Agreement and General Release, dated December 27, 2024 between Celanese Corporation and Lori J. Ryerkerk

2.Consideration. Each separate installment under this Agreement shall be treated as a separate payment for purposes of determining whether such payment is subject to or exempt from compliance with the requirements of Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code. In consideration for timely signing and not revoking this Agreement and, on but not before the Separation Date, signing and not revoking the Release of Claims attached as Exhibit A (the "Release"), and compliance with the promises made herein and therein, in accordance with and pursuant to the terms of the Company's Executive Severance Benefits Plan originally effective in July of 2010, as amended from time to time (the "Severance Plan") and as additional consideration for Executive's entry into this Agreement, the Company and Executive agree that Executive will receive the payments and benefits set forth in Sections 2.a., 2.b., 2.c., 2.f.ii and 2.g. Executive and the Company acknowledge and agree that irrespective of whether this Agreement or the Release become effective, Executive shall receive the payments and benefits described in Sections 2.d., 2.e, and 2.f.i, subject to any requirements of any plans, agreements, or policies described therein.

a.Separation Pay. The Company will pay an amount equal to 200% of Executive's annual base salary as in currently effect ($2,700,000), plus an amount equal to 200% of Executive's one-year target bonus ($4,050,000), for a total payment of $6,750,000, less any lawful deductions. Such amount shall be paid within fifteen (15) days following the Release Effective Date (as defined in the Release), and in no event, later than March 15, 2025, provided that all the conditions herein have been satisfied on or before the date of payment.

b.2024 Annual Bonus. For 2024, Executive will be eligible to receive an annual bonus payout, minus lawful deductions. The bonus payout will be based on Executive's target annual bonus target percentage, which is 150% of Executive's annual base salary and actual Company performance, subject to the terms of the Company's annual incentive plan. The 2024 bonus payout will be paid to Executive by March 30, 2025.

c.Long-Term Equity and Cash Awards ("LTIs"). The Executive's separation will be treated as a "Retirement" pursuant to the terms of her signed outstanding equity award agreements (collectively, the "Equity Awards"). The Company and Executive agree that the total Equity Awards for which Executive is eligible are set forth at Exhibit B.

d.Pension and 401(k) Plan Vesting. Executive shall receive all vested benefits under the Celanese Americas Retirement Pension Plan and the Celanese 401(k) Savings Plan in accordance with the terms thereof.

e.Unused Vacation. The Company will pay to Executive wages for any unused vacation for 2024, based on and to the extent required by Company policy, and any approved vacation carried over from 2023, under the Company's standard procedure for calculating and paying any unused vacation to separated employees. The gross amount due to Executive (if any), less any lawful deductions, will be payable within forty-five (45) days of the Separation Date, subject to Executive providing the details of any vacation days utilized during 2024.

f.Company Benefit Plans.

i.    Executive's benefits (e.g., medical, dental, life insurance, LTD, 401(k) contributions, etc.) will continue until the Separation Date (or, if earlier, the date of Executive's termination), subject to the terms of those programs.

ii.    Subject to Executive's timely election of continuation coverage pursuant to COBRA, the Company will provide Executive a monthly reimbursement payment for the medical and dental COBRA premiums charged and paid for up to 18 months for Executive and her dependents; provided that such monthly reimbursement will be paid following receipt of proof of payment for the COBRA premiums and such reimbursements shall cease as of the date that Executive becomes eligible to participate in any other employer sponsored group health plan. The benefits described in this Section 2.f.ii. shall no longer be provided to the extent the Company determines that such would result in any fine, penalty or violation of law for being a discriminatory benefit or otherwise.

    

g.Outplacement Services. The Company will pay for Outplacement Services in accordance with the terms of the Severance Plan, provided that all the conditions therein and herein have been satisfied.

The payments and other benefits provided under this Agreement shall be reduced by applicable withholding taxes and other lawful deductions.

