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1 Mark G. Worischeck/Bar No. 011147


Ryan P. Sandstrom/Bar No. 029862
2 SANDERS & PARKS, P.C.
3030 North Third Street, Suite 1300
3 Phoenix, AZ 85012-3099
Direct Phone: (602) 532-5795
4 Direct Fax: (602) 230-5054
Mark.Worischeck@sandersparks.com
5 Ryan.Sandstrom@sandersparks.com
6 Attorneys for Plaintiff Hanover Insurance Company
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE DISTRICT OF ARIZONA

Hanover Insurance Company, a Delaware


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Plaintiff,

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Case No.:
COMPLAINT FOR
DECLARATORY JUDGMENT

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Arizona corporation; Vemma Nutrition
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Benson K. Boreyko, an individual,
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Defendants.
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Plaintiff Hanover Insurance Company (Hanover), files its Complaint for

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Declaratory Judgment pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2201, et seq. against Defendants Vemma

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International Holdings, Inc., Vemma Nutrition Company (collectively, Vemma), and

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Benson K. Boreyko, and alleges as follows:


I. INTRODUCTION

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This lawsuit involves an insurance coverage dispute.

Defendants are

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seeking coverage for an underlying lawsuit that alleges Defendants operated an

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international pyramid scheme which targets young adults, including college students

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to sell dietary supplements, and bilking these young consumers out of more than $185

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million. Specifically, on August 17, 2015, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed a

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lawsuit against Defendants for their alleged violations of the FTC Act for operating of an

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illegal pyramid scheme (the FTC Lawsuit). On September 18, 2015, the Arizona

District Court granted a Preliminary Injunction against Defendants, stating [t]he

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evidence before the Court leaves little doubt that the FTC will ultimately succeed on the
merits in demonstrating that Vemma is operating a pyramid scheme and finding the FTC
has a likelihood of success on the merits in demonstrating Vemma and Mr. Boreyko are
operating a pyramid scheme.

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2.

Hanover issued certain claims-made Private Company Management

Liability Insurance Policies to Defendant Vemma. Specifically, the 2015-16 Policy


expressly cautions:

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NOTICE: THE LIABILITY COVERAGE PARTS ARE


WRITTEN ON A CLAIMS-MADE BASIS. SUBJECT
TO ITS TERMS, THIS POLICY APPLIES ONLY TO
CLAIMS FIRST MADE AGAINST THE INSUREDS
DURING THE POLICY PERIOD (Underlying added,
capitals and bold in original.)

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Here, the FTC Lawsuit was filed during the Hanover 2015-16 Policy Period. However,

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the Policy also provides all Related Claims will be considered as a single Claim made

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in the Policy Periodin which the earliest of such Related Claims was first made.

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Indeed, on February 9, 2012, during the Hanover 2011-2012 Policy Period,

a company called BLS, LLC (BLS) commenced an arbitration proceeding (the


Arizona Pyramid Arbitration) against Vemma and Boreyko in Arizona alleging that
Vemma was an illegal pyramid promotional scheme under state and federal law. BLS
sought more than $200,000 in damages against Vemma including under the Arizona
Pyramid Scheme statute. The Arizona Pyramid Arbitration was a Claim that should
have been reported to Hanover, but was not.
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Then, beginning during the Hanover 2012-13 Policy Period, identical to the

FTC Lawsuit, more than 100 similar Consumer Complaints (of which many are

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Claims) were filed against Vemma (before the Oregon Department of Justice, the

Arizona Better Business Bureau, and the FTC) alleging Vemma was a pyramid scheme

i.e., [my teenage son] made the mistake of buying into the pyramid product, Vemma

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operates as apyramid scheme, where income is primarily derived from signing up new
members rather than sales of actual products, [Vemma] is the standard ponzi/pyramid
scheme. The problem I have is them targeting MINORS to do their dirty work. Adults
know better, kids do not (the Consumer Complaints).
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In addition, on June 10, 2013, Italian regulators (i.e., the Italian FTC)

commenced a proceeding against Vemma for its alleged operation of an illegal pyramid
scheme in Italy, in violation of the Italian Consumer Code (the Italian Proceeding). On
March 10, 2014, the Italian proceeding found Vemmas sale of dietary supplements was

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an illegal pyramid scheme in violation of Italian laws, and a fine and judgment were

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entered against Vemma.

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Because the pyramid-scheme allegations of the FTC Lawsuit (filed in the

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2015-16 Policy Period) are identical to the pyramid-scheme allegations of the Claims

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made during the earlier Hanover Policy Periods (i.e., the Arizona Pyramid Arbitration,

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more than 100 Consumer Complaints (including an Oregon DOJ Claim), and the Italian

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Proceeding), and because the Policy provides all related Claims constitute a single

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Claim and made in the Policy Periodin which the earliest of such Related Claims

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was first made i.e., the 2011-12 Policy Period, the FTC Lawsuit is not a claim that was

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first made during the Hanover 2015-16 Policy Period, precluding coverage for the FTC

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Lawsuit under that Policy.

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Under the Notice Provisions, Defendants were required to provide to

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Hanover written notice of the Claim,as soon as practicable during the Policy

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Periodbut in no event later than 90 days after such Claim is first made. Defendants

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never provided notice to Hanover of the Arizona Pyramid Arbitration, the Consumer
Complaints, nor of the Italian Proceeding, so these Claims are not afforded coverage
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under the Policy. And because the FTC Lawsuit is a related Claim, Vemmas failure to
provide notice of the original Claims (the Arizona Pyramid Arbitration, the Consumer
Complaints, the Italian Proceeding) similarly means there is no coverage under the Policy
for the FTC Lawsuit.

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Separately, the Policy contains an Unfair Business Practices Exclusion that

bars coverage for any Claim (e.g., lawsuit) directly or indirectly based upon, arising
out of, or attributable tounfair business practices. Each and every substantive
allegation against Defendants in the FTC Lawsuit is set forth under the heading,
DEFENDANTS BUSINESS PRACTICES (emphasis in original), and includes four
causes of action, each stating that Defendants acts or omissions constitute a deceptive
act or practice in violation of the FTC Act. Accordingly, the Unfair Business Practices
Exclusion applies to bar coverage under the Policy for the FTC Lawsuit.
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Alternatively, because Vemma failed to disclose the Arizona Pyramid

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Arbitration, more than 100 Consumer Complaints, and/or the Italian Proceeding in

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Hanovers Policy Application, Hanovers Known Claim Exclusion applies to bar

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coverage for the FTC Lawsuit, as well as the application of other Policy terms, conditions

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and exclusions that bar coverage for some and/or all of the FTC Lawsuit.

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An actual controversy exists between Defendants and Hanover regarding

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Hanovers purported obligation to provide them with a defense and indemnity for the

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FTC Lawsuit, which cannot be resolved without a declaration of the rights and

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responsibilities of the parties by this Court.

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II.

PARTIES

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Plaintiff Hanover is a company incorporated under the laws of Delaware

with its principal place of business at 440 Lincoln Street, Worcester, Massachusetts.
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is an Arizona corporation with its principal place of business at 1621 West Rio Salado
Parkway, Tempe, Arizona 85281.

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On information and belief, Defendant Vemma International Holdings, Inc.,

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On information and belief, Defendant Vemma Nutrition Company, is an

Arizona corporation with its principal place of business at 1621 West Rio Salado
Parkway, Tempe, Arizona 85281.

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citizen of Arizona.1
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On information and belief, Defendant Benson K. Boreyko is a resident and

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JURISDICTION AND VENUE

This court has jurisdiction over this action pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1332

respecting diversity jurisdiction insofar as it involves citizens of different states and the

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amount in controversy exceeds $75,000, exclusive of interest and costs.


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Venue is appropriate under 28 U.S.C. 1391 because a substantial part of

the relevant events occurred in this District, including the issuance of the Policy to
Defendants at 8322 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255.
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A.

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BACKGROUND FACTS

The Relevant Policies


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For the purposes of this Complaint, Hanover issued two policies to Vemma

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of relevance, both are a Private Company Management Liability Insurance Policy, with a

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policy number of LH4-8827059, with a limit of liability of $5,000,000, and with a Policy

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Period of: (i) August 1, 2015 to August 1, 2016 (the 2015-16 Policy); and (ii) August 1,

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2011 to August 1, 2012 (the 2011-12 Policy).

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In Defendant Benson K. Boreykos Answer to the FTC Lawsuit, which is filed in the United
States District Court for the District of Arizona, he states that, Boreyko admitsthat he resides
in this District. See, FTC Lawsuit, 2:15-cv-01578-JJT, Doc. #125, 8.

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1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

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A true and correct copy of the 2015-16 Policy is attached hereto as Exhibit

2 and is incorporated herein by reference.

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A true and correct copy of the 2011-12 Policy is attached hereto as Exhibit

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Both the 2011-12 Policy and the 2015-16 Policy are claims-made

policies.

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Specifically, in the Policy Declarations for the 2015-16 Policy, it states (in

CAPITAL LETTERS and in bold):

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NOTICE: THE LIABILITY COVERAGE PARTS ARE


WRITTEN ON A CLAIMS-MADE BASIS. SUBJECT
TO ITS TERMS, THIS POLICY APPLIES ONLY TO
CLAIMS FIRST MADE AGAINST THE INSUREDS
DURING THE POLICY PERIOD OR ANY
APPLICABLE EXTENDED REPORTING PERIOD.
(Underlying added.)

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Thereafter, on the top of the first page of the Directors and Officer

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(D&O) Coverage Part for the 2015-16 Policy, it states (in CAPITAL LETTERS and in

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bold):
NOTICE: THIS COVERAGE PART IS WRITTEN ON A
CLAIMS-MADE BASIS. SUBJECT TO ITS TERMS,
THIS COVERAGE PART APPLIES ONLY TO
CLAIMS FIRST MADE AGAINST THE INSUREDS
DURING THE POLICY PERIOD OR ANY
APPLICABLE EXTENDED REPORTING PERIOD.
(Underlying added.)

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The respective relevant Insuring Provisions of the 2015-16 Policy (Sections

I.A. and B. of the D&O Coverage Part), states:

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The Insurer will pay on behalf of the Insured Entity, Loss


which the Insured Individual is legally obligated to pay due
to a Claim first made against the Insured Individual during
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the Policy Period, or the Extended Reporting Period if


applicable, but only to the extent the Insured Entity
indemnifies the Insured Individual for such Loss.

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The Insurer will pay on behalf of an Insured Entity, Loss


which the Insured Entity is legally obligated to pay due to a
Claim first made against the Insured Entity during the
Policy Period, or the Extended Reporting Period if
applicable. (Emphasis added.)

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The Claims Against Vemma and/or Boreyko

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During the 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14, and the 2014-15 Policy Periods

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Under the terms of the 2011-12 Policy, 2012-13 Policy, the 2013-14 Policy,

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and/or the 2014-15 Policy, Claim is defined to include: [a]ny written demand

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presented for monetary Damages or non-monetary relief for a Wrongful Act.

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3 and is incorporated herein by reference.


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A true and correct copy of the 2013-14 Policy, without its application, is

attached hereto as Exhibit 4 and is incorporated herein by reference.


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A true and correct copy of the 2014-15 Policy is attached hereto as Exhibit

5 and is incorporated herein by reference.

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A true and correct copy of the 2012-13 Policy is attached hereto as Exhibit

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The Arizona Pyramid Arbitration

On or about February 29, 2012, BLS, LLC (BLS) submitted a Demand

for Arbitration against Vemma with the American Arbitration Association (the Arizona
Pyramid Arbitration).
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On or about April 7, 2012, BLS submitted a second Demand for

Arbitration naming Vemma and adding Defendant Boreyko.


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On or about September 3, 2012, BLS submitted a third Demand for

Arbitration naming Vemma and Boreyko.

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In the Arizona Pyramid Arbitration, BLS asserted claims against

Defendants for violations of the Federal RICO statute, the Arizona Pyramid statute,
common law fraud, and securities fraud under Arizona law.
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BLS alleged in its Demand for Arbitration that Vemma is an illegal

pyramid promotional scheme under state and federal law.

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In the Demand for Arbitration, BLS sought more than $200,000 in

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damages from Vemma arising out of an alleged illegal pyramid scheme.


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Arbitration) was a Claim as defined by the 2011-2012 Policy Period.


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Vemma received a copy of the February 29, 2012 Demand for

Arbitration between August 1, 2011 and August 1, 2012.


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Boreyko received a copy of the April 7, 2012 Demand for Arbitration

between August 1, 2011 and August 1, 2012.


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Vemma and Boreyko were represented by the law firm Coppersmith

Schermer & Brockelman PLC in the Arizona Pyramid Arbitration.


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A true and correct copy of the February 29, 2012 Demand for Arbitration

is attached hereto as Exhibit 6 and is incorporated herein by reference.


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A true and correct copy of the April 7, 2012 Demand for Arbitration is

attached hereto as Exhibit 7 and is incorporated herein by reference.


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A true and correct copy of the September 3, 2012 Demand for Arbitration

is attached hereto as Exhibit 8 and is incorporated herein by reference.

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The February 29, 2012 Demand for Arbitration (i.e., the Arizona Pyramid

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The Italian Proceeding

During the 2012-13 Policy Period, on June 10, 2013, Italian regulators (i.e.,

the Italian FTC) commenced a proceeding against Vemma for its alleged operation of a
pyramid scheme in Italy, through its sale of dietary supplements, in violation of the
Italian Consumer Code (the Italian Proceeding).

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On March 10, 2014, in the Italian Proceeding, Vemmas business practices

were found to be an illegal pyramid scheme in violation of Italian laws, and a fine and
judgment were entered against Vemma (the Italian Order).
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The Italian Consumer Code, Article 23, Par. I, letter p), defines as unfair

the conduct of a business organization any business that starts, manages or promotes A
pyramid promotional scheme where consumers provide a contribution in exchange for

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the possibility of receiving payment mainly from the enrollment of other consumers into
the scheme, rather than from the sale or consumption of products.
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The Italian Order states that, in pyramid sales schemes the sponsors

income does not depend only on the total sales volumes generated together with the
associates he/she sponsors, (to which, moreover, they are not directly linked) but results

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mainly by the enrollment of other persons in the sales or promotional network, this being

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the primary aspect of this scheme, which determines the earnings level that will be

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recognized to sponsor. In other words, in a pyramid sales scheme the product or

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service to be sold becomes secondary, simply providing the pretext and opportunity to

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enroll other consumers to participate in the pyramid by making personal orders

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(purchases), thus artificially enabling the scheme to feed on itself.

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The Italian Order stated that the Vemma network is in fact a pyramid

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scheme, because Vemma makes a profit mainly from the enrollment of associates and

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the purchases of product made directly by the latter, and where the associates

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promotional effort is aimed at constantly enrolling new associates and creating a purchase

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network (with purchases made by the participants themselves), rather than generating

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product sales.

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A true and correct copy of the translation of the March 10, 2014 Italian

Order in the Italian Proceeding is attached hereto as Exhibit 9 and incorporated herein by
reference (the translated decision in the Italian Proceeding is also attached to the FTC
Lawsuit, 2:15-cv-01578-JJT, Doc. 13-1).
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and the 2014-15 Policy Period (from August 1, 2014 to August 1, 2015), Vemma
received notice of more than 100 Consumer Complaints from the Oregon DOJ, the
Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and the Arizona Better Business Bureau, with more
than three dozen alleging that Vemma was an illegal pyramid scheme.
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The Oregon DOJ Claim

By letter dated December 4, 2012, the Oregon Department of Justice, Civil

Enforcement Division (Oregon DOJ), advised Vemma that it had received a complaint
from Barb Raines (the Oregon DOJ Claim).
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During the term of the 2012-13 Policy Period (from August 1, 2012 to

August 1, 2013), the 2013-14 Policy Period (from August 1, 2013 to August 1, 2014),

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The Consumer Claims

A true and correct copy of the December 4, 2012 letter from the Oregon

DOJ is attached hereto as Exhibit 10 and is incorporated herein by reference.2


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By email dated December 10, 2012, from Ms. Michelle Lottner of Vemma

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(Compliance Analyst) to Ms. Raines, Ms. Lottner stated: Dear Ms. Raines, This letter is

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in response to the complaint you filed with the Oregon Department of Justice dated

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November 21, 2012 stating that Vemma is a pyramid type of program targeting high

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school students (complaint FF11267-12-Barb Raines).

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A true and correct copy of Ms. Lottners December 10, 2012 email is

attached hereto as Exhibit 11 and incorporated herein by reference.

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The Arizona BBB Claims

In correspondence dated December 22, 2012, from Ms. Andrea Garcia of

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the Better Business Bureau (BBB) to Ms. Michelle Cohen of Vemma, Ms. Garcia sets

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forth a complaint against Vemma received by the BBB from Angela Ramon.

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Exhibit 10 does not contain the purported Enclosure: Consumer Complaint EZ-E1.
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A true and correct copy of the correspondence dated December 22, 2012,

from Ms. Garcia to Ms. Cohen is attached hereto as Exhibit 12 and incorporated herein
by reference.
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As stated in Ms. Ramons Claim: I am Nickys mom, Nick was

approached about Vemma and made the mistake of buying into the pyramid product.
The initial cost was $150 for product/shipping. As in most cases, Nick was only able to

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find one person who would buy into this scheme.

He ordered the first product in

October, and the next autoship product came in November. Nick is a freshman in college
and, of course, the most college kids, they want to make quick money. I didnt find out
about this until Nick received an overdraft on his November account when the autoship
came through. I, at that point in time (12/4/12), contacted Vemma and spoke with Kevin

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and cancelled the product (Conf #3904506). I was told that Nick could only return the

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latest pack. They would not give him a refund for the first product that was delivered in

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October[a]fter several days of not receiving anything and not receiving a refund and

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Derek not taking my calls, I called again and spoke with Alecia on 12/20/12. She was

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very friendly and said it would take 3-4 weeks for a refund, but did speed up the process

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and had the refund deposited on 12/21/12. However, Firstbank called to inform me that

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only $130 had been deposited (because I filed a dispute with my bank over Vemma, they

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are watching the account carefully). I did ask for information where legal matters should

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be sent to, and they were very reluctant and after several conversations with her

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supervisor, they finally provided me an address and email (but said there was no

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number). I dont really want to get my lawyer involved, so I thought I would try this

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route first[i]t cost Nick $223.44 for product he cannot get rid of. I understand young

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college students are adults, but I also believe that Vemma preys on these young adults

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because, although they may be book smart, they are not world smart. Its a lesson Nick
has learned, but Im hoping it will not continue to happen to other individuals.

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Thereafter, Vemma (by Ms. Michelle Lottner, Compliance Analyst)

responded in writing to the BBB (to Ms. Garcia) about the allegations made by Ms.
Ramon, and Vemma stated: In response to Angies allegations that Vemma is a
pyramid-type business, we offer the following: Vemma was incorporated in September
2004 in the State of Arizona, Vemmas parent company, New Vision USA, Inc. was
established in 1995 by the Boreyko family and is a proud member of both the Direct
Selling Association and Better Business Bureau of Central/Northern Arizonaany
company that ties compensation and financial success solely to recruiting efforts rather
than actual sales for ultimate use by Consumers is an illegal pyramid scheme and
ultimately destined to collapseVemma has also adopted and enforces other policies to
ensure compliance with federal and state laws and to make certain that many of the

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abuses commonly associated with illegal pyramids, such as inventory loading, cannot

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occur.

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A true and correct copy of the correspondence from Ms. Lottner to Ms.

Garcia is attached hereto as Exhibit 13 and incorporated herein by reference.


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In correspondence dated January 16, 2013, from Ms. Alexandria Nock of

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the BBB to Ms. Michelle Cohen of Vemma, Ms. Nock sets forth a complaint against

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Vemma received by the BBB from Mike Gleeson, which states: Vemma operates as a

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virtual pyramid scheme, where income is primarily derived from signing up new

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members rather than sales of actual products.

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A true and correct copy of the January 16, 2013 correspondence from Ms.

Nock to Ms. Cohen is attached hereto as Exhibit 14 and incorporated herein by reference.
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By email dated January 21, 2013 from Michelle Lottner of Vemma to Ms.

Nock, the email states: Mr. Gleesons complaint states that Vemma operates as a virtual
pyramid scheme, where income is primarily derived from signing up new members rather
than sales of actual products..

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A true and correct copy of the email dated January 21, 2013 from Ms.

Lottner to Ms. Nock is attached hereto as Exhibit 15 and incorporated herein by


reference.
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By correspondence dated February 7, 2013 from Ms. Alexandria Nock of

the BBB to Ms. Michelle Cohen of Vemma, Ms. Nock sets forth a complaint against
Vemma received by the BBB from Amy Dunagan, which complains: I have been

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repeatedly contacted by both email and cell phone by marketers that left Herbalife and
started with Vemma. I contacted Vemma when they started and they denied having those
members as part of their company. They have my number and have been sending
automated calls to it promoting their business. I am certain it is members of Vemma
because they have sent me links to their website and tonight a text message promoting it.

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They are supposedly an MLM company, but I dont see these people trying to sell any

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product. They repeated want you to buy in and be a part of their team. It is a pyramid

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scheme and they are attempting it with another company.

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unscrupulous to take numbers with you and continue to harass people when they have not

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contacted you.I want them to stop and I do not think they should be allowed to

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continue this practice.

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A true and correct copy of the correspondence dated February 7, 2013 from

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Ms. Nock to Ms. Cohen is attached hereto as Exhibit 16 and incorporated herein by

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reference.

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In correspondence from Ms. Michelle Lottner of Vemma to Ms. Nock of

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the BBB, Ms. Lottner acknowledges complaint 9412328 from Amy Dunagan and Ms.

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Dunagans claim that Vemma is a pyramid scheme.

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A true and correct copy of the correspondence from Ms. Lottner to Ms.

Nock is attached hereto as Exhibit 17 and incorporated herein by reference.


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In correspondence dated April 4, 2013 from Ms. Michelle Cohen

(Compliance Analyst) of Vemma to Ms. Alexandra Nock of the BBB, Vemma


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acknowledged being accused of operating a pyramid scheme in a complaint filed by

Kristina Brennen, stating: [i]n response to Ms. Brennens allegations that Vemma is a

pyramid-type business.3

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A true and correct copy of the correspondence dated April 4, 2013 from

Ms. Cohen to Ms. Nock is attached hereto as Exhibit 18 and incorporated herein by
reference.

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In correspondence dated August 27, 2013 from Ms. Samantha Oberdank of

the BBB to Ms. Michelle Lottner of Vemma, Ms. Oberdank sets forth a complaint against
Vemma received by the BBB from Lisa Vigna, which states: This company is soliciting
money from high school students ($500) and putting high pressure sales, and the claim of
making a lot of money as part of the enticement. This cannot be legal to get teenaged

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kids, not even 18 yet, to sell their product. Not actually selling the product itself, but

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getting their friends to buy into the company for $500 and then turning around and trying

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to solicit their friends and classmates to do the same which is how you make money. It

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is the standard ponzi/pyramid scheme. The problem I have is them targeting MINORS to

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do their dirty work. Adults know better, kid do notI would like the company to pull

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out of Basking Ridge NJ and stop enticing the High School kids and to cease any and all

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operations with my town and any towns surrounding the immediate area.

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A true and correct copy of the correspondence dated August 27, 2013 from

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Ms. Oberdank to Ms. Lottner is attached hereto as Exhibit 19 and incorporated herein by

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By correspondence from Ms. Michelle Lottner of Vemma to Ms. Oberdank,

Vemma acknowledged being accused of operating a pyramid scheme, stating: regarding

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A copy of Ms. Kristina Brennens April 2, 2013 complaint (ID No. 9485820) was not provided
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complaint ID 9683077 from Lisa VignaMs. Vignas claim that Vemma is a

pyramid/ponzi scheme.

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A true and correct copy of the correspondence from Ms. Michelle Lottner

of Vemma to Ms. Oberdank is attached hereto as Exhibit 20 and incorporated herein by


reference.

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By correspondence dated August 29, 2013 from Ms. Samantha Oberdank of

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the BBB to Ms. Michelle Lottner of Vemma, Ms. Oberdank sets forth a complaint against
Vemma received by the BBB from Julia Guise, which complains: This is a multiple
issue. My son was presented with a business opportunity, from his friend to join Vemma,
as a brand partner with the potential to retire his parents and other unrealistic
promises. He was given a minor/parent/legal guardian application form for me to sign to

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give my son consent for him to become a brand Partner of the Vemma Nutrition

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Company. My son is 16. I did not give my consent and I am still in possession of this

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application. Without my parental consent on 8/27/13 they set my son up with a website

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to market and sell their products, and on 8/28/13 they withdrew (fraudulently) $580.83

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my sons teen checking accountDisputed Amount: $580.83Desired Settlement: Full

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refund and held accountable for their unlawful/unethical business practices.

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The FTC Consumer Claims

On July 31, 2014, Ms. Allison Tengan of Vemma made a Freedom of

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By email dated August 4, 2014 from Mr. Jonathan Hill of the FTC to Ms.

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Allison Tengan of Vemma, Mr. Hill stated: This acknowledges receipt of your FOIA

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request to the Federal Trade Commission dated Thursday July 31, 2014 and [f]or your

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By email dated August 4, 2014 from Ms. Allison Tengan of Vemma to Mr.

Jonathan Hill of the FTC, Ms. Tengan stated: I am looking to find all consumer
complaints, investigative records and public records for Vemma Nutrition Company.

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A true and correct copy of the various emails (dated July 31, 2014, August

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4, 2014 (two), and August 5, 2014) between Ms. Tengan of Vemma and Mr. Hill of the
FTC are attached hereto as Exhibit 22 and incorporated herein by reference.
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No later than August 4, 2014, Vemma was on notice of the following

complaint on the FTC website:4 As a U.S. citizen, I am very concerned about a company
called VEMMA that is based in Scottsdale, AZ. The CEO and founder of VEMMA is

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B.K. Boreyko. The purpose of this letter is to file a complaint about this company with

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your office. It is my perception that this company, VEMMA, is run on a pyramid based

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business. Furthermore, it is my understanding that any business that is structured in this

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manner is a illegal. Unfortunately, my son has been introduced to this company (about a

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year ago) and has dropped out of college with the pursuit of getting rich without having

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to go to college. The audience and recruitment that VEMMA targets are high school

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graduates and enrolled college students. Their website and social network marketing

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entices youth to drop out of college and join their company to earn an unlimited income

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while bypassing higher education. So, in an indirect way, VEMMA influences this group

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of people by advertising that they can get rich quickly on a high school diploma. Please

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take the time to visit http:www.vemma.comopportunityget-paid.cfm and go to the

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Opportunity section and drop down to how to get paid section and view a video that

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tries to pursued and influence youth. http:www.vemma.comopportunityget-paid.cfm In

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my personal family life, this company has interfered with my sons desire to complete his

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All entries from the FTC website that are included with this Complaint are set forth as reflected
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college degree. He was in his third year of college when he dropped out. The basis of
VEMMA is a get rich program that entices young minds to pursue a part time job making
an unlimited income and earning a free car for their efforts. I am a concerned father and
my son has been influenced with this company in a negative way. His mother and I have
seen dramatic change in his behavior and ability to think for himself. As his father, I am
very concerned about the misleading and negative influence that VEMMA has had with

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my son. Not only did he drop out of college, but he has been living on the streets in his
car for the past three weeks. My son has been persuaded, by VEMMAs training and
negative influences, to have unrealistic expectations for earning an income. I believe he
is not able to think for himself, yet turns to VEMMA for guidance over his family. As a
safety precaution, his mother and I are concerned that our son has been brainwashed with

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this company tactics and methods. Please accept this letter as filing a complaint with

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VEMMA. PS9000: Vemma Nutritional Drink Other-Other Update: 07/05/2013

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Consumer wanted to update his complaint that this energy drink is causing his son to run

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away and misbehave. His son is involved with political group, parmerlj UPDATE

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7/12/13: The consumer wants the FTC to labwork on the Vemma. drink. He want to

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know if there are any drug in the drink that are not listed on the lable. RFields

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No later than August 4, 2014, Vemma was on notice of the following

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complaint on the FTC website: I was approached and asked to join this company. They

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stated you make alot of money quick and just join its only 500$. They said to me you

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dont have to sell the product, you only need to get more people to join and thats how we

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will be rich. This company is a pyramidPonzi scam and it is getting away with making

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millions of dollars. If you dont have to sell any product and just get paid of people joining

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the company that would classify this as a PyramidPonzi scheme. The founder has been in

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trouble with you guys before and this needs to be looked into. I never heard of an energy
drink mailing millions of dollars that isnt sold in ONE store in the whole United States.
The drink is a cover up and they are pulling one over on you. They dont advertise
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anything they say thats what the people do instead. Not only is Benson Boreyko lying and

stealing from his brand partners he is getting them to lie to everyone else to help him

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scam more millions out of people. This is going around at all college campuses in the US.
They ask you to join and just come to a meeting usually in a basement in someones house
where then they lie to you to convince you to join company for 500$. How is a company
making millions of dollars when you cant go into a 711 or a gas station or convenience

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store to buy it. Because it is a SCAM! Open up your eyes and realize the lies of Boreyko
and the Vemmaverve company. On the site they have a chart which it shows the
percentage of the company earnings with the percentage of the people in the company. 90
of the company isnt making over 7000$ a year but the top 3 is making all the millions.
They are getting the people to join for 500$ and keeping it thats why 90 of the company

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is only making 7000$ a year! This needs to stop please look into this and put an end to

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No later than August 4, 2014, Vemma was on notice of the following

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complaint on the FTC website: MAIL: Consumers letter was forwarded by the U.S.

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Securities and Exchange Commission. Consumer is anonymous in his letter. Consumer

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states that Vemma is a pyramid scheme. Consumer states the company is offering a

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business opportunity but no salaries are involved and you are only paid if you bring

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people in.

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No later than August 4, 2014, Vemma was on notice of the following

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complaint on the FTC website: I am interested in registering a general complaint against

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Vemma Nutrition Company over concern for the general public. While I havent been

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contacted by anyone in the company, I have seen interactions by the companys brand

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partners (via social media) that are cause for concern in the community where I live as

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well as the rest of the United States. These interactions include soliciting high school
students to join their company as a brand partner, encouraging college and high school
students to drop out of school to work for Vemma full time and creating hostile
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environments between themselves, family and friends.

There is fairly significant

evidence that Vemma is operating a product based pyramid scheme. While there are
dozens of companies like this operating out there, I believe that this company is a far
greater threat to our future than other Multi Level Marketing companies due to the
demographic that theyre targeting. Please consider looking further into the practices this
company is using to recruit employees as well as how theyre generating income. I feel

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that at the rate this company is expanding, it could cause significant harm in developing
the next generation of leaders in this country. Thank you.
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No later than August 4, 2014, Vemma was on notice of the following

complaint on the FTC website: I believe Vemma Nutrition Company is a Pyramid


scheme. I have had many of their Brand Partners attempt to solicit money from me,

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claiming that they have a great business opportunity and all I have to do is find other

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brand partners to be put under me to make money. As a part of their business model one

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does not actual sell a legitimate product but rather is paid by getting others to market

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their product, and must pay an initial fee to receive their product, which they do not

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actual sell. I have seen many fall victim to this scheme and am wondering why such

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business practices are allowed to go on.

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No later than August 4, 2014, Vemma was on notice of the following

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complaint on the FTC website: Our college freshman daughter was contacted about a

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business opportunity. She was to invest approximately $500 and would receive Verve

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energyhealth drinks. (She personally invested $150 before approaching us about giving

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her the balance.) She was also encouraged to get on their automatic replenishment service

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in order to make the most money. Her primary objective was really not to sell these

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drinks but was to encourage her friends to join this opportunity. The more people she

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signed up, the more she would receive back. Little focus was to be placed on actually
selling the drink - they would either sell themselves or would be used in the actual
recruiting process of the friends. From everything I heard and from my research this
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appears to be a pyramid scheme thinly veiled by having a product. They are targeting
college students with little experience and big dreams. They are also capitalizing upon the
fact that it is easy for these students to go into debt. I urge you to please investigate this
company. Representatives state that this couldnt be a pyramid scheme because that is
illegal.

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No later than August 4, 2014, Vemma was on notice of the following

complaint on the FTC website: Consumer called to report that his son signed up to bring
sales into Vemma and states that its a pyramid scam selling an energy drink. Consumer
had paid $500 upfront and the first monthly payment of $160. Consumer states that this
is being marketing to college kids. Consumer states that his son is still sucked into this
and believes that he is going to make money. Consumer was drafted by another student.

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Consumer states that no sales are being made to the public all sales are being made to

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No later than August 4, 2014, Vemma was on notice of the following

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complaint on the FTC website: This is an Multi-Level Marketing company. I was not

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contacted by any employee of the company but by a friend who bought their Verve

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energy drink as a product and is an recuiter with Vemma. Without telling me too much

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about it, he invited me to a presentation about the product. It was conducted in a house

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with 50 other young adolescents. A few of the veteran recuiters to tell us about a way to

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make money. Now they were not even selling the product. They briefly glossed over

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some bullshit about Vemma products its creation, nutritional value, and how it fights

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cancer. But most of the presentation was focused on how we can make tons of money

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with a proven method. In fact, they said anyone can make money with some work and

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an intial investment. They did not care about value of the product itself- most of the

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recruiters even admitted that it tastes like crap I bet that is why it would never sell in
supermarkets or connivence stores. No, rather than promote non existent values they tried
to get the 50 or so young people to pay into this ploy by us that we too can start selling
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Verve. The FTC has guidelines about which MLCs are pyramid schemes. Without
knowing how Vemma operates in other parts of the nation, it seems very clear that at
least the group of Vemma salesmen and saleswomen in this Brooklyn house are just
using Vemma products as a tool for a pyramid scheme. The head organizers of this event
implied that with their downlines they were the top salespeople in Brooklyn and quickly
going to be the best salespeople in New York City. They also mentioned how they

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traveled to conferences in Las Vegas and meet with Vemma executives and other
salespeople. It was implied that the company advises their top salespeople and often
shapes recruitment operations.

Bear in mind at this large house gathering, which I am

told happens weekly and at a few other locations, there was no marketing at using Verve,
the only selling point and only thing they were selling was buying multiple cases of

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Verve, for hundreds of dollars, so that we can each start selling Verve to our friends and

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family and become well-off too. What was shocking is the that most of the people that

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there were targeted were in high school. Admittedly, some of the salesmen were high

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school students themselves, selling Verve to their peers and classmates. Yet, I am sure

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that for every teenager, or adult for that matter, who profitably marketed Verve to their

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personal network there are 50 who failed. It is ridiculous that this is happening in high

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schools. I am appalled by the level of penetration Vemma had in certain Brooklyn High

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Schools. Moreover, it is very clear that this group was targeting immigrant and low-

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income students. A selling point that they touted was wouldnt you love to be able to give

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your parents a few hundred bucks? As a college graduate with a math degree it was very

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clear that the Verve networking market was going to get saturated, and that this business

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model while not only being unsustainable but very predatory. The salepeople were happy

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to mention success stories to get more people to buy the product so their fat wallets can

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expand, but they never mentioned how what percentage of people make money or the
retention rate. Furthermore, they acted as if anyone could make money recruiting more

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people into the Verve market. By simple numerical facts, that is clearly false. At best this
business advertises falsely and egregiously but I suspect it is a pyramid sch

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No later than August 4, 2014, Vemma was on notice of the following

complaint on the FTC website: The consumer wanted to remain Annonymous . The
consumer said that a company that sells Health Supplements.

The consumer said the

company is called Velma. They make their money by offering consumers money to get

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people to join their organizations.

consumer wanted to point out the company Markets toward Young College Students.
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The consumer believes this a Pyramid Scheme. The

No later than August 4, 2014, Vemma was on notice of the following

complaint on the FTC website: This company is soliciting money from high school
students ($500) and putting high pressure sales, and the claim of making alot of money as

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part of the enticement. This can not be legal, to get teenaged kids, not even 18 yet, to sell

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their product. Not actually selling the product iteself, but getting their friends to buy into

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the company for $500 and then turning around and trying to solicit their friends and

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classmates to do the same - which is how you make money. It is the standard

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ponzi/pyramid scheme. The problem I have is them targeting MINORS to do their dirty

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work. Adults know better, kids do not. --- Additional Comments: I would like the

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company to pull out of Basking Ridge NJ and stop enticing the High School kids and to

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cease any and all operations with my town and any towns surrounding the immediate

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No later than August 4, 2014, Vemma was on notice of the following

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complaint on the FTC website: I was invited to an event by a close personal friend.

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The brand partner involved told my friend that he was not to disclose to me the reason for

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the event. When I arrived, I was introduced to several brand partners. These partners

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showed me videos meant to be inspirational and told me stories of how the business had
supposedly helped them. One person claimed that the product helped get his mother off
of medication. I was told that in order to make money, I had to recruit my friends in the
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same way that they were attempting to recruit me. They failed to mention that in order to
be recruited, you must purchase approximately $150 of their product. In order to make
money in their business, your recruits must also purchase their product, from which you
earn a commission. They consistently urged me that this business was not a pyramid
scheme because it was endorsed by Dr. Oz. However, the structure of their business is
far too similar to that of a multi-level marketing or pyramid scheme. My close friend fell

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into their trap and I want to help put a stop to it.


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No later than August 4, 2014, Vemma was on notice of the following

complaint on the FTC website: The consumers father states she got involved in a
pyramid scheme with company called Vemma in Tempe. AZ. He states his daughter got
involed in the healthe drink section. All you do is recruit people. You buy into different

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levels. Everytime you get someone to join you get a portion. his daughter purchased the

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$150 level. They are targeting young kids.

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No later than August 4, 2014, Vemma was on notice of the following

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complaint on the FTC website: Im wondering how long this business will last (if its

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even legal?) People seem to be making money but it looks like a pyramid scheme to me.

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No later than August 4, 2014, Vemma was on notice of the following

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complaint on the FTC website: I was approached by b(6) with what he called a business

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opportunity which actually turned out to be a solicitation to purchase a starter kit for

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Vemma nutrition co. After doing my own research and hearing other victims accounts

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of their experience with the company, it has become abundantly clear that Vemma is not

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a Multi-Level Marketing Company as they claim but is in actuality a pyramid scheme, as

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the only possible way to make money is by recruiting new prospects into the chain. b(6)

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even stated that the Verve energy drinks were used for promotional purposes only and

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would not be sold, as the real income comes from the recruitment process.
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No later than August 4, 2014, Vemma was on notice of the following

complaint on the FTC website: I was contacted several times this past summer to join
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the YPR Vemma MLM organization. I was told Id be rich quick, I was told I was my
own boss, I was told it was NOT a pyramid scheme. Further more, I was almost bullied
by those who have joined ( calling me uneducated, ignorant, lazy etc). I do not hold any
of those traits. As an eagle scout, college student, and volunteer, I have been and will
continue to be a good citizen.

Unfortunately, my friends of many years have joined in

spite of my warnings. After a few months of loosing substantial amounts of money to the

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system they quit. I know one person in my area who has attained the praised BMW. After
religiously reading and analyzing the FTCs defining of a pyramid scheme, I am
confident that this is just that. -What is the retail price of vemma? Why have I NEVER
seen it sold in a store-Technically, once I join, I can throw out the cumbersome cases of
vemma because they are just a cover- a symbol of my new subscription-Why promise so

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many kids wealth? Why feed kids lies and preach that college is not useful anymore, and

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to be successful you need to take tasks such as soliciting useless products upon your self.

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They know children want the car, they want to be their own boss. It is obviously who

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the target audience is.-Why would the CEO and wonder child Alex Morton claim Coke

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attempted to buy Vemma for 2.2 Billion. Shortly after they both posted this libel on

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instagram and twitter, it was later revoked as a rumor. Wouldnt the CEO know if it was

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a rumor first? Sure they took it back, but how many kids saw that and gave them

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confidence to invest? I know I was younger and less wize, seeing such a claim with a

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creditable company such as Coke would win me over instantly! Having attended one, Im

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aware the Vemma meetings are basically propaganda sessions, filling kids heads with

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lies. Ive even heard one partner claim American Capitalism is a pyramid scheme. You

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are NOT selling a product. You are simply getting paid to get more people to join. Simple

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as that. I would really appreciate an investigation, as the number of people I see seriously

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financially effected by this increasing. For the record, I am not a business major nor am I
a business owner. However, I am an engineer who is more than capable of viewing a
system and pointing out obviously infidelities.
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92.

No later than August 4, 2014, Vemma was on notice of the following

complaint on the FTC website: There is a company by the name of Vemma scamming
hundreds of high school underage children into joining their pyrammid scheme. They
make them buy-in $500, give out free product and then sign up friends to make a $40
commission.My little brother has stopped going to school trying to make his money back,
and like him there are hundreds of kids paying hundreds of dollars to this failed energy

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drink company. PLEASE do something about it!!


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No later than August 4, 2014, Vemma was on notice of the following

complaint on the FTC website: Hi, My 19 year old son recently told me that he became
a brand partner with Vemma about 3 months ago.

He was a good student with a

promising future, bi-lingual, musically talented, and happily studying as a sophomore in

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college. Since becoming involved with Vemma, he is no longer interested in college or

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music, and tells me Vemma is his only career plan. I researched the company and found

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several mis-truths in their videos (BBB rating, NBA, Dr. Oz, prior FTC rulings, etc.) and

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explained the non-sustainable business model to him. But it is as though he has been

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brain washed. He is buying product monthly as required at about $168 per month and

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has purchased a kit for $500, so he is probably out about $1000 so far. He has saved his

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birthday money, etc. ever since he was a child, so he does have access to a few thousand

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dollars. Otherwise, we have saved and pay his tuition and living expenses. I believe

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marketing a pyramid scheme to naive teen agers is a very evil way to make money. I

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suppose losing his money is a lesson for him and I dont really mind that so much. But I

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know there are other young people who are not in a good financial position and this

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would be a terrible hardship to them. The aspect that I find very troubling is the brain

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washing and the discouragement of education. They will say that they have established a

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tuition reimbursement program, but that is smoke and mirrors.

Their videos and

motivational techniques all point out that college is a waste of time and resources. And
the young people of course find that appealing. I am not sure if they are breaking the law
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or not. The emphasis is on recruiting brand partners on your downline, not selling
product, which sounds to me like fitting the pyramid model. But even if not illegal, this
company is highly unethical and is ruining our future generation. I did not warn my son
of this kind of business in advance and they seem to have discouraged him from telling
me until he was fully integrated so now I cannot seem to reach him. I suppose he will
figure it out eventually but he is losing valuable time in preparing for his future. I would

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like to ask that you investigate them and try to find a way to shut them down if at all
possible. I am glad to provide any information that I can to help. It would also be good
if you could warn the colleges and the young people of this kind of business. It is much
easier for them to say no if they are familiar with the concept in advance. I never
imagined that this would be such a problem. I warned my children of drugs, alcohol,

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diseases, and credit cards. I just did not realize these kind of companies were still in

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existence and preying on young people. Thank you, b(6).

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No later than August 4, 2014, Vemma was on notice of the following

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complaint on the FTC website: This woman/company defrauded my elderly senile 80

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year old father for over $8000 with her scam pyramid scheme. In the matter of just a few

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days, she involved 4 entities to charge his card up over $8000 by convincing him to buy

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into some Miracle healthy drink that would supposedly fix all his medical problems. I

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need help to get his money back!!!

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No later than August 4, 2014, Vemma was on notice of the following

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complaint on the FTC website: Vemmma solicits people for money and promisese

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financial freedom. Their pyramid scheme is somehow able to bypass FTC regulations or

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they have found some legal loophole to allow them to exist. They continually scam

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thousands of people, mainly young naive high school students and mislead them into

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automatic inventory loading and recruiting. There business model is a masked pyramid
scheme plain and simple. By using their direct sales techniques theres a risk transfer
taking place from the corporation to the individual distributor. This is fine when the
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distributor has better information than corporate, like franchises, but vemmas business
model lacks that component altogether. They offload their risk to to distributors using
highly skewed illegal incentives. Furthermore, they substantiate most of their claims
through false celebrity endorsments and partake in plain advertising fraud. Vemma uses
its auto-delivery (requirement of products to be automatically purchased by their
distributors) as their primary revenue source. Their product sales are not true consumer

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product sales ...they are simply forcing their own distributors to buy an arbitrary amount
of product each month to qualify getting paid by Vemma. This is a process commonly
referred to as frontloading.Here are a few other indisputable, undeniable facts about
Vemma:- BK Boreyko changed his name from Benson Boreyko so that Google search
engines wouldnt turn up the fact that he lied to parents about being able to cure their

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childrens ADHD. He lied about it repeatedly even though there is documented proof he

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did this.- Vemmas exorbitant pricing is not a reflection of its quality- Vemma affiliates

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have lied multiple times about their income or current paid rank. BK Boreyko has full

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knowledge of this (he can verify his elites incomes if he wants to) yet still brings them

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on webinars, training calls and allows them to represent the company.- BK Boreyko

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wrote a letter in 2006 to the FTC asking them not to make MLMs verify and make public

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their customer base. Whether or not an MLM has a majority customer base is the ONLY

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WAY they distinguish themselves from being a pyramid schemes. Yet BK Boreyko (and

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the DSA) actively fight any attempt to have their customer base be analyzed or available

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to the public (circumstantial evidence says it doesnt exist).- Well over 90% of Vemma

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affiliates will (it has remained consistent for the past few years) make less than minimum

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wage. The income is even less considering that Vemma affiliates are forced to purchase a

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set amount of product ever month for no good reason other than to generate commissions

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for the top of the pyramid.In short, a pyramid scheme is a scam in which the vast
majority of income comes from recruitment. That is all. It doesnt matter if a companyhas a product- has notable sponsors- hasnt been shut down yet All it has to do is draw
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the majority of its income from recruitment and it operates as a pyramid scheme, which is
illegal in the United States because it is inherently deceptive and unsustainable by its very
nature.

I ask the FTC to please do something to protect the public by initiating a

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No later than August 4, 2014, Vemma was on notice of the following

complaint on the FTC website: I was approached by friends who Ive known since

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middle school. They told me they wanted to talk about a business opportunity, and told
me I would be perfect for the business. They told me about Vemma, the process and the
rewards and so on. After politely telling them know they preceded to belittle me. Tell me
that attending college was a waste of time and that I was doing nothing with your life.
All members of Vemma proceeded to block me on social media sites. While I feel that

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Vemma has negatively affected social aspects of my life I feel it is necessary to file a

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complaint on the grounds that the business did not approach me about the product itself.

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business itself. The meetings did not aim to promote me, as a consumer, to drink vemma

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products but to pay for a builders kit to become a brand partner to sell the drink as

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well, which makes it mandatory to buy arbitrary amounts of Vemma product a month. I

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request that the 70-30 rule be applied in the investigation of Vemma and that Vemma be

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complaint on the FTC website: MAIL: The consumers anonymous complaint was

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forwarded to us by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. They claim that

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Vemma Nutrition Company is a pyramid scheme that scams thousands of people into

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automatic inventory loading and recruiting and should be shut down.

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No later than August 4, 2014, Vemma was on notice of the following

complaint on the FTC website: My college age son joined Vemma a month ago and it
appears to be a pyramid scheme. He will receive monthly shipments of the product
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whether he sells it or not. He is encouraged to get his investment back by recruiting


others to join. It cost $500 to join and the shipments are $160 every month. He hasnt
made any money yet; no customers have bought the product and he has no recruits either.
When I suggested stopping the monthly shipments until he sells what he has, he says he
cant do that because then he wouldnt be able to recruit others. This company preys on
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they hold meetings where they tell them what they want to hear to get them to join. He is
under the impression that he will soon be making large amounts of money while
attending college full-time. Has this company ever been investigated?
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No later than August 4, 2014, Vemma was on notice of the following

complaint on the FTC website: The FTC brought a complaint against New Vision

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International, Benson K. Boreyko, and others. Docket No. C-3856 dated 3 March 1999.

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These individuals have moved their operations to Boca Raton, FL and are operating

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under the name Vemma Nutrition. They are selling an energy drink by recruiting college

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students, taking money from them under false hopes which in some cases includes

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student loan proceeds. It is a typical "pyrimid skeem" which they are calling

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"multi level marketing aka mlm." The process works as follws: they recruit a

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college student and claim that they can make 100,000s of dollars and have a cash flow

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for life if they join the group (like family.) The cost to the student is $500.00 down and

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$150 per month. The student is then expected to recruit other friends and students with

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the promise that they will get a percent of all moneys brought in by their recruits who in

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turn are promised the same thing. The product is an energy drink with vitamins. They

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claim however that it will reduce blood pressure, prevent turmors etc. All of of this is

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complaint on the FTC website: MAIL: Consumers letter was forwarded by the U.S.
Securities and Exchange Commission. Consumer states that Vemma Nutrition Company
fits the description of a pyramid scheme. Consumer states that they recruit people into the
group and not sell the product.

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No later than August 4, 2014, Vemma was on notice of the following

complaint on the FTC website: It seems that Vemma is getting more active in
Switzerland (and Europe in general) since last year. A couple of People I know have
become brand partners, so Ive looked into their promises. In my opinion Vemma is
clearly a pyramid scheme (looks pretty much the same as Herbalife) and can not work out
for 99% of the people who join. Im pretty sure that they are not able to make 70%

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through retail sales, which would make them Illegal in the U.S.A. or Canada. As the

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Headquarters of Vemma lies within your jurisdiction, Im sending this complaint to you.

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a closer look at Vemma. Thank you very much and best regards!

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No later than August 4, 2014, Vemma was on notice of the following

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complaint on the FTC website: I have been, over the course of a year, been solicited the

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company "Vemma." I say company because, although they have a tangible

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product, what was being sold was the integration into their business as a "brand

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partner." It was explained to me that in order to get into the company I would have

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to first invest five hundred dollars of my own money, at which point my the primary

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method for me to make money would be to recruit others who would also be paying this

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five hundred dollars. On top of that it was made clear to me that a residual monthly

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expense of 160 dollars worth of product would be billed to me, assuring that my residual

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income would be secured if this was paid. I would like to complain about Vemma, which
is very clearly a pyramid scheme, and by the definition of the FTC which requires a
certain percentage of a customer base in order to be sustainable, it falls short of this mark.
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Unfortunately I do not have privileged access to those type of statistics, but the model
alone insinuates revenues come from the distributors involved and not by sale of the
actual product.I am a business student studying at the University of New Haven,
Connecticut. I pride myself that I am being educated on the fundamental of business
practice by people who are veterans of the field. Every day I am forced to witness
Freshman (especially those in the College of Business) being conned into this scheme.

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Therefore, on top of the fact that this is an illegal business practice, I am also asserting
that the business is the poisoning the minds of the promising youth of our country and
that steps should be taken to remedy this.Vemma, unlike companies similar to it,
glamorizes their company in such a way that it attracts a particular demographic who are
promised success in return for their loyalty. I am convinced it is their passion which fuels
this scam. Other-Other Update.
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No later than August 4, 2014, Vemma was on notice of the following

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complaint on the FTC website: Consumer states that he is aware Vemman is a Pyramid

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scam. Consumer states that this company use to be New Vision Internation. He wanted to

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file a compalint due to it seems as this company is scamming the Students.

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No later than August 4, 2014, Vemma was on notice of the following

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complaint on the FTC website: Consumer states that a company called Vemma that sells

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energy drinks and the company recruits people to buy products from the company

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website only and customers have to pay a $250 enrollment fee. Consumer heard about

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the company through his minor son. The caller states that current customers, usually

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minor aged, bring in other customers to purchase the products. Caller states that the

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customers usually will use their parents credit cards to make the purchases from the

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website without the parents knowledge. Caller states that the company holds private

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meetings for the minor aged customers in his area. The caller states that the company
uses the ruse of claiming that the customers earn money by bringing in new customers

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which is basically a pyramid scheme. Caller states that the minor aged customers do not
make any money.
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No later than August 4, 2014, Vemma was on notice of the following

complaint on the FTC website: This company has made a huge and sudden impact on
my generation. It has exploded through social media, mostly promoting for people to join
in the marketing campaign. With a little research it becomes evident that this is a typical

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pyramid scheme, convincing people to buy inventory of the product and then recruit
others to sell beneath them, keeping some of the profits. In this way, the top of the line is
making much more money simply by recruiting more people to buy the required
inventory than actually by selling the product. The second problem that I see with this
product are the false health claims made by the representatives of the company to

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improve immune function, cure high cholesterol, and relieve inflammation and pain. The

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company also boasts about clinical studies performed, and upon reading these studies I

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can easily tell that they are not nearly up to par with any study worthy of publishing in

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American Journals. The claims are not supported by the studies and the product is not

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available in stores, leading me to believe that the company is simply trying to get as

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much money as possible out of the representatives that have bought in to the promise of

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six-figure earning and a Mercedes as a bonus. I am hoping that something can be done

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before too many people put their savings on the line just to make money for a few people

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at the top of the pyramid, all while possibly placing the lives of other consumers in

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danger by disseminating misleading information.

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No later than August 4, 2014, Vemma was on notice of the following

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complaint on the FTC website: ive been contacted by sevwral representatives of vemma.

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i attended a meeting where everybody is so pumped up and excited and this opportunity

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is made out to seem as if it will be life changing. the person in charge of the meetinf and
according to everybody he is at the higheat level and qualifies for a mercedes benz ans
makes 6 figures a year was only 16. so after they sell you this story they tell you that
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investing these $500 and reffering people you can can have it all. personally it sounds
like a pyramid. the sad thing is that tjey prey on college students and recent collegw
grads.
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No later than August 4, 2014, Vemma was on notice of the following

complaint on the FTC website: Hello, My name is b(6) and I am not, and never will
be, an active member of the fraudulent, brainwashing company called Vemma. Im an

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informed college freshman at the University of Indianapolis, and I have literally watched
some of my friends get sucked in by this company. From what I have researched,
everything about Vemma represents an illegal pyramid scheme. Yes, they sell product,
but the consumers are prodded to recruit new members over selling the product. These
kids go as far as traveling to Chicago to run demonstrations and get more people to sign

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up so they can make money. Its ALL about how many people you recruit. They have

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these guys drive around nice cars and give these presentations telling these naive

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teenagers that they are going to reach financial freedom if they just buy this product and

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recruit more members. Over 75% make less $1,400 in a year. A minimum wage job,

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worked at just 20 hrs/week will make $8,000 in a year. The number of people that make

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any type of substantial money from this is less than 1%. This company has brainwashed

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these kids into thinking they are literally changing the world and making lives better by

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recruiting new members. They connect these quotes about success and making lives

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better to this company, and its a shame. Anyone who objects to the system needs to be

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better informed about it. Its sickening, and its a travesty. I truly hope that you will do

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everything in your power to shut this company down. Benson BK Boreyko is a fraud,

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and he is raking in money from teenagers through this pyramid scheme. I cannot bear to

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watch these kids think they are quickly on the way to mansion, yachts, and fancy cars.

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99.8% of people lose their investment amount. Again, this company makes it very clear
that your main goal is to recruit new members - they offer more compensation for
recruiting members. They promise this road to financial freedom, but kids are losing
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more money. They make you pay $180 a month to stay in the program, and they make
new recruits buy a $500 starter pack. In short, if the consumer fails, Vemma has made
their money off of them. If the consumer breaks even, Vemma has made money off of
them. If the consumer makes money, Vemma has made money off of them. Its
incredible that no national spotlight has been shined on this company. They are
convincing kids into thinking that the way to change the world is to join Vemma. Its

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awful and it needs to be stopped. Thank you for your time. I look forward to seeing some
sort of action being taken. A very angry consumer, b(6).
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No later than August 4, 2014, Vemma was on notice of the following

complaint on the FTC website: I discovered this company (vemma) when my nephew
was recruited as a distributor and tried to recruit my son into the scheme late last year. I

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researched the company and believe it is an illegal pyramid scheme. While vemma does

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have products, the products are not competitively priced with its peers and are mainly

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sold to distributors with little or no sales to people outside of the business. The distributor

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is required to purchase products through a monthly auto-ship program in order to qualify

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to be paid by the company. The company targets high school and college kids, luring

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them in with visions of lots of cash (up to $100k/month!), a life of residual income,

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retiring their parents, driving fancy cars, and travelling the world. I have watched several

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of the vemma reps presentations and there is very little mention of retail product sales

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but heavy emphasis on recruitment. Whenever the product is mentioned, it is touted as

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being some clinically tested wonder drink responsible for preventing leukemia and

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diabetes (while stating the competition energy drinks (eg redbull) cause cancer). Like

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many MLM companies, the vast majority of vemmas distributors make little or no

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money as per vemmas own payment disclosure, however there is a constant barrage of

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exotic cars, world travel, and a life of leisure after "grinding" the business.
The concept that it is the distributors own work ethic that will determine success or
failure is also presented and there is no disclosure of the actual percentage of distributors
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that make even a minimum wage equivalent. There is also a car lease bonus program,
enticing these kids and young adults with the vision of driving an expensive BMW,
Mercedes, or even a Lamborghini. Fortunately, my son was able to see this scheme for
what it actually is and did not join. My nephew, however, is convinced he will be in that
<1% to get into a 6 figure and above income level. My son and nephew are both
students at Marshall University and apparently vemma is spreading like a virus on

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campus. I am afraid that there will be several students abandon college based on the false
hopes and dreams of this scheme. I believe that vemma qualifies as an illegal pyramid
scheme and ask that the FTC look into vemmas and its distributors business practices.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. Sincerely, b(6) Other-Other Update.
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No later than August 4, 2014, Vemma was on notice of the following

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complaint on the FTC website: My name is b(6). My 17 year old daughter has become

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involved with what I consider a pyramid scheme. The company is Vemma, which from

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my googling the name came across many articles about complaints to the FTC and BBB.

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I contacted my local Ags office. They refered me to the department of business

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regulation who in turn gave me 3 options of which one was to contact the Ags office.

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my daughter. Their own rules due to a settlement prohibits 17 and below from becoming

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involved with the company but yet my daughter was allowed to become involved. The

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main emphasis of the plan is to recruit more people. You cannot sell the product and

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make money you have to recruit and spend $150.00 monthly to qualify for any payment.

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is what they recommend to everyone. I asked 3 people how they make the majority of

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their money. By selling the drink or recruiting. All 3 dodged the question and never

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answered my question. Speakers boldly telling possible recruits you think you cant
afford $500.00 sell what ever you have to to raise the $500,00. Its a drop in the bucket
compared to the return you will get back in a short amount of time. They were making
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health claims that it lowers cholesterol. One speaker said a family member lowered their
cholesterol 40 points just by drinking the verve drink. They also tout $50,000 BMW as a
bonus when you get to a certain level. One speaker showed the keys to the BMW that he
qualified for. After googling Vemma. I came across more than a few blogs and you tube
videos that stated that you actually lease the BMW and you get bonuses to pay towards
the lease. Making outrageous income claims of thousands a month in a few months. No

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proof to back up these claims. Just words and fast talk speaking. They are specifically
targeting teens and college students calling it the YPR ( young peoples revolution ). One
of the speakers claims a person he knows dropped out of the last year of college to go full
time with Vemma. I cannot get through to my daughter what a scam this is. She works a
part time job and it took her 6 months to save $900.00 she was saving for a car. Someone

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invited her to one of the Vemma meetings and now she is hooked and $150.00 into this

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scam. Im really worried that she is going to end up with the monthly commitment of

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$150.00. She is mad at me for not supporting her. Cant do that when I know where this

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is going to end up. It really angers me that they get away with this crap. Im losing sleep

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over this. Shes going to lose all her money. I cant convince her of that. Why are these

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No later than August 4, 2014, Vemma was on notice of the following

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complaint on the FTC website: On Dec. 26, 2013 I was recruited into the Vemma

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Nutrition Company through a third party VemmaBuilder. b(6) my enroller who I never

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heard from after he convinced me to join this Multi Level Marketing Scam for

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$19.95/mo. plus the cost of some very expensive products. I was convinced to purchase

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the most expensive but supposedly the best one for $80.00/mo. and my wife was

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convinced to purchase the weight loss products two boxes with 16 servings and a shaker

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bottle for $112.00. The Bode-e Rest for nighttime tastes like urine and the Bode-e Burn
have not helped at all. We spent well over $1,431.13 from Dec-Mar. were discriminated
upon by their inadequate and false advertising of their product and business opportunity.
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My number one complaint. Now in March I decided that the $19.95 I was paying them to
help me build my business with more recruits which they said they would take care of by
recruiting 80% of members placed in my Success Line. Yes they placed over 3000 people
in my ACCT none under my Success Line where I would get paid for the sales. After 3
months we decided the $19.95 a month was a waste of money we didnt get any payment
for the recruits and the products we bought. I called Home Office and explained that

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VemmaBuilder was not holding up to their claim of making some money within a couple
of months with their $19.95/mo. system. The Rep. informed me to resign from
VemmaBuilder which she did right on the phone with me and then instructed me to go to
the Company Website and open another account without the third party. That was March
19, 2014 on March 21, 2014 I opened another account and asked the people I enrolled to

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do the same so they would continue to be in my MLM. One of my recruits didnt close

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his account and just opened another one so that gave him two active ACCTS, then there

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were several other members one with four accounts, and three more with two active

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accounts each! I called to inform them of this the Rep. terminated me after having bought

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$1400+ of products --- Additional Comments: I would like to be reimbursed for all the

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products that we bought $1431.13 plus $13,568.87 for a total of $15,000.00 which is the

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amount I could have made in a one month period if I would have had the opportunity

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which they Discriminately and Unjustly took away from me while at the same time

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allowing other people to keep their accounts even though they had two active accounts

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No later than August 4, 2014, Vemma was on notice of the following

complaint on the FTC website: I had signed up for the vemma business under the
impression that this was a legitimate business. I had to purchase product at $85.36 in
order to get involved, once involved I realized that the company was asking for more and
more money and was not only not a legitimate business but a pyramid scheme. I then sent
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an e-mail asking that they remove me from the call list that I was no longer interested and
since then they have continued to pull funds from my account that I have not agreed to.
Now they are telling me that I must pay $39.95 more for the product or return it, and an
additional $29.95. I am not sure what they are saying that is for. --- Additional
Comments: I would like to have my funds returned to me, but more importantly I want to
make sure that they can not take any more out of my account. What they are doing now is

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No later than August 4, 2014, Vemma was on notice of the following

complaint on the FTC website: A friend asked me to join the Vemma meetings at the
collage (MSU) and he mention this would be a great was to make money on the side. I
attended 2-3 meetings before I agreed to sign up as a Business Partner. which means

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Vemma takes over $500.00 for the starter package. Vemma is a company that sells

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energy drinks, weight loss drinks and shakes and Anti-oxident drinks. In the meetings, it

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is said that all the drinks have a high volume of vitamins and other natural herbs to care

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for the free radicals within the body. Along with other herbs to maximize the vitamins. I

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was in class and my Professor stated that his wife needs more iron and vitamin Bs for

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her to get treated for Chemo. I brought him and his wife samples of the Anti-oxidant

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shots and the free sugar vemma that has all the vitamins in each drink.

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fallowing week, My Professor handed me a pile of papers from Etablishment Inspector

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Report, United States of America Federal Trade Commission, ect.. I asked how he got all

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the papers and he stated that his wife has worked for the pharmaceutical company

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checking the medicine for over 30 years and in fact she did the research. I read all the

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fine prints and was shocked to read that Vemma has been known to have allergic

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reactions, hospitalization, swelling of the joints and even high amount of lead in each

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drink and a pyramid scam, plus more. I called my friends that I have given these product
to and asked them to throw it away. These drinks may cause cancer and not to drink any
of it. b(6) I got in time ( heart surgery), but b(6) drank the full care with his associates
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and costumers. (I gave b(6) a case for he welcome open business). I called Vemma and
asked why no one knows about the lead in the drinks? I also stated that I want my money
back and she said she would give me a label to get he product there with no charge and I
only get money for what I have. I explained to her that I was giving these drinks to
promote Vemma and many student are unaware of the truth --- Additional Comments: I
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have only been associated with this company from 1-13-14 /2-23-14. A shade over 30
days.

01-13-14 $530.95 02-11-14 $150.90 02-13-14 $79.95 I have a statement that

proves Vemma took $150. and two days later I ordered $79.95 for a friend with his
welcome open business. If I would of known the full truth about what contains within
the drinks, I would have stayed clear away from it from the star.
113.

No later than August 4, 2014, Vemma was on notice of the following

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complaint on the FTC website: Why are these for sale on Amazon at 1/2 price? Are

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college students being taken advantage of?Michelle CelarierApril 3, 2014 |

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flying company behind Verve energy drinks, wants to stay off regulators radar.Founder

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& CEO Benson K. Boreyko said the nine-year-old multilevel marketing company is

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changing its business practices to get ahead of any possible fallout from the Federal

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Trade Commissions investigation into Herbalife, which has a similar business model. I

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always want to stay on the good side of the FTC because they have guns, Boreyko told

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campuses, will no longer require salespeople to make minimum monthly product

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purchases of $150 to qualify for commissions. The company will also end sign-up fees.

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The changes, which went into effect on April 1, set Vemma apart from many MLMs,

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including Herbalife, which requires distributors & their sales recruits to make
minimum product purchases of more than $2,000 to qualify for royalties. Even those
uninterested in recruiting have to buy an introductory member pack & pay an
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annual membership fee after the first year. Critics of multilevel marketing companies
contend that these out-of-pocket expenses can quickly add up and that most salespeople
end up losing money. But they are lucrative for the companies. Boreyko acknowledges
that the changes at Vemma, with revenues last year of about $200 million, could hurt
sales initially. But why not clean up now before I hit a billion dollars and get bulletproof
so when the regulators hear your name, theyll say, This is the way it should be done,

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Boreyko said. Herbalife is under attack from activist investor Bill Ackman, who claims it
is a pyramid scheme in which salespeople make more money recruiting new sales agents
than selling products to consumers.Last month, the Los Angeles-based nutritional
products company disclosed that the FTC had opened an investigation, but has
vehemently denied it is a pyramid scheme. The Vemma changes highlight some lingering

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issues for MLMs, which remain controversial years after the FTCs probe of Amway set

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guidelines for the industry, experts said. In cases where MLMs have been found to be

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pyramid schemes, the money brought in by recruitment in form of fees and product

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purchases have been the mechanisms that have allowed the pyramids to exist, said MLM

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expert William Keep, dean of the School of Business at The College of New Jersey. Even

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some industry insiders think product purchase requirements have to go. It would fix a lot

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of issues, MLM lawyer Kevin Thompson suggested on a conference call last month with

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Barclays analyst Meredith Alder. What happens is a lot of people buy stuff they never

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would buy in quantities, they would never have purchased just to qualify for bonuses.

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Thompson admitted the change could make it difficult for some MLM companies to

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survive. Although Boreyko said he doesnt want to throw the [MLM] industry under the

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bus, he now considers his company an affiliate marketer focused on customer sales,

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with e-commerce Web sites, free back office support and free mobile apps. We want to

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be more like Amazon than Amway, he said. Youve never heard anyone call Amazon a

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pyramid scheme. FILED UNDERBILL ACKMAN, ENERGY DRINKS, FTC OtherOther Update.
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114.

No later than August 4, 2014, Vemma was on notice of the following

complaint on the FTC website: I was first introduced to Vemma through a high school

friend of mine named b(6). He had messaged me on facebook about this really profitable

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opportunity. He would not tell me about what this was until I was in a room with him.
So he invited me to his house for a barbecue where he explained to me what this Vemma
was. At first I was very skeptical of investing my money into this business. So I went

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home and spent two months researching this company. Communications were lost with
b(6) during that two month time period. It was in August where I decided that I wanted to
get involved with this. I had reached out to b(6) to get involved. To get involved, one
must pay 568 dollars and 12 cents. While I was researching about the company, the idea
of a car kept coming up. For someone to be qualified to be an associate of Vemma and to

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receive a car and full benefits, he or she must pay 1136.24 to be qualified. Therefore that

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individual has to buy one thousand dollars worth of product in two months. Something

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that is not mentioned is that each month 568 dollars will be deducted out of your bank

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account for the autodeliverly. It was on August 17th when I placed my first order for

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Vemma. Once the order was placed, the only way I would get my money back is by

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recruiting other individuals and having them sign up for Vemma. I would get points for

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every person that I recruited which would build on the money I would earn. After a

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couple days into this company I realized that this was a multilevel scheme. I contacted

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the company and was able to receive a full refund on my product. I had lost the money

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for taxes and shipping which would be around two hundred dollars. Vemma is targeting

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young adults because they are vulnerable and easily fooled. Young adults love making

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money and energy drinks, so this is an easy way to make money on this population. I

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want to file this complaint because I cannot see another child be taken advantage of by

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this company. This is a pure and simple multilevel marketing scheme that needs to be
taken down.

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115.

No later than August 4, 2014, Vemma was on notice of the following

complaint on the FTC website: My first encounter with Vemma was on June 22nd at
6:26 pm. I was messaged on facebook by an old high school friend named b(6). During
the conversation, their was no mention of Vemma. Instead he had asked me if I was
interested in a really profitable oppurtunity. How it works is that the brand partner
(someone who pad the 1126.24 to get involved) invites you to a home event to inform

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you of the company. The individuals at this part belittle for not being involved. These
individuals will then go on to explain what Vemma is and how it is NOT A PYRAMID
SCHEME. I attended the event and was very skeptical on what I haerd. That evening I
went hom and began researching what Vemma is. I started a new job and forgot all about
this. It wasnt until August when I decided that I would give Vemma a shot.

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Communication between b(6) and I were lost so I had to find a new brand partner to sign

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me up. I found ?b(6) to be my guy. It was under him whom I had siged up to become a

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brand partner of Vemma. To become a brand parnter one must be ove the age of 18 and

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purchase 1126.24 dollars worth of useless energy drinks. That is two purchase of 563.12.

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While I was at the parties, I was promised a car for signing up as well as my money. No

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car wa given to me when I signed up and neither was my money. It was after I signed up

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that I was told that I had to recruit twelve indiviudlas for my money to be earned back.

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The only way to get the car is by having two purchase cycles. When I signed up I was not

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informed that 563.12 would be deducted from my back account each month. Luckily I

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had signed up for Vemma during the first week of my Freshman year at college. I had

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told one of my professors about this and he had infomed me that I had just gotten myslef

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into a multi-level marketing scheme. It was at that moment when I had contacted the

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company for a full refund. I was lucky to fall between the 30 day return policy. I returned

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my product and was able to recieve a full refund minus the two hundread spent on
shipping and taxes. My intentions for this complaint is to have Vemma shut down for
running a multi level marketing company. As a future teacher, it hurts me to see
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individuals lose money to schemes like these. Even though I was fortunte to get my
money back, many are not. Vemma needs to be stopped!!!

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Consumer was calling to ask our role as the FTC.Bmiera.


116.

No later than August 4, 2014, Vemma was on notice of the following

complaint on the FTC website: I have invested several thousand dollars with this
company over the past year. I have filled a complain and fraud alert discussing the

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actions of this company. They are operating an elaborate pyramid scheme, and the
affiliates that represent the company claim many things that are not true. Should I
recieve this settlement I will not proceed further into taking legal action with my
Attorney. --- Additional Comments: I seek full reimbursement for all items purchased
from this company, to the tune of $2500. This is a rough estimate as I can not calculate

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the total of all orders placed with Vemma since they will not allow me to access this

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information due to me not ordering $60 or more of their products in the past month.

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117.

Many (or all) of the Consumer Complaints set forth above in this

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Declaratory Judgment Complaint constitutes a Claim under the Policies issued by

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Hanover during the terms of the 2012-13 Policy Period (from August 1, 2012 to August

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1, 2013), the 2013-14 Policy Period (from August 1, 2013 to August 1, 2014), and the

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2014-15 Policy Period (from August 1, 2014 to August 1, 2015).

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During the 2015-16 Policy Period: The FTC Lawsuit

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The Hanover 2015-16 Policy issued to Vemma was effective from August

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1, 2015 through August 1, 2016.


119.

On August 17, 2015, the FTC filed the FTC Lawsuit against Defendants

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(and others) seeking monetary relief and also a Permanent Injunction for Defendants

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alleged violation the FTC Act for its operation of a pyramid scheme.

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120.

Specifically, the FTC Lawsuit alleges that Vemmas business model

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depends on recruiting individuals to participate in Vemmaand encouraging them to

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purchase Vemma Productsrather than selling products to ultimate-use consumers, and


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that Vemmas marketing effortstargets young adults, including college students, and

Vemmas marketing materials prominently feature young, seemingly affluent

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individuals surrounded by conspicuous displays of wealth, such as luxury vehicles, jets,


and yachts.

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121.

A true and correct copy of the FTC Lawsuit is attached hereto as Exhibit 23

and incorporated herein by reference (captioned Federal Trade Commission v. Vemma

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Nutrition Company, et al., case no. CV-15-01578-PHX-JJT, filed before the United
States District Court for the District of Arizona).
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On September 18, 2015, after an evidentiary hearing, the Arizona District

Court granted a Preliminary Injunction against the Defendants, finding: (i) [t]he
evidence before the Court leaves little doubt that the FTC will ultimately succeed on the

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merits in demonstrating that Vemma is operating a pyramid scheme; and (ii) that the

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FTC has a likelihood of success on the merits in demonstrating Vemma and Mr.

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Boreyko are operating a pyramid scheme. See, the FTC Lawsuit, 2:15-cv-01578-JJT,

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C.

Vemma Provides Notice of the FTC Lawsuit to Hanover


123.

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During the August 1, 2015-16 Policy Period, on or about October 5, 2015,

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Vemma provided notice to Hanover of the FTC Lawsuit, which was filed on August 17,

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2015.

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124.

Pursuant to the 2015-16 Policy, Section II of the 2015-16 Policy (Common

Policy Terms & Conditions) defines what constitutes Related Claims:


Related Claims means all Claims based upon, arising from or
in any way related to the same facts, circumstances,
situations, transactions, results, damage or events or the same
series of facts, circumstances, situations, transactions, results,
damage or events.

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125.

Under Section VI of the 2015-16 Policy (Common Policy Terms &

Conditions), it provides:

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RELATED CLAIMS

With respect to the Liability Coverage Parts all Related


Claims will be considered as a single Claim made in the
Policy Period in which the earliest of such Related Claims
was first made pursuant to the applicable Coverage Part.
All Related Claims are subject to the Limits of Liability,
Retention and other terms and conditions applicable to the
earliest Related Claim. (Emphasis added.)

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126.

Unbeknownst to Hanover, during the 2011-12 Policy, the 2012-13 Policy,

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the 2013-14 Policy, and the 2014-15 Policy: (i) the Arizona Pyramid Arbitration was

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commenced alleging that Vemma violated the Arizona Pyramid Scheme Act (44 A.R.S.

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1733, et seq.) among other statutes; (ii) the Oregon DOJ Claim was commenced against

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Vemma alleging it is a pyramid scheme; (iii) more than 100 Consumer Complaints

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were filed against Vemma, more than three dozen of which alleged Vemma was a

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pyramid scheme; and (iv) the Italian regulators commenced the Italian Proceeding

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against Vemma for its alleged operation of a pyramid scheme in Italy, through its sale of

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dietary supplements, in violation of the Italian Consumer Code.

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127.

On March 10, 2014, Vemmas sale of dietary supplements was found to be

an illegal pyramid scheme in violation of Italian laws, and a fine and judgment were
entered against Vemma.
128.

Because the FTC Lawsuit, the Arizona Pyramid Arbitration, the Oregon

DOJ Claim, the Consumer Complaints, and the Italian Proceeding are all based upon,
arising from or in any way related to the same facts, circumstances, situations,
transactions, results, damage or events or the same series of facts, circumstances,

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situations, transactions, results, damage or events, they constitute Related Claims


under the Policy.
129.

Pursuant to Section VI of the Policy, all Related Claims will be considered

as a single Claim made in the Policy Period in which the earliest of such Related
Claims was first made i.e., during the 2011-12 Policy, when the Arizona Pyramid
Arbitration was first filed and noticed to Defendants.

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Not a Claim First Made During 2015-16 Policy Period

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130.

Hanover incorporates and restates each and every allegation set forth in

preceding paragraphs of this Complaint as if alleged in this Paragraph.


131.

Pursuant to the applicable insuring agreements in the Hanover 2015-16

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Policy, coverage is only available to Defendants for any Claim first made against them

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during the 2015-16 Policy Period.

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132.

Although the FTC Lawsuit was filed during the Hanover 2015-16 Policy

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Period, the Policy provides all Related Claims will be considered as a single Claim

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made in the Policy Periodin which the earliest of such Related Claims was first

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made.

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133.

During the Hanover 2011-12 Policy Period, the 2012-13 Policy Period, the

2013-14 Policy Period, and the 2014-15 Policy Period, Claims were made against
Defendants including: (i) the Arizona Pyramid Arbitration; (ii) the Oregon DOJ Claim
alleging Vemma was a pyramid scheme; (iii) more than 100 Consumer Complaints, of
which more than three dozen alleged Vemma was a pyramid scheme; and (iv) the
Italian Proceeding was commenced and found Vemmas sale of dietary supplement was
an illegal pyramid scheme in violation of Italian laws, and a fine and judgment were
entered against Vemma

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134.

Because the pyramid-scheme and other allegations of the FTC Lawsuit

(filed during the 2015-16 Policy Period) are the same as the pyramid-scheme and other
allegations of the Claims made during the 2011-12 Policy Period; the 2012-13 Policy
Period, the 2013-14 Policy Period, and the 2014-15 Policy Period (i.e., the Arizona
Pyramid Arbitration, the Oregon DOJ Claim, the Consumer Claims, and the Italian
Proceeding), the Policy provides all related Claims constitute a single Claim and
made in the Policy Periodin which the earliest of such Related Claims was first
made i.e., during the 2011-12 Policy Period.
135.

Although the FTC Lawsuit was filed during the 2015-16 Policy Period, the

other Related Claims made against Defendants were first made against Defendants
prior to the 2015-16 Policy Period and, therefore, the FTC Lawsuit was not a claim that

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was first made during the 2015-16 policy period, precluding coverage for the FTC

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Lawsuit (and the other Related Claims) under the insuring agreements contained in the

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2015-16 Policy.
COUNT II
Late Notice

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136.

Hanover incorporates and restates each and every allegation set forth in

preceding paragraphs of this Complaint as if alleged in this Paragraph.


137.

Under the Notice Provision of the 2011-12 Hanover Policy (and

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alternatively under the 2012-13, 2013-14, and 2014-15 Policies), Vemma was required to

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provide to Hanover written notice of the Claimas soon as practicable during the

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Policy Periodbut in no event later than 90 days after such Claim is first made.

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(Emphasis added.)

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138.

Vemma never provided notice to Hanover of the Arizona Pyramid

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Arbitration (and alternatively of the Oregon DOJ Claim, the Consumer Complaints, nor

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the Italian Proceeding) in compliance with the notice provision of the 2011-12 Policy

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(and alternatively under the notice provisions of the 2012-13, 2013-14, and the 2014-15
Policies).
139.

Policy (and alternatively not afforded coverage under the 2012-13, 2013-14, and the
2014-15 Policies).

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Accordingly, these Claims are not afforded coverage under the 2011-12

Because the FTC Lawsuit is a Related Claim to these earlier Claims,

Vemmas failure to provide notice of the original Claim (i.e., the Arizona Pyramid
Arbitration), and alternatively all of the other Claims (i.e., the Oregon DOJ Claim, the
Consumer Complaints, and the Italian Proceeding) means there is no coverage under the
2011-12 Policy (and alternatively under any of the Policies) for the FTC Lawsuit.
COUNT III
Unfair Business Practices Exclusion

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141.

Hanover incorporates and restates each and every allegation set forth in

preceding paragraphs of this Complaint as if alleged in this Paragraph.


142.

The Hanover 2011-12 Policy contains the Unfair Business Practices

Exclusion, which provides:

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This insurance does not apply to Loss on account of any


Claim made against any Insured:
R. Directly or indirectly based upon, arising out of, or
attributable to anti-trust violations or unfair business
practices, including but not limited to any actual or alleged
price fixing, price discrimination, restraint of trade, unfair
business practices, monopolistic practices or any actual or
alleged violations of the Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890, the
Clayton Act of 1914, and any amendments thereto, the
Robinson Patman Act of 1938, the Federal Trade
Commission Act of 1914 or any rules or regulations
promulgated in connection with the statutes described above;
or similar provision of any federal, state or local statutory law
or common law. (Emphasis added.)
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143.

The FTC Lawsuit constitutes a Claim made against any Insured

which is [d]irectly or indirectly based upon, arising out of, or attributable to unfair
business practices, including but not limited to anyallegedunfair business
practices. (Emphasis added.)
144.

Each and every substantive allegation against Defendants in the FTC

Lawsuit is set forth under the heading, DEFENDANTS BUSINESS PRACTICES.

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(Emphasis in original.) The FTC Lawsuit contains four causes of action, each stating that
the acts or omissions alleged therein constitute a deceptive act or practice in violation
of Section 5(a) of the FTC Act. Accordingly, based on the allegations of the FTC Lawsuit
which set forth the Defendants deceptive and unfair business practices, the Unfair
Business Practices Exclusion applies to bar coverage under the Policy for the FTC
Lawsuit.
145.

In addition, in the Italian Proceeding, which is a Related Claim to the

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FTC Lawsuit, the Italian Authority brought the proceeding against Vemma, alleging

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Vemma had committed unfair business practices in violation of Articles 20, 21and

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23,of the Consumer Code, and ultimately the Authority found the business

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practice under examination to be unfair pursuant to Articles 20, 21,and 23,of the

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Consumer Code, on the basis of the following considerations: any pyramid

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promotional scheme is deceitful. Under the terms of the Policy, all Related Claims

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will be considered as a single Claim, and because Vemma has been found liable for

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any actualunfair business practice in the Italian Proceeding (the Authority found the

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business practiceto be unfair), there similarly is no coverage for the FTC Lawsuit

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based on the Unfair Business Practices Exclusion.

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The Profit/Advantage Exclusion

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146.

Hanover incorporates and restates each and every allegation set forth in

preceding paragraphs of this Complaint as if alleged in this Paragraph.


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147.

The Hanover 2011-12 Policy contains a Profit/Advantage Exclusion, which

provides:
This insurance does not apply to Loss on account of any
Claim made against any Insured:

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A. Directly or indirectly based upon, arising out of, or


attributable to an Insured gaining any profit, remuneration
or advantage to which such Insured was not legally entitled;
or

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However, Paragraphs A., B., and C. above shall not apply


unless a judgment or other final adjudication adverse to any
of the Insureds in such a Claim is obtained. (Emphasis
added.)

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148.

As set forth above, the FTC Lawsuit and the Italian Proceeding each

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constitute Related Claims which, pursuant to the Policy, shall be deemed a single

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Claim.

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Proceeding, it has been established that Vemma was gaining any profit, remuneration or

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advantage to which [Vemma] was not legally entitled, and the Profit/Advantage

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Exclusion applies to exclude coverage for the FTC Lawsuit.

Because a judgment has been entered against Vemma in the Italian

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COUNT V
The Dishonesty/Fraud Exclusion

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149.

Hanover incorporates and restates each and every allegation set forth in

preceding paragraphs of this Complaint as if alleged in this Paragraph.


150.

The Hanover 2011-12 Policy contains a Dishonesty/Fraud Exclusion,

which provides:

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This insurance does not apply to Loss on account of any


Claim made against any Insured:
B. Directly or indirectly based upon, arising out of, or
attributable to any dishonest or fraudulent act or omission,

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any criminal act or omission or any willful violation of any


statute or regulation by such Insured;

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However, Paragraphs A., B., and C. above shall not apply


unless a judgment or other final adjudication adverse to any
of the Insureds in such a Claim is obtained. (Emphasis
added.)

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151. As set forth above, the FTC Lawsuit and the Italian Proceeding each

constitute Related Claims which, pursuant to the Policy, shall be deemed a single
Claim.

Because a judgment has been entered against Vemma in the Italian

Proceeding, it has been established that Vemma committed a dishonest or fraudulent


act or omission.

Indeed, in entering the Preliminary Injunction against Vemma, the

District Court quoted the Ninth Circuits Omnitrition decision (79 F.3d at 781) that,

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[p]yramid schemes are said to be inherently fraudulent because they must eventually

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collapse. Accordingly, the Dishonesty/Fraud Exclusion applies to exclude coverage for

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the FTC Lawsuit.


COUNT VI
Alternatively, Known Claim Exclusion

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152.

Hanover incorporates and restates each and every allegation set forth in

preceding paragraphs of this Complaint as if alleged in this Paragraph.


153.

Pleading solely in the alternative, for the 2015-16 Policy Application,

Vemma submitted to Hanover a Policy Application in which Vemma was asked:

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Is any Insured proposed for coverage aware of any fact,
circumstance, situation that might reasonably be expected to
result in a Claim that would within the scope of the proposed
Liability Coverage Parts?

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154.

The 2015-16 Policy further provides a Known Claim Exclusion as to any

misrepresentation in the 2015-16 Policy Application:

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B. If the Application contains any misrepresentations made


with the intent to deceive or contains misrepresentations
which materially affect the acceptance of the risk or the
hazard assumed by the Insurer under this Policy, then no
coverage shall be afforded for any Claim based upon, arising
from, or in consequence, of any such misrepresentation with
respect to:

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1. Any Insured Individual who knew of such


misrepresentations (whether or not such individual knew such
Application contained such misrepresentations) or any
Insured Entity to the extent it indemnifies any such Insured
Individual; or

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2. Any Insured Entity if any past or present chief executive


officer, chief financial officer or chief information officer (or
any equivalent position) of the Insured Entity knew of such
misrepresentation (whether or not such individual knew such
Application contained such misrepresentations).

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155.

At the time the 2015-16 Policy Application was submitted, the Defendants

were aware of any fact, circumstance, situation that might reasonably be expected to
result in a Claim that would within the scope of the proposed Liability Coverage Parts,
but Defendants failed to disclose the same to Hanover. Specifically, Defendants knew
that Vemma was a pyramid scheme, knew of the Arizona Pyramid Arbitration, more than
100 Consumer Complaints (including an Oregon DOJ Claim), and the Italian Proceeding,
and also knew that the failure to disclose the same constituted a misrepresentation which
materially affect the acceptance of the risk or the hazard assumed by the Insurer under
this Policy.
156.

Because the FTC Lawsuit is a Claim based upon, arising from, or in

consequence, of any such misrepresentation (i.e., the failure to disclose Vemma was a

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pyramid scheme, the Arizona Pyramid Arbitration, more than 100 Consumer Complaints

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(including an Oregon DOJ Claim), and the Italian Proceeding), the Known Claim

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Exclusion in the 2015-16 Policy excludes coverage for the FTC Lawsuit.

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COUNT VII
No Pre-Notice Fees and Costs

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157.

Hanover incorporates and restates each and every allegation set forth in

preceding paragraphs of this Complaint as if alleged in this Paragraph.


158.

The Policy provides that the Defendants will not incur any expense related

to a Claim without Hanovers consent.


159.

The FTC Lawsuit was filed on August 17, 2015, and Defendants failed to

provide Hanover with a copy of the FTC Lawsuit until October 5, 2015. Accordingly,

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any pre-notice fees and costs incurred by Defendants related to the FTC Lawsuit are not

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covered under the Policy.

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160.

Pending final resolution of the FTC Lawsuit and the completion of the

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discovery period in this litigation, Hanover expressly reserves (and does not waive) any

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and all of its rights, remedies and defenses at law, in equity, and under the 2011-12

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Policy, the 2012-13 Policy, the 2013-14 Policy, the 2014-15 Policy, and/or the 2015-16

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Policy (and the Policy Applications thereto (and rescission)) including, but not limited to,

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the right to raise any of the terms, conditions, exclusions and/or endorsements to the

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2011-12 Policy, the 2012-13 Policy, the 2013-14 Policy, the 2014-15 Policy, and/or the

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2015-16 Policy (and Policy Applications thereto (and rescission)) as warranted.

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Plaintiff Hanover is entitled to an award of its attorneys fees pursuant to

A.R.S. 12-341.01 because this matter arises out of contract.

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WHEREFORE, Hanover respectfully requests the following affirmative relief and


declaration:
A.

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That the 2011-12 Policy (or, alternatively, the 2015-16 Policy) provisions
preclude coverage for the Defendants for the FTC Lawsuit;

B.

That Hanover has no duty to defend and no duty to indemnify the


Defendants for any Loss related to the FTC Lawsuit;
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C.

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That Hanover is entitled to its attorneys fees, costs and recoverable interest
in this action; and

D.

That Hanover is entitled such other and further relief as this Court deems
just and equitable under the circumstances.

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DEMAND FOR JURY TRIAL


Pursuant to Rule 38(b) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Plaintiff Hanover
Insurance Company hereby demands a trial by jury.

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DATED this 15th day of April, 2016.


SANDERS & PARKS, PC
By: s/Mark G. Worischeck
Mark G. Worischeck
Ryan P. Sandstrom
3030 North Third Street, Suite 1300
Phoenix, AZ 85012-3099

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James K. Thurston
Daniel Tranen
WILSON ELSER MOSKOWITZ
EDELMAN & DICKER LLP
55 West Monroe Street, Suite 3800
Chicago, Illinois 60603
Attorneys for Plaintiff Hanover Insurance
Company

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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

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I hereby certify that on April 15, 2016, I electronically transmitted the attached
document to the Clerks Office using the CM/ECF System for filing.

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By s/Annalisa Burns

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INDEX OF EXHIBITS TO COMPLAINT


Hanover Insurance Company v. Vemma International Holdings, Inc., et al.

Exhibit No.

Description

Hanover Insurance Group Private Company Management Liability Policy,


2011-2012

Hanover Insurance Group Private Company Management Liability Policy,


2015-2016

Hanover Insurance Group Private Company Management Liability Policy,


2012-2013

Hanover Insurance Group Private Company Management Liability Policy,


2013-2014

Hanover Insurance Group Private Company Management Liability Policy,


2014-2015

Demand for Arbitration dated February 29, 2012

Demand for Arbitration dated April 7, 2012

Demand for Arbitration dated September 3, 2012

Translation of the March 10, 2014 Italian Order in the Italian Proceeding

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December 4, 2012 Letter from the Oregon Department of Justice

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Email dated December 10, 2012 from Michelle Lottner of Vemma to Ms.
Raines.

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December 22, 2012 Correspondence from Andrea Garcia of the Better


Business Bureau to Michelle Cohen of Vemma

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Correspondence from Michele Lottner to Ms. Garcia

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January 16, 2013 Correspondence from Alexandria Nock of the Better


Business Bureau to Michelle Cohen of Vemma

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January 21, 2013 Email from Michelle Lottner to Ms. Nock

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February 7, 2013 Correspondence from Alexandria Nock to Michelle


Cohen

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Correspondence from Michelle Lottner to Alexandria Nock

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April 4, 2013 Correspondence from Michelle Cohen to Alexandria Nock

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August 27, 2013 Correspondence from Samantha Oberdank to Michelle


Lottner

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Correspondence from Michelle Lottner to Ms. Oberdank


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August 29, 2013 Correspondence from Ms. Oberdank to Ms. Lottner

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Various Emails (dated July 31, 2014, August 4, 2014 (two) and August 5,
2014) between Ms. Tengan of Vemma and Mr. Hill of the FTC

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Copy of FTC Lawsuit Captioned Federal Trade Commission v. Vemma


Nutrition Company, et al.

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Document 1-2

Filed 04/15/16

EXHIBIT 1

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The

Insurance

Group-

Private

Company

PRIVATE COMPANY MANAGEMENT LIABILITY INSURANCE


POLICY DECLARATIONS
Coverage is provided by:

Policy Number

Hanover Insurance

LHF 8827059

Company

Agency

Agency Code

Hub International

5701024

NOTICE: THE "LIABILITY COVERAGE PARTS" (WHICHEVER ARE PURCHASED) PROVIDES COVERAGE ON A
CLAIMS-MADE AND REPORTED BASIS. SUBJECT TO ITS TERMS, THIS "POLICY" APPLIES ONLY TO "CLAIMS"
FIRST MADE AGAINST THE "INSUREDS" AND REPORTED TO THE INSURER DURING THE "POLICY PERIOD",
OPTIONAL EXTENDED REPORTING PERIOD OR ANY EXTENDED REPORTING PERIOD THAT MAY APPLY. PLEASE
READ THE "POLICY" CAREFULLY TO DETERMINE RIGHTS, DUTIES, COVERAGE AND COVERAGE RESTRICTIONS.

THIS IS A DEFENSE WITHIN LIMITS POLICY, UNLESS AMENDED BY ENDORSEMENT.


DEFENSE COSTS WILL BE APPLIED AGAINST THE RETENTION AND SHALL REDUCE
OR MAY EXHAUST THE LIMITS OF LIABILITY.
PLEASE REFER TO THE "COVERAGE

Whenever printed in this Declarations


indicated in the "Policy".

Item 1.

PART(S)"

PURCHASED FOR DEFENSE-RELATED DETAILS.

Page, the items

in

quotations shall

Person

Designated to receive
Brademeyer

all

correspondence

as

from the Insurer:

Title:

of Finance

Vp

POLICY PERIOD
From: 08/01/2011 To: 08/01/2012 (12:01

Item 4.

meanings

Holdings, Inc

Name: Jeff

Item 3.

same

NAMED INSURED AND ADDRESS


New Vision International
8322 E Hartford Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Item 2.

have the

AM local time at the address shown in Item

1)

OPTIONAL COMBINED AGGREGATE LIMIT OF LIABILITY


Combined

Aggregate Limit of Liability

purchased

as

for all

"Liability Coverage

Parts"

$5, 000, 000

indicated below.

PURCHASED COVERAGE SECTIONS

Directors, Officers and Corporate Liability Insurance Coverage Part:

Employment

Practices

Fiduciary Liability
Crime

Liability Insurance Coverage Part:

Insurance

Coverage

Part:

Coverage Part:

Kidnap Ransom and Extortion Coverage Part

Yes

EI

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

El

No

Yes

No

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FORMS AND ENDORSEMENTS FORMING PART OF THIS "COVERAGE PART" WHEN ISSUED:

Policy

Form:

904-0001 (08-09) Common Policy Terms and Conditions Section


401-1127 (01-08) Offer of Terrorism Coverage
401-1192 (01-09) Notice to Policyholders-Terrorism Coverage Acceptance
422-0082 (01-09) Cap On Losses From Certified Acts of Terrorism Endorsement
422-0083 (01-09) Exclusion of Punitive Damages Related to a Certified
Act of Terrorism Endorsement
904-0048 (08-09) AZ CPTC Amendatory
904-0503 (08-09) Addition to Section V. Waiver of Retention if No Liability
904-0812 (08-09) Addition to Section VIII. Non-Rescindable Side A
Endorsement
SIG-0001 (06-05) Signature Page

Item 6.

PREMIUM FOR POLICY

State Surcharge* and Tax:


Total Premium:
*See State

N/A

34, 066

Surcharge Notice(s) to Policyholder, if applicable

THESE DECLARATIONS, TOGETHER WITH THE COMMON POLICY TERMS AND CONDITIONS SECTION,
COVERAGE PART(S) AND ANY ENDORSEMENT(S), COMPLETE THE ABOVE NUMBERED "POLICY".

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Insurance

Group-

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Private

Company

DIRECTORS, OFFICERS AND CORPORATE LIABILITY INSURANCE


COVERAGE PART DECLARATIONS

NOTICE: THIS "COVERAGE PART" PROVIDES COVERAGE ON A CLAIMS-MADE AND REPORTED BASIS. SUBJECT
TO ITS TERMS, THIS "COVERAGE PART" APPLIES ONLY TO "CLAIMS" FIRST MADE AGAINST THE "INSUREDS"
AND REPORTED TO THE INSURER DURING THE "POLICY PERIOD" OR ANY EXTENDED REPORTING PERIOD THAT
MAY APPLY. THE LIMIT OF LIABILITY TO PAY DAMAGES OR SETTLEMENTS WILL BE REDUCED AND MAY BE
EXHAUSTED, UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED HEREIN, BY "DEFENSE EXPENSES". "DEFENSE EXPENSES" WILL
BE APPLIED AGAINST THE RETENTION AMOUNT. PLEASE READ THE "POLICY" CAREFULLY TO DETERMINE
RIGHTS, DUTIES, COVERAGE AND COVERAGE RESTRICTIONS.

Whenever printed in this Declarations


indicated in the "Policy".
Item 1.

the items in

quotations shall

have the

same

meanings

as

NAMED INSURED
New Vision International

Item 2.

Page,

Holdings, Inc

LIMITS OF LIABILITY

Directors, Officers and Corporate Liability Insurance

$5, 000, 000


Item 3.

in the

aggregate for

all "Claims"

RETENTION

Insuring Agreement A: Individual Non-Indemnified Liability Coverage


Insuring Agreement B: Individual Indemnified Liability Coverage
Insuring Agreement C: Corporate Entity Coverage
Item 4.

0 each "Claim"
50, 000 each "Claim"
50, 000 each "Claim"

PRIOR AND PENDING LITIGATION DATES

Directors, Officers and Corporate Liability Insurance Coverage Part:


1.

Insuring Agreements

A and B:

05/01/2005
2.

Insuring Agreements C:
05/01/2005

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FORMS AND ENDORSEMENTS FORMING PART OF THIS "COVERAGE PART" WHEN ISSUED:

Policy

Form:

905-0001 (08-09) Directors, Officers and Corporate Liability Insurance


Coverage Part
905-0320 (08-09) Addition to Section III. Domestic Partner Coverage
905-0434 (08-09) Addition to Section IV. Products and Services Liability
Exclusion
905-0104

(08-09) Addition

to Section I. Crisis

Management Supplemental

Coverage
905-0432 (08-09) Modification to Section IV. Insured Versus Insured
Carve-Out
905-0319 (08-09) Addition to Section III. Employed Lawyers Coverage

THESE DECLARATIONS, TOGETHER WITH THE COMMON POLICY TERMS AND CONDITIONS SECTION,
COVERAGE PART(S) AND ANY ENDORSEMENT(S), COMPLETE THE ABOVE NUMBERED "POLICY".

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Filed 04/15/16

Page

Hanover
Insurance

Group.

6 of 94

Private

Company

EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES LIABILITY INSURANCE


COVERAGE PART DECLARATIONS
NOTICE: THIS "COVERAGE PART" PROVIDES COVERAGE ON A CLAIMS-MADE AND REPORTED BASIS. SUBJECT
TO ITS TERMS, THIS "COVERAGE PART" APPLIES ONLY TO "CLAIMS" FIRST MADE AGAINST THE "INSUREDS"
AND REPORTED TO THE INSURER DURING THE "POLICY PERIOD" OR ANY EXTENDED REPORTING PERIOD THAT
MAY APPLY. THE LIMIT OF LIABILITY TO PAY DAMAGES OR SETTLEMENTS WILL BE REDUCED AND MAY BE
EXHAUSTED UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED HEREIN, BY "DEFENSE EXPENSES". ANY "DEFENSE EXPENSES"
WILL BE APPLIED AGAINST THE RETENTION AMOUNT. PLEASE READ THE "POLICY" CAREFULLY TO DETERMINE
RIGHTS, DUTIES, COVERAGE AND COVERAGE RESTRICTIONS.

Whenever printed in this Declarations


indicated in the "Policy".
Item 1.

in

quotations shall

have the

same

meanings

as

NAMED INSURED
New Vision International

Item 2.

Page, the items

Holdings, Inc

LIMITS OF LIABILITY

Employment Practices Liability Insurance


$5, 000, 000
Item 3.

in the

aggregate for all "Claims"

RETENTION

Insuring Agreement A: Employment Practices Liability Coverage


Item 4.

50, 000 each "Claim"

PRIOR AND PENDING LITIGATION DATES

Insuring Agreement

A:

Employment Practices Insurance Coverage Part:

05/01/2005
Item 5.

FORMS AND ENDORSEMENTS FORMING PART OF THIS "COVERAGE PART" WHEN ISSUED:

Policy

Form:

906-0001
906-0303

(08-09) Employment Practices Liability Insurance Coverage Part


(08-09) Addition to Section III. Illegal Alien Investigative
Proceeding With Sub limit
906-0313 (08-09) Addition to Section III. Domestic Partner Coverage
906-0314 (08-09) Addition to Section III. Third Party Liability Coverage
906-0404 (08-09) Modification to Section IV. Wage and Hour Laws
Exclusion With Defense Expense Sub limit
906-0105 (08-09) Addition to Section I. Executive Officer Replacement
Expenses Supplemental Coverage
906-0107 (08-09) Addition to Section I. Kidnap Expense Supplemental

Coverage

THESE DECLARATIONS, TOGETHER WITH THE COMMON POLICY TERMS AND CONDITIONS SECTION,
COVERAGE PART(S) AND ANY ENDORSEMENT(S), COMPLETE THE ABOVE-NUMBERED "POLICY".

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Group..
Insurance

7 of 94

Private

Company

FIDUCIARY LIABILITY INSURANCE


COVERAGE PART DECLARATIONS

NOTICE: THIS "COVERAGE PART" PROVIDES COVERAGE ON A CLAIMS-MADE AND REPORTED BASIS. SUBJECT
TO ITS TERMS, THIS "COVERAGE PART" APPLIES ONLY TO "CLAIMS" MADE AGAINST THE "INSUREDS" AND
REPORTED TO THE INSURER DURING THE "POLICY PERIOD" OR ANY EXTENDED REPORTING PERIOD THAT MAY
APPLY. THE LIMIT OF LIABILITY TO PAY DAMAGES OR SETTLEMENTS WILL BE REDUCED AND MAY BE
EXHAUSTED, UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED HEREIN, BY "DEFENSE EXPENSES". "DEFENSE EXPENSES" WILL
BE APPLIED AGAINST THE RETENTION AMOUNT. PLEASE READ THE "POLICY" CAREFULLY TO DETERMINE
RIGHTS, DUTIES, COVERAGE AND COVERAGE RESTRICTIONS.

Whenever printed in this Declarations


indicated in the "Policy".
Item 1.

have the

same

meanings

as

NAMED INSURED
New Vision International

Item 2.

Page, the items in quotations shall

Holdings, Inc

LIMITS OF LIABILITY (Inclusive of Damages and Defense Expenses)


Fiduciary Liability Insurance

$1, 000, 000 in the aggregate for all "Claims"


Item 3.

RETENTIONS

Insuring Agreement A- Fiduciary Liability Coverage:


Insuring Agreement B- Compliance Resolution Penalties Coverage:
Item 4.

0 each "Claim"
0 each "Claim"

PRIOR AND PENDING LITIGATION DATES

Fiduciary Liability Insurance Coverage Part:

Item 5.

1.

Insuring Agreements

A:

05/01/2005

2.

Insuring Agreements

B:

05/01/2005

FORMS AND ENDORSEMENTS FORMING PART OF THIS "COVERAGE PART" WHEN


ISSUED:

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Policy Form:
907-0001 (08-09) Fiduciary Liability Insurance Coverage Part
907-0308 (08-09) Addition to Section III. Domestic Partner Coverage

THESE DECLARATIONS, TOGETHER WITH THE COMMON POLICY TERMS AND CONDITIONS SECTION,
COVERAGE PART(S) AND ANY ENDORSEMENT(S), COMPLETE THE ABOVE-NUMBERED "POLICY".

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4The

Group,

Insurance

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Private

Company

CRIME INSURANCE
COVERAGE PART DECLARATIONS
PLEASE READ THIS "COVERAGE PART" CAREFULLY TO DETERMINE RIGHTS, DUTIES, COVERAGE AND COVERAGE
RESTRICTIONS.

Item 1. NAMED INSURED


New Vision International

Holdings,

Inc

Item 2. INSURING AGREEMENTS, LIMITS OF

LIABILITY, AND RETENTIONS

INSURING AGREEMENTS

LIMIT OF LIABILITY

Per Occurrence
A.

Employee Theft
Fidelity
C. Employee Theft of Client Property
D. Forgery or Alteration
E. Theft of Money and Securities (Inside the
Premises)
F. Robbery or Safe Burglary of Other Property
(Inside the Premises)
B. ERISA

G. Outside the Premises


H.

Computer
1.
2.

RETENTION AMOUNT
Per Occurrence

$2, 000, 000

$50, 000

$N/A

$N/A

$2, 000, 000


$2, 000, 000

$50, 000

$2,000, 000

$50, 000
$50, 000

$2, 000, 000

$50, 000

$2, 000, 000

$50, 000

$2, 000, 000


$10, 000

$50, 000
$1, 000

$2, 000, 000


$2, 000, 000
$2, 000, 000

$50, 000
$50, 000
$50, 000

Crime

Computer Fraud
Computer Program and Electronic Data
Restoration Expense

I. Funds Transfer Fraud

J.

Credit, Debit

K.

Money Orders and Counterfeit Money

or

Charge

Card Fraud

L. Personal Accounts Protection

$2, 000, 000


$50, 000
Forgery or Alteration
2. Identity Fraud Expense Reimbursement
$10, 000
$1, 000
M. Investigative Expense
$10, 000
$1, 000
If "Not Covered" is inserted above opposite any specified Insuring Agreement or if no amount is included in the Limit
Liability, such Insuring Agreement and any other reference thereto is in this "Coverage Part" is deemed to be deleted.
1. Personal Accounts

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Item 3. FORMS AND ENDORSEMENTS FORMING PART OF THIS "COVERAGE PART" WHEN ISSUED:
Policy Form: Policy Form:

908-0001
908-0035

(08-09)
(08-09)

Crime Insurance Coverage Part


AZ Crime Amendatory

CANCELLATION OF PRIOR INSURANCE ISSUED BY US:


By acceptance of this "Coverage Part" you are deemed to have given us notice canceling prior
8827059 01; the cancellation to be effective at the time this "Coverage Part" becomes effective.

policy Nos.

THESE DECLARATIONS, TOGETHER WITH THE COMMON POLICY TERMS AND CONDITIONS
COVERAGE PART(S) AND ANY ENDORSEMENT(S), COMPLETE THE ABOVE NUMBERED "POLICY".

SECTION,

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Insurance

Group-

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Company

KIDNAP/RANSOM AND EXTORTION


COVERAGE PART DECLARATIONS

PLEASE READ THIS "COVERAGE PART"


COVERAGE RESTRICTIONS.

Whenever printed in this Declarations


indicated in the "Policy".

CAREFULLY TO

Page,

the items in

RIGHTS, DUTIES, COVERAGE AND

DETERMINE

quotations

shall have the

same

meanings

as

Item 1. NAMED INSURED

New Vision International


Item 2. INSURING

Holdings,

Inc

AGREEMENTS, LIMITS OF LIABILITY, AND RETENTIONS

INSURING AGREEMENTS

Kidnap/Ransom and Extortion Threat


Coverage
B. Expenses Coverage
C. Detention and Hijack Coverage
D. In-Transit Coverage

A.

LIMIT OF LIABILITY
Per Occurrence

RETENTION AMOUNT
Per Occurrence

$1, 000, 000

$10, 000

$1, 000, 000

$10, 000

$1, 000, 000


$1, 000, 000

$10, 000
$10, 000
$N/A

$N/A

If "Not Covered" is inserted above opposite any specified Insuring Agreement, or if no amount is included in the
Limit of Insurance, such Insuring Agreement and any other reference thereto in this "Coverage Part" is deemed to
be deleted.

Item 3. NAME AND ADDRESS OF SECURITY FIRM


WATER PARK PLACE, 20 BAY STREET SUITE 1205
TORONTO, ON M5J-2N8

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Item 4. FORMS AND ENDORSEMENTS FORMING PART OF THIS "COVERAGE PART" WHEN ISSUED:

Policy Form:
909-0001
909-0029

(08-09) Kidnap/Ransom and Extortion


(08-09) AZ K&R Amendatory

Insurance

Coverage

Part

CANCELLATION OF PRIOR INSURANCE ISSUED BY US:


By acceptance of this "Coverage Part" you are deemed to have given us notice canceling prior policy
Nos. LHF 8827059 01; the cancellation to be effective at the time this "Coverage Part" becomes effective.

THESE DECLARATIONS, TOGETHER WITH THE COMMON POLICY TERMS AND CONDITIONS SECTION,
COVERAGE PART(S) AND ANY ENDORSEMENT(S), COMPLETE THE ABOVE NUMBERED "POLICY".

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COMMON POLICY TERMS AND CONDITIONS SECTION


CLAIMS MADE WARNING FOR POLICY
NOTICE: THE "LIABILITY COVERAGE PARTS" PROVIDE COVERAGE ON A CLAIMS-MADE AND REPORTED BASIS.
SUBJECT TO ITS TERMS, THIS "POLICY" APPLIES ONLY TO "CLAIMS" FIRST MADE AGAINST THE "INSUREDS" AND
REPORTED TO THE INSURER DURING THE "POLICY PERIOD", OPTIONAL EXTENDED REPORTING PERIOD OR ANY
EXTENDED REPORTING PERIOD THAT MAY APPLY. THE LIMIT OF LIABILITY TO PAY DAMAGES OR SETTLEMENTS
WILL BE REDUCED AND MAY BE EXHAUSTED, UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED HEREIN, BY "DEFENSE EXPENSES".
"DEFENSE EXPENSES" WILL BE APPLIED AGAINST THE RETENTION AMOUNT. PLEASE READ THE "POLICY"
CAREFULLY TO DETERMINE RIGHTS, DUTIES, COVERAGE AND COVERAGE RESTRICTIONS.

Throughout this insurance "Policy" the words "you" and "your" refer to the "Insured" as defined in SECTION III of the
Common Policy Terms and Conditions Section and any purchased "Coverage Parts". The words "we", "us" and
"our" refer to the Company providing this insurance.
Words that appear in quotation marks have
descriptions in the Headings of this "Policy"
of coverage.

special meaning. They


are

solely

are defined in SECTION III


DEFINITIONS. The
for convenience and form no part of the terms and conditions

In consideration of the premium paid and in reliance on the correctness and completeness of your "Application",
which is attached to and becomes part of this insurance "Policy", we agree to provide coverage as shown in the
Declarations and described below. Coverage may be denied or canceled with respect to any applicant or "Insured"
who provides incomplete or inaccurate information to us.
COMMON POLICY TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The Common Policy Terms and Conditions Section of this "Policy" shall apply to all "Coverage Parts".
Unless stated to the contrary in any "Coverage Part", the terms and conditions of each "Coverage Part" of this
"Policy" shall apply only to that "Coverage Part" and shall not apply to any other "Coverage Part" of this "Policy".
If any provision in this Common Policy Terms and Conditions Section is inconsistent or in conflict with the
terms and conditions of any "Coverage Part", the terms and conditions of such "Coverage Part" shall control for
purposes of that "Coverage Part". Any defined term referenced in this Common Policy Terms and Conditions
Section and also defined in a "Coverage Part" shall, for purposes of coverage under that "Coverage Part", have
the meaning set forth in that "Coverage Part". A "Coverage Part" shall only apply if designated in the
Declarations and attached hereto.

II.

OPTIONAL EXTENDED REPORTING PERIOD

Optional Extended Reporting Period as described below:


Liability Coverage Parts
1. If this "Policy" is canceled, terminated or not renewed, you shall have the right, upon payment of an
additional premium, to an extension of the Reporting Period for any "Claim" first made and reported
against the "Insured" after the date upon which the "Policy Period" ends, but only with respect to
"Wrongful Acts" committed prior to the end of the "Policy Period" and otherwise covered by this "Policy".
Such period shall be referred to as the Optional Extended Reporting Period.
2. You must request the Optional Extended Reporting Period in writing and must pay us the additional
premium within 60 days following the date of such cancellation, or termination or non-renewal. If we do
not receive your request and premium payment within 60 days following the date of such cancellation,
termination or nonrenewal, the "Named Insured's" right to purchase the Optional Extended Reporting

We will
A.

provide

an

Period shall
3.

cease.

If similar insurance is in force

covering

any "Claims" first made

Period, coverage provided by this "Policy" shall be

excess over

during this Optional Extended Reporting


any such other insurance.

4.

If we cancel for non-payment of premium, the "Named Insured" may purchase the Optional Extended
Reporting Period only after any earned premium due us is paid within 10 days after the date of
cancellation or "Policy" expiration, whichever comes first.

5.

All premiums paid for an Optional Extended Reporting Period shall be deemed fully earned as of the
first day of the Optional Extended Reporting Period. The Optional Extended Reporting Period may not
be canceled.

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B.

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Optional Extended Reporting Period shall not increase any Limits of Liability stated in Item 2. of the
applicable "Coverage Parts" Declarations. For the purpose of "Policy" limits, the Reporting Periods are
part of, not in addition to, the "Policy Period".

The

Non-Liability Coverage Parts


Solely with respect to the "Non-Liability Coverage Parts",
done

so

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in accordance with SECTION II


Parts".

any Extended Reporting Period offered shall be


EXTENDED REPORTING PERIOD of the "Non-Liability

DEFINITIONS
The

following words,

A.

"Application"

either in the

singular

or

plural, shall have the meanings indicated below.

means:

1.

The form titled "Application" submitted to


materials submitted with it;

2.

All similar forms, including any material submitted with them, submitted to
issued by us of which this "Policy" is a renewal or replacement; and

3.

All other materials

or

information

request this "Policy", including any documents

provided by

the "Insured" for the

or

other

request previous policies

underwriting

issuance of this

or

"Policy".
All such forms, documents and other materials shall be deemed
attached to it.

B.
C.

"Claim" shall have the

meaning

as

defined in the

part of this "Policy"

if

as

physically

applicable "Coverage Part".

E.

"Coverage Part" means individually or collectively the purchased "Coverage Parts" as set
"Policy" Declarations and attached hereto.
"Damages" shall have the meaning as defined in the applicable "Coverage Part".
"Defense Expense" shall have the meaning as defined in the applicable "Coverage Part".

F.

"Executive"

forth in Item 4. of

the
D.

means

any natural individual who is, was,

or

shall become:

1.

A duly-elected or
"Insured Entity"; or

2.

Any past, present or future members of any duly-constituted commissions, boards, committees
units operated under the "Insured Entity's" charter or with the "Insured Entity's" written approval.

appointed director, officer, manager, in-house general counsel,

or

trustee of the

Solely with respect to the "Non-Liability Coverage Parts", "Executive" shall have the meaning
applicable "Non-Liability Coverage Part".

or

other

defined in

as

the
G.

H.

"Insured Individual"

means:

1.

Any "Executive" of the "Insured


with the "Insured Entity" or while

2.

Any past, present or future employees of the "Insured Entity" while acting solely within the course and
scope of employment by the "Insured Entity" or while performing duties related to the conduct of the
"Insured Entity";

3.

Any natural individual providing volunteer services for the "Insured Entity"
Entity" and under the "Insured Entity's" direction and control;

4.

The estates, heirs, legal representatives


Individuals" at the time of the "Wrongful Act"

Entity" while acting solely within the course and scope of employment
performing duties related to the conduct of the "Insured Entity",

or

on

at the

request of

assigns of deceased individuals


which

who

the "Insured

were

"Insured

"Claim" is based;

legal representatives or assigns of an "Insured Individual"


incompetence, insolvency or bankruptcy; and

6.

The

7.

The lawful spouse of an "Insured Individual" under Paragraph G.4, but solely with respect to such
spouse's status as a spouse or such spouse's ownership interest in property that a claimant seeks as
recovery for an alleged "Wrongful Act", and not for any "Wrongful Act" actually or allegedly committed by
the spouse.

"Insured" shall have the

meanings

as

defined in the applicable

in the event of the "Insured Individual's"

"Coverage

Part".

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the "Named Insured" and any

L.

"Subsidiary".
"Liability Coverage Part" means the Directors, Officers and Corporate Liability, Employment Practices
Liability and Fiduciary Liability Coverage Parts as set forth in Item 4. of the "Policy" Declarations.
"Loss" shall have the meaning as defined in the applicable "Liability Coverage Part".
"Named Insured" means the entity designated in Item 1. of the "Policy" Declarations.

M.

"Non-Liability Coverage

I.

J.
K.

"Insured

Entity"

means

Event"

the "Occurrence" which must be sustained

means

or

discovered in order to

invoke coverage.
N.

"Non-Liability Coverage Part"

means

Random and Extortion Parts

as

0.

"Occurrence" shall have the

P.

"Outside

Q.
R.

S.

individually

or

collectively the Crime Coverage


"Policy" Declarations.

Parts and

Kidnap

set forth in Item 4. of the

meaning

as

defined in the

applicable "Non-Liability Coverage Part".

Entity" shall have the meaning as defined in the applicable "Coverage Part".
"Policy" means, collectively, the Declarations, the Common Policy Terms and Conditions Section, the
purchased "Coverage Parts", applicable endorsements and the "Application".
"Policy Period" means the period of time from the inception date shown in Item 2. of the "Policy"
Declarations to the earlier of the expiration date shown in Item 2. of the "Policy" Declarations or the
effective date of termination of this "Policy".
"Pollutants" means any solid, liquid, gaseous or thermal irritants or contaminants, including smoke, vapors,
soot, fumes, acids, alkalis, chemicals and waste. Waste includes materials to be recycled, reconditioned or
reclaimed.

T.

"Subsidiary"
1.

An

means:

entity

in which the "Named Insured"


or issued and

assets, liabilities, equity,


Period"; or

of its "Subsidiaries" owns 50 percent or more of the


outstanding stock on or before the inception of the "Policy
or one

entity, subject to the terms of SECTION V.A. of the "Coverage Part", that the "Insured" forms
acquires after the inception of the "Policy Period".
Coverage shall apply to a "Subsidiary" only during the time it qualifies as a "Subsidiary".

2.

U.

An

"Wrongful

Act" shall have the

meaning

as

defined in the

or

applicable "Liability Coverage Part".

IV. EXCLUSIONS

This insurance does not apply to "Loss" on account of any "Claim" made
indirectly based upon, arising out of, or attributable to:
A.

against

any "Insured"

directly

or

Pollution
1.

The actual,

"Pollutants";

alleged

or

threatened

discharge, dispersal, seepage, migration, release

or

escape of

or

2.

"Loss", cost or expense arising out of any request, demand, order or statutory or regulatory requirement
that any "Insured" or others test for, monitor, clean up, remove, contain, treat, detoxify or neutralize, or
in any way respond to or assess the effects of "Pollutants"; or

3.

"Claim"

by or on behalf of a governmental authority for "Damages" because of testing for, monitoring,


removing, containing, treating, detoxifying or neutralizing, or in any way responding to or assessing the

effects of "Pollutants".
B.

Nuclear
The radioactive, toxic, or explosive properties of nuclear material which includes, but is not limited to,
Source Material, Special Nuclear Material and Byproduct Material as those terms are defined in the Atomic
Energy Act of 1954 and any amendments thereto and any similar provisions of any federal, state or local
statutory or common law.

V.

LIMITS OF LIABILITY AND RETENTIONS


A.

Limits of
1.

Liability
Regardless of the number of "Insureds" involved, "Claims" made or individuals
"Claims", our liability under the "Policy" solely with respect to all "Liability Coverage

entities making
Parts" is limited as

or

follows:

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a.

If the Combined Aggregate Limit of Liability as set forth in Item 3. of the Declarations is purchased,
then the maximum limit of liability for all "Loss" arising out of all "Claims" first made against the
"Insureds" during the "Policy Period" that may apply under all "Coverage Parts" shall not exceed the
combined Aggregate Limit of Liability stated in Item 3. of the "Policy" Declarations.

b.

If the Separate Aggregate Limit of Liability for each "Coverage Part" is purchased, the maximum
limit of liability for "Loss" arising out of all "Claims" first made against the "Insureds" during the
"Policy Period" that may apply shall not exceed the Separate Aggregate Limit of Liability for each
"Coverage Part" stated in Item 2. of the applicable "Coverage Part's" Declarations.

In the event a "Claim" is covered under more than one "Coverage Part", any "Loss" for such "Claim"
shall first be paid under, and subject to, the available Limit of Liability applicable to the Employment
Practices Liability Insurance Coverage Part.

Any remaining "Loss" for such "Claim" that is covered by any other "Coverage Part" of this "Policy", and
is not paid under the Employment Practices Liability Insurance Coverage Part, shall be covered as
provided in, and subject to, the remaining Limit of Liability applicable to the appropriate "Coverage
Parts". However, the remaining Limit of Liability of the applicable "Coverage Part" for such "Claim" shall
be reduced by the amount of "Loss" paid under the Employment Practices Liability Coverage Part.
In the event a "Claim" is covered under more then one "Coverage Part", and the Employment
Practices Liability Insurance Coverage Part does not apply, the highest remaining applicable Limit of
Liability at the time the "Claim" is first made shall apply.
c.
"Defense Expenses" are included in the Limits of Liability specified in Item 2. of the applicable
"Coverage Part's" Declarations. Our payments of "Defense Expenses" for any "Claim" will reduce
the Limits of Liability. When an applicable Limit of Liability has been exhausted by payment of
"Loss" or "Defense Expenses", our obligation to defend, continue to defend or to pay "Defense
Expenses" under the "Coverage Part(s)" or to which that Limit of Liability applies shall cease.
d.

The Limit of Liability for any Extended Reporting Period, if applicable, shall be a
addition to the respective Limit of Liability of the "Policy" to which the Extended

part of and not in


Reporting Period

applies.
2.
B.

with the respect to the "Non-Liability


Limit of Liability described in the applicable

Solely

Coverage Part", the maximum liability


'Non-Liability Coverage Part".

shall be the

respective

Retentions

"Policy" applies only to that part of covered "Loss" for each "Claim" which
applicable Retentions set forth in the applicable "Coverage Part's" Declarations.

is in

of the

1.

This

2.

You shall pay the Retentions.

3.

with respect to any "Liability Coverage Part", if different parts of a single "Claim" are subject to
different Retentions, the applicable Retentions will be applied separately to each part of such "Claim",
but the sum of such Retentions shall not exceed the largest applicable Retention. One Retention applies
to all "Claims" arising out of a single "Wrongful Act".

4.

