11. Commitments and Contingencies a) The Company has an obligation under a rental lease for its operating office. As of June 30, 2018, the remaining term of the lease is 3 months with monthly payments of $4,995. The Companys lease includes a renewal option. b) The Company received a Citation and Notice of Assessment dated October 14, 2016 (Citation), that Stephen J. Fowler (Fowler), a former director and chief financial officer, had initiated a complaint with the State of Washington Department of Labor and Industries for amounts allegedly due to him for unpaid wages. The Citation declared that Fowler is owed $45,000 in wages in addition to an assessed interest of $3,368, and a penalty of $4,500. On November 8, 2016, the Company entered an appeal alleging that the calculation of amounts due to Fowler was incorrect and that Fowler had improperly obtained shares of its common stock which it intends to recover. The Company received a response from the Department of Labor and Industries dated November 18, 2016, in which it was advised that Fowlers claim had been transferred to the Office of the Attorney General and that a hearing on the matter would be held by the Office of Administrative Hearings. A hearing date has been set for January 30, 2019. The Company believes that the claims detailed in the Citation are without merit. However, the outcome of this proceeding cannot be reasonably determined at this time. c) The Company received a Notice of Civil Claim dated April 26, 2017, filed in British Columbia Supreme Court by Fowler, naming the Company and its directors as defendants. Fowler asserts claims against the Company for unpaid expenses of approximately $6,000, and breach of contract. He also asserts that his shareholdings in the Company have been diluted due to certain actions of its directors, making claims including breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, misrepresentation and conspiracy. The Company and its directors believe that Fowlers claims are without merit and are intent on putting up a vig