3.No Consideration Absent Execution of this Agreement and the Release. Executive understands and agrees that Executive would not receive the monies and/or benefits

described in Sections 2.a, 2.b, 2.c., , 2.f.ii., and 2.g. unless Executive timely signs and does not revoke either this Agreement or the Release, and fulfills the promises contained herein and therein.

4.Return of Company Property. Executive will surrender to the Company, on the Separation Date, all Company materials, including but not limited to Executive's Company laptop computer, phone, credit card, calling cards, etc. Executive will be responsible for resolving any outstanding balances on the Company credit card. The Company and Executive will coordinate the transfer of Executive's cell phone number to Executive's personal cell phone.

5.General Release of Claims. Executive on Executive's own behalf and on behalf of Executive's agents, administrators, representatives, executors, successors, heirs, devisees and assigns (collectively, the "Releasing Parties") knowingly and voluntarily releases and forever discharges, to the full extent permitted by law, in all countries, including but not limited to the U.S., the People's Republic of China (PRC), the United Kingdom (U.K.), the Netherlands, and the Federal Republic of Germany (FRG), the Company, its parent corporation, affiliates, subsidiaries, divisions, predecessors, successors, and assigns and the current and former employees, officers, directors, and agents thereof (each individually, a "Company Releasee" and collectively, the "Company Releasees"), of and from any and all claims, known and unknown, asserted and unasserted, Executive has or may have against the Company Releasees as of the date of execution of this Agreement, including, but not limited to, any alleged violation of:

•Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended;

•The Civil Rights Act of 1991;

•Sections 1981 through 1988 of Title 42 of the United States Code, as amended;

•The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended;

•Executive Order 11246, as amended;

•The Immigration Reform and Control Act, as amended;

•The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended;

•The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended;

•The Workers Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, as amended;

•The Occupational Safety and Health Act, (OSHA) as amended;

•The Wall Street Reform Act of 2010 (Dodd-Frank);

•The Family Medical Leave Act of 1993;

•The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002;

•The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), as amended;

•The Texas Civil Rights Act, as amended and related statutes;

•The Texas Minimum Wage Law, as amended;

•Equal Pay Law for Texas, as amended;

•Any other federal, state, or local civil or human rights law, including but not limited to any other local, state, or federal law, regulation, or ordinance in any state in the United States;

•Any public policy, contract, tort, or common law, or a grievance under the applicable collective bargaining agreement;

6.Affirmations. Executive affirms that Executive has not filed, caused to be filed, or presently is a party to any claim, complaint, or action against any Company Releasee in any forum or form; provided, however, that the foregoing does not affect any right to file an administrative charge with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ("EEOC"), OSHA, the National Labor Relations Board ("NLRB"), or a charge or complaint under applicable laws with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") or any other federal, state, or municipal agency with appropriate jurisdiction (a "Government Agency"), subject to the restriction that if any such charge or complaint is filed, Executive agrees not to violate the confidentiality provisions of this Agreement, except by an order of a court having competent jurisdiction, if required by applicable law, or if in connection with confidential communications with a Government Agency or an investigation conducted by a Government Agency with appropriate jurisdiction. Additionally, no provision of this Release shall be interpreted so as to impede Executive (or any other individual) from reporting possible violations of federal law or regulation to any governmental agency or entity or making other disclosures under the whistleblower provisions of federal law or regulation or accepting any monetary reward in connection therewith, and Executive does not need the prior authorization of the Company to make

any such reports or disclosures and Executive shall not be required to notify the Company that such reports or disclosures have been made. Executive further agrees and covenants that should Executive or any other person, organization, or other entity file, charge, claim, sue, or cause or permit to be filed any charge or claim with the EEOC, or any civil action, suit, or legal proceeding against any Company Releasee involving any matter occurring at any time in the past, Executive will not seek or accept any personal relief (including a judgment, relief, or settlement) in such charge, civil action, suit, or proceeding, unless otherwise required by applicable law. Executive further affirms that Executive has reported all hours worked as of the date of this Agreement and has been paid and/or has received all leave (paid or unpaid), compensation, wages, bonuses, commissions, and/or benefits to which Executive may be entitled and that no other leave (paid or unpaid), compensation, wages, bonuses, commissions, and/or benefits are due to Executive, except as provided in this Agreement. Executive furthermore affirms that Executive has no known workplace injuries or occupational diseases.