Solely with respect to any "Non-Liability Coverage Part", if an "Insured" receives payment under another
"Policy" or bond, after applying a Retention for "Loss" also covered hereunder, the Retention amount set
forth in the Declarations for the applicable "Non-Liability Coverage Part" shall be reduced by the
Retention previously applied to such "Loss".

excess

Solely

VI. DEFENSE OF CLAIMS


We have the right and duty to defend "Claims", even if the allegations in such "Claims" are groundless, false or
fraudulent. We have no duty to defend "Claims" or pay related "Defense Expenses" for "Claims" to which this
insurance does not apply.
A.

With

respect

to "Claims"

we

defend
of

we

"Claim"

may:
deem necessary; and

1.

Make any

2.

Settle any resulting "Claim" provided that


which shall not be unreasonably withheld.

investigation

we

we

have the "Named Insured's" written consent to settle,

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If the "Named Insured" refuses to consent to the settlement of any "Claim" which we recommend and which
is acceptable to the claimant, subject to any applicable Limit of Liability or Retention, our liability for the
"Claim" is limited to:
1.

What we would have contributed to the settlement if you had consented to the settlement,
"Defense Expenses" incurred up to the date of such refusal; and

2.

75

percent of such "Loss"

excess

including

of the amount for which the "Claim" could have been settled.

right and duty to defend, to continue to defend or to pay "Defense Expenses" under the "Policy" shall
when the applicable Limit of Liability provided under Item 2. of the applicable "Coverage Part's"
Declarations has been exhausted by payment of "Loss". This applies to "Claims" pending and "Claims" filed
after the Limit of Liability has been exhausted.
Our

cease

VII. DUTIES IN THE EVENT OF WRONGFUL ACTS OR CLAIMS


A.

No "Insured" will, except at that "Insured's" own expense, voluntarily make


to a settlement or incur any expense related to a "Claim" without

obligation, agree

payment,

our

assume

any

consent.

B.

If you receive a "Claim", you and any other involved "Insured" shall send us written notice of the "Claim",
with full details including the date received, as soon as practicable during the "Policy Period" or any
Extended Reporting Period, but in no event later than 90 days after such "Claim" is first made.

C.

You and any other involved "Insured" must:

D.

E.

1.

Immediately send us copies of any demands, notices,


connection with the "Claim";

2.

Authorize

G.

to obtain records and other

with

in the

or

legal

investigation, defense

in

settlement of the "Claim"; and

3.

Cooperate

Assist us, upon our request, in the enforcement of any right against any individual
be liable to the "Insured" because of "Damages" to which this insurance may apply.

us

papers received

information;

4.

or

or

entity which may

If you become aware of a "Wrongful Act" or other circumstance that may subsequently give rise to a "Claim",
you must give written notice to us as soon as practicable, but in no event later than the end of the "Policy
Period" or any Extended Reporting Period we provide. To the extent possible, notice should include:
1.

How, when and where the "Wrongful Act" took place; and

2.

The

names

and addresses of any individuals and entities involved.

out of a "Wrongful Act" which is subsequently made against you shall be deemed to
have been first made at the time we received such written notice from you, if:

Any "Claim" arising

It is not otherwise excluded

the terms of this

"Policy"; and
2. We receive proper notice of the "Wrongful Act" according to Paragraph D. above.
The date of mailing shall constitute the date that such notice was given and proof of mailing shall be
sufficient proof of notice.
Solely with respect to the Crime Coverage Part, reporting of a "Coverage Event" shall be in accordance with
the DUTIES IN THE EVENT OF A LOSS section of the Crime Insurance Coverage Part.
Solely with respect to the Kidnap/Ransom and Extortion Coverage Part, reporting of a "Coverage Event"
1.

F.

us

summonses

shall

by

be in accordance with the DUTIES IN THE EVENT OF


and Extortion Insurance Coverage Part.

AN

OCCURRENCE section of the

Kidnap/Ransom

VIII.GENERAL CONDITIONS
A.

Cancellation and Non Renewal


1.

We may not cancel this "Policy" except for failure to pay premium when due, in which
20 days written notice to the "Named Insured" before such cancellation is effective.

2.

The "Named Insured" may cancel this "Policy" for itself and all other "Insureds" by written notice to us
stating when the cancellation shall be effective. If the "Named Insured" cancels, earned premium shall
be computed in accordance with the customary short rate proportion of the premium.

3.

We

are

"Policy"

case we

will

give

not required to renew this "Policy". However, written notice of our intent to nonrenew this
shall be sent to the "Named Insured" at least 60 days prior to expiration of the "Policy Period".

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to the "Non-Liability Coverage Parts", any Cancellation or Non Renewal shall be


done in accordance with the Cancellation and Non Renewal section of the "Non-Liability Coverage
Part'.

Solely with respect

Representations and Application

By accepting

this

"Policy" you agree

that:

1.

The declarations and statements in the


and are accurate and complete;

2.

representations made in your "Application" are the basis of this "Policy" and are to be considered as
incorporated into and constituting a part of this "Policy";
Those representations are material to the acceptance of the risk we assumed under this "Policy";
We have issued this "Policy" in reliance upon the truth and completeness of such representations; and
The "Application" shall be interpreted as a separate application for Coverage by each "Insured". No
statement in the "Application", fact pertaining to, or knowledge possessed by any "Insured" shall be
imputed to any other "Insured" for the purpose of determining if Coverage is available. However, if the
Chairperson of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, President or Chief Financial Officer of the "Insured
Entity" knew as of the "Policy" inception date that such declarations and statements in the "Application",
were untrue, inaccurate or incomplete, such knowledge will be imputed to the "Insured Entity" for the
purpose of determining coverage.

3.
4.
5.

C.

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Document 1-2

"Application"

for this insurance

"Policy"

are

your

representations

The

Legal

Against Us
entity has

Action

No individual

right under this "Policy":


as a party or otherwise bring us into a suit asking for "Damages" from
on this "Policy" unless all of its terms have been fully complied with.

or

1.

To

join

2.

To

sue us

us

an

"Insured";

or

An individual or entity may sue us to recover on an agreed settlement or on a final judgment against an
"Insured"; but we will not be liable for "Damages" that are not payable under the terms of this "Policy" or that
are in excess of the applicable Limit of Liability. An agreed settlement means a settlement and release of
liability signed by us, the "Insured" and the claimant or the claimant's legal representative.
D.

Change in Ownership, Control or Exposure


1. If during the "Policy Period":
a.
Another individual or entity or group of
assets of the "Named

Insured";

individuals

or

entities

acquires

more

than 50 percent of the

or

Another individual or entity, or group of individuals or entities, acquires an amount of the


outstanding securities representing more than 50 percent of the voting power for the election of the
"Named Insured's" directors or trustees; or

c.

The "Named Insured" consolidates with

you shall

notify

"Transaction",

us
as

Transaction and

of the
soon

provide

or

merges with another

entity,

change described in the above Paragraphs a., b., or c., herein referred to as
as practicable, but not later than 30 days after the effective date of the
such additional information as we require.

2.

If a Transaction occurs, coverage under this "Policy" shall continue until termination of the "Policy
Period" but only with respect to "Claims" made for "Wrongful Acts" which take place prior to the
Transaction.

3.

If you fail to provide notice as described in D.1., coverage


shall terminate as of the date of the Transaction.

4.

The entire

5.

In the event of

premium for this "Policy"

shall be deemed

fully

provided

to the "Insured" under this

earned upon the

occurrence

of

"Policy"

Transaction.

Transaction, the "Named Insured" will have the right, upon payment of an additional
appropriate percentage of the premium, to an extension of coverage under the "Policy" for a "Claim" first
made and reported during the 12 months after the Transaction but, only with respect to any "Wrongful
Act" occurring prior to the Transaction and otherwise covered by this "Policy". The 12-month period shall
be referred to as the Run-Off Period.
a

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The rights contained in Paragraph D. shall terminate unless written notice of the election and the
additional premium due is received by us within 60 days of the Transaction.

7.

In the event of a Transaction, the "Named Insured" has the right to purchase the Run-Off Period but has
no right to purchase the Extended Reporting Period described in SECTION ll of the "Policy".

8.

The additional premium for the Run-Off Period shall be fully earned at the
Period. The coverage provided by the Run-Off Period is not cancelable.

9.

The Limit of Liability for the Run-Off Period is part of and not in addition to the Limit of
of the applicable "Coverage Part's" Declarations.

inception of the Run-Off

Liability

in Item 2.

Rights of Recovery Against Others to Us


If you have rights to recover all or part of any payment we have made under this "Policy", these rights are
transferred to us. You must do nothing after "Loss" to impair these rights. At our request, you will sue those
responsible or transfer those rights to us and help us enforce them. In the event of any payment under this
"Policy", we shall be subrogated to the extent of such payment to all of your rights of recovery. You shall
execute and deliver such instruments and papers and do whatever else is necessary to secure such rights
and shall do nothing to prejudice or compromise such rights without our express written consent.

Transfer of

F.

Assignment
No

by

H.

Filed 04/15/16

6.

E.

G.

Document 1-2

change in, modification of

or

written endorsement to the

assignment
"Policy".

of interest in this

"Policy" shall

be effective

Agent for the Insured


By accepting this "Policy", you agree that only the "Named Insured" is authorized
"Insureds" with respect to any rights provided under this "Policy".

except when made

Sole

to act

on

behalf of all

Coverage Territory and Valuation


1. This "Policy" applies to a "Wrongful Act" committed anywhere in the world provided that the "Claim" is
made and suit is brought against the "Insured" within the United States, its territories or possessions or
Canada.

I.

2.

All premiums, limits, Retentions, "Loss" and other amounts are expressed and payable in the currency
of the United States of America. If a judgment is rendered, a settlement is denominated or another
element of "Loss" under this "Policy" is stated in a currency other than the United States of America
dollars, payment under this "Policy" shall be made in United States of America dollar equivalent
determined by the rate of exchange published in the Wall Street Journal on the date the judgment
becomes final, the amount of the settlement is agreed upon or any element of "Loss" is due,

3.

to each Non-Liability Coverage Part, Coverage Territory and Valuation shall be in


accordance with the applicable Territory Section and Valuation and Settlement Section of each NonLiability Coverage Part.

respectively.
with respect

Solely

Other Insurance
1.

If other valid and collectible insurance is available to the "Insured" for "Loss" covered under this "Policy",
the insurance provided by this "Policy" shall be excess over such other insurance, regardless of whether
or not such insurance is primary, contributory, excess, contingent or otherwise.

2.

When this insurance is excess we have no duty to defend the "Insured" against any "Claim" if any other
Insurer has a duty to defend the "Insured" against the "Claim". If no other insurer defends we will
undertake to do so but we will be entitled to the "Insured's" rights against those other "Insurers".

3.

When this insurance is


if any, that exceeds the

excess over

sum

other insurance

we

will pay

only

our

share of the amount of "Loss",

of:

a.

The total amount that all such other insurance would pay for the "Loss" in the absence of this

b.

The total of all deductibles, self-insurance and retentions under all that other insurance; and

c.

Any indemnification available from

insurance;
an

"Outside

Entity"

to

an

"Insured".

We will share the remaining "Loss", if any, with any other insurance that is not described in this provision
and was not bought specifically to apply in excess of the Limit of Liability shown in Item 2. of the
applicable "Coverage Parts" Declarations of this "Policy".

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Sharing

If all the other insurance permits contribution by equal shares, we will follow this method also. Under this
approach each insurer contributes equal amounts until it has paid its applicable Limit of Liability or none

of the "Loss" remains, whichever

comes

first.

If any other insurance does not permit contribution by equal shares, we will contribute by limits. Under
this method, each "Insurer's" share is based on the ratio of its applicable limit of liability to the total
applicable Limits of Liability of all "Insurers".
5.
J.

Solely with respect to each "Non-Liability Coverage Part", the application of Other Insurance shall be in
accordance with the applicable Other Insurance Section of each "Non-Liability Coverage Part".

Two

or

More

Policies, Coverage Parts,

or

Endorsements Issued

by

Us

stated intention that this "Policy" and any other "Policy", "Coverage Part" or endorsement issued by
by another member of The Hanover Insurance Group shall not provide duplication or overlap of
coverage for the same "Claim". If this "Policy" and any other "Policy" issued by us, or by another member of
The Hanover Insurance Group, to you, apply to the same "Claim" then, Condition I. Other Insurance
notwithstanding:
It is

us

K.

our

or

1.

We shall not be liable under this "Policy" for a greater proportion of the "Loss" than the applicable Limit
of Liability of this "Policy" bears to the sum of the total Limits of Liability of all such "Policies"; and

2.

The maximum amount payable under all such


Limit of Liability under any one "Policy".

policies

combined shall not exceed the

highest applicable

Allocation

If you incur both "Loss" covered by this "Policy" and "Loss" not covered by this "Policy" on account of any
"Claim" because such "Claim" includes both covered and non-covered matters, coverage with respect to
such "Claim" shall apply as follows:

percent of "Defense Expenses"

account of the "Claim" will be considered Covered

1.

100

2.

We shall fairly allocate all remaining "Loss" that you incurred


Covered "Loss" and Uncovered "Loss" based upon the relative

on

on

"Loss"; and

account of such "Claim" between


the parties to such

legal exposure of

matters.

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DIRECTORS, OFFICERS AND CORPORATE LIABILITY INSURANCE


COVERAGE PART
CLAIMS-MADE WARNING FOR POLICY
NOTICE: THIS "COVERAGE PART" PROVIDES COVERAGE ON A CLAIMS-MADE AND REPORTED BASIS. SUBJECT
TO ITS TERMS, THIS "COVERAGE PART" APPLIES ONLY TO "CLAIMS" FIRST MADE AGAINST THE "INSUREDS"
AND REPORTED TO THE INSURER DURING THE "POLICY PERIOD", OPTIONAL EXTENDED REPORTING PERIOD OR
ANY EXTENDED REPORTING PERIOD THAT MAY APPLY. THE LIMIT OF LIABILITY TO PAY DAMAGES OR
SETTLEMENTS WILL BE REDUCED AND MAY BE EXHAUSTED, UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED HEREIN, BY
"DEFENSE EXPENSES", AND "DEFENSE EXPENSES" WILL BE APPLIED AGAINST THE RETENTION AMOUNT.
PLEASE READ THE "POLICY" CAREFULLY TO DETERMINE RIGHTS, DUTIES, COVERAGE AND COVERAGE
RESTRICTIONS.

this "Coverage Part" of this insurance "Policy" the words "you" and "your" refer to the "Insured" as
ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS of this "Coverage Part". The words "we", "us" and "our"
defined in SECTION III
refer to the Company providing this insurance.

Throughout

Words that appear in quotation marks have special meaning. They are defined in SECTION III
ADDITIONAL
DEFINITIONS. The descriptions in the Headings of this "Policy" are solely for convenience and form no part of the
terms and conditions of Coverage.
In consideration of the premium paid and in reliance on the correctness and completeness of your "Application",
which is attached to and becomes part of this insurance "Policy", we agree to provide coverage as shown in the
Declarations and described below. Coverage may be denied or canceled with respect to any applicant or
"Insured" who provides incomplete or inaccurate information to us.
I.

INSURING AGREEMENTS
A.

Individual Non-Indemnified

Liability

We will pay, on behalf of each "Insured Individual", "Loss" which the "Insured Individual" is legally
obligated to pay because of "Claims" made against that "Insured Individual" during the "Policy Period" and
reported to us for any "Wrongful Act" to which this insurance applies except for "Loss" which the "Insured
Entity" pays to or on behalf of the "Insured Individual" as indemnification.
B.

Individual Indemnified

Liability

We will pay, on behalf of the "Insured Entity", "Loss" which an "Insured Individual" is legally obligated to
pay because of "Claims" made against that "Insured Individual" during the "Policy Period" and reported to
us for any "Wrongful Act" to which this insurance applies but only to the extent the "Insured Entity"
indemnifies the "Insured Individual" for such "Loss".
C.

Corporate Entity Liability


We will pay "Loss" which the "Insured Entity" is legally obligated to pay because of "Claims" made against
the "Insured Entity" during the "Policy Period" and reported to us during the "Policy Period" for any
"Wrongful Act" to which this insurance applies.

D.

Securityholder

Derivative Demand

Liability

We will pay "Investigative Costs" on behalf of the "Insured Entity" resulting from any "Securityholder
Derivative Demand" made and reported during the "Policy Period", or if applicable, an Extended
Reporting Period, for any "Wrongful Act" in an amount not to exceed $100, 000, which amount is part of
and not in addition to the applicable Limit of Liability as set forth in Item 2. of the Declarations of this
"Coverage Part". No Retention shall apply to such amount.
II.

OPTIONAL EXTENDED REPORTING PERIOD


Refer to the Common

III.

Policy

Terms and Conditions Section.

ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS
In addition to the Definitions listed in SECTION III
DEFINITIONS of the Common Policy Terms and
Conditions Section, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated below, when used in this
"Coverage Part":
A.

"Claim"

means:

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non-monetary relief for

"Wrongful Act";

or

Any complaint or similar pleading initiating a judicial, civil, administrative, regulatory, alternative
dispute or arbitration proceeding, including any appeal resulting from it, to which an "Insured" is
provided notice and which subjects an "Insured" to a binding adjudication of liability for monetary or
non-monetary relief for a "Wrongful Act".
However, "Claim" shall not include a labor or grievance proceeding pursuant to a collective bargaining

2.

agreement.
All "Claims" made on account of a single "Wrongful Act" shall be treated as a single "Claim" made
date the earliest of the "Claims" was made, regardless of whether that date is before or during the
Period" or, if applicable, during an Extended Reporting Period.
B.

the

"Policy

"Damages" means a monetary judgment, award or settlement, pre-judgment interest and post-judgment
interest. "Damages" also means punitive or exemplary "Damages" or the multiple portions thereof, if
insurable under the applicable law of the jurisdiction most favorable to the insurability of such "Damages"
provided such jurisdiction is where:
1.

2.
3.
4.

"Damages" were awarded or imposed;


Any "Wrongful Act" occurred for which such "Damages" were awarded or imposed;
The "Insured" resides, is incorporated or has its principal place of business; or
We are incorporated or have our principal place of business.
Those

"Damages" does
5.

6.
7.

not include:

Commissions, bonuses, profit sharing

or severance

payments;

Payment by the "Insured Entity" of allegedly inadequate price


own

securities

Civil, criminal

the securities of

or

or

administrative

"Subsidiary";

fines,

taxes

or

or
or

consideration for the

other

penalties.

"Debtor in Possession" means a debtor in possession of the "Insured


Chapter 11 of the United States of America Bankruptcy Code.

D.

"Defense

Expenses"

means

purchase of its

or

C.

Entity"

as

such term is used in

and is limited to:

1.

Any reasonable and necessary legal fees and expenses, including attorney fees and expert fees,
incurred in the defending and appeal of a "Claim";

2.

The

3.

appeal, attachment or similar bonds; and


Up to $250 per day per "Insured Individual" for reasonable expenses incurred for attendance at
hearings, trials or depositions at our request or with our consent for such "Insured Individual". Such
premium

payment
"Defense

E.

on

on

shall not exceed

Expenses"

$5, 000 in the aggregate for all "Insured Individuals" for each "Claim".

do not include:

4.

Salaries, wages, fees, overhead


specified in paragraph 3. above; or

5.

Salaries, wages, overhead

"Insured Individual"
1.

or

or

benefit expenses associated with any "Insured"

benefit expenses associated with

our

except

as

employees.

means:

Any past, present

or

future "Executive"; and

Any natural individual serving as a director or officer of an "Outside Entity" at the direction of the
"Insured Entity".
"Insured" means the "Insured Entity" and any "Insured Individual". With respect to this "Coverage Part"
only, "Insured Entity" also means a "Debtor in Possession".
"Investigative Costs" means reasonable and necessary costs, charges, fees, including but not limited to
attorneys and experts' fees, and expenses, other than salaries, wages, fees overhead or benefit
expenses associated with any "Executive" or "Insured Individual", incurred by the "Insured Entity", in
connection with the investigation or evaluation of any "Securityholder Derivative Demand".
2.

F.

G.

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"Loss" means the amount the "Insured" is legally obligated to pay for
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"Damages" and "Defense Expenses"

"Loss" does not include:

1.

amounts which an "Insured" is obligated to pay


form
other than monetary "Damages";
any

2.

Matters deemed uninsurable

3.

Wages

4.

Any expenses associated with any accommodation required under the Americans with Disabilities
Act, the Civil Rights Act of 1964, rules or regulations promulgated under them, amendments thereto
or similar provisions in any federal, state or local law or common law;
Any amount not indemnified by the "Insured Entity" for which an "Insured Individual" is absolved from
payment by reason of any covenant, agreement or court order; or

5.

6.
I.

Any

N.

0.

"Claim"

seeking

relief

or

redress in

by law;

contributions

payable under

an

"Employee Benefits Plan";

Entity"

means

any:

1.

Nonprofit entity described in section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, that
is not included in the definition of "Insured Entity". But an "Outside Entity" does not include any
"Subsidiary"; and

2.

Other

"Personal

entity, partnership, joint

Injury"

means

venture or other

any actual

or

entity listed by endorsement

to this

policy.

alleged:

Defamation of character, libel, slander,

or

publication of material

in violation of

individual's

right of

or

wrongful entry or eviction or other invasion of the right of privacy; or


3. False arrest, wrongful detention or imprisonment; or
4. Malicious prosecution, malicious use or abuse of process; or
5. Infringement of copyright or trademark, unauthorized use of title, plagiarism, misappropriation of
advertising ideas or intellectual or property rights.
"Related Wrongful Acts" means "Wrongful Acts" which are logically or causally connected by reason of
any common fact, circumstance, situation, transaction, casualty, event or decision.
"Securities Laws" means the Securities Act of 1933, Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Investment Act of
1940, any state "Blue Sky" securities law or any other federal, state or local securities law including
amendments thereto and any similar federal, state, local or common law, and any rules and regulations
promulgated under it.
"Securityholder Derivative Demand" means any written demand, by one or more Securityholder of an
"Insured Entity" without the assistance, participation or solicitation of any "Executive", upon the board of
directors or board of managers of such "Insured Entity", to bring a civil proceeding in a court of law
against any "Executive" for a "Wrongful Act" by an "Executive".
"Securityholder Derivative Action" means any "Claim" brought on behalf of, or in the name or the right of,
the "Insured Entity" by one or more securityholders of the "Insured Entity" in their capacity as such if any
"Claim" is brought and maintained without the assistance, participation or solicitation of any "Executive".
"Wrongful Act" means any actual or alleged act, error, omission, misstatement, misleading statement,
neglect, breach of duty committed or attempted by:
1. An "Insured Individual" in his or her capacity as an "Insured Individual";
2. An "Insured Individual" while serving as a director, officer or trustee of any "Outside Entity", if such
service is at the written request or direction of the "Insured Entity"; or
3. By the "Insured Entity".
2.

M.

or

GENERAL
amount allocated to non-covered "Loss" in accordance with SECTION VIII
CONDITIONS of the Common Policy Terms and Conditions, Paragraph K. Allocation.

privacy;

L.

benefits

result of

Any

"Outside

1.

K.

or

as

The

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IV. ADDITIONAL EXCLUSIONS


In addition to the Exclusions listed in SECTION IV

EXCLUSIONS of the Common

Policy Terms and

Conditions, the following exclusions apply to this "Coverage Part".


This insurance does not
A.

Directly

remuneration
B.

Directly

apply

to "Loss"

or

advantage

indirectly based

or

against

account of any "Claim" made

any "Insured":

"Insured"
attributable to
upon, arising out of,
to which such "Insured" was not legally entitled; or

omission, any criminal act


"Insured"; or
C.

on

indirectly based

or

an

or

gaining

profit,

any

upon, arising out of, or attributable to any dishonest or fraudulent act or


omission or any willful violation of any statute or regulation by such

or

Directly or indirectly based upon, arising out of, or attributable to any payments to an "Insured" of any
remuneration without the previous approval of the governing bodies of the "Insured Entity" which payment
without such previous approval shall be held to have been illegal.
However, Paragraphs A., B., and C. above shall not apply unless
adverse to any of the "Insureds" in such a "Claim" is obtained.

D.

Any "Personal Injury".

E.

Any actual

F.

Any "Claim" brought

judgment

or

other final

adjudication

or alleged violation of the responsibilities, obligations or duties imposed by the Employee


Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended, and any similar federal, state, local or common
law, and any rules and regulations promulgated under it.
or

maintained

by,

at the

behest,

or on

behalf of any "Insured".

However, this exclusion does not apply to:


A

1.

"Claim" made

and

assistance, participation

maintained totally independently of and


or intervention of any "Executive"; or

totally without the solicitation,

"Securityholder Derivative Action"; or


A securityholder's "Claim" that is instigated and continued totally independent of, and totally without
the solicitation, assistance, participation or intervention of any "Insured"; or
Any "Claim" by any of the "Insured Individuals" for contribution or indemnity, if such "Claim" directly
A

2.

3.
4.

"Securityholder Derivative Demand"

or

results from another "Claim" covered under this policy.


G.

Any "Wrongful Act", transaction, decision, fact, circumstance, situation or event which has been the
subject of any notice given prior to the inception of this "Policy" under any other policy of insurance.

H.

Any prior or pending litigation, administrative,


Litigation date as set forth in the Declarations.

I.

Any other "Wrongful Act", whenever occurring,


of

J.

"Claim"

arbitration

proceeding

which together with a


notice and would constitute "Related Wrongful Acts".

as

"Wrongful

of the Prior and

Pending

Act" has been the

subject

For any "Wrongful Act" directly or indirectly based upon, arising out of, or attributable to service by any
"Insured Individual" in any position or capacity in any entity other than the "Insured Entity" or an "Outside
Entity", even if the "Insured Entity" directed or requested the "Insured Individual" to serve in such other

position
K.

or

or

or

capacity.

Any action brought or maintained by, at the behest, or on behalf of an "Outside Entity" or past, present, or
future director, officer, manager, trustee, governor or equivalent "Executive" of the "Outside Entity". This
exclusion does not apply if the "Claim" is made and maintained without any solicitation, assistance,
participation of or intervention by any director, officer, manager, trustee, governor or equivalent
"Executive" of the "Outside Entity".
To the extent an "Insured" is indemnified for "Loss" by an "Outside Entity" and which is "Insured" in whole
or part under any policy of the "Outside Entity" or its directors or officers, this "Policy" shall apply only to
"Loss" excess over such indemnification and insurance.

L.

Based upon or
Act".

arising

out of

or

attributable to

present

or

future actual

or

potential employment

related

"Wrongful

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Directly or indirectly based upon, arising out of, resulting from or in consequence of, or in any way
involving any federal, state, local or foreign wage and hour laws, including, without limitation, the Fair
Labor Standards Act.

N.

"Loss" on account of any "Claim" made against any "Insured" directly or indirectly based upon, arising out
of, or attributable to any actual or alleged liability under a written or oral contract or agreement. However,
this exclusion does not apply to your liability that would have attached in the absence of such contract or

agreement.
0.

Directly or indirectly based


1.
2.

P.

upon,

arising

out

of,

or

attributable to:

physical injury to or destruction of any tangible property, including all resulting "Loss" of
property and "Loss" of use of property that is not physically injured.
Bodily injury, disability, sickness, disease, death, assault or battery sustained by any individual;

The
that

Directly or indirectly based upon, arising out of or attributable to the


services for others and caused by an act, error or omission;
However that this exclusion does not

apply

use

of

performance of any professional

to:

against an "Insured" for a "Wrongful Act" by such "Insured" in connection with the
management or supervision of any division, "Subsidiary" or group of the "Insured Entity" offering the

A "Claim"

aforementioned services;
2.

Q.

"Security Holder Derivative Demand"

Any actual

or

or

"Securityholder Derivative Action".

alleged violation of any "Securities Laws", provided that

this exclusion shall not

apply

to any

"Claim":
1.

Based upon or arising out of the offering, sale or purchase of securities, whether debt or equity, in a
transaction or series of transactions that are in fact in law exempt from registration under the
Securities Act of 1933 and any amendments thereto or any rules or regulations promulgated

thereunder;

or

by any securityholder of the "Insured Entity" for the failure of the "Insured Entity" to undertake
complete the initial public offering or sale of securities of the "Insured Entity".
Directly or indirectly based upon, arising out of, or attributable to anti-trust violations or unfair business
practices, including but not limited to any actual or alleged price fixing, price discrimination, restraint of
trade, unfair business practices, monopolistic practices or any actual or alleged violations of the Sherman
Antitrust Act of 1890, the Clayton Act of 1914, and any amendments thereto, the Robinson Patman Act of
1938, the Federal Trade Commission Act of 1914 or any rules or regulations promulgated in connection
with the statutes described above; or similar provision of any federal, state or local statutory law or
2.

Made

or

R.

common

law.

No fact pertaining to or knowledge possessed by any "Insured Individual" of a "Wrongful Act" shall be imputed
to any other "Insured Individual" for the purpose of determining the applicability of the exclusions listed above.

V.

ADDITIONAL GENERAL CONDITIONS


In addition to the conditions listed in SECTION VIII
GENERAL CONDITIONS of the Common
Terms and Conditions, the following condition applies to this "Coverage Part".
A.

Policy

Acquisition and Formation of Subsidiaries


inception of the "Policy Period" the "Insured Entity" acquires or forms a "Subsidiary" or
than 50% of the assets, liabilities, or equity of, or obtains the right to elect or select a
or trustees of an entity, coverage under this "Coverage Part" shall apply to the
directors
of
majority
"Subsidiary" only if the "Named Insured" meets the following conditions:
1. If, at the time of the acquisition or formation described above, the total assets of the acquired or
formed "Subsidiary" exceed ten percent (10%) of the total assets of the "Insured Entity" as of the
beginning of the "Policy Period"; then the "Named Insured" shall give us written notice of the
formation or acquisition as soon as practicable, but not later than sixty (60) days after the date of
such formation or acquisition.
If after the

assumes more

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2.

If, at the time of the acquisition or formation described above, the total assets of the acquired or
formed "Subsidiary" exceed twenty-five percent (25%) of the total assets of the "Insured Entity" as of
the beginning of the "Policy Period"; then the "Named Insured" shall agree to any amendments to the
terms of this "Coverage Part" we require and shall pay any additional premium we require.

3.

If the "Named Insured" does not comply with the conditions in Paragraph A. above, coverage under
this "Policy" for the "Subsidiary" shall terminate regarding "Claims" made more than 60 days after the
acquisition or formation of the "Subsidiary".

VI. ADDITIONAL EXCESS LIMIT OF LIABILITY DEDICATED FOR EXECUTIVES


A.

Notwithstanding anything in the "Policy" to the contrary, the Additional Excess Limit of Liability Dedicated
for "Executives", shall be an additional excess aggregate Limit of Liability not to exceed $500, 000 which
amount is in excess of and not part of the Limit of Liability as set forth in Item 2. of the Declarations.

B.

The Additional Excess Limit of Liability Dedicated for "Executives" is available solely for "Loss" resulting
from any "Claim" covered under Insuring Agreement A of the Directors, Officers and Corporate
Liability Coverage Part.

C.

The Additional Excess Limit of Liability Dedicated for "Executives" shall be excess of
available that is specifically excess to this "Policy", and such excess insurance must
exhausted by payment of "Loss", "Damages" or "Defense Expenses" thereunder before we
obligation to make any payment on account of the Additional Excess Limit of Liability
"Executives".

any insurance
be completely
shall have any
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EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE PART


CLAIMS-MADE WARNING FOR POLICY
NOTICE: THIS "COVERAGE PART" PROVIDES COVERAGE ON A CLAIMS-MADE AND REPORTED BASIS. SUBJECT
TO ITS TERMS, THIS "COVERAGE PART" APPLIES ONLY TO "CLAIMS" FIRST MADE AGAINST THE "INSUREDS"
AND REPORTED TO THE INSURER DURING THE "POLICY PERIOD", OPTIONAL EXTENDED REPORTING PERIOD OR
ANY EXTENDED REPORTING PERIOD THAT MAY APPLY. THE LIMIT OF LIABILITY TO PAY DAMAGES OR
SETTLEMENTS WILL BE REDUCED AND MAY BE EXHAUSTED, UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED HEREIN, BY
"DEFENSE EXPENSES". "DEFENSE EXPENSES" WILL BE APPLIED AGAINST THE RETENTION AMOUNT. PLEASE
READ THE "POLICY" CAREFULLY TO DETERMINE RIGHTS, DUTIES, COVERAGE AND COVERAGE RESTRICTIONS.

this "Coverage Part" of this insurance "Policy" the words "you" and "your" refer to the "Insured" as
ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS of this "Coverage Part". The words "we", "us" and "our"
defined in SECTION III
refer to the Company providing this insurance.

Throughout

ADDITIONAL
Words that appear in quotation marks have special meaning. They are defined in SECTION III
DEFINITIONS. The descriptions in the Headings of this "Policy" are solely for convenience and form no part of the
terms and conditions of coverage.
In consideration of the premium paid and in reliance on the correctness and completeness of Your "Application",
which is attached to and becomes part of this insurance "Policy", we agree to provide coverage as shown in the
Declarations and described below. Coverage may be denied or canceled with respect to any applicant or
"Insured" who provides incomplete or inaccurate information to us.
I.

INSURING AGREEMENT

Employment Practices Liability Insurance


We will pay on behalf of the "Insureds", all "Loss" which you are legally obligated to pay because of "Claims"
first made against you during the "Policy Period" and reported to us for any "Wrongful Act" to which this
insurance applies.
II.

EXTENDED REPORTING PERIOD


Refer to SECTION II
Conditions Section.

III.

OPTIONAL EXTENDED REPORTING PERIOD of the Common

Policy

Terms and

ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS
In addition to the Definitions listed in SECTION III
DEFINITIONS of the Common Policy Terms and
Conditions Section, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated below, when used in this
"Coverage Part":
A.

"Claim"
1.

means:

Any written

demand

presented

for

monetary "Damages"

or

non-monetary relief for

"Wrongful Act";

Or

2.

Any complaint or similar pleading initiating a judicial, civil, administrative, regulatory, alternative
dispute or arbitration proceeding (including any appeal resulting from it), to which an "Insured" is
provided notice and which subjects an "Insured" to a binding adjudication of liability for monetary or
non-monetary relief for a "Wrongful Act".

However, "Claim" shall not include any arbitration

or

grievance proceeding pursuant

to

collective

bargaining agreement.
All "Claims" made on account of a single "Wrongful Act" shall be treated as a single "Claim" first made on
the date the earliest of the "Claims" was made, regardless of whether that date is before or during the
"Policy Period" or, if applicable, during an Extended Reporting Period.
B.

"Damages" means a monetary judgment, award or settlement, pre-judgment interest and post-judgment
interest. "Damages" also means punitive or exemplary "Damages" or the multiple portions thereof, if
insurable under the applicable law of the jurisdiction most favorable to the insurability of such "Damages"
provided such jurisdiction is where:
1. Those "Damages" were awarded or imposed;
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Any "Wrongful Act" occurred for which such "Damages" were awarded or imposed;
The "Insured" resides, is incorporated or has its principal place of business; or

incorporated or have our principal place of business.


"Defense Expense" means and is limited to:
1. Any reasonable and necessary legal fees and expenses, including attorney
incurred in the defending and appeal of a "Claim";

4.

C.

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We

are

fees and

expert fees,

appeal, attachment or similar bonds; and


3. Up to $250 per day per "Insured" for supplemental payment for reasonable expenses incurred for
attendance at hearings, trials or depositions at our request or with our consent by such "Insured".
Such payment shall not exceed $5, 000 in the aggregate for all "Insureds" on each "Claim".
"Defense Expenses" do not include:

2.

4.

The

premium

on

Salaries, wages, fees, overhead or benefit expenses associated with any "Insured" except
in Paragraph C. above; or

as

specified
5.
D.

Salaries, wages, overhead

"Employee"

or

benefit expenses associated with your

"Employees".

means:

part-time, leased,

1.

A natural individual employed by and directed


temporary or seasonal "Employees"; or

2.

An individual who is a volunteer, intern, committee or staff member or independent contractor for the
"Insured Entity", but only if the "Insured Entity" provides indemnification to such individual in the same
manner as that provided to the "Insured Entity's" "Employees".

by

the "Insured

Entity", including

any

employment status shall be determined as of the date of the "Wrongful Act".


the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended, any similar federal,
"ERISA"
state, local or common law, and any rules and regulations promulgated there under.
"Insured" means the "Insured Entity" and any "Insured Individual".

An individual's

E.

F.
G.

means

"Loss" means the amount the "Insured" is legally obligated to pay for "Damages" and "Defense
for a covered "Claim" under this "Coverage Part". "Loss" includes back pay and front pay.

Expenses"

"Loss" does not include:

H.

Civil, criminal

2.

Any amounts which


any form other than

or

"Insured" is

an

or

obligated

other

penalties;

to pay as result of

"Claim"

seeking relief

or

redress in

monetary "Damages";

future wages or benefits of any reinstated


continued employment of an "Employee";

benefits associated with the

3.

Any

4.

Matters deemed uninsurable

5.

Benefits

6.

Any expenses associated with any accommodation required under the Americans with Disabilities
Act, the Civil Rights Act of 1964, rules or regulations promulgated under them, amendments to them
or similar provisions in any federal, state or local law or common law;

7.

Any amount not indemnified by the "Insured Entity" for which


by reason of any covenant, agreement or court order; or

8.

Any

or

contributions

"Employee"

or

wages

or

by law;

payable

under

an

employee benefits plan;

an

"Insured" is absolved from

payment

GENERAL
amount allocated to non-covered "Loss" in accordance with SECTION VIII
CONDITIONS of the Common Policy Terms and Conditions Section, Paragraph K. Allocation.

"Related
any

I.

administrative fines, taxes

1.

Wrongful Acts"

common

"Wrongful
With

Act"

respect
employment,

means

"Wrongful Acts" which

are

logically

or

fact, circumstance, situation, transaction, casualty, event

causally connected by

or

reason

means:

to any "Claim"

any actual

or

brought by
alleged:

or on

behalf of your "Executives",

"Employees",

or

applicants for

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7.

Wrongful dismissal, discharge or termination of employment, including constructive termination,


dismissal or discharge;
Breach of an implied contract or agreement relating to employment;
Wrongful failure to employ or promote;
Wrongful demotion, denial of tenure or practice privileges or deprivation of a career opportunity;
Negligent supervision, training, evaluation, reassignment, hiring or retention;
Negligent failure to adopt or enforce employment-related policies and procedures by an "Insured
Entity";
Employment related wrongful discipline;

8.

Employment discrimination

9.

Disparate treatment of or failure or refusal to hire a claimant because he


member of a class which is or is alleged to be legally-protected;

10.

Employment-related invasion of privacy, false arrest or false imprisonment;


Employment-related defamation, libel or slander, including statements in an "Employee" reference;
Employment-related wrongful infliction of emotional distress, mental anguish or humiliation;
Employment-related misrepresentation;
Sexual or other workplace harassment of any kind, including any unwelcome sexual or non-sexual
advances, requests for sexual or non-sexual favors, or other verbal, visual, or physical conduct of a

1.

2.
3.
4.
5.

6.

11.
12.

13.
14.

or

violation of any

employment discrimination law;


or

she is

or

claims to be

non-sexual nature that is made a condition of employment with or used as


employment decisions by, interferes with performance or creates an intimidating, hostile

sexual

or

a
or

basis for
offensive

working environment;
15. Retaliation against an "Executive"
for the "Insured Entity"; or

or

"Employee" arising

out of

employment by

16. Violation of any federal, state or local civil rights laws committed
her capacity as an "Insured" or by the "Insured Entity".

Any series of "Wrongful Acts" that are connected by


omission or decision are a single "Wrongful Act".

reason

of

or

a common

or

attempted by

services

an

performed

"Insured" in his

or

claimant, transaction, policy, action,

IV. ADDITIONAL EXCLUSIONS


In addition to the Exclusions listed in SECTION IV
EXCLUSIONS, of the Common Policy Terms and
Conditions Section, the following exclusions apply to this "Coverage Part".
A.

This insurance does not apply to "Loss" on account of any "Claim" made
indirectly arising out of, based upon or attributable to:
1.

2.

3.
4.

against any "Insured" directly

or

physical injury to or destruction of any tangible property, including all resulting "Loss" of use of
property and "Loss" of use of property that is not physical injured;
Bodily injury, disability, sickness, disease, death, assault or battery sustained by any person.
However, this exclusion shall not apply to mental anguish or emotional distress arising out of

The
that

"Wrongful Acts";
Any actual or alleged violation of the responsibilities, obligations or duties imposed by "ERISA";
Obligations or payments owed under:
An express written or verbal contract of employment. However, this exclusion does not apply to
a.
any actual or alleged breach of an implied contract or agreement relating to employment, whether
arising out of any personnel manual, policy statement or oral representation;
b. An agreement to make payments in the event of the termination of employment; or
An agreement to assume another's liability. However, this exclusion does not apply to the liability
c.
of an "Insured Entity" which would have attached even in the absence of such contract or
agreement.
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5.

Any "Wrongful Act", transaction, decision, fact, circumstance or situation which has been the subject
of any notice given prior to the inception of this "Policy" or under any other policy of insurance.

6.

Any other "Wrongful Act", whenever occurring, which together with a "Wrongful Act" has been the
subject of a claim or notice and would constitute "Related Wrongful Acts";
Any violation of any of the responsibilities, obligations, or duties imposed by any federal, state or local
statutory or common law, including but not limited to the National Labor Relations Act, as amended or
regulations promulgated under any such law that governs the rights of "Employees" to engage in
union or other collective activities, the duty of an employer to meet, discuss or bargain with
"Employee" or "Employee" representatives, the enforcement of any collective bargaining agreement
or any grievance or arbitration proceedings. This exclusion does not apply to any "Claim" for
retaliatory treatment against any "Insured" who is attempting to exercise his or her rights under the
above referenced statute, law, rule, regulation or order;
Any violation of any of the responsibilities, obligations, or duties imposed by any federal, state or local
statutory or common law, including but not limited to the Occupational Safety and Health Act, as
amended or regulations promulgated under any such law that governs workplace safety and health.
This exclusion does not apply to any "Claim" for retaliatory treatment against any "Insured" who is
attempting to exercise his or her rights under the above referenced statute, law, rule, regulation or

7.

8.

order;
9.

Any violation of any of the responsibilities, obligations, or duties imposed by any federal, state or local
statutory or common law, including but not limited to, The Consolidated Omnibus Budget
Reconciliation Act, as amended or regulations promulgated under any such law that governs any
Employee Benefit Arrangement Program Plan or "Policy". This exclusion does not apply to any
"Claim" for retaliatory treatment against any "Insured" who is attempting to exercise his or her rights
under the above referenced statute, law, rule, regulation or order;

10.

Any violation of any of the responsibilities, obligations, or duties imposed by any federal, state or
local statutory or common law, including but not limited to the Worker Adjustment and Retraining
Notification Act, as amended or regulations promulgated under any such law that governs any
obligation of an employer to notify, discuss, or bargain with "Employees" or others in advance of any
plant or facility closing or mass layoff, or any similar obligation: This exclusion does not apply to any
"Claim" for retaliatory treatment against any "Insured" who is attempting to exercise his or her rights
under the above referenced statute, law, rule, regulation or order;

11.

Any failure to comply with any law concerning workers compensation, unemployment insurance,
Social Security, disability benefits or any similar laws. This exclusion shall not apply to any "Claim" for
retaliatory treatment against any "Insured" who is attempting to exercise his or her rights under the
above laws;

12.

B.

or

violation of any of the

responsibilities, obligations, or duties imposed by any federal, state or local


Any
or
common
law,
statutory
including but not limited to the Fair Labor Standards Act, as amended or
regulations promulgated under any such law, that governs wage, hour and payroll policies and
practices, except the Equal Pay Act. This exclusion does not apply to any "Claim" for retaliatory
treatment against any "Insured" who is attempting to exercise his or her rights under the above
referenced statute, law, rule, regulation or order.

This insurance does not


For

apply

to "Loss"

on

account of any "Claim" made

overtime pay for hours

1.

unpaid wages
actually
"Employee" or for improper payroll deductions;

2.

Directly or indirectly arising


replacement or other similar
bargaining agreements; or

3.

or

worked

or

against any "Insured":


labor

actually performed by

out of, based on or attributable to a lockout, strike,


action resulting from labor disputes, labor negotiations,

any

picket line,
or

collective

To the extent such "Loss" constitutes employment-related benefits, stock options, perquisites,
deferred compensation or any other type of compensation earned by the claimant in the course of
employment or the equivalent value thereof. This Exclusion shall not apply to front pay or back pay.

No fact pertaining to or knowledge possessed by or "Wrongful Act" of any "Insured" shall be imputed to
any other "Insured" for the purpose of determining the applicability of the exclusions listed above.

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ADDITIONAL GENERAL CONDITIONS


GENERAL CONDITIONS of the Common
In addition to the conditions listed in SECTION VIII
Terms and Conditions Section, the following condition applies to this "Coverage Part":

Acquisition

or

Policy

Formation of Subsidiaries

If after the inception of the "Policy Period" the "Insured Entity" acquires or forms a "Subsidiary" or assumes
more than 50% of the assets, liabilities, or equity of, or obtains the right to elect or select a majority of
directors or trustees of an entity, coverage under this "Coverage Part shall apply to the "Subsidiary" only if
the "Named Insured" meets the following conditions:
A.

If,

at the time of the formation

or

acquisition described above:


1. The total assets of the acquired or formed "Subsidiary" are less than 25 percent of the total assets of
the "Insured Entity" as of the beginning of the "Policy Period"; or
2. The total number of "Employees" of the acquired or formed "Subsidiary" is less than 25 percent of the
total number of "Employees" of the "Insured Entity" as of the beginning of the "Policy Period"
Coverage shall be provided automatically under this "Coverage Part".

B.

If,

at the time of the formation

or

acquisition described above:

1.

The total assets of the acquired or formed "Subsidiary" exceed 25


"Insured Entity" as of the beginning of the "Policy Period:" or

2.

The total number of "Employees" of the acquired


total number of "Employees" of the "Insured Entity"

or
as

percent of the total

assets of the

formed "Subsidiary" exceed 25 percent of the


of the beginning of the "Policy Period",

the "Named Insured" shall give us written notice of the acquisition or formation of a "Subsidiary"
as practicable, but not later than 60 days after the date of such acquisition or formation.
The "Named Insured" shall agree to any amendments to the terms of this
pay any additional premium we require.

"Policy"

we

require

as soon

and shall

If the "Named Insured" does not comply with the conditions of Paragraph B. above, coverage under this
the "Subsidiary" shall terminate 60 days after the acquisition or formation of the

"Coverage Part" for


"Subsidiary".

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FIDUCIARY LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE PART


CLAIMS-MADE WARNING FOR POLICY
NOTICE: THIS "COVERAGE PART" PROVIDES COVERAGE ON A CLAIMS-MADE AND REPORTED BASIS. SUBJECT
TO ITS TERMS, THIS "COVERAGE PART" APPLIES ONLY TO "CLAIMS" FIRST MADE AGAINST THE "INSUREDS"
AND REPORTED TO THE INSURER DURING THE "POLICY PERIOD", OPTIONAL EXTENDED REPORTING PERIOD OR
ANY EXTENDED REPORTING PERIOD THAT MAY APPLY. THE LIMIT OF LIABILITY TO PAY DAMAGES OR
SETTLEMENTS WILL BE REDUCED AND MAY BE EXHAUSTED, UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED HEREIN, BY
"DEFENSE EXPENSES". "DEFENSE EXPENSES" WILL BE APPLIED AGAINST THE RETENTION AMOUNT. PLEASE
READ THE "POLICY" CAREFULLY TO DETERMINE RIGHTS, DUTIES, COVERAGE AND COVERAGE RESTRICTIONS.

this "Coverage Part" of this insurance "Policy" the words "you" and "your" refer to the "Insured" as
ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS of this "Coverage Part". The words "we", "us" and "our"
defined in SECTION III
refer to the Company providing this insurance.

Throughout

Words that appear in quotation marks have special meaning. They are defined in SECTION III
ADDITIONAL
DEFINITIONS. The descriptions in the Headings of this "Policy" are solely for convenience and form no part of the
terms and conditions of coverage.
In consideration of the premium paid and in reliance on the correctness and completeness of your "Application",
which is attached to and becomes part of this insurance "Policy", we agree to provide coverage as shown in the
Declarations and described below. Coverage may be denied or canceled with respect to any applicant or
"Insured" who provides incomplete or inaccurate information to us.
I.

INSURING AGREEMENT

SECTION I
A.

Fiduciary Liability Coverage


We will pay on behalf of the "Insureds" all "Loss" which you are legally obligated to pay because of
"Claims" made against you during the "Policy Period" and reported to us in accordance with SECTION VII
DUTIES IN THE EVENT OF WRONGFUL ACTS OR CLAIMS of the Common Policy Terms and
Conditions Section for any "Wrongful Act" to which this insurance applies.

B.

Compliance Resolution Penalties Coverage


We will pay "Compliance Resolution Penalties" up to, but in no event greater than $25, 000, for any such
"Claims" which amount shall be part of and not in addition to the Limits of Liability stated in Item 3. of the
Declarations.

II.

SECTION II

III.

SECTION III

EXTENDED REPORTING PERIOD

Refer to the Common

Policy

Terms and Conditions Section.

ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS

In addition to the Definitions listed in SECTION III


DEFINITIONS of the Common Policy Terms and
Conditions Section, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated below when used in this
"Coverage Part":
A.

"Administration"
1.

means:

Providing interpretations and giving counsel

to

employees, beneficiaries

or

participants regarding

any

"Insured Benefit Plan";


2.
3.

Handling records

in connection with any "Insured Benefit Plan";

Effecting enrollment, termination

or

cancellation of

or

employees

or

participants under

any "Insured

Benefit Plan".
B.

"Claim"

means:

1.

Any written demand presented for monetary "Damages"

2.

similar pleading initiating a judicial, civil, administrative, regulatory, alternative


Any complaint
dispute or arbitration proceeding, including any appeal resulting from it, to which an "Insured" is
provided notice and which subjects an "Insured" to a binding adjudication of liability for monetary or
non-monetary relief for a "Wrongful Act"; or

or

non-monetary relief for

"Wrongful

Act"

or

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A written notice of a fact-finding


including but not limited to, the U.S.

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federal, state

of Labor

or

or local government agency,


the U.S. Pension Benefit Guaranty

Corporation.
However, "Claim" shall not include

labor

or

grievance proceeding pursuant

to

collective

bargaining

agreement.
All "Claims" made on account of a single "Wrongful Act" shall be treated as a single "Claim" first made on
the date the earliest of the "Claims" was made, regardless of whether that date is before or during the
"Policy Period" or, if applicable, during an Extended Reporting Period.
C.

D.

E.

"Compliance Resolution Penalties" shall mean fines, penalties, sanctions, voluntary correction fees,
compliance fees or user fees assessed against or collected from an "Insured" by the Internal Revenue
Service (IRS) pursuant to a written agreement to correct an inadvertent "Insured Benefit Plan" defect
under an Employee Plan's Compliance Resolution System, including but not limited to the Closing
Agreement Program (CAP); provided; however, that such agreement to correct the plan defect was
agreed to in writing by the "Insured" with the IRS during the "Policy Period" and the "Insured" had no
knowledge of such violations prior to the "Policy Period" inception date.
"Damages" means a monetary judgment, award or settlement, pre-judgment interest and post-judgment
interest. "Damages" also means punitive or exemplary "Damages" or the multiple portions thereof, if
insurable under the applicable law of the jurisdiction most favorable to the insurability of such "Damages"
provided such jurisdiction is where:
1. Those "Damages" were awarded or imposed;
2. Any "Wrongful Act" occurred for which such "Damages" were awarded or imposed;
3. The "Insured" resides, is incorporated or has its principal place of business; or
4. We are incorporated or have our principal place of business.
"Defense Expenses" means and is limited to:
1. Any reasonable and necessary legal fees and expenses, including attorney fees and expert fees,
incurred in the defending and appeal of a "Claim";
2. The premium on appeal, attachment or similar bonds; and
3. Up to $250 per day per "Insured Individual" for supplemental payment for reasonable expenses
incurred for attendance at hearings, trials or depositions at our request or with our consent by such
"Insured Individual". Such payment shall not exceed $5, 000 in the aggregate for all "Insured
Individuals" in each "Claim".
"Defense

F.

G.

Expenses" do

not include:

4.

Salaries, wages, fees, overhead


specified in paragraph 3. above; or

5.

Salaries, wages, overhead

"ERISA"
state, local

means

the

2.

3.

benefit expenses associated with any "Insured"

benefit expenses associated with

our

except

as

employees.

Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended, any similar federal,
law, and any rules and regulations promulgated under it.

or common

"Insured Benefit Plan"


1.

or

or

means:

Any Employee Welfare Benefit Plan, as defined by "ERISA", which


sponsored by the "Insured Entity" or jointly by the "Insured Entity" and
benefit of the employees or "Executives" of the "Insured Entity";

is now
labor entity

was,
a

becomes

or

solely for the

Any Employee Welfare Pension Plan or Pension Plan, as defined by "ERISA", which is operated
solely by "Insured Entity", or jointly by the "Insured Entity" and a labor entity solely for the benefit of
the employees or "Executives" of the "Insured Entity" reported to us in writing in the "Application"; or
Any Employee Pension Benefit Plan or any other pension plan, as defined by "ERISA", created or
acquired during the "Policy Period" by you solely for the benefit of the employees or "Executives" of
the "Insured Entity", but only upon the condition that within sixty (60) days after such creation or
acquisition, you shall have:
a.

Provided written notice to

us

of such

newly-created Employee Pension Benefit Plan;

and

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paid any additional premium

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require.

However, if the "Named Insured" does not comply with the conditions in this Paragraph, coverage
under this "Policy" for the "Insured Benefit Plan" shall not apply to "Claims" made
after the formation or acquisition of the "Insured Benefit Plan";

more

than 60

days

Any other Employee Benefit Plan or program not subject to "ERISA" by endorsement which is
sponsored solely by the "Insured Entity" for the benefit of employees or "Executives"; or
5. Any government-mandated insurance program for workers compensation, unemployment, social
security or disability benefits for employees of the "Insured Entity".
Coverage for "Insured Benefit Plans" which are sold, terminated or spun-off during or prior to the end of
the "Policy Period" shall apply only with respect to any "Wrongful Acts" occurring prior to the date of such
sale or spin-off, or in the case of termination, prior to the final date of asset distribution of such "Insured

4.

Benefit Plan".
"Insured Benefit Plan" does not include any

H.

"Insured Individual"

multi-employer plan.

means:

1.

Any executive of the "Insured Entity";


Any past, present or future employees of the "Insured Entity" or "Insured Benefit Plan", but only while
acting in his or her capacity as a fiduciary;
The estates, heirs, legal representatives or assigns of deceased individuals who were "Insured
Individuals" at the time of the "Wrongful Act" on which a "Claim" is based;

or assigns of an "Insured Individual" in the event of the "Insured


insolvency or bankruptcy.
"Insured" means the "Insured Entity", the "Insured Benefit Plan" and any "Insured Individuals".
"Loss" means the amount the "Insured" is legally obligated to pay for "Damages" and "Defense Expenses"
for a covered "Claim" under this "Coverage Part".

4.

J.

or

2.

3.

I.

Employee Stock Ownership Plans

The legal representatives


Individual's" incompetence,

"Loss" does not include:


1.

Civil, criminal

or

administrative fines, taxes or other


or less, fines or penalties

twenty percent (20%)


respectively;

the
2.

amounts which
any form other than

Any

an

"Insured" is

Matters deemed uninsurable

4.

Benefits

5.

Any

to pay

as

result of

"Claim"

seeking relief

or

redress in

monetary "Damages";

3.

or

obligated

penalties, except the five percent (5%) or less, or


imposed under Section 502 (i) and (I) of "ERISA"

contributions

by law;

payable under

an

"Insured Benefit Plan";

expenses associated with any accommodation

required under

the Americans with Disabilities


to them

Act, the Civil Rights Act of 1964, rules or regulations promulgated under them, amendments
or similar provisions in any federal, state or local law or common law;

K.

6.

Any amount not indemnified by the "Insured Entity" for which an "Insured Individual" is absolved
payment by reason of any covenant, agreement or court order; or

7.

Any

L.

GENERAL
amount allocated to non-covered "Loss" in accordance with SECTION VIII
CONDITIONS of the Common Policy Terms and Conditions Section, Paragraph K. Allocation.

"Related
any

from

Wrongful

common

"Wrongful

Acts"

means

"Wrongful Acts" which

are

logically

or

fact, circumstance, situation, transaction, casualty, event

Act"

means

any actual

or

connected
decision.

causally

or

by

reason

of

alleged:

1.

Breach by an "Insured", or any individual or entity for whose acts an "Insured" is legally responsible,
of the responsibilities, obligations or duties imposed upon fiduciaries of any "Insured Benefit Plan" by
"ERISA" or the common or statutory law of the United States;

2.

Negligent act, error or omission by an "Insured", or any individual or entity for whose acts an "Insured"
legally responsible, solely in the "Administration" of any "Insured Benefit Plan"; or
Any other matter claimed against an "Insured", or any individual or entity for whose acts the "Insured"
is legally responsible, solely by reason of the "Insured's" service as a fiduciary of any "Insured Benefit
is

3.

Plan".

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Any series of "Wrongful Acts" that are connected by reason of


action, omission or decision are a single "Wrongful Act".
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claimant, transaction, policy,

a common

ADDITIONAL EXCLUSIONS

In addition to the Exclusions listed in SECTION IV


EXCLUSIONS of the Common
Conditions Section, the following exclusions apply to this "Coverage Part".

This insurance does not


A.

apply

Policy

Terms and

to:

account of any "Claim" made


"Loss"
or attributable to:
on

against any "Insured" directly

or

indirectly based upon, arising

out

of,
1.

Such "Insured"

entitled;

gaining

any

profit,

remuneration

or

advantage

to which such "Insured"

was

not

legally

or

2.

Any dishonest or fraudulent act or omission, any criminal


statute or regulation by such "Insured"; or

3.

Any payments

act

or

omission

or

any willful violation of any

to an "Insured" of any remuneration without the previous approval of the security


holders of the "Insured Entity" which payment without such previous approval shall be held to have
been illegal.

However, Paragraphs 1., 2., and 3. above shall not apply unless
adverse to any of the "Insureds" in such a "Claim" is obtained.

judgment

or

other final

adjudication

5.

physical injury to or destruction of any tangible property, including all resulting loss of use of that
property and loss of use of property that is not physically injured.
Bodily injury, disability, sickness, disease, death, assault or battery sustained by any individual.

6.

The

4.

The

wrongful entry, eviction, false arrest, false imprisonment or detention, malicious prosecution,
libel, slander, mental anguish, humiliation, emotional distress, oral or written publication of defamatory

or

disparaging

material.

or alleged discrimination, retaliation or wrongful termination of employment; provided,


however, this exclusion shall not apply to "Claims" asserted under Section 510 of "ERISA".

7.

Any actual

8.

Any "Wrongful Act", transaction, decision, fact, circumstance or situation which has been the subject
of any notice given prior to the inception of this "Policy" under any other policy of insurance.
Any other "Wrongful Act", whenever occurring, which together with another "Wrongful Act" has been
the subject of a claim or notice and would constitute "Related Wrongful Acts".
Any liability of others assumed under any contract or agreement. However, this exclusion does not
apply to:
a.
Liability you would have had in the absence of the agreement; or

9.
10.

b.
11.

Any

contract

or

agreement establishing

an

"Insured Benefit Plan".

Any failure to comply with any law concerning workers compensation, unemployment insurance,
Social Security, disability benefits or any similar laws, the Worker's Adjustment and Retraining
Notification Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Occupational Safety and Health Act, the National
Labor Relations Act, including amendments thereto, or any similar or related law other than the
Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 or the Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act of 1996.
This exclusion shall not apply to any "Claim" for retaliatory treatment
who is attempting to exercise his or her rights under the above laws.

against any "Insured Individual"

12. The actual or alleged failure to collect or fund contributions owed to any "Insured Benefit Plan", unless
the failure is caused by negligence of any "Insured". We will however, provide a defense of any such
"Claim", without any liability by us to pay such sums that any "Insured" shall become legally obligated
to pay as "Damages".
B.

"Loss"
1.

on

account of any "Claim" made

For the return

or

reversion to any

against

any "Insured":

employer of any contribution

to

or

asset of

an

"Insured Benefit

Plan";
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provide non-monetary relief;

or

3.

To the extent such "Loss" constitutes benefits due or to become due under an "Insured Benefit Plan",
or benefits which would be due under an "Insured Benefit Plan" if its terms complied with all
applicable law, except to the extent that:

payable by

a.

The benefits

are

b.

Recovery for

the benefits is based

an

"Insured Individual"
on a

covered

as an

individual

and

"Wrongful Act".

we will provide a defense of any such "Claim", without any


any "Insured" shall become legally obligated to pay as "Damages".

However,

obligation;

liability by

us

to pay such

sums

that

to or knowledge possessed by or "Wrongful Act" of any "Insured Individuals" shall be


to any other "Insured Individuals" for the purpose of determining the applicability of the exclusions
listed above.

No fact

pertaining

imputed
V.

SECTION V

ADDITIONAL GENERAL CONDITIONS

GENERAL CONDITIONS of the Common


In addition to the conditions listed in SECTION VIII
Terms and Conditions Section, the following condition applies to this "Coverage Part".
A.

Acquisition

or

Policy

Formation of Subsidiaries

of the "Policy Period" the "Insured Entity" acquires or forms a "Subsidiary" or acquires
than fifty percent (50%) of the assets, liabilities, or equity of, or obtains the right to elect
or select a majority of directors or trustees of such an entity, coverage under this "Coverage Part" shall
apply to the "Subsidiary" only if the "Named Insured" meets the following conditions:
If after the

inception

or assumes more

1.

If, at the time of the acquisition or formation described above, the total assets of the acquired or
formed "Subsidiary" exceeds ten percent (10%) of the total assets of the "Insured Entity" as of the
beginning of the "Policy Period", then the "Named Insured" shall give us written notice of the
formation or acquisition as soon as practicable, but not later than sixty (60) days after the date of
such formation or acquisition.

2.

If at the time of the acquisition or formation described above, the total assets of the acquired or
formed "Subsidiary" exceeds twenty-five percent (25%) of the total assets of the "Insured Entity" as of
the beginning of the "Policy Period", then the "Named Insured" shall agree to any amendments to the
terms of this "Policy" we require and shall pay any additional premium we require.

3.

If the "Named Insured" does not comply with the conditions in Paragraphs 1. and 2., coverage under
this "Coverage Part" for the "Subsidiary" shall terminate regarding "Claims" first made more than 60
days after the formation or acquisition of the "Subsidiary".

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CRIME INSURANCE COVERAGE PART


DISCOVERY FORM
Various provisions in this "Coverage Part" restrict coverage. Read the entire
determine rights, duties and what is or is not covered.

"Coverage Part" carefully

to

this insurance "Policy" the words "you" and "your" refer to the "Insured" as
ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS of this "Coverage Part". The words "we", "us" and "our"
defined in SECTION III
refer to the Company providing this insurance.

Throughout this "Coverage Part" of

ADDITIONAL
All words that appear in quotation marks have special meaning. They are defined in SECTION III
DEFINITIONS. The descriptions in the Headings of this "Policy" are solely for convenience and form no part of the
terms and conditions of coverage.
In consideration of the premium paid and in reliance on the correctness and completeness of your "Application",
which is attached to and becomes part of this insurance "Policy", we agree to provide coverage as shown in the
Declarations and described below. Coverage may be denied or canceled with respect to any applicant or
"Insured" who provides incomplete or inaccurate information to us.
I.

INSURING AGREEMENTS
Crime Insurance
is provided under the following Insuring Agreements for which a Limit of Liability is shown in the
Declarations and applies to loss that you sustain resulting directly from an "Occurrence" taking place at any
time which is "Discovered" by you during the "Policy Period" shown in the Declarations or during the period
EXTENDED PERIOD TO DISCOVER LOSS of this "Coverage Part". If the
of time provided in SECTION II
term "Not Covered" is indicated in the Declarations for any specified Insuring Agreement or if no amount is
included in the Limit of Liability, such Insuring Agreement and any reference thereto in this "Coverage Part" is
deemed to be deleted.

Coverage

A.

Employee Theft
We will pay you for loss of
"Employee", whether identified

ERISA

damage

to

caused by "Theft" committed


in collusion with other persons.

"Property" directly

not, acting alone

or

or

dishonest acts
or in

acting alone

Employee Theft of Client Property


We will pay you for loss of or damage to "Property" sustained by your "Client" directly caused
committed by an identified "Employee" not in collusion with such "Client's" employees.

D.

Forgery
1.

or

Alteration

drawn upon you;

a.

Made

or

drawn

by

or

b.

Made

or

drawn

by

one

that

are

purported

acting

as

to have been

your

so

or

agent,

made

or

drawn.

For the purposes of this Insuring Agreement, a substitute check as defined in the Check
the 21st Century Act shall be treated the same as the original it replaced.
2.

Clearing for

If you are sued for refusing to pay any instrument covered in Paragraph D.1. on the basis that it has
been forged or altered, and you have our written consent to defend against the suit, we will pay for
any reasonable legal expenses that you incur and pay in that defense. The amount that we will pay is
in addition to the Limit of Liability applicable to this Insuring Agreement.

Theft of Money and Securities


1.

by "Theft"

We will pay you for loss directly caused by "Forgery" or alteration of checks, drafts, promissory notes,
or similar written promises, orders or directions to pay a sum certain in "Money" that are:

or

E.

an

Fidelity

We will pay you for loss of or damage to "Property" directly caused by fraudulent
committed by an employee of any "Employee Benefit Plan", whether identified or not,
collusion with other persons.
C.

by

Insuring Agreement, "Theft" shall also include "Forgery".

For the purposes of this


B.

or
or

(Inside the Premises)

We will pay you for loss of "Funds" inside the "Premises"

or

"Banking Premises":
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a.

Directly caused by "Theft" committed by


Premises";

b.
2.
3.

F.

2.

3.

G.

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present inside such "Premises"

"Banking

or

or

destruction.

We will pay you for loss from damage to the "Premises" or its exterior
attempted "Theft" of "Funds", if you are the owner of the "Premises" or

directly caused by an actual


liable for damage to it.

or

are

We will pay you for loss of or damage to a locked safe, vault, cash register, cash box or cash drawer
located inside the "Premises" directly caused by an actual or attempted "Theft" of or unlawful entry
into those containers.
or

Safe

Burglary

of Other

We will pay you for loss of

or

Property (Inside the Premises)

damage

to "Other

directly caused by

a.

Inside the "Premises"

b.

Inside the "Premises" in

safe

or

vault

an

Property":
actual

directly

or

attempted "Robbery" of a "Custodian";

caused

by

an

actual

or

or

attempted "Safe Burglary".

We will pay you for loss from damage to the "Premises" or its exterior directly caused by an actual
attempted "Robbery" or "Safe Burglary" of "Other Property", if you are the owner of the "Premises"
are liable for damage to it.
We will pay you for loss of or damage to a locked safe or vault located inside the "Premises"
caused by an actual or attempted "Robbery" or "Safe Burglary".

or
or

directly

Outside the Premises


1.

H.

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We will pay you for loss of "Funds" while in transit outside the "Premises" in the care and
"Messenger", including while temporarily within the living quarters of a "Messenger" or
motor vehicle company directly caused by "Theft", disappearance or destruction.

custody of a
an

armored

2.

We will pay you for loss of or damage to "Other Property" while in transit outside the "Premises" in the
care and custody of a "Messenger" or an armored motor vehicle company directly caused by an
actual or attempted "Robbery".

3.

We will pay you for loss of or damage to "Other Property" directly caused
"Theft" while temporarily within the living quarters of a "Messenger".

by

an

actual

or

attempted

Computer Crime
1.

Computer Fraud
We will pay you for loss of or damage to "Property" directly caused by the use of any computer to
cause a transfer of that "Property" from inside the "Premises" or "Banking Premises":

fraudulently

2.

(other

a.

To

person

b.

To

place outside

Computer Program

than

"Messenger")

outside those "Premises";

or

those "Premises".

and Electronic Data Restoration

Expense

We will pay you for reasonable "Restoration Expense" that you incur to restore or replace damaged or
destroyed "Computer Programs" or "Electronic Data" stored within your "Computer System" directly
caused by a "Computer Violation."

For the purposes of this Insuring Agreement, an "Occurrence" involving "Computer Program" and
"Electronic Data" "Restoration Expense" applies to reasonable "Restoration Expense" incurred by you
between the time you "Discover" the damage or destruction and the time your "Computer Program" or
"Electronic Data" is restored to the level of operational capability that existed immediately preceding a
"Computer Violation." Recurrence of the same "Computer Virus" after your "Computer Program" or
"Electronic Data" has been restored shall constitute a separate "Occurrence."

Payment of reasonable "Restoration Expense" applies:


a.
Only to "Computer Programs" and "Electronic Data" which you

own or

for which you

are

legally

liable; and
b.

Only if you are unable


copies.

to

reproduce such "Computer Programs"

or

"Electronic Data" from

back-up

data

Payment of reasonable "Restoration Expense" will be made to you upon the completion of the
restoration of the damaged or destroyed "Computer Programs" or "Electronic Data."
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If a loss is covered under Insuring Agreements H.1. and H.2., then only the Retention for a loss under
Insuring Agreement H.1. shall be applicable and the payment of "Restoration Expense" under
Insuring Agreement H.2. shall be part of, and not in addition to, the Limit of Liability for Insuring
Agreement H.1..
I.

Funds Transfer Fraud


We will pay you for loss of "Funds" directly caused by a "Fraudulent Instruction"
institution to transfer, pay or deliver "Funds" from your "Transfer Account".

J.

Credit, Debit

or

Money Orders

2.
L.

financial

"Property" directly caused by "Credit, Debit

or

Charge Card

and Counterfeit

Money
directly caused by

We will pay you for loss


merchandise, "Money" or services:
I.

Charge Card Fraud

We will pay you for loss of or damage to


Fraud" committed by a "Third Party".
K.

directing

your

having accepted

in

good faith,

Money orders issued by any post office, express company or bank


presentation; or
"Counterfeit Money" that is acquired during the regular course of business.

that

are

in

exchange for

paid

not

upon

Personal Accounts Protection


1.

Personal Accounts

Forgery

or

Alteration

We will pay you for loss directly caused by "Forgery" or alteration of checks, drafts, promissory notes,
or similar written promises, orders or directions to pay a sum certain in "Money" that are:
a.

Drawn upon

personal

accounts of your "Executive" or that are

purported

to have been

so

drawn;

Or

b.

Made or drawn by
made or drawn.

one

acting

as an

agent of your "Executive",

or

that

are

purported

to have been

so

For the purposes of this Insuring Agreement, a substitute check as defined in the Check
the 21st Century Act shall be treated the same as the original it replaced.
2.

Identity Fraud Expense Reimbursement


We will reimburse you, on behalf of your "Executive", for
"Executive" as a direct result of any "Identity Fraud."

M.

Clearing for

"Identity Fraud Expense" incurred by

an

Investigative Expense
I.

We will pay you for "Investigative Expenses" to determine the amount of loss covered under any
Insuring Agreement of this "Coverage Part".

2.

We will pay you for

3.

We will have no
does not exceed
the Declarations.

4.

"Investigative Expenses" after settlement of covered loss.


liability to pay any such "Investigative Expenses" if the amount of the covered loss
the Retention Amount of the applicable Insuring Agreement as set forth in Item 2. of

The amount that we will pay is part of, not in addition to the Limit of
as set forth in Item 2. of the Declarations.

Liability for the applicable Insuring

Agreement
II.

EXTENDED PERIOD TO DISCOVER LOSS


We will pay you for loss described in SECTION I
INSURING AGREEMENTS that you sustained
effective date of cancellation of this "Coverage Part", which is "Discovered" by you:

III.

to the

days from the date of that cancellation.

A.

No later than 90

B.

No later than 1 year from the date of that cancellation with

C.

prior

"Employee Benefit Plans."


However, this extended period to "Discover" loss terminates immediately upon the effective date of any
other insurance policy obtained by you, whether from us or another insurer, replacing in whole or in part
the coverage afforded under this "Coverage Part", whether or not such other insurance policy provides
coverage for loss sustained prior to its effective date.
regard

to any

ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS

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In addition to the Definitions listed in SECTION III

Conditions Section, the


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Policy Terms

meanings indicated below,

terms shall have the

and

when used in this

"Coverage

portion of any building occupied by

banking institution

A.

"Banking Premises" means the interior of that


similar safe depository.

B.

"Client" means an entity specifically scheduled as "Client" by endorsement to this "Coverage Part" for
which you perform services for a fee or under written contract while that contract is in effect.

C.

"Client's Premises"
its business.

D.

"Computer Program" means a set of related electronic instructions which direct the operations and
functions of a "Computer System" or devices connected to it which enable the "Computer System" or
devices to receive, process, store, retrieve, send, create or otherwise act upon "Electronic Data."

E.

"Computer System" means a computer and all input, output, processing, storage and communication
facilities and equipment which are connected to such a device and which the operating system or
application software used by you are under direct operational control by you. Off-line media libraries are
deemed to be part of such "Computer System."

F.

"Computer Violation"

G.

the interior of that

2.

Vandalism

to

by a natural person,
"Computer System."

"Computer Virus"
Directed

portion of any building your "Client" occupies

in

or

conducting

means:

"Computer Virus" designed

1.

1.

means

means a set

solely against

damage or destroy a "Computer Program" or "Electronic Data"; or


including an "Employee" who has gained unauthorized access to your

of unauthorized instructions,

programmatic

or

otherwise:

you; and

propagates themselves through the "Computer System" or networks,


were maliciously introduced by a natural person.
provided

2.

That

such instructions

H.

"Counterfeit

Money"

means

an

imitation of

that is intended to deceive and to be taken

"Money"

as

genuine.
I.

or Charge Card Fraud" means the "Forgery" or alteration of, on or in, any written instrument
with any transaction involving any credit, debit or charge card issued to you, or at
in
connection
required
your request, to any "Employee".

J.

"Custodian" means you, or any of your partners or "Members", or any "Employee" while having care and
custody of "Property" inside the "Premises", excluding any person while acting as a "Watchperson" or
janitor.

K.

"Digital Signature"

"Credit, Debit

associated with
L.

means an

electronic identifier created

record, and executed

or

adopted by

by computer, within,

person with the intent to

attached to, or
sign the record.

logically

"Discover", "Discovered" or "Discovery" means the time when an "Executive" first becomes aware of facts
which would cause a reasonable person to assume that a loss of a type covered by this "Coverage Part"
has been or will be incurred, regardless of when the act or acts causing or contributing to such loss
occurred, even though the exact amount or details of loss may not then be known.
"Discover", "Discovered"

or "Discovery" also means the time when you or an "Executive" first receive
notice of an actual or potential claim in which it is alleged that you are liable to a "Third Party" under
circumstances which, if true, would constitute a loss under this "Coverage Part".

M. "Electronic Data"

means

facts

1.

Which does not

provide

2.

Which is stored

on

or

information converted to

instructions

electronic

or

directions to

processing

media

form usable in

"Computer System":

"Computer System"; or
for use by a "Computer Program".
a

N.

"Electronic Signature" means a "Digital Signature", an electronic sound, symbol or process, within,
attached to, or logically associated with a record and executed or adopted by a person with the intent to
sign the record.

0.

"Employee"
1.

means:

Any natural person:


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a.

While in your service and for the first 60 days immediately after termination of service, unless
such termination is due to "Theft" or any other dishonest act committed by the "Employee";

b.

Who you

c.

2.

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compensate directly by salary, wages or commissions; and


Who you have the right to direct and control while performing services

Any natural person who is furnished temporarily to you:


a.
To substitute for a permanent "Employee" as defined
b.

To meet seasonal

or

in

for you;

Paragraph 0.1.

who is

on

leave;

or

short-term work load conditions

while that person is subject to your direction and control and performing services for you, excluding,
however, any such person while having care and custody of "Property" outside the "Premises";

3.

Any natural person who is leased to you under a written agreement between
firm, to perform duties related to the conduct of your business, but does
employee as defined in Paragraph 0.2.;

4.

Any natural person who is:

5.

a.

A trustee, officer, employee, administrator or manager, except an administrator


is an independent contractor of any "Employee Benefit Plan"; or

b.

A director or trustee of yours while that person is


Property" of any "Employee Benefit Plan";

engaged

in

or

manager who

handling "Funds"

or

"Other

Any natural person:


a.

Who is a former "Employee", partner,


while performing services for you; or

b.

Who is

non-compensated officer;

"Member", "Manager", "Executive" retained

as a

consultant

or

non-compensated fund solicitor during fund raising campaigns; or


d. Who is a guest student or intern pursuing studies or duties, excluding, however, any such
while having care and custody of "Property" outside the "Premises";
Any attorney retained by you, while performing legal services for you.
c.

6.

you and a labor leasing


not mean a temporary

While

acting

as a

7.

Any "Employee" of
"Policy"; or

8.

Any of your "Managers",

an

entity merged
directors

or

or

consolidated with you

prior

person

to the effective date of this

trustees while:

acts within the scope of the usual duties of

a.

Performing

b.

member of any committee duly elected or appointed by resolution of your board of


Acting
directors or board of trustees to perform specific, as distinguished from general, directorial acts
on your behalf.

an

"Employee";

or

as a

"Employee" does not include any agent, broker, factor, commission merchant, consignee, independent
representative of the same general character not specified in Paragraph 0.

contractor or

P.

"Employee Benefit Plan" means any welfare or pension benefit plan that you sponsor and which is subject
Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) and any amendments thereto.

to the

Q. "Executive" means your owner, natural person partner, member of the board of directors, member of the
board of trustees, officer, risk manager, in-house general counsel, "Manager", or "Member".
R.

"Forgery"
not

mean

authority,
S.

the signing of the name of another


signature which consists in whole or
any capacity, for any purpose.

means
a

in

"Fraudulent Instruction"

person or organization with intent to deceive; it does


in part of one's own name signed with or without

means:

1.

An electronic, telegraphic, cable, teletype, telefacsimile or telephone instruction which purports to


have been transmitted by you, but which was in fact been fraudulently transmitted by someone else
without your knowledge or consent;

2.

A written instruction (other than those described in Insuring Agreement I.D. of this "Coverage Part")
issued by you, which was forged or altered by someone other than you without your knowledge or
consent, or which purports to have been issued by you, but was in fact fraudulently issued without

your

knowledge

or

consent;

or

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An electronic, telegraphic, cable, teletype, telefacsimile, telephone or written instruction initially


received by you which purports to have been transmitted by an "Employee" but which was in fact
fraudulently transmitted by someone else without your or the "Employee's" knowledge or consent.
and "Securities".

"Money"

T.

"Funds"

U.

means the act of knowingly transferring or using, without lawful authority, a means of
identification of an "Executive" with the intent to commit, aid, or abet any unlawful activity that constitutes
a violation of federal law or a felony under any applicable state or local law.

V.

"Identity Fraud Expense"

means

"Identity Fraud"

1.
2.

means:

Costs of notarizing fraud affidavits or similar documents for credit agencies, financial institutions,
merchants or other credit grantors that have required that such affidavits be notarized;
Costs for certified mail to law enforcement
other credit grantors;

agencies, credit agencies, financial institutions,

merchants

or

3.

Costs for

long

distance

institutions, merchants
4.

Lost wage, up to a maximum payment of


result of absence from employment:

maximum

period of 5 weeks,

as a

legal counsel, credit agencies, financial

b.

To

c.

Due to wrongful incarceration arising solely from someone having committed a crime in the
"Executive's" name; provided, that lost wages shall not apply in the case of wrongful incarceration
absent all charges being dismissed or an acquittal;

complete fraud affidavits

or

similar documents;

or

Loan application fees for reapplying for a loan or loans when the
because the lender received incorrect credit information;

6.

Reasonable

attorney fees incurred,

with

our

Defense of lawsuits brought against your "Executive"


credit grantors or their collection agencies;

b.

The removal of any criminal

c.

Challenging the

accuracy

or

by financial institutions, merchants,

other

judgments wrongly entered against your "Executive"; or


completeness of any information in a consumer credit report; and

or

civil

Costs for daycare and eldercare incurred


during the "Policy Period."

Expense"

original application is rejected solely

prior written consent, for:

a.

solely

as a

does not include any expense

"Identity Fraud" "Discovered"

direct result of any


or

loss not listed in

Paragraphs

1.

through

7. of

means:

respect to Insuring Agreement I.B., any "Employee Benefit Plans" only;

1.

With

2.

With respect to all other


Declarations.

Insuring Agreements,

or

the "Named Insured" defined in Item 1. of the

"Investigative Expenses" means reasonable and necessary expenses (expenses other than internal
corporate costs such as "Employee" salaries and wages) incurred by you with our prior written consent to
establish the amount of

AA.

per week for

To communicate with law enforcement agencies,


institutions, merchants or other credit grantors;

W. "Insured"

Z.

$1, 000.00

a.

"Identity Fraud
this definition.

Y.

telephone calls to law enforcement agencies, credit agencies, financial


other credit grantors to report or discuss any actual "Identity Fraud";

5.

7.

X.

or

covered loss.

"Investigative Expenses" shall not include expenses incurred by any "Client".


"Manager" means a person serving in a directorial capacity for a limited liability
"Member" means
also may serve as

an owner

of

limited

liability company represented by

its

company.

membership interest,

who

"Manager".

"Messenger" means you, or a relative of yours, or any of your partners or "Members",


having care and custody of "Property" outside the "Premises".
"Money" means:
1. Currency, coins and bank notes in current use and having a face value; and
2. Travelers checks, register checks and money orders held for sale to the public.

or

any

"Employee"

while
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"Occurrence"
1.

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means:

Insuring Agreements I.A., I.B., and I.C. of this "Coverage Section":

a.

An individual act;

b.

The combined total of all

c.

A series of acts whether

separate
or

not

acts whether or not

related;

or

related,

committed by an "Employee" acting alone or in collusion with other persons,


Period" shown in the Declarations, before such "Policy Period" or both.
2.

Under

Insuring Agreement

I.D. of this

a.

An individual act;

b.

The combined total of all

c.

A series of acts whether

committed

by

person

"Coverage Section":

separate
or

during the "Policy

acts whether or not

related;

or

not related,

acting alone

or

involving

in collusion with other persons,

one

or

more

instruments, during the "Policy Period" shown in the Declarations, before such "Policy Period"

or

both.
3.

Under all other

Insuring Agreements:
event;

a.

An individual act

b.

The combined total of all

c.

A series of acts

or

or

separate

events whether

acts
or

or

events whether

or

not related;

or

not related,

committed by a person acting alone or in collusion with other persons, whether identified
during the "Policy Period" shown in the Declarations, before such "Policy Period" or both.
DD.

EE.
FF.

GG.

or

not,

Property" means any tangible property other than "Money" and "Securities" that has intrinsic value.
Property" does not include "Computer Programs", "Electronic Data", or "Computer Systems".
Property" also does not include any property specifically excluded under this "Coverage Part".
"Premises" means the interior of that portion of any building you occupy in conducting your business.
"Property" means "Money", "Securities", or "Other Property".
"Restoration Expense" means reasonable costs incurred by you to reproduce "Computer Programs" or
"Electronic Data" and enable you to restore your "Computer System" to the level of operational capability
that existed immediately preceding a "Computer Violation."
"Other
"Other
"Other

"Restoration
1.

2.

Expense"

Your internal
related to any

does not include:

corporate

costs and expenses,

including "Employee" remuneration and any

costs

legal action;

Expenses incurred as a result of the reconstruction of "Computer Programs" or "Electronic Data"


recorded on media, including, but not limited to, magnetic or optical media if there are no analyses
files, specifications or backups of "Computer Programs" or "Electronic Data" held outside the
"Premises";

3.

Expenses incurred as a result of the reconstruction of "Computer Programs"


knowingly use illegal copies of programs;

and "Electronic Data" if

you
4.

Expenses incurred to render the "Computer Programs"


processing equipment;

5.

Expenses incurred to design, update


perfect their operation or performance;

or

and "Electronic Data" usable

improve "Computer Programs"

or

by replacement

"Electronic Data"

or

to

Expenses incurred as a result of alteration in "Computer Programs" and "Electronic Data" held on
magnetic media due to the effect of magnetic fields, incorrect usage of the "Computer Programs" and
"Electronic Data", or the obsolescence of the "Computer System";
7. Your lost revenue, sales or profits; or
8. Expenses incurred by any customer.
"Robbery" means the unlawful taking of "Property" from the care and custody of a person by one who
6.

HH.

has:

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1.

Caused

2.

Committed

or

threatened to

JJ.

an

cause

that person

obviously unlawful

bodily harm;

act witnessed

by that

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person.

taking
burglary"
"Property" from within a locked safe or vault by a person unlawfully entering
evidenced by marks of forcible entry upon its exterior; or

2.

A safe

means

or

the unlawful

Tokens, tickets,
a

2.

meter)

of:

the safe

vault

as

representing "Money"

or

or

vault from inside the "Premises".

"Securities" means negotiable and


"Other Property" and includes:
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nonnegotiable instruments

revenue and other


in current use; and

contracts

or

stamps (whether represented by actual stamps

Evidences of debt issued in connection with credit

or

charge cards,

or

which cards

unused value in

are

not issued

by

you,
but does not include
KK.

"Theft"

means:

Insuring Agreement I.C.,

1.

With respect to
of a "Client"; or

2.

With respect to Insuring Agreements


deprivation; or

3.

With

respect
deprivation.

to all other

LL.

"Third

MM.

"Transfer Account"
initiate the transfer,
1.

2.

NN.

"Money".

Party"

means a

the intentional unlawful

I.E. and I.G., the intentional unlawful

Insuring Agreements,

person other than

taking of "Property"

an

the intentional unlawful

"Insured"

or

taking

to the

deprivation

of "Funds" to your

taking of "Property"

to your

"Employee".

means an account maintained by you at a financial institution from which you can
payment or delivery of "funds":
By means of electronic, telegraphic, cable, teletype, telefacsimile or telephone instructions
communicated directly through an electronic funds transfer system; or

By means of written instructions (other than those described in Insuring Agreement I.D. of this
"Coverage Part") establishing the conditions under which such transfers are to be initiated by such
financial institution through an electronic funds transfer system.

"Watchperson" means any person you retain


"Premises" and who has no other duties.

specifically

to have

care

and

custody of "Property" inside

the

IV. ADDITIONAL EXCLUSIONS


In addition to the Exclusions listed in SECTION IV

EXCLUSIONS of the Common

Policy

Terms and

Conditions, the following Exclusions apply to this "Coverage Part".


A.

For the
1.

Purpose of all Insuring Agreements of this "Coverage Part", this "Policy" shall
By You, Your Partners or Your "Members"

Loss

resulting from "Theft"

a.

You;

b.

Any of your partners

whether
2.

not

cover:

Acts Committed

Acts of

or

any other dishonest act committed

by:

or

acting alone

"Employees"

or

or

"Members",

in collusion with other persons.

Learned Of

By You

Prior To the

"Policy

Period"

Loss caused by an "Employee" if the "Employee" had also committed "Theft" or any other dishonest
act prior to the effective date of this "Policy" and you or any of your partners, "Members", "Managers",
"Executive", not in collusion with the "Employee", learned of that "Theft" or dishonest act prior to the
"Policy Period" shown in the Declarations.
3.

Acts of

"Employees", "Managers", or "Executives"


Loss resulting from "Theft" or any other dishonest act committed by
"Managers", or "Executives":
a.
Whether acting alone or in collusion with other persons; or

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b.

While

services for you or otherwise, except when covered under


I.C. of this "Coverage Part".

a.

b.

resulting from:

The unauthorized disclosure of your confidential information including, but not limited to,
trade secrets, "Electronic Data", "Computer Programs", processing methods or customer

patents,
lists; or

The unauthorized use or disclosure of confidential information of another person or entity which is
held by you including, but not limited to, financial information, personal information, credit card
information or similar non-public information.

Governmental Action
Loss resulting from expropriation, nationalization,
governmental authority.

6.

Insuring Agreements

Confidential Information
Loss

5.

or

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seizure

or

destruction of

"Property" by

order of

Indirect loss
Loss that is an indirect result of
limited to, loss resulting from:

an

"Occurrence" covered

by this "Coverage Part" including, but

not

inability to realize income that you would have realized had there been no loss of or damage
"Property".
b. Payment of damages of any type for which you are legally liable. But, we will pay compensatory
damages arising directly from a loss covered under this "Coverage Part".
c.
Payment of "Investigative Expenses" except when covered under Insuring Agreement I.M. of this
"Coverage Part".
d. Payment of costs, fees or other expenses you incur in establishing the existence of loss under
this "Coverage Part."
e.
Fines, penalties, multiple or punitive damages that you incur.
Legal Fees, Costs and Expenses
Fees, costs and expenses incurred by you which are related to any legal action, except when covered
under Insuring Agreement I.D. of this "Coverage Part".

a.

Your
to

7.

8.

Trading

trading, whether in your name or in a genuine or fictitious


resulting directly from trading in a genuine account when
covered under Insuring Agreements LA., LB., or I.C. of this "Coverage Part".
War and Military Action
Loss or damage resulting from:
a.
War, including undeclared or civil war;
b. Warlike action by a military force, including action in hindering or defending against an actual or
expected attack, by any government, sovereign or other authority using military personnel or
Loss

resulting directly

account. However,

9.

we

indirectly from
will pay for loss

or

other
c.

B.

agents; or
Insurrection, rebellion, revolution, usurped power,
hindering or defending against any of these.

For the purpose of

Insuring Agreements LA., I.B.,

or

action taken

by governmental authority

"Coverage Part"

or

I.C. of this

as

to its existence

this

"Policy" shall

in

not

cover:

1.

Inventory Shortages
Loss,

or

a.

An

b.

that

part of any loss, the proof of which

inventory computation;

profit

and loss

or

amount is

dependent

upon:

or

computation.

However, where you establish wholly apart from such computations that you have sustained
then you may offer your
amount of loss claimed.

inventory

records and actual

physical

count of

inventory

in

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Receipts

Warehouse

Loss resulting from the fraudulent or dishonest signing,


warehouse receipt or any papers connected with it.

C.

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For the purpose of

Insuring Agreements I.E., I.F.,

or

issuing, canceling
"Coverage

I.G. of this

or

failing

Part" this

cancel,

to

"Policy" shall

not

cover:

1.

Accounting
Loss

2.

or

resulting

Arithmetical Errors

or

from

arithmetical

accounting

or

Omissions
errors or

omissions.

Purchases
from the

giving

or

of

surrendering

"Property"

in any

exchange

or

purchase.

Fire
Loss

4.

resulting

Exchanges
Loss

3.

or

or

damage resulting from fire, however caused, except:

a.

Loss of

or

damage

to

"Funds"; and

b.

Loss from

damage

to

Money Operated

safe

or

vault.

Devices

Loss of "Property" contained in any money operated device unless the amount of
in it is recorded by a continuous recording instrument in the device.
5.

Equipment and Accessories


damage to motor vehicles, trailers or

Motor vehicles
Loss of

or

"Money" deposited

or

semi-trailers

or

equipment and accessories attached

to them.

6.

Transfer
a.

or

Surrender of

"Property"

Loss of or damage to "Property" after it has been transferred


outside the "Premises" or "Banking Premises":

1)

or

surrendered to

person

or

place

On the basis of unauthorized instructions;

2) As

result of

threat to do
threat to do

threat to introduce

3)
4)
5)

As

result of

As

result of

As

6)

As

result of

result of

bodily harm to any person;


damage to any "Property";
a

denial of service attack into your

"Computer System";

result of a threat to introduce a virus or other malicious instruction into your


System" which is designed to damage, destroy or corrupt data or "Computer
stored within your "Computer System";
threat to

contaminate, pollute

render substandard your

or

"Computer
Programs"

products

or

goods;

or

7)

As

a)
b)
b.

Your confidential

information;

Weaknesses in the

source

divulge

utilize:

or

or

code within your

"Computer System".

However, this Exclusion does not apply with respect to Insuring Agreement I.G. of this "Coverage
Part" to loss of
if you:

1)
2)
7.

threat to disseminate,

Had

"Property" while outside the "Premises" in

knowledge of any threat at the


knowledge of a threat at the time

no

Had
the threat.

the

care

time the conveyance


the conveyance

and

began;

custody of

began, but the loss

was

not related to

Vandalism

Voluntary Parting of

Title to

or

Possession of

Loss resulting from your, or anyone acting


dishonest act to voluntarily part with title to
D.

"Messenger"

or

Loss from damage to the "Premises" or its exterior, or to any safe, vault, cash
cash drawer or "Other Property" by vandalism or malicious mischief.
8.

For the purpose of

Insuring Agreement

register,

cash box,

"Property"

on

your express or implied authority,


of any "Property".

or

possession

I.H. of this

"Coverage

Part" this

"Policy"

being induced by

shall not

any

cover:

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1.

the

resulting from

Loss

use
or

or

use of credit, debit,


the information contained

purported

other cards

or

V.

charge,
on

access,

convenience,

such cards.

directing

financial institution to transfer, pay

or

deliver

Inventory Shortages
Loss,

E.

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Funds Transfer Fraud


Loss resulting from a "Fraudulent Instruction"
"Funds" from your "Transfer Account".

3.

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or

that

part of

any loss, the

proof of which

as

to its existence

or

amount is

dependent upon:

inventory computation;
profit and loss computation.

a.

An

b.

or

For the purpose of Insuring Agreements 1.1. of this "Coverage Part"; this "Policy" shall not
resulting from the use of a computer to fraudulently cause a transfer of "Property".

cover

loss

LIMIT OF LIABILITY AND RETENTIONS


A.

Limit of
1.

Liability

The most

Liability
2.

B.

will pay for all loss resulting directly from


set forth in Item 2. of the Declarations.

we

as

an

"Occurrence" is the

applicable Limit of

If any loss is covered under more than one Insuring Agreement or "Coverage Part", the most we will
pay for such loss shall not exceed the largest Limit of Liability available under any one of those
Insuring Agreements or "Coverage Parts".

Retention
We will not pay for loss resulting directly from an "Occurrence" unless the amount of loss exceeds the
Retention Amount as set forth in Item 2. of the Declarations. We will then pay the amount of loss in
excess of the Retention Amount, up to the Limit of Liability.

VI. DUTIES IN THE EVENT OF LOSS


After you "Discover" a loss
of the Retention, you must:

or a

situation that may result in loss of

or

damage

to

"Property"

that exceeds 25%

A.

Notify us as soon as practicable. If you have reason to believe that any loss (except for loss covered
under Insuring Agreements I.A., I.B., I.C. or I.D. of this "Coverage Part") involves a violation of law, you
must also notify the local law enforcement authorities.

B.

Submit to examination under oath at

C.

Produce for

D.

Give

E.

us a

our

examination all

detailed,

Cooperate

with

us

our

request and give

us a

signed

statement of your

answers.

pertinent records.

proof of loss within 120 days.


investigation and settlement of any

sworn

in the

claim.

VII. ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS


In addition to the conditions listed in SECTION VIII
GENERAL CONDITIONS of the Common
Terms and Conditions, the following condition applies to this "Coverage Part".
A.

Conditions

Applicable

to all

Additional Premises

or

Insuring Agreements of this "Coverage


Employees

Policy

Part":

If, during the "Policy Period", you establish any additional "Premises" or hire additional "Employees",
other than through consolidation or merger with, or purchase or acquisition of assets or liabilities of,
another entity, such "Premises" and "Employees" shall automatically be covered under this
"Coverage Part". Notice to us of an increase in the number of "Premises" or "Employees" need not be
given and no additional premium need be paid for the remainder of the "Policy Period" shown in the
Declarations.
2.

Consolidation, Merger
If you consolidate

or

or

Acquisition

merge with,

or

purchase

or

acquire

the assets

or

liabilities of, another

entity:

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give us written notice as soon as possible and obtain our written consent to extend the
provided by this "Coverage Part" to such consolidated or merged entity or such
purchased or acquired assets or liabilities. We may condition our consent by requiring payment of
an additional premium; but
For the first 90 days after the effective date of such consolidation, merger or purchase or
acquisition of assets or liabilities, the coverage provided by this "Coverage Part" shall apply to
such consolidated or merged entity or such purchased or acquired assets or liabilities, provided
that all "Occurrences" causing or contributing to a loss involving such consolidation, merger or
purchase or acquisition of assets or liabilities, must take place after the effective date of such
consolidation, merger or purchase or acquisition of assets or liabilities.

You must

coverage

b.

c.

3.

The notice requirement shall not apply and coverage under this condition shall extend for the
remainder of the "Policy Period", provided:

1)

The assets of the merged, purchased, or acquired entity do not exceed 25% of the total
assets of the "Insured" as reflected in the "Insured's" most recent fiscal year-end financial
statement or

2)

The merger,
Period."

purchase

or

acquisition

occurs

less than 90

days prior

to the end of the

"Policy

"Subsidiary"
If, during
"Policy Period" you acquire or form a "Subsidiary":
a.
You must give us written notice as soon as possible and obtain our written consent to extend the
coverage provided by this "Coverage Part" to such "Subsidiary." We may condition our consent
by requiring payment of an additional premium; but
b. For the first 90 days after the effective date of such acquisition or formation, the coverage
provided by this "Coverage Part" shall apply to such "Subsidiary", provided that all "Occurrences"
causing or contributing to a loss involving such acquisition or formation, must take place after the
effective date of such acquisition or formation.
c.
The notice requirement shall not apply and coverage under this condition shall extend for the
remainder of the "Policy Period", provided:
1) The assets of the acquired or formed "Subsidiary" do not exceed 25% of the total assets of
the "Insured" as reflected in the "Insured's" most recent fiscal year-end financial statement or
2) The acquisition or formation occurs less than 90 days prior to the end of the "Policy Period".

Acquire

or

Form

the

4.

Cancellation and Non-Renewal


a.

The "Named Insured" shown in the Declarations may cancel this


delivering to us advance written notice of cancellation.

b.

We may cancel this "Coverage Part"


notice of cancellation at least:

1)
2)
c.

by mailing

or

delivering

"Coverage Part" by mailing

or

to the "Named Insured" written

20

days before the effective date of cancellation

if

we

cancel for

non-payment of premium;

60

days before the effective date of cancellation

if

we

cancel for any other

or

reason.

not required to renew this "Coverage Part", However, written notice of our intent to nonthis "Coverage Part" shall be sent to the "Named Insured" at least 60 days prior to
expiration of the "Policy Period".

We

are

renew

d.

5.

We will mail or deliver our notice to the "Named Insured's" last mailing address known to us.
Notice of cancellation or nonrenewal will state the effective date of cancellation or nonrenewal
and the "Policy Period" will end on that date. If this "Coverage Part" is cancelled, we will send the
"Named Insured" any premium refund due. If we cancel, the refund will be pro rata. If the "Named
Insured" cancels, the refund may be less than pro rata. The cancellation will be effective even if
we have not made or offered a refund. If notice is mailed, proof of mailing will be sufficient proof
of notice.

Concealment, Misrepresentation

or

Fraud

This "Coverage Part" is void in any case of fraud by you as it relates to this "Coverage Part" at any
time. It is also void if you or any other Insured, at any time, intentionally conceal or misrepresent a
material fact concerning:

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6.

a.

This

"Coverage Part";

"Property"

covered under this

b.

The

c.

Your interest in the

d.

A claim under this

"Property"

"Coverage Part";
"Coverage Part";

covered under this

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or

"Coverage Part".

Cooperation
You must cooperate with
conditions.

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us

in all matters

pertaining

to this

"Coverage Part"

as

stated in its terms and

"Employee Benefit Plans"


a.
If any "Employee Benefit Plan" is insured jointly with any other "Employee Benefit Plan" under this
"Coverage Part", you or the Plan Administrator must select a Limit of Liability for Insuring
Agreement l.B. of this "Coverage Part" that is sufficient to provide a Limit of Liability for each
"Employee Benefit Plan" that is at least equal to that required by ERISA if each "Employee
Benefit Plan" were separately insured. Then, if at the time a loss is discovered the Limit of
Liability is not equal to or greater than that required by ERISA, we agree to automatically increase
the Limit of Liability to equal the amount required under ERISA.
b.

If the "Named Insured" is an entity other than an "Employee Benefit Plan", any payment we make
for loss sustained by any "Employee Benefit Plan" will be made to the "Employee Benefit Plan"
sustaining the loss.

c.

If two or more
make for loss:

1)

Sustained

"Employee Benefit Plans"


by

two or

more

"Employee

are

insured under this

Benefit Plans";

"Coverage Part", any payment

we

or

2) Of commingled "Property" of two or more "Employee Benefit Plans",


resulting directly from an "Occurrence" will be made to each "Employee Benefit Plan" sustaining
loss in the proportion that the Limit of Liability required for each "Employee Benefit Plan" bears to
the total Limit of
8.

Liability of all "Employee Benefit

Plans"

sustaining loss.

Liberalization
If we adopt any revision that would broaden the coverage under this "Coverage Part" without
additional premium within 45 days prior to or during the "Policy Period" shown in the Declarations,
the broadened coverage will apply to this "Coverage Part" as of the date the revision is approved for
general use by the applicable department of insurance.

9.

Other Insurance
If other valid and collectible insurance is available to you for loss covered under this
obligations are limited as follows:

"Coverage Part",

our
a.

Primary Insurance
When this

"Coverage

Part" is written

as

primary insurance, and:

1)

You have other insurance subject to the same terms and conditions as this "Coverage Part",
we will pay our share of the covered loss. Our share is the proportion that the applicable Limit
of Liability shown in the Declarations bears to the total limit of all insurance covering the
same loss.

2)

You have other insurance covering the same loss other than that described in
above, we will only pay for the amount of loss that exceeds:

a)

The Limit of Liability and Retention Amount of that other insurance, whether you
collect on it or not; or

b)

The Retention Amount shown in the

subject

to the terms and conditions of this

Excess Insurance

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"Coverage Part".
b.

Paragraph a.1)

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"Coverage Part" is written excess over other insurance, we will only pay for the
amount of loss that exceeds the Limit of Liability and Retention Amount of that other
insurance, whether you can collect on it or not. Our payment for loss is subject to the terms
and conditions of this "Coverage Part".

1)

When this

2)

However, if loss covered under this "Coverage Part" is subject to a Retention Amount, we will
reduce the Retention Amount shown in the Declarations, by the sum total of all such other
insurance plus any Retention Amount applicable to that other insurance.

Ownership of "Property"; Interests Covered


a.

"Property" covered under this "Coverage Part" except


"Property":

The

1)
2)

That you

b.

c.

own or

lease;

in 10.b, below is limited to

"Banking Premises"; or
While in transit and in the care and custody of a "Messenger; or
3) For which you are legally liable, except for "Property" located inside your "Client's Premises."
If Item 2. of the Declarations indicates that coverage under Insuring Agreement I.C. has been
purchased, then the "Property" covered under Insuring Agreement I.C. is limited to "Property":
On your "Premises"

or

your

leases;

1)

That your "Client"

2)

That your "Client" holds for others;

owns or

3)

For which your "Client" is

4)

While the

"Property"

legally

or

liable

is inside your "Client's Premises".

However, this "Coverage Part" is for your benefit only. It provides

Policy Bridge

b.

provided

or

other person or organization, including your "Client".


"Coverage Part" must be presented by you.

a.

as

That you hold for others:

a)
b)

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no

Any claim for loss

rights or benefits to any


that is covered under this

Discovery Replacing Loss Sustained

If this "Coverage Part" replaces a policy that provided you with an extended period of time after
cancellation in which to discover loss and which did not terminate at the time this "Coverage Part"
became effective:

1)

We will not pay for any loss that occurred during the "Policy Period" of that prior policy which
is "Discovered" by you during the extended period to "Discover" loss, unless the amount of
loss exceeds the limit of liability and retention amount of that prior policy. In that case, we will
pay for the excess loss subject to the terms and conditions of this "Coverage Part".

2)

However, any payment we make for the excess loss will not be greater than the difference
between the limit of liability and retention amount of that prior policy and the Limit of Liability
shown in the Declarations. We will not apply the Retention Amount shown in the
Declarations to this excess loss.

SECTION VII
this Condition.

ADDITIONAL

CONDITIONS, Paragraph A.9. Other Insurance does not apply

to

12. Records
You must keep records of all
amount of any loss.

"Property"

covered under this

"Coverage Part"

so we

can

verify

the

13. Recoveries
a.

Any recoveries, whether effected before or after any payment under this "Coverage Part",
by us or you, shall be applied net of the expense of such recovery:

whether made

1)

First, to you in satisfaction of your covered loss in

excess

of the amount

paid

under this

"Coverage Part";

2) Second, to us in satisfaction of amounts paid in settlement of your claim;


3) Third, to you in satisfaction of any Retention Amount; and
4) Fourth, to you in satisfaction of any loss not covered under this "Coverage

Part".

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Recoveries do not include any recovery:

1) From insurance, suretyship, reinsurance, security or indemnity taken for our benefit; or
2) Of original "Securities" after duplicates of them have been issued.
Territory
This "Coverage Part" covers loss that you sustain resulting directly from an "Occurrence" taking place
within the United States of America (including its territories and possessions), Puerto Rico and
Canada.

15. Valuation and Settlement


a.

The value of any loss for purposes of coverage under this


follows:

1)

"Coverage Part" shall be determined

as

Loss of "Money" but only up to and including its face value. We will, at your option, pay for
loss of "Money" issued by any country other than the United States of America:

a)

b)

At face value in the

"Money"

issued

by that country;

or

In the United States of America dollar equivalent determined by the rate of


in The Wall Street Journal on the day the loss was "Discovered".

exchange

published
2)

Loss of "Securities" but only up to and including their value at the close of business
was "Discovered". We may, at our option:

on

the

day the loss

a)

Pay the market value of such "Securities" or replace them in kind, in which event you
must assign to us all your rights, title and interest in and to those "Securities"; or
the cost of any Lost Securities Bond required in connection with issuing duplicates of
the "Securities". However, we will be liable only for the payment of so much of the cost of
the bond as would be charged for a bond having a penalty not exceeding the lesser of
the:

b) Pay

(1) Market value of the "Securities"


"Discovered";

(2) The Limit of Liability applicable

3)

at the close of business

on

the

day

the loss

was

or

to the "Securities".

Loss of or damage to "Other Property" or loss from damage to the "Premises" or its exterior
for the replacement cost of the "Other Property" without deduction for depreciation. However,
we will not pay more than the least of the following:

replace the lost or damaged "Other Property" with property of comparable


quality and used for the same purpose;
b) The amount you actually spend that is necessary to repair or replace the lost or damaged
"Other Property"; or
The
Limit of Liability applicable to the lost or damaged "Other Property".
c)
With regard to Paragraph A.15.a.3)a) through Paragraph A.15.a.3)c), we will not pay on a
replacement cost basis for any loss or damage:
(1) Until the lost or damaged "Other Property" is actually repaired or replaced; and
(2) Unless the repairs or replacement are made as soon as reasonably possible after the
loss or damage.
If the lost or damaged "Other Property" is not repaired or replaced, we will pay on an actual
a)

The cost to
material and

cash value basis.


b.

We will, at your

1)
2)

c.

option,

settle loss

"Money" of the country

or

damage

to "Other

Property"

or

"Premises"

or

its exterior:

damage occurred; or
In the United States of America dollar equivalent of the "Money" of the country in which the
loss or damage occurred determined by the rate of exchange published in The Wall Street
Journal on the day the loss was "Discovered".
In the

Any "Property" that

16. Non-Accumulation of

we

pay for

or

in which the loss

replace becomes

or

our

"Property".

Liability
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When there is more than one "Insured", our maximum liability for loss sustained by one or all
"Insureds" shall not exceed the amount for which we would be liable if all losses were sustained by
any one "Insured".

a.

the number of years this "Coverage Part" remains in effect and the total premium
paid, the amount we shall pay for any loss shall not be cumulative from year to
from "Policy Period" to "Policy Period".

Regardless of

b.

amounts due
or

year
B.

Conditions
1.

Applicable

Termination
This
a.

or

as

Insuring Agreements I.A.,

to

to any

as

to any

"Employee":

soon as:

You;

1)

or

"Executives" not in collusion with the

partners, "Members", "Managers",


2) Any
"Employee",

or

learn of "Theft" or any other dishonest act committed


of $1, 000.00 whether before or after becoming

by the "Employee" involving


employed by you.

of your

an

amount in

notice mailed to the "Insured". That date will be at least 30

days after

excess

b.

"Coverage Part":

"Employee"

Insuring Agreement terminates

As

I.B and I.0 of this

On the date specified in


the date of mailing.
We will mail

or

deliver

our

notice to the "Insured's" last

mailing address

known to

us.

If notice is

mailed, proof of mailing will be sufficient proof of notice.


2.

Territory
We will pay for loss caused by any "Employee" while temporarily outside the
Paragraph A.13. for a period of not more than 90 consecutive days.

C.

Conditions
1.

Applicable

to

Insuring Agreements

"Coverage

in

Part":

Retention Amount
The Retention Amount does not
"Coverage Part".

2.

I.D. and I.L.1. of this

territory specified

apply

to

legal expenses paid under Insuring Agreement I.D. of this

Electronic and Mechanical

Signatures
signature that is a mechanical or electronic reproduction of a handwritten signature produced by a
mechanical check-writing machine or a computer printer shall be treated the same as a handwritten
signature. An "Electronic Signature" is not treated the same as a mechanical or electronic
reproduction of a handwritten signature and is not a "Forgery".

3.

Proof of loss
You must include with your proof of loss any instrument involved in that loss, or, if that is not
an affidavit setting forth the amount and cause of loss.

4.

possible,

Territory
We will cover loss that you sustain resulting directly from an "Occurrence" taking place anywhere in
ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS, Paragraph A.14 does not apply to Insuring
the world. SECTION VII
Agreement I.D. and I.L.1. of this "Coverage Part".

D.

Conditions
1.

Applicable

to

Insuring Agreements

Armored Motor Vehicle

"Coverage Part":

Companies

Under Insuring Agreement I.G. of this


cannot recover:

2.

I.F. and I.G. of this

"Coverage Part";

we

will

only

pay for the amount of loss you

a.

Under your contract with the armored motor vehicle company; and

b.

From any insurance


vehicle company.

Special
We will

or

indemnity

Limit of Insurance for

only

pay up to

carried

by,

or

for the benefit of customers of, the armored motor

Specified "Property"

$5, 000 for any

one

"Occurrence" of loss of

or

damage

to:

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Precious metals, precious or semi-precious stones, pearls, furs, or completed or partially


articles made of or containing such materials that constitute the principal value of such

completed
articles;
b.
E.

Manuscripts, drawings, or records of any kind,


any information contained in them.

Conditions
1.

or

Applicable

Special

to

Insuring Agreement

Limit of Insurance for

I.H. of this

or

the cost of

reconstructing them

reproducing

"Coverage Part":

Specified "Property"

only pay up to $5, 000 for any one "Occurrence" of loss of or damage
drawings, or records of any kind, or the cost of reconstructing them or reproducing

We will

or

to

manuscripts,

any information

contained in them.
2.

Territory
We will cover loss that you sustain resulting directly from an "Occurrence" taking place anywhere in
ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS, Paragraph A.14. does not apply to Insuring
the world. SECTION VII
Agreement I.H. of this "Coverage Part".

VIII.

Identity Fraud Reimbursement Single loss Limit of Liability


The maximum Limit of Liability for each "Identity Fraud" covered under Insuring Agreement I.L.2. shall not
exceed the applicable Limit of Liability stated in the Declarations. All acts incidental to an "Identity Fraud",
any series of "Identity Frauds", and all "Identity Frauds" arising from the same method of operation, whether
committed by one or more persons, shall be deemed to arise out of one act and shall be treated as one
"Identity Fraud." If an act causes a covered loss under Insuring Agreement I.L.2., to more than one
"Executive", the applicable Limit of Liability and Retention under Insuring Agreement I.L.2. shall apply to
each "Executive" separately.

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KIDNAP/RANSOM AND EXTORTION INSURANCE COVERAGE PART


"Coverage Part" carefully

Various provisions in this "Coverage Part" restrict coverage. Read the entire
determine rights, duties, coverage and coverage restrictions.

to

this "Coverage Part" of this insurance "Policy" the words "you" and "your" refer to the "Insured" as
ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS of this "Coverage Parr. The words "we", "us" and "our"
defined in SECTION III
refer to the Company providing this insurance.

Throughout

ADDITIONAL
Words that appear in quotation marks have special meaning. They are defined in SECTION III
DEFINITIONS. The descriptions in the Headings of this "Policy" are solely for convenience and form no part of the
terms and conditions of coverage.
In consideration of the premium paid and in reliance on the correctness and completeness of your "Application",
which is attached to and becomes part of this insurance "Policy", we agree to provide coverage as shown in the
Declarations and described below. Coverage may be denied or canceled with respect to any applicant or
"Insured" who provides incomplete or inaccurate information to us.
You and every "Insured Individual" must make every reasonable effort not to
"Coverage Part".
I.

divulge the existence

of this

INSURING AGREEMENTS

Coverage is provided under the following Insuring Agreements for which a Limit of Liability is shown in the
Declarations and applies to loss that you sustain resulting directly from an "Occurrence" taking place at any
time which is "Discovered" by you during the "Policy Period" shown in the Declarations or during the period
EXTENDED PERIOD TO DISCOVER LOSS of this "Coverage Part". If the
of time provided in SECTION ll
term "Not Covered" is indicated in the Declarations for any specified Insuring Agreement or if no amount is
included in the Limit of Liability, such Insuring Agreement and any reference thereto in this "Coverage Part"
are

deemed to be deleted.

A.

Kidnap/Ransom
1.

or

of

alleged "Kidnap"

an

a.

To do

b.

To do

c.

To introduce

bodily

harm to

damage

virus
or

payment directly caused by the

ransom

as an

payment directly caused by

extortion

"Property";

other malicious instruction into your computer system designed to


corrupt data or computer programs stored within your computer system;
or

d.

To contaminate,

e.

To disseminate, divulge or utilize proprietary information including formulas, patents, data,


processes or other confidential information unique to your business, provided you make a
constant and conscious effort not to disclose the existence of such information to any third party.

pollute

or

render substandard your

products

or

goods;

by

"Kidnap", alleged "Kidnap"

However, the fees and costs of the Security Firm shown in the Declarations
to the Limit of

Liability applicable

Hijack Coverage
you for "Expenses"

are

payable by

us

or

in addition

to this INSURING AGREEMENT.

Detention and

We will pay
"Insured Individual".

incurred

by you directly caused by

the "Detention"

However, the fees and costs of the Security Firm shown in the Declarations
to the Limit of Liability applicable to this INSURING AGREEMENT.
D.

or

Expenses Coverage
We will pay you for "Expenses" incurred by you directly caused
extortion threat covered under INSURING AGREEMENT A.

C.

an

"Insured Individual";

an

to "Premises" or
a

as a

"Insured Individual".

We will pay you for loss of "Property" surrendered


extortion threat communicated to you:

damage, destroy

B.

Coverage
"Property" surrendered

We will pay you for loss of

"Kidnap"
2.

and Extortion Threat

In-Transit

are

or

"Hijack" of

payable by

us

in addition

Coverage
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"Property" while

We will pay you for loss of

theft, disappearance, confiscation

or

in the care and custody of a "Messenger" directly caused


destruction while being delivered to individuals demanding the

payment of such "Property" arising out of


INSURING AGREEMENT A.
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"Kidnap", alleged "Kidnap"

or

by

extortion threat covered under

EXTENDED PERIOD TO DISCOVER LOSS


We will pay you for loss that you sustain through acts committed or events occurring prior to the effective date
of termination or cancellation of this "Coverage Part" which is reported to us no later than 90 days from the
date of that termination or cancellation.

III.

ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS
In addition to the Definitions listed in SECTION III
DEFINITIONS of the Common Policy Terms and
Conditions Section, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated below, when used in this
"Coverage Part":
A.

"Detention"
1.

Acting

as an

2.

Acting

or

for any
B.

means

1.

2.

Any

holding under duress of

agent of

purporting

reason

"Employee"

the

or

to act

other than

approval of any government

behalf of any

on

by anyone:

"Insured Individual"

insurgent party, entity

or

or

government entity;

or

group,

"Kidnap".

means:

natural individual:

a.

While in your service;

b.

Who you

c.

Who you have the

compensate directly by salary, wages

right

or

to direct and control while

commissions; and

performing

services for you;

Any natural individual who is furnished temporarily to you:


a.
To substitute for a permanent "Employee" as defined in Paragraph B.1., who is
b.

To meet seasonal

while that individual is

or

on

leave;

or

short-term work load conditions,

subject

to your direction and control and

performing

services for you;

3.

Any natural individual who is leased to you under a written agreement between you and
leasing firm, to perform duties related to the conduct of your business;

4.

Any natural individual who is


retained

5.

C.

with the tacit

an

as a

or

labor

trustee

consultant while

Any natural individual who is

"Expenses"

former "Employee", director, partner, "Member", "Manager",


performing services for you; or
a "Guest" student or intern pursuing studies or duties.
a

means:

1.

Fees and costs of the Security Firm shown in the Declarations hired to
release of
Individual";

2.

Fees and costs of

independent negotiators;

3.

Fees and costs of

independent public relations consultants and/or interpreters;

4.

The cost of hiring security guards to protect an "Insured Individual"


recommendation of the Security Firm shown in the Declarations;

5.

Travel costs and accommodations incurred

6.

Salary, commissions
compensation applies

negotiate

or

secure

the

an."Insured

by

you

or an

and other financial benefits

or

"Property" upon the

"Insured Individual";

paid by you to an "Insured Individual". Such


"Kidnap", "Detention", or "Hijack" of the

at the level in effect on the date of the


"Insured Individual" and ends upon the earliest of:

7.

a.

Up

to 45

days after

their release if the "Insured Individual" has not

b.

Discovery of their death;

c.

120

d.

60 months after their abduction;

days after

an

following

abduction that

they

returned to work;

are

still alive;

or

and medical service fees and costs, including psychiatric care and cosmetic
"Insured Individual" within 24 months following their release;

Hospitalization
surgery of

the last credible evidence

yet

or

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independent forensic analysts;

8.

Fees and costs of

9.

Interest costs for any loan from


extortion threat;

financial institution taken

to pay

by you

demand

ransom

10. Individual financial loss of an "Insured Individual" as a result of their inability to attend to their
individual financial matters due to their "Kidnap", "Detention" or "Hijack";

own

parties

11. Reward money paid by you to an "Informant" which leads to the arrest and conviction of
responsible for loss covered under this "Coverage Part"; and

Any other reasonable expenses incurred by you with our written consent.
"Expenses" does not include:
13. Any costs incurred by you to recall or destroy any of your products or goods as a result
threat to contaminate, pollute or render substandard such products or goods; and

or

12.

14. Loss of
D.

"Guest"
1.
2.

means

by

you

as a

result of

an

interruption

an

extortion

to your business.

any individual:

Visiting your "Premises" or the residence of an Insured Individual; or


Traveling with an Insured Individual in a motor vehicle, aircraft or water craft,

for business
E.

and any other costs incurred

earnings

of

"Hijack"
aircraft

or

social purposes.

the holding under duress of an "Insured Individual" while


water craft for any reason other than "Kidnap".

means
or

traveling

in

motor

vehicle,

F.

"Informant" means an individual, other than an "Insured Individual" providing information not otherwise
obtainable, solely in return for a reward offered by you.

G.

"Insured"

H.

"Insured Individual"

means:

The "Insured

Entity"

and any "Insured Individual".

means:

1.

Any director, trustee, partner, "Member", "Manager", "Employee", proprietor (if the "Insured" is
proprietorship) of any "Insured", unless excluded via Endorsement;

2.

Any "Relative", "Guest"

resident in the household of

or

an

"Insured Individual" defined in

sole

Paragraph

H.1.; and
3.

Any "Messenger".

I.

"Kidnap" means the involuntary abduction by force or otherwise of an "Insured


of demanding money or other consideration in exchange for their release.

J.

"Manager"

K.

"Member" means
also may serve as

L.

means an

"Messenger"

individual

an owner
a

of

capacity for a limited liability company.


limited liability company represented by its membership interest,

serving
a

in

Individual" for the purpose

directorial

who

"Manager".

means a

natural individual

designated by you

to have

care

and

custody of "Property" outside

the "Premises".
series of related acts

M.

"Occurrence"

N.

"Premises" means any building you occupy in


"Insured Individual" in Paragraph H.1.

0.

"Property"

means an

means

act

money,

or

event

or

or

events

involving

one or more

conducting your business and

monetary instruments, securities,

services

or

any other

individuals.

the residence of any

tangible property

that

has intrinsic value.


P.

"Relative" means a spouse, child, step-child, legally adopted child, foster child, spouse of a married child,
grandchild, brother, sister, parent, adoptive parent, step-parent, grandparent, brother-in-law, sister-in-law,
parent-in-law and grandparent-in-law.

IV. ADDITIONAL EXCLUSIONS


In addition to the Exclusions listed in SECTION IV

EXCLUSIONS of the Common

Policy

Terms and

Conditions, the following Exclusions apply to this "Coverage Part".


A.

For the purpose of all INSURING AGREEMENTS of this


1.

Acts Committed

by

You

or

Any

"Coverage Part",

this

"Policy" shall

not cover:

"Insured Individual"

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2.

"Expenses" resulting

a.

You;

b.

Any "Insured Individual".

from any dishonest, fraudulent

or

3.

by:

or

or

"Property"
"Expenses" resulting

from the surrender of

"Property":

a.

Inside the "Premises" unless first brought inside the "Premises" after
extortion demand for the purpose of paying such demand; or

b.

Outside the "Premises" as


such "Property" other than

result of

threat to do

bodily harm

to

an

receipt of the

individual in

ransom

or

possession of

"Messenger".

Purpose of INSURING AGREEMENT C. of this "Coverage Part";


Political or Military Activity

"Expenses" resulting from an "Insured Individual" taking part


of any security or military force.
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this

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"Policy"

shall not

political activity

or

cover:

the

operations

Travel Documents

"Expenses" resulting from the failure of you or an "Insured Individual" to properly procure or maintain
required travel documents including passports, visas, permits and other similar documentation.
Violation of Laws of Foreign Countries
"Expenses" resulting from "Detention" due to any actual or alleged violation of the laws of a foreign
country by you or an "Insured Individual", unless the "Detention" results from allegations that are
deliberately false, fraudulent or malicious and made solely to achieve political, propaganda and/or
coercive effect upon

or

at the expense of you

or an

"Insured Individual".

