOL entered into an Office Lease at 555 E. Pikes Peak for suite # 150.

    B.
    The lease has been amended by the FIRST LEASE AMENDMENT dated February 19,2004 and by the SECOND LEASE AMENDMENT dated August 4, 2004.

    C.
    SCHOOL desires to expand the premises and HOMBURG is agreeable thereto.

    ACCORDINGLY, and in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, the parties agree as follows:

        1.     The current suite # 104, consisting of approximately 1,663 square feet (hereafter called EXPANSION—3), is added to the premises effective February 1, 2006. The total square footage of the premises Is now approximately 21,251.

        2.     The lease term of the EXPANSION -3 will run conterminously with the current lease and the rates and payment for the EXPANSION will be as noted below:

02/01/06-03/31/06

    [***]   $ [***]  

04/01/06-03/31/07

    [***]   $ [***]  

04/01/07-03/31/08

    [***]   $ [***]  

04/01/08-03/31/09

    [***]   $ [***]  

04/01/09-03/31/10

    [***]   $ [***]  

04/01/10-03/31/11

    [***]   $ [***]  

04/01/11-03/31/12

    [***]   $ [***]  

04/01/12-03/31/13

    [***]   $ [***]  

04/01/13-03/31/14

    [***]   $ [***]  

04/01/14-03/31/15

    [***]   $ [***]  

*
Total rent in force for the lease including this lease amendment is attached as Exhibit # 1 to this amendment.

        3.     The Additional Provisions paragraph 3.A, Tenant's pro rata share is changed from 49.9% to 54.1% to reflect the additional square footage.

        4.     For purposes of communication, administration and maintenance the various suites that have become a part of this lease are hereby named as follows:

Original suite in main entrance   Administration (# 108)
North End of building   Switzer Clinic (# 120)
Former Fred Harvey House   Auditorium # 110
South End   Faculty Offices
Resource Center   Resource center
Suite 104   Classroom (#104)

        5.     Incorporation of Original Lease.     Except as specifically set forth in this Third Lease Amendment, the terms of the Original Lease and the First and Second Lease Amendments shall govern the parties' respective rights and obligations. In the event of a conflict between the terms of the

[***] Confidential portions of this document have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission.

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Original Lease and the First Lease and Second Amendment, and this Third Lease Amendment this Third Lease Amendment shall govern.

Executed on   1-18-06
     
    Date
LANDLORD       TENANT    

Homburg Realty Services (US.), Inc.
agent of owner

 

Colorado School of Professional Psychology
/s/ Robert W. Harris   1-18-06   /s/ Emory G. Cowan, Jr.   1-18-06
             
Robert W. Harris, President   Date   Emory G. Cowan, Jr.   Date

 

 

Its:

 

President/CEO

Address:

 

Address:
559 E. Pikes Peak Avenue, Suite 320
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
  555 East Pikes Peak Avenue, Suite # 108
Colorado Springs, CO 80903

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EXHIBIT # 1

Period begin   Period end   Total monthly rent  
  2/1/06     3/31/06   $ [***]  
  4/1/06     3/31/07   $ [***]  
  4/1/07     3/31/08   $ [***]  
  4/1/08     3/31/09   $ [***]  
  4/1/09     3/31/10   $ [***]  
  4/1/10     3/31/11   $ [***]  
  4/1/11     3/31/12   $ [***]  
  4/1/12     3/31/13   $ [***]  
  4/1/13     3/31/14   $ [***]  
  4/1/14     3/31/15   $ [***]  

[***] Confidential portions of this document have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission.

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FOURTH LEASE AMENDMENT

        THIS AGREEMENT dated June 27, 2005 is between Homburg Realty Services (US), Inc. (HOMBURG), as agent for owner, and Colorado School of Professional Psychology (SCHOOL)


RECITALS

    A.
    On July 14, 2003, HOMBURG and SCHOOL entered into an Office Lease at 555 E. Pikes Peak for suite # 150.

    B.
    The lease has been amended by the FIRST LEASE AMENDMENT dated February 19, 2004 and by the SECOND LEASE AMENDMENT dated August 4, 2004, and by the THIRD LEASE AMENDMENT dated January 15, 2005.

    C.
    SCHOOL desires to expand the premises and HOMBURG is agreeable thereto.

    ACCORDINGLY, and in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, the parties agree as follows:

        1.     Suite # 101, 559 E. Pikes Peak Avenue, Colorado Springs CO 80903 consisting of approximately 3,750 square feet (hereafter called EXPANSION—4), is added to the premises effective July 1, 2006. The total square footage of the premises is now approximately 25,001.

        2.     The lease term of the EXPANSION—4 will run conterminously with the current lease and the rates and payment for the EXPANSION will be as noted below:

Period
  Rate/ft2   Total monthly rent  

07/01/06-08/31/06

  [***]        

09/01/06-02/28/07

  [***]   $ [***]  

03/01/07-03/31/08

  [***]   $ [***]  

04/01/08-03/31/09

  [***]   $ [***]  

04/01/09-03/31/10

  [***]   $ [***]  

04/01/10-03/31/11

  [***]   $ [***]  

04/01/11-03/31/12

  [***]   $ [***]  

04/01/12-03/31/13

  [***]   $ [***]  

04/01/13-03/31/14

  [***]   $ [***]  

04/01/14-03/31/15

  [***]   $ [***]  

*
Total rent in force for the lease including this lease amendment is attached as Exhibit # 1 to this amendment.

        3.     The existing Additional Provisions paragraph 3.A, Tenant's pro rata share is 54.1%. However, the premises for EXPANSION -4 is in another building; all provisions of the existing paragraph apply to EXPANSION—4 except the following changes as noted below:

Square footage of the building

  31,515

Tenant's prorate share

  11.9%

Operating Expense Base

  [***] / sq. ft

        4.     Paragraph 3B of the Additional Provisions section of the Original Leases deleted in it's entirety and replaced by the following paragraph:

B.
Operating Expenses include all expenses incurred with respect to the maintenance and operation of the Building, the Land and other improvements on the Land, including , but not limited to maintenance and repair costs, electricity, fuel, water, sewer, gas and other utility charges; security, window washing, janitorial services, trash removal, landscaping, pest control, wages and fringe

[***] Confidential portions of this document have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission.

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    benefits payable to employees of Lessor or Lessor's managing agent whose duties are connected with the operation and maintenance of the Building or other improvements on the Land, amounts paid to management firm to supervise operation of the Building, amounts paid to contractors or subcontractors for work or services performed in connection with the operation of the Building or other improvements on the Land, and ail services, supplies, repairs, replacements or other expenses for maintaining and operating the Building and other improvements on the Land, including common areas and parking area. Operating Expenses also include all real property taxes and all insurance premiums which Lessor is required to pay or deems advisable to pay including public liability insurance, with respect to the Building, the Land and other improvements of the Land. Operating Expenses include amortization of the cost of improvements or equipment which are capital in nature and which (i) are for the purpose of reducing Operating Costs for the Project, up to the amount saved as a result of the installation thereof, as reasonably estimated by Landlord, or (ii) are required by any governmental authority, or (iii) replace any Building equipment needed to operate the Project at the same quality levels as prior to the replacement. All such costs, including interest thereon, shall be amortized on a straight-line basis over the useful life of the capital investment items, as reasonably determined by Landlord. Operating Expenses do not include capital improvements to the Building, except for those items set forth above, nor shall it include repairs, restoration or other work occasioned by fire, windstorm or other casualty, income and franchise taxes of Lessor, expenses incurred in leasing to or procuring of tenants, leasing commissions, advertising expenses, expenses for the renovating of space for new tenants, interest or principal payments on any mortgage or other indebtedness of Lessor or depreciation allowance or expense. Tenant shall have thirty (30) days from receipt of invoice to pay any additional rent for excess in operating expenses. Failure to remit funds due within thirty (30) days, as defined, will result in a five percent (5%) per month penalty due Landlord.

        5.     Subordination, Attornment, and Non-Disturbance.     

    A.
    Subordination.     The Lease and Tenant's rights under this Lease are subject and subordinate to any first mortgage or first deed of trust, together with any renewals, extensions, modifications, consolidations, and replacements of them (each a "Superior Lien") that now or at any subsequent time affects the Premises or any interest of Landlord in the Premises or Landlord's interest in this Lease arid the estate created by this Lease. This provision will be self-operative and no further instrument of subordination will be required in order to effect it. Nevertheless, Tenant will execute, acknowledge and deliver to Landlord, at any time and from time to time, upon demand by Landlord, documents (such as the attached Tenant's Estoppel Certificate) requested by Landlord, any ground landlord or underlying Lessor, any mortgagee, or any holder of a deed of trust or other instrument described in this paragraph (a), to confirm or effect the subordination and the status of this Lease. If Tenant does not execute, acknowledge, and deliver any of those documents within twenty (20) days after written demand, Landlord, its successors and assigns will be entitled to execute, acknowledge, and deliver those documents, including the Tenant's Estoppel Certificate, on behalf of Tenant as Tenant's attorney in-fact. Tenant constitutes and irrevocably appoints Landlord, its successors and assigns, as Tenant's attorney-in-fact to execute, acknowledge, and deliver those documents and this model Tenant's Estoppel Certificate on behalf of Tenant

    B.
    Attornment.     If the holder of any mortgage, indenture, deed of trust, or other similar instrument described in paragraph (a) succeeds to Landlord's interest in the Premises, Tenant will pay to it all Rents and Additional Rent subsequently payable under this Lease. Tenant will, upon request of any one succeeding to the interest of Landlord, automatically become the tenant of, and attorn to, the successor without change in the Lease. The successor will not be bound by (i) any payment of Rent for more than one month in advance, or (ii) any amendment or modification of this Lease made without its written consent, or (iii) any claim

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      against Landlord arising prior to the date that the successor succeeded to Landlord's interest, or (iv) any claim or offset of Rent against Landlord. Upon request by the successor and without cost to Landlord or the successor, Tenant will execute, acknowledge and deliver documents confirming the attornment. The document of attornment will also provide that the successor will not disturb Tenant in its use of the Premises in accordance with this Lease. If Tenant fails or refuses to execute, acknowledge, and deliver those documents within twenty (20) days after written demand, the successor will be entitled to execute, acknowledge, and deliver those documents on behalf of Tenant as Tenant's attorney-in-fact. Tenant constitutes and irrevocably appoints the successor as Tenant's attorney-in-fact to execute, acknowledge, and deliver those documents on behalf of tenant.

    C.
    Non-Disturbance Commitment.     As a condition to the effectiveness of the subordination and attornment in this paragraph, Landlord will obtain a reasonably acceptable non-disturbance agreement from the holder of the Superior Lien. The non-disturbance agreement will provide that Tenant will not be disturbed by the holder of the Superior Lien so long as Tenant is in compliance with the terms of this Lease.

        6.     Insurance.     Tenant shall, at Tenant's expense, obtain and keep in full force, fire and liability insurance in an amount not less than [***], including fire legal liability in amount not less than [***] and name Landlord and it's agent as an additional insured. This policy will be on Insurance Services Office, Inc. (ISO) form CG 0001 0196 or an equivalent occurrence basis commercial general liability insurance policy form that is reasonably satisfactory to Landlord. Tenant shall obtain and keep in force Workers' Compensation insurance. Tenant agrees to obtain and keep in full force, all risk coverage for Tenant's personal property, and business interruption insurance for loss of Tenant's business income. Tenant shall provide certificates of all insurance policies to Landlord at all times during the term of this lease.

            7.     Paragraph 6 of the Additional Provisions (Option to Renew) section of the Original Lease is deleted in it's entirety and replaced by the following Paragraph:

    Provided Tenant is current in rent and has never been in default of any of the provisions of the Lease and it's Amendments, Landlord will grant Tenant a one-time option to renew for an additional five (5) years by giving Landlord one hundred twenty (120) calendar days written notice prior to the end of the current lease term (which is March 31, 2015). Such renewal rate will be at the then prevailing market rate in the building.

        8.     Incorporation of Original Lease.     Except as specifically set forth in this Fourth Lease Amendment, the terms of the Original Lease and the First, Second and Third Lease Amendments shall govern the parties' respective rights and obligations. In the event of a conflict between the terms of the Original Lease and the First, Second and Third Lease Amendment, and this Fourth Lease Amendment, this Fourth Lease Amendment shall govern.

Executed on   7-5-06
     
    Date
LANDLORD       TENANT    

Homburg Realty Services (US.), Inc.
agent of owner

 

Colorado School of Professional Psychology
/s/ Robert W. Harris   7/5/06   /s/ Emory G. Cowan, Jr.   7-5-06
             
Robert W. Harris, President   Date   Emory G. Cowan, Jr.   Date

[***] Confidential portions of this document have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission.

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Its:

 

President/CEO

Address:

 

Address:
559 E. Pikes Peak Avenue, Suite 320
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
  555 East Pikes Peak Avenue, Suite # 108
Colorado Springs, CO 80903

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EXHIBIT # 1 to Fourth Lease Amendment

Period begin   Period end   Total monthly rent  
  7/1/06     8/31/06   $ [***]  
  9/1/06     2/28/07   $ [***]  
  3/1/07     3/31/07   $ [***]  
  4/1/07     3/31/08   $ [***]  
  4/1/08     3/31/09   $ [***]  
  4/1/09     3/31/10   $ [***]  
  4/1/10     3/31/11   $ [***]  
  4/1/11     3/31/12   $ [***]  
  4/1/12     3/31/13   $ [***]  
  4/1/13     3/31/14   $ [***]  
  4/1/14     3/31/15   $ [***]  

[***] Confidential portions of this document have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission.

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FIFTH LEASE AMENDMENT

        THIS AGREEMENT dated March 7, 2007 is between Homburg Realty Services (US), Inc. (HOMBURG), as agent for owner, and Colorado School of Professional Psychology (SCHOOL).


RECITALS

A.
On July 14, 2003, HOMBURG and SCHOOL entered into an Office Lease at 555 E. Pikes Peak for suite # 150.

B.
The lease has been amended by the FIRST LEASE AMENDMENT dated February 19, 2004, and by the SECOND LEASE AMENDMENT dated August 4, 2004, and by the THIRD LEASE AMENDMENT dated January 15,2005, and by the FOURTH LEASE AMENDMENT dated June 27, 2005.

C.
SCHOOL desires to expand the premises and HOMBURG is agreeable thereto.

    ACCORDINGLY, and in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, the parties agree as follows:

        1.     Suite # 301, 559 E. Pikes Peak Avenue, Colorado Springs CO 80903, consisting of approximately 3,500 square feet (hereafter called EXPANSION—5), is added to the premises effective March 1, 2007. The total square footage of the premises is now approximately 28,823. This figure includes premises in 555 and 559 E. Pikes Peak Avenue.

        2.     The lease term of the EXPANSION—5 will run conterminously with the current lease and the rates and payment for the EXPANSION will be as noted below:

Period
  Rate/ft2   Total monthly rent

03/01/07-09/30/07

    [***]     [***]

10/01/07-12/31/07

  $[***]   $[***]

01/01/08-03/31/08

  $[***]   $[***]

04/01/08-03/31/09

  $[***]   $[***]

04/01/09-03/31/10

  $[***]   $[***]

04/01/10-03/31/11

  $[***]   $[***]

04/01/11-03/31/12

  $[***]   $[***]

04/01/12-03/31/13

  $[***]   $[***]

04/01/13-03/31/14

  $[***]   $[***]

04/01/14-03/31/15

  $[***]   $[***]

*
Total rent in force for the lease including this lease amendment is attached as Exhibit #1 to this amendment.

        3.     The existing Additional Provisions paragraph 3.A, for the square footage of Suite 101 and 301 located in 559 E. Pikes Peak is changed as follows:

Square footage of the building

  31,515

School's pro rata share

  23.01%

Operating Expense Base

  [***] / sq. ft

        4.     Paragraph 11 E of additional provisions of the original lease is hereby deleted in its entirety.

        5.     Paragraph 11 of Additional Provisions of the original lease limits the use of the premises to certain hours of operation by SCHOOL. The intent of this paragraph was to control the parking by SCHOOL and its students so that necessary parking is available for other tenants in the buildings. The premises has expanded through existing Lease Amendments and the reserved parking spaces allocated

[***] Confidential portions of this document have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission.

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has increased. The current reserved parking spaces is a total of 24. These spaces are currently assigned to SCHOOL verbally and through maps and lease amendments. HOMBURG reserves the right to reassign parking spaces, but in no event will the spaces be less than 24. Any addition or deletion of square footage to the premises may change this number.

        6.     In addition, SCHOOL desires to expand the classroom schedule to include daytime. classes. Toward that end, Paragraph 11 B of Additional Provisions of the Original Lease is deleted in its entirety. HOMBURG agrees that SCHOOL may have use of the premises for daytime classes. Parking of all daytime students using the premises for any reason whatsoever during the hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday is limited to the 2 parking lots on Oak Street located southwesterly from the Railroad Station. In addition, Parking is strictly limited to no more that 30 vehicles in the two lots described above. If the needs of SCHOOL exceeds 30 vehicles at any one time, SCHOOL agrees to secure additional parking off site from the Homburg facilities. If HOMBURG is able, HOMBURG agrees to help SCHOOL locate other parking or, if possible, at the sole discretion of HOMBURG, increase the use of the parking spaces located in the HOMBURG lots.

        7.     As SCHOOL has increased the size of the premises and the use of the parking lot, SCHOOL has implemented a system to control and identify the vehicles used by its staff and students. SCHOOL agrees to continue this system or to implement another system and to keep all information up-to-date to insure that the use of parking is controlled. The decision by HOMBURG to amend the lease to allow daytime classes is based on SCHOOL'S assurance that the system will diligently controlled and monitored.

        8.     In order to effectively communicate regarding that portion of the premises located in 559 E. Pikes Peak, the following designation will be used:

Suite 101   Medical Psychology
Suite 301   Business Office

        9.     SCHOOL agrees to reimburse HOMBURG for the costs of all signs for Suite 301 and for changes to any signs for Suite 101, if any.

        10.     Incorporation of Original Lease.     Except as specifically set forth in this Fifth Lease Amendment, the terms of the Original Lease and the First, Second, Third and Fourth Lease Amendments shall govern the parties' respective rights and obligations. In the event of a conflict between the terms of the Original Lease and the First, Second, Third, Fourth Lease Amendment, and this Fifth Lease Amendment, this Fifth Lease Amendment shall govern.

Executed on    
     
    Date
LANDLORD       TENANT    

Homburg Realty Services (US.), Inc.
agent of owner

 

Colorado School of Professional Psychology
/s/ Robert W. Harris       Emory G. Cowan Jr.    
             
Robert W. Harris, President   Date   Emory G. Cowan, Jr.   Date

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Its:

 

President/CEO

Address:

 

Address:
559 E. Pikes Peak Avenue, Suite 320
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
  555 East Pikes Peak Avenue, Suite # 108
Colorado Springs, CO 80903

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EXHIBIT # 1 to Fifth Lease Amendment

Period begin   Period end   Total monthly rent  
  3/1/07     3/31/07   $ [***]  
  4/1/07     9/30/07   $ [***]  
  10/1/07     12/31/07   $ [***]  
  1/1/08     3/31/08   $ [***]  
  4/1/08     3/31/09   $ [***]  
  4/1/09     3/31/10   $ [***]  
  4/1/10     3/31/11   $ [***]  
  4/1/11     3/31/12   $ [***]  
  4/1/12     3/31/13   $ [***]  
  4/1/13     3/31/14   $ [***]  
  4/1/14     3/31/15   $ [***]  

[***] Confidential portions of this document have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission.

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SIXTH LEASE AMENDMENT

        THIS AGREEMENT dated April 24, 2007 is between Homburg Realty Services (US), Inc. (HOMBURG), as agent for owner, and Colorado School of Professional Psychology (SCHOOL)


RECITALS

    A.
    On July 14, 2003, HOMBURG and SCHOOL entered into an Office Lease at 555 E. Pikes Peak for suite #150.

    B.
    The lease has been amended by five previous lease amendments.

    C.
    The parties desire to amend the lease regarding the Letter of Credit as described in paragraph 8 of Additional Provisions of the original lease document.

    ACCORDINGLY, and in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, the parties agree as follows:

The figure of [***] in paragraph 8 of the Additional Provisions of the original lease document is changed to [***] effective May 1, 2007. This change will remain in effect as long as SCHOOL is not in any monetary or non-monetary default of the lease prior to 63 months from the beginning of the lease term. It is agreed that this date is October 31, 2008. If SCHOOL commits an act of default prior to October 31, 2008, the amount wiII be reinstated to the $100,000 amount for the Letter of Credit. SCHOOL agrees that this amount will be reinstated within 15 days from a request of HOMBURG

Executed on   5-10-07
     
    Date
LANDLORD       TENANT    

Homburg Realty Services (US.), Inc.
agent of owner

 

Colorado School of Professional Psychology
/s/ Robert W. Harris   5-1-07   /s/ Emory G. Cowan, Jr.   4/30/07
             
Robert W. Harris, President   Date   Emory G. Cowan, Jr.   Date

 

 

Its:

 

President/CEO

Address:

 

Address:
559 E. Pikes Peak Avenue, Suite 320
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
  555 East Pikes Peak Avenue, Suite # 108
Colorado Springs, CO 80903

[***] Confidential portions of this document have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission.

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HOMBURG

February 14, 2007

Mr. Jim Ungvarsky
Colorado School of Professional Psychology
555 East Pikes Peak Avenue, Suite 108
Colorado Springs, CO 80903

Re:
559 E. Pikes Peak
Lease of Storage Unit D

Dear Jim,

        This letter, when executed by the authorized person for the School and myself, will serve as a letter addendum to the School's current Lease and it's four amendments.

        Storage Unit # D is added to the lease and the rent is increased an additional $[***] per month retroactive to May 1, 2006. This storage room is occupied on a Month-to-Month basis. Both the School and Homburg have the right to terminate the Month-to-Month agreement with 30 days notice.

        Please have both originals executed below and return both to me for my signature. I will then return one copy for your records.

Sincerely,

Neil Chapman
Property Manager
Homburg Realty Services (US), Inc.

The above terms are accepted:.

For The Colorado School of Professional Psychology:


/s/ Jim Ungvarsky

Signature

 

2/14/07

Date

By:

 




 

 
Its:  

   

For Homburg Realty Services (US), Inc.:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
/s/ Neil Chapman

Neil Chapman
Property Manager
  2/14/07

Date

[***] Confidential portions of this document have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission.

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HOMBURG

March 7, 2006

Mr. Jim Ungvarsky
Colorado School of Professional Psychology
555 E. Pikes Peak Ave., Suites 108, 110, 120
Colorado Springs, CO 80903

Re: Rent Escalation

Dear Jim,

        In accordance with the Additional Provisions of your lease agreement at 555 E. Pikes Peak, Suites 108, 110 and 120, your rent may escalate based on your proportionate share of the Operating Costs in excess of the expense base. We have completed the reconciliation for 2005 and enclose the following:

1.
Schedule of 2004 and 2005 Operating Costs Reconciliation with Operating Costs Differences

2.
Statement of your account

        The following summarizes your status regarding the Operating Costs for Suite 108, the Administrative Offices and Classrooms:

Your Expense Base

  $ [***]  

Building Square Footage

    39,285  

Your Pro Rata Share

    26.54 %

Months Occupied in 2005

    12  

        The following shows our 2005 Operating Expenses and your Expense Base for Suite 108:

2005 Operating Expenses

  $ [***]                          

Your Expense Base

  $ [***]                          
                               

Additional Amount Owed

  $ [***]                          

Excess Expense (EE)

 
$

[***]
   
x
   
39,285
   
=
 
$

[***]
 

Your Pro Rate Share of EE

  $ [***]     x     26.54 %   =   $ [***]  

Amount Owed for Suite 108

    =   $ [***]  

        The following summarizes your status regarding the Operating Costs for Suite 110, the old Harvey House:

Your Expense Base

  $ [***]  

Building Square Footage

    39,285  

Your Pro Rate Share

    9 94 %

Months Occupied in 2005

    12  

[***] Confidential portions of this document have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission.

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        The following shows our 2005 Operating Expenses and your Expense Base for Suite 110:

2005 Operating Expenses

  $ [***]                          

Your Expense Base

  $ [***]                          
                               

Additional Amount Owed

  $ [***]                          

Excess Expense (EE)

 
$

[***]
   
x
   
39,285
   
=
 
$

[***]
 

Your Pro Rata Share of EE

  $ [***]     x     9.94 %   =   $ [***]  

Amount Owed for Suite 110

    =   $ [***]  

        The following summarizes your status regarding the Operating Costs for Suite 120, The Switzer Clinic:

Your Expense Base

  $ [***]  

Building Square Footage

    39,285  

Your Pro Rata Share

    13.37 %

Months Occupied in 2005

    12  

        The following shows our 2005 Operating Expenses and your Expense Base for Suite 120:

2005 Operating Expenses

  $ [***]                          

Your Expense Base

  $ [***]                          
                               

Additional Amount Owed

  $ [***]                          

Excess Expense (EE)

 
$

[***]
   
x
   
39,285
   
=
 
$

[***]
 

Your Pro Rata Share of EE

  $ [***]     x     13.37 %   =   $ [***]  

Amount Owed for Suite 120

    =   $ [***]  

TOTAL AMOUNT DUE FOR SUITES 108, 110 and 120 = $[***]

        Upon reviewing the 2004 - 2005 Operating Costs Comparison, there were a number of categories where costs went up. However, there were even more categories that went down, making total costs for the building $[***] less than they were in 2004. This translates into a $[***] per square foot reduction in costs. Thank you very much for helping to keep our costs from going up last year.

        Please give me a call and should you desire to review the records or backup documentation for these expenses, all records are available in our office for inspection during regular business hours.

        Please remit the amount due within 30 days per the enclosed statement to:

Homburg Holding (US), Inc.
559 East Pikes Peak Avenue, Suite 320
Colorado Springs, CO 80903

        Pursuant to the terms of your lease, the Landlord has chosen to collect additional rent, on a monthly basis, to cover the current year's Operating Costs. An explanation of this new procedure was given in the notice sent out by Homburg in December of 2005.

Sincerely,

Neil Chapman
Property Manager
Homburg Realty Services (US), Inc.

Enclosures (2)

[***] Confidential portions of this document have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission.

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Homburg

September 5, 2007

Mr. Jim Ungvarsky
Colorado School of Professional Psychology
559 E. Pikes Peak, Suite 301
Colorado Springs, CO 80903

Re: Lease at 555 E. Pikes Peak

Dear Jim,

        We recently discovered that we had mis-calculated the square footage of Suite 104. The Third Lease Amendment states that the square footage is 1663 and it is actually 1242. This letter serves as an Addendum which corrects that error.

        Below is a chart of the corrected payments:

 
   
  Current   Revised  

02/01/06-03/31/06

    [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]  

04/01/06-03/31/07

    [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]  

04/01/07-03/31/08

    [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]  

04/01/08-03/31/09

    [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]  

04/01/09-03/31/10

    [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]  

04/01/10-03/31/11

    [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]  

04/01/11-03/31/12

    [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]  

04/01/12-03/31/13

    [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]  

04/01/13-03/31/14

    [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]  

04/01/14-03/31/15

    [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]  

        Since you have paid the miscalculated amount from Feb 1, 2006 through August 30,2007, you are credited as follows.

02/01/06-03/31/06

    2          x   $ [***]     =   $ [***]  

04/01/06 - 03/31/07

    12          x   $ [***]     =     [***]  

04/01/07 - 07/31/07

    5          x   $ [***]     =     [***]  
                         

Total credit

                    $ [***]  

        Also, you requested an estimated figure for Operating Costs for 2007 through December 31. Based on the actual costs for 2006, we believe the annual costs for 2007 will be $[***]

        You have not made any payments in 2007 for the Operating Costs and you have a balance due from 2006 Operating Costs of $[***].

        The total adjustments are as follows:

2006 Operating cost balance due

  $ [***]  

2007 Operating cost estimate

    [***]  

2007 operating cost paid to date

    [***]  

Refund of overcharge on Suite 104

    [***]  

Total estimate due for 2007 (excluding base rent)

  $ [***]  

[***] Confidential portions of this document have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission.

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        In addition, the square footage of the leased premises in 555 E. Pikes Peak for calculation of additional rent for Operating Costs is changed to 20,949 and the pro rata share percentage is changed from 54.1% to 53.3%.

Sincerely,

Robert W. Harris
President

cc: Neil Chapman

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Office Lease

        1.     Term     THIS LEASE, dated June 23, 2007 , is between Homburg Realty Services (US) Inc., agent for owner , a corporation organized under the laws of the State of Colorado hereinafter called the Landlord, and The Colorado School of Professional Psychology , hereinafter called the Tenant. The Landlord does hereby demise and lease unto the Tenant the premises known and described as 559 East Pikes Peak, Suite 300 , consisting of approximately 2,050 square feet, in the City of Colorado Springs , State of Colorado, for the term of 8 years and approx. 9 months Term beginning on June 23, 2007 , and ending on March 31, 2015 unless the term hereof shall be sooner terminated as hereinafter provided.

        2.     Rent     IN CONSIDERATION of the rent and the performance of the covenants and provisions herein, the Tenant agrees to pay to the Landlord as base rent for the full term aforesaid, the total sum of $[***] payable as follows:

Term
  Rate   Monthly Rent   Period Rent  

June 23, 2007 - Sept. 30, 2007

        $ [***]   $ [***]  

Oct. 01, 2007 - March 31, 2008

  $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]  

April 01, 2007 - March 31, 2009

  $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]  

April 01, 2009 - March 31, 2010

  $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]  

April 01, 2010 - March 31, 2011

  $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]  

April 01, 2011 - March 31, 2012

  $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]  

April 01, 2012 - March 31, 2013

  $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]  

April 01, 2013 - March 31, 2014

  $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]  

April 01, 2014 - March 31, 2015

  $ [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]  

which said sums shall be due and payable in advance on the first day of each and every calendar month during said term at the office of the Landlord at 559 East Pikes Peak Avenue, Suite 320, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 or such other location as the Landlord may designate in writing.

        3.     Security Deposit     The Landlord acknowledges receipt of a security deposit in the amount of $[***].


SERVICES

        4.     The Landlord agrees, during the period of this lease:

        To heat and cool the demised premises during reasonable business hours of customary heating season.

        To provide the use of the passenger elevators (if the building is so equipped) at all times during reasonable business hours.

        To provide janitorial service and office waste removal 5 days per week.

        To cause to be supplied, during ordinary business hours, a reasonable amount of electric current for lighting said premises and public halls and customary office equipment, during the time and in the manner customary in said building. Tenant agrees to use only such electric current as shall be supplied by Landlord for lighting and customary office equipment, and shall pay on demand for use of electric current for any other purpose, or for any waste of electric current. Tenant shall not, without consent of the Landlord, connect any apparatus which might exceed the capacity of the electrical system. Tenant agrees that Landlord shall not be held liable for failure to supply such heating, elevator, or lighting services, or any of them, when, such failure is not due to gross negligence on its part, it being understood that Landlord reserves the right to temporarily discontinue such services, or any of them, at such times as may be necessary by reason of accident, repairs, alterations or improvements, or

[***]
Confidential portions of this document have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission.

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whenever, by reason of strikes, lockouts, riots, acts of God, or any other happening, Landlord is unable to furnish such services.

        Tenant agrees that if any payment of rent as herein provided shall remain unpaid for more than twenty (20) days after the same shall become due, Landlord may, without notice to Tenant, discontinue furnishing lighting, heating and janitor services, or any of them, until all arrears of rent shall have first been paid and discharged, and that Landlord shall not be liable for damages, and that such action shall in no way operate to release Tenant from the obligations hereunder.


CHARACTER OF OCCUPANCY

        5.     Tenant agrees that the demised premises shall be used and occupied only as a office in a careful, safe and proper manner, and that it will pay on demand for any damage to the premises caused by the misuse of same by it, or its agents or employees;

        That it will not use or permit the demised premises to be used for any purposes prohibited by the laws of the United States or the State of Colorado, or the ordinances of the City or County in which the property is located.

        That it will not use or keep any substance or material in or about the demised premises which may violate or endanger the validity of the insurance on said building or increase the hazard of the risk, or which may prove offensive or annoying to other tenants of the building;

        That it will not permit any nuisance in the demised premises.


ALTERATIONS

        6.     The Landlord shall have the right at any time to enter the demised premises to examine and inspect the same, or to make such repairs, additions, or alterations as it may deem necessary or proper for the safety, improvement or preservation thereof, and shall at all times have the right, at its election, to make such alterations or changes to other portions of said building as it may from time to time deem necessary and desirable.

        Tenant shall make no alterations in or additions to the demised premises without first obtaining the written consent of Landlord. Tenant shall permit no liens to be attached to the property as a result of any alterations. All additions or improvements made by the Tenant (except only movable office furniture) shall be deemed a part of the real estate and permanent structure thereon and shall remain upon and be surrendered with said premises as a part thereof at the end of the said term, by lapse of time, or otherwise.


SUBLETTING

        7.     Tenant agrees that it will not sublet the demised premises, or any part thereof, nor assign this lease, or any interest therein, without first obtaining the written consent of the Landlord. If a sublet occurs above the existing rate, one-half ( 1 / 2 ) of the difference shall be paid to the Landlord, at the time it is due to Tenant.

        A.    Assignment/Sublet—(Limitations on Transfers)

        Without limiting the other instances in which it may be reasonable for Landlord to withhold its consent to an assignment or subletting, Landlord and Tenant acknowledge that Landlord is reasonable to withhold its consent in any of these instances:

            1.     The proposed assignee or sublessee is a governmental agency;

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            2.     In Landlord's reasonable judgment, the financial worth of the proposed assignee or sublessee does not meet the credit standards applied by Landlord for other tenants under leases with comparable terms;

            3.     In Landlord's reasonable judgment, the character, reputation or business of the proposed assignee or subtenant is inconsistent with the desired tenant-mix or the quality of other tenancies in the Building;

            4.     Landlord has experienced previous defaults by or is in litigation with the proposed assignee or subtenant;

            5.     The proposed assignment or sublease will create a vacancy elsewhere in the Building;

            6.     The proposed assignee or subtenant is a person with whom Landlord is negotiating to lease space in the Building;

            7.     Tenant is in default of any obligation of Tenant under this Lease, or Tenant had defaulted under this Lease on three (3) or more occasions during the twelve (12) months preceding the date that Tenant requests consent;

            8.     The assignment or sublease is prohibited by Landlord's date that Tenant requests consent;

            9.     The proposed assignee or subtenant is a competitor of one of the tenants of the Building;

        B.    Assignment /Sublet Other—Transactions Requiring Landlord's Consent

        These transactions will also require Landlord's prior written consent which may be withheld in the absolute discretion of the Landlord:

            1.     An assignment by operation of law;

            2.     An imposition (whether or not consensual) of a lien, mortgage, or encumbrance upon Tenant 's interest in this Lease;

            3.     An assignment, or right to compel an assignment, to a lender or creditor, or a nominee of a creditor or lender, by the Tenant for purpose of assisting the lender or creditor in securing collateral, asset value or diminishing loss when the assignee does not assume all of the duties and obligations of the Tenant under the Lease;

            4.     An arrangement (including without limitation management agreements, concessions, and licensees) that allows the use and occupancy of all or part of the Premises by anyone other than the Tenant;

            5.     A transfer of voting control of Tenant, if Tenant is a corporation; a transfer of more than 50% of the interest in the capital or beneficial ownership of Tenant, if Tenant is a partnership or limited liability company or trust; and conversion of Tenant from a general partnership to a limited liability partnership.


INSOLVENCY

        8.     Any assignment for the benefit of creditors or by operation of taw shall not be effective to transfer any rights hereunder to the said assignee without the written consent of the Landlord first having been obtained.

        It is further agreed between the parties hereto that if Tenant shall be declared insolvent, or if any assignment of Tenant's property shall be made for the benefit of creditors or otherwise, or if Tenant's leasehold interest herein shall be levied upon under execution, or seized by virtue of any writ of any court of law, or a Receiver be appointed for the property of Tenant, whether under the operation of

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State or Federal statutes, then and in any such case, Landlord may, at its option, terminate this lease and retake possession of said premises, without being guilty of any manner of trespass or forcible entry or detainer, and without the same working any forfeiture of the obligations of Tenant hereunder.

        In case the Tenant is adjudicated a bankrupt, or proceeds or is proceeded against under any State or Federal laws, for relief of debtors, or in case a receiver is appointed to wind up and liquidate the affairs of the Tenant, the Landlord, at its election, shall have a provable claim in bankruptcy or receivership in an amount equal to at least the sum of the last five monthly payments of the rental provided for herein, which sum is fixed and liquidated by the parties hereto as the minimum amount of the damages sustained by the Landlord as a result of the bankruptcy or receivership of the Tenant, and the amount of said damages may be satisfied, at the election of the Landlord, out of any moneys or securities deposited hereunder as security for the payment by the Tenant of the rent herein provided for.


BREACH

        9.     At Landlord's option, it shall be deemed a breach of this lease if Tenant defaults (a) in the payment of the rent or any other monetary obligation herein; or (b) in the performance of any other term or condition of this lease. Landlord may elect to cure such default and any expenses of curing may be added to i the rent and shall become immediately due and payable.

        In the event that Landlord elects to declare a breach of this lease, Landlord shall have the right to give Tenant three (3) days written notice requiring payment of the rent or compliance with other terms or provisions of the lease, or delivery of the possession of the premises. In the event any default remains uncorrected after three (3) days written notice, the Landlord, at Landlord's option, may declare the term ended, repossess the premises, expel the Tenant and those claiming through or under the Tenant and remove the effects of the Tenant, all without being deemed guilty in trespass or of a forcible entry and detainer and without prejudice to any other remedies to which the Landlord may be entitled. If at any time this lease is terminated under this paragraph, the Tenant agrees to peacefully surrender the premises to the Landlord immediately upon termination, and if the Tenant remains in possession of the premises, the Tenant shall be deemed guilty of unlawful detention of the premises. Landlord shall be entitled to recover from the Tenant all damages by reason of Tenant's default, including but not limited to the cost to recover and repossess the premises, the expenses of reletting, necessary renovation and alteration expenses, attorneys' fees, commissions, and acceleration as now due all the unpaid rent for the balance of the term of the lease.


SECURITY DEPOSIT

        10.   The Landlord acknowledges receipt of the aforementioned deposit to be held by the Landlord for the faithful performance of all of the terms, conditions and covenants of this lease. The Landlord may apply the deposit to cure any default under the terms of this lease and shall account to the Tenant for the balance. The Tenant may not apply the deposit hereunder to the payment of the rent reserved hereunder or the performance of other obligations.


PREMISES VACATED DURING TERM OF LEASE

        11.   If the Tenant shall abandon or vacate said premises before the end of the term of this lease, the Landlord may apply the remedies set forth in paragraph 9 above and/or simultaneously, at its option, enter said premises, remove any signs of the Tenant therefrom, and re-let the same, or any part thereof, as it may see fit, without thereby voiding or terminating this lease, and for the purpose of such re-letting, the Landlord is authorized to make any repairs, changes, alterations or additions in or to said demised premises, as may, in the opinion of the Landlord, be necessary or desirable for the

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purpose of such re -letting, and if a sufficient sum shall not be realized from such re-letting (after payment of all the costs and expenses and the collection of rent accruing therefrom), each month to equal the base monthly rent plus any additional rent agreed to be paid by the Tenant under the provisions of this lease; then the Tenant agrees to pay either such deficiency each month upon demand or, the Tenant agrees that the Landlord, at its option, may accelerate this monthly amount and declare as due and owing, and the Tenant agrees to pay, the accelerated sum of the estimated monthly deficiency for the balance of the term and release the Tenant from further claim thereof.


REMOVAL OF TENANT'S PROPERTY

        12.   If the Tenant shall fail to remove all effects from said premises upon the abandonment thereof or upon the termination of this lease for any cause whatsoever, the Landlord, at its option, may remove the same in any manner that it shall choose, and store the said effects without liability to the Tenant for loss thereof, and the Tenant agrees to pay the Landlord on demand, any and all expenses incurred in such removal, inching court costs and attorneys fees and storage charges on such effects for any length of time the same shall be in the Landlord's possession; or the Landlord, at its option, may sell or may apply the reasonable value of said effects, or any of the same, at private sale, or may retain, without legal process, for such prices or values as the Landlord may obtain by sale or appraisal, and apply the proceeds or credit of either sale or retention based on appraisal values to any amounts due under this lease from the Tenant to the Landlord and for all expenses for the removal, storage, appraisal and sale of these effects, rendering the surplus, if any, to the Tenant.


LOSS OR DAMAGE TO TENANT'S PROPERTY

        13.   All personal property of any kind or description whatsoever in the demised premises shall be at the Tenant's sole risk, and the Landlord shall not be held liable for any damage done to or loss of such personal property, or for damage or loss suffered by the business or occupation of the Tenant arising from any act or neglect of cotenants or other occupants of the building, or of their employees or the employees of the Landlord or of other persons, or from bursting, overflowing or leaking of water, sewer or steam pipes, or from heating or plumbing fixtures, or from electric wires, or from gases, or odors, or caused in any other manner whatever, except in the case of willful neglect on the part of the Landlord.


LIEN ON TENANT'S FURNISHINGS

        14.   The Tenant hereby grants to the Landlord a security interest in the personal property situated on the leased premises as additional security for the payment of the rent and the performance of Tenants obligations hereunder. The Tenant shall execute such documents as the Landlord may require to perfect the Landlord's security interest in such personal property. Said personal property shall not be removed therefrom without the consent of the Landlord until all rent due or to become due hereunder shall have first been paid and discharged, or any default hereunder by Tenant shall be cured. It is intended by the parties hereto that this instrument shall have the effect of a security agreement upon such personal property, and the Landlord, upon default of the Tenant of the payment of the rent or the terms hereunder, may exercise any rights of a secured party under the Uniform Commercial Code of the State of Colorado including the right to take possession of such personal property and,                  as required by statute, to sell the same for the best price that can be obtained at public or private sale, and out of the money arising therefrom, pay the amount due the Landlord, and all costs arising from the execution of the provisions hereof, paying the surplus, if any, to the Tenant. If said personal property, or any portion thereof, shall be offered at public auction, the Landlord may become the purchaser thereof.

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SURRENDER OF POSSESSION

        15.   The Tenant agrees to deliver up and surrender to the Landlord possession of said premises at the expiration or termination of this lease, by lapse of time or otherwise, in as good repair as when the Tenant obtained the same at the commencement of said term, excepting only ordinary wear and tear, or damage by the elements (occurring without the fault of the Tenant or other persons permitted by the Tenant to occupy or enter the demised premises or any part thereof), or by act of God, or by insurrection, riot, invasion or commotion, or of military or usurped power.


FIRE CLAUSE

        16.   If the demised premises or said building, shall be so damaged by fire or other catastrophe as to render said premises wholly untenantable, and if such damage shall be so great that a competent architect selected by the Landlord, shall certify in writing to the Landlord and the Tenant that said premises, with the exercise of reasonable diligence, cannot be made fit for occupancy within ninety (90) days from the happening thereof, then this lease shall cease and terminate from the date of the occurrence of such damage, and the Tenant thereupon shall surrender to the Landlord said premises and all interest therein, and the Landlord may reenter and take possession of said premises and remove the Tenant therefrom. The Tenant shall pay rent, duly apportioned, up to the time of such termination of this lease.

        If, however, the damage shall be such that such an architect so shall certify that said demised premises can be made tenantable within such number of days from the happening of such damage by fire or other catastrophe, then the Landlord shall repair the damage so done with all reasonable speed, and the rent shall be abated only for the period during which the Tenant shall be deprived of the use of said premises by reason of such damage and the repair thereof.

        If said demised premises, without the fault of the Tenant, shall be slightly damaged by fire or other catastrophe but not so as to render the same untenantable, the Landlord, after receiving notice in writing of the occurrence of the injury, shall cause the same to be repaired with reasonable promptness; but in such event, there shall be no abatement of the rent.

        In case the building throughout be so injured or damaged, whether by fire or otherwise (though said demised premises may not be affected) that the Landlord within sixty (60) days after the happening of such injury, shall decide to reconstruct, rebuild, or raze said building, and shall enter into a legal and binding contract therefore, then upon thirty (30) days' notice in writing to that effect given by the Landlord to the Tenant, this lease shall cease and terminate from the date of the occurrence of said damage, and the Tenant shall pay the rent, properly apportioned, up to such date, and both parties hereto shall be free and discharged of all further obligations hereunder.

        In the event of a condemnation or other taking by any governmental agency, all proceeds shall be paid to the Landlord hereunder, the Tenant waiving all right to any such payments.


INSURANCE

        17.   Tenant shall, at Tenant's expense, obtain and keep in full force, fire and liability insurance in an amount not less than $[***], including fire legal liability in amount not less than $[***], and name Landlord and it's agent as an additional insured. This policy will be on Insurance Services Office, Inc. (ISO) form CG 0001 0196 or an equivalent occurrence basis commercial general liability insurance policy form that is reasonably satisfactory to Landlord. Tenant shall obtain and keep in force Workers' Compensation insurance. Tenant agrees to obtain and keep in full force, all risk coverage for Tenant's personal property, and business interruption insurance for loss of Tenant's business income.

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Tenant shall provide certificates of all insurance policies to Landlord at ail times during the term of this lease.


WAIVER OF SUBROGATION AND HOLD HARMLESS

        18.   Landlord and Tenant each herewith and hereby releases and relieves the other and waives its entire right of                                    against the other for loss or damage arising out of or incident to perils described in standard fire insurance policies and all perils described in the "Extended Coverage" insurance endorsement approved for use in the State of Colorado, which occurs in, on or about the premises, unless due to the negligence of either party, their agents, employees or otherwise. Landlord or its agent shall not be liable for, and Tenant agrees to defend and hold Landlord and its agent harmless from, any claim, action and/or judgment for damages to property or injury to persons suffered or alleged to be suffered in, on or about the premises by any person, firm or corporation, unless caused by Landlord' s negligence.


SUBORDINATION

        19.   (a) Subordination.    The Lease and Tenant's rights under this Lease are subject and subordinate to any first mortgage or first deed of trust, together with any renewals, extensions, modifications, consolidations, and replacements of them (each a "Superior Lien") that now or at any subsequent time affects the Premises or any interest of Landlord in the Premises or Landlord's interest in this Lease and the estate created by this Lease. This provision will be self-operative and no further instrument of subordination will be required in order to effect it. Nevertheless, Tenant will execute, acknowledge and deliver to Landlord, at any time and from time to time, upon demand by Landlord, documents (such as the attached Tenant's Estoppel Certificate) requested by Landlord, any ground landlord or underlying Lessor, any mortgagee, or any holder of a deed of trust or other instrument described in this paragraph (a), to confirm or effect the subordination and the status of this Lease. If Tenant does not execute, acknowledge, and deliver any of those documents within twenty (20) days after written demand, Landlord, its successors and assigns will be entitled to execute, acknowledge, and deliver those documents, including the Tenant's Estoppel Certificate, on behalf of Tenant as Tenant's attorney-in-fact. Tenant constitutes and irrevocably appoints Landlord, its successors and assigns, as Tenant's attorney-in-fact to execute, acknowledge, and deliver those documents and this model Tenant's Estoppel Certificate on behalf of Tenant.

