Protected Activity Not Prohibited Clause Example with 5 Variations from Business Contracts

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you or the Company, as applicable, will in any way limit or prohibit you from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, "Protected Activity" means filing a charge or complaint, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating with, any state, federal, or other governmental agency, including but not limited to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportu...nity Commission, and the National Labor Relations Board. Notwithstanding any restrictions set forth in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you or the Company, as applicable, you understand that you are not required to obtain authorization from the Company prior to disclosing information to, or communicating with, such agencies, nor are you obligated to advise the Company as to any such disclosures or communications. In making any such disclosures or communications, you agree to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Confidential Information (within the meaning of the Confidentiality Agreement) to any parties other than the relevant government agencies. You further understand that "Protected Activity" does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communications, and that any such disclosure without the Company's written consent will constitute a material breach of this Agreement. You acknowledge that the Company has provided you with notice in compliance with the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 regarding immunity from liability for limited disclosures of trade secrets. The full text of the notice is attached in Exhibit A. -2- 11. Miscellaneous. This Agreement, along with the Confidentiality Agreement and the Severance Agreement, constitute the entire agreement between you and the Company regarding the subject matters discussed herein, and they supersede all prior negotiations, representations or agreements between you and the Company. This Agreement may only be modified by a written agreement signed by you and the Company's Chief Executive Officer. To confirm the current terms and conditions of your employment, please sign and date in the spaces indicated and return this Agreement to the Company. Sincerely, SurveyMonkey By:/s/ By: /s/ Alexander J. Lurie Alexander J. Lurie Chief Executive Officer I have read and understood this Agreement and hereby acknowledge, accept and agree to the terms as set forth herein and further acknowledge that no other commitments were made to me as part of my employment offer except as specifically set forth herein. Date: September 10, 2018 /s/ Lora D. Blum Timothy J. Maly Signature -3- Exhibit A SECTION 7 OF THE DEFEND TRADE SECRETS ACT OF 2016 " . . . An individual shall 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 filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if such filing is made under seal. . . . An individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the attorney of the individual and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual—(A) files any document containing the trade secret under seal; and (B) does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order." -4- EX-10.10 7 d494258dex1010.htm EX-10.10 EX-10.10 EX-10.13 10 d494258dex1013.htm EX-10.13 EX-10.13 Exhibit 10.10 10.13 September 10, 2018 Lora D. Blum Timothy J. Maly c/o SVMK Inc. One Curiosity Way San Mateo, CA 94403 Re: Confirmatory Employment Letter Dear Lora: Timothy: This letter agreement (the "Agreement") is entered into between Lora D. Blum Timothy J. Maly ("you") and SVMK Inc. (together with its affiliates and subsidiaries, the "Company," "we," or "SurveyMonkey"). This Agreement is effective as of the date you sign it, as indicated below. The purpose of this Agreement is to confirm the current terms and conditions of your employment. View More

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you or the Company, as applicable, will in any way limit or prohibit you from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, "Protected Activity" means filing a charge or complaint, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating with, any state, federal, or other governmental agency, including but not limited to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportu...nity Commission, and the National Labor Relations Board. Notwithstanding any restrictions set forth in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you or the Company, as applicable, you understand that you are not required to obtain authorization from the Company prior to disclosing information to, or communicating with, such agencies, nor are you obligated to advise the Company as to any such disclosures or communications. In making any such disclosures or communications, you agree to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Confidential Information (within the meaning of the Confidentiality Agreement) to any parties other than the relevant government agencies. You further understand that "Protected Activity" does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communications, and that any such disclosure without the Company's written consent will constitute a material breach of this Agreement. You acknowledge that the Company has provided you with notice in compliance with the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 regarding immunity from liability for limited disclosures of trade secrets. The full text of the notice is attached in Exhibit A. -2- 11. Miscellaneous. This Agreement, along with the Confidentiality Agreement and the Severance Agreement, constitute the entire agreement between you and the Company regarding the subject matters discussed herein, and they supersede all prior negotiations, representations or agreements between you and the Company. This Agreement may only be modified by a written agreement signed by you and the Company's Chief Executive Officer. To confirm the current terms and conditions of your employment, please sign and date in the spaces indicated and return this Agreement to the Company. Sincerely, SurveyMonkey By:/s/ By: /s/ Alexander J. Lurie Alexander J. Lurie Chief Executive Officer I have read and understood this Agreement and hereby acknowledge, accept and agree to the terms as set forth herein and further acknowledge that no other commitments were made to me as part of my employment offer except as specifically set forth herein. Date: September 10, 2018 /s/ Lora D. Blum John S. Schoenstein Signature -3- Exhibit A SECTION 7 OF THE DEFEND TRADE SECRETS ACT OF 2016 " . . . An individual shall 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 filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if such filing is made under seal. . . . An individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the attorney of the individual and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual—(A) files any document containing the trade secret under seal; and (B) does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order." -4- EX-10.10 7 d494258dex1010.htm EX-10.10 EX-10.10 EX-10.14 11 d494258dex1014.htm EX-10.14 EX-10.14 Exhibit 10.10 10.14 September 10, 2018 Lora D. Blum John S. Schoenstein c/o SVMK Inc. One Curiosity Way San Mateo, CA 94403 Re: Confirmatory Employment Letter Dear Lora: John: This letter agreement (the "Agreement") is entered into between Lora D. Blum John S. Schoenstein ("you") and SVMK Inc. (together with its affiliates and subsidiaries, the "Company," "we," or "SurveyMonkey"). This Agreement is effective as of the date you sign it, as indicated below. The purpose of this Agreement is to confirm the current terms and conditions of your employment. View More