V. LIMIT OF LIABILITY AND RETENTION


A.

Limit of

Liability

The most we will pay for loss or "Expenses" in any


set forth in Item 2. of the Declarations.

B.

one

"Occurrence" is the

applicable

Limit of

Liability

as

Retention
We will not pay for loss in any one "Occurrence" unless the amount of loss exceeds the Retention
Amount shown in Item 2. of the Declarations. We will then pay the amount of loss in excess of the
Retention Amount, up to the Limit of Liability shown in Item 2. of the Declarations. In the event more than
one Retention Amount could apply to the same loss, only the highest Retention Amount may be applied.
The Retention Amount does not
C.

apply

to any

"Expenses" paid under INSURING AGREEMENTS

B. and

VI. DUTIES IN THE EVENT OF AN OCCURRENCE


In the event of

an

"Occurrence" which may result in

A.

Determine that the

B.

In
1.

"Kidnap",

or

loss covered under this

extortion threat, "Detention"

or

"Hijack"

has

"Coverage Part",

actually

you must:

occurred.

extortion threat, make every reasonable effort to:

"Kidnap"
Immediately notify the Security Firm

regard

to

shown in the Declarations, if any; and

Notify an associate and local law enforcement authorities;


surrendering any "Property" in payment of a ransom demand or extortion threat.
Approve any payment involving a ransom demand or extortion threat.
Notify us as soon as practicable.
Submit to examination under oath at our request and give us a signed statement of your
Give us a detailed, sworn proof of loss within 120 days.
Cooperate with us in the investigation and settlement of any claim.
2.

before
C.
D.
E.
F.

G.

answers.

VII. ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS


GENERAL CONDITIONS of the Common
In addition to the conditions listed in SECTION VIII
Terms and Conditions, the following Conditions apply to this "Coverage Part".

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A.

Concealment, Misrepresentation

mean

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"Expenses".

Fraud

or

This "Coverage Part" is void in any case of fraud by you as it relates to this
void if you or any other "Insured", at any time, intentionally conceal or

"Policy" at any time. It is also


misrepresent a material fact

concerning:
1. This "Coverage Part";
2.
3.

The

"Property" covered under

this

"Coverage Part";

"Coverage Part";

"Property"
5. A claim under this "Coverage Part".
Additional "Premises" or "Employees"
4.

B.

An "Individual Insured" under this

Your interest in the

covered under this

"Coverage Part";

or

If, during the "Policy Period", you establish any additional "Premises" or hire additional "Employees", other
through consolidation or merger with, or purchase or acquisition of assets or liabilities of, another

than

such "Premises" and "Employees" shall automatically be covered under this "Coverage Part".
Notice to us of an increase in the number of "Premises" or "Employees" need not be given and no
additional premium need be paid for the remainder of the "Policy Period" shown in the Declarations.

entity,

C.

Consolidation, Merger

or

Acquisition

through consolidation or merger with, or purchase or acquisition of assets or liabilities of, some other
entity, any additional individuals become "Insured Individuals" or you acquire the use and control of any
additional "Premises":
If

D.

1.

You must give us written notice and obtain our written consent to extend this "Coverage Part" to such
additional "Insured Individuals" or "Premises". We may condition our consent upon payment of an
additional premium; but

2.

For the first 90 days after the effective date of such consolidation, merger, or purchase or acquisition
of assets or liabilities, any insurance afforded for "Insured Individuals" or "Premises" also applies to
these additional "Insured Individuals" or "Premises" for acts committed or events occurring within this
90 day period.

3.

The notice requirement shall not apply and coverage under this condition shall extend for the
remainder of the "Policy Period", provided:
a.

The assets of the merged, purchased, or acquired entity do not exceed 25% of the total assets of
the "Insured" as reflected in the "Insured's" most recent fiscal year-end financial statement or

b.

The merger,
Period."

Acquire

or

Form

purchase

or

acquisition

less than 90

days prior

to the end of the

"Policy

"Subsidiary"

If, during the "Policy Period" you acquire

E.

occurs

or

form

"Subsidiary":

written notice as soon as possible and obtain our written consent to extend the
give
coverage provided by this "Coverage Part" to such "Subsidiary." We may condition our consent by
requiring payment of an additional premium; but

1.

You must

2.

For the first 90 days after the effective date of such acquisition or formation, the coverage provided by
this "Coverage Part" shall apply to such "Subsidiary", provided that all "Occurrences" causing or
contributing to a loss involving such acquisition or formation, must take place after the effective date
of such acquisition or formation.

3.

The notice requirement shall not apply and coverage under this condition shall extend for the
remainder of the "Policy Period", provided:

Due

us

a.

The assets of the acquired or formed "Subsidiary" do not exceed 25% of the total assets of the
"Insured" as reflected in the "Insured's" most recent fiscal year-end financial statement; or

b.

The

acquisition

or

formation

occurs

less than 90

days prior to the end

of the

"Policy Period".

Diligence

You and every "Insured Individual" must exercise due diligence in


to avoid or diminish any loss covered under this "Coverage Part".

doing all things reasonably practicable


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and Settlement of Claim

We may make any investigation that we deem necessary and may, with your written consent, settle any
claim that we deem expedient. If you do not consent to such settlement, the most we will pay for all loss
on account of such claim is limited to the amount for which the claim could have been settled as of the
date we proposed such settlement.
G.

Liberalization
If we adopt any revision that would broaden the coverage under this "Coverage Part" without additional
premium within 45 days prior to or during the "Policy Period" shown in the Declarations, the broadened
coverage will apply to this "Coverage Part" as of the date the revision is approved for general use by the
applicable department of insurance.

H.

Loss Covered Under More Than One


If two
lesser of:

or more

The actual amount of loss;

2.

The

Liability applicable
Reported

1.

During the "Policy Period";

2.

During the period of time provided


"Coverage Part".

However,

"Coverage
J.

2.

we

will pay the

events

occurring during the "Policy

Period"

or

in SECTION ll

EXTENDED REPORTING PERIOD of this

will not pay for any loss resulting from "Kidnap",


which is part of a series of related acts that
Part".

"Hijack"

Non-Accumulation of
1.

or

we

or

loss,

to those coverages.

We will pay for loss that you sustain through acts committed
shown in the Declarations and reported to us:

"Detention"

to the same

or

of the Limits of

Loss Sustained and

of this

"Coverage Part".
of this "Coverage Part" apply

INSURING AGREEMENTS

1.

sum

Coverage

alleged "Kidnap",
began prior to the

an extortion threat,
effective date of this

Liability

When there is more than one "Insured", our maximum liability for loss sustained by one or all
"Insureds" shall not exceed the amount for which we would be liable if all losses were sustained by
any one "Insured".

Regardless of the number of years this "Coverage Part" remains in effect and the total premium
or paid, the amount we shall pay for any loss shall not be cumulative from year to year
or from "Policy Period" to "Policy Period".

amounts due

K.

Other Insurance
This "Coverage Part" does not apply to loss recoverable or recovered under other insurance or indemnity.
If the limit of the other insurance or indemnity is insufficient to cover the entire amount of the loss, this
"Coverage Part" will apply to that part of the loss, other than that falling within any Retention Amount, not
recoverable or recovered under the other insurance or indemnity.

However, this "Coverage Part" will not apply to the amount of loss that is

Liability
L.

more

than the

applicable

Limit of

shown in Item 2. of the Declarations.

Ownership of "Property"; Interests Covered


The

"Property" covered under this "Coverage

1.

That you

2.

That you hold for others;

3.

For which you

own or

Part" is limited to

"Property":

lease;

are

or

legally liable.

However this "Coverage Part" is for your benefit only. It provides no rights or benefits to any other
individual or entity. Any claim for loss that is covered under this "Coverage Part" must be presented by
you.
M.

Records

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of any loss.
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so we can

verify the

amount

Recoveries
1.

2.

Any recoveries,
"Coverage Part"

less the cost of obtaining them, made after settlement of loss covered
will be distributed as follows:

a.

To you, until you are reimbursed for any loss that you sustain that exceeds the Limit of
and the Retention Amount, if any;

b.

Then to us, until

c.

Then to you, until you


any.

we are

by

this

Liability

reimbursed for the settlement made; and

are

reimbursed for that

part of the loss equal

to the Retention Amount, if

Recoveries do not include any recovery:


From insurance,

suretyship, reinsurance, security or indemnity taken for our benefit; or


b. Of original securities after duplicates of them have been issued.
Territory
This "Coverage Part" covers acts committed or events occurring anywhere in the world, subject to the
following:
1. This "Coverage Part" does not apply to any "Insured Individual" traveling to or presently in any foreign
country where a Travel Warning issued by the U. S. State Department is in effect at the time this
"Policy" becomes effective, unless such foreign country is attached via Endorsement as being
included as part of the coverage territory of this "Coverage Part".
2. This "Coverage Part" applies only to "Premises" or "Property" located within the United States of
America (including its territories and possessions), Puerto Rico, Canada and other foreign countries
a.

0.

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attached via Endorsement.


3.

P.

If, during the "Policy Period", the U.S. State Department issues a Travel Warning for a foreign
country, this "Coverage Part" does not apply to any "Insured Individual" traveling to or presently in
that country beginning 24 hours after the Travel Warning is issued and continuing for the duration of
the Warning, unless you obtain our written consent to continue the coverage provided by this
"Coverage Part".

Transfer of Your

Rights

of

Recovery against Others

to Us

You must transfer to us all your rights of recovery against any individual or entity for any loss you
sustained and for which we have paid or settled. You must also do everything necessary to secure those
rights and do nothing after loss to impair them.

Q. Valuation
1.

Settlement

Subject to SECTION
a.

V.A. Limit of

Liability, we
and including

will pay for:

Loss of money but only up to


its face value. We may, at
money issued by any country other than the United States of America:

1) At face
2)

value in the money issued

by that country;

our

option, pay for

loss of

or

In the United States of America dollar equivalent determined by the rate of


in The Wall Street Journal on the day it was surrendered.

exchange

published
b.

Loss of securities but only up to their market value at the close of business
surrendered. We may, at our option:

the

day they were

1)

Pay the value of such securities or replace them in kind, in which event you must
all your rights, title and interest in and to those securities; or

2)

Pay the cost of any Lost Securities Bond required in connection with issuing duplicates of the
securities. However, we will be liable only for the payment of so much of the cost of the bond
as would be charged for a bond having a penalty not exceeding the lesser of the:
a)

Value of the securities at the close of business

loss;

b)

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on

on

the

day you first became

assign

to

us

aware

of the

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2)

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replacement cost value without deduction for depreciation on the day you first became
or

damage

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to

of the loss;

The Limit of

or

Liability,

whichever is less.
2.

R.

option, pay for loss of or damage to "Property" other


money of the country in which the loss occurred; or

We may, at

our

than money and securities:

a.

In the

b.

In the United States of America dollar equivalent of the money of the country in which the loss or
damage occurred determined by the rate of exchange published in The Wall Street Journal at the
time it was surrendered or damaged.

c.

Any "Property" that

we

pay for

or

replace becomes

our

"Property".

Cancellation and Non Renewal


1.

The "Named Insured" shown in the Declarations may cancel this


delivering to us advance written notice of cancellation.

2.

We may cancel this "Coverage Part"


cancellation at least:

by mailing

or

delivering

"Coverage Part" by mailing

to the "Named Insured" written notice of

a.

20

days before the effective date of cancellation if we cancel for non-payment of premium;

b.

60

days before the effective date of cancellation

not required to renew


"Coverage Part" shall be
"Policy Period".

3.

We
this

4.

We will mail

are

if

we

or

cancel for any other

or

reason.

this "Coverage Part". However, written notice of our intent to nonrenew


sent to the "Named Insured" at least 60 days prior to expiration of the

or deliver our notice to the "Named Insured's" last mailing address known to us. Notice of
cancellation or nonrenewal will state the effective date of cancellation or nonrenewal and the "Policy
Period" will end on that date. If this "Coverage Part" is cancelled, we will send the "Named Insured"
any premium refund due. If we cancel, the refund will be pro rata. If the "Named Insured" cancels, the
refund may be less than pro rata. The cancellation will be effective even if we have not made or
offered a refund. If notice is mailed, proof of mailing will be sufficient proof of notice.

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THIS ENDORSEMENT IS ATTACHED TO AND MADE PART OF YOUR POLICY IN


RESPONSE TO THE DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS OF THE TERRORISM RISK
INSURANCE ACT, AS AMENDED. THIS ENDORSEMENT DOES NOT GRANT ANY
COVERAGE OR CHANGE THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF ANY COVERAGE
UNDER THIS POLICY.

Policy Number: LHF 8827059 02


NOTICE OFFER OF TERRORISM COVERAGE
NOTICE DISCLOSURE OF PREMIUM
ACCEPTANCE OF COVERAGE
for "acts of terrorism, as defined in Section 102(1) of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act ("Act") is
included in your policy. You are hereby notified that under the Act, as amended in 2007, the definition of act
of terrorism has changed. The term "act of terrorism" means any act that is certified by the Secretary of the
Treasuryin concurrence with the Secretary of State, and the Attorney General of the United Statesto be
an act of terrorism; to be a violent act or an act that is dangerous to human life, property, or infrastructure; to
have resulted in damage within the United States, or outside the United States in the case of certain air
carriers or vessels or the premises of a United States mission; and to have been committed by an individual
or individuals as part of an effort to coerce the civilian population of the United States or to influence the
policy or affect the conduct of the United States Government by coercion.

Coverage

DISCLOSURE OF FEDERAL PARTICIPATION IN PAYMENT OF TERRORISM LOSSES


Under your coverage, any losses resulting from certified acts of terrorism may be partially reimbursed by the
United States Government under a formula established by the Act, as amended. Your policy, however, may
contain other exclusions which might affect your coverage, such as an exclusion for nuclear events. Under
the formula, the United States Government generally reimburses 85% of covered terrorism losses exceeding
the statutorily established deductible paid by the insurance company providing the coverage.

DISCLOSURE OF

$100 BILLION CAP

The Terrorism Risk Insurance Act, as amended, contains a $100 billion cap that limits U.S. Government
reimbursement as well as insurers' liability for losses resulting from certified acts of terrorism when the
amount of such losses exceeds $100 billion in any one calendar year. If the aggregate insured losses for all
insurers exceed $100 billion, your coverage may be reduced.

Premium for terrorism, if any, is stated below:

DISCLOSURE OF PREMIUM
Total Terrorism Premium
Fire

Following

Premium

Other than Fire Following Premium

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POLICY HOLDER NOTICE

The Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 established a program (Terrorism Risk Insurance Program) within the
Department of the Treasury, under which the federal government shares, with the insurance industry, the risk of
loss from future terrorist attacks. That Program was extended by the federal government under the Terrorism
Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 and will not expire until December 31, 2014. Your policy
will become effective (or will be renewed) with the coverage provided under the new act and you have elected to
purchase terrorism coverage. This Notice is being provided to you for the purpose of summarizing your coverage.
The summary is a brief synopsis of significant exclusionary provisions and limitations.
This Notice does not form a part of your insurance contract. The Notice is designed to alert you to coverage
restrictions and to other provisions in certain terrorism endorsement(s) in this policy. If there is any conflict
between this Notice and the policy (including its endorsements), the provisions of the policy (including its

endorsements) apply.
Carefully read your policy, including the endorsements attached

to your

policy.

YOUR POLICY AT THE START OF YOUR NEW POLICY TERM:


422-0082
The coverage for certified acts of terrorism is subject to the statutory $100 billion cap on liability for
losses and subject to the nuclear hazard exclusion and all other underlying policy exclusions. Coverage for acts of
terrorism that are not certified (for example, acts which do not exceed the dollar threshold for federal certification
or acts which occur outside the jurisdictional boundary of the federal program) is not subject to the statutory cap.
The coverage for "certified acts of terrorism" is more fully defined in the endorsement. This coverage is subject to
a limit on our liability pursuant to the federal Terrorism Risk Act Program Reauthorization Act of 2007.

With respect to "certified acts of terrorism" and acts of terrorism that are not certified the policy exclusions
example, the nuclear hazard and war exclusions) and other policy provisions continue to apply.

(for

422-0083 The endorsement excludes "punitive damages" either directly or indirectly arising out of a certified act
of terrorism and for which you are awarded damages. Neither the federal government nor insurance company is
obligated to pay "punitive damages".

See the definition of terrorism for purposes of the terrorism exclusion.

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CAP ON LOSSES FROM CERTIFIED ACTS OF TERRORISM


ENDORSEMENT
THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.
This endorsement modifies the

following:

COMMON POLICY TERMS AND CONDITIONS SECTION


If aggregate insured losses attributable to terrorist
acts certified under the federal Terrorism Risk
Insurance Act exceed $100 billion in a Program Year
(January 1 through December 31) and we have met
our insurer deductible
under the Terrorism Risk
Insurance Act, we shall not be liable for the payment
of any portion of the amount of such losses that
exceeds $100 billion, and in such case insured losses
up to that amount are subject to pro rata allocation in
accordance with procedures established by the
Secretary of the Treasury.

"Certified Act of Terrorism" means an act that is


certified by the Secretary of the Treasury, in
concurrence with the Secretary of State and the
Attorney General of the United States, to be an act of
terrorism pursuant to the federal Terrorism Risk

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Insurance Act. The criteria contained in the Terrorism


Risk Insurance Act for a "Certified Act of Terrorism"
include the following:
1. The act resulted in insured losses in excess of $5
million in the aggregate, attributable to all types of
insurance subject to the Terrorism Risk Insurance
Act; and
2. The act is a violent act or an act that is dangerous
to human life, property or infrastructure and is
committed by an individual or individuals as part of
an effort to coerce the civilian population of the
United States or to influence the policy or affect
the conduct of the United States Government by
coercion.

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EXCLUSION OF PUNITIVE DAMAGES RELATED TO A CERTIFIED ACT OF


TERRORISM ENDORSEMENT
THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.
This endorsement modifies the

following:

COMMON POLICY TERMS AND CONDITIONS SECTION

A.

The following is added to SECTION IV


EXCLUSIONS of the Common Policy Terms and
Conditions Section of this "Policy":
This insurance does not

directly

or

indirectly,

Terrorism" that
B.

are

apply

out

awarded

of
as

to

damages arising,

of terrorism pursuant to the federal Terrorism Risk


Insurance Act. The criteria contained in the
Terrorism Risk Insurance Act for a "Certified Act of
Terrorism" include the following:

"Certified Act of

1.

The act resulted in insured losses in excess of


$5 million in the aggregate, attributable to all
types of insurance subject to the Terrorism
Risk Insurance Act; and

2.

violent act or an act that is


human
life, property or
infrastructure and is committed
by an
individual or individuals as part of an effort to
coerce the civilian population of the United
States or to influence the policy or affect the
conduct of the United States Government by
coercion.

punitive damages.

The following Definition is added to SECTION III


DEFINITIONS of the Common Policy Terms and
Conditions Section of this "Policy":
"Certified Act of Terrorism" means an act that is
certified by the Secretary of the Treasury, in
concurrence with the Secretary of State and the
Attorney General of the United States, to be an act

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The act is

dangerous

to

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ARIZONA COMMON POLICY TERMS AND CONDITIONS SECTION


AMENDATORY ENDORSEMENT
THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.
This endorsement modifies the

following:

COMMON POLICY TERMS AND CONDITIONS SECTION


A.

B.

The following is added to SECTION VIII


GENERAL CONDITIONS, Paragraph A. Cancellation and Non
Renewal of the Common Policy Terms and Conditions Section of this "Policy":
5.

Notices of cancellation or nonrenewal shall be sent by certified mail to the "Named Insured" at the last
address known to us, along with a statement of the specific reasons for cancellation or nonrenewal.
Copies of notices will also be sent to your agent. Proof of mailing is sufficient proof of notice. If notice is
not mailed in the time required, we will extend the "Policy Period" to accommodate notice requirements
on a pro rata basis of the existing 'Policy".

6.

We will mail notice of premium increase, change in deductible or reduction in limits or substantial
reduction in coverage at least 60 days prior to the expiration of the "Policy". If we fail to provide 60 days
notice, coverage remains in effect until 60 days notice is given or until the effective date of replacement
coverage obtained by the "Named Insured", whichever occurs first. If you elect not to renew, any earned
premium for the period of extension shall be calculated pro rata at the lower of the current or previous
year's rate. If you accept the renewal, the premium increase, if any, and other changes are effective the
day following the prior "Policy's" expiration.

SECTION VIII
GENERAL CONDITIONS, Paragraph B.3. of Representations and Application of the
Common Policy Terms and Conditions Section of this "Policy" is replaced by the following:
3.

Misrepresentations, omissions, concealment of facts and incorrect


"Policy" unless:

statements shall

not

prevent

recovery under this


a.

Fraudulent;

or

b.

Material either to the acceptance of the risk,

c.

We in

or

to the hazard assumed

by

us; or

good faith would either have not issued this "Policy", or would not have issued a "Policy" in as
an
amount, or would not have provided coverage with respect to the hazard resulting in the
large
"Loss", if the true facts had been made known to us as required by the application for this "Policy" or
otherwise.

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ADDITION TO SECTION V.
WAIVER OF RETENTION IF NO LIABILITY
THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.
This endorsement modifies the

following:

COMMON POLICY TERMS AND CONDITIONS SECTION


A.

The following is added to SECTION III


this "Policy":
1.

"No
a.

Liability" means with respect to


A final judgment of no liability
motion to dismiss

or a

A final judgment of
of appeals.

b.

no

Terms and Conditions of

against the "Insured(s)":

to the

Liability" apply

to

"Claim" made

against

an

"Insured" for which

LIMITS OF LIABILITY AND RETENTIONS of the Common

determination of "No

a.

There is

b.

The "Claim" is dismissed or stipulated dismissed without


consideration by any "Insured".

If there is

Liability";

determination of "No

Policy

prejudice

and without any

payment of any

"Claim", the "Insurer" shall reimburse the "Defense

"Claim" is dismissed or stipulated dismissed without


we shall reimburse the "Defense Expenses" paid
the date of the dismissal or stipulation so long as:
If

or

Liability" in
in such "Claim".

"Insured",

trial, in favor of all "Insureds", after the exhaustion

No Retention shall apply, even as to "Costs of Defense", to any "Claim" which is in the form of
civilaction for monetary relief, in which:

Expenses" paid by the "Insured"


2.

"Claim" made

liability obtained prior

The following is added to SECTION V


Terms and Conditions of this "Policy":
1.

Policy

obtained prior to the trial, in favor of all "Insureds", by reason of


motion for summary judgment, after the exhaustion of all appeals; or

In no event shall the term "No


settlement has occurred.

B.

DEFINITIONS of the Common

prejudice and without any payment by any


by the "Insured" in such "Claim" 90 days after

a.

The "Claim" or any other "Claim" which


is not brought again within such 90-day

b.

The "Insured Entity" provides us with written documentation in a form satisfactory to us to repay us for
such reimbursement in the event the "Claim", or any other "Claim" which together with such "Claim"
would be deemed a single "Claim", is brought again after such 90-day period and before the
expiration of the statute of limitations for such "Claim".

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together with such "Claim" would be deemed


period; and

single

"Claim"

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ADDITION TO SECTION VIII.


NON-RESCINDABLE SIDE A ENDORSEMENT
THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.
This endorsement modifies the

following:

COMMON POLICY TERMS AND CONDITIONS SECTION


The following is added to SECTION VIII
GENERAL CONDITIONS, Paragraph
Application of the Common Policy Terms and Conditions Section of this "Policy":

B.

Representations

and

Notwithstanding the foregoing, Insuring Agreement I.A. of the Directors, Officers and Corporate Liability
Coverage Part of this "Policy" shall not be void as to any individual(s) who did not know as of the
"Policy" inception date that such declarations and statements contained in the "Application(s)" were untrue,
inaccurate or incomplete.
Insurance

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ADDITION TO SECTION III.


DOMESTIC PARTNER COVERAGE
THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.
This endorsement modifies the

following:

DIRECTORS, OFFICERS AND CORPORATE LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE PART

following is added to SECTION III ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS, Paragraph E. "Insured Individual" of the
Directors, Officers and Corporate Liability Insurance Coverage Part of this "Policy":

The

The lawful "Domestic Partner" of an "Insured Individual", but solely with respect to such "Domestic Partner's"
status as a "Domestic Partner" or such "Domestic Partner's" ownership interest in property that a claimant
seeks as recovery for an alleged "Wrongful Act", and not for any "Wrongful Acts" actually or allegedly
committed by the "Domestic Partner".
For the purposes of this endorsement, "Domestic Partner" means any natural individual qualifying as a
domestic partner under the provisions of any applicable federal, state or local law or under the provisions of
any formal program established by the "Named Insured".

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ADDITION TO SECTION IV.


PRODUCTS AND SERVICES LIABILITY EXCLUSION
THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.
This endorsement modifies the

following:

DIRECTORS, OFFICERS AND CORPORATE LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE PART


ADDITIONAL EXCLUSIONS of the Directors, Officers and
SECTION IV
Coverage Part of this "Policy":

Corporate Liability

Insurance

This insurance does not apply to "Loss" on account of any "Claim" made against any "Insured" directly or
indirectly based upon, arising out of, resulting from or in consequence of, or in any way involving any actual or
alleged "Claim" alleging a "Wrongful Act" by reason of or in connection with the efficacy, performance, health
or safety standards and/or proprietary licensing rights for any services, products or technologies offered,
promised, delivered, produced, processed, packaged, sold, marketed, distributed, advertised and/or

developed by the "Insured Entity".

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ADDITION TO SECTION I.
CRISIS MANAGEMENT SUPPLEMENTAL COVERAGE
THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.
This endorsement modifies the

following:

DIRECTORS, OFFICERS AND CORPORATE LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE PART


The

INSURING AGREEMENT of the Directors, Officers and


is added to SECTION I
Insurance Coverage Part of this "Policy":

following

Liability

Crisis

Corporate

Management Expense Coverage

We shall pay for "Crisis Management Emergency Response Expenses" incurred by the "Named Insured"
resulting from an "Incident" that causes a "Crisis" that occurs during the "Policy Period". The "Crisis
Management Emergency Responses Expenses" must occur during the "Policy Period" and be reported to us
no later than 6 months after the date the "Crisis" began. The most we will pay under this provision is $5 000
per "Policy Period". Any payment made by us under this endorsement shall not reduce the Limits of Liability
stated in Item 2. of the Declarations. Any payment made by us shall be excess over the Retention stated in
Item 3. of the Declarations.

For the purposes of the coverage

provided by this endorsement the following definitions apply:

a.

"Crisis" means the public announcement that an "Incident" occurred


or at an event sponsored by the "Named Insured".

b.

"Crisis

on

the "Named Insured's Premises"

Management Emergency Response Expenses" means expenses for services provided by


Management Firm". "Crisis Management Emergency Response Expenses" do not include:

Compensation, fees, benefits, overhead, charges


2) Any expenses that are covered or reimbursable
1)

or

expenses of any "Insured";

"Crisis

or

to the "Named Insured" under any other valid and

collectible insurance.
c.

"Crisis Management Firm" means any service provider hired by the "Named Insured" and approved
writing by us. Our consent will not be unreasonably withheld.

d.

"Incident"

1)
2)
e.

in

means:

An accident

or

The accidental

other event

resulting

in the death

or

"Serious

Bodily Injury"

to 3

or more

individuals;

or

discharge of pollutants.

Bodily Injury" means any injury to a person that creates a substantial risk of death, serious
permanent disfigurement, or protracted loss or impairment of the function of any bodily member or organ.

"Serious

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MODIFICATION TO SECTION IV.


INSURED VERSUS INSURED CARVE-OUT
THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.
This endorsement modifies the

following:

DIRECTORS, OFFICERS AND CORPORATE LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE PART


The
and

following is added to: SECTION IV ADDITIONAL EXCLUSIONS, Paragraph


Corporate Liability Insurance Coverage Part of this "Policy":

F. of the Directors, Officers

However, this exclusion does not apply to:


1.

Any "Claim" by any "Employee" of the "Insured Entity" pursuant


protection statute or any regulation promulgated thereunder, or

2.

Any "Claim"
Examiner

3.

or

or

state whistleblower

in any bankruptcy proceeding by or against the "Insured Entity" thereof, brought by the
Trustee of the "Insured Entity", if any, or any assignee of such Examiner or Trustee, or

any of the "Insured Individuals" of the "Insured


for at least 4 years prior to such "Claim" being first made.

Any "Claim" by

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to any federal

Entity"

who has not served in that

capacity

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ADDITION TO SECTION III.


EMPLOYED LAWYERS COVERAGE
THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.
This endorsement modifies the

following:

DIRECTORS, OFFICERS AND CORPORATE LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE PART


A.

The following is added to SECTION III


the Directors, Officers and Corporate

"Insured Individual" also

means

any

ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS, Paragraph E. "Insured Individual" of


Liability Insurance Coverage Part of this "Policy":

"Employed Lawyer",

but

only with respect

continuously maintained, against both such "Employed Lawyer" and


who is not
B.

C.

an

one or more

to a "Claim" made, and


other "Insured Individual"

"Employed Lawyer".

ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS of the Directors, Officers and


following is added to SECTION III
Insurance
Part
of this "Policy":
Coverage
Corporate Liability
"Employed Lawyer" means any "Employee" of the "Insured Entity" who is admitted to practice law and who
was, now is or shall be, at the time of the alleged "Wrongful Act", employed as a lawyer full time for, and
salaried by the "Insured Entity".
The following is added to SECTION III
ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS, Paragraph 0. "Wrongful Act" of the
Directors, Officers and Corporate Liability Insurance Coverage Part of this "Policy":
"Wrongful Act" means any breach of duty, neglect, error, misstatement, misleading statement, omission or act
actually or allegedly committed or attempted by an "Employed Lawyer" in the rendering or failure to render
professional legal services; provided, however, that "Wrongful Act" shall not include any breach of duty,
neglect, error, misstatement, misleading statement, omission or act in connection with any conduct by such
"Employed Lawyer":
1. Which is not related to such "Employed Lawyer's" employment with the "Insured Entity";
The

2.

Which is not rendered

3.

Which is

performed by

on

behalf of the "Insured

such

Entity"

at the "Insured

Entity's" written request;

or

"Employed Lawyer" for others for a fee.

Solely with respect to the coverage provided by this endorsement, the "Insurer" shall not be liable to make
any payment for "Loss" in connection with a "Claim" made against any "Insured" directly or indirectly based
upon, arising out of, resulting from or in consequence of, or in any way involving any:

D.

a.

"Wrongful Act" occurring at the time when the


the "Insured Entity";

b.

"Wrongful Act"
Lawyer", as of

c.

Activities by
the "Insured

"Employed Lawyer"

was

not

employed

as a

lawyer for

which occurred on or before the effective date of this endorsement if the "Employed
such date, knew or reasonably could have foreseen that such "Wrongful Act" could
lead to a "Claim". No fact pertaining to or knowledge possessed by an "Employed Lawyer" shall be
imputed to any other "Employed Lawyer" for the purposes of applying this exclusion; or

"Employed Lawyer"
Entity".

an

The following is added to SECTION VIII


Conditions Section of this "Policy":

as a

director, officer, trustee

or

governor of any

GENERAL CONDITIONS of the Common

entity other then

Policy Terms and

For the purposes of coverage provided under this endorsement to an "Employed Lawyer", the "Insured Entity"
will be conclusively deemed to have indemnified the "Employed Lawyer" to the extent that the "Insured Entity"
is permitted or required to indemnify him or her pursuant to law, common or statutory, or contract, or the
charter or by-laws of the "Insured Entity", which are hereby deemed to adopt the broadest provisions of the
law which determines and defines such rights of indemnity. The "Insured Entity" hereby agrees to indemnify
the "Employed Lawyer" to the fullest extent permitted by law including the making in good faith of any required
application for court approval and the passing of any corporate resolution or the execution of any contract.

Coverage provided under this endorsement to an "Employed Lawyer" shall be specifically excess over any
valid or collectible Lawyers' Professional Liability Insurance, legal malpractice or errors and omissions
insurance and shall drop down and be primary insurance only in the event of exhaustion of such other
insurance due to "Losses" paid thereunder.
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ADDITION TO SECTION III.


ILLEGAL ALIEN INVESTIGATIVE PROCEEDING WITH SUBLIMIT
THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.
This endorsement modifies the

following:

EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE PART

ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS,
The following is added to SECTION III
Practices Liability Insurance Coverage Part of this "Policy":
"Claim" also

Paragraph

A. "Claim" of the

Employment

means:

A criminal investigation of the "Insured Entity" by any governmental agency for allegedly hiring or harboring
illegal aliens. We will pay up to, but in no event greater than $10 000 for any such "Loss". Any "Loss" paid by
us under this endorsement shall be part of and not in addition to the Limits of Liability stated in Item 2. of the
Declarations.

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ADDITION TO SECTION III.


DOMESTIC PARTNER COVERAGE
THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.
This endorsement modifies the

following:

EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE PART


ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS, Paragraph I. "Wrongful Act", of the
following is added to SECTION III
Employment Practices Liability Insurance Coverage Part of this "Policy":
The lawful "Domestic Partner" of an "Insured", but solely with respect to such "Domestic Partner's" status as a
"Domestic Partner" or such "Domestic Partner's" ownership interest in property that a claimant seeks as
recovery for an alleged "Wrongful Act", and not for any "Wrongful Acts" actually or allegedly committed by the

The

"Domestic Partner".
"Domestic Partner" means any natural individual qualifying as a "Domestic Partner" under the provisions of
any applicable federal, state or local law or under the provisions of any formal program established by the
"Named Insured".

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ADDITION TO SECTION III.


THIRD-PARTY LIABILITY COVERAGE
THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.
This endorsement modifies the

following:

EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE PART

ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS, Paragraph I. "Wrongful Act" of


following is added to SECTION III
Employment Practices Liability Insurance Coverage Part of this "Policy":
With respect to any "Claim" brought by or on behalf of a "Third Party" means any actual or alleged:
1. Discrimination against a "Third party"; or
2. Sexual harassment of a "Third party"; or
3. Violation of a "Third Party's" civil rights because of discrimination or sexual harassment,

The

Committed

or

attempted by

"Third Party"
leased worker,

means

an

"Insured" in their

temporary worker,

or

by the "Insured Entity".


customer, supplier, vendor, service provider, volunteer,

capacity

any natural individual who is

the

as an

"Insured"

or

independent contractor, business invitee

or

other client of the "Insured

Entity".

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MODIFICATION TO SECTION IV.


WAGE AND HOUR LAWS EXCLUSION WITH DEFENSE EXPENSE
SUBLIMIT
THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.
This endorsement modifies the

following:

EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE PART

ADDITIONAL EXCLUSIONS, Paragraph A.12. of the Employment


SECTION IV
Insurance Coverage Part of this "Policy" is deleted and replaced with the following:

Practices

Liability

responsibilities, obligations, or duties imposed by any federal, state or local


law, including but not limited to the Fair Labor Standards Act, or amendments to or
regulations promulgated under any such law, that governs wage, hour and payroll policies and practices,

Any

violation of any of the

statutory

or common

except the Equal Pay Act. This exclusion does not apply to any "Claim" for retaliatory treatment against any
"Insured" who is attempting to exercise his or her rights under the above referenced statute, law, rule,
regulation or order.
We will pay "Defense Expenses" up to, but in no event greater than $100 000, for any such "Claim, without
any liability by us to pay such sums that any "Insured" shall become legally obligated to pay as "Damages".
Any "Defense Expenses" paid by us shall be part of and not in addition to the Limits of Liability stated in Item
2. of the Declarations.

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ADDITION TO SECTION I.
EXECUTIVE OFFICER REPLACEMENT EXPENSES SUPPLEMENTAL
COVERAGE
THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.
This endorsement modifies the

following:

EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE PART


The following is added to SECTION I
Insurance Coverage Part of this "Policy":

INSURING AGREEMENT of the

Employment Practices Liability

We shall pay the "Insured Entity" for the following expenses related to the replacement of the Chief Executive
Officer or Executive Director who dies or becomes totally or permanently disabled during the "Policy Period",
as a result of an act of violence or an accident that occurs during the "Policy Period":

advertising the employment position opening;

1.

Costs of

2.

Travel, lodging, meal and entertainment expenses incurred in interviewing job applicants for the

employment position
3.

open; and

Miscellaneous extra expenses incurred in finding, interviewing and negotiating with the job applicants,
but not limited to overtime pay, costs to verify the background and references of the applicants
expenses incurred to draw up employment contracts.

including
and legal

apply in the event of:


4. An act of suicide or attempted suicide, whether or not the deceased was sane or insane at the time of the
attempted suicide; or
5. Any disease.
The most we will pay under this provision is $10 000 for all "Insureds" combined. Any payment made by us
under this endorsement shall not reduce the Limit of Liability stated in Item 2. of the Declarations. Any
Retention stated in Item 3. of the Declarations shall not apply to this coverage.

Coverage

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ADDITION TO SECTION I.
KIDNAP EXPENSE SUPPLEMENTAL COVERAGE
THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.

This endorsement modifies the

following:

EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE PART


The following is added to SECTION I
Insurance Coverage Part of this "Policy":

INSURING AGREEMENT of the

Employment

Practices

Liability

We will pay the "Insured Entity" for "Kidnapping Expenses" which are incurred in response to the kidnapping
of any past, present or future Director, Trustee or Officer of the "Insured Entity" or their spouse, domestic
partner or child, during the "Policy Period". We will not reimburse any "Insured Entity" for any expenses
incurred in any kidnapping by or at the direction of any present or former family member of the kidnapped
victim. The most we will pay under this provision is $10 000 for all "Insureds" combined. Any payment made
by us under this endorsement shall not reduce the Limits of Liability stated in Item 2. of the Declarations. Any
Retention stated in Item 3. of the Declarations shall not apply to this coverage.
For the purposes of the coverage

"Kidnap Expense"

provided by

this endorsement the

following definition applies:

means:

1.

Fees and expenses of

2.

Costs of travel and accommodations incurred


the kidnapping;

3.

The reward paid by the "Named Insured", which is pre-approved by us, to


otherwise available which leads to the arrest and conviction of persons
under this policy; and

4.

an

independent negotiator

or

consultant who is retained and

by the "Named Insured"

approved by

us;

which become necessary due to


an

informant for information not


for any "Damages"

responsible

salary to a director, trustee or officer of the "Named Insured" who is kidnapped, provided;
however, that the director or officer of the "Named Insured" is held for more than thirty (30) days. Salary

Current

shall be

paid

for

period starting

a.

The release of the director

b.

The death of the director

days after

120

Twelve

e.

The exhaustion of the

whichever

906-0107 08 09

or

with the abduction and

officer;

officer;

months after the date of

comes

ending upon the earliest of:

the company receives the last credible evidence that the director

c.

d.

(12)

or

or

officer is still alive;

kidnapping;
"Kidnapping Expenses" limit,

or

first.

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ADDITION TO SECTION III.


DOMESTIC PARTNER COVERAGE
THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.
This endorsement modifies the

following:

FIDUCIARY LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE PART

following is added to SECTION III


Fiduciary Liability Insurance Coverage

The

ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS,
Part of this "Policy":

Paragraph

H. "Insured Individual" of the

The lawful "Domestic Partner" of an "Insured Individual", but solely with respect to such "Domestic Partner's"
status as a "Domestic Partner" or such "Domestic Partner's" ownership interest in property that a claimant
seeks as recovery for an alleged "Wrongful Act", and not for any "Wrongful Acts" actually or allegedly
committed by the "Domestic Partner".
For the purposes of this endorsement, "Domestic Partner" means any natural individual qualifying as a
domestic partner under the provisions of any applicable federal, state or local law or under the provisions of
any formal program established by the "Named Insured".

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ARIZONA CRIME INSURANCE COVERAGE PART


AMENDATORY ENDORSEMENT
THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.
This endorsement modifies the

following:

CRIME INSURANCE COVERAGE PART

A.

ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS, Paragraphs A.4.b. and d. of Cancellation and Non Renewal


SECTION VII
of the Crime Insurance Coverage Part of this "Policy" are replaced by the following:
b.

We may cancel this


cancellation at least:

1)

20

"Coverage Part" by mailing

or

days before the effective date of cancellation

delivering
if

we

to the "Named Insured" written notice of

cancel for

non-payment of premium

at any

time;

or

"Coverage

60 days before the effective date of cancellation if we cancel for any other
Part" has been in effect less than 60 days and is not a renewal.

3)

60 days before the effective date of cancellation if we cancel after the "Coverage Part" has been in
effect for 60 days or more or is a renewal of a "Coverage Part" from us, and for the following reasons:

a)

Conviction of the "Named Insured" of

against;

d.

and this

2)

crime

arising

out of acts

reason

increasing the hazard insured

or

b)

A substantial change in the risk assumed, except to the extent that we should
foreseen the change or contemplated the risk in writing the contract; or

c)
d)

A substantial breach of contractual duties

e)

A determination by the director of insurance that the continuation of this


place us in violation of the insurance laws of this state or would jeopardize

f)

Acts or omissions by the "Named Insured"


hazard insured against.

or

conditions;

reasonably have

or

Loss of reinsurance applicable to the risk insured against, but only if the absence of reinsurance
has resulted from termination of treaty or facultative reinsurance initiated or implemented by our
reinsurer or reinsurers; or

or

"Coverage Part" would


our solvency; or
his representative which materially increase the

Notices of cancellation or nonrenewal shall be sent by certified mail to the "Named Insured" at the last
address known to us with a statement of the specific reasons for cancellation or nonrenewal. Copies of
notices will also be sent to your agent. Proof of mailing is sufficient proof of notice. If notice is not mailed
in the time required, we will extend the "Policy Period" to accommodate notice requirements on a pro rata
basis of the existing 'Policy". If this "Coverage Part" is cancelled, we will send the "Named Insured" any
premium refund due. If the "Named Insured" cancels, the refund may be less than pro rata. If we cancel,
the refund will be pro rata. Notice of cancellation will be accompanied by a refund of unearned premium
except a premium that has been financed. If notice is mailed, proof of mailing will be sufficient proof of
notice.

C.

ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS,
The following is added to SECTION VII
Non Renewal of the Crime Insurance Coverage Part of this "Policy":
e.

Paragraph A.4. Cancellation and

We will mail notice of premium increase, change in deductible or reduction in limits or substantial
reduction in coverage at least 60 days prior to the expiration of the "Policy". If we fail to provide 60 days
notice, coverage remains in effect until 60 days notice is given or until the effective date of replacement
coverage obtained by the "Named Insured", whichever occurs first. If you elect not to renew, any earned
premium for the period of extension shall be calculated pro rata at the lower of the current or previous
year's rate. If you accept the renewal, the premium increase, if any, and other changes are effective the
day following the prior "Policy's" expiration.

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ARIZONA KIDNAP/RANSOM AND EXTORTION INSURANCE COVERAGE


PART AMENDATORY ENDORSEMENT
THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.
This endorsement modifies the

following:

KIDNAP/RANSOM AND EXTORTION INSURANCE COVERAGE PART

A.

ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS, Paragraphs S. 2. and 4. of Cancellation and Non Renewal of


SECTION VII
the Kidnap/Ransom and Extortion Insurance Coverage Part of this "Policy" are replaced by the following:
2.

We may cancel this


cancellation at least:
a.

20

"Coverage

Part"

days before the effective date

by mailing

or

delivering

of cancellation if

we

to the "Named Insured" written notice of

cancel for

non-payment of premium

at any

time;

or

b.

60 days before the effective date of cancellation if we cancel for any other
Part" has been in effect less than 60 days and is not a renewal;

c.

60 days before the effective date of cancellation if we cancel after the "Coverage Part" has been in
effect for 60 days or more or is a renewal of a "Coverage Part" from us, and for the following reasons:

1)

Conviction of the "Named Insured" of

crime

arising

out of acts

reason

and this

"Coverage

increasing the hazard

insured

against;
2) A substantial change in the risk assumed, except to the extent that we should reasonably
foreseen the change or contemplated the risk in writing the contract; or
or

3)
4)

A substantial breach of contractual duties

5)

A determination by the director of insurance that the continuation of this


place us in violation of the insurance laws of this state or would jeopardize

or

or omissions by the "Named Insured"


hazard insured against.

C.

or

Loss of reinsurance applicable to the risk insured against, but only if the absence of reinsurance
has resulted from termination of treaty or facultative reinsurance initiated or implemented by our
reinsurer or reinsurers; or

6) Acts
4.

conditions;

have

or

his

"Coverage Part" would


our solvency; or
representative which materially increase the

Notices of cancellation or nonrenewal shall be sent by certified mail to the "Named Insured" at the last
address known to us with a statement of the specific reasons for cancellation or nonrenewal. Copies of
notices will also be sent to your agent. Proof of mailing is sufficient proof of notice. If notice is not mailed
in the time required, we will extend the "Policy Period" to accommodate notice requirements on a pro rata
basis of the existing 'Policy". If this "Coverage Part" is cancelled, we will send the "Named Insured" any
premium refund due. If the "Named Insured" cancels, the refund may be less than pro rata. If we cancel,
the refund will be pro rata. Notice of cancellation will be accompanied by a refund of unearned premium
except a premium that has been financed. If notice is mailed, proof of mailing will be sufficient proof of
notice.

ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS, Paragraph S. Cancellation and Non


The following is added to SECTION VII
Renewal of the Kidnap/Ransom and Extortion Insurance Coverage Part of this "Policy":
5.

We will mail notice of premium increase, change in deductible or reduction in limits or substantial
reduction in coverage at least 60 days prior to the expiration of the "Policy". If we fail to provide 60 days
notice, coverage remains in effect until 60 days notice is given or until the effective date of replacement
coverage obtained by the "Named Insured", whichever occurs first. If you elect not to renew, any earned
premium for the period of extension shall be calculated pro rata at the lower of the current or previous
year's rate. If you accept the renewal, the premium increase, if any, and other changes are effective the
day following the prior "Policy's" expiration.

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IL P 001 01 04

U.S. TREASURY DEPARTMENT'S OFFICE OF FOREIGN


ASSETS CONTROL ("OFAC")
ADVISORY NOTICE TO POLICYHOLDERS
No coverage is provided by this Policyholder Notice nor can it be construed to replace any provisions of your
policy. You should read your policy and review your Declarations page for complete information on the coverages
you are provided.
This Notice provides information concerning possible
by OFAC. Please read this Notice carefully.

impact

on

your insurance coverage due to directives issued

The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) administers and enforces sanctions
declarations of "national emergency". OFAC has identified and listed numerous:

policy, based

on

Presidential

Foreign agents;
Front organizations;
Terrorists;
Terrorist

organizations; and

Narcotics traffickers;

"Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons". This list can be located on the United States Treasury's web site http//www.treas.gov/ofac.
In accordance with OFAC regulations, if it is determined that you or any other insured, or any person or entity
claiming the benefits of this insurance has violated U.S. sanctions law or is a Specially Designated National and
Blocked Person, as identified by OFAC, this insurance will be considered a blocked or frozen contract and all
provisions of this insurance are immediately subject to OFAC. When an insurance policy is considered to be such
a blocked or frozen contract, no payments nor premium refunds may be made without authorization from OFAC.
Other limitations on the premiums and payments also apply.

as

IL P 001 01 04

ISO

Properties, Inc.,

2004

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THE ONLY SIGNATURES APPLICABLE TO THIS POLICY ARE THOSE REPRESENTING THE
COMPANY NAMED ON THE FIRST PAGE OF THE DECLARATIONS.

We have caused this policy to be signed by our President and Secretary and countersigned
declarations page, where required, by a duly authorized agent of the company.

on

The Hanover Insurance Company


440 Lincoln Street
Worcester, Massachusetts 01653

Charles F. Cronin

Secretary

SIG-0001 0605

Marita Zuraitis
President

the

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4Hanoyer
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Advantage Portfolio

APPLICATION FORM
CLAIMS-MADE WARNING FOR APPLICATION
THIS APPLICATION IS FOR A CLAIMS-MADE AND REPORTED POLICY. SUBJECT TO ITS TERMS, THIS POLICY WILL APPLY
ONLY TO "CLAIMS" FIRST MADE AGAINST THE "INSUREDSAND REPORTED TO THE "INSURER" DURING THE POLICY
PERIOD OR ANY EXTENDED REPORTING PERIOD THAT MAY APPLY. PLEASE READ THE "POLICY" CAREFULLY TO DETERMINE
RIGHTS, DUTIES, COVERAGE AND COVERAGE RESTRICTIONS.

Whenever used In tits

Application, the term 'Applicant" shall

otherwise stated.

____C4CA.,10

Applicant;

1.

Name of

2.

Address of

63 t t

Applicant;

City: Z---r arr1ThA, re


2., r1
Telephone: LI tiO
3.

Name and

VN.

S ;41

the "Named !rsurec" and all subsidiaries, Lniesa

vziy

^-.1

$1

E.

mean

firr-; 0 pVs

.771JC.

frrrieiZrr

/Art Zlp

State:

Code;

6199

Address (if dfferent than above) of Primary Contact (Executive Officer authorized

to receive notices and

Information

regarding the proposed policy);


Name:

'1S7P

?5ZAT);(5,AA E4 Frx

Title;

up

K-7,

City:
4.

For

EmOgnent

Name:

Email

Ai4

e6Zip Code:

State;
Practices Loss Prevention, indicate the Individual rasp,

12*6

YeT
Z

AddressO

Title:

eible

for human

resources cr

employment law matters:

IT biCi2AL

RtiLLI4 (;0 Pyritoya, e0 U

Telephone;

OVERAGE REQU EVE!)


1.

Please Indicate below which 'Coverage Parte

tit-Rirectors

Liability
O Corporate (Entty) Liebffity Insurance
gr Employment Practices Liability Insurance
9duciary Liability Insurance
M Crime
and Officers

V.IGdnap/Ransom and
2.

Extortion

Indicate the type of Omit

requested:

are

being requested and complete only those sedlons


Limit of Liability Requestee;
Limit of

of thts

Application

ral.30, eDO 0

Liability Requested:

Limit of

Liability Requested:
Limit of Liability Requested:
Limit of

Liability Requested:

t.700, 60(1_

1 aao 15 eN
Liability Requested:
I
0 Combined Aggegate Limit of Liability for all 'Coverage Parte

Limit of

tg,,Separate Aggregate

Limit of

Liability

for each "Coverage Part'

CURRENT INSURANCE INFORMATION


1.

Please provide the folowing Information regarding the Appkants most recent Insurance policies. If no coverage is currently
place, plose indicate with a N/A, Attach a copy of all appilmtions submitted to the current insurer or any prior Insurers,

in

more

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rely upon the declarations and statements contained In any prior appilcation(s) and the Applicant
arid
understands
agrees that Unose declaraijons and statements Oil be incorporated Into any Advantme policy Issued by
IMPORTANT:We wIl

Coverage

us

Part,

Directors and Officers

Liability

LI None

Limit of

Expiraton Date

surance Carrier

Liability

1_1_11_2&ii

/Q0
i,,, 4-k.
I

expiration Date

Limit of Liablliv

premIum

Retention
"4.5

1.,

E None

Corporate (Entity) Liability;


Insurance Carrier

Retention

Premium

Retention

ammilaa

Employment

Practices

Liability:

0 None.

Dmit of Liability

E,Epiration Date

llISLIrance_Catriel

4.A1L4._

jttittti 60-7.2.-,

6'' ' ..1.>-.6

E None

Fiduciary Liability:

5>iplration Date

Insurance Carrier

.nqijon Date

insurance Carder

14A-1-tpuea
Kidnap/Ransom

11/1,

Erraium

Limit of Liability

Retention

Premium

$4, 6.4) 4:0

011

E>piration Date

Limit of

it.tCWER, 61111-oil

8-0,

Liability

61'4

Plalailiinl

Retention

ie^IN-S.1),)4.4..)

Applicant exercised the Extended Reporting Period (or Discovery Period)


any Coverage Parts to which this application relates?

Has the

for

most

recently

Within the past 5 years has the Applicant given notice of any claim, circumstance or potential
claim to any Insurer under any of the coverage parts to which this applicaUon relates?
ff "Yee

4.

Retention

and Extortion: D None

insurance Carrier

3.

Limlt of l lablitV

Li None

Crime:

2.

-TO a") t)

please attach

full

explanation

of the claim, circumstanoe,

or

Fl No

0 Yes

E.1No

CI Yes

El No

potential claim.

Applicant cancelled or nonrenewed any of the coverage parts


past
to which this application relates? (Not Applicable In Namur!)
Within the

El Yes

5 years has the

ataaaLINE2EMATIQN

/iZ: 2.0.fi Fl

Date established:

q 1.
<4 ICE 3
E A.LE tel.

1.

State of

2,

Nature of the

3,

What is the Applicants Primary Standard lndLstrial ClassIfkation CSICI Code? '-1,r-1
What is the Applicant's Primary North American Industry Classification System (NAICS') Code'?

4,
5.

6.

Applicants

business

/-(04.1-12

complete the following Information


Employees: i ot c,

Please
Total

incorporation;

tiiiufr.4At,

_i_p_i

for the current year:


Annual Revenues:

Co

it_ (45 11,

04:143 Total Assets:

Within the past 3 years, has there been any change (resi6:ations, departures, retirements, etc) In
of the Board, President, Chief Exeative Officer or Chief Financial Officiy7
If "Yes',

please provide the following details via

-to

position

attachment: Name of Individual, dela cif change, and

of the

reason

for

Chairperson

change

/core

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in the next 12 months (or during the


in the process oi completing,:

past 18 months)

is the

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Applicant contemplating (or

nes

the

Applicant completed or been

iLton-r.

1.tuu
(a) Any merger, acquistIon, or divestment? ikkEe
r
1`,<AQ-et
ovrs
6.1 or.g.1
(b) Any change In outside a...id-tors?
(c) Any reorganization or arrangement with creditors under federal or state laW?

'Eke

(d) Any brands, location, facility, office, or subsIdiar1 closings. consolldatons


If the Applicant answered "Yes" to any part of Question 7, please attach an
8.

Does the

Appliunt perform any profess:oral services


please attach an explanation.

If "Yes",
9.

Does the
If 'Yes',

Applicant

agreed

that coverage is not

PIRECTORS AND OFFICERS LIABILITY INFORMATION


Does the
El

Applicant participate

Captive

Insurance

requested?

list of these entlhas and Irdicate nature of business for each.

IMPORTANT; It is understood and


requested above Is provided,

1.

in any of the

LIE MM.+

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teL.J.-^

e.)

3,

t1/44

VLNo

C Yes

(11No

11-Yes

0 No

uize

0 Insurance Company Ope-ations


0 ActMtles that fall under the Investment Act of 1940
El Partnership Manager

tt

months (or during the past


months) Is the Applicant contemplating (or has
the Applicant completed or been In the process of completing) any public or private offering
of securities?
If "Yes", please attach a full description with details.

by Applicant for each,

18

1-fas the Applicant At any person proposed for coverage been the
any of the following during the past 5 years:

subject of,

or

been involved

Yes

2No

In,

(a) Anti-trust, copyright or patent itigation


(b) Civil, criminal or administrative proceeding alleging violation of any

0 Yes

Irk)

Persons
No
0 Yes

Federal or State securities laws?


Cc) civil, criminal or administrative proceeding alleging violation of any
Federal or State Anti-Trust or Fair Trade Law?
(d) Any other criminal actions?
(e) My action for suspension or revocation of a license or for any

T1 Yes

NNo

0 Yes

0 Yes
CI Yes

NA-No

0 Yes

CIA.No

14No

ID Yes

1KNo

0 Yes

V1-No

C Yes

ttNo

DYes

No

professional disciplinary
If the

Applicant answered

sanction?

"Yes" to any of the above in Question 3, attach

full

description

Please

flik.No

of the details.

Other than those IdenMed In your response to Question 3, has any claim been brought at any
time during the last 5 years against (I) any Applicant or (il) any proposed Insured Individual In his
or her capacity as a director or officer of any entity?
If "Yes'

5.

f..Yr No

(\-10-Y) AP)

Organization

4.

0 Yes
0 Yes

following actiVitles? If None, so slate.

Operations

In the next '12

CI No

1.No

In Question 9. unless the Information

cull 1.0
i.t.s I USA.kow
None
Oloint venture7VU %.4.^
ti co-m.4h/.
/Ars: "I 1A-^ Grail-0.11
'4"4.)
If "Yes", please alfacn a list of these entities arid indicate natbre of business and percent of ownership held
2.

Yes

0 Yes

es

provleed (or subsidiaries

Company Operations

0 Franchising
0 General Partnership

layoffs?
explanation.

or

for a fee?

have any subsidiaries for which overage fs

please attach

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Page

please attach a full description of the detalts,


provide

the

following information regarding the Applicants outsndIng ownership:


or unit outstanding:

(a) Total number of shares

(b) Total number

of security holders;

(c) Number of shares

or

units ov/ned

directly and/or benefidally by the Applicants:

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(d) Any security holder own, or have the right to


outstanding shares or units.
Please

provide details

own,

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directly and/or benefldelly

10

percent or

of the

88 of 94

Applicants

below

Represented
Director

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Page

or

Officer Snareholders

I Voting Shares Owned

Individual and Corporate Shareholders who are


both non-dlrectors and non-officers

Applicants Board of Directors


Board of Managers

on

or

Represented on Applicants Board


Voting Shares Owned

or

of Directors

Board of Managers

IMPLOMENIIMCI1Cf5_UalLITY INFORIM1ON
1.

Employee Court
Locations that have

EMP.LOMS
Year

Full Time

Pert Time

Current
Previous

___3
1-

L2-4)

2.

What percentage of the Appkant's

3.

Does the

409

In California

Employees currently earn

or more

-a'

-0-

.40

430'

more

Independent
Contractors

-I

4/
4e
'7

then $100, 0007

employees

90

Applicant

procedures In place reprding:


Equal Opportunity Employment

(a) Have written

Yes

i..Yes

No

Antr, -Sexual Harassment:

ft Yes

No

g, Yes

Lei No

Empioyment at Will:
Progressive Displline!
Handling complaints of sexual

harassment

or

discrimination:

ADA actbmmodatons

(b)
4.

If the

Does the

Applicant answered "Nlo" to any of the above In Question 3, please attach

(b)
(c)

Use any tests to screen

Applicants

or

full-time human

are

distributed to each

Yes

C No

%Yes

C No

employees

employee

for continued

El Yes

No

CI Yes

Et.No

hf the Applicant does

emp!oyment

or

promotion?

resources

and in-house

or

outside counsel?

manager
department?
(e) Have a
(f) Is face-to-face training regarding anti-disaiminalion and anti-sexual harassment policies and
procedures conducted by:

In-house human

resources

resources

or

IffrYes

Li No

V-Yes

FINo

staff?

rl No
L Yes

An outside vendor?
If "No" to both of the above In Question 4f,

(RICoLq

El No

please describe:

(d) Review all temrinations with human

IZIAGE

C No

Sij Yes

Appkart

Have written proceckires in piece that


not have an empbyee handbook?

If "Yes",

1?1' Yes

full explanation.

(a) DiStribute and document the rezelpt of Its employee handbook to all employees?

i1,14.NO5

El No

Anti- Discrimination:

please attach

an

No

explanation,

lnore

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During the .aast 5 years, has any Applicant


glevances or ether administrative hearings

in any
or

capacity, been Involved

proceedings before

hn any lawsuit,
any of the following

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charges, Inquires, investigations,

(a) National Labor Relations Board?

0 Yes

(b) Equal Employment Ociporinity Board?


(c) Office of Federal Contract Compknce Programs?

El Yes

(d) US. Department of Labor?


(e) Any State
Fair

or

the Labor Department

as

Employment Agency?

(f) LS. Dvect


If the

Local Government agency such

or

'Yes' to any

past of Question 5, please attach

No
No
No

Li Yes

qi

0 seel

ky

U Yes

15 No

E Yes

9No

^;;E..Yes

ONe

ik-Yes

0 No

C Yes

ig--No

or

State Court?

Applicant answered

Itipl

an

explanation.

OFTIONAL THIRD PARTY LIABIIITY COVERAGE


6,

Does the

Applicant have established policies ard procedures:


(a) Outlining employee conduct when dealing with third partles, InciJiTng nor-discrimination and
non4larassrnent sb.tements?

(b) For responding to complaints of harassment discrimination


from third parties?

or

cill

rights violations

What percentage of the Applicant's


of their functions off-site?

8,

Has the Appkant ever had any action or civil suit brought against them
third party allegng harassment, discrimination, or chill rights violations?

please

If 'Yes"

attach

full

employees

descrIptlon

wori< a: customer locations

or

by a

perform

majority

customer, client or

of the details.

FIDUCIARY I-IARILITY INFORMATION


1,

Please list the

names

and types of Applicants

benefits

plan(s).

Attach additional pages If needed.

Plan Names

Plan Assets

1)(13e

Funding

Number of Plan

(Do not Include health

(Most current year)

of Plan'

Under of Over Funded by


more than 25% (DB only)

Participants

& weffare

plans)

4.014,

55 (00e
r

*Defined Contribution (DC), Defined Benefit (DB),


2.

employee

Does the

If "Yes,

D Yes

0 No

0 Yes

CI No

0 Yes

0 No

0 Yes

0 No

0 Yes

CI No

'IP

Employee

Stock

Excess Benefit

Applicant
please describe:

4,

Are any

5.

Has any

employee benefit plan invested in securities


If Yes', please attach a full description with details.

6,

Has any

plans NOT in compliance with plan agreements


If "Yes, please describe:

or

of the

Top

Hat

bk<

(EBP)
D Yes

handie any investment decisions In-house7

If "Ncl' to question 2 above do the fiduciaries review the investment


investment manag-as at least annually?

ONo

guidelines used by the


Vil'es

0 No

ERISA?

ID Yes

righilo

Applicant?

El Yes

employee benefit plan Invested in more than 100/o of any entity other than
pooled investment vehlele such as a mutual fund?
If 'Yes", please attach a full eescription with details_
or a

or

Party or

Outside
Administrators

ta

Ownership (ESOP),

3.

Third

the

Applicant
0 Yes

Itifsso

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B.

9.

10,

11.

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Has any employee benefit plan loaned or pledged any employees benefit plan
party-h-lnterest OncludIng the Applicant?
if 'Yes", please attach a full description wit details.

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assets to any

Are there any overdue Applicant mntrIbutIons for any plan, or has any plan requested
contmplated filing a request .for a walver of contributions?
If "Yes", please attch a'full description with details.

C) Yes

th-No

El Yes

F..No

C Yes

l'No

'tit.Yes

E No

T-Yes

E No

or

Within the last 3 years, has there been, or is there currently under consideration, any restructuring
spir-off, transfer, consolidation, merger, tern'Oation or other similar transaction of any employee
benefit plan?
II 'Yes', please attach a fui description with deals.
If any of the following questions are answered "No", please attach a full description with details.
(a) Are all employee benefit plans compliant Mi., the Health Insurance Portablity and
Accountability Act (HIPPA)?
(b) Does the plan sponsor comply with the summary plan descriptIon requirements under ERSA
for all employee benefit plans?
(c) Do all employee benefit plans have a written Investment pollq?
(d) Is the fair market value of all employee benefit plans calculated annually?
During the past 5 years, has there been, or is there cvrrently, any investiggon by the IRS,

Department of Labor (DOLL Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporatlon (PBCC), or any other State
Federal Agency of any employee benefit plan or any current or former fidudary of such
employee benefit plan7
If 'Yes", please attadn a full description
details,

Wes

No
C No

or

0 Yes

110,No

Sign checks?

DYes

U.No

Handle deposits?

CI Yes

1:11No

11.1 Yes

*No

CRIME COVERAGE INFORMATION_


1,

Does the

Applicant:

(a) Allow the employees who reconcile the monthly bank statemerri5 to afso:

signing machines or signature plates?


of
checks
required7
countersIgnatire
Have

(b)

Is

If "Yes",

access

over

If "No", who

to check

what amount?
can

sign chocks?

(c) Are internal controls

designed

EN-7
so

that

no

employee

t
can

control

a,

process from

beginning to

check, approve a voucher, sign a check)?


stored
under dual control with controlled access?
check
is
stock
(0)

ii:yes

No

E Yes

9,No

end (e.g. request

(e) Are Incoming checks Immedlatey stamped For Deposit On/y?

VaYes

E No

2.

Does an annual external audit indude all subsidiaries and

C. Yes

iZNo

3.

Does the

If "No",
4.
5.
6.
7.

8.
9.

10.

AppliCant's

external aurit include eil of Its

please explain:

Independent C?A provide a Management

JoInt

ventures?

locatirns?

Ati:

Letter to the

centiriin-

Applicant?
DO you have a documented system of Internal control policies/procedures?
Do you have an internal audlt department?
Are rnanagernent patios and computer systern controls In place to prevent indivIdual(s) who
approve new hires from addIng them Into the payroll
Do you have a program in place to detect possible "Chosr employees?
How often does the ApplIcant perbrm a physical Inventoy check of stack and equIpment7.0.4__.
Who performs these reconciliations,
'ICJ 00
itotAS l4
Does the Applicant maintain a perpetud inventory of stock clueing raw materials/manufaCtured
or purchased goodsiscrap?
Does an

..E Yes

ft,Pho

Yes

Et_hNo

NiYes

U No

D Yes

No

i_Pes
te-Yea

0 No

No

ARM C.A- Attel

..LL)r2ttt.121

0..Yes

0 No

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Number of Locations:

Eoralgr_locatIons

(Name)

c?'
12,

Are Internal control polides and


of domestic locations?

If

13.

14.

procedures for foreign locations

consistent with those


El Yes

El No

0 Yes

1)4No

(11,Yes

0 No

0 Yes

R,No

0 Yes

IND

"No'', please attach

an explanation,
perform pre-employment reference
If "No'', please attach an explanation,
Does the Applicant:

Does the Applicant

(a) Maintain

potental employees?

checks for all its

list of authortzed vendors?

a procedure In place
verify the e4stence and ownership
adding them to the authorized master vendor list?

to

(b) Have

of

new

vendors prior to

individual who verifies the existence of vencors to alio have the


to cell: the authorized master vendor list?

(c) Allow the

same

authority

(d) Verify Invoices against a corresponding purchase order, receiving report and the authorized
master vendor list prior to issuing payment?
15.

Are the duties of

computer programmers and operators separated?

separation been established

between

authority to

initiate and approve

wire trartsfer?

16.

Has

17.

If a telephone call can activate a transfer of funds, does your finandal Institution call an
other than the one who requested the transfer before acting on the transfer request?

employee

0 No

El No

0 Yes

E No

LOCYes

E.: No

0 Yes

VANo

a______122,44.art-9-)
employee or a department other than the one who

if 'Yee, what is the callback threshold?

411_94a,

18.

Are transfer verifications sent to an


initiated the transfer?

19.

Are wire transfers reconciled the same day the transfer verifications
who did not approve or transmit such wire transfer?

20.

Are tne

following physical controls in

are

received

by an Individual

pkce:

(a) Alarm System

CI Yes

LY*1\lo

0 Yes

0 No

Yes

El No

0 Yes

'4LN

1;92

(b) Video Cameras


(c) Seoatty Guards

0 Yes

(d) Controlled Premises Ag:ess

7-Yes

0INo

El Yes

ONo

21.

Maximum exposure inside the premises:

22.

Outside the Premises Coverage Exposure:


Do you use an Armored Motor Vehicle Company to transport Money

Locattomt6er,Th.SDPA
If No",

Checks/Securities:

Cash:
or

Securities?

please complete below:

Maximum exposure outside the

premises:
Cash:

Locaticc:

of Messengers:

Checks/Securides:
23.

Yes

IS Yes

List all employee theft, forgery, computer fraud or other crime losses discovered by the Applicant
in the last 5 years, itemiz;ng each loss separately. Include date of loss, description, total amount of
loss, and correcttve measures. Attach additional pages If needed.

-rg-srn-

os,5

011 /2-Do

ill Check if none

oy

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OPTIONAL WENT PROPERTY NFORMATION;


24,

Please describe the services The

rDrOer

410/
25.

Appticant provides for clients:


.4(1)

7)1S-t-'7470,.e.i;

Applicants clients reqWre the Applicant to


'Yes"olease explain and specify amount

Do arty of the

If

Ai"-SZ 'TAD Pft

or

^4

EME,74 1-4

carry crime Insurance

or

to be

hondee7

E Yes

KIDNAP/RANSOM &IMO:UTZ COVERACE ItifcaariCK


1.

complete the following information .regardIng the foreign

Please

1---Ec-i-J;ies Visited

&jet. pes
AAA
2.

(14.'0M
A VAt A

Describe the

travel of the

Number of annual trips

Applicants employees:

aelage.sDly

j`lirnber of employegs

AppIldant's fecurty precautions tiken

for

foreign travel:

PRIOR KNoitaILKERIEQEMAII0II
1.

The

Applicant must complete the prior knowleoge statement below:


entity proposed for coverage Is aware of any fact, circumstance,

No person or

suppose

or situation wh!ch he or she has reason to


to any clalm that would fall wIthIn the scope of any of the proposed coverages for which the
not currently maintain insurance, or within any of the larger limits of liability sought by the Applicant, except:

might give

ApplicOaidoes

nse

None

IMPORTANT: It is understood and agreed that we shall rot be liable to make payments for loss 'rl connection with any claim
made against any Applicant directly or indirectly arising out of, based upon or attributable to, or iri any way involving any lawsuit,
administratve proceeding, written demand, fact, circumstance, or situation set forth or that should have been set forth In the
Applicants response to question 1 above.

I
31,-Zoofi

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undersigned, ading on behalf of al; Applicants, declare that the statenients set forth in this 'Application' are true and correct and that
thorough efforts were made to obtain ;quested information from each and every Applicant proposed tr this insurance to facilitate the

The

proper and accurate completion of this

"Applicadon",

The undersigned agree that the information provided In this 'Apptcation" and any material submitted herewith are the repr%entatons of
all Applicants and that they are material and are the basis fof issuance of the Insurance "Policy' pre/Ada:I by us. The undersigned further
agree that lie 'Application" and any rnatorlal submitted herewith shall be considered attached to and a part of the 'Po lIcy", Any material
submitted wlth the 'Applicaton" shall be maintained on file (either electronically or paper) wrth us and shall be deemed to be attached
hereto as if physlcally attached.
It Is further agreed that:
If any of the Applicants discover cr become aware of ary significant change In the condtion of the Applicants Organization between
the date of this 'Application" and the "Policy" inception date, vinIch would render the 'Application
IR
Any "Poicy" Lssued will be In reliance upon the truthfulness of the Informeon provided in this "Application"; provided, however, with
respect to stxh Information, no knowledge or information possessed by any Appliu.nt shall be imputed to any other Applicants, lf
any person or persons knew as of the "Policy" Inception date that such Information contained In the 'ApplIcation(s)" were untrue,
inaccurate or Incomplete, then Coverage may be denied or eanceled with respect to that person or persons If such Information
was material to Issuance of the 'Poky", However, if the Chairperson of the board of Directors, President, Chief Executive Officer, or
Executive Director of the Applicant knew as of the "Policy" Inception date that such information contained in the Adplication(s)"
were untrue, Inaccurate or incomplete, then Coverage may be denied or canceled with respect to that person or persons and the
Applicant Organization if such Information was material to issuance or the 'Policy";
Statements In the 'Application", facts pertaining to or knowledge possessed by the individual signing the 'Application" shall be
imputed to the Applicant; and
IIIII
The signing of this 'ApplicatIon" does not bind the undersigned to purchase the insurance,
Le

NOTICE TO COLORADO APPLICANTS: IT IS UNLAWFUL TO KNOWINGLY PROVIDE FALSE, INCOMPLETE, OR MISLEADING


FACTS OR INFORMATION TO AN INSURANCE COMPANY FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAUDING OR ATTEMPTING
TO DEFRAUD THE COMPANY. PENALTIES MAY INCLUDE IMPRISONMENT, FINES, DENIAL OF INSURANCE, AND CML
DAMAGES. ANY INSURANCE COMPANY OR AGENT OF AN INSURANCE COMPANY WHO KNOWINGLY PROVIDE FALSE,
INCOMPLETE, OR MISLEADING FACTS OR INFORMATION 70 A POLICY HOLDER OR CLAIMANT FOR THE PURPOSE OF
DEFRAUDING OR ATTEMPIING TO DEFRAUD THE POLICYHOLDER OR CLAIMANT WITH REGARD TO A SETTLEMENT OR
AWARD PAYABLE FROM INSURANCE PROCEEDS SHALL BE REPORTED TO THE COLORADO DIVISION OF INSURANCE
WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF REGULATORY AGENCIES.
N_QTLE_T..Q_ PENNSYLVANIA APPLICANTS; ANY PERSON WHO KNOWINGLY AND WITH INTENT TO DEFRAUD
ANY INSURANCE COMPANY OR OTHER PERSON FILES AN APPLICATION FOR INSURANCE OR STATEMENT OF
CLAIM CONTAINING ANY MATERIALLY FALSE INFORMATION,. OR CONCEALS FOR THE PURPOSE OF MISLEADING,
INFORMATION CONCERNING ANY FACT MATERIAL THERETO COMMITS A FRAUDULENT INSURANCE ACT, WHICH IS A

CRIME AND

SUBJECTS SUCH PERSON TO CRIMINAL AND CIVIL PENALTIES.

NOTICE TO NEW MEXICO APPLICACS; ANY PERSON WHO KNOWINGLY PRESENTS A FALSE OR FRAUDULENT CLAIM
FOR PAYMENT OF A LOSS OR BENERT OR KNOWINGLY PRESENTS FALSE INFORMATION IN AN APPLICATION FOR
INSURANCE IS GUILTY OP A CRIME AND MAY BE SUBJECT TO CIVIL FINES AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES.
TO DEFRAUD ANY
INSURANCE COMPANY OR OTHER PERSON FILES AN APPLICATION FOR INSURANCE OR STATEMENT OF CLAIM
CONTAINING ANY MATERIALLY FALSE INFORMATION, OR CONCEALS FOR THE PURPOSE OF MISLEADING, INFORMATION
CONCERNING ANY FACT MATERIAL THERETO COMMITS A FRAUDULENT INSURANCE ACT, WHICH IS A CRIME.

IDLICLISLIMELLC,..Kf_APPLICANTS; ANY PERSON WHO KNOWINGLY AND WITH INTENT

NOTICE TO MICHIGAN AND MINNESOTA APPLICANTS; ANY PERSON WHO KNOWINGLY AND WITH INTENT TO
DEFRAUD ANY INSURANCE COMPANY OR OTHER PERSON FILES AN APPLICATION FOR INSURANCE OR STATEMENT
OF CLAIM CONTAINING ANY MATERIALLY FALSE INFORMATION, OR CONCEALS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF MISLEADING,
INFORMATION CONCERNING ANY FACT MATERIAL THERETO, IS GUILTY OF A FELONY AND IS SUBJECT TO CRIMINAL
AND CIVIL PENALTIES.
NOTICE TO 0.1110 APPLICANTS; ANY PERSON WHO, WITH INTENT TO DEFRAUD OR KNOWING THAT HE 15
FACILITATING A FRAUD AGAINST AN INSURER SUBMITS AN APPLICAIION OR FILES A CLAIM CONTAINING A FALSE
OR DECEPTIVE STATEMENT IS GUILTY OF INSURANCE FRAUD.

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NOTICE TO NEW JERSEY APPLICANTI ANY PERSON WHO KNOWINGLY INCLUDES ANY FALSE OR MISLEADING
INFORMATION ON AN APPUCATION FOR AN INSURANCE POLICY OR FILES A STATEMENT OF CLAIM CONTAINING
ANY FALSE OR MISLEADING INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CRIMINAL AND CIVIL PENALTIES.
NOTICE TO OKLAHOMA AND IDAHO APPLICANTS: ANY PERSON WHO KNOWINGLY, AND WITH INTENT TO
INJURE, DEFRAUD OR DECEIVE ANY INSURER, MAKES ANY CLAIM FOR THE PROCEEDS OP AN INSURANCE POLICY
CONTAINING ANY FALSE, INCOMPLETE OR MISLEADING INFORMATION IS GUILTY OF A FELONY.
TO DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA APPLICANTS: WARNING: IT IS A CRIME TO PROVIDE FALSE OR MISLEADING
INFORMATION TO AN INSURER FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAUDING THE INSURER OR ANY OTHER PERSON.
PENALTIES INCLUDE IMPRISONMENT AND/OR RNES, IN ADDITION, AN INSURER MAY DENY INSURANCE BENEFITS

NOTICE

IF FALSE INFORMATION MATERIALLY RELATED TO A CLAIM WAS PROVIDED BY THE APPLICANT

NOTICE TO MAINE. TENNESSEE, VIRGINIA. AND WASHINGTON APPLICAN15; IT ISA CRIME TO KNOWINGLY PROVIDE
FALSE, INCOMPLETE OR MISLEADING INFORMATION TO AN INSURANCE COMPANY FOR THE PURPOSE OF
DEFRAUDING THE COMPANY. PENALTIES INCLUDE IMPRISONMENT, FINES AND DENIAL OF INSURANCE BENEFITS.
NOTICE TO FLORIDA APPLICANTS: ANY PERSON WHO KNOWINGLY AND WITH INTENT TO INJURE, DEFRAUD OR
DECEIVE ANY INSURER FILES A STATEMENT OF CLAIM OR AN APPLICATION CONTAINING ANY FALSE, INCOMPLETE,
OR MISLEADING INFORMATION IS GUILTY OF A FELONY OF THE THIRD DEGREE.

NOTICE TO HAWAII APPLICANTS; FOR YOUR PROTECTION, HAWAII LAW REQUIRES YOU TO BE INFORMED THAT
PRESENTING A FRAUDULENT CLAIM FOR PAYMENT OF A LOSS OR BENEFIT IS A CRIME PUNISHABLE BY FINES OR
IMPRISONMENT, OR BOTH.

NOLGE_TSLAWKANSAS. LOUISIANA ISA WEST VIRGINIA APPLICANTS; ANY PERSON WHO KNOWINGLY PRESENTS
A FALSE OR FRAUDULENT CLAIM FOR PAYMENT OF A LOSS OR BENEFIT OR KNOWINGLY PRESENTS FALSE
INFORMATION IN AN APPLICATION FOR INSURANCE IS GUILTY OF A CRIME AND MAY BE SUBJECT TO FINES AND
CONFINEMENT IN PRISON.
tl_OTICE TO MARYLAND APPLICANTS: ANY PERSON WHO KNOWINGLY AND WILLFULLY PRESENTS A FALSE

OR

FRAUDULENT CLAIM FOR PAYMENT OF A LOSS OR BENEFIT OR KNOWINGLY AND WILLFULLY PRESENTS FALSE
INFORMATION IN AN APPLICATION FOR INSURANCE IS GUILTY OF A CRIME AND MAY BE SUBJECT TO FINES AND
CONFINEMENT IN PR/SON.

NOTICE TO MISSOURI & ARIZONA APPLICANTS: CLAIM EXPENSES ARE INSIDE THE POLICY LIMITS, ALL CLAIM
EXPENSES SHALL FIRST BE SUBTRACTED FROM THE LIMIT OF LIABILITY, WITH THE REMAINDER, IF ANY, BEING THE
AMOUNT AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR DAMAGES.
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NOTICE: THE LIABILITY COVERAGE PARTS ARE WRITTEN ON A CLAIMS-MADE BASIS. SUBJECT TO ITS TERMS,
THIS POLICY APPLIES ONLY TO CLAIMS FIRST MADE AGAINST THE INSUREDS DURING THE POLICY PERIOD
OR ANY APPLICABLE EXTENDED REPORTING PERIOD. THE LIMITS OF LIABILITY CAN BE COMPLETELY
EXHAUSTED BY DEFENSE EXPENSES AND DEFENSE EXPENSES WILL BE APPLIED AGAINST THE RETENTION.
THE INSURER WILL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR DEFENSE EXPENSES OR THE AMOUNT OF ANY JUDGMENT OR
SETTLEMENT IN EXCESS OF THE APPLICABLE LIMIT OF LIABILITY.

PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE POLICY CAREFULLY.

The Hanover Insurance

Policy Number
LH4-8827059-07

Company

440 Lincoln Street

Worcester, Massachusetts 01653

(A Stock

Item 1.

Insurance

Company, herein called the Insurer)

NAMED INSURED
Vemma International Holdings, Inc
DBA Vemma Nutrition Company
8322 E. HARTFORD DRIVE
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85255

Item 2.

POLICY PERIOD

Inception Date: 08/01/2015 Expiration Date: 08/01/2016

(12:01
Item 3.

AM standard time at the address shown in Item

COMBINED POLICY AGGREGATE LIMIT OF LIABILITY: S YES E NO


If "Yes" is checked above the Combined
Coverage Parts is $5, 000, 000

Item 4.

1)

Policy Aggregate

Limit of

Liability

for all Claims under all

COVERAGE PARTS APPLICABLE TO THIS POLICY


Yes

Coverage Part
Directors & Officers and

Employment

Practices

Entity Liability Coverage Part

Liability Coverage

Fiduciary Liability Coverage

No

El

Part

Part

Cyber Privacy & Security Coverage Part


Crime

Coverage Part

Kidnap & Ransom Coverage Part

Li

Liability

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Item 5.

N/A

$37, 457.00

Total Amount:

Item 6.

ENDORSEMENTS EFFECTIVE AT INCEPTION: See Schedule of Forms attached.

Item 7.

NOTICE TO INSURER
Report a claim to the Company
The Hanover Insurance
P.O. Box 15145
Worcester, MA 01615

as

required

to:

Company

National Claims Telephone Number: 800-628-0250


Facsimile: 800-399-4734
Email: firstreport@hanover.com

Agent

on

ARNETT INSURANCE SERVICES

behalf of:

MESA AZ 85206

We have caused this

Policy

Frederick H.

to be

our President and Secretary and


authorized agent of the Company.

signed by

Eppinger,

President

countersigned

where

Charles F. Cronin,

required by

Secretary

duly

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THIS IS A CLAIMS-MADE COVERAGE WITH DEFENSE EXPENSES INCLUDED IN THE LIMIT OF LIABILITY.
PLEASE READ THE POLICY CAREFULLY.
In consideration of the premium paid, in reliance upon the statements in the Application and subject to the Declarations,
limitations, conditions, definitions and other provisions of this Policy, including endorsements hereto, the Insurer and the

Insureds agree
I.

as

follows:

COMMON TERMS AND CONDITIONS


The Common Policy Terms and Conditions of this Policy shall apply to all Coverage Parts. Unless stated to the
contrary in any Coverage Part, the terms and conditions of each Coverage Part of this Policy shall apply only to
that Coverage Part and shall not apply to any other Coverage Part of this Policy. If any provision in this Common
Policy Terms and Conditions is inconsistent or in conflict with the terms and conditions of any Coverage Part, the
terms and conditions of such Coverage Part shall control for purposes of that Coverage Part. Any defined term
referenced in this Common Policy Terms and Conditions and also defined in a Coverage Part shall, for purposes
of coverage under that Coverage Part, have the meaning set forth in that Coverage Part, unless otherwise stated.

DEFINITIONS

Application
A.

means:

application given to the Insurer for this Policy including any attachments, written information
provided to the Insurer by or on behalf of an Insured for the purposes of the Insurer's
underwriting of this Policy; and

Any portion of

an

and materials
B.

Any warranty provided to the Insurer within the past three years
policy of which this Policy is a renewal or replacement.

Claim shall have the

meaning

defined in the

as

Defense Expense shall have the


Executive
A.

means

meaning

any natural person who

duly-elected

as

is,

applicable Coverage

defined in the
was,

or

in connection with any coverage part

or

Part.

applicable Coverage

Part.

shall become:

general counsel,

trustee of the Insured

or

appointed director, officer,

or

appointed manager or member of a Board of Managers of a Limited Liability Company,


or other units operated under the Insured Entity's charter or with the Insured Entity's

manager, in-house

or

Entity;
B.

duly

elected

boards, committees
written
C.

approval;

or

Any person holding an equivalent position


incorporated, formed or organized anywhere
defined in the

to those described in A. and B. above in any Insured


in the world.

applicable Coverage

Insured shall have the

meaning

Insured

the Named Insured and any

Entity

means

as

Insured Individual shall have the


Insurer

means

the

entity issuing

meaning

this

as

Entity

Part.

Subsidiary.

defined in the

Policy as designated

applicable Coverage Part,

in the

Policy Declarations.

the Directors, Officers and

Entity Liability, Employment


Liability Coverage Part means individually collectively:
Practices Liability and Fiduciary Liability Coverage Parts; and Insuring Agreements A. Privacy and Security
Liability and B. Cyber Media Liability of the Privacy and Security Coverage Part, if purchased and as set forth in
Item 4. of the Policy Declarations.
or

Loss shall have the

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as

defined in the

applicable Coverage

Part.

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Named Insured

means

the

Non-Liability Coverage

entity designated

Part

means

Part and

Coverage

The Crime

B.

Insuring Agreements C. through

If

and

purchased

as

Policy

Declarations.

individually or collectively:

Kidnap

A.

in Item 1. of the

Coverage Part;

& Ransom

I. of the

set forth in Item 4. of the

Privacy

and

Security Coverage Part;

and

Policy Declarations.

Period means the period of time from the inception date shown in Item 2. of the Policy Declarations to the
earlier of the expiration date shown in Item 2. of the Policy Declarations or the effective date of termination of this

Policy
Policy.

Pollutants means any solid, liquid, gaseous or thermal irritants or contaminants, including smoke, vapors, soot,
fumes, acids, alkalis, chemicals and waste. Waste includes materials to be recycled, reconditioned or reclaimed.

Related Claims

all Claims based upon,

means

arising

circumstances, situations, transactions, results, damage


situations, transactions, results, damage or events.
Related

Act shall have the

Wrongful

Subsidiary

meaning

as

or

from
events

defined in the

or
or

in any way related to the same facts,


the same series of facts, circumstances,

applicable Coverage

Part.

means:

A.

Any entity in which an Insured Entity owns more than fifty percent (50%) of the outstanding securities
representing the right to vote for election of or to appoint directors, trustees, managers member of the Board
of Managers or equivalent positions of such entity are owned or controlled by the Named Insured, directly or
through one or more Subsidiaries;

B.

Any entity while:


1.

Exactly fifty percent (50%)

of the securities

representing

to vote for election of

right

the

or

to

appoint

directors, trustees, managers, members of the Board of Managers, or equivalent positions of such entity
are owned, or controlled by the Named Insured, directly or through one or more Subsidiaries; and
2.

C.

The Named Insured, pursuant to a written contract with the owners of the remaining and outstanding
voting stock of such entity, solely controls the management and operation of such entity; or

Any foundation

Coverage shall apply

Wrongful

III.

charitable trust while such

or

to

entity is

Subsidiary only during

Act shall have the

meaning

as

controlled

the time it

defined in the

by the Named Insured.

qualifies

as a

Subsidiary.

applicable Coverage

Part.

EXCLUSIONS
This insurance does not
A.

The actual,

arising

alleged

Loss, cost

or

any Insured

respond
2.

to Loss for any Claim:

Pollution

Based upon,

1.

apply

to

or

out of
or

or

in any way related to:

threatened

discharge, dispersal,

seepage,

migration,

release

or

expense arising out of any request, demand, order or statutory or


others test for, monitor, clean up, remove, contain, treat, detoxify
assess the effects of Pollutants; or

or

Any regulation, direction, request or order by or


remove, contain, treat, detoxify or neutralize, or in

Form 904 1001 Ed. 01/14

on

behalf of

any way

escape of Pollutants;

regulatory requirement
or

neutralize,

governmental authority

respond

to

or assess

or

to test

that

in any way

for, monitor,

the effects of Pollutants.

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B.

Nuclear

Based upon, arising out of or in any way related to the radioactive, toxic, or explosive properties of nuclear
material which includes, but is not limited to, Source Material, Special Nuclear Material and Byproduct Material as
those terms are defined in the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 and any amendments thereto, and any similar
provisions of any federal, state or local statutory or common law.

IV.

V.

LIMIT OF LIABILITY
A.

If the Combined Policy Aggregate Limit of Liability in Item 3. of the Policy Declarations is elected, the amount
stated shall be the Insurer's maximum liability for all Loss during the Policy Period arising from a Claim or
Related Claims under one or more Liability Coverage Parts combined. However, any Loss paid under a
Liability Coverage Part shall not exceed the Maximum Aggregate Limit of Liability stated in Item 3. of the
respective Coverage Part Declarations.

B.

If the Combined Policy Aggregate Limit of Liability in Item 3. of the Policy Declarations is not elected, the
Insurer's maximum liability for all Loss during the Policy Period arising from a Claim or Related Claims
under each Liability Coverage Part shall not exceed the Maximum Aggregate Limit of Liability stated in Item
3. of the respective Coverage Part Declarations.

SPOUSES, DOMESTIC PARTNERS, ESTATES AND LEGAL REPRESENTATIVES

Solely
A.

with

respect

to the

coverage shall extend to:

as defined under any applicable federal, state or local law, of an Insured


such
of
person's status as spouse or domestic partner or such person's
solely by
ownership interest in property which the claimant seeks as recovery from an Insured Individual;

A lawful spouse or domestic

Individual

B.

Liability Coverage Parts,


partner,

reason

heirs, legal representatives


deceased, legally incompetent, insolvent

The estate,

or
or

assigns of
bankrupt.

an

Insured Individual if such Insured Individual is

Coverage shall not apply to Loss for Claims for any actual or alleged act, error, omission, misstatement,
misleading statement, neglect or breach of duty by an Insured Individual's spouse, domestic partner, heir,
estate, legal representative or assigns.

VI.

RELATED CLAIMS
With respect to the Liability Coverage Parts all Related Claims will be considered as a single Claim made in
the Policy Period or Extended Reporting Period in which the earliest of such Related Claims was first made or
first deemed to have been made pursuant to the applicable Coverage Part. All Related Claims are subject to the
Limits of Liability, Retention and other terms and conditions applicable to the earliest Related Claim.

VII.

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
A.

No individual or entity has a right under this Policy to join the Insurer as a party or otherwise bring us into a
suit asking for damages from an Insured or to sue the Insurer on this Policy unless all of its terms have been
fully complied with.

B.

An individual or entity may sue us to recover on an agreed settlement or on a final judgment against
Insured but the Insurer will not be liable for damages that are not payable under the terms of this Policy

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Limit of

Terms and Conditions

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An

Liability.

agreed settlement means a settlement


legal representative.

and release of

us, the Insured and the claimant or the claimant's

CHANGE IN CONTROL OR EXPOSURE


A.

Acquisition
If

during

of the Named Insured

the

Policy

Period:

1,

Another individual, entity or group of individuals


assets of the Named Insured; or

2.

Another individual, entity or group of individuals or entities acquires more than fifty percent (50%) of
outstanding securities representing the right to vote for the election of directors, trustees, members of the
Board of Managers or management committee members of the Named Insured;

3.

The Named Insured consolidates

surviving entity;
4,

applicable

entities

acquires

merges with another

entity

more

than

fifty percent (50%)

of the

and the Named Insured is not the

or

The Named Insured emerges from

Then the

or

or

coverage under this

bankruptcy
Policy

on an

effective date stated in the

plan

of

reorganization;

with respect to:

a.

Liability Coverage Parts shall continue until the termination or expiration of the Policy Period but
only for Claims for a Wrongful Act which occurs prior to the transaction date of such event;

b.

Non-Liability Coverage

Parts shall terminate

as

of the transaction date of such event.

The Named Insured shall notify the Insurer of such transaction as soon as practicable but no later than sixty
(60) days after the effective date of the transaction, and provide such additional information as the Insurer

requires.
B.

Cessation of Subsidiaries
the Policy Period an Insured Entity ceases to be a Subsidiary then coverage for such
and
its
Insureds shall continue until termination or expiration of this Policy Period but only for
Subsidiary
Claims for Wrongful Acts prior to the date such entity ceased to be a Subsidiary.

If before

C.

or

during

Acquisition of Another Organization


If before or during the Policy Period the Insured Entity acquires the voting rights of another entity such that
the acquired entity becomes a Subsidiary, then coverage for such Subsidiary and its Insureds shall be
provided but only for Claims for Wrongful Acts after the date such entity became a Subsidiary.
If during the Policy Period the Insured Entity acquires another entity and at the time of such acquisition the
entity becomes a Subsidiary (or would have but for its absorption into the Insured) and the total revenue of
the acquired entity exceeded twenty five percent (25%) of the Insured Entity as of the beginning of the
Policy Period, then the Named Insured shall agree to any amendments to the terms of this Policy, including,
but not limited to, any additional premium the Insurer may require.

IX.

SUBROGATION
In the event of any payment under this Policy, the Insurer shall be subrogated to the extent of such payment to all
of the Insured's rights of recovery. The Insured shall execute and deliver instruments and papers and do
whatever else is necessary to secure such rights, including the execution of such documents necessary to enable

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the Insurer to effectively bring suit or otherwise pursue subrogation rights in the name of the Insureds, and shall
do nothing to prejudice or compromise such rights without the Insurer's express written consent.

X.

OTHER INSURANCE
If other valid and collectible insurance (other than a policy that is issued specifically as excess of this Policy) is
available to the Insured for loss covered under this Policy, then the insurance provided by this Policy shall be
excess of such other insurance regardless of whether or not such insurance is primary, contributory, excess,
contingent or otherwise.

Xl.

TERRITORY
This

XII.

Policy will

terminate upon:

A.

Twenty (20) days after the receipt by the Named Insured of a written notice of termination from the Insurer
based upon nonpayment of premium, unless such premium is paid within such twenty (20) day period;

B.

Receipt by

the Insurer of written notice of termination from the Named Insured;

C.

Expiration

of the

D.

A date

agreed

Policy Period;

upon

by

or

the Insurer and the Named Insured.

BANKRUPTCY

Bankruptcy

XIV.

in the world.

TERMINATION OF POLICY
This

XIII.

Policy applies anywhere

of

an

Insured shall not relieve the Insurer of its

obligations

under this

Policy.

VALUATION AND FOREIGN CURRENCY


All premiums, Limits, Retentions, and other amounts are expressed and payable in the currency of the United
States of America. If a judgment is rendered, a settlement is denominated or another element of loss under this
Policy is stated in a currency other than the United States of America dollars, then payment under this Policy shall
be made in United States of America dollar equivalent determined by the rate of exchange published in the Wall
Street Journal on the date the judgment becomes final, the amount of the settlement is agreed upon or any
element of loss is due, respectively.

XV.

ROLE OF NAMED INSURED

By accepting this Policy, the Named Insured agrees that it is authorized to, and will act on behalf of all Insureds
with respect to any rights provided under this Policy and each Insured agrees that the Named Insured shall act
on its behalf with respect to all such matters.

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TITLES AND HEADINGS


The titles and

headings

in this

Policy

are

solely

for convenience and form

no

part of the

terms and conditions of

coverage.

XVII.

CONFORMANCE TO LAW AND TRADE SANCTIONS


not apply to the extent trade, economic sanction, insurance or other laws or
the Insurer from providing insurance. The terms of this Policy which are in conflict with the
statutes of the state in which this Policy is issued are amended to conform to those statutes.

Coverage under this Policy does

regulations prohibit

XVIII.

NOTICE
A.

Notice to the Insurer of any Claim, Compliance Resolution Notice or circumstances under any Liability
Coverage Part or any notice under any Non-Liability Coverage Part shall be deemed notice under the
Policy in its entirety

B.

All notices to the Insurer under this Policy of any Claim, Compliance Resolution Notice or circumstances
under any Liability Coverage Part or notice under any Non-Liability Coverage Part shall be deemed notice
under the Policy in its entirety shall be given in writing to the Insurer at the address shown in Item 7. of the

Policy Declarations.

XIX.

RESCINDABILITY
The Insurer shall not be entitled under any circumstances to void
Insured.

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or

rescind this

Policy

with respect to any

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POLICYHOLDER NOTICE

U.S. TREASURY DEPARTMENT'S


OFFICE OF FOREIGN ASSETS CONTROL ("OFAC")
ADVISORY NOTICE TO POLICYHOLDERS
No coverage is provided by this policyholder notice nor can it be construed to replace any provisions of your
You should read your policy and review your Declarations page for complete information on the coverages
are
provided.
you
This notice provides information concerning possible impact on your insurance coverage due to directives issued

policy.

by

OFAC. Please read this notice

carefully.

The Office of Foreign Assets Control


Declarations of National Emergency.

("OFAC")

administers and enforces sanctions

policy, based

on

Presidential

OFAC has identified and listed numerous foreign agents, front organizations, terrorists, terrorists organizations,
and narcotic traffickers as "Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons". This list can be located on the
United States Treasury's web site: http//www.treas.gov/ofac.
In accordance with OFAC regulations, if it is determined that you or any other insured, or any person or entity
claiming the benefits of this insurance has violated United States sanctions law or is a Specially Designated
National and Blocked Person, as identified by OFAC, this insurance will be considered a blocked or frozen
contract and all provisions of this insurance are immediately subject to OFAC. When an insurance policy is
considered to be such a blocked or frozen contract, no payments nor premium refunds may be made without
authorization from OFAC.
Other limitations

on

the

premiums

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and

payments also apply.

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CUSTOMER NOTICE OF PRIVACY POLICY AND PRODUCER COMPENSATION


PRACTICES D1SCLOSURESPRIVACY POLICY DISCLOSURE

Collection of Information
We collect personal information so that we may offer quality products and services. This information may include, but is
not limited to, name, address, Social Security number, and consumer reports from consumer reporting agencies in
connection with your application for insurance or any renewal of insurance. For example, we may access driving records,
insurance scores or health information. Our information sources will differ depending on your state and/or the product or
service we are providing to you. This information may be collected directly from you and/or from affiliated companies, nonaffiliated third parties, consumer reporting agencies, medical providers and third parties such as the Medical Information
Bureau.
we partner with, may track some of the web pages you visit through cookies, pixel tagging or
other technologies. We currently do not process or comply with any web browser's "do not track" signals or similar
mechanisms that request us to take steps to disable online tracking. For additional information regarding online privacy,
please see our online privacy statement, located at www.hanover.com.

We, and the third parties

Disclosure of Information
We may disclose non-public, personal information you provide, as required to conduct our business and as permitted or
required by law. We may share information with our insurance company affiliates or with third parties that assist us in
processing and servicing your account. We also may share your information with regulatory or law enforcement agencies,
reinsurers and others, as permitted or required by law.
Our insurance companies may share information with their affiliates, but will not share information with non-affiliated third
parties who would use the information to market products or services to you.
Our standards for disclosure

Safeguards

apply

to all of

our

current and former customers.

to Protect Your Personal Information

We recognize the need to prevent unauthorized access to the information we collect, including information held in an
electronic format on our computer systems. We maintain physical, electronic and procedural safeguards intended to
protect the confidentiality and integrity of all non-public, personal information, including but not limited to social security
numbers, driver's license numbers and other personally identifiable information.

Internal Access to Information


Access to personal, non-public information is limited to those people who need the information to provide our customers
with products or services. These people are expected to protect this information from inappropriate access, disclosure and
modification.

Consumer Reports
In some cases, we may obtain a consumer report in connection with an application for insurance.
of policy, a consumer report may include information about you or your business, such as:

Depending

on

the

type

character, general reputation, personal characteristics, mode of living;


credit
an

history, driving record (including records

appraisal

of your

dwelling

or

place

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of any

operators who will be insured under the policy); and/or

of business that may include

photos and

comments

on

its

general

condition.

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Access to Information

Upon written request, we will inform you if we have ordered an investigative consumer report. You have the right to make
written request within a reasonable period for information concerning the nature and scope of the report and to be
interviewed as part of its preparation. You may obtain a copy of the report from the reporting agency arid, under certain

circumstances, you may be entitled to

copy at

no

cost.

You also may review certain information we have about you or your business in our files. To review information we
maintain in our files about you or your business, please write to us, providing your complete name, address and policy
number(s), and indicating specifically what you would like to see. If you request actual copies of your file, there may be a
nominal

charge.

We will tell you to whom we have disclosed the information within the two years prior to your request. If there is not a
record indicating that the information was provided to another party, we will tell you to whom such information is normally
disclosed.
There is information that we cannot share with you. This may include information collected in order to evaluate a claim
under an insurance policy, when the possibility of a lawsuit exists. It may also include medical information that we would
have to forward to a licensed medical doctor of your choosing so that it may be properly explained.

Correction of Information
If after reviewing your file you believe information is incorrect, please write to the consumer reporting agency or to us,
whichever is applicable, explaining your position. The information in question will be investigated. If appropriate,
corrections will be made to your file and the parties to whom the incorrect information was disclosed, if any, will be
notified. However, if the investigation substantiates the information in the file, you will be notified of the reasons why the
file will not be changed. If you are not satisfied with the evaluation, you have the right to place a statement in the file
explaining why you believe the information is incorrect. We also will send a copy of your statement to the parties, if any, to
whom we previously disclosed the information and include it in any future disclosures.

Our Commitment to Privacy

In the insurance and financial services business, lasting relationships are built upon mutual respect and trust. With that in
we will periodically review and revise our privacy policy and procedures to ensure that we remain compliant with all
state and federal requirements. If any provision of our privacy policy is found to be non-compliant, then that provision will be
modified to reflect the appropriate state or federal requirement. If any modifications are made, all remaining provisions of this privacy
policy will remain in effect. For more detailed information about our customer privacy policy (including any applicable statespecific policies) and our online privacy statement, visit our Web site, located at www.hanover.com.

mind,

Further Information
If you have

questions about

our

customer

privacy policy (including any applicable state-specific policies)

or our

online

privacy statement, or if you would like to request information we have on file, please write to us at our Privacy Office,
N435, The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc., 440 Lincoln Street, Worcester, MA 01653. Please provide your complete
name, address and policy number(s). A copy of our Producer Compensation Disclosure is also available upon written
request addressed to the attention of the Corporate Secretary, N435, The Hanover Insurance Group, 440 Lincoln Street,
Worcester, MA 01653.
Producer

Compensation Disclosure

through independent agents and brokers, often referred to as "Producers." We may pay Producers
placing and renewing business with our company. We may also pay additional commission and
other forms of compensation and incentives to Producers who place and maintain their business with us. Details of our
Producer compensation practices may be found at www.hanover.com.

Our
a

products

are

sold

fixed commission for

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POLICYHOLDER NOTICE

This notice is being provided on behalf of the following Hanover Companies: The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc.
Allmerica Plus
Allmerica Financial Benefit Insurance Company
Allmerica Financial Alliance Insurance Company
Citizens
Citizens Insurance Company of Illinois
Citizens Insurance Company of America
Insurance Agency, Inc.
AIX Ins.
Citizens Management, Inc.
Citizens Insurance Company of Ohio
Insurance Company of the Midwest
Campmed Casualty & Indemnity Co. Inc. Chaucer
Services of California, Inc.- Campania Insurance Agency Co. Inc.
The Hanover
Syndicates Limited- Educators Insurance Agency, Inc.- Hanover Specialty Insurance Brokers, Inc.
American Insurance Company The Hanover Insurance Company The Hanover New Jersey Insurance Company The
Hanover National Insurance Company Hanover Lloyd's Insurance Company Massachusetts Bay Insurance Company
Opus Investment Management, Inc. Professionals Direct Insurance Services, Inc. -Professional Underwriters Agency,
Inc. Verlan Fire Insurance Company Nova Casualty Company AIX Specialty Insurance Company.

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_....1
Coverage

Part: Common

Policy Terms

Issued To: Vemma International

Issued

Endorsement Number: 1

and Conditions

Holdings,

Policy Number:

Inc

LH4-8827059-07

Effective Date: 08/01/2015

By: Hanover Insurance Company

SCHEDULE OF FORMS

To be attached to and form part of the


Common

Policy

01/14
01/14

904-7107 PHN
904-1025
904-6001

12/14
01/14
01/14

01/14

Private Company Advantage Policy Declarations


Common Policy Terms and Conditions
U.S. Treasury Department's Office Of Foreign Assets Control ("OFAC") Advisory Notice
To

905-1002
905-1001
905-7201 PHN
905-7203 PHN
905-7205
905-4030
905-5076

01/14
01/14
01/14
01/14
01/15
01/14
01/15

Practices

906-1002
906-1001
906-7111 PHN
906-1116
906-1149

and Producer Compensation Practices


Schedule of Forms
Arizona State Amendatory Endorsement

01/14
01/14
01/14
01/14
01/14

Coverage

01/14
01/14

Disclosures-Privacy

Disclosure

Liability Coverage Part

Directors & Officers and Entity Liability Coverage Part Declarations


Directors & Officers and Entity Liability Coverage Part
Notice to Policyholder Terrorism Coverage Acceptance
Disclosure of Premium Amount Acceptance of Terrorism Coverage
Policyholder Disclosure Notice Pursuant to the Terrorism Risk Insurance ACT
Products and Services Liability Exclusion
Cap on Losses from Certified Acts of Terrorism Endorsement

Liability Coverage

Fiduciary Liability Coverage


907-1002
907-1001

Policyholders

Privacy Policy

Directors & Officers and Entity

Crime

Number listed above.

Terms and Conditions

904-1002
904-1001
904-7100 PHN

Employment

Policy

Part

Employment Practices Liability Coverage Part Declarations


Employment Practices Liability Coverage Part
Important Policyholder Information Employment Practices Risk Management
Wage & Hour Claims Defense Expense Sublimit
Immigration Investigation Defense Expense Sublimit

Hotline

Part

Fiduciary Liability Coverage


Fiduciary Liability Coverage

Part Declarations
Part

Part

01/14 Crime Coverage Part Declarations


01/14 Crime Coverage Part
All other terms and conditions remain unchanged. The title and any
convenience and form no part of the terms and conditions of coverage.
908-1002
908-1001

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in this endorsement

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Part: Common

Policy Terms

Issued To: Vemma International

Issued

By:

Hanover Insurance

05/15

MANU

Kidnap

& Ransom

909-1002
909-1001
909-7111 PHN

Holdings,

Endorsement Number: 1

Policy Number: LH4-8827059-07

Inc

Effective Date: 08/01/2015

Company

False Pretenses

Coverage
01/14
01/14
01/14

and Conditions

Coverage

Part

Kidnap & Ransom Coverage Part Declarations


Kidnap & Ransom Coverage Part
Important Policyholder Information Kidnap Response and Risk Management
Resources

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged. The title and any
convenience and form no part of the terms and conditions of coverage.

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in this endorsement

are

solely

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Hanover

Coverage

Endorsement

Part: Common

Policy

Issued To: Vemma International


Issued

Terms and Conditions

Endorsement Number: 2

Holdings,

Policy Number: LH4-8827059-07

Inc

Effective Date: 08/01/2015

By: Hanover Insurance Company

ARIZONA STATE AMENDATORY ENDORSEMENT

In consideration of the

premium charged

Section XII. Termination of

XII.

TERMINATION
A.

This
1.

Policy

agreed

is deleted and

that:

replaced by:

RENEWAL OF POLICY

Policy will
Ten

it is

terminate upon:

(10) days

after the

receipt by

the Named Insured of

written notice of termination from the

insurer, based upon nonpayment of premium, unless such premium is paid within such ten (10)

day period;
2.

Forty five (45) days after the receipt by the Named Insured of a written notice of termination from
the Insurer in any other circumstance, if this Policy has been in effect for less than sixty (60) days
and is not a renewal of a policy the Insurer issued;

3.

Forty five (45) days after the receipt by the Named Insured of a written notice of termination from
the Insurer, if this Policy has been in effect for sixty (60) days or more, or is a renewal of a policy
the Insurer issued, for only one or more of the following reasons:
a.

Nonpayment of premium, with ten


within such ten (10) day period;

(10) days

b.

Conviction of

Named Insured for

crime

written notice, unless such

arising

out of acts

premium is paid

increasing the

hazard insured

against;
c.

omissions by the Insured or his


in obtaining this Policy, in
under this Policy;

Acts

or

misrepresentation
d.

A substantial change in the risk assumed, except to the extent that the Insurer should
reasonably have foreseen the change or contemplated the risk in writing this contract;

e.

A substantial breach of contractual duties

f.

Loss of reinsurance applicable to the risk insured against, but only if the absence of
reinsurance has resulted from termination of treaty or facultative reinsurance initiated or
implemented by the reinsurer or reinsurers of the Insurer issuing the Policy;

g.

Acts or omissions by the Insured


insured against; or

or

his

or

conditions;

representative

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged. The title and any
convenience and form no part of the terms and conditions of coverage.

Form 904 6001

representative constituting fraud or material


continuing this Policy or in presenting a Claim

Ed. 01/14

headings

which

materially increase the hazard

in this endorsement

are

solely

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r-ir., 'Hanover
Coverage

Endorsement

Part: Common

Policy Terms

Issued To: Vemma International


Issued

Hanover Insurance

By:

h.

and Conditions

Holdings,

Endorsement Number: 2

Policy

Inc

Number: LH4-8827059-07

Effective Date: 08/01/2015

Company

A determination by the Director of Insurance that the continuation of this Policy would place
the Insurer in violation of the insurance laws of Arizona or would jeopardize the solvency of
the Insurer.

4.

Receipt by the Insurer of written notice

5.

Expiration of the Policy Period;

6.

A date

agreed

upon

by

of termination from the Named Insured;

or

the Insurer and the Named Insured.

Notices of termination will be mailed by certified mail to the Named Insured's last known address
with a copy of such notice mailed to the agent of record. Notice will state the specific reasons(s) for
termination and be accompanied by a refund of unearned premium, except a premium that has been
financed.
B.

This Policy may be non-renewed by the Insurer by sending written notice to the Named Insured's
last known address by certified mail, with a copy of such notice mailed to the agent of record at least
forty five (45) days prior to the expiration of the Policy Period. If the notice of nonrenewal is mailed
less than forty five (45) days before expiration, coverage shall remain in effect until forty five (45) days
after the notice is mailed. Earned premium for any period of coverage that extends beyond the
expiration date shall be considered pro rata based upon the previous year's rate.

C.

The Insurer shall mail or deliver to the Named Insured at the mailing address shown on the Policy,
written notice of premium increase, change in deductible or reduction in limits or substantial reduction
in coverage at least thirty (30) days before the expiration date of the Policy. If the Insurer fails to
provide the thirty (30) day notice, the coverage provided remains in effect until notice is given or until
the effective date of replacement coverage obtained by the Named Insured, whichever occurs first.
If the Named Insured elects not to renew, any earned premium for the period of extension of the
terminated policy shall be calculated pro rata at the lower of the current or previous year's rate. If the
Named Insured accepts the renewal, the premium increase, if any, and other changes are effective
the day following the prior policy's expiration or anniversary date.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged. The title and any
convenience and form no part of the terms and conditions of coverage.

Form 904 6001

Ed. 01/14

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in this endorsement

are

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Directors & Officers and

ii,

A:

1:--,f,

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Entity Liability
Coverage Part

I.

NOTICE: THIS COVERAGE PART IS WRITTEN ON A CLAIMS-MADE BASIS. SUBJECT TO ITS TERMS, THIS
COVERAGE PART APPLIES ONLY TO CLAIMS FIRST MADE AGAINST THE INSUREDS DURING THE POLICY
THE LIMITS OF LIABILITY CAN BE
PERIOD OR ANY APPLICABLE EXTENDED REPORTING PERIOD.
COMPLETELY EXHAUSTED BY DEFENSE EXPENSES AND DEFENSE EXPENSES WILL BE APPLIED AGAINST THE
RETENTION. THE INSURER WILL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR DEFENSE EXPENSES OR THE AMOUNT OF ANY
JUDGMENT OR SETTLEMENT IN EXCESS OF THE APPLICABLE LIMIT OF LIABILITY.

PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE POLICY CAREFULLY.

The Hanover Insurance

Policy Number
LH4-8827059-07

Company

440 Lincoln Street

Worcester, Massachusetts 01653

(A

Item 1.

Stock Insurance

Company,

herein called the

NAMED INSURED

Vemma International Holdings, Inc


DBA Vemma Nutrition Company
8322 E. HARTFORD DRIVE
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85255
Item 2.

POLICY PERIOD

Inception Date: 08/01/2015 Expiration Date: 08/01/2016


(12:01
Item 3.

AM standard time at the address shown in Item

1)

LIMITS OF LIABILITY FOR THIS COVERAGE PART


Maximum

Aggregate

Limit of

Liability:

Additional Limit of Liability for Executives:


Security Holder Derivative Demand Investigations Limit:
Item 4.

$5, 000, 000


$500, 000
$250, 000

RETENTIONS

Insuring Agreement I. A.
Individual Non-Indemnified
Insuring Agreement

$0

Liability

I. B.

Individual Indemnified

Liability

Insuring Agreement I. C.
Corporate Entity Liability

Security Holder
Coverage

Derivative Demand

$50, 000

each Claim

$50, 000

each Claim

Investigation
$10, 000 each Claim

Insurer)

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Coverage Part

PRIOR & PENDING PROCEEDINGS DATES

Insuring Agreement

05/01/2005
05/01/2005

I. C.

EXTENDED REPORTING PERIOD


100%

Percentage of Annualized Premium:

12

Additional Period:

Item 7.

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Item 6.

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$17, 344.00

PREMIUM FOR COVERAGE PART

We have caused this

Policy

to be

our President and Secretary and


authorized agent of the Company.

signed by

Frederick H. Eppinger, President

Months

countersigned where required by

Charles F. Cronin,

Secretary

duly

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THIS IS A CLAIMS-MADE COVERAGE WITH DEFENSE EXPENSES INCLUDED IN THE LIMIT OF LIABILITY.
PLEASE READ THE POLICY CAREFULLY.

In consideration of the premium paid, in reliance upon the statements in the Application and subject to the Declarations,
limitations, conditions, definitions and other provisions of this Policy, including endorsements hereto, the Insurer and the

lnsu reds agree

as

follows:

INSURING AGREEMENTS
Individual Non-Indemnified

A.

Liability

behalf of each Insured Individual, Loss which the Insured Individual is legally
The Insurer will pay
obligated to pay due to a Claim first made against the Insured Individual during the Policy Period, or the
Extended Reporting Period if applicable, except for Loss which the Insured Entity pays to or on behalf of the
Insured Individual as indemnification.
on

Individual Indemnified

B.

Liability

The Insurer will pay on behalf of the Insured Entity, Loss which the Insured Individual is legally obligated to
pay due to a Claim first made against the Insured Individual during the Policy Period, or the Extended
Reporting Period if applicable, but only to the extent the Insured Entity indemnifies the Insured Individual for

such Loss.
C.

Corporate Entity LiabilitV

The Insurer will pay on behalf of an Insured


due to a Claim first made against the Insured

if

Entity, Loss which the Insured Entity is legally obligated


Entity during the Policy Period, or the Extended Reporting

to pay

Period

applicable.

D.

Security

Holder Derivative Demand Investigation Coverage

The Insurer will pay Investigative Costs on behalf of the Insured Entity resulting from any Security Holder
Derivative Demand first made during the Policy Period, or the Extended Reporting Period if applicable, in
connection with the investigation or evaluation of any Security Holder Derivative Demand to determine whether
it is in the best interest of the Insured Entity to prosecute the claims alleged in a Security Holder Derivative
Demand,

EXTENDED REPORTING PERIOD


A.

If the Insurer or the Named Insured terminates or does not renew this Coverage Part, other than termination
by the Insurer for nonpayment of premium, then the Named Insured shall have the right to purchase an
Extended Reporting Period for the period set forth in Item 6. of the D&O Declarations beginning on the
effective date of the termination or non-renewal of this Coverage Part. The Named Insured must provide a
written request for the Extended Reporting Period including payment of the additional premium, as set forth in
Item 6. of the D&O Declarations, within thirty (30) days following the effective date of the termination or nonrenewal of this Coverage Part. Additional premium paid shall be deemed fully earned as of the first day of the
Extended Reporting Period and the Extended Reporting Period may not be cancelled.

B.

If an Extended Reporting Period is purchased, then coverage as provided by this Coverage Part shall be
extended to Claims first made during such Extended Reporting Period and reported pursuant to Section IX.
Reporting of this Coverage Part, but only if such Claims are for Wrongful Acts which occurred entirely prior
to the effective date of the termination or non-renewal of this Coverage Part.

.1141!;TX

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DEFINITIONS
Claim
A.

means:

With respect to

I.A. and I.B., any:

Insuring Agreements

1.

Written demand received

2.

Civil

3.

Criminal

4.

Formal administrative or regulatory


order or similar document;

5.

Arbitration or mediation
similar document; or

6.

Official request for Extradition;

against

proceeding

an

by

an

commenced

proceeding

by

Insured for monetary


the service of

commenced

by

the

non-monetary relief including injunctive relief;

or

complaint

or

pleading;

similar

filing of charges;

proceeding

commenced

by the filing

of

proceeding commenced by the receipt of a demand

Insured Individual for

charges,

formal

for arbitration

investigative
mediation

or

or

Wrongful Act, including any appeal therefrom;

7.

Service of a subpoena on an Insured Individual identified by name pursuant to a civil, criminal,


administrative or regulatory investigation, including when such Insured Individual is served with a target
letter or similar document; or

8.

Written request first received by an Insured to toll


Claim described in A.1. through A.7. above;

or

waive

statute of limitations

relating

to

potential

B.

With respect to Insuring Agreement I.A. and solely for Defense Expenses, any subpoena or other similar
written request served on an Insured Individual compelling witness testimony or document production in
connection with the matters described in A.1. through A.7. above or with any equivalent action against an
Insured Entity or Outside Entity.

C.

With respect to

Insuring Agreement I.C.,

any:

1.

Written demand received

2.

Civil

3.

Criminal proceeding commenced by the filing of

charges;

4.

Formal administrative or regulatory


order or similar document; or

proceeding

commenced

5.

Arbitration or mediation
similar document;

commenced

against
6.

an

proceeding

Insured

by

an

commenced

Entity for

Insured for monetary

by the service

proceeding

of

or

non-monetary relief including injunctive relief;

complaint

by

the

or

similar

by

the

receipt of

pleading;

filing

or

waive

charges,

formal

demand for arbitration

Wrongful Act, including any appeal therefrom;

Written request first received by an Insured to toll


Claim described in C.1. through C.5. above;

of

or

investigative
mediation

or

or

statute of limitations

relating

to

potential

the reasonable and necessary legal fees and expenses including attorney fees and
or the Insured (other than regular or overtime wages, salaries, fees or
benefits of Insured Individuals) in the investigation, defense, settlement and appeal of a Claim, including but not
limited to cost of consultants and witnesses, premiums for appeal, injunction, attachment or supersedeas bonds
regarding such Claim.
Defense

Expenses

means

expert fees incurred by the Insurer

Extradition means any formal process initiated by a local, state or national government against an Insured
Individual to compel the Insured Individual to appear for trial or otherwise answer any criminal accusation.

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Insured Individual means any past, present or future Executive or employee (including part-time, seasonal,
leased or temporary employees), intern or volunteer of the Insured Entity while acting solely within his or her
capacity as such on behalf of the Insured Entity or in an Outside Capacity.

Insured

means

any Insured Individual

Insured

or

Entity.

Investigative Costs means reasonable and necessary costs, charges, fees, including but not limited to attorneys
experts' fees, and expenses (other than regular or overtime wages, salaries, fees or benefits of Insured
Individuals) incurred by the Insured Entity.

and

Loss

means

Defense

Expenses

and the amount the Insured is

legally obligated

to pay

as a

result of

Claim

including:
A.

Monetary judgments,
damages;

B.

Punitive

or

law of the
substantial
C.

awards

or

settlements, pre-judgment and post-judgment interest and compensatory

exemplary damages or the multiple portion of any multiplied damage award if insurable under the
jurisdiction most favorable to the insurability of such damages where such jurisdiction has a
relationship to the Insured, the Insurer, or to the Claim giving rise to such damages; or

Civil fines or penalties assessed against an Insured Individual, including civil penalties assessed against an
Insured Individual pursuant to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (15 U.S.C. 78dd-2(g)(2)(B)), if and to the
extent such fines or penalties are insurable under the law of the jurisdiction in which such fines and penalties
are assessed.

However, Loss does not include:


Insured is

1,

Any

amounts which

2.

Any

amount deemed uninsurable

3.

Taxes, except

obligated to pay
non-monetary damages including injunctive relief;

conservatorship

tax
or

an

of

result of

Claim

seeking

relief

redress for

or

by law;

imposed upon

liquidation

as a

an

Insured Individual in connection with the


Insured Entity but only if:

an

a.

Such tax is insurable under the law pursuant to which this

b.

An Insured Individual is not indemnified for such tax

Coverage

by

an

bankruptcy, receivership,

Part is construed; and

Insured

Entity

or

any other person

or

organization.
4.

Costs (other than costs arising from a Security Holder Derivative Demand) incurred by
Insured in the defense or investigation of any action, proceeding or demand that was not a Claim
even if such amount also benefits the defense of a covered Claim or such action, proceeding or demand
that subsequently gives rise to a Claim;

Investigative

an

amount which represents or is substantially equivalent to an increase in the consideration


Insured Entity in connection with its purchase of any securities or assets; or

5.

Any

6.

Any amount not indemnified by the Insured Entity for which


payment by reason of any covenant, agreement or court order.

an

paid by

an

Insured Individual is absolved from

Capacity means service by an Insured Individual as any director, officer, trustee, regent, governor,
manager or member of the Board of Managers including any equivalent executive position of any of the foregoing,
in an Outside Entity, but solely during the time that such service is with the knowledge and express consent of
an Insured Entity.

Outside

Outside

A.

Entity

means:

Any nonprofit entity described in sections 501(c)3; 501(c)4; 501(c)7; 501(c)10 of the Internal Revenue Code
of 1986, as amended; or

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or

organization

scheduled

by

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Coverage Part

endorsement to this

Policy

Period means the period of time from the inception date shown in Item 2. of the D&O Declarations to the
earlier of the expiration date shown in Item 2, of the D&O Declarations or the effective date of termination of this
Policy or Coverage Part.