        (b)   Attornment.    If the holder of any mortgage, indenture, deed of trust, or other similar instrument described in paragraph (a) succeeds to Landlord 's interest in the Premises, Tenant will pay to it all Rents and Additional Rent subsequently payable under this Lease. Tenant will, upon request of any one succeeding to the interest of Landlord, automatically become the tenant of, and attorn to, the successor without change in the Lease. The successor will not be bound by (i) any payment of Rent for more than one month in advance, or (ii) any amendment or modification of this Lease made without its written consent, or (iii) any claim against Landlord arising prior to the date that the successor succeeded to Landlord 's interest, or (iv) any claim or offset of Rent against Landlord. Upon request by the successor and without cost to Landlord or the successor, Tenant will execute, acknowledge, and deliver documents confirming the attornment. The document of attornment will also provide that the successor will not disturb Tenant in its use of the Premises in accordance with this Lease. If Tenant fails or refuses to execute, acknowledge, and deliver those documents within twenty (20) days after written demand, the successor will be entitled to execute, acknowledge, and deliver those documents on behalf of Tenant as Tenant's attorney-in-fact. Tenant constitutes and irrevocably appoints the successor as Tenant's attorney-in-fact to execute, acknowledge, and deliver those documents on behalf of tenant.

        (c)   Non-Disturbance Commitment.    As a condition to the effectiveness of the subordination and attornment in this paragraph, Landlord will obtain a reasonably acceptable nondisturbance agreement

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from the holder of the Superior Lien. The non-disturbance agreement will provide that Tenant will not be disturbed by the holder of the Superior lien so long as Tenant is in compliance with the terms of this Lease.


ACCEPTANCE OF PREMISES BY TENANT

        20.   The taking possession of said premises by the Tenant shall be conclusive evidence as against the Tenant that said premises were in good and satisfactory condition when possession of the same was taken.


WAIVER

        21.   No waiver of any breach of any one or more of the conditions or covenants of this lease by the Landlord shall be deemed to imply or constitute a waiver of any succeeding or other breach hereunder.


AMENDMENT OR MODIFICATION

        22.   The Tenant acknowledges and agrees that it has not relied upon any statements, representations, agreements or warranties, except such as are expressed herein, and that no amendment or modification of this lease shall be valid or binding unless expressed in writing and executed by the parties hereto in the same manner as the execution of this lease.


PAYMENTS AFTER TERMINATION

        23.   No payments of money by the Tenant to the Landlord after the termination of this lease, in any manner, or after the giving of any notice (other than a demand for the payment of money) by the Landlord to the Tenant, shall reinstate, continue or extend the term of this lease or affect any notice given to the Tenant prior to the payment of such money, it being agreed that after the service of notice or the commencement, of a suit or after final judgment granting the Landlord possession of said premises, the Landlord may receive and collect any sums of rent due, or any other sums of money due under the terms of this lease, and the payment of such sums of money whether as rent or otherwise, shall not waive said notice, or in any manner affect any pending suit or any judgment theretofore obtained.


HOLDING AFTER TERMINATION

        24.   It is mutually agreed that if after the expiration of this lease the Tenant shall remain in possession of said premises without a written agreement as to such holding, then such holding over shall be deemed to be a holding upon a tenancy from month to month at a monthly rental equivalent to the last monthly payment × [***]% provided herein, payable in advance on the same day of each month as above provided; all other terms and conditions of this lease remaining the same.


ENTRY BY LANDLORD

        25.   The Landlord shall at all times have the right, by its officers or agents, to enter the demised premises to inspect and examine the same, and to show the same to persons wishing to lease them, and may at any time place upon the doors and windows of the premises the notice "For Rent," which said notice shall not be removed by the Tenant.

[***] Confidential portions of this document have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission.

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UTILITY DEREGULATION

        26.   a. Landlord Controls Selection.    Landlord has advised Tenant that presently City of Colorado Springs is the utility company selected by Landlord to provide electricity service for the Premises. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if permitted by Law, Landlord shall have the right at any time and from time to time during the Lease Term to either contract for service from a different company or companies providing electricity services (each such company shall hereinafter be referred to as an "Alternate Service Provider") or continue to contract for service from the Electric Service Provider.

        b.     Tenant Shall Give Landlord Access.    Tenant shall cooperate with Landlord, the Electric Service Provider, and any Alternate Service at all times and, as reasonably necessary, shall allow Landlord, Electric Service Provider, and any Alternate Service Provider reasonable access to the electric lines, feeders, risers, wiring, and any other machinery within the Premises.

        c.     Landlord Not Responsible for Interruption of Service.    Landlord shall in no way be liable of responsible for any loss, damage, or expense that Tenant may sustain or incur by reason of any change, failure, interference, disruption, or defect in the supply or character of the electric energy furnished to the Premises, or if the quantity of character of the electric energy supplied by the Electric Service Provider or any Alternate Service Provider is no longer available or suitable for Tenant's requirements, and no such change, failure, defect, unavailability, or unsuitability shall constitute an actual or constructive eviction, in whole or in part, or entitle Tenant to any abatement or diminution of rent, or relieve Tenant from any of its obligations under the Lease.


JURISDICTION

        27.   Any action, suit or proceeding relating to, arising out of or in connection with the terms, conditions and covenants of this lease may be brought by lessor against lessee in the appropriate courts of El Paso County, Colorado. Lessee now waives any objection to jurisdiction or venue in any proceeding before that court.


RULES AND REGULATIONS

        28.   It is further agreed that the following rules and regulations shall be and are hereby made a part of this lease, and the Tenant agrees that its employees and agents, or any others submitted by the Tenant to occupy or enter said premises, will at all times abide by said rules and regulations and that a default in the performance and observance thereof shall operate the same as any other defaults herein:

            (1)   The sidewalks, entries, passages, stairways and elevators shall not be obstructed by the Tenant, or its agents, or used by them for any purpose other than ingress and egress to and from their offices.

            (2)   (a) Furniture, equipment or supplies shall be moved in or out of the building only upon the elevator designated by Landlord (if the building is so equipped) and then only during such hours and in such manner as may be prescribed by the Landlord. (b) No safe or article, the weight of which may constitute a hazard or danger to the building or its equipment, shall be moved into the premises. (c) Safes and other equipment, the weight of which is not excessive, shall be moved into, from or about the building only during such hours and in such manner as shall be prescribed by the Landlord, and the Landlord shall have the right to designate the location of such articles in the space hereby demised.

            (3)   Signs, notices, advertisements, or other inscriptions shall not be placed upon any part of the building without prior approval of the Landlord.

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            (4)   The light through the transoms and glass partitions opening into the halls and other parts of the building shall not be obstructed in any way by the Tenant.

            (5)   Restrooms and other water fixtures shall not be used for any purpose other than that for which the same are intended, and any damage resulting to the same from misuse on the part of the Tenant, its agents or employees, shall be paid for by the Tenant. No person shall waste water by tying back or wedging the faucets, or in any other manner.

            (6)   No animals shall be allowed in the offices, halls, corridors and elevators in the building, except for service animals assisting the handicapped.

            (7)   Bicycles or other vehicles shall not be permitted in the offices, halls, corridors and elevators in the building, nor shall any obstruction of sidewalks or entrances of the building by such be permitted.

            (8)   No person shall disturb the occupants of this or adjoining buildings or premises by the use of any radio or musical instrument or by the making of loud or improper noises.

            (9)   The Tenant shall not allow anything to be placed on the outside window ledges of the building, nor shall anything be thrown by the Tenant, its agents or employees, out of the windows or doors, or down the courts, elevator shafts, or skylights of the building.

            (10) No additional lock or locks shall be placed by the Tenant on any door in the building unless written consent of the Landlord shall first have been obtained. A reasonable number of keys to the demised premises and to the restrooms will be furnished by the Landlord. At the termination of this tenancy, the Tenant shall promptly return all such keys to the Landlord.

            (11) No awnings or window coverings shall be attached to the premises without prior written approval by the Landlord. Tenant shall pay for any damage caused by the Tenant to any window coverings supplied by the Landlord.

            (12) The Tenant, before closing and leaving the demised premises at any time, shall see that all windows are closed, in order to avoid possible damage from fire, storm or freezing.

            (13) The Tenant shall not install or operate any steam or gas engine or boiler, or carry on any mechanical business in the demised premises. The use of oil, gas or flammable liquids for heating, lighting or any other purpose is expressly prohibited. Explosives or other articles deemed extra hazardous shall not be brought into the building.

            (14) Any painting or decorating as may be agreed to be done by and at the expense of the Landlord shall be done during regular working hours. Should the Tenant desire such work done on Sundays, holidays or outside of regular working hours, the Tenant shall pay for the extra cost thereof.

            (15) The Tenant shall not mark upon, paint signs upon, cut, drill into, drive nails or screws into, or in anyway deface the walls, ceilings, partitions or floors of the demised premises or of the building. Any defacement, damage or injury caused by the Tenant, its agents or employees, shall be paid for by the Tenant.

            (16) The Landlord reserves the right to make such other and further reasonable rules and regulations as in its judgment may from time to time be needful and desirable for the safety, care and cleanliness of the premises and for the preservation of good order therein,

Additional Provisions

1.
Robert W. Harris, President and Neil A. Chapman, Property Manager are licensed Colorado Real Estate Brokers of Homburg Realty Services (US), Inc. and Homburg Holdings (US), Inc. (Owner).

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2.
Tenant understands and agrees that Landlord will not supply a monthly rent statement, and accepts responsibility for timely rent payment. Additional rent of $10.00 per day beginning on the first day of the month shall be paid if base rent is not received by the fifth day of the month.

3.
If Tenant chooses to use a space heater in the premises, Landlord may charge Tenant and Tenant agrees to pay such charges, for additional electrical usage.

4.
Tenant shall have 2 reserved parking spaces.

5.
Tenant accepts the space "as is" and agrees to pay for any and all tenant improvements after permission has been granted by Landlord.

6.
Any improvements in the suite that Tenant chooses to remove must be returned to landlord. This includes, but is not limited to, cabinetry, plumbing fixtures, floor covering.

7.
Rent Escalation

A.
In the event the operating expenses as defined below (hereafter "Operating Expenses") of Lessor relating to the Building, the Land and other improvements on the Land shall, in any calendar year during the term of this Lease, exceed the sum of base year 2007 per rentable square foot, with the total rentable square footage of the building being 31,515 for the purpose of this calculation, Lessee agrees to pay as additional rent Lessee's prorata share [***] of the excess Operating Expenses. In the case of the calendar year during which the Commencement Date or Completion Date occurs, the foregoing calculation shall be made based upon a prorata share (as the balance of the year after the Commencement Date or Completion Date hears to the entire year) of the Operating Expenses for that calendar year. Lessor may, within nine (9) months following the close of any calendar year for which additional rental is due under this paragraph, invoice Lessee for the excess Operating Expenses. The invoice shall include in reasonable detail all computations of the additional rental, and Lessee agrees to make payment of the additional rental to Lessor within thirty (30) days following receipt of the invoice. In the year in which this Lease terminates, Lessor, in lieu of waiting until the close of the calendar year in order to determine any excess Operating Expenses, has the option to invoice Lessee for Lessee 's prorata share of the Operating Expenses based upon the previous year's excess Operating Expenses; Lessor shall invoice Lessee under this option within thirty (30) days prior to the termination of the Lease or at any time thereafter. Lessor may at any time during the term of this Lease increase the monthly rental to an amount which reflects the Lessee' s prorata share of the Operating Expenses based upon the previous year's excess Operating Expenses after giving Lessee thirty (30) days notice.

B.
Operating Expenses include all expenses incurred with respect to the maintenance and operation of the Building, the Land and other improvements on the Land, including, but not limited to maintenance and repair costs, electricity, fuel, water, sewer, gas and other utility charges; security, window washing, janitorial services, trash removal, landscaping, pest control, wages and fringe benefits payable to employees of Lessor or Lessor's managing agent whose duties are connected with the operation and maintenance of the Building or other improvements on the Land, amounts paid to management firm

C.
to supervise operation of the Building, amounts paid to contractors or subcontractors for work or services performed in connection with the operation of the Building or other improvements on the Land, and all services, supplies, repairs, replacements or other expenses for maintaining and operating the Building and other improvements on the Land, including common areas and parking area. Operating Expenses also include all real property taxes and all insurance premiums which Lessor is required to pay or deems advisable to pay including public liability insurance, with respect to the Building, the Land and other improvements on

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Confidential portions of this document have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission.

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the land. Operating Expenses include amortization of the cost of improvements or equipment which are capital in nature and which (i) are for the purpose of reducing Operating Costs for the Project, up to the amount saved as a result of the installation thereof, as reasonably estimated by Landlord, or (ii) are required by any governmental authority, or (iii) replace any Building equipment needed to operate the Project at the same quality levels as prior to the replacement. All such costs, including interest thereon, shall be amortized on a straight-line basis over the useful life of the capital investment items, as reasonably determined by landlord. Operating Expenses do not include capital improvements to the Building, except for those items set forth above, nor shall it include repairs, restoration or other work occasioned by fire; windstorm or other casualty, income and franchise taxes of Lessor, expenses incurred in leasing to or procuring of tenants, leasing commissions, advertising expenses, expenses for the renovating of space for new tenants, interest or principal payments on any mortgage or other indebtedness of Lessor or depreciation allowance or expense. Tenant shall have thirty (30) days from receipt of invoice to pay any additional rent for excess in operating expenses. Failure to remit funds due within thirty (30) days, as defined, will result in a five percent (5%) per month penalty due Landlord.


NOTICES

        All notices delivered hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed duly given upon receipt if either personally delivered, sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, or sent by courier service, addressed to the party to whom notice is to be given as follows:

 
For Landlord
 
For Tenant
  Homburg Realty Services (US), Inc.
President
559 E. Pikes Peak Ave., Suite 320
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
  The Colorado School of Professional Psychology
President
555 E. Pikes Peak Ave., Suite 108
Colorado Springs, CO 80903


QUIET POSSESSION

        The Landlord shall warrant and defend the Tenant in the enjoyment and peaceful possession of the premises during the term aforesaid. All terms, conditions and covenants to be observed and performed by the parties hereto shall be applicable to and binding upon their heirs, personal representatives, successors or assigns. It there are more than one entity or persons which are the Tenants under this lease, all covenants and agreements herein to be observed and performed by the Tenant shall be joint and several.

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        Should any provision of this lease violate any federal, state or local law or ordinance, that provision shall be deemed amended to so comply with such law or ordinance, and shall be construed in a manner so as to comply.

   
   
 
    Executed on        
           
          Date
 
 
   
   
   
 
LANDLORD         TENANT        
                   
Homburg Realty Services (US), Inc., agent for owner         The Colorado School of Professional Psychology        
                   
                   

Robert W. Harris, President
   
Date
 
Signature
   
Date
 
                   
          By: James J. Ungvarsky        
          Its: Vice President        
                   
                   
Address:
559 E. Pikes Peak Avenue, Suite 320
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
        Address:
555 E. Pikes Peak Avenue, Suite 108
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
       

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ASSIGNMENT OF LEASE

        For valuable consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which are expressly acknowledged, Assignor and Assignee agree that:

        1.     Definitions.     In this Assignment, the following terms have the meanings given to them:

      (a)
      Assignor: Colorado School of Professional Psychology

      (b)
      Assignee: University of the Rockies LLC

      (c)
      Leases: Lease dated July 14, 2003, as amended to include Suites 101 and 301 at 559 E. Pikes Peak, and Suites 104, 110 and 120 at 555 East Pikes Peak; also by Letter Agreement for month-to-month Lease on storage Unit D at 559 E. Pikes Peak; and, also, a separate Lease executed in June 2007 for Suite 300 at 559 E. Pikes Peak. All Leases expire on 3/31/2015.

      (d)
      Premises: As described in paragraph (c) above.

      (e)
      Security Deposit: $[***] paid on the Lease for Suite 150, et al., and $[***] due and payable on the Lease for Suite 300

      (f)
      Guarantor: Bridgepoint Education, Inc., a Delaware Corporation

        Capitalized terms not defined in this Assignment have the meanings given to them in the Lease.

        2.     Assignment and Delivery of the Premises.     Assignor assigns to Assignee, effective as of this Date, all of Assignor's right, title, and interest in (a) the Leases, (b) the Security Deposits made pursuant to the Lease, and (c) the Base Rent prepaid under the Lease, if any. Assignor reserves the right, however, to receive any refunds of overpayments from Landlord relating to the period prior to this Date. Assignor will deliver possession of the Premises to Assignee on this Date or on such other date as may be set forth in Purchase and Sale Documents.

        3.     Assumption and Acceptance of the Premises.     Assignee assumes and agrees to perform each and every obligation of Assignor under the Lease, effective as of this Date. Assignee will accept the Premises in their condition as of this Date.

        4.     Warranties.     

            4.1   Assignor warrants to Assignee that (a) the Lease is in full force and effect and unmodified; (b) Assignor's interest in the Lease is free and clear of any liens, encumbrances, or adverse interests of third parties; (c) Assignor has full and lawful authority to assign its interest in the Lease; and (d) there is no default under the Lease or any circumstances which by lapse of time or after notice would be a default under the Lease. The warranties contained in this paragraph will be true as of the date of Assignor's execution of this Assignment and will be true as of the Date. The warranties will survive the Date.

            4.2   Landlord hereby represents and warrants to Assignee that Assignor has paid, satisfied or discharged all Base Rent through this Date. Assignor has not paid the CAM charges for 2007 nor has Assignor paid the security deposit for Suite 300 in 559 E. Pikes Peak [***] which is now due and payable. Landlord has no actual knowledge of any current defaults of Assignee. Landlord agrees that nothing in this Assignment modifies any of Assignor's obligations under the Lease being assumed by Assignee hereunder.

        5.     Mutual Indemnification.     Assignor will indemnify Assignee against and hold Assignee harmless from any and all loss, liability, and expense (including reasonable attorneys' fees and court costs) arising out of any breach by Assignor of its warranties contained in this Assignment, and Assignee will indemnify Assignor against and will hold Assignor harmless from any loss, liability, and

[***]
Confidential portions of this document have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission.

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expense (including reasonable attorneys' fees and court costs) arising out of any breach by Assignee of its agreements contained in this Assignment after the Date.

        6.     Rent.     Commencing on the Date, the Minimum Rent will be the New Minimum Rent and the Percentage Rent will be the New Percentage Rent.

        7.     CAM Reconciliation.     Assignor will be liable to Landlord for all of the outstanding consolidated CAM charge for the Calendar Year. If Assignor fails to pay the outstanding charge in full within thirty (30) calendar days after its receipt of the bill from Landlord, Assignee will pay the charge to Landlord in addition to its Minimum Rent. If Assignor has paid any monies in excess of the total consolidated CAM charge for the Calendar Year, Landlord will refund the excess to Assignor.

        8.     Submission Fee.     Assignor will pay Landlord contemporaneously with its submission of this Assignment, a non-refundable administrative fee in the amount the Fee. Landlord's acceptance of the Fee will not impose a duty upon Landlord to consent to this Assignment. If the Fee is not submitted with this Assignment, the Fee will become due as an additional rental obligation under the Lease, payable upon demand. Assignor will also pay all reasonable legal fees incurred by Landlord with respect to the submission of this Assignment (the "Legal Fees"). If Landlord consents to this Assignment, the Fee and the Legal Fees will be the sole obligation of Assignor.

        9.     Consent and Joinder.     The effectiveness of this Assignment is conditioned upon the endorsement of the Consent by Landlord and the Joinder by Guarantor.

        10.     Amendment of Lease.     Assignor authorizes Assignee to amend the Lease after the Date, at Assignee's sole discretion and without notice to or consent of Assignor, and Assignor agrees that no such amendment will limit or alter Assignor's liability under the Lease, as it may be amended from time to time; however, no such amendment will increase the amount of Rent for which Assignor is obligated under the Lease.

        11.     Joint and Several Liability.     The liability of Assignor and Assignee under the Lease will be joint and several. If the term "Assignee" refers to more than one corporation, partnership, trust, association, individual, or other entity, their liability under this Assignment will be joint and several.

        12.     Entire Agreement.     This Assignment embodies the entire agreement of Assignor and Assignee with respect to the subject matter of this Assignment, and it supersedes any prior agreements, whether written or oral, with respect to the subject matter of this Assignment. There are no agreements or understandings which are not set forth in this Assignment. This Assignment may be modified only by a written instrument duly executed by Assignor and Assignee.

        13.     Binding Effect.     The terms and provisions of this Assignment will inure to the benefit of, and will be binding upon, the successors, assigns, personal representatives, heirs, devisees, and legatees of Assignor and Assignee.

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        Assignor and Assignee have executed this Assignment on the respective dates set forth beneath their signatures below.

    ASSIGNOR

 

 

The Colorado School of Professional Psychology

 

 

By:

 

/s/ Emory G. Cowan, Jr.

Emory G. Cowan, Jr. Ph.D.,
President and Chief Executive Officer

 

 

Date: September 12, 2007

 

 

ASSIGNEE

 

 

University of the Rockies, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company

 

 

By:

 



Bridgepoint Education, Inc., a Delaware
Corporation, its Sole Member

 

 

 

 

By:

 

/s/ Andrew S. Clark

Andrew S. Clark,
Chief Executive Officer

 

 

Date: September 12, 2007

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Consent of Landlord

        The undersigned Landlord consents to the foregoing Assignment on the express conditions that (1) Assignor will remain liable for the performance of each and every one of its obligations under the Lease; and (2) this Consent will not be deemed a consent to any subsequent assignment, but rather any subsequent assignment will require the consent of the undersigned pursuant to the Lease.

LANDLORD
Homburg Realty Services (US) Inc.,
as agent for owner
   

By:

 

/s/ Robert W. Harris


 

 
Name:  Robert W. Harris
Title:  President
Date:  September 12, 2007
   

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JURISDICTION
RULES AND REGULATIONS
NOTICES
QUIET POSSESSION
FIRST LEASE AMENDMENT
RECITALS
SECOND LEASE AMENDMENT
RECITALS
THIRD LEASE AMENDMENT
RECITALS
EXHIBIT # 1
FOURTH LEASE AMENDMENT
RECITALS
EXHIBIT # 1 to Fourth Lease Amendment
FIFTH LEASE AMENDMENT
RECITALS
EXHIBIT # 1 to Fifth Lease Amendment
SIXTH LEASE AMENDMENT
RECITALS
HOMBURG
HOMBURG
Homburg
Office Lease
SERVICES
CHARACTER OF OCCUPANCY
ALTERATIONS
SUBLETTING
INSOLVENCY
BREACH
SECURITY DEPOSIT
PREMISES VACATED DURING TERM OF LEASE
REMOVAL OF TENANT'S PROPERTY
LOSS OR DAMAGE TO TENANT'S PROPERTY
LIEN ON TENANT'S FURNISHINGS
SURRENDER OF POSSESSION
FIRE CLAUSE
INSURANCE
WAIVER OF SUBROGATION AND HOLD HARMLESS
SUBORDINATION
ACCEPTANCE OF PREMISES BY TENANT
WAIVER
AMENDMENT OR MODIFICATION
PAYMENTS AFTER TERMINATION
HOLDING AFTER TERMINATION
ENTRY BY LANDLORD
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RULES AND REGULATIONS
NOTICES
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Exhibit 10.19

         COMMERCIAL NET LEASE

BETWEEN

LANDLORD

FRYE DEVELOPMENT, INC.

AND

TENANT

CENTER LEAF PARTNERS, LLC

PREMISES

PROPERTY LOCATED AT
1310 19TH AVENUE N.W.
CLINTON, IA 52732

STANLEY, LANDE & HUNTER
A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS

CORALVILLE 319.2489000    •    DAVENPORT 563.324.1000
MUSCATINE 563.264.5000    •    WILTON 563.732.4000

SLHLAW.COM


COMMERCIAL NET LEASE

        This Commercial Net Lease ("Lease') is made as of January 26, 2007, between FRYE DEVELOPMENT, INC. ("Landlord"), an Illinois corporation, and CENTER LEAF PARTNERS, LLC, an Iowa limited liability company ("Tenant").

        1.      PREMISES.     

[***] Confidential portions of this document have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission.

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        2.      TERM.     

        3.      RENT.     

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        4.      SECURITY DEPOSIT.     Upon execution of this Lease, Tenant will deposit with Landlord a total of $[***] as security for Tenant's faithful performance of Tenant's obligations hereunder pertaining to both Building 1 and Building 2. If Tenant fails to pay rent or other charges due hereunder, or otherwise defaults with respect to any provision of this Lease, Landlord may use, apply, or retain all or any portion of such deposit for the payment of rent or other charge in default or for the payment of any other sum to which Landlord may become obligated by reason of Tenant's default, or to compensate Landlord for any loss or damage which Landlord may suffer as a result of such default. If Landlord uses or applies all or any portion of such deposit, Tenant will, within ten days after written demand, deposit cash with Landlord in an amount sufficient to restore the deposit to the full amount stated above, and Tenant's failure to do so will be a material breach of this Lease. Landlord will not be required to keep such security deposit separate from its general accounts. If Tenant performs all of its obligations hereunder, the security deposit, or so much thereof as has not been applied by Landlord, will be returned, without payment of interest, to Tenant within 30 days after termination or expiration of this Lease. No trust relationship is created between Landlord and Tenant with respect to the security deposit.

        5.      USE; CONDITION.     

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        6.      MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS; ALTERATIONS.     

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        7.      INSURANCE; INDEMNITY.     

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        8.      DAMAGE OR DESTRUCTION.     

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        9.      TAXES.     

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        10.      UTILITIES.     Tenant shall pay for all water, gas, heat, light, power, telephone and other utilities and services supplied to the Premises, together with any taxes thereon. If any such services are not separately metered to Tenant, Tenant shall pay a reasonable proportion to be determined by Landlord of all charges jointly metered with other premises.

        11.      ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING.     

        12.      DEFAULTS; REMEDIES.     

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        13.      CONDEMNATION.     

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        14.      ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATE.     

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        15.      MONETARY OBLIGATIONS DEEMED RENT.     All monetary obligations of Tenant to Landlord under the terms of this Lease shall be deemed to be Additional Rent and shall be payable to Landlord by Tenant without deduction or offset of any kind.

        16.      SUBORDINATION.     

        17.      ACCESS.     Landlord and Landlord's agents will have the right to: (a) gain immediate access to the Premises at any time for the purpose of determining Landlord and Tenant's compliance with the fire, safety, liability, or other requirements of any applicable insurance carrier; and (b) enter the Premises at reasonable times for the purpose of inspecting the same, showing the same to prospective purchasers, lenders, or Tenants, and making such alterations, improvements, or additions to the Premises or to the Building as Landlord deems necessary or desirable. Landlord shall give Tenant such notice of its need for access to the Premises as is reasonable under the circumstances. Landlord may, within six months prior to the expiration of the Term (or any renewal or extension thereof), place upon or about the Premises 'Tor Lease" signs, all without rebate of rent or liability to Tenant.

        18.      AUCTIONS.     Tenant will not conduct or permit to be conducted, either voluntarily or involuntarily, any auction upon the Premises without first having obtained Landlord's prior written consent.

        19.      SIGNS.     Tenant may place its business signs on or about the Premises. Tenant shall ensure that all of Tenant's signs comply with applicable laws and be responsible for maintaining Tenant's such signs.

        20.      QUIET POSSESSION.     On Tenant's paying the rent for the Premises and observing and performing all the covenants, conditions, and provisions of the Lease in accordance with its terms, Tenant will have quiet possession of the Premises for the entire Term (or any renewal or extension thereof), subject to all the provisions of this Lease

        21.      RENEWALS.     Upon expiration of the Term of this Lease , if Tenant is not in default under this Lease, Tenant has the option to renew the Lease for a three-year period ("First Renewal Period") on the same terms and conditions except the Minimum Monthly Rent The Minimum Monthly Rent at

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the end of the Initial Term (excluding that portion attributable to excess costs of Tenant Improvements) shall increase by the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index-All Terms- Midwest Urban, from August immediately prior to the beginning of the Term to August immediately prior to the beg inner of the First Renewal Period. At the expiration of the First Renewal Period, Tenant has the option to renew the Lease for an additional three-year period ("Second Renewal Period") on the same terms and conditions, except the Minimum Monthly Rent. The Minimum Monthly Rent during the First Renewal Period shall increase by the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index All Terms- Midwest Urban, from August immediately prior to the First Renewal Period to August immediately prior the Second Renewal Period. Tenant may exercise such options to renew by giving Landlord, at least 180 days before the first day of any such renewal term, written notice of its intention to exercise such option.

        22.      SECURITY MEASURES.     The Rent payable to Landlord does not include the cost of guard service or other security measures, and Landlord has no obligation whatsoever to provide such services. Tenant assumes all responsibility for the protection of Tenant, its employees, agents, and invitees from acts of third parties.

        23.      EASEMENTS.     Landlord reserves to itself the right, from time to time, to grant such easements, rights, and dedications with respect to the Premises that Landlord deems reasonably necessary or desirable, so long as such easements, rights, or dedications do not unreasonably interfere with Tenant's use of the Premises. Tenant will join in the execution of documents granting such rights or interests on Landlord's request and Tenant's failure to do so within 30 days of written request by Landlord will constitute a material breach of this Lease. Landlord will cooperate with Tenant in the granting or relocating of easements on the Premises reasonably required by Tenant, so long as such easements do not unreasonably interfere with Landlord's use of or access to Landlord's Adjacent Property.

        24.      AUTHORITY.     Each individual executing this Lease on behalf of Landlord, Tenant, and Guarantor represents and warrants that he or she is duly authorized to execute and deliver this Lease on behalf of such entity and , on request will deliver to the other evidence of such authority reasonably satisfactory of such authority to the requesting party.

        25.      GUARANTY.     Bridgepoint Education, Inc. ("Bridgepoint") guarantees Tenant's payment and performance pursuant to the terms of this Lease. At Landlord's request, Bridgepoint will provide to Landlord's financial institutions Bridgepoint's full financial statements on behalf of Tenant, provided that such financial institutions agree to maintain the confidentiality of such information. Bridgepoint's guaranty shall in no way lessen, alter, affect, or derogate from Tenant ' s responsibilities under the Terms of this Lease.

        26.      GENERAL PROVISIONS.     

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        The parties have executed this Lease as of the date specified in the introductory paragraph.

    LANDLORD:
FRYE DEVELOPMENT, INC

 

 

By

 

/s/ Michael D. Frye

Michael D. Frye, President

 

 

Date:

 

2/9/07


 

 

Address for Notices:
Frye Development, Inc.
PO Box 133
Aledo, Illinois 61231
563.264.5053
Facsimile

 

 

TENANT:
Center Leaf Partners, LLC

 

 

By

 

/s/ Andrew Clark

Andrew Clark, Chief Executive Officer

 

 

Date:

 

1/25/07


 

 

Address for Notices:
Center Leaf Partners, LLC
1310 19" Avenue N.W.
Clinton, IA 52732
Facsimile:

 

 

GUARANTOR:
BRIDGEPOINT EDUCATION, INC.

 

 

By

 

/s/ Andrew Clark

Andrew Clark, Chief Executive Officer

 

 

Date:

 

1/25/07


 

 

Address for Notices:
Bridgepoint Education, Inc.
13500 Evening Creek Drive North
Suite 600 San Diego, CA 92128
Facsimile

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EXHIBIT A

BUILDING 1 TENANT IMPROVEMENTS

        The following architectural plans prepared by [***] and dated                                    ,                         ;

A0.1—COVER
A1.1—FLOOR PLAN/WALL TYPES.
A1.2—REFLECTED CLG. PLAN
A2.1—PARTIAL INTERIOR ELEVATIONS/EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS
A3.1—DETAILS/SPECIFICATIONS/SCHEDULES/
M1.1—HVAC LAYOUT AND ROOF TOP UNITS PLAN
P1.1—PLUMBING—ABOVE FLOOR
P1.2—PLUMBING—UNDER FLOOR
E1.1—LIGHTING
E1.2—POWER E1.3—SCHEDULES
F1.1—FIRE SPRINKLER PLAN

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EXHIBIT B

BUILDING 2 PLAN AND SPECS


EXHIBIT C

BUILDING 2 TENANT IMPROVEMENTS




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Exhibit 10.20

        VOID IF EXECUTED AFTER December 23, 2003

        Charter Learning


Charter Learning Pricing Summary

SCHEDULE OF FEES

 
  Level of
License and Support
  Initial Term Fees
(USD)
[***]
  Renewal term Fees
(if applicable)
 

Blackboard Learning System™ License

  Basic Edition   $ [***]        

  [***]   $ [***]        

Blackboard Learning Solutions

  [***]   $ [***]        

ASP annual fees

      $ [***]        

  [***]   $ [***]        

Managed Contact Center

      $ [***]        

Total Fees Due:

      $ [***]        

[***]


BLACKBOARD MASTER TERMS

        Blackboard offers software and services that are useful for a range of educational purposes, from development of course websites to development of an entire online campus, and Blackboard also offers technology that allows institutions to establish and manage accounts for a stored value card system and security access system. Customer wishes to use such Blackboard software, services and other technology to enhances its own educational program, and Blackboard is willing to grant to Customer a license for this purpose in accordance with the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement.

AGREEMENT

        In consideration of the following mutual promises and agreements, the Parties agree as follows:

1.     SCOPE OF AGREEMENT.

         1.1      Exhibits and Schedules .    These Master Terms describe the general terms by which Customer may license Software and purchase services and/or Equipment (each as defined below) from Blackboard as set forth in any Schedule (as defined below). The specific terms related to the license of Software or purchase of Services and/or Equipment are described in the appropriate Software Schedules or Service Schedules which have been separately executed by the Parties, and Exhibits to such Schedules (collectively referred to as "Schedules"). Schedules may be added or deleted from time to time by the agreement of the parties, but Customer acknowledges that it only has rights to use Software or receive Services/Equipment to the extent provided pursuant to one or more applicable Schedules which has been executed and remains in force.

         1.2      Order or Precedence .    In the event a conflict arises between these Master Terms and the provisions of any Schedule, these Master Terms will govern unless the relevant Schedule expressly provides otherwise. No term or provision set forth or cross-references in any purchase order or payment documentation will be construed to amend, add to, or supersede any provision of this Agreement. This means that the terms and conditions of any purchase order or payment documentation will not be binding upon either Party.

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2.     DEFINITIONS.

         2.1   " Agreement " means the cover page to which these Master Terms are attached, these Master Terms and all Schedules (and exhibits to Schedules) attached to these Master Terms, as amended from time to time.

         2.2   " Available Date " means, with respect to any particular Software or Equipment, the date upon which deliver of the relevant Software or Equipment is deemed complete pursuant to the terms of the relevant Schedule.

         2.3   " Blackboard " means Blackboard Inc., a Delaware corporation with its principal office and place of business at 1899 L Street, NW, Fifth Floor, Washington, D.C. 20036, U.S.A.

         2.4   " Confidential Information " means any non-public information disclosed by either Party to the other, related to the operations of either Party or a third party that has been identified as confidential or that by the nature of the information or the circumstances surrounding disclosure ought reasonably to be treated as confidential. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Confidential Information will be deemed to include, without limitation, information about a Party's business, vendors, customers, products, services, employees, finances, costs, expenses, financial or competitive condition, policies, and practices, computer software programs and programming tools and their respective design, architecture, modules, interfaces, databases and database structure, nonlinear elements, capabilities and functionality, source code and object code, as well as research and development efforts, marketing and distribution efforts, licensing, cost-licensing, marketing and distribution practices, computer software programs and other information licensed or otherwise disclosed to a Party in confidence by a third party, and any other non-public information that does or may have economic value by reason of not being generally known.

         2.5   " Customer " means the customer identified on the cover page to which these Master Terms are attached.

         2.6   " Customer Content " means any data, information, graphics or other media files or other content, including, but not limited to, course materials, provided by or for Customer or any end user of the Software through use of the Software, excluding any portion of the Software or Documentation.

         2.7   " Documentation " means, with respect to any particular Software or Equipment, any applicable standard end user specifications and/operating instructions] provided by Blackboard for such Software and/or Equipment, which may be amended from time to time. Documentation does not include any sales or marketing materials.

         2.8   " Effective Date " means the date upon which both Parties have executed the cover page to which these Master Terms are attached.

         2.9   " Equipment " means any hardware and/or firmware provided by Blackboard to Customer pursuant to any Schedule, including, without limitation, hardware and/or firmware related to the stored value card system and security access system.

         2.10 " Master Terms " means these Blackboard Master Terms.

         2.11 " Party " means either Blackboard or Customer.

         2.12 " Services " means any services provided by Blackboard to Customer pursuant to any Schedule, including, without limitation, consulting, educational, ASP installation, system administration, training or maintenance and support services.

         2.13 " Software " means the object code version of the Blackboard software as described on the applicable Software Schedule(s).

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         2.14 " Test Copy " shall mean one copy of the Software for use of Customer's site solely for the purposes of testing the Software. Under no circumstances shall a test copy be used for production purposes. Unless otherwise indicated in an attached Schedule, test copies are unsupported.

         2.15 " Virtual Installation " or " Virtual Installations " mean separate environments within the Software installation, using the same Software application files and maintained on the same hardware.

3.     APPLICATION OF SCHEDULES.

         3.1      Provision by Blackboard .    Blackboard agrees to make available and/or provide, as applicable, the Software, Equipment or Services required by any Schedule duly executed, attached and incorporated into this Agreement.

         3.2      No Further Obligations .    Except as required by any applicable Schedule or as otherwise agreed between the Parties, Customer acknowledges that Blackboard has no obligations under this Agreement to provide Software, Equipment or Services of any nature to Customer.

4.     CONFIDENTIALITY.

         4.1      Nondisclosure and Nonuse .    Each Party will keep the other Party's Confidential Information confidential. Specifically, each Party receiving Confidential Information agrees not to disclose such Confidential Information except to those directors, officers, employees and agents of such Party (i) whose duties justify their need to know such information and (ii) who have been clearly informed of their obligation to maintain the confidential, proprietary and/or trade secret status of such Confidential Information. Each Party receiving Confidential Information further agrees that it will not use such Confidential Information except for the purposes set forth in this Agreement. Each Party receiving Confidential Information shall treat such information as strictly confidential, and shall use the same care to prevent disclosure of such information as such Party uses with respect to its own confidential and propietary information, provided that in any case it shall not use less than the care a reasonable person would use under similar circumstances.

         4.2      Notice .    The receiving Party will promptly notify the disclosing Party in the event the receiving Party learns of any unauthorized possession, use or disclosure of the Confidential Information and will provide such cooperation as the disclosing Party may reasonably request, at the disclosing Party's expense, in any litigation against any third parties to protect the disclosing Party's rights with respect to the Confidential Information.

         4.3      Terms of Agreement .    Except as otherwise provided by law, neither Party shall disclose the terms of the Agreement to any third party; provided, however, that either Party may disclose the terms of this Agreement to its professional advisers, or to any potential investor or acquirer of a substantial part of such Party's business (whether by merger, sale of assets, sale of stock or otherwise), provided that such third party is bound by a written agreement or legal duty on terms at least as onerous as those set out in this Section 4 to keep such terms confidential.

         4.4      Exceptions to Confidential Treatment .    Notwithstanding the foregoing, the preceding provisions of this Section 4 will not apply to Confidential Information that (i) is publicly available or in the public domain at the time disclosed; (ii) is or becomes publicly available or enters the public domain through no fault of the recipient; (iii) is rightfully communicated to the recipient by persons not bound by confidentiality obligations with respect therein; (iv) is already in the recipient's possession free of any confidentiality obligations with respect thereto at the time of disclosure; (v) is independently developed by the recipient; or (vi) is approved for release or disclosure by the disclosing Party without restrictions. Each Party may disclose Confidential Information to the limited extent necessary (x) to comply with the order of a court or competent jurisdiction or other governmental body having authority over such Party, provided that the Party making the disclosure pursuant to the order will first have given notice to the

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other Party and made a reasonable effort to obtain a protective order, (y) to comply with applicable law or regulation requiring such disclosure; or (z) to make such court filing as may be required to establish a Party's rights under this Agreement.

5.     TERM; TERMINATION.

         5.1      Term .    This Agreement shall commence as of the Effective Date and shall continue in effect until either (i) the expiration of the minimum term, as specified on the Cover Sheet, or (ii) the expiration or termination of all Schedules, whichever occurs later.

         5.2      Termination for Breach .    In the event that either Party materially breaches any obligation, representation or warranty under this Agreement, the non-breaching Party may terminate this Agreement in its entirety, or, at the non-breaching Party's option, it may terminate solely the relevant Schedule pursuant to which such breach has occurred, provided in either case that such has not been corrected within thirty (30) days after receipt of a written notice of such breach. Without limiting the foregoing, either Party may terminate this Agreement immediately upon written notice to the other Party in the event the other Party materially breaches the provisions of Section 4.

         5.3      Termination for Insolvency .    Without prejudice to any other available remedies, either Party may terminate this Agreement immediately upon written notice if (i) the other Party becomes insolvent, files for relief under any bankruptcy law, or makes an arrangement with its creditors generally or has a liquidator or a receiver appointed over a substantial party of its business or assets or commences to be wound up (other than for the purposes of a solvent amalgamation or reconstruction) or (ii) any other circumstances arise in any jurisdiction which entitle a Court or a creditor to appoint a liquidator, receiver, administrative receiver or administrator or equivalent officer to make a winding up order in relation to such Party.

         5.4      Effect of Termination .    Upon termination of this Agreement, all Schedules shall automatically and immediately terminate, and all licenses granted under this Agreement shall immediately cease. Upon termination, Customer will immediately discontinue all use materials licensed under this Agreement, and will pay to Blackboard all amounts due and payable hereunder. Each Party (i) will immediately cease any use of the other Party's Confidential Information; (ii) will delete any of the other Party's Confidential Information from its computer storage or any other media, including, but not limited to, online and off-line libraries; and (iii) will return to the other Party or, at the other Party's option, destroy, all copies of the other Party's Confidential Information then in its possession. Without limiting the foregoing, upon termination of any Schedule (including upon termination of this Agreement in its entirety), the provisions of such Schedule regarding the effect of such Schedule's termination shall also apply.

         5.5      Survival .    The termination or expiration of the Agreement shall not relieve either Party of any obligation or liability accrued hereunder prior to or subsequent to such termination, nor affect or impair the rights of either Party arising under the Agreement prior to or subsequent to such termination or expiration, except as expressly provided in this Agreement. Without limiting the foregoing, the provisions of Sections 4, 5.4, 5.5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 shall survive the termination of this Agreement for any reason.

6.     FEES; EXPENSES.

         6.1      Fees; Payments .    In consideration for Blackboard's performance under this Agreement, Customer agrees to pay Blackboard all fees required by the Schedules, as applicable, which fees will be due in accordance with the provisions of the relevant Schedules, but in no event later than thirty (30) days after the date of an invoice from Blackboard. Blackboard expressly reserves the right to change the fees payable under any Schedule with respect to any renewal of such Schedule upon

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expiration of its then-current term. Customer will pay all fees in U.S. dollars. Payments shall be sent to the address indicated on the invoice.

         6.2      Late Fees .    Blackboard may charge interest on any overdue amounts at the lower of (i) the highest permissible rate or (i) 18% per annum, charged at 1.5% per month from the date on which such amount fell due until the date of payment, whether before or after judgment.

         6.3      Audits .    For the sole purpose of ensuring compliance with this Agreement, Blackboard shall have the right, at its expense, to audit Customer's use of the Software upon not less than seven (7) days' advance notice. Any such audit shall be during Customer's normal business hours and shall not be made more frequently than once every twelve months, provided that if any such audit reveals a material breach of this Agreement. Blackboard may conduct such audits on a quarterly basis until such audits confirm that the relevant breach has been cured.

         6.4      Taxes .    The fees hereunder do not include any sales, use, excise, import or export, value-added or similar tax or internal, or any costs associated with the collection or withholding thereof, or any government permit fees, license fees or customs or similar fees levied on the delivery of any Software or Equipment or the performance of Services by Blackboard to Customer. All payments due under this Agreement shall be made without any deduction or withholding, unless such deduction or withholding is required by any applicable law or any relevant governmental revenue authority then in effect. If Customer is required to deduct or withhold, Customer will promptly notify Blackboard of the requirement, pay the required amount to the relevant governmental authority, provide Blackboard with an official receipt or certified copy or other documentation acceptable to Blackboard evidencing payment, and pay to Blackboard, in addition to the payment in which Blackboard is otherwise entitled under this Agreement, such additional amount as is necessary to ensure that the net amount actually received by Blackboard equals the full amount Blackboard would have received had no such deduction or withholding been required.

         6.5      Expenses .    Except as provided in these Master Terms or any Schedule, each party will be responsible for its own expenses incurred in rendering performance under this Agreement, including, without limitation, the cost of facilities, work space, computers and computer time, development tools and platforms, utilities management, personnel and supplies.

         6.6      Purchase Orders .    Customer agrees that if its internal procedures require that a purchase order be issued as a prerequisite to payment of any amounts due to Blackboard, it will timely issue such purchase order and inform Blackboard of the number and amount thereof. Customer agrees that the absence of a purchase order, other ordering document or administrative procedure may not be raised as a defense to avoid or impair the performance of any of Customer's obligations hereunder, including payment of amounts owed to Blackboard.

7.     DISCLAIMERS AND REMEDIES .    THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPHS OF THIS SECTION 7 ARE IMPORTANT LEGAL LANGUAGE. PLEASE READ THESE PARAGRAPHS CAREFULLY, AS THEY LIMIT BLACKBOARD'S LIABILITY TO CUSTOMER.

         7.1      Disclaimer of Warrants .    EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY AND SPECIFICALLY PROVIDED IN ANY ATTACHED SCHEDULE(S): (A) THE SOFTWARE, EQUIPMENT AND ALL PORTIONS THEREOF, AND ANY SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS." TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, BLACKBOARD AND ITS LICENSORS AND SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ALL OTHER REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTIES OF SATISFACTORY QUALITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SYSTEM INTEGRATION, DATA ACCURACY, MERCHANTABILITY, TITLE, NON-INFRINGEMENT AND/OR QUIET ENJOYMENT; (B) NEITHER BLACKBOARD NOR ITS LICENSORS WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS OR INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE SOFTWARE WILL MEET ANY

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REQUIREMENTS OR NEEDS CUSTOMER MAY HAVE, OR THAT THE SOFTWARE WILL OPERATE ERROR FREE OR WITHOUT INTERRUPTION, OR THAT ANY DEFECTS OR ERRORS IN THE SOFTWARE WILL BE CORRECTED, OR THAT THE SOFTWARE IS COMPATIBLE WITH ANY PARTICULAR COMPUTER SYSTEM OR SOFTWARE; AND (C) BLACKBOARD AND ITS LICENSORS MAKE NO GUARANTEE OF ACCESS TO OR ACCURACY OF THE CONTENT CONTAINED IN OR ACCESSED THROUGH THE SOFTWARE.    

         7.2      Limitations of Liability .    TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL BLACKBOARD OR IT LICENSORS BE LIABLE TO CUSTOMER FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF LOSS OR DAMAGE ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT. THE SOFTWARE, EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES, WHETHER OR NOT BLACKBOARD WAS ADVISED IN ADVANCE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH LOSS OR DAMAGE: (A) ANY LOSS OF BUSINESS, CONTRACTS, PROFITS, ANTICIPATED SAVINGS, GOODWILL OR REVENUE; (B) ANY LOSS OR CORRUPTION OF DATA OR (C) ANY INCIDENTAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL, LOSSES OR DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES) IN NO EVENT SHALL BLACKBOARD'S CUMULATIVE LIABILITY FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT, REGARDLESS OF THE NATURE OF THE CLAIM EXCEED THE AMOUNT OF FEES PAID BY CUSTOMER UNDER THIS AGREEMENT FOR THE PARTICULAR SOFTWARE, EQUIPMENT AND/OR SERVICE WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THE RELEVANT CLAIM AROSE DURING THE TWELVE (12)-MONTH PERIOD IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO THE EVENT, ACT OR OMISSION GIVING RISE TO SUCH LIABILITY. THIS LIMITATION OF LIABILITY IS INTENDED TO APPLY WITHOUT REGARD TO WHETHER OTHER PROVISIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT HAVE BEEN BREACHED OR HAVE PROVEN EFFECTIVE.

