Consultant Definition Example with 10 Variations

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Consultant. Means any person, including an advisor, (i) engaged by the Company or an Affiliate to render consulting or advisory services and who is compensated for such services or (ii) who is a member of the Board of Directors of an Affiliate. However, the term "Consultant" shall not include either Directors who are not compensated by the Company for their services as Directors or Directors who are merely paid a director's fee by the Company for their services as Directors. The Participant's Continuous... Service shall not be deemed to have terminated merely because of a change in the capacity in which the Participant renders service to the Company or an Affiliate as an Employee, Consultant or Director or a change in the entity for which the Participant renders such service, provided that there is no interruption or termination of the Participant's Continuous Service. For example, a change in status from an Employee of the Company to a Consultant of an Affiliate or a Director will not constitute an interruption of Continuous Service. The Board or the chief executive officer of the Company, in that party's sole discretion, may determine whether Continuous Service shall be considered interrupted in the case of any leave of absence approved by that party, including sick leave, military leave or any other personal leave. View More Arrow

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Consultant. Means any person, including an advisor, who is (i) engaged by the Company or an Affiliate to render consulting or advisory services and who is compensated for such services services, or (ii) who is serving as a member of the Board board of Directors directors of an Affiliate. Affiliate and is compensated for such services. However, the term "Consultant" shall not include either Directors who are not compensated by the Company for their services service solely as Directors a Director, or ... class="diff-color-red">Directors who are merely paid a director's fee by the Company for their services as Directors. The Participant's Continuous Service shall not be deemed to have terminated merely because payment of a fee for such service, will not cause a Director to be considered a Consultant for purposes of the Plan. A change in the capacity in which the Participant renders service to the Company or an Affiliate as an Employee, Director or Consultant or Director or a change in the entity Entity for which the Participant renders such service, provided that there is no interruption or termination of the Participant's service with the Company or an Affiliate, will not terminate a Participant's Continuous Service. Service; provided, however, that if the Entity for which a Participant is rendering services ceases to qualify as an Affiliate, as determined by the Board in its sole discretion, such Participant's Continuous Service will be considered to have terminated on the date such Entity ceases to qualify as an Affiliate. For example, a change in status from an Employee of the Company to a Consultant of an Affiliate or to a Director will not constitute an interruption of Continuous Service. The To the extent permitted by law, the Board or the chief executive officer of the Company, in that party's sole discretion, may determine whether Continuous Service shall will be considered interrupted in the case of (i) any leave of absence approved by that party, the Board or chief executive officer, including sick leave, military leave or any other personal leave. leave, or (ii) transfers between the Company, an Affiliate, or their successors. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a leave of absence will be treated as Continuous Service for purposes of vesting in a Stock Award only to such extent as may be provided in the Company's leave of absence policy, in the written terms of any leave of absence agreement or policy applicable to the Participant, or as otherwise required by law. View More Arrow
Consultant. Means means any person, including an advisor, who is (i) engaged by the Company or an Affiliate to render consulting or advisory services and who is compensated for such services services, or (ii) who is serving as a member of the Board of Directors of an Affiliate. Affiliate and is compensated for such services. However, the term "Consultant" service solely as a Director, or payment of a fee for such service, shall not include either Directors who are not compensated by cause a Director to be... considered a "Consultant" for purposes of the Company for their services as Directors or Directors who are merely paid a director's fee by the Company for their services as Directors. The Participant's Continuous Service shall not be deemed to have terminated merely because of a Plan. A change in the capacity in which the Participant Optionholder renders service to the Company or an Affiliate as an Employee, Consultant or Director or a change in the entity for which the Participant Optionholder renders such service, provided that there is no interruption or termination of the Participant's Optionholder's service with the Company or an Affiliate, shall not terminate an Optionholder's Continuous Service. Service; provided, however, if the corporation for which an Optionholder is rendering service ceases to qualify as an Affiliate, as determined by the Board in its sole discretion, such Optionholder's Continuous Service shall be considered to have terminated on the date such corporation ceases to qualify as an Affiliate. For example, a change in status from an Employee a Non-Employee Director of the Company to a Consultant of an Affiliate or a Director an Employee of the Company will not constitute an interruption of Continuous Service. The To the extent permitted by law, the Board or the chief executive officer of the Company, in that party's sole discretion, may determine whether Continuous Service shall be considered interrupted in the case of any leave of absence approved by that party, including sick leave, military leave or any other personal leave. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a leave of absence shall be treated as Continuous Service for purposes of vesting in an Option only to such extent as may be provided in the Company's leave of absence policy or in the written terms of the Optionholder's leave of absence. View More Arrow
Consultant. Means any person, including an advisor, whether an individual or an entity, (i) engaged by the Company or an Affiliate to render consulting or advisory services and who is compensated for such services or (ii) who is a member of the Board of Directors of an Affiliate. Affiliate and who is compensated for such services. However, the term "Consultant" shall not include either Directors who are not compensated by the Company for their services as Directors or Directors who are merely paid Directors, and the payment of a director's fee by the Company for their services as Directors. The Participant's a Director shall not cause a Director to be considered a "Consultant" for purposes of the Plan. An Awardholder's Continuous Service shall not be deemed to have terminated merely because by reason of a change in the capacity in which the Participant such Awardholder renders service to the Company or an Affiliate as an Employee, Consultant or Director or a change in the entity for which the Participant such Awardholder renders such service, provided that there is otherwise no interruption or termination of the Participant's such Awardholder's Continuous Service. For example, a change in status from an Employee a Non-Employee Director of the Company to a Consultant of an Affiliate or a Director an Employee of the Company will not constitute an interruption of Continuous Service. The To the extent permitted by applicable laws, the Board or the chief executive officer of the Company, in that party's sole discretion, may determine whether Continuous Service shall be considered interrupted in the case of any leave of absence approved by that party, including sick leave, military leave or any other personal leave. View More Arrow
Consultant. Means means any person, including an advisor, (i) (1) engaged by the Company or an Affiliate to render consulting or advisory services and who is compensated for such services or (ii) (2) who is a member of the Board of Directors of an Affiliate. However, the term "Consultant" shall not include either Directors of the Company who are not compensated by the Company for their services as Directors or Directors of the Company who are merely paid a director's fee by the Company for their services... as Directors. The Participant's Optionholder's Continuous Service shall not be deemed to have terminated merely because of a change in the capacity in which the Participant Optionholder renders service to the Company or an Affiliate as an Employee, Consultant or Director or a change in the entity for which the Participant Optionholder renders such service, provided that there is no interruption or termination of the Participant's Optionholder's Continuous Service. For example, a change in status from an Employee of the Company to a Consultant of an Affiliate or a Director of the Company will not constitute an interruption of Continuous Service. The Board or the chief executive officer of the Company, in that party's sole discretion, may determine whether Continuous Service shall be considered interrupted in the case of any leave of absence approved by that party, including sick leave, military leave or any other personal leave. View More Arrow
Consultant. Means means any person, including an advisor, who is (i) engaged by the Company or an Affiliate to render consulting or advisory services and who is compensated for such services services, or (ii) who is serving as a member of the Board board of Directors directors of an Affiliate. Affiliate and is compensated for such services. However, the term "Consultant" shall not include either Directors who are not compensated by the Company for their services service solely as Directors a Director, or ... class="diff-color-red">Directors who are merely paid a director's fee by the Company for their services as Directors. The Participant's Continuous Service shall not be deemed to have terminated merely because payment of a fee for such service, will not cause a Director to be considered a "Consultant" for purposes of the Plan. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a person is treated as a Consultant under this Plan only if a Form S-8 Registration Statement under the Securities Act is available to register either the offer or the sale of the Company's securities to such person. A change in the capacity in which the Participant renders service to the Company or an Affiliate as an Employee, Director or Consultant or Director or a change in the entity Entity for which the Participant renders such service, provided that there is no interruption or termination of the Participant's service with the Company or an Affiliate, will not terminate a Participant's Continuous Service. Service; provided, however, that if the Entity for which a Participant is rendering services ceases to qualify as an Affiliate, as determined by the Board, such Participant's Continuous Service will be considered to have terminated on the date such Entity ceases to qualify as an Affiliate. For example, a change in status from an Employee of the Company to a Consultant of an Affiliate or to a Director will not constitute an interruption of Continuous Service. The To the extent permitted by law, the Board or the chief executive officer of the Company, in that party's sole discretion, may determine whether Continuous Service shall will be considered interrupted in the case of (i) any leave of absence approved by that party, the Board or chief executive officer, including sick leave, military leave or any other personal leave. leave, or (ii) transfers between the Company, an Affiliate, or their successors. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a leave of absence will be treated as Continuous Service for purposes of vesting in an Award only to such extent as may be provided in the Company's leave of absence policy, in the written terms of any leave of absence agreement or policy applicable to the Participant, or as otherwise required by law. In addition, to the extent required for exemption from or compliance with Section 409A, the determination of whether there has been a termination of Continuous Service will be made, and such term will be construed, in a manner that is consistent with the definition of "separation from service" as defined under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h) (without regard to any alternative definition thereunder). View More Arrow
Consultant. Means means any person, including an advisor, who is (i) engaged by the Company or an Affiliate to render consulting or advisory services (whether directly or indirectly, including without limitation through an engagement with a professional employer organization, employer of record or similar arrangement, and who is deemed pursuant to such arrangement to be a consultant or advisor of the Company or an Affiliate under applicable laws) and is compensated for such services services, or (ii) who... is serving as a member of the Board board of Directors directors of an Affiliate. Affiliate and is compensated for such services. However, the term "Consultant" shall not include either Directors who are not compensated by the Company for their services service solely as Directors a Director, or Directors who are merely paid a director's fee by the Company for their services as Directors. The Participant's Continuous Service shall not be deemed to have terminated merely because payment of a fee for such service, will not cause a Director to be considered a "Consultant" for purposes of the Plan. A change in the capacity in which the Participant renders service to the Company or an Affiliate as an Employee, Director or Consultant or Director or a change in the entity Entity for which the Participant renders such service, provided that there is no interruption or termination of the Participant's service with the Company or an Affiliate, will not terminate a Participant's Continuous Service. Service; provided, however, that if the Entity for which a Participant is rendering services ceases to qualify as an Affiliate, as determined by the Board in its sole discretion, such Participant's Continuous Service will be considered to have terminated on the date such Entity ceases to qualify as an Affiliate. For example, a change in status from an Employee of the Company to a Consultant of an Affiliate or to a Director will not constitute an interruption of Continuous Service. To the extent permitted by law, Continuous Service shall be deemed to continue while the Participant is on a bona fide leave of absence approved by the Company in writing. The Board or the chief executive officer of the Company, Board, in that party's its sole discretion, may determine whether Continuous Service shall will be considered interrupted in the case of (i) any leave of absence approved by that party, the Company, including sick leave, military leave or any other personal leave. leave, or (ii) transfers between the Company, an Affiliate, or their successors. View More Arrow
Consultant. Means means any person, including an advisor, (i) engaged by the Company or an Affiliate to render consulting or advisory services and who is compensated for such services or (ii) who is a member of the Board of Directors of an Affiliate. However, the term "Consultant" shall not include either Directors who are not compensated by the Company for their services as Directors or Directors who are merely paid a director's fee by the Company for their services as Directors. The Participant's Optionholder's Continuous Service shall not be deemed to have terminated merely because of a change in the capacity in which the Participant Optionholder renders service to the Company or an Affiliate as an Employee, Consultant or Director or a change in the entity for which the Participant Optionholder renders such service, provided that there is no interruption or termination of the Participant's Optionholder's Continuous Service. For example, a change in status from an Employee of the Company to a Consultant of an Affiliate or a Director will not constitute an interruption of Continuous Service. The Board or the chief executive officer of the Company, in that party's sole discretion, may determine whether Continuous Service shall be considered interrupted in the case of any leave of absence approved by that party, including sick leave, military leave or any other personal leave. View More Arrow