Policy

Professional Services
emolument.

means

any service

performed

for others whether

or

not for

fee, consideration

or

other

Related Claims means all Claims based upon, arising from or in any way related to the same facts,
circumstances, situations, transactions, results, damages or events or the same series of facts, circumstances,
situations, transactions, results, damage, or events.
Acts

Wrongful

Acts which

logically

causally

Related

Wrongful

common

fact, circumstance, situation, transaction, casualty, event, result, injury

means

are

or

or

connected
decision.

by

reason

of any

the Securities Act of 1933; Securities Exchange Act of 1934; Investment Act of 1940; any
or any other federal, state or local securities law including amendments thereto;
and any similar federal, state, local or common law, including any rules and regulations promulgated under it.

Security

Law

state "Blue

any Claim brought on behalf of, or in the name or the right of the
holders of the Insured Entity in their capacity as such, if any Claim is
and maintained without the assistance, participation or solicitation of any Executive.
Holder Derivative Action

Security
Insured

brought

means

SkY' securities law

Entity by

one or more

means

security

Security Holder Derivative Claim means any Claim brought on behalf of an Insured Entity by one or more
security holders of the Insured Entity in their capacity as such but only if such Claim is brought without the
assistance, participation

or

solicitation of any Executive, member of the board of directors

or

board of managers

including any equivalent position thereof.

Security Holder Derivative Demand means any written demand by one or more security holders of an Insured
Entity without the assistance, participation or solicitation of any Executive, upon the board of directors or board
of managers of such Insured Entity, to bring a civil proceeding in a court of law against any Executive for a
Wrongful Act by an Executive.
Wrongful
breach of

or alleged act, error, omission, misstatement, misleading statement, neglect,


attempted, or allegedly committed or attempted by:

Act means any actual

duty committed

or

A.

With respect to Insuring Agreements I.A. and I.B, an Insured Individual in his or her capacity
other matter claimed against an Insured Individual solely in his or her status as such; or

B.

With respect to

Insuring Agreement I.C.,

an

Insured

as

such

or

any

Entity.

All Related Wrongful Acts shall be considered a single Wrongful Act and all Related Wrongful Acts will be
deemed to have occurred at the time the first of such Related Wrongful Acts occurred whether prior to or during
the Policy Period.

IV.

EXCLUSIONS
A.

Exclusions Applicable to All Insuring Agreements

This insurance does not


1.

apply to

Loss for any Claim:

Prior Notice

Based upon, arising out of or in any way related to any Claim, Wrongful Act, investigation, proceeding,
act, event, transaction, decision, fact, circumstance or situation which has been the subject of any notice
accepted under any similar policy of which this Policy is a direct or indirect renewal or replacement.

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Prior & Pending Proceedings

Based upon, arising out of or in any way related to any litigation, administrative or arbitration proceeding,
written demand pending against any Insured, or any order, decree or judgment entered prior to or on the
Prior & Pending Proceedings Date set forth in Item 5. of the D&O Declarations.
3.

Conduct

arising

Based upon,
a.

or

in any way related to:

Any deliberate, dishonest, fraudulent


Insured;

an

b.

out of

act

or

omission,

or

willful violation of any statute

or

regulation by

or

An Insured

any profit, remuneration

gaining

or

advantage

to which such Insured

legally

not

was

entitled;
However, this exclusion shall not apply to Defense Expenses unless and until

judgment

adjudication

or

in any

underlying proceeding

or

act or omission, violation of statute or regulation


advantage to which the Insured was not legally entitled.

such

4.

an

Bodily Injury

or

or

gained

such

final, non-appealable

action establishes that

an

Insured committed

profit, remuneration

or

Property Damage

to or destruction of any tangible property, including loss of use of that property and
of property that is not physically damaged; or for bodily injury, mental anguish, humiliation,
emotional distress, disability, sickness, disease, death, assault or battery sustained by any individual.

5.

For the

physical injury

loss of

use

ERISA
For any actual or alleged violation of the responsibilities, obligations or duties imposed by the Employee
Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the English Pension Scheme Act 1993 or the English Pensions
Act 1995, including amendments relating to the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985
and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, all as amended, and any similar
federal, state, local or common law or statutory law anywhere in the world, including any rules and
regulations promulgated thereunder.

6.

Insured

Brought by
a.

Insured

vs.

or on

behalf of any Insured, however this exclusion does not

apply to:

Any Claim:

1)

Made and maintained independently of and without the


intervention of any Executive;

2)

Brought by an Insured Individual for contribution


another Claim covered under this Policy;

3)

For

4)

employment related Wrongful

Brought by an employee,
Entity;

Acts

other than

an

against

or

an

solicitation, assistance, participation

indemnity,

if such Claim

or

results from

directly

Insured Individual;
shareholder of

Executive, in his

or

her

capacity

as a

his

or

her

capacity

as an

an

Insured

5)
6)
b.

Brought by

an

least three

(3)

Brought by

Individual;

or

Executive who has ceased

serving in

Executive for at

years;

whistle blower pursuant to any federal, state, local

Any Claim brought by

an

Insured

Entity against

an

or

foreign

Insured Individual of

law

an

against

Insured

an

Insured

Entity when

such Claim is:

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Derivative Claim;

1)

2)

Brought and maintained solely outside the United States of America

3)

Brought by

4)

or

receiver, liquidator, bankruptcy trustee


in its

Brought by the Insured Entity


bankruptcy law or the equivalent of

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or

Canada;

similar official of the Insured

or

Entity;

capacity as a debtor in possession under the United States


debtor in possession under the law of any other country.

Public Securities
Based upon, arising out of or in any way related to
provided that this exclusion shall not apply to Loss:

an

actual

or

alleged

violation of any

Security Law,

Based upon or arising out of the offering, sale or purchase of securities, whether debt or equity, in a
transaction or series of transactions that are exempt from registration under the Securities Act of
1933 including any amendments thereto or any rules or regulations promulgated thereunder;

a.

Arising from a Claim brought by any security holder of the Insured Entity for the failure of the
Insured Entity to undertake or complete an initial public offering or sale of securities of the Insured
Entity; or

b.

For any Wrongful Act relating to an Insured Entity's preparation for any public offering including
any road show presentation to potential investors or other similar presentation made by the Insured
Entity and its Executives in connection with such public offering but only if such offering does not

c.

occur.

8.

Outside Entity

Brought

maintained

by,

at the

behest,

or on

behalf of:

An Outside Entity against an Insured Individual acting in an Outside Capacity at the time the
Claim is first made, except with respect to a Security Holder Derivative Claim; or

a.

present, or future director, officer, manager, trustee, governor or equivalent Executive of the
Outside Entity against an Insured Individual acting in an Outside Capacity at the time the Claim is
first made, except with respect to a Claim for contribution or indemnity if such Claim would be
covered under this Policy.
A past,

b.

B.

or

Exclusions Applicable to insuring Agreement C. Corporate Entity

This insurance does not


1.

apply

Liability, Only

to Loss for any Claim:

Contract

Based upon, arising out of or in any way related to liability assumed through, or on account of, any oral or
written contract or agreement to which an Insured is a party, however this exclusion shall not apply to
liability that would have attached in the absence of such contract or agreement.
2.

3.

Personal Injury
a.

For defamation of character, libel, slander,


of privacy;

b.

For the

c.

For false arrest,


process.

wrongful entry

wrongful

or

detention

publication

other invasion of the


or

of material in violation of

right

of

privacy;

an

individual's

right

or

imprisonment, malicious prosecution, malicious

use or

abuse of

Antitrust
Based upon,

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out of

or

in any way related to actual

or

alleged price fixing, price discrimination,

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restraint of trade, unfair business practices, monopolistic practices or any actual or alleged violations of
the Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890, the Clayton Act of 1914, and any amendments thereto, the Robinson
Patman Act of 1938, the Federal Trade Commission Act of 1914 or any rules or regulations promulgated
in connection with such statutes, or similar provisions of any federal, state or local statutory law or
common law anywhere in the world.
4.

Employment Practices

arising

Based upon,

in any way related to any past,

or

a.

Employment relationship including

b.

Discrimination

c.

5.

out of

against

an

present

or

future actual

or

potential:

employment-related Wrongful Act;

sexual harassment of any third party;

or

Violation of federal, state, local


Labor Standards Act.

or

foreign

wage and hour laws,

including,

without limitation, the Fair

Professional Services
out of or in any way related to the performance, provision or rendering of
However this exclusion shall not apply to Loss arising from any securities
Holder Derivative Demand or Security Holder Derivative Action.

arising

Based upon,

Professional Services.

Claim, Security
6.

Product Defect

product or failure of any


result of any defect, deficiency, inadequacy or dangerous
in its design or manufacture. However this exclusion shall not apply to Loss
condition in
arising from any securities Claim, Security Holder Derivative Demand or Security Holder Derivative
Action.

arising out of
perform in any
such product or

Based upon,

product

7.

to

or

in any way related to any malfunction of any

manner as

Intellectual Property
Based upon,

arising

out of

or

in any way related to

patent, trademark, service mark, trade

plagiarism

or

the

infringement

or

violation of

copyright,

name, trade secret or any other intellectual property rights.


to Loss arising from any securities Claim, Security Holder

However this exclusion shall not apply


Derivative Demand or Security Holder Derivative Action.

V.

SEVERABILITY OF EXCLUSIONS
No conduct pertaining to any Insured Individual shall be imputed to any other Insured Individual for the
purpose of determining the applicability of these exclusions. Any conduct pertaining to any past, present or future
Executive of an Insured Entity shall be imputed to such Insured Entity and its Subsidiaries.

VI.

DEFENSE AND SETTLEMENT OF CLAIMS


A.

The Insurer shall have the exclusive right and duty to defend any Claim covered by this Coverage Part even
if any allegation of such Claim is groundless, false or fraudulent. However, if an Insured is entitled under
applicable law to select defense counsel, then such defense counsel shall comply with the Insurer's
customary rates and litigation guidelines regarding billing, staffing and reporting. The Insurer has no duty to
defend any Claim or pay Defense Expenses for Claims to which this insurance does not apply.

B.

The right and duty to defend any Claim covered under this Policy shall
Limit of Liability in Item 3. of the D&O Declarations or the Combined

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C.

The Insureds shall provide all information in connection with any Claim and
investigation, defense and settlement of any Claim.

D.

No Insured shall settle any Claim, voluntarily make any


expense related to a Claim without the Insurer's consent.

E.

The Insurer may make any investigation it deems necessary and settle any Claim subject to the Named
Insured's written consent to settle which shall not be unreasonably withheld. If any Insured refuses to
consent to the settlement of any Claim which the Insurer recommends and which is acceptable to the
claimant, subject to the applicable Limit of Liability or Retention, the Insurer's liability for all Loss from such
Claim shall not exceed:

payment,

The amount the Insurer would have contributed to the settlement


up to the date of such refusal; and

2.

Eighty percent (80%)

excess

any

assume

1.

of such Loss in

cooperate

including

obligation,

Defense

or

incur any

Expenses incurred

of the amount for which the Claim would have been settled.

F.

The Insurer shall not seek repayment from an Insured Individual of any Defense Expenses paid by the
Insurer that are deemed uninsured pursuant to Exclusion IV. A.3. Conduct, unless the applicable
determination standard set forth in such exclusion has been met.

G.

If the Insurer is prevented by law or otherwise unable to defend or investigate a Claim brought outside the
United States, the Insured under the Insurer's supervision may arrange for the investigation, appointment of
counsel and defense of such Claim. Subject to the applicable Limit of Liability and retention, we will
reimburse the Insured for any reasonable and necessary Defense Expenses for such Claim.

LIMIT OF LIABILITY
of the number of Insureds, Claims,
follows:

Regardless
limited

as

or

claimants the Insurer's

liability

under this

Coverage Part is

A.

If the Combined Policy Aggregate Limit of Liability in Item 3. of the Policy Declarations is elected, the
Insurer's maximum liability for all Loss during the Policy Period arising from a Claim or Related Claims
under this Coverage Part, shall not exceed the Maximum Aggregate Limit of Liability stated in Item 3. of the
D&O Declarations or the unpaid portion of the Combined Policy Aggregate Limit of Liability stated in Item 3. of
the Policy Declarations, whichever is less.

B.

If the Combined Policy Aggregate Limit of Liability in Item 3. of the Policy Declarations is not elected, the
Insurer's maximum liability for all Loss during the Policy Period arising from a Claim or Related Claims
under this Coverage Part, shall not exceed the Maximum Aggregate Limit of Liability stated in Item 3. of the
D&O Declarations.

C.

The Insurer's maximum limit of liability for all Investigative Costs during the Policy Period will be the
Security Holder Derivative Demand Investigations Limit stated in Item 3. of the D&O Declarations which
amount is part of, and not in addition to the Maximum Aggregate Limit of Liability stated in Item 3. of the D&O
Declarations.

D.

Additional Limit of Liability for Executives


1.

The Additional Limit of Liability for Executives stated in Item 3. of the D&O Declarations, shall be an
additional aggregate Limit of Liability, in addition to and not part of, the Maximum Aggregate Limit of
Liability as set forth in Item 3. of the D&O Declarations.

2.

The Additional Limit of

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I. A. of this Coverage Part.

The Additional Limit of Liability for Executives shall be excess of any insurance available that is
specifically excess to this Policy, and such excess insurance must be completely exhausted by payment
of Loss thereunder before we shall have any obligation to make any payment on account of the
Additional Limit of Liability for Executives.

RETENTION
A.

The Insurer's liability under this Coverage Part applies only to that part of covered Loss which is in excess of
the applicable Retentions stated in Item 4. of the D&O Declarations. Such Retentions shall be considered
uninsured amounts and borne by the Insureds at their own risk.

B.

parts of
Retentions will be
exceed the largest
If different

subject to different Retentions in different Insuring Agreements the applicable


applied separately to each part of such Claim but the sum of such Retentions shall not
applicable Retention.
a

Claim

are

REPORTING
A.

An Insured shall provide the Insurer with written notice as soon as practicable after the Chief Executive
Officer, Chief Financial Officer, President, In-House General Counsel or any person with the responsibility for
the management of insurance claims, or any equivalent position, of an Insured Entity becomes aware of a
Claim, but in no event later than:
1.
2.

Ninety (90) days


The

after the effective date of

expiration

or

expiration date of the Extended Reporting Period,

termination;

if

or

applicable.

However if the Insurer sends written notice to the Named Insured stating that this Policy is being terminated
for nonpayment of premium, an Insured shall give the Insurer written notice of such Claim prior to the
effective date of such termination.
B.

If during the Policy Period, or an applicable Extended Reporting Period, an Insured becomes aware of an
act or circumstances that may subsequently give rise to a Claim and gives the Insurer notice of such act or
circumstances, then any Claim subsequently arising from such circumstances shall be deemed made against
the Insured during the Policy Period in which the circumstances were first reported to, and accepted by, the
Insurer provided that any such subsequent Claim is reported to the Insurer in accordance with paragraph A.
above.

X.

give to the Insurer the assistance, information and cooperation as the Insurer may require
and shall include in any notice of a Claim, or circumstances of a potential Claim, a description of the Claim or
circumstances, the nature of the alleged Wrongful Act, the nature and amount of alleged or potential
damage, the names of actual or potential claimants, and the manner in which the Insured first became aware
of the Claim, circumstances or alleged Wrongful Act.

C.

An Insured must

D.

Notice of a Claim or
Policy Declarations.

potential Claim,

must be

provided

in

writing

to the addresses stated in Item 7. of the

ALLOCATION
If

an

Insured incurs Loss

on

account of any Claim and such Claim includes both covered and non-covered
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follows:

A.

One hundred percent (100%) of Defense Expenses on account of the Claim will be considered covered
Loss provided that this shall not apply to any Insured for whom coverage is excluded pursuant to Exclusion
IV. B. 4. Employment Practices or Section XIV. B. Representations and Severability; and

B.

The Insurer shall fairly allocate all remaining loss that an Insured incurred on account of such Claim
between covered Loss and uncovered loss based upon the relative legal exposure of the parties to such
matters.

XI.

PRIORITY OF PAYMENTS
If Loss

Liability

arising

from any Claim covered under this

Coverage

Part exceeds the

remaining

available Limit of

as stated in Item 3. of the D&O Declarations then the Insurer shall:

I. A.

applies;

then

A.

First pay Loss for such Claim to which

B.

To the extent any remaining amount of the applicable Limit of Liability remains available, the Insurer will pay
Loss for such Claim to which Insuring Agreements I. B. and I. C. apply.

Insuring Agreement

XII.

OTHER INSURANCE AND INDEMNITY

If other valid and collectible insurance (other than a policy that is issued specifically as excess of this Coverage
Part) is available to the Insured for Loss covered under this Coverage Part or if an Insured Individual is entitled
to indemnification from an Outside Entity the insurance provided by this Coverage Part shall be excess of such
other insurance or indemnification regardless of whether or not such insurance is primary, contributory, excess
contingent or whether such indemnification is actually made.

XIII.

PRESUMPTION OF INDEMNIFICATION
If an Insured Entity or Outside Entity fails or refuses to indemnify an Insured Individual for Loss to the fullest
extent permitted by the Insured Entity's or Outside Entity's by-laws or through statutory or common law, then
any payment by the Insurer of such Loss shall be excess of the Insuring Agreement I. B. retention as set forth in
Item 4. of the D&O Declarations.

XIV.

REPRESENTATIONS AND SEVERABILITY


A.

B.

The declarations and statements in the Application for this Coverage Part are the Insured's
and the Insurer has relied on such representations when issuing this Coverage Part. Such
are incorporated into and constitute part of this Coverage Part.

Application shall

be construed

separate application by each Insured.

1.

The

2.

No statement in the Application, fact pertaining to,


shall be imputed to any other Insured Individual.

as a

or

knowledge possessed by

If the Application contains any misrepresentations made


misrepresentations which materially affect the acceptance of the

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representations

with
risk

any Insured Individual

the intent to deceive or contains


the hazard assumed by the Insurer

or

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then

no

consequence, of any such


1.

XV.

coverage shall be afforded for any Claim based upon,

misrepresentation

with

respect

arising from,

or

in

to:

Any Insured Individual who knew of such misrepresentations (whether or not such individual knew such
Application contained such misrepresentations) or any Insured Entity to the extent it indemnifies any
such Insured Individual;

2.

Entity Liability
Coverage Part

or

Any Insured Entity if any past or present chief executive officer, chief financial officer or chief information
officer (or any equivalent position) of the Insured Entity knew of such misrepresentation (whether or not
such individual knew such Application contained such misrepresentations).

RESCINDABILITY
The Insurer shall not be entitled under any circumstances to void
Insured.

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POLICYHOLDER NOTICE

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Notice to

Policyholder

Terrorism

Coverage Acceptance

The Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 established a program (Terrorism Risk Insurance Program) within the
Department of the Treasury, under which the federal government shares, with the insurance industry, the risk of
loss from future terrorist attacks. That Program was extended by the federal government under the Terrorism Risk
Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 and will not expire until December 31, 2014. Your Policy will
become effective (or will be renewed) with the coverage provided under the new act and you have elected to
purchase terrorism coverage. This Notice is being provided to you for the purpose of summarizing your coverage.
The summary is a brief synopsis of significant exclusionary provisions and limitations.
This Notice does not form a part of your insurance contract. The Notice is designed to alert you to coverage
restrictions and to other provisions in certain terrorism endorsement(s) in this Policy. If there is any conflict
between this Notice and the Policy (including its endorsements), the provisions of the Policy (including its

endorsements) apply.

Carefully

read your

Policy, including

the endorsements attached to your

Policy.

YOUR POLICY AT THE START OF YOUR NEW POLICY TERM:


The coverage for Certified Acts of Terrorism is subject to the statutory $100 billion cap on liability
905 5076
for losses and subject to the nuclear hazard exclusion and all other underlying Policy exclusions. Coverage for
acts of terrorism that are not certified (for example, acts which do not exceed the dollar threshold for federal
certification or acts which occur outside the jurisdictional boundary of the federal program) are not subject to the
statutory cap. The coverage for Certified Acts of Terrorism is more fully defined in the endorsement. This
coverage is subject to a limit on our liability pursuant to the federal Terrorism Risk Act Program Reauthorization
Act of 2007.

With respect to Certified Acts of Terrorism and acts of terrorism that are not certified, the Policy exclusions
example, the nuclear hazard and war exclusions) and other Policy provisions continue to apply.

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POLICYHOLDER NOTICE

nover
G.,

DISCLOSURE OF PREMIUM AMOUNT


ACCEPTANCE OF TERRORISM COVERAGE
In consideration of the

premium charged

it is

agreed

that

THIS ENDORSEMENT IS ATTACHED TO AND MADE PART OF YOUR POLICY IN RESPONSE TO THE
DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS OF THE TERRORISM RISK INSURANCE ACT, AS AMENDED. THIS
ENDORSEMENT DOES NOT GRANT ANY COVERAGE OR CHANGE THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF ANY
COVERAGE UNDER THIS POLICY.

Coverage for acts of terrorism as defined in Section 102(1) of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act ("Act") is included in
Policy. You are hereby notified that under the Act, as amended in 2007, the definition of act of terrorism has
changed. The term "act of terrorism" means any act that is certified by the Secretary of the Treasuryin
concurrence with the Secretary of State, and the Attorney General of the United Statesto be an act of terrorism; to
be a violent act or an act that is dangerous to human life, property, or infrastructure; to have resulted in damage
within the United States, or outside the United States in the case of certain air carriers or vessels or the premises of
a United States mission; and to have been committed by an individual or individuals as part of an effort to coerce
the civilian population of the United States or to influence the Policy or affect the conduct of the United States
Government by coercion.

your

DISCLOSURE OF FEDERAL PARTICIPATION IN PAYMENT OF TERRORISM LOSSES


Under your coverage, any losses resulting from Certified Acts of Terrorism may be partially reimbursed by the
United States Government under a formula established by the Act, as amended. Your Policy, however, may contain
other exclusions which might affect your coverage, such as an exclusion for nuclear events. Under the formula, the
United States Government generally reimburses 85% of covered terrorism losses exceeding the statutorily
established deductible paid by the insurance company providing the coverage.
DISCLOSURE OF $100 BILLION CAP
The Terrorism Risk Insurance Act, as amended, contains a $100 billion cap that limits U.S. Government
reimbursement as well as insurers' liability for losses resulting from Certified Acts of Terrorism when the amount
of such losses exceeds $100 billion in any one calendar year. If the aggregate insured losses for all insurers exceed
$100 billion, your coverage may be reduced.

Premium for terrorism, if any, is stated below

DISCLOSURE OF PREMIUM
Total Terrorism Premium $0.00
Fire

FollowIng

Premium

Other than Fire

Following

$0.00
Premium $0.00

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged. The title and any
convenience and form no part of the terms and conditions of coverage.

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THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED IN RESPONSE TO THE DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS OF THE TERRORISM


RISK INSURANCE ACT. THIS NOTICE DOES NOT GRANT COVERAGE OR CHANGE THE TERMS AND
CONDITIONS OF COVERAGE UNDER THE POLICY. IF THERE IS A CONFLICT BETWEEN THIS NOTICE
AND THE POLICY, THE PROVISIONS OF THE POLICY SHALL APPLY.

POLICYHOLDER DISCLOSURE NOTICE PURSUANT TO THE


TERRORISM RISK INSURANCE ACT
Disclosure of Terrorism

Coverage Available

are hereby notified that under the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act, as amended, you have a right to purchase
insurance coverage for losses resulting from "acts of terrorism" defined in Section 102(1) of the Act as follows:

You

Any act or acts that are certified by the Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the
Secretary of Homeland Security and the Attorney General of the United States, to be an act of
or an act that is dangerous to human hfe, property, or infrastructure;
within the United States, or outside the United States in the case of
certain air carriers or vessels or the premises of a United States mission; and to have been
committed by an individual or individuals as part of an effort to coerce the civilian population of
the United States or to influence the policy or affect the conduct of the United States' government
by coercion.

terrorism; to be

violent act

to have resulted in

damage

and does not include any


premium for this coverage is $0.00
that may be covered by the Federal Government as described below,

The

charges

Your policy may contain other exclusions which could affect your coverage, such
Events or Pollution. Please read your policy carefully.
Note for Commercial

Property or Commercial

Inland Marine

Policyholders

as an

for the

portion

of loss

exclusion for Nuclear

in Standard Fire States:

In your state, a terrorism exclusion makes an exception for (and therefor provides coverage for) fire losses
resulting from an act of terrorism. If you reject the offer of terrorism coverage, therefore, that rejection does not
apply to fire losses resulting from an act of terrorism. Coverage for such fire losses will be provided in your policy.
The additional premium just for such fire coverage is $0.00
Disclosure of Federal

Participation

in

Payment

of Terrorism Losses

The United States government through the Department of the Treasury may pay a share of terrorism losses
insured under the federal program under a formula set forth in the Act. Under this formula, the United States
government generally reimburses the following percentage of covered terrorism loss which exceeds the statutorily
established deductible paid by the insurance company providing the coverage: 85% through 2015; 84% beginning
on January 1, 2016; 83% beginning on January 1, 2017; 82% beginning on January 1, 2018; 81% beginning on
January 1, 2019; and 80% beginning on January 1, 2020, The threshold for federal participation in losses is $100
million for calendar year 2015, and increases in $20 million annual increments over five years beginning in
calendar year 2016 until the threshold reaches $200 million on January 1, 2020.

Cap

on

Insurer Participation in

Payment

of Terrorism Losses

The Act contains a $100 billion cap that limits the reimbursement by the United States government as well as
insurers' liability for losses resulting from certified acts of terrorism. If the aggregate of insured losses attributable
to terrorist acts certified under the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act exceed $100 billion in a calendar year and we
have met our insurer deductible under the Act, we will not be liable for the payment of any portion of the amount
of such losses that exceeds $100 billion. In such case, insured losses up to that amount are subject to pro rata
allocation in accordance with procedures established by the Secretary of the Treasury.

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Endorsement

Coverage

Part: Directors & Officers and

Issued To: Vemma International


Issued

By:

Hanover Insurance

Entity Liability

Holdings,

Endorsement Number: 1

Inc

Policy Number:

Company

LH4-8827059-07

Effective Date: 08/01/2015

PRODUCTS AND SERVICES LIABILITY EXCLUSION

In consideration of the

premium charged

it is

agreed

that:

Section V.A. of Exclusions is amended to include:


This insurance does not apply to Loss for any Claim based upon, arising out of or in any way related to any actual
or alleged Claim for a Wrongful Act by reason of or in connection with the efficacy, performance, health or safety
standards and/or proprietary licensing rights for any services, products or technologies offered, promised, delivered,
produced, processed, packaged, sold, marketed, distributed, advertised and/or developed by the Insured Entity.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged. The title and any
convenience and form no part of the terms and conditions of coverage.

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Issued To: Vemma International


Issued

By:

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Entity Liability

Holdings,

Inc

Company

Endorsement Number: 2

Policy

Number: LH4-8827059-07

Effective Date: 08/01/2015

CAP ON LOSSES FROM CERTIFIED ACTS OF TERRORISM ENDORSMENT

In consideration of the

premium charged it is agreed that:

If aggregate insured losses attributable to terrorist acts certified under the federal Terrorism Risk Insurance Act
exceed $100 billion in a calendar year and we have met our Insurer deductible under the Terrorism Risk Insurance
Act, we shall not be liable for the payment of any portion of the amount of such losses that exceeds $100 billion,
and in such case any insured losses up to that amount are subject to pro rata allocation in accordance with
procedures established by the Secretary of the Treasury.
Certified Act of Terrorism means an act that is certified by the Secretary of the Treasury, in accordance with the
provisions of the federal Terrorism Risk Insurance Act, to be an act of terrorism pursuant to such Act. The criteria
contained in the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act for a Certified Act of Terrorism include the following:
A.

The act resulted in insured losses in excess of $5 million in the


insurance subject to the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act; and

B.

The act is a violent act or an act that is dangerous to human life, property or infrastructure and is committed
by an individual or individuals as part of an effort to coerce the civilian population of the United States or to
influence the policy or affect the conduct of the United States Government by coercion.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged. The title and any
convenience and form no part of the terms and conditions of coverage.

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NOTICE: THIS COVERAGE PART IS WRITTEN ON A CLAIMS-MADE BASIS. SUBJECT TO ITS TERMS, THIS
COVERAGE PART APPLIES ONLY TO CLAIMS FIRST MADE AGAINST THE INSUREDS DURING THE POLICY
THE LIMITS OF LIABILITY CAN BE
PERIOD OR ANY APPLICABLE EXTENDED REPORTING PERIOD.
COMPLETELY EXHAUSTED BY DEFENSE EXPENSES AND DEFENSE EXPENSES WILL BE APPLIED AGAINST
THE RETENTION. THE INSURER WILL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR DEFENSE EXPENSES OR THE AMOUNT OF
ANY JUDGMENT OR SETTLEMENT IN EXCESS OF THE APPLICABLE LIMIT OF LIABILITY.

PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE POLICY CAREFULLY.

The Hanover Insurance

Policy Number
LH4-8827059-07

Company

440 Lincoln Street

Worcester, Massachusetts 01653

(A

Item 1.

Stock Insurance

Company, herein called

NAMED INSURED

Vemma International Holdings, Inc


DBA Vemma Nutrition Company
8322 E. HARTFORD DRIVE
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85255
Item 2.

POLICY PERIOD

Inception

(12:01
Item 3.

Aggregate

Limit of

Liability:

Employment

With respect to any Third

1)

$5, 000, 000

Party

Claim

Claim

$50, 000 Each Claim

$50, 000

Each Claim

PRIOR & PENDING PROCEEDINGS DATE


With

respect

to any

Employment

With respect to any Third


Item 6.

Date: 08/01/2016

RETENTIONS
With respect to any

Item 5.

Expiration

LIMIT OF LIABILITY FOR THIS COVERAGE PART


Maximum

Item 4.

Date: 08/01/2015

AM standard time at the address shown in Item

Claim

Party Claim

05/01/2005
TBD

EXTENDED REPORTING PERIOD

Percentage of Annualized Premium:


Additional Period:

100%
12

Months

the

Insurer)

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$7, 574.00

PREMIUM FOR COVERAGE PART

We have caused this

Policy

Frederick H.

to be

Eppinger,

signed by

our President and Secretary and


authorized agent of the Company.

President

countersigned

where

Charles F. Cronin,

required by

Secretary

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THIS IS A CLA1MS-MADE COVERAGE WITH DEFENSE EXPENSES INCLUDED IN THE LIMIT OF LIABILITY.
PLEASE READ THE POL/CY CAREFULLY.

In consideration of the premium paid, in reliance upon the statements in the Application and subject to the Declarations,
limitations, conditions, definitions and other provisions of this Policy, including endorsements hereto, the Insurer and the
Insureds agree

as

follows:

INSURING AGREEMENT
The Insurer will pay on behalf of the Insured, Loss which the Insured is legally obligated to pay due to an
Employment Claim or a Third Party Claim first made against the Insured during the Policy Period, or the
Extended Reporting Period if applicable.

EXTENDED REPORTING PERIOD


A.

If the Insurer or the Named Insured terminates or does not renew this Coverage Part, other than termination
the Insurer for nonpayment of premium, then the Named Insured shall have the right to purchase an
Extended Reporting Period for the period set forth in Item 6. of the EPL Declarations beginning on the effective
date of the termination or non-renewal of this Coverage Part. The Named Insured must provide a written
request for the Extended Reporting Period including payment of the additional premium, as set forth in Item 6.
of the EPL Declarations, within thirty (30) days following the effective date of the termination or non-renewal of
this Coverage Part. Additional premium paid shall be deemed fully earned as of the first day of the Extended
Reporting Period and the Extended Reporting Period may not be cancelled.

by

B.

III.

If an Extended Reporting Period is purchased, then coverage as provided by this Coverage Part shall be
extended to Claims first made during such Extended Reporting Period and reported pursuant to Section VIII.
Reporting, of this Coverage Part, but only if such Claims are for Wrongful Acts which occurred entirely prior
to the effective date of the termination or non-renewal of this Coverage Part.

DEFINITIONS
Claim

means an

Employment

Claim and

Third

Party

Claim.

Defense Expenses means the reasonable and necessary legal fees and expenses including attorney fees and
expert fees incurred by the Insurer or the Insured (other than regular or overtime wages, salaries, fees or benefits
of Insured Individuals) in the investigation, defense, settlement and appeal of a Claim, including but not limited to
cost of consultants and witnesses, premiums for appeal, injunction, attachment or supersedeas bonds regarding
such Claim.
Discrimination means any violation of employment discrimination laws including any actual, alleged or constructive
employment termination, dismissal, or discharge, employment demotion, denial of tenure, modification of any term
or condition of employment, any failure or refusal to hire or promote, or any limitation, segregation or classification
of any Employee or applicant for employment in any way that would deprive or tend to deprive any person of
employment opportunities or otherwise affect his or her status as an Employee based on such person's race, color,
religion, creed, genetic information, age, sex, disability, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, HIV status, sexual
orientation or preference, Vietnam Era Veteran status or other protected military status or other status that is
protected pursuant to any federal, state, or local statutory law or common law anywhere in the world.

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means:

A.

A natural person whose labor and services is engaged and directed by an Insured Entity, and who is on the
payroll of the Insured Entity, including any part-time, leased, temporary, volunteer or seasonal worker; or

B.

An

Independent Contractor for the Insured Entity, but only if the Insured Entity provides indemnification to
Independent Contractor in the same manner as that provided to the Employees described in A. above.

such

The status of

Employment
A.

individual

an

Claim

as an

Employee

as

of the date of the

alleged Wrongful

Act.

means:

Any:
1.

Written demand first received by an Insured for monetary or non-monetary relief


for reinstatement, reemployment, re-engagement or injunctive relief;

2.

Civil proceeding commenced by the service of

3.

Criminal

4.

Formal administrative or regulatory proceeding commenced by the filing of charges, formal investigative
order or similar document, including a proceeding before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
or any similar governmental agency;

5.

A Notice of Violation
Contract Compliance

6.

proceeding

commenced

or

or mediation
similar document;

Arbitration

therefrom;

by

the

filing

of

Order to Show Cause

complaint or

similar

including a written

demand

pleading;

charges;

arising

from

an

audit conducted

by

the Office of Federal

Programs.
proceeding commenced by the receipt of

which is brought and maintained


Contractor of an Insured Entity
B.

will be determined

demand for arbitration

or

mediation

or

by or on behalf of a past, present or prospective Employee or Independent


against an Insured for an Employment Wrongful Act, including any appeal

or

Written request first received by an Insured to toll or waive


Employment Claim described in A.1. through A.6. above.

However, Employment Claim shall not include any arbitration

or

statute of limitations

relating

to

grievance proceeding pursuant

to

potential
collective

bargaining agreement.
Employment Contract means any express or implied employment agreement regardless
agreement is alleged to exist, other than a collective bargaining agreement.

of the basis in which

such

Employment Wrongful

Act

means

A.

Discrimination;

B.

Retaliation;

C.

Sexual Harassment;

D.

Workplace Harassment;

E.

Wrongful Termination;

F.

Breach of

G.

Workplace Tort;

an

in his

or

or

alleged:

Employment Contract;
or allegedly committed
capacity as such.

committed, attempted

acting

any actual

her

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an

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Entity

or

by

an

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Independent Contractor means any natural person who is


written contract or agreement.
Insured

Page

any Insured Individual

Insured

or

working

behalf of

on

an

Insured

Entity pursuant

to

Entity.

Insured Individual means any past, present or future Executive or Employee (including part-time, seasonal,
leased or temporary employees), intern or volunteer of the Insured Entity while acting solely within his or her
capacity as such on behalf of the Insured Entity.
Loss

means

Defense Expenses and the amount the Insured is

legally obligated

to pay

as a

result of

Claim

including:
A.

Monetary judgments, awards or settlements, pre-judgment interest and post-judgment interest, back and front
pay, compensatory damages;

B,

Punitive or
law of the

C.

exemplary damages or the multiple portion of any multiplied damage award if insurable under the
jurisdiction most favorable to the insurability of such damages where such jurisdiction has a
substantial relationship to the Insured, the Insurer, or to the Claim giving rise to such damages;

Liquidated damages awarded pursuant to


or Equal Pay Act;

the

Age

Discrimination in

Employment Act, Family

and Medical Leave

Act

Loss does not include the portion of such amount that constitutes:
administrative fines, taxes

penalties;

1.

Civil, criminal

2.

The cost to comply with or provide any accommodation for persons with disabilities or any other status
which is protected under any applicable federal, state, or local statutory law or common law anywhere in
the world including the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Civil Rights Act of 1964, or any amendments to
or rules or regulations promulgated under any such law;

3.

Any

4.

Any

5.

Benefits

6.

Salary, wages, commission, benefits or other


payments pursuant to a notice period;

7.

Any

or

or

future wages or benefits of any reinstated


continued employment of an Employee;
matter deemed uninsurable

Any

contributions

payable

of any covenant,

or

wages

or

benefits associated with the

by law;
under

an

employee

benefit

plan;

monetary payments which constitute

by the Insured Entity for which


agreement or court order; or

amount not indemnified

reason

8.

or

Employee

an

amount allocated to non-covered loss pursuant to Section IX.

severance

payments

Insured is absolved from payment

or

by

Allocation, of this Coverage Part

Period means the period of time from the inception date shown in Item 2. of the EPL Declarations to the
earlier of the expiration date shown in Item 2. of the EPL Declarations or the effective date of termination of this

Policy
Policy.

Related Claims

means

all Claims based upon,

situations, transactions, results, damage


transactions, results, damages or events.
Related

Wrongful

Acts

means

Wrongful

arising from or
events

or

Acts which

are

or

the

in any way related to the same facts, circumstances,


same series of facts, circumstances, situations,

logically or causally connected by reason

of any

common

fact, circumstance, situation, transaction, casualty, event, result, injury or decision.


any actual or alleged Wrongful Termination or other adverse employment action against an
account of such Employee's exercise or attempted exercise of rights protected by law, refusal to
violate any law, disclosure or threat to disclose to a superior or to any governmental agency alleged violations of
Retaliation

Employee

means

on

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or on

Employee having

account of the

investigation regarding alleged

assisted

or

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Coverage Part

testified in

or

cooperated

with

proceeding

or

violations of law.

Sexual Harassment means any actual or alleged unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors or any
other conduct of a sexual nature which is made a condition of employment with, used as a basis for employment
decisions by, interferes with performance or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive working environment within,
an Insured Entity.
Third Party means any natural person who is
Insured Entity.
Third
A.

Party Claim

customer, vendor, services provider

other business invitee of

means

Written demand first received

by

proceeding commenced by

an

2.

Civil

3.

Criminal proceeding commenced

4.

Formal administrative or regulatory


order or similar document;

5.

Arbitration

or mediation
similar document;

Insured for monetary

the service of

by

the

6.

Third

non-monetary relief;

or

complaint

similar

or

proceeding

by

commenced

proceeding commenced by

the

Third

Discrimination

Act

means

against

any actual

Third

or

filing

the

receipt of

of

charges,

an

Insured for

statute of limitations

investigative

formal

demand for arbitration

Party against

A written request first received by an Insured to toll or waive


Third Party Claim described in A.1. through A.5. above.

Party Wrongful

pleading;

filing of charges;

which is brought and maintained by or on behalf of


Wrongful Act, including any appeal therefrom; or

mediation

or

Third

relating

to

potential

alleged:

Party based

on

such Third

Party's

race,

color, religion, creed, genetic

pursuant

to any

federal, state,

Harassment against a Third


conduct of a sexual nature.

or

status

or

Party, including unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors

Harassment means any actual or alleged harassment, other than Sexual Harassment,
which creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive working environment within an Insured Entity.

Workplace

Workplace

Tort

means

or

protected

other protected military status or other status that is


local statutory law or common law anywhere in the world.

preference, Vietnam Era Veteran

or

Party

information, age, sex, disability, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, HIV status, sexual orientation

B.

an

Any:
1.

A.

or

or

or

other

bullying

any:

A.

Employment related misrepresentation, defamation, negligent evaluation, wrongful discipline


deprivation of career opportunity;

B.

Invasion of privacy including the unauthorized use or disclosure of an Employee's medical information in
violation of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, credit information in violation of the Fair
Credit Reporting Act, or other related information obtained through an employment related background check;

C.

Negligent retention, supervision, hiring, training, wrongful infliction of emotional distress, mental anguish or
humiliation, failure to provide or enforce consistent employment related corporate policies and procedures or
false imprisonment, but only if such act is alleged in connection with a Claim alleging Discrimination,
Retaliation, Sexual Harassment, Workplace Harassment, Wrongful Termination or breach of an

Employment

or

wrongful

Contract.

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Wrongful Termination means the actual or constructive termination of an employment relationship between an
Employee and an Insured Entity in a manner or for a reason which is contrary to applicable law or public policy or
in violation of an Employment Contract.

Wrongful

IV.

Act

means

any

Employment Wrongful

Act

or

Third

Party Wrongful

Act.

EXCLUSIONS
This insurance does not

A.

apply

to Loss for any Claim:

Prior Notice

Based upon, arising out of or in any way related to any Claim, Wrongful Act, investigation, proceeding, act,
event, transaction, decision, fact, circumstance or situation which has been the subject of any notice accepted
by any other Insurer, under any similar policy of which this Policy is a direct or indirect renewal or replacement.
B.

Prior & Pending Proceedings

Based upon, arising out of or in any way related to any litigation, administrative or arbitration proceeding, written
demand pending against, or any order, decree or judgment entered prior to or on the Prior & Pending
Proceedings Date set forth in Item 5. of the EPL Declarations.
C.

Bodily Injury or Property Damage


For the physical injury to or destruction of any tangible property, including loss of use of that property and loss
of use of property that is not physically damaged; or for bodily injury, mental anguish, humiliation, emotional
distress, disability, sickness, disease, death, assault or battery, however this exclusion shall not apply to mental
anguish, humiliation or emotional distress arising out of a Wrongful Act.

D.

Employee

Benefits

For any violation or failure to comply with the responsibilities, obligations, or duties imposed by any federal,
state or local statutory or common law, anywhere in the world including regulations promulgated under any
such law that governs any employee benefit arrangement, program, plan policy or scheme of any type, including
but not limited to, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (except section 510 thereof) and the
Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 as amended.
E.

Labor Relations/Occupational Safety/Notification/Workers Compensation/Wage and Hour


For any violation

failure to

comply with:

responsibilities, obligations, or duties imposed by any federal, state or local statutory or common law,
anywhere in the world including regulations promulgated under any such law, that governs the rights of
employees to engage in union or other collective bargaining activities, the duty of an employer to meet,
discuss or bargain with employee representatives, the enforcement of any collective bargaining agreement
or any grievance or arbitration proceedings, including but not limited to, the National Labor Relations Act,
as amended. This exclusion does not apply to any Claim for retaliatory treatment against any Insured who
is attempting to exercise his or her rights under the above referenced statute, law, rule, regulation or order;

1.

The

2.

The

3.

The

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responsibilities, obligations, or duties imposed by any federal, state or local statutory or common law
anywhere in the world including regulations promulgated under any such law that governs workplace safety
and health, including but not limited to, the Occupational Safety and Health Act, as amended. This exclusion
does not apply to any Claim for retaliatory treatment against any Insured who is attempting to exercise his
or her rights under the above referenced statute, law, rule, regulation or order;
responsibilities, obligations, or duties imposed by any federal, state or local statutory or common law
anywhere in the world including regulations promulgated under any such law that governs any obligation

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an employer to notify, discuss, or bargain with employees or others in advance of any plant or facility
closing or mass layoff, or any similar obligation, including but not limited to, the Worker Adjustment and
Retraining Notification Act, as amended:

of

responsibilities, obligations, or duties imposed by any federal, state or local statutory or common law
anywhere in the world, including the Fair Labor Standards Act, and regulations promulgated under any
such law that governs wage, hour and payroll policies and practices, (except the Equal Pay Act); or

4.

The

5.

Any law concerning workers compensation, unemployment insurance, Social Security, disability
any similar federal, state or local law anywhere in the world.

However, this exclusion shall not apply to


F.

an

Employment

benefits

or

Claim for Retaliation.

Breach of Written Employment Contract


Based upon, arising out of or in any way related to the breach of any written Employment Contract. However
this exclusion shall not apply to Defense Costs or to the extent that an Insured would have been liable for
Loss in the absence of such written Employment Contract.

G. Accommodation

For costs and expenses incurred, or to be incurred, to comply with an order, judgment or award of injunctive or
other equitable relief of any kind, including but not limited to, costs and expenses associated with or arising
from an Insured's obligations under the Americans With Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as
amended or any similar federal, state or local law anywhere in the world. However, this exclusion shall not
apply to Defense Costs.

V.

DEFENSE AND SETTLEMENT OF CLAIMS


A.

The Insurer shall have the exclusive right and duty to defend any Claim covered by this Coverage Part even if
any allegation of such Claim is groundless, false or fraudulent. However, if an Insured is entitled under
applicable law to select defense counsel, then such defense counsel shall comply with the Insurer's customary
rates and litigation guidelines regarding billing, staffing and reporting. The Insurer has no duty to defend any
Claim or pay Defense Expenses for Claims to which this insurance does not apply.

B.

The right and duty to defend any Claim covered under this Policy shall cease when the Maximum Aggregate
Limit of Liability in Item 3. of the EPL Declarations or the Combined Policy Aggregate Limit of Liability in Item
3. of the Policy Declarations has been exhausted by the payment of Loss.

C.

The Insureds shall provide all information in connection with any Claim and
investigation, defense and settlement of any Claim.

D.

No Insured shall settle any claim, voluntarily make any payment,


related to a Claim without the Insurer's consent.

E.

The Insurer may make any investigation it deems necessary and settle any Claim subject to the Named
Insured's written consent to settle which shall not be unreasonably withheld. If any Insured refuses to consent
to the settlement of any Claim which the Insurer recommends and which is acceptable to the claimant, subject
to the applicable Limit of Liability or Retention, the Insurer's liability for all Loss from such Claim shall not

assume

cooperate

any

with the Insurer in the

obligation,

or

incur any expense

exceed:
1.

The amount the Insurer would have contributed to the settlement


up to the date of such refusal; and

2.

Eighty percent (80%)

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including

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LIMIT OF LIABILITY

limited

as

of the number of Insureds, Claims,


follows:

or

claimants, the Insurer's liability under this Coverage Part is

A.

If the Combined Policy Aggregate Limit of Liability in Item 3, of the Policy Declarations is elected, the Insurer's
maximum liability for all Loss during the Policy Period arising from a Claim or Related Claims under this
Coverage Part, shall not exceed the Maximum Aggregate Limit of Liability stated in Item 3. of the EPL
Declarations or the unpaid portion of the Combined Policy Aggregate Limit of Liability stated in Item 3. of the
Policy Declarations, whichever is less.

B.

If the Combined Policy Aggregate Limit of Liability in Item 3. of the Policy Declarations is not elected, the
Insurer's maximum liability for all Loss during the Policy Period arising from a Claim or Related Claims under
this Coverage Part, shall not exceed the Maximum Aggregate Limit of Liability stated in Item 3. of the EPL
Declarations.

RETENTION
A.

under this Coverage Part applies only to that part of covered Loss which is in excess of
Retention stated in Item 4. of the EPL Declarations. Such Retentions shall be considered
uninsured amounts and be borne by the Insureds at their own risk.

The Insurer's
the

B.

C.

liability

applicable

Claim are subject to different Retentions in different Insuring Agreements the applicable
applied separately to each part of such Claim but the sum of such Retentions shall not
applicable Retention.

If different parts of
Retentions will be
exceed the largest
No retention shall

apply to

cannot be indemnified

statutory law
impairment,

VIII.

Page

If the Insurer is prevented by law or otherwise unable to defend or investigate a Claim brought outside the
United States, the Insured under the Insurer's supervision may arrange for the investigation, appointment of
counsel and defense of such Claim. Subject to the applicable Limit of Liability and Retention, the Insurer will
reimburse the Insured for any reasonable and necessary Defense Expenses for such Claim.

Regardless

VII.

Filed 04/15/16

to

by
indemnify,

any Loss under this Coverage Part incurred by an Insured Individual if such Loss
an Insured Entity because such Insured Entity is not permitted by common or
or is permitted or required to indemnify, but is unable to do so by reason of financial

REPORTING
A.

An Ins u red shall provide the Insurer with written notice as soon as practicable after the Chief Executive Officer,
Chief Financial Officer, President, In-House General Counsel, any person of the human resources department
or any person with the responsibility for the management of insurance claims, or any equivalent position, of an
Insured Entity becomes aware of a Claim, but in no event later than:
1.

Ninety (90) days

2.

The

expiration

after the effective date of

date of the Extended

expiration

or

Reporting Period,

termination;

if

or

applicable.

However, if the Insurer sends written notice to the Named Insured stating that this Policy is being terminated
for nonpayment of premium, an Insured shall give the Insurer written notice of such Claim prior to the effective
date of such termination.

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B.

A. immediately above, solely with respect to an Employment Claim that is brought


formal administrative or regulatory proceeding commenced by the filing of charges, formal investigative
order or similar document, an Insured shall give written notice during the Policy Period or, if applicable, no
later than:

Notwithstanding paragraph
as a

2.

Ninety (90) days after the effective date of expiration


with the Insurer and no Extended Reporting Period is
The

expiration

after the end of the

Policy

One hundred

3.

IX.

eighty (180) days

1.

date of the Extended

Reporting Period,

or

Period if this

Coverage part

termination if this

purchased;

Coverage

is renewed;

Part is not renewed

or

if elected.

C.

If during the Policy Period, or an applicable Extended Reporting Period, an Insured becomes aware of any
act or circumstances that may subsequently give rise to a Claim and gives the Insurer notice of such act or
circumstances, then any Claim subsequently arising from such circumstances shall be deemed made against
the Insured during the Policy Period in which the circumstances were first reported to, and accepted by the
Insurer provided that any such subsequent Claim is reported to the Insurer in accordance with paragraph A.
above.

D.

An Insured must give to the Insurer the assistance, information and cooperation as the Insurer may require
and shall include in any notice of a Claim, or circumstances of a potential Claim, a description of the Claim or
circumstances, the nature of the alleged Wrongful Act, the nature and amount of alleged or potential damage,
the names of actual or potential claimants, and the manner in which the Insured first became aware of the
Claim, circumstances or alleged Wrongful Act.

E.

Notice of a Claim or
Policy Declarations.

potential Claim

must be

provided

in

writing

to the addresses stated in Item 7. of the

ALLOCATION
If an Insured incurs Loss on account of any Claim and such Claim includes both covered and non-covered matters,
coverage with respect to such Claim shall apply as follows:

X.

A.

One hundred percent (100%) of Defense Expenses on account of the Claim will be considered covered Loss
provided that this shall not apply to any Insured for whom coverage is excluded pursuant to Section Xl.
Representations and Severability; and

B.

Other than Defense Expenses, all remaining loss that an Insured incurred on account of such Claim between
covered Loss and uncovered loss based upon the relative legal exposure of the parties to such matters.

OTHER INSURANCE

Employment Claim Loss payable under this Coverage Part shall be primary; however, if such
Employment Claim is made against a leased or temporary employee or Independent Contractor, that portion
of such Loss payable under this coverage part shall be excess of, and not contribute to, any other valid and
collectible insurance (other than a policy that is issued specifically as excess of this Coverage Part) regardless
of whether or not such insurance is stated to be primary, contributory, excess, contingent or otherwise.

A.

An

B.

A Third Party Claim Loss payable under this Coverage Part shall be excess of, and not contribute to, any
other valid and collectible insurance (other than a policy that is issued specifically as excess of this Coverage
Part) regardless of whether or not such insurance is stated to be primary, contributory, excess, contingent or
otherwise.

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REPRESENTATIONS AND SEVERABILITY


A.

B.

The declarations and statements in the Application for this Coverage Part are the Insured's representations
and the Insu re r has relied on such representations when issuing this Coverage Part. Such representations are
incorporated into and constitute part of this Coverage Part.

Application

shall be construed

separate Application by each Insured.

1.

The

2.

No statement in the Application, fact pertaining to,


shall be imputed to any other Insured Individual.

as a

or

knowledge possessed by

If the Application contains any misrepresentations made


misrepresentations which materially affect the acceptance of the
under this Policy, then no coverage shall be afforded for any Claim
of, any such misrepresentation with respect to:
1.

2.

any Insured Individual

with the intent to deceive or contains


risk or the hazard assumed by the Insurer
based upon, arising from, or in consequence

Any Insured Individual, who knew of such misrepresentations (whether or not such individual knew such
Application contained such misrepresentations) or any Insured Entity to the extent it indemnifies any
such Insured Individual;

XII.

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or

Any Insured Entity, if any past or present Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer or Chief
Information Officer (or any equivalent position) of the Insured Entity knew of such misrepresentation
(whether or not such individual knew such Application contained such misrepresentations).

RESCINDABILITY
The Insurer shall not be entitled under any circumstances to void

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POLICYHOLDER NOTICE

IMPORTANT POLICYHOLDER INFORMATION EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES RISK


MANAGEMENT HOTLINE
pleased

We

are

you

as a

to inform you of the

Hanover

following employment practices

risk

management

resources, which are accessible to

policyholder.

The Hanover has teamed up with Jackson Lewis P.C., a national Employment Practices and Labor Relations law firm to
provide expert risk management services. Our policyholders have access to an exclusive hotline where experienced
employment attorneys are prepared to assist and address your employment related questions. The dedicated telephone
number for Hanover policyholders is:

1-866-758-6874
This hotline is made accessible to assist our policyholders on a broad range of employment related subjects such as
forms of harassment, insubordination, wage and hour issues, leaves of absence, immigration processes, employment-atwill concepts and employment issues outside the U.S.

provide a determinative answer regarding specific employment situations or issues that are
appropriately addressed with legal counsel. Such situations would include specific personnel actions, current or
prior Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ("EEOC") investigations, employee performance, compliance with state
or federal employment statutes, employment contracts or benefits administration.

This service is not intended to


more

provide his or her name, the name of the company on the Hanover
well as the caller's email address, mailing address and telephone number. The nature of the
discussions on the hotline will not be shared with the Hanover. However, for informational purposes, Jackson Lewis will
provide Hanover with a list of callers and time spent on the call.

When

policy,

calling the hotline,


the policy number

the caller will be asked to

as

a reminder, whenever you become aware of a current or


Hanover in accordance with the policy terms and conditions.

As

potential claim you should also immediately give notice

to

founding in 1958 Jackson Lewis, a national firm employing roughly 600 labor and employment lawyers, has
exclusively represented management in cases involving a full spectrum of workplace law issues. You can learn more
about the firm and access additional information through their website at www.iacksonlewis.com

Since its

Please note that the independent risk management services offered by Jackson Lewis P.C. are accessible to you as a
policyholder of The Hanover Insurance Company or one of its subsidiaries and affiliates. The Hanover is independent
from Jackson Lewis P.C. and is not responsible for any fees or charges you may incur for services or products which may
Under no circumstances should the
be offered to you, or for which you may contract with Jackson Lewis P.C.
recommendations, services or products of Jackson Lewis P.C. be construed as recommendations, services or products of
The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. By making this service provider accessible to you, The Hanover does not assume
(and specifically disclaims) any duty, undertaking or responsibility to you regarding the employment risk management
services of Jackson Lewis P.C.

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.:)FLinover

Endorsement

h..,, .c

Coverage

Part:

Employment

Practices

Issued To: Vemma International


Issued

By:

Hanover Insurance

Liability

Holdings,

Endorsement Number: 1

Policy

Inc

Company

Number: LH4-8827059-07

Effective Date: 08/01/2015

WAGE & HOUR CLAIMS DEFENSE EXPENSE SUBLIMIT

In consideration of the
A.

Section I.

premium charged it is agreed that:

Insuring Agreement

is amended to include:

Wage & Hour Claims Defense Expense Coverage


The Insurer will pay on behalf of the Insured, Defense Expenses arising out of any Wage & Hour Claim first
made against the Insured during the Policy Period or the Extended Reporting Period, if applicable.
The Insurer's maximum limit of liability for Defense Expenses resulting from any Wage & Hour Claim shall be
$50, 000 per Policy Period which shall be part of, and not in addition to, the Maximum Aggregate Limit of
Liability shown in Item 3. of the EPL Declarations and shall be excess of a Retention of $50, 000.
If a matter includes allegations constituting a covered Employment Claim and a Wage & Hour Claim then the
sublimit above shall not apply and the Maximum Aggregate Limit of Liability shown in Item 3. of the EPL
Declarations will apply so long as such Employment Claim remains part of such matter. If at the time such
Employment Claim is no longer part of such matter then the sublimit above shall apply unless the amount of
Defense Expenses incurred at such time exceeds the sublimit above. In this event, the Insurer will have no
further obligation to pay Defense Expenses arising out of such Wage & Hour Claim.
B.

For the purpose of coverage

Wage
A.

& Hour Claim

provided by this endorsement:

means:

Any:
1.

Written demand first received by an Insured for monetary or non-monetary relief


demand for reinstatement, re-employment, re-engagement or injunctive relief;

2.

Civil

3.

Formal administrative or regulatory proceeding commenced by the filing of charges, formal


order or similar document, including a proceeding before the Equal Employment
Commission or any similar governmental agency;

4.

Arbitration or mediation
or similar document;

proceeding

commenced

by

the service of

proceeding

commenced

complaint

by

the

or

similar

receipt of

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged. The title and any
convenience and form no part of the terms and conditions of coverage.

Form 906 1116 Ed. 01/14

headings

written

pleading;

demand for arbitration

brought and maintained by or on behalf of a past, present


Independent Contractor of an Insured Entity against an Insured for
including any appeal therefrom; or

which is

including

or
an

investigative
Opportunity
or

mediation

prospective Employee or
Wage & Hour Violation,

in this endorsement

are

solely

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Coverage

Part:

Employment

Endorsement

Practices

Issued To: Vemma International


Issued

B.

By:

Hanover Insurance

Endorsement Number: 1

Liability

Holdings,

Policy

Inc

Company

Number: LH4-8827059-07

Effective Date: 08/01/2015

A written request first received by an Insured to toll or waive a statute of limitations


& Hour Claim described in A.1. through A.4. above.

relating

to

potential

Wage

However, Wage & Hour Claim shall not include any arbitration

or

grievance proceeding pursuant

to a collective

bargaining agreement.
Wage & Hour Violation means an alleged or actual violation of the responsibilities, obligations and duties
imposed by any federal, state or local statutory or common law anywhere in the world including regulations
promulgated under any such law that governs wage, hour and payroll policies and practices, including but not
limited to the Fair Labor Standards Act,
C.

For the purpose of coverage


with the following:
4.

as

amended.

provided by this

endorsement Section IV.E.4. of Exclusions is deleted and

replaced

responsibilities, obligations, or duties imposed by any federal, state or local statutory or common law
anywhere in the world including regulations promulgated under any such law that governs wage, hour and
payroll policies and practices, except the Equal Pay Act, including but not limited to the Fair Labor Standards
Act, as amended. However, this exclusion shall not apply to Defense Expenses for any Wage & Hour
Defense Costs Coverage as provided in paragraph A. of this endorsement; or
The

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged. The title and any
convenience and form no part of the terms and conditions of coverage.

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in this endorsement

are

solely

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f) Hanover
Coverage

Part:

Endorsement

Employment

Practices

Issued To: Vemma International


Issued

By:

Hanover Insurance

Endorsement Number: 2

Liability

Policy Number: LH4-8827059-07

Holdings, Inc

Effective Date: 08/01/2015

Company

IMMIGRATION INVESTIGATION DEFENSE EXPENSE SUBLIM1T

In consideration of the

A.

Section I.

premium charged it is agreed

that:

is amended to include:

Insuring Agreement

Immigration Investigation Defense Expense

Coverage

The Insurer will pay Defense Expenses on behalf of the Insureds resulting from any Immigration Claim first
made during the Policy Period or any applicable Extended Reporting Period, for any Immigration Wrongful
Act committed or allegedly committed prior to the end of the Policy Period,
The Insurer's maximum limit of liability for Defense Expenses resulting from any Immigration Claim shall be
$10, 000 per Policy Period which shall be part of, and not in addition to, the Maximum Aggregate Limit of
Liability shown in Item 3. of the EPL Declarations and shall be excess of the applicable Retention shown in Item
4. of the EPL Declarations.
B.

provided by this endorsement, Section III. Definitions,

For the purpose of coverage

the definition of Claim is

deleted and replaced with the following:


Claim
C.

means an

Employment Claim,

For the purpose of coverage

provided by

Immigration Claim means


shall not include any labor

Third

Party Claim

and

an

Immigration

Claim.

this endorsement:

investigation of any of the Insureds by any governmental agency but


grievance arbitration or other proceeding pursuant to a collective bargaining

criminal

or

ag reement.

Immigration Wrongful Act means an actual or alleged violation of the responsibilities, obligations or duties
imposed by the Immigration Control Act of 1986 or any other similar federal or state laws or regulations in
connection with the actual or alleged hiring or harboring of illegal aliens.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged. The title and any
convenience and form no part of the terms and conditions of coverage.

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Fiduciary Liability Coverage Part

NOTICE: THIS COVERAGE PART IS WRITTEN ON A CLAIMS-MADE BASIS. SUBJECT TO ITS TERMS, THIS
COVERAGE PART APPLIES ONLY TO CLAIMS FIRST MADE AGAINST THE INSUREDS DURING THE POLICY
THE LIMITS OF LIABILITY CAN BE
PERIOD OR ANY APPLICABLE EXTENDED REPORTING PERIOD.
COMPLETELY EXHAUSTED BY DEFENSE EXPENSES AND DEFENSE EXPENSES WILL BE APPLIED AGAINST
THE RETENTION. THE INSURER WILL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR DEFENSE EXPENSES OR THE AMOUNT OF
ANY JUDGMENT OR SETTLEMENT IN EXCESS OF THE APPLICABLE LIMIT OF LIABILITY.

PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE POLICY CAREFULLY.

Policy

The Hanover Insurance

Number

LH4-8827059-07

Company

440 Lincoln Street

Worcester, Massachusetts 01653

(A

Item 1.

Stock Insurance

Company, herein called

NAMED INSURED
Vemma International Holdings, Inc
DBA Vemma Nutrition Company
8322 E. HARTFORD DRIVE
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85255

Item 2.

POLICY PERIOD

Inception
(12:01
Item 3.

Date: 08/01/2015

Expiration Date: 08/01/2016

AM standard time at the address shown in Item

LIMITS OF LIABILITY FOR THIS COVERAGE PART

Aggregate Limit of Liability:


Compliance Resolution Coverage:
ERISA Section 502(c) Penalties:

Maximum

HIPAA Penalties:
Item 4.

$1, 000, 000


$250, 000
$10, 000
$10, 000

RETENTIONS

Insuring Agreement

I.A.

Insuring Agreement LB.

Item 5.

1)

$0 Each Claim
$0 Each Claim

PRIOR & PENDING PROCEEDINGS DATE

Insuring Agreement
Insuring Agreement

LA.
I.B.

05/01/2005
05/01/2005

the

Insurer)

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Item 6.

EXTENDED REPORTING PERIOD

100%

Percentage of Annualized Premium:

12

Additional Period:
Item 7.

Part

Fiduciary Liability Coverage

1,

$1, 520.00

PREMIUM FOR COVERAGE PART

We have caused this

where

to be

signed by

countersigned

Eppinger,

President

Charles F. Cronin,

Policy

Frederick H.

Months

our President and Secretary and


authorized agent of the Company.

required by

Secretary

duly

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."a......4tititaralE3g-MalgalgUVOMISZAVNKCSVIS034m%Maltataitalarniatiir,;:x,

THIS IS A CLAIMS-MADE COVERAGE WITH DEFENSE EXPENSES INCLUDED IN THE LIMIT OF LIABILITY.
PLEASE READ THE POLICY CAREFULLY.
In consideration of the premium paid, in reliance upon the statements in the Application and subject to the Declarations,
limitations, conditions, definitions and other provisions of this Policy, including endorsements hereto, the Insurer and the
Insureds agree
I.

as

follows:

INSURING AGREEMENTS
A.

Fiduciary Liability Coverage

The Insurer will pay on behalf of the Insured, Loss which the Insured is legally obligated to pay due to Claims
first made against the Insured during the Policy Period, or the Extended Reporting Period if applicable.

B.

Compliance Resolution Coverage

The Insurer will pay on behalf of the Insured, Compliance Resolution Loss and Defense Expenses in
connection with a Compliance Resolution Notice first given to the Insurer during the Policy Period, or the
Extended Reporting Period if applicable.

EXTENDED REPORTING PERIOD


A.

If the Insurer or the Named Insured terminates or does not renew this Coverage Part, other than termination
the Insurer for nonpayment of premium, then the Named Insured shall have the right to purchase an
Extended Reporting Period for the period set forth in Item 6. of the Fiduciary Declarations beginning on the
effective date of the termination or non-renewal of this Coverage Part. The Named Insured must provide a
written request for the Extended Reporting Period including payment of the additional premium, as set forth in
Item 6. of the Fiduciary Declarations, within thirty (30) days following the effective date of the termination or
non-renewal of this Coverage Part. Additional premium paid shall be deemed fully earned as of the first day
of the Extended Reporting Period and the Extended Reporting Period may not be cancelled.

by

B.

If an Extended Reporting Period is purchased, then coverage as provided by this Coverage Part shall be
extended to Claims first made during such Extended Reporting Period and reported pursuant to Section IX.
Reporting of this Coverage Part, but only if such Claims are for Wrongful Acts which occurred entirely prior
to the effective date of the termination or non-renewal of this Coverage Part.

DEFINITIONS
Administration
A.

means:

Providing interpretations

and

giving

counsel to

employees,

beneficiaries

or

participants regarding

any Insured

Benefit Plan;
in connection with any Benefit

B.

Handling records

C.

Effecting enrollment, termination

Benefit Plan

A.

or

Plan;

cancellation of

or

employees

or

participants under

any Benefit Plan.

means:

Any employee benefit plan, welfare benefit plan or pension benefit plan as defined by, and subject to ERISA,
other than an Employee Stock Ownership Plan, which is operated solely by an Insured Entity or jointly by the
Insured Entity and a labor entity solely for the benefit of the employees or Executives of the Insured Entity
located anywhere in the world, which existed on or prior to the inception date of this Policy, or subject to
Section VIII. Change in Control or Exposure of the Common Policy Terms and Conditions, which is acquired
after such inception date.

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B.

Any other employee benefit plan or program not subject to ERISA which is sponsored solely by the Insured
Entity for the benefit of employees or Executives including any fringe benefit or excess benefit plan located
anywhere in the world which existed on or prior to the inception date of this Policy, or subject to Section VIII.
Change in Control or Exposure of the Common Policy Terms and Conditions, which is acquired after such
inception date.

C.

An Employee Stock Ownership Plan


endorsement attached to this Policy; or

D.

Any government-mandated insurance program for workers compensation, unemployment, social security
disability benefits for employees of the Insured Entity.

Claim

multi-employer plan

but

only

if

specifically

scheduled

on

an

or

means:

A.

Written demand received

B.

Civil

C.

Criminal

D.

or

proceeding

by

commenced

proceeding

an

Insured for monetary

by the service of

commenced

or

non-monetary relief including injunctive relief;

complaint

or

similar

pleading;

by the filing of charges;

Formal administrative or regulatory proceeding commenced by the filing of charges, formal investigative order
similar document including a fact-finding investigation by the Department of Labor, the Pension Benefit
Guaranty Corporation or a similar government agency located anywhere in the world;

or

E.

Arbitration or mediation
similar document; or

F.

Official request for Extradition of

against
G.

an

Insured for

proceeding
an

commenced

by the receipt

of

demand for arbitration

or

mediation

or

Insured Individual;

Wrongful Act, including

any

Written request first received by an Insured to toll


described in A. through F. above.

appeal therefrom;
or

waive

or

statute of limitations

relating

to

potential Claim

Resolution Loss means fines, penalties, sanctions, voluntary correction fees, compliance fees or
fees assessed against or collected from an Insured pursuant to a Compliance Resolution System to
correct an inadvertent Insured Benefit Plan defect under an Employee Plan's Compliance Resolution System,
including but not limited to the Closing Agreement Program (CAP).

Compliance
user

Compliance Resolution Notice means, with respect to any Insured Benefit Plan, written notice to the Insurer
of the Insured's intent to enter into a Compliance Resolution System, provided that the Insured had no
knowledge of violations prior to the inception of this Policy or the inception date of the first Policy provided by the
In surer of which this Coverage Part is a direct or indirect and continuous renewal or replacement.
Compliance Resolution System means any voluntary compliance resolution program administered by the U.S.
Internal Revenue Service or the U.S. Department of Labor, including the Employee Plan's Compliance Resolution
System, the Self Correction Program, the Audit Closing Agreement Plan, the Delinquent Filer Voluntary
Compliance program and the Voluntary Fiduciary Correction program, or any similar program administered by a
governmental authority anywhere in the world.
Defense Expenses means the reasonable and necessary legal fees and expenses including attorney fees and
expert fees incurred by the Insurer or the Insured (other than regular or overtime wages, salaries, fees or
benefits of Insured Individuals) in the investigation, defense, settlement and appeal of a Claim, including but not
limited to cost of consultants and witnesses, premiums for appeal, injunction, attachment or supersedeas bonds
regarding such Claim.

Employee

means a

who is on the
worker.

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of the Insured Entity, including any part-time, leased, temporary, volunteer or seasonal

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ERISA means the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 as amended including amendments relating
to the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 and the Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act of 1996) or any similar federal state, local or common law anywhere in the world, and any rules
and regulations promulgated thereunder.

Extradition means any formal process initiated by a local, state or national government against an Insured
Individual to compel the Insured Individual to appear for trial or otherwise answer any criminal accusation.
Insured

means

any Benefit Plan, Insured Individual

Insured Individual

means

A.

Past, present

or

B.

Past, present

or

future employee of

C.

Past, present

or

future natural person trustee of

Defense

means

Entity.

any:

future Executive

Loss

Insured

or

or

Employee of

an

Entity;

Insured

Benefit Plan;

Expenses and the

an

Insured

Entity

Benefit Plan.

or a

legally obligated

amount the Insured is

to pay as a result of a Claim

including:
A.

Monetary judgments, awards or settlements, pre-judgment


pay, compensatory damages; or

B.

Punitive or
law of the
substantial

interest and

post-judgment interest,

back and front

exemplary damages or the multiple portion of any multiplied damage award if insurable under the
jurisdiction most favorable to the insurability of such damages where such jurisdiction has a
relationship to the Insured, the Insurer, or to the Claim giving rise to such damages;

However, Loss does not include:


Insured is

1.

Any

amounts which

2.

Any

amount deemed uninsurable under the law

3.

Fines, penalties

obligated to pay
non-monetary damages including injunctive relief;

a.

The five

or

an

(i)

pursuant

result of

to which this

Claim

seeking

Coverage

relief

or

redress for

Part is construed;

taxes, except:

percent (5%)

Section 502

as a

and

(I)

or

of

less, or the twenty percent (20%)


ERISA;

or

less, fines

or

penalties imposed under

penalties imposed under Section 502(c) of ERISA provided the Insurer's maximum limit of
liability for all such civil penalties on account of all Claims first made during the Policy Period shall
be the Limit of Liability set forth in Item 3. of the Fiduciary Declarations;

b.

Civil

c.

Civil

d.

Any penalty which constitutes Compliance Resolution


Agreement I.B. Compliance Resolution Coverage; or

e.

penalties imposed on an Insured for a violation of the privacy provisions of the Health Insurance
Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, as amended, provided the Insurer's maximum limit of
liability for all such civil penalties on account of all Claims first made during the Policy Period shall
be the Limit of Liability set forth in Item 3. of the Fiduciary Declarations;
Loss

solely

with respect to

Insuring

Civil penalties imposed by the Pension Ombudsmen appointed by the United Kingdom Secretary of
State for Work and Pensions, the United Kingdom Occupational Pensions Regulatory Authority, the
Pensions Regulator or any successor thereto, pursuant to the Pension Scheme Act of 1993, the
Pensions Act 1995, the Pensions Act 2004 or rules or regulations thereunder. Provided that the
funds or assets of the pension scheme will not be used to fund, pay or reimburse the premium for this

Coverage Part;
4.

amount which constitutes a benefit due, or which would be due, under any Benefit Plan if such
Benefit Plan complied with applicable law, including loss resulting from the payment of plaintiff attorneys'

Any

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fees based upon

percentage of such benefits

or

payable

from

a common

Part

fund established to pay such

benefits, except to the extent that:


The benefits

a.

Individual's

are payable by
Wrongful Act;

an

Insured Individual

as a

personal obligation arising

out of the Insured

or

The portion of damage, settlement or judgment that represents loss to any Benefit Plan and/or to the
account of a participant in a Benefit Plan, by reason of a change in value of any investments held by
such Benefit Plan or such account including investments in the securities of an Insured Entity
regardless of whether such damage, settlement or judgment is characterized by plaintiffs, or held by

b.

the courts, to he benefits;

Any amount not indemnified by the Insured Entity for which an


payment by reason of any covenant, agreement or court order;

c.

d.

Insured Individual is absolved from

Any amount incurred by an Insured in the defense or investigation of any action, proceeding,
investigation or demand that was not yet a Claim or a Compliance Resolution Loss.

Policy Period means the period of time from the inception date shown in Item 2. of the Fiduciary Declarations to
the earlier of the expiration date shown in Item 2. of the Fiduciary Declarations or the effective date of termination
of this Policy.
Related Claims means all Claims based upon, arising from or in any way related to the same facts,
circumstances, situations, transactions, results, damages or events or the same series of facts, circumstances,
situations, transactions, results, damages or events.

Wrongful

Acts which

logically

fact, circumstance, situation, transaction, casualty, event, result, injury

A.

Act

means

means

any actual

statutory

or

or

by

reason

of any

alleged:

any individual or entity for whose acts an Insured is legally responsible, of the
duties imposed upon fiduciaries of any Benefit Plan by ERISA or the common
law of the United States;

Breach by an Insured, or
responsibilities, obligations
or

or

are

connected
decision.

causally

Wrongful

Wrongful

IV.

Acts

Related
common

or

Insured is

legally

or any individual or entity for whose acts the Insured is


service as a fiduciary of any Benefit Plan.

legally

B.

Negligent act, error or omission by an Insured, or any individual or entity for whose
responsible, solely in the Administration of any Insured Benefit Plan; or

C.

Any other matter claimed against an Insured,


responsible, solely by reason of the Insured's

acts

an

EXCLUSIONS
This insurance does not
A.

apply

to Loss for any Claim:

Prior Notice

Based upon, arising out of or in any way related to any Claim, Wrongful Act, investigation, proceeding, act,
event, transaction, decision, fact, circumstance or situation which has been the subject of any notice accepted by
any other Insurer, under any similar policy of which this Policy is a direct or indirect renewal or replacement.
B.

Prior & Pending Proceedings

Based upon, arising out of or in any way related to any litigation, administrative or arbitration proceeding, written
demand pending against an Insured, or any order, decree or judgment entered prior to or on the Prior & Pending
Proceedings Date set forth in Item 5. of the Fiduciary Declarations.
C.

Conduct

Based upon,

arising

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omission,

or

willful violation of any statute

or

regulation by

an

or

gaining

An Insured

any

profit,

remuneration

or

advantage

to which such Insured

was

not

legally entitled;

However, this exclusion shall not apply to Defense Expenses unless and until a final or non-appealable judgment
or adjudication in any underlying proceeding or action that establishes an Insured committed such an act or
omission, violation of a statute or regulation, or gained such profit, remuneration or advantage to which the
Insured was not legally entitled.
D.

Bodily Iniury

or

Property Damage

For the physical injury to or destruction of any tangible property, including loss of use of that property and loss of
use of property that is not physically damaged; or for bodily injury, mental anguish, humiliation, emotional distress,

disability, sickness, disease, death, assault


E.

or

battery sustained by

any individual.

Employment Practices

Based upon, arising out of

in any way related to any:

or

1.

Employment-related Wrongful

2.

Discrimination

3.

against

Federal, state, local

or

or

Act unless such Claim is asserted under ERISA;

sexual harassment of any third party;

foreign

wage and hour laws,

including,

or

without

limitation, the

Fair Labor Standards

Act.
F.

Contract

Based upon, arising out of or in any way related to liability assumed through, or on account of, any oral
contract or agreement to which an Insured is a party; however this exclusion shall not apply to:

G.

1.

Liability

2.

Any

that would have attached in the absence of such contract

contract

or

agreement establishing

or

agreement;

or

written

or

Benefit Plan.

Personal Injury
1.

For defamation of character, libel, slander,

or

publication of

material in violation of

an

individual's

right

of

privacy;
2.
3.

For the

wrongful entry

For false arrest,

or

eviction

wrongful

or

detention

other invasion of the


or

imprisonment,

right

of

malicious

privacy;

or

prosecution, malicious

use or

abuse of

process.
H.

Labor Relations/Occupational Safety/NotificationA/Vorkers

For any violation

or

failure to

Compensation/Wacie and Hour

comply with:

responsibilities, obligations, or duties imposed by any federal, state or local statutory or common law
anywhere in the world including regulations promulgated under any such law, that governs the rights of
employees to engage in union or other collective bargaining activities, the duty of an employer to meet,
discuss or bargain with employee representatives, the enforcement of any collective bargaining
agreement or any grievance or arbitration proceedings, including but not limited to the National Labor
Relations Act, as amended. This exclusion does not apply to any Claim for retaliatory treatment against
any Insured who is attempting to exercise his or her rights under the above referenced statute, law, rule,
regulation or order;

1.

The

2.

The responsibilities, obligations, or duties imposed by any federal, state or local statutory or common law
anywhere in the world including regulations promulgated under any such law that governs workplace
safety and health, including but not limited to the Occupational Safety and Health Act, as amended. This

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C.

exclusion does not apply to any Claim for retaliatory treatment against any Insured who is
exercise his or her rights under the above referenced statute, law, rule, regulation or order;

to

responsibilities, obligations, or duties imposed by any federal, state or local statutory or common law
anywhere in the world including regulations promulgated under any such law that governs any obligation
of an employer to notify, discuss, or bargain with employees or others in advance of any plant or facility
closing or mass layoff, or any similar obligation, including but not limited to the Worker Adjustment and
Retraining Notification Act, as amended;

3.

The

4.

The

responsibilities, obligations, or duties imposed by any federal, state or local statutory or common law
anywhere in the world including regulations promulgated under any such law that governs wage, hour
and payroll policies and practices (except the Equal Pay Act). Including but not limited to the Fair Labor
Standards Act,

5.

as

amended;

or

law concerning workers compensation, unemployment insurance, Social


any similar federal, state or local law anywhere in the world.

Any
or

V.

attempting

Security, disability benefits

SEVERABILITY OF EXCLUSIONS
No conduct pertaining to any Insured Individual shall be imputed to any other Insured Individual for the
purpose of determining the applicability of these exclusions. Any conduct pertaining to any past, present or future
Executive of an Insured Entity shall be imputed to such Insured Entity and its Subsidiaries.

VI.

DEFENSE AND SETTLEMENT OF CLAIMS


A.

The Insurer shall have the right and duty to defend any Claim covered by this Coverage Part even if any
allegation of such Claim is groundless, false or fraudulent. The Insurer has no duty to defend any Claim or
pay Defense Expenses for Claims to which this insurance does not apply.

B.

The

C.

The Insureds shall provide all information in connection with any Claim and cooperate with the Insurer in the
investigation, defense and settlement of any Claim,

D.

No Insured shall settle any Claim, voluntarily make any


expense related to a Claim without the Insurer's consent.

E.

The Insurer may make any investigation it deems necessary and settle any Claim subject to the Named
Insured's written consent to settle which shall not be unreasonably withheld. If any Insured refuses to
consent to the settlement of any Claim which the Insurer recommends and which is acceptable to the
claimant, subject to the applicable Limit of Liability or Retention, the Insurer's liability for all Loss from such
Claim shall not exceed:

right and duty to defend any Claim covered under this Policy shall cease when the Maximum Aggregate
Limit of Liability in Item 3. of the Fiduciary Declarations or the Combined Policy Aggregate Limit of Liability in
Item 3. of the Policy Declarations has been exhausted by the payment of Loss.

payment,

1.

The amount the Insurer would have contributed to the settlement


up to the date of such refusal; and

2.

Eighty percent (80%)

of such Loss in

excess

assume

including

any

obligation,

Defense

or

incur any

Expenses incurred

of the amount for which the Claim would have been settled.

F.

The Insurer shall not seek repayment from an Insured Individual of any Defense Costs paid by the Insurer
that are deemed uninsured pursuant to Exclusion IV.C. Conduct, unless the applicable determination
standard set forth in such Exclusion has been met.

G.

If

we are

prevented by

law

or

otherwise unable to defend

or

investigate

Claim

brought

outside the United

States, the Insured under the Insurer's supervision may arrange for the investigation, appointment of

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counsel and defense of such Claim. Subject to the applicable Limit of Liability and Retention, the Insurer will
reimburse the Insured for any reasonable and necessary Defense Expenses for such Claim.

VII.

LIMIT OF LIABILITY

Regardless
limited

VIII.

as

Claims,

or

claimants, the Insurer's liability under this Coverage Part is

A.

If the Combined Policy Aggregate Limit of Liability in Item 3. of the Policy Declarations is elected, the
Insurer's maximum liability for all Loss during the Policy Period arising from a Claim or Related Claims
under this Coverage Part, shall not exceed the Maximum Aggregate Limit of Liability stated in Item 3. of the
Fiduciary Declarations or the unpaid portion of the Combined Policy Aggregate Limit of Liability stated in Item
3. of the Policy Declarations, whichever is less.

B.

If the Combined Policy Aggregate Limit of Liability in Item 3. of the Policy Declarations is not elected, the
Insurer's maximum liability for all Loss during the Policy Period arising from a Claim or Related Claims
under this Coverage Part, shall not exceed the Maximum Aggregate Limit of Liability stated in Item 3. of the
Fiduciary Declarations.

C.

The maximum liability for all Loss for civil penalties arising out of Section 502(c) of ERISA during the Policy
Period shall not exceed the ERISA 502(c) Limit stated in Item 3. of the Fiduciary Declarations. Such limit
shall be part of and not in addition to the Maximum Aggregate Limit of Liability stated in Item 3. of the
Fiduciary Declarations.

D.

The maximum

liability for all Loss for civil penalties arising out of the Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act of 1996 during the Policy Period shall not exceed the HIPAA Limit stated in Item 3. of the
Fiduciary Declarations. Such limit shall be part of and not in addition to the Maximum Aggregate Limit of
Liability stated in Item 3. of the Fiduciary Declarations.

RETENTION
A.

liability under this Coverage Part applies only to that part of covered Loss which is in excess of
Retentions stated in Item 4. of the Fiduciary Declarations. Such Retentions shall be considered
uninsured amounts and borne by the Insureds at their own risk.

The Insurer's

the

B.

IX.

of the number of Insureds,

follows:

applicable

If different parts of
Retentions will be
exceed the largest

Claim are subject to different Retentions in different Insuring Agreements the applicable
applied separately to each part of such Claim but the sum of such Retentions shall not
applicable Retention.

REPORTING
A.

An Insured shall provide the Insurer with written notice as soon as practicable after the Chief Executive
Officer, Chief Financial Officer, President, In-House General Counsel or any person with the responsibility for
the management of insurance claims, or any equivalent position, of an Insured Entity becomes aware of a
Claim, but in no event later than:
1.

Ninety (90) days

2.

The

expiration

after the effective date of

date of the Extended

expiration

or

Reporting Period,

termination:
if

or

applicable.

However if the Insurer sends written notice to the Named Insured stating that this Policy is being terminated
for nonpayment of premium, an Insured shall give the Insurer written notice of such Claim prior to the
effective date of such termination.

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the Policy Period or an applicable Extended Reporting Period, an Insured becomes aware of an act
circumstances that may subsequently give rise to a Claim and gives the Insurer notice of such act or
circumstances, then any Claim subsequently arising from such circumstances shall be deemed made against
the Insured during the Policy Period in which the circumstances were first reported to, and accepted by the
Insurer, provided that any such subsequent Claim is reported to the Insu rer in accordance with paragraph A.
above.

If

during

or

X.

C.

An Insured must give to the Insurer the assistance, information and cooperation as the Insurer may require
and shall include in any notice of a Claim, or circumstances of a potential Claim, a description of the Claim or
circumstances, the nature of the alleged Wrongful Act, the nature and amount of alleged or potential
damage, the names of actual or potential claimants, and the manner in which the Insured first became aware
of the Claim, circumstances or alleged Wrongful Act.

D.

Notice of a Claim or
Policy Declarations.

potential Claim,

must be

provided in writing

to the addresses stated in Item 7. of the

CHANGE OF PLANS
A.

Termination of Plan

If a Benefit Plan is terminated before or during the Policy Period, coverage under this Coverage Part shall
continue until the expiration or termination of this Coverage Part with respect to any Insured for Wrongful Acts
prior to the date the Benefit Plan was terminated.
B.

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation

If the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation becomes the Trustee of a Benefit Plan before or during the Policy
Period, coverage under this Coverage Part shall continue until the expiration or termination of this Coverage Part
with respect to any Insured for Wrongful Acts prior to the effective date the Pension Benefit Guaranty
Corporation became the Trustee of the Benefit Plan.

C.

Sale of Plan

a Benefit Plan is sold before or during the Policy Period, coverage under this
until the expiration or termination of this Coverage Part:

If

XI.

1.

With respect to any Insured for Wrongful Acts

2.

While the Benefit Plan

was

3.

If notice of such sale is

given

prior to

sponsored solely by
to the Insurer

an

prior to

Coverage

Part shall continue

the effective date the Benefit Plan

Insured

Entity;

the end of the

was

sold; and

and

Policy

Period.

ALLOCATION
If an Insured incurs Loss on account of any Claim and such Claim includes both covered and non-covered
matters, coverage with respect to such Claim shall apply as follows:
A.

One hundred percent (100%) of Defense Expenses on account of the Claim will be considered covered
Loss provided that this shall not apply to any Insured for whom coverage is excluded pursuant to Section
XV. Representations and Severability; and

B.

We shall fairly allocate all remaining loss that an Insured incurred on account of such Claim between
covered Loss and non-covered loss based upon the relative legal exposure of the parties to such matters.

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XII.

PRIORITY OF PAYMENTS

Liability

from any Claim covered under this Coverage Part exceeds the
stated in Item 3. of the Fiduciary Declarations then the Insurer shall:

arising

If Loss

XIII.

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by

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A.

First pay Loss incurred

B.

To the extent any remaining amount of the


Loss incurred by an Insured Entity.

an

applicable

remaining

available Limit of

Benefit Plan; and then

Limit of

Liability

remains available, the Insurer will pay

OTHER INSURANCE AND INDEMNITY


If other valid and collectible insurance (other than a policy that is issued specifically as excess of this Coverage
Part) is available to the Insured for Loss covered under this Coverage Part or if the Insured Individual is entitled
to indemnification from an Outside Entity, the insurance provided by this Coverage Part shall be excess of such
other insurance or indemnification regardless of whether or not such insurance is primary, contributory, excess,
contingent or whether such indemnification is actually made.

XIV.

PRESUMPTION OF INDEMNIFICATION
If an Insured Entity fails or refuses to indemnify an Insured Individual for Loss to the fullest extent permitted by
the Insured Entity's or Outside Entity's by-laws or through statutory or common law, then any payment by the
Insurer of such Loss shall be excess of the Insuring Agreement I.B. Compliance Resolution Coverage Retention
as set forth in Item 4 of the Fiduciary Declarations.

XV.

REPRESENTATIONS AND SEVERABILITY


A.

B.

The declarations and statements in the Application for this Coverage Part are the Insured's
and the Insurer has relied on such representations when issuing this Coverage Part. Such
are incorporated into and constitute part of this Coverage Part.
shall be construed

separate Application by each Insured.

1.

The

2.

No statement in the Application, fact pertaining to,


shall be imputed to any other Insured Individual.

Application

as a

representations
representations

or

knowledge possessed by any Insured Individual

the Application contains any misrepresentations made with the intent to deceive or contains
misrepresentations which materially affect the acceptance of the risk or the hazard assumed by the Insurer
under this Policy, then no coverage shall be afforded for any Claim based upon, arising from, or in

If

consequence of, any such misrepresentation with respect to:


1.

Any Insured Individual who knew of such misrepresentations (whether

Application contained such


such Insured Individual; or
2.

XVI.

misrepresentations)

or

any Insured

not such individual knew such


to the extent it indemnifies any

or

Entity

Any Insured Entity if any past or present Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer or Chief
Information Officer (or any equivalent position) of the Insured Entity knew of such misrepresentation
(whether or not such individual knew such Application contained such misrepresentations).

RESCINDABILITY
The Insurer shall not be entitled under any circumstances to void
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Policy

Number

The Hanover Insurance

LH4-8827059-07

Company

440 Lincoln Street

Worcester, Massachusetts 01653

(A

Item 1.

Stock Insurance

Company,

herein called the

NAMED INSURED

Vemrna International Holdings, Inc


DBA Vemma Nutrition Company
8322 E. HARTFORD DRIVE
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85255
Item 2.

POLICY PERIOD

Inception Date: 08/01/2015 Expiration Date:

(12:01
Item 3.

08/01/2016

AM standard time at the address shown in Item

1)

INSURING AGREEMENTS, LIMITS OF LIABILITY AND RETENTIONS

Insuring Agreement
A.

Limits of Liability

Retentions

$2, 000, 000


$2, 000, 000

$50, 000

$2, 000, 000

$50, 000

$2, 000, 000

$50, 000

$2, 000, 000

$50, 000

Fidelity
1.
2.
3.

Theft
ERISA Fidelity
Client Property

Employee

Alteration

$0

B.

Forgery

C.

Premises

D.

Transit

Coverage

$2, 000, 000

$50, 000

E.

Computer Crime
1. Computer Fraud
2. Restoration Expense

$2, 000, 000


$50, 000

$50, 000

Funds Transfer Fraud

$2, 000, 000

$50, 000

$2, 000, 000

$50, 000

$2, 000, 000

$50, 000

F.
G.

or

Coverage

Credit, Debit

or

Charge

Card

$0

Fraud
H.

Money Orders and Counterfeit


Money

Insurer)

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Item 4.

Personal Accounts Protection


1. Forgery or Alteration
2. Identity Fraud
Reimbursement

Investigative Expense

Limits of Liability

to be

signed by

Eppinger,

President

Policy

Frederick H.

Coverage

Part

Retentions

$25, 000
$25, 000

$1, 000
$1, 000

$50, 000

$0

$9, 367.00

PREMIUM FOR COVERAGE PART

We have caused this

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authorized agent of the Company.

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Charles F. Cronin,

Secretary

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premium paid, in reliance upon the statements in the Application and subject to the Crime
Declarations, limitations, conditions, definitions and other provisions of this Coverage Part, including endorsements

In consideration of the

hereto, the Insurer and the Insureds agree


I.

follows:

as

INSURING AGREEMENTS
A.

Fidelity
1.

Employee Theft

The Insurer will pay the Insured for direct loss of or damage to Money, Securities or Other Property
sustained by an Insured resulting from Theft or Forgery committed by an Employee, whether identified or
not, acting alone or in collusion with others.
2.

ERISA Fidelity

The Insurer will pay an Employee Benefit Plan for direct loss of Money, Securities or Other Property
sustained by such Employee Benefit Plan resulting from fraudulent or dishonest acts, including larceny,
Theft, embezzlement, Forgery, misappropriation, wrongful abstraction, wrongful conversion and willful
misapplication, committed by a Fiduciary of any Employee Benefit Plan, whether identified or not, acting
alone or in collusion with others.
3.

Client

Property

The Insurer will pay the Insured for direct loss of or damage to Money, Securities or Other Property
sustained by the Insured's Client resulting from Theft committed by an identified Employee not in collusion
with such Client's employees.

B.

Forgery

or

Alteration

The Insurer will pay the Insured for loss


which is:
1.

Made, drawn by

2.

Made

which is

or

drawn

purported

or

by

directly caused by Forgery

or

alteration of

Financial Instrument

drawn upon the Insured;


one

acting

to have been

as

so

the Insured's

made

or

agent,

or

drawn.

If the Insured is sued for refusing to pay any written Financial Instrument on the basis that it has been
or altered, and the Insured has the Insurer's written consent to defend against the suit, the Insurer
will pay for any reasonable legal fees and expenses that the Insured incurs and pays in such defense. The
amount that the Insurer will pay is in addition to the Limit of Liability applicable to this Insuring Agreement.

forged

C.

Premises Coverage
The Insurer will pay the Insured for direct loss sustained
1.

Robbery, Theft or Safe Burglary, committed


the Premises or Banking Premises;

2.

Loss of

damage to Other
in the Premises; or

or

Burglary
3.

Damage to
Burglary;

4.

Damage
resulting

to

the Premises

from
containers.

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by

Property resulting
its exterior

resulting

by

the Insured

Third

from

from

resulting

Party, of Money

an

an

actual

actual

or

or

from:

and Securities located inside

attempted Robbery, Theft

or

Safe

attempted Robbery, Theft

or

Safe

locked safe, vault, cash register, cash box or cash drawer located inside the Premises
an actual or attempted Robbery or Safe Burglary of, or unlawful entry into such

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D.

Crime

Coverage

Part

Transit Coverage

The Insurer will pay the Insured for direct loss sustained
1.

the Insured

by

resulting

from:

Robbery or Theft of Money and Securities committed by a Third Party, or destruction or disappearance
Money and Securities, while In Transit and including while temporarily within the living quarters of a
Messenger.

of

2.

E.

Robbery or Theft of Other Property committed by


damage of Other Property, while In Transit.

Third

Party,

or

destruction, disappearance

Computer Crime
1.

Computer Fraud

The Insurer will pay the Insured for direct loss sustained
Property resulting from Computer Fraud.
2.

the Insured of

by

Money, Securities

and Other

Program and Electronic Data Restoration Expense

Expense that the


replace damaged or destroyed Computer Programs or Electronic Data
Computer System directly caused by a Computer Violation.

The Insurer will pay the Insured for reasonable Restoration

Payment of reasonable Restoration Expense applies only if the


Computer Programs or Electronic Data from back-up data copies.

Insured incurs to restore or


stored within the Insured

Insured is unable to

of reasonable Restoration Expense will be made to the Insured upon the


restoration of the damaged or destroyed Computer Programs or Electronic Data.

Payment
F.

or

reproduce such

completion of

the

Funds Transfer Fraud


The Insurer will pay the Insured for direct loss of Money or Securities resulting from a Fraudulent
Instruction directing a financial institution to transfer, pay or deliver Money or Securities from the Insured
Transfer Account.

G.

Credit, Debit

or

Charge Card Fraud

The Insurer will pay the Insured for direct loss


committed by a Third Party.
H.

Money

Orders and Counterfeit

from Credit, Debit

resulting

Charge

Card Fraud

Money

The Insurer will pay the Insured for direct loss resulting from the Insured
exchange for merchandise, Money or Securities:

I.

or

any post office, express company

1.

Money orders issued by

2.

Counterfeit Money that is acquired during the regular

bank that

or

course

having accepted
are

not

paid

upon

in

good faith,

presentation;

in

or

of business.

Personal Accounts Protection


1.

Personal Accounts Forgery

or

Alteration

The Insurer will pay the Insured for direct loss


promissory notes, or similar written promises, orders

from Forgery or alteration of checks, drafts,


directions to pay a sum certain in Money that are:

resulting
or

a.

Made, drawn

or

purported

to be made

or

drawn upon

b.

Made, drawn

or

purported

to be made

or

drawn

For the purposes of this Insuring


be treated the

Century Act, shall

Agreement,
same as

the

by

personal

someone

substitute check,

original

it

Ed. 01/14

acting

as an

Executive;

or

agent of the Executive.

defined in the Check

Clearing

for the 21st

replaced.

qta.,

Form 908 1001

as

accounts of the

le1r

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Crime

2.

Identity Fraud Expense Reimbursement

The Insurer will reimburse the Insured, on behalf of the Executive, for
an Executive as a direct result of any Identity Fraud.

J.

Part

Coverage

Identity

Fraud

Expense incurred by

Investigative Expense
1.

The Insurer will pay the Insured for Investigative Expenses to determine the amount of loss covered
under any Insuring Agreement of this Coverage Part.

2,

The Insurer will pay the Insured for

Investigative Expenses after settlement

of covered loss.

DISCOVERY PERIOD
The Insurer will pay the Insured for direct loss sustained
Coverage Part which is Discovered by the Insured:
A.

No later than

ninety (90) days

B.

No later than

one

prior

from the date of that cancellation; and

year from the date of that cancellation with

(1)

to the effective date of cancellation of this

regard

to any

Employee

Benefit Plan.

However, this extended period to Discover loss terminates immediately upon the effective date of any other
insurance policy obtained by the Insured, whether from the Insurer or another insurer, replacing in whole or in
part the coverage afforded under this Coverage Part, whether or not such other insurance policy provides
coverage for loss sustained prior to its effective date.

III.

DEFINITIONS

Banking Premises
depository.

means

the interior of that

portion

of any

building occupied by

banking institution

or

similar

safe

Client

means an

entity

for which the Insured

performs services for

fee

or

under written contract while that

contract is in effect.

Client's Premises
business.

Computer Fraud

means

means

the interior of that

the unlawful

taking

of

portion of
Money,

any

building

Securities

or

the Insured

Other

occupies

Property resulting

in

conducting

from

its

Computer

Violation.
set of related electronic instructions which direct the operations and functions of a
devices connected to it which enable the Computer System or devices to receive,
process, store, retrieve, send, create or otherwise act upon Electronic Data.

Computer.Program
Computer System

means a

or

Computer System means a computer and all input, output, processing, storage and communication facilities and
equipment which are connected to such a device and which the operating system or application software used by
the Insured are under direct operational control by the Insured. Off-line media libraries are deemed to be part of
such Computer System.
Computer Violation

means:

A.

A Computer Virus

B.

Vandalism directed solely to the Insured by a natural person,


unauthorized access to the Insured's Computer System.

designed

to

damage

or

destroy

Computer Program

or

including

Electronic Data;
an

Employee

or

who has

gained

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Computer Virus
A.

Directed

B.

That

provided

Crime

of unauthorized instructions,

means a set

solely against the Insured;

programmatic

Counterfeit Money

were

maliciously

imitation of

means an

Coverage

Part

otherwise:

and

propagates themselves through the Computer System


such instructions

or

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introduced

Money

by

or

networks;

natural person.

that is intended to deceive and to be taken

as

genuine.

Credit, Debit or Charge Card Fraud means the Forgery or alteration of, on or in, any written instrument required
in connection with any transaction involving any credit, debit or charge card issued to the Insured, or at the
Insured's request to any Employee.
Custodian means the Insured, or any of the Insured partners or Members, or any Employee while having care
and custody of Money, Securities or Other Property inside the Premises, excluding any person while acting as
a

Watchperson

Digital Signature
with

janitor.

or

electronic identifier created by computer, within, attached to,


adopted by a person with the intent to sign the record.

means an

record, and executed

or

logically

associated

or

Discover, Discovered or Discovery means the time when an Executive or individual responsible for placing
insurance, first becomes aware of facts which would cause a reasonable person to assume that a loss of a type
covered by this

Coverage

Part has been

or

will be incurred and includes loss:


to such loss may not

yet be known;

A.

Where the details, act

B.

Which does not exceed the Retention set forth in Item 3. of the Crime

C.

Which is sustained

D.

Which is the subject of an actual or potential claim in which it is alleged that an Insured is liable to
Party under circumstances which, if true, would constitute a loss under this Coverage Part.

Electronic Data

prior

means

acts

or

to the

facts

A.

Which does not

provide

B.

Which is stored

on

causing

or

or

inception

contributing

information converted to

instructions

electronic

or

directions to a

processing

Declarations;

Coverage Part;

date of any coverage under this

media for

form usable in

by

Third

Computer System:

Computer System;

use

or

or

Computer Program.

Electronic Signature means a Digital Signature, an electronic sound, symbol or process, within, attached to,
logically associated with a record and executed or adopted by a person with the intent to sign the record.

Employee
A.

B.

or

means:

Any

natural person:

1.

While in the Insured's service and for the first sixty (60) days immediately after termination of service,
unless such termination is due to Theft or any other dishonest act committed by the Employee;

2.

Who the Insured compensates

3.

Who the Insured has the

right

directly by salary,

wages

to direct and control while

natural person who is

1.

To substitute for an
leave of absence; or

Employee

2.

To meet seasonal

short-term work load conditions;

or

commissions; and

performing

services for the Insured.

furnished to the Insured:

Any

temporarily

or

as

set forth in

paragraph

A. above, who is

on

medical, military

subject to the Insured's direction and control and performing services for the
any such person while having care and custody of Money, Securities or Other
outside the Premises.

while such person is

excluding, however,

Form 908 1001 Ed. 01/14

or

other

Insured,
Property

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Coverage

Part

C.

Any natural person who is leased to the Insured under a written agreement between the Insured and a labor
leasing firm, to perform duties related to the conduct of the Insured's business, but does not mean a
temporary employee as described in paragraph B. above.

D.

Any natural person who is:


1.

2.

A trustee, officer,

employee, administrator or manager, except


Employee Benefit Plan; or

independent

contractor of any

A director

trustee of the Insured while that person is

or

engaged

an

in

administrator

or

handling Money,

manager who is

Securities

or

an

Other

Property of any Employee Benefit Plan.


E.

natural person:

Any
1.

Who is

former Employee, partner, Member,


services for the Insured;

Manager,

or

Executive retained

as

consultant while

performing
2.

Who is

3.

While

4.

Who is

non-compensated officer;

acting

having

as a

non-compensated fund solicitor during fund raising campaigns;

or

guest student or intern pursuing studies or duties, excluding, however, any such
and custody of Money, Securities or Other Property outside the Premises.

F.

Any attorney retained by the Insured, while performing legal services for the Insured.

G.

Any Employee

H.

Any of the Insured Managers, directors

I.

person while

care

of

an

entity merged

or

consolidated with the Insured


or

prior to

the effective date of this

Policy.

trustees while:

acts within the scope of the usual duties of

Em ployee;

1.

Performing

2.

Acting as a member of any committee duly elected or appointed by resolution of the Insured's board of
directors or board of trustees to perform specific, as distinguished from general, directorial acts on the
Insured's behalf.

Any Employee included

above while

on

an

or

military service.

However, Employee does not include any agent, broker, factor, commission merchant,
contractor or representative of the same general character.

consignee, independent

Employee Benefit Plan means any welfare or pension benefit plan sponsored by an Insured Entity whether or
subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), as amended, and as amended by
the Pension Protection Act of 2006, which is operated solely by an Insured Entity or jointly by an Insured Entity
and a labor organization for the benefit of Employees, provided that the Employee Benefit Plan shall not include
any multi-employer plans.
not

Executive means an Insured Entity's owner, natural person partner, member of the board of directors, member
of the board of trustees, officer, risk manager, in-house general counsel, Manager, or Member.
means checks, drafts or similar written promises, orders or directions to pay a sum certain
Money, that are made, drawn by or drawn upon an Insured Entity or by anyone acting as an Insured Entity's
agent, or that are purported to have been so made or drawn.

Financial Instrument
in

Forgery means the signing of the name of another person or organization with intent to deceive. It does not mean
signature which consists in whole or in part of one's own name signed with or without authority, in any capacity,

for any purpose.

Fraudulent Instruction
A.

means:

An electronic, telegraphic, cable, teletype, telefacsimile or telephone instruction which purports to have been
transmitted by the Insured, but which has in fact been fraudulently transmitted by someone else without the

Insured's

Form 908 1001

knowledge

Ed. 01/14

or

consent;

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B.

Coverage Part

a Financial Instrument, issued by the Insured, which was forged or altered


other than the Insured without the Insured's knowledge or consent, or which purports to have
been issued by the Insured, but was in fact fraudulently issued without the Insured's knowledge or consent;

A written instruction, other than

by

someone

or

C.

telegraphic, cable, teletype, telefacsimile, telephone or written instruction initially received by


the Insured which purports to have been transmitted by an Employee, but which was in fact fraudulently
transmitted by someone else without the Insured's or the Employee's knowledge or consent.

An electronic,

Fraud means the act of knowingly transferring or using, without lawful authority, a means of identification
of an Executive with the intent to commit, aid or abet any unlawful activity that constitutes a violation of federal
law or a felony under any applicable state or local law.

Identity

Identity Fraud Expense

means:

A.

Costs of notarizing fraud affidavits or similar documents for credit agencies, financial institutions, merchants
or other credit grantors that have required that such affidavits be notarized;

B.

Costs for certified mail to law enforcement


credit grantors;

C.

Costs for long distance telephone calls to law enforcement agencies, credit agencies, financial
merchants or other credit grantors to report or discuss any actual Identity Fraud;

D.

Lost wages, up to a maximum payment of one thousand dollars


of five (5) weeks, as a result of absence from employment:

agencies,

credit

1.

To communicate with law enforcement agencies,


merchants or other credit grantors;

2.

To

3.

Due to

complete

name;

fraud affidavits

wrongful
provided,

being dismissed

similar documents;

or

incarceration

agencies,

financial institutions, merchants

($1, 000.00)

legal counsel,

credit

per week for

agencies,

institutions,

maximum

period

or

arising solely from someone having committed a crime


apply in the case of wrongful incarceration

in the Executive's
absent all charges

acquittal.

original application

E.

Loan application fees for reapplying for a loan or loans when the
because the lender received incorrect credit information.

F.

Reasonable attorney fees incurred, with the Insurer's prior written consent, for:

is

rejected solely

1.

Defense of lawsuits brought against the Insured Executive


credit grantors or their collection agencies;

by financial institutions, merchants,

2.

The removal of any criminal

against

3.
G.

Challenging

other

financial institutions,

that lost wages shall not


or an

or

the accuracy

or

or

civil

judgments wrongly

completeness

Costs for daycare and eldercare incurred


the Policy Period.

entered

of any information in

solely

as a

a consumer

direct result of any

But, Identity Fraud Expense does not include any expense

or

the Insured Executive;

or

credit report.

Identity

loss not listed in

other

Fraud Discovered

paragraphs

A.

through

during

G. of this

definition.
In Transit
custody of
custody of

Insured

being conveyed by the Insured outside the Premises, from one place to another and in the
Messenger, an armored motor vehicle carrier, or another person authorized by the Insured to have
Money, Securities or Other Property.
means

means

any Insured

Investigative Expenses
costs such as Employee

Form 908 1001 Ed. 01/14

Entity and

any

Employee

Benefit Plan.

means reasonable and necessary expenses (expenses other than internal corporate
salaries and wages) incurred by the Insured with the Insurer's prior written consent to

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establish the amount of


Client.

Manager

means a

Member

means an owner

serve as a

serving
of

in

limited

Investigative Expenses

directorial

capacity for

Part

shall not include expenses incurred

limited

by

any

liability company.

liability company represented by

its

membership interest, who also may

Manager.

Messenger

means

while having

Money

person

covered loss.

Coverage

a relative thereof, or Employee


Property outside the Premises.

Executive, Member, Manager, including

any

and custody of

care

Money,

Securities

or

Other

of

an

Insured

means:

coins and bank notes in current

A.

Currency,

B.

Travelers checks,

register

use

and

having

face value; and

checks and money orders held for sale to the

public.

Property
any tangible property other than Money and Securities that has intrinsic value. Other
not
does
include
Computer Programs, Electronic Data, or Computer Systems or any property
Property

Other

means

specifically excluded
Premises

means

under this

Coverage

Part.

the interior of that portion of any

building

the Insured

occupies

in

conducting

business.

Restoration Expense means reasonable costs incurred by the Insured to reproduce Computer Programs or
Electronic Data and enable the Insured to restore the Insured Computer System to the level of operational
capability that existed immediately preceding a Computer Violation.

However, Restoration Expense does not include:


A.

Internal corporate costs and expenses,

including Employee remuneration and any

costs related to any

legal

action;
B.

Expenses incurred as a result of the reconstruction of Computer Programs or Electronic Data recorded on
media, including, but not limited to, magnetic or optical media if there are no analyses files, specifications or
backups of Computer Programs or Electronic Data held outside the Premises;

C.

Expenses incurred as a result of the reconstruction


Insured knowingly uses illegal copies of programs;

D.

Expenses incurred to render the Computer Programs and Electronic


processing equipment;

E.

Expenses incurred to design, update


operation or performance; or

F.

as a result of alteration in Computer Programs and Electronic Data held on magnetic


media due to the effect of magnetic fields, incorrect usage of the Computer Programs and Electronic Data,
or the obsolescence of the Computer System.

or

of

Computer Programs

improve Computer Programs

or

and Electronic Data if the

Data usable

Electronic Data

by replacement
or

to

perfect their

Expenses incurred

Robbery means the unlawful taking of Money, Securities


person by one who has:
A.

Caused

B.

Committed

Safe

or

Burglary

threatened to cause that person


an

obviously

means

bodily harm;

unlawful act witnessed

the unlawful

by

or

Other

Property from the

and

custody of

or

that person.

taking of:

A.

Money, Securities or Other Property from within a locked safe or vault


safe or vault as evidenced by marks of forcible entry upon its exterior; or

B.

A safe

or

care

by

person

unlawfully entering

the

vault from inside the Premises.

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Part

Coverage

111K IVO .t.t.k.

Securities means
and includes:
A.

Tokens, tickets,

revenue

and

nonnegotiable

instruments

and other stamps

or

contracts

representing Money

(whether represented by

actual stamps

or

which cards

are

or

Other

Property

unused value in

in current use; and

meter)
B.

negotiable

Evidences of debt issued in connection with credit

or

charge cards,

not issued

by

the

Insured;
but does not include
Theft

means

Third

Party

Money.

the intentional unlawful

means a

taking

person other than

an

to the

deprivation of

Insured

or

an

lnsu red

or

Client.

Employee.

Transfer Account means an account maintained by the Insured at a financial institution from which the Insured
can initiate the transfer, payment or delivery of M oney or Securities:

By means of electronic, telegraphic, cable, teletype, telefacsimile


directly through an electronic funds transfer system; or

B.

By means of written instructions (other than those described in Insuring Agreement


conditions under which such transfers are to be initiated by such financial institution
funds transfer system.

or

Watchperson means any person the Insured retains specifically to have


or Other Property inside the Premises and who has no other duties.

IV.

telephone instructions communicated

A.

care

and

I.B.) establishing the


through an electronic

custody of Money, Securities

EXCLUSIONS
A.

For the purpose of all


1.

Insuring Agreements

this

Coverage

Part shall not

cover:

Partners
Loss resulting from Theft, or any other dishonest act, committed by a natural person partner of an
Insured Entity, whether acting alone or in collusion with others. However this Exclusion shall not apply
to Insuring Clause A.2. ERISA Fidelity.

2.

Prior Dishonesty
Loss caused by an Employee which is sustained by the Insured after
a Theft or any other dishonest or criminal act which is:

3.

a.

Valued at one thousand dollars


or in the service of an Insured;

b.

Valued at

c.

Committed

($1, 000)

or

more, committed

twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000)


employment or service with an Insured; or
more

than

Employees, Managers,

or

or more,

by

an

such

Executive, becomes

Employee

committed

by

such

while

aware

employed

with

Employee prior

to

ninety (90) days following the termination of such Employee.


Executives

Loss resulting from Theft or any other dishonest act committed by an Employee, Manager, Member
Executive whether acting alone or in collusion with others or while performing services for the Insured
otherwise, except when covered under Insuring Agreements A.1., A.2. and A.3. of this Coverage Part.
4.

of

or
or

Confidential Information
Loss

resulting from:

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a.

b.

5.

Crime

The unauthorized disclosure of the Insured's confidential information including, but not limited to,
patents, trade secrets, Electronic Data, Computer Programs, processing methods or customer
lists: or

The unauthorized use or disclosure of confidential information of another person or entity which is
held by the Insured including, but not limited to, financial information, personal information, credit
card information or similar non-public information.

Governmental Action

resulting from expropriation, nationalization,


Property by order of governmental authority.

Loss

6.

Part

Coverage

seizure

destruction of

or

Money,

Securities

or

Other

Indirect/Consequential Loss
Loss that is

indirect

an

or

consequential

loss of any kind

including,

inability to realize income that the Insured would


damage to Money, Securities or Other Property;

but not limited to, loss

resulting

have realized had there been

from:

loss of

a.

The

b.

Payment of damages of any type for which the Insureds are legally liable. However, The Insurer will
pay compensatory damages arising directly from a loss covered under this Coverage Part;

c.

Payment of Investigative Expenses except


Coverage Part;

d.

Payment of costs, fees or other


Coverage Part; and

when covered under

expenses the Insureds incur in

no

Insuring Agreement

establishing

or

U. of this

the existence of loss

under this
e.

7.

Fines, penalties, multiple

or

punitive damages

that the Insured's incur.

Legal Fees, Costs and Expenses


Fees, costs and expenses incurred by the Insured which are related to any
covered under Insuring Agreement I.J. of this Coverage Part.

8.

legal action, except

when

Trading
Loss resulting directly or indirectly from trading, whether in the Insured's name or in a genuine
fictitious account, However, the Insurer will pay for loss resulting directly from trading in a genuine
fictitious account when covered under Insuring Agreements A.1., A.2. or A.3. of this Coverage Part.

9.

or

damage resulting from:

a.

War, including undeclared

b.

Warlike action

c.

or

civil war;

by a military force, including action in hindering or defending against an actual or


expected attack, by any government, sovereign or other authority using military personnel or other
agents;

or

Insurrection, rebellion, revolution, usurped power,

hindering

or

For the purpose of


1.

or

War and Military Action


Loss

B.

or

defending against

Insuring Agreement

or

action taken

by governmental authority

in

any of these.
A.

Fidelity,

this

Coverage Part shall

not

cover:

Inventory Shortage
Loss

or

a.

An

b.

that

part of

any

loss, the proof of which

inventory computation;

as

to its existence or amount is

dependent

upon:

or

profit and loss computation.


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Coveragc.

However, where the Insured establishes wholly apart from such computations that the Insured has
sustained

inventory
2.

a loss, then the Insured may offer the Insured's


in support of the amount of loss claimed.

records and actual

physical

count of

Warehouse Receipts
Loss resulting from the fraudulent or dishonest
warehouse receipt or any papers connected with it.

C.

inventory

For the purpose of

Insuring Agreements I.C. Premises

signing, issuing, canceling

and I.D. Transit

or

failing

cancel,

to

Coverage, this Coverage

Part shall not

cover:

1.

Accounting

Exchanges

or

or

Omissions

arithmetical

errors or

omissions.

Purchases
from the

giving

or

surrendering

of

Money,

Securities

or

Other

Property

in any

exchange

purchase.

Fire
Loss

4.

or

resulting

Loss
or

3.

Arithmetical Errors

resulting from accounting

Loss
2.

or

or

damage resulting

a.

Loss of

b.

Loss from

or

from fire, however caused, except:

damage to Money, Securities; and

damage

to

safe

or

vault.

Money Operated Devices


Loss of Money, Securities or Other Property contained in any money operated device unless the
amount of Money deposited in it is recorded by a continuous recording instrument in the device.

5.

Motor Vehicles
Loss of
them.

6.

or

Loss of or
to

Equipment and Accessories

damage

or

Transfer

or

to motor

vehicles, trailers

or

semi-trailers

or

equipment

and accessories attached to

Surrender

damage to Money, Securities or Other Property after it


or place outside the Premises or Banking Premises:

has been transferred

or

surrendered

person

a.

On the basis of unauthorized instructions;

b.

As

result of

threat to do

bodily

c.

As

result of

threat to do

damage

d.

As

result of

threat to introduce

e.

As

result of

threat to introduce

harm to any person;

to

Money, Securities

or

Other

Property;

denial of service attack into the Insured's Computer System;


virus

or

other malicious instruction into the Insured's Computer


or corrupt data or Computer Programs stored within

System which is designed to damage, destroy


the Insured's Computer System;
As

f.

result of

threat to contaminate,

pollute

or

render substandard the Insured's products

result of

threat to disseminate,

divulge

or

utilize:

or

goods;

or

g.

Form 908 1001

As

1)

The Insured's confidential information;

2)

Weaknesses in the

Ed. 01/14

source

or

code within the Insured's

Computer System.

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However, this Exclusion does not apply with respect to Insuring Agreement I.D. Transit

Money, Securities or Other Property while


Messenger, if the Insured:

of

a)

Had

no

knowledge

b)

Had

knowledge

of

of any Threat at the time the conveyance


a

Coverage,

outside the Premises in the care and

Threat at the time the conveyance

began;

began,

to loss

custody of

or

but the loss

was

not related to

the Threat.
7.

Vandalism
Loss from damage to the Premises or its exterior, or to any safe, vault, cash
drawer or Other Property by vandalism or malicious mischief.

8.

cash box, cash

Voluntary Parting
Loss resulting from the Insured
induced by any dishonest act to
Other Property.

D.

register,

For the purpose of


1.

or anyone acting on the Insured's express


voluntarily part with title to or possession of

Insuring Agreement

I.E.

Computer Crime, this Coverage

or

implied authority, being


Money, Securities or

any

Part shall not

cover:

Credit Card Transactions


Loss resulting from the use or purported use of credit, debit, charge, access, convenience, identification,
stored-value or other cards or the information contained on such cards.

2.

Funds Transfer Fraud


Loss resulting from a Fraudulent Instruction directing a financial institution
Money or Securities from the Insured's Transfer Account.

3.

transfer, pay

or

deliver

Inventory Shortages
Loss

E.

to

or

a.

An

b.

that part of any loss, the

inventory computation;

profit

proof

of which

as

to its existence

or

amount is

dependent upon:

or

and loss computation.

For the purpose of


resulting from the

Insuring Agreement
use

of

I.F. Funds Transfer Fraud, this Coverage Part shall not cover loss
cause a transfer of Money, Securities or Other

computer to fraudulently

Property.

V.

LIMIT OF LIABILITY
A.

Regardless of the number of Insureds, the most the Insurer


Liability set forth in Item 3. of the Crime Declarations.

B.

If a direct loss is covered under more than one Insuring Agreement, the maximum the Insurer will pay for
such loss shall not exceed the largest Limit of Liability applicable under any such Insuring Agreements.

C.

All loss resulting from a single act or any number of acts of the same Employee or Third Party, and all loss
whether such act or acts occurred before or during the Policy Period, will be treated as a single loss and the
applicable Limit of Liability set forth in Item 3. of the Crime Declarations will apply, subject to Section Xl.
Liability for Prior Losses.

D.

All loss covered under Insuring


for Insuring Agreement I.E.1.

Form 908 1001

Ed. 01/14

Agreement

will pay for each loss is the

applicable Limit of

I.E.2. shall be part of, and not in addition to, the Limit of

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VI.

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Insuring Agreement J. shall be part of, and not in addition to,


Agreement as set forth in Item 3. of the Crime Declarations.

the Limit of

Part

Liability

for

RETENTION
A.

The Insurer's liability under this Coverage Part applies only to that part of loss which is
applicable Retentions stated in Item 3. of the Crime Declarations.

B.

If a loss is subject to different Retentions, in different Insuring Agreements, the applicable Retentions will be
applied separately to each part of such loss but the sum of such Retentions shall not exceed the largest
applicable Retention.

C.

If an Insured receives payment under another policy or bond, after applying a deductible or retention for loss
also covered under this Coverage Part, then the applicable Retention set forth in Item 3. of the Crime
Declarations shall be reduced by the deductible or retention previously applied to such loss.

D.

If

loss is covered under Insuring Agreements E.1. and E.2., then


E.1. shall be applicable.

only

the Retention for

excess

loss under

of the

Insuring

Agreement

VII.

DISCOVERY AND PROOF OF LOSS


A.

Knowledge possessed by any Insured


by or Discovery by all Insureds.

B.

Upon Discovery, the Named Insured shall provide the Insurer with written notice of any loss or potential
loss as soon as practicable, but in no event later than one hundred eighty (180) days after an Executive,
chief information officer or any person responsible for the management of the Insured's insurance claims, or
any equivalent position, Discovers such loss or potential loss. The Named Insured shall:
1.

Furnish to the Insurer

proof

or

of loss,

Discovery by

duly

sworn

any Insured shall be deemed

to, with full particulars, within

knowledge possessed

one

hundred

eighty (180)

days after Discovery.

VIII.

2.

Submit to examination under oath at the Insurer's request;

3.

Produce for the Insurer's examination all

4.

Cooperate with the Insurer in the

pertinent records; and

investigation and settlement

of any loss

or

claim.

ADDITIONAL PREMISES OR EMPLOYEES

If, during the Policy Period, the Insured establishes any additional Premises or hires additional Employees,
other than through consolidation or merger with, or purchase or acquisition of assets or liabilities of another entity,
such Premises and Employees shall automatically be covered under this Coverage Part. Notice to the Insurer
of an increase in the number of Premises or Employees, which did not result from a consolidation, merger,
purchase or acquisition of another entity, need not be given and no additional premium need be paid for the
remainder of the Policy Period shown in the Crime Declarations.

IX.

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS


A.

If any

Employee

Part, the Insured

Form 908 1001 Ed. 01/14

Benefit Plan is insured jointly with any other Employee Benefit Plan under this Coverage
or the Plan Administrator must select a Limit of Liability for Insuring Agreement LB. of this

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Part

Coverage Part that is sufficient to provide a Limit of Liability for each Employee Benefit Plan that is at least
equal to that required by ERISA if each Employee Benefit Plan were separately insured. Then, if at the time
a loss is discovered the Limit of Liability is not equal to or greater than that required by ERISA, the Insurer
agrees to automatically increase the Limit of Liability to equal the amount required under ERISA.
B.

If the Named Insured is an entity other than an Employee Benefit Plan, any payment the Insurer makes for
loss sustained by any Employee Benefit Plan will be made to the Employee Benefit Plan sustaining the
loss.

C.

If two

or more

1.

Sustained

2.