         7.3      Liability Not Excluded .    Nothing in this Section 7 excludes or limits the liability of Blackboard or its licensors or suppliers to the Customer for death or personal injury caused by the negligence of Blackboard, its licensors or its suppliers or any other liability which cannot be excluded by law.

         7.4      Essential Basis .    The Parties acknowledge and agree that the disclaimers, exclusions and limitations of liability set forth in this Section 7 form an essential basis of this Agreement, and that, absent any such disclaimers, exclusions or limitations of liability, the terms of this Agreement, including, without limitation, the economic terms, would be substantially different.

8.     INFRINGEMENT

         8.1      Blackboard Infringement Obligations .    If any third party brings a claim against Customer alleging that the use of the Software or Equipment authorized under this Agreement infringes a U.S. or European patent issued prior to the Effective Date or copyright under applicable law or any jurisdiction Customer must promptly notify Blackboard in writing and make no admission in relation to such alleged infringement. Blackboard shall, at its own expense and option: (i) defend and settle such claim; (ii) procure Customer the right to use the Software or Equipment; (iii) modify or replace the Software or Equipment to avoid infringement; or (iv) refund the applicable fee paid for the current term. In the event Blackboard exercises option (i) above, it shall have the sole and exclusive authority to defend and/or settle any such claim or action, provided that Blackboard will keep Customer informed of, and will consult with any independent legal advisors appointed by Customer at Customer's own expense regarding the progress of such defense.

         8.2      Exceptions .    Blackboard shall have no liability to Customer under Section 8.1 or otherwise for any claim or action alleging infringement or violation of applicable privacy or publicity laws based upon (i) any use of the Software or Equipment in a manner other than as specified by Blackboard; (ii) any

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combination of the Software or Equipment with other products, equipment, devices, software, systems or data not supplied by Blackboard (including, without limitation, any software produced by Customer for use with the Software) to the extent such claim is directed against such combination; (iii) the Customer Content, or the use of the Customer Content, or (iv) any modifications or customization of the Software or Equipment by any person other than Blackboard (any of the foregoing, separately and collectively "Customer Matters").

         8.3      Customer Infringement Obligations .    Customer shall, at its own expense, indemnify and, at Blackboard's option, defend Blackboard against any losses, damages or expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from any claim, suit or proceeding brought by a third party against Blackboard arising out of a Customer Matter and shall pay any damages finally awarded or settlement amounts agreed upon to the extent based upon a Customer Matter (any or the foregoing indemnifiable matters, each a "Blackboard Claim"). Blackboard agrees (i) to provide Customer with prompt written notice of any Blackboard Claim; (ii) to permit Customer to control the defense and/or settlement of such Blackboard Claim, provided that Customer will not settle any Blackboard Claim unless such settlement completely and forever releases Blackboard with respect thereto or unless Blackboard provides its prior written consent to such settlement; and (iii) to provide such assistance as Customer may reasonably request, at Customer's expense, in order to settle or defend any such Blackboard Claim.

         8.4      Exclusive Remedy .    THE FOREGOING PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION 8 STATE THE ENTIRE LIABILITY AND OBLIGATIONS OF EACH PARTY, AND THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF EACH PARTY WITH RESPECT TO CLAIMS BY ANY THIRD PARTY ALLEGING INFRINGEMENT OF ANY INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHT.

9.     MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS.

         9.1      Severability .    Should any term or provision of this Agreement be finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be void, invalid, unenforceable or contrary to law or equity, the offending term or provision shall be construed (i) to have been modified and limited (or if strictly necessary, delete) only to the extent required to conform to the requirements of law and (ii) to give effect to the intent of the Parties (including, without limitation, with respect to the economic effect of the Agreement), and the remainder of this Agreement (or, as the case may be, the application of such provisions to other circumstances) shall not be affected thereby but rather shall be enforced to the greatest extent permitted by law.

         9.2      Conflict Resolution .    Except with respect to controversies or claims regarding either Party's Confidential Information or proprietary rights under this Agreement, in the event any controversy or claim arises in connection with any provisions of this Agreement, the Parties shall try to settle their differences amicably between themselves by referring the disputed matter to their respective designated representatives for discussion and resolution. Either Party may initiate such informal dispute resolution by sending written notice of the dispute to the other Party, and if such representatives are unable to resolve such dispute within thirty (30) days of initiating such negotiations, either Party may seek the remedies available to such Party under law. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing in this Section 9.2 will be construed to limit either Party's rights under Section 5 and 9.6.

         9.3      Governing Law .    This Agreement shall for all purposes be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia without reference to its conflicts of law provisions, and each Party irrevocably submits to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in or for the Commonwealth of Virginia. The U.N. Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods shall not apply to this Agreement.

         9.4      Modification and Waiver .    No modification, amendment, supplement, or other change to this Agreement, including, without limitation, changes to any Schedule will be effective unless set forth in

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writing and signed by duly authorized representatives of Blackboard and Customer. No waivers under this Agreement will be effective unless expressly set forth in writing and signed by a duly authorized representative of the Party against whom enforcement thereof is sought. The failure of either Party to insist upon strict performance of any provision of this Agreement, or to exercise any right provided for herein, shall not be deemed to be a waiver of such provision or right with respect to subsequent claims (unless expressly so stated in a valid amendment or waiver), and no waiver of any provision or right shall affect the right of the waiving Party to enforce any other provision or right herein.

         9.5      Assignment .    No right or obligation of Customer under this Agreement may be assigned, delegated or otherwise transferred, whether by agreement, operation of law or otherwise, without the express prior written consent of Blackboard, and any attempt to assign, delegate or otherwise transfer any of Customer's rights or obligations hereunder, without such consent, shall be void. Blackboard can assign, delegate or transfer its rights and obligations to an affiliate company with appropriate means for fulfilling such rights or obligations without prior written notice or consent. Subject to the preceding sentence, this Agreement shall bind each Party and its permitted successors and assigns.

         9.6      Remedies .    The Parties agree that any breach of this Agreement would cause irreparable injury for which no adequate remedy at law exists; therefore, the Parties agree that equitable remedies, including without limitation, injunctive relief and specific performance, are appropriate remedies to redress any breach or threatened breach of this Agreement, in addition to other remedies available to the Parties. All rights and remedies hereunder shall be cumulative, may be exercised singularly or concurrently and shall not be deemed exclusive except as provided in Sections 5, 7 and 8. If any legal action is brought to enforce any obligations hereunder, the prevailing Party shall be entitled to receive its legal fees, court costs and other collection expenses, in addition to any other relief it may receive.

         9.7      Notices .    Any notice or communication permitted or required hereunder shall be in writing and shall be delivered in person or by courier, sent by facsimile, or mailed by certified or registered mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, and addressed as set forth above or to such other address as shall be given in accordance with this Section 9.7, and shall be effective upon receipt.

         9.8      Force Majeure .    Except with regard to payment obligations, neither Party will be responsible for any failure to fulfill its obligations due to causes beyond its reasonable control, including without limitation, acts or omissions of government or military authority, acts of God, materials shortages, transportation delays, fires, floods, labor disturbances, riots, wars, terrorist acts or inability to obtain any export or import license or other approval or authorization of any governmental authority.

         9.9      U.S. Government Sales .    If Customer is a U.S. Government entity, the Software is provided with RESTRICTED RIGHTS. Each of the components that comprise the Software is a "commercial item" as that term is defined at 48 C.F.R. 2.101, consisting of "commercial computer software" and/or "commercial computer software documentation" as such terms are used in 48 C.F.R. 12.212. Consistent with 48 C.F.R. 12.212 and 48 C.F.R. 227.7202-1 through 227.7202-4, all U.S. Government end users acquire the Software with only those rights set forth herein. Contractor/Manufacturer is Blackboard Inc., 1899, L Street, N.W., Suite 500, Washington, D.C. 20036. All rights not specifically granted in this statement are reserved by Blackboard.

         9.10      Expert Control .    Customer shall not export or allow the export or re-export the Software, any components thereof or any Confidential Information of Blackboard without the express, prior written consent of Blackboard and except in compliance with all export laws and regulations of the U.S. Department of Commerce and all other U.S. agencies and authorities, including without limitation, the Export Administration Regulations of the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Export Administration (as contained in 15 C.F.R. Parts 730-772), and if applicable, relevant foreign laws and regulations.

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         9.11      Relationship     Blackboard and Customer are independent contracting parties. This Agreement shall not constitute the Parties as principal and agent, partners, joint venturers, or employer and employee.

         9.12      Entire Agreement .    This Agreement, which includes those Master Terms and the applicable Schedule(s) and Exhibit(s), constitutes the entire, full and Complete Agreement between the Parties concerning the subject matter of this Agreement and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous oral or written communications, proposals, conditions, representations and warranties, and this Agreement prevails over any conflicting or additional terms of any quote, order, acknowledgement, or other communication between the Parties relating to its subject matter. This means that Customer may not and should not rely on any sales or marketing materials provided to it by Blackboard. Blackboard's only obligations to Customer related to the subject matter of this Agreement are set forth in this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing to this Agreement shall exclude or restrict the liability of either party arising out of fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation.

END OF MASTER TERMS

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SOFTWARE SCHEDULE LS-1
BLACKBOARD LEARNING SYSTEM™ BASIC EDITION OPTION

        This Blackboard Learning System Basic Edition Software Schedule ("Schedule") in an addendum to the Blackboard License And Services Agreement between Blackboard and Customer, including the Master Terms and other Schedules incorporated therein (collectively, the "Agreement"). Capitalized terms used in this Schedule that are not otherwise defined in this Schedule shall have the meaning set forth in the Master Terms.

SCHEDULE OF FEES

 
  Level of
License and Support
  Initial Term Fees
(USD) [***]
 

Blackboard Learning System™ License

  Basic Edition   $ [***]  

      $ [***]  

Total Fees Due:

      $ [***]  

 

Designated Server Site
(Physical Location of the Software):
4350 East Camelback Road,
Suite B-240
Phoenix, AZ 85018

  Database Version:   Operating System:   Hardware Model:

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1.     ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS

         1.1   " Authorized End User " means any individual who is a student resident in a degree, or certificate-granting program of Customer, prospective student, alumni, consortia student registered to take one of Customer's regularly offered courses of instruction, employee, trustee or collaborating researcher of Customer or a Customer employee (solely to the extent any such employee use the Software for Customer's informal training purposes) up to a maximum of 1,000 Authorized End Users.

         1.2   " Corrections " means a change (e.g., fixes, workarounds and other modifications) made by or for Blackboard which corrects Software Errors in the Software, provided in temporary form such as a patch, and later issued in the permanent form of an Update.

         1.3   " Designated Server Site " means the physical location where the Software will be installed, as identified in the table above.

         1.4   " Software " means, for purposes of this Schedule only, the version(s) of the Blackboard proprietary identified in the table above.

         1.5   " Software Error " means a failure of any Software materially and substantially to conform to applicable Documentation, provided that such failure can be reproduced and verified by Blackboard using the most recent version of such Software made available to Customer, and further provided that Software Errors do not include any nonconformity to applicable Documentation caused by (i) Customer's or its end users' negligence, (ii) any modification or alteration to the Software not made by Blackboard, (iii) data that does not conform to Blackboard's specified data format, (iv) operator error, (v) use on any system other than the operating system specified in the Documentation, (v) accident, misuse or any other cause which, in Blackboard's reasonable determination, is not

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inherent in the Software; or (vi) any use of the Software other than expressly authorized in this Schedule.

         1.6   " Third Party Software " means the software manufactured by third parties that has been incorporated by Blackboard into the Software.

         1.7   " Updates " means the object code versions of the Software that have been developed by Blackboard to correct any Software Error and/or provide additional functionality and that have been commercially released with a version number that differs from that of the prior version in the number in the right of the decimal point (e.g., 2.0 vs. 2.1) and that are not marketed as a separate product or module.

         1.8   " Upgrades " means the object code version of the Software that have been customized, enhanced, or otherwise modified by or on behalf of Blackboard, acting in its sole discretion, to include additional functionality and that have been released with a version number that differs from that of the prior version in the number to the left of the decimal point (e.g. 3.0 vs. 2.0) and that are not marketed as a separate product or module.

2.     LICENSE

         2.1      Grant of License .    Subject to the terms and conditions of this Schedule and the Master Terms, Blackboard grants Customer a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable non-sublicensable license to install and use one (1) production copy and one unsupported Test copy of the Software on a single computer server at Customer's Designated Server Site, solely in the form of machine-readable, executable, object code or bytecode, as applicable, and solely in connection with providing access to Customer Content to Customer's Authorized End Users. Customer acknowledges and understands that, in the event it wishes to use the Software for any purposes other than expressly permitted by the foregoing, including, without limitation, to provide course materials or other content to any end users who are not Customer's Authorized End Users, Customer will be required to obtain additional license rights from Blackboard pursuant to a separately executed Schedule and payment of additional license fees.

         2.2      General Usage Restrictions .    Customer agrees not to use the Software for any purposes beyond the scope of the license granted in Section 2.1. Without limiting the foregoing, except as expressly contemplated in this Agreement or as otherwise agreed in writing between the Parties, Customer shall not (i) copy or duplicate the Software, provided that, notwithstanding the foregoing, Customer shall be permitted to create one (i) copy of the Software for archival, non-productive purposes provided that Customer reproduces on the copy all copyright notices and any other confidential or proprietary legends that are on or encoded in the Software; (ii) decompile, disassemble, reverse engineer or otherwise attempt to obtain or perceive the source code from which the Software is compiled or interpreted, and Customer hereby acknowledges that nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to grant Customer any right to obtain or use such source code; (iii) install or use the Software on any computer, network, system or equipment other than the Designated Server Site, except with prior written consent of Blackboard; (iv) modify the Software or create any derivative product of the Software, except with the prior written consent of Blackboard, provided that the foregoing shall not be construed to prohibit Customer from configuring the Software to the extent permitted by the Software's standard user interface; (v) sublicense, assign, sell, lease or otherwise transfer or convey, or pledge as security or otherwise encumber, Customer's rights under the license granted in Section 2.1; or (vi) use the Software to provide services to third parties other than Authorized End Users in the nature of a service bureau, time sharing arrangement or its application service provider as such terms are ordinarily understood within the software industry. Customer will not obscure, remove or alter any of the trademarks, trade names, logos, patent or copyright notices or markings to the Software, nor will Customer add any other notices or markings to the Software or any portion thereof. Customer shall not

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use the Software except in compliance with Blackboard's obligations to any third party incurred prior to the Effective Date, provided that Blackboard has notified Customer of such obligation. Customer shall ensure that its use of the Software complies with all applicable laws, statutes, regulations or rules promulgated by governing authorities having jurisdiction over the Parties or the Software. Customer warrants that its Authorized End Users will comply with the provisions of this Schedule in all respects, including, without limitation, the restrictions set forth in this Section 2.2.

         2.3      Interoperability .    To the extent permitted by the specifications, if the Customer wishes to achieve interoperability of the Software with another software program and requires interface specifications or other information in order to do so, the Customer should request that information from Blackboard. Nothing in this Section 2.3 authorizes Customer to use any interfaces except in the Supported Interfaces for the Software level.

         2.4      Third Party Software/Content .     Customer acknowledges that the Software may utilize software made available in Blackboard by third parties, which shall constitute "Third Party Software" for purposes of this Schedule, including without limitation, small-scale Oracle database software (for Blackboard Learning System-Basic). Pursuant to its agreements with these third parties, Blackboard hereby grants to Customer a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to lend and/or operate and use the Third Party Software solely in connection with Customer's own instructional activities and their use of the Software.

         2.5      Further Restrictions .    Customer acknowledges that certain Blackboard Software contains an "Auto Report" feature, which feature provides to Blackboard aggregate usage statistics regarding the Software, and Blackboard represents and warrants that the Auto Report feature does not report individually identifiable use information to Blackboard or any third party. Customer will not disable the Auto Report feature of the Software, or undertake any action which has the effect of preventing such feature from operating correctly or the effect of modifying the information reported thereby.

         2.6      Other Rights .    Customer hereby grants to Blackboard the limited right to use Customer's name, logo and/or other marks for the sole purpose of listing Customer as a user of the Software in Blackboard's promotional materials. Blackboard agrees to discontinue such use within fourteen (14) days of Customer's written request.

         2.7      Ownership of Software .    Blackboard and its licensors shall be deemed to own and hold all right, title and interest in and to the Software, and Customer acknowledges that it neither owns or acquires any additional rights in and to the Software not expressly granted by this Agreement, and Customer further acknowledges that Blackboard hereby reserves and retains all rights not expressly granted in this Agreement, including, without limitations, the right to use the Software for any purpose in Blackboard's sole discretion.

         2.8      Terms of Use .    The use of the software by Customer's Authorized End Users is governed by additional terms and conditions ("Terms of Use") made available within the Software. Customer shall not obscure, remove, or alter the Terms of Use. Customer may, at its sole discretion, replace the Terms of Use with its own terms and conditions applicable to its end users, provided however , that such terms and conditions are no less protective of Blackboard than the Terms of Use.

3.     DELIVERY

        Unless otherwise agreed by the Parties, as soon as commercially practicable after the Schedule Effective Date, Blackboard will make available a copy of the Software for downloading from the Internet by Customer for purposes of installation by Customer, and delivery of the Software shall be deemed complete when Blackboard notifies Customer that the Software is available for download. Customer acknowledges that the download site will be made available to Customer for a period not longer than thirty (30) days from the date of such notice, and Customer will have no right to download

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the Software after this thirty (30) day period. Upon Customer's request, Blackboard will deliver to Customer a CD containing a backup copy of the Software.

4.     FEES

        In consideration for the services provided and license(s) granted in this Schedule with respect to the initial Term (as defined below), Customer shall pay to Blackboard all fees specified above or otherwise required in this Schedule, which fees shall be non-cancelable and non-refundable. With respect to each Renewal Term (as defined below), if any. Customer shall pay to Blackboard the then-current fees for such services and licenses, which amounts shall be due and payable within thirty (30) days following the beginning of such Renewal Term. Customer further agrees to reimburse Blackboard for (i) reasonable travel and living expenses incurred by Blackboard's employees and subcontractors in connection with the performance of maintenance and support services under this Schedule and (ii) any other expenses described in this Schedule, provided that Blackboard will receive Customer's prior approval for single expenses greater than $250, and further provided that, upon Customer's request, Blackboard will provide reasonable documentation indicating that Blackboard incurred such expenses. Except as otherwise required by this paragraph, all amounts payable under this Schedule shall be subject to applicable provisions of the Master Terms.

5.     TERM

        This Schedule shall become effective (i) when executed by authorized representatives of both Parties (the date upon which Blackboard executes this Schedule, the "Schedule Effective Date"); or (ii) the Effective Date of the Agreement, whichever later occurs, and shall continue in effect for a period of [***] (the "Initial Term"), unless earlier terminated. Thereafter, the Schedule will renew automatically for successive one (1)-year periods (each, a "Renewal Term"), unless either Party provides notice of its desire not to renew not less than thirty (30) days prior to the end of the initial Term or then-current Renewal Term, as applicable. Upon termination of this Schedule, all licenses granted under this Schedule shall immediately cease, and Customer will (i) immediately discontinue all use of Software licensed under this Schedule; (ii) pay to Blackboard all amounts due and payable hereunder; (iii) remove the Software from its server and provide to Blackboard proof of the destruction of the original copy and any other copies of the Software; and (iv) return all Documentation and related training materials to Blackboard within a reasonable time at Customer's cost.

6.     LIMITED SOFTWARE WARRANTY

        Blackboard warrants, solely for the benefit of Customer, that any software licensed under this Schedule which is manufactured by Blackboard will substantially conform to applicable Documentation for a period of ninety (90) days after the relevant Available Date, provided that (i) Blackboard has received all amounts owed under this Agreement; (ii) Customer is not in material breach of this Agreement; (iii) Customer has installed any Corrections, Upgrades and Updates made available to Customer: and (iv) Customer has notified Blackboard in writing of any failure of the Software to conform to the foregoing warranty within the warranty period. CUSTOMER ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES BY BLACKBOARD, AND THAT BLACKBOARD'S SOLE OBLIGATION, AND CUSTOMER'S SOLE REMEDY, WITH RESPECT TO ANY BREACH OF THE FOREGOING WARRANTY, IS REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT (AT BLACKBOARD'S OPTION) OF THE RELEVANT SOFTWARE IN A TIMELY MANNER.

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7.     SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE

         7.1      Telephone Product Support .    Customer is eligible to receive Product Support (as defined below) in English from Blackboard. Customer may designate up to two of its personnel for purposes of receiving Product Support under this Schedule ("Technical Contacts"), and Customer may designate substitute personnel to be Technical Contacts by providing written notice to Blackboard (provided that not more that two (2) persons may be designated as Technical Contacts at any particular time). Provided that Customer remains in compliance with Blackboard's minimum configuration requirements. Customer's Technical Contacts may contact Blackboard, via the web or telephonic at the telephonic number provided by Blackboard from time to time, for purposes of receiving Product Support. For purposes of this Schedule, the term "Product Support" means the provision of advice and responses by Blackboard's personnel to inquiries from Customer's then-current Technical Contacts related to installation, configuration and use of the Software. Product Support will be made available in English (i) Monday through Friday, 8AM to 8 PM ET, excluding US Federal public holidays. Unless otherwise specified by Blackboard, Product Support is available by calling 1-888-788-5264. In addition to the foregoing support services, Blackboard may make representatives available for onsite support, at its sole discretion, at Blackboard's then prevailing rates.

         7.2      Installation Assistance .    Notwithstanding Section 7.1 of this Schedule, Customer is responsible for all installation of the software and any Upgrades provided pursuant to this Agreement. Solely in the course of providing Product Support, as contemplated above, Blackboard may assist Customer's Technical Contacts related to the installation of the Software and/or Upgrades, provided that Customer has contacted Blackboard to schedule a time for such installation assistance to occur within thirty (30) days after Blackboard makes the Software or Upgrade available and further provided that such installation assistance may not exceed three (3) hours.

         7.3      Initial Technical Contacts .    Customer's initial Technical Contacts are as follows:

Name:   [***]
Title:    
E-mail:   [***]
Telephone number:   [***]

Name:

 

 
Title:    
E-mail:    
Telephone number:    

         7.4      Support Limitations .    Blackboard shall provide Product Support only with respect to the then-current generally available version of the Software and the two (2) most recent previously issued Updates of the Software. Customer acknowledges that Blackboard has no obligation under this Schedule to provide Product Support or other support services with respect to (i) any Third-Party Software, including, without limitation, any Third-Party Software provided under this Agreement; (ii) any Software Error or problems relating to the Software arising from (x) use of the Software other than strictly according to the terms of this Agreement, including, without limitation, human error; (y) modification of the Software by Customer or any third party; or (z) any combination or integration of the Software with hardware, software and/or technology not provided by Blackboard, or problems arising from Customer's host or application software, Customer's hardware and cabling power or environmental conditions. Support is not available from Blackboard in languages other than English.

         7.5      Error Resolution .    In the event that Blackboard determines, in its good faith discretion, that any request for Product Support by Customer's then-current Technical Contacts arises from a verifiable Software Error, Blackboard will classify such Software Error according to the appropriate Severity Code, as determined by reference to the categories listed in the table below, and will exercise

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commercially reasonable efforts to correct the relevant Software Error according to the relevant Error Resolution Protocol set forth for each such category. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Customer acknowledges that no warranty is made regarding any such Error Response Protocol with respect to all or any Software Errors. Customer further acknowledges that Severity Code 1, 2, and 3 Software Errors will take priority over requests for Product Support not arising from Software Errors.

Severity
  Description/Examples   Response Protocol
  1   Software is not functioning. Some examples of Severity Code 1 Software Errors are as follows: (1) Software is down and will not restart; (ii) Software is not able to communicate with external systems; and (iii) Software is generating a data corruption condition.   Blackboard will use its commercially reasonable efforts to resolve Severity Code 1 Software Error reports on a twenty-four (24) hour basis.* When a Severity Code 1 Software Error is reported, Blackboard will assign resources necessary to work to correct the Software Error. If access to the Software is required, Customer will provide a contact available to Blackboard and access to Customer's system and other software for the duration of the error correction procedures.

 

2

 

Software is running but that Customer is unable to use major portions of the Software. Some examples of Severity Code 2 Software Errors are as follows: (i) intermittent Software Error and (ii) major functional component is unavailable.

 

Severity Code 1 Software Errors will take priority over Severity Code 2 Software Errors. Blackboard will assign appropriate technical resources to Severity Code 2 Software Errors as long as there are no Severity Code 3 Software Errors awaiting resolutions.

 

3

 

Software is operating close to normal but there is a non-critical Software Error.

 

Severity Code 3 Software Errors may be fixed in the next scheduled Upgrade or Update or made available on Blackboard's Web site. Blackboard will research Severity Code 3 Software Errors after Severity Code 1 and Severity Code 2 Software Errors. Blackboard may correct Severity Code 3 Software Errors in the next scheduled Upgrade or Update or make corrections available to Customer on Blackboard's Web site.

*
Response time goals are to be measured after verification and replication by Blackboard of the relevant Software Error.

         7.6      Maintenance .    From time to time Blackboard may, in its discretion, develop Corrections, Updates or Upgrades to the Software. Provided that Customer has paid to Blackboard all fees and other amounts due and payable under this Agreement, Blackboard will, during the period while this Schedule remains in effect, make available to Customer such Corrections, Updates and/or Upgrades, if and when developed, at no additional cost. Any such Corrections, Updates and/or Upgrades shall, if and when provided or made available, be deemed to constitute part of the Software and shall be subject to all terms and provisions set forth in this Agreement, otherwise applicable to the Software, including, without limitation, terms and provisions related to licenses, use restrictions and ownership of the Software.

         7.7      Additional Services .    Any time or expenses incurred by Blackboard in diagnosing or fixing problems that are not caused by the Software or are not covered by the support services are billable to Customer at Blackboard's then-existing service rates, with a one-hour minimum charge per call. If

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Customer desires such additional services, it must execute a copy of Blackboard's Professional Services Agreement for the services.

        The Parties agree as to the above terms and have executed this Schedule as of the date(s) set forth below.

BLACKBOARD   CUSTOMER: Charter Learning
        
/s/Tess Frazier

Signature
  /s/Andrew Clark

Signature
        
Tess Franzier, Sr. Dir. Contracts

Print Name and Title
  Andrew Clark, CEO

Print Name and Title
        
Date: 12-23-03   Date: 12-23-03

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ASP SCHEDULE LS-2
BLACKBOARD LEARNING SYSTEM™ ASP SCHEDULE

        This Blackboard ASP Schedule ("ASP Schedule") is an addendum to the Blackboard License and Services Agreement between Blackboard and Customer, including the Master Terms and other Schedules incorporated therein (collectively, the "Agreement"). Capitalized terms used in this ASP Schedule that are not otherwise defined in this ASP Schedule shall have the meaning set forth in the Master Terms.

ASP—SCHEDULE OF FEES

 
  Initial Active
User Capacity
  Initial
Bandwidth
  Initial
RAID storage
  Initial Term
Annual Fees (USD)
 

Blackboard ASP—Annual Use Fee

    [***]   256 kbps     [***]   $ [***]  

              [***]
[***]
    [***]  

Total Fees Due:

                  $ [***]  

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1.     ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS

         1.1   "Active User Capacity " means the number of Authorized End Users, at any particular time, permitted to be registered to access one (1) or more educational courses provided through the Hosted Software. As of the Schedule Effective Date (as defined below), the initial Active User Capacity will be equal to the number indicated in the table above.

         1.2   "ASP Services " means the services provided by Blackboard pursuant to this ASP Schedule. The initial ASP Services are indicated in the table above.

         1.3   "Authorized End User " will have the meaning set forth in the Software Schedule, as defined below.

         1.4   "Available Date " means, for purposes of this ASP Schedule, the date upon which Customer receives notice from Blackboard that the features and functions of the Hosted Software are available for access by Customer's Authorized End Users.

         1.5   "Hosted Software " means the Software licensed to Customer pursuant to the Software Schedule in respect of which Blackboard is to provide the ASP Services.

         1.6   "Schedule Effective Date " means "the later of (i) the date on which this ASP Schedule has been executed by the authorized representative of both Parties and (ii) the Effective Date of the Agreement.

         1.7   "Software Schedule " means the Software Schedule which has been executed by Blackboard and Customer and is effective as of the date listed in the table above.

2.     BLACKBOARD RESPONSIBILITIES

         2.1      Provision of Access to Hosted Software .    As soon as commercially practicable after the Schedule Effective Date, Blackboard will make access to the features and functions of the Hosted Software available to Customer's Authorized End Users. Blackboard will specify to Customer procedures according to which Customer and/or its Authorized End Users may establish and obtain such access. The procedures will include, without limitation, provision of any access codes, passwords,

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technical specifications, connectivity standards or protocols, or any other relevant procedures, to the limited extent any of the foregoing may be necessary to enable Customer to permit its Authorized End Users to access and use the Hosted Software as contemplated in this ASP Schedule.

         2.2      Responsibility for Hosting .    Blackboard shall, at its own expense, install and operate the Hosted Software on computer servers and systems under its direct or indirect control. Blackboard will also install and store the Customer Content for purposes of access by the Hosted Software, provided that nothing in this ASP Schedule shall be construed to require Blackboard to provide for, or bear any responsibility with respect to, the design, development, operation or maintenance of any Web site owned or operated by Customer, or with respect to any telecommunications or computer network hardware required by Customer to provide access from the internet to any such Customer Web site, and further provided that nothing in this ASP Schedule may be construed to grant to Customer a license to access and/or use Blackboard's systems except for purposes of accessing and using the Hosted Software and except pursuant to the procedures and protocols specified by Blackboard pursuant to Section 2.1. To the extent necessary to perform Blackboard's obligations pursuant to this ASP Schedule, Customer grants to Blackboard a royalty-free, non-exclusive, worldwide license to use, reproduce, transmit, distribute, perform, display, and, to the extent required by the Hosted Software, modify and create derivative works from the Customer Content, including, but not limited to any images, photographs, illustrations, graphics, audio clips, video clips or text, in whole or in part, in any form, media or technology. As between Customer and Blackboard, Customer retains ownership of the Customer Content.

         2.3      Availability and Operational Specifications .    Blackboard will undertake commercially reasonable measures to ensure that, from and after the Available Date and for so long as this ASP Schedule remains in effect the ASP Services provided pursuant to this ASP Schedule will (i) be available and accessible as contemplated in this ASP Schedule twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week in accordance with the parameters set forth in Exhibit B, and (ii) conform in all material respects to the technical specifications and performance parameters set forth in Exhibit B, provided that, notwithstanding the foregoing, Blackboard will have no liability under this Section 2.3 to the extent any nonconformity with the standards set forth in Exhibit B arises, in whole or in part, from (i) any use of the Hosted Software by Customer or any Authorized End User other than in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement; (ii) any failure by Customer or any Authorized End User to comply with any procedures, technical standards and/or protocols specified by Blackboard pursuant to Section 2.1 of this ASP Schedule or (iii) any causes beyond the control of Blackboard or which are not reasonably foreseeable to Blackboard, including but not limited to, interruption or failure of telecommunication or digital transmission links and internet slow downs or failures. It is agreed and acknowledged that the service credits referred to in Exhibit B shall be Customer's sole remedy, and Blackboard's sole obligation, with respect to failure of the ASP Services to meet the technical specifications and performance parameters set forth in Exhibit B. Blackboard does not warrant or guarantee the ASP Services except as expressly stated in this ASP Schedule.

         2.4      Data Restoration Policy .    Blackboard will back-up and archive Customer Content at a secure location for the retention period(s) specified in Exhibit B. In the event that Customer requests recovery of any lost or damaged Customer Content, Blackboard will exercise reasonable efforts to restore the relevant data from the most recently archived copies (or such earlier copies as requested by Customer), provided that such data is, at the relevant time, still available pursuant to the applicable retention policy, and provided that Customer has provided to Blackboard all information necessary to enable Blackboard to perform such services. Except with respect to restoration of data that are lost or damaged as a result of Blackboard's error or a failure of the ASP Services, Customer agrees to pay Blackboard its then-standard applicable rates for such restoration services, provided that Blackboard will provide such restoration services up to four (4) times during each of the Initial Term or any particular Renewal Term (each as defined below) without additional cost to Customer.

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         2.5      Additional ASP Services .    In the event that Customer desires to receive ASP Services in addition to the particular services specified in the table above, including, by way of example, incremental storage capacity and/or higher Active user Capacity, Customer may submit a written and executed purchase order requesting such additional ASP Services. Subject to Customer's payment of all applicable fees required by Section 4, and further subject to all applicable provisions of this Agreement, including, without limitation, the Master Terms and this ASP Schedule, Blackboard agrees to make such additional ASP Services available to Customer for so long as this ASP Schedule remains in effect after acceptance of such purchase order. For the avoidance of doubt, no such purchase order shall be binding upon Blackboard unless and until Blackboard accepts such purchase order in writing and further provided that Blackboard will have no liability to Customer with respect to any purchase orders that are not accepted or for any terms contained in the purchase order other than the type of service and the payment amount.

3.     CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES.

         3.1      General Usage Limitations .    Customer acknowledges that use and operation of the Hosted Software by Customer and/or any Authorized End User is subject to the terms of the Software Schedule. However, notwithstanding the Software Schedule, for so long as this ASP Schedule remains in effect, Customer may not install, host or operate the Hosted Software, nor may Customer or its Authorized End Users otherwise use the Hosted Software, except as hosted and made available by Blackboard under this Agreement. In the event that Customer has installed the Hosted Software upon any computer server(s) prior to the Schedule Effective Date (as defined below), Customer agrees promptly to remove the Hosted Software from such computer service(s). Customer agrees that it may not cause or permit any third parties to access the Hosted Software other than Authorized End Users nor may Authorized End Users in excess of the ten-current Active User capacity access and use the Hosted Software at any time, provided that the Active User Capacity may be modified in accordance with Section 2.5. Customer shall refrain from, and shall ensure that Authorized End Users refrain from using the ASP services in a manner that is libelous, defamatory, obscene, infringing or illegal, or otherwise abusing the ASP Services or the resources available through the ASP Services. Customer warrants that its Authorized End Users will comply with the provisions of this ASP Schedule in all respects.

         3.2      Customer Content .    Customer represents and warrants that (i) Customer owns or has sufficient rights in and to the Customer Content in order to use, and permit use of the Customer Content as contemplated in this ASP Schedule and to grant the license granted in Section 2.2; and (ii) the Customer Content does not and shall not contain any consent, materials or advertising or services that infringe on or violate any applicable law, regulation or rights of a third party.

4.     FEES

        In consideration for provision of the ASP Services, Customer shall, during the Initial Term (as defined below) pay to Blackboard (i) an annual fee in an amount determined by reference to applicable prices set forth in Exhibit A with respect to the particular ASP Services provided under this ASP Schedule, which fees shall be due and payable upon Agreement execution; as well as (ii) any other fees otherwise required by this ASP Schedule. In the event that Customer requests additional ASP Services as contemplated in Section 2.5, applicable fees shall be due and payable from and after the month during which such additional services are first made available. All fees payable under the ASP Schedule shall be non-transferable and non-refundable. If Customer elects to pay ASP fees monthly, then Blackboard shall charge Customer an additional 5% on the total ASP fees. With respect to each Renewal Term (as defined below), if any, Customer shall pay to Blackboard the then-current fees for such ASP Services according to the same payment schedule. Except as provided above, each party will be responsible for its own expenses incurred in rendering performance under this ASP Schedule,

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including, without limitation, the cost of facilities, work space, computers and computer time, development tools and platforms, utilities management, personnel and supplies. Except as otherwise required by this paragraph, all amounts payable under this ASP Schedule shall be subject to applicable provisions of the Master Terms.

5.     TERM

        This ASP Schedule shall become effective on the Schedule Effective Date, and shall continue in effect for a period of [***] (the "Initial Term"), unless earlier terminated. Thereafter, the ASP Schedule will renew automatically for successive one (1)-year period (each, a "Renewal Term") unless either Party provides notice of its desire not to renew not less than thirty (30) days prior to the end of the Initial Term or then-current Renewal Term, as applicable. Upon termination of this ASP Schedule, all licenses granted under this ASP Schedule shall immediately cease and Customer will (i) immediately discontinue access to and/or use of the Hosted Software under this ASP Schedule; (ii) pay to Blackboard all amounts due and payable under this ASP Schedule; and (iii) return all Documentation and related training materials to Blackboard within a reasonable time at Customer's cost.

        The Parties agree to the above terms and have executed this ASP Schedule as of the date(s) set forth below.

BLACKBOARD   CUSTOMER: Charter Learning
        
/s/ Teresa Frazier

    Signature
  /s/Andrew Clark

    Signature
        
Teresa Frazier, Senior Director, Contracts

    Print Name and Title
  Andrew Clark

    Print Name and Title
        
Date: 12-23-03   Date: 12-23-03

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EXHIBIT A
ASP FEES

Blackboard Learning SystemTM:

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EXHIBIT B
ASP SERVICES SPECIFICATIONS As of this Available Date

NOTE: CUSTOMER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT NOTHING IN THIS EXHIBIT B CREATES ANY ADDITIONAL WARRANTIES OR GUARANTEES, OTHER THAN AS SET FORTH IN THE ASP SCHEDULE, THE SOFTWARE SCHEDULE AND/OR THE MASTER TERMS, AS APPLICABLE.

SERVICE LEVEL

Security:

Power:

Network:

Startup:

Initial Access Dates:

Accessibility/Service Credit:

1


Length of Unavailability
  Service Credit
1 to 4 hours of continuous unavailability   [***] of service fees credited [***]
4 to 48 hours of continuous unavailability   [***] of service fees credited [***]
48 to 96 hours of continuous unavailability   [***] of service fees credited [***]

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*
All Service Credit shall be applied to the next month's ASP fees.

Disaster Recovery:

Outages:

MONITORING AND PERFORMANCE

Blackboard will make network performance reports available focusing on the technical aspect of remote access network services. The reports provide information to help in the continual improvement of the design and operation of the network. This includes information such as port availability, connection

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quality, usage profiles, and throughput. Upon request by Customer, Blackboard will provide Customer with monthly reports including information on ASP Services usage, system outages and changes made to the Blackboard system during that month. Upon request Blackboard will provide the Customer with the following report:

Customer acknowledges and agrees that any of the foregoing reports shall constitute Blackboard's Confidential Information for purposes of this Agreement.

Ongoing:

The hardware, software and network are monitored and maintained by Blackboard and will be accessible twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week, in accordance with industry standards, except for scheduled maintenance and required repairs, in advance of which the client shall be notified by email,

DATA CENTER SPECIFICATIONS

Blackboard houses servers in a facility that offers environment control, security, and backup power, as more specifically described below:

Environment:

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Server Setup:

        CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES.     Blackboard is not responsible for management and actual use of the features and function of the Hosted Software. Customer bears all responsibility for such management and actual use, including, without limitation:

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BLACKBOARD LEARNING SOLUTIONS SCHEDULE LS-3

Blackboard Learning Solutions™ ("Schedules") is an addendum to the Blackboard License And Services Agreement between Blackboard and Customer, including the Master Terms and other Schedules incorporated therein (collectively, the "Agreement"). Capitalized terms used in this Schedule that are not otherwise defined in this Schedule shall have the meaning set forth in the Master Terms.

SCHEDULE OF FEES

 
  Number
of Days
  Cost (USD)  

Blackboard Leaning Schedules

    [***]   $ [***]  

Total Fees Due:

        $ [***]  

1.     BLACKBOARD LEARNING SOLUTIONS

         1.1    Blackboard, upon request of Customer, shall provide learning solutions to Customer. To request or schedule a learning event for Customer, Customer shall contact its Blackboard Account Manager, who will be designated upon execution of the Agreement. Events are typically scheduled 3 to 6 weeks in advance.

         1.2    Hands-on class size is restricted to a maximum of 15 people to maintain an effective instructor-student ratio. Extra students may require additional materials, instructor fee or additional days. Large groups may request presentation learning instead of the hands-on classroom format.

         1.3    Each class is structured as a hands-on/active learning seminar held in a computer classroom unless otherwise agreed. To insure the best learning experience, clients must provide:

Each class is structured as a hands-on/active learning seminar held in a computer classroom unless otherwise agreed. To insure the best learning experience, clients must provide:

         1.4    All Learning Solutions training days purchased pursuant to this Schedule must be used within one (1) year of the Effective Date.

2.     FEES FOR BLACKBOARD LEARNING SOLUTIONS STAFF

         2.1    Customer will reimburse Blackboard for (i) reasonable travel and living expenses incurred by Blackboard's employees and subcontractors for travel from Blackboard's offices in connection with the performance of the learning solutions, and (ii) international telephone charges. Expense items greater than $600 must be pre-approved by Customer and supported by reasonable documentation indicating that Blackboard incurred such expenses. Except as provided above, each party will be responsible for its own expenses incurred in rendering performance under this Schedule including the cost of facilities, work space, computers and computer time, personnel, supplies and the like, except that Customer shall be responsible for supplying facilities for the learning services if Blackboard conducts learning services at a site other than Blackboard's facilities.

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         2.2    Cancellation. In the event that Customer cancels a scheduled training day, Customer shall be billed for cancellation fees as follows:

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Schedule as of the date first written above.

BLACKBOARD   CUSTOMER: Charter Learning
        
/s/ Teresa Frazier

Signature
  /s/ Andrew Clark

Signature
        
Teresa Frazier, Senior Director, Contracts

Print Name and Title
  Andrew Clark, CEO

Print Name and Title
        
 

Date: 12-23-03
    

Date: 12-23-03

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MANAGED CONTACT CENTER SOLUTION SCHEDULE LS-4
BLACKBOARD LEARNING SYSTEM™

This Blackboard Learning System Managed Contact Center Solution ("Schedule") is an addendum to the Blackboard License and Services Agreement between Blackboard and Customer and other Schedules incorporated therein (collectively, the "Agreement'). Capitalized terms used in this Schedule that are not otherwise defined in this Schedule shall have the meaning set forth in the Master Terms.

SITE; SCHEDULING OF FEES

 
  Scope of Coverage   Initial Term Annual Fees
(USD) [***]
 
Managed Contact Center Solution   Phone based support for up to [***] per month   $ [***]  
    Additional service requests available in increments of [***] requests priced at [***] per service request        
Total Fees Due:       $ [***]  

1.     Introduction

Blackboard Managed Contact Center Solution is designed to provide Customer with a significantly enhanced end-user support capability. In addition to providing 24/7 help-desk support, Customer will have access to a unique three-tiered support architecture that provides a holistic self-service function through a dedicated, uniquely branded eChat tool. In addition, we will assign to Customer a dedicated end-user support account manager and provide detailed monthly reporting and conference calls. The data should provide important metrics and diagnostics that will allow Customer to fine-tune its e-learning offerings over time to reduce the number of support incidents per software interaction (ISI). We believe this proposal will deliver measurable and improved service levels, and more importantly will yield higher rates of course completion and academic achievement, which in turn will fuel the continued growth of the Customer program.

Service Level

Presidium Managed Contact Center agreements include service level agreements to provide reasonable assurance of a timely resolution of issues as well as timely response times. These parameters will be fully documented in the monthly reporting listed below.

Response and Resolution
  Response Guarantee   Response Target/Historical Average
1—Call Hold time   < 3 Minutes   < 1 Minute

2.     Pricing Overview

Our Schedule for NU is based on an estimated monthly service request volume of [***] per month, and provides all of the services described above. The contract term for this Schedule is [***].

Call Center Set-up, Maintenance and Customization

   

Standard Price, Annualized:

  [***]

Charter Learning:

  [***]

Phone and Chat Based Support for Up to [***] per Month:

   

Standard Price, Annualized

  [***]

Charter Learning:

 

[***]

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Total:

Standard Prices:

Charter Learning, If executed by 12/23/03

Includes:

In consideration for the services provided in this Schedule with respect to the Initial Term (as defined below), Customer shall pay to Blackboard all fees specified above or otherwise required in this Schedule, which fees shall be non-cancelable, nonrefundable and payable within thirty (30) days following the date of invoice. Except as otherwise required by this paragraph, all amounts payable under this Schedule shall be subject to applicable provisions of the Master Terms.

Increased Usage
  Incremental Fee,
Payable Quarterly
after incurred

Additional 25 Requests Per Month

  [***]

Additional 50 Requests per month

  [***]

Additional 75 Requests per month

  [***]

3.     On-Site Kick-Off Process

To maximize the value of our expanded support and managed contact center solutions for Customer, Blackboard recommends a kick-off meeting to develop an overarching project plan, success and accountability materials, and to provide program administrators and facilitators with an overview of this enhanced offering. The meeting follows a structured process of information gathering designed to collect all necessary information to launch the support engagement successfully. This information is utilized in training our staff, and producing a client specific repository of information that will be used when helping end-users from Customer.

The meeting is expected to last from one to two days depending on the complacency of the supported applications and the business practices as Customer.

4.     Methods of Accessing Support

This support package will include chat-based and phone-based support for all named students and faculty members. It is expected that international users will rely on chat-based tools.

5.     Support Availability

Support will be available to faculty and students 24/7/365.

6.     Monthly Reporting

Included in the support package are monthly reports that audit all incidents received during the period and categorize them by severity and affected applications uses. This information will be useful in adjusting certain program aspects to reduce the number of end-user problems in future months.

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7.     TERM

This Schedule shall become effective when executed by authorized representatives of both Parties (the date upon which Blackboard executes this Schedule, the "Scheduled Effective Date") and shall continue in effect for a period of [***] (the "Initial Term"), unless earlier terminated. Upon termination of this Schedule, all licenses granted under this Schedule shall immediately cease, and will (i) immediately discontinue all use of Software licensed under this Schedule; (ii) pay to Blackboard all amounts due and payable hereunder; (iii) remove the Software from its server and provide to Blackboard proof of the destruction of the original copy and any other copies of the Software; and (iv) return all Documentation and related materials to Blackboard within a reasonable time at no cost.

8.     TERMINATION

Termination.     Either party may terminate this Schedule upon thirty (30) days prior written notification to the other party.

Effect of Termination.     Upon termination of this Agreement, this Schedule shall automatically and immediately terminate, and all licenses granted hereunder shall immediately cause. Upon termination, Customer will immediately discontinue all use materials licensed under this Schedule, and will pay to Blackboard all amounts due and payable hereunder. Each Party (i) will immediately cease any use of the other Party's Confidential Information; (ii) will delete any of the other Party's Confidential Information from its computer storage or any other media, including, but not limited to, online and off-line libraries; and (iii) will return to the other Party or, at the other Party's option, directly, all copies of the other Party's Confidential Information thus in its possession.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Statement of Work as of the date first written above.