Consultant. Means any person, including an advisor, (i) engaged by the Company or an Affiliate to render consulting or advisory services and who is compensated for such services or (ii) who is a member of the Board of Directors of an Affiliate. However, the term "Consultant" shall not include either Directors of the Company who are not compensated by the Company for their services as Directors or Directors of the Company who are merely paid a director's fee by the Company for their services as Directors.... The Participant's Optionholder's Continuous Service shall not be deemed to have terminated merely because of a change in the capacity in which the Participant Optionholder renders service to the Company or an Affiliate as an Employee, Consultant or Director or a change in the entity for which the Participant Optionholder renders such service, provided that there is no interruption or termination of the Participant's Optionholder's Continuous Service. For example, a change in status from an Employee of the Company to a Consultant of an Affiliate or a Director of the Company will not constitute an interruption of Continuous Service. The Board or the chief executive officer of the Company, in that party's sole discretion, may determine whether Continuous Service shall be considered interrupted in the case of any leave of absence approved by that party, including sick leave, military leave or any other personal leave. View More Arrow
Consultant. Means any person, including an advisor, (i) engaged by the Company or an Affiliate to render consulting or advisory services and who is compensated for such services or (ii) who is a member of the Board of Directors of an Affiliate. services. However, the term "Consultant" shall not include either Directors who are not compensated by the Company for their services as Directors or Directors who are merely paid a director's fee by the Company for their services as Directors. The Participant's Optionholder's Continuous Service shall not be deemed to have terminated merely because of a change in the capacity in which the Participant Optionholder renders service to the Company or an Affiliate as an Employee, Consultant or Director or a change in the entity for which the Participant Optionholder renders such service, provided that there is no interruption or termination of the Participant's Optionholder's Continuous Service. For example, a change in status from an Employee of the Company to a Consultant of an Affiliate or a Director will not constitute an interruption of Continuous Service. The Board or the chief executive officer of the Company, in that party's sole discretion, may determine whether Continuous Service shall be considered interrupted in the case of any leave of absence approved by that party, including sick leave, military leave or any other personal leave. View More Arrow
Consultant. Means means any person, including an advisor, who is (i) engaged by the Company or an Affiliate to render consulting or advisory services and who is compensated for such services services, or (ii) who is serving as a member of the Board board of Directors directors of an Affiliate. Affiliate and is compensated for such services. However, the term "Consultant" shall not include either Directors who are not compensated by the Company for their services service solely as Directors a Director, or ... class="diff-color-red">Directors who are merely paid a director's fee by the Company for their services as Directors. The Participant's Continuous Service shall not be deemed to have terminated merely because payment of a fee for such service, will not cause a Director to be considered a "Consultant" for purposes of the Plan. A change in the capacity in which the Participant renders service to the Company or an Affiliate as an Employee, Director or Consultant or Director or a change in the entity Entity for which the Participant renders such service, provided that there is no interruption or termination of the Participant's service with the Company or an Affiliate, will not terminate a Participant's Continuous Service. Service; provided, however, that if the Entity for which a Participant is rendering services ceases to qualify as an Affiliate, as determined by the Board in its sole discretion, such Participant's Continuous Service will be considered to have terminated on the date such Entity ceases to qualify as an Affiliate. For example, a change in status from an Employee of the Company to a Consultant of an Affiliate or to a Director will not constitute an interruption of Continuous Service. The To the extent permitted by law, the Board or the chief executive officer of the Company, in that party's sole discretion, may determine whether Continuous Service shall will be considered interrupted in the case of (i) any leave of absence approved by that party, the Board or chief executive officer, including sick leave, military leave or any other personal leave. leave, or (ii) transfers between the Company, an Affiliate, or their successors. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a leave of absence will be treated as Continuous Service for purposes of vesting in a Stock Award only to such extent as may be provided in the Company's leave of absence policy, in the written terms of any leave of absence agreement or policy applicable to the Participant, or as otherwise required by law. View More Arrow
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