7.Confidentiality. Executive agrees and recognizes that any knowledge or information of any type whatsoever of a confidential nature relating to the business of the Company or any of its subsidiaries, divisions, or affiliates, including, without limitation, all types of trade secrets, client lists or information, employee lists or information, information regarding product development, marketing plans, management organization, operating policies or manuals, performance results, business plans, financial records, or other financial, commercial, business, or technical information (collectively "Confidential Information"), must be protected as confidential and not copied, disclosed, or used other than for the benefit of the Company at any time unless and until such knowledge or information is in the public domain through no wrongful act by Executive. Executive further agrees not to divulge to anyone (other than the Company or any persons employed or designated by the Company), publish, or make use of any such Confidential Information without the prior written consent of the Company, except by an order of a court having competent jurisdiction or if in connection with confidential communications with a Government Agency or an investigation conducted by a Government Agency with appropriate jurisdiction. Nothing in this Section 7 is intended to interfere with Executive's right to engage in the conduct outlined in Section 6, or to otherwise interfere with Executive's rights under any applicable federal, state or local law(s).

8.Notification of Allowable Disclosure of Trade Secret Information in the United States. An individual may not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that: (a) is made (i) in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official, either directly or indirectly, or to an attorney; and (ii) solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law; or (b) is made in a complaint or other document that is filed under seal in a lawsuit or other proceeding. Further, an individual who files a lawsuit against his or her employer alleging retaliation for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to his or her attorney. The individual also may use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, provided that he or she files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret except pursuant to a court order.

9.Non-solicitation of Employees. Executive acknowledges and recognizes the highly confidential nature of the business of the Company. To the extent applicable under

existing law, without the express written permission of the Company, for as long as Executive is employed by the Company and for a period of three (3) years from the Separation Date, Executive shall not, directly or indirectly, solicit or hire employees of the Company for employment or otherwise interfere with the Company's relationship with such employees; provided, however, that nothing in this Section 9 shall restrict Executive from owning solely as an investment, publicly traded securities of any company that is engaged in the business of the Company, if Executive (i) is not a controlling person of, or a member of a group which controls; and (ii) does not, directly or indirectly, own 5% or more of any class of securities of any such company.

10.Governing Law and Interpretation. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of Texas, without regard to its conflict of laws provision. In the event Executive or the Company breaches any provision of this Agreement, Executive and the Company affirm that either may institute an action to specifically enforce any term or provision of this Agreement. Should any provision of this Agreement be declared illegal or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction and cannot be modified to be enforceable, excluding the general release language, such provision shall immediately become null and void, leaving the remainder of this Agreement in full force and effect.

11.Non-admission of Wrongdoing. The parties hereto agree that neither this Agreement nor the furnishing of the consideration for the release contained in this Agreement and the Release shall be deemed or construed at any time for any purpose as an admission by the Company or any Company Releasee of any liability or unlawful conduct of any kind.

12.Non-Disparagement. Executive agrees that Executive shall at no time make, publish, or communicate to any person or entity or in any public forum or otherwise, any defamatory, maliciously false, or disparaging remarks, comments or statements concerning any Company Releasee or their respective businesses, reputations, or any of their respective employees, officers, or directors now or in the future. Likewise, the Company agrees to direct its executive leadership team not to make, publish, or communicate to any person or entity or in any public forum or otherwise, any defamatory, maliciously false, or disparaging remarks, comments, or statements not to disparage or make any disparaging remark or send any disparaging communication concerning Executive. Nothing in this Section 12 is intended to interfere with Executive's right to engage in the conduct outlined in Section 6, or to otherwise interfere with Executive's rights under any applicable federal, state or local law(s).