BLACKBOARD   CUSTOMER: Charter Learning
        
/s/ Teresa Frazier

Signature
  /s/Andrew Clark

Signature
        
Teresa Frazier, Senior Director, Contracts

Print Name and Title
  Andrew Clark, CEO

Print Name and Title
        
  

Date: 12-23-03
    

Date: 12-23-03

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        VOID IF EXECUTIED AFTER MARCH 16, 2005


ADDENDUM TO THE BLACKBOARD MASTER TERMS™ MANAGED CONTACT CENTER SOLUTION SCHEDULE LS-4 BLACKBOARD LEARNING SYSTEM™ BETWEEN BLACKBOARD AND BRIDGEPOINT EDUCATION (FORMERLY CHARTER LEARNING) DATED 23 DECEMBER, 2003

        This Addendum to The Blackboard Master Terms Managed Contact Center Solutions Schedule LS-4 Blackboard Learning System between Blackboard and Bridgepoint Education dated 23 December, 2003, is made as of             March, 2005.

1.
The existing SITE: SCHEDULE OF FEES hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows:
 
  Scope of Coverage   First Renewal Term
Annual Fees (USD)
[***]
 

Managed Contact Center Solution

  Infrastructure and Reporting Environment   $ [***]  

Phone and Chat Based Support

  Up to [***] per month   $ [***]  

Total Fees Due:

      $ [***]  

[***]

2.
The Section 7 "Term" is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows:

7.     TERM

This Schedule shall become effective when executed by authorized representatives of both Parties (the date upon which Blackboard executes this Schedule, the "Schedule Effective Date") and shall continue in effect for a period of [***] (the "Initial Term"), unless earlier terminated. Thereafter, the Schedule will renew automatically for successive one (1)-year periods (each, a "Renewal Term"), unless either Party provides notice of its desire not to renew not less than thirty (30) days prior to the end of the Initial Term or then-current Renewal term, as applicable. Upon termination of this Schedule, all licenses granted under this Schedule shall immediately case, and will (i) immediately discontinue all use of Services licensed under this Schedule; (ii) pay to Blackboard all amounts due and payable hereunder; and (iii) return all Documentation and related training materials to Blackboard within a reasonable time at Customer's cost.

All other terms and conditions of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Addendum as of the date written below.

BLACKBOARD   BRIDGEPOINT EDUCATION
        
/s/ Tess Frazier

Signature
  /s/ Andrew Clark

Signature
        
Tess Frazier—Senior Director

Print Name and Title
  Andrew Clark CEO

Print Name and Title
        
Date:   Date: 3/17/05

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Bridgepoint Education Pricing Summary

Product Description
  Quantity   Units   Total Price  

LEARNING SYSTEM ASP SERVICE

    1   YR     [***]  

LS DEVELOPER EDITION

    1   YR     [***]  

LEARNING SYSTEM

    1   YR     [***]  

LEARNING SYSTEM ASP SETUP

    1   Each     [***]  

COMMUNITY SYSTEM

    1   YR     [***]  

 

Subtotal:

    [***]  

Tax:

    [***]  

Shipping:

    [***]  

Total:

    [***]  

SPECIAL PROVISIONS

Payment Terms: Solely for the Initial Term, Blackboard agrees that [***] will be due in accordance with the Master Terms (net 30), and the remaining amount [***] will be due 90 days after the date of the invoice.

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        VOID IF EXECUTED AFTER MARCH 17, 2005


SOFTWARE SCHEDULE LS-5
BLACKBOARD LEARNING SYSTEM™/BLACKBOARD COMMUNITY SYSTEM™

This Blackboard Learning System™/Blackboard Community System™ Software Schedule ("Schedule") is made as of the last date indicated below, by and between Blackboard and Bridgepoint Education ("Customer") and is an addendum to the Blackboard License And Services Agreement between Blackboard and Customer, including the Master Terms and other Schedules incorporated therein (collectively, the "Agreement"). This Software Schedule cancels and supercedes the previous Learning System Basic Schedule between the parties. Capitalized terms used in this Schedule that are not otherwise defined in this Schedule shall have the meaning set forth in the Master Terms. In consideration of the foregoing premises, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereby agree as follows:

SITE; SCHEDULE OF FEES

 
  Quantity   Initial Term
Annual Fees (USD)
 

Blackboard Learning System Annual License

    1   $ [***]  

Blackboard Community System Annual License

    1   $ [***]  

Total Fees Due:

        $ [***]  

 

Designated Server Site
(Physical Location of the Software):
Hosted by BLACKBOARD
  Database Version:
Hosted By BLACKBOARD
  Operating System:
Hosted By BLACKBOARD
  Hardware Model:
Hosted By BLACKBOARD
USER BAND: 2,000            

Solely for the Initial Term, Blackboard agrees that [***] will be due in accordance with the Master Terms (net 30), and the remaining amount [***] will be due 90 days after the date of the Invoice.

1.     ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS

         1.1   " Application Pack " means the object code software utility release(s) that are designed to work with the Software that may be, in Blackboard's sole discretion, issued in between Updates, designated by APH, and/or later incorporated into Updates or Upgrades.

         1.2   " Authorized End User " means any individual who is a student resident in a degree- or certificate- granting program of Customer, prospective student, alumni, consortia student registered to take one of Customer's regularly offered courses of instruction, employee, trustee, or collaborating researcher of customer or a Customer employee (solely to the extent any such employees use the Software for Customer's internal training purposes).

         1.3   " Corrections " means a change (e.g. fixes, workarounds and other modifications) made by or for Blackboard which corrects Software Errors in the Software, provided in temporary form such as a patch, and later issued in the permanent form of an update.

         1.4   " Designated Server Site " means the physical location where the Software will be installed, as identified in the table above.

         1.5   " Software " means, for purposes of this Schedule only, the version(s) of the type of Blackboard proprietary software identified in the table above, including Virtual Installations.

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         1.6   " Software Error " means a failure of any Software materially and substantially to conform to applicable Documentation, provided that such failure can be reproduced and verified by Blackboard using the most recent version of such Software made available to Customer, and further provided that Software Errors do not include any nonconformity to applicable Documentation caused by (i) Customer's or its end users' negligence, (ii) any modification or alteration to the Software not made by blackboard, (iii) data that does not conform to Blackboard's specified data format, (iv) operator error, (v) use on any system other than the operating system specified in the Documentation, (v) accident, misuse or any other cause which, in Blackboard's reasonable determination, is not inherent in the Software; or (vi) any use of the Software other than expressly authorized in this Schedule.

         1.7   " Supported Interface " means application-based interfaces (API), network protocols, data formats, database schemes, and file formats available for use in the Software as expressly specified in the Documentation.

         1.8   " Third-Party Software " means the software manufactured by third parties that has been incorporated by Blackboard into the Software.

         1.9   " Updates " means the object code versions of the Software that have been developed by Blackboard to correct any software Error and/or provide additional functionality and that have been commercially released with a version number that differs from that of the prior version in the number to the right of the decimal point (e.g., 2.0 vs. 2.1) and that are not marketed as a separate product or module.

         1.10 " Upgrades " means the object code versions of the Software that have been customized, enhanced, or otherwise modified by or on behalf of Blackboard, acting in its sole discretion, to include additional functionality and that have been released with a version number that differs from that of the prior version in the number to the left of the decimal point (e.g., 3.0 vs. 2.0) and that are not marketed as a separate product or module.

2.     LICENSES

         2.1      Grant of License .    Subject to the terms and conditions of this Schedule and the Master Terms, Blackboard grants Customer a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable non-sublicenseable license (i) to install and use one (1) production copy and one unsupported Test Copy of the Software on a single computer server at Customer's Designated Server Site, solely in the form of machine-readable, executable, object code or bytecode, as applicable, and solely in connection with providing access to Customer Content to Customer's Authorized End Users. Customer acknowledges and understands that, in the event it wishes to use the Software for any purposes other than expressly permitted by the foregoing, including, without limitation, to provide course materials or other content to any end users who are not Customer's Authorized End Users, Customer will be required to obtain additional license rights from Blackboard pursuant to a separately executed Schedule and payment of additional license fees.

         2.2      General Usage Restriction .    Customer agrees not to use the Software for any purposes beyond the scope of the license granted in Section 2.1 Without limiting the foregoing, except as expressly contemplated in this Agreement or as otherwise agreed in writing between the Parties, Customer shall not (i) copy or duplicate the Software, provided that, notwithstanding the foregoing, Customer shall be permitted to cerate one (1) copy of the Software for archival, non-productive purposes provided that Customer reproduces on the copy all copyright notices and any other confidential or proprietary legends that are on or encoded in the Software; (ii) decompile, disassemble, reverse engineer or otherwise attempt to obtain or perceive the source code from which the Software is compiled or interpreted, and Customer hereby acknowledges that nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to grant Customer any right to obtain or use such source code; (iii) install or use the Software on any

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computer, network, system or equipment other than the Designated Server Site, except with the prior written consent of Blackboard; (iv) modify the Software or create any derivative product of the Software, except with the prior written consent of Blackboard, provided that the foregoing shall not be construed to prohibit Customer from configuring the Software to the extent permitted by the Software's standard user interface; (v) sublicense, assign, sell, lease or otherwise transfer or convey, or pledge as security or otherwise encumber, Customer's rights under the license granted in Section 2.1; or (vi) use the Software to provide services to third parties other than Authorized End Users in the nature of a service bureau, time sharing arrangement or as an application service provided, as such terms are ordinarily understood within the software industry. Customer will not obscure, remove or alter any of the trademarks, trade names, logos, patent o r copyright notices or markings to the Software, nor will Customer add any other notices or markings to the Software or any portion thereof. Customer shall not use the Software except in compliance with Blackboard's obligations to any third party incurred prior to the Effective Date, provided that Blackboard has notified Customer of such obligation. Customer shall ensure that its use of the Software complies with all applicable laws, statutes, regulations or rules promulgated by governing authorities having jurisdiction over the Parties or the Software. Customer warrants that its Authorized End Users will comply with the provisions of this Schedule in all respects, including, without limitation, the restrictions set forth in this Section 2.2.

         2.3      Further Restrictions .    Customer acknowledges that certain Blackboard Software contains an "Auto Report" feature, which provides to Blackboard aggregate usage statistics regarding the Software, and Blackboard represents and warrants that the Auto Report feature does not report individually identifiable use information to Blackboard or any third party. Customer will not disable the Auto Report feature of the Software, or undertake any action which has the affect of preventing such feature from operating correctly or the effect of modifying the information reported thereby.

         2.4      Interoperability .    To the extent permitted by the specifications as outlined in the Documentation for the Software at http://behind.blackboard.com, if the Customer wishes to achieve interoperability of the Software with another software program and requires interface specifications or other information in order to do so, the Customer should request that information from Blackboard. Nothing in this Section 2.4 authorizes Customer to use any interfaces except the Supported Interfaces for the Software level. Customer may not use any Supported Interface in a manner that is inconsistent with the Documentation.

         2.5      Third Party Software/Content .    Customer acknowledges that the Software may utilize software and/or content made available to Blackboard by third parties, which shall constitute "Third Party Software." Pursuant to its agreements with these third parties, Blackboard hereby grants to Customer a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to load and/or operate and use the Third Party Software solely in connection with Customer's own instructional activities.

         2.6      Ownership of Software .    Blackboard and its licensors shall be deemed to own and hold all right, title and interest in and to the Software, and Customer acknowledges that it neither owns or acquires any additional rights in and to the Software not expressly granted by this Agreement, and Customer further acknowledges that Blackboard hereby reserves and retains all rights not expressly granted in this Agreement, including, without limitation, the right to use the software for any purpose in Blackboard's sole discretion.

         2.7      Expansion of Licensed Use .    [***]. Blackboard's assessment of additional license fees will be in accordance with Blackboard's then-current pricing. In the event of growth related to a Customer merger or acquisition, Blackboard's assessment of additional license fees will be in accordance with Blackboards then-current pricing.

         2.8      Other Rights .    Customer hereby grants to Blackboard the limited right to use Customer's name, logo and/or other marks for the sole purpose of listing Customer as a user of the software in

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Blackboard's promotional materials. Blackboard agrees to discontinue such use within fourteen (14) days of Customer's written request.

3.     DELIVERY

Unless otherwise agreed by the Parties, as soon as commercially practicable after the Schedule Effective Date, Blackboard will make available a copy of the Software for downloading from the Internet by Customer for purposes of installation by Customer, and delivery of the Software shall be deemed complete when blackboard notifies Customer that the software is available for download. Customer acknowledges that the download site will be made available to Customer for a period not longer than thirty (30) days from the date of such notice, and Customer will have no right to download the Software after this thirty (30)-day period. Upon Customer's request, Blackboard will deliver to Customer a CD containing a backup copy of the Software.

4.     FEES

In consideration for the services provided and license(s) granted in this Schedule with respect to the Initial Term (as defined below), Customer shall pay to Blackboard all fees specified above or otherwise required in this Schedule, which fees shall be non-cancelable and non-refundable. Solely for the Initial Term, Blackboard agrees that [***] will be due in accordance with the master Terms (net 30), and the remaining amount [***] will be due 90 days after the date of the Invoice. With respect to each Renewal term (as defined below), if any, Customer shall pay to Blackboard the then-current fees for such services and licenses, which amounts shall be due and payable within thirty (30) days following the beginning of such Renewal Term. Customer further agrees to reimburse Blackboard for (i) reasonable travel and living expenses incurred by Blackboard's employees and subcontractors in connection with the performance of maintenance and support services under this Schedule and (ii) any other expenses described in this Schedule, provided that Blackboard will receive Customer's prior approval for single expenses greater than $250, and further provided that, upon Customer's request, Blackboard will provide reasonable documentation indicating that Blackboard incurred such expenses. Except as otherwise required by this paragraph, all amounts payable under this Schedule shall be subject to applicable provisions of the master Terms.

5.     TERM

This Schedule shall become effective (i) when executed by authorized representatives of both Parties (the date upon which Blackboard executes this Schedule, this "Schedule Effective Date"); or (ii) the Effective Date of the Agreement, whichever later occurs, and shall continue in effect for a period of [***] (the "Initial Term"), unless earlier terminated. Thereafter, the Schedule will renew automatically for successive one (1)-year periods (each, a "Renewal Term"), unless either Party provides notice of its desire not to renew not less than thirty (30) days prior to the end of the initial Term or then-current Renewal term, as applicable. Upon termination of this Schedule, all licenses granted under this schedule shall immediately cease, and Customer will (i) immediately discontinue all use of Software licensed under this Schedule; (ii) pay to Blackboard all amounts due and payable hereunder; (iii) remove the Software from its server and provide to Blackboard proof of the destruction of the original copy and any other copies of the Software; and (iv) return all Documentation and related training materials to blackboard within a reasonable time at Customer's cost.

6.     LIMITED SOFTWARE WARRANTY

Blackboard warrants, solely for the benefit of Customer, that any Software licensed under this Schedule which is manufactured by Blackboard will substantially conform to applicable Documentation for a period of ninety (90) days after the relevant Available Date, provided that (i) Blackboard has received all amounts owed under this Agreement; (ii) Customer is not in material breach of this Agreement;

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(iii) Customer has installed any Corrections, upgrades and Updates made available to Customer; and (iv) Customer has notified Blackboard in writing of any failure of the Software to conform to the foregoing warranty within the warranty period. CUSTOMER ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES BY BLACKBOARD, AND THAT BLACKBOARD'S SOLE OBLIGATION, AND CUSTOMER'S SOLE REMEDY, WITH RESPECT TO ANY BREACH OF THE FOREGOING WARRANTY, IS REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT (AT BLACKBOARD'S OPTION) OF THE RELEVANT SOFTWARE IN A TIMELY MANNER.

7.     SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE

         7.1      Telephone Product Support .    Customer is eligible to receive Product Support (as defined below) in English from Blackboard. Customer may designate up to two of its personnel for purposes of receiving Product Support under this Schedule ("Technical Contact"), and Customer may designate substitute personnel to be Technical Contacts by providing written notice to Blackboard (provided that not more than two (2) persons may be designated as Technical Contacts at any particular time). Provided that Customer remains in compliance with Blackboard's minimum configuration requirements, Customer's Technical Contacts may contact Blackboard, via the web or telephone at the telephone number provided by Blackboard from time to time, for purposes of receiving Product Support. For purposes of this Schedule, the term "Product Support" means the provision of advice and responses by Blackboard's personnel to inquiries from Customer's then-current Technical Contacts related to installation, configuration and use of the Software. Product Support will be made available in English only twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week, 365 days a year, excluding the US Federal public holidays of New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Unless otherwise specified by Blackboard, Product Support is available by calling 1-888-788-5264. In addition to the foregoing support services, Blackboard may make representatives available for onsite support, at its sole discretion, at Blackboard's then prevailing rates.

         7.2      Installation Assistance .    Notwithstanding Section 7.1 of this Schedule, Customer is responsible for all installation of the Software and any Upgrades provided pursuant to this Agreement. If Customer desires Blackboard to provide assistance to Customer related to the installation of the Software and/or Upgrades, Customer acknowledges that it will be required to enter into a separate Blackboard professional Services Agreement.

         7.3      Initial Technical Contacts .    Customer's initial Technical Contacts are as follows:

Name
  Title   Email   Phone
[***]   [***]   [***]   [***]

         7.4      Support Limitations .    Blackboard shall provide Product Support only with respect to the then-current generally available version of the Software and the two (2) most recent previously issued Updates of the Software. Customer acknowledges that Blackboard has no obligation under this Schedule to provide Product Support or other support services with respect to (i) any Third-Party Software, including, without limitation, any Third-Party Software provided under this Agreement; (ii) any Software Error or problems relating to the Software arising from (x) use of the Software other than strictly according to the terms of this Agreement, including, without limitation, human error, (y) modification of the software by Customer or any third party; or (z) any combination or integration of the Software with hardware, software and/or technology not provided by blackboard, or problems arising from Customer's host or applications software, Customer's hardware and cabling power or environmental conditions. Support is not available from Blackboard in languages other than English.

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         7.5      Error Resolution .    In the event that Blackboard determines, in its good faith discretion, that any request for Product Support by Customer's then-current Technical Contacts arises from a verifiable Software Error, Blackboard will classify such Software Error according to the appropriate Severity Code, as determined by reference to the categories listed in the table below, and will exercise commercially reasonable efforts to correct the relevant Software Error according to the relevant Error Resolution Protocol set forth for each such category. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Customer acknowledges that no warranty is made regarding any such Error Response protocol with respect to all or any Software Errors. Customer further acknowledges that Severity Code 1, 2, and 3 Software Errors will take priority over requests for Product Support not arising from Software Errors.

Severity
Code
  Description/Examples   Response Protocol
  1   Software is not functioning. Some examples of Severity Code 1 Software Errors are as follows: (i) Software is down and will not restart; (ii) Software is not able to communicate with external systems; and (iii) Software is generating a data corruption condition.   Blackboard will use its commercially reasonable efforts to resolve Severity Code 1 Software Error reports on a twenty-four (24) hour basis.* When a Severity Code 1 Software Error is reported, Blackboard will assign resources necessary to work to correct the Software Error. If access to the Software is required, Customer will provide a contact available to Blackboard and access to Customer's system and other software for the duration of the error correction procedures.

 

2

 

Software is running but that Customer is unable to use major portions of the Software. Some examples of Severity Code 2 Software Errors are as follows: (i) intermittent Software Error and (ii) major functional component is unavailable.

 

Severity Code 1 Software Errors will take priority over Severity Code 2 Software Errors. Blackboard will assign appropriate technical resources to Severity Code 2 Software Errors as long as there are no Severity Code 1 Software Errors awaiting resolutions.

 

3

 

Software is operating close to normal but there is a non-critical Software Error.

 

Severity Code 3 Software Errors may be fixed in the next scheduled Upgrade or Update or made available on Blackboard's Web site. Blackboard will research Severity Code 3 Software Errors after Severity Code 1 and Severity Code 2 Software Errors. Blackboard may correct Severity Code 3 Software Errors in the next scheduled Upgrade or Update or make corrections available to Customer on Blackboard's Web site.

*
Response time goals are to be measured after verification and replication by Blackboard of the relevant Software Error.

         7.6      Maintenance .    From time to time Blackboard may, in its discretion, develop Corrections, Application Packs, Updates or Upgrades to the Software. Provided that Customer had paid to Blackboard all fees and other amounts due and payable under this Agreement, Blackboard will, during the period while this Schedule remains in effect, make available to Customer such Corrections, Application Packs, Updates and/or Upgrades, if and when developed, at no additional cost. Any such Corrections, Application Packs, Updates and/or Upgrades shall, if and when provided or made available, be deemed to constitute part of the Software and shall be subject to all terms and provisions

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set forth in this Agreement, otherwise applicable to the Software, including, without limitation, terms and provisions related to licenses, use restrictions and ownership of the Software.

         7.7      Additional Services .    Any time or expense incurred by Blackboard in diagnosing or fixing problems that are not caused by the Software or are not covered by the support services are billable to Customer at Blackboard's then-existing services rates, with a one-hour minimum charge per call. If Customer desires such additional services, it must execute a copy of Blackboard's Professional Services Agreement for the services.

        The Parties agree to the above terms and have executed this Schedule as of the last date set forth below.

BLACKBOARD   CUSTOMER: Bridgepoint Education
        
 

Signature
  /s/Andrew Clark

Signature
        
TESS FRAZIER—SENIOR DIRECTOR

Print Name and Title
  Andrew Clark CEO

Print Name and Title
        
Date:
  

  Date: 3/17/05

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ASP SCHEDULE LS—6
BLACKBOARD ASP SCHEDULE

This Blackboard ASP Schedule ("ASP Schedule") is made as of the last date indicated below, by and between Blackboard and Bridgepoint Education ("Customer") and is an addendum to the Blackboard License And Services Agreement between Blackboard and Customer, including the Master Terms and other Schedules incorporated therein (collectively, the "Agreement"). Capitalized terms used in this Schedule that are not otherwise defined in this Schedule shall have the meaning set forth in the Master Terms. This ASP Schedule cancels and supersedes the previous ASP Schedule between the parties. In consideration of the foregoing premises, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereby agree as follows:

ASP—SCHEDULE OF FEES

 
  Initial Active
User Capacity
  Initial
Bandwidth
  Initial
Storage
  Initial Term
Annual Fees
(USD)
 

Blackboard ASP—LS Setup Fee

                [***]  

Blackboard ASP—LS Annual Use Fee

  [***]   256 kbps
(minimum)
  10 GB
(minimum)
  $ [***]  

Total Fees Due:

              $ [***]  

[***]

Solely for the Initial Term, Blackboard agrees that [***] will be due in accordance with the Master Terms, and the remaining amount [***] will be due 90 days after the date of the invoice.

1.
ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS

        1.1   " Active User Capacity " means the number of Authorized End Users, at any particular time, permitted to be registered to access one (1) or more educational courses provided through the Hosted Software. As of the Schedule Effective Date (as defined below), the initial Active User Capacity will be equal to the number indicated in the table above.

        1.2   " ASP Services " means the services provided by Blackboard pursuant to this ASP Schedule. The initial ASP Services are indicated in the table above.

        1.3   " Authorized End User " will have the meaning set forth in the Software Schedule as defined below.

        1.4   " Available Date " means, for purposes of this ASP Schedule, the date upon which Customer receives notice from Blackboard that the features and functions of the Hosted Software are available for access by Customer's Authorized End Users.

        1.5   " Hosted Software " means the Software licensed to Customer pursuant to the Software Schedule for which Blackboard is to provide the ASP Services.

        1.6   " Test Copy Hosted Software " means the Test Copy Software licensed to Customer pursuant to the Software which Blackboard is hosting. Test Copy Hosted Software is to be used solely for the purposes of testing the Software and is not used for production purposes and unless otherwise indicated in Exhibit A of the ASP Schedule is not covered by Service Level specifications described in Exhibit B.

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        1.7   " Schedule Effective Date " mans the later of (i) the date on which this ASP Schedule has been executed by authorized representatives of both Parties and (ii) the Effective Date of the Agreement.

        1.8   " Software Schedule " means the Software Schedule which has been executed by Blackboard and Customer for which Customer seeks to have Blackboard provide ASP Services and that is in effect during the term of this ASP Schedule.

2.
BLACKBOARD RESPONSIBILITIES

        2.1     Provision of Access to Hosted Software .    As soon as commercially practicable after the Schedule Effective Date, Blackboard will make access to the features and functions of the Hosted Software available to Customer's Authorized End Users. Blackboard will specify to Customer procedures according to which Customer and/or its Authorized End Users may establish and obtain such access.

        2.2     Responsibility for Hosting .    Blackboard shall install and operate the Hosted Software on computer servers and systems under its direct or indirect control. Blackboard will also install and store the Customer Content for purposes of access by the Hosted Software, provided that nothing in this ASP Schedule shall be construed to require Blackboard to provide for, or bear any responsibility with respect to, the design, development, operation or maintenance of any Web site owed or operated by Customer, or with respect to any telecommunications or computer network hardware required by Customer to provide access from the internet to any such Customer Web site. Nothing in this ASP Schedule shall be construed to grant Customer a license to access and/or use Blackboard's systems except for purposes of accessing and using the Hosted Software and except pursuant to the procedures and protocols specified by Blackboard pursuant to Section 2.1. Solely to the extent necessary to perform Blackboard's obligations pursuant to this ASP Schedule, customer grants to Blackboard a royalty-free, non-exclusive, worldwide license to use, reproduce, transmit, distribute, perform, display, and, to the extent required by the Hosted Software, modify and create derivative works form the Customer Content. As between Customer and Blackboard, Customer retains ownership of the Customer Content. Blackboard shall maintain confidentiality of all Customer Content that is stored on its servers in accordance with Section 4 of the Master Terms.

        2.3     Availability and Operations Specifications .    Blackboard will undertake commercially reasonable measures to ensure that, from and after the Available Date and for so long as this ASP Schedule remains in effect the ASP Services provided pursuant to this ASP Schedule will (i) be available and accessible as contemplated in this ASP Schedule twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week within the parameters set forth in Exhibit B, and (ii) conform in all material respects to the technical specifications and performance parameters set forth in Exhibit B. Exhibit B may be modified from time to time, upon notice to Customer. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Blackboard will have no liability under this Section 2.3 to the extent any nonconformity with the standards set forth in Exhibit B arises, in whole or in part, from (i) any use of the Hosted Software by Customer or any Authorized End User other than in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement; (ii) any failure by Customer or any Authorized End User to comply with any procedures, technical standards and/or protocols specified by Blackboard pursuant to Section 2.1 of this ASP Schedule or (iii) any causes beyond the control of Blackboard or which are not reasonable foreseeable to Blackboard, including but not limited to, interruption or failure of telecommunication or digital transmission links and internet slow-downs or failures. It is agreed and acknowledged that the service credits referred to in Exhibit B shall be Customer's sole remedy, and Blackboard's sole obligation, with respect to failures of the ASP Services to meet the technical specifications and performance parameters set forth in Exhibit B. Blackboard does not warrant or guarantee the ASP Services except as expressly stated in this ASP Schedule.

        2.4     Data Restoration Policy .    Blackboard will back-up and archive Customer Content at a secure location for the retention period(s) specified in Exhibit B. In the event that Customer requests recovery

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of any lost or damaged Customer Content, Blackboard will exercise reasonable efforts to restore the relevant data from the most recently archived copies (or such earlier copies as requested by Customer), provided that such data is, at the relevant time, still available pursuant to the applicable retention policy and Customer has provided to Blackboard all information necessary to enable Blackboard to perform such services. Blackboard shall perform up to four (4) data restorations at no charge to Customer; thereafter, except with respect to restoration of data that are lost or damaged as a result of Blackboard's error or a failure of the ASP Services, Customer agrees to pay Blackboard its then-standard applicable rates for such restoration services.

        2.5     Additional Storage and Bandwidth Policy .    As a normal operating procedure Blackboard does not cap storage and bandwidth. Blackboard will, no less than quarterly, monitor Customer's storage and bandwidth usage. In the event Customer has exceeded Initial Storage and/or Initial Bandwidth in a sustained period of sixty (60) days or more, Blackboard will provide a report to Customer concerning the current storage and bandwidth usage. In the event Customer has not purchased additional storage and/or bandwidth within thirty (30) days of receiving the report, Blackboard reserves the right to change Customer additional fees at then-standard applicable rates.

        2.6     Migration Policy .    In the event that Blackboard or Customer requests an Update/Upgrade of the Hosted Software, Blackboard and Customer shall engage in commercially reasonable migration planning. In the event that the migration planning requires an expanded or new environment not covered by the then-current Hosted Software environment (defined here as "Migration"), Customer shall pay a Migration Set Up fee as mutually negotiated. Blackboard will be obligated to perform no more than one successful test migration per six (6)-month period. If Customer requires more than one Migration test or more than one Migration within a six-month period, it must execute a copy of Blackboard's Professional Services Agreement for the services.

        2.7     Additional ASP Services .    In the event that Customer desires to receive ASP Services in addition to the particular services specified in the table above, including, by way of example, incremental storage capacity and/or additional bandwidth capacity and/or higher Active User Capacity, Customer may submit a written and executed purchase order requesting such additional ASP Services. Subject to Customer's payment of all applicable fees required by Section 4, and further subject to all applicable provisions of this Agreement, including, without limitation, the Master Terms and this ASP Schedule, Blackboard agrees to make such additional ASP Services available to Customer for so long as this ASP Schedule remains in effect after acceptance of such purchase order. For the avoidance of doubt, no such purchase order shall be binding upon Blackboard unless and until Blackboard accepts such purchase order in writing and further provided that Blackboard will have no liability to Customer with respect to any purchase orders that are not accepted or for any terms contained in the purchase order other than the type of service and the payment amount.

        2.8     IP Addresses .    Any IP addresses assigned or allocated to Customer by Blackboard shall remain, at all times, the property of Blackboard and shall be nontransferable and Customer shall have no right to use such IP addresses upon termination of this Agreement. Any change requested by Customer to the Blackboard allocated addresses must be agreed to by the Parties. Customer understands that the IP Services provided under this Agreement (including Internet use) may require registrations and related administrative reports that are public in nature.

3.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES.

        3.1     General Usage Limitations .    Customer acknowledges that use and operation of the Hosted Software by Customer and/or any Authorized End User is subject to the terms of the Software Schedule. Notwithstanding the Software Schedule, for so long as this ASP Schedule remains in effect, Customer may not install, host or operate the Hosted Software, nor may Customer or its Authorized End Users otherwise use the Hosted Software, except as hosted and made available by Blackboard under this Agreement. In the event that Customer has installed the Hosted Software upon any

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computer server(s) prior to the Schedule Effective Date (as defined below), Customer agrees promptly to remove the Hosted Software from such computer server(s). Customer agrees that it may not cause or permit any third parties to access the Hosted Software other than Authorized End Users, nor may Authorized End Users in excess of the then-current Active User Capacity access and use the Hosted Software at any time, provided that the Active User Capacity may be modified in accordance with Section 2.5. Customer shall refrain from, and shall ensure that Authorized End Users refrain from, using the ASP Services in a manner that is libelous, defamatory, obscene, infringing or illegal, or otherwise abusing the ASP Services or the resources available through the ASP Services. Customer warrants that its Authorized End Users will comply with the provisions of this ASP Schedule in all respects.

        3.2     Customer Content .    Customer represents and warrants that (i) Customer owns or has sufficient rights in and to the Customer Content, including without limitation, personal educational and financial information contained within the Customer Content, in order to use, and permit the use of, the Customer Content as contemplated in this ASP Schedule and to grant the license granted in Section 2.2; and (ii) the Customer Content does not and shall not contain any content, materials, advertising or services that infringe on or violate any applicable laws, regulation or right of a third party. Customer also acknowledges that Customer Content may be stored on servers located within the United States or accessed by Blackboard's support or ASP personnel in the United States, and hereby authorizes such access and storage. Blackboard only provides access to the Hosted Software; Blackboard does not operate or control the information, services, opinions or other content of the Internet. Blackboard does not monitor and shall have no liability or responsibility whatsoever for the Customer Content of any transmissions or communications transmitted or otherwise disseminated via the Hosted Software. Customer agrees that it shall make no claim whatsoever against Blackboard related to the Customer Content or content of the Internet or respecting any information, product, service or software ordered through or provided via the Internet, and Customer shall indemnify and hold Blackboard harmless from any and all claims (including claims by governmental entities seeking to impose penal sanctions) related, directly or indirectly, to such Customer Content.

4.
FEES

        4.1   In consideration for provision of the ASP Services, Customer shall, during the Initial Term (as defined below) pay to Blackboard (i) an annual fee in an amount set forth above with respect to this particular ASP Services provided under this ASP Schedule, which fees shall be due and payable upon Agreement execution; as well as (ii) any other fees otherwise required by this ASP Schedule (for additional services, additional bandwidth, or additional users). Solely for the Initial Term, Blackboard agrees that [***] will be due in accordance with the Master Terms, and the remaining amount [***] will be due 90 days after the date of the invoice. In the event that Customer requires additional ASP Services as contemplated in Section 2.9, applicable fees shall be due and payable from and after the month during which such additional services are first made available. All fees payable under this ASP Schedule shall be non-cancelable and non-refundable.

        4.2   If Customer elects to pay ASP fees monthly, then Blackboard shall charge Customer an additional 5% on the total ASP fees. Blackboard reserves the right to temporarily suspend the ASP Services if Customer's account becomes more than sixty (60) days past due. Suspension of ASP Services does not constitute a termination or suspension of this Agreement nor does such suspension of Service alleviate Customer's obligation to pay past, current, or future charges incurred hereunder. Once Customer pays in full the past due fees, Blackboard will resume services.

        4.3   With respect to each Renewal Term (as defined below), if any, Customer shall pay to Blackboard the then-current fees for such ASP Services upon commencement of the Renewal Term. Except as provided above, each party will be responsible for its own expenses incurred in rendering the performance under this ASP Schedule, including, without limitation, the cost of facilities, work space,

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computers and computer time, development tools and platforms, utilities management, personnel and supplies. Except as otherwise required by this paragraph, all amounts payable under this ASP Schedule shall be subject to applicable provisions of the Master Terms.

5.
TERM

This ASP Schedule shall become effective on the Schedule Effective Date, and shall continue in effect for a period of [***] (the "Initial Term"), unless earlier terminated or otherwise specified in Exhibit A. Thereafter, the ASP Schedule will renew automatically for successive one (1)-year periods (each, a "Renewal Term"), unless either Party provides notice of its desire not to renew not less than thirty (30) days prior to the end of the Initial Term or then-current Renewal term, as applicable. Upon termination of this ASP Schedule, all licenses granted under this ASP Schedule shall immediately cease, and Customer will (i) immediately discontinue access to and/or use the Hosted Software under this ASP Schedule; (ii) pay to Blackboard all amounts due and payable under this ASP Schedule; and (iii) return all Documentation and related training materials to Blackboard within a reasonable time at Customer's cost.

The Parties agree to the above terms and have executed this ASP Schedule as of the last date set forth below.

BLACKBOARD   CUSTOMER: Bridgepoint Education
        
 

Signature
  /s/Andrew Clark

Signature
        
TESS FRAZIER-SENIOR DIRECTOR

Print Name and Title
  Andrew Clark CEO

Print Name and Title
        
        
Date:

  Date: 3/17/05

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        VOID IF EXECUTED AFTER MARCH 17, 2005


EXHIBIT A
ASP SPECIFICATIONS

Blackboard Learning System™

Data Restoration Policy—per restore fees are separately charged per chargeable restore incident

Additional Storage and Bandwidth Annual Fees for Content System are separately charged

* User is defined as a person enrolled in one or more course, or part of one or more organization.

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EXHIBIT A-1


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EXHIBIT B
ASP SERVICES SPECIFICATIONS—As of the Available Date

NOTE: CUSTOMER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT NOTHING IN THIS EXHIBIT B CREATES ANY ADDITIONAL WARRANTIES OR GUARANTEES, OTHER THAN AS SET FORTH IN THE ASP SCHEDULE, THE SOFTWARE SCHEDULE AND/OR THE MASTER TERMS, AS APPLICABLE.

SERVICE LEVEL

Security:

Power:

Network:

Startup:

Initial Access Date:

EXHIBIT B-1


Availability/Service Credit:

Length of Unavailability   Service Credit
1 to 4 hours of continuous unavailability below 99.7%   [***] of service fees credited [***]
4 to 48 hours of continuous unavailability below 99.7%   [***] of services fees credited [***]
48 to 96 hours of continuous unavailability below 99.7%   [***] of services fees credited [***]

[***]

*
All Service Credit shall be applied to the next period's ASP fees.

Backup and Disaster Recovery:

Outages

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EXHIBIT B-2


known at that time. Blackboard will promptly commence remedial activities and use commercially reasonable efforts to resolve the system outage within the time estimate provided to Customer.

MONITORING AND PERFORMANCE

Blackboard will make network performance reports available focusing on the technical aspect of remote access network services. The reports provide information to help in the continual improvement of the design and operation of the network. This includes information such as port availability, connection quality, usage profiles, and throughput. Upon request by Customer, Blackboard will provide Customer with monthly reports including information on ASP Services usage, system outages and changes made to the Blackboard system during that month. Upon request Blackboard will provide the Customer with the following report:

Customer acknowledges and agrees that any of the foregoing reports shall constitute Blackboard's Confidential information for purposes of this Agreement.

Ongoing:

The hardware, software and network are monitored and maintained by Blackboard and will be accessible twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week, in accordance with industry standards, except for scheduled maintenance and required repairs, in advance of which the client shall be notified by email.

EXHIBIT B-3


DATA CENTER SPECIFICATIONS

Blackboard houses servers in a facility that offers environment control, security, and backup power, as more specifically described below:

Environment:

Server Setup:

The servers are set up to maintain fail back, redundant connectivity, comprehensive backups, 24x7 monitoring, and 99.7% uptime.

        CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES.     Blackboard is not responsible for management and actual use of the features and function of the Hosted Software. Customer bears all responsibility for such management and actual use, including, without limitation:

EXHIBIT B-4


VOID IF EXECUTED AFTER: December 20, 2007
Ashford University


Ashford University Pricing Summary

Product Description
  Qty.   Units   Net Price  

MANAGED CONTACT CNTR USER INCR

    9   MO     [***]  

MANAGED CONTACT CENTER -RNWL

    9   MO     [***]  

TOTAL:

              [***]  

 

Designated Server Site
(Physical Location of the Software):
13500 Evening Creek Drive
San Diego, CA 92128
USA
  Database Version:   Operating System:   Hardware Model:
Customers FTE/User Band: [***]
   

[***] Confidential portions of this document have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission.

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ADDENDUM No. Two
TO THE MANAGED CONTACT CENTER SOLUTION SCHEDULE LS-4,
BLACKBOARD LEARNING SYSTEM™ DATED DECEMBER 23, 2003
BETWEEN BLACKBOARD INC. AND
ASHFORD UNIVERSITY (FORMERLY KNOWN AS BRIDGEPORT EDUCATION)

This Addendum to the Managed Contact Center Solution Schedule LS-4, Blackboard Learning System™ dated December 23, 2003 ("Agreement") between Blackboard Inc. ("Blackboard") and Ashford University (formerly known as Bridgeport Education) ("Customer") is made as of the last signature date below ("Addendum").

The purpose of this Addendum is to extend the current renewal term and add additional users to Customer's Agreement.

The parties hereby agree to the following terms regarding the use of the Blackboard Software by Customer. The following sections of the Agreement are modified as follows:

1.     The following is hereby replaces Section 2 entitled Pricing Overview:

         2.7      Fees     

Months
  Number of Incidents   Cost Per Incident   Total  

April 08-June 08

    [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]  

July 08-Dec 08

    [***]   $ [***]   $ [***]  

[***] Confidential portions of this document have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission.

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Managed Contact Center Solutions
  Scope of Support   Fees (USD)  

Call Center Support Operations

  An additional [***] support requests priced at an approximately [***] per support request   $ [***]  

Account Management Fees

 

A named Account Manager will continue to provide regular maintenance and up-keep of the account and be available for regular conference calls and communications

 
$

[***]
 

Contact Center Infrastructure

 

Fee for contact center infrastructure support software including ticketing, routing, and deployment of self-help knowledge resources, live chat, eSurvey, animated tutorials and related software implementation services

 
$

[***]
 

     
$

[***]
 

      $ [***]  

      $ [***]  
           

Total Costs Due

      $ [***]  

Note: Presidium Learning will offer a [***] buffer over the allotted incidents to be absorbed by Presidium Learning. All incidents beyond the [***] buffer will be charged at a cost of $[***] per incident.

2.     The following is hereby added to Section 7, entitled Term:

All other terms and conditions remain in full force and effect.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Addendum as of the last date written below.

BLACKBOARD   CUSTOMER: Ashford University
        
 

Signature
   

Signature
        
  

Print Name and Title
Tess Frazier, Vice President
Date:
 
Print Name and Title
  
Date:

[***] Confidential portions of this document have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission.

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        VOID IF EXECUTED AFTER: December 28, 2007
Ashford University


[BLACKBOARD LOGO]


BLACKBOARD LICENSE AND SERVICES AGREEMENT
COVER PAGE

The attached documents describe the relationship between Blackboard and the Customer identified below. The documents attached to this cover page will consist of the Master Terms, which describe and set forth the general legal terms governing the relationship, and one (1) or more schedules describing and setting forth detail about that relationship, depending upon the particular software and/or services Blackboard will provide to the Customer.

This License and Services Agreement includes this cover page, the attached pricing summary and Master Terms, and all Schedules that are attached to such Master Terms and are separately executed by the Parties. This Agreement will become effective when the attached documents are executed by authorized representatives of both Parties.

CUSTOMER INFORMATION:    
Name/Company:   Ashford University   Principal Contact Person:   Rick Gessner, CIO
Fax:       Phone:   (858) 513-9240
Address:   13500 Evening Creek Drive
Suite 600
San Diego, CA 92128
USA
       
Billing Contact:   Bell, Margarita   Title:    
Address:   13500 Evening Creek Drive
Suite 600
San Diego, CA 92128
USA
       
Phone:   858/668-2589   Email Address:    
Fax:            
Initial Term of Agreement:   [***]        

[***] Confidential portions of this document have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission.

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Ashford University Pricing Summary

Product Description
  Qty.   Units   Initial Term Fees (USD)  

Blackboard Learning System—COMPLEX HOST MGR ASP SVC

    1     YR   $ [***]  

Blackboard Learning System—TEST ENVIRONMENT ASP SETUP

    1     EA   $ [***]  

Blackboard Learning System—Enterprise—TEST ENVIRONMENT ASP SVC

    1     YR   $ [***]  

Blackboard Learning System—STAGING ENVIRONMENT ASP SETUP

          EA   $ [***]  
 

One Time Price Reduction:

              $ [***]  

Blackboard Learning System—Enterprise STAGING ENV ASP SVC

    1     YR   $ [***]  
 

Credit applied for Customer's current Staging Environment—per this Addendum, Customer is upgrading from Standard environment to a RAC environment (Renewal Amount in August, 2008 will [***]):

              $ [***]  

Blackboard Learning System—HIGH AVAILABILITY ASP SETUP

    1     EA   $ [***]  

Blackboard Learning System—Enterprise HIGH AVAIL ASP SVC

    1     YR   $ [***]  

Blackboard Learning System—Enterprise ASP ADDL STORAGE TO 1TB

    1     YR   $ [***]  
 

Price Reduction:

              $ [***]  

Blackboard Learning System—Enterprise ASP ADDL SERVICE UNIT

    1     YR   $ [***]  

Blackboard Learning System—Enterprise ASP ADDL SERVICE UNIT

    1     YR   $ [***]  

Blackboard Learning System—ASP BUSINESS CONT LVL 1

    1     YR   $ [***]  
 

TOTAL:

              $ [***]  

 

Designated Server Site
(Physical Location of the Software):
Hosted by Blackboard
  Database Version:   Operating System:   Hardware Model:
Customers User Band: [***]        

SPECIAL PROVISIONS:

Payment Terms.     Solely with respect to the Initial Term of this Agreement, Blackboard agrees to invoice Customer twice, sending both invoices upon execution of this Agreement. The first invoice, in the amount of [***], will be due thirty (30) days after the date of the invoice from Blackboard and the second invoice, in the amount of [***], will be due sixty (60) days after the date of the invoice from Blackboard.

[***] Confidential portions of this document have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission.

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ADDENDUM
TO THE ASP SCHEDULE LS-6, BLACKBOARD ASP SCHEDULE DATED MARCH 17, 2005
BETWEEN BLACKBOARD INC. AND ASHFORD UNIVERSITY

This Amendment to the ASP Schedule LS-6, Blackboard ASP Schedule dated March 17, 2005 ("Agreement") between Blackboard Inc. ("Blackboard") and Ashford University (formerly known as Bridgepoint Education) ("Customer") is made as of the last signature date below ("Addendum").

The purpose of this Addendum is to add an additional ASP Service Unit to Customer's current ASP Schedule.

The parties hereby agree to the following terms regarding the use of the Blackboard ASP Services by Customer. The following sections of the Agreement are modified as follows:

1.
A new Schedule of Fees is hereby added to the Section entitled ASP—SCHEDULE OF FEES:

        ASP—SCHEDULE OF FEES

 
  Initial Active
User Capacity
  Initial
Bandwidth
  Initial
storage
  Initial Term
Annual Fees (USD)
 
 

Blackboard Learning System—COMPLEX HOST MGR ASP SVC

                $ [***]  
 

Blackboard Learning System—Enterprise—TEST ENVIRONMENT ASP SETUP

                $ [***]  
 

Blackboard Learning System—Enterprise—TEST ENVIRONMENT ASP SVC

        Burstable   9 GB   $ [***]  

Blackboard ASP—Enterprise—Staging Environment—Setup Fee

                $ [***]  
 

One Time Price Reduction:

                  [***]  

Blackboard ASP—Enterprise—Staging Environment

    8001-15,000   512 kbps   20 GB   $ [***]  
 

Credit applied for Customer's current Staging Environment—per this Addendum, Customer is upgrading from Standard environment to a RAC environment (Renewal Amount in August, 2008 will be $[***]):

                $ [***]  

Blackboard ASP—Enterprise—Additional Storage

            1 TB   $ [***]  

Price Reduction:

                $ [***]  

Blackboard ASP—Enterprise—Addl Service Unit

                $ [***]  

Blackboard ASP Enterprise—Addl Service Unit

                $ [***]  
 

Blackboard Learning System—Enterprise—HIGH AVAILABILITY ASP SETUP

                $ [***]  
 

Blackboard Learning System—Enterprise—HIGH AVAIL ASP SVC

                $ [***]  
 

TOTAL:

                $ [***]  

[***] Confidential portions of this document have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission.

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2.
The following is hereby added to Exhibit A:

+
Complex Hosting Technical Manager

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+
Blackboard Non-Production Test Environment:

Initial Term is a minimum of six (6) months and renew automatically for successive 6-month terms (each, a "Renewal Term"), unless either Party provides notice of its desire not to renew more than thirty (30) days prior to the end of the Initial-Term or then-current Renewal Term.

Setup Fee includes installation of Test Copy Hosted Software on computer servers and systems in Blackboard's non-production environment.

Initial Term Fee includes 9 GB of server storage and burstable bandwidth provided through Blackboard's broadband connection, and grants Customer full root access to servers.

The Non-Production Environment is not designed to frilly replicate or clone the production environment in terms of physical infrastructure

Non-Production Test Environment by its nature DOES NOT meet the Service Level specifications under Exhibit B, and therefore, DOES NOT qualify for Service Level Guarantees.

