Cause Definition Example with 10 Variations

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Cause. With respect to the termination by the Company or a Related Entity of the Grantee's Continuous Service, that such termination is for 'Cause' as such term is expressly defined in a then-effective written agreement between the Grantee and the Company or such Related Entity, or in the absence of such then-effective written agreement and definition, is based on, in the determination of the Administrator, the Grantee's: (i) performance of any act or failure to perform any act in bad faith and to the... detriment of the Company or a Related Entity; (ii) dishonesty, intentional misconduct or material breach of any agreement with the Company or a Related Entity; or (iii) commission of a crime involving dishonesty, breach of trust, or physical or emotional harm to any person View More

Variations

Cause. With with respect to the termination by the Company or a Related Entity of the a Grantee's Continuous Service, Service: (i) that such termination is for 'Cause' "Cause" as such term (or word of like import) is expressly defined in a then-effective written employment agreement, consulting agreement, service agreement or other similar agreement between the Grantee and the Company or such Related Entity, provided, however, that with regard to any agreement that defines "Cause" on the occurrence of... or in connection with a Corporate Transaction, such definition of "Cause" shall not apply until a Corporate Transaction actually occurs; or (ii) in the absence of such then-effective written agreement and definition, is based on, in the determination of the Administrator, Administrator: (A) the Grantee's: (i) Grantee's performance of any act act, or failure to perform any act act, in bad faith and to the detriment of the Company or a Related Entity; (ii) (B) the Grantee's dishonesty, intentional misconduct or material breach of any agreement with the Company or a Related Entity; (C) the Grantee's material breach of any noncompetition, confidentiality or (iii) similar agreement with the Company or a Related Entity, as determined under such agreement; (D) the Grantee's commission of a crime involving dishonesty, breach of trust, or physical or emotional harm to any person person; (E) if the Grantee is an Employee or Consultant, the Grantee's engaging in acts or omissions constituting gross negligence, misconduct or a willful violation of a Company or a Related Entity policy which is or is reasonably expected to be materially injurious to the Company and/or a Related Entity; or (F) if the Grantee is an Employee, the grantee's failure to follow the reasonable instructions of the Board or such grantee's direct supervisor, which failure, if curable, is not cured within ten (10) days after notice to such grantee or, if cured, recurs within one hundred eighty (180) days View More
Cause. With means, with respect to the termination by the Company or a Related Entity of the Grantee's Continuous Service, that such termination is for 'Cause' "Cause" as such term (or word of like import) is expressly defined in a then-effective written agreement between the Grantee and the Company or such Related Entity, or in the absence of such then-effective written agreement and definition, is based on, in the determination of the Administrator, the Grantee's: (i) performance of any act or... failure to perform any act in bad faith and to the detriment of the Company or a Related Entity; (ii) dishonesty, intentional misconduct or material breach of any agreement with the Company or a Related Entity; or (iii) commission of a crime involving dishonesty, breach of trust, or physical or emotional harm to any person person; provided, however, that with regard to any agreement that defines "Cause" on the occurrence of or in connection with a Corporate Transaction or a Change in Control, such definition of "Cause" shall not apply until a Corporate Transaction or a Change in Control actually occurs. View More
Cause. With means, with respect to the termination by the Company or a Related Entity of the Grantee's Continuous Service, that such termination is for 'Cause' "Cause" as such term (or word of like import) is expressly defined in a then-effective written agreement between the Grantee and the Company or such Related Entity, or in the absence of such then-effective written agreement and definition, is based on, in the determination of the Administrator, the Grantee's: (i) performance of any act or... failure to perform any act in bad faith and to the detriment of the Company or a Related Entity; (ii) dishonesty, intentional misconduct or material breach of any agreement with the Company or a Related Entity; or (iii) commission of a crime involving dishonesty, breach of trust, or physical or emotional harm to any person person; provided, however, that with regard to any agreement that defines "Cause" on the occurrence of or in connection with a Corporate Transaction, such definition of "Cause" shall not apply until a Corporate Transaction actually occurs. View More
Cause. With respect to the termination by the Company or a Related Entity of the Grantee's Continuous Service, that such termination is for 'Cause' as such term (or word of like import) is expressly defined in a then-effective written agreement between the Grantee and the Company or such Related Entity, or in the absence of such then-effective written agreement and definition, is based on, in the determination of the Administrator, the Grantee's: (i) performance of any act or failure to perform any... act in bad faith and to the detriment of the Company or a Related Entity; (ii) dishonesty, intentional misconduct or material breach of any agreement with the Company or a Related Entity; or (iii) commission of a crime involving dishonesty, breach of trust, or physical or emotional harm to any person person; provided, however, that with regard to any agreement that defines 'Cause' on the occurrence of or in connection with a Corporate Transaction or a Change in Control, such definition of 'Cause' shall not apply until a Corporate Transaction or a Change in Control actually occurs. View More