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you or the Company, as applicable, will in any way limit or prohibit you from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, "Protected Activity" means filing a charge or complaint, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating with, any state, federal, or other governmental agency, including but not limited to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportu...nity Commission, and the National Labor Relations Board. Notwithstanding any restrictions set forth in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you or the Company, as applicable, you understand that you are not required to obtain authorization from the Company prior to disclosing information to, or communicating with, such agencies, nor are you obligated to advise the Company as to any such disclosures or communications. In making any such disclosures or communications, you agree to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Confidential Information (within the meaning of the Confidentiality Agreement) to any parties other than the relevant government agencies. You further understand that "Protected Activity" does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communications, and that any such disclosure without the Company's written consent will constitute a material breach of this Agreement. You acknowledge that the Company has provided you with notice in compliance with the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 regarding immunity from liability for limited disclosures of trade secrets. The full text of the notice is attached in Exhibit A. -2- 11. Miscellaneous. This Agreement, along with the Confidentiality Agreement and the Severance Agreement, constitute the entire agreement between you and the Company regarding the subject matters discussed herein, and they supersede all prior negotiations, representations or agreements between you and the Company. This Agreement may only be modified by a written agreement signed by you and the Company's Chief Executive Officer. To confirm the current terms and conditions of your employment, please sign and date in the spaces indicated and return this Agreement to the Company. Sincerely, SurveyMonkey By:/s/ Alexander J. Lurie Alexander J. Lurie Chief Executive Officer I have read and understood this Agreement and hereby acknowledge, accept and agree to the terms as set forth herein and further acknowledge that no other commitments were made to me as part of my employment offer except as specifically set forth herein. Date: September 10, 2018 /s/ Lora D. Blum Rebecca Cantieri Signature -3- Exhibit A SECTION 7 OF THE DEFEND TRADE SECRETS ACT OF 2016 " . . . An individual shall 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 filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if such filing is made under seal. . . . An individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the attorney of the individual and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual—(A) files any document containing the trade secret under seal; and (B) does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order." -4- EX-10.10 7 d494258dex1010.htm EX-10.10 EX-10.10 EX-10.11 8 d494258dex1011.htm EX-10.11 EX-10.11 Exhibit 10.10 10.11 September 10, 2018 Lora D. Blum Rebecca Cantieri c/o SVMK Inc. One Curiosity Way San Mateo, CA 94403 Re: Confirmatory Employment Letter Dear Lora: Rebecca: This letter agreement (the "Agreement") is entered into between Lora D. Blum Rebecca Cantieri ("you") and SVMK Inc. (together with its affiliates and subsidiaries, the "Company," "we," or "SurveyMonkey"). This Agreement is effective as of the date you sign it, as indicated below. The purpose of this Agreement is to confirm the current terms and conditions of your employment. View More

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you or the Company, as applicable, will in any way limit or prohibit you from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, "Protected Activity" means filing a charge or complaint, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating with, any state, federal, or other governmental agency, including but not limited to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportu...nity Commission, and the National Labor Relations Board. Notwithstanding any restrictions set forth in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you or the Company, as applicable, you understand that you are not required to obtain authorization from the Company prior to disclosing information to, or communicating with, such agencies, nor are you obligated to advise the Company as to any such disclosures or communications. In making any such disclosures or communications, you agree to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Confidential Information (within the meaning of the Confidentiality Agreement) to any parties other than the relevant government agencies. You further understand that "Protected Activity" does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communications, and that any such disclosure without the Company's written consent will constitute a material breach of this Agreement. You acknowledge that the Company has provided you with notice in compliance with the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 regarding immunity from liability for limited disclosures of trade secrets. The full text of the notice is attached in Exhibit A. -2- 11. Miscellaneous. This Agreement, along with the Confidentiality Agreement and the Severance Agreement, constitute the entire agreement between you and the Company regarding the subject matters discussed herein, and they supersede all prior negotiations, representations or agreements between you and the Company. This Agreement may only be modified by a written agreement signed by you and the Company's Chief Executive Officer. To confirm the current terms and conditions of your employment, please sign and date in the spaces indicated and return this Agreement to the Company. Sincerely, SurveyMonkey By:/s/ By: /s/ Alexander J. Lurie Alexander J. Lurie Chief Executive Officer I have read and understood this Agreement and hereby acknowledge, accept and agree to the terms as set forth herein and further acknowledge that no other commitments were made to me as part of my employment offer except as specifically set forth herein. Date: September 10, 2018 /s/ Lora D. Blum Thomas E. Hale Signature -3- Exhibit A SECTION 7 OF THE DEFEND TRADE SECRETS ACT OF 2016 " . . . An individual shall 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 filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if such filing is made under seal. . . . An individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the attorney of the individual and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual—(A) files any document containing the trade secret under seal; and (B) does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order." -4- EX-10.10 7 d494258dex1010.htm EX-10.10 EX-10.10 EX-10.12 9 d494258dex1012.htm EX-10.12 EX-10.12 Exhibit 10.10 10.12 September 10, 2018 Lora D. Blum Thomas E. Hale c/o SVMK Inc. One Curiosity Way San Mateo, CA 94403 Re: Confirmatory Employment Letter Dear Lora: Thomas: This letter agreement (the "Agreement") is entered into between Lora D. Blum Thomas E. Hale ("you") and SVMK Inc. (together with its affiliates and subsidiaries, the "Company," "we," or "SurveyMonkey"). This Agreement is effective as of the date you sign it, as indicated below. The purpose of this Agreement is to confirm the current terms and conditions of your employment. View More

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. Nothing in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you or the Company, as applicable, will in any way limit or prohibit you from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, "Protected Activity" means filing a charge or complaint, or otherwise communicating, cooperating, or participating with, any state, federal, or other governmental agency, including but not limited to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportu...nity Commission, and the National Labor Relations Board. Notwithstanding any restrictions set forth in this Agreement or in any other agreement between you or the Company, as applicable, you understand that you are not required to obtain authorization from the Company prior to disclosing information to, or communicating with, such agencies, nor are you obligated to advise the Company as to any such disclosures or communications. In making any such disclosures or communications, you agree to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Confidential Information (within the meaning of the Confidentiality Agreement) to any parties other than the relevant government agencies. You further understand that "Protected Activity" does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communications, and that any such disclosure without the Company's written consent will constitute a material breach of this Agreement. You acknowledge that the Company has provided you with notice in compliance with the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 regarding immunity from liability for limited disclosures of trade secrets. The full text of the notice is attached in Exhibit A. -2- 11. Miscellaneous. This Agreement, along with the Confidentiality Agreement and the Severance Agreement, constitute the entire agreement between you and the Company regarding the subject matters discussed herein, and they supersede all prior negotiations, representations or agreements between you and the Company. This Agreement may only be modified by a written agreement signed by you and different Executive Officer of the Company's Chief Executive Officer. Company. To confirm the current terms and conditions of your employment, please sign and date in the spaces indicated and return this Agreement to the Company. Sincerely, SurveyMonkey By:/s/ Alexander J. Lurie Alexander J. Lurie Chief Executive Officer Lora D. Blum Lora D. Blum, Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary I have read and understood this Agreement and hereby acknowledge, accept and agree to the terms as set forth herein and further acknowledge that no other commitments were made to me as part of my employment offer except as specifically set forth herein. Date: September 10, 2018 /s/ Lora D. Blum Alexander J. Lurie Signature -3- Exhibit A SECTION 7 OF THE DEFEND TRADE SECRETS ACT OF 2016 " . . . An individual shall 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 filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if such filing is made under seal. . . . An individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the attorney of the individual and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual—(A) files any document containing the trade secret under seal; and (B) does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order." -4- EX-10.10 7 d494258dex1010.htm EX-10.10 EX-10.10 EX-10.9 6 d494258dex109.htm EX-10.9 EX-10.9 Exhibit 10.10 10.9 September 10, 2018 Lora D. Blum Alexander J. Lurie c/o SVMK Inc. One Curiosity Way San Mateo, CA 94403 Re: Confirmatory Employment Letter Dear Lora: Alexander: This letter agreement (the "Agreement") is entered into between Lora D. Blum Alexander J. Lurie ("you") and SVMK Inc. (together with its affiliates and subsidiaries, the "Company," "we," or "SurveyMonkey"). This Agreement is effective as of the date you sign it, as indicated below. The purpose of this Agreement is to confirm the current terms and conditions of your employment. View More