+
Blackboard ASP- Enterprise—Staging Environment (Staging RAC Environment):

The Staging Environment is designed for Customer to test and approve new update/upgrade software and changes in software configuration before implementing such software in a production environment. It may NOT be used for production purposes. For instance, a staging

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+
Blackboard High Availability/High Performance ASP Service

Oracle RAC clustered database nodes configuration pointing to a separate Customer-dedicated RAID-4 protected storage volumes for redundant and load balanced database servers configuration.

Oracle RAC license included

Two (2) dedicated database servers as database nodes

Includes Oracle Recovery Manager (RMAN) database backup service, which allows point-in-time database backup and restore capability.

3.
The Section entitled Availability/Service Credit is replaced in its entirety with the following:

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Length of Unavailability (per calendar month)
  Service Credit
1 to 4 hours of aggregate unavailability below 99.9%   [***] of service fees credited [***]
4 to 8 hours of aggregate unavailability below 99.9%   [***] of services fees credited [***]
8 to 96 hours of aggregate unavailability below 99.9%   [***] of service fees credited [***]

[***]

*
All Service Credit shall be applied to the next period's ASP fees.

All other terms and conditions remain in full force and effect.

        IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Addendum as of the date written below.

BLACKBOARD   CUSTOMER: Ashford University
        
 

Signature
   

Signature
        
TESS FRAZIER- VICE PRESIDENT

Print Name and Title
   

Print Name and Title
        
Date:

  Date:

[***] Confidential portions of this document have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission.

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BLACKBOARD ASP BUSINESS CONTINUITY SCHEDULE

        This Blackboard ASP Business Continuity Schedule ("ASP Schedule") is made as of the last date indicated below, by and between Blackboard and Ashford University ("Customer") and is an addendum to the Blackboard License And Services Agreement between Blackboard and Customer, including the Master Terms, dated December 23, 2003, and other Schedules incorporated therein (collectively, the "Agreement"). Capitalized terms used in this Schedule that are not otherwise defined in this Schedule shall have the meaning set forth in the Master Terms. In consideration of the foregoing premises, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereby agree as follows:.

ASP—SCHEDULE OF FEES

 
  Initial Term Annual Fees (USD)  

Blackboard ASP—Business Continuity Setup Fee

  $ [***]  

Blackboard ASP—Business Continuity Annual Fee

  $ [***]  

Total Fees Due:

  $ [***]  

ASP—SCHEDULE OF SERVICES

Product Description
  Active User Capacity   RTO Guarantee   RPO Guarantee

Blackboard ASP—Business Continuity Service

        [***]   [***]

1.     ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS

         1.1   " Active User Capacity " means the number of Authorized End Users, at any particular time, permitted to be registered to access one (1) or more educational courses provided through the Hosted Software. This is the maximum number of users that the backup site must be able to support during a disaster period.

         1.2   " ASP Services " means the services provided by Blackboard pursuant to this ASP Schedule. The initial ASP Services are indicated an the table above.

         1.3   " Authorized End User " will have the meaning set forth in the Software Schedule, as defined below.

         1.4   " Available Date " means, for purposes of this ASP Business Continuity Schedule, the date upon which Customer hosting the primary Blackboard production environment locally ("a locally-hosted Customer") receives notice from Blackboard that the Business Continuity environment is up and ready to support Customer during a disaster period. For Customer hosting the primary Blackboard production environment with ASP Services ("ASP-hosted Customer"), this will be the time that the disaster recovery site is up and ready to support a disaster period.

         1.5   " Business Continuity Service " is a disaster recovery service provided by Blackboard and means network environment and Customer, dedicated equipment that came on line within the Service Level specifications described in Exhibit B when Customer's primary hosting environment in a physically separate location—whether hosted by Blackboard or locally basted by Customer—fails. Failure is understood to be a catastrophic failure at the hosted site. Customer must have executed a Blackboard Software Schedule to receive this Business Continuity Service.

         1.6   " Schedule Effective Date " means the later of G) the date on which this ASP Business Continuity Schedule has been executed by authored representatives of both Parties and (ii) the Effective Date of the Agreement.

[***] Confidential portions of this document have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission.

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2.     BLACKBOARD RESPONSIBILITIES.

         2.1    Prevision of Access to Hosted Software .

        In cases where Customer is locally hosting the primary site: Once the Customer has contacted Blackboard ASP to notify them of a disaster scenario, Blackboard will bring up the backup site as per the defined RTO and RPO (see Exhibit B). At that point, Blackboard will make access to the features and functions of the Hosted Software available to Customer's Authorized land Users. Blackboard will specify to Customer procedures according to which Customer should contact Blackboard in the event of a disaster.

        In cases where Blackboard ASP is hosting the primary site: Once Blackboard has determined that a disaster scenario has occurred; Blackboard will bring up the backup site as per the defined RTO and RPO (see Exhibit B). At that point, Blackboard will make access to the features and functions of the Hosted Software available to Customer's Authorized End Users. Blackboard will specify to Customer procedures according to which Customer should contact Blackboard in the event of a disaster.

         2.2      Responsibility for Hosting During Disaster Period .    Blackboard shall install and operate the Halted Software an computer servers and systems under its direct or indirect control. Blackboard will also install and stare the Customer Content for purposes of access by the Hosted Software, provided that nothing in this ASP Business Continuity Schedule shall be construed to require Blackboard to provide for, or bear any responsibility with respect to, the design, development, operation or maintenance of any Web site owned or operated by Customer, or with respect to any telecommunications or computer network hardware required by Customer to provide access from the Internet to any such Customer Web site. Nothing in this ASP Business Continuity Schedule shall be construed to grant to Customer a license to access and/or use Blackboard's systems except for purposes of accessing and using the hosted Software and except pursuant to the procedures and protocols specified by Blackboard pursuant to Section 2.1. Solely to the extent necessary to perform Blackboard's obligations pursuant to this ASP Business Continuity Schedule, Customer grants to Blackboard a royalty-free, non-exclusive, worldwide license to use, reproduce, transmit, distribute, perform, display, and, to the extent required by the Hosted Software, modify and create derivative works from the Customer Content. As between Customer and Blackboard, Customer retains ownership of the Customer Content. Blackboard shall maintain the confidentiality of all Customer Content that is stored on its servers in accordance with Section 4 of the Master Terms.

         2.3      Availability and Operational Specifications .    Blackboard will undertake commercially reasonable measures to ensure that, from and after the Available Date and for so long as this ASP Business Continuity Schedule remains in effect the ASP Services provided pursuant to this ASP Business Continuity Schedule will (i) be available and accessible as contemplated in this ASP Business Continuity Schedule twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week within the parameters set forth in Exhibit B, and (ii) conform in all material respects to the technical specifications and performance parameters set forth in Exhibit B. Exhibit B may be modified from time to time, neon notice to Customer. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Blackboard will have no liability under this Section 2.3 to the extent any nonconformity with the standards set forth in Exhibit B arises, in whole or in part, from (i) any use of the Hosted Software by Customer or any Authorized End User other than in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement; (ii) any failure by Customer or arty Authorized End User to comply with any procedures, technical standards and/or protocols specified by Blackboard pursuant to Section 2.1 of this ASP Business Continuity Schedule or (iii) any causes beyond the control of Blackboard or which are not reasonably foreseeable to Blackboard, including but not limited to, interruption or failure of telecommunication or digital transmission links and Internet slow-downs or failures. It is agreed and acknowledged that the service credits referred to in Exhibit B shall be Customer's sole remedy, and Blackboard's sole obligation, with respect to failures of the ASP Business Continuity Services to meet the technical specifications and performance

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parameters set forth in Exhibit B. Blackboard does not warrant or guarantee the ASP Business Continuity Services except as expressly stated in this ASP Schedule.

         2.4      Data Restoration Policy .    Once Business Continuity Service conies online and while the Business Continuity environment is active, Blackboard will back-up and archive Customer Content at a secure location for the retention period(s) specified in Exhibit B. In the event that Customer requests recovery of any lost or damaged Customer Content, Blackboard will exercise reasonable efforts to restore the relevant data front the most recently archived copies (or such earlier copies as requested by Customer), provided that such data is, at the relevant time, still available pursuant to the applicable retention policy and Customer has provided to Blackboard all information necessary to enable Blackboard to perform such services. Blackboard shall perform up to four (4) data restorations at no charge to Customer; thereafter, except with respect to restoration of data that are lost or damaged as a result of Blackboard's error or a failure of the ASP Services, Customer agrees to pay Blackboard its then-standard applicable rates for such restoration services.

         2.5      IP Addresses .    Any IP addresses assigned or allocated to Customer by Blackboard shall remain, at all times, the property of Blackboard and shall be nontransferable and Customer shall have no right to use such IP addresses upon termination of this Agreement. Any change requested by Customer to the Blackboard allocated addresses must be agreed to by the Parties. Customer understands that the IP Services provided under this Agreement (including Internet use) may require registrations and related administrative reports that are public in nature.

         2.6      Reverse-DR .    In cases where Customer is locally hosting the primary site: Once the disaster is over, and the customer is ready to bring up their production site, Blackboard ASP will provide disk backups of all client data. However, it is up to the customer themselves to bring up their production site. ASP is not responsible for bringing; up the production site.

        In cases where Blackboard ASP is hosting the primary site: Once the disaster is over, Blackboard ASP will be responsible for brining up the primary site again, should they decide to do so. They may also decide to continue using the backup as the production site and use the newly brought up disaster site as the backup.

3.     CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES.

         3.1      General Usage Limitations .    Customer acknowledges that use and operation of the Hosted Software by Customer and/or any Authorized End User is subject to the terms of the Software Schedule. Notwithstanding the Software Schedule, for so long as this ASP Schedule remains in effect, Customer may not install, host or operate the Hosted Software, nor may Customer or its Authorized End Users otherwise use the Hosted Software; except as hosted and made available by Blackboard under this Agreement. Customer agrees that it may not cause or permit any third parties to access the Hosted Software other than Authorized End Users, nor may Authorized End Users in excess of the then-current Active User Capacity access and use the Hosted Software at any time, provided that the Active User Capacity may be modified in accordance with Section 2.5. Customer shall refrain from, and shall ensure that Authorized End Users refrain from, using the ASP Services in a manner that is libelous, defamatory, obscene, infringing or illegal, or otherwise abusing the ASP Services or the resources available through the ASP Services. Customer warrants that its Authorized End Users will comply with the provisions of this ASP Business Continuity Schedule in all respects.

         3.2      Customer Content .    Customer represents and warrants that (i) Customer owns or has sufficient rights in and to the Customer Content, including, without limitation, personal, educational and financial information contained within the Customer Content, in order to use, and permit use of, the Customer Content as contemplated in this ASP Schedule and to grant the license granted in Section 2.2; and (ii) the Customer Content does not and shall not contain any content, materials, advertising or services that infringe on or violate any applicable law, regulation or right of a third party.

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Customer also acknowledges that Customer Content may be stored on servers located within the United States or accessed by Blackboard's support or ASP personnel in the United States, and hereby authorizes such access and storage. Blackboard only provides access to the hosted Software; Blackboard does not operate or control the information, services, opinions or other content of the Internet. Blackboard does not monitor and shall have no liability or responsibility whatsoever for the Customer Content of any transmissions or communications transmitted or otherwise disseminated via the Hosted Software. Customer agrees that it shall make no claim whatsoever against Blackboard relating to the Customer Content or content of the Internet or respecting any information, product, service or software ordered through or provided via the Internet, and Customer shall indemnify and hold Blackboard harmless from any and all claims (including claims by governmental entities seeking to impose penal sanctions) related, directly or indirectly, to such Customer Content.

         3.3      Provision of Data, Customer Content and Customization and Configuration files .    In cases where Customer is locally hosting the primary site, Customer is responsible for providing Blackboard through a pre-established, mutually agreed process between Customer and Blackboard, all data, Customer Content and Customization and Configuration Files that Blackboard will back up on Business Continuity Service in accordance with the service specifications stated under Business Continuity Service Guarantees in Exhibit B. Failure on Customer's part to provide this information will release Blackboard from any obligation or liability pursuant to this ASP Business Continuity Schedule,

         3.4      Domain Name System (DNS) .    In cases where Customer is locally hosting the primary site, it is the responsibility of Customer to ensure that either they communicate a separate URL for the backup site, or that a redirect page has been established to send users to the backup site. It is not the responsibility of Blackboard ASP to ensure that Customer has notified its authorized End Users of a new address and IP address for the Blackboard site.

        In cases where Blackboard is hosting the primary site, Blackboard will handle all DNS issues and redirect Customer's Authorized End Users automatically to the new site.

4.     FEES

         4.1    In consideration for provision of the ASP Business Continuity Services, Customer shall, during the Initial Term (as defined below) pay to Blackboard (i) the set up fee, (ii) an annual fee in air amount set forth above with respect to the particular ASP Services provided under this ASP Business Continuity Schedule, which fees shall be due and payable upon Agreement execution; as well as (iii) any other fees otherwise required by this ASP Business Continuity Schedule (for additional services, additional bandwidth, or additional users). In the event that the Business Continuity Service comes on line, Blackboard will operate the Service 30 days from the first activation day. For locally-hosted Customer, if Customer desires Blackboard to continue to maintain the service on line after the initial 30 days, Customer must pay the then-current monthly recurring charge for the ASP Service. In the event that Customer requests additional ASP Services as contemplated in Section 2.9, applicable fees shall be due and payable from and after the month during which such additional services are first made available. All fees payable under this ASP Business Continuity Schedule shall be non-cancelable and non-refundable.

         4.2    Blackboard reserves the right to temporarily suspend the ASP Services if Customer's account becomes more than sixty (60) days past due. Suspension of ASP Services does not constitute a termination or suspension of this Agreement nor does such suspension of Service alleviate Customer's obligation to pay past, current, or future charges incurred hereunder. Once Customer pays in full the past due fees, Blackboard will resume services.

         4.3    With respect to each Renewal Term (as defined below), if any, Customer shall pay to Blackboard the then-current fees for such ASP Business Continuity Services upon commencement of the Renewal Term. Except as provided above, each party will be responsible for its own expenses

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incurred in rendering performance under this ASP Business Continuity Schedule, including, without limitation, the cost of facilities, work space, computers and computer time, development tools and platforms, utilities management, personnel and supplies. Except as otherwise required by this paragraph, all amounts payable tinder this ASP Business Continuity Schedule shall be subject to applicable provisions of the Master Terms.

5.     TERM

        This ASP Business Continuity Schedule shall became effective on the Schedule Effective Date, and shall continue in effect for a period of [***] (the "Initial Term"), unless earlier terminated. Thereafter, the ASP Business Continuity Schedule will renew automatically for successive one (1)-year periods (each, a "Renewal Term"), unless either Party provides notice of its desire not to renew not less than thirty (30) days prior to the end of the Initial Term or then-current Renewal Term, as applicable. Upon termination of this ASP Business Continuity Schedule, all licenses granted under this ASP Business Continuity Schedule shall immediately cease, and Customer will (i) pay to Blackboard all amounts due and payable under this ASP Business Continuity Schedule; and (ii) return all Documentation and related training materials to Blackboard within a reasonable time at Customer's cost.

        The Parties agree to the above terms and have executed this ASP Business Continuity Schedule as of the last date set forth below.

BLACKBOARD   CUSTOMER: Ashford University
        
 

Signature
   

Signature
        
TESS FRAZIER—VICE PRESIDENT

Print Name and Title
   

Print Name and Title
        
Date:

  Date:

[***] Confidential portions of this document have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission.

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        VOID IF EXECUTED AFTER: December 28, 2007
Ashford University


EXHIBIT A
ASP Business Continuity SERVICES SPECIFICATIONS- As of the Available Date

NOTE: CUSTOMER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT NOTHING IN THIS EXHIBIT B CREATES ANY ADDITIONAL WARRANTIES OR GUARANTEES, OTHER THAN AS SET FORTH IN THE ASP SCHEDULE, THE SOFTWARE SCHEDULE AND/OR THE MASTER TERMS, AS APPLICABLE.

SERVICE LEVEL

Security:

Power:

Network:

Startup:

Business Continuity Service Guarantees:

Disaster Recovery Environment in stand-by in Blackboard's disaster recovery datacenter to back up the Customer's Production Environment in Customer's / ASP'S production datacenter.

Blackboard provides the following levels of Business Continuity Service guarantees. Customer will receive service guarantees in accordance to the level that Customer has subscribed:

 
  OS / Database
Environment
  Recovery Time
Objective (RTO)
  Recovery Point
Objective (RPO)
  Customization &
Configuration

Blackboard ASP—hosted Production Environment

  Linux/Oracle   [***]   [***]   Fully Backed Up

[***] Confidential portions of this document have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission.

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Service Credit:

If Blackboard fails to meet the RTO and RPO service guarantee time frames, Blackboard will issue service credits to Customer to be applied against future Blackboard ASP service fees. In order to receive any service credit, Customer must notify Blackboard within seven (7) days from the time Customer becomes eligible to receive a service credit. Failure to comply with this requirement will forfeit Customer's right to receive a service credit. Service credits are issued as followed:

Length of Unavailability   Service Credit*
Up to 12 hours beyond the guaranteed RTO and/or RPO   [***] of annual Business Continuity service fees credited
Between 12 to 24 hours beyond the guaranteed RTO and/or RPO   [***] of annual Business Continuity service fees credited
Above 24 hours beyond the guaranteed RTO and/or RPO   [***] of annual Business Continuity service fees credited

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All Service Credit shall be applied to the next period's ASP fees.

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Ongoing.

The hardware, software and network are monitored and maintained by Blackboard and will be accessible twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week, in accordance with industry standards, except for scheduled maintenance and required repairs, in advance of which the client shall be notified by email.

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DATA CENTER SPECIFICATIONS

Blackboard houses servers in a facility that offers environment control, security, and backup power, as more specifically described below:

Environment:

Server Setup:

The servers are set up to maintain fail back, redundant connectivity, comprehensive backups, 24x7 monitoring, and 99.7% uptime.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES .    Blackboard is not responsible for management and actual use of the features and function of the Hosted Software. Customer bears all responsibility for such management and actual use, including, without limitation:

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        VOID IF EXECUTED AFTER: March 26, 2008
Bridgepoint Education


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Bridgepoint Education Pricing Summary

Product Description
  Qty.   Units   Initial Term
Fees (USD)
 

Blackboard Learning System—Enterprise—Increase in User Band

    1   YR   $ [***]  

COMMUNITY System—Increase in User Band

    1   YR   $ [***]  
 

TOTAL:

            $ [***]  

 

Designated Server Site
(Physical Location of the Software):
Hosted by Blackboard
  Database Version:   Operating System:   Hardware Model:
Customers User Band: [***]        

SPECIAL PROVISIONS:

Prior to the increase in User Band listed above, Customer's renewal fees for their Blackboard Learning System™ Enterprise Software License and their Community System Software License would have been [***] and [***] respectively. Customer's renewal invoice will reflect both the old User Band fees plus the fees for the increase of its User Band, for a total of [***].

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AMENDMENT
TO THE BLACKBOARD LICENSE AND SERVICES AGREEMENT, DATED DECEMBER 23, 2003
INCLUDING ALL ATTACHMENTS AND SCHEDULES
BETWEEN BLACKBOARD AND ASHFORD UNIVERSITY

An Amendment to the Blackboard License and Services Agreement, dated December 23, 2003 ("Agreement"), including all attachments and schedules thereto, between Blackboard Inc. ("Blackboard") and Ashford University ("Customer") is made of the last signature date below ("Amendment").

The Parties hereby agree that Customer will now be known as Bridgepoint Education.

The Parties also agree that Customer now includes the University of the Rockies as part of their Authorized End Users.

ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Amendment as of the date last written below.

BLACKBOARD   CUSTOMER: Bridgepoint Education
(Formerly known as Ashford University)
        
 

Signature
   

Signature
        
Tess Frazier, Vice President

Print Name and Title
    

Print Name and Title
 

Date:
    

Date:

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AMENDMENT NO. TWO
TO THE SOFTWARE SCHEDULE LS-5,
BLACKBOARD LEARNING SYSTEM™/BLACKBOARD COMMUNITY SYSTEM™ DATED MARCH 17, 2005
BETWEEN BLACKBOARD AND BRIDGEPOINT EDUCATION

This Amendment to the Software Schedule LS-5, Blackboard Learning System™/Blackboard Community System™ dated March 17, 2005 ("Agreement") between Blackboard Inc. ("Blackboard") and Bridgepoint Education (formerly known as Ashford University)("Customer") is made as of the last signature date below ("Amendment").

The purpose of this Amendment is to add users onto Customer's current license.

The parties hereby agree to the following terms regarding the use of the Blackboard Software by Customer. The following sections of the Agreement are modified as follows:

1.
The following is hereby added to the Section entitled SITE; SCHEDULE OF FEES:
Product Description
  Qty.   Units   Annual Term
Fees (USD)
 

LEARNING SYSTEM—USER INCREASE

    1   YR   $ [***]  

COMMUNITY SYSTEM—USER INCREASE

    1   YR   $ [***]  
 

TOTAL:

            $ [***]  

All other terms and conditions remain in full force and effect.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereby have executed this Amendment as of the last date written below.

BLACKBOARD   CUSTOMER: Bridgepoint Education
        
 

Signature
  /s/ Daniel J. Devine

Signature
  

Print Name and Title
Tess Frazier, Vice President
Date:
  Daniel J. Devine

Print Name and Title
  
Date: 4-30-08

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EXHIBIT A ASP Business Continuity SERVICES SPECIFICATIONS- As of the Available Date
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Exhibit 10.21

CAMPUS MANAGEMENT CORP.
SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT

        This Software License Agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered into as of this day of February 2004 (the "Effective Date ") by and between CAMPUS MANAGEMENT CORP. , a Florida corporation with offices at 777 Yamato Road, Suite 400, Boca Raton, Florida 33431 ("CMC"), and Bridgepoint Education Inc., an Arizona corporation with offices at 4350 E. Camelback Rd., # 240B Phoenix, Arizona 85018 ("Customer"). This Agreement shall include any mutually executed Addenda (as defined herein), which shall be attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.


RECITALS

         WHEREAS , CMC develops certain campus administrative software for use by higher education organizations and career schools; and

         WHEREAS , Customer is a higher education institution or career school and desires to obtain a license to the software, subject to and in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

         NOW, THEREFORE , in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contained herein, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged by the parties hereto, the parties agree as follows:


AGREEMENT

1.     DEFINITIONS.

        In addition to any terms defined herein, the following is a list of defined terms used in this Agreement:

         1.1    "Addendum" shall mean a mutually executed addendum, which amends this Agreement and is incorporated herein by reference.

         1.2    "Ancillary Programs" means the third party software delivered with the Licensed Program and any related documentation.

         1.3    "Active Student Record" or "ASR" shall mean the maximum number of students enrolled in at least one course at any Campus using the Software, as well as any students on leave of absence. For purposes herein, such term shall not include: (a) students who have graduated or (b) students who have dropped out (i.e., terminated studies and not on leave of absence).

         1.4    "Campus" shall mean a unique identification code used for each group of Active Student Records contained in a database.

         1.5    "Documentation" shall mean the Licensed Program user guides, reference manuals, job aides, installation materials and other written or computer-generated materials provided by CMC to Customer hereunder.

         1.6    "License Fees" shall mean the fees due to CMC for the Licensed Program, in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.

         1.7    "Licensed Program" shall mean the object code version of CMC's commercially available software, known as "Campus2000™." The term shall also include subsequent updates and/or upgrades delivered to Customer pursuant to any applicable CampusCares" Software Support and Maintenance Agreement entered into between Customer and CMC.

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         1.8    "Source Code" shall mean those statements in a computer language, which when processed by a compiler, assembler or interpreter, become executable by a computer.

         1.9    "Supported System" means the minimum hardware, servers, workstations, platform and software that are required for Customer to obtain, install and maintain in order for the Licensed Program to operate properly.

2.     LICENSE GRANT AND RIGHT OF USE

         2.1     License Grant .    CMC grants to Customer a perpetual, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to install and use the Licensed Program, for its own internal business operations, subject to the terms and conditions herein.

Institution
 
Address
  Unique Database
Ref. Nos.
 

Bridgepoint Education Inc. 

  350 E. Camelback Rd., # 240B
Phoenix, Arizona 85018
       

         2.2     Delivery and installation .    Upon receipt of the signed License Agreement from Customer and payment as required in Section 3.2 below, CMC will electronically transfer the Licensed Program to the computer server(s) residing on the Supported System, which server(s) shall be located at Customer's address first set forth above or such other address as Customer may designate in writing (each the "Designated Server"). The Licensed Program shall be deemed accepted by Customer upon delivery to the Designated Server. Customer acknowledges it is responsible to obtain, implement and maintain the Supported System at its own cost and expense.

         2.3     Authorized Copies .    Customer may make and keep a single copy of the Licensed Software solely for back up, disaster recovery or archival purposes, and a second copy to use for a test bed solely if the Customer has entered into a separate CampusCare Support and Services Agreement. Customer may copy the Documentation, as reasonably required to operate the Licensed Program, for Customer's internal use only.

         2.4     License Restrictions .    Customer may allow its contractors to access the Licensed Program solely for purposes of using the Licensed Program on behalf of the Customer in the same manner contemplated hereunder, and provided such contractors have agreed in writing to be bound to confidentiality obligations at least as protective as those set forth in Section 5 below. Customer shall not (and shall not permit any employee, contractor or other party to) use, copy, sublicense, operate as a service bureau, rent, assign, transfer, modify, create derivative works, reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, translate, or apply any procedure or process to the Licensed Program in order to ascertain, derive, or appropriate the Source Code or any trade secret or process contained in the Licensed Program. Customer shall not alter or remove any proprietary notices, graphics or text contained on or in the Licensed Program. Customer's rights in the Licensed Program will be limited to those expressly granted in this Agreement, and CMC reserves all rights and licenses in and to the Licensed Program not expressly granted to Customer under this Agreement. Customer acknowledges that the Licensed Program will contain license keys and mechanisms intended to ensure the user limits of the Licensed Program will not be exceeded.

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         2.5     Intellectual Property .    The Licensed Program and Documentation, including, without limitation, any and all related Source Code, object code, materials, designs, plans, techniques, methods, inventions, forms, formulas, and other works of authorship, and any extracts, derivatives, modifications or enhancements to the foregoing, shall remain the sole and exclusive property of CMC, and CMC shall own and retain all right, title and interest in and to the foregoing under copyright, trade secret, trademark, patent and other intellectual property laws. The Licensed Program may also include Ancillary Programs, in which third parties retain copyright and other proprietary rights. Campus Management SM CampusCare SM , CampusLink SM , CampusNet SM , Campus2000™ and related marks are trademarks of CMC, and CMC retains all right, title and interest therein.

3.     FEES, PAYMENT AND TAXES

         3.1     Fees .    The License Fees for the number of licensed Campuses and ASRs, respectively, as set forth in Section 2.1 above, shall be:

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    [***]  
       

[***]

    [***]  
       

[***]

    [***]  
       
 

TOTAL LICENSE FEES:

    [***]  
       

         3.2     Payment .    Customer agrees to pay the non-refundable License Fee in two (2) installments. The first installment of [***] shall be delivered to CMC accompanied by an executed copy of this Agreement, and the second installment of [***] shall be due and payable on May 17, 2004.

         3.3     Other License Fees .    Customer shall be required to pay for all other License Fees under any applicable Sales Order (as described in Section 4 below) prior to CMC's performance of any obligation under such Sales Order.

         3.4     Terms .    CMC may assess a late fee on any past due amounts at the lesser of one percent (1%) per month and the maximum interest rate allowed by law. This license is granted pursuant to an installment purchase contract. In the event Customer fails to timely make any installment payment hereunder, the license granted shall immediately become void, lapse and be of no further force and effect. In such event, Customer agrees and acknowledges that CMC shall retain all payments as liquidated damages, and the provisions of Section 6.2 shall apply.

         3.5     Taxes .    All prices are quoted in U.S. dollars and all payments made by Customer under this Agreement shall be made without any deduction or withholding for or on account of any sales, use, value-added, excise, property, or other taxes, duties or charges (collectively the "Taxes"). Customer acknowledges it is solely responsible for payment of such Taxes. If at any time CMC is required by law to collect any Taxes from Customer, then upon CMC's request, Customer shall immediately pay such amounts in addition to the payments due under this Agreement. If at any time Customer is required by law to make any deduction or withholding from any payment due to CMC under the Agreement, then the gross amount payable by Customer to CMC will be increased so that, after any such deduction or withholding for Taxes, the net amount received by CMC will not be less than it would have received had no such deduction or withholding been required. Customer shall hold harmless and indemnify CMC from any and all Tax claims. If at any time CMC is required to pay any Taxes in any manner connected with this Agreement, then Customer shall fully reimburse CMC within ten (10) days after CMC's delivery of an invoice setting forth the Taxes paid. This provision does not apply to taxes based on CMC' s income, or any Taxes for which Customer is exempt, provided Customer has furnished CMC with a valid tax exemption certificate in a timely manner.

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4.     CHANGES

         4.1     Sales Orders .    Customer may request to expand the license to the Licensed Program granted in Section 2.1 above to include additional ASRs and/or Campuses by delivering an executed sales or purchase order to CMC. Any changes agreed upon by the parties shall be reduced to writing in the form of a mutually executed Addendum.

         4.2     Adjustments .    Customer understands and acknowledges that CMC reserves the right to increase License Fees. Therefore, the Addendum shall require Customer to pay the then-current License Fees for all, but not less than all, of Customer's FTEs and ASRs licensed hereunder in the aggregate, and not simply the difference between the original price and the then-current price. For example, if Customer originally purchased 1,000 ASRs, and subsequently Customer desires to increase the number of ASRs to a total of 2,000, then the Addendum shall require, and Customer shall be obligated to pay, the then current License Fees for all 2,000 ASRs with credit for previous payments.

5.     CONFIDENTIALITY

         5.1     Confidential Information .    Neither party nor any third party acting on its behalf, will for any reason at any time use or disclose any proprietary information of the other party hereto, including, without limitation, relating to the processes, techniques, work practices, customers, prospective customers, suppliers, vendors, business practices, strategies, business plans, financial data, marketing, third party licenses, products, machinery, apparatus, proprietary information or trade secrets of the other party hereto (collectively the "Confidential Information"). In addition, the parties acknowledge and agree that (a) the Licensed Program and related materials, know-how and proprietary rights shall be deemed CMC's Confidential Information, and (b) the data contained in each customer Campus, including, but not limited, student records, financial data, personnel, and other information related to Customers business, shall be deemed Customer's Confidential Information. Each party shall make commercially reasonable efforts to prevent the theft, disclosure, copying, reproduction, display, distribution and preparation of derivative works of the other party's Confidential Information. Either party may disclose Confidential Information to its employees, independent contractors and advisors that have a need to know in the course of their assigned duties and responsibilities in connection with this Agreement, provided such parties are bound by legally binding obligations to protect such Confidential Information in a manner consistent with this Agreement. The parties acknowledge that CMC may be required to use or apply Customer's Confidential Information as reasonably required in order to perform under this Agreement.

         5.2     Exceptions .    The obligation to keep information confidential will not extend to: (a) information that is or becomes a matter of public record through no fault of disclosing party; (b) information that can be shown to have been disclosed to the disclosing party by a third party without restrictions as to disclosure; and (c) information that was known to the recipient without restriction prior to its disclosure to it by the disclosing party.

         5.3     Disclosure Required by Law .    If the receiving party is required by a lawful order from any court of competent jurisdiction to disclose Confidential Information, the receiving party shall promptly notify the disclosing party of any such order, so that the disclosing party may take reasonable steps to limit further disclosure, including obtaining a protective order or other reasonable assurance that confidential treatment will be accorded the Confidential Information. If, in the absence of a protective order, the receiving party is compelled as a matter of law to disclose Proprietary Information, the receiving party will use reasonable efforts to disclose only the Confidential Information that is required by law to be disclosed.

         5.4     Remedies .    Confidential Information shall remain the sole property of the disclosing party or its respective licensor. In the event of a breach or threatened breach of this provision, the disclosing party shall be entitled to obtain preliminary injunctive relief, without posting bond, to prevent the use

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and disclosure of such Confidential Information, in addition to all other remedies available at law and in equity.

6.     TERM AND TERMINATION

         6.1     Term and Termination .    This Agreement shall continue in force and effect perpetually unless terminated pursuant to the provisions herein. Either party may terminate this Agreement on thirty (30) calendar days written notice if the other party has breached a material provision of this Agreement and such breach is not cured within the thirty (30) day period, or a mutually agreed upon extension thereto. Provided, however, CIVIC may terminate this Agreement and any licenses granted herein upon five (5) calendar days notice if Customer breaches the license provisions set forth in Section 2 above, unless Customer has fully cured such breach within such five (5) day period.

         6.2     Effects of Termination .    Upon termination of the Agreement or any license(s) granted herein arising from the Customer's default, Customer's right to use and possess the Licensed Program and Documentation shall immediately cease. Customer shall promptly return all copies to CIVIC, except that CMC may otherwise direct Customer to delete all installed copies off of any and all storage media in the control of Customer. Customer shall provide CMC with written certification signed by an officer of Customer that all copies of the Licensed Programs have been returned or destroyed and that Customer has retained no copies.

         6.3     Remedies for Customer's Breach .    Termination of this Agreement due to Customer's default shall not relieve Customer of its obligation to pay CIVIC for all Licensed Programs delivered and for all License Fees due through the date of termination. The parties expressly acknowledge and agree that License Fees are non-refundable, and CMC shall retain all License Fees as liquidated damages, which amount Customer hereby acknowledges is commercially reasonable and not to be construed as a penalty.

         6.4     Remedies for CMC's Breach .    The parties acknowledge and agree that in the event of termination due to CMC's uncured breach of a material term of this Agreement, CIVIC shall promptly return the License Fees paid to CMC under this Agreement, which shall be Customer's sole and exclusive remedy.

7.     WARRANTIES

         7.1     CMC's Limited Warranties .    CIVIC represents, warrants and covenants that:

         7.2     Customer's Limited Warranties .    Customer represents, warrants and covenants that: of this Agreement.

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         7.3     Ancillary Programs Limited Warranty .    In addition to CMC's warranties in Section 7.1, Customer shall have the benefit of any third party warranties available to end users of the Ancillary Programs; provided however, that Customer's sole remedy for breach of any third party warranties shall be against the third party licensor providing the Ancillary Program and not against CMC.

8.     LIMITED WARRANTY REMEDIES; DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES

         8.1     Limited Warranty Remedies .    Customer's exclusive remedy with respect to any breach of the express warranties set forth in Section 7.1 shall be limited to, at CMC's option, (a) the repair or correction of any defective or nonconforming Licensed Program, or (b) the replacement of any defective or nonconforming Licensed Program. CMC shall have no obligation to make corrections, repairs or replacements for any material non-conformity or defect which results, in whole or in part, from (i) any force majeure event (as described below in Section 13.7) related to Customer, (ii) the fault or negligence of Customer, (iii) use of the Licensed Program in a manner for which it was not designed, including, without limitation, use of the Licensed Program with computer hardware and/ software other than the Supported Systems, (iv) modifications of the Licensed Program by anyone other than authorized employees or agents of CMC, (v) causes external to the Licensed Program such as, but not limited to, power failure or electrical power surges, (vi) the interaction of the Licensed Program with software not provided by CMC, or (vii) Customer's failure to install any update provided by CMC which would have avoided the defect. CMC shall not be obligated to correct, cure, or otherwise remedy any such nonconformity or defect in the Licensed Program if Customer has not reported to CMC the existence and nature of such nonconformity or defect within thirty (30) days following discovery thereof. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, CMC reserves the right at its sole discretion, at any to time, to supersede versions of the Licensed Program with newer versions which may add, modify, or replace specific features or characteristics of earlier versions. Customer shall agree to accept, install and use such replacements, which versions shall also be deemed warranty replacements for purposes of this Section 8.1-

         8.2     Disclaimer of Warranties .    THE WARRANTIES PROVIDED IN SECTIONS 7 AND 8 ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. CMC DOES NOT REPRESENT OR WARRANT THAT THE OPERATION OF THE LICENSED PROGRAM WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. CUSTOMER FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THE RELIABILITY, AVAILABILITY AND PERFORMANCE OF INTERNET ACCESS IS BEYOND CMC'S CONTROL AND IS NOT IN ANY WAY WARRANTED OR SUPPORTED BY CMC UNDER THIS AGREEMENT; CUSTOMER IS SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR OBTAINING AND MAINTAINING INTERNET ACCESS AS NECESSARY FOR HOSTING THE LICENSED PROGRAM AND ASSOCIATED DATA, AND FOR TRANSFERRING OR RECEIVING DATA, AND CUSTOMER BEARS ALL RISK RELATING TO THE TRANSFER AND STORAGE OF SUCH DATA.

9.     INDEMNIFICATION

         9.1     CMC Indemnity for Intellectual Property Infringement .    CMC will defend or settle, at its option and expense, any third party action brought against Customer to the extent that it is based upon a claim that the Licensed Program, as provided by CMC to Customer under this Agreement and used within the scope of this Agreement, infringes any U.S. patent, copyright, trade secret or other similar intellectual property right of such third party, and CMC will pay all costs, damages and reasonable

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attorneys' fees attributable to such claim that are finally awarded against Customer. CMC's obligations hereunder are subject to the following conditions:

         9.2     Limitations on Indemnity Obligations .    The foregoing indemnity shall not apply to any infringement claim that arises from: (i) modification of the Licensed Program by anyone other than CMC; (ii) Customer' s use of the Licensed Program in conjunction with Customer data where use with such data gave rise to the infringement claim; (iii) Customer's use of the Licensed Program with software or hardware not provided by CMC, where use with such other software or hardware gave rise to the infringement claim; or (iv) use of other than the most current, unaltered update or upgrade to the Licensed Program available from CMC, if such claim would have been avoided by Customer's use of such update or upgrade. CMC shall not be liable hereunder for any settlement made by Customer without CMC's advance written approval, or for any award from any action in which CMC was not granted control of the defense.

         9.3     Remedies for Infringement .    If use of the Licensed Program is enjoined or if CMC reasonably believes that use of the Licensed Program may be enjoined, CMC may, at its option, (a) obtain the right for Customer to continue using the Licensed Program; or (b) replace or modify the Licensed Program so it is no longer infringing, or if CMC determines that neither (a) nor (b) can reasonably be accomplished, (c) terminate the applicable license(s) and issue a pro rata refund of the License Fees paid for the Licensed Program, which refund amount shall be determined in CMC's reasonable discretion and CMC's payment thereof shall constitute Customer's sole and exclusive remedy for all claims.

         9.4     Customer's Indemnity .    Customer shall indemnify and defend CMC against all claims, liabilities, and costs, including attorneys' fees, incurred in the defense of any claim brought against CMC by third parties based upon Customer's breach or any warranty, representation or obligation hereunder. If Customer negotiates a settlement with such third parties, then Customer will include CMC as a party generally released from all claims and liabilities by such third party. CMC shall cooperate as reasonably requested in the defense of such claim and may appear, at its own expense, through counsel reasonably acceptable to Customer.

         9.5     Entire Liability .    THIS SECTION 9 STATES CUSTOMER'S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AND CMC'S ENTIRE LIABILITY FOR CLAIMS AND DAMAGES FOR INFRINGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS OF ANY KIND.

10.   LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY

         10.1     Limitations of Liability .    IN NO EVENT SHALL EITHER PARTY HERETO BE LIABLE TO THE OTHER PARTY OR ANY OF ITS AFFILIATES FOR LOST PROFITS, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, HOWSOEVER ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT REGARDLESS OF THE BASIS OF THE CLAIM. THE PARTIES ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT NOTWITHSTANDING THE FORM IN WHICH ANY LEGAL OR EQUITABLE ACTION MAY BE BROUGHT AGAINST CMC, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, IN CONTRACT, BREACH OF WARRANTY, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STATUTORY LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE, IN NO EVENT SHALL CMC BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS, CLAIM, LIABILITY OR DAMAGE, INCLUDING ATTORNEYS'

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FEES AND COSTS, WHICH EXCEED IN THE AGGREGATE THE LICENSE FEES PAID BY CUSTOMER FOR THE SPECIFIC LICENSED PROGRAM WHICH GAVE RISE TO SUCH LIABILITY, IT BEING ACKNOWLEDGED BY CUSTOMER THAT THE PRICING UNDER THIS AGREEMENT REFLECTS SUCH LIMITATION AND THE ALLOCATION OF ECONOMIC RISK AMONG THE PARTIES.

         10.2     Exceptions to Limitations .    PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THE LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY IN THIS SECTION 10 SHALL NOT APPLY TO BREACH OF CONFIDENTIALITY OR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY PROVISIONS; WILLFUL MISCONDUCT; OR PAYMENT OF THIRD PARTY CLAIMS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INDEMNIFICATION PROVISIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT.

11.   AUDIT AND INSPECTION

         11.1     Remote Access :    Audit. Customer hereby grants a limited license to CMC to remotely access Customer's Supported System and Licensed Program, as reasonably necessary to assess Customer's compliance with the terms of this Agreement or otherwise to analyze and/or test the Licensed Program. In addition, CMC shall have the right to enter Customer's premises, as well as to inspect and copy records of Customer, in any and all forms, with respect to the use and operation the Licensed Program, payment of License Fees, and Customer's maintenance of intellectual property and Confidential Information; provided, however, such audit shall be conducted with reasonable advance notice, during normal business hours and without unreasonable disruption to Customer's business operations.

12.   NOTICE

         12.1     Notice Provisions .    Whenever under the provisions of this Agreement notice is required to be given, it shall be in writing and shall be deemed given either immediately when hand delivered personally or by courier; upon delivery by a nationally recognized overnight courier service; or three days after mailing, postage prepaid by certified mail, return receipt requested, addressed to the party below for whom it is intended, with copies provided to the addresses set forth below, or to such other address as a party shall hereafter designate in writing to another party in accordance with the foregoing procedures.

Customer:   Bridgepoint Education Inc.
350 E. Camelback Rd., # 240B
Phoenix, Arizona 85018
   

CMC:

 

Campus Management Corp.
777 Yamato Road Suite 400
Boca Raton, Florida 33431

 

 

13.   MISCELLANEOUS

         13.1     Assignment .    Customer may not assign this Agreement in whole or in part, by operation of law or otherwise, without the prior written consent of CMC, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed.

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         13.2     Governing Laws .    This Agreement will be governed by and construed under the laws of the State of Florida, without regards to conflicts of law principles. If applicable, the parties expressly opt out of the application to this Agreement of the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods. Each of the parties understands this Agreement and has had adequate opportunity to consult with counsel regarding the provisions of this Agreement.

         13.3     Export Laws .    Customer shall comply with all current export and import laws and regulations of the United States and such other governments as are applicable to the Licensed Program. Customer hereby certifies that it will not directly or indirectly, export, re-export, or transship the Licensed Program or related Documentation, information, or media in violation of United States laws and regulations.

         13.4     U.S. Government Licensing .    The Licensed Program and any Ancillary Programs provided herewith are commercial computer software. To the extent applicable, the use, duplication, or disclosure by the Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in this Agreement and are licensed with "Restricted Rights" as provided for in FAR 52.227-14, FAR 52.227-19(c), DFAR 252.227-7013, and other agency data rights provisions, as applicable. Customer is responsible for ensuring that copies are marked with a restricted rights notices and legends. CMC reserves all rights not expressly granted to Licensee.

         13.5     Jurisdiction; Venue; No Jury Trial; Claims Period Limitation .    The parties expressly waive any right to a jury trial regarding disputes related to this Agreement. The parties irrevocably submit and consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the Florida state courts in and for Palm Beach County, Florida, and the Federal Courts in and for the Southern District of Florida. The parties agree not to raise the defense of forum non-conveniens. Unless otherwise prohibited by applicable law without the possibility of contractual waiver or limitation, and except with respect to infringement of CMC's intellectual property rights, any legal or other action related to a breach of this Agreement must be commenced no later than two (2) years from the date the claim began to accrue.

         13.6     Attorneys' Fees .    In the event any action is brought to enforce any provision of this Agreement or to declare a breach of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover, in addition to any other amounts awarded, reasonable attorney's fees and other related costs and expenses actually incurred by reason thereof.

         13.7     Force Majeure .    Neither party shall be liable for any delay in performing its obligations under this Agreement, if such delay is caused by circumstances beyond the party's reasonable control, including without limitation, any delay cause by any act or omission of the other party, acts of God, war, terrorism, floods, windstorm, labor disputes, or delay of essential materials or services. The delayed party shall promptly notify the other party of the reasons for and the likely duration of the delay, whereupon an extension of time equal to the period of delay shall be granted to the delayed party.

         13.8     Amendment .    The parties agree that this Agreement cannot be altered, amended or modified, except by a written Amendment signed by an authorized representative of both parties. In

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the event of a conflict between the provisions of this Agreement and any duly executed Sales Order, the terms of such Sales Order shall control.

         13.9     Survival .    The obligations of the parties under this Agreement, which by their nature continue beyond the termination or cancellation of this Agreement, shall survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement, including, without limitation, Section 1, 3, 5, and 8 through 13.

         13.10     Promotional Materials .    CMC may use Customer's name and reference the existence of this Agreement (without referenced detailed terms and pricing) in promotional and marketing materials, including its Web site.

         13.11     Waiver; Severability .    Waiver by any party of any breach of any provision of this Agreement shall not be considered as, nor constitute a continuing waiver, breach or cancellation of, any other breach of any provision of this Agreement. To the extent any court of competent jurisdiction deems any provision of this Agreement to be unenforceable, such provision shall be reduced or deleted to the minimum extent necessary, but in such manner that the remainder of the Agreement remains in full force and effect.

         13.12     Counterparts .    This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but which together will constitute one and the same instrument.

         13.13     Entire Agreement; Effective Upon Acceptance .    This Agreement (including the Order Form and attachments, if any) constitutes the entire agreement between the parties regarding the subject matter hereof and supersedes and cancels all prior and contemporaneous proposals and discussions and writings between the parties with respect thereto. This Agreement is valid and binding only upon execution by Customer and the final execution and acceptance by CMC.

         AGREED AND ACCEPTED by the undersigned duly authorized representative of the parties as of the Effective Date.

BRIDGEPOINT EDUCATION, INC.   CAMPUS MANAGEMENT CORP.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
By:   /s/ ANDREW CLARK

  By:   /s/ DAVID MEEK

Print:   Andrew Clark

  Print:   David Meek

Title:   Chief Executive Officer

  Title:   President

Date:   March 2, 2004

  Date:   April 6, 2004

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PRICE PROJECT ESTIMATE

Projects
  Work Hours   Price  
Project Management     [***]     [***]  
Strategic Vision/Scope     [***]     [***]  
Infrastructure     [***]     [***]  
Business Process Analysis     [***]     [***]  
System Configuration     [***]     [***]  
Data Conversion     [***]     [***]  
Campus Training     [***]     [***]  
Campus Cut-Over     [***]     [***]  
Campus Transition     [***]     [***]  
Travel           Billed as Incurred  

         IN WITNESS WHEREOF , for adequate consideration and intending to be legally bound, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized representatives.

Bridgepoint Education, Inc.   Campus Management Corp.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
By:   /s/ ANDREW CLARK

  By:   /s/ DAVID MEEK

Print:   Andrew Clark

  Print:   David Meek

Title:   Chief Executive Officer

  Title:   President

Date:   March 2, 2004

  Date:   April 6, 2004

[***] Confidential portions of this document have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission.

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ADDENDUM TO THE CAMPUSVUE® SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN

CAMPUS MANAGEMENT CORP.® AND

Bridgepoint Education Inc.