13.Future Cooperation. Executive agrees to make reasonable efforts to assist the Company, including but not limited to responding to telephone calls, assisting with transition duties, assisting with issues that arise prior to and after the Separation Date, and assisting with the defense or prosecution of any lawsuit or claim. This includes but is not limited to providing deposition testimony, attending hearings, and testifying on behalf of the Company. The Company will reimburse Executive for reasonable time and expenses in connection with any future cooperation after the Separation Date, at a mutually-agreed upon rate, provided that such reasonable time and expenses are pre-approved by the Company in writing prior to being incurred. Time and expenses may include loss of pay or using vacation time at a future employer. The Company shall reimburse Executive within thirty (30) days of remittance by Executive to the Company of documentation

concerning such time and expenses incurred, provided that such time expenses were pre-approved by the Company in writing.

14.Injunctive Relief. Executive agrees and acknowledges that the Company will be irreparably harmed by any breach or threatened breach by Executive of this Agreement or any Prior Agreement (as defined below) and that monetary damages would be grossly inadequate. Accordingly, Executive agrees that in the event of a breach or threatened breach of this Agreement or any Prior Agreement by Executive, the Company shall be entitled to immediate injunctive or other preliminary or equitable relief, as appropriate, in addition to all other remedies at law or equity.

15.Review Period. Executive is hereby advised she has up to twenty-one (21) calendar days from the date Executive receives it to review this Agreement and to consult with an attorney prior to execution of this Agreement. Executive agrees that any modifications made to this Agreement do not restart or affect in any manner the original twenty-one (21) calendar day consideration period. The Company advises Executive to consult with an attorney of his/her choosing regarding this Agreement (at his/her own expense), which includes a release for claims of age discrimination under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.

16.Revocation Period and Effective Date. If Executive signs and returns to the Company a copy of this Agreement, Executive has a period of seven (7) days ("Revocation Period") following the date of such execution to revoke this Agreement. This Agreement will become effective and irrevocable on the eighth (8th) day following the date Executive signs this Agreement ("Effective Date") if not previously revoked. In order for the revocation to be effective, written notice must be received by the Company no later than close of business on the seventh (7th) day after Executive signs this Agreement at which time the Revocation Period shall expire.

17.Amendment; Severability. This Agreement may not be modified, altered, or changed except upon express written consent of the parties hereto wherein specific reference is made to this Agreement. The parties to this Agreement agree that should any government agency or court of competent jurisdiction declare or determine that any provision of this Agreement is illegal or invalid, the validity of the remaining parts, terms or provisions of this Agreement shall not be affected and such provisions shall remain in full force and effect and any illegal or invalid part, term, or provision, will not be deemed to be a part of this Agreement.

18.Entire Agreement. This Agreement and the Release set forth the entire agreement between the parties hereto, and fully supersede any prior obligation of the Company to Executive, other than any prior non-disclosure, non-solicitation, non-competition, or arbitration agreement or provision which Executive entered into or is otherwise subject to (collectively, the "Prior Agreements"), which are incorporated into this Agreement by this reference, reaffirmed by Executive, and which remain in full force and effect according to their respective terms. The parties hereto agree that if any conflict exists between the provisions of this Agreement, the Release, and any Prior Agreements, those provisions providing greater protection to the Company and its affiliates shall control. Executive acknowledges that Executive has not relied on any representations, promises, or agreements of any kind made to Executive in connection with Executive's decision to

enter into this Agreement or the Release, except for those set forth in this Agreement or the Release.

19.HAVING ELECTED TO EXECUTE THIS AGREEMENT, TO FULFILL THE PROMISES, AND TO RECEIVE THE SUMS AND BENEFITS IN SECTION 2 ABOVE, EXECUTIVE FREELY AND KNOWINGLY, AND AFTER DUE CONSIDERATION, ENTERS INTO THIS AGREEMENT INTENDING TO WAIVE, SETTLE, AND RELEASE ALL CLAIMS EXECUTIVE HAS OR MIGHT HAVE AGAINST THE COMPANY RELEASEES.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto knowingly and voluntarily executed this Agreement as of the date indicated below:

This Release of Claims ("Release") is made and entered into by and between Celanese Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Company", "Employer," or "Celanese"), 222 W. Las Colinas Blvd., Irving, Texas 75039, and Lori J. Ryerkerk and her heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns ("Executive"). Terms used in this Release with initial capital letters that are not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to such terms in the Agreement and General Release to which this Release is attached (the "Agreement").

