LOSSES SUFFERED BY THE COMPANY OR ITS AFFILIATES (WHETHER DIRECTLY OR IN CONNECTION WITH A CLAIM BY A THIRD PARTY) AS A RESULT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE RESELLER'S ACTIVITIES. 9. Relationship of Parties. The parties hereto expressly understand and agree that each party is an independent contractor in the performance of each and every part of this Agreement. 10. Termination. a. Unless terminated earlier as provided herein, this Agreement shall have the Term set forth above (which commences on the Effective Date). b. This Agreement may be terminated by Reseller for cause immediately upon the occurrence of any of the following events: (i) if the use or sale of Company Products are enjoined due to any claim of infringement of any U.S. patent or copyright or of any misappropriation of trade secrets; (ii) if Company ceases to do business, or otherwise terminates its business operations; or (iii) if Company breaches any provision of this Agreement and fails to fully cure such breach within fifteen (15) business days of written notice from Reseller describing the breach. c. This Agreement may be terminated by Company for cause immediately upon the occurrence of any of the following events: (i) if Reseller ceases to do business, or otherwise terminates its business operations; or (ii) if Reseller breaches any provision of this Agreement and fails to fully cure such breach within fifteen (15) business days of written notice from Company describing the breach. d. Neither party shall incur any liability whatsoever for any damage, loss or expenses of any kind suffered or incurred by the other party arising from or incident to any termination of this Agreement, which complies with the terms of the Agreement, whether or not the terminating party is aware of any such damage, loss or expenses. 3 Source: BRAVATEK