Purpose of Addendum: Increase ASRs

        This Addendum, effective upon the mutual execution by the parties hereunder, is incorporated into and made a part of the Software License Agreement (the "License Agreement") between Campus Management Corp. ("CMC") and Bridgepoint Education, Inc. ("Customer"), dated as of March 2, 2004. All capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meaning set forth in the License Agreement. The following provisions shall be amended, as follows:

Institution Name
  Campus Address

Bridgepoint Education, Inc. 

  13500 Evening Creek Drive, Suite 600,
San Diego, CA 92128

Ashford University (AU)

  13500 Evening Creek Drive, Suite 600,
San Diego, CA 92128

Ashford University Online (AUO)

  13500 Evening Creek Drive, Suite 600,
San Diego, CA 92128
License
  Cost

CampusVue

  [***]

CampusPortal

  [***]

CampusLink eLead

  [***]

CampusLink AppCreator

  [***]

CampusLink Communicator

  [***]
     
 

TOTAL

  [***]
     

[***] Confidential portions of this document have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission.

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        This Addendum is deemed effective upon acceptance at CMC's principal offices. Except as expressly stated herein, all other terms of the License Agreement, as amended, remain unchanged and in full force and effect.

BRIDGEPOINT EDUCATION, INC.   CAMPUS MANAGEMENT CORP.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
By:     

  By:     

Print:  

  Print:  

Title:  

  Title:  

Date:  

  Date:  

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ADDENDUM TO THE SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN

CAMPUS MANAGEMENT CORP.® AND

Bridgepoint Education Inc.

Purpose of Addendum: Increase ASRs

        This Addendum, effective upon the mutual execution by the parties hereunder, is incorporated into and made a part of the Software License Agreement (the "License Agreement") between Campus Management Corp. ("CMC") and Bridgepoint Education, Inc. ("Customer"), dated as of March 2, 2004. All capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meaning set forth in the License Agreement. The following provisions shall be amended, as follows:

Institution Name
  Campus Address
Bridgepoint Education, Inc.    13500 Evening Creek Drive, Suite 600,
San Diego, CA 92128
Ashford University (AU-TR)   400 North Bluff Road,
Clinton, Iowa 52732
Ashford University Online (AUO) (AU-AC)   400 North Bluff Road,
Clinton, Iowa 52732
University of the Rockies—Online   13500 Evening Creek Drive, Suite 600,
San Diego, CA 92128
Ashford University-Evening Accelerated (AU-EA)   400 North Bluff Road,
Clinton, Iowa 52732
    Total Campuses—5
License
  Cost

CampusVue

  [***]

CampusPortal

  [***]

CampusLink eLead

  [***]

CampusLink AppCreator

  [***]

CampusLink Communicator

  [***]
     
 

TOTAL

  [***]
     

[***] Confidential portions of this document have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission.

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        This Addendum is deemed effective upon acceptance at CMC's principal offices. Except as expressly stated herein, all other terms of the License Agreement, as amended, remain unchanged and in full force and effect.

BRIDGEPOINT EDUCATION, INC.   CAMPUS MANAGEMENT CORP.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
By:     

  By:     

Print:  

  Print:  

Title:  

  Title:  

Date:  

  Date:  

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ADDENDUM TO THE SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN

CAMPUS MANAGEMENT CORP.® AND

Bridgepoint Education Inc.

Purpose of Addendum: Increase ASRs

        This Addendum, effective upon the mutual execution by the parties hereunder, is incorporated into and made a part of the Software License Agreement (the "License Agreement") between Campus Management Corp. ("CMC") and Bridgepoint Education, Inc. ("Customer"), dated as of March 2, 2004. All capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meaning set forth in the License Agreement. The following provisions shall be amended, as follows:

Institution Name
  Campus Address
Bridgepoint Education, Inc.    13500 Evening Creek Drive, Suite 600,
San Diego, CA 92128
Ashford University (AU-TR)   400 North Bluff Road,
Clinton, Iowa 52732
Ashford University Online (AUO) (AU-AC)   400 North Bluff Road,
Clinton, Iowa 52732
University of the Rockies—Online   13500 Evening Creek Drive, Suite 600,
San Diego, CA 92128
Ashford University-Evening Accelerated (AU-EA)   400 North Bluff Road,
Clinton, Iowa 52732
Ashford Audit   13500 Evening Creek Drive, Suite 600,
San Diego, CA 92128
Instructor Campus   13500 Evening Creek Drive, Suite 600,
San Diego, CA 92128
    Total Campuses—7
License
  Cost
CampusVue   [***]
CampusPortal   [***]
CampusLink eLead   [***]
CampusLink AppCreator   [***]
CampusLink Communicator   [***]
     
  TOTAL   [***]
     

[***] Confidential portions of this document have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission.

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        This Addendum is deemed effective upon acceptance at CMC's principal offices. Except as expressly stated herein, all other terms of the License Agreement, as amended, remain unchanged and in full force and effect.

BRIDGEPOINT EDUCATION, INC.   CAMPUS MANAGEMENT CORP.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
By:     

  By:     

Print:  

  Print:  

Title:  

  Title:  

Date:  

  Date:  

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Addendum to the
CAMPUS2000™ SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT

1. The License
1.1 License and Warranty Granted to Buyer

         Campus Management Corp. (Seller or Licensor) hereby grants to: BRIDGEPOINT EDUCATION, INC. (Buyer or Licensee) the following changes in the Campus2000™ Software License Agreement, dated and subject to the following terms and conditions:

1.
Buyer is hereby authorized to use Campus2000 Software for up to [***] Active Student Records and licensed campus locations listed below. Additional campus locations may be added by notifying Seller in writing as to the name and street address of each such location. The [***] active student records shall initially be allocated to the campus location(s) of Buyer as follows:
Institution Name
  Campus Address   Active Student Records  
Bridgepoint Education, Inc.    13880 Stowe Drive, Suite C
Poway, CA 92064
       

Ashford University (AU)

 

13880 Stowe Drive, Suite C
Poway, CA 92064

 

 

 

 

Ashford University Online (AUO)

 

13880 Stowe Drive, Suite C
Poway, CA 92064

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL—[***]

 
2.
The incremental license fee for the above Active Student Records is [***]. The incremental license fee for the additional 2 campuses (addresses of which are to be communicated by customer) is [***]. Additional increases in active student records are to be processed in the manner as described in the original executed agreement referred to above.

3.
Buyer agrees to pay when due any applicable sales, use, property, excise, VAT, and other similar taxes.

        IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have signed this Addendum by their duly authorized representative the date and year indicated below. This agreement is not valid and is not effective until executed by Seller.

Buyer:   Bridgepoint Education, Inc.   Seller:   Campus Management Corp.

By:

 

/s/ RICK GESSNER


 

By:

 



Print:   Rick Gessner

  Print:   David Meek

Title:   Chief Tech Officer

  Title:   President

Date:   February 16, 2005

  Date:  

[***] Confidential portions of this document have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission.

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CAMPUS MANAGEMENT CORP.
CAMPUSCARE SM SUPPORT AGREEMENT

        This CAMPUSCARE SOFTWARE SUPPORT AGREEMENT ("Agreement") made and entered into as of the        day of                                    , 2004, (the "Effective Date") is by and between the provider, CAMPUS MANAGEMENT CORP. ("CMC"), a Florida corporation having its principal office and place of business at 777 Yamato Road, Suite 400, Boca Raton, Florida 33431, and Bridgepoint Education , a AZ corporation having its office and place of business at 4350 E. Camelback Road, # 240B, Phoenix, AZ 85018 ("Customer"), having its principal offices at the address set forth below.


WITNESSETH

        WHEREAS, CMC and Customer have entered into a software license agreement (the "License Agreement") under which Customer obtained a non-exclusive license to use certain computer programs in object code form and related user documentation (the "Licensed Program") on certain terms and conditions; and

        WHEREAS, CMC desires to provide and Customer desires to obtain certain support and maintenance services with respect to the Licensed Program, subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein.

        NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contained herein, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, and intending to be legally bound, the parties agree as follows:


AGREEMENT

1.     DEFINITIONS.

        For purposes of this Agreement, the following definitions shall apply to the respective capitalized terms. In addition, all capitalized terms used, but not defined herein, shall have the meaning ascribed in the License Agreement and CMC Professional Services Agreement of event date hereof:

         1.1    "Computer Infrastructure " means all computers, networks, printers, operating systems, and telecommunications systems used by Customer in the operation of the Licensed Program.

         1.2    "Enhancement " means any modification or addition that when made or added to the Licensed Program, changes its utility efficiency, functional capability, or application.

         1.3    "Error " means any failure of the Licensed Program to substantially conform in all material respects to the Documentation. However, any nonconformity resulting from Customer's misuse, improper use, alteration, or damage of the Licensed Program or Customer's combining or merging the Licensed Program with any hardware or software not supplied or identified as compatible by CMC in writing, shall not be considered an Error.

         1.4    "Error Correction " means either a modification or an addition that, when made or added to the Licensed Program, establishes material conformity of the Licensed Program to the functional specifications, or a procedure or routine that, when observed in the regular operation of the Licensed Program, eliminates the adverse effect on Customer of such nonconformity.

         1.5    "Licensed Program " means the computer programs described in the License Agreement.

         1.6    "Normal Working Hours " means the hours between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on the days Monday through Friday, excluding regularly scheduled holidays of CMC.

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         1.7    "Releases " means new versions of the Licensed Program, which may include Error Corrections and/or Enhancements.

         1.8    "Support Users " means the specified persons from Customer's corporate staff, helpdesk and/or information technology personnel, as agreed in writing between CMC and Customer, who may communicate with CMC and utilize the support services described in Section 3 of this Agreement. The list of Support Users may be amended from time-to-time by the mutual written agreement of the parties.

         1.9    "Term " means an initial period of one (1) year commencing on the 1 st  day of January, or any pro-ration thereof if entered into during the course of a calendar year. Thereafter, on the 1 st  day of January each year, the Term shall automatically renew for successive periods of one (1) year, unless and until terminated pursuant to Section 8 hereof. The Term shall renew at the same service level then in effect at the end of the most recent concluding period. In no event, however, shall the Term extend beyond the prescribed term of the License Agreement.

         1.10    "Third Party Products " means products used by Customer in conjunction with the Licensed Program, but not licensed or provided by CMC as part of the Licensed Program, including, but not limited to, Microsoft Great Plains Accounting, Crystal Reports, Foxfire Report Writer, QuickTouch Point-of Sale, Scantron, PVI ImageNow, Microsoft SQL Server, Citrix Metaframe, and Microsoft Terminal Server.

2.    SOFTWARE PRODUCTS COVERED .    CMC will support and maintain the Licensed Program in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement. From time-to-time, CMC may provide only limited support for Third Party Products with respect to the use of the Licensed Program. Customer is responsible for obtaining primary support of the Third-Party Products under separate agreement with the providers of such services.

3.    SCOPE OF SERVICES .    During the Term, CMC shall render the following services ("Standard") during Normal Working Hours in support of the Licensed Program. Customer may elect to receive Premium annual support for an additional fee. The descriptions of Premium support level and applicable fees are set forth in Exhibits A and B, respectively. Service levels, terms and conditions are subject to change annually. During the Initial Term, Standard support includes the following services:

         3.1     CMC shall receive from any of the Support Users (by telephone, e-mail or fax transmission) Customer's reports of Errors.

         3.2     CMC shall maintain a toll-free telephone line that allows Customer to seek assistance with use of the Licensed Program.

         3.3     CMC shall maintain a trained staff capable of rendering the services set forth in this Agreement.

         3.4     CMC shall be responsible for using reasonable diligence to correct verifiable and reproducible Errors when reported to CMC in accordance with CMC's standard reporting procedures. CMC shall, within a reasonable time of verifying that such an Error is present, initiate work in a diligent manner toward development of an Error Correction. Following completion of the Error Correction, CMC shall provide the Error Correction through a "temporary fix" consisting of sufficient programming and operating instructions to implement the Error Correction, CMC shall include the Error Correction in all subsequent Releases of the Licensed Program. CMC shall not be responsible for correcting Errors in any version of the Licensed Program other than the most recent Release of the Licensed Program. However CMC shall continue to support the immediately preceding Release for a reasonable period sufficient to allow Customer to implement the newest Release, not to exceed 90 days after making the new Release available.

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         3.5     CMC shall, from time to time, deliver new Releases to its customers generally, containing Error Corrections and Enhancements. CMC shall provide reasonable assistance to help Customer install and operate each new Release. Customer acknowledges and agrees that this Agreement covers Releases solely to the extent such products are made generally available to all customers of CMC as part of the same level of maintenance and support services. Any revisions to the Licensed Product constituting new commercially available products, which may include new major functionality or material changes in technical specifications not made generally available to other customers receiving the same level of support services, may be purchased under separate mutually agreeable arrangements.

         3.6     Training is available for an additional fee. Limited training credits are included as part of the service levels in accordance with the descriptions and rates set forth in Exhibits A and B.

         3.7     CMC will use reasonable efforts (up to a maximum of thirty (30) minutes) attempting to diagnose and resolve Licensed Program problems associated with Third Party Products for no additional fee. If at any time CMC reasonably determines the problem is primarily caused by the Third Party Product(s), and not the Licensed Program, then CMC shall be deemed to have satisfied its obligation to address the problem. Customer acknowledges that CMC may not be able to assist Customer with problems associated with Third Party Products, and Customer is encouraged to contact vendors of Third Party Products for pertinent support and maintenance services.

         3.8     Customer may request services not covered in this Agreement, pertaining to the Licensed Program (including, without limitation, data conversion, report-formatting assistance, diagnosis and repair of infrastructure problems), provided that such assistance, if agreed to be provided, shall be subject to CMC's standard rates for such services and may require the execution of a separate Professional Services Agreement (the "Additional Services").

4.    REMOTE ACCESS .    As a condition of CMC's ability to provide services under this Agreement at all times during the Term, Customer shall provide a high-speed "at will" internal connection for CMC to remotely provide services hereunder. Failure to do so will impair CMC's ability to resolve Customer's reported problems in a timely manner and may result in additional charges.

5.     FEES AND CHARGES

         5.1     Customer shall pay fees in the amount set forth on Exhibit B attached hereto for the level of service selected by Customer. If the Term commences after January 1, then Customer shall pay fees and charges on a pro-rated basis for the remainder of the first calendar year. Rates may increase by up to twelve percent (12) per annum (calculated on an average annual basis over the period of the Term) without additional notice. Notwithstanding the foregoing CMC reserves the right to change the annual fees and charges upon renewal of this Agreement, provided CMC has given Customer at least thirty (30) days written notice prior to any renewal date. The pricing set forth in this Agreement is conditioned on the Term of this Agreement renewing continuously on an annual basis without any lapse of service (other than caused by CMC's uncured material breach) or decrease in service level. In the event of such lapse, Customer shall pay current through the date of recommencing services and thereafter based on CMC's then current standard fees and charges.

         5.2     Invoices will be sent prior to the end of each calendar year Term, and Customer shall pay in accordance with the payment schedule identified in Exhibit B with the first payment due to CMC before December 31 in advance of the next one-year Term. Customer shall remain current in all payments as a condition to CMC continuing to provide services under this Agreement.

         5.3     For Additional Services, CMC shall invoice all supplemental fees and charges based on the rate schedule set forth in Exhibit C. Customer shall pay the invoiced amount promptly upon receipt of such invoice, but in no event later than thirty (30) days after the invoice date.

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         5.4     Any amount invoiced under this Section 5 and not paid in full as required herein shall bear interest at the lesser of 1.5% per month or the highest rate allowed by applicable law, and shall be subject to reasonable costs and attorney's fees related to collection. A delayed payment constitutes a lapse in service. CMC reserves the right to suspend any or all services to delinquent accounts until such time as the account is brought current.

         5.5     Except as otherwise set forth in this Agreement, prices quoted for Services do not include travel and out-of-pocket expenses. Customer shall reimburse CMC for its reasonable expenses, including, without limitation, costs of travel (air & cab fare, lodging, auto rental or local mileage, standard per diem, etc., based on M&I standard US Government per diem rates subject to any other guidelines mutually agreed upon by both parties) and reasonable out-of-pocket costs for photocopying, overnight courier, long-distance telephone and the like (collectively, "Travel and Expenses"). CMC will maintain records of Travel and Expenses, and upon Customer's reasonable request CMC will provide copies of records at Customer's expense.

         5.6     Customer shall be responsible for procuring, installing, and maintaining all equipment, telephone lines, communications interfaces, and other hardware necessary to operate the Licensed Program. Customer shall be responsible, at its sole cost and expense, for procuring updates to Third Party Products.

         5.7     If at any time Customer expands its license to increase the Record Count or Campuses in accordance with the terms of the License Agreement, Customer shall pay the additional proportionate fees under this Agreement, which fees shall commence with the increased License Fee and be prorated for the remainder of the then-current year of the Term.

         5.8     Customer acknowledges that CMC allocates its resources to provide services to Customer. In the event Customer cancels any scheduled services, including, without limitation, Additional Services or training services, with less than thirty (30) days prior written notice to CMC, and CMC cannot after using good faith efforts reallocate its resources, then Customer shall promptly pay CMC the amount of lost fees (based on the difference between the projected scheduled services for Customer and the fees actually received) and any out-of-pocket expenses actually incurred by CMC.

6.     PROPRIETARY RIGHTS

         6.1     To the extent that CMC may provide Customer with any Error Corrections or Enhancements (collectively, "CMC Programs"), Customer may install, use and make back-up copies of the CMC Programs strictly in accordance with the License Agreement. All restrictions to the Licensed Program, and all remedies regarding infringement, apply to the CMC Programs. Any rights not expressly granted herein are reserved to CMC.

         6.2     The CMC Programs and all components, modifications, derivatives, and compilations thereof, including any and all intellectual property rights in and to the foregoing, shall remain the exclusive property of CMC, regardless of whether Customer, its employees, or contractors may have contributed to or joined in the invention or development of such work. Customer shall execute any further instruments that CMC reasonably requests from time-to-time for purposes of perfecting its ownership rights.

7.     DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

         7.1     EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH HEREIN, EACH PARTY HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, TITLE, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. CMC DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICES, LICENSED PROGRAM,

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ERROR CORRECTIONS, ENHANCEMENTS AND RELEASES WILL BE ERROR-FREE OR OPERATE WITHOUT INTERRUPTION.

         7.2     NEITHER PARTY SHALL BE LIABLE TO THE OTHER PARTY FOR DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF THE TOTAL CONTRACT PRICE FOR SERVICES PAID IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 5.1 ABOVE CALCULATED AS OF THE DATE ANY SUCH CAUSE ACTION AROSE, EXCEPT CUSTOMER SHALL PAY ALL EXPENSES AND FEES FOR SERVICES RENDERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS AGREEMENT. EXCEPT FOR OBLIGATIONS TO INDEMNIFY AGAINST THIRD PARTY CLAIMS AS SET FORTH HEREUNDER, OR CUSTOMER'S BREACH OF SECTION 8 (PROPRIETARY RIGHTS), IN NO EVENT SHALL EITHER PARTY BE LIABLE, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE) OR OTHERWISE, FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOST SAVINGS, PROFIT OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION EVEN IF NOTIFIED IN ADVANCE OF SUCH POSSIBILITY) ARISING OUT OF OR PERTAINING TO THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THIS AGREEMENT.

         7.3     No action, whether based in contract, strict liability, or tort, including any action based on negligence, arising out of the performance of services under this Agreement, may be brought by either party more than two (2) years after such cause of action accrued.

8.     TERMINATION

         8.1     This Agreement may be terminated as follows:

         8.2     This Agreement shall immediately terminate upon the termination of the CMC Software License Agreement;

         8.3     This Agreement may be terminated by either party upon the expiration of the then current term of this Agreement, provided at least thirty (30) days' prior written notice is given to the other party; or

         8.4     This Agreement may be terminated if the other party has breached any material provision of this Agreement and has not cured the breach within thirty (30) days after delivery of written notice thereof.

         8.5     Following termination of this Agreement, CMC shall Immediately Invoice Customer for all accrued fees and charges and all reimbursable expenses, and Customer shall pay the invoiced amount immediately upon receipt of such invoice. Except if this Agreement terminates as a result of Customer's uncured material breach, Customer may continue to use any work supplied to Customer by CMC for the remaining term of the CMC Software License Agreement.

9.     CONFIDENTIALITY

         9.1     Each party hereby acknowledges that it may be exposed to confidential and proprietary information belonging to the other party or relating to its affairs, including, without limitation, source code and design materials for the Licensed Program, business plans, databases, student names and prospective student names, students' personal information, strategies, techniques, and other materials expressly designated or marked as confidential (collectively the "Confidential Information"). CMC's Confidential Information shall include, without limitation, the Licensed Program, Enhancements, Error Corrections, Releases, and information provided in the course of performing support services. Customer's databases of student records and data shall be deemed Customer's Confidential Information. The terms and pricing in this Agreement shall be deemed Confidential Information. Confidential Information does not include (i) information already known or independently developed

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by the recipient; (ii) information in the public domain through no wrongful act of the party, or (iii) information received by a party from a third party who was free to disclose it.

         9.2     Each party hereby agrees that during the Term and at all times thereafter it shall not use, commercialize or disclose the other party's Confidential Information to any person or entity, except to its own employees having a "need to know," and to such other recipients as the other party may approve in a signed writing. Each party shall use at least the same degree of care in safeguarding the other party's Confidential Information as it uses in safeguarding its own Confidential Information, but in no event shall a party use less than due diligence and care. Nothing herein shall prohibit CMC from disclosing Customer's Confidential Information if as a matter of law or a valid court order it is required to do so, provided CMC shall first use reasonable efforts to notify Customer so that it may attempt to obtain a protective order limiting disclosure. Neither party shall alter or remove from any software, documentation or other Confidential Information of the other party (or any third party) any proprietary, copyright, trademark or trade secret legend.

         9.3     Recognizing that a breach of this Section 9 could result in irreparable harm, for which money damages along would be inadequate, the disclosing party shall be entitled to equitable remedies, including injunctive relief, in addition to damages available at law.

10.    NON-SOLICITATION.     During the Term and for a period of one (1) year thereafter, Customer agrees not to target for hire, solicit, nor attempt to solicit the services of any employee or subcontractor of CMC without the prior written consent of CMC. Violation of this provision shall, in addition to other relief, entitle CMC to assert liquidated damages against Customer equal to one hundred fifty percent (150%) of the solicited person's annual compensation.

11.    NOTICES.     Notices sent to either party shall be effective when delivered in person or transmitted by fax machine with printed confirmation page (if delivered after 5:00 recipient's local time, then effective the next business day), one (1) day after being sent by overnight courier, or two (2) days after being sent by first class mail postage prepaid to the address on the first page hereof or such other address as a party may give notice in the same manner set forth in this Section 11.

12.   MISCELLANEOUS.

         12.1     Disputes; Choice of Law .     

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         12.2     Independent Contractor Status .     Each party and its personnel are independent contractors in relation to the other party with respect to all matters arising under this Agreement. Nothing herein shall be deemed to establish a partnership, joint venture, association or employment relationship between the parties. Each party shall remain responsible, and shall indemnify and hold harmless the other party, for the withholding and payment of all Federal, state and local personal income, wage, earnings, occupation, social security, worker's compensation, unemployment, sickness and disability insurance taxes, payroll levies or employee benefit requirements (under ERISA, state law or otherwise) now existing or hereafter enacted and attributable to themselves and their respective people.

         12.3     Security; No Conflicts .     Each party agrees to inform the other of any information made available to the other party that is classified or restricted data, agrees to comply with the security requirements imposed by any state or local government, or by the United States Government, or by applicable law, and shall return all such material upon request. Each party warrants that its participation in this Agreement does not conflict with any contractual or other obligation of the party or create any conflict of interest prohibited by the U.S. Government or any other government and shall promptly notify the other party if any such conflict arises during the Term.

         12.4     Insurance; Indemnify .     Each party shall maintain adequate insurance protection covering its respective activities hereunder, including coverage for statutory worker's compensation, comprehensive general liability for bodily injury and tangible property damage, as well as adequate coverage for vehicles. Each party (the "Indemnifying Party") shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the other and its affiliates, and each of its respective officers, directors, employees, agents, independent contractors, successors and assigns (collectively the "Indemnified Party") from and against third party claims based on bodily injury, death and tangible property damage resulting from the grossly negligent or willful acts or omissions of its officers, agents, employees or representatives acting within the scope of their work. The Indemnifying Party will defend, indemnify and hold harmless the Indemnified Party against the claim at the Indemnifying Party's expense and pay all costs, damages, and attorney's fees that a court awards provided that the Indemnified Party: (a) promptly notifies the Indemnifying Party in writing of the claim; and (b) allows the Indemnifying Party to control, and cooperates with the Indemnifying Party in the defense and any related settlement negotiations (provided the Indemnifying Party does not settle the dispute without the Indemnified Party's written consent, unless the Indemnifying Party obtains a general release in favor of the Indemnified Party). Nothing herein shall restrict the Indemnified Party from participating in the defense of its own cost and expense.

         12.5     Force Majeure .     Neither party shall be liable for any delay in performing its obligations under this Agreement, if such delay is caused by circumstances beyond the party's reasonable control, including without limitation, any acts of God, war, terrorism, floods, windstorm, labor disputes, changes in laws or regulations, or delay of essential materials or services. In the event of non-performance or a delay in performance of obligations under this Agreement is due to a force majeure, the period of performance shall be extended by the delay due to such events of force majeure and any additional time that the parties may mutually agree is necessary for the remobilization of people and equipment. However, the party not affected by the force majeure shall have the right to terminate this Agreement without penalty if the party affected by the force majeure event is unable to resume full performance within sixty (60) days of occurrence of the event.

         12.6     Assignment .     This Agreement may not be assigned by Customer, in whole or in part, except it may be assigned its entirety solely in connection with a permitted assignment of the entire License

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Agreement in accordance with the express terms and conditions of the assignment provision in the License Agreement.

         12.7     Miscellaneous .     This document and the exhibits attached hereto constitute the entire and exclusive agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersede all prior and contemporaneous communications, whether written or oral. This Agreement may be modified or amended only by a writing signed by the party against whom enforcement is sought. Any provision hereof found by a tribunal of competent jurisdiction to be illegal or unenforceable shall be automatically conformed to the minimum requirements of law and all other provisions shall remain in full force and effect. Waiver of any provision hereof in one instance shall not preclude enforcement thereof on future occasions. Headings are for reference purposes only and have no substantive effect. The provisions of Sections 1, 5, 6, 7, 8.5, and 9 through 12 shall survive termination of this Agreement. Copies of this Agreement and notices generated in accordance herewith shall be treated as original documents admissible into evidence, unless a document's authenticity is genuinely placed in question. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and together shall be deemed the entire Agreement.

        AGREED AND ACCEPTED by the undersigned duly authorized representatives of the parties as of the date first set forth above.

  Bridgepoint Education

       

  By:   /s/ RICK GESSNER

  Name:   Rick Gessner

  Title:   Chief Tech Officer

  Date:   2-15-05

       

  Campus Management Corp.

       

  By:  

  Name:   David Meek

  Title:   President

  Date:  

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EXHIBIT A

DESCRIPTION OF SUPPORT LEVELS

        Premium support services are cumulative and in addition to Standard support services.

 
  STANDARD   PREMIUM
• Support Center 8 a.m.-8 p.m. ET—Mon.—Fri.    X   X
• Unlimited Access to the CMC Web Information   X   X
• Software Upgrades (feature releases)   X   X
• Patches   X   X
• Two admission passes to the CMC User Conference   X   X
• Training Credits   X   X
• Immediate Analyst Contact with Phone Calls       X
• 4-Hour Response Time to Phone Calls / Emails   X    
• Knowledge Base Access   X   X
• Two additional passes to CMC Users' Conference       X
• Case Review Call with Support Manager       X
• Custom Case Report       X
• Emergency Call Availability (24x365)       X
• Off-Hours System Upgrades       X

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EXHIBIT B

RATE SCHEDULE AND TRAINING CREDITS FOR STANDARD AND PREMIUM SERVICES

        Customer, Bradford Capital Partners (Median), must choose a support plan by checking the appropriate box below. Rates are calculated based on the applicable Record Count. The number of training credits issued and pricing discount provided, if any, is indicated for each plan.

        # ASR/FTE: [***]                        # of Campuses: 3

 
 
STANDARD
   
   
 
 
  CampusCare
Payment Plans

  Additional Services   Allocation  
o 1.   One Payment of [***]   [***]   User Conference Passes     [***]  

o 2.

 

One Credit Card Payment of [***]

 

[***]

 

Training Credits

 

 

[***]

 

o 3.

 

Quarterly Payments of [***]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

o 4.

 

Monthly Payments of [***]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
PREMIUM
   
   
 
 
  CampusCare
Payment Plans

  Additional Services   Allocation  
o 1.   One Payment of [***]   [***]   User Conference Passes     [***]  

o 2.

 

One Credit Card Payment of [***]

 

[***]

 

Training Credits

 

 

[***]

 

o 3.

 

Quarterly Payments of [***]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

o 4.

 

Monthly Payments of [***]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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EXHIBIT C

SCHEDULE OF STANDARD RATES

LABOR CATEGORIES
  DESCRIPTION   RATES PER HOUR  
CMC Management   Executive management team that manages CMC resources and ensures contractual obligations are met.   $ [***]  

CMC Product Specialist

 

Product expert that advises the client in the configuration of the Campus2000 product to help ensure business objectives are met. Acts as liaison between client management and CMC.

 

$

[***]

 

CMC Development

 

Programmers that analyze and create new functionality and/or reports based on business requirements.

 

$

[***]

 

CMC Date Conversion

 

Programmers that analyze and transform data from legacy systems.

 

$

[***]

 

CMC Project Manager

 

Project Manager that assigns resources, measures progress and ensures client satisfaction by managing the activities of the project on a daily basis.

 

$

[***]

 

CMC Trainer

 

Train end users and management and assist the Project Manager.

 

$

[***]

 

CMC Infrastructure

 

A telecommunication, network, local area network, wide are network, systems administration, hardware, server, and client maintenance administrator.

 

$

[***]

 

[***] Confidential portions of this document have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission.

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ADDENDUM TO THE CAMPUSCARE® SUPPORT AGREEMENT BETWEEN

CAMPUS MANAGEMENT CORP.® AND

BRIDGEPOINT EDUCATION, INC.

Purpose of Addendum: Increase ASRs

        This Addendum, effective upon the mutual execution by the parties hereunder, is incorporated into and made a part of the CampusCare Support Agreement (the "CampusCare Agreement") between Campus Management Corp. ("CMC") and Bridgepoint Education, Inc. ("Customer"), dated as of February 15, 2005. All capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meaning set forth in the CampusCare Agreement. The CampusCare Agreement shall be amended, as follows:

License
  Cost
CampusVue   [***]
CampusPortal   [***]
CampusLink eLead   [***]
CampusLink AppCreator   [***]
CampusLink Communicator   [***]
     
  TOTAL   [***]
     

        This Addendum is deemed effective upon acceptance at CMC's principal offices. Except as expressly stated herein, all other terms of the CampusCare Agreement, as amended, remain unchanged and in full force and effect.

BRIDGEPOINT EDUCATION, INC.   CAMPUS MANAGEMENT CORP.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
By:     

  By:     

Print:  

  Print:  

Title:  

  Title:  

Date:  

  Date:  

[***] Confidential portions of this document have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission.

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ADDENDUM TO THE CAMPUSCARE® SUPPORT AGREEMENT BETWEEN

CAMPUS MANAGEMENT CORP.® AND

BRIDGEPOINT EDUCATION, INC.

Purpose of Addendum: Increase ASRs

        This Addendum, effective upon the mutual execution by the parties hereunder, is incorporated into and made a part of the CampusCare Support Agreement (the "CampusCare Agreement") between Campus Management Corp. ("CMC") and Bridgepoint Education, Inc. ("Customer"), dated as of February 15, 2005. All capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meaning set forth in the CampusCare Agreement. The CampusCare Agreement shall be amended, as follows:

License
  Cost

CampusVue

  [***]

CampusPortal

  [***]

CampusLink eLead

  [***]

CampusLink AppCreator

  [***]

CampusLink Communicator

  [***]
     
 

TOTAL

  [***]
     

        This Addendum is deemed effective upon acceptance at CMC's principal offices. Except as expressly stated herein, all other terms of the CampusCare Agreement, as amended, remain unchanged and in full force and effect.

BRIDGEPOINT EDUCATION, INC.   CAMPUS MANAGEMENT CORP.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
By:     

  By:     

Print:  

  Print:  

Title:  

  Title:  

Date:  

  Date:  

[***] Confidential portions of this document have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission.

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[CAMPUS MANAGEMENT LETTERHEAD]

STATEMENT OF WORK

Bridgepoint Education   Customer Contact:   Andrew Clark
13500 Evening Creek Drive, Ste. 600
San Diego, CA 92128
  Contact Phone/Email   (858)-513-9240 /
aclark@bridgepointeducation.com

        This STATEMENT OF WORK ("SOW") identifies the scope of services, quotation and payment arrangements to be provided by Campus Management Corp., with corporate offices located at 777 Yamato Road Suite 400, Boca Raton, Florida 33431 (hereinafter "CMC") to Bridgepoint Education (hereinafter "Customer") as referred to above. Terms of this SOW are set forth in the Customer CampusCare Support Agreement. Services will be more specifically described in section I (the "Engagement Scope") of this SOW. Acceptance of this SOW is defined by Customer's signature on this document and CMC's acceptance hereof.

        CMC and Customer shall date and execute this SOW prior to services being performed. This SOW will be billed on a Time and Materials basis ("T&M"). Section III ("Services Estimate") below is an estimate only and the actual cost to Customer will be billed based on the service performed as outlined in the Engagement Scope and calculated based on the per hour cost outlined in Section III (the "T&M Cost per Hour").

        This SOW expires after thirty (30) days from the date referred to above, unless signed and returned by the Customer.

I.      Encasement Scope:

        Customer wishes to contract with CMC to provide implementation services for a Business Process Re-engineering/CampusVue Re-configuration engagement. The engagement is designed to complete a Re-engineering analysis of Financial Aid, Student Accounts, and Academics resulting in new processes, documentation and/or configuration. These changes will be implemented at Ashford University Online, but is designed to be rolled out to other campuses.

        [***]

[***] Confidential portions of this document have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission.

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II.     Project Deliverables:

[***]

        Specific topics to be covered include :     [***]

III.   Period of Performance:

        The period of performance for this engagement commences with the confirmed returned signed Statement of Work and when a 20% deposit has been received by Campus Management Corporation. This project is estimated to begin April 15th, 2008 and span a 4-6 month time frame.

IV.     Service Estimate:

        The estimated cost to complete the tasks outlined in this SOW is [***] and will be billed at a rate (the "T&M Cost per Hour") of [***] for CMC Industry Consultants, [***] for CMC Implementation Consultants , and [***] for Project Management.

Estimated Services
  Tentative
Start Date
  Hrs   Amount
CMC Industry Consultants:                

1. Cross Functional Review

 

 

6/2/08
&
6/16/08

 

 

[***]

 

[***]

2. Academic and Student Services Review

 

 

July 2008

 

 

[***]

 

[***]

3. Student Finance (FA/SA) Review

 

 

July/August 2008

 

 

[***]

 

[***]

CMC Solutions Architect & Implementation Consultant

 

 

4/14/08

 

 

[***]

 

[***]

CMC Project Management

 

 

4/14/08

 

 

[***]

 

[***]

Total Estimated Services

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[***]

Estimated Travel Costs (Hotel, Per Diem, Airfare)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Billed As Incurred

         IN WITNESS WHEREOF , the Parties hereto have caused this SOW to be executed by their duly authorized representatives.

CUSTOMER   CAMPUS MANAGEMENT CORP.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
BY:  

  BY:  

NAME:  

  NAME:  

TITLE:  

  TITLE:  

DATE:  

  DATE:  

[***] Confidential portions of this document have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission.

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Exhibit 10.22


GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT

BETWEEN

AFFILIATED COMPUTER SERVICES, INC.

AND

ASHFORD UNIVERSITY, LLC

JANUARY 1, 2009



GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT

        THIS GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (this " Agreement ") is made and entered into effective as of January 1, 2009 (the " Effective Date "), between Affiliated Computer Services, Inc., a Delaware corporation (" ACS "), with an address for the purposes of this Agreement at 2828 North Haskell, Dallas, TX 75204 and Ashford University, LLC, an Iowa Limited Liability Company (" Customer "), with an address for the purposes of this Agreement at 13500 Evening Creek Drive North, Suite 600, San Diego, CA 92128. ACS and Customer are collectively referred to as " Parties " and individually as a " Party ".

        This Agreement is entered into with reference to the following facts:

        Accordingly, Customer and ACS agree as follows:

1.     Task Orders

         1.1    Task Order Information.     All services performed under this Agreement will be performed under individual Task Orders. Each Task Order will contain, at a minimum, (i) a description of the services to be performed by ACS (the " Services ") (ii) the time schedule for performance and for delivery of such Services, and (iii) the amount and method of payment for such Services.

         1.2     Other Information.     In addition, when applicable, a Task Order may include (i) provisions for written and/or oral progress reports by ACS, (ii) detailed functional and technical specifications and standards for all Services, including quality standards, (iii) a list of any special equipment to be procured by ACS or provided by Customer for use in performance of the Services or (iv) such other terms and conditions as may be mutually agreed between the parties. In the event of a conflict between the terms of this Agreement and the terms of any particular Task Order, the terms of the Task Order will govern.

         1.3     Issuance of Task Orders.     The initial Task Order(s) agreed to by the Parties are set forth as attachments to this Agreement. Additional Task Orders, regardless of whether they relate to the same subject matter as the initial Task Order(s), will become effective upon execution by authorized representatives of both Parties.

2.     Contract Administration

         2.1     Contract Coordinators.     Upon execution of this Agreement, each Party will notify the other Party, in writing, of the name, business address, and telephone number of the person who will have primary responsibility for interfacing on its behalf with the other Party (the " Contract Coordinator "). The Contract Coordinators will be responsible for arranging all meetings, visits, and consultations between the Parties that are of a nontechnical nature and for monitoring all administrative matters arising under this Agreement.


         2.2     Changes in Coordinators.     Either Party may replace its Contract Coordinator by delivery of written notice of such change, signed by the Contract Coordinator of such Party. The notice will set forth the name, business address, email address and telephone number of such replacement.

3.     Changes to the Agreement or Task Orders

         3.1     Change Requests.     All change requests made in writing with respect to this Agreement, any Task Order, or any specification relating to the Services must be requested and/or accepted by both Parties' Contract Coordinators, and will only be effective when changed by a written amendment, signed by an authorized representative of each Party, which specifically refers to the provisions of the Agreement or the Task Order(s) to be modified. Unless otherwise specified in writing, amendments implemented to any Task Order will only apply to that Task Order.

4.     ACS Responsibilities and Customer Responsibilities

         4.1     The Services.     ACS' employees and agents shall provide various services to Customer as described in greater detail in the Task Orders. ACS agrees to use its best efforts to perform the Services at a high level based on the standards prevailing among those top-tier service vendors offering services similar to the Services. In the performance of the Services required under this Agreement, ACS shall at all times act in the nature of a fiduciary in the administration of any Title IV, HEA program (" Title IV, HEA program ") and meet the standard of conduct set forth in 34 C.F.R. Section 668.82(b)(2).

         4.2     Compliance with Law.     In performing the Services, ACS shall comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including, without limitation, all statutory provisions of or applicable to Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (the " HEA "), and all regulatory provisions prescribed under the HEA, including the requirements to: (a) use any funds that ACS administers under any program of Federal student financial assistance administered pursuant to Title IV of the HEA ("Title IV, HEA program") and any interest or other earnings thereon solely for the purposes specified in and in accordance with that Title IV, HEA program, to the extent that such compliance is required by applicable law or regulation and is related to the Services; and (b) to meet the standard of conduct set forth in 34 C.F.R. Section 668.82(b)(2).

         4.3     Referral to the Office of Inspector General by ACS.     To the extent required or permitted by applicable law or regulations, including 34 C.F.R. Section 668.25, ACS may refer to the Office of Inspector General (" OIG ") of the U.S. Department of Education for investigation any information indicating there is reasonable cause to believe that Customer might have engaged in fraud or other criminal misconduct in connection with Customer's administration of any Title IV, HEA program or that a Customer's applicant for Title IV, HEA program assistance might have engaged in fraud or other criminal misconduct in connection with his or her application for such assistance. Examples of the type of information that must be referred to the OIG pursuant to 34 C.F.R. Section 668.25 are—(i) False claims by the institution for Title IV, HEA program assistance; (ii) False claims of independent student status; (iii) False claims of citizenship; (iv) Use of false identities; (v) Forgery of signatures or certifications; and (vi) False statements of income. Customer acknowledges and agrees that ACS is entitled to make such referrals of information, and to otherwise communicate and cooperate with the OIG with respect thereto, whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that Customer or any such applicant engaged in fraud or other criminal misconduct. In no event shall ACS be liable to Customer or any of its employees or agents, or any applicant, or any third-party, as a result of or in connection with any such referral, whether or not it is ultimately determined that any fraud or criminal misconduct in fact occurred so long as ACS had reasonable cause to believe that fraud or other criminal misconduct might have occurred. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent permitted by applicable law and regulation, ACS shall, prior to making any referral to the OIG as described in this paragraph, (i) present to Customer and/or Customer's counsel the information that ACS proposes to refer to the

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OIG, (ii) provide Customer and/or Customer's counsel with a reasonable opportunity to review such information, (iii) discuss in good faith with Customer and/or Customer's counsel whether such information is required to be reported to the OIG; and (iv) allow Customer to self-refer to the OIG the information regarding Customer if Customer agrees that there was potential fraud or criminal misconduct by Customer.

         4.4     Referral to the Office of Inspector General by Customer.     To the extent required by 34 C.F.R. Section 668.16(g)(2), Customer may refer to the OIG of the U.S. Department of Education for investigation any information indicating there is reasonable cause to believe that ACS may have engaged in fraud or other criminal misconduct in connection with ACS' Services involving any Title IV, HEA program. ACS acknowledges that Customer is required to make such referrals of information, and to otherwise communicate and cooperate with the OIG with respect thereto, whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that ACS engaged in fraud or other criminal misconduct. In no event shall Customer be liable to ACS or any of its employees or agents or any third-party, as a result of or in connection with any such referral, whether or not it is ultimately determined that any fraud or criminal misconduct in fact occurred so long as Customer had reasonable cause to believe that fraud or other criminal misconduct might have occurred. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent permitted by applicable law and regulation, Customer shall, prior to making any referral to the OIG as described in this paragraph, (i) present to ACS and/or ACS' counsel the information that Customer proposes to refer to the OIG, (ii) provide ACS and/or ACS' counsel with a reasonable opportunity to review such information, (iii) discuss in good faith with ACS and/or ACS' counsel whether such information is required to be reported to the OIG; and (iv) allow ACS to self-refer to the OIG the information regarding ACS if ACS agrees that there was potential fraud or criminal misconduct by ACS.

         4.5     Joint and Several Liability.     Without affecting in any way ACS' or Customer's limitations of liability and rights to indemnification otherwise set forth in this Agreement, and only to the extent required by 34 C.F.R. Section 668.25, ACS and Customer are jointly and severally liable to the Secretary of Education for any violation by Customer or ACS, respectively, of any statutory or regulatory provision under Title IV, HEA programs. This provision is solely for the benefit of the Secretary of Education, and neither ACS nor Customer shall not have the right to seek contribution or indemnification from the other party on the basis of this provision unless there was negligence or intentional misconduct by the other party in performing its obligations under this Agreement. No third-party other than the Secretary of Education shall have the right to enforce this provision or to seek contribution or indemnification from ACS or Customer on the basis of this provision.

         4.6     ACS' Confirmation of Student Eligibility.     To the extent required by applicable law and solely in the event that ACS disburses funds, including Title IV, HEA program funds, or delivers Federal Stafford Loan program proceeds to students, ACS shall act consistently with its duty to act in the nature of a fiduciary under 34 C.F.R. Section 668.82 and use commercially reasonable efforts to confirm the eligibility of each student before making any disbursement of funds (including funds received by Customer under the Title IV, HEA programs) or delivering any Federal Stafford Program proceeds to a student. ACS acknowledges that this confirmation must include, but is not limited to, any applicable information contained in the records required under 34 C.F.R. Section 668.24.

         4.7     ACS' Calculation of Refunds.     To the extent required by applicable law and regulations and solely in the event that ACS disburses funds, including Title IV, HEA program funds, or delivers Federal Stafford Loan program proceeds to students, ACS shall calculate and initiate refunds and repayments due to a student, the Title IV, HEA program accounts or the student's lender under the Federal Stafford Loan program in accordance with Customer's refund policy, as provided to ACS by Customer, the provisions of 34 C.F.R. Section 668.21 and Section 668.22, and other applicable Title IV, HEA program regulations. It is agreed that at the present time, ACS is not handling any funds for Customer and before that were to be changed this Agreement would have to be amended.

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         4.8     Record Retention; Access to Records.     Each Party shall retain records related to the Title IV, HEA program and the Services as required by 34 C.F.R. Section 668.24 and provide access to those records, for inspection and copying, by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education or the Secretary's authorized representative, as required. Each Party shall further cooperate with, and provide timely and reasonable access to, an independent auditor, the Secretary and Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Education, the Comptroller General of the United States or their authorized representatives, a guaranty agency in whose program Customer participates and Customer's accrediting agency in the conduct of audits, investigations, program reviews or other reviews authorized by law.

5.     Personnel

        Customer and ACS are not joint employers of the employees of either Party for any purpose under this Agreement. During the term of this Agreement, any person under the employ of Customer who may perform tasks related to the Services (the " Customer Employees ") will at all time remain under Customer's responsibility, including but not limited to, paying and providing any benefits to Customer Employees and performing payroll tax and withholding obligations and human resources functions for Customer Employees. ACS is acting as an independent contractor in providing the Services. All employees of ACS shall remain ACS' employees for all purposes including, but not limited to, determining responsibility for all payroll related obligations. ACS shall at all times be responsible for supervising, directing and coordinating the professional responsibilities and duties of ACS' personnel in respect of their performance of the Services under this Agreement. ACS personnel are not intended to be "leased employees" to Customer as that term is defined under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement, ACS does not undertake to perform any obligations of Customer whether regulatory or contractual or to assume any responsibility for the management of Customer's overall business except as specifically provided for with respect to the Services provided for herein and in the Task Order.

6.     Customer Covenants, Representations and Warranties

         6.1    Customer Covenants.     Customer covenants that it shall:

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         6.2    Representations and Warranties.     

        Customer acknowledges and agrees that Customer's breach of its covenants, representations and warranties under this Section 6 shall excuse ACS' performance hereunder to the extent that such breach impairs ACS' ability to perform the Services hereunder or adversely affects ACS' ability to meet or comply with the requirements of Title IV, HEA program regulations that govern the Services.

7.     ACS Covenants, Representations and Warranties

         7.1     ACS Covenants.     ACS covenants that it shall:

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         7.2     Representations and Warranties.     

        ACS acknowledges and agrees that ACS' breach of its covenants, representations and warranties under this Section 7 shall excuse Customer's performance hereunder to the extent that such breach impairs Customer's ability to perform hereunder or adversely affects Customer's ability to meet or comply with the requirements of Title IV, HEA program regulations that govern the Services.