Of

Employee
by

two

Benefit Plans

or more

are

Employee

commingled Money, Securities

or

Insureds under this

Benefit Plans;

Other

Coverage Part,

any payment for loss:

or

Property

of two

or more

Employee

Benefit Plans;

will be made to each Employee Benefit Plan sustaining loss in the proportion that the Limit of Liability
required for each Employee Benefit Plan bears to the total Limit of Liability of all Employee Benefit Plans
sustaining loss.
D.

X.

No retention shall

apply

to loss sustained

by

an

Employee

Benefit Plan covered under this

Coverage Part.

DISCOVERY BASIS

Subject to Section VIII. Change in Control or Exposure of the Common Policy Terms and Conditions and Section
XI. Liability for Prior Losses of this Coverage Part, coverage under this Coverage Part is available for loss
sustained at any time and Discovered during the Policy Period.

XI.

LIABILITY FOR PRIOR LOSSES


If this Coverage Part replaces a policy that provided the Insured with an extended period of time after termination
in which to discover loss and which did not terminate at the time this Coverage Part became effective the Insurer
will not pay for loss that occurred during the Policy Period of that prior policy which is Discovered by the
Insured during the extended period to Discover loss, unless the amount of loss exceeds the limit of liability and
retention amount of that prior policy. In such case, the Insurer will pay for the excess loss subject to the terms
and conditions of this Coverage Part. Any payment the Insurer makes for the excess loss will not be greater than
the difference between the limit of liability and retention amount of that prior policy and the Limit of Liability shown
in Item. 3. of the Crime Declarations. The Insurer will not apply the Retention shown in the Crime Declarations to
this excess loss.

XII.

OWNERSHIP
A.

as stated in XIII.B. below, Money, Securities and Other Property covered under this Coverage Part
applies only to Money, Securities and Other Property owned or leased by an Insured or for which the
Insured is legally liable and provided that coverage shall only apply to damage to Premises if the Insured is
the owner or is legally liable for such damage.

B.

With respect to Insuring Agreement I.A.3, Client Property, Money, Securities and Other Property covered
under this Coverage Part applies only to Money, Securities and Other Property that a Client owns or
leases or for which the Client is legally liable while the Money, Securities and Other Property is inside the
Client's Premises.

Except

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XIII.

VALUATION AND SETTLEMENT

The Insurer shall pay:


A.

The actual market value of lost, damaged or destroyed Securities at the closing price of such Securities on
the business day immediately preceding the day on which a loss is Discovered; or the cost of replacing
Securities, whichever is less, plus the cost to post a Lost Instrument Bond;

B.

The cost of blank books, pages


or other records;

C.

The least of:

or

tapes

1.

The actual cash value of the Other

2.

The cost to

repair

or

or

other blank materials to

Property;

replace property, other

at the time the Parent Organization


of proof of loss;

complies

replace lost or damaged

books of account

or

than

precious metals, with

with Section VII.

Discovery

that of similar

quality

and Proof of Loss,

and value,

regarding

the

furnishing

XIV.

D.

The United States of America dollar value of Money of the country in which the loss or damage occurred as
determined by the rate of exchange published in The Wall Street Journal on the day the loss is Discovered.

E.

The United States of America dollar value of any precious metals as determined by The Wall Street Journal
Cash Prices, Precious Metals, on the day loss involving such precious metals is Discovered.

REPRESENTATIONS

The declarations and statements in the Application for this Coverage Part are representations and the Insurer
has relied on such representations when issuing this Coverage Part. Such representations are incorporated into
and constitute part of this Coverage Part.

XV.

TERMINATION OF PRIOR BONDS OR POLICIES

Any prior bonds

or

policies issued by the Insurer or any subsidiary or affiliate of the


already terminated, as of the inception of this Coverage Part.

Hanover Insurance

Company

shall terminate, if not

XVI.

RESCINDABILITY
The Insurer shall not be entitled under any circumstances to void
Insured.

y.

Form 908 1001

Ed. 01/14

or

rescind this

Policy

with respect to any

ftfetr:

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r_...._. . 1 Hanover
(.Endorsement
in,

Coverage

Endorsement Number: 1

Part: Crime

Issued To: Vemma International

Issued

By:

Hanover Insurance

In consideration of the
A.

Holdings,

Policy

Inc

Company

premium charged

Effective Date: 08/01/2015

it is

agreed

that:

Item 3.F. of the Crime Declarations is amended to include:

Limits of
Funds Transfer Fraud

B.

Number: LH4-8827059-07

Section I.F. of

Retentions

$50, 000

$50, 000

False Pretenses

Insuring Agreements

Liability

is amended to include:

Funds Transfer Fraud--False Pretenses


The Insurer will pay the Insured for direct loss of Money or Securities
directing an Employee to transfer, pay or deliver Money or Securities.
C.

Pretenses

resulting from False

Section III. Definitions is amended to include:


False Pretenses means the fraudulent misrepresentation of a material fact, including but not limited to social
engineering, pretexting, phishing, spearfishing or any other confidence trick, by a person purporting to be an
Employee, Vendor or Client, to an Employee who is authorized by an Insured Entity to transfer Money or
Securities or instruct another Employee to transfer Money or Securities.

Vendor means a natural person or entity that has provided goods or services to an Insured Entity pursuant to
Vendor does not mean a financial institution, bank, credit union,
a written agreement or other arrangement.
asset manager, broker-dealer, or any other financial institution, an armored motor vehicle company or any
similar entity.
Section IV. Exclusions,

paragraphs

C.8. and E.

are

deleted in their

entirety.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged. The title and any
convenience and form no part of the terms and conditions of coverage.

Form MANU Ed. 05-15

headings

in this endorsement

are

solely

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Kidnap & Ransom Coverage Part

PLEASE READ THIS COVERAGE PART CAREFULLY TO DETERMINE THE RIGHTS, DUTIES, COVERAGE AND
COVERAGE RESTRICTIONS.

The Hanover Insurance

Policy Number
LH4-8827059-07

Company

440 Lincoln Street

Worcester, Massachusetts 01653

(A Stock

Item 1.

Insurance

Company,

herein called the

NAMED INSURED
Vemma International Holdings, Inc
DBA Vemma Nutrition Company
8322 E. HARTFORD DRIVE
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85255

Item 2.

POLICY PERIOD

Inception

(12:01
Item 3.

Date: 08/01/2015

Expiration Date: 08/01/2016

AM standard time at the address shown in Item

INSURING

AGREEMENTS, LIMITS OF LIABILITY AND RETENTIONS

Insuring Agreements
A.

1)

Kidnapping

and Extortion for

Limits of Liability

Retentions

$1, 000, 000

$0

$1, 000, 000

$0

$1, 000, 000

$0

$1, 000, 000

$0

Ransom
B. Transit
C.

Coverage

Expense Coverage

D. Accidental Loss

Coverage

Loss of Life Benefit Amount:

100%

Mutilation:

Accidental Loss Other than


Loss of Life

E.

or

Mutilation:

Legal Liability Coverage

F. Political

Repatriation Coverage

100/0

$1, 000, 000

$10, 000

$50, 000

$0

Insurer)

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& Ransom

Coverage Part

1,

Insuring Acreements(con't)

Item 4.

G.

Disappearance Investigation
Coverage

H.

Hostage

Crisis Costs

Retentions

Limits of Liability

Coverage

$50, 000

$0

$50, 000

$0

$1, 652.00

PREMIUM FOR COVERAGE PART

We have caused this

Policy

Frederick H.

to be

signed by

countersigned

Eppinger,

President

Charles F. Cronin,

our President and Secretary and


authorized agent of the Company.

where

required by

duly

Secretary

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HAN

4Hanover
Irv.ur;ince

Cmitr

Underwritten

by

The Hanover Insurance

Company

NOTICE: THIS APPLICATION IS FOR A CLAIMS-MADE POLICY. SUBJECT TO ITS TERMS, THIS POLICY WILL
APPLY ONLY TO CLAIMS FIRST MADE AGAINST THE INSUREDS DURING THE POLICY PERIOD OR ANY
APPLICABLE EXTENDED REPORTING PERIOD. PLEASE READ THE POLICY CAREFULLY.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

I.

Application, the term "Applicant" shall mean the Named Insured and all subsidiaries or
organizations applying for coverage, unless otherwise stated.
Include all requested underwriting information indicated in Section Xl. below.
Complete the relevant sections of this application and any Supplemental Applications in accordance with the
coverages being requested.

Whenever used in this


other

II. GENERAL INFORMATION


1.

Name of

2.

Address of

Applicant:

Vemma Nutrition

Applicant: 1621

W. Rio Salado Parkwa

State:

City: Tempe
3.

Company

Name and Address (if different than above) of


information regarding the proposed policy):

Primary Contact (Executive

Name: Chris Reid

Individual

Telephone:

(480) 927-8999

Officer authorized to receive notices and

Title: General Counsel

Address 1621 W. Rio Salado


4.

Zip Cod85281

AZ

Parb City: Tempe

responsible for human

resources or

employment

State:

AZ

law matters

(Loss

Zip

Code:

Prevention services

Name: Mary Sullivan

Title: Human Resources Director

E-Mail Address:

Telephone: (480) 927-8999

Mary.Sullivanvemma.com

5.

State of incorporation:

AZ

6.

Is the

by

7.

Does the applicant have any of the following:


Subsidiaries domiciled outside the U.S.?
a.
b. Branch or representative offices outside the U.S.?
c.
Joint ventures or partnerships with third parties outside the U.S.?
d. Sales outside the U.S.?
If "Yes", please attach details including the country(ies), nature of operations, and

Applicant

names

owned

of venture

Date established:

85281

contact):

9/4104

DYes IZNo

foreign (Non-U.S.) organization?

EYes
0Yes
EYes
OYes

DNo
ENo
DNo
ENo

partners including percentage ownership.

8.

Within the past 12 months, has there been any change (resignations, departures,
retirements, etc.) in the position of the Chairman of the Board, President, Chief
Executive Officer or Chief Financial Officer (or equivalent positions)?
If "Yes", please attach the following details: Name of individual(s); date of change; and
reason for change.

9.

In the next 12 months (or during the past 18 months) is the Applicant contemplating
has the Applicant completed or been in the process of completing):
a.
Any merger, acquisition, or divestment?
b. Any change in outside auditors?

Form 904 7002 APP Ed. 01/14

DYes ONo

(or

DYes ONo
DYes [2:INo
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1,7jYes ONo

C.
Any reorganization or arrangement with creditors under federal or state law?
d. Any branch, location, facility, office, or subsidiary closings, consolidations or layoffs?
If "Yes" to any part of Question 9, please attach an explanation.

10. In the past 12 months has the Applicant commenced offering any
services for a fee?
If "Yes", please attach a full description of the details.

additional

new or

0Yes

LjlYes ONo

11. Is the Applicant in compliance with all debt and/or loan covenants?
If "No" please attach a full explanation

12. Please

complete

the

following financial

Year,

Month

or

information for the most recent fiscal year

check box if

attaching

most recent

Financial Data

No

year-end

(indicate month/year):

financial statements instead:

Current Year

Lii

Previous Year

Total Revenue:

24, 933, 455

139, 000, 000

Total Assets:

21, 984, 534

23, 510, 000

Current Liabilities:

5, 698, 555

6, 765, 000

1, 281, 000

1,402, 000

Total Liabilities:

7, 225, 592

8, 167, 000

Retained

22, 272, 159

2,478, 000

14, 758, 940

15, 343, 000

Long

Term Debt:

Earnings:

Shareholders'

Equity:

Net Income:

Cash Flow From

13. Please

provide

Operating

the

following

Number of

Activities:

information

regarding

Employees

Full Time

(include Independent Contractors):

Part Time

(include

leased and

seasonal):

the

-666, 499

$-2, 728, 000

-350, 000

$-1, 000, 000

Applicant's employees.

110
1
1

Located in California:

Previous Year

Current Year

(CoOwn

Located outside the U.S.:

Independent

Contractors:

HI. REQUESTED COVERAGE


Indicate below which coverages
coverage.

are

being requested. Complete only

those sections of this

Application

which

pertain

to

requested

Coverage
VJ

Part

Directors & Officers and

Form 904 7002 APP Ed. 01/14

Entity Liability

Requested Llmit(s)
higher limits than expiring
requested limit,

Check the box if requesting

and indicate

0 $5, 000, 000

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1.

ho

Insuuncr:

Croup.

Employment Practices Liability

5, 000, 000

Fiduciary Liability

1, 000, 000

Crime

2, 000, 000

Cyber Privacy

VI

Kidnap & Ransom Coverage

Coverage
&

Security Coverage

a:.-;:::,

.):....:J:

1, 000, 000

If requesting larger liability limits than expiring as indicated in the above


not complete this question if no change in liability limits is requested.

table, please

answer

the

following question.

Do

Is any Insured proposed for coverage aware of any fact, circumstance, or situation that might reasonably be
to result in a Claim that would fall within the scope of the proposed Liability Coverage Parts?

expected

Yes
If "Yes" please attach

IV.
1.

full

description

No

of the details.

DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS LIABILITY INFORMATION


the past 12 months, has the Applicant
been involved in, any of the following:

During
of,
a.

b.

or

or

any

organization

or

person

proposed for coverage

Anti-trust, copyright or patent litigation?


Civil, criminal or administrative proceeding alleging violation of any Federal

or

State

been the

subject

EYes ONo
EYes ZNo

securities laws?
or administrative proceeding alleging violation of any Federal or State
Fair Trade Law?
d. Any other criminal actions?
e.
Any action for suspension or revocation of a license, authority or for any
professional disciplinary sanction?
If "Yes" to any of the above in Question 1, attach a full description of the details.

EYes ZNo

2.

Other than those identified in your response to Question 1 above, has any claim been
brought at any time during the past 12 months against (i) any Applicant or (ii) any
proposed insured individual in his or her capacity as a director or officer of any entity?
If "Yes" please attach a full description of the details.

EYes END

3.

Please provide the following information regarding the


If additional space is needed please attach.

c.

Civil, criminal

Anti-Trust

or

EYes IZINo
EYes 12]No

Applicants ownership.

Total Number of Shareholders:

Director

or

Officer Shareholders

Percentage of Voting
Shares Owned

Fepresented on Applicant's Board of


Directors or Board of Managers

Benson K. BorevIco

74 .33%

EYes ENo

Karen L. Boreyko

1 3 51
1 2. 1 6%

2Tie-sONo

D. Lynne Boreyko

2Yes END
EYes ENo

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rNon-Director and Non-Officer Individual and

Represented

Percentage

of Voting
Shares Owned

Corporate Shareholders

on

Applicant's Board of
Managers

Directors or Board of

DYes uNo

DYes oNo
------DYes DNo
DYes ON()
4.

owners

5.

security
more

Applicant participate
Franchising?

Does the
a.

DYes ONo

holder own, or have the right to own, directly and/or beneficially 10


of the Applicants outstanding shares or units? If "Yes", please identify
and percentage shares owned.

Does any

percent or

in any of the

following

activities:

b. Joint Ventures?
If "Yes" please attach list of franchises and joint ventures

DYes VINo
0Yes ONo
including percentage ownership.

[Tf.---EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES LIABILITY INFORMATION


1.

In the past 12 months has the Applicant updated its employment practices handbook,
human resources policies and procedures?
If "Yes" please attach a copy of updated materials and a description of changes.

or

[Z]Yes ONo

2.

In the past 12 months has the Applicant experienced, or in the next 12 months is the
Applicant planning, layoffs or a reduction in workforce?
If "Yes" and if such lay off or reduction in workforce is more than 5% of the workforce or
more than 50 employees, please respond to the following:
Provide a description of the Applicant's procedures for conducting a staff reduction
a.
and management level/positions involved in this process.
b. Does the Applicant analyze whether protected classes will be adversely impacted as

ZYes ENo

result of a staff reduction?


Is the analysis reviewed by outside counsel?
Does the Applicant utilize consistent criteria to determine which

IZ1Yes [No
0Yes ONo

a
c.

d.

employees

ZYes DNo
MYes ONo

will be

impacted?
e.

3.

written

severance

and waiver agreement in

WYes

place?

In the past 12 months has the Applicant:


Been involved in litigation regarding wrongful termination, harassment or
a.
discrimination?
b. Received notice of an investigation from the Equal Employment Opportunity
Commission?
If "Yes" please attach a copy of updated materials and a description of changes.

DYes [ZINo
DYes ONo

FIDUCIARY LIABILITY INFORMATION

VI.
1.

Does the applicant have

Please list the names and

(Do

Plan Names;
i
not include health &
I
welfare plans),

types of Applicant's employee benefits plan(s). Attach additional pages if needed.

Plan Assets

Type

(Most current
year)

of
Plan*

401k

DC

Funding (DI3 only)


Under

by

or

Over Funded
than 25%

more

DYes ONo

Number of
Plan

Third Party or Outside


Administrators

Participants
American Funds

70

DYes ONo
Dyes :No
Defined Contribution

(DC), Defined Benefit (DB), Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP),

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Top

Hat

(EBP)

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2.

ilrrotirinoc r;rolirr

Are all

If "No,

plans in compliance
please describe:

:;i:.-:,

I.S.'.

with

plan agreements

ZYes ONo

and ERISA?

3.

In the past 12 months has there been, or is there currently under consideration in the next
12 months, any restructuring, spin-off, transfer, consolidation, merger, termination or other
similar transaction of any employee benefit plan?
If "Yes", please attach a full description with details.

Eyes ZNo

4.

During the past 12 months, has there been, or is there currently, any investigation by the
IRS, Department of Labor (DOL) Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation (PBGC), or any
other State or Federal Agency of any employee benefit plan or any current or former
fiduciary of such employee benefit plan?
If "Yes" please attach a full description of the details.

EYes ZNo

VII.
1.

1-,,,,, ':i R

CYBER'PRIVACY AND SECURITY COVERAGE


Please

provide

following:

the

Number of Customer/Patient Records: 1, 063, 429


Number of Online Customers: 1.028, 910
Total Number of IP Addresses Assigned: 75 Public IP's Assigned
Number of Active IP Addresses: 43 Active
Gross Revenue from on-lines sales or services:
Estimated Number of Credit Card Transactions if applicable:
2.

Please indicate the

provider's systems

type of information that the


and networks.

LI Credit Card Numbers


Social

Security

Numbers

Email Addresses

O Medical Information
National ID Numbers
LI Drivers' License Numbers

Applicant

CI Race,

collects and which resides

Ethnicity,

National

on

the

VI Salary

Origin

and

or

service

Compensation

LI Data Regarding Sexual Orientation


0 Account Numbers

D Criminal Records

0 Financial Data

0 Civil Judgments
El Clients' Intellectual Property

(i.e. credit rating)


V Passwords, Including PINs

3.

past 12 months has the Applicant entered into agreements with third-party service
providers for back up of electronic data, web-site hosting, processing or maintenance of
sensitive data, maintenance of applications or infrastructure hosting?
If "Yes" to any of the above please attach a list of providers and services offered.

4.

Have there been any changes in the Applicant's policies and


Information Security
b. Web Server Security
c.
Virus, Intrusion Detection and Penetrating Testing
d. Mobile Device Security
Business Continuity Planning
e.
Incident Response Planning
f.
If "Yes" to any of the above p/ease attach an explanation.

Disability

In the

Status

EYes ZNo

procedures regarding:

Eyes ZNo
Eyes ZNo
Eyes ZNo
Eyes ZNo
Eyes oNo
Eyes ZNo

a.

5.

Has an external system security assessment, other than vulnerability


tests, been conducted within the past 12 months?

6.

Has the Applicant had any computer or network security incidents during the past 12
months?
Incident includes any unauthorized access or exceeding authorized access to any
computer, system, data base or data; intrusion or attack; the denial of use of any

Form 904 7002 APP Ed. 01/14

Applicant's

scans or

penetration

Eyes ZNo
EYes [21No

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computer or system; intentional disruption, corruption


programs
7.

applications

or

or

destruction of electronic data,

similar incidents.

If the Applicant has been the target of any computer


did the number of attacks increase?

1 VIII.
1.

or

network attacks in the

or

LI

past year

No attacks

Yes, increased

CRIME COVERAGE
Does the Applicant:
Allow the employees who reconcile the monthly bank statements to also:
I.
Sign checks?
ii.
Handle deposits?
Have access to check signing machines or signature plates?

a.

2.

3.

EYes cliNo
EYes [2jNo
EIYes ONo
0Yes ENo

Does the Applicant verify invoices against a corresponding purchase order, receiving
report and the authorized master vendor list prior to issuing payment?
Does the Applicant have procedures in place to verify the existence and
vendors prior to adding them to the authorized master vendor list?

12Yes ZNo

ownership of all

new

IX.
1.

KIDNAP & RANSOM COVERAGE

Complete the following information regarding the foreign

travel of the

Applicant:

P/ease attach additional pages if needed.

Country Visited

Number of annual

trips

lengtITT

Average
of stay

Number of

employees

traveling

Numbia of

independent
contractors

traveling
3

Colombia

Mexico

Hong Kong

Munich

Ireland

2.

Describe the Applicant's security precautions


security consultants:
Bodyguard in Mexico and Colombia

X.

MATERIAL CHANGE

3 5

while

traveling,

both domestic and international,

including

use

of

If any of the Applicants discover or become aware of any significant change in the condition of the Applicant between the
date of this Application and the Policy inception date, which would render the Application inaccurate or incomplete,
notice of such change will be reported in writing to us immediately and any outstanding quotation may be modified or
withdrawn.

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DECLARATIONS, NOTICE AND SIGNATURES

The submission of this Renewal Business Application does not obligate the Insurer to issue, or the Applicant to
purchase, a policy. The Applicant will be advised if the Application for coverage is accepted. The Applicant hereby
authorizes the Insurer to make any inquiry in connection with this Application.

undersigned, acting on behalf of all Applicants, declare that to the best of their knowledge and belief, after
reasonable inquiry, the statements set forth in this Application and in any attachments or other documents submitted
with the Application are true and complete. and were made to obtain requested information from each and every
Applicant proposed for this insurance to facilitate the proper and accurate completion of this Application.
The

undersigned agree that the information provided in this Application and any material submitted herewith are the
representations of all the Applicants and the basis for issuance of the insurance policy should a policy providing the
requested coverage be issued, and that the Insurer will have relied on all such materials in issuing any such policy. The
undersigned further agree that the Application and any material submitted herewith shall be considered attached to and
a part of the Policy. Any material submitted with the Application shall be maintained on file (either electronically or paper)

The

with

us.

The information requested in this Renewal Business Application is for


notice to the Insurer under any policy of a Claim or potential Claim.

underwriting purposes only and does

not constitute

NOTICE TO ALABAMA APPLICANTS: Any person who knowingly presents a false or fraudulent claim for payment of a
loss or benefit or who knowingly presents false information in an application for insurance is guilty of a crime and may be
subject to restitution fines or confinement in prison, or any combination thereof.
Claim Expenses are Inside the Policy Limits. All claim
NOTICE TO ARIZONA AND MISSOURI APPLICANTS:
expenses shall first be subtracted from the limit of liability, with the remainder, if any, being the amount available to pay
for damages.
NOTICE TO ARKANSAS, LOUISIANA AND WEST VIRGINIA APPLICANTS: Any person who knowingly presents a
false or fraudulent claim for payment of a loss or benefit or knowingly presents false information in an application for
insurance is guilty of a crime and may be subject to fines and confinement in prison.
NOTICE TO COLORADO APPLICANTS: It is unlawful to knowingly provide false, incomplete, or misleading facts or
information to an insurance company for the purpose of defrauding or attempting to defraud the company. Penalties may
include imprisonment, fines, denial of insurance, and civil damages. Any insurance company or agent of an insurance
company who knowingly provide false, incomplete, or misleading facts or information to a policy holder or claimant for the
purpose of defrauding or attempting to defraud the policy holder or claimant with regard to a settlement or award payable
from insurance proceeds shall be reported to the Colorado Division of Insurance within the Department of Regulatory

Agencies.
NOTICE TO DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA APPLICANTS:

Warning:

It is

crime to

provide

false

or

misleading

information

to an insurer for the purpose of defrauding the insurer or any other person. Penalties include imprisonment and/or fines.
In addition, an insurer may deny insurance benefits if false information materially related to a claim was provided by the

applicant.
NOTICE TO FLORIDA APPLICANTS: Any person who knowingly and with intent to injure, defraud or deceive any
insurer files a statement of claim or an application containing any false, incomplete, or misleading information is guilty of a
felony of the third degree.
NOTICE TO HAWAII APPLICANTS: For your protection, Hawaii law requires you to be informed that presenting a
fraudulent claim for payment of a loss or benefit is a crime punishable by fines or imprisonment, or both.
NOTICE TO IDAHO AND OKLAHOMA APPLICANTS: Any person who knowingly, and with intent to injure, defraud or
deceive any insurer, makes any claim for the proceeds of an insurance policy containing any false, incomplete or
misleading information is guilty of a felony.
NOTICE TO KANSAS APPLICANTS: Any person who commits a fraudulent insurance act is guilty of a crime and may
be subject to restitution, fines and confinement in prison. A fraudulent insurance act means an act committed by any
person who, knowingly and with intent to defraud, presents, causes to be presented or prepares with knowledge or belief
that it will be presented to, or by an insurer, purported insurer or insurance agent or broker, any written statement as part
of, or in support of, an application for insurance, or the rating of an insurance policy, or a claim for payment or other
benefit under an insurance policy, which such person knows to contain materially false information concerning any
material fact thereto; or conceals, for the purpose of misleading, information concerning any fact material thereto.

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NOTICE TO KENTUCKY APPLICANTS: Any person who knowingly and with intent to defraud any insurance company
other person files an application for insurance or statement of claim containing any materially false information, or
conceals for the purpose of misleading information concerning any fact material thereto, commits a fraudulent insurance
act, which is a crime.
NOTICE TO MAINE, TENNESSEE, VIRGINIA, AND WASHINGTON APPLICANTS: It is a crime to knowingly provide
false, incomplete or misleading information to an insurance company for the purpose of defrauding the company.
Penalties include imprisonment, fines and denial of insurance benefits.
NOTICE TO MARYLAND APPLICANTS: Any person who knowingly or willfully presents a false or fraudulent claim for
payment of a loss or benefit or knowingly or willfully presents false information in an application for insurance is guilty of a
crime and may be subject to fines and confinement in prison.
NOTICE TO MICHIGAN APPLICANTS: Any person who knowingly and with intent to defraud an insurance company or
another person files an application for insurance containing any materially false information, or conceals for the purpose
of misleading information concerning any fact material thereto, commits a fraudulent act, which is a crime and subjects
the person to criminal and civil penalties.
NOTICE TO NEW JERSEY APPLICANTS: Any person who knowingly includes any false or misleading information on
an application for an insurance policy or files a statement of claim containing any false or misleading information is
subject to criminal and civil penalties.
NOTICE TO NEW MEXICO AND RHODE ISLAND APPLICANTS: Any person who knowingly presents a false or
fraudulent claim for payment of a loss or benefit or knowingly presents false information in an application for insurance is
guilty of a crime and may be subject to civil fines and criminal penalties.
NOTICE TO OHIO APPLICANTS; Any person who, with intent to defraud or knowing that he is facilitating a fraud against
an insurer, submits an application or files a claim containing a false or deceptive statement is guilty of insurance fraud.
NOTICE TO OREGON APPLICANTS: Any person who knowingly and with intent to defraud or solicit another to defraud
any insurance company: (1) by submitting an application, or (2) by filing a claim containing a false statement as to any
material fact, may be violating state law.
NOTICE TO PENNSYLVANIA APPLICANTS: Any person who knowingly and with intent to defraud any insurance
company or other person files an application for insurance or statement of claim containing any materially false
information, or conceals for the purpose of misleading, information concerning any fact material thereto commits a
fraudulent insurance act, which is a crime and subjects such person to criminal and civil penalties.
NOTICE TO VERMONT APPLICANTS: Any person who knowingly presents a false statement in an application for
insurance may be guilty of a criminal offense and subject to penalties under state law.
or

Application must be signed by the chief executive officer or chief financial officer
authorized representatives of the person(s) and entity(ies) proposed for this insurance.

Note: This
the

Date

Most recent CPA

Most recent CPA Letter to

Directors and Officers

O Fiduciary Liability:
O Employment

prepared

if

copy of the

following

Management

and

Management's

Applicant seeking coverage:

response. If this Letter is not issued, check here:

Liability: include any applicable offering


has

an

memoranda

ESOP, include most recent stock valuation report

Liability (for Applicants

Form 904 7002 APP Ed. 01/14

for every

financial statements

Applicant

Practices

Applicant acting

Title

Signature

Supporting Documentation: please attach

of the

with 500

or more

employees):

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Group

El Employee

handbook

ID Employment application
LI

Most recent EEO-1

ID

Third

Produced

party policies

By: Agent:

Agency Taxpayer

and statements, if

Rrarl Arnett

requesting such coverage

Agency:

Arnett

Insurance

Services

ID or SS No.:

Agent License No.:


Address

form

Agent Signature.

(Street, City, State, Zip):_385G_E_Baseline_Road_tion,mesa.Az_8520E___

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Company

$1, 000, 000)

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

I.

Whenever used in this Application, the term "Applicant" shall


for coverage, unless otherwise stated.

mean

the Named Insured and all subsidiaries

or

other

organizations applying
IL

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. Name of Applicant: Vemma Nutrition Company


(First Named Insured and all additional insureds. Attach separate sheet if necessary.)
2. Principal Address: 1621 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, AZ 85281

3. Date Business Established: 9/9/04


4. Effective Date of

5. Do you want
If yes,

6.

Applying

7.

Description

list

Benefit Plans to be added

of

Named Insureds?

OYes EINo

Benefit Plans: 401k

Employee

Organization: ['Partnership

Activity: [Manufacturer

00ther (explain)

['Service
9. Describe the

as

ZPrimary Coverage 0Excess Coverage

for:

8. Predominant

Coverage: 8/1/15

Employee

please

Latest Fiscal Year End Revenues: 146, 000.000

products

or

IZCorporation
[Processor

Multi-Level

services of your

ELLC
['Proprietorship
I:Wholesaler EDistributor
['Retailer

Maltetng_Comparly_

predominant activity: Liquid Nutritional, Dietary Supplements. Energy Drinks

Weight Loss Shakes


10. Who

by

name

and title

11. Total number of

12. Number of

owns

111

employees:

employees

the firm? Vemma International

Number of Officers:

who handle, have

13. For Non-Profits: Number of

Holdings, Inc.

custody of,

or

maintain records of money, securities

Non-Compensated Officers,

Board Members and the like

or

requiring

other

property

coverage:

14. Number of Domestic Locations:

Manufacturing

15.

Foreign

Warehouses

Distribution Centers

Retail

Locations:

Country

Form 904 7006 APP Ed. 01/14

Type of Operation

Number of

Employees

Revenues

(if applicable)

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III. COVERAGE REQUESTED

Coverage Requested

Limit(s)

of

Liability

Retentions

Fidelity
50, 000

2, 000, 000
2, 000, 000
2, 000, 000

50, 000

2, 000, 000

50, 000

2, 000, 000

50, 000

2, 000, 000

50, 000

2, 000, 000
10, 000

50, 000
1, 000

2, 000, 000

50, 000

2, 000, 000

50, 000

Money

2, 000, 000

50, 000

Personal Accounts Protection


1. Forgery or Alteration
2, Identity Fraud Reimbursement

2, 000, 000
10, 000

50, 000
1, 000

Investigative Expense

25, 000

1. Employee Theft
2. ERISA Fidelity
3. Client Property

Forgery

or

Premises
Transit

Alteration

Coverage

Coverage

Crime
1. Computer Fraud
2. Restoration Expense

Computer

Funds Transfer Fraud

Credit, Debit

Money

Other

or

Charge

Card Fraud

Orders and Counterfeit

Insuring Agreements

added

by

endorsement

IV. CURRENT CRIME INSURANCE INFORMATION


IMPORTANT: The Insurer will rely upon the declarations and statements contained in any prior application(s) submitted
and the Applicant understands and agrees that those declarations and statements will be incorporated into any policy
issued by the Insurer.
1. Current Crime Insurance

Check if

Programs

insurance Carrier

Primary

or

none:

Policy

LI

Period:

Retention

Limit of Liability

Expiring

Premium

IExcess?
I

2.

Do you presently have any crime coverage in effect


or Business Owners' Policy?
if yes, please provide:

insurance Carrier

Policy

Number

on a

Commercial Package

Policy

Period

Policy

Elves ENo

Limit of Liability

Retention

1
1

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3. Has any similar insurance been declined


If yes, please explain:

or

Check if none: 0
Experience:
During the last 3 years: (Attach separate

cancelled

during

the

Oyes

past three years?

No

(Not applicable in Missouri)

4. Loss

r- [-V.

sheet with

Date

Description of Loss

explanation

if necessary.)

Amount of Loss

Corrective Action Taken:

Insurance

Rec.overy

AUDIT PROCEDURES AND OTHER INTERNAL CON ROLS

1. Is an independent CPA firm involved in the


If yes, what is the level of accounting?

applicant's financial reporting?

EYes DNo

0Audit 0Review 0Compilation


report?

VlYes ONo ON/A

Board of Directors?

EYes ONo ON/A

2. Are all subsidiaries and locations included in the annual financial

3. Is the audit report rendered


4. Does the financial
5. Is there

directly

to the Owners

or

Zves ONo

report include inventory?

internal audit by an Internal Audit Department under the control of


who is a public accountant or equivalent?
If yes, to whom are the reports rendered?
an

Oyes [2:1No

an

employee
6.

Are internal audits conducted


locations?

7.

Are bank accounts reconciled at least

on a

regular and surprise basis and do they

cover

all

EYes ONo

monthly?

8. Can the person who reconciles bank accounts also:


Sign Checks?
Have access to check-signing machines or signature

Oyes
Oyes
0Yes
0Yes

plates?

Accept Deposits?
Prepare Bank Deposits?
9. Is countersignature required on checks?
If "Yes", are all checks countersigned?
If "No", over what dollar value is countersignature

ONo
ONo
ViNo
ENo

0Yes F0No
Oyes ONe
required?

10. Are all financial systems structured so that no one individual can control
from beginning to end (segregation of duties)?

Form 904 7006 APP Ed. 01/14

Oyes ONo ON/A

transaction

Oves ONo

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VI.

Group..

I-NSIDE & OUTS--I6E- THE PREMISES EXPOSURE

Maximum

Exposure Inside

The Premises:

Location

Tempe,

Cash

Checks and
Other Securities

Safes?

10, 000

AZ

1
Do you use an armored motor vehicle company to
If no, please complete the following:
Maximum

Exposure Outside

or

System?

[ZYes ONo

0Yes ONo

EYes ONo

DYes ONo

DYes [No

['Yes ONo

securities?

DYes ENo

The Premises:

Location

Tempe,

transport money

Alarm

AZ

Cash

20, 000

Checks and

Number of

Number of

Securities

Messengers

Guards

Safety Satchel

EYes ONG
DYes ENo
DYes DNo

VII. NOTICE AND SIGNATURES


NOTICE TO ALABAMA APPLICANTS: Any person who knowingly presents a false or fraudulent claim for payment of a
loss or benefit or who knowingly presents false information in an application for insurance is guilty of a crime and may be
subject to restitution fines or confinement in prison, or any combination thereof:
NOTICE TO ARIZONA AND MISSOURI APPLICANTS:
Claim Expenses are Inside the Policy Limits. All claim
expenses shall first be subtracted from the limit of liability, with the remainder, if any, being the amount available to pay
for damages.
NOTICE TO ARKANSAS, LOUISIANA AND WEST VIRGINIA APPLICANTS: Any person who knowingly presents a
false or fraudulent claim for payment of a loss or benefit or knowingly presents false information in an application for
insurance is guilty of a crime and may be subject to fines and confinement in prison.
NOTICE TO COLORADO APPLICANTS: It is unlawful to knowingly provide false, incomplete, or misleading facts or
information to an insurance company for the purpose of defrauding or attempting to defraud the company. Penalties may
include imprisonment, fines, denial of insurance, and civil damages. Any insurance company or agent of an insurance
company who knowingly provide false, incomplete, or misleading facts or information to a policy holder or claimant for the
purpose of defrauding or attempting to defraud the policy holder or claimant with regard to a settlement or award payable
from insurance proceeds shall be reported to the Colorado Division of Insurance within the Department of Regulatory

Agencies.
NOTICE TO DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA APPLICANTS: Warning: It is a crime to provide false or misleading information
an insurer for the purpose of defrauding the insurer or any other person. Penalties include imprisonment and/or fines.
In addition, an insurer may deny insurance benefits if false information materially related to a claim was provided by the

to

applicant.

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NOTICE TO FLORIDA APPLICANTS: Any person who knowingly and with intent to injure, defraud or deceive any
insurer files a statement of claim or an application containing any false, incomplete, or misleading information is guilty of a
felony of the third degree.
NOTICE TO HAWAII APPLICANTS: For your protection, Hawaii law requires you to be informed that presenting a
fraudulent claim for payment of a loss or benefit is a crime punishable by fines or imprisonment, or both.
NOTICE TO IDAHO AND OKLAHOMA APPLICANTS: Any person who knowingly, and with intent to injure, defraud or
deceive any insurer, makes any claim for the proceeds of an insurance policy containing any false, incomplete or
misleading information is guilty of a felony.
NOTICE TO KANSAS APPLICANTS: Any person who commits a fraudulent insurance act is guilty of a crime and may
be subject to restitution, fines and confinement in prison. A fraudulent insurance act means an act committed by any
person who, knowingly and with intent to defraud, presents, causes to be presented or prepares with knowledge or belief
that it will be presented to, or by an insurer, purported insurer or insurance agent or broker, any written statement as part
of, or in support of, an application for insurance, or the rating of an insurance policy, or a claim for payment or other
benefit under an insurance policy, which such person knows to contain materially false information concerning any
material fact thereto; or conceals, for the purpose of misleading, information concerning any fact material thereto.
NOTICE TO KENTUCKY APPLICANTS: Any person who knowingly and with intent to defraud any insurance company
or other person files an application for insurance or statement of claim containing any materially false information, or
conceals for the purpose of misleading information concerning any fact material thereto, commits a fraudulent insurance
act, which is a crime.
NOTICE TO MAINE, TENNESSEE, VIRGINIA, AND WASHINGTON APPLICANTS: It is a crime to knowingly provide
false, incomplete or misleading information to an insurance company for the purpose of defrauding the company.
Penalties include imprisonment, fines and denial of insurance benefits.
NOTICE TO MARYLAND APPLICANTS: Any person who knowingly or willfully presents a false or fraudulent claim for
payment of a loss or benefit or knowingly or willfully presents false information in an application for insurance is guilty of a
crime and may be subject to fines and confinement in prison.
NOTICE TO MICHIGAN APPLICANTS: Any person who knowingly and with intent to defraud an insurance company or
another person files an application for insurance containing any materially false information, or conceals for the purpose
of misleading information concerning any fact material thereto, commits a fraudulent act, which is a crime and subjects
the person to criminal and civil penalties.
NOTICE TO NEW JERSEY APPLICANTS: Any person who knowingly includes any false or misleading information on
an application for an insurance policy or files a statement of claim containing any false or misleading information is
subject to criminal and civil penalties.
NOTICE TO NEW MEXICO AND RHODE ISLAND APPLICANTS; Any person who knowingly presents a false or
fraudulent claim for payment of a loss or benefit or knowingly presents false information in an application for insurance is
guilty of a crime and may be subject to civil fines and criminal penalties.
NOTICE TO OHIO APPLICANTS: Any person who, with intent to defraud or knowing that he is facilitating a fraud against
an insurer, submits an application or files a claim containing a false or deceptive statement is guilty of insurance fraud.
NOTICE TO OREGON APPLICANTS: Any person who knowingly and with intent to defraud or solicit another to defraud
any insurance company: (1) by submitting an application, or (2) by filing a claim containing a false statement as to any
material fact, may be violating state law.
NOTICE TO PENNSYLVANIA APPLICANTS: Any person who knowingly and with intent to defraud any insurance
company or other person files an application for insurance or statement of claim containing any materially false
information, or conceals for the purpose of misleading, information concerning any fact material thereto commits a
fraudulent insurance act, which is a crime and subjects such person to criminal and civil penalties.
NOTICE TO VERMONT APPLICANTS: Any person who knowingly presents a false statement in an application for
insurance may be guilty of a criminal offense and subject to penalties under state law.

It is understood that the first premium upon the Policy applied for, and subsequent premiums thereon, are due at the
of each premium period, that the Underwriter is entitled to additional premiums because of any unusual
increase in the number of Employees or Premises and that the Applicant agrees to pay all such premiums promptly. The
Employees of the Applicant have all, to the best of the Applicant's knowledge and belief, while in the service of the
Applicant always performed their respective duties honestly. There has never come to its notice or knowledge any

beginning

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information which in the judgment of the Applicant indicates that any of the said
knowledge as any officer signing for the Applicant may now have in respect to his own
to the Applicant, is not imputable to the Applicant.
Note: This supplemental application must be signed by the Risk Manager
Undersigned hereby affirms that the information rendered herein and attached

Employees are dishonest. Such


personal acts or conduct unknown

or an officer of the Named Insured. The


hereto is current, true & complete.

Signature:

Date:
Name and Title

Hanover Bond No

Agency

Code:

Produced By: Agent:

Rmd Arnett

Agent Signature:

Agent License No.:

Agency Taxpayer
Agency: __Arnett
Address

ID or SS No.:

insurance Services_

(Street, City, State, Zip):

Form 904 7006 APP Ed. 01/14

3850 F Baseline Road #10

Mesa, A7 85706

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11.a mover
Privacy Policy and Producer Compensation Practices Disclosures
Privacy Policy Disclosure
Collection of Information

personal information so that we may offer quality products and services. This information may
include, but is not limited to, name, address, Social Security number, and consumer reports from
consumer reporting agencies in connection with your application for insurance or any renewal of
insurance. For example, we may access driving records, insurance scores or health information. Our
information sources will differ depending on your state and/or the product or service we are providing to
you. This information may be collected directly from you and/or from affiliated companies, non-affiliated
third parties, consumer reporting agencies, medical providers and third parties such as the Medical
We collect

Information Bureau.
Disclosure of Information

non-public, personal information you provide, as required to conduct our business and
permitted
required by law. We may share information with our insurance company affiliates or with
third parties that assist us in processing and servicing your account. We also may share your information
with regulatory or law enforcement agencies, reinsurers and others, as permitted or required by law.
We may disclose
or

as

companies may share information with their affiliates, but will not share information with
non-affiliated third parties who would use the information to market products or services to you. We do
not share the non-public personal information of customers of our SEC regulated companies or customers
who own products of ours which are SEC regulated with affiliated or non-affiliated companies who would
use that information to market products or services to you.

Our insurance

Our standards for disclosure

Safeguards

apply

to all of

our

current and former customers.

to Protect Your Personal Information

recognize the need to prevent unauthorized access to the information we collect, including that held in
electronic format on our computer systems. We maintain physical, electronic and procedural
safeguards intended to protect all non-public, personal information.
We
an

Internal Access to Information


Access to personal,
our customers with

inappropriate
Consumer
In

some

access, disclosure and modification.

Reports
we may obtain a
the type of policy,

cases,

Depending
such

nonpublic information is limited to those people who need the information to provide
products or services. These people are expected to protect this information from

on

consumer

report in connection with an application for insurance.


report may include information about you or your business,

a consumer

as:

character, general reputation, personal characteristics, mode of living;


credit history, driving record (including records of any operators who will be insured under the policy);
and/or
an appraisal of your dwelling or place of business that may include photos and comments on its

general condition.
Access to Information

Upon written request, we will inform you if we have ordered an investigative consumer report. You have
right to make a written request within a reasonable period for information concerning the nature and
scope of the report and to be interviewed as part of its preparation. You may obtain a copy of the report
from the reporting agency and, under certain circumstances; you may be entitled to a copy at no cost.

the

You also may review certain information we have about you or your business in our files. To review
information we maintain in our files about you or your business, please write to us, providing your
complete name, address and policy number(s), and indicating specifically what you would like to see. If

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Hanover
you request actual

copies of

your

file, there

may be

nominal charge.

We will tell you to whom we have disclosed the information within the two years prior to your request. If
there is not a record indicating that the information was provided to another party, we will tell you to
whom such information is normally disclosed.

There is information that we cannot share with you. This may include information collected in order to
evaluate a claim under an insurance policy, when the possibility of a lawsuit exists. It may also include
medical information that we would have to forward to a licensed medical doctor of your choosing so that it
may be properly explained.

Correction of Information
If after reviewing your file you believe information is incorrect, please write to the consumer reporting
agency or to us, whichever is applicable, explaining your position. The information in question will be
investigated. If appropriate, corrections will be made to your file and the parties to whom the incorrect
information was disclosed, if any, will be notified. However, if the investigation substantiates the
information in the file, you will be notified of the reasons why the file will not be changed. If you are not
satisfied with the evaluation, you have the right to place a statement in the file explaining why you
believe the information is incorrect. We also will send a copy of your statement to the parties, if any, to
whom we previously disclosed the information and include it in any future disclosures.
Our Commitment to

Privacy

business, lasting relationships are built upon mutual respect and


will
mind,
periodically review and revise our privacy policy and procedures to ensure
that we remain compliant with all state and federal requirements. If any provision of our privacy policy is
found to be non-compliant, then that provision will be modified to reflect the appropriate state or federal
requirement. If any modifications are made, all remaining provisions of this privacy policy will remain in
effect. For more detailed information about our privacy policy, visit our Web site, located at
www.hanover.com.
In the insurance and financial services

trust. With that in

we

Producer

Compensation Disclosure

products are sold through independent agents and brokers, often referred to as "Producers." We may
a fixed commission for placing and renewing business with our company. We may also pay
Producers
pay
additional commission and other forms of compensation and incentives to Producers who place and
Details of our Producer compensation practices may be found at
maintain their business with us.
www.hanover.com.
Further Information

Our

If you have questions about our privacy policy, or if you would like to request information we have on file,
please write to us at our Privacy Office, N435, The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc., 440 Lincoln Street,
Worcester, MA 01653. Please provide your complete name, address and policy number(s). A copy of our
Producer Compensation Disclosure is also available upon written request addressed to the attention of the
Corporate Secretary, N435, The Hanover Insurance Group, 440 Lincoln Street, Worcester, MA 01653.

This notice is being provided on behalf of the following Hanover Companies: The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. Allmerica Financial Alliance
Insurance Company Allmerica Financial Benefit Insurance Company Allmerica Plus Insurance Agency, Inc. Citizens Insurance Company of
America Citizens Insurance Company of Illinois Citizens Insurance Company of the Midwest Citizens Insurance Company of Ohio Citizens
Management, Inc. AIX Ins. Services of California, Inc.- Benchmark Professional Insurance Services, Inc.- Campania Insurance Agency Co.
Inc.- Campmed Casualty & Indemnity Co. Inc Chaucer Syndicates Limited- Educators Insurance Agency, Inc.- Hanover Specialty Insurance
Brokers, Inc. The Hanover American Insurance Company The Hanover Insurance Company The Hanover New Jersey Insurance Company
The Hanover National Insurance Company Hanover Lloyd's Insurance Company Massachusetts Bay Insurance Company Opus Investment
Management, Inc. Professionals Direct Insurance Company Professionals Direct Insurance Services, Inc. -Professional Underwriters Agency,
Inc.- Verlan Fire Insurance Company Nova Casualty Company AIX Specialty Insurance Company

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Company
Advantage Portfolio
Private

PRIVATE COMPANY MANAGEMENT LIABILITY INSURANCE


POLICY DECLARATIONS

Policy

Coverage

Number

is

HUB INTERNATIONAL INS

HANOVER INSURANCE COMPANY

LHF 8827059 03

Agency

Agency

provided by:

Code

2301024

LIABILITY COVERAGE PARTS" (WHICHEVER ARE PURCHASED) PROVIDES COVERAGE ON A


NOTICE: THE
POLICY" APPLIES ONLY TO "CLAIMS"
CLAIMS-MADE AND REPORTED BASIS. SUBJECT TO ITS TERMS, THIS
POLICY PERIOD",
INSUREDS" AND REPORTED TO THE INSURER DURING THE
FIRST MADE AGAINST THE
OPTIONAL EXTENDED REPORTING PERIOD OR ANY EXTENDED REPORTING PERIOD THAT MAY APPLY. PLEASE
READ THE POLICY" CAREFULLY TO DETERMINE RIGHTS, DUTIES, COVERAGE AND COVERAGE RESTRICTIONS.

THIS IS A DEFENSE WITHIN LIMITS POLICY, UNLESS AMENDED BY ENDORSEMENT.


DEFENSE COSTS WILL BE APPLIED AGAINST THE RETENTION AND SHALL REDUCE
OR MAY EXHAUST THE LIMITS OF LIABILITY.
PLEASE REFER TO THE

COVERAGE

Whenever printed in this Declarations


indicated in the Policy".
Item 1.

PART(S)" PURCHASED

FOR DEFENSE-RELATED DETAILS.

Page, the items in quotations shall

have the

same

meanings

as

NAMED INSURED AND ADDRESS


Vemma International Holdings,
Inc
Vemma Nutrition Company
8322 E. HARTFORD DRIVE
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85255
Person

Designated

to receive all

correspondence from the

Insurer:

Name:
Title:
Item 2.

POLICY PERIOD
From: 08/01/2012 To: 08/01/2013 (12:01

Item 3.

Item 4.

AM local time at the address shown in Item

OPTIONAL COMBINED AGGREGATE LIMIT OF LIABILITY


Limit of Liability for all
indicated below.

Combined

Aggregate

purchased

as

Liability Coverage Parts"


$5, 000, 000

PURCHASED COVERAGE SECTIONS

Directors, Officers and Corporate Liability Insurance Coverage Part:

Employment

Practices

Fiduciary Liability
Crime

Liability

Insurance

Insurance Co verage Part:

Coverage Part:

Coverage Part:

Kidnap
Item 5.

1)

Ransom and Extortion

Coverage

Part:

FORMS AND ENDORSEMENTS FORMING PART OF THIS

Policy Form: 904-0001


401-1127
(01-08)
401-1192
(01-09)
904-0002 08 09

X Yes

ENo

El Yes

ENo

El Yes

EN o

El Yes

ENo

El Yes

ENo

COVERAGE PART" WHEN ISSUED:

Notice Offer of Terrorism Coverage 2008


Terrorism Coverage Explanation
Policy Holder Notice

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Item 6.

422-0082
422-0083

(01-09)
(01-09)

904-0001
904-0048

(08-09)
(08-09)

904-0301
904-0503
904-0812
905-0001
905-0104
905-0319
905-0320
905-0432
905-0434
906-0001
906-0107
906-0303
906-0314
906-0404

(08-09)
(08-09)
(08-09)
(08-09)
(08-09)
(08-09)
(08-09)
(08-09)
(08-09)
(08-09)
(08-09)
(01-11)
(08-09)
(08-09)

907-0001
908-0001
908-0035
909-0001
909-0029

(08-09)
(08-09)
(08-09)
(08-09)
(08-09)

SIG-0001

(06-05)

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Caps

on Losses From Certified Acts of Terrorism Endorsement


Exclusion of Punitive Damages Related to a Certified Act of Terrorism
Endorsement
Common Policy Terms and Conditions Section
Arizona Common Policy Terms and Conditions Section Amendatory
Endorsement
Addition to Section III. Addition of Insured Entity
Addition to Section V. Waiver of Retention if No Liability
Addition to Section VIII. Non-Rescindable Side A Endorsement
Directors, Officers and Corporate Liability Insurance Coverage Part
Addition to Section I. Crisis Management Supplemental Coverage
Addition to Section III. Employed Lawyers Coverage
Addition to Section III. Domestic Partner Coverage
Modification to Section IV. Insured Versus Insured Carve-Out
Addition to Section IV. Products and Services Liability Exclusion
Employment Practices Liability Insurance Coverage Part
Addition to Section I. Kidnap Expense Supplemental Coverage
Addition to Section III. Illegal Alien Investigative Proceeding With Sub limit
Addition to Section III. Third Party Liability Coverage
Modification to Section IV. Wage and Hour Laws Exclusion With Defense
Expense Sub limit
Fiduciary Liability Insurance Coverage Part
Crime Insurance Coverage Part
Arizona Crime Insurance Coverage Part Amendatory Endorsement
Kidnap/Ransom and Extortion Insurance Coverage Part
Arizona Kidnap/Ransom and Extortion Insurance Coverage Part Amendatory
Endorsement

Corporate Signature Page

PREMIUM FOR POLICY

$0.00

State Surcharge* and Tax:


Total Premium:
*See State

Surcharge Notice(s)

$33, 951.00
to

Policyholder, if applicable

THESE DECLARATIONS, TOGETHER WITH THE COMMON POLICY TERMS AND CONDITIONS SECTION,
COVERAGE PART(S) AND ANY ENDORSEMENT(S), COMPLETE THE ABOVE NUMBERED POLICY".

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Policy Number: LHF 8827059 03


NOTICE OFFER OF TERRORISM COVERAGE
NOTICE DISCLOSURE OF PREMIUM
ACCEPTANCE OF COVERAGE

Act" is
for acts of terrorism, as defined in Section 102(1) of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act
included in your policy. You are hereby notified that under the Act, as amended in 2007, the definition of act
of terrorism has changed. The term act of terrorism" means any act that is certified by the Secretary of the
Treasury-4n concurrence with the Secretary of State, and the Attorney General of the United Statesto be
an act of terrorism; to be a violent act or an act that is dangerous to human life, property, or infrastructure;
have resulted in damage within the United States, or outside the United States in the case of certain air
carriers or vessels or the premises of a United States mission; and to have been committed by an individual
or individuals as part of an effort to coerce the civilian population of the United States or to influence the
policy or affect the conduct of the United States Government by coercion.

Coverage

DISCLOSURE OF FEDERAL PARTICIPATION IN PAYMENT OF TERRORISM LOSSES


Under your coverage, any losses resulting from certified acts of terrorism may be partially reimbursed by the
United States Government under a formula established by the Act, as amended. Your policy, however, may
contain other exclusions which might affect your coverage, such as an exclusion for nuclear events. Under
the formula, the United States Government generally reimburses 85% of covered terrorism losses
exceeding the statutorily established deductible paid by the insurance company providing the coverage.

DISCLOSURE OF $100 BILLION CAP


The Terrorism Risk Insurance Act, as amended, contains a $100 billion cap that limits U.S. Government
reimbursement as well as insurers' liability for losses resulting from certified acts of terrorism when the
amount of such losses exceeds $100 billion in any one calendar year. If the aggregate insured losses for all
insurers exceed $100 billion, your coverage may be reduced.

Premium for terrorism, if any, is stated below:

DISCLOSURE OF PREMIUM
Total Terrorism Premium
Fire

Following

Premium

Other than Fire

401-1127

Following

(01/08)

Premium

0
0
0

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POLICY HOLDER NOTICE

The Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 established a program (Terrorism Risk Insurance Program) within the
Department of the Treasury, under which the federal government shares, with the insurance industry, the risk of
loss from future terrorist attacks. That Program was extended by the federal government under the Terrorism
Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 and will not expire until December 31, 2014. Your policy
will become effective (or will be renewed) with the coverage provided under the new act and you have elected to
purchase terrorism coverage. This Notice is being provided to you for the purpose of summarizing your coverage.
The summary is a brief synopsis of significant exclusionary provisions and limitations.
This Notice does not form a part of your insurance contract. The Notice is designed to alert you to coverage
If there is any conflict
restrictions and to other provisions in certain terrorism endorsement(s) in this policy.
between this Notice and the policy (including its endorsements), the provisions of the policy (including its

endorsements) apply.
Carefully

read your

policy, including the endorsements attached

to your

policy.

YOUR POLICY AT THE START OF YOUR NEW POLICY TERM:


422-0082
The coverage for certified acts of terrorism is subject to the statutory $100 billion cap on liability for
losses and subject to the nuclear hazard exclusion and all other underlying policy exclusions. Coverage for acts of
terrorism that are not certified (for example, acts which do not exceed the dollar threshold for federal certification
or acts which occur outside the jurisdictional boundary of the federal program) is not subject to the statutory cap.
The coverage for certified acts of terrorism" is more fully defined in the endorsement. This coverage is subject to
a limit on our liability pursuant to the federal Terrorism Risk Act Program Reauthorization Act of 2007.

With

to
certifiedacts of terrorism" and acts of terrorism that are not certified the policy exclusions
the nuclear hazard and war exclusions) and other policy provisions continue to apply.

respect

example,

(for

422-0083 The endorsement excludes punitivedamages" either directly or indirectly arising out of a certified act
of terrorism and for which you are awarded damages. Neither the federal government nor insurance company is
obligated to pay punitive damages".

See the definition of terrorism for purposes of the terrorism exclusion.

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CAP ON LOSSES FROM CERTIFIED ACTS OF TERRORISM


ENDORSEMENT
THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.
This endorsement modifies the

following:

COMMON POLICY TERMS AND CONDITIONS SECTION


If aggregate insured losses attributable to terrorist
acts certified under the federal Terrorism Risk
Insurance Act exceed $100 billion in a Program Year
(January 1 through December 31) and we have met

insurer deductible under the Terrorism Risk


Insurance Act, we shall not be liable for the payment
of any portion of the amount of such losses that
exceeds $100 billion, and in such case insured losses
up to that amount are subject to pro rata allocation in
accordance with procedures established by the
Secretary of the Treasury.
our

"Certified Act of Terrorism" means an act that is


certified by the Secretary of the Treasury, in
concurrence with the Secretary of State and the
Attorney General of the United States, to be an act of
terrorism pursuant to the federal Terrorism Risk

422-0082 01 09

Insurance Act. The criteria contained in the Terrorism


Risk Insurance Act for a "Certified Act of Terrorism"
include the following:
1. The act resulted in insured losses in excess of $5
million in the aggregate, attributable to all types of
insurance subject to the Terrorism Risk Insurance
Act; and
act that is dangerous
infrastructure and is
committed by an individual or individuals as part of
an effort to coerce the civilian population of the
United States or to influence the policy or affect
the conduct of the United States Government by
coercion.

2. The act is
to human

violent act

or an

life, property

or

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EXCLUSION OF PUNITIVE DAMAGES RELATED TO A CERTIFIED ACT OF


TERRORISM ENDORSEMENT
THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.
This endorsement modifies the

following:

COMMON POLICY TERMS AND CONDITIONS SECTION

A.

IV
The following is added to SECTION
EXCLUSIONS of the Common Policy Terms and
Conditions Section of this Policy":
This insurance does not apply to damages arising,
directly or indirectly, out of a "Certified Act of
Terrorism" that are awarded as punitive damages.

B.

following Definition is added to SECTION III


DEFINITIONS of the Common Policy Terms and
Conditions Section of this Policy":

of terrorism pursuant to the federal Terrorism Risk


Insurance Act. The criteria contained in the
Terrorism Risk Insurance Act for a "Certified Act of
Terrorism" include the following:
1.

The act resulted in insured losses in excess of


$5 million in the aggregate, attributable to all
types of insurance subject to the Terrorism
Risk Insurance Act; and

2.

The act is

The

"Certified Act of Terrorism" means an act that is


certified by the Secretary of the Treasury, in
concurrence with the Secretary of State and the
Attorney General of the United States, to be an act

422-0083 01 09

violent act or an act that is


human
life, property or
and is committed
infrastructure
by an
individual or individuals as part of an effort to
coerce the civilian population of the United
States or to influence the policy or affect the
conduct of the United States Government by
coercion.

dangerous

to

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COMMON POLICY TERMS AND CONDITIONS SECTION


CLAIMS MADE WARNING FOR POLICY
NOTICE: THE "LIABILITY COVERAGE PARTS" PROVIDE COVERAGE ON A CLAIMS-MADE AND REPORTED BASIS.
SUBJECT TO ITS TERMS, THIS "POLICY" APPLIES ONLY TO "CLAIMS" FIRST MADE AGAINST THE "INSUREDS" AND
REPORTED TO THE INSURER DURING THE "POLICY PERIOD", OPTIONAL EXTENDED REPORTING PERIOD OR ANY
EXTENDED REPORTING PERIOD THAT MAY APPLY. THE LIMIT OF LIABILITY TO PAY DAMAGES OR SETTLEMENTS
WILL BE REDUCED AND MAY BE EXHAUSTED, UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED HEREIN, BY "DEFENSE EXPENSES".
"DEFENSE EXPENSES" WILL BE APPLIED AGAINST THE RETENTION AMOUNT. PLEASE READ THE "POLICY"
CAREFULLY TO DETERMINE RIGHTS, DUTIES, COVERAGE AND COVERAGE RESTRICTIONS.

Throughout this insurance "Policy" the words "you" and "your" refer to the "Insured" as defined in SECTION III of the
Common Policy Terms and Conditions Section and any purchased "Coverage Parts". The words "we", "us" and
"our" refer to the Company providing this insurance.
Words that appear in quotation marks have
descriptions in the Headings of this "Policy"
of coverage.

special meaning. They are defined in SECTION III


are solely for convenience and form no part of the

DEFINITIONS. The
terms and conditions

In consideration of the premium paid and in reliance on the correctness and completeness of your "Application",
which is attached to and becomes part of this insurance "Policy", we agree to provide coverage as shown in the
Declarations and described below. Coverage may be denied or canceled with respect to any applicant or "Insured"
who provides incomplete or inaccurate information to us.

COMMON POLICY TERMS AND CONDITIONS


The Common Policy Terms and Conditions Section of this "Policy" shall apply to all "Coverage Parts".
Unless stated to the contrary in any "Coverage Part", the terms and conditions of each "Coverage Part" of this
"Policy" shall apply only to that "Coverage Part" and shall not apply to any other "Coverage Part" of this "Policy".
If any provision in this Common Policy Terms and Conditions Section is inconsistent or in conflict with the
terms and conditions of any "Coverage Part", the terms and conditions of such "Coverage Part" shall control for
purposes of that "Coverage Parr. Any defined term referenced in this Common Policy Terms and Conditions
Section and also defined in a "Coverage Part" shall, for purposes of coverage under that "Coverage Part", have
the meaning set forth in that "Coverage Part". A "Coverage Part" shall only apply if designated in the
Declarations and attached hereto.
II.

OPTIONAL EXTENDED REPORTING PERIOD


We will
A.

provide

an

Optional Extended Reporting

Period

as

described below:

Parts

Liability Coverage
1. If this "Policy" is canceled, terminated or not renewed, you shall have the right, upon payment of an
additional premium, to an extension of the Reporting Period for any "Claim" first made and reported
against the "Insured" after the date upon which the "Policy Period" ends, but only with respect to
"Wrongful Acts" committed prior to the end of the "Policy Period" and otherwise covered by this "Policy".
Such period shall be referred to as the Optional Extended Reporting Period.
2. You must request the Optional Extended Reporting Period in writing and must pay us the additional
premium within 60 days following the date of such cancellation, or termination or non-renewal. If we do
not receive your request and premium payment within 60 days following the date of such cancellation,
termination or nonrenewal, the "Named Insured's" right to purchase the Optional Extended Reporting
Period shall
3.

cease.

If similar insurance is in force

4.

5.

Extended
any such other insurance.

covering any "Claims" first made during this Optional

Period, coverage provided by this "Policy" shall be

excess over

Reporting

we cancel for non-payment of premium, the "Named Insured" may purchase the Optional Extended
Reporting Period only after any earned premium due us is paid within 10 days after the date of
cancellation or "Policy" expiration, whichever comes first.
All premiums paid for an Optional Extended Reporting Period shall be deemed fully earned as of the
first day of the Optional Extended Reporting Period. The Optional Extended Reporting Period may not

If

be canceled.

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Optional Extended Reporting Period shall not increase any Limits of Liability stated in Item 2. of the
applicable "Coverage Parts" Declarations. For the purpose of "Policy" limits, the Reporting Periods are
part of, not in addition to, the "Policy Period".
Non-Liability Coverage Parts
Solely with respect to the "Non-Liability Coverage Parts", any Extended Reporting Period offered shall be
EXTENDED REPORTING PERIOD of the "Non-Liability
done so in accordance with SECTION ll
Parts".
Coverage

6.

B.

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The

DEFINITIONS
The
A.

following words, either in the singular or plural, shall have the meanings indicated
"Application" means:
1. The form titled "Application" submitted to request this "Policy", including

below.

any documents

or

other

materials submitted with it;


2.

All similar forms, including any material submitted with them, submitted to
issued by us of which this "Policy" is a renewal or replacement; and

3.

All other materials

or

information

provided by

the "Insured" for the

request previous policies

underwriting

issuance of this

or

"Policy".
All such forms, documents and other materials shall be deemed
attached to it.
B.

part of this "Policy"

meaning as defined in the applicable "Coverage Part".


means individually or collectively the purchased "Coverage

if

physically

"Claim" shall have the

E.

Parts" as set
"Coverage Part"
"Policy" Declarations and attached hereto.
"Damages" shall have the meaning as defined in the applicable "Coverage Part".
"Defense Expense" shall have the meaning as clef ned in the applicable "Coverage Part".

F.

"Executive"

C.

as

forth in Item 4. of

the
D.

1.

means

any natural individual who is, was,

A duly-elected
"Insured Entity";

or

or

shall become:

appointed director, officer, manager,

in-house

general counsel,

or

trustee of the

or

Any past, present or future members of any duly-constituted commissions, boards, committees or other
units operated under the "Insured Entity's" charter or with the "Insured Entity's" written approval.
Solely with respect to the "Non-Liability Coverage Parts", "Executive" shall have the meaning as defined in
the applicable "Non-Liability Coverage Part".
2.

G.

"Insured Individual"
1.

means:

Any "Executive" of the "Insured Entity" while acting solely within the course and scope of employment
Entity" or while performing duties related to the conduct of the "Insured Entity",
Any past, present or future employees of the "Insured Entity" while acting solely within the course and
scope of employment by the "Insured Entity" or while performing duties related to the conduct of the
"Insured Entity";
Any natural individual providing volunteer services for the "Insured Entity" at the request of the "Insured
Entity" and under the "Insured Entity's" direction and control;
The estates, heirs, legal representatives or assigns of deceased individuals who were "Insured
Individuals" at the time of the "Wrongful Act" on which a "Claim" is based;
The legal representatives or assigns of an "Insured Individual" in the event of the "Insured Individual's"
incompetence, insolvency or bankruptcy; and
The lawful spouse of an "Insured Individual" under Paragraph G.4, but solely with respect to such
spouse's status as a spouse or such spouse's ownership interest in property that a claimant seeks as
recovery for an alleged "Wrongful Act", and not for any "Wrongful Act" actually or allegedly committed by

with the "Insured


2.

3.

4.
6.
7.

the spouse.
H.

"Insured" shall have the

meanings

as

defined in the

applicable "Coverage

Part".

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Entity" means the "Named Insured" and any "Subsidiary".


"Liability Coverage Part" means the Directors, Officers and Corporate Liability, Employment Practices
Liability and Fiduciary Liability Coverage Parts as set forth in Item 4. of the "Policy" Declarations.
"Loss" shall have the meaning as defined in the applicable "Liability Coverage Part".
"Named Insured" means the entity designated in Item 1. of the "Policy" Declarations.
"Non-Liability Coverage Event" means the "Occurrence" which must be sustained or discovered in order to
"Insured

invoke coverage.
N.
0.

Part"
Random and Extortion Parts

"Non-Liability Coverage

means
as

individually

collectively the Crime Coverage Parts and Kidnap


"Policy" Declarations,
the applicable "Non-Liability Coverage Part".

or

set forth in Item 4. of the

"Occurrence" shall have the meaning

as

defined in

applicable "Coverage Part".


Q. "Policy" means, collectively, the Declarations, the Common Policy Terms and Conditions Section, the
purchased "Coverage Parts", applicable endorsements and the "Application".
R. "Policy Period" means the period of time from the inception date shown in Item 2. of the "Policy"
Declarations to the earlier of the expiration date shown in Item 2. of the "Policy" Declarations or the
effective date of termination of this "Policy".
S. "Pollutants" means any solid, liquid, gaseous or thermal irritants or contaminants, including smoke, vapors,
soot, fumes, acids, alkalis, chemicals and waste. Waste includes materials to be recycled, reconditioned or
P.

"Outside

Entity"

shall have the

meaning

as

defined in the

reclaimed.
T.

"Subsidiary" means:
1. An entity in which

the "Named Insured"


assets, liabilities, equity, or issued and

Period";

or

entity, subject to the terms of SECTION V.A. of the "Coverage Part", that the "Insured"
acquires after the inception of the "Policy Period".
Coverage shall apply to a "Subsidiary" only during the time it qualifies as a "Subsidiary".
"Wrongful Act" shall have the meaning as defined in the applicable "Liability Coverage Part".

2.

U.

of its "Subsidiaries" owns 50 percent or more of the


outstanding stock on or before the inception of the "Policy
or one

forms

or

against any "Insured" directly

or

An

IV. EXCLUSIONS
This insurance does not apply to "Loss" on account of any "Claim" made
indirectly based upon, arising out of, or attributable to:
A.

Pollution
1.

The actual,

"Pollutants";

alleged

or

threatened

discharge, dispersal,

seepage,

migration, release

or

escape of

or

2.

"Loss", cost or expense arising out of any request, demand, order or statutory or regulatory requirement
that any "Insured" or others test for, monitor, clean up, remove, contain, treat, detoxify or neutralize, or
in any way respond to or assess the effects of "Pollutants"; or

3.

"Claim"

by or on behalf of a governmental authority for "Damages" because of testing for, monitoring,


removing, containing, treating, detoxifying or neutralizing, or in any way responding to or assessing the

effects of "Pollutants".
B.

Nuclear
The radioactive, toxic, or explosive properties of nuclear material which includes, but is not limited to,
Source Material, Special Nuclear Material and Byproduct Material as those terms are defined in the Atomic
Energy Act of 1954 and any amendments thereto and any similar provisions of any federal, state or local
statutory or common law.

V.

LIMITS OF LIABILITY AND RETENTIONS


A.

Limits of
1.

Liability

Regardless
"Claims",

of the number of "Insureds" involved, "Claims" made or individuals or entities making


liability under the "Policy" solely with respect to all "Liability Coverage Parts" is limited as

our

follows:

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a.

If the Combined Aggregate Limit of Liability as set forth in Item 3. of the Declarations is purchased,
then the maximum limit of liability for all "Loss" arising out of all "Claims" first made against the
"Insureds" during the "Policy Period" that may apply under all "Coverage Parts" shall not exceed the
combined Aggregate Limit of Liability stated in Item 3. of the "Policy" Declarations.

b.

If the Separate Aggregate Limit of Liability for each "Coverage Part" is purchased, the maximum
limit of liability for "Loss" arising out of all "Claims" first made against the "Insureds" during the
"Policy Period" that may apply shall not exceed the Separate Aggregate Limit of Liability for each
"Coverage Part" stated in Item 2. of the applicable "Coverage Part's" Declarations.

In the event a "Claim" is covered under more than one "Coverage Part", any "Loss" for such "Claim"
shall first be paid under, and subject to, the available Limit of Liability applicable to the Employment
Practices Liability Insurance Coverage Part.

2.
B.

Any remaining "Loss" for such "Claim" that is covered by any other "Coverage Part" of this "Policy", and
is not paid under the Employment Practices Liability Insurance Coverage Part, shall be covered as
provided in, and subject to, the remaining Limit of Liability applicable to the appropriate "Coverage
Parts". However, the remaining Limit of Liability of the applicable "Coverage Part" for such "Claim" shall
be reduced by the amount of "Loss" paid under the Employment Practices Liability Coverage Part.
In the event a "Claim" is covered under more then one "Coverage Part", and the Employment
Practices Liability Insurance Coverage Part does not apply, the highest remaining applicable Limit of
Liability at the time the "Claim" is first made shall apply.
c.
"Defense Expenses" are included in the Limits of Liability specified in Item 2. of the applicable
"Coverage Part's" Declarations. Our payments of "Defense Expenses" for any "Claim" will reduce
the Limits of Liability. When an applicable Limit of Liability has been exhausted by payment of
"Loss" or "Defense Expenses", our obligation to defend, continue to defend or to pay "Defense
Expenses" under the "Coverage Par(s)" or to which that Limit of Liability applies shall cease.
d. The Limit of Liability for any Extended Reporting Period, if applicable, shall be a part of and not in
addition to the respective Limit of Liability of the "Policy" to which the Extended Reporting Period
applies.
Solely with the respect to the "Non-Liability Coverage Part", the maximum liability shall be the respective
Limit of Liability described in the applicable 'Non-Liability Coverage Part".

Retentions

"Policy" applies only to that part of covered "Loss" for each "Claim" which
applicable Retentions set forth in the applicable "Coverage Part's" Declarations.

is in

of the

1.

This

2.

You shall pay the Retentions.

3.

Solely with respect to any "Liability Coverage Part", if different parts of a single "Claim" are subject to
different Retentions, the applicable Retentions will be applied separately to each part of such "Claim",
but the sum of such Retentions shall not exceed the largest applicable Retention. One Retention applies
to all "Claims" arising out of a single "Wrongful Act".

4.

Solely with respect to any "Non-Liability Coverage Part", if an "Insured" receives payment under another
"Policy" or bond, after applying a Retention for "Loss" also covered hereunder, the Retention amount set
forth in the Declarations for the applicable "Non-Liability Coverage Part" shall be reduced by the
Retention previously applied to such "Loss".

excess

VI. DEFENSE OF CLAIMS


We have the right and duty to defend "Claims", even if the allegations in such "Claims" are groundless, false or
fraudulent. We have no duty to defend "Claims" or pay related "Defense Expenses" for "Claims" to which this
insurance does not apply.
A.

With

respect to "Claims"

we

defend

we

may:

investigation of a "Claim" we deem necessary; and


any resulting "Claim" provided that we have the "Named Insured's"
shall not be unreasonably withheld.

1.

Make any

2.

Settle
which

written consent to settle,

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If the "Named Insured" refuses to consent to the settlement of any "Claim" which we recommend and which
is acceptable to the claimant, subject to any applicable Limit of Liability or Retention, our liability for the
"Claim" is limited to:
1.

What we would have contributed to the settlement if you had consented to the settlement,
"Defense Expenses" incurred up to the date of such refusal; and

2.

75

percent of such "Loss"

excess

including

of the amount for which the "Claim" could have been settled.

Our right and duty to defend, to continue to defend or to pay "Defense Expenses" under the "Policy" shall
cease when the applicable Limit of Liability provided under Item 2. of the applicable "Coverage Part's"
Declarations has been exhausted by payment of "Loss". This applies to "Claims" pending and "Claims" filed
after the Limit of Liability has been exhausted.

VII. DUTIES IN THE EVENT OF WRONGFUL ACTS OR CLAIMS

A.

No "Insured" will,
obligation, agree to

own expense, voluntarily make


incur any expense related to a "Claim" without

except at that "Insured's"


a

settlement

or

payment,

our

assume

any

consent.

B.

If you receive a "Claim", you and any other involved "Insured" shall send us written notice of the "Claim",
with full details including the date received, as soon as practicable during the "Policy Period" or any
Extended Reporting Period, but in no event later than 90 days after such "Claim" is first made.

C.

You and any other involved "Insured" must:


1.

Immediately send us copies of any demands, notices,


connection with the "Claim";

2.

Authorize

us

to obtain records and other

summonses

or

legal

papers received in

information;

D.

investigation, defense or settlement of the "Claim"; and


4. Assist us, upon our request, in the enforcement of any right against any individual or entity which may
be liable to the "Insured" because of "Damages" to which this insurance may apply.
If you become aware of a "Wrongful Act" or other circumstance that may subsequently give rise to a "Claim",
you must give written notice to us as soon as practicable, but in no event later than the end of the "Policy
Period" or any Extended Reporting Period we provide. To the extent possible, notice should include:
1. How, when and where the "Wrongful Act" took place; and

E.

names and addresses of any individuals and entities involved.


"Claim"
arising out of a "Wrongful Act" which is subsequently made against you shall be deemed to
Any
have been first made at the time we received such written notice from you, if:

3.

2.

Cooperate with

us

in the

The

1.

It is not otherwise excluded

2.

We receive proper notice of the

The date of mailing shall


sufficient proof of notice.

"Policy"; and
"Wrongful
according to Paragraph D. above.
constitute the date that such notice was given and proof of mailing
by

the terms of this

Act"

shall be

F.

Solely with respect to the Crime Coverage Part, reporting of a "Coverage Event" shall be in accordance with
the DUTIES IN THE EVENT OF A LOSS section of the Crime Insurance Coverage Part.

G.

Solely with respect to the Kidnap/Ransom and Extortion Coverage Part, reporting of a "Coverage Event"
shall be in accordance with the DUTIES IN THE EVENT OF AN OCCURRENCE section of the
Kidnap/Ransom and Extortion Insurance Coverage Part.

VIII.GENERAL CONDITIONS
A.

Cancellation and Non Renewal


will

1.

We may not cancel this "Policy" except for failure to pay premium when due, in which
20 days written notice to the "Named Insured" before such cancellation is effective.

2.

The "Named Insured" may cancel this "Policy" for itself and all other "Insureds" by written notice to us
stating when the cancellation shall be effective. If the "Named Insured" cancels, earned premium shall
be computed in accordance with the customary short rate proportion of the premium.

3.

We

are

"Policy"

case we

not required to renew this "Policy". However, written notice of our intent to nonrenew this
shall be sent to the "Named Insured" at least 60 days prior to expiration of the "Policy Period".

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with respect to the "Non-Liability Coverage Parts", any Cancellation or Non Renewal shall be
done in accordance with the Cancellation and Non Renewal section of the "Non-Liability Coverage
Part'.

that:

The declarations and statements in the


and are accurate and complete;

"Application" for

this insurance

"Policy"

are

your representations

representations made in your "Application" are the basis of this "Policy" and are to be considered as
incorporated into and constituting a part of this "Policy";
3. Those representations are material to the acceptance of the risk we assumed under this "Policy";
4. We have issued this "Policy" in reliance upon the truth and completeness of such representations; and
5. The "Application" shall be interpreted as a separate application for Coverage by each "Insured". No
statement in the "Application", fact pertaining to, or knowledge possessed by any "Insured" shall be
imputed to any other "Insured" for the purpose of determining if Coverage is available. However, if the
Chairperson of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, President or Chief Financial Officer of the "Insured
Entity" knew as of the "Policy" inception date that such declarations and statements in the "Application",
were untrue, inaccurate or incomplete, such knowledge will be imputed to the "Insured Entity" for the
purpose of determining coverage.
Legal Action Against Us
No individual or entity has a right under this "Policy":
1. To join us as a party or otherwise bring us into a suit asking for "Damages" from an "Insured"; or
2. To sue us on this "Policy" unless all of its terms have been fully complied with.
An individual or entity may sue us to recover on an agreed settlement or on a final judgment against an
"Insured"; but we will not be liable for "Damages" that are not payable under the terms of this "Policy" or that
are in excess of the applicable Limit of Liability. An agreed settlement means a settlement and release of
liability signed by us, the "Insured" and the claimant or the claimant's legal representative.
2.

C.

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Change in Ownership, Control or Exposure


1. If during the "Policy Period":
a.
Another individual or entity or group of individuals
assets of the "Named
b

or

entities

acquires

more

than 50

percent of the

or

Another individual or entity, or group of individuals or entities, acquires an amount of the


outstanding securities representing more than 50 percent of the voting power for the election of the
"Named Insured's" directors or trustees; or
The "Named Insured" consolidates with

merges with another

entity,
change described in the above Paragraphs a., b., or c., herein referred to as
"Transaction", as soon as practicable, but not later than 30 days after the effective date of the
Transaction and provide such additional information as we require.
If a Transaction occurs, coverage under this "Policy" shall continue until termination of the "Policy
Period" but only with respect to "Claims" made for "Wrongful Acts" which take place prior to the
c.

you shall

2.

Insured";

notify

us

or

of the

Transaction.
to the "Insured" under this

"Policy"

3.

If you fail to provide notice as described in D.1., coverage


shall terminate as of the date of the Transaction.

4.

The entire

5.

In the event of a Transaction, the "Named Insured" will have the right, upon payment of an additional
appropriate percentage of the premium, to an extension of coverage under the "Policy" for a "Claim" first
made and reported during the 12 months after the Transaction but, only with respect to any "Wrongful
Act" occurring prior to the Transaction and otherwise covered by this "Policy". The 12-month period shall

premium for this "Policy"

be referred to

as

shall be deemed

provided

fully earned

upon the

occurrence

of

Transaction.

the Run-Off Period.

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6.

The rights contained in Paragraph D. shall terminate unless written notice of the election and the
additional premium due is received by us within 60 days of the Transaction.

7.

In the event of a Transaction, the "Named Insured" has the right to purchase the Run-Off Period but has
no right to purchase the Extended Reporting Period described in SECTION II of the "Policy".

8.

The additional premium for the Run-Off Period shall be fully earned at the
Period. The coverage provided by the Run-Off Period is not cancelable.

9.

The Limit of Liability for the Run-Off Period is part of and not in addition to the Limit of
of the applicable "Coverage Part's" Declarations.

inception of

the Run-Off

Liability

in Item 2.

Rights of Recovery Against Others to Us


If you have rights to recover all or part of any payment we have made under this "Policy", these rights are
transferred to us. You must do nothing after "Loss" to impair these rights. At our request, you will sue those
responsible or transfer those rights to us and help us enforce them. In the event of any payment under this
"Policy", we shall be subrogated to the extent of such payment to all of your rights of recovery. You shall
execute and deliver such instruments and papers and do whatever else is necessary to secure such rights
and shall do nothing to prejudice or compromise such rights without our express written consent.
Assignment
No change in, modification of or assignment of interest in this "Policy" shall be effective except when made
by a written endorsement to the "Policy".
Sole Agent for the Insured
By accepting this "Policy", you agree that only the "Named Insured" is authorized to act on behalf of all
"Insureds" with respect to any rights provided under this "Policy".
Coverage Territory and Valuation
1. This "Policy" applies to a "Wrongful Act" committed anywhere in the world provided that the "Claim" is
made and suit is brought against the "Insured" within the United States, its territories or possessions or

Transfer of

Canada.
2.

All premiums, limits, Retentions, "Loss" and other amounts are expressed and payable in the currency
of the United States of America. If a judgment is rendered, a settlement is denominated or another
element of "Loss" under this "Policy" is stated in a currency other than the United States of America
dollars, payment under this "Policy" shall be made in United States of America dollar equivalent
determined by the rate of exchange published in the Wa// Street Journal on the date the judgment
becomes final, the amount of the settlement is agreed upon or any element of "Loss" is due,

respectively.
3.

I.

with respect to each Non-Liability Coverage Part, Coverage Territory and Valuation shall be in
accordance with the applicable Territory Section and Valuation and Settlement Section of each NonLiability Coverage Part.

Solely

Other Insurance
1.

If other valid and collectible insurance is available to the "Insured" for "Loss" covered under this "Policy",
the insurance provided by this "Policy" shall be excess over such other insurance, regardless of whether
or not such insurance is primary, contributory, excess, contingent or otherwise.

2.

When this insurance is excess we have no duty to defend the "Insured" against any "Claim" if any other
Insurer has a duty to defend the "Insured" against the "Claim". If no other insurer defends we will
undertake to do so but we will be entitled to the "Insured's" rights against those other "Insurers".

3.

When this insurance is


if any, that exceeds the
a.

excess over
sum

other insurance

we

will pay

only

our

share of the amount of "Loss",

of:

The total amount that all such other insurance would pay for the "Loss" in the absence of this

insurance;
b.

The total of all deductibles, self-insurance and retentions under all that other insurance; and

Any indemnification available from an "Outside Entity" to an "Insured".


We will share the remaining "Loss", if any, with any other insurance that is not described in this provision
and was not bought specifically to apply in excess of the Limit of Liability shown in Item 2. of the
applicable "Coverage Parts" Declarations of this "Policy".
c.

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Sharing

If all the other insurance permits contribution by equal shares, we will follow this method also. Under this
approach each insurer contributes equal amounts until it has paid its applicable Limit of Liability or none
of the "Loss" remains, whichever comes first.
If any other insurance does not permit contribution by equal shares, we will contribute by limits. Under
this method, each "Insurer's" share is based on the ratio of its applicable limit of liability to the total
applicable Limits of Liability of all "Insurers".
5.

with respect to each "Non-Liability Coverage Part", the application of Other Insurance shall be in
accordance with the applicable Other Insurance Section of each "Non-Liability Coverage Part".

Solely

J.

Coverage Parts, or Endorsements Issued by Us


It is our stated intention that this "Policy" and any other "Policy", "Coverage Part" or endorsement issued by
us or by another member of The Hanover Insurance Group shall not provide duplication or overlap of
coverage for the same "Claim". If this "Policy" and any other "Policy" issued by us, or by another member of
The Hanover Insurance Group, to you, apply to the same "Claim" then, Condition I. Other Insurance
notwithstanding:
1. We shall not be liable under this "Policy" for a greater proportion of the "Loss" than the applicable Limit
of Liability of this "Policy" bears to the sum of the total Limits of Liability of all such "Policies"; and
2. The maximum amount payable under all such policies combined shall not exceed the highest applicable
Limit of Liability under any one "Policy".

K.

Allocation

Two

or

More Policies,

If you incur both "Loss" covered by this "Policy" and "Loss" not covered by this "Policy" on account of any
"Claim" because such "Claim" includes both covered and non-covered matters, coverage with respect to
such "Claim" shall apply as follows:

percent of "Defense Expenses"

account of the "Claim" will be considered Covered

1.

100

2.

We shall fairly allocate all remaining "Loss" that you incurred


Covered "Loss" and Uncovered "Loss" based upon the relative
matters.

on

on

"Loss"; and

account of such "Claim" between


the parties to such

legal exposure of

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ARIZONA COMMON POLICY TERMS AND CONDITIONS SECTION


AMENDATORY ENDORSEMENT
THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.
This endorsement modifies the

following:

COMMON POLICY TERMS AND CONDITIONS SECTION


A.

B.

GENERAL CONDITIONS, Paragraph A. Cancellation and Non


The following is added to SECTION VIII
Renewal of the Common Policy Terms and Conditions Section of this "Policy":
5.

Notices of cancellation or nonrenewal shall be sent by certified mail to the "Named Insured" at the last
address known to us, along with a statement of the specific reasons for cancellation or nonrenewal.
Copies of notices will also be sent to your agent. Proof of mailing is sufficient proof of notice. If notice is
not mailed in the time required, we will extend the "Policy Period" to accommodate notice requirements
on a pro rata basis of the existing 'Policy".

6.

We will mail notice of premium increase, change in deductible or reduction in limits or substantial
reduction in coverage at least 60 days prior to the expiration of the "Policy". If we fail to provide 60 days
notice, coverage remains in effect until 60 days notice is given or until the effective date of replacement
coverage obtained by the "Named Insured", whichever occurs first. If you elect not to renew, any earned
premium for the period of extension shall be calculated pro rata at the lower of the current or previous
year's rate. If you accept the renewal, the premium increase, if any, and other changes are effective the
day following the prior "Policy's" expiration.

GENERAL CONDITIONS, Paragraph B.3. of Representations and Application of the


SECTION VIII
Common Policy Terms and Conditions Section of this "Policy" is replaced by the following:
3.

Misrepresentations, omissions, concealment


recovery under this "Policy" unless:
a.

Fraudulent;

b.

Material either to the

c.

We in

of facts and incorrect statements shall not

prevent

or

acceptance of the risk,

or

to the hazard assumed

by

us; or

faith would either have not issued this "Policy", or would not have issued a "Policy" in as
or would not have provided coverage with respect to the hazard resulting in the
"Loss", if the true facts had been made known to us as required by the application for this "Policy" or
otherwise.

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ADDITION TO SECTION III.


ADDITION OF INSURED ENTITY
THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.
This endorsement modifies the

following:

COMMON POLICY TERMS AND CONDITIONS SECTION


SECTION III
DEFINITIONS, Paragraph I. "Insured Entity" of the Common Policy Terms and Conditions
Section of this "Policy" is amended to add the entity(s) shown in the schedule.

Schedule of Entities to which this endorsement applies:


Effective Date

Entity
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ADDITION TO SECTION V.
WAIVER OF RETENTION IF NO LIABILITY
THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.
This endorsement modifies the

following:

COMMON POLICY TERMS AND CONDITIONS SECTION


A.

The following is added to SECTION III


this "Policy":
1.

DEFINITIONS of the Common

Policy Terms and Conditions of

Liability" means with respect to a "Claim" made against the "Insured(s)":


A final judgment of no liability obtained prior to the trial, in favor of all "Insureds", by reason of a
motion to dismiss or a motion for summary judgment, after the exhaustion of all appeals; or
A final judgment of no liability obtained prior to the trial, in favor of all "Insureds", after the exhaustion
of appeals.
no event shall the term "No Liability" apply to a "Claim" made against an "Insured" for which a

"No
a.

b.

In
settlement has occurred.
B.

The following is added to SECTION V


Terms and Conditions of this "Policy":
1.

LIMITS OF LIABILITY AND RETENTIONS of the Common

Policy

No Retention shall apply, even as to "Costs of Defense", to any "Claim" which is in the form of
action for monetary relief, in which:

determination of "No

Liability";

a.

There is

b.

The "Claim" is dismissed or stipulated dismissed without


consideration by any "Insured".

civil

or

prejudice and

without any

payment of any

If there is a determination of "No Liability" in a "Claim", the "Insurer" shall reimburse the "Defense
Expenses" paid by the "Insured" in such "Claim".
2. If a "Claim" is dismissed or stipulated dismissed without prejudice and without any payment by any
"Insured", we shall reimburse the "Defense Expenses" paid by the "Insured" in such "Claim" 90 days after
the date of the dismissal or stipulation so long as:
a.
The "Claim" or any other "Claim" which together with such "Claim" would be deemed a single "Claim"
is not brought again within such 90-day period; and
b. The "Insured Entity" provides us with written documentation in a form satisfactory to us to repay us for
such reimbursement in the event the "Claim", or any other "Claim" which together with such "Claim"
would be deemed a single "Claim", is brought again after such 90-day period and before the
expiration of the statute of limitations for such "Claim".

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ADDITION TO SECTION VIII.


NON-RESCINDABLE SIDE A ENDORSEMENT
THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY
This endorsement modifies the

following:

COMMON POLICY TERMS AND CONDITIONS SECTION


GENERAL CONDITIONS, Paragraph B. Representations and
following is added to SECTION VIII
Application of the Common Policy Terms and Conditions Section of this "Policy":
Notwithstanding the foregoing, Insuring Agreement I.A. of the Directors, Officers and Corporate Liability
Insurance Coverage Part of this "Policy" shall not be void as to any individual(s) who did not know as of the
"Policy" inception date that such declarations and statements contained in the "Application(s)" were untrue,
inaccurate or incomplete.

The

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DIRECTORS, OFFICERS AND CORPORATE LIABILITY INSURANCE


COVERAGE PART
CLAIMS-MADE WARNING FOR POLICY
NOTICE: THIS "COVERAGE PART" PROVIDES COVERAGE ON A CLAIMS-MADE AND REPORTED BASIS. SUBJECT
TO ITS TERMS, THIS "COVERAGE PART" APPLIES ONLY TO "CLAIMS" FIRST MADE AGAINST THE "INSUREDS"
AND REPORTED TO THE INSURER DURING THE "POLICY PERIOD", OPTIONAL EXTENDED REPORTING PERIOD OR
ANY EXTENDED REPORTING PERIOD THAT MAY APPLY. THE LIMIT OF LIABILITY TO PAY DAMAGES OR
SETTLEMENTS WILL BE REDUCED AND MAY BE EXHAUSTED, UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED HEREIN, BY
"DEFENSE EXPENSES", AND "DEFENSE EXPENSES" WILL BE APPLIED AGAINST THE RETENTION AMOUNT.
PLEASE READ THE "POLICY" CAREFULLY TO DETERMINE RIGHTS, DUTIES, COVERAGE AND COVERAGE

RESTRICTIONS.

this "Coverage Part" of this insurance "Policy" the words "you" and "your" refer to the "Insured" as
ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS of this "Coverage Part". The words "we", "us" and "our"
defined in SECTION III
refer to the Company providing this insurance.

Throughout

ADDITIONAL
Words that appear in quotation marks have special meaning. They are defined in SECTION III
DEFINITIONS. The descriptions in the Headings of this "Policy" are solely for convenience and form no part of the
terms and conditions of Coverage.
In consideration of the premium paid and in reliance on the correctness and completeness of your "Application",
which is attached to and becomes part of this insurance "Policy", we agree to provide coverage as shown in the
Declarations and described below. Coverage may be denied or canceled with respect to any applicant or
"Insured" who provides incomplete or inaccurate information to us.
I.

INSURING AGREEMENTS
A.

Individual Non-Indemnified

Liability

We will pay, on behalf of each "Insured Individual", "Loss" which the "Insured Individual" is legally
obligated to pay because of "Claims" made against that "Insured Individual" during the "Policy Period" and
reported to us for any "Wrongful Act" to which this insurance applies except for "Loss" which the "Insured
Entity" pays to or on behalf of the "Insured Individual" as indemnification.
B.

Individual Indemnified

Liability

We will pay, on behalf of the "Insured Entity", "Loss" which an "Insured Individual" is legally obligated to
pay because of "Claims" made against that "Insured Individual" during the "Policy Period" and reported to
us for any "Wrongful Act" to which this insurance applies but only to the extent the "Insured Entity"
indemnifies the "Insured Individual" for such "Loss".
C.

Corporate Entity Liability


We will pay "Loss" which the "Insured Entity" is legally obligated to pay because of "Claims" made against
the "Insured Entity" during the "Policy Period" and reported to us during the "Policy Period" for any
"Wrongful Act" to which this insurance applies.

D.

Securityholder Derivative
We will pay "Investigative

Demand

Liability

Costs" on behalf of the "Insured Entity" resulting from any "Securityholder


Derivative Demand" made and reported during the "Policy Period", or if applicable, an Extended
Reporting Period, for any "Wrongful Act" in an amount not to exceed $100, 000, which amount is part of
and not in addition to the applicable Limit of Liability as set forth in Item 2. of the Declarations of this
"Coverage Part". No Retention shall apply to such amount.

II.

OPTIONAL EXTENDED REPORTING PERIOD


Refer to the Common

Policy

Terms and Conditions Section.

III. ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS

DEFINITIONS of the Common Policy Terms and


In addition to the Definitions listed in SECTION III
Conditions Section, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated below, when used in this
"Coverage Part":
A.

"Claim"

means:

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Any written demand presented for monetary "Damages"

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non-monetary relief for

"Wrongful Act";

Or
or similar pleading initiating a judicial, civil, administrative, regulatory, alternative
dispute or arbitration proceeding, including any appeal resulting from it, to which an "Insured" is
provided notice and which subjects an "Insured" to a binding adjudication of liability for monetary or
non-monetary relief for a "Wrongful Act".
However, "Claim" shall not include a labor or grievance proceeding pursuant to a collective bargaining
agreement.

2.

Any complaint

All "Claims" made on account of a single "Wrongful Act" shall be treated as a single "Claim" made on the
date the earliest of the "Claims" was made, regardless of whether that date is before or during the "Policy
Period" or, if applicable, during an Extended Reporting Period.
B.

"Damages" means a monetary judgment, award or settlement, pre-judgment interest and post-judgment
interest. "Damages" also means punitive or exemplary "Damages" or the multiple portions thereof, if
insurable under the applicable law of the
provided such jurisdiction is where:
1.

2.
3.
4.

jurisdiction

most favorable to the

of such

"Damages"

"Damages" were awarded or imposed;


Any "Wrongful Act" occurred for which such "Damages" were awarded or imposed;
The "Insured" resides, is incorporated or has its principal place of business; or
We are incorporated or have our principal place of business.
Those

"Damages"

does not include:

5.

Commissions, bonuses, profit sharing

6.

Payment by the "Insured Entity" of allegedly inadequate


own securities or the securities of a "Subsidiary"; or

7.

Civil, criminal

or

or severance

administrative fines, taxes

or

other

payments;

price

or
or

consideration for the

"Debtor in Possession" means a debtor in possession of the "Insured


Chapter 11 of the United States of America Bankruptcy Code.

D.

"Defense

Expenses"

means

purchase of

its

penalties.

C.

Entity"

as

such term is used in

and is limited to:

including attorney fees

and expert fees,

1.

Any reasonable and necessary legal fees and expenses,


incurred in the defending and appeal of a "Claim";

2.

The

3.

Up to $250 per day per "Insured Individual" for reasonable expenses incurred for attendance at
hearings, trials or depositions at our request or with our consent for such "Insured Individual". Such
payment shall not exceed $5, 000 in the aggregate for all "Insured Individuals" for each "Claim".

premium

"Defense

E.

insurability

on

appeal, attachment

Expenses" do

similar bonds; and

not include:

4.

Salaries, wages, fees, overhead


specified in paragraph 3. above; or

5.

Salaries, wages, overhead

"Insured Individual"

or

or

or

benefit expenses associated with any "Insured" except

benefit expenses associated with

our

as

employees.

means:

Any past, present or future "Executive"; and


Any natural individual serving as a director or officer of an "Outside Entity" at the direction of the
"Insured Entity".
"Insured" means the "Insured Entity" and any "Insured Individual". Wth respect to this "Coverage Part"
only, "Insured Entity" also means a "Debtor in Possession".
"Investigative Costs" means reasonable and necessary costs, charges, fees, including but not limited to
attorneys and experts' fees, and expenses, other than salaries, wages, fees overhead or benefit
expenses associated with any "Executive" or "Insured Individual", incurred by the "Insured Entity", in
connection with the investigation or evaluation of any "Securityholder Derivative Demand".
1.

2.

F.
G.

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"Loss" means the amount the "Insured" is legally obligated to pay for
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and "Defense

Expenses"

"Loss" does not include:

1.
2.
3.
4.

5.

6.
I.

an "Insured" is obligated
monetary "Damages";
Matters deemed uninsurable by law;

amounts which
any form other than

Any

to pay

as

result of

"Claim"

seeking relief

or

redress in

Wages or benefits or contributions payable under an "Employee Benefits Plan";


Any expenses associated with any accommodation required under the Americans with Disabilities
Act, the Civil Rights Act of 1964, rules or regulations promulgated under them, amendments thereto
or similar provisions in any federal, state or local law or common law;
Any amount not indemnified by the "Insured Entity" for which an "Insured Individual" is absolved from
payment by reason of any covenant, agreement or court order; or
GENERAL
Any amount allocated to non-covered "Loss" in accordance with SECTION VIII
CONDITIONS of the Common Policy Terms and Conditions, Paragraph K. Allocation.

Entity" means any:


Nonprofit entity described

"Outside
1.

in section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, that


is not included in the definition of "Insured Entity". But an "Outside Entity" does not include any
"Subsidiary"; and

2.

Other

"Personal

entity, partnership, joint venture

Injury"

means

any actual

or

or

other

entity

listed

by endorsement

to this

policy.

alleged:

or publication of material in violation of a individual's right of


privacy; or
2. The wrongful entry or eviction or other invasion of the right of privacy; or
3. False arrest, wrongful detention or imprisonment; or
4. Malicious prosecution, malicious use or abuse of process; or
5. Infringement of copyright or trademark, unauthorized use of title, plagiarism, misappropriation of
advertising ideas or intellectual or property rights.
K. "Related Wrongful Acts" means "Wrongful Acts" which are logically or causally connected by reason of
any common fact, circumstance, situation, transaction, casualty, event or decision.
L. "Securities Laws" means the Securities Act of 1933, Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Investment Act of
1940, any state "Blue Sky" securities law or any other federal, state or local securities law including
amendments thereto and any similar federal, state, local or common law, and any rules and regulations
promulgated under it.
M. "Securityholder Derivative Demand" means any written demand, by one or more Securityholder of an
"Insured Entity" without the assistance, participation or solicitation of any "Executive", upon the board of
directors or board of managers of such "Insured Entity", to bring a civil proceeding in a court of law
against any "Executive" for a "Wrongful Act" by an "Executive".
N. "Securityholder Derivative Action" means any "Claim" brought on behalf of, or in the name or the right of,
the "Insured Entity" by one or more securityholders of the "Insured Entity" in their capacity as such if any
"Claim" is brought and maintained without the assistance, participation or solicitation of any "Executive".
0. "Wrongful Act" means any actual or alleged act, error, omission, misstatement, misleading statement,
neglect, breach of duty committed or attempted by:
1. An "Insured Individual" in his or her capacity as an "Insured Individual";
2. An "Insured Individual" while serving as a director, officer or trustee of any "Outside Entity", if such
service is at the written request or direction of the "Insured Entity"; or
3. By the "Insured Entity".

1.

Defamation of character, libel, slander,

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IV. ADDITIONAL EXCLUSIONS


In addition to the Exclusions listed in SECTION IV

EXCLUSIONS of the Common

Policy Terms

and

Conditions, the following exclusions apply to this "Coverage Part".

apply to "Loss" on account of any "Claim" made against any "Insured":


Directly or indirectly based upon, arising out of, or attributable to an "Insured" gaining any profit,
remuneration or advantage to which such "Insured" was not legally entitled; or
Directly or indirectly based upon, arising out of, or attributable to any dishonest or fraudulent act or
omission, any criminal act or omission or any willful violation of any statute or regulation by such

This insurance does not


A.

B.

"Insured";
C.

or

indirectly based upon, arising out of, or attributable to any payments to an "Insured" of any
Directly
remuneration without the previous approval of the governing bodies of the "Insured Entity" which payment
without such previous approval shall be held to have been illegal.
or

However, Paragraphs A., B., and C. above shall not apply unless
adverse to any of the "Insureds" in such a "Claim" is obtained.
D.
E.

Any
Any

"Personal

judgment

or

other final

adjudication

Injury".

actual or alleged violation of the responsibilities, obligations or duties imposed by the Employee
Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended, and any similar federal, state, local or common
law, and any rules and regulations promulgated under it.

maintained

by, at the behest, or on behalf of any "Insured".


However, this exclusion does not apply to:
1. A "Claim" made and maintained totally independently of and totally without the solicitation,
assistance, participation or intervention of any "Executive"; or
2. A "Securityholder Derivative Demand" or "Securityholder Derivative Action"; or
3. A securityholder's "Claim" that is instigated and continued totally independent of, and totally without
the solicitation, assistance, participation or intervention of any "Insured"; or
4. Any "Claim" by any of the "Insured Individuals" for contribution or indemnity, if such "Claim" directly
results from another "Claim" covered under this policy.
G. Any "Wrongful Act", transaction, decision, fact, circumstance, situation or event which has been the
subject of any notice given prior to the inception of this "Policy" under any other policy of insurance.
F.

Any

H.

Any prior or pending litigation, administrative,


Litigation date as set forth in the Declarations.

I.

Any
of

J.

"Claim"

or

or

arbitration

proceeding

other "Wrongful Act", whenever occurring, which together with a


"Claim" or notice and would constitute "Related Wrongful Acts".

as

"Wrongful

of the Prior and

Pending

Act" has been the

subject

For any "Wrongful Act" directly or indirectly based upon, arising out of, or attributable to service by any
"Insured Individual" in any position or capacity in any entity other than the "Insured Entity" or an "Outside
Entity", even if the "Insured Entity" directed or requested the "Insured Individual" to serve in such other

position
K.

brought

or

capacity.
brought or

maintained by, at the behest, or on behalf of an "Outside Entity" or past, present, or


future director, officer, manager, trustee, governor or equivalent "Executive" of the "Outside Entity". This
exclusion does not apply if the "Claim" is made and maintained without any solicitation, assistance,

Any action

participation of or intervention by any director, officer,


"Executive" of the "Outside Entity".

manager, trustee, governor

or

equivalent

To the extent an "Insured" is indemnified for "Loss" by an "Outside Entity" and which is "Insured" in whole
or part under any policy of the "Outside Entity" or its directors or officers, this "Policy" shall apply only to
"Loss" excess over such indemnification and insurance.
L.

Based upon or
"Wrongful Act".

arising

out of or attributable to

present

or

future actual

or

potential employment

related

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M.

Directly or indirectly based upon, arising out of, resulting from or in consequence of, or in any way
involving any federal, state, local or foreign wage and hour laws, including, without limitation, the Fair

N.

"Loss" on account of any "Claim" made against any "Insured" directly or indirectly based upon, arising out
of, or attributable to any actual or alleged liability under a written or oral contract or agreement. However,
this exclusion does not apply to your liability that would have attached in the absence of such contract or

Labor Standards Act.

0.

P.

agreement.
Directly or indirectly based upon, arising out of, or attributable to:
1. The physical injury to or destruction of any tangible property, including all resulting "Loss" of use of
that property and "Loss" of use of property that is not physically injured.
2. Bodily injury, disability, sickness, disease, death, assault or battery sustained by any individual;
Directly or indirectly based upon, arising out of or attributable to the performance of any professional
services for others and caused by an act, error or omission;
However that this exclusion does not apply to:
A "Claim" against an "Insured" for a "Wrongful Act" by such "Insured" in connection with the
management or supervision of any division, "Subsidiary" or group of the "Insured Entity" offering the
aforementioned services;

"Security Holder Derivative Demand" or "Securityholder Derivative Action".


Q. Any actual or alleged violation of any "Securities Laws", provided that this exclusion
2.

shall not

apply

to any

"Claim":
1.

Based upon or arising out of the offering, sale or purchase of securities, whether debt or equity, in a
transaction or series of transactions that are in fact in law exempt from registration under the
Securities Act of 1933 and any amendments thereto or any rules or regulations promulgated

thereunder;

or

by any securityholder of the "Insured Entity" for the failure of the "Insured Entity" to undertake
complete the initial public offering or sale of securities of the "Insured Entity".
Directly or indirectly based upon, arising out of, or attributable to anti-trust violations or unfair business
practices, including but not limited to any actual or alleged price fixing, price discrimination, restraint of
trade, unfair business practices, monopolistic practices or any actual or alleged violations of the Sherman
Antitrust Act of 1890, the Clayton Act of 1914, and any amendments thereto, the Robinson Patman Act of
1938, the Federal Trade Commission Act of 1914 or any rules or regulations promulgated in connection
with the statutes described above; or similar provision of any federal, state or local statutory law or
2.

Made

or

R.

common

law.

No fact pertaining to or knowledge possessed by any "Insured Individual" of a "Wrongful Act" shall be imputed
to any other "Insured Individual" for the purpose of determining the applicability of the exclusions listed above.
V.

ADDITIONAL GENERAL CONDITIONS


In addition to the conditions listed in SECTION VIII
GENERAL CONDITIONS of the Common
Terms and Conditions, the following condition applies to this "Coverage Part".
A.

Policy

Acquisition and Formation of Subsidiaries


If after the inception of the "Policy Period" the "Insured Entity" acquires or forms a "Subsidiary" or
assumes more than 50% of the assets, liabilities, or equity of, or obtains the right to elect or select a
majority of directors or trustees of an entity, coverage under this "Coverage Part" shall apply to the
"Subsidiary" only if the "Named Insured" meets the following conditions:
1. If, at the time of the acquisition or formation described above, the total assets of the acquired or
formed "Subsidiary" exceed ten percent (10%) of the total assets of the "Insured Entity" as of the
beginning of the "Policy Period"; then the "Named Insured" shall give us written notice of the
formation or acquisition as soon as practicable, but not later than sixty (60) days after the date of
such formation or acquisition.

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2.

If, at the time of the acquisition or formation described above, the total assets of the acquired or
formed "Subsidiary" exceed twenty-five percent (25%) of the total assets of the "Insured Entity" as of
the beginning of the "Policy Period"; then the "Named Insured" shall agree to any amendments to the
terms of this "Coverage Part" we require and shall pay any additional premium we require.

3.

If the "Named Insured" does not comply with the conditions in Paragraph A. above, coverage under
this "Policy" for the "Subsidiary" shall terminate regarding "Claims" made more than 60 days after the
acquisition or formation of the "Subsidiary".

VI. ADDITIONAL EXCESS LIMIT OF LIABILITY DEDICATED FOR EXECUTIVES


A.

Notwithstanding anything in the "Policy" to the contrary, the Additional Excess Limit of Liability Dedicated
for "Executives", shall be an additional excess aggregate Limit of Liability not to exceed $500, 000 which
amount is in excess of and not part of the Limit of Liability as set forth in Item 2. of the Declarations.

B.

The Additional Excess Limit of Liability Dedicated for "Executives" is available solely for "Loss" resulting
from any "Claim" covered under Insuring Agreement A of the Directors, Officers and Corporate
Liability Coverage Part.

C.

The Additional Excess Limit of Liability Dedicated for "Executives" shall be excess of
available that is specifically excess to this "Policy", and such excess insurance must
exhausted by payment of "Loss", "Damages" or "Defense Expenses" thereunder before we
obligation to make any payment on account of the Additional Excess Limit of Liability
"Executives".

any insurance
be completely
shall have any
Dedicated for

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11 le

Hanover
Insurance
Group.

Private

Company

Advantame Portfolio

DIRECTORS, OFFICERS AND CORPORATE LIABILITY INSURANCE


COVERAGE PART DECLARATIONS

NOTICE: THIS COVERAGE PART" PROVIDES COVERAGE ON A CLAIMS-MADE AND REPORTED BASIS. SUBJECT
TO ITS TERMS, THIS COVERAGE PART" APPLIES ONLY TO "CLAIMS" FIRST MADE AGAINST THE INSUREDS"
AND REPORTED TO THE INSURER DURING THE POLICY PERIOD" OR ANY EXTENDED REPORTING PERIOD THAT
MAY APPLY. THE LIMIT OF LIABILITY TO PAY DAMAGES OR SETTLEMENTS WILL BE REDUCED AND MAY BE
DEFENSE EXPENSES" WILL
EXHAUSTED, UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED HEREIN, BY DEFENSE EXPENSES"
POLICY" CAREFULLY TO DETERMINE
BE APPLIED AGAINST THE RETENTION AMOUNT. PLEASE READ THE
RIGHTS, DUTIES, COVERAGE AND COVERAGE RESTRICTIONS.

Whenever printed in this Declarations


indicated in the Policy".

Item 1.

Item 2.

Page,

the items in

quotations

shall have the

same

meanings

as

NAMED INSURED
Vemma International Holdings,
Inc
Vemma Nutrition Company

LIMITS OF LIABILITY

Directors, Officers and Corporate Liability Insurance

$5, 000, 000


Item 3.

in the

aggregate for all

Claims"

RETENTION

Insuring Agreement A: Individual Non-Indemnified Liability Coverage


Insuring Agreement B: Individual Indemnified Liability Coverage
Insuring Agreement C: Corporate Entity Coverage
Item 4.

Q each Claim"
$50, 000 each Claim"
$50, 000 each Claim"

PRIOR AND PENDING LITIGATION DATES

Directors, Officers and Corporate Liability Insurance Coverage Part:

Item 5.

A and B: 05/01/2005

1.

Insuring Agreements

2.

Insuring Agreements C: 05/01/2005

FORMS AND ENDORSEMENTS

Policy Form: 905-0001


905-0001
905-0104
905-0319
905-0320
905-0432
905-0434

905-0002 08 09

(08-09)
(08-09)
(08-09)
(08-09)
(08-09)
(08-09)

Directors, Officers and Corporate Liability Insurance Coverage Part


Addition to Section I. Crisis Management Supplemental Coverage
Addition to Section HI. Employed Lawyers Coverage
Addition to Section III. Domestic Partner Coverage
Modification to Section IV. Insured Versus Insured Carve-Out
Addition to Section IV. Products and Services Liability Exclusion

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THESE DECLARATIONS, TOGETHER WITH THE COMMON POLICY TERMS AND CONDITIONS SECTION,
COVERAGE PART(S) AND ANY ENDORSEMENT(S), COMPLETE THE ABOVE NUMBERED "POLICY".

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ADDITION TO SECTION III.


EMPLOYED LAWYERS COVERAGE
THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.
This endorsement modifies the

following:

DIRECTORS, OFFICERS AND CORPORATE LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE PART


A.

ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS, Paragraph E. "Insured Individual" of


Liability Insurance Coverage Part of this "Policy":
"Insured Individual" also means any "Employed Lawyer", but only with respect to a "Claim" made, and
continuously maintained, against both such "Employed Lawyer" and one or more other "Insured Individual"
who is not an "Employed Lawyer".

The following is added to SECTION III


the Directors, Officers and Corporate

ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS of the Directors, Officers and


following is added to SECTION III
Corporate Liability Insurance Coverage Part of this "Policy":
"Employed Lawyer" means any "Employee" of the "Insured Entity" who is admitted to practice law and who
was, now is or shall be, at the time of the alleged "Wrongful Act", employed as a lawyer full time for, and
salaried by the "Insured Entity".
ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS, Paragraph 0. "Wrongful Act" of the
C. The following is added to SECTION III
Directors, Officers and Corporate Liability Insurance Coverage Part of this "Policy":
"Wrongful Act" means any breach of duty, neglect, error, misstatement, misleading statement, omission or act
actually or allegedly committed or attempted by an "Employed Lawyer" in the rendering or failure to render
professional legal services; provided, however, that "Wrongful Act" shall not include any breach of duty,
neglect, error, misstatement, misleading statement, omission or act in connection with any conduct by such
B.

The

"Employed Lawyer":
"Employed Lawyer's" employment with the "Insured Entity";
behalf of the "Insured Entity" at the "Insured Entity's" written request; or
2. Which is not rendered
3. Which is performed by such "Employed Lawyer" for others for a fee.
Solely with respect to the coverage provided by this endorsement, the "Insurer" shall not be liable to make
any payment for "Loss" in connection with a "Claim" made against any "Insured" directly or indirectly based
upon, arising out of, resulting from or in consequence of, or in any way involving any:
a.
"Wrongful Act" occurring at the time when the "Employed Lawyer" was not employed as a lawyer for
the "Insured Entity";
b. "Wrongful Act" which occurred on or before the effective date of this endorsement if the "Employed
Lawyer", as of such date, knew or reasonably could have foreseen that such "Wrongful Act" could
lead to a "Claim". No fact pertaining to or knowledge possessed by an "Employed Lawyer" shall be
imputed to any other "Employed Lawyer" for the purposes of applying this exclusion; or
Activities by an "Employed Lawyer" as a director, officer, trustee or governor of any entity other then
c.
the "Insured Entity".
GENERAL CONDITIONS of the Common Policy Terms and
The following is added to SECTION VIII
Conditions Section of this "Policy":
For the purposes of coverage provided under this endorsement to an "Employed Lawyer", the "Insured Entity"
will be conclusively deemed to have indemnified the "Employed Lawyer" to the extent that the "Insured Entity"
is permitted or required to indemnify him or her pursuant to law, common or statutory, or contract, or the
charter or by-laws of the "Insured Entity", which are hereby deemed to adopt the broadest provisions of the
law which determines and defines such rights of indemnity. The "Insured Entity" hereby agrees to indemnify
the "Employed Lawyer" to the fullest extent permitted by law including the making in good faith of any required
application for court approval and the passing of any corporate resolution or the execution of any contract.
Coverage provided under this endorsement to an "Employed Lawyer" shall be specifically excess over any
valid or collectible Lawyers' Professional Liability Insurance, legal malpractice or errors and omissions
insurance and shall drop down and be primary insurance only in the event of exhaustion of such other
1.

Which is not related to such


on

D.

insurance due to "Losses"


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ADDITION TO SECTION III.


DOMESTIC PARTNER COVERAGE
THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.
This endorsement modifies the

following:

DIRECTORS, OFFICERS AND CORPORATE LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE PART

following is added to SECTION III ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS, Paragraph E. "Insured Individual" of the
Directors, Officers and Corporate Liability Insurance Coverage Part of this "Policy":

The

The lawful "Domestic Partner" of an "Insured Individual", but solely with respect to such "Domestic Partner's"
status as a "Domestic Partner" or such "Domestic Partner's" ownership interest in property that a claimant
seeks as recovery for an alleged "Wrongful Act", and not for any "Wrongful Acts" actually or allegedly
committed by the "Domestic Partner".
For the purposes of this endorsement, "Domestic Partner" means any natural individual qualifying as a
domestic partner under the provisions of any applicable federal, state or local law or under the provisions of
any formal program established by the "Named Insured".

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MODIFICATION TO SECTION IV.


INSURED VERSUS INSURED CARVE-OUT
THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.

This endorsement modifies the

following:

DIRECTORS, OFFICERS AND CORPORATE LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE PART


The
and

following

ADDITIONAL EXCLUSIONS,
is added to: SECTION IV
Insurance Coverage Part of this "Policy":

Paragraph

F. of the Directors, Officers

Corporate Liability

However, this exclusion does not apply to:


1.
2.

3.

Any "Claim" by any "Employee" of the "Insured Entity" pursuant to any federal or state whistleblower
protection statute or any regulation promulgated thereunder, or
Any "Claim" in any bankruptcy proceeding by or against the "Insured Entity" thereof, brought by the
Examiner or Trustee of the "Insured Entity", if any, or any assignee of such Examiner or Trustee, or
Any "Claim" by any of the "Insured Individuals" of the "Insured Entity" who has not served in that capacity
for at least 4 years prior to such "Claim" being first made.

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ADDITION TO SECTION IV.


PRODUCTS AND SERVICES LIABILITY EXCLUSION
THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.

This endorsement modifies the

following:

DIRECTORS, OFFICERS AND CORPORATE LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE PART


ADDITIONAL EXCLUSIONS of the Directors, Officers and
SECTION IV
Coverage Part of this "Policy":

Corporate Liability Insurance

This insurance does not apply to "Loss" on account of any "Claim" made against any "Insured" directly or
indirectly based upon, arising out of, resulting from or in consequence of, or in any way involving any actual or
alleged "Claim" alleging a "Wrongful Act" by reason of or in connection with the efficacy, performance, health
or safety standards and/or proprietary licensing rights for any services, products or technologies offered,
promised, delivered, produced, processed, packaged, sold, marketed, distributed, advertised and/or
developed by the "Insured Entity".

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EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE PART


CLAIMS-MADE WARNING FOR POLICY
NOTICE: THIS "COVERAGE PART" PROVIDES COVERAGE ON A CLAIMS-MADE AND REPORTED BASIS. SUBJECT
TO ITS TERMS, THIS "COVERAGE PART" APPLIES ONLY TO "CLAIMS" FIRST MADE AGAINST THE "INSUREDS"
AND REPORTED TO THE INSURER DURING THE "POLICY PERIOD", OPTIONAL EXTENDED REPORTING PERIOD OR
ANY EXTENDED REPORTING PERIOD THAT MAY APPLY. THE LIMIT OF LIABILITY TO PAY DAMAGES OR
SETTLEMENTS WILL BE REDUCED AND MAY BE EXHAUSTED, UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED HEREIN, BY
"DEFENSE EXPENSES". "DEFENSE EXPENSES" WILL BE APPLIED AGAINST THE RETENTION AMOUNT. PLEASE
READ THE "POLICY" CAREFULLY TO DETERMINE RIGHTS, DUTIES, COVERAGE AND COVERAGE RESTRICTIONS.

this "Coverage Part" of this insurance "Policy" the words "you" and "your" refer to the "Insured" as
ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS of this "Coverage Part". The words "we", "us" and "our"
defined in SECTION III
refer to the Company providing this insurance.

Throughout

ADDITIONAL
Words that appear in quotation marks have special meaning. They are defined in SECTION III
DEFINITIONS. The descriptions in the Headings of this "Policy" are solely for convenience and form no part of the
terms and conditions of coverage.
In consideration of the premium paid and in reliance on the correctness and completeness of Your "Application",
which is attached to and becomes part of this insurance "Policy", we agree to provide coverage as shown in the
Declarations and described below. Coverage may be denied or canceled with respect to any applicant or
"Insured" who provides incomplete or inaccurate information to us.

I.

INSURING AGREEMENT

Employment Practices Liability

Insurance

We will pay on behalf of the "Insureds", all "Loss" which you are legally obligated to pay because of "Claims"
first made against you during the "Policy Period" and reported to us for any "Wrongful Act" to which this
insurance applies.
II.

EXTENDED REPORTING PERIOD

Refer to SECTION ll
Conditions Section.

OPTIONAL EXTENDED REPORTING PERIOD of the Common Policy Terms and

III. ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS


In addition to the Definitions listed in SECTION III
DEFINITIONS of the Common Policy Terms and
Conditions Section, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated below, when used in this
"Coverage Part":

A.

"Claim"
1.

Any

means:

written demand

presented for monetary "Damages"

or

non-monetary relief for

"Wrongful Act";

or

Any complaint or similar pleading initiating a judicial, civil, administrative, regulatory, alternative
dispute or arbitration proceeding (including any appeal resulting from it), to which an "Insured" is
provided notice and which subjects an "Insured" to a binding adjudication of liability for monetary or
non-monetary relief for a "Wrongful Act".
However, "Claim" shall not include any arbitration or grievance proceeding pursuant to a collective
bargaining agreement.
All "Claims" made on account of a single "Wrongful Act" shall be treated as a single "Claim" first made on
the date the earliest of the "Claims" was made, regardless of whether that date is before or during the
"Policy Period" or, if applicable, during an Extended Reporting Period.
"Damages" means a monetary judgment, award or settlement, pre-judgment interest and post-judgment
interest. "Damages" also means punitive or exemplary "Damages" or the multiple portions thereof, if
insurable under the applicable law of the jurisdiction most favorable to the insurability of such "Damages"
provided such jurisdiction is where:
1. Those "Damages" were awarded or imposed;
2.

B.

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3.

We

are

"Defense

2.

3.

incorporated

Expense"

or

means

have

our

principal place

of business.

and is limited to:

Any reasonable and necessary legal fees and expenses, including attorney fees and expert fees,
incurred in the defending and appeal of a "Claim";
The premium on appeal, attachment or similar bonds; and

Up to $250 per day per "Insured" for supplemental payment for reasonable expenses incurred for
attendance at hearings, trials or depositions at our request or with our consent by such "Insured".
Such payment shall not exceed $5, 000 in the aggregate for all "Insureds" on each "Claim".

"Defense

Expenses"

do not include:

4.