WHEREAS, Executive and the Company are parties to the Agreement; and

WHEREAS, Section 2 of the Agreement provides that Executive is entitled to certain payments and benefits if Executive timely signs and does not revoke the Agreement and this Release.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants set forth herein, the receipt and adequacy of which are acknowledged, Executive and the Company agree as follows:

1.Release of Claims. In consideration of the promises of the Company provided in the Agreement, including, without limitation, the payments and benefits set forth in Section 2 of the Agreement, that being good and valuable consideration, the receipt, adequacy and sufficiency of which are acknowledged by Executive, Executive on Executive's own behalf and on behalf of the Releasing Parties, knowingly and voluntarily releases and forever discharges, to the full extent permitted by law, in all countries, including but not limited to the U.S., the People's Republic of China (PRC), the United Kingdom (U.K.), the Netherlands, and the Federal Republic of Germany (FRG), the Company Releasees of and from any and all claims, known and unknown, asserted and unasserted, Executive has or may have against the Company Releasees as of the date of execution of this Release, including, but not limited to, any alleged violation of:

•Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended;

•The Civil Rights Act of 1991;

•Sections 1981 through 1988 of Title 42 of the United States Code, as amended;

•The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended;

•Executive Order 11246, as amended;

•The Immigration Reform and Control Act, as amended;

•The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended;

•The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended;

•The Workers Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, as amended;

•The Occupational Safety and Health Act, (OSHA) as amended;

•The Wall Street Reform Act of 2010 (Dodd-Frank);

•The Family Medical Leave Act of 1993;

•The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002;

•The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), as amended;

•The Texas Civil Rights Act, as amended and related statutes;

•The Texas Minimum Wage Law, as amended;

•Equal Pay Law for Texas, as amended;

•Any other federal, state, or local civil or human rights law, including but not limited to any other local, state, or federal law, regulation, or ordinance in any state in the United States;

•Any public policy, contract, tort, or common law, or a grievance under the applicable collective bargaining agreement;

2.Affirmations. Executive affirms that Executive has not filed, caused to be filed, or presently is a party to any claim, complaint, or action against any Company Releasee in any forum or form; provided, however, that the foregoing does not affect any right to file an administrative charge with the EEOC, OSHA, the NLRB, or a charge or complaint under applicable laws with the SEC or any other Government Agency, subject to the restriction that if any such charge or complaint is filed, Executive agrees not to violate the confidentiality provisions of the Agreement or this Release, except by an order of a court having competent jurisdiction, if required by applicable law, or if in connection with

confidential communications with a Government Agency or an investigation conducted by a Government Agency with appropriate jurisdiction. Additionally, no provision of this Release shall be interpreted so as to impede Executive (or any other individual) from reporting possible violations of federal law or regulation to any governmental agency or entity or making other disclosures under the whistleblower provisions of federal law or regulation or accepting any monetary reward in connection therewith, and Executive does not need the prior authorization of the Company to make any such reports or disclosures and Executive shall not be required to notify the Company that such reports or disclosures have been made. Executive further agrees and covenants that should Executive or any other person, organization, or other entity file, charge, claim, sue, or cause or permit to be filed any charge or claim with the EEOC, or any civil action, suit, or legal proceeding against any Company Releasee involving any matter occurring at any time in the past, Executive will not seek or accept any personal relief (including a judgment, relief, or settlement) in such charge, civil action, suit, or proceeding, unless otherwise required by applicable law. Executive further affirms that Executive has reported all hours worked as of the date of this Release and has been paid and/or has received all leave (paid or unpaid), compensation, wages, bonuses, commissions, and/or benefits to which Executive may be entitled and that no other leave (paid or unpaid), compensation, wages, bonuses, commissions, and/or benefits are due to Executive, except as provided in the Agreement and this Release. Executive furthermore affirms that Executive has no known workplace injuries or occupational diseases.