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8.     Payments

         8.1     Monthly Fees.     ACS will bill Customer each month during the term of this Agreement based on number of "Actions" which occurred during the prior month. The definition of "Actions" and fees for each Action will be documented in each Task Order.

        Customer shall cause ACS to be paid the foregoing fees on a monthly basis within thirty (30) days of ACS' delivery of an invoice for the preceding month's Actions.

         8.2     Invoices; Reimbursable Costs; Payments.     Customer shall reimburse ACS, on a monthly basis within thirty (30) days of ACS' delivery of an invoice, for all of ACS' actual out-of-pocket costs (" Reimbursable Costs ") for stationery, envelopes, brochures, postage, long distance charges and similar direct out-of-pocket costs incurred in the performance of its duties under this Agreement.

         8.3     Interest on Past Due Amounts.     If Customer's payment of the monthly fees due under Section 8.1 or the Reimbursable Costs due under Section 8.2 is not received by ACS within forty-five (45) days after delivery of the invoice by ACS, Customer shall pay, in addition to the amount so due, an interest charge of 1.5% per month for the portion of such amount which is overdue and outstanding and is not in good faith dispute.

         8.4     Disputes.     In the event that Customer in good faith disputes in writing charges billed by ACS to Customer within thirty (30) days of delivery of an invoice, then Customer may withhold only that portion of an invoice that it disputes in good faith. Within ten (10) days of notifying ACS of a dispute, Customer shall describe in writing the basis for withholding payment. The Parties agree to make reasonable efforts to resolve any billing dispute within thirty (30) days of Customer's notice described in the previous sentence. If disputes cannot be resolved within the prescribed timeframe, either Party shall have the right, upon written notice, to submit the dispute for resolution pursuant to Section 17(f).

9.     Term and Termination

         9.1     Term.     The term of this Agreement will begin on the Effective Date and will continue for a period of [***] years; provided however, this Agreement will continue to remain in effect with respect to any Task Orders already issued at the time of such termination, until such Task Orders are themselves terminated or performance thereunder is completed. Unless either Party gives written notice of termination to the other at least [***] days before the scheduled expiration date, the term of this Agreement shall automatically be extended for successive [***] periods thereafter, on the same terms and conditions unless the Parties mutually agree otherwise in writing.

         9.2     Customer Termination for Convenience.     Customer may, at its sole option, terminate this Agreement and/or any or all Task Orders outstanding, or any portion thereof, upon [***] days prior written notice and payment of any early termination fee set forth in the Task Order(s). Upon the effective date of termination, ACS will inform Customer of the extent to which performance has been completed through such date, and collect and deliver to Customer whatever work product then exists in a manner prescribed by Customer. ACS will be paid for all work performed through the date of termination, plus any termination charges that may be specified in the Task Order(s) so terminated.

         9.3     ACS Termination for Convenience.     ACS may, at its sole option, terminate this Agreement and/or any or all Task Orders outstanding, or any portion thereof, upon [***] days prior written notice. Upon the effective date of termination, ACS will inform Customer of the extent to which performance has been completed through such date, and collect and deliver to Customer whatever work product then exists in a manner prescribed by Customer. ACS will be paid for all work performed through the date of termination.

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         9.4     Termination for Cause.     Either Party may terminate this Agreement (or any Task Order) upon thirty (30) days prior written notice in the event of a material breach by the other Party of its obligations under this Agreement or any applicable Task Order(s) and the Party said to be in breach fails to cure the condition of breach within thirty days after receipt of the notice of breach.

         9.5     Termination for Misconduct.     Either Party may terminate this Agreement effective upon notice if the other Party has engaged in criminal misconduct in its handling of Title IV, HEA program funds.

         9.6     Termination for Non-payment.     ACS will have the option, but not the obligation, to terminate a Task Order or suspend performance of the Services if Customer fails to pay when due undisputed amounts (including, without limitation, amounts determined pursuant to Section 17(e) and 17(f)) below to be owing to ACS under such Task Order and Customer fails to cure such failure within ten (10) days after receipt of written notice from ACS.

         9.7     Termination for Bankruptcy.     Either Party may immediately terminate this Agreement by notice to the other Party if the other Party (a) becomes subject to a voluntary petition in bankruptcy or any voluntary proceeding relating to insolvency, receivership, liquidation, or composition for the benefit of creditors, (b) becomes subject to an involuntary petition regarding the foregoing that is not dismissed within 60 days after filing, (c) declares or admits publicly and in writing that it is insolvent or is unable to meets its debts as they mature, or (d) makes an assignment for the benefit of all or substantially all of its creditors.

         9.8     Other Termination Provisions.     Either Party to this Agreement may terminate this Agreement as provided in Section 16, Force Majeure.

         9.9     Payment for Services upon Termination or Expiration.     If this Agreement or a Task Order expires or is terminated for any reason, ACS shall be entitled to payment for all Services performed prior to such termination or expiration and during the period from the date of the notice of termination through the effective date of such termination, plus any applicable interest charge, all as provided in Section 8.3. Upon an expiration of this Agreement pursuant to Section 9.1, the Parties shall handle their obligations hereunder in accordance with the Termination Transitional Period Guidelines set forth in Section 9.10. The Parties agree that it is important that both Parties adhere to these Termination Transitional Period Guidelines in order not to disrupt the education of the students or the reputation of the Customer or ACS with the Department of Education.

         9.10     Termination Transitional Period.     Upon the termination of this Agreement by either Party, there shall be a transitional period, as follows:

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        The procedure referred to in Section 9.10 (a) through (e) is referred to herein as "Termination Transitional Period Guidelines."

        The term "Certified Year" shall mean the period of time up to 12 months determined by the original packaging by ACS.

         9.11     ACS' Obligations upon Termination.     

        (a)   If ACS or Customer terminates this Agreement in accordance with its terms, ACS shall, "cooperate" with Customer's New Servicer under the Title IV, HEA programs in transitioning the Services and promptly return to Customer, or at its direction, to Customer's New Servicer, the following:

        (b)   For purposes of this Section 9.11, "cooperation" means to provide the Customer's New Servicer with (i) all Customer files; (ii) a brief status report on all students being turned over to the Customer's New Servicer; and (iii) answer verbal or written questions from Customer's New Servicer, which in the aggregate do not exceed fifteen hours. If the category (iii) questions exceed fifteen hours after the receipt of Notice of Termination, ACS will bill for its time at two (2) times the employee's hourly wage rate per one hour time segment (broken down into .10 increments) plus materials used at ACS' cost and shall provide Customer with a detailed itemization of the services and the time involved.

        (c)   ACS is not responsible for training Customer's New Servicer and it is not responsible for the conversion of the Customer's records to the Customer's New Servicer if the Customer's New Servicer has a different computer system and/or a different software program than ACS.

        (d)   Notwithstanding the forgoing, ACS shall have no obligation to provide services pursuant to this Section 9.11 if: (i) a Task Order has been or could have been terminated pursuant to Section 9.6 or Section 9.7, or (ii) if there are outstanding invoices that have not been paid pursuant to Section 8.

10.   Customer's Facilities and Assets

         10.1     Access.     Beginning on the Effective Date, Customer shall provide ACS with access to and use of all of its owned, leased or licensed real and personal property (including but not limited to all hardware and software) reasonably required by ACS to perform its obligations under this Agreement (the " Asset(s) "), and shall maintain the Assets in good working order as reasonably required to permit ACS to perform its obligations under this Agreement. ACS shall use such access in accordance with Customer's policies and procedures governing access to and use of Customer's facilities, provided that such policies and procedures shall not unduly restrict ACS from performing ACS' duties and obligations under this Agreement.

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         10.2     Software Licenses; Third Party Consents.     Throughout this Agreement, Customer shall have the rights (whether by ownership or by license from the owner thereof) to use in its business operations, and shall maintain in good working order, all systems and software programs necessary to allow ACS to perform the Services in accordance with this Agreement. To the extent the use of any of such Assets requires the consent of any third-party, or a security clearance is needed for ACS to have access (either on-site or remote) to any Asset, Customer shall obtain such consent and/or security clearance for ACS at its sole cost and expense. In addition, Customer shall make available all documentation reasonably required by ACS to operate Customer's software and third-party software, including, without limitation, operations manuals, user guides, specifications, backup procedures, recovery guidelines, and restart guidelines. Customer shall remain responsible for all obligations owed by it to any third-party related to this Section 10.2 as long as ACS follows such third parties' guidelines for access and use of the Assets.

11.   Protection of Confidential Information; GLB Act Compliance

        In the process of negotiating and effecting the transactions contemplated hereunder, each Party will have access to confidential information made available by the other Party (" Confidential Information "). Confidential Information shall specifically and without limitation include: (a) all records relating to Customer's students provided to ACS and (b) this Agreement and any Task Orders, exhibits and amendments thereto., but shall not include information that (i) is generally available to the public, (ii) was available to the Party holding such information from a source other than the other party to this Agreement, or (iii) has been independently acquired by the Party holding such information. As to all Confidential Information:

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12.   Contractors

        ACS shall have the right to use contractors and subcontractors to perform the Services hereunder, provided that all such contractors and subcontractors will be subject to the supervision and management of ACS and will comply with the requirements of Title IV, HEA program regulations regarding the provision of Services. ACS shall have the right to disclose Customer's Confidential Information to, and/or allow access to such by, any of ACS' contractors, subcontractors, agents and/or other third parties supplying products, services or systems as such disclosure of Confidential Information as may be reasonably required to permit such contractor, subcontractor, agent or third-party to assist ACS in its performance of obligations under this Agreement, provided that ACS shall require such contractors, subcontractors, agents and/or other third parties to execute an appropriate nondisclosure agreement and shall take such other steps as may be required to protect Confidential Information as required under Section 11 hereof. ACS shall be responsible as provided for in this Agreement for the disclosure of any Confidential Information by its contractors or subcontractors.

13.   Indemnification and Insurance

         13.1     Customer Indemnification.     Customer shall indemnify and hold ACS, its officers, employees, affiliates, agents and subcontractors harmless against, and will reimburse ACS for, any claim, liability, judgment, settlement, damage, payment, loss, cost or expense (including reasonable

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attorneys' fees) (" Claim ") incurred by or asserted against ACS or such other parties at any time after the Effective Date to the extent the Claim arose from or relates to:

         13.2     ACS Indemnification.     ACS shall indemnify and hold Customer, its officers, directors, employees, affiliates and agents harmless against, and will reimburse Customer for, any claim, liability, judgment, settlement, damage, payment, loss, cost or expense (including reasonable attorney's fees) (" Claim ") incurred by or asserted against Customer by a third-party at any time after the Effective Date to the extent the Claim arose from or relates to:

         13.3     Indemnification Procedures.     

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         13.4     Subrogation.     In the event an indemnitor indemnifies an indemnitee pursuant to this Article, the indemnitor shall, upon payment in full of such indemnity, be subrogated to all of the rights of the indemnitee with respect to the claim to which such indemnity relates.

         13.5     Processing Error.     Processing Errors in the Services and the responsibility for such errors will be addressed in the Task Order.

         13.6     ACS' Insurance.     ACS shall maintain during the term of this Agreement, and for a reasonable "tail" period thereafter, policies for general liability, employee dishonesty and fraud and errors & omissions insurance including internet liability with insurers reasonably acceptable to Customer and in amounts customarily maintained by entities similarly situated. ACS shall name Customer as an additional insured on the general liability policy and provide Customer with certificates of such insurance upon request.

         13.7     Survival.     This Section 13 shall survive termination of this Agreement.

14.   Limitation of Damages

         14.1     ACS.     Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, ACS' maximum aggregate liability relating to the Services rendered under this Agreement (regardless of form of action, whether in contract, tort, negligence or otherwise) shall not exceed [***]. ACS shall have no liability for (i) any violation of applicable law or regulation by Customer, or (ii) the non-payment or uncollectibility of any student receivable in relation to any student file serviced under this Agreement.

         14.2     Customer.     Except for Claims related to indemnification or Claims arising from a violation of the law by Customer, Customer's maximum aggregate liability relating to its obligations under this Agreement (regardless of form of action, whether in contract, tort, negligence or otherwise) shall not exceed the actual damages incurred by ACS as a result of the event(s) giving rise to the liability. Customer shall have no liability for any claim by ACS to the extent it arose from any violation of applicable law or regulation by ACS.

         14.3     Both Parties to Each Other.     Neither Party shall have any liability for any special, incidental, punitive or consequential loss, damage, or expense (including without limitation, lost profits or opportunity costs) caused by the acts or omissions of it or its agents, even if advised of their possible existence. The limitation of damages contained in Section 14.1 shall not apply to damages owed to (i) a third party pursuant to a disclosure of Confidential Information pursuant to the last sentence in Section 11 or (ii) owed to the U.S. Department of Education or any of its regulatory divisions.

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15.   Change in Circumstances

        The occurrence of (a) any event or transaction which the Parties mutually agree will materially increase or decrease the size or nature of the operations of Customer that, in turn, affects the scope, manner, nature or quantity of the Services, or (b) any change in any laws, rules or regulations that the Parties mutually agree will materially increase or decrease the size or nature of the operations of Customer that, in turn, affects the scope, manner, nature or quantity of the Services, including without limitation any change in the interpretation or process or enforcement policies, procedures or practices related to any third-party servicer regulations promulgated by the U.S. Department of Education, shall be considered a change in the scope of services (" Change in Scope "). Each Change in Scope shall be documented in the form attached hereto as the CHANGE ORDER REQUEST ADDENDUM. ACS and Customer shall promptly meet to analyze the change and determine the impact to this Agreement. ACS shall have no obligation to commence work in connection with any Change in Scope until the impact of such change is agreed upon by the parties and the Agreement is amended. In the event of an impact to the fees as documented in the respective Task Order, ACS and Customer shall negotiate in good faith an equitable adjustment in the fees payable to ACS. If such fee impact cannot be agreed upon within thirty (30) business days, either Party shall have the right, upon written notice, to submit the dispute for resolutions pursuant to Section 17(f).

16.   Force Majeure

        " Force Majeure " means unforeseeable causes beyond the reasonable control of and which occur without the material fault or negligence of the Party claiming Force Majeure, including, without limitation, acts of God, wars, insurrections, riots, acts of any governmental units, strikes, blackouts, explosions, fires, floods, earthquakes, landslides, lightning, wind, terrorism, sabotage, any failure of equipment or other similar events. If as a result of Force Majeure a Party hereto is rendered wholly or partly unable to perform its obligations under this Agreement, that Party shall be excused from whatever performance is affected by the Force Majeure to the extent so affected, provided that:

17.   Miscellaneous

        (a)     Trademarks, Etc.     Neither Party shall use the other Party's name, trademarks, service marks, logos, trade names and/or branding without such Party's prior written consent. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, ACS may reference or list Customer's name and/or a general description of the Services/project.

        (b)     ACS Materials.     Upon termination of this Agreement, ACS shall deliver to Customer a copy in electronic form of all student records for students that were handled or processed by ACS during the

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term of the Agreement. The electronic data shall be in a format that is readily usable by Customer. All materials created, produced, delivered or developed by ACS during the performance of the Services and during the proposal, negotiation and transition process shall be owned exclusively by ACS. Customer shall return all such materials to ACS, promptly following termination of this Agreement or ACS' written request, without retaining copies, and hereby assigns any rights it or its personnel may have in such materials to ACS.

        (c)     No Assignment.     This Agreement may not be assigned or otherwise transferred by either Party without the prior express written consent of the other Party.

        (d)     Notices.     Any notices given pursuant to this Agreement shall be in writing, delivered to the respective addresses set forth herein (or such other address for either Party as such Party may hereafter specify in writing to the other Party), and shall be considered given when received.

        (e)     Governing Law.     The laws of the State of Delaware shall govern this Agreement, without regards to its conflict of law principles.

        (f)     Arbitration.     In the event of any disputes, claims or controversies arising out of or relating to this Agreement, either party may give written notice to the other party setting forth the nature of such dispute ("Dispute Notice"). The parties shall meet and confer to discuss the dispute in good faith within five days of the other party's receipt of a Dispute Notice in an attempt to resolve the dispute informally among the parties. The parties shall meet at such date(s) and time(s) as are mutually convenient and shall have 10 business days to resolve the dispute.

        Any and all disputes, claims or controversies arising out of or relating to this Agreement that are not resolved by the parties' mutual agreement shall be resolved by final and binding arbitration as the exclusive remedy in accordance with rules of the American Arbitration Association in effect at the time arbitration is initiated or another professional dispute-resolution organization mutually acceptable to the parties (the "Arbitration Organization"). Unless otherwise agreed by the Parties, any arbitration session under this Section 17(e) will be held at the Arbitration Organization's office in Wilmington, Delaware. BY SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT, EACH PARTY AGREES THAT IT IS GIVING UP ITS RIGHT TO FILE A LAWSUIT IN A COURT OF LAW AND TO HAVE ITS CASE HEARD BY A JUDGE AND/OR JURY.

        For disputes in an amount under $100,000, the parties shall, within 10 business days of the termination of informal discussions, mutually agree upon an arbitrator. The selected arbitrator must have experience in the for-profit education industry. If the parties cannot agree upon an arbitrator within the stated time period, the parties may request that an arbitrator be appointed for them by the Arbitration Organization. This arbitrator will serve as the arbitrator for all future disputes in an amount under $100,000 for the following 12 months.

        For disputes in an amount of $100,000 or more, the parties shall meet with a mediator within 10 business days of the termination of informal discussions. If within 10 business days of first meeting the parties cannot resolve the dispute through mediation, the parties shall proceed to arbitration. Each party shall have 10 business days to select one arbitrator on their own behalf. The selected arbitrators must have experience in the for-profit education industry. Within five business days of the selection of the second arbitrator, the selected arbitrators will nominate a neutral and impartial third arbitrator, who has experience in the for-profit education industry. This board of arbitrators shall serve as the arbitrators for all future disputes in an amount of $100,000 or over for the following 12 months.

        The arbitrator's award shall be final and binding on all parties, and neither party shall have any right to contest or appeal the arbitrator's award except on the grounds expressly provided by the United States Arbitration Act. The parties will separately bear their own costs and expenses (including legal fees) of participating in the arbitration process. Responsibility for the arbitrator's fees and expenses shall be determined as part of the arbitrator's award.

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        Notwithstanding the forgoing, ACS shall not be required to arbitrate a dispute involving the non-payment of undisputed fees or charges.

        (g)     Email Communications.     Customer and ACS acknowledge that: (1) ACS and Customer may correspond or convey documentation to each other via Internet e-mail unless the other Party expressly requests otherwise, (2) neither Party has control over the performance, reliability, availability, or security of Internet e-mail, and (3) neither Party shall be liable for any loss, damage, expense, harm or inconvenience resulting from the loss, delay, interception, corruption, or alteration of any Internet e-mail due to any reason beyond such Party's reasonable control, provided that notwithstanding the foregoing, ACS and Customer both agree to adopt security measures with respect to such communications and data that are consistent with all applicable federal or state laws or regulations and that are reasonable under the circumstances and consistent with generally-accepted industry best practices.

        (h)     Entire Agreement; Amendments and Waivers; Illegality.     This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding and agreement between Customer and ACS with respect to the subject matter hereof, supersedes all prior oral and written communications, and may only be amended, modified or changed (including changes in scope or nature of the Services or charges) pursuant to an instrument executed by both parties. No term of this Agreement shall be deemed waived, and no breach of this Agreement excused, unless the waiver or consent is in writing signed by the Party granting such waiver or consent. If any term or provision of this Agreement is determined to be illegal or unenforceable, such term or provision shall be deemed stricken, and all other terms and provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

        (i)     Notices.     Whenever under this Agreement one Party is required or permitted to give notice to the other, such notice will be deemed given when delivered in hand or three (3) business days after the date mailed by United States mail, certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, or one day after the date sent via a nationally recognized overnight courier service, and addressed as follows:

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        Either Party may change its address for notification purposes by giving the other three (3) days prior written notice of the new address and the date upon which it will become effective.

        (j)     Conflict Between This Agreement and Any Task Order.     Should there be a conflict between this Agreement and any Task Order, the terms of this Agreement shall control unless the Task Order specifically identifies the provisions in the Agreement that it supersedes.

        (k)     Notification of Change in Control of ACS.     Within ten (10) days after a Change of Control in ACS, ACS shall notify Customer of such Change of Control. A Change of Control shall mean the acquisition of 50.1% or more of an interest in ACS by one entity or affiliated entities.

18.   Invoice Audit

         18.1     Audits.     ACS will maintain records to substantiate ACS' charges under each Task Order. Customer will have access to such records for purposes of audit, either through its own representatives or through an accounting firm selected and paid by Customer, upon seventy two (72) hours prior notice to ACS. Any such review of ACS' records will be conducted at reasonable times during normal business hours, no more than once quarterly, and be subject to ACS security and confidentiality requirements.

         18.2     Limitations.     Notwithstanding the intended breadth of Customer's audit rights, Customer shall not be given access to (i) the proprietary information of other ACS customers or contracts, or (ii) ACS locations that are not related to Customer or the Services, or (iii) ACS' internal costs. Further, ACS shall not be required to cooperate with or grant access to its records to any direct competitor of ACS.

         18.3     Cooperation.     ACS will reasonably cooperate in the audits and reviews and furnish requested information on a timely basis; provided, however, that (a) if such assistance requires a substantial level of resources at ACS, ACS shall notify Customer in advance that there will be a delay if the audit is to proceed at a certain specified time, and if Customer decides to proceed with the audit, such assistance shall be chargeable at the time and materials rates set out in the applicable Task Order, and (b) to the extent that any audit substantially interferes with, hinders, or delays ACS' performance of the Services, ACS will be excused from any applicable service levels stated in a Task Order for the period of time that is equal to the time of such substantial interference and any associated penalties and/or credits that may be due to Customer will be abated, but only for the period of time that is equal to the time of such substantial interference.

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         IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement effective as of the date first set above.

ACCEPTED AND AGREED:   ACCEPTED AND AGREED:

Affiliated Computer Services, Inc.

 

Ashford University, LLC

By:

 

/s/ KENT SCHNACKER


 

By:

 

/s/ JANE MCAULIFFE


Name:

 

Kent Schnacker


 

Name:

 

Jane McAuliffe


Title:

 

Senior Managing Director


 

Title:

 

CEO


Date:

 

  


 

Date:

 

12-31-08

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Task Order One(1)
Centralized Financial Aid Processing
Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. and Ashford University, LLC

        This Task Order One (1) (Task Order) is entered into January 1, 2009 pursuant to the General Services Agreement ("Agreement") by and between Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. ("ACS") and Ashford University, LLC ("Customer"). Except as may otherwise be provided in this Task Order, all terms and conditions of the Agreement shall remain unmodified and in full force and effect. Should there be a conflict between the Agreement and this Task Order, the terms of the Agreement shall control unless this Task Order specifically identifies the provisions in the Agreement that it supersedes.


I. The Service

        Effective January 1, 2009, ACS will provide Call Center and Transactional Processing services relating to the functions of ISIR document collection/review, Verification/C-code/Conflicting Information resolution, Packaging/Certification/Revision, Disbursement Eligibility Review and Title IV Refund Processing for Customer's complete financial aid student populations ("Services").


II. Scope of Service

        The goal of the Services is to support Customer's objective of centralizing the Services to improve student focus, enhance Customer's compliance with the rules and regulations of all regulatory bodies having jurisdiction over Customer, and support Customer's student show rate and growth objectives. Any changes requested or required by Customer to ACS's processes, procedures or types of students serviced will be subject to the Change Request process in section 3.1 of the Agreement and the parties will negotiate in good faith changes to the Services Fees required by the change.

Service
  High Level Scope
Outbound/Inbound Call Center Services  
  Prioritize student populations according to agreed upon student priorities.
Contact students to obtain required information.
      Respond to inbound student calls and communicate requested follow-up to Customer.
      Update ACS and Customer's system(s).
      Monitor adherence to agreed upon Service Level Agreements (SLA).
      Perform routine quality review of ACS work product.
      Continually monitor the processes to identify and implement compliant and efficient improvements.
      Provide agreed upon reporting.
ISIR Review and Verification/C-code/Conflicting Information Resolution  

  Prioritize student populations according to agreed upon student priorities.
Review ISIR records to identify if Verification, C-code or Conflicting Information issues exist.
Receive, scan, index and review received documents.
      Perform Verification, C-code or Conflicting Information resolution for those students providing the required information.
      Update ACS, External and Customer's system(s).
      Monitor adherence to agreed upon Service Level Agreements (SLA).
      Perform routine quality review of ACS work product.
      Continually monitor the processes to identify and implement compliant and efficient improvements.
      Provide agreed upon reporting.

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Service
  High Level Scope
Packaging/Certification/Revision     Prioritize student populations according to agreed upon student priorities.
      Determine student eligibility, award and certify.
      Process Revisions to student awards as requested by Customer.
      Update ACS, External and Customer's system(s).
      Monitor adherence to agreed upon Service Level Agreements (SLA).
      Perform routine quality review of ACS work product.
      Continually monitor the processes to identify and implement compliant and efficient improvements.
      Provide agreed upon reporting.
Disbursement Eligibility Review     Prioritize student populations according to agreed upon student priorities.
      Review student eligibility and adjust as applicable.
      Update ACS, External and Customer's system(s).
      Monitor adherence to agreed upon Service Level Agreements (SLA).
      Perform routine quality review of ACS work product.
      Continually monitor the processes to identify and implement compliant and efficient improvements.
      Provide agreed upon reporting.
Title IV Refund Processing     Prioritize student populations according to agreed upon student priorities.
      Review students and complete calculations, returns and exit processing as applicable.
      Update ACS, External and Customer's system(s).
      Monitor adherence to agreed upon Service Level Agreements (SLA).
      Perform routine quality review of ACS work product.
      Continually monitor the processes to identify and implement compliant and efficient improvements.
      Provide agreed upon reporting.


III. Fees

3.1   Service Fees

        ACS will provide the Services (as documented in Section I) based upon the following service categories ("Actions"):

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        ACS will bill monthly for each Action based upon the below Tiered Unit Pricing table and using the Max Volume Trigger table as the driver for Tiered Unit Price adjustments :

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3.2   Service Level Agreement Service Fee Adjustments

        The following outlines the actions to be taken in the event ACS fails to meet the SLA requirements as documented in Section 5.7:

        If based upon a monthly average ACS fails to meet [***] of the SLAs in effect in [***] or if ACS fails to meet [***] SLA in effect in any [***] months, other than due to reasons beyond ACS' reasonable control (e.g., volumes greater than [***] of expectation, force majeure events, changes in applicable laws or regulations, changes to or malfunctions of Customer systems used by ACS, etc.), Customer may give ACS written notice of such failures (identifying in such notice the failures with particularity). Upon receipt of written notice, the Parties will promptly consult to determine mutually in good faith if in fact such failures have occurred in such month; if such failures have occurred, ACS shall accept such failure notice. If ACS has not materially cured such failures so as to reduce the number of such failures to [***] for [***], then the applicable Action fee will be reduced by [***] for the current month and [***]. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the foregoing reductions shall not be cumulative or exceed [***].

3.3   Incentive Based Fees

        Customer considers the below items key to its operation and will pay the indicated rate premium when ACS achieves the corresponding desired results. Incentives will be invoiced as a new line item entry on the monthly invoice for the last month in the applicable calendar quarter (quarters are based on a calendar year). [***]

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3.5   Pass Thru Fees

        ACS will invoice Customer for all of ACS' actual out of pocket costs ("Reimbursable Costs") for stationery, envelopes, brochures and postage incurred in the performance of its duties under this Agreement.

3.6   Software Fees

        All known software fees are included in the above Service fees mentioned in section 3.1. Should additional unforeseen software be identified as a value-add, the parties will in good faith determine the additional fee and document as an amendment to this Task Order agreement.

3.7   Invoice Audit Fees

        In accordance with Section 18.3 of the Agreement, in the event such assistance requires a substantial level of resources at ACS and Customer decides to proceed with the audit, such assistance shall be chargeable at the time and materials rates for the applicable ACS resources,

3.8   Payment Terms

        Fees will be payable by Customer to ACS within thirty (30) days of receipt of monthly invoice and in accordance with the invoicing terms contained in the Agreement.


IV. Term and Termination

4.1   Term

        The term of this Task Order will begin on the Effective Date and will continue for a period of [***] years (the "Initial Term"). Unless either Party gives written notice of termination to the other at least [***] days before the scheduled expiration date, the term of this Task Order shall automatically be extended for successive [***] periods thereafter, on the same terms and conditions unless the Parties mutually agree otherwise in writing (each a "Renewal Term").

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4.2   Termination for Convenience—Customer

        Pursuant to Section 9.2 of the Agreement, if Customer terminates this Task Order for its convenience including diversion of Financial Aid Processing Services and/or volume from ACS, Customer shall also pay ACS:

4.3   Termination for Convenience—Service Level

        Pursuant to Section 9.2 of the Agreement, for substantial and material failure to meet the SLAs, termination shall be Customer's sole and exclusive remedy for such failure(s) to meet the SLAs and ACS shall not be deemed in breach hereof or have any liability for damages to Customer in connection therewith. Substantial and material failure to meet the SLAs will be considered to occur when (and only when) ACS has been suffering a fee reduction under Section 3.2 for at least [***] months and fails to correct such failure(s) to meet the SLA(s) involved within thirty (30) days after written notice of termination, and such failure materially adversely affects Customer's administration of US Title IV student assistance. In this event, Customer shall pay ACS a termination fee of [***]. There will be no early termination fee following the end of the Initial Term of this Task Order.


V. The Services

        The following information describes the detail functions the Parties will perform in delivery of the Services:

5.1   Information Systems—Start Up

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Product Maintenance        
CampusVue        
  Install and maintain software       ü
  Customize current setup selections to enhance processing performance       ü
  Update software as new versions become available       ü
SFAonline        
  Maintain web product   ü    
  Update product on an "as-needed basis"   ü    

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  [***]   [***]

Telecom

 

 

 

 
  Provide telephone equipment/service   ü    
  Provide 800 lines for fax server and incoming SFAonline/Student Support Service calls   ü    

Client Connectivity

 

 

 

 
  ACS Login(s) to Client Systems       ü
  ACS User ID(s) for Client Systems       ü
  Help Desk Support       ü
  VPN       ü
  Installation of Client Software on ACS hardware   ü    
  Connectivity Testing   ü   ü

Local IS Support

 

 

 

 
  Provide web support and development for communication of performance reporting   ü    
  Provide LAN connection   ü    
  Provide desktop PC support for ACS employees   ü    
  Establish desktop PC hardware and software standards   ü    
  Provide Workflow Tool maintenance   ü    
  Provide Quality Review Tool maintenance   ü    
  Provide full technical support for all ACS servers, databases and interfaces   ü    
  Provide disaster recovery (backups, recovery) for data stored on ACS systems   ü    
  Provide maintenance for ACS systems   ü    
  Perform business analysis of data, software, and processes as required for business and operational challenges   ü    
  Perform technical analysis of systems and infrastructure related to business and operational challenges   ü    
  Administer CampusVue security classes and assignments       ü
  Administer SFAonline security classes and assignments   ü   ü
  Maintain ownership and maintenance of desktop PC's at ACS facility   ü    

5.2   Support Services

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Reporting        
  Perform monthly process performance reporting   ü    
  Produce and distribute appropriate reports for the Joint Oversight Committee meetings   ü    

Human Resources

 

 

 

 
  Monitor time reporting and attendance tracking of ACS Personnel in accordance with ACS policy   ü    
  Manage hiring, on-boarding, career development, mentoring, retention and termination of ACS Personnel in accordance with ACS policy   ü    

Communications

 

 

 

 
  Manage internal and limited external communications, as mutually agreed   ü    
  Develop signoff process for release of communications   ü    

Financial Analysis

 

 

 

 
  Provide financial analysis in conjunction with budgeting, planning and forecasting   ü    
  Analyze the cost versus benefit of modifications to processes and technology   ü    

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5.3   Financial Aid Processing

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  [***]   [***]
Student Support Service / Customer Intake Support        
  Contact students who have not initiated the SFAonline application process   ü    
  Provide financial aid call center support to students using SFAonline: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 7:00 pm PT time   ü    
  Answer BPE student financial aid questions in areas of intake, certification, disbursements and refunds (R2T4)   ü    
  Respond to client student security access requests in relation to SFAonline   ü    
  Respond to and resolve escalated hardware and interface issues associated with SFAonline   ü    
  Handle escalated student calls.    ü   ü

Processing/Revisions

 

 

 

 
  Collect documents necessary to determine whether the student is eligible to receive Title IV, HEA program funds   ü    
  Follow up on any missing documents necessary to complete the financial aid process   ü   ü
  Review and evaluate completeness of documentation submitted by the student regarding eligibility for Title IV, HEA program funds in accordance with the HEA and any regulation prescribed under the HEA and Client's policies   ü    
  Provide entrance and exit interview and counseling materials, websites, etc.    ü    
  Package and certify financial aid files as complete (including the scheduling of disbursement dates) and perform all related system data entry   ü    
  Issue award letter to student       ü
  Create and send Deny letter to any student whose file does not support the Eligibility Determination   ü    
  Certify alternative loans   ü    
  Revise student file as requested by Customer   ü    
  Process the Inform, Monitor and Alert functions   ü    
  Access NSLDS   ü    
  Perform Pell reconciliation (excluding general ledger reconciliation) and reporting       ü
  Perform data entry, corrections and cleanup of data in reporting tools   ü    
  Perform ISIR corrections, verification process and C-code resolution   ü    
  Perform ISIR and ISIR corrections batch transmission between CPS and Client       ü
  Perform financial aid file storage (or record retention) in compliance with U.S. Department of Education regulations and Client policies for document storage and destruction   ü    

5.4   Quality Assurance, Training, Regulatory Management

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Quality Assurance        
  Develop and apply an agreed upon Quality Assurance Methodology   ü    
  Develop a Quality Assurance Tool that will be a database for storing performance data supporting the Quality Assurance Methodology   ü    
  Perform Quality Assurance Reporting, which will include development of a formal, multi-level reporting schedule tailored to the Quality Assurance Schedule   ü    
  Coordinate internal training based on the results of Quality Assurance reviews   ü    
  Reconcile ACS tracking tools to the appropriate systems and update data as needed   ü    

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  [***]   [***]

Training

 

 

 

 
  Provide internal training on Title IV processes on an "as-needed basis"   ü    

Regulatory Management

 

 

 

 
  Assist in collecting data and providing preliminary review of responses to program reviews conducted by the U.S. Department of Education and other regulatory agencies as they relate to student financial aid services provided in accordance with the Agreement, as mutually agreed   ü    
  Prepare responses and submissions to applicable regulatory agencies       ü
  Assist in research and data collection for guarantee agency default appeals       ü
  Submit guarantee agency default appeal reports       ü
  Research data and provide the Client with information necessary to perform year-end Pell reconciliation   ü    
  Facilitate collection of documents for SFA audit as requested by auditor as it relates to the Agreement   ü    
  Facilitate collection of documents for SFA audit as requested by auditor as it relates to areas not associated with the Agreement       ü
  Submit SFA annual audit report to the U.S. Department of Education       ü
  Determine institutional, location, and program eligibility under the HEA and any regulations prescribed under the HEA and notify ACS of such eligibility       ü
  Manage internal policy development       ü
  Manage policy approval process   ü   ü
  Develop a U.S. Department of Education and other regulatory agency communication plan       ü
  Monitor new and pending legislation/regulations and adjust processes as required   ü   ü
  Direct coordination of legislative lobbying efforts       ü
  Create, manage, and perform a year round default management plan       ü
  SSCR Reporting       ü

5.5   Disbursement Eligibility Review

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  [***]   [***]
Disbursement Eligibility Review        
  Determine student eligibility for disbursement   ü    
  Determine Satisfactory Academic Progress       ü
  Reissue/Cancel funds as necessary   ü    
  Authorize funds to be disbursed to student account       ü
  Provide accounting office with disbursement rosters       ü
  Post funds to student account       ü
  Issue receipt to student with required compliance language       ü
  Identify and apply payments to charges in accounting system       ü
  Determine credit balance on student account; issue check to student       ü
  Reconcile EFT account       ü
  Request Pell funds from US Department of Education/GAPS account       ü
  Create Pell origination and disbursement records   ü    
  Submit Pell origination and disbursement records to CPS       ü
  Create and submit loan origination and disbursement records   ü    
  Reconcile Pell between general ledger and GAPS       ü
  Maintain financial aid subsidiary ledgers       ü
  Assist in closing out Pell award year   ü    

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5.6   Title IV Refund Processing

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  [***]   [***]
  Manage federal refund processing for financial aid students   ü    
  Manage state and institutional refund processing for financial aid students       ü
  Create exit report that identifies students who are no longer attending the University       ü
  Exit Report Processing: includes determination of refund or post-withdrawal disbursement, calculation of institutional, state and federal refund and/or repayment, documentation of refund or non-requirement, student and lender notification, exit interview notification, and debit memo requests   ü    
  Coordinate Refund File Flow   ü    
  Request refunds to appropriate funding program / agency       ü
  Update appropriate systems with refund information   ü    
  Report on quality of refund process   ü    

5.7   Service Level Agreements (SLA)

        ACS will provide the above Services for Customer's complete financial aid student population based upon the following baseline service expectations:

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VI. Hiring, Training, Compliance and Quality Assurance

6.1   Hiring

        ACS will staff with internal candidates and public candidates as available. If additional staff is needed, ACS may utilize the assistance of a preferred staffing agency if direct recruiting efforts are not successful.

        ACS will assess candidates' abilities through a series of skills tests prior to interviewing. ACS will make hiring recommendations based on a candidate's professional experience, customer service experience, financial aid knowledge, interview, skills tests results and criminal background check.

6.2   Training

        The ACS Training team will develop and deliver initial and refresher training modules in support of the Services. The Customer may be requested to participate in the development and delivery of the ACS training.

        ACS will establish the required quality and production requirements for graduation from training. ACS will perform compliance and process adherence review for 100% of all files produced during the training period. ACS employees must meet quality and production requirements to graduate from training and move into production.

        ACS will participate in training as required by Customer from time to time. The reasonable costs of such participation by ACS will be borne by Customer.

6.3   Quality Assurance

        ACS will perform Quality Assurance of employees based upon compliance and procedure and will share reports that summarize the monthly quality and the actions taken to raise quality (if appropriate). ACS will also work with Customer to calibrate call center quality scoring.

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VII. Customer Management

7.1   Customer Management

        ACS is dedicated to developing and managing quality operations in partnership with its Customers. ACS will assign a Customer Relations Manager (CRM) to manage the ACS—Customer relationship. The CRM will act as the liaison between Customer and ACS and work in partnership to meet SLAs, understand Customer vision and objectives, incorporate any new policy or procedural changes required or requested, and continually seek to extend creative solutions to address Customer's business challenges. To regularly review these objectives the CRM will meet with Customer and discuss topics including but not limited to:

7.2   Continuous Improvement

        ACS will actively seek ways to enhance the process to improve effectiveness, efficiencies and quality. As desirable Service modifications and enhancements are identified, ACS or Customer may propose modifications to the project to change or enhance functionality. To maintain consistency, requests for modification will follow an established change control process as identified in Section 15 of the Agreement.


VIII. Supporting Documents

8.1   TO1 Volume Expectations—Ashford University

8.2   TO1 Change Order Request Addendum

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IX. Signatures

        Except as expressly amended hereby, the terms and provisions of the Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed as originally written and shall be legally binding between the Parties with respect to all services provided under the Agreement, as amended hereby.

        IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the parties has executed this Task Order One (1) by the signatures of their respective authorized representatives.

  ACCEPTED AND AGREED:   ACCEPTED AND AGREED:
               
  Affiliated Computer Services, Inc.   Ashford University, LLC
               
  By:   /s/ KENT SCHNACKER

  By:   /s/ JANE MCAULIFFE  
               
  Name:   Kent Schnacker

  Name:   Jane McAuliffe
               
  Title:   Senior Managing Director

  Title:   CEO
               
  Date:     

  Date:   12-31-08

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8.1 TO1 Volume Assumptions—Ashford University

AU Budget
  January   February   March   April   May   June   July   August   September   October   November   December   2009   2010   2011  

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Service Categories
  January   February   March   April   May   June   July   August   September   October   November   December   2009   2010   2011  

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8.2 TO1 Change Order Request Addendum

        ACS understands that changes to established business processes may become required. A structured Change Management process ensures that standardized methods and procedures are used to handle all Changes in Scope, as referenced in Section 15 of the Agreement. A change request can be initiated through a request from the Customer or from internal ACS sources.

        All proposed changes or additions to current services or processes must be submitted to the ACS in writing. The request for change should include:

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Addendum One (1) to Task Order One (1)
Centralized Financial Aid Processing
Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. and Ashford University, LLC

        This Addendum One (1) (the "Addendum") is made effective as of December 31, 2008 as an Addendum to Task Order One (1) ("TO1") dated as of December 31, 2008 and issued pursuant to the General Services Agreement (the "Agreement") dated December 31, 2008 by and between Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. ("ACS") and Ashford University, LLC ("Customer").

        Prior to the execution of TO1 and the Agreement, on December 11, 2008, ACS [***]. TO1 inadvertently did not document this mutually and previously agreed upon [***].

        By executing this Addendum to TO1, ACS agrees to [***].

        Except as expressly amended hereby, the terms and provisions of the Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed as originally written and shall be legally binding between the Parties with respect to all services provided under the Agreement, as amended hereby.

        IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the parties has executed this Addendum One (1) by the signatures of their respective authorized representatives.

  ACCEPTED AND AGREED:   ACCEPTED AND AGREED:
               
  Affiliated Computer Services, Inc.   Ashford University, LLC
               
  By:   /s/ KENT SCHNACKER

  By:   /s/ DANIEL J. DEVINE  
               
  Name:   Kent Schnacker   Name:   Daniel J. Devine
               
  Title:   Senior Managing Director   Title:   CFO
               
  Date:     

  Date:   January 12, 2009

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GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN AFFILIATED COMPUTER SERVICES, INC. AND ASHFORD UNIVERSITY, LLC JANUARY 1, 2009
GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
Task Order One(1) Centralized Financial Aid Processing Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. and Ashford University, LLC
I. The Service
II. Scope of Service
III. Fees
IV. Term and Termination
V. The Services
VI. Hiring, Training, Compliance and Quality Assurance
VII. Customer Management
VIII. Supporting Documents
IX. Signatures
Addendum One (1) to Task Order One (1) Centralized Financial Aid Processing Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. and Ashford University, LLC

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Exhibit 10.23


GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT

BETWEEN

AFFILIATED COMPUTER SERVICES, INC.

AND

UNIVERSITY OF THE ROCKIES, LLC

JANUARY 1, 2009



GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT

        THIS GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (this " Agreement ") is made and entered into effective as of January 1, 2009 (the " Effective Date "), between Affiliated Computer Services, Inc., a Delaware corporation (" ACS "), with an address for the purposes of this Agreement at 2828 North Haskell, Dallas, TX 75204 and University of the Rockies, LLC, a Colorado Limited Liability Company (" Customer "), with an address for the purposes of this Agreement at 13500 Evening Creek Drive North, Suite 600, San Diego, CA 92128. ACS and Customer are collectively referred to as " Parties " and individually as a " Party ".

        This Agreement is entered into with reference to the following facts:

        Accordingly, Customer and ACS agree as follows:

1.     Task Orders

         1.1     Task Order Information.     All services performed under this Agreement will be performed under individual Task Orders. Each Task Order will contain, at a minimum, (i) a description of the services to be performed by ACS (the " Services ") (ii) the time schedule for performance and for delivery of such Services, and (iii) the amount and method of payment for such Services.

         1.2     Other Information.     In addition, when applicable, a Task Order may include (i) provisions for written and/or oral progress reports by ACS, (ii) detailed functional and technical specifications and standards for all Services, including quality standards, (iii) a list of any special equipment to be procured by ACS or provided by Customer for use in performance of the Services or (iv) such other terms and conditions as may be mutually agreed between the parties. In the event of a conflict between the terms of this Agreement and the terms of any particular Task Order, the terms of the Task Order will govern.

         1.3     Issuance of Task Orders.     The initial Task Order(s) agreed to by the Parties are set forth as attachments to this Agreement. Additional Task Orders, regardless of whether they relate to the same subject matter as the initial Task Order(s), will become effective upon execution by authorized representatives of both Parties.

2.     Contract Administration

         2.1     Contract Coordinators.     Upon execution of this Agreement, each Party will notify the other Party, in writing, of the name, business address, and telephone number of the person who will have primary responsibility for interfacing on its behalf with the other Party (the " Contract Coordinator "). The Contract Coordinators will be responsible for arranging all meetings, visits, and consultations between the Parties that are of a nontechnical nature and for monitoring all administrative matters arising under this Agreement.


         2.2     Changes in Coordinators.     Either Party may replace its Contract Coordinator by delivery of written notice of such change, signed by the Contract Coordinator of such Party. The notice will set forth the name, business address, email address and telephone number of such replacement.

3.     Changes to the Agreement or Task Orders

         3.1     Change Requests.     All change requests made in writing with respect to this Agreement, any Task Order, or any specification relating to the Services must be requested and/or accepted by both Parties' Contract Coordinators, and will only be effective when changed by a written amendment, signed by an authorized representative of each Party, which specifically refers to the provisions of the Agreement or the Task Order(s) to be modified. Unless otherwise specified in writing, amendments implemented to any Task Order will only apply to that Task Order.

4.     ACS Responsibilities and Customer Responsibilities

         4.1     The Services.     ACS' employees and agents shall provide various services to Customer as described in greater detail in the Task Orders. ACS agrees to use its best efforts to perform the Services at a high level based on the standards prevailing among those top-tier service vendors offering services similar to the Services. In the performance of the Services required under this Agreement, ACS shall at all times act in the nature of a fiduciary in the administration of any Title IV, HEA program (" Title IV, HEA program ") and meet the standard of conduct set forth in 34 C.F.R. Section 668.82(b)(2).

         4.2     Compliance with Law.     In performing the Services, ACS shall comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including, without limitation, all statutory provisions of or applicable to Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (the " HEA "), and all regulatory provisions prescribed under the HEA, including the requirements to: (a) use any funds that ACS administers under any program of Federal student financial assistance administered pursuant to Title IV of the HEA ("Title IV, HEA program") and any interest or other earnings thereon solely for the purposes specified in and in accordance with that Title IV, HEA program, to the extent that such compliance is required by applicable law or regulation and is related to the Services; and (b) to meet the standard of conduct set forth in 34 C.F.R. Section 668.82(b)(2).

         4.3     Referral to the Office of Inspector General by ACS.     To the extent required or permitted by applicable law or regulations, including 34 C.F.R. Section 668.25, ACS may refer to the Office of Inspector General (" OIG ") of the U.S. Department of Education for investigation any information indicating there is reasonable cause to believe that Customer might have engaged in fraud or other criminal misconduct in connection with Customer's administration of any Title IV, HEA program or that a Customer's applicant for Title IV, HEA program assistance might have engaged in fraud or other criminal misconduct in connection with his or her application for such assistance. Examples of the type of information that must be referred to the OIG pursuant to 34 C.F.R. Section 668.25 are—(i) False claims by the institution for Title IV, HEA program assistance; (ii) False claims of independent student status; (iii) False claims of citizenship; (iv) Use of false identities; (v) Forgery of signatures or certifications; and (vi) False statements of income. Customer acknowledges and agrees that ACS is entitled to make such referrals of information, and to otherwise communicate and cooperate with the OIG with respect thereto, whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that Customer or any such applicant engaged in fraud or other criminal misconduct. In no event shall ACS be liable to Customer or any of its employees or agents, or any applicant, or any third-party, as a result of or in connection with any such referral, whether or not it is ultimately determined that any fraud or criminal misconduct in fact occurred so long as ACS had reasonable cause to believe that fraud or other criminal misconduct might have occurred. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent permitted by applicable law and regulation, ACS shall, prior to making any referral to the OIG as described in this paragraph, (i) present to Customer and/or Customer's counsel the information that ACS proposes to refer to the

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OIG, (ii) provide Customer and/or Customer's counsel with a reasonable opportunity to review such information, (iii) discuss in good faith with Customer and/or Customer's counsel whether such information is required to be reported to the OIG; and (iv) allow Customer to self-refer to the OIG the information regarding Customer if Customer agrees that there was potential fraud or criminal misconduct by Customer.