Salaries, wages, fees, overhead or benefit expenses associated with any "Insured" except
specified in Paragraph C. above; or

5.

Salaries, wages, overhead

"Employee"
1.

2.

or

as

"Employees".

benefit expenses associated with your

means:

A natural individual

temporary

employed by and directed by


"Employees"; or

the "Insured

Entity", including

any

part-time, leased,

seasonal

or

An individual who is a volunteer, intern, committee or staff member or independent contractor for the
"Insured Entity", but only if the "Insured Entity" provides indemnification to such individual in the same
manner as that provided to the "Insured Entity's" "Employees".

An individual's
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1.

D.

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Any "Wrongful Act" occurred for which such "Damages" were awarded or imposed;
The "Insured" resides, is incorporated or has its principal place of business; or

2.

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"ERISA"

employment status shall be determined

means

state, local

the

as

of the date of the

"Wrongful Act".

Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended, any similar federal,


law, and any rules and regulations promulgated there under.

Employee

or common

the "Insured

Entity"

and any "Insured Individual".

F.

"Insured"

G.

"Loss" means the amount the "Insured" is legally obligated to pay for "Damages" and "Defense
for a covered "Claim" under this "Coverage Part". "Loss" includes back pay and front pay.

means

Expenses"

"Loss" does not include:

Civil, criminal

Any amounts which


any form other than

3.
4.
5.

6.

7.

8.
H.

or

an

"Insured" is

or

obligated

other

penalties;

to pay

as

result of

"Claim"

seeking relief

or

redress in

monetary "Damages";

Any future wages or benefits of any reinstated "Employee" or wages or benefits associated with the
continued employment of an "Employee";
Matters deemed uninsurable by law;
Benefits or contributions payable under an employee benefits plan;
Any expenses associated with any accommodation required under the Americans with Disabilities
Act, the Civil Rights Act of 1964, rules or regulations promulgated under them, amendments to them
or similar provisions in any federal, state or local law or common law;
Any amount not indemnified by the "Insured Entity" for which an "Insured" is absolved from payment
by reason of any covenant, agreement or court order; or
GENERAL
amount allocated to non-covered "Loss" in accordance with SECTION VIII
CONDITIONS of the Common Policy Terms and Conditions Section, Paragraph K. Allocation.

Any

"Related
any

I.

administrative fines, taxes

1.

2.

Wrongful Acts"

common

"Wrongful Act"
With

respect

means

"Wrongful

Acts" which

are

logically

or

fact, circumstance, situation, transaction, casualty, event

connected
decision.

causally

or

by

reason

of

means:

to any "Claim" brought


actual or alleged:

by

or on

behalf of your "Executives",

"Employees",

or

applicants for

employment, any

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2.
3.
4.

5.
6.

7.
8.
9.

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Wrongful dismissal, discharge or termination of employment, including constructive termination,


dismissal or discharge;
Breach of an implied contract or agreement relating to employment;
Wrongful failure to employ or promote;
Wrongful demotion, denial of tenure or practice privileges or deprivation of a career opportunity;
Negligent supervision, training, evaluation, reassignment, hiring or retention;
Negligent failure to adopt or enforce employment-related policies and procedures by an "Insured
Entity";
Employment related wrongful discipline;
Employment discrimination or violation of any employment discrimination law;
Disparate

treatment of or failure or refusal to hire a claimant because he or she is


a class which is or is alleged to be legally-protected;

or

claims to be

member of
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.

Employment-related invasion of privacy, false arrest or false imprisonment;


Employment-related defamation, libel or slander, including statements in an "Employee" reference;
Employment-related wrongful infliction of emotional distress, mental anguish or humiliation;
Employment-related misrepresentation;
Sexual or other workplace harassment of any kind, including any unwelcome sexual or non-sexual
advances, requests for sexual or non-sexual favors, or other verbal, visual, or physical conduct of a
sexual or non-sexual nature that is made a condition of employment with or used as a basis for
employment decisions by, interferes with performance or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive
working environment;

15. Retaliation against an "Executive"


for the "Insured Entity"; or

or

"Employee" arising

out of

employment by

16. Violation of any federal, state or local civil rights laws committed
her capacity as an "Insured" or by the "Insured Entity".

Any series of "Wrongful Acts" that are connected by


omission or decision are a single "Wrongful Act".

reason

of

or

a common

or

attempted by

services

an

performed

"Insured" in his

or

claimant, transaction, policy, action,

IV. ADDITIONAL EXCLUSIONS


In addition to the Exclusions listed in SECTION IV
EXCLUSIONS, of the Common
Conditions Section, the following exclusions apply to this "Coverage Part".

A.

This insurance does not apply to "Loss" on account of any "Claim" made
indirectly arising out of, based upon or attributable to:
1.
2.

3.
4.

Policy

Terms and

against any "Insured" directly

or

physical injury to or destruction of any tangible property, including all resulting "Loss" of use of
property and "Loss" of use of property that is not physical injured;
Bodily injury, disability, sickness, disease, death, assault or battery sustained by any person.
However, this exclusion shall not apply to mental anguish or emotional distress arising out of

The
that

"Wrongful Acts";
Any actual or alleged violation of the responsibilities, obligations or duties imposed by "ERISA";
Obligations or payments owed under:
An express written or verbal contract of employment. However, this exclusion does not apply to
a.
any actual or alleged breach of an implied contract or agreement relating to employment, whether
arising out of any personnel manual, policy statement or oral representation;
b. An agreement to make payments in the event of the termination of employment; or
An agreement to assume another's liability. However, this exclusion does not apply to the liability
c.
of an "Insured Entity" which would have attached even in the absence of such contract or
agreement.
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Any "Wrongful Act", transaction, decision, fact, circumstance or situation which has been the subject
of any notice given prior to the inception of this "Policy" or under any other policy of insurance.
6. Any other "Wrongful Act", whenever occurring, which together with a "Wrongful Act" has been the
subject of a claim or notice and would constitute "Related Wrongful Acts";
7. Any violation of any of the responsibilities, obligations, or duties imposed by any federal, state or local
statutory or common law, including but not limited to the National Labor Relations Act, as amended or
regulations promulgated under any such law that governs the rights of "Employees" to engage in
union or other collective activities, the duty of an employer to meet, discuss or bargain with
"Employee" or "Employee" representatives, the enforcement of any collective bargaining agreement
or any grievance or arbitration proceedings. This exclusion does not apply to any "Claim" for
retaliatory treatment against any "Insured" who is attempting to exercise his or her rights under the
above referenced statute, law, rule, regulation or order;
8. Any violation of any of the responsibilities, obligations, or duties imposed by any federal, state or local
statutory or common law, including but not limited to the Occupational Safety and Health Act, as
amended or regulations promulgated under any such law that governs workplace safety and health.
This exclusion does not apply to any "Claim" for retaliatory treatment against any "Insured" who is
attempting to exercise his or her rights under the above referenced statute, law, rule, regulation or

5.

order;
9.

10.

11.

Any violation of any of the responsibilities, obligations, or duties imposed by any federal, state or local
statutory or common law, including but not limited to, The Consolidated Omnibus Budget
Reconciliation Act, as amended or regulations promulgated under any such law that governs any
Employee Benefit Arrangement Program Plan or "Policy". This exclusion does not apply to any
"Claim" for retaliatory treatment against any "Insured" who is attempting to exercise his or her rights
under the above referenced statute, law, rule, regulation or order;
Any violation of any of the responsibilities, obligations, or duties imposed by any federal, state or
local statutory or common law, including but not limited to the Worker Adjustment and Retraining
Notification Act, as amended or regulations promulgated under any such law that governs any
obligation of an employer to notify, discuss, or bargain with "Employees" or others in advance of any
plant or facility closing or mass layoff, or any similar obligation: This exclusion does not apply to any
"Claim" for retaliatory treatment against any "Insured" who is attempting to exercise his or her rights
under the above referenced statute, law, rule, regulation or order;
Any failure to comply with any law concerning workers compensation, unemployment insurance,
Social Security, disability benefits or any similar laws. This exclusion shall not apply to any "Claim" for
retaliatory treatment against any "Insured" who is attempting to exercise his or her rights under the
above laws;

12.

or

responsibilities, obligations, or duties imposed by any federal, state or local


law, including but not limited to the Fair Labor Standards Act, as amended or
regulations promulgated under any such law, that governs wage, hour and payroll policies and
practices, except the Equal Pay Act. This exclusion does not apply to any "Claim" for retaliatory

Any

violation of any of the

statutory

or common

treatment against any "Insured" who is attempting to exercise his


referenced statute, law, rule, regulation or order.
B.

This insurance does not

apply to

"Loss"

on

account of any "Claim" made

or

her

rights

under the above

against any "Insured":


labor actually performed by any

For unpaid wages or overtime pay for hours actually worked or


"Employee" or for improper payroll deductions;
2. Directly or indirectly arising out of, based on or attributable to a lockout, strike, picket line,
replacement or other similar action resulting from labor disputes, labor negotiations, or collective
bargaining agreements; or
3. To the extent such "Loss" constitutes employment-related benefits, stock options, perquisites,
deferred compensation or any other type of compensation earned by the claimant in the course of
employment or the equivalent value thereof. This Exclusion shall not apply to front pay or back pay.
No fact pertaining to or knowledge possessed by or "Wrongful Act" of any "Insured" shall be imputed to
any other "Insured" for the purpose of determining the applicability of the exclusions listed above.
1.

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ADDITIONAL GENERAL CONDITIONS

GENERAL CONDITIONS of the Common


In addition to the conditions listed in SECTION VIII
Terms and Conditions Section, the following condition applies to this "Coverage Part":

Policy

Acquisition or Formation of Subsidiaries


If after the inception of the "Policy Period" the "Insured Entity" acquires or forms a "Subsidiary" or assumes
more than 50% of the assets, liabilities, or equity of, or obtains the right to elect or select a majority of
directors or trustees of an entity, coverage under this "Coverage Part shall apply to the "Subsidiary" only if
the "Named Insured" meets the following conditions:
A. If, at the time of the formation or acquisition described above:
1. The total assets of the acquired or formed "Subsidiary" are less than 25 percent of the total assets of
the "Insured Entity" as of the beginning of the "Policy Period"; or
2. The total number of "Employees" of the acquired or formed "Subsidiary" is less than 25 percent of the
total number of "Employees" of the "Insured Entity" as of the beginning of the "Policy Period"
provided automatically under this "Coverage Part".
or acquisition described above:
If,
1. The total assets of the acquired or formed "Subsidiary" exceed 25 percent of the total assets of the
"Insured Entity" as of the beginning of the "Policy Period:" or
2. The total number of "Employees" of the acquired or formed "Subsidiary" exceed 25 percent of the
total number of "Employees" of the "Insured Entity" as of the beginning of the "Policy Period",
the "Named Insured" shall give us written notice of the acquisition or formation of a "Subsidiary" as soon
as practicable, but not later than 60 days after the date of such acquisition or formation.
The "Named Insured" shall agree to any amendments to the terms of this "Policy" we require and shall
pay any additional premium we require.

Coverage

B.

shall be

at the time of the formation

If the "Named Insured" does not comply with the conditions of Paragraph B. above, coverage under this
the "Subsidiary" shall terminate 60 days after the acquisition or formation of the

"Coverage Part" for


"Subsidiary".

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Group.

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Company
Advantage Portfolio
Private

EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES LIABILITY INSURANCE


COVERAGE PART DECLARATIONS
NOTICE: THIS COVERAGE PART" PROVIDES COVERAGE ON A CLAIMS-MADE AND REPORTED BASIS. SUBJECT
TO ITS TERMS, THIS COVERAGE PART" APPLIES ONLY TO "CLAIMS" FIRST MADE AGAINST THE INSUREDS"
AND REPORTED TO THE INSURER DURING THE POLICY PERIOD" OR ANY EXTENDED REPORTING PERIOD THAT
MAY APPLY. THE LIMIT OF LIABILITY TO PAY DAMAGES OR SETTLEMENTS WILL BE REDUCED AND MAY BE
DEFENSE EXPENSES". ANY DEFENSE EXPENSES"
EXHAUSTED UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED HEREIN, BY
POLICY" CAREFULLY TO DETERMINE
WILL BE APPLIED AGAINST THE RETENTION AMOUNT. PLEASE READ THE

RIGHTS, DUTIES, COVERAGE AND COVERAGE RESTRICTIONS.


Whenever printed in this Declarations
indicated in the Policy".
Item 1.

the items in

Page,

quotations shall

have the

same

meanings

as

NAMED INSURED

Vemma International Holdings,


Inc
Vemma Nutrition Company
Item 2.

LIMITS OF LIABILITY

Employment

Practices

Liability Insurance

$5, 000, 000 in the aggregate for all


Item 3.

RETENTION

Insuring Agreement
Item 4.

Claims"

A:

Employment

Practices

$50, 000

Liability Coverage

each

Claim"

PRIOR AND PENDING LITIGATION DATES

Insuring Agreement A: Employment Practices Insurance Coverage

Part:

05/01/2005
Item 5.

FORMS AND ENDORSEMENTS

Policy Form:906-0001
906-0001
906-0107
906-0303
906-0314
906-0404

906-0002 08 09

(08-09)
(08-09)
(01-11)
(08-09)
(08-09)

Employment Practices Liability Insurance Coverage Part


Addition to Section I. Kidnap Expense Supplemental Coverage
Addition to Section III. Illegal Alien Investigative Proceeding With Sublimit
Addition to Section III. Third Party Liability Coverage
Modification to Section IV. Wage and Hour Laws Exclusion With Defense
Expense Sublimit

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THESE DECLARATIONS, TOGETHER WITH THE COMMON POLICY TERMS AND CONDITIONS SECTION,
COVERAGE PART(S) AND ANY ENDORSEMENT(S), COMPLETE THE ABOVE-NUMBERED POLICY".

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ADDITION TO SECTION III.


THIRD-PARTY LIABILITY COVERAGE
THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.
This endorsement modifies the

following:

EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE PART

ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS, Paragraph I. "Wrongful Act" of the


following is added to SECTION III
Insurance
Practices
Liability
Coverage Part of this "Policy":
Employment
With respect to any "Claim" brought by or on behalf of a "Third Party" means any actual or alleged:
1. Discrimination against a "Third party"; or
2. Sexual harassment of a "Third party"; or
3. Violation of a "Third Party's" civil rights because of discrimination or sexual harassment,
Committed or attempted by an "Insured" in their capacity as an "Insured" or by the "Insured Entity".
"Third Party" means any natural individual who is a customer, supplier, vendor, service provider, volunteer,
leased worker, temporary worker, or independent contractor, business invitee or other client of the "Insured
Entity".

The

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FIDUCIARY LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE PART


CLAIMS-MADE WARNING FOR POLICY
NOTICE: THIS "COVERAGE PART" PROVIDES COVERAGE ON A CLAIMS-MADE AND REPORTED BASIS. SUBJECT
TO ITS TERMS, THIS "COVERAGE PART" APPLIES ONLY TO "CLAIMS" FIRST MADE AGAINST THE "INSUREDS"
AND REPORTED TO THE INSURER DURING THE "POLICY PERIOD", OPTIONAL EXTENDED REPORTING PERIOD OR
ANY EXTENDED REPORTING PERIOD THAT MAY APPLY. THE LIMIT OF LIABILITY TO PAY DAMAGES OR
SETTLEMENTS WILL BE REDUCED AND MAY BE EXHAUSTED, UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED HEREIN, BY
"DEFENSE EXPENSES". "DEFENSE EXPENSES" WILL BE APPLIED AGAINST THE RETENTION AMOUNT. PLEASE
READ THE "POLICY" CAREFULLY TO DETERMINE RIGHTS, DUTIES, COVERAGE AND COVERAGE RESTRICTIONS.

this "Coverage Part" of this insurance "Policy" the words "you" and "your" refer to the "Insured" as
ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS of this "Coverage Part". The words "we", "us" and "our"
defined in SECTION III
refer to the Company providing this insurance.

Throughout

ADDITIONAL
Words that appear in quotation marks have special meaning. They are defined in SECTION III
DEFINITIONS. The descriptions in the Headings of this "Policy" are solely for convenience and form no part of the
terms and conditions of coverage.
In consideration of the premium paid and in reliance on the correctness and completeness of your "Application",
which is attached to and becomes part of this insurance "Policy", we agree to provide coverage as shown in the
Declarations and described below. Coverage may be denied or canceled with respect to any applicant or
"Insured" who provides incomplete or inaccurate information to us.
I.

INSURING AGREEMENT

SECTION I
A.

Fiduciary Liability Coverage


We will pay on behalf of the "Insureds" all "Loss" which you are legally obligated to pay because of
"Claims" made against you during the "Policy Period" and reported to us in accordance with SECTION VII
DUTIES IN THE EVENT OF WRONGFUL ACTS OR CLAIMS of the Common Policy Terms and
Conditions Section for any "Wrongful Act" to which this insurance applies.

B.

Compliance Resolution
We will pay "Compliance

Penalties

Coverage

Resolution Penalties" up to, but in no event greater than $25, 000, for any such
"Claims" which amount shall be part of and not in addition to the Limits of Liability stated in Item 3. of the
Declarations.

II.

EXTENDED REPORTING PERIOD

SECTION ll

Refer to the Common


III. SECTION III

Policy Terms and Conditions Section.

ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS

DEFINITIONS of the Common Policy Terms and


In addition to the Definitions listed in SECTION III
Conditions Section, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated below when used in this

"Coverage Part":
A.

"Administration"
1.

means:

Providing interpretations and giving


"Insured Benefit

counsel to

employees, beneficiaries

or

participants regarding any

Plan";
in connection with any "Insured Benefit

2.

Handling records

3.

Effecting enrollment, termination

or

cancellation of

Plan";

or

employees

or

participants

under any "Insured

Benefit Plan".
B.

"Claim"
1.

2.

means:

Any written demand presented for monetary "Damages" or non-monetary relief for a "Wrongful Act"
Any complaint or similar pleading initiating a judicial, civil, administrative, regulatory, alternative
dispute or arbitration proceeding, including any appeal resulting from it, to which an "Insured" is
provided notice and which subjects an "Insured" to a binding adjudication of liability for monetary or
non-monetary relief for a "Wrongful Act"; or

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investigation by a federal, state or local government agency,


Department of Labor or the U.S. Pension Benefit Guaranty

Corporation.
However, "Claim" shall not include

labor

or

grievance proceeding pursuant

to

collective

bargaining

agreement.
All "Claims" made on account of a single "Wrongful Act" shall be treated as a single "Claim" first made on
the date the earliest of the "Claims" was made, regardless of whether that date is before or during the
"Policy Period" or, if applicable, during an Extended Reporting Period.

C.

"Compliance Resolution Penalties" shall mean fines, penalties, sanctions, voluntary correction fees,
compliance fees or user fees assessed against or collected from an "Insured" by the Internal Revenue
Service (IRS) pursuant to a written agreement to correct an inadvertent "Insured Benefit Plan" defect
under an Employee Plan's Compliance Resolution System, including but not limited to the Closing
Agreement Program (CAP); provided; however, that such agreement to correct the plan defect was
agreed to in writing by the "Insured" with the IRS during the "Policy Period" and the "Insured" had no
knowledge of such violations prior to the "Policy Period" inception date.

D.

"Damages" means a monetary judgment, award or settlement, pre-judgment interest and post-judgment
interest. "Damages" also means punitive or exemplary "Damages" or the multiple portions thereof, if
insurable under the applicable law of the jurisdiction most favorable to the insurability of such "Damages"
provided such jurisdiction is where:
1. Those "Damages" were awarded or imposed;
2. Any "Wrongful Act" occurred for which such "Damages" were awarded or imposed;
3. The "Insured" resides, is incorporated or has its principal place of business; or
4. We are incorporated or have our principal place of business.
"Defense Expenses" means and is limited to:
1. Any reasonable and necessary legal fees and expenses, including attorney fees and expert fees,
incurred in the defending and appeal of a "Claim";
2. The premium on appeal, attachment or similar bonds; and
3. Up to $250 per day per "Insured Individual" for supplemental payment for reasonable expenses
incurred for attendance at hearings, trials or depositions at our request or with our consent by such
"Insured Individual". Such payment shall not exceed $5, 000 in the aggregate for all "Insured

E.

Individuals" in each "Claim".


"Defense

F.

Expenses"

4.

Salaries, wages, fees, overhead


specified in paragraph 3. above; or

5.

Salaries, wages, overhead

"ERISA"

means

state, local
G.

do not include:

the

2.

3.

benefit expenses associated with any "Insured" except

benefit expenses associated with

our

as

employees.

Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended, any similar federal,


law, and any rules and regulations promulgated under it.

Employee

or common

"Insured Benefit Plan"


1.

or

or

means:

Any Employee Welfare Benefit Plan, as defined by "ERISA", which was, is now or becomes
sponsored by the "Insured Entity" or jointly by the "Insured Entity" and a labor entity solely for the
benefit of the employees or "Executives" of the "Insured Entity";
Any Employee Welfare Pension Plan or Pension Plan, as defined by "ERISA", which is operated
solely by "Insured Entity", or jointly by the "Insured Entity" and a labor entity solely for the benefit of
the employees or "Executives" of the "Insured Entity" reported to us in writing in the "Application"; or
Any Employee Pension Benefit Plan or any other pension plan, as defined by "ERISA", created or
acquired during the "Policy Period" by you solely for the benefit of the employees or "Executives" of
the "Insured Entity", but only upon the condition that within sixty (60) days after such creation or
acquisition, you shall have:
a.
Provided written notice to us of such newly-created Employee Pension Benefit Plan; and
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paid any additional premium we require.


However, if the "Named Insured" does not comply with the conditions in this Paragraph, coverage
under this "Policy" for the "Insured Benefit Plan" shall not apply to "Claims" made more than 60 days
after the formation or acquisition of the "Insured Benefit Plan";
b.

Agreed

to any additional terms and

Any other Employee Benefit Plan or program not subject to "ERISA" by endorsement which is
sponsored solely by the "Insured Entity" for the benefit of employees or "Executives"; or
5. Any government-mandated insurance program for workers compensation, unemployment, social
security or disability benefits for employees of the "Insured Entity".
Coverage for "Insured Benefit Plans" which are sold, terminated or spun-off during or prior to the end of
the "Policy Period" shall apply only with respect to any "Wrongful Acts" occurring prior to the date of such
sale or spin-off, or in the case of termination, prior to the final date of asset distribution of such "Insured

4.

Benefit Plan".
"Insured Benefit Plan" does not include any
H.

"Insured Individual"
1.
2.
3.

Employee

Stock

Ownership Plans

or

multi-employer plan.

means:

Any executive of the "Insured Entity";


Any past, present or future employees of the "Insured Entity"
acting in his or her capacity as a fiduciary;

or

"Insured Benefit Plan", but

The estates, heirs, legal representatives or assigns of deceased individuals who


Individuals" at the time of the "Wrongful Act" on which a "Claim" is based;

only

were

while

"Insured

or assigns of an "Insured Individual" in the event of the "Insured


insolvency or bankruptcy.
"Insured" means the "Insured Entity", the "Insured Benefit Plan" and any "Insured Individuals".
"Loss" means the amount the "Insured" is legally obligated to pay for "Damages" and "Defense Expenses"
for a covered "Claim" under this "Coverage Part".

4.

The

legal representatives

Individual's" incompetence,

I.
J.

"Loss" does not include:


1.

Civil, criminal or administrative fines, taxes or other penalties, except the five percent (5%) or less, or
twenty percent (20%) or less, fines or penalties imposed under Section 502 (i) and (I) of "ERISA"

the

respectively;
Any amounts

3.

an "Insured" is obligated
monetary "Damages";
Matters deemed uninsurable by law;

4.

Benefits

2.

5.

which
than
other
form
any

or

contributions

payable under

Any expenses associated with

an

to pay as result of

"Insured Benefit

any accommodation

"Claim"

seeking relief

or

redress in

Plan";

required under

the Americans with Disabilities

Act, the Civil Rights Act of 1964, rules or regulations promulgated under them, amendments to them
or similar provisions in any federal, state or local law or common law;

Any amount not indemnified by the "Insured Entity" for which an "Insured Individual" is absolved from
payment by reason of any covenant, agreement or court order; or
GENERAL
7. Any amount allocated to non-covered "Loss" in accordance with SECTION VIII
CONDITIONS of the Common Policy Terms and Conditions Section, Paragraph K. Allocation.
"Related Wrongful Acts" means "Wrongful Acts" which are logically or causally connected by reason of
any common fact, circumstance, situation, transaction, casualty, event or decision.
"Wrongful Act" means any actual or alleged:
1. Breach by an "Insured", or any individual or entity for whose acts an "Insured" is legally responsible,
of the responsibilities, obligations or duties imposed upon fiduciaries of any "Insured Benefit Plan" by
"ERISA" or the common or statutory law of the United States;
2. Negligent act, error or omission by an "Insured", or any individual or entity for whose acts an "Insured"
is legally responsible, solely in the "Administration" of any "Insured Benefit Plan"; or
3. Any other matter claimed against an "Insured", or any individual or entity for whose acts the "Insured"
is legally responsible, solely by reason of the "Insured's" service as a fiduciary of any "Insured Benefit
6.

K.

L.

Plan".

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Any series of "Wrongful Acts"


action, omission
IV. SECTION IV

or

decision

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that

are a

are connected by reason


single "Wrongful Act".

of

a common

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claimant, transaction, policy,

ADDITIONAL EXCLUSIONS

In addition to the Exclusions listed in SECTION IV


EXCLUSIONS of the Common
Conditions Section, the following exclusions apply to this "Coverage Part".

This insurance does not


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Policy

Terms and

apply to:

"Loss" on account of any "Claim" made


or attributable to:

against any "Insured" directly

or

indirectly based upon, arising

out

of,
1.

Such "Insured"

entitled;

gaining any profit,

remuneration

or

advantage

to which such "Insured"

was

not

legally

or

Any dishonest or fraudulent act or omission, any criminal act or omission or any willful violation of any
statute or regulation by such "Insured"; or
3. Any payments to an "Insured" of any remuneration without the previous approval of the security
holders of the "Insured Entity" which payment without such previous approval shall be held to have
been illegal.
However, Paragraphs 1., 2., and 3. above shall not apply unless a judgment or other final adjudication
2.

adverse to any of the "Insureds" in such


4.

5.
6.

"Claim" is obtained.

resulting loss of use of that


physical injury
property and loss of use
Bodily injury, disability, sickness, disease, death, assault or battery sustained by any individual.
The wrongful entry, eviction, false arrest, false imprisonment or detention, malicious prosecution,
libel, slander, mental anguish, humiliation, emotional distress, oral or written publication of defamatory

The

to

or

destruction of any tangible property, including all


of property that is not physically injured.

disparaging material.
Any actual or alleged discrimination, retaliation or wrongful termination of employment; provided,
however, this exclusion shall not apply to "Claims" asserted under Section 510 of "ERISA".
Any "Wrongful Act", transaction, decision, fact, circumstance or situation which has been the subject
of any notice given prior to the inception of this "Policy" under any other policy of insurance.
Any other "Wrongful Act", whenever occurring, which together with another "Wrongful Act" has been
the subject of a claim or notice and would constitute "Related Wrongful Acts".
Any liability of others assumed under any contract or agreement. However, this exclusion does not
or

7.

8.
9.
10.

apply to:

Liability you would have had in the absence of the agreement; or


b. Any contract or agreement establishing an "Insured Benefit Plan".
11. Any failure to comply with any law concerning workers compensation, unemployment insurance,
Social Security, disability benefits or any similar laws, the Worker's Adjustment and Retraining
Notification Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Occupational Safety and Health Act, the National
Labor Relations Act, including amendments thereto, or any similar or related law other than the
Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 or the Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act of 1996.
This exclusion shall not apply to any "Claim" for retaliatory treatment against any "Insured Individual"
who is attempting to exercise his or her rights under the above laws.
12. The actual or alleged failure to collect or fund contributions owed to any "Insured Benefit Plan", unless
the failure is caused by negligence of any "Insured". We will however, provide a defense of any such
"Claim", without any liability by us to pay such sums that any "Insured" shall become legally obligated
to pay as "Damages".
"Loss" on account of any "Claim" made against any "Insured":
1. For the return or reversion to any employer of any contribution to or asset of an "Insured Benefit
a.

B.

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provide non-monetary relief;

or

3.

To the extent such "Loss" constitutes benefits due or to become due under an "Insured Benefit Plan",
or benefits which would be due under an "Insured Benefit Plan" if its terms complied with all
applicable law, except to the extent that:

payable by

"Insured Individual"

a.

The benefits

b.

Recovery for the benefits is based

are

an

on a

covered

as an

individual

"Wrongful Act".
liability by

will provide a defense of any such "Claim", without any


However,
any "Insured" shall become legally obligated to pay as "Damages".
we

obligation; and
us

to pay such sums that

to or knowledge possessed by or "Wrongful Act" of any "Insured Individuals" shall be


to
imputed
any other "Insured Individuals" for the purpose of determining the applicability of the exclusions
listed above.
No fact

V.

pertaining

SECTION V

ADDITIONAL GENERAL CONDITIONS

GENERAL CONDITIONS of the Common


In addition to the conditions listed in SECTION VIII
Terms and Conditions Section, the following condition applies to this "Coverage Part".
A.

Policy

Acquisition or Formation of Subsidiaries


If after the inception of the "Policy Period" the "Insured Entity" acquires or forms a "Subsidiary" or acquires
or assumes more than fifty percent (50%) of the assets, liabilities, or equity of, or obtains the right to elect
or select a majority of directors or trustees of such an entity, coverage under this "Coverage Part" shall
apply to the "Subsidiary" only if the "Named Insured" meets the following conditions:
1. lf, at the time of the acquisition or formation described above, the total assets of the acquired or
formed "Subsidiary" exceeds ten percent (10%) of the total assets of the "Insured Entity" as of the
beginning of the "Policy Period", then the "Named Insured" shall give us written notice of the
formation or acquisition as soon as practicable, but not later than sixty (60) days after the date of
such formation or acquisition.
2.

If at the time of the acquisition or formation described above, the total assets of the acquired or
formed "Subsidiary" exceeds twenty-five percent (25%) of the total assets of the "Insured Entity" as of
the beginning of the "Policy Period", then the "Named Insured" shall agree to any amendments to the
terms of this "Policy" we require and shall pay any additional premium we require.

3.

If the "Named Insured" does not comply with the conditions in Paragraphs 1. and 2., coverage under
this "Coverage Part" for the "Subsidiary" shall terminate regarding "Claims" first made more than 60
days after the formation or acquisition of the "Subsidiary".

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Company
Advantage Portfolio
Private

FIDUCIARY LIABILITY INSURANCE


COVERAGE PART DECLARATIONS
NOTICE: THIS COVERAGE PART" PROVIDES COVERAGE ON A CLAIMS-MADE AND REPORTED BASIS. SUBJECT
INSUREDS" AND
COVERAGE PART" APPLIES ONLY TO "CLAIMS" MADE AGAINST THE
TO ITS TERMS, THIS
REPORTED TO THE INSURER DURING THE "POLICY PERIOD" OR ANY EXTENDED REPORTING PERIOD THAT MAY
APPLY. THE LIMIT OF LIABILITY TO PAY DAMAGES OR SETTLEMENTS WILL BE REDUCED AND MAY BE
DEFENSE EXPENSES" WILL
EXHAUSTED, UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED HEREIN, BY DEFENSE EXPENSES"
POLICY" CAREFULLY TO DETERMINE
BE APPLIED AGAINST THE RETENTION AMOUNT. PLEASE READ THE
RIGHTS, DUTIES, COVERAGE AND COVERAGE RESTRICTIONS.

Whenever printed in this Declarations


indicated in the Policy".
Item 1.

Page,

the items in

have the

quotations shall

same

meanings

as

NAMED INSURED
Vemma International Holdings,
Inc
Vemma Nutrition Company

Item 2.

LIMITS OF LIABILITY (Inclu sive of


Fiduciary Liability Insurance

$1, 000, 000


Item 3.

in the

aggregate for all

Item 5.

and Defense

Expenses)

Claims"

RETENTIONS

Insuring Agreement
Insuring Agreement
Item 4.

Damages

A:
B:

Fiduciary Liability Coverage:


Compliance Resolution Penalties Coverage:

$0 each
$0 each

Claim"
Claim"

PRIOR AND PENDING LITIGATION DATES


Fiduciary Liability Insurance Coverage Part:
1.

Insuring Agreements

A:

05/01/2005

2.

Insuring Agreements

B:

05/01/2005

FORMS AND ENDORSEMENTS

Policy Form:907-0001
907-0001

907-0002 08 09

(08-09)

Fiduciary Liability

Insurance

Coverage

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THESE DECLARATIONS, TOGETHER WITH THE COMMON POLICY TERMS AND CONDITIONS SECTION,
COVERAGE PART(S) AND ANY ENDORSEMENT(S), COMPLETE THE ABOVE NUMBERED "POLICY".

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CRIME INSURANCE COVERAGE PART


DISCOVERY FORM
Various provisions in this "Coverage Part" restrict coverage. Read the entire
determine rights, duties and what is or is not covered.

"Coverage

Part"

carefully

to

this "Coverage Part" of this insurance "Policy" the words "you" and "your" refer to the "Insured" as
ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS of this "Coverage Part". The words "we", "us" and "our"
defined in SECTION III
refer to the Company providing this insurance.

Throughout

All words that appear in quotation marks have special meaning.


DEFINITIONS. The descriptions in the Headings of this "Policy"
terms and conditions of coverage.

They are
solely

are

defined in SECTION III ADDITIONAL


for convenience and form no part of the

In consideration of the premium paid and in reliance on the correctness and completeness of your "Application",
which is attached to and becomes part of this insurance "Policy", we agree to provide coverage as shown in the
Declarations and described below. Coverage may be denied or canceled with respect to any applicant or
"Insured" who provides incomplete or inaccurate information to us.
I.

INSURING AGREEMENTS
Crime Insurance
is provided under the following Insuring Agreements for which a Limit of Liability is shown in the
Declarations and applies to loss that you sustain resulting directly from an "Occurrence" taking place at any
time which is "Discovered" by you during the "Policy Period" shown in the Declarations or during the period
EXTENDED PERIOD TO DISCOVER LOSS of this "Coverage Part". If the
of time provided in SECTION II
term "Not Covered" is indicated in the Declarations for any specified Insuring Agreement or if no amount is
included in the Limit of Liability, such Insuring Agreement and any reference thereto in this "Coverage Part" is
deemed to be deleted.

Coverage

A.

Employee

Theft

We will pay you for loss of


"Employee", whether identified
For the purposes of this
B.

ERISA

or
or

damage

to

"Property" directly caused by "Theft"

not, acting alone

Insuring Agreement,

or

committed

by

an

in collusion with other persons.

"Theft" shall also include

"Forgery".

Fidelity

We will pay you for loss of or damage to "Property" directly caused by fraudulent
committed by an employee of any "Employee Benefit Plan", whether identified or not,
collusion with other persons.

or

dishonest acts
alone or in

acting

C.

Employee Theft of Client Property


We will pay you for loss of or damage to "Property" sustained by your "Client" directly caused by "Theft"
committed by an identified "Employee" not in collusion with such "Client's" employees.

D.

Forgery
1.

or

Alteration

We will pay you for loss directly caused by "Forgery" or alteration of checks, drafts, promissory notes,
or similar written promises, orders or directions to pay a sum certain in "Money" that are:
a.

b.
or

by or drawn upon you; or


Made or drawn by one acting as your agent,
that are purported to have been so made or drawn.
Made

or

drawn

For the purposes of this Insuring Agreement, a substitute check as defined in the Check
the 21st Century Act shall be treated the same as the original it replaced.
2.

E.

If you are sued for refusing to pay any instrument covered in Paragraph D.1. on the basis that it has
been forged or altered, and you have our written consent to defend against the suit, we will pay for
any reasonable legal expenses that you incur and pay in that defense. The amount that we will pay is
in addition to the Limit of Liability applicable to this Insuring Agreement.

Theft of
1.

Clearing for

Money and Securities (Inside the Premises)

We will pay you for loss of "Funds" inside the "Premises"

or

"Banking Premises":
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a.

Directly caused by "Theft"


Premises";

b.
2.
3.

F.

2.

3.

person

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present inside such "Premises"

"Banking

or

by disappearance or destruction.
you for loss from damage to the "Premises"

caused

are

the

owner

or its exterior
of the "Premises" or

caused by an actual
liable for damage to it.

directly
are

or

We will pay you for loss of or damage to a locked safe, vault, cash register, cash box or cash drawer
located inside the "Premises" directly caused by an actual or attempted "Theft" of or unlawful entry
into those containers.

Burglary of Other Property (Inside the Premises)


We will pay you for loss of or damage to "Other Property":
a.
Inside the "Premises" directly caused by an actual or attempted "Robbery" of a "Custodian"; or
b. Inside the "Premises" in a safe or vault directly caused by an actual or attempted "Safe Burglary".
We will pay you for loss from damage to the "Premises" or its exterior directly caused by an actual or
attempted "Robbery" or "Safe Burglary" of "Other Property", if you are the owner of the "Premises" or
are liable for damage to it.
We will pay you for loss of or damage to a locked safe or vault located inside the "Premises" directly
caused by an actual or attempted "Robbery" or "Safe Burglary".
or

Safe

Outside the Premises


1.

H.

by

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or

We will pay
attempted "Theft" of "Funds", if you

Robbery
1.

G.

Directly

committed

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We will pay you for loss of "Funds" while in transit outside the "Premises" in the care and
"Messenger", including while temporarily within the living quarters of a "Messenger" or
motor vehicle company directly caused by "Theft", disappearance or destruction.

custody of a
an

armored

2.

We will pay you for loss of or damage to "Other Property" while in transit outside the "Premises" in the
care and custody of a "Messenger" or an armored motor vehicle company directly caused by an
actual or attempted "Robbery".

3.

We will pay you for loss of or damage to "Other Property" directly caused
"Theft" while temporarily within the living quarters of a "Messenger".

by

an

actual

or

attempted

Computer Crime
1. Computer Fraud
We will pay you for loss of or damage to "Property" directly caused by the use of any computer to
cause a transfer of that "Property" from inside the "Premises" or "Banking Premises":

fraudulently

2.

(other

than

"Messenger")

a.

To

person

b.

To

place outside those "Premises".

Computer Program

outside those "Premises";

and Electronic Data Restoration

or

Expense

We will pay you for reasonable "Restoration Expense" that you incur to restore or replace damaged or
destroyed "Computer Programs" or "Electronic Data" stored within your "Computer System" directly
caused by a "Computer Violation."
For the purposes of this Insuring Agreement, an "Occurrence" involving "Computer Program" and
"Electronic Data" "Restoration Expense" applies to reasonable "Restoration Expense" incurred by you
between the time you "Discover" the damage or destruction and the time your "Computer Program" or
"Electronic Data" is restored to the level of operational capability that existed immediately preceding a
"Computer Violation." Recurrence of the same "Computer Virus" after your "Computer Program" or
"Electronic Data" has been restored shall constitute a separate "Occurrence."

Payment of reasonable "Restoration Expense" applies:


a.
Only to "Computer Programs" and "Electronic Data"

which you

own or

for which you

are

legally

liable; and
b.

Only

if you

data

copies.

are

unable to

reproduce such "Computer Programs"

or

"Electronic Data" from

back-up

Payment of reasonable "Restoration Expense" will be made to you upon the completion of the
restoration of the damaged or destroyed "Computer Programs" or "Electronic Data."
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loss is covered under Insuring Agreements H.1. and H.2., then only the Retention for a loss under
Insuring Agreement H.1. shall be applicable and the payment of "Restoration Expense" under
Insuring Agreement H.2. shall be part of, and not in addition to, the Limit of Liability for Insuring
Agreement H.1..
If

I.

Funds Transfer Fraud


We will pay you for loss of "Funds" directly caused by a "Fraudulent Instruction"
institution to transfer, pay or deliver "Funds" from your "Transfer Account".

J.

Credit, Debit

or

Money

Orders and Counterfeit

2.
L.

financial

"Property" directly

caused

by "Credit, Debit

or

Charge

Card

Money

We will pay you for loss directly caused


merchandise, "Money" or services:
1.

Fraud

Charge Card

We will pay you for loss of or damage to


Fraud" committed by a "Third Party".
K.

directing

by your having accepted

in

good faith,

Money orders issued by any post office, express company or bank


presentation; or
"Counterfeit Money" that is acquired during the regular course of business.

that

in

are

exchange

not

for

paid upon

Personal Accounts Protection


1.

Personal Accounts

Forgery

or

Alteration

We will pay you for loss directly caused by "Forgery" or alteration of checks, drafts, promissory notes,
or similar written promises, orders or directions to pay a sum certain in "Money" that are:
a.

Drawn upon

personal

accounts of your "Executive"

or

that

are

purported

to have been so drawn;

or

b.

Made or drawn by
made or drawn.

one

acting

as an

agent of your "Executive",

or

that are

purported

to have been

so

For the purposes of this Insuring Agreement, a substitute check as defined in the Check
the 21st Century Act shall be treated the same as the original it replaced.
2.

"Identity Fraud Expense"

incurred

by

an

Investigative Expense
1.
2.

II.

for

Identity Fraud Expense Reimbursement


We will reimburse you, on behalf of your "Executive", for
"Executive" as a direct result of any "Identity Fraud."

M.

Clearing

We will pay you for

"Investigative Expenses" to determine


Insuring Agreement of this "Coverage Part".
We will pay you for "Investigative Expenses" after settlement

the amount of loss covered under any


of covered loss.

3.

We will have no liability to pay any such "Investigative Expenses" if the amount of the covered loss
does not exceed the Retention Amount of the applicable Insuring Agreement as set forth in Item 2. of
the Declarations.

4.

The amount that we will pay is part of, not in addition to the Limit of
Agreement as set forth in Item 2. of the Declarations.

Liability

for the

applicable Insuring

EXTENDED PERIOD TO DISCOVER LOSS


INSURING AGREEMENTS that you sustained
We will pay you for loss described in SECTION I
effective date of cancellation of this "Coverage Part", which is "Discovered" by you:

days from

prior to the

the date of that cancellation.

A.

No later than 90

B.

"Employee Benefit Plans."


However, this extended period to "Discover" loss terminates immediately upon the effective date of any
other insurance policy obtained by you, whether from us or another insurer, replacing in whole or in part
the coverage afforded under this "Coverage Part", whether or not such other insurance policy provides
coverage for loss sustained prior to its effective date.

C.

No later than 1 year from the date of that cancellation with

regard

to any

III. ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS

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In addition to the Definitions listed in SECTION III


Conditions Section, the
"Coverage Part":

following

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DEFINITIONS of the Common

meanings

terms shall have the

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Policy Terms and

indicated below, when used in this

"Banking Premises" means the interior of that portion of any building occupied by a banking institution or
similar safe depository.
B. "Client" means an entity specifically scheduled as "Client" by endorsement to this "Coverage Part" for
which you perform services for a fee or under written contract while that contract is in effect.
C. "Client's Premises" means the interior of that portion of any building your "Client" occupies in conducting

A.

its business.
D.

"Computer Program" means a set of related electronic instructions which direct the operations and
functions of a "Computer System" or devices connected to it which enable the "Computer System" or
devices to receive, process, store, retrieve, send, create or otherwise act upon "Electronic Data."

E.

"Computer System" means a computer and all input, output, processing, storage and communication
facilities and equipment which are connected to such a device and which the operating system or
application software used by you are under direct operational control by you. Off-line media libraries are
deemed to be part of such "Computer System."

"Computer Violation" means:


1. A "Computer Virus" designed to damage or destroy a "Computer Program" or "Electronic Data"; or
2. Vandalism by a natural person, including an "Employee" who has gained unauthorized access to your
"Computer System."
G. "Computer Virus" means a set of unauthorized instructions, programmatic or otherwise:
1. Directed solely against you; and
2. That propagates themselves through the "Computer System" or networks,
provided such instructions were maliciously introduced by a natural person.
H. "Counterfeit Money" means an imitation of "Money" that is intended to deceive and to be taken as
genuine.
I.
"Credit, Debit or Charge Card Fraud" means the "Forgery" or alteration of, on or in, any written instrument
required in connection with any transaction involving any credit, debit or charge card issued to you, or at
your request, to any "Employee".
J. "Custodian" means you, or any of your partners or "Members", or any "Employee" while having care and
custody of "Property" inside the "Premises", excluding any person while acting as a "Watchperson" or
janitor.
K. "Digital Signature" means an electronic identifier created by computer, within, attached to, or logically
associated with a record, and executed or adopted by a person with the intent to sign the record.
F.

L.

"Discover", "Discovered" or "Discovery" means the time when an "Executive" first becomes aware of facts
which would cause a reasonable person to assume that a loss of a type covered by this "Coverage Part"
has been or will be incurred, regardless of when the act or acts causing or contributing to such loss
occurred, even though the exact amount or details of loss may not then be known.
or "Discovery" also means the time when you or an "Executive" first receive
notice of an actual or potential claim in which it is alleged that you are liable to a "Third Party" under
circumstances which, if true, would constitute a loss under this "Coverage Part".

"Discover", "Discovered"

M. "Electronic Data"

means

facts

or

information converted to

1.

Which does not

provide instructions

2.

Which is stored

on

electronic

or

directions to

processing

media for

form usable in

"Computer System":

"Computer System"; or
by a "Computer Program".

use

N.

"Electronic Signature" means a "Digital Signature", an electronic sound, symbol or process, within,
attached to, or logically associated with a record and executed or adopted by a person with the intent to
sign the record.

0.

"Employee" means:
1. Any natural person:
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a.

While in your service and for the first 60 days immediately after termination of service, unless
such termination is due to "Theft" or any other dishonest act committed by the "Employee";

b.

Who you

c.

2.

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compensate directly by salary, wages or commissions; and


Who you have the right to direct and control while performing services for you;

Any natural person who is furnished temporarily


a.

To substitute for

b.

To meet seasonal

permanent "Employee"
or

to you:

as

defined in

Paragraph

0.1. who is

on

leave;

or

short-term work load conditions

while that person is subject to your direction and control and performing services for you, excluding,
however, any such person while having care and custody of "Property" outside the "Premises";
3.

4.

5.

Any natural person who is leased to you under a written agreement between you
firm, to perform duties related to the conduct of your business, but does not
employee as defined in Paragraph 0.2.;
a.

A trustee, officer, employee, administrator or manager, except an administrator


is an independent contractor of any "Employee Benefit Plan"; or

b.

A director or trustee of yours while that person is


Property" of any "Employee Benefit Plan";

8.

Who is a former "Employee", partner, "Member",


while performing services for you; or

leasing

temporary

engaged

in

or

manager who

handling "Funds"

or

"Other

"Manager", "Executive" retained

as a

consultant

non-compensated officer; or
c.
While acting as a non-compensated fund solicitor during fund raising campaigns; or
d. Who is a guest student or intern pursuing studies or duties, excluding, however, any such person
while having care and custody of "Property" outside the "Premises";
Any attorney retained by you, while performing legal services for you.
Any "Employee" of an entity merged or consolidated with you prior to the effective date of this
"Policy"; or
Any of your "Managers", directors or trustees while:
a.
Performing acts within the scope of the usual duties of an "Employee"; or
b. Acting as a member of any committee duly elected or appointed by resolution of your board of
directors or board of trustees to perform specific, as distinguished from general, directorial acts
Who is

on

P.

labor

Any natural person:

b.

6.

mean a

who is:

Any natural person

a.

7.

and

your behalf.

"Employee" does not include any agent, broker, factor, commission merchant, consignee, independent
contractor or representative of the same general character not specified in Paragraph 0.
"Employee Benefit Plan" means any welfare or pension benefit plan that you sponsor and which is subject
to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) and any amendments thereto.

Q.

"Executive" means your owner, natural person partner, member of the board of directors, member of the
board of trustees, officer, risk manager, in-house general counsel, "Manager", or "Member".

R.

"Forgery"
not

mean a

authority,
S.

signing of the name of another


signature which consists in whole or
any capacity, for any purpose.

means

in

the

"Fraudulent Instruction"

person or organization with intent to deceive; it does


in part of one's own name signed with or without

means:

1.

An electronic, telegraphic, cable, teletype, telefacsimile or telephone instruction which purports to


have been transmitted by you, but which was in fact been fraudulently transmitted by someone else
without your knowledge or consent;

2.

A written instruction (other than those described in Insuring Agreement I.D. of this "Coverage Part")
issued by you, which was forged or altered by someone other than you without your knowledge or
consent, or which purports to have been issued by you, but was in fact fraudulently issued without

your

knowledge

or

consent;

or

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An electronic, telegraphic, cable, teletype, telefacsimile, telephone or written instruction initially


received by you which purports to have been transmitted by an "Employee" but which was in fact
fraudulently transmitted by someone else without your or the "Employee's" knowledge or consent.

"Money"

and "Securities".

T.

"Funds"

U.

"Identity Fraud" means the act of knowingly transferring or using, without lawful authority, a means of
identification of an "Executive" with the intent to commit, aid, or abet any unlawful activity that constitutes
a violation of federal law or a felony under any applicable state or local law.

V.

"Identity Fraud Expense" means:


1. Costs of notarizing fraud affidavits or similar documents for credit agencies, financial institutions,
merchants or other credit grantors that have required that such affidavits be notarized;
2. Costs for certified mail to law enforcement agencies, credit agencies, financial institutions, merchants
or

3.

means

other credit grantors;

telephone calls to law enforcement agencies, credit agencies, financial


grantors to report or discuss any actual "Identity Fraud";
Lost wage, up to a maximum payment of $1, 000.00 per week for a maximum period of 5 weeks, as a
result of absence from employment:
Costs for

long

distance

institutions, merchants
4.

5.
6.

or

other credit

legal counsel, credit agencies,

financial

a.

To communicate with law enforcement agencies,


institutions, merchants or other credit grantors;

b.

To

c.

Due to wrongful incarceration arising solely from someone having committed a crime in the
"Executive's" name; provided, that lost wages shall not apply in the case of wrongful incarceration
absent all charges being dismissed or an acquittal;

complete fraud affidavits

or

similar documents;

or

Loan application fees for reapplying for a loan or loans when the
because the lender received incorrect credit information;

Reasonable
a.

attorney fees incurred, with

our

original application

is

rejected solely

prior written consent, for:

Defense of lawsuits brought against your "Executive"


credit grantors or their collection agencies;

by

financial institutions, merchants, other

judgments wrongly entered against your "Executive"; or


c.
Challenging the accuracy or completeness of any information in a consumer credit report; and
7. Costs for daycare and eldercare incurred solely as a direct result of any "Identity Fraud" "Discovered"
during the "Policy Period."
"Identity Fraud Expense" does not include any expense or loss not listed in Paragraphs 1. through 7. of
b.

The removal of any criminal

or

civil

this definition.
W. "Insured"

X.

means:

Insuring Agreement I.B., any "Employee Benefit Plans" only; or


respect to all other Insuring Agreements, the "Named Insured" defined
to

1.

With

2.

Wth
Declarations.

respect

in Item 1. of the

"Investigative Expenses" means reasonable and necessary expenses (expenses other than internal
corporate costs such as "Employee" salaries and wages) incurred by you with our prior written consent to
establish the amount of

covered loss.

by any "Client".
in a directorial capacity for a limited liability company.
limited liability company represented by its membership interest, who

shall not include expenses incurred

Y.
Z.
AA.
BB.

"Investigative Expenses"
"Manager" means a person serving
"Member" means
also may serve as

an owner

of

"Manager".
"Messenger" means you, or a relative of yours, or any of your partners or "Members",
while having care and custody of "Property" outside the "Premises".
"Money" means:
1. Currency, coins and bank notes in current use and having a face value; and
2. Travelers checks, register checks and money orders held for sale to the public.
a

or

any

"Employee"

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"Occurrence"
1.

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means:

Insuring Agreements I.A., I.B.,

a.

An individual act;

b.

The combined total of all

c.

A series of acts whether

separate
or

not

"Coverage Section":

and I.C. of this

acts whether

or

not

related;

or

related,

committed by an "Employee" acting alone or in collusion with other persons,


Period" shown in the Declarations, before such "Policy Period" or both.
2.

Under

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Insuring Agreement

I.D. of this

a.

An individual act;

b.

The combined total of all

c.

A series of acts whether

separate
or

not

by
person acting
instruments, during the "Policy

committed

"Coverage

during the "Policy

Section":

acts whether

or

not

related;

or

related,

alone or in collusion with other persons, involving one or more


Period" shown in the Declarations, before such "Policy Period" or

both.
3.

Under all other

Insuring Agreements:
event;

a.

An individual act

b.

The combined total of all

c.

A series of acts

or

or

separate

events whether

acts or events whether


or

or

not related;

or

not related,

committed by a person acting alone or in collusion with other persons, whether identified
during the "Policy Period" shown in the Declarations, before such "Policy Period" or both.

or

not,

Property" means any tangible property other than "Money" and "Securities" that has intrinsic value.
Property" does not include "Computer Programs", "Electronic Data", or "Computer Systems".
Property" also does not include any property specifically excluded under this "Coverage Part".
EE. "Premises" means the interior of that portion of any building you occupy in conducting your business.
FF.
"Property" means "Money", "Securities", or "Other Property".
GG. "Restoration Expense" means reasonable costs incurred by you to reproduce "Computer Programs" or
"Electronic Data" and enable you to restore your "Computer System" to the level of operational capability
that existed immediately preceding a "Computer Violation."
DD.

"Other
"Other
"Other

"Restoration

Expense"

does not include:

corporate costs and expenses, including "Employee" remuneration and any costs
legal action;

1.

Your internal
related to any

2.

Expenses incurred as a result of the reconstruction of "Computer Programs" or "Electronic Data"


on media, including, but not limited to, magnetic or-optical media if there are no analyses
files, specifications or backups of "Computer Programs" or "Electronic Data" held outside the
"Premises";
recorded

Expenses incurred as a result of the reconstruction of "Computer Programs" and "Electronic Data" if
you knowingly use illegal copies of programs;
4. Expenses incurred to render the "Computer Programs" and "Electronic Data" usable by replacement
processing equipment;
5. Expenses incurred to design, update or improve "Computer Programs" or "Electronic Data" or to
perfect their operation or performance;
6. Expenses incurred as a result of alteration in "Computer Programs" and "Electronic Data" held on
magnetic media due to the effect of magnetic fields, incorrect usage of the "Computer Programs" and
"Electronic Data", or the obsolescence of the "Computer System";
7. Your lost revenue, sales or profits; or
8. Expenses incurred by any customer.
"Robbery" means the unlawful taking of "Property" from the care and custody of a person by one who
3.

HH.

has:

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bodily harm; or
2. Committed an obviously unlawful act witnessed by that person.
"Safe burglary" means the unlawful taking of:
1. "Property" from within a locked safe or vault by a person unlawfully entering
evidenced by marks of forcible entry upon its exterior; or
1.

II.

2.
JJ.

Caused

A safe

or

or

threatened to

cause

that person

Tokens, tickets,
a

2.

meter)

the safe

vault

as

representing "Money"

or

or

vault from inside the "Premises".

"Securities" means negotiable and


"Other Property" and includes:
1.

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nonnegotiable

revenue and other


in current use; and

instruments

or

contracts

stamps (whether represented by actual stamps

Evidences of debt issued in connection with credit

or

charge cards,

or

which cards

unused value in

are

not issued

by

you,
but does not include
KK.

"Theft"
1.

With respect to
of a "Client"; or

2.

Wth

3.

Wth respect
deprivation.

Insuring Agreement I.C., the

intentional unlawful

taking of "Property"

to the

deprivation

respect to Insuring Agreements I.E. and LG., the intentional unlawful taking of "Funds" to your
deprivation; or
to all other

LL.

"Third

MM.

"Transfer Account"
initiate the transfer,
1.

"Money".

means:

Party"

means a

person other than

an

"Insured"

account maintained
or delivery of "funds":

means an

payment

the intentional unlawful

Insuring Agreements,

or

taking of "Property"

to your

"Employee".

by you

at

financial institution from which you

By means of electronic, telegraphic, cable, teletype, telefacsimile


communicated directly through an electronic funds transfer system; or

or

telephone

can

instructions

By means of written instructions (other than those described in Insuring Agreement I.D. of this
"Coverage Part") establishing the conditions under which such transfers are to be initiated by such
financial institution through an electronic funds transfer system.
"Watchperson" means any person you retain specifically to have care and custody of "Property" inside the
2.

NN.

"Premises" and who has

no

other duties.

IV. ADDITIONAL EXCLUSIONS


In addition to the Exclusions listed in SECTION IV

EXCLUSIONS of the Common

Policy

Terms and

Conditions, the following Exclusions apply to this "Coverage Part".


A.

Purpose of all Insuring Agreements of this "Coverage Part", this "Policy" shall
Acts Committed By You, Your Partners or Your "Members"

For the
1.

Loss
a.

resulting

You;

from "Theft"

or

not cover:

any other dishonest act committed by:

or

Any of your partners or "Members",


acting alone or in collusion with other persons.
Acts of "Employees" Learned Of By You Prior To the "Policy Period"
Loss caused by an "Employee" if the "Employee" had also committed "Theft" or any other dishonest
act prior to the effective date of this "Policy" and you or any of your partners, "Members", "Managers",
"Executive", not in collusion with the "Employee", learned of that "Theft" or dishonest act prior to the
"Policy Period" shown in the Declarations.
Acts of "Employees", "Managers", or "Executives"
Loss resulting from "Theft" or any other dishonest act committed by any of your "Employees",
"Managers", or "Executives":
a.
Whether acting alone or in collusion with other persons; or
b.

whether

2.

3.

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While

or

services for you or otherwise, except when covered under


I.C. of this "Coverage Part".

resulting

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from:

a.

The unauthorized disclosure of your confidential information including, but not limited to, patents,
trade secrets, "Electronic Data", "Computer Programs", processing methods or customer lists; or

b.

The unauthorized use or disclosure of confidential information of another person or entity which is
held by you including, but not limited to, financial information, personal information, credit card
information or similar non-public information.

Governmental Action
Loss resulting from expropriation, nationalization,
governmental authority.

6.

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seizure

or

destruction of

"Property" by

order of

Indirect loss
Loss that is an indirect result of
limited to, loss resulting from:
a.

an

"Occurrence" covered

by this "Coverage Part" including, but

Your inability to realize income that you would have realized had there been
to "Property".

no

loss of

or

not

damage

Payment of damages of any type for which you are legally liable. But, we will pay compensatory
damages arising directly from a loss covered under this "Coverage Part".
c.
Payment of "Investigative Expenses" except when covered under Insuring Agreement I.M. of this
"Coverage Part".
d. Payment of costs, fees or other expenses you incur in establishing the existence of loss under
this "Coverage Part."
e.
Fines, penalties, multiple or punitive damages that you incur.
7. Legal Fees, Costs and Expenses
Fees, costs and expenses incurred by you which are related to any legal action, except when covered
under Insuring Agreement I.D. of this "Coverage Part".
8. Trading
Loss resulting directly or indirectly from trading, whether in your name or in a genuine or fictitious
account. However, we will pay for loss resulting directly from trading in a genuine account when
covered under Insuring Agreements I.A., I.B., or I.C. of this "Coverage Part".
9. War and Military Action
Loss or damage resulting from:
a.
War, including undeclared or civil war;
b. Warlike action by a military force, including action in hindering or defending against an actual or
expected attack, by any government, sovereign or other authority using military personnel or
other agents; or
c.
Insurrection, rebellion, revolution, usurped power, or action taken by governmental authority in
hindering or defending against any of these.
For the purpose of Insuring Agreements I.A., I.B., or I.C. of this "Coverage Part" this "Policy" shall not
b.

B.

cover:

1.

Inventory Shortages
Loss, or that part of any loss, the proof of which
a.
An inventory computation; or
b. A profit and loss computation.

as

to its existence

or

amount is

dependent upon:

However, where you establish wholly apart from such computations that you have sustained a loss,
then you may offer your inventory records and actual physical count of inventory in support of the
amount of loss claimed.
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Receipts

Loss resulting from the fraudulent or dishonest signing,


warehouse receipt or any papers connected with it.
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For the purpose of

Insuring Agreements I.E., I.F.,

or

issuing, canceling

I.G. of this

"Coverage Part"

or

failing

this

to cancel,

"Policy"

shall not

cover:

2.

3.

Accounting or Arithmetical Errors or Omissions


Loss resulting from accounting or arithmetical errors or omissions.
Exchanges or Purchases
Loss resulting from the giving or surrendering of "Property" in any exchange

5.

purchase.

Fire

damage resulting from fire, however caused, except:


a.
Loss of or damage to "Funds"; and
b. Loss from damage to a safe or vault.
Money Operated Devices
Loss of "Property" contained in any money operated device unless the amount of "Money" deposited
in it is recorded by a continuous recording instrument in the device.
Motor vehicles or Equipment and Accessories
Loss of or damage to motor vehicles, trailers or semi-trailers or equipment and accessories attached
Loss

4.

or

or

to them.

6.

a.

Surrender of

"Property"
Loss of or damage to "Property" after it has been transferred
outside the "Premises" or "Banking Premises":
1) On the basis of unauthorized instructions;
2) As a result of a threat to do bodily harm to any person;
3) As a result of a threat to do damage to any "Property";

Transfer

or

or

surrendered to

person

or

place

"Computer System";
5) As a result of threat to introduce a virus or other malicious instruction into your "Computer
System" which is designed to damage, destroy or corrupt data or "Computer Programs"
stored within your "Computer System";
6) As a result of a threat to contaminate, pollute or render substandard your products or goods;

4)

As

result of

threat to introduce

denial of service attack into your

Or

7)

As

result of

threat to disseminate,

a) Your confidential information;

b)
b.

Weaknesses in the

or

utilize:

code within your

"Computer System".

However, this Exclusion does not apply with respect to Insuring Agreement I.G. of this "Coverage
Part" to loss of
if you:

7.

source

divulge

or

"Property"

while outside the "Premises" in the

care

and

custody of a "Messenger"

knowledge of any threat at the time the conveyance began; or


knowledge of a threat at the time the conveyance began, but the

1)

Had

2)

Had
the threat.

no

loss

was

not related to

Vandalism
Loss from damage to the "Premises" or its exterior, or to any safe, vault, cash
cash drawer or "Other Property" by vandalism or malicious mischief.

register, cash box,

Voluntary Parting of Title to or Possession of "Property"


Loss resulting from your, or anyone acting on your express or implied authority, being induced by any
dishonest act to voluntarily part with title to or possession of any "Property".
For the purpose of Insuring Agreement I.H. of this "Coverage Part" this "Policy" shall not cover:

8.

D.

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1.

resulting

Loss

from the

use
or

use of credit, debit,


the information contained

or

directing

Inventory Shortages
or that part of any loss, the proof of which

inventory computation;
profit and loss computation.
purpose of Insuring Agreements

a.

access,

convenience,

such cards.

An

b.

For the

as

financial institution to

to its existence

or

amount is

transfer, pay

or

deliver

dependent upon:

or

resulting from
V.

on

Funds Transfer Fraud

Loss,

E.

charge,

purported

or

other cards

Loss resulting from a "Fraudulent Instruction"


"Funds" from your "Transfer Account".
3.

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the

use

of

computer

to

1.1. of this

fraudulently

"Coverage Part"; this "Policy"


transfer of "Property".

shall not

cover

loss

cause a

LIMIT OF LIABILITY AND RETENTIONS


A.

Limit of
1.

Liability

The most

Liability
2.

B.

will pay for all loss resulting directly from


set forth in Item 2. of the Declarations.

we

as

an

"Occurrence" is the

applicable

Limit of

If any loss is covered under more than one Insuring Agreement or "Coverage Part", the most we will
pay for such loss shall not exceed the largest Limit of Liability available under any one of those
Insuring Agreements or "Coverage Parts".

Retention
We will not pay for loss resulting directly from an "Occurrence" unless the amount of loss exceeds the
Retention Amount as set forth in Item 2. of the Declarations. We will then pay the amount of loss in
excess of the Retention Amount, up to the Limit of Liability.

VI. DUTIES IN THE EVENT OF LOSS

After you "Discover" a loss


of the Retention, you must:

or a

situation that may result in loss of

or

damage

to

"Property"

that exceeds 25%

A.

Notify us as soon as practicable. If you have reason to believe that any loss (except for loss covered
under Insuring Agreements I.A., I.B., I.C. or I.D. of this "Coverage Part") involves a violation of law, you
must also notify the local law enforcement authorities.

B.

Submit to examination under oath at

C.

Produce for

D.

Give

E.

Cooperate with

us a

our

examination all

detailed,
us

sworn

in the

our

request and give

us a

signed

statement of your

answers.

pertinent records.

proof of

loss within 120

investigation

days.

and settlement of any claim.

VII. ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS


In addition to the conditions listed in SECTION VIII
GENERAL CONDITIONS of the Common
Terms and Conditions, the following condition applies to this "Coverage Part".
A.

Conditions
1.

Applicable

to all

Additional Premises

or

Policy

Insuring Agreements of this "Coverage Part":


Employees

If, during the "Policy Period", you establish any additional "Premises" or hire additional "Employees",
other than through consolidation or merger with, or purchase or acquisition of assets or liabilities of,
another entity, such "Premises" and "Employees" shall automatically be covered under this
"Coverage Part". Notice to us of an increase in the number of "Premises" or "Employees" need not be
given and no additional premium need be paid for the remainder of the "Policy Period" shown in the
Declarations.
2.

Consolidation, Merger or Acquisition


If you consolidate

or

merge with,

or

purchase

or

acquire the

assets

or

liabilities of, another

entity:

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b.

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give us written notice as soon as possible and obtain our written consent to extend the
coverage provided by this "Coverage Part" to such consolidated or merged entity or such
purchased or acquired assets or liabilities. We may condition our consent by requiring payment of
an additional premium; but
For the first 90 days after the effective date of such consolidation, merger or purchase or
acquisition of assets or liabilities, the coverage provided by this "Coverage Part" shall apply to
such consolidated or merged entity or such purchased or acquired assets or liabilities, provided
that all "Occurrences" causing or contributing to a loss involving such consolidation, merger or
purchase or acquisition of assets or liabilities, must take place after the effective date of such
consolidation, merger or purchase or acquisition of assets or liabilities.
The notice requirement shall not apply and coverage under this condition shall extend for the
remainder of the "Policy Period", provided:
1) The assets of the merged, purchased, or acquired entity do not exceed 25% of the total
assets of the "Insured" as reflected in the "Insured's" most recent fiscal year-end financial

You must

statement

or

2) The merger, purchase

or

acquisition

occurs

less than 90

days prior

to the end of the

"Policy

Period."
3.

Acquire or Form "Subsidiary"


If, during the "Policy Period" you acquire
a.

by
b.

"Subsidiary":

days after the effective date of such acquisition or formation, the coverage
"Coverage Part" shall apply to such "Subsidiary", provided that all "Occurrences"
contributing to a loss involving such acquisition or formation, must take place after the

or

effective date of such

4.

form

us

For the first 90


provided by this

causing
c.

or

written notice as soon as possible and obtain our written consent to extend the
give
provided by this "Coverage Part" to such "Subsidiary." We may condition our consent
requiring payment of an additional premium; but

You must
coverage

acquisition

or

formation.

The notice requirement shall not apply and coverage under this condition shall extend for the
remainder of the "Policy Period", provided:

1)

The assets of the acquired or formed "Subsidiary" do not exceed 25% of the total assets of
the "Insured" as reflected in the "Insured's" most recent fiscal year-end financial statement or

2)

The

acquisition

or

formation

occurs

less than 90

days prior to the

end of the

"Policy Period".

Cancellation and Non-Renewal


a.

The "Named Insured" shown in the Declarations may cancel this


delivering to us advance written notice of cancellation.

b.

We may cancel this "Coverage Part"


notice of cancellation at least:

by mailing

or

delivering

"Coverage Part" by mailing

to the "Named Insured" written

1) 20 days before the effective date of cancellation if we cancel for non-payment of premium;

2)
c.

60

days

before the effective date of cancellation if

we

or

cancel for any other

or

reason.

not required to renew this "Coverage Part". However, written notice of our intent to nonthis "Coverage Part" shall be sent to the "Named Insured" at least 60 days prior to
expiration of the "Policy Period".

We

are

renew

d.

5.

We will mail or deliver our notice to the "Named Insured's" last mailing address known to us.
Notice of cancellation or nonrenewal will state the effective date of cancellation or nonrenewal
and the "Policy Period" will end on that date. If this "Coverage Part" is cancelled, we will send the
"Named Insured" any premium refund due. If we cancel, the refund will be pro rata. If the "Named
Insured" cancels, the refund may be less than pro rata. The cancellation will be effective even if
we have not made or offered a refund. If notice is mailed, proof of mailing will be sufficient proof
of notice.

Concealment, Misrepresentation

or

Fraud

This "Coverage Part" is void in any case of fraud by you as it relates to this "Coverage Part" at any
time. It is also void if you or any other Insured, at any time, intentionally conceal or misrepresent a
material fact concerning:

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"Coverage Part";
b. The "Property" covered under this "Coverage Part";
c.
Your interest in the "Property" covered under this "Coverage Part";
d. A claim under this "Coverage Part".
Cooperation
You must cooperate with us in all matters pertaining to this "Coverage
a.

6.

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This

or

Part"

as

stated in its terms and

conditions.
7.

"Employee Benefit Plans"


If any "Employee Benefit Plan" is insured jointly with any other "Employee Benefit Plan" under this
"Coverage Part", you or the Plan Administrator must select a Limit of Liability for Insuring
Agreement I.B. of this "Coverage Part" that is sufficient to provide a Limit of Liability for each
"Employee Benefit Plan" that is at least equal to that required by ERISA if each "Employee
Benefit Plan" were separately insured. Then, if at the time a loss is discovered the Limit of
Liability is not equal to or greater than that required by ERISA, we agree to automatically increase
the Limit of Liability to equal the amount required under ERISA.
b. If the "Named Insured" is an entity other than an "Employee Benefit Plan", any payment we make
for loss sustained by any "Employee Benefit Plan" will be made to the "Employee Benefit Plan"
sustaining the loss.
c.
If two or more "Employee Benefit Plans" are insured under this "Coverage Part", any payment we

a.

make for loss:

by two or more "Employee Benefit Plans"; or


2)
commingled "Property" of two or more "Employee Benefit Plans",
resulting directly from an "Occurrence" will be made to each "Employee Benefit Plan" sustaining
loss in the proportion that the Limit of Liability required for each "Employee Benefit Plan" bears to
the total Limit of Liability of all "Employee Benefit Plans" sustaining loss.
1)

Sustained

Of

8.

Liberalization
If we adopt any revision that would broaden the coverage under this "Coverage Part" without
additional premium within 45 days prior to or during the "Policy Period" shown in the Declarations,
the broadened coverage will apply to this "Coverage Part" as of the date the revision is approved for
general use by the applicable department of insurance.

9.

Other Insurance
If other valid and collectible insurance is available to you for loss covered under this
obligations are limited as follows:

"Coverage Part",

our
a.

Primary Insurance
When this

"Coverage

Part" is written

as

primary insurance,

and:

1)

You have other insurance subject to the same terms and conditions as this "Coverage Part",
we will pay our share of the covered loss. Our share is the proportion that the applicable Limit
of Liability shown in the Declarations bears to the total limit of all insurance covering the

2)

You have other insurance covering the same loss other than that described in
above, we will only pay for the amount of loss that exceeds:

same

a)

loss.

Paragraph a.1)

The Limit of Liability and Retention Amount of that other insurance, whether you
collect on it or not; or

can

b) The Retention Amount shown in the Declarations,


whichever is greater. Our
"Coverage Part".
b.

payment for loss is subject to the

terms and conditions of this

Excess Insurance

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1)

When this "Coverage Part" is written excess over other insurance, we will only pay for the
amount of loss that exceeds the Limit of Liability and Retention Amount of that other
insurance, whether you can collect on it or not. Our payment for loss is subject to the terms
and conditions of this "Coverage Part".

2)

However, if loss covered under this "Coverage Part" is subject to a Retention Amount, we will
reduce the Retention Amount shown in the Declarations, by the sum total of all such other
insurance plus any Retention Amount applicable to that other insurance.

Ownership of "Property"; Interests Covered


a.
The "Property" covered under this "Coverage Part" except as provided in 10.b. below is limited to
"Property":
1) That you own or lease; or
2) That you hold for others:
a) On your "Premises" or your "Banking Premises"; or
b) While in transit and in the care and custody of a "Messenger; or
3) For which you are legally liable, except for "Property" located inside your "Client's Premises."
b. If Item 2. of the Declarations indicates that coverage under Insuring Agreement I.C. has been
purchased, then the "Property" covered under Insuring Agreement I.C. is limited to "Property":
1) That your "Client"

2)
3)
4)

11.

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owns or

leases;

That your "Client" holds for others;


For which your "Client" is

legally

or

liable

"Property" is inside your "Client's Premises".


c.
However, this "Coverage Part" is for your benefit only. It provides no rights or benefits to any
other person or organization, including your "Client". Any claim for loss that is covered under this
"Coverage Part" must be presented by you.
Policy Bridge Discovery Replacing Loss Sustained
a.
If this "Coverage Part" replaces a policy that provided you with an extended period of time after
cancellation in which to discover loss and which did not terminate at the time this "Coverage Part"
While the

became effective:
not pay for any loss that occurred during the "Policy Period" of that prior policy which
is "Discovered" by you during the extended period to "Discover" loss, unless the amount of
loss exceeds the limit of liability and retention amount of that prior policy. In that case, we will
pay for the excess loss subject to the terms and conditions of this "Coverage Part".

1) We will

2)

b.

However, any payment we make for the excess loss will not be greater than the difference
between the limit of liability and retention amount of that prior policy and the Limit of Liability
shown in the Declarations. We will not apply the Retention Amount shown in the
Declarations to this excess loss.

SECTION VII
this Condition.

ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS,

Paragraph

A.9. Other Insurance does not

apply

to

12. Records
You must keep records of all
amount of any loss.

"Property"

covered under this

"Coverage Part"

so we can

verify

the

13. Recoveries
a.

Any recoveries, whether effected before or after any payment under this "Coverage Part",
by us or you, shall be applied net of the expense of such recovery:
to
you in satisfaction of your covered loss in excess of the amount paid under this
1) First,
"Coverage Part";
2) Second, to us in satisfaction of amounts paid in settlement of your claim;
3) Third, to you in satisfaction of any Retention Amount; and
4) Fourth, to you in satisfaction of any loss not covered under this "Coverage Part".

whether made

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Recoveries do not include any recovery:

1) From insurance, suretyship, reinsurance, security or indemnity taken for our benefit; or
2) Of original "Securities" after duplicates of them have been issued.
Territory
This "Coverage Part" covers loss that you sustain resulting directly from an "Occurrence" taking place
within the United States of America (including its territories and possessions), Puerto Rico and
Canada.

15. Valuation and Settlement


a.

The value of any loss for purposes of coverage under this


follows:

1)

"Coverage Part" shall be

determined

as

Loss of "Money" but only up to and including its face value. We will, at your option, pay for
loss of "Money" issued by any country other than the United States of America:

a) At face value in the "Money" issued by that country;

b)

or

In the United States of America dollar equivalent determined by the rate of


in The Wall Street Journal on the day the loss was "Discovered".

exchange

published
2)

Loss of "Securities" but only up to and including their value at the close of business on the
day the loss was "Discovered". We may, at our option:
a) Pay the market value of such "Securities" or replace them in kind, in which event you
must assign to us all your rights, title and interest in and to those "Securities"; or
b) Pay the cost of any Lost Securities Bond required in connection with issuing duplicates of
the "Securities". However, we will be liable only for the payment of so much of the cost of
the bond as would be charged for a bond having a penalty not exceeding the lesser of
the:

(1)

Market value of the "Securities" at the close of business

"Discovered";

on

the

day

the loss

was

or

The Limit of

Liability applicable to the "Securities".


3) Loss of damage
Property" or loss from damage to the "Premises" or its exterior
for the replacement cost of the "Other Property" without deduction for depreciation. However,
we will not pay more than the least of the following:
a) The cost to replace the lost or damaged "Other Property" with property of comparable
material and quality and used for the same purpose;
b) The amount you actually spend that is necessary to repair or replace the lost or damaged
"Other Property"; or
The
Limit of Liability applicable to the lost or damaged "Other Property".
c)
With regard to Paragraph A.15.a.3)a) through Paragraph A.15.a.3)c), we will not pay on a
replacement cost basis for any loss or damage:
(1) Until the lost or damaged "Other Property" is actually repaired or replaced; and
(2) Unless the repairs or replacement are made as soon as reasonably possible after the
loss or damage.
If the lost or damaged "Other Property" is not repaired or replaced, we will pay on an actual
(2)

to "Other

or

cash value basis.

Property" or "Premises" or its exterior:


1) In the "Money" of the country in which the loss or damage occurred; or
2) In the United States of America dollar equivalent of the "Money" of the country in which the
loss or damage occurred determined by the rate of exchange published in The Wall Street
Journal on the day the loss was "Discovered".
c.
Any "Property" that we pay for or replace becomes our "Property".
Non-Accumulation of Liability
b.

16.

We will, at your

option, settle loss

or

damage

to "Other

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Page

When there is more than one "Insured", our maximum liability for loss sustained by one or all
"Insureds" shall not exceed the amount for which we would be liable if all losses were sustained by
any one "Insured".

a.

b.

B.

Regardless of the number of years this "Coverage Part" remains in effect and the total premium
amounts due or paid, the amount we shall pay for any loss shall not be cumulative from year to
year or from "Policy Period" to "Policy Period".

Insuring Agreements LA., I.B and I.0 of this "Coverage


Termination as to any "Employee"
This Insuring Agreement terminates as to any "Employee":

Conditions
1.

a.

b.

Applicable

As

Part":

soon as:

1) You; or
2) Any of your partners, "Members", "Managers",
"Employee",

or

learn of "Theft" or any other dishonest act committed


excess of $1, 000.00 whether before or after becoming

by the "Employee" involving


employed by you.

On the date specified in


the date of mailing.
We will mail

mailed, proof
2.

to

or

deliver

of

an

amount in

notice mailed to the "Insured". That date will be at least 30

days after

notice to the "Insured's" last


will be sufficient proof of notice.

our

mailing

"Executives" not in collusion with the

mailing address

known to

Conditions
1.

Applicable to Insuring Agreements I.D. and

I.L.1. of this

territory specified

in

"Coverage Part":

Retention Amount
The Retention Amount does not
"Coverage Part".

2.

If notice is

Territory
We will pay for loss caused by any "Employee" while temporarily outside the
Paragraph A.13. for a period of not more than 90 consecutive days.

C.

us.

Electronic and Mechanical

apply

to

legal

expenses

paid under Insuring Agreement I.D. of this

Signatures

A signature that is a mechanical or electronic reproduction of a handwritten signature produced by a


mechanical check-writing machine or a computer printer shall be treated the same as a handwritten
signature. An "Electronic Signature" is not treated the same as a mechanical or electronic
reproduction of a handwritten signature and is not a "Forgery".
3.

Proof of loss
You must include with your proof of loss any instrument involved in that loss, or, if that is not
an affidavit setting forth the amount and cause of loss.

4.

possible,

Territory
We will cover loss that you sustain resulting directly from an "Occurrence" taking place anywhere in
ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS, Paragraph A.14 does not apply to Insuring
the world. SECTION VII
Agreement I.D. and I.L.1. of this "Coverage Part".

D.

Conditions Applicable to
1.

Insuring Agreements I.F. and I.G. of this "Coverage Part":


Companies
Insuring Agreement I.G. of this "Coverage Part"; we will only pay for the

Armored Motor Vehicle


Under

amount of loss you

cannot recover:

2.

a.

Under your contract with the armored motor vehicle company; and

b.

From any insurance


vehicle company.

or

indemnity

Special

Limit of Insurance for

We will

only pay up

to

carried

by,

or

for the benefit of customers

of, the armored

Specified "Property"

$5, 000 for any

one

"Occurrence" of loss of

or

damage

to:

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Precious metals, precious or semi-precious stones, pearls, furs, or completed or partially


completed articles made of or containing such materials that constitute the principal value of such

articles;
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or

or records of any kind,


in them.
contained
information
any

Manuscripts, drawings,

or

the cost of

reconstructing

Applicable to Insuring Agreement I.H. of this "Coverage Part":


Special Limit of Insurance for Specified "Property"
We will only pay up to $5, 000 for any one "Occurrence" of loss
drawings, or records of any kind, or the cost of reconstructing them

them

or

reproducing

Conditions
1.

of
or

or damage
reproducing

to

manuscripts,

any information

contained in them.
2.

Territory
We will cover loss that you sustain resulting directly from an "Occurrence" taking place anywhere in
ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS, Paragraph A.14. does not apply to Insuring
the world. SECTION VII
of
this
I.H.
"Coverage Part".
Agreement

VIII.

Identity Fraud

Reimbursement

Single loss

Limit of

Liability

The maximum Limit of Liability for each "Identity Fraud" covered under Insuring Agreement I.L.2. shall not
exceed the applicable Limit of Liability stated in the Declarations. All acts incidental to an "Identity Fraud",
any series of "Identity Frauds", and all "Identity Frauds" arising from the same method of operation, whether
committed by one or more persons, shall be deemed to arise out of one act and shall be treated as one
"Identity Fraud." If an act causes a covered loss under Insuring Agreement I.L.2., to more than one
"Executive", the applicable Limit of Liability and Retention under Insuring Agreement I.L.2. shall apply to
each "Executive" separately.

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Insurance
Group.

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Company
Advantage Portfolio
Private

CRIME INSURANCE
COVERAGE PART DECLARATIONS
PLEASE READ THIS
RESTRICTIONS.

COVERAGE PART" CAREFULLY TO DETERMINE RIGHTS, DUTIES, COVERAGE AND COVERAGE

Item 1. "NAMED INSURED"


Vemma International Holdings,
Inc
Vemma Nutrition Company
Item 2. INSURING

AGREEMENTS, LIMITS OF LIABILITY, AND RETENTIONS AMOUNTS


LIMIT OF LIABILITY

INSURING AGREEMENTS
A. Employee Theft
B. ERISA Fidelity
C. Employee Theft of Client Property
D. Forgery or Alteration
E. Theft of Money and Securities (Inside the

Premises)
Robbery or Safe Burglary of Other Property
(Inside the Premises)

Per Occurrence
$2, 000, 000
$2, 000, 000
$2, 000, 000
$2, 000, 000

RETENTION AMOUNT
Per Occurrence
$50, 000 each "Claim"

$0 each "Claim"

$50, 000 each "Claim"


$50, 000 each "Claim"

$2, 000, 000

$50, 000 each "Claim"

$2, 000, 000


$2, 000, 000

$50, 000 each "Claim"


$50, 000 each "Claim"

$2, 000, 000


$10, 000

$50, 000 each "Claim"


$1, 000 each "Claim"

$2, 000, 000


$2, 000, 000
$2, 000, 000

$50, 000 each "Claim"


$50, 000 each "Claim"
$50, 000 each "Claim"

F.

G. Outside the Premises


H. Computer Crime
1.
2.

Computer Fraud
Computer Program and Electronic Data
Restoration Expense

I. Funds Transfer Fraud

J. Credit, Debit or Charge Card Fraud


K. Money Orders and Counterfeit Money
L. Personal Accounts Protection
1. Personal Accounts Forgery or Alteration
2. Identity Fraud Expense Reim bursement
M. Investigative Expense

$50, 000 each "Claim"


$2, 000, 000
$1, 000 each "Claim"
$10, 000
$0 each "Claim"
000
$25,
no
if
amount is included in the Limit of
or
If "Not Covered" is inserted above opposite any specified Insuring Agreement
is deemed to be deleted.
Part"
thereto
is
and
other
reference
in
this
such
Coverage
any
Insuring Agreement
Liability,
Item 3. FORMS AND ENDORSEMENTS FORMING PART OF THIS
Policy Form: 908-0001

908-0001
908-0035

908-0002 08 09

(08-09)
(08-09)

COVERAGE PART" WHEN ISSUED:


Crime Insurance Coverage Part
Arizona Crime Insurance Coverage Part
Amendatory Endorsement

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CANCELLATION OF PRIOR INSURANCE ISSUED BY US:


By acceptance of this Coverage Part" you are deemed to have given us notice canceling
the cancellation to be effective at the time this Coverage Part" becomes effective.

prior policy Nos.

THESE DECLARATIONS, TOGETHER WITH THE COMMON POLICY TERMS AND CONDITIONS
COVERAGE PART(S) AND ANY ENDORSEMENT(S), COMPLETE THE ABOVE NUMBERED POLICY".

908-0002 08 09

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ARIZONA CRIME INSURANCE COVERAGE PART


AMENDATORY ENDORSEMENT
THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.
This endorsement modifies the

following:

CRIME INSURANCE COVERAGE PART

A.

ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS, Paragraphs A.4.b. and d. of Cancellation and Non Renewal


SECTION VII
of the Crime Insurance Coverage Part of this "Policy" are replaced by the following:
b.

We may cancel this


cancellation at least:

"Coverage

Part"

by mailing

or

delivering

to the "Named Insured" written notice of

1) 20 days before the effective date of cancellation if we cancel for non-payment of premium

at any time;

or

2) 60 days before the effective date of cancellation if we cancel for any other
Part" has been in effect less than 60 days and is not a renewal.

3)

reason

and this

"Coverage

60 days before the effective date of cancellation if we cancel after the "Coverage Part" has been in
effect for 60 days or more or is a renewal of a "Coverage Part" from us, and for the following reasons:

a) Conviction of the "Named Insured" of a crime arising out of acts increasing the hazard insured
against; or
A
substantial change in the risk assumed, except to the extent that we should reasonably have
b)
foreseen the change or contemplated the risk in writing the contract; or
c) A substantial breach of contractual duties or conditions; or
d) Loss of reinsurance applicable to the risk insured against, but only if the absence of reinsurance
has resulted from termination of treaty or facultative reinsurance initiated or implemented by our
reinsurer

or

reinsurers;

or

e) A determination by the director of insurance that the continuation of this "Coverage Part" would
place us in violation of the insurance laws of this state or would jeopardize our solvency; or
f) Acts or omissions by the "Named Insured" or his representative which materially increase the
hazard insured against.
d.

Notices of cancellation or nonrenewal shall be sent by certified mail to the "Named Insured" at the last
address known to us with a statement of the specific reasons for cancellation or nonrenewal. Copies of
notices will also be sent to your agent. Proof of mailing is sufficient proof of notice. If notice is not mailed
in the time required, we will extend the "Policy Period" to accommodate notice requirements on a pro rata
basis of the existing 'Policy". If this "Coverage Part" is cancelled, we will send the "Named Insured" any
premium refund due. If the "Named Insured" cancels, the refund may be less than pro rata. If we cancel,
the refund will be pro rata. Notice of cancellation will be accompanied by a refund of unearned premium
except a premium that has been financed. If notice is mailed, proof of mailing will be sufficient proof of

notice.
C.

ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS,
The following is added to SECTION VII
Non Renewal of the Crime Insurance Coverage Part of this "Policy":
e.

Paragraph

A.4. Cancellation and

We will mail notice of premium increase, change in deductible or reduction in limits or substantial
reduction in coverage at least 60 days prior to the expiration of the "Policy". If we fail to provide 60 days
notice, coverage remains in effect until 60 days notice is given or until the effective date of replacement
coverage obtained by the "Named Insured", whichever occurs first. If you elect not to renew, any earned
premium for the period of extension shall be calculated pro rata at the lower of the current or previous
year's rate. If you accept the renewal, the premium increase, if any, and other changes are effective the
day following the prior "Policy's" expiration.

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KIDNAP/RANSOM AND EXTORTION INSURANCE COVERAGE PART


Various provisions in this "Coverage Part" restrict coverage. Read the entire
determine rights, duties, coverage and coverage restrictions.

"Coverage Part" carefully

to

this insurance "Policy" the words "you" and "your" refer to the "Insured" as
ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS of this "Coverage Part". The words "we", "us" and "our"
defined in SECTION III
refer to the Company providing this insurance.

Throughout this "Coverage Part" of

ADDITIONAL
Words that appear in quotation marks have special meaning. They are defined in SECTION III
DEFINITIONS. The descriptions in the Headings of this "Policy" are solely for convenience and form no part of the
terms and conditions of coverage.
In consideration of the premium paid and in reliance on the correctness and completeness of your "Application",
which is attached to and becomes part of this insurance "Policy", we agree to provide coverage as shown in the
Declarations and described below. Coverage may be denied or canceled with respect to any applicant or
"Insured" who provides incomplete or inaccurate information to us.

You and every "Insured Individual" must make every reasonable effort not to
"Coverage Part".
I.

divulge

the existence of this

INSURING AGREEMENTS
is provided under the following Insuring Agreements for which a Limit of Liability is shown in the
Declarations and applies to loss that you sustain resulting directly from an "Occurrence" taking place at any
time which is "Discovered" by you during the "Policy Period" shown in the Declarations or during the period
EXTENDED PERIOD TO DISCOVER LOSS of this "Coverage Part". If the
of time provided in SECTION II
term "Not Covered" is indicated in the Declarations for any specified Insuring Agreement or if no amount is
included in the Limit of Liability, such Insuring Agreement and any reference thereto in this "Coverage Part"
are deemed to be deleted.

Coverage

A.

Kidnap/Ransom
1.

We will pay you for loss of

"Kidnap"
2.

and Extortion Threat

Coverage
"Property" surrendered

We will
extortion threat communicated to you:
To do

b.

To do

c.

To introduce

damage, destroy
e.

an

payment directly caused by

extortion

virus
or

an

or

other malicious instruction into your computer system designed to


or computer programs stored within your computer system;

corrupt data

pollute or render substandard your products or goods; or


To disseminate, divulge or utilize proprietary information including formulas, patents, data,
processes or other confidential information unique to your business, provided you make a
To contaminate,

constant and conscious effort not to disclose the existence of such information to any third
B.

the

bodily harm to an "Insured Individual";


damage to "Premises" or "Property";

a.

d.

payment directly caused by

as a ransom

alleged "Kidnap" of an "Insured Individual".


pay you for loss of "Property" surrendered as
or

party.

Expenses Coverage
We will pay you for "Expenses" incurred by you directly caused
extortion threat covered under INSURING AGREEMENT A.

by

"Kidnap", alleged "Kidnap"

However, the fees and costs of the Security Firm shown in the Declarations

Liability applicable to this INSURING AGREEMENT.


Detention and Hijack Coverage
We will pay you for "Expenses" incurred by you directly caused by

are

payable by

us

or

in addition

to the Limit of

C.

the "Detention"

or

"Hijack"

of

an

"Insured Individual".

However, the fees and costs of the Security Firm shown in the Declarations
to the Limit of Liability applicable to this INSURING AGREEMENT.
D.

In-Transit

are

payable by

us

in addition

Coverage

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We will pay you for loss of "Property" while in the care and custody of a "Messenger" directly caused
theft, disappearance, confiscation or destruction while being delivered to individuals demanding the

payment of such "Property" arising

out of

"Kidnap", alleged "Kidnap"

or

by

extortion threat covered under

INSURING AGREEMENT A.
II.

EXTENDED PERIOD TO DISCOVER LOSS


We will pay you for loss that you sustain through acts committed or events occurring prior to the effective date
of termination or cancellation of this "Coverage Part" which is reported to us no later than 90 days from the
date of that termination or cancellation.

III. ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS

DEFINITIONS of the Common Policy Terms and


In addition to the Definitions listed in SECTION III
Conditions Section, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated below, when used in this
"Coverage Part":
A.

"Detention"

B.

2.

Acting
Acting

the

holding

3.

4.

an

"Insured Individual"

as an

a.

While in your service;

b.

Who you

c.

Who you have the

Any natural

compensate directly by salary, wages

right

or

to direct and control while

a.

To substitute for

b.

To meet seasonal

commissions; and

performing

services for you;

temporarily to you:
permanent "Employee" as defined in Paragraph B.1.,

or

who is

on

leave;

as a

subject to

consultant while

Any natural individual


"Expenses" means:

5.

or

short-term work load conditions,

your direction and control and

performing services for you;


agreement between you and

Any natural individual who is leased to you under a written


leasing firm, to perform duties related to the conduct of your business;
Any natural individual who is a former "Employee", director, partner, "Member", "Manager",
retained

who is

performing

services for you;

"Guest" student

or

intern

or

labor

trustee

or

pursuing studies

or

duties.

1.

Fees and costs of the Security Firm shown in the Declarations hired to
release of an "Insured Individual";

2.

Fees and costs of

3.

or

individual who is furnished

while that individual is

C.

under duress of

by anyone:
agent of or with the tacit approval of any government or government entity;
or purporting to act on behalf of any insurgent party, entity or group,
2.
for any reason other than "Kidnap".
"Employee" means:
1. Any natural individual:
1.

means

negotiate

or secure

the

independent negotiators;
Fees and costs of independent public relations consultants and/or interpreters;

"Property"

upon the

4.

The cost of hiring security guards to protect an "Insured Individual"


recommendation of the Security Firm shown in the Declarations;

5.

Travel costs and accommodations incurred

6.

and other financial benefits paid by you to an "Insured Individual". Such


at the level in effect on the date of the "Kidnap", "Detention", or "Hijack" of the
"Insured Individual" and ends upon the earliest of:

or an

"Insured Individual";

Salary, commissions
compensation applies

c.

Up to 45 days after their release if the "Insured Individual" has not yet returned to work;
Discovery of their death;
120 days after the last credible evidence following abduction that they are still alive; or

d.

60 months after their abduction;

a.

b.

7.

by you

or

and medical service fees and costs, including psychiatric care and cosmetic
"Insured Individual" within 24 months following their release;

Hospitalization
surgery of

an

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independent forensic analysts;

8.

Fees and costs of

9.

Interest costs for any loan from


extortion threat;

financial institution taken

by you

to pay

a ransom

demand

10. Individual financial loss of an "Insured Individual" as a result of their inability to attend to their
individual financial matters due to their "Kidnap", "Detention" or "Hijack";
11. Reward money paid by you to an "Informant" which leads to the arrest and conviction of
responsible for loss covered under this "Coverage Part"; and

or

own

parties

Any other reasonable expenses incurred by you with our written consent.
"Expenses" does not include:
13. Any costs incurred by you to recall or destroy any of your products or goods as a result of an extortion
threat to contaminate, pollute or render substandard such products or goods; and
14. Loss of earnings and any other costs incurred by you as a result of an interruption to your business.
12.

D.

"Guest"
1.
2.

means

Visiting your "Premises" or the residence of an Insured Individual; or


Traveling with an Insured Individual in a motor vehicle, aircraft or water craft,

for business
E.

any individual:

"Hijack"
aircraft

or

social purposes.

the holding under duress of an "Insured Individual" while


water craft for any reason other than "Kidnap".

means
or

traveling

in

motor vehicle,

F.

"Informant" means an individual, other than an "Insured Individual" providing information not otherwise
obtainable, solely in return for a reward offered by you.

G.

"Insured"

H.

"Insured Individual"
1.

2.

means:

The "Insured

Entity" and any

"Insured Individual".

means:

Any director, trustee, partner, "Member", "Manager", "Employee", proprietor (if the "Insured" is a sole
proprietorship) of any "Insured", unless excluded via Endorsement;
Any "Relative", "Guest" or resident in the household of an "Insured Individual" defined in Paragraph
H.1.; and

Any "Messenger".
"Kidnap" means the involuntary abduction by force or otherwise of an "Insured Individual" for the purpose
of demanding money or other consideration in exchange for their release.
"Manager" means an individual serving in a directorial capacity for a limited liability company.
"Member" means an owner of a limited liability company represented by its membership interest, who
also may serve as a "Manager".
"Messenger" means a natural individual designated by you to have care and custody of "Property" outside

3.

I.
J.
K.

L.

the "Premises".
M. "Occurrence" means

an

act

or

event

N.

"Premises"
any building
"Insured Individual" in Paragraph

0.

"Property"

means

means

money,

or

series of related acts

you occupy in
H.1.

or

conducting

events

involving

one or more

individuals.

your business and the residence of any

monetary instruments, securities, services

or

any other

tangible property

that

has intrinsic value.


P.

"Relative"

means a

spouse, child,

step-child, legally adopted child, foster child, spouse of a married child,

grandchild, brother, sister, parent, adoptive parent, step-parent, grandparent, brother-in-law, sister-in-law,
parent-in-law and grandparent-in-law.
IV. ADDITIONAL EXCLUSIONS
In addition to the Exclusions listed in SECTION IV

EXCLUSIONS of the Common

Policy

Terms and

Conditions, the following Exclusions apply to this "Coverage Part".


A.

For the purpose of all INSURING AGREEMENTS of this


1.

Acts Committed

by You

or

"Coverage Part",

this

"Policy"

shall not

cover:

Any "Insured Individual"


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criminal act committed

by:

or

Any "Insured Individual".


Surrender of "Property"
Loss or "Expenses" resulting from the
b.

2.

B.

2.

3.

"Property":

a.

Inside the "Premises" unless first brought inside the "Premises" after
extortion demand for the purpose of paying such demand; or

b.

Outside the "Premises" as a result of a threat to do


such "Property" other than a "Messenger".

For the
1.

surrender of

bodily

harm to

an

receipt of

individual in

Purpose of INSURING AGREEMENT C. of this "Coverage Part"; this "Policy" shall

Military Activity
"Expenses" resulting from an "Insured
of any security or military force.
Political

the

ransom or

possession

not

of

cover:

or

Individual"

taking part

in any

political activity

or

the

operations

Travel Documents

"Expenses" resulting from the failure of you or an "Insured Individual" to properly procure or maintain
required travel documents including passports, visas, permits and other similar documentation.
Violation of Laws of Foreign Countries
"Expenses" resulting from "Detention" due to any actual or alleged violation of the laws of a foreign
country by you or an "Insured Individual", unless the "Detention" results from allegations that are
deliberately false, fraudulent or malicious and made solely to achieve political, propaganda and/or
coercive effect upon

or

at the expense of you

or an

"Insured Individual".

V. LIMIT OF LIABILITY AND RETENTION


A.

Limit of

Liability

The most we will pay for loss or "Expenses" in any


set forth in Item 2. of the Declarations.
B.

one

"Occurrence" is the

applicable

Limit of

Liability

as

Retention
We will not pay for loss in any one "Occurrence" unless the amount of loss exceeds the Retention
Amount shown in Item 2. of the Declarations. We will then pay the amount of loss in excess of the
Retention Amount, up to the Limit of Liability shown in Item 2. of the Declarations. In the event more than
one Retention Amount could apply to the same loss, only the highest Retention Amount may be applied.
The Retention Amount does not
C.

apply

to any

"Expenses" paid

under INSURING AGREEMENTS B. and

VI. DUTIES IN THE EVENT OF AN OCCURRENCE


In the event of
A.

an

"Occurrence" which may result in

Determine that the

"Coverage Part", you


actually occurred.

loss covered under this

"Kidnap", extortion threat, "Detention"

or

"Hijack"

has

regard to "Kidnap" extortion threat, make every reasonable effort to:


1. Immediately notify the Security Firm shown in the Declarations, if any; and
2. Notify an associate and local law enforcement authorities;
before surrendering any "Property" in payment of a ransom demand or extortion threat.
C. Approve any payment involving a ransom demand or extortion threat.
D. Notify us as soon as practicable.
E. Submit to examination under oath at our request and give us a signed statement of your
F. Give us a detailed, sworn proof of loss within 120 days.
G. Cooperate with us in the investigation and settlement of any claim.
B.

In

must:

or

answers.

VII. ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS

GENERAL CONDITIONS of the Common


In addition to the conditions listed in SECTION VIII
Terms and Conditions, the following Conditions apply to this "Coverage Part".

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A.

Concealment, Misrepresentation

or

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"Expenses".

Fraud

This "Coverage Part" is void in any case of fraud by you as it relates to this
void if you or any other "Insured", at any time, intentionally conceal or

"Policy" at any time. It is also


misrepresent a material fact

concerning:
1. This "Coverage Part";

B.

An "Individual Insured" under this

"Coverage Part";
3. The "Property" covered under this "Coverage Part";
4. Your interest in the "Property" covered under this "Coverage Part";
5. A claim under this "Coverage Part".
Additional "Premises" or "Employees"
2.

or

If, during the "Policy Period", you establish any additional "Premises" or hire additional "Employees", other
through consolidation or merger with, or purchase or acquisition of assets or liabilities of, another

than

such "Premises" and "Employees" shall automatically be covered under this "Coverage Part".
Notice to us of an increase in the number of "Premises" or "Employees" need not be given and no
additional premium need be paid for the remainder of the "Policy Period" shown in the Declarations.

entity,

C.

Consolidation, Merger

or

Acquisition

through consolidation or merger with, or purchase or acquisition of assets or liabilities of, some other
entity, any additional individuals become "Insured Individuals" or you acquire the use and control of any
additional "Premises":
If

1.

You must give us written notice and obtain our written consent to extend this "Coverage Part" to such
additional "Insured Individuals" or "Premises". We may condition our consent upon payment of an
additional premium; but

2.

For the first 90 days after the effective date of such consolidation, merger, or purchase or acquisition
of assets or liabilities, any insurance afforded for "Insured Individuals" or "Premises" also applies to
these additional "Insured Individuals" or "Premises" for acts committed or events occurring within this
90 day period.

3.

The notice requirement shall not apply and coverage under this condition shall extend for the
remainder of the "Policy Period", provided:
a.

The assets of the merged, purchased, or acquired entity do not exceed 25% of the total assets of
the "Insured" as reflected in the "Insured's" most recent fiscal year-end financial statement or

b.

The merger,

purchase

or

acquisition

occurs

less than 90

days prior to the end of the "Policy

Period."
D.

E.

Acquire or Form "Subsidiary"


If, during the "Policy Period" you acquire or form a "Subsidiary":
1. You must give us written notice as soon as possible and obtain our written consent to extend the
coverage provided by this "Coverage Part" to such "Subsidiary." We may condition our consent by
requiring payment of an additional premium; but
2. For the first 90 days after the effective date of such acquisition or formation, the coverage provided by
this "Coverage Part" shall apply to such "Subsidiary", provided that all "Occurrences" causing or
contributing to a loss involving such acquisition or formation, must take place after the effective date
of such acquisition or formation.
3. The notice requirement shall not apply and coverage under this condition shall extend for the
remainder of the "Policy Period", provided:
a.
The assets of the acquired or formed "Subsidiary" do not exceed 25% of the total assets of the
"Insured" as reflected in the "Insured's" most recent fiscal year-end financial statement; or
b. The acquisition or formation occurs less than 90 days prior to the end of the "Policy Period".
Due Diligence
You and every "Insured Individual" must exercise due diligence in
to avoid or diminish any loss covered under this "Coverage Part".

doing

all

things reasonably practicable


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Investigation and Settlement of Claim


We may make any investigation that we
claim that we deem expedient. If you do

deem necessary and may, with your written consent, settle any
not consent to such settlement, the most we will pay for all loss
on account of such claim is limited to the amount for which the claim could have been settled as of the
date we proposed such settlement.

G.

H.

Liberalization
If we adopt any revision that would broaden the coverage under this "Coverage Part" without additional
premium within 45 days prior to or during the "Policy Period" shown in the Declarations, the broadened
coverage will apply to this "Coverage Part" as of the date the revision is approved for general use by the
applicable department of insurance.
Loss Covered Under More Than One Coverage of this "Coverage Part".
If two or more INSURING AGREEMENTS of this "Coverage Part" apply to the same loss, we will pay the

lesser of:

I.

1.

The actual amount of loss;

2.

The

sum

of the Limits of

Loss Sustained and

or

Liability applicable

to those coverages.

Reported

We will pay for loss that you sustain through acts committed
shown in the Declarations and reported to us:
1.
2.

During the "Policy Period"; or


During the period of time provided
"Coverage Part".

However,

we

"Detention"

or

in SECTION II

or

events

occurring during

the

"Policy

Period"

EXTENDED REPORTING PERIOD of this

will not pay for any loss resulting from "Kidnap",


which is part of a series of related acts that

"Hijack"

alleged "Kidnap", an extortion threat,


began prior to the effective date of this

"Coverage Part".
J.

K.

Non-Accumulation of

Liability

1.

When there is more than one "Insured", our maximum liability for loss sustained by one or all
"Insureds" shall not exceed the amount for which we would be liable if all losses were sustained by
any one "Insured".

2.

of the number of years this "Coverage Part" remains in effect and the total premium
amounts due or paid, the amount we shall pay for any loss shall not be cumulative from year to year
or from "Policy Period" to "Policy Period".

Regardless

Other Insurance
This "Coverage Part" does not apply to loss recoverable or recovered under other insurance or indemnity.
If the limit of the other insurance or indemnity is insufficient to cover the entire amount of the loss, this
"Coverage Part" will apply to that part of the loss, other than that falling within any Retention Amount, not
recoverable or recovered under the other insurance or indemnity.

L.

However, this "Coverage Part" will not apply to the


Liability shown in Item 2. of the Declarations.
Ownership of "Property"; Interests Covered
The "Property" covered under this "Coverage Part"

is limited to

more

than the

applicable Limit of

"Property":

lease;

1.

That you

2.

That you hold for

own or

amount of loss that is

others;

or

legally liable.
However this "Coverage Part" is for your benefit only. It provides no rights or benefits to any other
individual or entity. Any claim for loss that is covered under this "Coverage Part" must be presented by

3.

For which you

are

you.
M.

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You must keep records of all


of any loss.
N.

"Property"

covered under this

"Coverage Part"

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verify

the amount

Recoveries

Any recoveries,
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will be distributed as follows:

them, made after settlement of loss covered by this

a.

To you, until you are reimbursed for any loss that you sustain that exceeds the Limit of
and the Retention Amount, if any;

b.

Then to us, until

c.

Then to you, until you


any.

we are

Liability

reimbursed for the settlement made; and

are

reimbursed for that

part of the loss equal

to the Retention

Amount, if

Recoveries do not include any recovery:


a.

From insurance,

b.

Of

original

suretyship, reinsurance, security

securities after

or

indemnity

taken for

our

benefit;

or

duplicates of them have been issued.

Territory
This "Coverage Part" covers acts committed or events occurring anywhere in the world, subject to the
following:
1. This "Coverage Part" does not apply to any "Insured Individual" traveling to or presently in any foreign
country where a Travel Warning issued by the U. S. State Department is in effect at the time this
"Policy" becomes effective, unless such foreign country is attached via Endorsement as being
included as part of the coverage territory of this "Coverage Part".
2. This "Coverage Part" applies only to "Premises" or "Property" located within the United States of
America (including its territories and possessions), Puerto Rico, Canada and other foreign countries
attached via Endorsement.
3.

If, during the "Policy Period", the U.S. State Department issues a Travel Warning for a foreign
country, this "Coverage Part" does not apply to any "Insured Individual" traveling to or presently in
that country beginning 24 hours after the Travel Warning is issued and continuing for the duration of
the Warning, unless you obtain our written consent to continue the coverage provided by this

"Coverage
P.

Part".

Rights of Recovery against Others to Us


You must transfer to us all your rights of recovery against any individual or entity for any loss you
sustained and for which we have paid or settled. You must also do everything necessary to secure those
rights and do nothing after loss to impair them.
Transfer of Your

Q. Valuation
1.

Settlement

Subject to SECTION
a.

Liability, we will pay for:


and including its face value.

Loss of money but only up to


We may, at
money issued by any country other than the United States of America:

1)
2)

b.

V.A. Limit of

our

option, pay for

At face value in the money issued

by that country; or
In the United States of America dollar equivalent determined by the rate of exchange
published in The Wall Street Journal on the day it was surrendered.
Loss of securities but only up to their market value at the close of business on the day they were
surrendered. We may, at our option:
1) Pay the value of such securities or replace them in kind, in which event you must assign to us
all your rights, title and interest in and to those securities; or
2) Pay the cost of any Lost Securities Bond required in connection with issuing duplicates of the
securities. However, we will be liable only for the payment of so much of the cost of the bond
as would be charged for a bond having a penalty not exceeding the lesser of the:
a) Value of the securities at the close of business on the day you first became aware of the
loss;

b)

or

Limit of

Liability.
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damage to "Property" other than money and securities for not more than:
replacement cost value without deduction for depreciation on the day you first
or

aware

of the loss;

became

or

2) The Limit of Liability,


whichever is less.
2.

We may, at

option, pay for loss of or damage to "Property" other than money and securities:
country in which the loss occurred; or

In the money of the

b.

In the United States of America dollar equivalent of the money of the country in which the loss or
damage occurred determined by the rate of exchange published in The Wall Street Journal at the
time it was surrendered or damaged.
Any "Property" that we pay for or replace becomes our "Property".

c.

R.

our

a.

Cancellation and Non Renewal


1.

The "Named Insured" shown in the Declarations may cancel this


delivering to us advance written notice of cancellation.

2.

We may cancel this "Coverage Part"


cancellation at least:

4.

or

delivering

Part"

by mailing

or

to the "Named Insured" written notice of

days before the effective date of cancellation if we cancel for non-payment of premium; or
b. 60 days before the effective date of cancellation if we cancel for any other reason,
We are not required to renew this "Coverage Part". However, written notice of our intent to nonrenew
this "Coverage Part" shall be sent to the "Named Insured" at least 60 days prior to expiration of the
"Policy Period".
a.

3.

by mailing

"Coverage

20

We will mail or deliver our notice to the "Named Insured's" last mailing address known to us. Notice of
cancellation or nonrenewal will state the effective date of cancellation or nonrenewal and the "Policy
Period" will end on that date. If this "Coverage Part" is cancelled, we will send the "Named Insured"
any premium refund due. If we cancel, the refund will be pro rata. If the "Named Insured" cancels, the
refund may be less than pro rata. The cancellation will be effective even if we have not made or
offered a refund. If notice is mailed, proof of mailing will be sufficient proof of notice.

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Hanover
Insurance
Group,

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Private Company
Advantaae Portfolio

KIDNAP/RANSOM AND EXTORTION


COVERAGE PART DECLARATIONS
COVERAGE PART"
PLEASE READ THIS
COVERAGE RESTRICTIONS
Whenever

printed in this
Policy".

Declarations

CAREFULLY TO

DETERMINE

RIGHTS,

DUTIES,

Page, the items in quotations shall have

the

COVERAGE

same

AND

meanings

as

indicated in the

Item 1. NAMED INSURED


Vemma International Holdings,
Inc
Vemma Nutrition Company

Item 2. INSURING

AGREEMENTS, LIMITS OF LIABILITY, AND RETENTIONS

Per Occurrence

RETENTION AMOUNT
Per Occurrence

$1, 000, 000

$0

$1, 000, 000


$1, 000, 000
$1, 000, 000

$0
$0
$0

N/A

N/A

LIMIT OF LIABILITY

INSURING AGREEMENTS

Kidnap/Ransom and Extortion Threat


Coverage
B. Expenses Coverage
C. Detention and Hijack Coverage
D. In-Transit Coverage

A.

If "Not Covered" is inserted above opposite any specified Insuring Agreement or if


Limit of Liability, such Insuring Agreement and any other reference thereto is in this
be deleted.

no

amount is included in the

CoveragePart" is deemed to

Item 3. NAME AND ADDRESS OF SECURITY FIRM


GLOBE RISK INTERNATIONAL
Water Park Place, 20 Bay Street
Suite 1205
Toronto, ON M5J-2N8
Item 4

FORMS AND ENDORSEMENTS FORMING PART OF THIS

Policy

Form: 909-0001

909-0001
909-0029

909-0002 08 09

COVERAGE PART" WHEN ISSUED:

(08-09)
(08-09)

Kidnap/Ransom and Extortion Insurance Coverage Part


Arizona Kidnap/Ransom and Extortion Insurance Coverage Part
Endorsement

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CANCELLATION OF PRIOR INSURANCE ISSUED BY US:


By acceptance of this Coverage Part" you are deemed to have given us notice canceling
Nos.
the cancellation to be effective at the time this Coverage Part" becomes effective.

prior policy

THESE DECARATIONS, TOGETHER WITH THE COMMON POLICY TERMS AND CONDITIONS SECTION,
COVERAGE PART(S) AND ANY ENDORSEMENT(S), COMPLETE THE ABOVE NUMBERED POLICY".

909-0002 08 09

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ARIZONA KIDNAP/RANSOM AND EXTORTION INSURANCE COVERAGE


PART AMENDATORY ENDORSEMENT
THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.
This endorsement modifies the

following:

KIDNAP/RANSOM AND EXTORTION INSURANCE COVERAGE PART

A.

ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS, Paragraphs S. 2. and 4. of Cancellation and Non Renewal of


SECTION VII
the Kidnap/Ransom and Extortion Insurance Coverage Part of this "Policy" are replaced by the following:
2.

We may cancel this


cancellation at least:
a.

20

days

"Coverage Part" by mailing

or

delivering

to the "Named Insured" written notice of

before the effective date of cancellation if we cancel for

non-payment of premium

at any

time;

Or

60 days before the effective date of cancellation if we cancel for any other
Part" has been in effect less than 60 days and is not a renewal;

c.

60 days before the effective date of cancellation if we cancel after the "Coverage Part" has been in
effect for 60 days or more or is a renewal of a "Coverage Part" from us, and for the following reasons:

1)

Conviction of the "Named Insured" of

against;

crime

arising

out of acts

reason

increasing

and this

"Coverage

b.

the hazard insured

or

2)

A substantial change in the risk assumed, except to the extent that we should
foreseen the change or contemplated the risk in writing the contract; or

3)
4)

A substantial breach of contractual duties

or

conditions;

reasonably

have

or

Loss of reinsurance applicable to the risk insured against, but only if the absence of reinsurance
has resulted from termination of treaty or facultative reinsurance initiated or implemented by our
reinsurer or reinsurers; or

5) A determination by the director of insurance that the continuation of this "Coverage Part" would
place us in violation of the insurance laws of this state or would jeopardize our solvency; or
6) Acts or omissions by the "Named Insured" or his representative which materially increase the
hazard insured against.
4.

C.

Notices of cancellation or nonrenewal shall be sent by certified mail to the "Named Insured" at the last
address known to us with a statement of the specific reasons for cancellation or nonrenewal. Copies of
notices will also be sent to your agent. Proof of mailing is sufficient proof of notice. If notice is not mailed
in the time required, we will extend the "Policy Period" to accommodate notice requirements on a pro rata
basis of the existing 'Policy". If this "Coverage Part" is cancelled, we will send the "Named Insured" any
premium refund due. If the "Named Insured" cancels, the refund may be less than pro rata. If we cancel,
the refund will be pro rata. Notice of cancellation will be accompanied by a refund of unearned premium
except a premium that has been financed. If notice is mailed, proof of mailing will be sufficient proof of
notice.

ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS, Paragraph S. Cancellation and Non


The following is added to SECTION VII
Renewal of the Kidnap/Ransom and Extortion Insurance Coverage Part of this "Policy":
5.

We will mail notice of premium increase, change in deductible or reduction in limits or substantial
reduction in coverage at least 60 days prior to the expiration of the "Policy". If we fail to provide 60 days
notice, coverage remains in effect until 60 days notice is given or until the effective date of replacement
coverage obtained by the "Named Insured", whichever occurs first. If you elect not to renew, any earned
premium for the period of extension shall be calculated pro rata at the lower of the current or previous
year's rate. If you accept the renewal, the premium increase, if any, and other changes are effective the
day following the prior "Policy's" expiration.

909-0029 08 09

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H nover
Insurance

Croup'

THE ONLY SIGNATURES APPLICABLE TO THIS POLICY ARE THOSE REPRESENTING THE COMPANY
NAMED ON THE FIRST PAGE OF THE DECLARATIONS.

We have caused this policy to be


declarations page, where required, by

signed by our President and Secretary


duly authorized agent of the company.

and

countersigned

on

the

The Hanover Insurance Company


440 Lincoln Street
Worcester, Massachusetts 01653

Charles F. Cronin

Secretary

SIG-0001 06 05

Marita Zuraitis
President

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Page

Company Advantage Portfolio

Renewal

Insurance Groups

APPLICATION FORM
CLAIMS-MADE WARNING FOR APPLICATION
THIS APPLICATION IS FOR A CLAIMS-MADE AND REPORTED POLICY. SUBJECT TO ITS TERMS, THIS POLICY WILL APPLY
ONLY TO "CLAIMS" FIRST MADE AGAINST THE "INSUREDS" AND REPORTED TO THE "INSURER" DURING THE POLICY
PERIOD OR ANY EXTENDED REPORTING PERIOD THAT MAY APPLY. PLEASE READ THE "POLICY" CAREFULLY TO DETERMINE

RIGHTS, DUTIES, COVERAGE AND COVERAGE RESTRICTIONS.

Whenever used in this

Application,

"Applicant' shall

the term

mean

the "Named Insured' and all subsidiaries, unless

otherwise stated.
1.

Name of

2.

Address of

City:

Applicant

g3

Applicant:

S C-41

EIVIA--77-0Arfr4

110

-Se

For

j1Jc,

AZ

Zip Code:

above) of Primary Contact (Executive Officer authorized

km

to receive notices and information

ri

c-C
Zip Code:

State:

Employment

Name:

Pe

g5-2-5- 5

12

City:
4.

"46 5

E
State:

Name and Address (if different than


regarding the proposed policy):
Name:

Jt

D rnr-e

4i1D

Telephone:
3.

kie--A/LindI

Practices Loss Prevention, indicate the individual

R.4.:

re-R,

14

Email Address:

L_X'I

responsible for

human

A-L C-0

Gf;

Title:

C_, :)-ea

resources or

employment

law matters:

5 eL

Telephone:

GENERAL INFORMATION
1.

Number of

employees:
Total US

Total

2- 5

Full Time

8"

2- 0

total

2.

Applicants

3.

Applicants total assets

revenues as
as

in Califomia

Part fime

L 2- 4-13 -7
0-7 9 to

of the most recent fiscal year end:

of the most recent fiscal year end:

4.cashflowfrornoperabonsasofthernostrecentfiscalyearend:$2Dele:16
5.

Is the

Applicant

tf "No",
6.

in

compliance with all debt and /or loan covenants?

please attach

full

In the next 12 months is the Applicant contemplating (or has the Applicant completed within the
last year) any actual or proposed merger, acquisition, or divestment, any registration for a public
offering or a private placement of securities, any location, facility or office closings, consolidations
or layoffs or any reorganization or arrangement with creditors under federal or state law?

If the

0 Yes

XN

0 Yes

klo

explanation.

Applicant answered "yes"

to Question

6, please attach

full

explanation.

DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS LIABILITY INFORMAlION


1.

Over the past 12 months, has there been any


if "Yes"

2.

please

attach

changes

in the Board of Directors?

0 Yes

list of current Board and outside affiliations.

Please list all non-director and non-officer shareholders who


if none
each (if none, so indicate)

XChed<

Non director

or non

officer shareholders:

directly

or

beneficially
of

hold

common

voting shares

stock and the

*o

percentage owned by

owned:

fTiare

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3.

Has there been any

tf "Yes",

please

change

attach

full

in the

Applicant's ownership

description

of

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ownership

Page

structure within the last twelve months?

82 of 85

0 Yes

'<No

E Yes

'](No

structure.

EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES UABILITY INFORMATION


t

Within the last year has the Applicant updated its employment practices handbook,
resources policies and procedures or department?
If "Yes"

2.

please

Number of

attach

employees

copy of

updated

who have left the

materials and

Applicant

description

over

of

or

human

changes.

the past 12 months

Cl

Voluntary

Involuntary

FIDUCIARY LIABILITY INFORMATION


1.

Please

complete

the

following information regarding the Applicant's employee pension

_i#44-1,.,
2,i_., , ,.', 1, s1:,--4, -..11;'.. Type::
i.D1F13-r71, .1-2.101-:., b......0*-I`a.M,LI df plan-,
wree:TrtfanS)-5.VE,"t141/1- Lt1//f 1 -2-6( 13 g DC

benefits plan(s).

....i,i,u_fr11..),:.4

F, t.a: .-ing

of.

Ifirtiiii or 7
2,
.;--=:oit.:47,1_, 3:: :- -,-=:f...-;

by.1 0a.f0,a06.--....
thran15% (DIPonly)
4Ztirs:,
'''!''Pant

*Defined Contribution (DC), Defined Benefit (DB),


2.

_I

Uncicr of C.), Ier: Ftind2d


i,
f, More

please explain.

E No

E Yes

E No

E Yes

E No

E Yes

E No

E Yes

E No

Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP),

In the next 12 months is the Applicant contemplating (or has the


last year) merging or terminating any plan(s)?

If 'Yes,

E Yes

Excess Benefit

Applicant completed

MITlihisleal

or

Top

Hat (EBP)

within the

EYes

*o

0 Yes

XI/No

Attach additional pages if needed.

CRIME COVERAGE INFORMATION


1.

Does the

Applicant:

(a) Allow the employees who reconcile the monthly bank statements to also
deposits and have access to check signing machines or signature plates?

sign checks, handle

procedures in place to verify the existence and ownership of all new vendors prior to
E Yes
adding them to the authorized master vendor list?
a
invoices
authorized
the
and
against corresponding purchase order, receiving report
Verify
master vendor list prior to issuing payment?,

(b) Have
(c)
2.

LlicYes

Number of Locations:
Domestic Locations

X'ro
E No

Locations in each

A6-(z-vNA
Foreign Countries (Name)

Locations in each

ftt.-6-X

r.nore

=f-

95.0006 11 CY09

3.

Have there been any

(a)

changes

since the last

application

was

provided

BF 6 fr,

pificori

or

external audit

(d) Internal

or

external controls

(e) Exposures of money, securities

or

other property

(f) Predous metals gems, computer chips


if any of the above

are

//1

iNr

()4 Ft)A...24../- I

procedures ptty*tic_144_

(c) Internal

answered

by

high
"Yes", please attach a
or

more

unit count

full

Page

83 of 85

in:

Legal Entity status

(b) Business Activity

4.

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Li Yes

XNo

Yes

E No

Yes

12 No

E Yes

No

than 10%

C. Yes

No

inventory exposures

El Yes

No

explanation.

