(iv) divert or take away, or attempt to divert or to take away, the business or patronage of any of the clients, customers, corporate partners or licensors of Akili, or prospective clients, customers, corporate partners or licensors which were contacted, solicited or served by Akili, as the case may be, during the Consultation Period.
(c) Notwithstanding Section 6(a), during the Consultation Period and for a period of one (1) year following the expiration or termination of the Consultation Period, the Advisor’s being a member of the faculty or staff of any university, hospital, or other educational or non-profit research institution, and performance of by the Advisor of services, including research, in such capacity, shall not be deemed a breach of Section 6(a) if the Advisor does not during such period engage in any commercial research or project that would otherwise be prohibited by Section 6(a).
(d) If any restriction set forth in this Section 6 is found by any court of competent jurisdiction to be unenforceable because it extends for too long a period of time or over too great a range of activities or in too broad a geographic area, it shall be interpreted to extend only over the maximum period of time, range of activities or geographic area as to which it may be enforceable.
7. Remedies. Advisor acknowledges and agrees that the agreements and restrictions contained in Sections 4, 5 and 6 are necessary for the protection of the business and goodwill of Akili and are reasonable for such purpose. Advisor acknowledges and agrees that any breach of the provisions of Sections 4, 5 and 6 may cause Akili substantial and irreparable damage for which Akili cannot be adequately compensated by monetary damages alone, and, therefore, in the event of any such breach, in addition to such other remedies which may be available, Akili shall have the right to seek specific performance and injunctive relief without the necessity of proving actual damages.
8. Independent Contractor Status.
(a) Advisor shall perform all services under this Agreement as an “independent contractor” and not as an employee or agent of Akili.
(b) Advisor is responsible for all taxes (federal, state and local) due with respect to the compensation paid or payable pursuant to this Agreement and shall indemnify and hold Akili and their officers and directors harmless from and against all such liabilities.
(c) Advisor is not authorized to create any liability, obligation or responsibility, express or implied, on behalf of, or in the name of, Akili, or to bind Akili in any manner.
9. Miscellaneous.
(a) All demands, notices, requests, consents and other communications required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be personally delivered or sent by reputable commercial overnight delivery service (including Federal Express and U.S. Postal Service overnight delivery service) or, deposited with the U.S. Postal Service mailed first class, registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, as set forth below:
If to the Advisor:
Adam Gazzaley
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