         4.4     Referral to the Office of Inspector General by Customer.     To the extent required by 34 C.F.R. Section 668.16(g)(2), Customer may refer to the OIG of the U.S. Department of Education for investigation any information indicating there is reasonable cause to believe that ACS may have engaged in fraud or other criminal misconduct in connection with ACS' Services involving any Title IV, HEA program. ACS acknowledges that Customer is required to make such referrals of information, and to otherwise communicate and cooperate with the OIG with respect thereto, whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that ACS engaged in fraud or other criminal misconduct. In no event shall Customer be liable to ACS or any of its employees or agents or any third-party, as a result of or in connection with any such referral, whether or not it is ultimately determined that any fraud or criminal misconduct in fact occurred so long as Customer had reasonable cause to believe that fraud or other criminal misconduct might have occurred. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent permitted by applicable law and regulation, Customer shall, prior to making any referral to the OIG as described in this paragraph, (i) present to ACS and/or ACS' counsel the information that Customer proposes to refer to the OIG, (ii) provide ACS and/or ACS' counsel with a reasonable opportunity to review such information, (iii) discuss in good faith with ACS and/or ACS' counsel whether such information is required to be reported to the OIG; and (iv) allow ACS to self-refer to the OIG the information regarding ACS if ACS agrees that there was potential fraud or criminal misconduct by ACS.

         4.5     Joint and Several Liability.     Without affecting in any way ACS' or Customer's limitations of liability and rights to indemnification otherwise set forth in this Agreement, and only to the extent required by 34 C.F.R. Section 668.25, ACS and Customer are jointly and severally liable to the Secretary of Education for any violation by Customer or ACS, respectively, of any statutory or regulatory provision under Title IV, HEA programs. This provision is solely for the benefit of the Secretary of Education, and neither ACS nor Customer shall not have the right to seek contribution or indemnification from the other party on the basis of this provision unless there was negligence or intentional misconduct by the other party in performing its obligations under this Agreement. No third-party other than the Secretary of Education shall have the right to enforce this provision or to seek contribution or indemnification from ACS or Customer on the basis of this provision.

         4.6     ACS' Confirmation of Student Eligibility.     To the extent required by applicable law and solely in the event that ACS disburses funds, including Title IV, HEA program funds, or delivers Federal Stafford Loan program proceeds to students, ACS shall act consistently with its duty to act in the nature of a fiduciary under 34 C.F.R. Section 668.82 and use commercially reasonable efforts to confirm the eligibility of each student before making any disbursement of funds (including funds received by Customer under the Title IV, HEA programs) or delivering any Federal Stafford Program proceeds to a student. ACS acknowledges that this confirmation must include, but is not limited to, any applicable information contained in the records required under 34 C.F.R. Section 668.24.

         4.7     ACS' Calculation of Refunds.     To the extent required by applicable law and regulations and solely in the event that ACS disburses funds, including Title IV, HEA program funds, or delivers Federal Stafford Loan program proceeds to students, ACS shall calculate and initiate refunds and repayments due to a student, the Title IV, HEA program accounts or the student's lender under the Federal Stafford Loan program in accordance with Customer's refund policy, as provided to ACS by Customer, the provisions of 34 C.F.R. Section 668.21 and Section 668.22, and other applicable Title IV, HEA program regulations. It is agreed that at the present time, ACS is not handling any funds for Customer and before that were to be changed this Agreement would have to be amended.

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         4.8     Record Retention; Access to Records.     Each Party shall retain records related to the Title IV, HEA program and the Services as required by 34 C.F.R. Section 668.24 and provide access to those records, for inspection and copying, by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education or the Secretary's authorized representative, as required. Each Party shall further cooperate with, and provide timely and reasonable access to, an independent auditor, the Secretary and Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Education, the Comptroller General of the United States or their authorized representatives, a guaranty agency in whose program Customer participates and Customer's accrediting agency in the conduct of audits, investigations, program reviews or other reviews authorized by law.

5.     Personnel

        Customer and ACS are not joint employers of the employees of either Party for any purpose under this Agreement. During the term of this Agreement, any person under the employ of Customer who may perform tasks related to the Services (the " Customer Employees ") will at all time remain under Customer's responsibility, including but not limited to, paying and providing any benefits to Customer Employees and performing payroll tax and withholding obligations and human resources functions for Customer Employees. ACS is acting as an independent contractor in providing the Services. All employees of ACS shall remain ACS' employees for all purposes including, but not limited to, determining responsibility for all payroll related obligations. ACS shall at all times be responsible for supervising, directing and coordinating the professional responsibilities and duties of ACS' personnel in respect of their performance of the Services under this Agreement. ACS personnel are not intended to be "leased employees" to Customer as that term is defined under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement, ACS does not undertake to perform any obligations of Customer whether regulatory or contractual or to assume any responsibility for the management of Customer's overall business except as specifically provided for with respect to the Services provided for herein and in the Task Order.

6.     Customer Covenants, Representations and Warranties

         6.1     Customer Covenants.     Customer covenants that it shall:

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         6.2     Representations and Warranties.     

        Customer acknowledges and agrees that Customer's breach of its covenants, representations and warranties under this Section 6 shall excuse ACS' performance hereunder to the extent that such breach impairs ACS' ability to perform the Services hereunder or adversely affects ACS' ability to meet or comply with the requirements of Title IV, HEA program regulations that govern the Services.

7.     ACS Covenants, Representations and Warranties

         7.1     ACS Covenants.     ACS covenants that it shall:

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         7.2     Representations and Warranties.     

        ACS acknowledges and agrees that ACS' breach of its covenants, representations and warranties under this Section 7 shall excuse Customer's performance hereunder to the extent that such breach impairs Customer's ability to perform hereunder or adversely affects Customer's ability to meet or comply with the requirements of Title IV, HEA program regulations that govern the Services.

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8.     Payments

         8.1     Monthly Fees.     ACS will bill Customer each month during the term of this Agreement based on number of "Actions" which occurred during the prior month. The definition of "Actions" and fees for each Action will be documented in each Task Order.

        Customer shall cause ACS to be paid the foregoing fees on a monthly basis within thirty (30) days of ACS' delivery of an invoice for the preceding month's Actions.

         8.2     Invoices; Reimbursable Costs; Payments.     Customer shall reimburse ACS, on a monthly basis within thirty (30) days of ACS' delivery of an invoice, for all of ACS' actual out-of-pocket costs (" Reimbursable Costs ") for stationery, envelopes, brochures, postage, long distance charges and similar direct out-of-pocket costs incurred in the performance of its duties under this Agreement.

         8.3     Interest on Past Due Amounts.     If Customer's payment of the monthly fees due under Section 8.1 or the Reimbursable Costs due under Section 8.2 is not received by ACS within forty-five (45) days after delivery of the invoice by ACS, Customer shall pay, in addition to the amount so due, an interest charge of 1.5% per month for the portion of such amount which is overdue and outstanding and is not in good faith dispute.

         8.4     Disputes.     In the event that Customer in good faith disputes in writing charges billed by ACS to Customer within thirty (30) days of delivery of an invoice, then Customer may withhold only that portion of an invoice that it disputes in good faith. Within ten (10) days of notifying ACS of a dispute, Customer shall describe in writing the basis for withholding payment. The Parties agree to make reasonable efforts to resolve any billing dispute within thirty (30) days of Customer's notice described in the previous sentence. If disputes cannot be resolved within the prescribed timeframe, either Party shall have the right, upon written notice, to submit the dispute for resolution pursuant to Section 17(f).

9.     Term and Termination

         9.1     Term.     The term of this Agreement will begin on the Effective Date and will continue for a period of [***] years; provided however, this Agreement will continue to remain in effect with respect to any Task Orders already issued at the time of such termination, until such Task Orders are themselves terminated or performance thereunder is completed. Unless either Party gives written notice of termination to the other at least [***] days before the scheduled expiration date, the term of this Agreement shall automatically be extended for successive [***] periods thereafter, on the same terms and conditions unless the Parties mutually agree otherwise in writing.

         9.2     Customer Termination for Convenience.     Customer may, at its sole option, terminate this Agreement and/or any or all Task Orders outstanding, or any portion thereof, upon [***] days prior written notice and payment of any early termination fee set forth in the Task Order(s). Upon the effective date of termination, ACS will inform Customer of the extent to which performance has been completed through such date, and collect and deliver to Customer whatever work product then exists in a manner prescribed by Customer. ACS will be paid for all work performed through the date of termination, plus any termination charges that may be specified in the Task Order(s) so terminated.

         9.3     ACS Termination for Convenience.     ACS may, at its sole option, terminate this Agreement and/or any or all Task Orders outstanding, or any portion thereof, upon [***] days prior written notice. Upon the effective date of termination, ACS will inform Customer of the extent to which performance has been completed through such date, and collect and deliver to Customer whatever work product then exists in a manner prescribed by Customer. ACS will be paid for all work performed through the date of termination.

         9.4     Termination for Cause.     Either Party may terminate this Agreement (or any Task Order) upon thirty (30) days prior written notice in the event of a material breach by the other Party of its obligations under this Agreement or any applicable Task Order(s) and the Party said to be in breach fails to cure the condition of breach within thirty days after receipt of the notice of breach.

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         9.5     Termination for Misconduct.     Either Party may terminate this Agreement effective upon notice if the other Party has engaged in criminal misconduct in its handling of Title IV, HEA program funds.

         9.6     Termination for Non-payment.     ACS will have the option, but not the obligation, to terminate a Task Order or suspend performance of the Services if Customer fails to pay when due undisputed amounts (including, without limitation, amounts determined pursuant to Section 17(e) and 17(f)) below to be owing to ACS under such Task Order and Customer fails to cure such failure within ten (10) days after receipt of written notice from ACS.

         9.7     Termination for Bankruptcy.     Either Party may immediately terminate this Agreement by notice to the other Party if the other Party (a) becomes subject to a voluntary petition in bankruptcy or any voluntary proceeding relating to insolvency, receivership, liquidation, or composition for the benefit of creditors, (b) becomes subject to an involuntary petition regarding the foregoing that is not dismissed within 60 days after filing, (c) declares or admits publicly and in writing that it is insolvent or is unable to meets its debts as they mature, or (d) makes an assignment for the benefit of all or substantially all of its creditors.

         9.8     Other Termination Provisions.     Either Party to this Agreement may terminate this Agreement as provided in Section 16, Force Majeure.

         9.9     Payment for Services upon Termination or Expiration.     If this Agreement or a Task Order expires or is terminated for any reason, ACS shall be entitled to payment for all Services performed prior to such termination or expiration and during the period from the date of the notice of termination through the effective date of such termination, plus any applicable interest charge, all as provided in Section 8.3. Upon an expiration of this Agreement pursuant to Section 9.1, the Parties shall handle their obligations hereunder in accordance with the Termination Transitional Period Guidelines set forth in Section 9.10. The Parties agree that it is important that both Parties adhere to these Termination Transitional Period Guidelines in order not to disrupt the education of the students or the reputation of the Customer or ACS with the Department of Education.

         9.10     Termination Transitional Period.     Upon the termination of this Agreement by either Party, there shall be a transitional period, as follows:

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        The procedure referred to in Section 9.10 (a) through (e) is referred to herein as "Termination Transitional Period Guidelines."

        The term "Certified Year" shall mean the period of time up to 12 months determined by the original packaging by ACS.

         9.11     ACS' Obligations upon Termination.     

        (a)   If ACS or Customer terminates this Agreement in accordance with its terms, ACS shall, "cooperate" with Customer's New Servicer under the Title IV, HEA programs in transitioning the Services and promptly return to Customer, or at its direction, to Customer's New Servicer, the following:

        (b)   For purposes of this Section 9.11, "cooperation" means to provide the Customer's New Servicer with (i) all Customer files; (ii) a brief status report on all students being turned over to the Customer's New Servicer; and (iii) answer verbal or written questions from Customer's New Servicer, which in the aggregate do not exceed fifteen hours. If the category (iii) questions exceed fifteen hours after the receipt of Notice of Termination, ACS will bill for its time at two (2) times the employee's hourly wage rate per one hour time segment (broken down into .10 increments) plus materials used at ACS' cost and shall provide Customer with a detailed itemization of the services and the time involved.

        (c)   ACS is not responsible for training Customer's New Servicer and it is not responsible for the conversion of the Customer's records to the Customer's New Servicer if the Customer's New Servicer has a different computer system and/or a different software program than ACS.

        (d)   Notwithstanding the forgoing, ACS shall have no obligation to provide services pursuant to this Section 9.11 if: (i) a Task Order has been or could have been terminated pursuant to Section 9.6 or Section 9.7, or (ii) if there are outstanding invoices that have not been paid pursuant to Section 8.

10.   Customer's Facilities and Assets

         10.1     Access.     Beginning on the Effective Date, Customer shall provide ACS with access to and use of all of its owned, leased or licensed real and personal property (including but not limited to all hardware and software) reasonably required by ACS to perform its obligations under this Agreement (the " Asset(s) "), and shall maintain the Assets in good working order as reasonably required to permit ACS to perform its obligations under this Agreement. ACS shall use such access in accordance with Customer's policies and procedures governing access to and use of Customer's facilities, provided that such policies and procedures shall not unduly restrict ACS from performing ACS' duties and obligations under this Agreement.

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         10.2     Software Licenses; Third Party Consents.     Throughout this Agreement, Customer shall have the rights (whether by ownership or by license from the owner thereof) to use in its business operations, and shall maintain in good working order, all systems and software programs necessary to allow ACS to perform the Services in accordance with this Agreement. To the extent the use of any of such Assets requires the consent of any third-party, or a security clearance is needed for ACS to have access (either on-site or remote) to any Asset, Customer shall obtain such consent and/or security clearance for ACS at its sole cost and expense. In addition, Customer shall make available all documentation reasonably required by ACS to operate Customer's software and third-party software, including, without limitation, operations manuals, user guides, specifications, backup procedures, recovery guidelines, and restart guidelines. Customer shall remain responsible for all obligations owed by it to any third-party related to this Section 10.2 as long as ACS follows such third parties' guidelines for access and use of the Assets.

11.   Protection of Confidential Information; GLB Act Compliance

        In the process of negotiating and effecting the transactions contemplated hereunder, each Party will have access to confidential information made available by the other Party (" Confidential Information "). Confidential Information shall specifically and without limitation include: (a) all records relating to Customer's students provided to ACS and (b) this Agreement and any Task Orders, exhibits and amendments thereto., but shall not include information that (i) is generally available to the public, (ii) was available to the Party holding such information from a source other than the other party to this Agreement, or (iii) has been independently acquired by the Party holding such information. As to all Confidential Information:

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12.   Contractors

        ACS shall have the right to use contractors and subcontractors to perform the Services hereunder, provided that all such contractors and subcontractors will be subject to the supervision and management of ACS and will comply with the requirements of Title IV, HEA program regulations regarding the provision of Services. ACS shall have the right to disclose Customer's Confidential Information to, and/or allow access to such by, any of ACS' contractors, subcontractors, agents and/or other third parties supplying products, services or systems as such disclosure of Confidential Information as may be reasonably required to permit such contractor, subcontractor, agent or third-party to assist ACS in its performance of obligations under this Agreement, provided that ACS shall require such contractors, subcontractors, agents and/or other third parties to execute an appropriate nondisclosure agreement and shall take such other steps as may be required to protect Confidential Information as required under Section 11 hereof. ACS shall be responsible as provided for in this Agreement for the disclosure of any Confidential Information by its contractors or subcontractors.

13.   Indemnification and Insurance

         13.1     Customer Indemnification.     Customer shall indemnify and hold ACS, its officers, employees, affiliates, agents and subcontractors harmless against, and will reimburse ACS for, any claim, liability, judgment, settlement, damage, payment, loss, cost or expense (including reasonable

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attorneys' fees) (" Claim ") incurred by or asserted against ACS or such other parties at any time after the Effective Date to the extent the Claim arose from or relates to:

         13.2     ACS Indemnification.     ACS shall indemnify and hold Customer, its officers, directors, employees, affiliates and agents harmless against, and will reimburse Customer for, any claim, liability, judgment, settlement, damage, payment, loss, cost or expense (including reasonable attorney's fees) (" Claim ") incurred by or asserted against Customer by a third-party at any time after the Effective Date to the extent the Claim arose from or relates to:

         13.3     Indemnification Procedures.     

        (a)   Promptly after receipt by an indemnitee of any written claim or notice of any action giving rise to a claim for indemnification by the indemnitee, the indemnitee shall so notify the indemnitor and shall provide copies of such claim or any documents relating to the action. No failure to so notify an indemnitor shall relieve the indemnitor of its obligations under this Agreement except to the extent that the failure or delay is prejudicial. Within thirty (30) days following receipt of such written notice, but in any event no later than ten (10) days before the deadline for any responsive pleading, the indemnitor shall notify the indemnitee in writing (a "Notice of Assumption of Defense") if the indemnitor elects to assume control of the defense and settlement of such claim or action.

        (b)   If the indemnitor delivers a Notice of Assumption of Defense with respect to a claim within the required period, the indemnitor shall have sole control over the defense and settlement of such claim; provided, however, that (i) the indemnitee shall be entitled to participate in the defense of such claim and to employ counsel at its own expense to assist in the handling of such claim and (ii) the indemnitor shall obtain the prior written approval of the indemnitee before entering into any settlement of such claim or ceasing to defend against such claim. After the indemnitor has delivered a timely Notice of Assumption of Defense relating to any claim, the indemnitor shall not be liable to the indemnitee for any legal expenses incurred by such indemnitee in connection with the defense of such claim; provided, however, that the indemnitor shall pay for separate counsel for the indemnitee to the extent that conflicts or potential conflicts of interest between the Parties so require. In addition, the indemnitor shall not be required to indemnify the indemnitee for any amount paid by such indemnitee in the settlement of any claim for which the indemnitor has delivered a timely Notice of Assumption of Defense if such amount was agreed to without prior written consent of the indemnitor, which shall not

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be unreasonably withheld or delayed in the case of monetary claims. An indemnitor may withhold consent to settlement of claims of infringement affecting its proprietary rights in its sole discretion.

        (c)   If the indemnitor does not deliver a Notice of Assumption of Defense relating to a claim within the required notice period, the indemnitee shall have the right to defend the claim in such a manner as it may deem appropriate, at the cost and expense of the indemnitor. The indemnitor shall promptly reimburse the indemnitee for all such costs and expenses upon written request therefor.

         13.4     Subrogation.     In the event an indemnitor indemnifies an indemnitee pursuant to this Article, the indemnitor shall, upon payment in full of such indemnity, be subrogated to all of the rights of the indemnitee with respect to the claim to which such indemnity relates.

         13.5     Processing Error.     Processing Errors in the Services and the responsibility for such errors will be addressed in the Task Order.

         13.6     ACS' Insurance.     ACS shall maintain during the term of this Agreement, and for a reasonable "tail" period thereafter, policies for general liability, employee dishonesty and fraud and errors & omissions insurance including internet liability with insurers reasonably acceptable to Customer and in amounts customarily maintained by entities similarly situated. ACS shall name Customer as an additional insured on the general liability policy and provide Customer with certificates of such insurance upon request.

         13.7     Survival.     This Section 13 shall survive termination of this Agreement.

14.   Limitation of Damages

         14.1     ACS.     Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, ACS' maximum aggregate liability relating to the Services rendered under this Agreement (regardless of form of action, whether in contract, tort, negligence or otherwise) shall not exceed [***]. ACS shall have no liability for (i) any violation of applicable law or regulation by Customer, or (ii) the non-payment or uncollectibility of any student receivable in relation to any student file serviced under this Agreement.

         14.2     Customer.     Except for Claims related to indemnification or Claims arising from a violation of the law by Customer, Customer's maximum aggregate liability relating to its obligations under this Agreement (regardless of form of action, whether in contract, tort, negligence or otherwise) shall not exceed the actual damages incurred by ACS as a result of the event(s) giving rise to the liability. Customer shall have no liability for any claim by ACS to the extent it arose from any violation of applicable law or regulation by ACS.

         14.3     Both Parties to Each Other.     Neither Party shall have any liability for any special, incidental, punitive or consequential loss, damage, or expense (including without limitation, lost profits or opportunity costs) caused by the acts or omissions of it or its agents, even if advised of their possible existence. The limitation of damages contained in Section 14.1 shall not apply to damages owed to (i) a third party pursuant to a disclosure of Confidential Information pursuant to the last sentence in Section 11 or (ii) owed to the U.S. Department of Education or any of its regulatory divisions.

15.   Change in Circumstances

        The occurrence of (a) any event or transaction which the Parties mutually agree will materially increase or decrease the size or nature of the operations of Customer that, in turn, affects the scope, manner, nature or quantity of the Services, or (b) any change in any laws, rules or regulations that the Parties mutually agree will materially increase or decrease the size or nature of the operations of

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Customer that, in turn, affects the scope, manner, nature or quantity of the Services, including without limitation any change in the interpretation or process or enforcement policies, procedures or practices related to any third-party servicer regulations promulgated by the U.S. Department of Education, shall be considered a change in the scope of services (" Change in Scope "). Each Change in Scope shall be documented in the form attached hereto as the CHANGE ORDER REQUEST ADDENDUM. ACS and Customer shall promptly meet to analyze the change and determine the impact to this Agreement. ACS shall have no obligation to commence work in connection with any Change in Scope until the impact of such change is agreed upon by the parties and the Agreement is amended. In the event of an impact to the fees as documented in the respective Task Order, ACS and Customer shall negotiate in good faith an equitable adjustment in the fees payable to ACS. If such fee impact cannot be agreed upon within thirty (30) business days, either Party shall have the right, upon written notice, to submit the dispute for resolutions pursuant to Section 17(f).

16.   Force Majeure

        " Force Majeure " means unforeseeable causes beyond the reasonable control of and which occur without the material fault or negligence of the Party claiming Force Majeure, including, without limitation, acts of God, wars, insurrections, riots, acts of any governmental units, strikes, blackouts, explosions, fires, floods, earthquakes, landslides, lightning, wind, terrorism, sabotage, any failure of equipment or other similar events. If as a result of Force Majeure a Party hereto is rendered wholly or partly unable to perform its obligations under this Agreement, that Party shall be excused from whatever performance is affected by the Force Majeure to the extent so affected, provided that:

17.   Miscellaneous

        (a)     Trademarks, Etc.     Neither Party shall use the other Party's name, trademarks, service marks, logos, trade names and/or branding without such Party's prior written consent. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, ACS may reference or list Customer's name and/or a general description of the Services/project.

        (b)     ACS Materials.     Upon termination of this Agreement, ACS shall deliver to Customer a copy in electronic form of all student records for students that were handled or processed by ACS during the term of the Agreement. The electronic data shall be in a format that is readily usable by Customer. All materials created, produced, delivered or developed by ACS during the performance of the Services and during the proposal, negotiation and transition process shall be owned exclusively by ACS. Customer shall return all such materials to ACS, promptly following termination of this Agreement or ACS' written request, without retaining copies, and hereby assigns any rights it or its personnel may have in such materials to ACS.

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        (c)     No Assignment.     This Agreement may not be assigned or otherwise transferred by either Party without the prior express written consent of the other Party.

        (d)     Notices.     Any notices given pursuant to this Agreement shall be in writing, delivered to the respective addresses set forth herein (or such other address for either Party as such Party may hereafter specify in writing to the other Party), and shall be considered given when received.

        (e)     Governing Law.     The laws of the State of Delaware shall govern this Agreement, without regards to its conflict of law principles.

        (f)     Arbitration.     In the event of any disputes, claims or controversies arising out of or relating to this Agreement, either party may give written notice to the other party setting forth the nature of such dispute ("Dispute Notice"). The parties shall meet and confer to discuss the dispute in good faith within five days of the other party's receipt of a Dispute Notice in an attempt to resolve the dispute informally among the parties. The parties shall meet at such date(s) and time(s) as are mutually convenient and shall have 10 business days to resolve the dispute.

        Any and all disputes, claims or controversies arising out of or relating to this Agreement that are not resolved by the parties' mutual agreement shall be resolved by final and binding arbitration as the exclusive remedy in accordance with rules of the American Arbitration Association in effect at the time arbitration is initiated or another professional dispute-resolution organization mutually acceptable to the parties (the "Arbitration Organization"). Unless otherwise agreed by the Parties, any arbitration session under this Section 17(e) will be held at the Arbitration Organization's office in Wilmington, Delaware. BY SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT, EACH PARTY AGREES THAT IT IS GIVING UP ITS RIGHT TO FILE A LAWSUIT IN A COURT OF LAW AND TO HAVE ITS CASE HEARD BY A JUDGE AND/OR JURY.

        For disputes in an amount under $100,000, the parties shall, within 10 business days of the termination of informal discussions, mutually agree upon an arbitrator. The selected arbitrator must have experience in the for-profit education industry. If the parties cannot agree upon an arbitrator within the stated time period, the parties may request that an arbitrator be appointed for them by the Arbitration Organization. This arbitrator will serve as the arbitrator for all future disputes in an amount under $100,000 for the following 12 months.

        For disputes in an amount of $100,000 or more, the parties shall meet with a mediator within 10 business days of the termination of informal discussions. If within 10 business days of first meeting the parties cannot resolve the dispute through mediation, the parties shall proceed to arbitration. Each party shall have 10 business days to select one arbitrator on their own behalf. The selected arbitrators must have experience in the for-profit education industry. Within five business days of the selection of the second arbitrator, the selected arbitrators will nominate a neutral and impartial third arbitrator, who has experience in the for-profit education industry. This board of arbitrators shall serve as the arbitrators for all future disputes in an amount of $100,000 or over for the following 12 months.

        The arbitrator's award shall be final and binding on all parties, and neither party shall have any right to contest or appeal the arbitrator's award except on the grounds expressly provided by the United States Arbitration Act. The parties will separately bear their own costs and expenses (including legal fees) of participating in the arbitration process. Responsibility for the arbitrator's fees and expenses shall be determined as part of the arbitrator's award.

        Notwithstanding the forgoing, ACS shall not be required to arbitrate a dispute involving the non-payment of undisputed fees or charges.

        (g)     Email Communications.     Customer and ACS acknowledge that: (1) ACS and Customer may correspond or convey documentation to each other via Internet e-mail unless the other Party expressly requests otherwise, (2) neither Party has control over the performance, reliability, availability, or

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security of Internet e-mail, and (3) neither Party shall be liable for any loss, damage, expense, harm or inconvenience resulting from the loss, delay, interception, corruption, or alteration of any Internet e-mail due to any reason beyond such Party's reasonable control, provided that notwithstanding the foregoing, ACS and Customer both agree to adopt security measures with respect to such communications and data that are consistent with all applicable federal or state laws or regulations and that are reasonable under the circumstances and consistent with generally-accepted industry best practices.

        (h)     Entire Agreement; Amendments and Waivers; Illegality.     This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding and agreement between Customer and ACS with respect to the subject matter hereof, supersedes all prior oral and written communications, and may only be amended, modified or changed (including changes in scope or nature of the Services or charges) pursuant to an instrument executed by both parties. No term of this Agreement shall be deemed waived, and no breach of this Agreement excused, unless the waiver or consent is in writing signed by the Party granting such waiver or consent. If any term or provision of this Agreement is determined to be illegal or unenforceable, such term or provision shall be deemed stricken, and all other terms and provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

        (i)     Notices.     Whenever under this Agreement one Party is required or permitted to give notice to the other, such notice will be deemed given when delivered in hand or three (3) business days after the date mailed by United States mail, certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, or one day after the date sent via a nationally recognized overnight courier service, and addressed as follows:

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        Either Party may change its address for notification purposes by giving the other three (3) days prior written notice of the new address and the date upon which it will become effective.

        (j)     Conflict Between This Agreement and Any Task Order.     Should there be a conflict between this Agreement and any Task Order, the terms of this Agreement shall control unless the Task Order specifically identifies the provisions in the Agreement that it supersedes.

        (k)     Notification of Change in Control of ACS.     Within ten (10) days after a Change of Control in ACS, ACS shall notify Customer of such Change of Control. A Change of Control shall mean the acquisition of 50.1% or more of an interest in ACS by one entity or affiliated entities.

18.   Invoice Audit

         18.1     Audits.     ACS will maintain records to substantiate ACS' charges under each Task Order. Customer will have access to such records for purposes of audit, either through its own representatives or through an accounting firm selected and paid by Customer, upon seventy two (72) hours prior notice to ACS. Any such review of ACS' records will be conducted at reasonable times during normal business hours, no more than once quarterly, and be subject to ACS security and confidentiality requirements.

         18.2     Limitations.     Notwithstanding the intended breadth of Customer's audit rights, Customer shall not be given access to (i) the proprietary information of other ACS customers or contracts, or (ii) ACS locations that are not related to Customer or the Services, or (iii) ACS' internal costs. Further, ACS shall not be required to cooperate with or grant access to its records to any direct competitor of ACS.

         18.3     Cooperation.     ACS will reasonably cooperate in the audits and reviews and furnish requested information on a timely basis; provided, however, that (a) if such assistance requires a substantial level of resources at ACS, ACS shall notify Customer in advance that there will be a delay if the audit is to proceed at a certain specified time, and if Customer decides to proceed with the audit, such assistance shall be chargeable at the time and materials rates set out in the applicable Task Order, and (b) to the extent that any audit substantially interferes with, hinders, or delays ACS' performance of the Services, ACS will be excused from any applicable service levels stated in a Task Order for the period of time that is equal to the time of such substantial interference and any associated penalties and/or credits that may be due to Customer will be abated, but only for the period of time that is equal to the time of such substantial interference.

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         IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement effective as of the date first set above.

ACCEPTED AND AGREED:   ACCEPTED AND AGREED:

Affiliated Computer Services, Inc.

 

University of the Rockies, LLC

By:

 

/s/ KENT SCHNACKER


 

By:

 

/s/ STEVEN R. ISBISTER


Name:

 

Kent Schnacker


 

Name:

 

Steven R. Isbister


Title:

 

Senior Managing Director


 

Title:

 

Secretary


Date:

 

  


 

Date:

 

12-31-08

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Task Order One(1)
Centralized Financial Aid Processing
Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. and University of the Rockies, LLC

        This Task Order One (1) (Task Order) is entered into January 1, 2009 pursuant to the General Services Agreement ("Agreement") by and between Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. ("ACS") and University of the Rockies, LLC ("Customer"). Except as may otherwise be provided in this Task Order, all terms and conditions of the Agreement shall remain unmodified and in full force and effect. Should there be a conflict between the Agreement and this Task Order, the terms of the Agreement shall control unless this Task Order specifically identifies the provisions in the Agreement that it supersedes.


I. The Service

        Effective January 1, 2009, ACS will provide Call Center and Transactional Processing services relating to the functions of ISIR document collection/review, Verification/C-code/Conflicting Information resolution, Packaging/Certification/Revision, Disbursement Eligibility Review and Title IV Refund Processing for Customer's complete financial aid student populations ("Services").


II. Scope of Service

        The goal of the Services is to support Customer's objective of centralizing the Services to improve student focus, enhance Customer's compliance with the rules and regulations of all regulatory bodies having jurisdiction over Customer, and support Customer's student show rate and growth objectives. Any changes requested or required by Customer to ACS's processes, procedures or types of students serviced will be subject to the Change Request process in section 3.1 of the Agreement and the parties will negotiate in good faith changes to the Services Fees required by the change.

Service
  High Level Scope
Outbound/Inbound Call Center Services  
  Prioritize student populations according to agreed upon student priorities.
Contact students to obtain required information.
      Respond to inbound student calls and communicate requested follow-up to Customer.
      Update ACS and Customer's system(s).
      Monitor adherence to agreed upon Service Level Agreements (SLA).
      Perform routine quality review of ACS work product.
      Continually monitor the processes to identify and implement compliant and efficient improvements.
      Provide agreed upon reporting.
ISIR Review and Verification/C-code/Conflicting Information Resolution  

  Prioritize student populations according to agreed upon student priorities.
Review ISIR records to identify if Verification, C-code or Conflicting Information issues exist.
Receive, scan, index and review received documents.
      Perform Verification, C-code or Conflicting Information resolution for those students providing the required information.
      Update ACS, External and Customer's system(s).
      Monitor adherence to agreed upon Service Level Agreements (SLA).
      Perform routine quality review of ACS work product.
      Continually monitor the processes to identify and implement compliant and efficient improvements.
      Provide agreed upon reporting.

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Service
  High Level Scope
Packaging/Certification/Revision     Prioritize student populations according to agreed upon student priorities.
      Determine student eligibility, award and certify.
      Process Revisions to student awards as requested by Customer.
      Update ACS, External and Customer's system(s).
      Monitor adherence to agreed upon Service Level Agreements (SLA).
      Perform routine quality review of ACS work product.
      Continually monitor the processes to identify and implement compliant and efficient improvements.
      Provide agreed upon reporting.
Disbursement Eligibility Review     Prioritize student populations according to agreed upon student priorities.
      Review student eligibility and adjust as applicable.
      Update ACS, External and Customer's system(s).
      Monitor adherence to agreed upon Service Level Agreements (SLA).
      Perform routine quality review of ACS work product.
      Continually monitor the processes to identify and implement compliant and efficient improvements.
      Provide agreed upon reporting.
Title IV Refund Processing     Prioritize student populations according to agreed upon student priorities.
      Review students and complete calculations, returns and exit processing as applicable.
      Update ACS, External and Customer's system(s).
      Monitor adherence to agreed upon Service Level Agreements (SLA).
      Perform routine quality review of ACS work product.
      Continually monitor the processes to identify and implement compliant and efficient improvements.
      Provide agreed upon reporting.


III. Fees

3.1   Service Fees

        ACS will provide the Services (as documented in Section I) based upon the following service categories ("Actions"):

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        ACS will bill monthly for each Action based upon the below Tiered Unit Pricing table and using the Max Volume Trigger table as the driver for Tiered Unit Price adjustments :

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3.2   Service Level Agreement

        ACS and Customer will mutually address Service Levels in one year from this Agreement's effective date consistent with the Services Levels and other terms contained in Task Order 1 between ACS and Ashford University, LLC.

3.3   Pass Thru Fees

        ACS will invoice Customer for all of ACS' actual out of pocket costs ("Reimbursable Costs") for stationery, envelopes, brochures and postage incurred in the performance of its duties under this Agreement.

3.4   Software Fees

        All known software fees are included in the above Service fees mentioned in section 3.1. Should additional unforeseen software be identified as a value-add, the parties will in good faith determine the additional fee and document as an amendment to this Task Order agreement.

3.5   Invoice Audit Fees

        In accordance with Section 18.3 of the Agreement, in the event such assistance requires a substantial level of resources at ACS and Customer decides to proceed with the audit, such assistance shall be chargeable at the time and materials rates for the applicable ACS resources,

3.6   Payment Terms

        Fees will be payable by Customer to ACS within thirty (30) days of receipt of monthly invoice and in accordance with the invoicing terms contained in the Agreement.


IV. Term and Termination

4.1   Term

        The term of this Task Order will begin on the Effective Date and will continue for a period of [***] years (the "Initial Term"). Unless either Party gives written notice of termination to the other at least [***] day before the scheduled expiration date, the term of this Task Order shall automatically be extended for successive [***] periods thereafter, on the same terms and conditions unless the Parties mutually agree otherwise in writing (each a "Renewal Term").

4.2   Termination for Convenience—Customer

        Pursuant to Section 9.2 of the Agreement, if Customer terminates this Task Order for its convenience including diversion of Financial Aid Processing Services and/or volume from ACS, Customer shall also pay ACS An early termination fee equal to the sum of the fees due ACS under this Task Order:

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V. The Services

        The following information describes the detail functions the Parties will perform in delivery of the Services:

5.1   Information Systems—Start Up

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  [***]
  [***]
Product Maintenance        
CampusVue        
  Install and maintain software       ü
  Customize current setup selections to enhance processing performance       ü
  Update software as new versions become available       ü

SFAonline

 

 

 

 
  Maintain web product   ü    
  Update product on an "as-needed basis"   ü    

Telecom

 

 

 

 
  Provide telephone equipment/service   ü    
  Provide 800 lines for fax server and incoming SFAonline/Student Support Service calls   ü    

Client Connectivity

 

 

 

 
  ACS Login(s) to Client Systems       ü
  ACS User ID(s) for Client Systems       ü
  Help Desk Support       ü
  VPN       ü
  Installation of Client Software on ACS hardware   ü    
  Connectivity Testing   ü   ü

Local IS Support

 

 

 

 
  Provide web support and development for communication of performance reporting   ü    
  Provide LAN connection   ü    
  Provide desktop PC support for ACS employees   ü    
  Establish desktop PC hardware and software standards   ü    
  Provide Workflow Tool maintenance   ü    
  Provide Quality Review Tool maintenance   ü    
  Provide full technical support for all ACS servers, databases and interfaces   ü    
  Provide disaster recovery (backups, recovery) for data stored on ACS systems   ü    
  Provide maintenance for ACS systems   ü    
  Perform business analysis of data, software, and processes as required for business and operational challenges   ü    
  Perform technical analysis of systems and infrastructure related to business and operational challenges   ü    
  Administer CampusVue security classes and assignments       ü
  Administer SFAonline security classes and assignments   ü   ü
  Maintain ownership and maintenance of desktop PC's at ACS facility   ü    

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5.2   Support Services

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  [***]
  [***]
Reporting        
  Perform monthly process performance reporting   ü    
  Produce and distribute appropriate reports for the Joint Oversight Committee meetings   ü    

Human Resources

 

 

 

 
  Monitor time reporting and attendance tracking of ACS Personnel in accordance with ACS policy   ü    
  Manage hiring, on-boarding, career development, mentoring, retention and termination of ACS Personnel in accordance with ACS policy   ü    

Communications

 

 

 

 
  Manage internal and limited external communications, as mutually agreed   ü    
  Develop signoff process for release of communications   ü    

Financial Analysis

 

 

 

 
  Provide financial analysis in conjunction with budgeting, planning and forecasting   ü    
  Analyze the cost versus benefit of modifications to processes and technology   ü    

5.3   Financial Aid Processing

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  [***]
  [***]
Student Support Service / Customer Intake Support        
  Contact students who have not initiated the SFAonline application process   ü    
  Provide financial aid call center support to students using SFAonline: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 7:00 pm PT time   ü    
  Answer BPE student financial aid questions in areas of intake, certification, disbursements and refunds (R2T4)   ü    
  Respond to client student security access requests in relation to SFAonline   ü    
  Respond to and resolve escalated hardware and interface issues associated with SFAonline   ü    
  Handle escalated student calls.    ü   ü

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  [***]
  [***]
Processing/Revisions        
  Collect documents necessary to determine whether the student is eligible to receive Title IV, HEA program funds   ü    
  Follow up on any missing documents necessary to complete the financial aid process   ü   ü
  Review and evaluate completeness of documentation submitted by the student regarding eligibility for Title IV, HEA program funds in accordance with the HEA and any regulation prescribed under the HEA and Client's policies   ü    
  Provide entrance and exit interview and counseling materials, websites, etc.    ü    
  Package and certify financial aid files as complete (including the scheduling of disbursement dates) and perform all related system data entry   ü    
  Issue award letter to student       ü
  Create and send Deny letter to any student whose file does not support the Eligibility Determination   ü    
  Certify alternative loans   ü    
  Revise student file as requested by Customer   ü    
  Process the Inform, Monitor and Alert functions   ü    
  Access NSLDS   ü    
  Perform Pell reconciliation (excluding general ledger reconciliation) and reporting       ü
  Perform data entry, corrections and cleanup of data in reporting tools   ü    
  Perform ISIR corrections, verification process and C-code resolution   ü    
  Perform ISIR and ISIR corrections batch transmission between CPS and Client       ü
  Perform financial aid file storage (or record retention) in compliance with U.S. Department of Education regulations and Client policies for document storage and destruction   ü    

5.4   Quality Assurance, Training, Regulatory Management

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Quality Assurance        
  Develop and apply an agreed upon Quality Assurance Methodology   ü    
  Develop a Quality Assurance Tool that will be a database for storing performance data supporting the Quality Assurance Methodology   ü    
  Perform Quality Assurance Reporting, which will include development of a formal, multi-level reporting schedule tailored to the Quality Assurance Schedule   ü    
  Coordinate internal training based on the results of Quality Assurance reviews   ü    
  Reconcile ACS tracking tools to the appropriate systems and update data as needed   ü    

Training

 

 

 

 
  Provide internal training on Title IV processes on an "as-needed basis"   ü    

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  [***]
  [***]
Regulatory Management        
  Assist in collecting data and providing preliminary review of responses to program reviews conducted by the U.S. Department of Education and other regulatory agencies as they relate to student financial aid services provided in accordance with the Agreement, as mutually agreed   ü    
  Prepare responses and submissions to applicable regulatory agencies       ü
  Assist in research and data collection for guarantee agency default appeals       ü
  Submit guarantee agency default appeal reports       ü
  Research data and provide the Client with information necessary to perform year-end Pell reconciliation   ü    
  Facilitate collection of documents for SFA audit as requested by auditor as it relates to the Agreement   ü    
  Facilitate collection of documents for SFA audit as requested by auditor as it relates to areas not associated with the Agreement       ü
  Submit SFA annual audit report to the U.S. Department of Education       ü
  Determine institutional, location, and program eligibility under the HEA and any regulations prescribed under the HEA and notify ACS of such eligibility       ü
  Manage internal policy development       ü
  Manage policy approval process   ü   ü
  Develop a U.S. Department of Education and other regulatory agency communication plan       ü
  Monitor new and pending legislation/regulations and adjust processes as required   ü   ü
  Direct coordination of legislative lobbying efforts       ü
  Create, manage, and perform a year round default management plan       ü
  SSCR Reporting       ü

5.5   Disbursement Eligibility Review

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  [***]
Disbursement Eligibility Review        
  Determine student eligibility for disbursement   ü    
  Determine Satisfactory Academic Progress       ü
  Reissue/Cancel funds as necessary   ü    
  Authorize funds to be disbursed to student account       ü
  Provide accounting office with disbursement rosters       ü
  Post funds to student account       ü
  Issue receipt to student with required compliance language       ü
  Identify and apply payments to charges in accounting system       ü
  Determine credit balance on student account; issue check to student       ü
  Reconcile EFT account       ü
  Request Pell funds from US Department of Education/GAPS account       ü
  Create Pell origination and disbursement records   ü    
  Submit Pell origination and disbursement records to CPS       ü
  Create and submit loan origination and disbursement records   ü    
  Reconcile Pell between general ledger and GAPS       ü
  Maintain financial aid subsidiary ledgers       ü
  Assist in closing out Pell award year   ü    

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5.6   Title IV Refund Processing

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  [***]
  Manage federal refund processing for financial aid students   ü    
  Manage state and institutional refund processing for financial aid students       ü
  Create exit report that identifies students who are no longer attending the University       ü
  Exit Report Processing: includes determination of refund or post-withdrawal disbursement, calculation of institutional, state and federal refund and/or repayment, documentation of refund or non-requirement, student and lender notification, exit interview notification, and debit memo requests   ü    
  Coordinate Refund File Flow   ü    
  Request refunds to appropriate funding program / agency       ü
  Update appropriate systems with refund information   ü    
  Report on quality of refund process   ü    


VI. Hiring, Training, Compliance and Quality Assurance

6.1   Hiring

        ACS will staff with internal candidates and public candidates as available. If additional staff is needed, ACS may utilize the assistance of a preferred staffing agency if direct recruiting efforts are not successful.

        ACS will assess candidates' abilities through a series of skills tests prior to interviewing. ACS will make hiring recommendations based on a candidate's professional experience, customer service experience, financial aid knowledge, interview, skills tests results and criminal background check.

6.2   Training

        The ACS Training team will develop and deliver initial and refresher training modules in support of the Services. The Customer may be requested to participate in the development and delivery of the ACS training.

        ACS will establish the required quality and production requirements for graduation from training. ACS will perform compliance and process adherence review for 100% of all files produced during the training period. ACS employees must meet quality and production requirements to graduate from training and move into production.

        ACS will participate in training as required by Customer from time to time. The reasonable costs of such participation by ACS will be borne by Customer.

6.3   Quality Assurance

        ACS will perform Quality Assurance of employees based upon compliance and procedure and will share reports that summarize the monthly quality and the actions taken to raise quality (if appropriate). ACS will also work with Customer to calibrate call center quality scoring.

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VII. Customer Management

7.1   Customer Management

        ACS is dedicated to developing and managing quality operations in partnership with its Customers. ACS will assign a Customer Relations Manager (CRM) to manage the ACS—Customer relationship. The CRM will act as the liaison between Customer and ACS and work in partnership to meet SLAs, understand Customer vision and objectives, incorporate any new policy or procedural changes required or requested, and continually seek to extend creative solutions to address Customer's business challenges. To regularly review these objectives the CRM will meet with Customer and discuss topics including but not limited to:

7.2   Continuous Improvement

        ACS will actively seek ways to enhance the process to improve effectiveness, efficiencies and quality. As desirable Service modifications and enhancements are identified, ACS or Customer may propose modifications to the project to change or enhance functionality. To maintain consistency, requests for modification will follow an established change control process as identified in Section 15 of the Agreement.


VIII. Supporting Documents

8.1   TO1 Volume Expectations—University of the Rockies

8.2   TO1 Change Order Request Addendum

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IX. Signatures

        Except as expressly amended hereby, the terms and provisions of the Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed as originally written and shall be legally binding between the Parties with respect to all services provided under the Agreement, as amended hereby.

        IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the parties has executed this Task Order One (1) by the signatures of their respective authorized representatives.

  ACCEPTED AND AGREED:   ACCEPTED AND AGREED:
               
  Affiliated Computer Services, Inc.   University of the Rockies, LLC
               
  By:     

  By:       
               
  Name:    

  Name:       
               
  Title:    

  Title:       
               
  Date:     

  Date:       

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8.1 TO1 Volume Assumptions—University of the Rockies

UoR Enrollment Budget
  January   February   March   April   May   June   July   August   September   October   November   December   Year  

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8.2 TO1 Change Order Request Addendum

        ACS understands that changes to established business processes may become required. A structured Change Management process ensures that standardized methods and procedures are used to handle all Changes in Scope, as referenced in Section 15 of the Agreement. A change request can be initiated through a request from the Customer or from internal ACS sources.

        All proposed changes or additions to current services or processes must be submitted to the ACS in writing. The request for change should include:

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GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN AFFILIATED COMPUTER SERVICES, INC. AND UNIVERSITY OF THE ROCKIES, LLC JANUARY 1, 2009
GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
Task Order One(1) Centralized Financial Aid Processing Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. and University of the Rockies, LLC
I. The Service
II. Scope of Service
III. Fees
IV. Term and Termination
V. The Services
VI. Hiring, Training, Compliance and Quality Assurance
VII. Customer Management
VIII. Supporting Documents
IX. Signatures