Cause. With with respect to the termination by the Company or a Related Entity of the a Grantee's Continuous Service, Service: (i) that such termination is for 'Cause' "Cause" as such term (or word of like import) is expressly defined in a then-effective written employment agreement, consulting agreement, service agreement or other similar agreement between the Grantee and the Company or such Related Entity, provided, however, that with regard to any agreement that defines "Cause" on the occurrence of... or in connection with a Corporate Transaction, such definition of "Cause" shall not apply until a Corporate Transaction actually occurs; or (ii) in the absence of such then-effective written agreement and definition, is based on, in the determination of the Administrator, Administrator: (A) the Grantee's: (i) Grantee's performance of any act act, or failure to perform any act act, in bad faith and to the detriment of the Company or a Related Entity; (ii) (B) the Grantee's dishonesty, intentional misconduct or material breach of any agreement with the Company or a Related Entity; (C) the Grantee's material breach of any noncompetition, confidentiality or (iii) similar agreement with the Company or a Related Entity, as determined under such agreement; (D) the Grantee's commission of a crime involving dishonesty, breach of trust, or physical or emotional harm to any person person; (E) if the Grantee is an Employee or Consultant, the Grantee's engaging in acts or omissions constituting gross negligence, misconduct or a willful violation of a Company or a Related Entity policy which is or is reasonably expected to be materially injurious to the Company and/or a Related Entity; or (F) if the Grantee is an Employee, the Grantee's failure to follow the reasonable instructions of the Board or such Grantee's direct supervisor, which failure, if curable, is not cured within 10 days after notice to such Grantee or, if cured, recurs within 180 days View More
Cause. With respect to the termination by the Company or a Related Entity of the Grantee's Continuous Service, that such termination is for 'Cause' as such term is expressly defined in a then-effective written agreement between the Grantee and the Company or such Related Entity, or in the absence of such then-effective written agreement and definition, is based on, in the determination of the Administrator, the Grantee's: (i) performance of any act or failure to perform any act in bad faith and to the... detriment of the Company or a Related Entity; (ii) dishonesty, intentional misconduct or material breach of any agreement with the Company or a Related Entity; or (iii) Grantee's commission of a serious crime involving dishonesty, breach of trust, or physical or emotional harm to any person person. View More
Cause. With with respect to the termination by the Company or a Related Entity of the Grantee's Continuous Service, that such termination is for 'Cause' "Cause" as such term is expressly defined in a then-effective written agreement between the Grantee and the Company or such Related Entity, or in the absence of such then-effective written agreement and definition, is based on, in the determination of the Administrator, the Grantee's: (i) performance of any act or failure to perform any act in bad... faith and to the detriment of the Company or a Related Entity; (ii) dishonesty, intentional misconduct or material breach of any agreement with the Company or a Related Entity; or (iii) Grantee's commission of a serious crime involving dishonesty, breach of trust, or physical or emotional harm to any person View More
Cause. With with respect to the termination by the Company or a Related Entity of the Grantee's Continuous Service, that such termination is for 'Cause' "Cause" as such term (or word of like import) is expressly defined in a then-effective written agreement between the Grantee and the Company or such Related Entity, or in the absence of such then-effective written agreement and definition, is based on, in the determination of the Administrator, the Grantee's: (i) performance of any act or failure to... perform any act in bad faith and to the detriment of the Company or a Related Entity; (ii) dishonesty, intentional misconduct or material breach of any agreement with the Company or a Related Entity; or (iii) commission of a crime involving dishonesty, breach of trust, or physical or emotional harm to any person person; provided, however, that with regard to any agreement that defines "Cause" on the occurrence of or in connection with a Corporate Transaction or a Change in Control, such definition of "Cause" shall not apply until a Corporate Transaction or a Change in Control actually occurs View More
Cause. With with respect to the termination by the Company Corporation or a Related Entity of the Grantee's Continuous Service, that such termination is for 'Cause' "Cause" as such term is expressly defined in a then-effective written agreement between the Grantee and the Company Corporation or such Related Entity, or in the absence of such then-effective written agreement and definition, is based on, in the determination of the Administrator, the Grantee's: (i) performance of any act or failure to... perform any act in bad faith and to the detriment of the Company Corporation or a Related Entity; (ii) dishonesty, intentional misconduct or material breach of any agreement with the Company Corporation or a Related Entity; or (iii) commission of a crime involving dishonesty, breach of trust, or physical or emotional harm to any person View More
Cause. With means, with respect to the termination by the Company or a Related Entity of the Grantee's Continuous Service, that such termination is for 'Cause' "Cause" as such term (or word of like import) is expressly defined in a then-effective written agreement between the Grantee and the Company or such Related Entity, or in the absence of such then-effective written agreement and definition, is based on, in the determination of the Administrator, the Grantee's: (i) performance of any act or... failure to perform any act in bad faith and to the detriment of the Company or a Related Entity; (ii) dishonesty, intentional misconduct or material breach of any agreement with the Company or a Related Entity; or (iii) commission of a crime involving dishonesty, breach of trust, or physical or emotional harm to any person person; provided, however, that with regard to any agreement that defines "Cause" on the occurrence of or in connection with a Corporate Transaction or a Change in Control, such definition of "Cause" shall not apply until a Corporate Transaction or a Change in Control actually occurs. View More
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