3.Confidentiality. Executive agrees and recognizes that all Confidential Information, must be protected as confidential and not copied, disclosed, or used other than for the benefit of the Company at any time unless and until such knowledge or information is in the public domain through no wrongful act by Executive. Executive further agrees not to divulge to anyone (other than the Company or any persons employed or designated by the Company), publish, or make use of any such Confidential Information without the prior written consent of the Company, except by an order of a court having competent jurisdiction or if in connection with confidential communications with a Government Agency or an investigation conducted by a Government Agency with appropriate jurisdiction. Nothing in this Section 3 is intended to interfere with Executive's right to engage in the conduct outlined in Section 2, or to otherwise interfere with Executive's rights under any applicable federal, state or local law(s).

4.Notification of Allowable Disclosure of Trade Secret Information in the United States. An individual may not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that: (a) is made (i) in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official, either directly or indirectly, or to an attorney; and (ii) solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law; or (b) is made in a complaint or other document that is filed under seal in a lawsuit or other proceeding. Further, an individual who files a lawsuit against his or her employer alleging retaliation for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to his or her attorney. The individual also may use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, provided that he or she files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret except pursuant to a court order.

5.Review Period. Executive, by the voluntary act of signing below, acknowledges that Executive has been given a period of at least twenty-one (21) calendar days from the date Executive receives it to review this Release and to consult with an attorney prior to

execution of this Release. Executive agrees that any modifications made to this Release do not restart or affect in any manner the original twenty-one (21) calendar day consideration period. EXECUTIVE SHALL NOT SIGN AND RETURN THIS RELEASE PRIOR TO THE JANUARY 2, 2025; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT EXECUTIVE MUST RETURN THE SIGNED RELEASE TO THE COMPANY BY 5:00 p.m. CENTRAL ON JANUARY 2, 2025 TO RECEIVE THE PAYMENTS AND OTHER BENEFITS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 2 OF THE AGREEMENT. Executive understands and agrees that Executive shall not receive the consideration set forth in Section 2 of the Agreement if Executive fails to comply with the terms of this Section 5. The Company advises Executive to consult with an attorney of his/her choosing regarding this Release (at his/her own expense), which includes a release for claims of age discrimination under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.

6.Revocation Period and Effective Date. If Executive signs and returns to the Company a copy of this Release by January 2, 2025, Executive has a period of seven (7) days ("Revocation Period") following the date of such execution to revoke this Release. This Release will become effective and irrevocable on the eighth (8th) day following the date Executive signs this Release ("Release Effective Date") if not previously revoked. In order for the revocation to be effective, written notice must be received by the Company no later than close of business on the seventh (7th) day after Executive signs this Release at which time the Revocation Period shall expire.

7.Governing Law and Interpretation. This Release shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of Texas, without regard to its conflict of laws provision. In the event Executive or the Company breaches any provision of this Release, Executive and the Company affirm that either may institute an action to specifically enforce any term or provision of this Release. Should any provision of this Release be declared illegal or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction and cannot be modified to be enforceable, excluding the general release language, such provision shall immediately become null and void, leaving the remainder of this Release in full force and effect.

8.Non-admission of Wrongdoing. The parties hereto agree that neither this Release nor the furnishing of the consideration for the release contained in the Agreement and this Release shall be deemed or construed at any time for any purpose as an admission by the Company or any Company Releasee of any liability or unlawful conduct of any kind.

9.Amendment; Severability. This Release may not be modified, altered, or changed except upon express written consent of the parties hereto wherein specific reference is made to this Release. The parties to this Release agree that should any government agency or court of competent jurisdiction declare or determine that any provision of the Agreement or this Release is illegal or invalid, the validity of the remaining parts, terms or provisions of the Agreement and this Release shall not be affected, and such provisions shall remain in full force and effect and any illegal or invalid part, term, or provision, will not be deemed to be a part of the Agreement or this Release.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto knowingly and voluntarily executed this Release as of the date indicated below: