days after the instructions have been executed. 18.3 Definitions. For purposes of this paragraph 18: 18.3.1 The term "Fund" includes a Fund's distributor and a Fund's transfer agent. The term not does include any "excepted funds" as defined in SEC Rule 22c-2(b) under the 1940 Act. 18.3.2 The term "Shares" means the interest of Shareholders corresponding to the redeemable securities of record issued by a Fund under the 1940 Act that are held by you. 18.3.3 The term "Shareholder" means the beneficial owner of Shares, whether the Shares are held directly or by you in nominee name. 18.3.4 The term "written" includes electronic writings and facsimile transmissions. [The remainder of this page is intentionally left blank.] 7 19. Acceptance of Agreement If you agree to be legally bound by the provisions of this Agreement, please sign a copy of this Agreement where indicated below and promptly return it to Nationwide at the address below: Nationwide Fund Management LLC Attention: Fund Administration 1000 Continental Drive, Suite 400 King of Prussia, PA 19406 This Agreement will become effective on the date a fully executed copy of this Agreement is received by Nationwide. Accepted by: Name Title Nationwide Fund Management LLC Date: Accepted and Agreed to: By: Name: Title: Company: Date: 8 APPENDIX A TO SERVICING AGREEMENT Nationwide Mutual Funds Funds of Nationwide Mutual Funds Class R6 and Institutional Service Class shares of all Funds of Nationwide Mutual Funds as offered in the Fund's current prospectus. Administrative Services Fees Share Class Rate (Bps) Institutional Service Class 25 Class R6 0 (no fee) Acknowledgement: Servicing Agent: Nationwide Fund Management LLC 1000 Continental Drive Suite 400 King of Prussia, PA 19406 x x By: By: APPENDIX B FUND/SERV PROCESSING PROCEDURES AND MANUAL PROCESSING PROCEDURES The purchase, redemption and settlement of Shares of a Fund will