List all crime losses discovered during the last policy period, whether reimbursed
Include date of loss, description, total amount of loss, and corrective measures.

or

not, itemizing each loss

separately.

X6heck

Attach additional pages if needed.

too r.rf

if

none

KIDNAP/RANSOM & EXTORTION COVERAQE INFORMATION


1.

Please

complete

the

following

information

Number of annual trips

Countries Visited

f
its' I A, Ca f tj-14-1
2.

regarding the foreign

travel of the

Average stay

5
1

Applicants employees:
Number of employees

ig-15

bAtt

0114ifOalgA-FOrded.
DeOng (40(Pants secudty precautions3aken for foreign travel: S A At'i5

DECLARATIONS AND NOTICE

undersigned agree that the information provided in this Application" and any material submitted herewith are the representations
Applicants and that they are material and are the basis for issuance of the insurance policy provided by us. The undersigned
further agree that the "Application" and any material submitted herewith shall be considered attached to and a part of the policy. Any
material submitted with the 'Application" shall be maintained on file (either electronically or paper) with Us and shall be deemed to be
attached hereto as if physically attached.
The

of all the

agreed that:
If any of the Applicants discover or become aware of any significant change in the condition of the Applicants Organization
between the date of this "Application" and the "Policy" inception date, which would render the "Application" inaccurate or incomplete, notice of such change will be reported in writing to us immediately;
Any "Policy' issued, will be in reliance upon the truthfulness of the information provided in this Application"; provided,
however, with respect to such information, no knowledge or information possessed by any Applicant shall be imputed to any other
Applicants. If any person or persons knew as of the policy inception date that such information contained in the 'Application(s)"
were untrue, inaccurate or incomplete, then Coverage may be denied or canceled with respect to that person or persons if such
information was material to issuance of the policy. However, if the Chairperson of the Board of Directors, President, Chief Executive
Officer, or Executive Director of the Applicant knew as of the "Policy' inception date that such information contained in the
Application(s)" were untrue, inaccurate or incomplete, then Coverage may be denied or canceled with respect to that person or
persons and the Applicant Organization if such information was material to issuance of the "Policy',
Statements in the Application", facts pertaining to or knowledge possessed by the individual signing the application shall be
imputed to the Applicant; and
The signing of this 'Application" does not bind the undersigned to purchase the insurance.

tt is further

ta

C
K1

Jr/ Ole

904-0006

kla.09)

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NOTICE TO COLORADO APPLICANTS: IT IS UNLAWFUL TO KNOWINGLY PROVIDE FALSE, INCOMPLETE, OR


MISLEADING FACTS OR INFORMATION TO AN INSURANCE COMPANY FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAUDING OR
AITEMPTING TO DEFRAUD THE COMPANY. PENALTIES MAY INCLUDE IMPRISONMENT FINES, DENIAL OF INSURANCE,
AND CIVIL DAMAGES. ANY INSURANCE COMPANY OR AGENT OF AN INSURANCE COMPANY WHO KNOWINGLY

PROVIDE FALSE, INCOMPLETE, OR MISLEADING FACTS OR INFORMATION TO A POLICYHOLDER OR CLAIMANT FOR


THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAUDING OR ATTEMPTING TO DEFRAUD THE POLICYHOLDER OR CLAIMANT WITH REGARD
TO A SETTLEMENT OR AWARD PAYABLE FROM INSURANCE PROCEEDS SHALL BE REPORTED TO THE COLORADO

DIVISION OF INSURANCE WITHIN TI-IE DEPARTMENT OF REGULATORY AGENCIES.


NOTICE TO NEW MEXICO AND PENNSYLVANIA APPLICANTS: ANY PERSON WHO KNOWINGLY AND WITH INTENT TO
DEFRAUD ANY INSURANCE COMPANY OR OTHER PERSON FILES AN APPLICATION FOR INSURANCE OR STATEMENT
OF CLAIM CONTAINING ANY MATERIALLY FALSE

INFORMATION, OR CONCEALS FOR THE PURPOSE OF MISLEADING,

INFORMATION CONCERNING ANY FACT MATERIAL THERETO COMMITS A FRAUDULENT INSURANCE ACT, WHICH IS
A CRIME AND SUBJECTS SUCH PERSON TO CRIMINAL AND CIVIL PENALTIES.
NOTICE TO KENTUCKY APPLICANTS: ANY PERSON WHO KNOWINGLY AND WITH INTENT TO DEFRAUD ANY
INSURANCE COMPANY OR OTHER PERSON FILES AN APPLICATION FOR INSURANCE OR STATEMENT OF CLAIM
CONTAINING ANY MATERIALLY FALSE INFORMATION, OR CONCEALS FOR THE PURPOSE OF MISLEADING,
INFORMATION CONCERNING ANY FACT MATERIAL THERETO COMMITS A FRAUDULENT INSURANCE ACT WHICH
IS A CRIME

NOTICE TO APPUCANTS IN MINNESOTA, NEW JERSEY, OHIO AND OKLAHOMA: ANY PERSON WHO KNOWINGLY
AND WITH INTENT TO DEFRAUD ANY INSURANCE COMPANY OR OTHER PERSON FILES AN APPLICATION FOR
INSURANCE OR STATEMENT OF CLAIM CONTAINING ANY MATERIALLY FALSE INFORMATION, OR CONCEALS, FOR
THE PURPOSE OF MISLEADING, INFORMATION CONCERNING ANY FACT MATERIAL THERETO, IS GUILTY OF A
FELONY AND IS SUBJECT TO CRIMINAL AND CIVIL PENALTIES.

NOTICE TO DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, MAINE, MASSACHUSETTS, TENNESSEE, VIRGINIA, AND WASHINGTON


APPLICANTS: IT IS A CRIME TO KNOWINGLY PROVIDE FALSE, INCOMPLETE OR MISLEADING INFORMATION TO AN
INSURANCE COMPANY FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAUDING THE COMPANY. PENALTIES INCLUDE IMPRISONMENT

FINES AND DENIAL OF INSURANCE BENEFITS.


NOTICE TO FLORIDA APPLICANTS: ANY PERSON WHO KNOWINGLY AND WITH INTENT TO INJURE, DEFRAUD OR
DECEIVE ANY INSURER FILES A STATEMENT OF CLAIM OR AN APPLICATION CONTAINING ANY FALSE, INCOMPLETE,
OR MISLEADING INFORMATION IS GUILTY OF A FELONY OF THE THIRD DEGREE
NOTICE TO NEW YORK APPLICANTS: ANY PERSON WHO KNOWINGLY AND WITH INTENT TO DEFRAUD ANY

INSURANCE COMPANY OR OTHER PERSON FILES AN APPLICATION FOR INSURANCE OR STATEMENT OF CLAIM
CONTAINING ANY MATERIALLY FALSE INFORMATION, OR CONCEALS FOR THE PURPOSE OF MISLEADING,
INFORMATION CONCERNING ANY FACT MATERIAL THERETO COMMITS A FRAUDULENT INSURANCE ACT, WHICH IS
A

CRIME, AND SHALL ALSO BE SUBJECT TO A CIVIL PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS AND THE

STATED VALUE OF A CLAIM FOR EACH SUCH VIOLATION.

"Application" must be signed by the


epresentatives of the person(s) and en

This Renewal
authortzed

G/1,/12,.

Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the Applicant

ies) pro.:,

Chief Executive Officer (Signature)

Dated

ated

;401P

acting as the

nsurance.

S-i1/4"1
C

A.------,
inancial Officer (Signature)

more

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Please attach

copy of the

E Most recent CPA

Produce

prepared

ID:

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85 of 85

financial statement

Management and management's

Report (Applicable to Employment

response (if this Letter is not issued,

Practices

By: Agent.

Agency Taxpayer

Filed 04/15/16

following for every Applicant seeking coverage:

E Most recent CPA Letter to

L] Most recent EEO-1

Document 1-4

so

indicate)

Liability coverage only)

Agency:
or

Social Security No.:

Agent License

No.:

Address:

(Street, City, State, Zip)

A POLICY CANNOT BE ISSUED UNLESS THE "APPLICAllON" IS PROPERLY SIGNED AND DATED.

Please submit this

"Application" including appropriate


The Hanover Insurance Company

documentation to:

333 W. Pierce Road, Suite 300, Itasca, IL 60143

www.hanovencom
The Hanover Insurance Company

g04-0006

446 Lincoln Street, Worcester. MA 01653

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Hanover
Privacy Policy and Producer Compensation Practices Disclosures
Privacy Policy Disclosure
Collection of Information
We collect personal information so that we may offer quality products and services. This information may
include, but is not limited to, name, address, Social Security number, and consumer reports from
consumer reporting agencies in connection with your application for insurance or any renewal of
insurance. For example, we may access driving records, insurance scores or health information. Our
information sources will differ depending on your state and/or the product or service we are providing to
you. This information may be collected directly from you and/or from affiliated companies, non-affiliated
third parties, consumer reporting agencies, medical providers and third parties such as the Medical
Information Bureau.

Disclosure of Information

non-public, personal information you provide, as required to conduct our business and
permitted or required by law. We may share information with our insurance company affiliates or with
third parties that assist us in processing and servicing your account. We also may share your information
with regulatory or law enforcement agencies, reinsurers and others, as permitted or required by law.

We may disclose
as

Our insurance companies may share information with their affiliates, but will not share information with
non-affiliated third parties who would use the information to market products or services to you. We do
not share the non-public personal information of customers of our SEC regulated companies or customers
who own products of ours which are SEC regulated with affiliated or non-affiliated companies who would
use that information to market products or services to you.

Our standards for disclosure

Safeguards

apply

to all of

our

current and former customers.

to Protect Your Personal Information

recognize the need to prevent unauthorized access to the information we collect,


electronic format on our computer systems. We maintain physical, electronic and
safeguards intended to protect all non-public, personal information.
We

an

including that held


procedural

in

Internal Access to Information

personal, nonpublic information is limited to those people who need the information to provide
products or services. These people are expected to protect this information from
inappropriate access, disclosure and modification.

Access to
our

customers with

Consumer

Reports

In some cases, we may obtain

Depending
such

on

the type of

a consumer

policy,

report in connection with an application for insurance.


report may include information about you or your business,

a consumer

as:

character, general reputation, personal characteristics, mode of living;


credit history, driving record (including records of any operators who will be insured under the policy);
and/or

appraisal of your dwelling


general condition.
an

or

place of business that may include photos and

comments on its

Access to Information

Upon written request, we will inform you if we have ordered an investigative consumer report. You have
right to make a written request within a reasonable period for information concerning the nature and
scope of the report and to be interviewed as part of its preparation. You may obtain a copy of the report
from the reporting agency and, under certain circumstances; you may be entitled to a copy at no cost.

the

You also may review certain information we have about you or your business in our files. To review
information we maintain in our files about you or your business, please write to us, providing your
complete name, address and policy number(s), and indicating specifically what you would like to see. If

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Hanover
you request actual copies of your file, there may be a nominal charge.
We will tell you to whom we have disclosed the information within the two years prior to your request. If
there is not a record indicating that the information was provided to another party, we will tell you to
whom such information is normally disclosed.

There is information that we cannot share with you. This may include information collected in order to
evaluate a claim under an insurance policy, when the possibility of a lawsuit exists. It may also include
medical information that we would have to forward to a licensed medical doctor of your choosing so that it
may be properly explained.
Correction of Information
your file you believe information is incorrect, please write to the consumer reporting
to us, whichever is applicable, explaining your position. The information in question will be
investigated. If appropriate, corrections will be made to your file and the parties to whom the incorrect
information was disclosed, if any, will be notified. However, if the investigation substantiates the
information in the file, you will be notified of the reasons why the file will not be changed. If you are not
satisfied with the evaluation, you have the right to place a statement in the file explaining why you
believe the information is incorrect. We also will send a copy of your statement to the parties, if any, to
whom we previously disclosed the information and include it in any future disclosures.
If after

reviewing

agency

or

Our Commitment to

Privacy

In the insurance and financial services business, lasting relationships are built upon mutual respect and
trust. With that in mind, we will periodically review and revise our privacy policy and procedures to ensure
If any provision of our privacy policy is
that we remain compliant with all state and federal requirements
found to be non-compliant, then that provision will be modified to reflect the appropriate state or federal
requirement. If any modifications are made, all remaining provisions of this privacy policy will remain in
effect. For more detailed information about our privacy policy, visit our Web site, located at

www.hanover.com.
Producer

Compensation Disclosure

products are sold through independent agents and brokers, often referred to as "Producers." We may
pay Producers a fixed commission for placing and renewing business with our company. We may also pay
additional commission and other forms of compensation and incentives to Producers who place and
Details of our Producer compensation practices may be found at
maintain their business with us.
www.hanover.com.
Further Information

Our

If you have questions about our privacy policy, or if you would like to request information we have on file,
please write to us at our Privacy Office, N435, The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc., 440 Lincoln Street,
Worcester, MA 01653. Please provide your complete name, address and policy number(s). A copy of our
Producer Compensation Disclosure is also available upon written request addressed to the attention of the
Corporate Secretary, N435, The Hanover Insurance Group, 440 Lincoln Street, Worcester, MA 01653.

This notice is being provided on behalf of the following Hanover Companies: The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. Allmerica Financial Alliance
Citizens Insurance Company of
Insurance Company Allmerica Financial Benefit Insurance Company Allmerica Plus Insurance Agency, Inc.
America Citizens Insurance Company of Illinois Citizens Insurance Company of the Midwest Citizens Insurance Company of Ohio Citizens
Management, Inc. AIX Ins. Services of California, Inc.- Benchmark Professional Insurance Services, Inc.- Campania Insurance Agency Co.
Inc.- Campmed Casualty & Indemnity Co. Inc Chaucer Syndicates Limited- Educators Insurance Agency, Inc.- Hanover Specialty Insurance
Brokers, Inc. The Hanover American Insurance Company The Hanover Insurance Company The Hanover New Jersey Insurance Company
The Hanover National Insurance Company Hanover Lloyd's Insurance Company Massachusetts Bay Insurance Company Opus Investment
Management, Inc. Professionals Direct Insurance Company Professionals Direct Insurance Services, Inc. -Professional Underwriters Agency,
Inc.- Verlan Fire Insurance Company Nova Casualty Company AIX Specialty Insurance Company

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Private

Company

Advantage Portfolio
PRIVATE COMPANY MANAGEMENT LIABILITY INSURANCE
POLICY DECLARATIONS
Coverage

Policy Number

is

provided by:

HANOVER INSURANCE COMPANY

LH4 8827059 04

Agency

Agency
ARNETT INSURANCE

Code

2301563

SERVICES
NOTICE: THE "LIABILITY COVERAGE PARTS" (WHICHEVER ARE PURCHASED) PROVIDES COVERAGE ON A
CLAIMS-MADE AND REPORTED BASIS. SUBJECT TO ITS TERMS, THIS "POLICY" APPLIES ONLY TO "CLAIMS"
FIRST MADE AGAINST THE "INSUREDS" AND REPORTED TO THE INSURER DURING THE "POLICY PERIOD",
OPTIONAL EXTENDED REPORTING PERIOD OR ANY EXTENDED REPORTING PERIOD THAT MAY APPLY. PLEASE
READ THE "POLICY" CAREFULLY TO DETERMINE RIGHTS, DUTIES, COVERAGE AND COVERAGE RESTRICTIONS.

THIS IS A DEFENSE WITHIN LIMITS POLICY, UNLESS AMENDED BY ENDORSEMENT.


DEFENSE COSTS WILL BE APPLIED AGAINST THE RETENTION AND SHALL REDUCE
OR MAY EXHAUST THE LIMITS OF LIABILITY.
PLEASE REFER TO THE "COVERAGE

Whenever printed in this Declarations


indicated in the "Policy".
Item 1.

PART(S)" PURCHASED FOR DEFENSE-RELATED DETAILS.

Page,

the items in

quotations shall have

the

same

meanings

as

NAMED INSURED AND ADDRESS


Vemma International Holdings,
Inc
Vemma Nutrition Company
8322 E. HARTFORD DRIVE
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85255
Person
Name:

Designated to receive
Jeff Brandemeyer

all

correspondence from the Insurer:

Title: VP Finance

Item 2.

POLICY PERIOD
From: 08/01/2013 To: 08/01/2014 (12:01 AM local time at the address shown

Item 3.

Item 4.

1)

OPTIONAL COMBINED AGGREGATE LIMIT OF LIABILITY


Combined

Aggregate Limit of Liability for all "Liability Coverage

purchased

as

Parts"

$5, 000, 000

indicated below.

PURCHASED COVERAGE SECTIONS

Directors, Officers and Corporate Liability Insurance Coverage Part:

X Yes

No

Employment Practices Liability Insurance Co verage Part:

El Yes

LII No

Fiduciary Liability Insurance Coverage Part:

El Yes

Ei

No

El Yes

Ei

No

Crime

Coverage Part:

El Yes

Kidnap Ransom and Extortion Coverage Part:


Item 5.

in Item

No

FORMS AND ENDORSEMENTS FORMING PART OF THIS "COVERAGE PART" WHEN ISSUED:

Policy

Form: 904-0001

401-1127

904-0002 08 09

(01-08)

Notice Offer of Terrorism

Coverage

2008

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Item 6.

401-1192
401-1268

(01-09)
(08-12)

422-0082
422-0083

(01-09)
(01-09)

904-0001
904-0048

(08-09)
(08-09)

904-0503
904-0507
904-0813
905-0001
905-0319
905-0320
905-0432
905-0434
906-0001
906-0303
906-0314
906-0404

(08-09)
(08-09)
(08-09)
(08-09)
(08-09)
(08-09)
(08-09)
(08-09)
(08-09)
(08-09)
(08-09)
(08-09)

907-0001
908-0001
908-0035
909-0001
909-0029

(08-09)
(08-09)
(08-09)
(08-09)
(08-09)

SIG-0001

(06-05)

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Terrorism Coverage Explanation Policy Holder Notice


U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control ("OFAC")
Advisory Notice to Policyholders
Cap on Losses From Certified Acts of Terrorism Endorsement
Exclusion of Punitive Damages Related to a Certified Act of Terrorism
Endorsement
Common Policy Terms and Conditions Section
Arizona Common Policy Terms and Conditions Section Amendatory
Endorsement
Addition to Section V. Waiver of Retention if No Liability
Addition to Section V. Sub limit Specific Endorsement
Addition to Section VIII. Non-Rescindable Side A and B Endorsement
Directors, Officers and Corporate Liability Insurance Coverage Part
Addition to Section III. Employed Lawyers Coverage
Addition to Section III. Domestic Partner Coverage
Modification to Section IV. Insured Versus Insured Carve-Out
Addition to Section IV. Products and Services Liability Exclusion
Employment Practices Liability Insurance Coverage Part
Addition to Section III. Illegal Alien Investigative Proceeding With Sub limit
Addition to Section III. Third Party Liability Coverage
Modification to Section IV. Wage and Hour Laws Exclusion With Defense
Expense Sub limit
Fiduciary Liability Insurance Coverage Part
Crime Insurance Coverage Part
Arizona Crime Insurance Coverage Part Amendatory Endorsement
Kidnap/Ransom and Extortion Insurance Coverage Part
Arizona Kidnap/Ransom and Extortion Insurance Coverage Part Amendatory
Endorsement

Corporate Signature Page

PREMIUM FOR POLICY


Policy Coverage Premium:
Total Amount:

*See State

Page

Surcharge Notice(s)

$33, 634.00
$33, 634.00
to

Policyholder, if applicable

THESE DECLARATIONS, TOGETHER WITH THE COMMON POLICY TERMS AND CONDITIONS SECTION,
COVERAGE PART(S) AND ANY ENDORSEMENT(S), COMPLETE THE ABOVE NUMBERED "POLICY".

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Policy Number:LH4 8827059 04


NOTICE OFFER OF TERRORISM COVERAGE
NOTICE DISCLOSURE OF PREMIUM
ACCEPTANCE OF COVERAGE
"acts of terrorism, as defined in Section 102(1) of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act ("Act") is
included in your policy. You are hereby notified that under the Act, as amended in 2007, the definition of act
of terrorism has changed. The term "act of terrorism" means any act that is certified by the Secretary of the
Treasuryin concurrence with the Secretary of State, and the Attorney General of the United Statesto be
an act of terrorism; to be a violent act or an act that is dangerous to human life, property, or infrastructure; to
have resulted in damage within the United States, or outside the United States in the case of certain air
carriers or vessels or the premises of a United States mission; and to have been committed by an individual
or individuals as part of an effort to coerce the civilian population of the United States or to influence the
policy or affect the conduct of the United States Government by coercion.

Coverage for

DISCLOSURE OF FEDERAL PARTICIPATION IN PAYMENT OF TERRORISM LOSSES


Under your coverage, any losses resulting from certified acts of terrorism may be partially reimbursed by the
United States Government under a formula established by the Act, as amended. Your policy, however, may
contain other exclusions which might affect your coverage, such as an exclusion for nuclear events. Under
the formula, the United States Government generally reimburses 85% of covered terrorism losses exceeding
the statutorily established deductible paid by the insurance company providing the coverage.

DISCLOSURE OF $100 BILLION CAP


The Terrorism Risk Insurance Act, as amended, contains a $100 billion cap that limits U.S. Government
reimbursement as well as insurers' liability for losses resulting from certified acts of terrorism when the
amount of such losses exceeds $100 billion in any one calendar year. If the aggregate insured losses for all
insurers exceed $100 billion, your coverage may be reduced.

Premium for terrorism, if any, is stated below:

DISCLOSURE OF PREMIUM
Total Terrorism Premium

Following Premium
Other than Fire Following Premium
Fire

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POLICY HOLDER NOTICE

The Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 established a program (Terrorism Risk Insurance Program) within the
Department of the Treasury, under which the federal government shares, with the insurance industry, the risk of
loss from future terrorist attacks. That Program was extended by the federal government under the Terrorism
Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 and will not expire until December 31, 2014. Your policy
will become effective (or will be renewed) with the coverage provided under the new act and you have elected to
purchase terrorism coverage. This Notice is being provided to you for the purpose of summarizing your coverage.
The summary is a brief synopsis of significant exclusionary provisions and limitations.
This Notice does not form a part of your insurance contract. The Notice is designed to alert you to coverage
restrictions and to other provisions in certain terrorism endorsement(s) in this policy. If there is any conflict
between this Notice and the policy (including its endorsements), the provisions of the policy (including its

endorsements) apply.
Carefully read

your

policy, including the endorsements attached

to your

policy.

YOUR POLICY AT THE START OF YOUR NEW POLICY TERM:


422-0082
The coverage for certified acts of terrorism is subject to the statutory $100 billion cap on liability for
losses and subject to the nuclear hazard exclusion and all other underlying policy exclusions. Coverage for acts of
terrorism that are not certified (for example, acts which do not exceed the dollar threshold for federal certification
or acts which occur outside the jurisdictional boundary of the federal program) is not subject to the statutory cap.
The coverage for "certified acts of terrorism" is more fully defined in the endorsement. This coverage is subject to
a limit on our liability pursuant to the federal Terrorism Risk Act Program Reauthorization Act of 2007.

respect to "certified acts of terrorism" and


example, the nuclear hazard and war exclusions)

With

acts of terrorism that are not certified the policy exclusions


and other policy provisions continue to apply.

(for

422-0083 The endorsement excludes "punitive damages" either directly or indirectly arising out of a certified act
of terrorism and for which you are awarded damages. Neither the federal government nor insurance company is
obligated to pay "punitive damages".

See the definition of terrorism for purposes of the terrorism exclusion.

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Insurance

Group-

U.S. TREASURY DEPARTMENT'S


OFFICE OF FOREIGN ASSETS CONTROL ("OFAC")

ADVISORY NOTICE TO POLICYHOLDERS

No coverage is provided by this policyholder notice nor can it be construed to replace any provisions of your
You should read your policy and review your Declarations page for complete information on the coverages

policy.

provided.
provides information concerning possible impact on your insurance coverage due to directives issued
by OFAC. Please read this notice carefully.
The Office of Foreign Assets Control ("OFAC") administers and enforces sanctions policy, based on Presidential
Declarations of National Emergency.
OFAC has identified and listed numerous foreign agents, front organizations, terrorists, terrorists organizations,
and narcotic traffickers as "Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons". This list can be located on the
United States Treasury's web site: http//www.treas.gov/ofac.
In accordance with OFAC regulations, if it is determined that you or any other insured, or any person or entity
claiming the benefits of this insurance has violated United States sanctions law or is a Specially Designated
National and Blocked Person, as identified by OFAC, this insurance will be considered a blocked or frozen
contract and all provisions of this insurance are immediately subject to OFAC. When an insurance policy is
considered to be such a blocked or frozen contract, no payments nor premium refunds may be made without
you

are

This notice

authorization from OFAC.

Other limitations

401-1268 08 12

on

the

premiums

and

payments also apply.

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CAP ON LOSSES FROM CERTIFIED ACTS OF TERRORISM


ENDORSEMENT
THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.
This endorsement modifies the

following:

COMMON POLICY TERMS AND CONDITIONS SECTION

aggregate insured losses attributable

to terrorist
certified under the federal Terrorism Risk
Insurance Act exceed $100 billion in a Program Year
(January 1 through December 31) and we have met
insurer deductible under the Terrorism Risk
our
Insurance Act, we shall not be liable for the payment
of any portion of the amount of such losses that
exceeds $100 billion, and in such case insured losses
up to that amount are subject to pro rata allocation in
accordance with procedures established by the
Secretary of the Treasury.

If

acts

"Certified Act of Terrorism" means an act that is


certified by the Secretary of the Treasury, in
concurrence with the Secretary of State and the
Attorney General of the United States, to be an act of
terrorism pursuant to the federal Terrorism Risk

422-0082 01 09

Insurance Act. The criteria contained in the Terrorism


Risk Insurance Act for a "Certified Act of Terrorism"
include the following:
1. The act resulted in insured losses in excess of $5
million in the aggregate, attributable to all types of
insurance subject to the Terrorism Risk Insurance

Act; and
act that is dangerous
infrastructure and is
committed by an individual or individuals as part of
an effort to coerce the civilian population of the
United States or to influence the policy or affect
the conduct of the United States Government by
coercion.

2. The act is
to human

violent act

or an

life, property

or

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EXCLUSION OF PUNITIVE DAMAGES RELATED TO A CERTIFIED ACT OF


TERRORISM ENDORSEMENT
THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.
This endorsement modifies the

following:

COMMON POLICY TERMS AND CONDITIONS SECTION

A.

The following is added to SECTION IV


EXCLUSIONS of the Common Policy Terms and
Conditions Section of this "Policy":
This insurance does not apply to damages arising,
directly or indirectly, out of a "Certified Act of
Terrorism" that are awarded as punitive damages.

B.

The following Definition is added to SECTION III


DEFINITIONS of the Common Policy Terms and
Conditions Section of this "Policy":

"Certified Act of Terrorism" means an act that is


certified by the Secretary of the Treasury, in
concurrence with the Secretary of State and the
Attorney General of the United States, to be an act

422-0083 01 09

of terrorism pursuant to the federal Terrorism Risk


Insurance Act. The criteria contained in the
Terrorism Risk Insurance Act for a "Certified Act of
Terrorism" include the following:
1.

The act resulted in insured losses in excess of


$5 million in the aggregate, attributable to all
types of insurance subject to the Terrorism
Risk Insurance Act; and

2.

violent act or an act that is


human
life,
property or
dangerous
is
infrastructure and
committed
by an
individual or individuals as part of an effort to
coerce the civilian population of the United
States or to influence the policy or affect the
conduct of the United States Government by
coercion.
The act is

to

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COMMON POLICY TERMS AND CONDITIONS SECTION


CLAIMS MADE WARNING FOR POLICY
NOTICE: THE "LIABILITY COVERAGE PARTS" PROVIDE COVERAGE ON A CLAIMS-MADE AND REPORTED BASIS.
SUBJECT TO ITS TERMS, THIS "POLICY" APPLIES ONLY TO "CLAIMS" FIRST MADE AGAINST THE "INSUREDS" AND
REPORTED TO THE INSURER DURING THE "POLICY PERIOD", OPTIONAL EXTENDED REPORTING PERIOD OR ANY
EXTENDED REPORTING PERIOD THAT MAY APPLY. THE LIMIT OF LIABILITY TO PAY DAMAGES OR SETTLEMENTS
WILL BE REDUCED AND MAY BE EXHAUSTED, UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED HEREIN, BY "DEFENSE EXPENSES".
"DEFENSE EXPENSES" WILL BE APPLIED AGAINST THE RETENTION AMOUNT. PLEASE READ THE "POLICY"
CAREFULLY TO DETERMINE RIGHTS, DUTIES, COVERAGE AND COVERAGE RESTRICTIONS.

Throughout this insurance "Policy" the words "you" and "your" refer to the "Insured" as defined in SECTION
Common Policy Terms and Conditions Section and any purchased "Coverage Parts". The words "we",
"our" refer to the Company providing this insurance.
Words that appear in quotation marks have
descriptions in the Headings of this "Policy"
of coverage.

special meaning. They are defined in SECTION III


are solely for convenience and form no part of the

III of the
"us" and

DEFINITIONS. The
terms and conditions

In consideration of the premium paid and in reliance on the correctness and completeness of your "Application",
which is attached to and becomes part of this insurance "Policy", we agree to provide coverage as shown in the
Declarations and described below. Coverage may be denied or canceled with respect to any applicant or "Insured"
who provides incomplete or inaccurate information to us.
COMMON POLICY TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The Common Policy Terms and Conditions Section of this "Policy" shall apply to all "Coverage Parts".
Unless stated to the contrary in any "Coverage Part", the terms and conditions of each "Coverage Part" of this
"Policy" shall apply only to that "Coverage Part" and shall not apply to any other "Coverage Part" of this "Policy".
If any provision in this Common Policy Terms and Conditions Section is inconsistent or in conflict with the
terms and conditions of any "Coverage Part", the terms and conditions of such "Coverage Part" shall control for
purposes of that "Coverage Part". Any defined term referenced in this Common Policy Terms and Conditions
Section and also defined in a "Coverage Part" shall, for purposes of coverage under that "Coverage Part", have
the meaning set forth in that "Coverage Part". A "Coverage Part" shall only apply if designated in the
Declarations and attached hereto.
II.

OPTIONAL EXTENDED REPORTING PERIOD

Optional Extended Reporting Period as described below:


Liability Coverage Parts
1. If this "Policy" is canceled, terminated or not renewed, you shall have the right, upon payment of an
additional premium, to an extension of the Reporting Period for any "Claim" first made and reported
against the "Insured" after the date upon which the "Policy Period" ends, but only with respect to
"Wrongful Acts" committed prior to the end of the "Policy Period" and otherwise covered by this "Policy".
Such period shall be referred to as the Optional Extended Reporting Period.
2. You must request the Optional Extended Reporting Period in writing and must pay us the additional
premium within 60 days following the date of such cancellation, or termination or non-renewal. If we do
not receive your request and premium payment within 60 days following the date of such cancellation,
termination or nonrenewal, the "Named Insured's" right to purchase the Optional Extended Reporting

We will
A.

provide

an

Period shall
3.

cease.

If similar insurance is in force

4.

5.

this Optional Extended


any such other insurance.

covering any "Claims" first made during

Period, coverage provided by this "Policy" shall be

excess over

Reporting

If we cancel for non-payment of premium, the "Named Insured" may purchase the Optional Extended
Reporting Period only after any earned premium due us is paid within 10 days after the date of
cancellation or "Policy" expiration, whichever comes first.
All premiums paid for an Optional Extended Reporting Period shall be deemed fully earned as of the
first day of the Optional Extended Reporting Period. The Optional Extended Reporting Period may not
be canceled.

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Optional Extended Reporting Period shall not increase any Limits of Liability stated in Item 2. of the
applicable "Coverage Parts" Declarations. For the purpose of "Policy" limits, the Reporting Periods are
part of, not in addition to, the "Policy Period".
Non-Liability Coverage Parts
Solely with respect to the "Non-Liability Coverage Parts", any Extended Reporting Period offered shall be
EXTENDED REPORTING PERIOD of the "Non-Liability
done so in accordance with SECTION ll
Coverage Parts".

6.

B.

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The

DEFINITIONS
The
A.

following words, either in the singular or plural, shall have the meanings indicated
"Application" means:
1. The form titled "Application" submitted to request this "Policy", including

below.

any documents

or

other

materials submitted with it;


2.

All similar forms, including any material submitted with them, submitted to
issued by us of which this "Policy" is a renewal or replacement; and

3.

All other materials

or

information

request previous policies

provided by the "Insured" for the underwriting

issuance of this

or

"Policy".
All such forms, documents and other materials shall be deemed
attached to it.

B.

part of this "Policy"

meaning as defined in the applicable "Coverage Part".


means individually or collectively the purchased "Coverage

if

physically

"Claim" shall have the

E.

Parts" as set
"Coverage Part"
"Policy" Declarations and attached hereto.
"Damages" shall have the meaning as defined in the applicable "Coverage Part".
"Defense Expense" shall have the meaning as defined in the applicable "Coverage Part".

F.

"Executive"

C.

as

forth in Item 4. of

the
D.

means

any natural individual who

is,

was, or shall become:

appointed director, officer, manager,

general counsel,

trustee of the

1.

A duly-elected or
"Insured Entity"; or

2.

Any past, present or future members of any duly-constituted commissions, boards, committees
units operated under the "Insured Entity's" charter or with the "Insured Entity's" written approval.

Solely with respect to the "Non-Liability Coverage Parts",


applicable "Non-Liability Coverage Part".

in-house

"Executive" shall have the

or

meaning

as

or

other

defined in

the
G.

"Insured Individual"
1.

means:

Any "Executive"

2.

3.
4.

6.
7.

of the "Insured
Entity" or while

Entity" while acting solely within the course and scope of employment
performing duties related to the conduct of the "Insured Entity",
or
future
Any past, present
employees of the "Insured Entity" while acting solely within the course and
scope of employment by the "Insured Entity" or while performing duties related to the conduct of the
"Insured Entity";
Any natural individual providing volunteer services for the "Insured Entity" at the request of the "Insured
Entity" and under the "Insured Entity's" direction and control;
The estates, heirs, legal representatives or assigns of deceased individuals who were "Insured
Individuals" at the time of the "Wrongful Act" on which a "Claim" is based;
The legal representatives or assigns of an "Insured Individual" in the event of the "Insured Individual's"
incompetence, insolvency or bankruptcy; and
The lawful spouse of an "Insured Individual" under Paragraph G.4, but solely with respect to such
spouse's status as a spouse or such spouse's ownership interest in property that a claimant seeks as
recovery for an alleged "Wrongful Act", and not for any "Wrongful Act" actually or allegedly committed by
with the "Insured

the spouse.
H.

"Insured" shall have the

meanings

as

defined in the

applicable "Coverage Part".


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J.
K.
L.
M.

"Insured

Entity"

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the "Named Insured" and any

"Subsidiary".
"Liability Coverage Part" means the Directors, Officers and Corporate Liability, Employment Practices
Liability and Fiduciary Liability Coverage Parts as set forth in Item 4. of the "Policy" Declarations.
"Loss" shall have the meaning as defined in the applicable "Liability Coverage Part".
"Named Insured" means the entity designated in Item 1. of the "Policy" Declarations.
"Non-Liability Coverage Event" means the "Occurrence" which must be sustained or discovered in order to
means

invoke coverage.

"Non-Liability Coverage Part"

means

Random and Extortion Parts

as

collectively the Crime Coverage Parts and Kidnap


"Policy" Declarations.
0. "Occurrence" shall have the meaning as defined in the applicable "Non-Liability Coverage Part".
P. "Outside Entity" shall have the meaning as defined in the applicable "Coverage Part".
Q. "Policy" means, collectively, the Declarations, the Common Policy Terms and Conditions Section, the
purchased "Coverage Parts", applicable endorsements and the "Application".
R. "Policy Period" means the period of time from the inception date shown in Item 2. of the "Policy"
Declarations to the earlier of the expiration date shown in Item 2. of the "Policy" Declarations or the
effective date of termination of this "Policy".
S. "Pollutants" means any solid, liquid, gaseous or thermal irritants or contaminants, including smoke, vapors,
soot, fumes, acids, alkalis, chemicals and waste. Waste includes materials to be recycled, reconditioned or
N.

individually

or

set forth in Item 4. of the

reclaimed.
T.

"Subsidiary" means:
1. An entity in which

the "Named Insured"


or issued and

assets, liabilities, equity,


Period"; or

percent or more of the


inception of the "Policy

entity, subject to the terms of SECTION V.A. of the "Coverage Part", that the "Insured" forms
acquires after the inception of the "Policy Period".
Coverage shall apply to a "Subsidiary" only during the time it qualifies as a "Subsidiary".
"Wrongful Act" shall have the meaning as defined in the applicable "Liability Coverage Part".

2.

U.

of its "Subsidiaries" owns 50


outstanding stock on or before the

or one

An

or

IV. EXCLUSIONS
This insurance does not apply to "Loss" on account of any "Claim" made
indirectly based upon, arising out of, or attributable to:
A.

against

any "Insured"

directly

or

Pollution
1.

The actual,

"Pollutants";

alleged

or

threatened

discharge, dispersal, seepage, migration,

release

or

escape of

or

2.

"Loss", cost or expense arising out of any request, demand, order or statutory or regulatory requirement
that any "Insured" or others test for, monitor, clean up, remove, contain, treat, detoxify or neutralize, or
in any way respond to or assess the effects of "Pollutants"; or

3.

"Claim" by

or on

behalf of

governmental authority for "Damages" because of testing for, monitoring,


or neutralizing, or in any way responding to or assessing the

removing, containing, treating, detoxifying


effects of "Pollutants".
B.

Nuclear
The radioactive, toxic, or explosive properties of nuclear material which includes, but is not limited to,
Source Material, Special Nuclear Material and Byproduct Material as those terms are defined in the Atomic
Energy Act of 1954 and any amendments thereto and any similar provisions of any federal, state or local
statutory or common law.

V.

LIMITS OF LIABILITY AND RETENTIONS


A.

Limits of
1.

Liability
Regardless of the number of "Insureds" involved, "Claims" made or individuals or entities making
"Claims", our liability under the "Policy" solely with respect to all "Liability Coverage Parts" is limited as

follows:

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a.

If the Combined Aggregate Limit of Liability as set forth in Item 3. of the Declarations is purchased,
then the maximum limit of liability for all "Loss" arising out of all "Claims" first made against the
"Insureds" during the "Policy Period" that may apply under all "Coverage Parts" shall not exceed the
combined Aggregate Limit of Liability stated in Item 3. of the "Policy" Declarations.

b.

If the Separate Aggregate Limit of Liability for each "Coverage Part" is purchased, the maximum
limit of liability for "Loss" arising out of all "Claims" first made against the "Insureds" during the
"Policy Period" that may apply shall not exceed the Separate Aggregate Limit of Liability for each
"Coverage Part" stated in Item 2. of the applicable "Coverage Part's" Declarations.

In the event a "Claim" is covered under more than one "Coverage Part", any "Loss" for such "Claim"
shall first be paid under, and subject to, the available Limit of Liability applicable to the Employment
Practices Liability Insurance Coverage Part.

2.
B.

Any remaining "Loss" for such "Claim" that is covered by any other "Coverage Part" of this "Policy", and
is not paid under the Employment Practices Liability Insurance Coverage Part, shall be covered as
provided in, and subject to, the remaining Limit of Liability applicable to the appropriate "Coverage
Parts". However, the remaining Limit of Liability of the applicable "Coverage Part" for such "Claim" shall
be reduced by the amount of "Loss" paid under the Employment Practices Liability Coverage Part.
In the event a "Claim" is covered under more then one "Coverage Part", and the Employment
Practices Liability Insurance Coverage Part does not apply, the highest remaining applicable Limit of
Liability at the time the "Claim" is first made shall apply.
c.
"Defense Expenses" are included in the Limits of Liability specified in Item 2. of the applicable
"Coverage Part's" Declarations. Our payments of "Defense Expenses" for any "Claim" will reduce
the Limits of Liability. When an applicable Limit of Liability has been exhausted by payment of
"Loss" or "Defense Expenses", our obligation to defend, continue to defend or to pay "Defense
Expenses" under the "Coverage Part(s)" or to which that Limit of Liability applies shall cease.
d. The Limit of Liability for any Extended Reporting Period, if applicable, shall be a part of and not in
addition to the respective Limit of Liability of the "Policy" to which the Extended Reporting Period
applies.
Solely with the respect to the "Non-Liability Coverage Part", the maximum liability shall be the respective
Limit of Liability described in the applicable 'Non-Liability Coverage Part".

Retentions

"Policy" applies only to that part of covered "Loss" for each "Claim" which
applicable Retentions set forth in the applicable "Coverage Part's" Declarations.

1.

This

2.

You shall pay the Retentions.

3.

Solely with respect to any "Liability Coverage Part", if different parts of a single "Claim" are subject to
different Retentions, the applicable Retentions will be applied separately to each part of such "Claim",
but the sum of such Retentions shall not exceed the largest applicable Retention. One Retention applies
to all "Claims" arising out of a single "Wrongful Act".

4.

Solely with respect to any "Non-Liability Coverage Part", if an "Insured" receives payment under another
"Policy" or bond, after applying a Retention for "Loss" also covered hereunder, the Retention amount set
forth in the Declarations for the applicable "Non-Liability Coverage Part" shall be reduced by the
Retention previously applied to such "Loss".

is in

excess

of the

VI. DEFENSE OF CLAIMS

We have the right and duty to defend "Claims", even if the allegations in such "Claims" are groundless, false or
fraudulent. We have no duty to defend "Claims" or pay related "Defense Expenses" for "Claims" to which this
insurance does not apply.
A.

With
1.

2.

respect

to "Claims"

Make any

we

defend
of

we

may:

"Claim"

we deem necessary; and


investigation
Settle any resulting "Claim" provided that we have the "Named Insured's" written
which shall not be unreasonably withheld.
a

consent to

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If the "Named Insured" refuses to consent to the settlement of any "Claim" which we recommend and which
is acceptable to the claimant, subject to any applicable Limit of Liability or Retention, our liability for the
"Claim" is limited to:
1.

What we would have contributed to the settlement if you had consented to the settlement,
"Defense Expenses" incurred up to the date of such refusal; and

including

percent of such "Loss" excess of the amount for which the "Claim" could have been settled.
Our right and duty to defend, to continue to defend or to pay "Defense Expenses" under the "Policy" shall
cease when the applicable Limit of Liability provided under Item 2. of the applicable "Coverage Part's"
Declarations has been exhausted by payment of "Loss". This applies to "Claims" pending and "Claims" filed
2.

C.

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after the Limit of

Liability has

been exhausted.

VII. DUTIES IN THE EVENT OF WRONGFUL ACTS OR CLAIMS


A.

No "Insured" will, except at that "Insured's" own expense, voluntarily make


to a settlement or incur any expense related to a "Claim" without

obligation, agree

payment,

our

assume

any

consent.

B.

If you receive a "Claim", you and any other involved "Insured" shall send us written notice of the "Claim",
with full details including the date received, as soon as practicable during the "Policy Period" or any
Extended Reporting Period, but in no event later than 90 days after such "Claim" is first made.

C.

You and any other involved "Insured" must:

D.

E.

papers received in

1.

Immediately send us copies of any demands, notices,


connection with the "Claim";

2.

Authorize

3.

Cooperate with

4.

Assist us, upon


request, in the enforcement of any right against any individual or
be liable to the "Insured" because of "Damages" to which this insurance may apply.

us

to obtain records and other


us

in the

investigation,

summonses

or

legal

information;

defense

or

settlement of the

"Claim"; and

our

entity

which may

If you become aware of a "Wrongful Act" or other circumstance that may subsequently give rise to a "Claim",
you must give written notice to us as soon as practicable, but in no event later than the end of the "Policy
Period" or any Extended Reporting Period we provide. To the extent possible, notice should include:
1.

How, when and where the "Wrongful Act" took place; and

2.

The

names

and addresses of any individuals and entities involved.

Any "Claim" arising out of a "Wrongful Act" which is subsequently made against you shall be deemed to
have been first made at the time we received such written notice from you, if:
1.

It is not otherwise excluded

2.

We receive proper notice of the

The date of

sufficient

mailing shall
proof of notice.

by the terms of this "Policy"; and


"Wrongful Act" according to Paragraph D. above.
constitute the date that such notice was given and proof

of

mailing

shall be

F.

Solely with respect to the Crime Coverage Part, reporting of a "Coverage Event" shall be in accordance with
the DUTIES IN THE EVENT OF A LOSS section of the Crime Insurance Coverage Part.

G.

Solely with respect to the Kidnap/Ransom and Extortion Coverage Part, reporting of a "Coverage Event"
shall be in accordance with the DUTIES IN THE EVENT OF AN OCCURRENCE section of the
Kidnap/Ransom and Extortion Insurance Coverage Part.

VIII.GENERAL CONDITIONS
A.

Cancellation and Non Renewal


1.

We may not cancel this "Policy" except for failure to pay premium when due, in which
20 days written notice to the "Named Insured" before such cancellation is effective.

2.

The "Named Insured" may cancel this "Policy" for itself and all other "Insureds" by written notice to us
stating when the cancellation shall be effective. If the "Named Insured" cancels, earned premium shall
be computed in accordance with the customary short rate proportion of the premium.

3.

We

are

"Policy"

case we

will

not required to renew this "Policy". However, written notice of our intent to nonrenew this
shall be sent to the "Named Insured" at least 60 days prior to expiration of the "Policy Period".

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that:

The declarations and statements in the


and are accurate and complete;

"Application"

for this insurance

"Policy"

are

your representations

representations made in your "Application" are the basis of this "Policy" and are to be considered as
incorporated into and constituting a part of this "Policy";
3. Those representations are material to the acceptance of the risk we assumed under this "Policy";
4. We have issued this "Policy" in reliance upon the truth and completeness of such representations; and
5. The "Application" shall be interpreted as a separate application for Coverage by each "Insured". No
statement in the "Application", fact pertaining to, or knowledge possessed by any "Insured" shall be
imputed to any other "Insured" for the purpose of determining if Coverage is available. However, if the
Chairperson of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, President or Chief Financial Officer of the "Insured
Entity" knew as of the "Policy" inception date that such declarations and statements in the "Application",
were untrue, inaccurate or incomplete, such knowledge will be imputed to the "Insured Entity" for the
purpose of determining coverage.
Legal Action Against Us
No individual or entity has a right under this "Policy":
To join us as a party or otherwise bring us into a suit asking for "Damages" from an "Insured"; or
2. To sue us on this "Policy" unless all of its terms have been fully complied with.
An individual or entity may sue us to recover on an agreed settlement or on a final judgment against an
"Insured"; but we will not be liable for "Damages" that are not payable under the terms of this "Policy" or that
are in excess of the applicable Limit of Liability. An agreed settlement means a settlement and release of
liability signed by us, the "Insured" and the claimant or the claimant's legal representative.
Change in Ownership, Control or Exposure
1. If during the "Policy Period":
2.

C.

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Solely with respect to the "Non-Liability Coverage Parts", any Cancellation or Non Renewal shall be
done in accordance with the Cancellation and Non Renewal section of the "Non-Liability Coverage
Part'.

Representations and Application


By accepting this "Policy" you agree
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The

a.

Another individual or entity or group of individuals


assets of the "Named Insured"; or

Another individual or entity, or group of individuals or entities, acquires an amount of the


outstanding securities representing more than 50 percent of the voting power for the election of the
"Named Insured's" directors or trustees; or
The "Named Insured" consolidates with

entities

acquires

more

than 50

percent of the

merges with another

entity,
change described in the above Paragraphs a., b., or c., herein referred to as
you shall notify
"Transaction", as soon as practicable, but not later than 30 days after the effective date of the
Transaction and provide such additional information as we require.
If a Transaction occurs, coverage under this "Policy" shall continue until termination of the "Policy
Period" but only with respect to "Claims" made for "Wrongful Acts" which take place prior to the
c.

us

2.

or

or

of the

Transaction.
3.

If you fail to provide notice as described in D.1., coverage


shall terminate as of the date of the Transaction.

4.

The entire

5.

In the event of

premium for this "Policy" shall be deemed fully

provided

to the "Insured" under this

earned upon the

occurrence

of

"Policy"

Transaction.

Transaction, the "Named Insured" will have the right, upon payment of

an additional
of
a
the
for
the
"Claim" first
an
to
extension
of
under
premium,
appropriate percentage
"Policy"
coverage
made and reported during the 12 months after the Transaction but, only with respect to any "Wrongful
Act" occurring prior to the Transaction and otherwise covered by this "Policy". The 12-month period shall
be referred to as the Run-Off Period.
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6.

The rights contained in Paragraph D. shall terminate unless written notice of the election and the
additional premium due is received by us within 60 days of the Transaction.

7.

In the event of a Transaction, the "Named Insured" has the right to purchase the Run-Off Period but has
no right to purchase the Extended Reporting Period described in SECTION II of the "Policy".

8.

The additional premium for the Run-Off Period shall be fully earned at the
Period. The coverage provided by the Run-Off Period is not cancelable.

9.

The Limit of Liability for the Run-Off Period is part of and not in addition to the Limit of
of the applicable "Coverage Part's" Declarations.

Transfer of

Rights of Recovery Against Others

inception of

the Run-Off

Liability

in Item 2.

to Us

If you have rights to recover all or part of any payment we have made under this "Policy", these rights are
transferred to us. You must do nothing after "Loss" to impair these rights. At our request, you will sue those
responsible or transfer those rights to us and help us enforce them. In the event of any payment under this
"Policy", we shall be subrogated to the extent of such payment to all of your rights of recovery. You shall
execute and deliver such instruments and papers and do whatever else is necessary to secure such rights
and shall do nothing to prejudice or compromise such rights without our express written consent.
F.

G.

Assignment
No change in, modification of or assignment of interest
by a written endorsement to the "Policy".

in this

"Policy"

shall be effective

except when made

Agent for the Insured


By accepting this "Policy", you

Sole

agree that only the "Named Insured" is authorized to act on behalf of all
respect to any rights provided under this "Policy".
H. Coverage Territory and Valuation
1. This "Policy" applies to a "Wrongful Act" committed anywhere in the world provided that the "Claim" is
made and suit is brought against the "Insured" within the United States, its territories or possessions or
"Insureds" with

Canada.

I.

premiums, limits, Retentions, "Loss" and other amounts are expressed and payable in the currency
of the United States of America. If a judgment is rendered, a settlement is denominated or another
element of "Loss" under this "Policy" is stated in a currency other than the United States of America
dollars, payment under this "Policy" shall be made in United States of America dollar equivalent
determined by the rate of exchange published in the Wall Street Journal on the date the judgment
becomes final, the amount of the settlement is agreed upon or any element of "Loss" is due,

2.

All

3.

respectively.
Solely with respect

to each Non-Liability Coverage Part, Coverage Territory and Valuation shall be in


accordance with the applicable Territory Section and Valuation and Settlement Section of each NonLiability Coverage Part.

Other Insurance
1.

If other valid and collectible insurance is available to the "Insured" for "Loss" covered under this "Policy",
the insurance provided by this "Policy" shall be excess over such other insurance, regardless of whether
or not such insurance is primary, contributory, excess, contingent or otherwise.

2.

When this insurance is excess we have no duty to defend the "Insured" against any "Claim" if any other
Insurer has a duty to defend the "Insured" against the "Claim". If no other insurer defends we will
undertake to do so but we will be entitled to the "Insured's" rights against those other "Insurers".

3.

When this insurance is


if any, that exceeds the

excess over
sum

other insurance

we

will pay

only

our

share of the amount of "Loss",

of:

a.

The total amount that all such other insurance would pay for the "Loss" in the absence of this

b.

The total of all

insurance;

deductibles, self-insurance and retentions under all that other insurance; and

Any indemnification available from an "Outside Entity" to an "Insured".


We will share the remaining "Loss", if any, with any other insurance that is not described in this provision
and was not bought specifically to apply in excess of the Limit of Liability shown in Item 2. of the
applicable "Coverage Parts" Declarations of this "Policy".
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Sharing

If all the other insurance permits contribution by equal shares, we will follow this method also. Under this
approach each insurer contributes equal amounts until it has paid its applicable Limit of Liability or none
of the "Loss" remains, whichever comes first.
If any other insurance does not permit contribution by equal shares, we will contribute by limits. Under
this method, each "Insurer's" share is based on the ratio of its applicable limit of liability to the total
applicable Limits of Liability of all "Insurers".
5.
J.

Solely with respect to each "Non-Liability Coverage Part", the application of Other Insurance shall be in
accordance with the applicable Other Insurance Section of each "Non-Liability Coverage Part".

Two

or

More

Policies, Coverage Parts,

or

Endorsements Issued

by Us

stated intention that this "Policy" and any other "Policy", "Coverage Part" or endorsement issued by
us or by another member of The Hanover Insurance Group shall not provide duplication or overlap of
coverage for the same "Claim". If this "Policy" and any other "Policy" issued by us, or by another member of
The Hanover Insurance Group, to you, apply to the same "Claim" then, Condition I. Other Insurance
It is

our

notwithstanding:

K.

1.

We shall not be liable under this "Policy" for a greater proportion of the "Loss" than the applicable Limit
of Liability of this "Policy" bears to the sum of the total Limits of Liability of all such "Policies"; and

2.

The maximum amount payable under all such


Limit of Liability under any one "Policy".

policies combined shall not exceed the highest applicable

Allocation
If you incur both "Loss" covered by this "Policy" and "Loss" not covered by this "Policy" on account of any
"Claim" because such "Claim" includes both covered and non-covered matters, coverage with respect to
such "Claim" shall apply as follows:

percent of "Defense Expenses"

account of the "Claim" will be considered Covered

1.

100

2.

We shall fairly allocate all remaining "Loss" that you incurred


Covered "Loss" and Uncovered "Loss" based upon the relative

on

on

"Loss"; and

account of such "Claim" between


exposure of the parties to such

legal

matters.

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ARIZONA COMMON POLICY TERMS AND CONDITIONS SECTION


AMENDATORY ENDORSEMENT
THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.
This endorsement modifies the

following:

COMMON POLICY TERMS AND CONDITIONS SECTION


A.

B.

GENERAL CONDITIONS, Paragraph A. Cancellation and Non


The following is added to SECTION VIII
Renewal of the Common Policy Terms and Conditions Section of this "Policy":
5.

Notices of cancellation or nonrenewal shall be sent by certified mail to the "Named Insured" at the last
address known to us, along with a statement of the specific reasons for cancellation or nonrenewal.
Copies of notices will also be sent to your agent. Proof of mailing is sufficient proof of notice. If notice is
not mailed in the time required, we will extend the "Policy Period" to accommodate notice requirements
on a pro rata basis of the existing 'Policy".

6.

We will mail notice of premium increase, change in deductible or reduction in limits or substantial
reduction in coverage at least 60 days prior to the expiration of the "Policy". If we fail to provide 60 days
notice, coverage remains in effect until 60 days notice is given or until the effective date of replacement
coverage obtained by the "Named Insured", whichever occurs first. If you elect not to renew, any earned
premium for the period of extension shall be calculated pro rata at the lower of the current or previous
year's rate. If you accept the renewal, the premium increase, if any, and other changes are effective the
day following the prior "Policy's" expiration.

GENERAL CONDITIONS, Paragraph B.3. of Representations and Application of the


SECTION VIII
Common Policy Terms and Conditions Section of this "Policy" is replaced by the following:
3.

Misrepresentations, omissions, concealment of facts


recovery under this "Policy" unless:

and incorrect statements shall not

prevent

a.

Fraudulent;

b.

Material either to the

c.

would either have not issued this "Policy", or would not have issued a "Policy" in as
or would not have provided coverage with respect to the hazard resulting in the
"Loss", if the true facts had been made known to us as required by the application for this "Policy" or
otherwise.
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acceptance of the risk,

or

to the hazard assumed

by

us; or

good faith

an

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ADDITION TO SECTION V.
WAIVER OF RETENTION IF NO LIABILITY
THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.
This endorsement modifies the

following:

COMMON POLICY TERMS AND CONDITIONS SECTION


A.

The following is added to SECTION III


this "Policy":
1.

with

"No

Liability"

a.

A final judgment of
motion to dismiss or

b.

means

A final judgment of
of appeals.

respect

2.

"Claim" made

against the "Insured(s)":

liability obtained prior to the trial, in favor of all "Insureds", by reason of


motion for summary judgment, after the exhaustion of all appeals; or

no

liability obtained prior

Liability" apply

The following is added to SECTION V


Terms and Conditions of this "Policy":
1.

Policy Terms and Conditions of

no

In no event shall the term "No


settlement has occurred.
B.

to

DEFINITIONS of the Common

to the

to

trial, in favor of all "Insureds", after the exhaustion


"Claim" made

against

an

"Insured" for which

LIMITS OF LIABILITY AND RETENTIONS of the Common

determination of "No

a.

There is

b.

The "Claim" is dismissed or stipulated dismissed without


consideration by any "Insured".

Liability";

Policy

No Retention shall apply, even as to "Costs of Defense", to any "Claim" which is in the form of
action for monetary relief, in which:
a

civil

or

prejudice and without any payment of any

If there is a determination of "No Liability" in a "Claim", the "Insurer" shall reimburse the "Defense
Expenses" paid by the "Insured" in such "Claim".
If a "Claim" is dismissed or stipulated dismissed without prejudice and without any payment by any
"Insured", we shall reimburse the "Defense Expenses" paid by the "Insured" in such "Claim" 90 days after
the date of the dismissal or stipulation so long as:
a.
The "Claim" or any other "Claim" which together with such "Claim" would be deemed a single "Claim"
is not brought again within such 90-day period; and
b. The "Insured Entity" provides us with written documentation in a form satisfactory to us to repay us for
such reimbursement in the event the "Claim", or any other "Claim" which together with such "Claim"
would be deemed a single "Claim", is brought again after such 90-day period and before the
expiration of the statute of limitations for such "Claim".

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ADDITION TO SECTION V.
SUBLIMIT SPECIFIC ENDORSEMENT
THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.
This endorsement modifies the

following:

COMMON POLICY TERMS AND CONDITIONS SECTION


The following is added to SECTION V
LIMITS OF LIABILITY AND RETENTIONS of the Common
Terms and Conditions Section of this "Policy":

Policy

1, 000, 000 shall be the maximum aggregate Limit of Liability for all "Loss", solely with
The amount of
respect to Endorsement 095-0319 of this "Policy", which amount shall be part of and not in addition to the
Limits of Liability stated in Item 2. of the applicable "Coverage Parts" Declarations.

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ADDITION TO SECTION VIII.


NON-RESCINDABLE SIDE A AND B ENDORSEMENT
THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.
This endorsement modifies the

following:

COMMON POLICY TERMS AND CONDITIONS SECTION


The

is added to SECTION VIII


GENERAL CONDITIONS, Paragraph B.
of the Common Policy Terms and Conditions Section of this "Policy":

following

Application

Representations and

Notwithstanding the foregoing, Insuring Agreements I.A. and I.B. of the Directors, Officers and Corporate
Liability Insurance Coverage Part of this "Policy" shall not be void as to any individual(s) who did not know
as of the "Policy" inception date that such declarations and statements contained in the "Application(s)" were
untrue, inaccurate or incomplete.

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DIRECTORS, OFFICERS AND CORPORATE LIABILITY INSURANCE


COVERAGE PART DECLARATIONS

NOTICE: THIS "COVERAGE PART" PROVIDES COVERAGE ON A CLAIMS-MADE AND REPORTED BASIS. SUBJECT
TO ITS TERMS, THIS "COVERAGE PART" APPLIES ONLY TO "CLAIMS" FIRST MADE AGAINST THE "INSUREDS"
AND REPORTED TO THE INSURER DURING THE "POLICY PERIOD" OR ANY EXTENDED REPORTING PERIOD THAT
MAY APPLY. THE LIMIT OF LIABILITY TO PAY DAMAGES OR SETTLEMENTS WILL BE REDUCED AND MAY BE
EXHAUSTED, UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED HEREIN, BY "DEFENSE EXPENSES". "DEFENSE EXPENSES" WILL
BE APPLIED AGAINST THE RETENTION AMOUNT. PLEASE READ THE "POLICY" CAREFULLY TO DETERMINE

RIGHTS, DUTIES, COVERAGE AND COVERAGE RESTRICTIONS.


Whenever printed in this Declarations
indicated in the "Policy".

Item 1.

Item 2.

Page, the items in quotations shall

have the

same

meanings

as

NAMED INSURED
Vemma International Holdings,
Inc
Vemma Nutrition Company

LIMITS OF LIABILITY

Directors, Officers and Corporate Liability Insurance

$5, 000, 000


Item 3.

in the

aggregate for

all "Claims"

RETENTION

Insuring Agreement A: Individual Non-Indemnified Liability Coverage


Insuring Agreement B: Individual Indemnified Liability Coverage
Insuring Agreement C: Corporate Entity Coverage
Item 4.

$0 each "Claim"
$50, 000 each "Claim"
$50, 000 each "Claim"

PRIOR AND PENDING LITIGATION DATES

Directors, Officers and Corporate Liability Insurance Coverage Part:

Item 5.

A and B: 05/01/2005

1.

Insuring Agreements

2.

Insuring Agreements C: 05/01/2005

FORMS AND ENDORSEMENTS

Policy

Form: 905-0001

905-0001
905-0319
905-0320
905-0432
905-0434

905-0002 08 09

(08-09)
(08-09)
(08-09)
(08-09)
(08-09)

Directors, Officers and Corporate Liability Insurance Coverage Part


Addition to Section III. Employed Lawyers Coverage
Addition to Section III. Domestic Partner Coverage
Modification to Section IV. Insured Versus Insured Carve-Out
Addition to Section IV. Products and Services Liability Exclusion

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THESE DECLARATIONS, TOGETHER WITH THE COMMON POLICY TERMS AND CONDITIONS SECTION,
COVERAGE PART(S) AND ANY ENDORSEMENT(S), COMPLETE THE ABOVE NUMBERED "POLICY".

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DIRECTORS, OFFICERS AND CORPORATE LIABILITY INSURANCE


COVERAGE PART
CLAIMS-MADE WARNING FOR POLICY
NOTICE: THIS "COVERAGE PART" PROVIDES COVERAGE ON A CLAIMS-MADE AND REPORTED BASIS. SUBJECT
TO ITS TERMS, THIS "COVERAGE PART" APPLIES ONLY TO "CLAIMS" FIRST MADE AGAINST THE "INSUREDS"
AND REPORTED TO THE INSURER DURING THE "POLICY PERIOD", OPTIONAL EXTENDED REPORTING PERIOD OR
ANY EXTENDED REPORTING PERIOD THAT MAY APPLY. THE LIMIT OF LIABILITY TO PAY DAMAGES OR
SETTLEMENTS WILL BE REDUCED AND MAY BE EXHAUSTED, UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED HEREIN, BY
"DEFENSE EXPENSES", AND "DEFENSE EXPENSES" WILL BE APPLIED AGAINST THE RETENTION AMOUNT.
PLEASE READ THE "POLICY" CAREFULLY TO DETERMINE RIGHTS, DUTIES, COVERAGE AND COVERAGE
RESTRICTIONS.

this "Coverage Part" of this insurance "Policy" the words "you" and "your" refer to the "Insured" as
ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS of this "Coverage Part". The words "we", "us" and "our"
defined in SECTION III
refer to the Company providing this insurance.

Throughout

ADDITIONAL
Words that appear in quotation marks have special meaning. They are defined in SECTION III
DEFINITIONS. The descriptions in the Headings of this "Policy" are solely for convenience and form no part of the
terms and conditions of Coverage.
In consideration of the premium paid and in reliance on the correctness and completeness of your "Application",
which is attached to and becomes part of this insurance "Policy", we agree to provide coverage as shown in the
Declarations and described below. Coverage may be denied or canceled with respect to any applicant or
"Insured" who provides incomplete or inaccurate information to us.
I.

INSURING AGREEMENTS
A.

Individual Non-Indemnified

Liability

We will pay, on behalf of each "Insured Individual", "Loss" which the "Insured Individual" is legally
obligated to pay because of "Claims" made against that "Insured Individual" during the "Policy Period" and
reported to us for any "Wrongful Act" to which this insurance applies except for "Loss" which the "Insured
Entity" pays to or on behalf of the "Insured Individual" as indemnification.
B.

Individual Indemnified

Liability

behalf of the "Insured Entity", "Loss" which an "Insured Individual" is legally obligated to
We will pay,
of
"Claims"
made against that "Insured Individual" during the "Policy Period" and reported to
because
pay
us for any "Wrongful Act" to which this insurance applies but only to the extent the "Insured Entity"
indemnifies the "Insured Individual" for such "Loss".
on

C.

Corporate Entity Liability


We will pay "Loss" which the "Insured Entity" is legally obligated to pay because of "Claims" made against
the "Insured Entity" during the "Policy Period" and reported to us during the "Policy Period" for any
"Wrongful Act" to which this insurance applies.

D.

II.

Securityholder Derivative Demand Liability


We will pay "Investigative Costs" on behalf of the "Insured Entity" resulting from any "Securityholder
Derivative Demand" made and reported during the "Policy Period", or if applicable, an Extended
Reporting Period, for any "Wrongful Act" in an amount not to exceed $100, 000, which amount is part of
and not in addition to the applicable Limit of Liability as set forth in Item 2. of the Declarations of this
"Coverage Part". No Retention shall apply to such amount.

OPTIONAL EXTENDED REPORTING PERIOD


Refer to the Common

Policy

Terms and Conditions Section.

III. ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS


In addition to the Definitions listed in SECTION III
DEFINITIONS of the Common Policy Terms and
Conditions Section, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated below, when used in this
"Coverage Part":

A.

"Claim"

means:

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non-monetary relief for

"Wrongful Act";

Or

Any complaint or similar pleading initiating a judicial, civil, administrative, regulatory, alternative
dispute or arbitration proceeding, including any appeal resulting from it, to which an "Insured" is
provided notice and which subjects an "Insured" to a binding adjudication of liability for monetary or
non-monetary relief for a "Wrongful Act".
However, "Claim" shall not include a labor or grievance proceeding pursuant to a collective bargaining
agreement.
All "Claims" made on account of a single "Wrongful Act" shall be treated as a single "Claim" made on the
date the earliest of the "Claims" was made, regardless of whether that date is before or during the "Policy
Period" or, if applicable, during an Extended Reporting Period.
"Damages" means a monetary judgment, award or settlement, pre-judgment interest and post-judgment
interest. "Damages" also means punitive or exemplary "Damages" or the multiple portions thereof, if
insurable under the applicable law of the jurisdiction most favorable to the insurability of such "Damages"
provided such jurisdiction is where:
1. Those "Damages" were awarded or imposed;
2. Any "Wrongful Act" occurred for which such "Damages" were awarded or imposed;
3. The "Insured" resides, is incorporated or has its principal place of business; or
4. We are incorporated or have our principal place of business.
2.

B.

"Damages"

does not include:

5.

Commissions, bonuses, profit sharing

6.

Payment by the "Insured Entity" of allegedly inadequate


own securities or the securities of a "Subsidiary"; or

7.

Civil, criminal

or severance

administrative fines, taxes

or

or

other

payments;

price

or
or

consideration for the

penalties.

C.

"Debtor in Possession" means a debtor in possession of the "Insured


Chapter 11 of the United States of America Bankruptcy Code.

D.

"Defense

Expenses"

means

Any reasonable and necessary legal fees and expenses,


incurred in the defending and appeal of a "Claim";

2.

The

premium

on

appeal,

Entity"

as

such term is used in

and is limited to:

1.

3.

purchase of its

attachment

or

including attorney

fees and

expert fees,

similar bonds; and

$250 per day per "Insured Individual" for reasonable expenses incurred for attendance at

Up
hearings, trials or depositions at our request or with our consent for such "Insured Individual". Such
payment shall not exceed $5, 000 in the aggregate for all "Insured Individuals" for each "Claim".
"Defense Expenses" do not include:

4.

to

Salaries, wages, fees, overhead


in paragraph 3. above; or

or

benefit expenses associated with any "Insured" except

as

specified
5.

E.

Salaries, wages, overhead

"Insured Individual"

or

benefit expenses associated with

our

employees.

means:

future

1.

Any past, present

2.

Any natural individual


"Insured Entity".

or

"Executive"; and

serving

as a

director

or

officer of

an

"Outside

Entity"

at the direction of the

F.

"Insured" means the "Insured Entity" and any "Insured Individual". With respect to this
only, "Insured Entity" also means a "Debtor in Possession".

G.

"Investigative Costs" means reasonable and necessary costs, charges, fees, including but not limited to
attorneys and experts' fees, and expenses, other than salaries, wages, fees overhead or benefit
expenses associated with any "Executive" or "Insured Individual", incurred by the "Insured Entity", in
connection with the

investigation

or

evaluation of any

"Securityholder Derivative

"Coverage

Demand".

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"Loss" means the amount the "Insured" is legally obligated to pay for
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"Damages" and "Defense Expenses"

"Loss" does not include:

1.

amounts which
any form other than

Any

an

"Insured" is

obligated

to pay

as

result of

"Claim"

seeking

relief

or

redress in

monetary "Damages";
deemed uninsurable by law;

2.

Matters

3.

Wages or benefits or contributions payable under an "Employee Benefits Plan";


Any expenses associated with any accommodation required under the Americans with Disabilities
Act, the Civil Rights Act of 1964, rules or regulations promulgated under them, amendments thereto
or similar provisions in any federal, state or local law or common law;

4.

I.

Any amount not indemnified by the "Insured Entity" for which an "Insured Individual" is absolved from
payment by reason of any covenant, agreement or court order; or
GENERAL
6. Any amount allocated to non-covered "Loss" in accordance with SECTION VIII
CONDITIONS of the Common Policy Terms and Conditions, Paragraph K. Allocation.
"Outside Entity" means any:
1. Nonprofit entity described in section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, that
is not included in the definition of "Insured Entity". But an "Outside Entity" does not include any
"Subsidiary"; and
2. Other entity, partnership, joint venture or other entity listed by endorsement to this policy.

"Personal

5.

1.

Injury"

3.

any actual

or

alleged:

Defamation of character, libel, slander,

privacy;
2.

means

or

publication of material

in violation of

individual's

right

of

or

wrongful entry or eviction or other invasion of the right


False arrest, wrongful detention or imprisonment; or

The

of

privacy;

or

prosecution, malicious use or abuse of process; or


5. Infringement of copyright or trademark, unauthorized use of title, plagiarism, misappropriation of
advertising ideas or intellectual or property rights.
K. "Related Wrongful Acts" means "Wrongful Acts" which are logically or causally connected by reason of
any common fact, circumstance, situation, transaction, casualty, event or decision.
L. "Securities Laws" means the Securities Act of 1933, Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Investment Act of
1940, any state "Blue Sky" securities law or any other federal, state or local securities law including
amendments thereto and any similar federal, state, local or common law, and any rules and regulations
promulgated under it.
M. "Securityholder Derivative Demand" means any written demand, by one or more Securityholder of an
"Insured Entity" without the assistance, participation or solicitation of any "Executive", upon the board of
directors or board of managers of such "Insured Entity", to bring a civil proceeding in a court of law
against any "Executive" for a "Wrongful Act" by an "Executive".
N. "Securityholder Derivative Action" means any "Claim" brought on behalf of, or in the name or the right of,
the "Insured Entity" by one or more securityholders of the "Insured Entity" in their capacity as such if any
"Claim" is brought and maintained without the assistance, participation or solicitation of any "Executive".
0. "Wrongful Act" means any actual or alleged act, error, omission, misstatement, misleading statement,
neglect, breach of duty committed or attempted by:
1. An "Insured Individual" in his or her capacity as an "Insured Individual";
2. An "Insured Individual" while serving as a director, officer or trustee of any "Outside Entity", if such
service is at the written request or direction of the "Insured Entity"; or
3. By the "Insured Entity".
4.

Malicious

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IV. ADDITIONAL EXCLUSIONS


In addition to the Exclusions listed in SECTION IV

EXCLUSIONS of the Common Policy Terms and

Conditions, the following exclusions apply to this "Coverage Part".

apply to "Loss" on account of any "Claim" made against any "Insured":


A. Directly or indirectly based upon, arising out of, or attributable to an "Insured" gaining any profit,
remuneration or advantage to which such "Insured" was not legally entitled; or
B. Directly or indirectly based upon, arising out of, or attributable to any dishonest or fraudulent act or
omission, any criminal act or omission or any willful violation of any statute or regulation by such
This insurance does not

"Insured";
C.

or

indirectly based upon, arising out of, or attributable to any payments to an "Insured" of any
Directly
remuneration without the previous approval of the governing bodies of the "Insured Entity" which payment
without such previous approval shall be held to have been illegal.
or

However, Paragraphs A., B., and C. above shall not apply unless a
adverse to any of the "Insureds" in such a "Claim" is obtained.
D.
E.

F.

judgment

or

other final

adjudication

Any "Personal Injury".


Any actual or alleged violation of the responsibilities, obligations or duties imposed by the Employee
Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended, and any similar federal, state, local or common
law, and any rules and regulations promulgated under it.
Any "Claim" brought

or

However, this exclusion does not


A "Claim" made

1.

by, at the behest,


apply to:

maintained

or on

behalf of any "Insured".

and maintained totally independently of and


or intervention of any "Executive"; or

totally

without the

solicitation,

assistance, participation

"Securityholder

Derivative Demand"

3.

A securityholder's "Claim" that is instigated and continued totally independent


the solicitation, assistance, participation or intervention of any "Insured"; or

4.

Any "Claim" by any of

or

"Securityholder

Derivative

Action";

2.

the "Insured Individuals" for contribution


results from another "Claim" covered under this policy.

or

or

indemnity,

of, and totally without


if such "Claim"

directly

G.

Any "Wrongful Act", transaction, decision, fact, circumstance, situation or event which has been
subject of any notice given prior to the inception of this "Policy" under any other policy of insurance.

H.

Any prior or pending litigation, administrative,


Litigation date as set forth in the Declarations.

I.

Any
of

J.

K.

or

arbitration

proceeding

other "Wrongful Act", whenever occurring, which together with a


"Claim" or notice and would constitute "Related Wrongful Acts".

as

"Wrongful

of the Prior and

the

Pending

Act" has been the

subject

For any "Wrongful Act" directly or indirectly based upon, arising out of, or attributable to service by any
"Insured Individual" in any position or capacity in any entity other than the "Insured Entity" or an "Outside
Entity", even if the "Insured Entity" directed or requested the "Insured Individual" to serve in such other

position or capacity.
Any action brought or maintained by,

at the behest, or on behalf of an "Outside Entity" or past, present, or


future director, officer, manager, trustee, governor or equivalent "Executive" of the "Outside Entity". This
exclusion does not apply if the "Claim" is made and maintained without any solicitation, assistance,
participation of or intervention by any director, officer, manager, trustee, governor or equivalent
"Executive" of the "Outside Entity".

To the extent an "Insured" is indemnified for "Loss" by an "Outside Entity" and which is "Insured" in whole
or part under any policy of the "Outside Entity" or its directors or officers, this "Policy" shall apply only to
"Loss" excess over such indemnification and insurance.
L.

Based upon

or

arising

out of

or

attributable to present

or

future actual

or

potential employment related

"Wrongful Act".

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Directly or indirectly based upon, arising out of, resulting from or in consequence of, or in any way
involving any federal, state, local or foreign wage and hour laws, including, without limitation, the Fair
Labor Standards Act.

N.

"Loss" on account of any "Claim" made against any "Insured" directly or indirectly based upon, arising out
of, or attributable to any actual or alleged liability under a written or oral contract or agreement. However,
this exclusion does not apply to your liability that would have attached in the absence of such contract or

agreement.
0.

P.

indirectly based upon, arising out of, or attributable to:


1. The physical injury to or destruction of any tangible property, including all resulting "Loss" of use of
that property and "Loss" of use of property that is not physically injured.
2. Bodily injury, disability, sickness, disease, death, assault or battery sustained by any individual;
Directly or indirectly based upon, arising out of or attributable to the performance of any professional
services for others and caused by an act, error or omission;
However that this exclusion does not apply to:
A "Claim" against an "Insured" for a "Wrongful Act" by such "Insured" in connection with the
management or supervision of any division, "Subsidiary" or group of the "Insured Entity" offering the
Directly

or

aforementioned services;

"Security Holder Derivative Demand" or "Securityholder Derivative Action".


Q. Any actual or alleged violation of any "Securities Laws", provided that this exclusion
2.

shall not

apply

to any

"Claim":
1.

Based upon or arising out of the offering, sale or purchase of securities, whether debt or equity, in a
transaction or series of transactions that are in fact in law exempt from registration under the
Securities Act of 1933 and any amendments thereto or any rules or regulations promulgated

thereunder;

or

by any securityholder of the "Insured Entity" for the failure of the "Insured Entity" to undertake
complete the initial public offering or sale of securities of the "Insured Entity".
Directly or indirectly based upon, arising out of, or attributable to anti-trust violations or unfair business
practices, including but not limited to any actual or alleged price fixing, price discrimination, restraint of
trade, unfair business practices, monopolistic practices or any actual or alleged violations of the Sherman
Antitrust Act of 1890, the Clayton Act of 1914, and any amendments thereto, the Robinson Patman Act of
1938, the Federal Trade Commission Act of 1914 or any rules or regulations promulgated in connection
with the statutes described above; or similar provision of any federal, state or local statutory law or
2.

Made

or

R.

common

law.

No fact pertaining to or knowledge possessed by any "Insured Individual" of a "Wrongful Act" shall be imputed
to any other "Insured Individual" for the purpose of determining the applicability of the exclusions listed above.
V.

ADDITIONAL GENERAL CONDITIONS


In addition to the conditions listed in SECTION VIII
GENERAL CONDITIONS of the Common
Terms and Conditions, the following condition applies to this "Coverage Part".
A.

Acquisition

Policy

and Formation of Subsidiaries

inception of the "Policy Period" the "Insured Entity" acquires or forms a "Subsidiary" or
than 50% of the assets, liabilities, or equity of, or obtains the right to elect or select a
majority of directors or trustees of an entity, coverage under this "Coverage Part" shall apply to the
"Subsidiary" only if the "Named Insured" meets the following conditions:
1. If, at the time of the acquisition or formation described above, the total assets of the acquired or
formed "Subsidiary" exceed ten percent (10%) of the total assets of the "Insured Entity" as of the
beginning of the "Policy Period"; then the "Named Insured" shall give us written notice of the
formation or acquisition as soon as practicable, but not later than sixty (60) days after the date of
such formation or acquisition.
If after the

assumes more

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2.

If, at the time of the acquisition or formation described above, the total assets of the acquired or
formed "Subsidiary" exceed twenty-five percent (25%) of the total assets of the "Insured Entity" as of
the beginning of the "Policy Period"; then the "Named Insured" shall agree to any amendments to the
terms of this "Coverage Part" we require and shall pay any additional premium we require.

3.

If the "Named Insured" does not comply with the conditions in Paragraph A. above, coverage under
this "Policy" for the "Subsidiary" shall terminate regarding "Claims" made more than 60 days after the
acquisition or formation of the "Subsidiary".

VI. ADDITIONAL EXCESS LIMIT OF LIABILITY DEDICATED FOR EXECUTIVES


A.

Notwithstanding anything in the "Policy" to the contrary, the Additional Excess Limit of Liability Dedicated
for "Executives", shall be an additional excess aggregate Limit of Liability not to exceed $500, 000 which
amount is in excess of and not part of the Limit of Liability as set forth in Item 2. of the Declarations.

B.

The Additional Excess Limit of Liability Dedicated for "Executives" is available solely for "Loss" resulting
from any "Claim" covered under Insuring Agreement A of the Directors, Officers and Corporate
Liability Coverage Part.

C.

The Additional Excess Limit of Liability Dedicated for "Executives" shall be excess of
available that is specifically excess to this "Policy", and such excess insurance must
exhausted by payment of "Loss", "Damages" or "Defense Expenses" thereunder before we
obligation to make any payment on account of the Additional Excess Limit of Liability
"Executives".

any insurance
be completely
shall have any
Dedicated for

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ADDITION TO SECTION III.


EMPLOYED LAWYERS COVERAGE
THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.
This endorsement modifies the

following:

DIRECTORS, OFFICERS AND CORPORATE LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE PART


The following is added to SECTION III
the Directors, Officers and Corporate

A.

ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS, Paragraph E. "Insured Individual" of


Liability Insurance Coverage Part of this "Policy":
"Insured Individual" also means any "Employed Lawyer", but only with respect to a "Claim" made, and
continuously maintained, against both such "Employed Lawyer" and one or more other "Insured Individual"
who is not an "Employed Lawyer".

B.

The

following

is added to SECTION III

ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS of the Directors, Officers and

Corporate Liability Insurance Coverage Part of this "Policy":

"Employed Lawyer"

means

any

"Employee"

was, now is or shall be, at the time of the


salaried by the "Insured Entity".

C.

D.

of the "Insured Entity" who is admitted to practice


alleged "Wrongful Act", employed as a lawyer full

law and who


time for, and

following is added to SECTION III ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS, Paragraph 0. "Wrongful Act" of the
Directors, Officers and Corporate Liability Insurance Coverage Part of this "Policy":

The

"Wrongful Act" means any breach of duty, neglect, error, misstatement, misleading statement, omission or act
actually or allegedly committed or attempted by an "Employed Lawyer" in the rendering or failure to render
professional legal services; provided, however, that "Wrongful Act" shall not include any breach of duty,
neglect, error, misstatement, misleading statement, omission or act in connection with any conduct by such
"Employed Lawyer":
1. Which is not related to such "Employed Lawyer's" employment with the "Insured Entity";
2. Which is not rendered on behalf of the "Insured Entity" at the "Insured Entity's" written request; or
3. Which is performed by such "Employed Lawyer" for others for a fee.
Solely with respect to the coverage provided by this endorsement, the "Insurer" shall not be liable to make
any payment for "Loss" in connection with a "Claim" made against any "Insured" directly or indirectly based
upon, arising out of, resulting from or in consequence of, or in any way involving any:
a.
"Wrongful Act" occurring at the time when the "Employed Lawyer" was not employed as a lawyer for
the "Insured Entity";
b. "Wrongful Act" which occurred on or before the effective date of this endorsement if the "Employed
Lawyer", as of such date, knew or reasonably could have foreseen that such "Wrongful Act" could
lead to a "Claim". No fact pertaining to or knowledge possessed by an "Employed Lawyer" shall be
imputed to any other "Employed Lawyer" for the purposes of applying this exclusion; or
c.
Activities by an "Employed Lawyer" as a director, officer, trustee or governor of any entity other then
the "Insured Entity".
GENERAL CONDITIONS of the Common Policy Terms and
The following is added to SECTION VIII
Conditions Section of this "Policy":
For the purposes of coverage provided under this endorsement to an "Employed Lawyer", the "Insured Entity"
will be conclusively deemed to have indemnified the "Employed Lawyer" to the extent that the "Insured Entity"
is permitted or required to indemnify him or her pursuant to law, common or statutory, or contract, or the
charter or by-laws of the "Insured Entity", which are hereby deemed to adopt the broadest provisions of the
law which determines and defines such rights of indemnity. The "Insured Entity" hereby agrees to indemnify
the "Employed Lawyer" to the fullest extent permitted by law including the making in good faith of any required
application for court approval and the passing of any corporate resolution or the execution of any contract.
Coverage provided under this endorsement to an "Employed Lawyer" shall be specifically excess over any
valid or collectible Lawyers' Professional Liability Insurance, legal malpractice or errors and omissions
insurance and shall drop down and be primary insurance only in the event of exhaustion of such other
insurance due to "Losses" paid thereunder.

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ADDITION TO SECTION III.


DOMESTIC PARTNER COVERAGE
THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.
This endorsement modifies the

following:

DIRECTORS, OFFICERS AND CORPORATE LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE PART

following is added to SECTION III ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS, Paragraph E. "Insured Individual" of the
Directors, Officers and Corporate Liability Insurance Coverage Part of this "Policy":

The

The lawful "Domestic Partner" of an "Insured Individual", but solely with respect to such "Domestic Partner's"
status as a "Domestic Partner" or such "Domestic Partner's" ownership interest in property that a claimant
seeks as recovery for an alleged "Wrongful Act", and not for any "Wrongful Acts" actually or allegedly
committed by the "Domestic Partner".
For the purposes of this endorsement, "Domestic Partner" means any natural individual qualifying as a
domestic partner under the provisions of any applicable federal, state or local law or under the provisions of
any formal program established by the "Named Insured".

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MODIFICATION TO SECTION IV.


INSURED VERSUS INSURED CARVE-OUT
THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.
This endorsement modifies the

following:

DIRECTORS, OFFICERS AND CORPORATE LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE PART


The
and

is added to: SECTION IV


ADDITIONAL EXCLUSIONS, Paragraph
Corporate Liability Insurance Coverage Part of this "Policy":

following

F. of the

Directors, Officers

However, this exclusion does not apply to:


1.

Any "Claim" by any "Employee" of the "Insured Entity" pursuant


protection statute or any regulation promulgated thereunder, or

2.

Any "Claim" in any bankruptcy proceeding by or against the "Insured Entity" thereof, brought by the
Examiner or Trustee of the "Insured Entity", if any, or any assignee of such Examiner or Trustee, or
Any "Claim" by any of the "Insured Individuals" of the "Insured Entity" who has not served in that capacity
for at least 4 years prior to such "Claim" being first made.

3.

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ADDITION TO SECTION IV.


PRODUCTS AND SERVICES LIABILITY EXCLUSION
THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.
This endorsement modifies the

following:

DIRECTORS, OFFICERS AND CORPORATE LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE PART


ADDITIONAL EXCLUSIONS of the Directors, Officers and
SECTION IV
Part of this "Policy":

Corporate Liability Insurance

Coverage

This insurance does not apply to "Loss" on account of any "Claim" made against any "Insured" directly or
indirectly based upon, arising out of, resulting from or in consequence of, or in any way involving any actual or
alleged "Claim" alleging a "Wrongful Act" by reason of or in connection with the efficacy, performance, health
or safety standards and/or proprietary licensing rights for any services, products or technologies offered,
promised, delivered, produced, processed, packaged, sold, marketed, distributed, advertised and/or
developed by the "Insured Entity".

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anover

Insurance

Group.

Private

Company
Advantage Portfolio

EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES LIABILITY INSURANCE


COVERAGE PART DECLARATIONS
NOTICE: THIS "COVERAGE PART" PROVIDES COVERAGE ON A CLAIMS-MADE AND REPORTED BASIS. SUBJECT
TO ITS TERMS, THIS "COVERAGE PART" APPLIES ONLY TO "CLAIMS" FIRST MADE AGAINST THE "INSUREDS"
AND REPORTED TO THE INSURER DURING THE "POLICY PERIOD" OR ANY EXTENDED REPORTING PERIOD THAT
MAY APPLY. THE LIMIT OF LIABILITY TO PAY DAMAGES OR SETTLEMENTS WILL BE REDUCED AND MAY BE
EXHAUSTED UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED HEREIN, BY "DEFENSE EXPENSES". ANY "DEFENSE EXPENSES"
WILL BE APPLIED AGAINST THE RETENTION AMOUNT. PLEASE READ THE "POLICY" CAREFULLY TO DETERMINE

RIGHTS, DUTIES, COVERAGE AND COVERAGE RESTRICTIONS.


Whenever printed in this Declarations
indicated in the "Policy".

Item 1.

Page, the items

in

quotations shall

have the

same

meanings

as

NAMED INSURED

Vemma International Holdings,


Inc
Vemma Nutrition Company
Item 2.

LIMITS OF LIABILITY

Employment Practices Liability


$5, 000, 000
Item 3.

in the

aggregate for all "Claims"

RETENTION

Insuring Agreement
Item 4.

Insurance

A:

Employment Practices Liability Coverage

$50, 000 each "Claim"

PRIOR AND PENDING LITIGATION DATES

Insuring Agreement

A:

Employment

Practices Insurance

Coverage Part:

05/01/2005
Item 5.

FORMS AND ENDORSEMENTS

Policy Form:906-0001
906-0001
906-0303
906-0314
906-0404

(08-09)
(08-09)
(08-09)
(08-09)

Employment Practices Liability Insurance Coverage Part


Addition to Section III. Illegal Alien Investigative Proceeding With Sublimit
Addition to Section III. Third Party Liability Coverage
Modification to Section IV. Wage and Hour Laws Exclusion With Defense
Expense Sublimit

THESE DECLARATIONS, TOGETHER WITH THE COMMON POLICY TERMS AND CONDITIONS SECTION,
COVERAGE PART(S) AND ANY ENDORSEMENT(S), COMPLETE THE ABOVE-NUMBERED "POLICY".

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EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE PART


CLAIMS-MADE WARNING FOR POLICY
NOTICE: THIS "COVERAGE PART" PROVIDES COVERAGE ON A CLAIMS-MADE AND REPORTED BASIS. SUBJECT
TO ITS TERMS, THIS "COVERAGE PART" APPLIES ONLY TO "CLAIMS" FIRST MADE AGAINST THE "INSUREDS"
AND REPORTED TO THE INSURER DURING THE "POLICY PERIOD", OPTIONAL EXTENDED REPORTING PERIOD OR
ANY EXTENDED REPORTING PERIOD THAT MAY APPLY. THE LIMIT OF LIABILITY TO PAY DAMAGES OR
SETTLEMENTS WILL BE REDUCED AND MAY BE EXHAUSTED, UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED HEREIN, BY
"DEFENSE EXPENSES". "DEFENSE EXPENSES" WILL BE APPLIED AGAINST THE RETENTION AMOUNT. PLEASE
READ THE "POLICY" CAREFULLY TO DETERMINE RIGHTS, DUTIES, COVERAGE AND COVERAGE RESTRICTIONS.

this "Coverage Part" of this insurance "Policy" the words "you" and "your" refer to the "Insured" as
ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS of this "Coverage Part". The words "we", "us" and "our"
defined in SECTION III
refer to the Company providing this insurance.

Throughout

ADDITIONAL
Words that appear in quotation marks have special meaning. They are defined in SECTION III
DEFINITIONS. The descriptions in the Headings of this "Policy" are solely for convenience and form no part of the
terms and conditions of coverage.
In consideration of the premium paid and in reliance on the correctness and completeness of Your "Application",
which is attached to and becomes part of this insurance "Policy", we agree to provide coverage as shown in the
Declarations and described below. Coverage may be denied or canceled with respect to any applicant or
"Insured" who provides incomplete or inaccurate information to us.

I.

INSURING AGREEMENT

Employment

Practices

Liability Insurance

We will pay on behalf of the "Insureds", all "Loss" which you are legally obligated to pay because of "Claims"
first made against you during the "Policy Period" and reported to us for any "Wrongful Act" to which this
insurance applies.
II.

EXTENDED REPORTING PERIOD


Refer to SECTION ll
Conditions Section.

OPTIONAL EXTENDED REPORTING PERIOD of the Common

Policy

Terms and

III. ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS

In addition to the Definitions listed in SECTION III


DEFINITIONS of the Common Policy Terms and
Conditions Section, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated below, when used in this
"Coverage Part":
A.

"Claim"
1.

Any

means:

written demand

presented for monetary "Damages"

or

non-monetary relief

for

"Wrongful Act";

or

Any complaint or similar pleading initiating a judicial, civil, administrative, regulatory, alternative
dispute or arbitration proceeding (including any appeal resulting from it), to which an "Insured" is
provided notice and which subjects an "Insured" to a binding adjudication of liability for monetary or
non-monetary relief for a "Wrongful Act".
However, "Claim" shall not include any arbitration or grievance proceeding pursuant to a collective
bargaining agreement.
All "Claims" made on account of a single "Wrongful Act" shall be treated as a single "Claim" first made on
the date the earliest of the "Claims" was made, regardless of whether that date is before or during the
"Policy Period" or, if applicable, during an Extended Reporting Period.
"Damages" means a monetary judgment, award or settlement, pre-judgment interest and post-judgment
interest. "Damages" also means punitive or exemplary "Damages" or the multiple portions thereof, if
insurable under the applicable law of the jurisdiction most favorable to the insurability of such "Damages"
provided such jurisdiction is where:
1. Those "Damages" were awarded or imposed;
2.

B.

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"Damages" were awarded or imposed;


3. The "Insured" resides, is incorporated or has its principal place of business; or
4. We are incorporated or have our principal place of business.
"Defense Expense" means and is limited to:
1. Any reasonable and necessary legal fees and expenses, including attorney fees and expert fees,
incurred in the defending and appeal of a "Claim";
2. The premium on appeal, attachment or similar bonds; and
3. Up to $250 per day per "Insured" for supplemental payment for reasonable expenses incurred for
attendance at hearings, trials or depositions at our request or with our consent by such "Insured".
Such payment shall not exceed $5, 000 in the aggregate for all "Insureds" on each "Claim".
"Defense Expenses" do not include:
2.

Any "Wrongful Act"

4.

Salaries, wages, fees, overhead or benefit expenses associated with any "Insured" except
specified in Paragraph C. above; or

5.

Salaries, wages, overhead

"Employee"
1.

An

or

benefit expenses associated with your

as

"Employees".

means:

employed by and directed by the "Insured Entity", including any part-time, leased,
"Employees"; or
An individual who is a volunteer, intern, committee or staff member or independent contractor for the
"Insured Entity", but only if the "Insured Entity" provides indemnification to such individual in the same
manner as that provided to the "Insured Entity's" "Employees".
individual's employment status shall be determined as of the date of the "Wrongful Act".
A natural individual

temporary

2.

occurred for which such

seasonal

or

E.

"ERISA" means the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended, any similar federal,
state, local or common law, and any rules and regulations promulgated there under.

F.

"Insured"

G.

the amount the "Insured" is legally obligated to pay for "Damages" and "Defense
"Loss"
for a covered "Claim" under this "Coverage Part". "Loss" includes back pay and front pay.

means

the "Insured

Entity"

and any "Insured Individual".

means

Expenses"

"Loss" does not include:

administrative fines, taxes

1.

Civil, criminal

2.

Any amounts which


any form other than

or

an

"Insured" is

or

obligated

other

penalties;

to pay

as

result of

"Claim"

seeking

relief

or

redress in

monetary "Damages";

Any future wages or benefits of any reinstated "Employee" or wages or benefits associated with the
continued employment of an "Employee";
4. Matters deemed uninsurable by law;
5. Benefits or contributions payable under an employee benefits plan;
6. Any expenses associated with any accommodation required under the Americans with Disabilities
Act, the Civil Rights Act of 1964, rules or regulations promulgated under them, amendments to them
or similar provisions in any federal, state or local law or common law;
7. Any amount not indemnified by the "Insured Entity" for which an "Insured" is absolved from payment
by reason of any covenant, agreement or court order; or
GENERAL
8. Any amount allocated to non-covered "Loss" in accordance with SECTION VIII
CONDITIONS of the Common Policy Terms and Conditions Section, Paragraph K. Allocation.
"Related Wrongful Acts" means "Wrongful Acts" which are logically or causally connected by reason of
any common fact, circumstance, situation, transaction, casualty, event or decision.
3.

H.
I.

"Wrongful

Act"

means:

respect to any "Claim" brought by


employment, any actual or alleged:

With

or on

behalf of your "Executives",

"Employees",

or

applicants for

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2.
3.
4.

5.
6.
7.

8.
9.

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Wrongful dismissal, discharge or termination of employment, including constructive termination,


dismissal or discharge;
Breach of an implied contract or agreement relating to employment;
Wrongful failure to employ or promote;
Wrongful demotion, denial of tenure or practice privileges or deprivation of a career opportunity;
Negligent supervision, training, evaluation, reassignment, hiring or retention;
Negligent failure to adopt or enforce employment-related policies and procedures by an "Insured
Entity";
Employment related wrongful discipline;
Employment discrimination or violation of any employment discrimination law;
Disparate treatment of or failure or refusal to hire a claimant because he
member of a class which is or is alleged to be legally-protected;

or

she is

or

claims to be

Employment-related invasion of privacy, false arrest or false imprisonment;


11. Employment-related defamation, libel or slander, including statements in an "Employee" reference;
12. Employment-related wrongful infliction of emotional distress, mental anguish or humiliation;
13. Employment-related misrepresentation;
14. Sexual or other workplace harassment of any kind, including any unwelcome sexual or non-sexual
advances, requests for sexual or non-sexual favors, or other verbal, visual, or physical conduct of a
sexual or non-sexual nature that is made a condition of employment with or used as a basis for
employment decisions by, interferes with performance or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive
working environment;
15. Retaliation against an "Executive" or "Employee" arising out of employment by or services performed
for the "Insured Entity"; or
16. Violation of any federal, state or local civil rights laws committed or attempted by an "Insured" in his or
her capacity as an "Insured" or by the "Insured Entity".
Any series of "Wrongful Acts" that are connected by reason of a common claimant, transaction, policy, action,
omission or decision are a single "Wrongful Act".
10.

IV. ADDITIONAL EXCLUSIONS


In addition to the Exclusions listed in SECTION IV
EXCLUSIONS, of the Common
Conditions Section, the following exclusions apply to this "Coverage Part".
A.

This insurance does not apply to "Loss" on account of any "Claim" made
indirectly arising out of, based upon or attributable to:
1.
2.

3.
4.

Policy

Terms and

against any "Insured" directly

or

physical injury to or destruction of any tangible property, including all resulting "Loss" of use of
property and "Loss" of use of property that is not physical injured;
Bodily injury, disability, sickness, disease, death, assault or battery sustained by any person.
However, this exclusion shall not apply to mental anguish or emotional distress arising out of
"Wrongful Acts";
Any actual or alleged violation of the responsibilities, obligations or duties imposed by "ERISA";
Obligations or payments owed under:
An express written or verbal contract of employment. However, this exclusion does not apply to
a.
any actual or alleged breach of an implied contract or agreement relating to employment, whether
arising out of any personnel manual, policy statement or oral representation;
b. An agreement to make payments in the event of the termination of employment; or
An agreement to assume another's liability. However, this exclusion does not apply to the liability
c.
of an "Insured Entity" which would have attached even in the absence of such contract or
agreement.
The
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6.
7.

8.

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Any "Wrongful Act", transaction, decision, fact, circumstance or situation which has been the subject
of any notice given prior to the inception of this "Policy" or under any other policy of insurance.
Any other "Wrongful Act", whenever occurring, which together with a "Wrongful Act" has been the
subject of a claim or notice and would constitute "Related Wrongful Acts";
Any violation of any of the responsibilities, obligations, or duties imposed by any federal, state or local
statutory or common law, including but not limited to the National Labor Relations Act, as amended or
regulations promulgated under any such law that governs the rights of "Employees" to engage in
union or other collective activities, the duty of an employer to meet, discuss or bargain with
"Employee" or "Employee" representatives, the enforcement of any collective bargaining agreement
or any grievance or arbitration proceedings. This exclusion does not apply to any "Claim" for
retaliatory treatment against any "Insured" who is attempting to exercise his or her rights under the
above referenced statute, law, rule, regulation or order;
Any violation of any of the responsibilities, obligations, or duties imposed by any federal, state or local
statutory or common law, including but not limited to the Occupational Safety and Health Act, as
amended or regulations promulgated under any such law that governs workplace safety and health.
This exclusion does not apply to any "Claim" for retaliatory treatment against any "Insured" who is
attempting to exercise his or her rights under the above referenced statute, law, rule, regulation or
order;

9.

Any violation
statutory or

responsibilities, obligations, or duties imposed by any federal, state or local


law, including but not limited to, The Consolidated Omnibus Budget

of any of the
common

Reconciliation Act, as amended or regulations promulgated under any such law that governs any
Employee Benefit Arrangement Program Plan or "Policy". This exclusion does not apply to any
"Claim" for retaliatory treatment against any "Insured" who is attempting to exercise his or her rights
under the above referenced statute, law, rule, regulation or order;
10.

Any violation of any of the responsibilities, obligations, or duties imposed by any federal, state or
local statutory or common law, including but not limited to the Worker Adjustment and Retraining
Notification Act, as amended or regulations promulgated under any such law that governs any
obligation of an employer to notify, discuss, or bargain with "Employees" or others in advance of any
plant or facility closing or mass layoff, or any similar obligation: This exclusion does not apply to any
"Claim" for retaliatory treatment against any "Insured" who is attempting to exercise his or her rights
under the above referenced statute, law, rule, regulation or order;

11.

Any failure to comply with any law concerning workers compensation, unemployment insurance,
Social Security, disability benefits or any similar laws. This exclusion shall not apply to any "Claim" for
retaliatory treatment against any "Insured" who is attempting to exercise his or her rights under the
above laws;

12.

or

responsibilities, obligations, or duties imposed by any federal, state or local


law, including but not limited to the Fair Labor Standards Act, as amended or
regulations promulgated under any such law, that governs wage, hour and payroll policies and
practices, except the Equal Pay Act. This exclusion does not apply to any "Claim" for retaliatory

Any

violation of any of the

statutory

or common

treatment against any "Insured" who is attempting to exercise his


referenced statute, law, rule, regulation or order.
B.

This insurance does not

apply to "Loss"

on

account of any "Claim" made

or

her

rights

under the above

against any "Insured":


labor actually performed by any

For unpaid wages or overtime pay for hours actually worked or


"Employee" or for improper payroll deductions;
2. Directly or indirectly arising out of, based on or attributable to a lockout, strike, picket line,
replacement or other similar action resulting from labor disputes, labor negotiations, or collective
bargaining agreements; or
3. To the extent such "Loss" constitutes employment-related benefits, stock options, perquisites,
deferred compensation or any other type of compensation earned by the claimant in the course of
employment or the equivalent value thereof. This Exclusion shall not apply to front pay or back pay.
No fact pertaining to or knowledge possessed by or "Wrongful Act" of any "Insured" shall be imputed to
any other "Insured" for the purpose of determining the applicability of the exclusions listed above.
1.

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ADDITIONAL GENERAL CONDITIONS


GENERAL CONDITIONS of the Common
In addition to the conditions listed in SECTION VIII
Terms and Conditions Section, the following condition applies to this "Coverage Part":

Acquisition

or

Policy

Formation of Subsidiaries

If after the inception of the "Policy Period" the "Insured Entity" acquires or forms a "Subsidiary" or assumes
than 50% of the assets, liabilities, or equity of, or obtains the right to elect or select a majority of
directors or trustees of an entity, coverage under this "Coverage Part shall apply to the "Subsidiary" only if
the "Named Insured" meets the following conditions:
more

A.

B.

If, at the time of the formation

acquisition described above:


1. The total assets of the acquired or formed "Subsidiary" are less than 25 percent of the total assets of
the "Insured Entity" as of the beginning of the "Policy Period"; or
2. The total number of "Employees" of the acquired or formed "Subsidiary" is less than 25 percent of the
total number of "Employees" of the "Insured Entity" as of the beginning of the "Policy Period"
Coverage shall be provided automatically under this "Coverage Part".
If, at the time of the formation or acquisition described above:
1. The total assets of the acquired or formed "Subsidiary" exceed 25 percent of the total assets of the
"Insured Entity" as of the beginning of the "Policy Period;" or
2. The total number of "Employees" of the acquired or formed "Subsidiary" exceed 25 percent of the
total number of "Employees" of the "Insured Entity" as of the beginning of the "Policy Period",
the "Named Insured" shall give us written notice of the acquisition or formation of a "Subsidiary" as soon
as practicable, but not later than 60 days after the date of such acquisition or formation.
The "Named Insured" shall agree to any amendments to the terms of this "Policy" we require and shall
pay any additional premium we require.
or

If the "Named Insured" does not comply with the conditions of Paragraph B. above, coverage under this
"Coverage Part" for the "Subsidiary" shall terminate 60 days after the acquisition or formation of the
"Subsidiary".

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ADDITION TO SECTION III.


ILLEGAL ALIEN INVESTIGATIVE PROCEEDING WITH SUBLIMIT
THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.
This endorsement modifies the

following:

EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE PART


ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS,
The following is added to SECTION III
Practices Liability Insurance Coverage Part of this "Policy":
"Claim" also

Paragraph

A. "Claim" of the

Employment

means:

A criminal investigation of the "Insured Entity" by any governmental agency for allegedly hiring or harboring
illegal aliens. We will pay up to, but in no event greater than 50 000 for any such "Loss". Any "Loss" paid
by us under this endorsement shall be part of and not in addition to the Limits of Liability stated in Item 2. of
the Declarations.

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ADDITION TO SECTION III.


THIRD-PARTY LIABILITY COVERAGE
THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.
This endorsement modifies the

following:

EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE PART


ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS, Paragraph I. "Wrongful Act" of the
following is added to SECTION III
Practices
Insurance
Liability
Employment
Coverage Part of this "Policy":
With respect to any "Claim" brought by or on behalf of a "Third Party" means any actual or alleged:
1. Discrimination against a "Third party"; or
2. Sexual harassment of a "Third party"; or
3. Violation of a "Third Party's" civil rights because of discrimination or sexual harassment,
Committed or attempted by an "Insured" in their capacity as an "Insured" or by the "Insured Entity".
"Third Party" means any natural individual who is a customer, supplier, vendor, service provider, volunteer,

The

leased worker,

temporary worker,

or

independent contractor, business invitee

or

other client of the "Insured

Entity".

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MODIFICATION TO SECTION IV.


WAGE AND HOUR LAWS EXCLUSION WITH DEFENSE EXPENSE
SUBLIMIT
THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.
This endorsement modifies the

following:

EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE PART

ADDITIONAL
SECTION IV
Insurance Coverage Part of this

EXCLUSIONS, Paragraph A.12. of the Employment Practices Liability


is deleted and replaced with the following:

"Policy"

responsibilities, obligations, or duties imposed by any federal, state or local


law, including but not limited to the Fair Labor Standards Act, or amendments to or
regulations promulgated under any such law, that governs wage, hour and payroll policies and practices,
except the Equal Pay Act. This exclusion does not apply to any "Claim" for retaliatory treatment against any
"Insured" who is attempting to exercise his or her rights under the above referenced statute, law, rule,

Any

violation of any of the

statutory

or common

regulation

or

order.

50 000, for any such "Claim, without


We will pay "Defense Expenses" up to, but in no event greater than
sums
us
to
such
that
"Insured"
shall
become
obligated to pay as "Damages".
legally
liability
by
pay
any
any
Any "Defense Expenses" paid by us shall be part of and not in addition to the Limits of Liability stated in Item
2. of the Declarations.

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Insurance

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Company
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FIDUCIARY LIABILITY INSURANCE


COVERAGE PART DECLARATIONS
NOTICE: THIS "COVERAGE PART" PROVIDES COVERAGE ON A CLAIMS-MADE AND REPORTED BASIS. SUBJECT
TO ITS TERMS, THIS "COVERAGE PART" APPLIES ONLY TO "CLAIMS" MADE AGAINST THE "INSUREDS" AND
REPORTED TO THE INSURER DURING THE "POLICY PERIOD" OR ANY EXTENDED REPORTING PERIOD THAT MAY
APPLY. THE LIMIT OF LIABILITY TO PAY DAMAGES OR SETTLEMENTS WILL BE REDUCED AND MAY BE
EXHAUSTED, UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED HEREIN, BY "DEFENSE EXPENSES". "DEFENSE EXPENSES" WILL
BE APPLIED AGAINST THE RETENTION AMOUNT. PLEASE READ THE "POLICY" CAREFULLY TO DETERMINE

RIGHTS, DUTIES, COVERAGE AND COVERAGE RESTRICTIONS.


Whenever printed in this Declarations
indicated in the "Policy".
Item 1.

Page, the items

in

quotations shall have

the

same

meanings

as

NAMED INSURED
Vemma International Holdings,
Inc
Vemma Nutrition Company

Item 2.

LIMITS OF LIABILITY (Inclu sive of


Fiduciary Liability Insurance

Damages

and Defense

Expenses)

$1, 000, 000 in the aggregate for all "Claims"


Item 3.

RETENTIONS

Insuring Agreement
Insuring Agreement
Item 4.

Item 5.

B:

Fiduciary Liability Coverage:


Compliance Resolution Penalties Coverage:

$0 each "Claim"
$0 each "Claim"

PRIOR AND PENDING LITIGATION DATES


Fiduciary Liability Insurance Coverage Part:
1.

Insuring Agreements

A:

05/01/2005

2.

Insuring Agreements

B:

05/01/2005

FORMS AND ENDORSEMENTS

Policy

Form:907-0001

907-0001

907-0002 08 09

A:

(08-09)

Fiduciary Liability

Insurance

Coverage

Part

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THESE DECLARATIONS, TOGETHER WITH THE COMMON POLICY TERMS AND CONDITIONS SECTION,
COVERAGE PART(S) AND ANY ENDORSEMENT(S), COMPLETE THE ABOVE NUMBERED "POLICY".

907-0002 08 09

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FIDUCIARY LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE PART


CLAIMS-MADE WARNING FOR POLICY
NOTICE: THIS "COVERAGE PART" PROVIDES COVERAGE ON A CLAIMS-MADE AND REPORTED BASIS. SUBJECT
TO ITS TERMS, THIS "COVERAGE PART" APPLIES ONLY TO "CLAIMS" FIRST MADE AGAINST THE "INSUREDS"
AND REPORTED TO THE INSURER DURING THE "POLICY PERIOD", OPTIONAL EXTENDED REPORTING PERIOD OR
ANY EXTENDED REPORTING PERIOD THAT MAY APPLY. THE LIMIT OF LIABILITY TO PAY DAMAGES OR
SETTLEMENTS WILL BE REDUCED AND MAY BE EXHAUSTED, UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED HEREIN, BY
"DEFENSE EXPENSES". "DEFENSE EXPENSES" WILL BE APPLIED AGAINST THE RETENTION AMOUNT. PLEASE
READ THE "POLICY" CAREFULLY TO DETERMINE RIGHTS, DUTIES, COVERAGE AND COVERAGE RESTRICTIONS.

Throughout this "Coverage Part" of this insurance "Policy" the words "you" and "your" refer to the "Insured" as
ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS of this "Coverage Part". The words "we", "us" and "our"
defined in SECTION III
refer to the Company providing this insurance.
ADDITIONAL
Words that appear in quotation marks have special meaning. They are defined in SECTION III
DEFINITIONS. The descriptions in the Headings of this "Policy" are solely for convenience and form no part of the
terms and conditions of coverage.
In consideration of the premium paid and in reliance on the correctness and completeness of your "Application",
which is attached to and becomes part of this insurance "Policy", we agree to provide coverage as shown in the
Declarations and described below. Coverage may be denied or canceled with respect to any applicant or
"Insured" who provides incomplete or inaccurate information to us.

I.

INSURING AGREEMENT

SECTION I
A.

Fiduciary Liability Coverage


We will pay on behalf of the "Insureds" all "Loss" which you are legally obligated to pay because of
"Claims" made against you during the "Policy Period" and reported to us in accordance with SECTION VII
DUTIES IN THE EVENT OF WRONGFUL ACTS OR CLAIMS of the Common Policy Terms and
Conditions Section for any "Wrongful Act" to which this insurance applies.

B.

Compliance Resolution Penalties Coverage


We will pay "Compliance Resolution Penalties" up to, but in no event greater than $25, 000, for any such
"Claims" which amount shall be part of and not in addition to the Limits of Liability stated in Item 3. of the
Declarations.

II.

EXTENDED REPORTING PERIOD

SECTION II

Refer to the Common


III. SECTION III

Policy

Terms and Conditions Section.

ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS

In addition to the Definitions listed in SECTION III


DEFINITIONS of the Common Policy Terms and
Conditions Section, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated below when used in this
"Coverage Part":
A.

"Administration"
1.

means:

Providing interpretations and giving counsel

to

employees,

beneficiaries

or

participants regarding any

"Insured Benefit Plan";


2.
3.

Handling records in connection with any "Insured Benefit Plan"; or


Effecting enrollment, termination or cancellation of employees or participants under any

"Insured

Benefit Plan".
B.

"Claim"
1.
2.

means:

Any written demand presented for monetary "Damages" or non-monetary relief for a "Wrongful Act"
Any complaint or similar pleading initiating a judicial, civil, administrative, regulatory, alternative
dispute or arbitration proceeding, including any appeal resulting from it, to which an "Insured" is
provided notice and which subjects an "Insured" to a binding adjudication of liability for monetary or
non-monetary relief for a "Wrongful Act"; or

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federal, state

Department of Labor

or

or local government agency,


the U.S. Pension Benefit Guaranty

Corporation.
However, "Claim" shall not include

labor

or

grievance proceeding pursuant

to

collective

bargaining

agreement.
All "Claims" made on account of a single "Wrongful Act" shall be treated as a single "Claim" first made on
the date the earliest of the "Claims" was made, regardless of whether that date is before or during the
"Policy Period" or, if applicable, during an Extended Reporting Period.

C.

D.

E.

"Compliance Resolution Penalties" shall mean fines, penalties, sanctions, voluntary correction fees,
compliance fees or user fees assessed against or collected from an "Insured" by the Internal Revenue
Service (IRS) pursuant to a written agreement to correct an inadvertent "Insured Benefit Plan" defect
under an Employee Plan's Compliance Resolution System, including but not limited to the Closing
Agreement Program (CAP); provided; however, that such agreement to correct the plan defect was
agreed to in writing by the "Insured" with the IRS during the "Policy Period" and the "Insured" had no
knowledge of such violations prior to the "Policy Period" inception date.
"Damages" means a monetary judgment, award or settlement, pre-judgment interest and post-judgment
interest. "Damages" also means punitive or exemplary "Damages" or the multiple portions thereof, if
insurable under the applicable law of the jurisdiction most favorable to the insurability of such "Damages"
provided such jurisdiction is where:
1. Those "Damages" were awarded or imposed;
2. Any "Wrongful Act" occurred for which such "Damages" were awarded or imposed;
3. The "Insured" resides, is incorporated or has its principal place of business; or
4. We are incorporated or have our principal place of business.
"Defense

Expenses"

means

and is limited to:

including attorney fees

2.

The

3.

Up to $250 per day per "Insured Individual" for supplemental payment for reasonable expenses
incurred for attendance at hearings, trials or depositions at our request or with our consent by such
"Insured Individual". Such payment shall not exceed $5, 000 in the aggregate for all "Insured
Individuals" in each "Claim".

premium

"Defense

on

Expenses"

appeal,

attachment

or

and

expert fees,

1.

Any reasonable and necessary legal fees and expenses,


incurred in the defending and appeal of a "Claim";
similar bonds; and

do not include:

4.

Salaries, wages, fees, overhead


specified in paragraph 3. above; or

5.

Salaries, wages, overhead

or

or

benefit expenses associated with any "Insured" except

benefit expenses associated with

our

as

employees.

F.

"ERISA" means the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended, any similar federal,
state, local or common law, and any rules and regulations promulgated under it.

G.

"Insured Benefit Plan"


1.

2.

3.

means:

Any Employee Welfare Benefit Plan, as defined by "ERISA", which was, is now or becomes
sponsored by the "Insured Entity" or jointly by the "Insured Entity" and a labor entity solely for the
benefit of the employees or "Executives" of the "Insured Entity";
Any Employee Welfare Pension Plan or Pension Plan, as defined by "ERISA", which is operated
solely by "Insured Entity", or jointly by the "Insured Entity" and a labor entity solely for the benefit of
the employees or "Executives" of the "Insured Entity" reported to us in writing in the "Application"; or
Any Employee Pension Benefit Plan or any other pension plan, as defined by "ERISA", created or
acquired during the "Policy Period" by you solely for the benefit of the employees or "Executives" of
the "Insured Entity", but only upon the condition that within sixty (60) days after such creation or
acquisition, you shall have:
a.

Provided written notice to

us

of such

newly-created Employee

Pension Benefit Plan; and

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paid any additional premium we require.


However, if the "Named Insured" does not comply with the conditions in this Paragraph, coverage
under this "Policy" for the "Insured Benefit Plan" shall not apply to "Claims" made more than 60 days
after the formation or acquisition of the "Insured Benefit Plan";
4. Any other Employee Benefit Plan or program not subject to "ERISA" by endorsement which is
sponsored solely by the "Insured Entity" for the benefit of employees or "Executives"; or
5. Any government-mandated insurance program for workers compensation, unemployment, social
security or disability benefits for employees of the "Insured Entity".
Coverage for "Insured Benefit Plans" which are sold, terminated or spun-off during or prior to the end of
the "Policy Period" shall apply only with respect to any "Wrongful Acts" occurring prior to the date of such
sale or spin-off, or in the case of termination, prior to the final date of asset distribution of such "Insured
b.

Agreed

to any additional terms and

Benefit Plan".
"Insured Benefit Plan" does not include any
H.

"Insured Individual"
1.
2.

3.

J.

Plans

or

multi-employer plan.

means:

Any executive of the "Insured Entity";


Any past, present or future employees of the "Insured Entity"
acting in his or her capacity as a fiduciary;

or

"Insured Benefit Plan", but

The estates, heirs, legal representatives or assigns of deceased individuals who


Individuals" at the time of the "Wrongful Act" on which a "Claim" is based;

only while

were

"Insured

The legal representatives


Individual's" incompetence,

or assigns of an "Insured Individual" in the event of the "Insured


insolvency or bankruptcy.
"Insured" means the "Insured Entity", the "Insured Benefit Plan" and any "Insured Individuals".
"Loss" means the amount the "Insured" is legally obligated to pay for "Damages" and "Defense Expenses"
for a covered "Claim" under this "Coverage Part".

4.
I.

Employee Stock Ownership

"Loss" does not include:


1.

Civil, criminal or administrative fines, taxes or other penalties, except the five percent (5%) or less, or
twenty percent (20%) or less, fines or penalties imposed under Section 502 (i) and (I) of "ERISA"

the

respectively;
Any amounts

which
any form other than

3.

an "Insured" is obligated
monetary "Damages";
Matters deemed uninsurable by law;

4.

Benefits

2.

5.

or

contributions

payable under

Any expenses associated

an

to pay as result of a "Claim"

"Insured Benefit

with any accommodation

seeking relief

or

redress in

Plan";

required under

the Americans with Disabilities

Act, the Civil Rights Act of 1964, rules or regulations promulgated under them, amendments to them
or similar provisions in any federal, state or local law or common law;

Any amount not indemnified by the "Insured Entity" for which an "Insured Individual" is absolved from
payment by reason of any covenant, agreement or court order; or
7. Any amount allocated to non-covered "Loss" in accordance with SECTION VIII
GENERAL
CONDITIONS of the Common Policy Terms and Conditions Section, Paragraph K. Allocation.
"Related Wrongful Acts" means "Wrongful Acts" which are logically or causally connected by reason of
any common fact, circumstance, situation, transaction, casualty, event or decision.
"Wrongful Act" means any actual or alleged:
1. Breach by an "Insured", or any individual or entity for whose acts an "Insured" is legally responsible,
of the responsibilities, obligations or duties imposed upon fiduciaries of any "Insured Benefit Plan" by
"ERISA" or the common or statutory law of the United States;
2. Negligent act, error or omission by an "Insured", or any individual or entity for whose acts an "Insured"
is legally responsible, solely in the "Administration" of any "Insured Benefit Plan"; or
3. Any other matter claimed against an "Insured", or any individual or entity for whose acts the "Insured"
is legally responsible, solely by reason of the "Insured's" service as a fiduciary of any "Insured Benefit
6.

K.
L.

Plan".

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Any series of "Wrongful Acts" that are connected by reason of


action, omission or decision are a single "Wrongful Act".
IV. SECTION IV

a common

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claimant, transaction, policy,

ADDITIONAL EXCLUSIONS

EXCLUSIONS of the Common


In addition to the Exclusions listed in SECTION IV
Conditions Section, the following exclusions apply to this "Coverage Part".
This insurance does not
A.

Such "Insured"

entitled;
2.
3.

gaining any profit,

against any "Insured" directly

remuneration

or

advantage

5.

6.

7.

or

indirectly based upon, arising

to which such "Insured" was not

or

fraudulent act or omission, any criminal act


regulation by such "Insured"; or
or

or

out

legally

omission

or

any willful violation of any

to an "Insured" of any remuneration without the previous approval of the security


holders of the "Insured Entity" which payment without such previous approval shall be held to have
been illegal.

Any payments

However, Paragraphs 1., 2., and 3. above shall not apply unless
adverse to any of the "Insureds" in such a "Claim" is obtained.
4.

Terms and

or

Any dishonest
statute

Policy

apply to:

"Loss" on account of any "Claim" made


of, or attributable to:
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judgment

or

other final

adjudication

physical injury to or destruction of any tangible property, including all resulting loss of use of that
property and loss of use of property that is not physically injured.
Bodily injury, disability, sickness, disease, death, assault or battery sustained by any individual.
The wrongful entry, eviction, false arrest, false imprisonment or detention, malicious prosecution,
libel, slander, mental anguish, humiliation, emotional distress, oral or written publication of defamatory
or disparaging material.
Any actual or alleged discrimination, retaliation or wrongful termination of employment; provided,
The

however, this exclusion shall not apply to "Claims" asserted under Section 510 of "ERISA".
8.
9.

Any "Wrongful Act", transaction, decision, fact, circumstance or situation which has been the subject
of any notice given prior to the inception of this "Policy" under any other policy of insurance.
Any other "Wrongful Act", whenever occurring, which together with another "Wrongful Act" has been
the subject of a claim or notice and would constitute "Related Wrongful Acts".

Any liability of others assumed under any contract or agreement. However, this exclusion does not
apply to:
a.
Liability you would have had in the absence of the agreement; or
b. Any contract or agreement establishing an "Insured Benefit Plan".
11. Any failure to comply with any law concerning workers compensation, unemployment insurance,
Social Security, disability benefits or any similar laws, the Worker's Adjustment and Retraining
Notification Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Occupational Safety and Health Act, the National
Labor Relations Act, including amendments thereto, or any similar or related law other than the
Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 or the Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act of 1996.
This exclusion shall not apply to any "Claim" for retaliatory treatment against any "Insured Individual"
who is attempting to exercise his or her rights under the above laws.
12. The actual or alleged failure to collect or fund contributions owed to any "Insured Benefit Plan", unless
the failure is caused by negligence of any "Insured". We will however, provide a defense of any such
"Claim", without any liability by us to pay such sums that any "Insured" shall become legally obligated
to pay as "Damages".
"Loss" on account of any "Claim" made against any "Insured":
1. For the return or reversion to any employer of any contribution to or asset of an "Insured Benefit
10.

B.

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provide non-monetary relief;

or

3.

To the extent such "Loss" constitutes benefits due or to become due under an "Insured Benefit Plan",
or benefits which would be due under an "Insured Benefit Plan" if its terms complied with all
applicable law, except to the extent that:
a.

b.

The benefits

Recovery

However,

are

payable by

an

"Insured Individual"

for the benefits is based

on a

covered

as an

individual

"Wrongful

will provide a defense of any such "Claim", without any


any "Insured" shall become legally obligated to pay as "Damages".
we

obligation;

and

Act".

liability by

us

to pay such

sums

that

to or knowledge possessed by or "Wrongful Act" of any "Insured Individuals" shall be


to any other "Insured Individuals" for the purpose of determining the applicability of the exclusions
listed above.

No fact

pertaining

imputed

V.

SECTION V

ADDITIONAL GENERAL CONDITIONS

In addition to the conditions listed in SECTION VIII


GENERAL CONDITIONS of the Common
Terms and Conditions Section, the following condition applies to this "Coverage Part".
A.

Policy

Acquisition or Formation of Subsidiaries


If after the inception of the "Policy Period" the "Insured Entity" acquires or forms a "Subsidiary" or acquires
or assumes more than fifty percent (50%) of the assets, liabilities, or equity of, or obtains the right to elect
or select a majority of directors or trustees of such an entity, coverage under this "Coverage Part" shall
apply to the "Subsidiary" only if the "Named Insured" meets the following conditions:
1. If, at the time of the acquisition or formation described above, the total assets of the acquired or
formed "Subsidiary" exceeds ten percent (10%) of the total assets of the "Insured Entity" as of the
beginning of the "Policy Period", then the "Named Insured" shall give us written notice of the
formation or acquisition as soon as practicable, but not later than sixty (60) days after the date of
such formation or acquisition.
2. If at the time of the acquisition or formation described above, the total assets of the acquired or
formed "Subsidiary" exceeds twenty-five percent (25%) of the total assets of the "Insured Entity" as of
the beginning of the "Policy Period", then the "Named Insured" shall agree to any amendments to the
terms of this "Policy" we require and shall pay any additional premium we require.
3.

If the "Named Insured" does not comply with the conditions in Paragraphs 1. and 2., coverage under
this "Coverage Part" for the "Subsidiary" shall terminate regarding "Claims" first made more than 60
days after the formation or acquisition of the "Subsidiary".

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Private

Company
Advantage Portfolio

CRIME INSURANCE
COVERAGE PART DECLARATIONS
PLEASE READ THIS "COVERAGE PART" CAREFULLY TO DETERMINE RIGHTS,
RESTRICTIONS.

DUTIES, COVERAGE AND COVERAGE

Item 1. "NAMED INSURED"

Vemma International Holdings,


Inc
Vemma Nutrition Company
Item 2. INSURING AGREEMENTS, LIMITS OF

LIABILITY, AND RETENTIONS AMOUNTS

INSURING AGREEMENTS

Employee Theft
Fidelity
C. Employee Theft of Client Property
D. Forgery or Alteration
E. Theft of Money and Securities (Inside the
Premises)
F. Robbery or Safe Burglary of Other Property
(Inside the Premises)

A.

B. ERISA

G. Outside the Premises


H. Computer Crime
1.
2.

Computer Fraud
Computer Program and Electronic
Restoration Expense

Data

I. Funds Transfer Fraud


J. Credit, Debit or Charge Card Fraud
K. Money Orders and Counterfeit Money

$2, 000, 000


$2, 000, 000
$2, 000, 000

RETENTION AMOUNT
Per Occurrence
$50, 000 each "Claim"
$0 each "Claim"
$50, 000 each "Claim"
$50, 000 each "Claim"

$2, 000, 000

$50, 000 each "Claim"

$2, 000, 000


$2, 000, 000

$50, 000 each "Claim"


$50, 000 each "Claim"

$2, 000, 000


$10, 000

$50, 000 each "Claim"


$1, 000 each "Claim"

$2, 000, 000


$2, 000, 000
$2, 000, 000

$50, 000 each "Claim"


$50, 000 each "Claim"
$50, 000 each "Claim"

LIMIT OF LIABILITY
Per Occurrence
$2, 000, 000

L. Personal Accounts Protection

$50, 000 each "Claim"


$2, 000, 000
$1, 000 each "Claim"
$10, 000
M.
$0 each "Claim"
$25, 000
If "Not Covered" is inserted above opposite any specified Insuring Agreement or if no amount is included in the Limit
Liability, such Insuring Agreement and any other reference thereto is in this "Coverage Part" is deemed to be deleted.
1. Personal Accounts

Fraud

or Alteration
Reim bursement

Forgery

Expense
Identity
Investigative Expense

2.

Item 3. FORMS AND ENDORSEMENTS FORMING PART OF THIS "COVERAGE PART" WHEN ISSUED:

Policy

Form: 908-0001

908-0001
908-0035

908-0002 08 09

(08-09)
(08-09)

Crime Insurance Coverage Part


Arizona Crime Insurance Coverage Part

Amendatory Endorsement

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CANCELLATION OF PRIOR INSURANCE ISSUED BY US:


By acceptance of this "Coverage Part" you are deemed to have given us notice canceling prior
LHF 8827059 03; the cancellation to be effective at the time this "Coverage Part" becomes effective.

policy Nos.

THESE DECLARATIONS, TOGETHER WITH THE COMMON POLICY TERMS AND CONDITIONS
COVERAGE PART(S) AND ANY ENDORSEMENT(S), COMPLETE THE ABOVE NUMBERED "POLICY".

SECTION,

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CRIME INSURANCE COVERAGE PART


DISCOVERY FORM
Various provisions in this "Coverage Part" restrict coverage. Read the entire
determine rights, duties and what is or is not covered.

"Coverage Part" carefully

to

this "Coverage Part" of this insurance "Policy" the words "you" and "your" refer to the "Insured" as
ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS of this "Coverage Part". The words "we", "us" and "our"
defined in SECTION III
refer to the Company providing this insurance.

Throughout

ADDITIONAL
All words that appear in quotation marks have special meaning. They are defined in SECTION III
DEFINITIONS. The descriptions in the Headings of this "Policy" are solely for convenience and form no part of the
terms and conditions of coverage.
In consideration of the premium paid and in reliance on the correctness and completeness of your "Application",
which is attached to and becomes part of this insurance "Policy", we agree to provide coverage as shown in the
Declarations and described below. Coverage may be denied or canceled with respect to any applicant or
"Insured" who provides incomplete or inaccurate information to us.
I.

INSURING AGREEMENTS
Crime Insurance
is provided under the following Insuring Agreements for which a Limit of Liability is shown in the
Declarations and applies to loss that you sustain resulting directly from an "Occurrence" taking place at any
time which is "Discovered" by you during the "Policy Period" shown in the Declarations or during the period
EXTENDED PERIOD TO DISCOVER LOSS of this "Coverage Part". If the
of time provided in SECTION ll
term "Not Covered" is indicated in the Declarations for any specified Insuring Agreement or if no amount is
included in the Limit of Liability, such Insuring Agreement and any reference thereto in this "Coverage Part" is
deemed to be deleted.

Coverage

A.

Employee

Theft

We will pay you for loss of


"Employee", whether identified
For the purposes of this
B.

ERISA

or

or

damage

to

"Property" directly caused by "Theft"

not, acting alone

Insuring Agreement,

or

"Theft" shall also include

or

dishonest acts
or in

acting alone

Employee Theft of Client Property

Forgery
1.

or

by

"Theft"

Alteration

We will pay you for loss directly caused by "Forgery" or alteration of checks, drafts, promissory notes,
or similar written promises, orders or directions to pay a sum certain in "Money" that are:

by or drawn upon you; or


b. Made or drawn by one acting as your agent,
or that are purported to have been so made or drawn.
For the purposes of this Insuring Agreement, a substitute check as defined in the Check Clearing for
the 21st Century Act shall be treated the same as the original it replaced.
2. If you are sued for refusing to pay any instrument covered in Paragraph D.1. on the basis that it has
been forged or altered, and you have our written consent to defend against the suit, we will pay for
any reasonable legal expenses that you incur and pay in that defense. The amount that we will pay is
in addition to the Limit of Liability applicable to this Insuring Agreement.
Theft of Money and Securities (Inside the Premises)
1. We will pay you for loss of "Funds" inside the "Premises" or "Banking Premises":
a.

E.

an

Fidelity

We will pay you for loss of or damage to "Property" sustained by your "Client" directly caused
committed by an identified "Employee" not in collusion with such "Client's" employees.
D.

by

"Forgery".

We will pay you for loss of or damage to "Property" directly caused by fraudulent
committed by an employee of any "Employee Benefit Plan", whether identified or not,
collusion with other persons.
C.

committed

in collusion with other persons.

Made

or

drawn

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3.

F.

2.

3.

G.

Directly caused by "Theft" committed by


Premises"; or

b.

Directly caused by disappearance

or

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inside such "Premises"

"Banking

or

destruction.

directly caused by an actual or


liable for damage to it.
pay you for loss of or damage to a locked safe, vault, cash register, cash box or cash drawer
inside the "Premises" directly caused by an actual or attempted "Theft" of or unlawful entry

We will pay you for loss from damage to the "Premises" or its exterior
attempted "Theft" of "Funds", if you are the owner of the "Premises" or

are

We will
located
into those containers.

Property (Inside the Premises)


damage to "Other Property".
a.
Inside the "Premises" directly caused by an actual or attempted "Robbery" of a "Custodian"; or
b. Inside the "Premises" in a safe or vault directly caused by an actual or attempted "Safe Burglary".
We will pay you for loss from damage to the "Premises" or its exterior directly caused by an actual or
attempted "Robbery" or "Safe Burglary" of "Other Property", if you are the owner of the "Premises" or
are liable for damage to it.
We will pay you for loss of or damage to a locked safe or vault located inside the "Premises" directly
caused by an actual or attempted "Robbery" or "Safe Burglary".
or

Safe

Burglary

of Other

We will pay you for loss of

or

Outside the Premises


1.

H.

a.

Robbery
1.

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We will pay you for loss of "Funds" while in transit outside the "Premises" in the care and
"Messenger", including while temporarily within the living quarters of a "Messenger" or
motor vehicle company directly caused by "Theft", disappearance or destruction.

custody of a
an

armored

2.

We will pay you for loss of or damage to "Other Property" while in transit outside the "Premises" in the
care and custody of a "Messenger" or an armored motor vehicle company directly caused by an
actual or attempted "Robbery".

3.

We will pay you for loss of or damage to "Other Property" directly caused
"Theft" while temporarily within the living quarters of a "Messenger".

by

an

actual

or

attempted

Computer Crime
1.

Computer Fraud
We will pay you for loss of or damage to "Property" directly caused by the use of any computer to
cause a transfer of that "Property" from inside the "Premises" or "Banking Premises":

fraudulently
a.

person

(other than

"Messenger")

outside those "Premises";

or

place outside those "Premises".


Computer Program and Electronic Data Restoration Expense
We will pay you for reasonable "Restoration Expense" that you incur to restore or replace damaged or
destroyed "Computer Programs" or "Electronic Data" stored within your "Computer System" directly
caused by a "Computer Violation."
For the purposes of this Insuring Agreement, an "Occurrence" involving "Computer Program" and
"Electronic Data" "Restoration Expense" applies to reasonable "Restoration Expense" incurred by you
between the time you "Discover" the damage or destruction and the time your "Computer Program" or
"Electronic Data" is restored to the level of operational capability that existed immediately preceding a
"Computer Violation." Recurrence of the same "Computer Virus" after your "Computer Program" or
"Electronic Data" has been restored shall constitute a separate "Occurrence."
Payment of reasonable "Restoration Expense" applies:
a.
Only to "Computer Programs" and "Electronic Data" which you own or for which you are legally
b.

2.

To

To

liable; and
b.

Only if you are unable


copies.

to

reproduce such "Computer Programs"

or

"Electronic Data" from

back-up

data

Payment of reasonable "Restoration Expense" will be made to you upon the completion of the
restoration of the damaged or destroyed "Computer Programs" or "Electronic Data."
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loss is covered under Insuring Agreements H.1. and H.2., then only the Retention for a loss under
H.1. shall be applicable and the payment of "Restoration Expense" under
H.2. shall be part of, and not in addition to, the Limit of Liability for Insuring

Insuring Agreement
Insuring Agreement
Agreement H.1..
Funds Transfer Fraud

We will pay you for loss of "Funds" directly caused by a "Fraudulent Instruction"
institution to transfer, pay or deliver "Funds" from your "Transfer Account".

J.

Credit, Debit

or

Charge

financial

"Property" directly

by "Credit,

caused

Debit

or

Charge

Card

Money Orders and Counterfeit Money


We will pay you for loss directly caused
merchandise, "Money" or services:

L.

Card Fraud

We will pay you for loss of or damage to


Fraud" committed by a "Third Party".
K.

directing

1.

Money orders issued by any post office, express company


presentation; or

2.

"Counterfeit

Money"

that is

in

by your having accepted

acquired during

the

regular course

good faith,

bank that

or

are

in

exchange for
paid upon

not

of business.

Personal Accounts Protection


1.

Personal Accounts

Forgery

or

Alteration

We will pay you for loss directly caused by "Forgery" or alteration of checks, drafts, promissory notes,
or similar written promises, orders or directions to pay a sum certain in "Money" that are:
a.

Drawn upon

personal

accounts of your "Executive"

or

that

are

purported

to have been

so

drawn;

or

b.

Made or drawn by
made or drawn.

one

acting

as an

agent of your "Executive",

or

that

are

purported

to have been

so

For the purposes of this Insuring Agreement, a substitute check as defined in the Check
the 21st Century Act shall be treated the same as the original it replaced.
2.

Identity

Fraud

for

"Identity Fraud Expense" incurred by

an

Expense Reimbursement

We will reimburse you, on behalf of your "Executive", for


"Executive" as a direct result of any "Identity Fraud."
M.

Clearing

Investigative Expense
1.

We will pay you for "Investigative Expenses" to determine the amount of loss covered under any
Insuring Agreement of this "Coverage Part".

2.

We will pay you for

3.

"Investigative Expenses" after settlement of covered loss.


We will have no liability to pay any such "Investigative Expenses" if the amount of the covered loss
does not exceed the Retention Amount of the applicable Insuring Agreement as set forth in Item 2. of

the Declarations.
4.

The amount that we will pay is part of, not in addition to the Limit of
as set forth in Item 2. of the Declarations.

Liability

for the

applicable Insuring

Agreement
II.

EXTENDED PERIOD TO DISCOVER LOSS


We will pay you for loss described in SECTION I
INSURING AGREEMENTS that you sustained
effective date of cancellation of this "Coverage Part", which is "Discovered" by you:

days from

prior to the

A.

No later than 90

the date of that cancellation.

B.

No later than 1 year from the date of that cancellation with

C.

However, this extended period to "Discover" loss terminates immediately upon the effective date of any
other insurance policy obtained by you, whether from us or another insurer, replacing in whole or in part
the coverage afforded under this "Coverage Part", whether or not such other insurance policy provides
coverage for loss sustained prior to its effective date.

regard

to any

"Employee

Benefit Plans."

III. ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS

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In addition to the Definitions listed in SECTION III

Conditions Section, the


"Coverage Part":
A.
B.

following

"Client"

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DEFINITIONS of the Common

terms shall have the

"Banking Premises" means the interior of that


similar safe depository.

meanings

portion of

any

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Policy Terms

and

indicated below, when used in this

building occupied by

banking

institution or

as "Client" by endorsement to this "Coverage Part" for


under written contract while that contract is in effect.

entity specifically scheduled

means an

which you

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services for

perform

fee

or

C.

"Client's Premises"
its business.

D.

"Computer Program" means a set of related electronic instructions which direct the operations and
functions of a "Computer System" or devices connected to it which enable the "Computer System" or

means

the interior of that

portion of any building your "Client" occupies in conducting

devices to receive, process, store, retrieve, send, create

or

otherwise act upon "Electronic Data."

E.

computer and all input, output, processing, storage and communication


"Computer System"
facilities and equipment which are connected to such a device and which the operating system or
application software used by you are under direct operational control by you. Off-line media libraries are
deemed to be part of such "Computer System."

F.

"Computer Violation"

G.

H.
I.

J.

K.

L.

means a

means:

"Computer Virus" designed

1.

2.

Vandalism

to

natural person,

by
"Computer System."
a

damage or destroy a "Computer Program" or "Electronic Data"; or


including an "Employee" who has gained unauthorized access to your

"Computer Virus" means a set of unauthorized instructions, programmatic or otherwise:


1. Directed solely against you; and
2. That propagates themselves through the "Computer System" or networks,
provided such instructions were maliciously introduced by a natural person.
"Counterfeit Money" means an imitation of "Money" that is intended to deceive and to be taken as
genuine.
"Credit, Debit or Charge Card Fraud" means the "Forgery" or alteration of, on or in, any written instrument
required in connection with any transaction involving any credit, debit or charge card issued to you, or at
your request, to any "Employee".
"Custodian" means you, or any of your partners or "Members", or any "Employee" while having care and
custody of "Property" inside the "Premises", excluding any person while acting as a "Watchperson" or
janitor.
"Digital Signature" means an electronic identifier created by computer, within, attached to, or logically
associated with a record, and executed or adopted by a person with the intent to sign the record.
"Discover", "Discovered" or "Discovery" means the time when an "Executive" first becomes aware of facts
which would cause a reasonable person to assume that a loss of a type covered by this "Coverage Part"
has been or will be incurred, regardless of when the act or acts causing or contributing to such loss
occurred, even though the exact amount or details of loss may not then be known.
or "Discovery" also means the time when you or an "Executive" first receive
notice of an actual or potential claim in which it is alleged that you are liable to a "Third Party" under
circumstances which, if true, would constitute a loss under this "Coverage Part".

"Discover, "Discovered"

form usable in

"Computer System":
1.
provide instructions directions to "Computer System"; or
2. Which is stored on electronic processing media for use by a "Computer Program".
N. "Electronic Signature" means a "Digital Signature", an electronic sound, symbol or process, within,
attached to, or logically associated with a record and executed or adopted by a person with the intent to
sign the record.
0. "Employee" means:
1. Any natural person:
M. "Electronic Data"

means

Which does not

facts

or

information converted to
or

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a.

While in your service and for the first 60 days immediately after termination of service, unless
such termination is due to "Theft" or any other dishonest act committed by the "Employee";

b.

Who you

c.

Who you have the

compensate directly by salary, wages

right

or

to direct and control while

commissions; and

performing services for you;

Any natural person who is furnished temporarily to you:


a.
To substitute for a permanent "Employee" as defined in Paragraph 0.1. who is
b.

To meet seasonal

or

on

leave;

or

short-term work load conditions

while that person is subject to your direction and control and performing services for you, excluding,
however, any such person while having care and custody of "Property" outside the "Premises";
3.

4.

5.

6.
7.
8.

Any natural person who is leased to you under a written agreement between you and a labor leasing
firm, to perform duties related to the conduct of your business, but does not mean a temporary
employee as defined in Paragraph 0.2.;
Any natural person who is:
a.
A trustee, officer, employee, administrator or manager, except an administrator or manager who
is an independent contractor of any "Employee Benefit Plan"; or
b. A director or trustee of yours while that person is engaged in handling "Funds" or "Other
Property" of any "Employee Benefit Plan";
Any natural person:
a.
Who is a former "Employee", partner, "Member", "Manager, "Executive" retained as a consultant
while performing services for you; or
b. Who is a non-compensated officer; or
c.
While acting as a non-compensated fund solicitor during fund raising campaigns; or
d. Who is a guest student or intern pursuing studies or duties, excluding, however, any such person
while having care and custody of "Property" outside the "Premises";
Any attorney retained by you, while performing legal services for you.
Any "Employee" of an entity merged or consolidated with you prior to the effective date of this
"Policy"; or
Any of your "Managers", directors or trustees while:
a.
Performing acts within the scope of the usual duties of an "Employee"; or
b. Acting as a member of any committee duly elected or appointed by resolution of your board of
directors or board of trustees to perform specific, as distinguished from general, directorial acts
on

your behalf.

"Employee" does not include any agent, broker, factor, commission merchant, consignee, independent
or representative of the same general character not specified in Paragraph 0.
"Employee Benefit Plan" means any welfare or pension benefit plan that you sponsor and which is subject
to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) and any amendments thereto.
contractor

P.

Q. "Executive" means your owner, natural person partner, member of the board of directors, member of the
board of trustees, officer, risk manager, in-house general counsel, "Manager", or "Member".
R.

"Forgery"
not

authority,
S.

signing of the name of another


signature which consists in whole or
any capacity, for any purpose.

means

mean a

in

the

"Fraudulent Instruction"

person or organization with intent to deceive; it does


in part of one's own name signed with or without

means:

1.

An electronic, telegraphic, cable, teletype, telefacsimile or telephone instruction which purports to


have been transmitted by you, but which was in fact been fraudulently transmitted by someone else
without your knowledge or consent;

2.

A written instruction (other than those described in Insuring Agreement I.D. of this "Coverage Part")
issued by you, which was forged or altered by someone other than you without your knowledge or
consent, or which purports to have been issued by you, but was in fact fraudulently issued without

your

knowledge

or

consent;

or

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An electronic, telegraphic, cable, teletype, telefacsimile, telephone or written instruction initially


received by you which purports to have been transmitted by an "Employee" but which was in fact
fraudulently transmitted by someone else without your or the "Employee's" knowledge or consent.

"Money" and "Securities".

T.

"Funds"

U.

"Identity Fraud"

V.

"Identity

means

means the act of knowingly transferring or using, without lawful authority, a means of
identification of an "Executive" with the intent to commit, aid, or abet any unlawful activity that constitutes
a violation of federal law or a felony under any applicable state or local law.

1.

2.

Expense" means:
notarizing fraud affidavits

Fraud

Costs of
merchants

or

other credit

or similar documents for credit agencies, financial institutions,


have required that such affidavits be notarized;
that
grantors

Costs for certified mail to law enforcement


other credit grantors;

agencies,

credit

agencies, financial institutions, merchants

or

3.

distance

telephone calls to law enforcement agencies, credit agencies, financial


grantors to report or discuss any actual "Identity Fraud";
a
maximum payment of $1, 000.00 per week for a maximum period of 5 weeks, as a
Lost wage, up to
result of absence from employment:

Costs for

long

institutions, merchants
4.

a.

other credit

To communicate with law enforcement agencies,


institutions, merchants or other credit grantors;

legal counsel,

credit

agencies,

financial

complete fraud affidavits or similar documents; or


c.
Due to wrongful incarceration arising solely from someone having committed a crime in the
"Executive's" name; provided, that lost wages shall not apply in the case of wrongful incarceration
absent all charges being dismissed or an acquittal;
Loan application fees for reapplying for a loan or loans when the original application is rejected solely
b.

5.

or

To

because the lender received incorrect credit information;


6.

7.

Reasonable

b.

The removal of any criminal

c.

Challenging

the accuracy

AA.
BB.

or

or

civil

Expense" does

by

financial

institutions, merchants, other

judgments wrongly entered against

completeness of any information in

Costs for daycare and eldercare incurred


during the "Policy Period."

solely

as a

not include any expense

a consumer

direct result of any


or

your "Executive";

loss not listed in

credit

or

report; and

"Identity Fraud" "Discovered"


Paragraphs

1.

through

7. of

means:

1.

With

2.

With respect to all other


Declarations.

respect to Insuring Agreement I.B., any "Employee Benefit Plans" only; or


Insuring Agreements, the "Named Insured" defined in Item 1. of the

"Investigative Expenses" means reasonable and necessary expenses (expenses other than internal
corporate costs such as "Employee" salaries and wages) incurred by you with our prior written consent to
establish the amount of

Z.

prior written consent, for:

Defense of lawsuits brought against your "Executive"


credit grantors or their collection agencies;

W. "Insured"

Y.

our

a.

"Identity Fraud
this definition.

X.

attorney fees incurred, with

covered loss.

"Investigative Expenses" shall not include expenses incurred by any "Client".


"Manager" means a person serving in a directorial capacity for a limited liability company.
"Member" means an owner of a limited liability company represented by its membership interest, who
also may serve as a "Manager".
"Messenger" means you, or a relative of yours, or any of your partners or "Members", or any "Employee"
while having care and custody of "Property" outside the "Premises".
"Money" means:
1. Currency, coins and bank notes in current use and having a face value; and
2. Travelers checks, register checks and money orders held for sale to the public.
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"Occurrence"
1.

Under

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Insuring Agreements I.A., I.B.,

"Coverage Section":

and I.C. of this

An individual act;

b.

separate acts whether or not related;


A series of acts whether or not related,
The combined total of all

or

committed by an "Employee" acting alone or in collusion with other persons,


Period" shown in the Declarations, before such "Policy Period" or both.
2.

Under

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means:

a.

c.

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Insuring Agreement

I.D. of this

a.

An individual act;

b.

The combined total of all

c.

A series of acts whether

committed

by

person

"Coverage

separate
or

not

acting

during the "Policy

Section":

acts whether

or

not

related;

or

related,

alone

or

in collusion with other persons,

involving

one or more

instruments, during the "Policy Period" shown in the Declarations, before such "Policy Period"

or

both.
3.

Under all other

Insuring Agreements:
event;

a.

An individual act

b.

The combined total of all separate acts

c.

A series of acts

or

or

events whether

or

or

not

events whether

or

not related;

or

related,

committed by a person acting alone or in collusion with other persons, whether identified
during the "Policy Period" shown in the Declarations, before such "Policy Period" or both.

or

not,

Property" means any tangible property other than "Money" and "Securities" that has intrinsic value.
Property" does not include "Computer Programs", "Electronic Data", or "Computer Systems".
Property" also does not include any property specifically excluded under this "Coverage Part".
EE. "Premises" means the interior of that portion of any building you occupy in conducting your business.
FF.
"Property" means "Money", "Securities", or "Other Property".
GG. "Restoration Expense" means reasonable costs incurred by you to reproduce "Computer Programs" or
"Electronic Data" and enable you to restore your "Computer System" to the level of operational capability
that existed immediately preceding a "Computer Violation."
"Restoration Expense" does not include:
1. Your internal corporate costs and expenses, including "Employee" remuneration and any costs
related to any legal action;
2. Expenses incurred as a result of the reconstruction of "Computer Programs" or "Electronic Data"
recorded on media, including, but not limited to, magnetic or optical media if there are no analyses
files, specifications or backups of "Computer Programs" or "Electronic Data" held outside the
DD.

"Other
"Other
"Other

"Premises";
3.
4.

Expenses incurred as a result of the reconstruction of "Computer Programs" and "Electronic Data" if
you knowingly use illegal copies of programs;
Expenses incurred to render the "Computer Programs" and "Electronic Data" usable by replacement
processing equipment;

Expenses incurred to design, update or improve "Computer Programs" or "Electronic Data" or to


perfect their operation or performance;
6. Expenses incurred as a result of alteration in "Computer Programs" and "Electronic Data" held on
magnetic media due to the effect of magnetic fields, incorrect usage of the "Computer Programs" and
"Electronic Data", or the obsolescence of the "Computer System";
7. Your lost revenue, sales or profits; or
8. Expenses incurred by any customer.
"Robbery" means the unlawful taking of "Property" from the care and custody of a person by one who

5.

HH.

has:

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bodily harm; or
2. Committed an obviously unlawful act witnessed by that person.
"Safe burglary" means the unlawful taking of:
1. "Property" from within a locked safe or vault by a person unlawfully entering
evidenced by marks of forcible entry upon its exterior; or
1.

II.

2.
JJ.

Caused

A safe

or

or

threatened to

cause

that person

Tokens, tickets,
a

2.

meter)

the safe

vault

as

representing "Money"

or

or

vault from inside the "Premises".

"Securities" means negotiable and


"Other Property" and includes:
1.

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nonnegotiable

revenue and other


in current use; and

instruments

or

contracts

stamps (whether represented by actual stamps

Evidences of debt issued in connection with credit

or

charge cards,

or

which cards

unused value in

are

not issued

by

you,
but does not include
KK.

"Theft"
1.

With

of
2.

3.
LL.

respect to Insuring Agreement I.C., the intentional unlawful taking of "Property"


"Client"; or

to the

deprivation

respect to Insuring Agreements I.E. and I.G., the intentional unlawful taking of "Funds"
deprivation; or
With respect to all other Insuring Agreements, the intentional unlawful taking of "Property"
deprivation.

Wth

"Third

Party"

means a

MM. "Transfer Account"


initiate the transfer,
1.

"Money".

means:

person other than

an

"Insured"

account maintained
or delivery of "funds":

means an

payment

or

to your
to your

"Employee".

by you

at

financial institution from which you

By means of electronic, telegraphic, cable, teletype, telefacsimile


communicated directly through an electronic funds transfer system; or

or

can

telephone instructions

By means of written instructions (other than those described in Insuring Agreement I.D. of this
"Coverage Part") establishing the conditions under which such transfers are to be initiated by such
financial institution through an electronic funds transfer system.
"Watchperson" means any person you retain specifically to have care and custody of "Property" inside the
2.

NN.

"Premises" and who has

no

other duties.

IV. ADDITIONAL EXCLUSIONS


In addition to the Exclusions listed in SECTION IV

EXCLUSIONS of the Common

Policy

Terms and

Conditions, the following Exclusions apply to this "Coverage Part".


A.

Purpose of all Insuring Agreements of this "Coverage Part", this "Policy" shall
Acts Committed By You, Your Partners or Your "Members"

For the
1.

Loss
a.

resulting from "Theft"

You;

or

any other dishonest act committed

not

cover:

by:

or

Any of your partners or "Members",


acting alone or in collusion with other persons.
Acts of "Employees" Learned Of By You Prior To the "Policy Period"
Loss caused by an "Employee" if the "Employee" had also committed "Theft" or any other dishonest
act prior to the effective date of this "Policy" and you or any of your partners, "Members", "Managers",
"Executive", not in collusion with the "Employee", learned of that "Theft" or dishonest act prior to the
"Policy Period" shown in the Declarations.
Acts of "Employees", "Managers", or "Executives"
Loss resulting from "Theft" or any other dishonest act committed by any of your "Employees",
"Managers", or "Executives":
a.
Whether acting alone or in collusion with other persons; or
b.

whether

2.

3.

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except when covered under Insuring Agreements

Confidential Information
Loss

5.

services for you or otherwise,


I.C. of this "Coverage Part".

performing

I.A., I.B.,
4.

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resulting

from:

a.

The unauthorized disclosure of your confidential information including, but not limited to, patents,
trade secrets, "Electronic Data", "Computer Programs", processing methods or customer lists; or

b.

The unauthorized use or disclosure of confidential information of another person or entity which is
held by you including, but not limited to, financial information, personal information, credit card
information or similar non-public information.

Governmental Action
Loss

resulting from expropriation, nationalization, seizure

or

destruction of

"Property" by

order of

governmental authority.
6.

Indirect loss
Loss that is an indirect result of
limited to, loss resulting from:
a.

an

"Occurrence" covered

by

this

"Coverage Part" including, but

Your inability to realize income that you would have realized had there been
to "Property".

no

loss of

or

not

damage

Payment of damages of any type for which you are legally liable. But, we will pay compensatory
damages arising directly from a loss covered under this "Coverage Part".
c.
Payment of "Investigative Expenses" except when covered under Insuring Agreement I.M. of this
"Coverage Part".
d. Payment of costs, fees or other expenses you incur in establishing the existence of loss under
this "Coverage Part"
e.
Fines, penalties, multiple or punitive damages that you incur.
7. Legal Fees, Costs and Expenses
Fees, costs and expenses incurred by you which are related to any legal action, except when covered
under Insuring Agreement I.D. of this "Coverage Part".
8. Trading
Loss resulting directly or indirectly from trading, whether in your name or in a genuine or fictitious
account. However, we will pay for loss resulting directly from trading in a genuine account when
covered under Insuring Agreements I.A., I.B., or I.C. of this "Coverage Part".
9. War and Military Action
Loss or damage resulting from:
a.
War, including undeclared or civil war;
b. Warlike action by a military force, including action in hindering or defending against an actual or
expected attack, by any government, sovereign or other authority using military personnel or
other agents; or
c.
Insurrection, rebellion, revolution, usurped power, or action taken by governmental authority in
hindering or defending against any of these.
For the purpose of Insuring Agreements I.A., I.B., or I.C. of this "Coverage Part" this "Policy" shall not
b.

B.

cover:

1.

Inventory Shortages
Loss, or that part of any loss, the proof of which
a.

An

b.

as

to its existence

or

amount is

dependent

upon:

inventory computation; or
profit and loss computation.

However, where you establish wholly apart from such computations that you have sustained a loss,
then you may offer your inventory records and actual physical count of inventory in support of the
amount of loss claimed.
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Receipts

Warehouse

Loss resulting from the fraudulent or dishonest signing,


warehouse receipt or any papers connected with it.

C.

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Insuring Agreements I.E., I.F.,

For the purpose of

or

issuing, canceling

I.G. of this

or

failing

this

"Coverage Part"

cancel,

to

"Policy"

shall not

cover:

1.

2.

Accounting or Arithmetical Errors or Omissions


Loss resulting from accounting or arithmetical errors
Exchanges
Loss

3.

or

resulting

or

omissions.

Purchases
from the

giving

or

surrendering of "Property"

in any

exchange

or

purchase.

Fire

damage resulting from fire, however caused, except:


Loss of or damage to "Funds"; and
b. Loss from damage to a safe or vault.
Money Operated Devices
Loss of "Property" contained in any money operated device unless the amount of "Money" deposited
in it is recorded by a continuous recording instrument in the device.
Motor vehicles or Equipment and Accessories
Loss of or damage to motor vehicles, trailers or semi-trailers or equipment and accessories attached
Loss

or

a.

4.

5.

to them.
6.

Transfer
a.

or

Surrender of "Property"

Loss of or damage to "Property" after it has been transferred


outside the "Premises" or "Banking Premises":

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)

or

surrendered to

person

or

place

On the basis of unauthorized instructions;


As

result of

threat to do

As

result of

threat to do

result of

threat to introduce

As

bodily harm to any person;


damage to any "Property";
a

denial of service attack into your

"Computer System";

result of a threat to introduce a virus or other malicious instruction into your


System" which is designed to damage, destroy or corrupt data or "Computer
stored within your "Computer System";

As

6) As

result of

result of

threat to contaminate,

pollute

or

render substandard your

"Computer
Programs"

products

or

goods;

or

7)

As

a)

threat to disseminate,

Your confidential information;

b) Weaknesses in the

b.

divulge

or

utilize:

or

"Computer System".
However, this Exclusion does not apply with respect to Insuring Agreement I.G. of this "Coverage
Part" to loss of "Property" while outside the "Premises" in the care and custody of a "Messenger"
source

code within your

if you:

1)
2)
7.

Had

knowledge of any threat at the time the conveyance began; or


knowledge of a threat at the time the conveyance began, but the

no

Had
the threat.

Voluntary Parting of Title to

or

Possession of

Loss resulting from your, or anyone acting


dishonest act to voluntarily part with title to
D.

was

not related to

Vandalism
Loss from damage to the "Premises" or its exterior, or to any safe,
cash drawer or "Other Property" by vandalism or malicious mischief.

8.

loss

For the purpose of

Insuring Agreement

vault, cash register, cash box,

"Property"

on
or

I.H. of this

your express or implied authority, being induced by any


possession of any "Property".

"Coverage Part" this "Policy" shall

not cover:

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1.

the

resulting from

Loss

use
or

use of credit, debit,


the information contained

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or

on

access,

convenience,

such cards.

Funds Transfer Fraud

directing

financial institution to transfer, pay

or

deliver

Inventory Shortages
Loss,

E.

charge,

purported

or

other cards

Loss resulting from a "Fraudulent Instruction"


"Funds" from your "Transfer Account".
3.

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or

that

part of any loss, the proof of which

For the

inventory computation;
profit and loss computation.
purpose of Insuring Agreements

resulting

from the

a.

An

b.

as

to its existence

or

amount is

dependent upon:

or

use

of

1.1. of this

computer to fraudulently

"Coverage Part"; this "Policy" shall


transfer of "Property".

not

cover

loss

cause a

LIMIT OF LIABILITY AND RETENTIONS


A.

Limit of
1.

Liability

The most

Liability
2.

B.

will pay for all loss resulting directly from


set forth in Item 2. of the Declarations.

we

as

an

"Occurrence" is the

applicable

Limit of

If any loss is covered under more than one Insuring Agreement or "Coverage Part", the most we will
pay for such loss shall not exceed the largest Limit of Liability available under any one of those
Insuring Agreements or "Coverage Parts".

Retention
We will not pay for loss resulting directly from an "Occurrence" unless the amount of loss exceeds the
Retention Amount as set forth in Item 2. of the Declarations. We will then pay the amount of loss in
excess of the Retention Amount, up to the Limit of Liability.

VI. DUTIES IN THE EVENT OF LOSS

After you "Discover" a loss


of the Retention, you must:

or a

situation that may result in loss of

or

damage

to

"Property"

that exceeds 25%

A.

Notify us as soon as practicable. If you have reason to believe that any loss (except for loss covered
under Insuring Agreements I.A., 1.B., I.C. or I.D. of this "Coverage Part") involves a violation of law, you
must also notify the local law enforcement authorities.

B.

Submit to examination under oath at

C.

Produce for

D.

Give

E.

us a

our

examination all

detailed,

Cooperate

with

us

sworn

in the

our

pertinent

request and give

us a

signed

statement of your

answers.

records.

proof of loss within 120 days.

investigation

and settlement of any claim.

VII. ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS

GENERAL CONDITIONS of the Common


In addition to the conditions listed in SECTION VIII
Terms and Conditions, the following condition applies to this "Coverage Part".
A.

Conditions
1.

Applicable

to all

Additional Premises

or

Insuring Agreements
Employees

of this

Policy

"Coverage Part":

If, during the "Policy Period", you establish any additional "Premises" or hire additional "Employees",
other than through consolidation or merger with, or purchase or acquisition of assets or liabilities of,
another entity, such "Premises" and "Employees" shall automatically be covered under this
"Coverage Part". Notice to us of an increase in the number of "Premises" or "Employees" need not be
given and no additional premium need be paid for the remainder of the "Policy Period" shown in the
Declarations.
2.

Consolidation, Merger
If you consolidate

or

or

Acquisition

merge with,

or

purchase

or

acquire

the assets

or

liabilities

of, another entity:


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c.

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give us written notice as soon as possible and obtain our written consent to extend the
coverage provided by this "Coverage Part" to such consolidated or merged entity or such
purchased or acquired assets or liabilities. We may condition our consent by requiring payment of
an additional premium; but
For the first 90 days after the effective date of such consolidation, merger or purchase or
acquisition of assets or liabilities, the coverage provided by this "Coverage Part" shall apply to
such consolidated or merged entity or such purchased or acquired assets or liabilities, provided
that all "Occurrences" causing or contributing to a loss involving such consolidation, merger or
purchase or acquisition of assets or liabilities, must take place after the effective date of such
consolidation, merger or purchase or acquisition of assets or liabilities.
The notice requirement shall not apply and coverage under this condition shall extend for the
remainder of the "Policy Period", provided:
1) The assets of the merged, purchased, or acquired entity do not exceed 25% of the total
assets of the "Insured" as reflected in the "Insured's" most recent fiscal year-end financial
2)

or

The merger,
Period."

purchase

or

acquisition

Acquire or Form "Subsidiary"


If, during the "Policy Period" you acquire

or

occurs

form

less than 90

days prior

to the end of the

"Policy

"Subsidiary":

written notice as soon as possible and obtain our written consent to extend the
give
coverage provided by this "Coverage Part" to such "Subsidiary." We may condition our consent
by requiring payment of an additional premium; but

a.

You must

b.

For the first 90 days after the effective date of such acquisition or formation, the coverage
provided by this "Coverage Part" shall apply to such "Subsidiary", provided that all "Occurrences"
causing or contributing to a loss involving such acquisition or formation, must take place after the
effective date of such acquisition or formation.
The notice requirement shall not apply and coverage under this condition shall extend for the
remainder of the "Policy Period", provided:
1) The assets of the acquired or formed "Subsidiary" do not exceed 25% of the total assets of
the "Insured" as reflected in the "Insured's" most recent fiscal year-end financial statement or
2) The acquisition or formation occurs less than 90 days prior to the end of the "Policy Period".

c.

4.

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statement

3.

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us

Cancellation and Non-Renewal


a.

The "Named Insured" shown in the Declarations may cancel this


to us advance written notice of cancellation.

"Coverage Part" by mailing

or

delivering
b.

c.

d.

We may cancel this "Coverage Part"


notice of cancellation at least:

by mailing

or

delivering

to the "Named Insured" written

1) 20 days before the effective date of cancellation if we cancel for non-payment of premium; or
2) 60 days before the effective date of cancellation if we cancel for any other reason.
We are not required to renew this "Coverage Part". However, written notice of our intent to nonrenew this "Coverage Part" shall be sent to the "Named Insured" at least 60 days prior to
expiration of the "Policy Period".
We will mail or deliver our notice to the "Named Insured's" last mailing address known to us.
Notice of cancellation or nonrenewal will state the effective date of cancellation or nonrenewal
and the "Policy Period" will end on that date. If this "Coverage Part" is cancelled, we will send the
"Named Insured" any premium refund due. If we cancel, the refund will be pro rata. If the "Named
Insured" cancels, the refund may be less than pro rata. The cancellation will be effective even if
we have not made or offered a refund. If notice is mailed, proof of mailing will be sufficient proof
of notice.

5.

Concealment, Misrepresentation

or

Fraud

This "Coverage Part" is void in any case of fraud by you as it relates to this "Coverage Part" at any
time. It is also void if you or any other Insured, at any time, intentionally conceal or misrepresent a
material fact concerning:

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"Coverage Part";
"Property" covered under this "Coverage Part";
c.
Your interest in the "Property" covered under this "Coverage Part"; or
d. A claim under this "Coverage Part".
Cooperation
You must cooperate with us in all matters pertaining to this "Coverage Part"
a.

This

b.

The

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stated in its terms and

conditions.
7.

"Employee Benefit Plans"


a.
If any "Employee Benefit Plan" is insured jointly with any other "Employee Benefit Plan" under this
"Coverage Part", you or the Plan Administrator must select a Limit of Liability for Insuring
Agreement I.B. of this "Coverage Part" that is sufficient to provide a Limit of Liability for each
"Employee Benefit Plan" that is at least equal to that required by ERISA if each "Employee
Benefit Plan" were separately insured. Then, if at the time a loss is discovered the Limit of
Liability is not equal to or greater than that required by ERISA, we agree to automatically increase
the Limit of Liability to equal the amount required under ERISA.
b. If the "Named Insured" is an entity other than an "Employee Benefit Plan", any payment we make
for loss sustained by any "Employee Benefit Plan" will be made to the "Employee Benefit Plan"
sustaining the loss.
c.
If two or more "Employee Benefit Plans" are insured under this "Coverage Part", any payment we
make for loss:

1)

Sustained

by

two

or more

"Employee

Benefit Plans";

or

commingled "Property"
"Employee Benefit Plans",
an
will
be
from
"Occurrence"
made to each "Employee Benefit Plan" sustaining
resulting directly
loss in the proportion that the Limit of Liability required for each "Employee Benefit Plan" bears to
the total Limit of Liability of all "Employee Benefit Plans" sustaining loss.
2)

8.

of two

Of

or more

Liberalization
If we adopt any revision that would broaden the coverage under this "Coverage Part" without
additional premium within 45 days prior to or during the "Policy Period" shown in the Declarations,
the broadened coverage will apply to this "Coverage Part" as of the date the revision is approved for
general use by the applicable department of insurance.

9.

Other Insurance
If other valid and collectible insurance is available to you for loss covered under this
obligations are limited as follows:

"Coverage Part",

our
a.

Primary Insurance
When this "Coverage Part" is written as primary insurance, and:
1) You have other insurance subject to the same terms and conditions as this "Coverage Part",
we will pay our share of the covered loss. Our share is the proportion that the applicable Limit
of Liability shown in the Declarations bears to the total limit of all insurance covering the
same

2)

loss.

You have other insurance covering the same loss other than that described in
above, we will only pay for the amount of loss that exceeds:

a)

Paragraph a.1)

The Limit of Liability and Retention Amount of that other insurance, whether you
collect on it or not; or

can

b) The Retention Amount shown in the Declarations,


whichever is greater. Our
"Coverage Part".
b.

payment for loss is subject

to the terms and conditions of this

Excess Insurance

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excess over other insurance, we will only pay for the


amount of loss that exceeds the Limit of Liability and Retention Amount of that other
insurance, whether you can collect on it or not. Our payment for loss is subject to the terms
and conditions of this "Coverage Part".

1) When this "Coverage Part" is written

2)

10.

However, if loss covered under this "Coverage Part" is subject to a Retention Amount, we will
reduce the Retention Amount shown in the Declarations, by the sum total of all such other
insurance plus any Retention Amount applicable to that other insurance.

Ownership of "Property"; Interests Covered


a.

"Property" covered under this "Coverage


"Property":
1) That you own or lease; or

The

Part"

except

as

provided

2) That you hold for others:


a) On your "Premises" or your "Banking Premises"; or
b) While in transit and in the care and custody of a "Messenger;

3)
b.

For which you

are

"Property"

or

located inside your "Client's Premises."

If Item 2. of the Declarations indicates that coverage under Insuring Agreement I.C. has been
purchased, then the "Property" covered under Insuring Agreement I.C. is limited to "Property":

1) That your "Client"

11.

legally

liable, except for

in 10.b. below is limited to

owns or

leases;

2) That your "Client" holds for others; or


3) For which your "Client" is legally liable
4) While the "Property" is inside your "Client's Premises".
c.
However, this "Coverage Part" is for your benefit only. It provides no rights or benefits to any
other person or organization, including your "Client". Any claim for loss that is covered under this
"Coverage Part" must be presented by you.
Policy Bridge Discovery Replacing Loss Sustained
a.
If this "Coverage Part" replaces a policy that provided you with an extended period of time after
cancellation in which to discover loss and which did not terminate at the time this "Coverage Part"
became effective:

b.

1)

We will not pay for any loss that occurred during the "Policy Period" of that prior policy which
is "Discovered" by you during the extended period to "Discover" loss, unless the amount of
loss exceeds the limit of liability and retention amount of that prior policy. In that case, we will
pay for the excess loss subject to the terms and conditions of this "Coverage Part".

2)

However, any payment we make for the excess loss will not be greater than the difference
between the limit of liability and retention amount of that prior policy and the Limit of Liability
shown in the Declarations. We will not apply the Retention Amount shown in the
Declarations to this excess loss.

SECTION VII
this Condition.

ADDITIONAL

CONDITIONS, Paragraph A.9. Other Insurance does not apply to

12. Records
You must keep records of all
amount of any loss.

"Property"

covered under this

"Coverage

Part"

so we can

verify

the

13. Recoveries
a.

Any recoveries, whether effected before or after any payment under this "Coverage Part",
by us or you, shall be applied net of the expense of such recovery:
to
1) First,
you in satisfaction of your covered loss in excess of the amount paid under this
"Coverage Part";

whether made

2)

Second, to

3) Third,
4)

us

in satisfaction of amounts

paid

in settlement of your claim;

to you in satisfaction of any Retention Amount; and

Fourth, to you in satisfaction of any loss not covered under this "Coverage Part".
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Recoveries do not include any recovery:

1) From insurance, suretyship, reinsurance, security or indemnity taken for our benefit; or
2) Of original "Securities" after duplicates of them have been issued.
Territory
This "Coverage Part" covers loss that you sustain resulting directly from an "Occurrence" taking place
within the United States of America (including its territories and possessions), Puerto Rico and
Canada.

15. Valuation and Settlement


a.

The value of any loss for purposes of coverage under this


follows:

1)

"Coverage Part"

shall be determined

as

Loss of "Money" but only up to and including its face value. We will, at your option, pay for
loss of "Money" issued by any country other than the United States of America:
At face value in the

by that country; or
In the United States of America dollar equivalent determined by the rate of exchange
published in The Wall Street Journal on the day the loss was "Discovered".
2) Loss of "Securities" but only up to and including their value at the close of business on the
day the loss was "Discovered". We may, at our option:
a) Pay the market value of such "Securities" or replace them in kind, in which event you
must assign to us all your rights, title and interest in and to those "Securities"; or
b) Pay the cost of any Lost Securities Bond required in connection with issuing duplicates of
the "Securities". However, we will be liable only for the payment of so much of the cost of
the bond as would be charged for a bond having a penalty not exceeding the lesser of
a)
b)

"Money"

issued

the:

(1)

Market value of the "Securities" at the close of business

"Discovered";

on

the

day

the loss

was

or

Liability applicable to the "Securities".


3) Loss of
damage to "Other Property" or loss from damage to the "Premises" or its exterior
for the replacement cost of the "Other Property" without deduction for depreciation. However,
we will not pay more than the least of the following:
a) The cost to replace the lost or damaged "Other Property" with property of comparable
material and quality and used for the same purpose;
b) The amount you actually spend that is necessary to repair or replace the lost or damaged
"Other Property"; or
The
Limit of Liability applicable to the lost or damaged "Other Property".
c)
Wth regard to Paragraph A.15.a.3)a) through Paragraph A.15.a.3)c), we will not pay on a
replacement cost basis for any loss or damage:
(1) Until the lost or damaged "Other Property" is actually repaired or replaced; and
(2) Unless the repairs or replacement are made as soon as reasonably possible after the
loss or damage.
If the lost or damaged "Other Property" is not repaired or replaced, we will pay on an actual
(2)

The Limit of
or

cash value basis.

Property" or "Premises" or its exterior:


1) In the "Money" of the country in which the loss or damage occurred; or
2) In the United States of America dollar equivalent of the "Money" of the country in which the
loss or damage occurred determined by the rate of exchange published in The Wall Street
Journal on the day the loss was "Discovered".
c.
Any "Property" that we pay for or replace becomes our "Property".
Non-Accumulation of Liability
b.

16.

We will, at your

option, settle loss

or

damage

to "Other

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When there is more than one "Insured", our maximum liability for loss sustained by one or all
"Insureds" shall not exceed the amount for which we would be liable if all losses were sustained by
any one "Insured".

a.

b.

B.

Regardless of the number of years this "Coverage Part" remains in effect and the total premium
amounts due or paid, the amount we shall pay for any loss shall not be cumulative from year to
year or from "Policy Period" to "Policy Period".

Insuring Agreements I.A., I.B and LC of this "Coverage Part":


Termination as to any "Employee"
This Insuring Agreement terminates as to any "Employee":

Conditions
1.

a.

Applicable

As

to

soon as:

1) You;

or

2) Any of your partners, "Members", "Managers",

or

"Executives" not in collusion with the

"Employee",
an

amount in

notice mailed to the "Insured". That date will be at least 30

days after

learn of "Theft" or any other dishonest act committed


excess of $1, 000.00 whether before or after becoming
b.

On the date specified in


the date of mailing.
We will mail

or

deliver

our

by the "Employee" involving


employed by you.

notice to the "Insured's" last

mailing address

known to

us.

If notice is

mailed, proof of mailing will be sufficient proof of notice.


2.

Territory
We will pay for loss caused by any "Employee" while temporarily outside the
Paragraph A.13. for a period of not more than 90 consecutive days.

C.

Conditions
1.

Applicable

to

Insuring Agreements

I.D. and I.L.1. of this

"Coverage

territory specified

in

Part":

Retention Amount
The Retention Amount does not

apply

to

legal expenses paid under Insuring Agreement

I.D. of this

"Coverage Part".
2.

Electronic and Mechanical

Signatures

mechanical or electronic reproduction of a handwritten signature produced by a


signature
mechanical check-writing machine or a computer printer shall be treated the same as a handwritten
signature. An "Electronic Signature" is not treated the same as a mechanical or electronic
reproduction of a handwritten signature and is not a "Forgery".
that is

3.

Proof of loss
You must include with your proof of loss any instrument involved in that loss, or, if that is not
an affidavit setting forth the amount and cause of loss.

4.

possible,

Territory
We will cover loss that you sustain resulting directly from an "Occurrence" taking place anywhere in
ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS, Paragraph A.14 does not apply to Insuring
the world. SECTION VII
Agreement I.D. and I.L.1. of this "Coverage Part".

D.

Insuring Agreements I.F. and I.G. of this "Coverage Part":


Armored Motor Vehicle Companies
Under Insuring Agreement I.G. of this "Coverage Part"; we will only pay for the

Conditions
1.

Applicable

cannot

2.

to

amount of loss you

recover:

a.

Under your contract with the armored motor vehicle company; and

b.

From any insurance


vehicle company.

or

indemnity

Special

Limit of Insurance for

We will

only pay

up to

carried

by,

or

for the benefit of customers of, the armored motor

Specified "Property"

$5, 000 for any

one

"Occurrence" of loss of

or

damage

to:

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Precious metals, precious or semi-precious stones, pearls, furs, or completed or partially


articles made of or containing such materials that constitute the principal value of such

completed
articles;
b.
E.

or

Manuscripts, drawings, or records of any kind,


any information contained in them.

or

the cost of

reconstructing

them

or

reproducing

Applicable to Insuring Agreement I.H. of this "Coverage Part":


Special Limit of Insurance for Specified "Property"
We will only pay up to $5, 000 for any one "Occurrence" of loss of or damage to manuscripts,
drawings, or records of any kind, or the cost of reconstructing them or reproducing any information

Conditions
1.

contained in them.
2.

Territory
We will cover loss that you sustain resulting directly from an "Occurrence" taking place anywhere in
ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS, Paragraph A.14. does not apply to Insuring
the world. SECTION VII
Agreement LH. of this "Coverage Part".

VIII.

Identity Fraud

Reimbursement

Single

loss Limit of

Liability

The maximum Limit of Liability for each "Identity Fraud" covered under Insuring Agreement I.L.2. shall not
exceed the applicable Limit of Liability stated in the Declarations. All acts incidental to an "Identity Fraud",
any series of "Identity Frauds", and all "Identity Frauds" arising from the same method of operation, whether
committed by one or more persons, shall be deemed to arise out of one act and shall be treated as one
"Identity Fraud." If an act causes a covered loss under Insuring Agreement LL.2., to more than one
"Executive", the applicable Limit of Liability and Retention under Insuring Agreement I.L.2. shall apply to
each "Executive" separately.

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ARIZONA CRIME INSURANCE COVERAGE PART


AMENDATORY ENDORSEMENT
THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.
This endorsement modifies the

following:

CRIME INSURANCE COVERAGE PART

A.

ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS, Paragraphs A.4.b. and d. of Cancellation and Non Renewal


SECTION VII
of the Crime Insurance Coverage Part of this "Policy" are replaced by the following:
b.

We may cancel this


cancellation at least:

"Coverage Part" by mailing

or

delivering

to the "Named Insured" written notice of

1) 20 days before the effective date of cancellation if we cancel for non-payment of premium

at any

time;

or

2) 60 days before the effective date of cancellation if we cancel for any other reason and this "Coverage
Part" has been in effect less than 60 days and is not a renewal.
3) 60 days before the effective date of cancellation if we cancel after the "Coverage Part" has been in
effect for 60 days or more or is a renewal of a "Coverage Part" from us, and for the following reasons:
a) Conviction of the "Named Insured" of a crime arising out of acts increasing the hazard insured
against; or
b) A substantial change in the risk assumed, except to the extent that we should reasonably have
foreseen the change or contemplated the risk in writing the contract; or
A
substantial breach of contractual duties or conditions; or
c)
d) Loss of reinsurance applicable to the risk insured against, but only if the absence of reinsurance
has resulted from termination of treaty or facultative reinsurance initiated or implemented by our
reinsurer

e)
f)
d.

C.

or

reinsurers;

or

A determination by the director of insurance that the continuation of this


place us in violation of the insurance laws of this state or would jeopardize

Acts or omissions by the "Named Insured"


hazard insured against.

or

his

representative

Notices of cancellation or nonrenewal shall be sent by certified mail to the "Named Insured" at the last
address known to us with a statement of the specific reasons for cancellation or nonrenewal. Copies of
notices will also be sent to your agent. Proof of mailing is sufficient proof of notice. If notice is not mailed
in the time required, we will extend the "Policy Period" to accommodate notice requirements on a pro rata
basis of the existing 'Policy". If this "Coverage Part" is cancelled, we will send the "Named Insured" any
premium refund due. If the "Named Insured" cancels, the refund may be less than pro rata. If we cancel,
the refund will be pro rata. Notice of cancellation will be accompanied by a refund of unearned premium
except a premium that has been financed. If notice is mailed, proof of mailing will be sufficient proof of
notice.

The following is added to SECTION VII


ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS,
Non Renewal of the Crime Insurance Coverage Part of this "Policy":
e.

which

"Coverage Part" would


solvency; or
materially increase the
our

Paragraph

A.4. Cancellation and

We will mail notice of premium increase, change in deductible or reduction in limits or substantial
reduction in coverage at least 60 days prior to the expiration of the "Policy". If we fail to provide 60 days
notice, coverage remains in effect until 60 days notice is given or until the effective date of replacement
coverage obtained by the "Named Insured", whichever occurs first. If you elect not to renew, any earned
premium for the period of extension shall be calculated pro rata at the lower of the current or previous
year's rate. If you accept the renewal, the premium increase, if any, and other changes are effective the
day following the prior "Policy's" expiration.

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Company
Advantage Portfolio
Private

KIDNAP/RANSOM AND EXTORTION


COVERAGE PART DECLARATIONS
PLEASE READ THIS "COVERAGE
COVERAGE RESTRICTIONS.

PART"

Whenever printed in this Declarations


indicated in the "Policy".

CAREFULLY

TO

DETERMINE

RIGHTS,

Page, the items in quotations shall

DUTIES,

have the

COVERAGE

same

AND

meanings

as

Item 1. NAMED INSURED


Vemma International Holdings,
Inc
Vemma Nutrition Company
Item 2. INSURING AGREEMENTS, LIMITS OF LIABILITY, AND RETENTIONS

INSURING AGREEMENTS

Kidnap/Ransom and Extortion Threat


Coverage
B. Expenses Coverage
C. Detention and Hijack Coverage
D. In-Transit Coverage

A.

LIMIT OF LIABILITY
Per Occurrence

RETENTION AMOUNT
Per Occurrence

$1, 000, 000

$0

$1, 000, 000


$1, 000, 000
$1, 000, 000

$0
$0
$0

N/A

N/A

If "Not Covered" is inserted above opposite any specified Insuring Agreement or if no amount is included in the
Limit of Liability, such Insuring Agreement and any other reference thereto is in this "Coverage Part" is deemed to
be deleted.

Item 3. NAME AND ADDRESS OF SECURITY FIRM

GLOBE RISK INTERNATIONAL


Water Park Place, 20 Bay Street
Suite 1205
Toronto, ON M5J-2N8
Item 4. FORMS AND ENDORSEMENTS FORMING PART OF THIS "COVERAGE PART" WHEN ISSUED:

Policy Form: 909-0001


909-0001
909-0029

909-0002 08 09

(08-09)
(08-09)

Kidnap/Ransom and Extortion Insurance Coverage Part


Arizona Kidnap/Ransom and Extortion Insurance Coverage Part
Endorsement

Amendatory

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CANCELLATION OF PRIOR INSURANCE ISSUED BY US:


By acceptance of this "Coverage Part" you are deemed to have given us notice canceling prior policy
Nos. LHF 8827059 03; the cancellation to be effective at the time this "Coverage Part" becomes effective.
THESE DECLARATIONS, TOGETHER WITH THE COMMON POLICY TERMS AND CONDITIONS SECTION,
COVERAGE PART(S) AND ANY ENDORSEMENT(S), COMPLETE THE ABOVE NUMBERED "POLICY".

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KIDNAP/RANSOM AND EXTORTION INSURANCE COVERAGE PART


Various provisions in this "Coverage Part" restrict coverage. Read the entire
determine rights, duties, coverage and coverage restrictions.

"Coverage Part" carefully

to

this "Coverage Part" of this insurance "Policy" the words "you" and "your" refer to the "Insured" as
ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS of this "Coverage Part". The words "we", "us" and "our"
defined in SECTION III
refer to the Company providing this insurance.

Throughout

ADDITIONAL
Words that appear in quotation marks have special meaning. They are defined in SECTION III
DEFINITIONS. The descriptions in the Headings of this "Policy" are solely for convenience and form no part of the
terms and conditions of coverage.
In consideration of the premium paid and in reliance on the correctness and completeness of your "Application",
which is attached to and becomes part of this insurance "Policy", we agree to provide coverage as shown in the
Declarations and described below. Coverage may be denied or canceled with respect to any applicant or
"Insured" who provides incomplete or inaccurate information to us.
You and every "Insured Individual" must make every reasonable effort not to
"Coverage Part".
I.

divulge

the existence of this

INSURING AGREEMENTS
is provided under the following Insuring Agreements for which a Limit of Liability is shown in the
Declarations and applies to loss that you sustain resulting directly from an "Occurrence" taking place at any
time which is "Discovered" by you during the "Policy Period" shown in the Declarations or during the period
EXTENDED PERIOD TO DISCOVER LOSS of this "Coverage Part". If the
of time provided in SECTION II
term "Not Covered" is indicated in the Declarations for any specified Insuring Agreement or if no amount is
included in the Limit of Liability, such Insuring Agreement and any reference thereto in this "Coverage Part"
are deemed to be deleted.

Coverage

A.

Kidnap/Ransom and Extortion Threat Coverage


1.

We will pay you for loss of

"Kidnap"
2.

or

alleged "Kidnap"

an

We will pay you for loss of "Property" surrendered


extortion threat communicated to you:

To do

b.

To do

c.

To introduce

damage, destroy
e.

payment directly caused by

a ransom

as an

extortion

payment directly caused by

an

To contaminate,

other malicious instruction into your computer system designed to


corrupt data or computer programs stored within your computer system;

virus
or

or

goods; or
utilize proprietary information including formulas, patents, data,
To disseminate, divulge
processes or other confidential information unique to your business, provided you make a
constant and conscious effort not to disclose the existence of such information to any third party.
pollute

or

render substandard your

products

or

or

Expenses Coverage
We will pay you for "Expenses" incurred by you directly caused
extortion threat covered under INSURING AGREEMENT A.

by

"Kidnap", alleged "Kidnap"

However, the fees and costs of the Security Firm shown in the Declarations
to the Limit of

C.

the

bodily harm to an "Insured Individual";


damage to "Premises" or "Property";

a.

d.

B.

surrendered as
"Insured Individual".

"Property"
of

Liability applicable
Hijack Coverage
pay you for "Expenses"

are

payable by

us

or

in addition

to this INSURING AGREEMENT.

Detention and
We will

incurred

by you directly caused by

the "Detention"

or

"Hijack"

of

an

"Insured Individual".

However, the fees and costs of the Security Firm shown in the Declarations are
to the Limit of Liability applicable to this INSURING AGREEMENT.
D.

In-Transit

payable by

us

in addition

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We will pay you for loss of "Property" while in the care and custody of a "Messenger directly caused
theft, disappearance, confiscation or destruction while being delivered to individuals demanding the

payment of such "Property" arising out of


INSURING AGREEMENT A.
II.

"Kidnap", alleged "Kidnap"

or

by

extortion threat covered under

EXTENDED PERIOD TO DISCOVER LOSS


We will pay you for loss that you sustain through acts committed or events occurring prior to the effective date
of termination or cancellation of this "Coverage Part" which is reported to us no later than 90 days from the
date of that termination or cancellation.

III. ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS


In addition to the Definitions listed in SECTION III
DEFINITIONS of the Common Policy Terms and
Conditions Section, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated below, when used in this
"Coverage Part":
A.

"Detention"

holding under duress of an "Insured Individual" by anyone:


agent of or with the tacit approval of any government or government entity;
Acting
2. Acting or purporting to act on behalf of any insurgent party, entity or group,
for any reason other than "Kidnap".
1.

B.

means

the

as an

"Employee" means:
1. Any natural individual:

2.

service;

a.

While in your

b.

Who you

c.

Who you have the

Any natural

compensate directly by salary, wages

3.
4.

right to direct

or

and control while

commissions; and

performing

services for you;

individual who is furnished

a.

To substitute for

b.

To meet seasonal

while that individual is

temporarily to you:
permanent "Employee" as defined in Paragraph B.1.,

or

short-term work load

subject

who is

as a

consultant while

Any natural individual


"Expenses" means:

5.

performing

who is

performing

services for you;

"Guest" student

or

intern

or

pursuing studies

or

duties.

2.

Fees and costs of

negotiate

or secure

independent negotiators;
independent public relations consultants and/or interpreters;
The cost of hiring security guards to protect an "Insured Individual" or "Property"
recommendation of the Security Firm shown in the Declarations;

the

Fees and costs of

5.

Travel costs and accommodations incurred

6.

Salary, commissions
compensation applies

by you

or an

upon the

"Insured Individual";

and other financial benefits paid by you to an "Insured Individual". Such


at the level in effect on the date of the "Kidnap", "Detention", or "Hijack" of the
"Insured Individual" and ends upon the earliest of:

c.

days after their release if the "Insured Individual" has not yet returned to work;
Discovery of their death;
120 days after the last credible evidence following abduction that they are still alive; or

d.

60 months after their abduction;

a.

b.

7.

or

services for you;

Fees and costs of the Security Firm shown in the Declarations hired to
release of an "Insured Individual";

4.

leave;

conditions,

to your direction and control and

1.

3.

on

Any natural individual who is leased to you under a written agreement between you and a labor
leasing firm, to perform duties related to the conduct of your business;
Any natural individual who is a former "Employee", director, partner, "Member", "Manager", or trustee
retained

C.

or

Up

to 45

and medical service fees and costs, including psychiatric care and cosmetic
"Insured Individual" within 24 months following their release;

Hospitalization
surgery of

an

or

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independent forensic analysts;

8.

Fees and costs of

9.

Interest costs for any loan from


extortion threat;

financial institution taken

by you

to pay

a ransom

demand

10. Individual financial loss of an "Insured Individual" as a result of their inability to attend to their
individual financial matters due to their "Kidnap", "Detention" or "Hijack";
11. Reward money paid by you to an "Informant" which leads to the arrest and conviction of
responsible for loss covered under this "Coverage Part"; and

or

own

parties

Any other reasonable expenses incurred by you with our written consent.
"Expenses" does not include:
13. Any costs incurred by you to recall or destroy any of your products or goods as a result of an extortion
threat to contaminate, pollute or render substandard such products or goods; and
14. Loss of earnings and any other costs incurred by you as a result of an interruption to your business.
12.

D.

"Guest"
1.
2.

means

Visiting your "Premises" or the residence of an Insured Individual; or


Traveling with an Insured Individual in a motor vehicle, aircraft or water craft,

for business
E.

any individual:

"Hijack"
aircraft

or

social purposes.

the holding under duress of an "Insured Individual" while


water craft for any reason other than "Kidnap".

means
or

traveling

in

motor vehicle,

F.

"Informant" means an individual, other than an "Insured Individual" providing information not otherwise
obtainable, solely in return for a reward offered by you.

G.

"Insured"

H.

"Insured Individual"
1.
2.

means:

The "Insured

Entity"

and any "Insured Individual".

means:

Any director, trustee, partner, "Member", "Manager", "Employee", proprietor (if the "Insured" is a sole
proprietorship) of any "Insured", unless excluded via Endorsement;
Any "Relative", "Guest" or resident in the household of an "Insured Individual" defined in Paragraph
H.1.; and

Any "Messenger".
"Kidnap" means the involuntary abduction by force or otherwise of an "Insured Individual" for the purpose
of demanding money or other consideration in exchange for their release.
"Manager" means an individual serving in a directorial capacity for a limited liability company.
"Member" means an owner of a limited liability company represented by its membership interest, who
also may serve as a "Manager".
"Messenger" means a natural individual designated by you to have care and custody of "Property" outside
3.

I.
J.
K.

L.

the "Premises".
M. "Occurrence"

means an

act

or

event

or

series of related acts

N.

"Premises" means any building you occupy in


"Insured Individual" in Paragraph H.1.

0.

"Property"

means

money,

or

events

conducting your

involving

one or more

individuals.

business and the residence of any

monetary instruments, securities, services

or

any other

tangible property

that

has intrinsic value.


P.

means a spouse, child, step-child, legally adopted child, foster child, spouse of a married child,
grandchild, brother, sister, parent, adoptive parent, step-parent, grandparent, brother-in-law, sister-in-law,
parent-in-law and grandparent-in-law.

"Relative"

IV. ADDITIONAL EXCLUSIONS


In addition to the Exclusions listed in SECTION IV
EXCLUSIONS of the Common
Cond itions, the following Exclusions apply to this "Coverage Part".

A.

For the purpose of all INSURING AGREEMENTS of this


1.

Acts Committed

by

You

or

Any

"Coverage Part", this "Policy"

Policy

Terms and

shall not

cover:

"Insured Individual"

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2.

"Expenses" resulting from any dishonest, fraudulent

a.

You;

b.

Any

or

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criminal act committed

by:

or

"Insured Individual".

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B.

or

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or

"Property"
"Expenses" resulting

from the surrender of

"Property":

a.

Inside the "Premises" unless first brought inside the "Premises" after
extortion demand for the purpose of paying such demand; or

b.

Outside the "Premises" as a result of a threat to do


such "Property" other than a "Messenger".

bodily

harm to

an

receipt of

individual in

the

ransom or

possession of

Purpose of INSURING AGREEMENT C. of this "Coverage Part"; this "Policy" shall not cover:
Political or Military Activity
"Expenses" resulting from an "Insured Individual" taking part in any political activity or the operations
of any security or military force.

For the
1.

2.

3.

Travel Documents

"Expenses" resulting from the failure of you or an "Insured Individual" to properly procure or maintain
required travel documents including passports, visas, permits and other similar documentation.
Violation of Laws of Foreign Countries
"Expenses" resulting from "Detention" due to any actual or alleged violation of the laws of a foreign
country by you or an "Insured Individual", unless the "Detention" results from allegations that are
deliberately false, fraudulent or malicious and made solely to achieve political, propaganda and/or
coercive effect upon

or

at the expense of you

or an

"Insured Individual".

V. LIMIT OF LIABILITY AND RETENTION


A.

Limit of

Liability

The most we will pay for loss or "Expenses" in any


set forth in Item 2. of the Declarations.
B.

one

"Occurrence" is the

applicable

Limit of

Liability

as

Retention
We will not pay for loss in any one "Occurrence" unless the amount of loss exceeds the Retention
Amount shown in Item 2. of the Declarations. We will then pay the amount of loss in excess of the
Retention Amount, up to the Limit of Liability shown in Item 2. of the Declarations. In the event more than
one Retention Amount could apply to the same loss, only the highest Retention Amount may be applied.
The Retention Amount does not
C.

apply

to any

"Expenses" paid under

INSURING AGREEMENTS B. and

VI. DUTIES IN THE EVENT OF AN OCCURRENCE

In the event of

an

"Occurrence" which may result in

A.

Determine that the

B.

In

"Coverage Part", you


actually occurred.

loss covered under this

extortion threat, "Detention"

has

must:

"Kidnap",
"Hijack"
regard to a "Kidnap" or extortion threat, make every reasonable effort to:
1. Immediately notify the Security Firm shown in the Declarations, if any; and
2. Notify an associate and local law enforcement authorities;
before surrendering any "Property" in payment of a ransom demand or extortion threat.
C. Approve any payment involving a ransom demand or extortion threat.
D. Notify us as soon as practicable.
E. Submit to examination under oath at our request and give us a signed statement of your answers.
F. Give us a detailed, sworn proof of loss within 120 days.
G. Cooperate with us in the investigation and settlement of any claim.
or

VII. ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS


In addition to the conditions listed in SECTION VIII
GENERAL CONDITIONS of the Common
Terms and Conditions, the following Conditions apply to this "Coverage Part".

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A.

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"Expenses".

Fraud

or

This "Coverage Part" is void in any case of fraud by you as it relates to this
void if you or any other "Insured", at any time, intentionally conceal or

"Policy"

at any time. It is also


a material fact

misrepresent

concerning:
1. This "Coverage Part";
An "Individual Insured" under this

"Coverage Part";
The "Property"
"Coverage Part";
4. Your interest in the "Property" covered under this "Coverage Part"; or
5. A claim under this "Coverage Part".
Additional "Premises" or "Employees"
If, during the "Policy Period", you establish any additional "Premises" or hire additional "Employees", other
than through consolidation or merger with, or purchase or acquisition of assets or liabilities of, another
entity, such "Premises" and "Employees" shall automatically be covered under this "Coverage Part".
Notice to us of an increase in the number of "Premises" or "Employees" need not be given and no
additional premium need be paid for the remainder of the "Policy Period" shown in the Declarations.
Consolidation, Merger or Acquisition
If through consolidation or merger with, or purchase or acquisition of assets or liabilities of, some other
entity, any additional individuals become "Insured Individuals" or you acquire the use and control of any
2.

covered under this

3.

B.

C.

additional "Premises":

D.

1.

You must give us written notice and obtain our written consent to extend this "Coverage Part" to such
additional "Insured Individuals" or "Premises". We may condition our consent upon payment of an
additional premium; but

2.

For the first 90 days after the effective date of such consolidation, merger, or purchase or acquisition
of assets or liabilities, any insurance afforded for "Insured Individuals" or "Premises" also applies to
these additional "Insured Individuals" or "Premises" for acts committed or events occurring within this
90 day period.

3.

The notice requirement shall not apply and coverage under this condition shall extend for the
remainder of the "Policy Period", provided:
a.

The assets of the merged, purchased, or acquired entity do not exceed 25% of the total assets of
the "Insured" as reflected in the "Insured's" most recent fiscal year-end financial statement or

b.

The merger,
Period."

or

acquisition

occurs

less than 90

days prior

to the end of the

"Policy

Form

"Subsidiary"
If, during the "Policy Period" you acquire or form a "Subsidiary":
1. You must give us written notice as soon as possible and obtain our written consent to extend the
coverage provided by this "Coverage Part" to such "Subsidiary." We may condition our consent by
requiring payment of an additional premium; but
2. For the first 90 days after the effective date of such acquisition or formation, the coverage provided by
this "Coverage Part" shall apply to such "Subsidiary", provided that all "Occurrences" causing or
contributing to a loss involving such acquisition or formation, must take place after the effective date

Acquire

or

of such
3.

E.

purchase

Due

acquisition

or

formation.

The notice requirement shall not apply and coverage under this condition shall extend for the
remainder of the "Policy Period", provided:
a.

The assets of the acquired or formed "Subsidiary" do not exceed 25% of the total assets of the
"Insured" as reflected in the "Insured's" most recent fiscal year-end financial statement; or

b.

The

acquisition

or

formation

occurs

less than 90

days prior to the end of the "Policy Period".

Diligence

You and every "Insured Individual" must exercise due diligence in


to avoid or diminish any loss covered under this "Coverage Part".

doing

all

things reasonably practicable


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Settlement of Claim

We may make any investigation that we deem necessary and may, with your written consent, settle any
claim that we deem expedient. If you do not consent to such settlement, the most we will pay for all loss
on account of such claim is limited to the amount for which the claim could have been settled as of the
date we proposed such settlement.
G.

Liberalization
we adopt any revision that would broaden the coverage under this "Coverage Part" without additional
premium within 45 days prior to or during the "Policy Period" shown in the Declarations, the broadened
coverage will apply to this "Coverage Part" as of the date the revision is approved for general use by the
applicable department of insurance.
Loss Covered Under More Than One Coverage of this "Coverage Part".
If two or more INSURING AGREEMENTS of this "Coverage Part" apply to the same loss, we will pay the

If

H.

lesser of:

I.

1.

The actual amount of

2.

The

loss;

of the Limits of

sum

Loss Sustained and

or

Liability applicable to those

coverages.

Reported

We will pay for loss that you sustain through acts committed
shown in the Declarations and reported to us:
1.
2.

"Policy Period"; or
During the period of time provided
"Coverage Part".

"Coverage

K.

Period"

"Hijack"

alleged "Kidnap",
began prior to the

an extortion threat,
effective date of this

Liability

When there is more than one "Insured", our maximum liability for loss sustained by one or all
"Insureds" shall not exceed the amount for which we would be liable if all losses were sustained by

any
2.

occurring during the "Policy

EXTENDED REPORTING PERIOD of this

will not pay for any loss resulting from "Kidnap",


which is part of a series of related acts that
Part".
or

Non-Accumulation of
1.

in SECTION II

we

"Detention"
J.

events

the

During

However,

or

one

"Insured".

Regardless of the number of years this "Coverage Part" remains in effect and the total premium
amounts due or paid, the amount we shall pay for any loss shall not be cumulative from year to year
or from "Policy Period" to "Policy Period".

Other Insurance
This "Coverage Part" does not apply to loss recoverable or recovered under other insurance or indemnity.
If the limit of the other insurance or indemnity is insufficient to cover the entire amount of the loss, this
"Coverage Part" will apply to that part of the loss, other than that falling within any Retention Amount, not
recoverable or recovered under the other insurance or indemnity.

L.

However, this "Coverage Part" will not apply to the


Liability shown in Item 2. of the Declarations.
Ownership of "Property"; Interests Covered
The "Property" covered under this "Coverage Part"
That you

own or

is limited to

more

than the

applicable

Limit of

"Property":

lease,

2.

That you hold for others;

3.

For which you

However
individual

amount of loss that is

or

legally liable.
this "Coverage Part" is for your benefit only. It provides no rights or
or entity. Any claim for loss that is covered under this "Coverage Part"
are

benefits to any other


must be presented by

you.
M.

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of any loss.
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covered under this

"Coverage Part"

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so we can

verify

the amount

Recoveries

Any recoveries, less the cost of obtaining them,


"Coverage Part" will be distributed as follows:

made after settlement of loss covered

a.

To you, until you are reimbursed for any loss that you sustain that exceeds the Limit of
and the Retention Amount, if any;

b.

Then to us, until

c.

Then to you, until you

we are

by

this

Liability

reimbursed for the settlement made; and

are

reimbursed for that

part of the loss equal

to the Retention

Amount, if

any.
Recoveries do not include any recovery:

2.

a.

b.
0.

suretyship, reinsurance, security or indemnity taken for our benefit;


Of original securities after duplicates of them have been issued.
From insurance,

or

Territory
"Coverage Part" covers acts committed or events occurring anywhere in the world, subject to the
following:
1. This "Coverage Part" does not apply to any "Insured Individual" traveling to or presently in any foreign
country where a Travel Warning issued by the U. S. State Department is in effect at the time this
"Policy" becomes effective, unless such foreign country is attached via Endorsement as being
included as part of the coverage territory of this "Coverage Part".
2. This "Coverage Part" applies only to "Premises" or "Property" located within the United States of
America (including its territories and possessions), Puerto Rico, Canada and other foreign countries

This

attached via Endorsement.


3.

P.

If, during the "Policy Period", the U.S. State Department issues a Travel Warning for a foreign
country, this "Coverage Part" does not apply to any "Insured Individual" traveling to or presently in
that country beginning 24 hours after the Travel Warning is issued and continuing for the duration of
the Warning, unless you obtain our written consent to continue the coverage provided by this
"Coverage Part".

Transfer of Your

Rights of Recovery against Others

to Us

You must transfer to us all your rights of recovery against any individual or entity for any loss you
sustained and for which we have paid or settled. You must also do everything necessary to secure those
rights and do nothing after loss to impair them.

Q. Valuation
1.

Settlement

Subject to SECTION
a.

V.A. Limit of

Liability, we will pay for:


and including its face value.

We may, at
Loss of money but only up to
money issued by any country other than the United States of America:

our

option, pay for

1) At face value in the money issued by that country; or


2) In the United States of America dollar equivalent determined by the
published in The Wall Street Journal on the day it was surrendered.
b.

Loss of securities but only up to their market value at the close of business
surrendered. We may, at our option:

the

exchange

day they

were

1)

Pay the value of such securities or replace them in kind, in which event you must
all your rights, title and interest in and to those securities; or

2)

Pay the cost of any Lost Securities Bond required in connection with issuing duplicates of the
securities. However, we will be liable only for the payment of so much of the cost of the bond
as would be charged for a bond having a penalty not exceeding the lesser of the:
a)

Value of the securities at the close of business

loss;

b)

909-0001 08 09

on

rate of

loss of

on

the

day you

first became

assign

to

us

aware

of the

Page

7 of 8

or

Limit of

Liability.

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c.

Document 1-5

Filed 04/15/16

damage to "Property" other than money


1) Its replacement cost value without deduction

Loss of

or

aware

of the loss;

Page

and securities for not


for

depreciation

on

more

the

80 of 94

than:

day

you first became

or

2) The Limit of Liability,


whichever is less.
2.

a.

b.

c.

R.

option, pay for loss of or damage to "Property" other than money and securities:
In the money of the country in which the loss occurred; or
In the United States of America dollar equivalent of the money of the country in which the loss or
damage occurred determined by the rate of exchange published in The Wall Street Journal at the
time it was surrendered or damaged.
Any "Property" that we pay for or replace becomes our "Property".

We may, at

our

Cancellation and Non Renewal


1.

The "Named Insured" shown in the Declarations may cancel this


delivering to us advance written notice of cancellation.

2.

We may cancel this "Coverage Part"


cancellation at least:

4.

or

delivering

Part"

by mailing

or

to the "Named Insured" written notice of

days before the effective date of cancellation if we cancel for non-payment of premium; or
b. 60 days before the effective date of cancellation if we cancel for any other reason.
We are not required to renew this "Coverage Part". However, written notice of our intent to nonrenew
this "Coverage Part" shall be sent to the "Named Insured" at least 60 days prior to expiration of the
"Policy Period".
We will mail or deliver our notice to the "Named Insured's" last mailing address known to us. Notice of
cancellation or nonrenewal will state the effective date of cancellation or nonrenewal and the "Policy
Period" will end on that date. If this "Coverage Part" is cancelled, we will send the "Named Insured"
any premium refund due. If we cancel, the refund will be pro rata. If the "Named Insured" cancels, the
a.

3.

by mailing

"Coverage

20

refund may be less than pro rata. The cancellation will be effective even if we have not made
offered a refund. If notice is mailed, proof of mailing will be sufficient proof of notice.

Page
909-0001 08 09

or

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Page

81 of 94

ARIZONA KIDNAP/RANSOM AND EXTORTION INSURANCE COVERAGE


PART AMENDATORY ENDORSEMENT
THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.
This endorsement modifies the

following:

KIDNAP/RANSOM AND EXTORTION INSURANCE COVERAGE PART

A.

ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS, Paragraphs S. 2. and 4. of Cancellation and Non Renewal of


SECTION VII
the Kidnap/Ransom and Extortion Insurance Coverage Part of this "Policy" are replaced by the following:
2.

We may cancel this


cancellation at least:
a.

20

days before

"Coverage

Part"

by mailing

or

delivering

the effective date of cancellation if

we

to the "Named Insured" written notice of

cancel for

non-payment of premium at any time;

Or

60 days before the effective date of cancellation if we cancel for any other
Part" has been in effect less than 60 days and is not a renewal;

c.

60 days before the effective date of cancellation if we cancel after the "Coverage Part" has been in
effect for 60 days or more or is a renewal of a "Coverage Part" from us, and for the following reasons:

1)

Conviction of the "Named Insured" of

against;

C.

crime

arising

out of acts

increasing

the hazard insured

or

2)

A substantial change in the risk assumed, except to the extent that we should
foreseen the change or contemplated the risk in writing the contract; or

3)
4)

A substantial breach of contractual duties

5)

A determination by the director of insurance that the continuation of this


place us in violation of the insurance laws of this state or would jeopardize

6)
4.

reason

and this

"Coverage

b.

or

conditions;

reasonably

have

or

Loss of reinsurance applicable to the risk insured against, but only if the absence of reinsurance
has resulted from termination of treaty or facultative reinsurance initiated or implemented by our
reinsurer or reinsurers; or

Acts or omissions by the "Named Insured"


hazard insured against.

or

his

"Coverage Part" would


solvency; or
which
materially increase the
representative
our

Notices of cancellation or nonrenewal shall be sent by certified mail to the "Named Insured" at the last
address known to us with a statement of the specific reasons for cancellation or nonrenewal. Copies of
notices will also be sent to your agent. Proof of mailing is sufficient proof of notice. If notice is not mailed
in the time required, we will extend the "Policy Period" to accommodate notice requirements on a pro rata
basis of the existing 'Policy". If this "Coverage Part" is cancelled, we will send the "Named Insured" any
premium refund due. If the "Named Insured" cancels, the refund may be less than pro rata. If we cancel,
the refund will be pro rata. Notice of cancellation will be accompanied by a refund of unearned premium
except a premium that has been financed. If notice is mailed, proof of mailing will be sufficient proof of
notice.

ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS, Paragraph S. Cancellation and Non


The following is added to SECTION VII
Renewal of the Kidnap/Ransom and Extortion Insurance Coverage Part of this "Policy":
5.

We will mail notice of premium increase, change in deductible or reduction in limits or substantial
reduction in coverage at least 60 days prior to the expiration of the "Policy". If we fail to provide 60 days
notice, coverage remains in effect until 60 days notice is given or until the effective date of replacement
coverage obtained by the "Named Insured", whichever occurs first. If you elect not to renew, any earned
premium for the period of extension shall be calculated pro rata at the lower of the current or previous
year's rate. If you accept the renewal, the premium increase, if any, and other changes are effective the
day following the prior "Policy's" expiration.

909-0029 08 09

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Page

82 of 94

.C, Hanover
Insurance

Group*

THE ONLY SIGNATURES APPLICABLE TO THIS POLICY ARE THOSE REPRESENTING THE COMPANY
NAMED ON THE FIRST PAGE OF THE DECLARATIONS.

We have caused this policy to be


declarations page, where required, by

signed by our President and Secretary


duly authorized agent of the company.

and

countersigned

on

the

The Hanover Insurance Company


440 Lincoln Street
Worcester, Massachusetts 01653

cra7a,
Charles F. Cronin

Secretary

SIG-0001 06 05

Marita Zuraitis
President

Page

1 of 1

Case 2:16-cv-01071-BSB

Private Company
New Business

..4Hianover, i
Gtoup*

Page

idtpoL-fo

e, k44:44N6*

114

nsurance

Filed 04/15/16

Document 1-5

83 of 94

L,\J

Advantage Portfolio

APPLICATION FORM
CLMMS-MADE WARNING FOR APPLICRTION
THIS APPLICATION es FOR A CLANAs.iaRDE AND REPORTED POLICY. SURIECT TO ITS TERMS, T1415 POLICY WILL APPLY
ONLY To -CLAIMSFIRST MADE AGAINST THE 'INSUREDS' AND REPORTED TO THE -INSURER- DURING THE POLICY
PER/OD OR ANy EXTENDED REPORTING PERIOD THAT MAY APPLY. PLEASE READ THE 'POLICY' CAREFULLY TO DETERMINE
RIGHTS, DUTIES, COVERAGE AND COVERAGE RESTRICTIONS.

Whertevet usect

or

otherwise stated
1.

2.

Ns

AppTicatson, the

tertn

"Appkant- 41/1E

Man

the Named insured- and all subsidiaries. unless

t:

Applicant/IV e4:4) Ui 5 s ot3 -4-7-11444-"11-91 a Alt ariv-,0 11.)6.c,


f. 1-1 0 ht.r Poeta 0 ft,
Address CII Applicant 1, 22

1 s.

Cc-43.-rts" 044x.
Telephone:
SC>) (12-7 irl 99

...a21.0

Name

of

city,
3.

Name and

State:

Address (if different than ewe) of Primary Contact (Executrvepetioeug,, thonaed

to

regardirg the proposed polioh:

Ivlarrie:TePiC sg.abfAcyeit
4.

City_
For Employment Practios Loss PreventiOn.
Name:

krpirectors
LT.

ard Officers

State:
irldicate the individual

-Coverage Parts*

Practices

X fickciary Liability
X Cfirnt

are

Limit

ernpbyment lavy mamas-

Limit of Liability

Requested: i

Limit of Liability

Requestrd: S

Liability

Requestect S

Limrt of Liability

Requested:

Limit a Liability

Pbquested:

Lent of

AreL

sectbns of this Appfication

eliabitity Requested: S

Insurance

Insurance

Si-ideate the bile of lent

1.7000 0 0C)

fr7

S: 00 0, 00 0

1,. 009

00f0

i-/

2, c>1)5
1., 0 CO) 0 DO,

DO 0

requested'.,Cointined Aggregate Limit of Liability for all -Coverage Parts'

slagfiriggigmalheatexa0N
Please

Zip Code:

resources or

Liabikty Insurance

X Kidnap/Ransom and Extortion

1..

responsible for human

being requested and complete only those

Liability

Corporate lEnitryl Liability

)(Employnent

Tide:

Title: G c,4 ift AZ


.0
/2te.../,
y
e....-4- e-4, he.. ft, ..._\14L...**Act__ C-oe.-, Tviephtne.:

Please indicate below which

Zip Code

reor noticcs ate infortna( ork

Pr-re-A-

Email Address:

1.

1+ Z.

)1(eparate

Aggregate Limit af Liability /Or each 'Coverage

provide the following Mformabon regarding the Applicant's most recent

place, please indicate with a

NIA Attach a copy of

Insurance

policies,

all apptications submitted to the current

if no coverage is

insurer or

Parr

curiently

In

any prior insurers,

0
90400:13.1Cii

Case 2:16-cv-01071-BSB

Document 1-5

Filed 04/15/16

Page

84 of 94

IMPORTANT: We wJ refy upon the declarations and statements contained in any prior appkationts) and the Applicant
understands and agrees that those declarations and statements will be Incorporated into any Advantage policy rasped by

Directors and Officers

2. None

tiabiky

Insurance Carner

gdlltktiti

Emile

Seta=

.110.1433

0:00 5,5.000
Vro, Tpc:e

r gyrr=4-1.5-

(Noe

Corporate (Entityi Liability


Insurance Carrier

Limit of...Lability

Esoiritsp_illie

S
Norse

Employment Practices Uabarty


Insurancr Corer

Explratiqp

C. 4-1411-11 5

lifDligliabittly

Date

t co

&tett=

S 1 $4-kis4-0

5.004:4

'r. I's a.

insurance Carrier

q1.

C thart-il-i-

Unlit of liability

Emsrium

ktattien

0, 000a

1000

C None

Crime:

Insiriance Cartier

io...

.4'

it.

g if
Kidnap/Ransom

and 5dortion:

tint Of Liability

It,

c,

RidediCILI

Linist.61b&
c'cC

EttOraflon D.ate

Mental

2.

Has the Applicant exerosed the Eaten:3rd Reporting period (or Discovery Period) movt
fat any Coyerage Parts to which this application relates?

3.

Within the past 5 years has the Appkant given notice of any tiaiin circumstance or potential
claim to any insurer under arty of the coyerage parts to which this apphcation relates?

please attach a

foff

laratm

s 2 aoa cleco s 5i:t oco


i..

)(None

insurane Can*

4,

121:stalt=

I: None

Fiduciary liabarty:

If 'Ye

us

explanation of the claim, circumstance,

or

Emma

recently
L

73 Y Is

FL

0 Yes

I: No

N o,

potential dam

Within the past 5 years has the Applicant cancelled or non-renewed any of the coverage pans
which this application relates? (Ndt Applkabie In Missouri)

to

CrENEBAUNEQSMATIMI

/I.
i 41
State of inoorporation: A /2./7.-wait d
Date established:
Nature of the

3.

what is the Applicant; Primary Standard Industrial Classification cSIC-) Code?

4,

What is the

5,

complete
Total Employees.

6.

Within the past 3 years has there been any change fresignationz departures. retirement, etc) in the position of the
of the Board, President Chief Executive Officer or Chief Rnanoal Officer?

Please

if Yer.

10.-EKOS Wat

Appkares

business:

.14.PArtr...j. 30,..r.ott. 5,1, pt-f, CArr 5 A Lx54 5-et 310

2.

Applicant's Primary
the

North American

following information

i-&-i:1 i).0

Industry Classir--.4s-

for the current Yea

Annual

efiutirvi

Lii

Revenue...a-if:.1 4.--"

please provide the following detaits sea allachment

C-4d, 7,.

"'Total Assets,

15: lici 3 i 7ei


Chairperson

Name of inciaridual, date of change, and reason for charge.

Case 2:16-cv-01071-BSB

7,

In

the next 12 months tor

during the past

Filed 04/15/16

Document 1-5

lff -months) is the

Page

Applicant ccinternplatfng tor has the Appkan

85 of 94

or

been

srtheproimpk4irsg
F

(4) My merger. acquisition,

divestment

'es

(b) Any change in outside auditors'A, Yes


!.7., Yes
tr.) Any renal-Oration or anangernenl with aediton under foderal or state law?

No

or

(d) My branch, location, tacky, office.


tf the

Applicant answered

Does the

8.

d -Yes-,

please

Does the

-Yesto

Appkard perform
attach

an

Appkant Kawe

-Y& s'. please anach

uswogrANT: It

is

above

requested

iS

subsidiary dosing consoklations or Layoffs?


any part of Question 7, please attach an explanation.

any

or

for a lee>

professional services

Does the

any subsidiaries for which roverage is

iequested2

hist of these entaics and indicate nature ot taraness tor each.

understood
Orowtded-

agreed

and

that coverage

General

is

not

pdd for subsidiaries

3.

:hese

so

5.

Ouesbon

under the Investment Act of 1940

nture

Has the Appkant or any person proposed for coverage been the
any of the following during the past 5 years'

Applicant answered 'Yes' to

bubness

4yetcentot2wrership

subject of,

or

any of the above in Question 3, attach

Please

attach

held by Applicant for each.

17 Yes

Orpni2atitat
Yes,..2(No

kill

(I(No

been involved in,


Persons
C Yes

RIND

1.7, Yes

liNci

i....' Yes

C Yes
lel Yes

..i<N0
kriVo

f Yes
7: Yes

.1 No

.7., Yes

X No

_7 yes

4o

description

g No
X No

of the details.

Other than those identified rn your retponse to Question 3. has any claim been brought at any
time during the last 5 years against (i) any Applicant or liD any proposed insured individual in his
or her capacity as a director or (Aker of any entity?

please

unless the irifonnation A

ANA-Tr-AT/ON L-a.rwipPrr f

1 i-4
.2.-.0 7S.51
Fr
kid
has'
nal 12,it,A (or louring
is t e A
cant sante
pas
iating
in
the
been
of
the Applicant completed or
process
completing arty pubk or private offering
of securities'
if "Ye5'. please attach a full description with details,

If -re

No

Company

7' Activities that fat

(a) Mti-trost, copyright or patent litigation


a)) CNII. criminal or administrative proceeding alleging violation of any
federal ar State securities taws?
fc) Civil. criminal or administrative proceeding alleging violation of ahy
Federal or state Anti-Trust or fair Trade Law?
fd) Any other cnminal actions?
fe) Any action for suspension or revocation of a license or for any
professional disciplinary sanction'

4.

XYes

Operations
il
1 lif"ri''
Partnership Manager
I
n4 1
P*one

irt

In the

g the

Anto

state.

Insurance

Venture/
ihierations-r-ientrtir_irdicale
t)(21:int Par7Ialtics4112*PC
tiVi eriongs)
j
es", please

UE,400,-14-

activities? it None,

v,

toil

2.

Yi%

-14-C-+Ndo,ft5TMer-Vt4J-A--

Applicant participate in any of the foirowing

Captive Insurance Company Operations


franchising,

Xnio

explanation

rxmcicots AND OfFicritata1tErilifilBMATI2:1


1.

No

l Yes

Yes

full desenplson of the details.

provide the bilowing inforrnatnn regarding the Applicants outstanding ownership;

(a) Total number of shares

or

wits

outstanding

(b) Total number of security holders:


(c) Number or shares or units owned

dire* andior beneficially by the Appbcants:

/00 lei,

0
14.4.07, aten

Case 2:16-cv-01071-BSB

(a) My security Nakier

own, or have the


unit.

Filed 04/15/16

Document 1-5

to

right

owri,

ouestancing shares or

directly

and/or benefedatly 10 percent

or more

86 of 94

Page

of the Applicant

Please provide detads


Director

or

Represented

Ofker Shareholders

Voting Shares Owned

Sharethraden1

who
individual and Corporate
hon
oth n-dearioh and non-officers
i

Applir:ants

Board of Directors
Board of Managers

on

Of

are,
of Directcts

ReIxesentedoronBoaAPrrocafsasRahneagoardert

Voting Shares Owned

1.

eMeafitEKLERKEMEUMILMON62861141011_
1.

Employee Count

Y.Cal.

i 51--

Current

Previous

What Peccentage of the APPlIc-ant's

3.

Does the

eta

EmPloyees currently earn

more

1,
1, at

4.

then 5100, 000?

Applicant:

(a) Hare written pima/tires

In

place regarding

Equal Opportunity Employment


Mti -DiscnrnInation:

Anti-Sexuat Harassment

Emplayrrecnt

<Yes

2: No

Ayes
X'Yes

IT No

JXYes

at Witt

Progressive Discipline:
Handling complaint of sexual harassment cx discrimination.
i

tilzagiglgig
canitittm

0..
.F6

2_

2-

locators/hat hoe
tiCamEmrardvsi

ECORkgeltS
tr-LCaid1213ala

Part Teng

Fuil Tent

.v

7, No
;.-T No

Y es

T. No

<Yes

I-2 No

Y es

No

7, Yes

E No

promotion?, Yts

Oo

ADA accommodations
If

d.

the Appkant answered -Noto any of the above in Olvestion 3, please attach

Does the

fb) Have written


have

an

employee handbook to

all

employees"?
if the Applicant does

procedures in place that are distributed to each employee

employee harvitiook7

lc) Use any tests to screen


If 'Yes'.

full explanation_

Applicant:

fa) Distribute and document the receipt of es


not

Appficant or employees for continued employment

or

please describe-.

tr0 Review al teem:al:ions with human resources and in-house or outside counsel?
(03 Have

full-time human

resources

manager

or

Y es

:i. No

department?, Yet

1-..: No

M Is face-to-face training regarding anti-rhscrirranabon and anii-sexual harassment polioes and


procedures conducted by:
in -house human resources
An

If liio to both of the above in Omstion dt

36,49,

)Yes *No

staff"

outside vendor'

please attach

an

explanation

Yes,1.7( No

Case 2:16-cv-01071-BSB

Filed 04/15/16

Document 1-5

During the past 5 years. has

grievances

cr

arty Appitcant in any capacity. been involved in any lawsuit.


other administrative hearings or proceedings before any of the following

charges

Page

Inquires

investigations

(a) National Labor Relations Board?

Yes

(t') Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs'


Id) US. Department of Labor?

Yes

(e) Any Stale or Local Covemment agency 5441


Fair Employment A(ency?

If the

Appkent

or

5lo
Xtaoi

:7' Yes,

dot Equal Employment Opportunity Board?

(f) US rhstrid

87 of 94

as

Yes

the labru

rikpartrarni

ti

State Court?

answered 'Yes' to any pan of Question 5.

please attach

KNo

or

an

Yes,AKNo

2: yes

il(isio

X Yes

No

explanation.

OPDONAL pow PARTy LABIUM COVAAtIF


6,

Does the

Applicarit have estabashed polioes

condeet when
rion.harassment statements?

Outlining employee

and

procedures.

dealing with third parties including, nois-discrimination

and

Clo) For tespordng to complaints of harassment discrimination or ava rights violatiore


from third parties?

What percentage of the Applicant's


of their arricuons off-site?

B.

Has the

employees

work at ousiomer locations

or

ever had any action or civil sut brought


apinst them by a
alleging haaassment discrimination. or civil rights violations'
If 'Yes* pleace attach a full description of the details

Applicant

perform a maionty
customer; dent

or

third party

Z Yes

MIKI6RYIABriantigThiM.DON
1.

Please trst the

names

and

Plan Names
(Do not include health
welfare plans)

Aia...4.44A 'IOW

tyr.les of Appfscants employee benefits plants). Attach addtional pages if needed


Phan Assets
(Most current year)

:;7e41:1-',
f---

75

Funding

Number of Plan

Under of Over Funded by


more than 25% (DB only)

Parbcipants

Type
of Man'

{7- Ye5

Da

Yes

:2 iiti

:Yes

iTho

Yes

2.

Appiicarst

or

handle any investment decisions in-heose7

3.

rt No" lo question 2 above do the fiduciaries review the investment guideiines used
investment managers at least annually?

4.

Are

5.

Has any

pians Nar

any

if 'Yes'

please

in

compliance with plan agreements

or

by the

ER/SA?

(EBF)
yes

A:to

Xtres

No

describe:

employee benefit plan invested in more than 10% of any entity Other than
pooled investment vehicle suds as a mutual fund?

Has any

If- -Yes'.

Hat

Yes

employee benefit plan invested in seoanties of the Applicant?


if "Yes", please attach a fill description with details.

or a

Top

please describe

if 'Yet:

6.

AA 6KS

No

Defintid contribution (DO. Defined Benefit (DB). Empioyee Stock Ownership (ESOP) Excess Benefit
Does the

3a

r.:1-; No.

7, Yes

7'

Third Party or
Outside
Administrators

please

attach

full description with details

the

7 Yes

Vac>

I- Yes

X.No

Applicant

0
99447003 WW1

Case 2:16-cv-01071-BSB

Has any employee tenett plan loaned or pledged any employees benefit pitan assets
party-in-interest (including the APplicant'
It 'Yes".

Filed 04/15/16

Document 1-5

please attach a

Aie their any overdue

MI

88 of 94

Page

to any

Applartt contnbutions tor any plan, or has any plan requested or


for a waiver of contributionsyes

contemplated filing a request


9.

attach a fuk

please

If 'Yes

description with details

"(No

Within the last 3 years has there been,

or is there airier* under consxletation. any


reonch-grg
spirr-oft transfer, consolidation. merger, temanation or other senile transaction of any employee
bereft plan?
if -Yes-. please atach a FA description with details.
If any or the following questions are answered 'No". please attach a Ur description with details

(a/ Are ail

benefit plans
Act IHIPPA) 7

employee

Accounubility

compliant with the

Health insurance

Do all

(d)

employee benefit plans have a

written investment

Yes

.(No

Yes

No

Portability and

(o) Does the plan sponsor comply with the summary Pan description requaements under ER5A
for at empioyee benefit plans?

Ii

X9

yes

description enth details.

..r1( Yes
Yes

poky?

S.7 No

ts the lair 'Twice value of at

employee benefit plans cainitated annually?


During the past 5 years, has there been, or is fnere coact4 any investigation by the IRS,
Department ol Labor DOC, Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation (PBGC), or any other State
or Federal Agency of any employee benefit plan Df any current or former 5duoary of suth
employee benefit plan.>
If "Yes",

please attach

full

7, Yes

description with details.

CRWEIQYIBECILINKI
1.

Does the

Applicant

(a) Allow the employees wbo reconcile the

Sign

monthly bank statements

to

also:

checio!

Handle deposits?
Have access to check

signing machines oi signature plates?

Yes

XNo

CT' Yes

it< Nc

Yes

(b) is countenignatured checks required?


If -Yes',

over

who

what amount"
can

sign checlei"

PfLes Qfp-3-t

(d)

Is

proces from

incoming checks irnmediate/y stamped For Deposit Only?

Does ars annual external audit include all subsidianes and

joint

ventures?

4.

S.

Do you have

6.

Do you have

art

Does the

Are

Afti

documented system of internal control

4(

.2(Yes

C No

AYes

rio

T., Yes

.KNo
ANC

Yes

Parg-nriteAeo

If 'No",

7,

si

:1"., Yes

Applicants external audit include all of its kications?


*ase expLin: fqb E
Does an independent CPA provide a Management Letter to the Acpticant?

3.

beginning to

check stock stored under dual control with controlled access'

ie.) Are
2,

jL)t A Piosuav

15

(c) Are internal controh designed so that no employee tan control


end le& request a rheck approve a voucher, sign a diedcP

politiesip-ocedures?

internal audit depattment?

;2 Yes

..rleYes

.KNo
..71' No

'LT. Yes

management polities and computer system control's in place to prevent inclividual(s) vino
new hires from adding them into the payroll:

approve
8

Do you have

9.

How often does the

program

In

place to detect possible

"Chosr

XYes

employees!

No

No

Applicant perform a physical 'mentor), check of stock and equipment' c1dm4

Who performs These reconciliations?


la

Does the
or

Appkant maintain a perpetual inventory of stock including

purchased goods/scrap?

raw

matenalsfrnaratactured

iNtlittirrT) /-li

)(Yes

No

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Are internal

control poliCie; and procedures for kxeign locations

consistent wrth those

of domestic locations?
if 'Nor.

please

Does the

attach

Does the

an

k,,s,,Yes

explanation.

Applicant perform pre-ernplOymont reference checks for all

i( "No". please attach


14.

an

its

potential employees?

adding

place

verify the existence

and
them to the authorized master vendor list?
k-r

to

ovvisetshao of

XYes

7 No

Yes

Xfsto

'JYes

A"No

the authorized

Are the duties of

16,

computer pmgrammers and operators separated?


P.15 separation been established between authority to initiate and approve

17.

If a

telephone call

other than the

can

one

activate

whO

a wire

transfer?

transfer of funds, does your financial instrtubon calf an

requested the transfer

If 'Yes", what is the callback threshold?


1..

Are transfer verifications sent to


initiated the transfer?

19.

Are wire transfers recorded the same


who did not approve or transmit such

before acting

on

41_4_ tk,

employer

an

the transfer

.e.

request?

5--F444

-4.,

department other

employee

k Yes

No

XYes

C.: No

A Yes

L No

XYes

7 No

than the one who

..7. Yes

)(tito

73 Yes

KNo

E Yes

El No

System,,i(Yes

7: No

fallowing physical controls

(a) Alarm

.krslo

L_

Verify invoices against a corresponding purchase order, receiving report and


master vendor hst Prior to issuing payment7

Are the

Yes

r'

vendors prior to

new

lc) Allow the same individual who verifies the existence of vendo,s to eke have the authority
to edit the authonzed master vendor 1St)

20.

Nu

Applicant:

(b) Have a prokrOure

(d)

expimation.

Lat Maintain a list of authorized vendors?

15.

89 of 94

Locatinns in, cact


Egg
1
111----11"tear141.ainel
I,
I

13.

Page

Number of Locabons:

11

12,

Filed 04/15/16

Document 1-5

in

day the transfer verifications


wee

are

received

by

an

indavidual

transfer?

place:

<No

(b) Video Cameras

71 Yes,,

Ici Security Guards

0 Yes,

K No

(di Controlled Premises Access


21.

Maximum exposure inside the


Location.

22.

premises:

5...e e l'15-A194-1(

Outside the Premises Coverage Exposure:


Do you use an Armored Motor Vehicle Company to
If 'No'.

Ca*

.7f;)

Checidzsearities:

transport Money or Securities?

25,-D0 0
13

Yes,,,titel

please complete below.

Maximum exposure outside the premises:


Cash:

Location:

Checizi/Securitiex
23.

g4,4.,-pLo%4C_

100-00, 5 )6119)

of

Messengers:

List all employee theft forgery, computer fraud or other crime losses discovered by the Applicant
in the last 5 years. itemizing each loss separately. Include date of loss. description, total amount of
toss, and corrective measures Attach additional pages if needed.

1-7e-T
4-r-to

!I Chedc if none

iv/ ia4..Z
100000
l
1
1
I

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90 of 94

QUIONAL-alealROMBECIMIVAMPL
24.

25.

Please describe Me

Innen

Do any of dx,

Applicant's

It 'yes-, please

explain

the

Pf5rftles for d'ents'


7-0-41.5
ojc.

APPlicant

clients reduve the Applicant to airry

and

wane

/...4.-1,04-4-L

insi, rance

or To

be bonded'

itpe...gomR473

Tes

specify amount

KIPMEM12261t-ALDICata/Qh1...CAZIRAGLINEQR846.101
1.

Rease

ccenplete

the

following information regarding the foreign travel of the Applicant's employees:

Counmes Vruted

Number of annuaIlmos

-1&1242ic

cwe-rA,

2.

Averaee stay

6-,DAY5
5 4D4-Y5 I

Number of errtokrvers

3 5
It 5

7 AI why": A^tA LA47,5'/A


Describe the Apcant's secunty precautions taken for foreign travel.

iSILQUitiablEgfafalf:CAME1124.
7.

The
No

Applicant must complete the prior knowledge statement belpar


or entity proposed for coverage is aware of any tact circumstance,

person

suppose

AppX

No

or situation which he or she has reason to


claim that would fall within the scope of any of the proposed coverages far whch the
maintain insurance, or within any of the larger lanits cf liabitity sought by the Applicant except:

might give rise to any


does not

currently

or

thAPORTANT: 15 understood arid agreed that we shall not be liable to make payments for loss in connection w4h any ciairr
rrade against any ApPlicant directly or indirectly arising out ot based upon or attributable to or hi any way involving any lawsuit
administrabve proceding wotten demand. tact circumstance, or Srtuation set forth or that should have been set forth in the

Aoplicant response

DUa

40,09)

to

question

above.

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The

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Page

91 of 94

bkEICE

undersigned. acting on behalf of all Applicants. &atm that the statements set forth in this 'Applkation' are

ThExcugh efforts were made to obtain requested oformation trorn each and every Applicant proposed for this
proper and accurate completion of this 'Application'.

true and correct and that


to facitate the

insurance

undersigned agree that the information provided 21 this "Application" and any material submitted herewith are the representations of
Applicants and that they are rnatenal and are the basis for nuance of the insurance 'Policy provided by us. The undersigned further
of the
'Policy' Any material
stgree that the Applkation- and any material submitted herewith that Se considered attached to and a part
sbinatea with the Apphvation" shall he maintained on Me (either electrum-Ay or paper) with in and shall be deemed to be attached
The

at

hereto

as

If

physically

attached.

It is further

agreed that:
tf any of the Applicants discover or

become aware of any significant change in the rendition of the Applicants Organization between
the date of this 'Applicationand the "Poky inception date, *Nth would render the 'Appricanon
Any 'Policy' isSlied will be in reliance upon the trutirtuthess of the information provided in ths -Apptication!: provided, however with
respect to such information, no knowledge or kiforrnation possessed by any Applicant shall be imputed lo any other Applicants_
any parson ce persons knew as of the 'Policy' inceptizat date that such information contained an the -Applicationtsr were untrue,
inaccurate or incomplete, then Coverage may be denied or canceled with respect to that person or persons if such infomiabon
was matenal to issuance 01 the 'Poky'. tiowever, it the Chairperson of the Board of Diredors, President, Chief Executrve 01ficez or
Execubve Director of the Applicant knew as of the -PokcY' inception date that such informabon contained in the Appricationfsr
were untrue, tiaccurate or incomplete. then Coverage may be denied or canceled with respect to that person or persons arid the
Applicant Organization if such information was material to issuance of the "PoAcy.,
Statements in the 'Application', facts pertaining to or knowledge possessed by the individual skveng the 'Application" shall be

imputed

to the

Applicant; and
-Applkatlon' does

The signing of this

not

bind the

undersigned to purchase the

insurance.

NQTIQ3Q_CQLQJ3ADD_AF2U,CAM IT IS UNLAWRJE TO KNOWINGLY PROVIDE FALSE INCOMPLETE OR MISLEADING


FACTS OR INFORMATION TO AN INSURANCE COMPANY FOR THE PURPOSE OF DERAUDING OR ATTEMPTING
TO DBRAUD TI* COMPANY. PENALTIES MAY INCLUDE win:sower', RNES, DENIAL OF /NSURANCE AND CIVIL
DAMAGES ANY IN9JRANCE COMPANY OR AGENT OF AN WSURANCE COMPANY WHO KNOWINGLY PROVIDE FALSE.
INCOMPLETE OR MISLEADING FACTS OR INFORMATION TO A POLICY HOLDER OR GALIVANT FOR NE PURPOSE OF
DEFRAUDING OR ATTEMPTING TO DEFRAUD THE POUCYHOLDER OR CIAIMANT WITH REGAK) TO A SETTLEMENT OR
AWARD PAYABLE FROM INSURANCE PROCEEDS SHALL BE REPORTED TO THE COLORADO DIVISION Of INSURANCE
WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT Of REGULATORY AGENOES.
Nana TO PENNSYLVANIA APPUCANTS ANT PERSON WHO KNOWINGLY AND WITH INTENT TO DEFRAUD
ANY INSURANa COMPANY OR OTHER PERSON FILES AN APPUCATION FOR INSURANCE OR STATEMENT OF
CLAIM CONTAINING ANY MATERIALLY FALSE INFORMATION. OR CONCEALS FOR THE PURPOSE OF WSLEADING,

INFOIWATION COPlaRNING ANY FACT MATERIAL THERETO COMMITS A FRAUDULENT INSURANCE ACT. WHI04 5 A
alto AND SUBJECTS SUCH PERSON TO CRIMINAL AND CIVIL PENALTIES.

moncusuaya8M111,55,KAKI ANY PERSON WHO KNOWINGLY PRESENTS A FALSE OR FRAUDULENT CLAIM


FOR PAYME.14 OF A LOSS OR BENERT OR KNOWINGLY PRESENTS FALSE INFORMATION IN AN APPUCATION FOR
INSURANCE IS GUILTY OF A CRIME AND MAY BE SUBJECT TO CML FINES AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES.
Ns231,_TgIcEbrILUCLAPAKtitat ANY PERSON WHO /WOWINGLY AND MTH INTENT TO DEFRAUD ANY
INSURANCE COMPANY OR OTHER PERSON FILES AN APPLICATION FOR INSURANCE OR STATEMENT OF CLAIM
CONTAINING ANY MAIIMAU.Y FALSE INFORMATION, OR CONCEALS FOR THE PURPOSE Of MISLEADING, INFORMATION
CONCERNING ANY FACT MATERIAL THERETO COMMITS A RIAUDULENT INSURANCE ACT, WHICH 5 A CRIME
NOTICE TO MICHIGAN AND MINNESOTA APPUCANTS: ANY PERSON WHO KNOWINGLY AND WITH INTENT TO
DEFRAUD ANY INSURANCE COMPANY OR OTHER PERSON RI.13 AN AFPUCATION FOR INSURANCE OR STATEmENT
OF aim CONTANNG ANY MATERIALLY FALSE INFORMATION OR CONCEALS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF MMEADING.
INFORMATION CONCERNING ANY FACT MATERIAL *OREM, IS GUILTY OF A FELONY AND IS 9.4JECT TO CRIMINAL
AND CIVIL PENAUES.

NOTICE TO OHIO APPUCANTS ANY PERSON WHO, WITH INTENT TO DEFRAUD OR KNOWING ilia HE IS
FACILITATING A FRAUD AGMNST AN INSURER, SUBMITS AN APPUCATION OR FILES A CLAIM CONTAINING A FALSE
OR DECEPTIVE STATEMENT CS GUILTY OF INSURANCE FRAUD.

0
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Page

92 of 94

NOTICE TO rgw_gRuy_AEruc6Nit ANY PERSON WHO KNOWINGLY INCLUDES ANY FALSE OR WSLEADING
INFORMATION ON AN APPLICATION FOR AN INSURANCE POLICY OR FILES A STATEMEP1T OF CLAIM CONTNNING
ANY FAISE OR MISLEADING INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TID CRIMINAL AND OM PENALTIES.

Nralcuo_clutgatfougutwici_ApEtjam ANY PERSON WHO KNOWINGLY, AND WITH INTENT TO


INJURE, DEFRAUD OR DECEIVE MN INSURER, MAKES ANY CLAIM FOR THE PROCEEDS OF AN INSURANCE POLICY
CONTAIMNG ANY FALSE INCOMPLETE OR MISLEADING INFORMATION IS Gunre OF A FELONY
rr IS A CRIME TO PROVIDE FALSE OR MISLEADING
INFORMATION TO AN INSURER FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAUDING THE INSURER OR ANY OTHER PERSON.
PENALTIES INCLUDE IMPRISONMENT AND/OR NNES. IN ADOMON, AN INSURER MAY DENY INSURANCE BENEFITS
1 FALSE INFORMATION MATERIALLY RELATED 10 A CLAIM WAS PROVIDED BY THE APPUCANT

NOTICE To prima A2ELQIUSIERSJYTUCW:S; WARNING:

It IS A CRIME TO KNOWINGLY PROVIDE


NOILCUTEMASS.EL_Y_IIIOINI
FALSE INCOMPLETE OR MISLEADING INFORMATION TO AN INSURANCE COMPANY FOR THE PURPOSE OF
DEFRAUDING THE COMPANy. PENAITIES INCLUDE IMPRNONMENT FINES AND DENIAL OF INSURANCE BENEFITS.

tioncuslacct ANY PERSON WHO KNOWINGLY AND WRI4 INTENT TO MIME, DEFRAUD OR
DECEIVE ANY INSURER FILES A STATEMENT OF CLAIM OR AN APPUCAXION CONTAINING ANY FALSE INCOMPLETE
OR MN-LEADING INFORMATION IS GUILTY OF A FELONY OF THE THIRD DEGREE

NQTICE TO_BANINLMELLCMCS; FOR YOUR PROTECTION. HAWAII LAW REQUIRES YOU 70 LIE INFORMED THAT
PRESENIING A FRAUDULENT CLAIM FOR PAYMENT OF A LOSS Oft BENEFIT IS A CRIME PUNISHABLE BY FINES OR
IMPRISONMENT OR BOTHNONCE TO ARKANSAS. LOUISIANA & WEST VIRGINIA APPLICANTS; ANY PERSON WHO KNOWINGLY PRESENT'S
A FALSE OR FRAUDULENT CLAW FOR PAYMENT OF A LOSS OR BENEFIT OR Of0WINGLY PRESENTS FALSE
INFORMATION IN AN APPLICATION FOR INSURANCE IS GUILTY OF A CRIME AND MAY BE SUBJECT TO FINES AND
CONFINEMENT IN PFUSON,
NOTICE TO MARYLAND APPLICANTS! ANY PERSON WHO KNOWINGLY AND WILLFULLY PRESENTS A FALSE OR
FRAUDULENT CLAIM FOR PAYMENT OF A LOSS OR BENEFIT OR KNOWINGLY AND WILLFULLY PRESENTS FALSE
INFORMATION IN AN APPUCATION FOR INSURANCE IS GUILTY OF A CRIME AND MAY BE SUBJECT TO FINES AND
CONFINEMENT IN PRISON,

NOTICE TO MISSOURI At ARIZONA APPUCANTS; CLAIM EXPENSES ARE INSIDE THE POUCY Limn. ALL CLAIM
ExpENsES SHALL FIRST BE SUBTRACTED. FROM THE UMIT OF UABILITY WITH THE REMANIDEN IF ANy. REINC THE
AMOUNT AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR DAMAGES.

Norta To OREGON APPUCAIJTS: ANY PERSON


ANOTHER TO DEFRAUD ANY
AN
CLAIM CONTAINING A FALSE STATEME

INSURA:Cfr.

Dated

Dated

"tr( ior,

ly AND WITH INTENT TO DEFRAUD OR SOLICIT


BhurrtNG AN APPUGATION. OR ID) BY RUNG A
Lk, FACT, MAY BE VIOLATING STATE LAW

vogi;,

YAr.
IT

Nallef Executive Officer (Sigttature)

Chief Finarteiat

0
go.-oxo MOP

Case 2:16-cv-01071-BSB

Piease attach

copy of the

Most recent CPA

following for every Applicant Seeking

prepared

Most recent CPA Loner to

-Directors and Officers

Tiduciary Liability
Employment

sf

Page

coverage:

finanoal statements

Management and managements response

Liability'

include alt

applicable offering

Applicant has art ESOP, inckide

Piaetices

Filed 04/15/16

Document 1-5

Liability. Appkane.

Employee handbook
.1 Employment application

with 500

this Letter is

most recent stock valuation


or more

not

issued,

so

indicate)

memoranda

report

ernpbyets:

form

Most recent EE0-1

Third party policies and statements, if

Produce

requesting such

ByAgent

Agency Taxpayer

ID: or

coverage

Afierv-y:
Social

Security

No:

Agent License No.:

Address.

(Street, City, State, zip)

POUCY CANNOT RE ISSUED UNLESS THE -APPUCATION" IS PROPERLY SIGNED AND DATED.

Please submit this 'Application'

including appropnate documentation

The Hanover Insurance

Company

333 W. Pierce Road, Suite 300, Itasca, IL 60143

ww.t frwryvle tr in

^Ivt^ ni

Vas0:10[Invy,

L,einon

nmp, tow iii AnItot, 1

to:

93 of 94

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94 of 94

NOME TO_EAW.J.ERSIETJLETIXAM ANY PERSON WHO KNOWINGLY INCLUDES ANY FALSE OR mestuototo
WFORMATION ON AN APPLICATION FOB AN ffirsurlAwa POLICY OR FILES A STATEMENT OF CLAIM CONTWN/NG
ANy FALSE OR MISLEADING RaFORMATION is surescr TO MAMMAL AND CPA. PENAtTIES.

taacup_gividwiLmaiMQjitrparltal

ANY PERSON WHO KNOVANGLX AND WITH INTENT TO

INATRE, DEFRAUD OR OECAVE ANY INSURER, MAXES ANT CLAM FOR THE PROCEEDS OF AN INSURANCE POUCr
CONTAINING ANY FALSE INCOMPLETE OA Ml SLEADING iNFORMANON IS WIEN or A FELONY.

NOTICE TO DISTRICLOLCOJUMEALAPEUCOM WARNING: IT Is A CRIME TO PROvtDE FALSE OR MISLEADING


INFORMATION TO Abl INSURER FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAUDING THE INSURER OR ANY OIHER pERSON
PENALTIES INCLUDE VAPRISONmaif AND/OR FINES. at ADDMON, AN INSURER MAY DENY INSURANCE StENERTS
IF FALSE INFORMAXION /ANIMAL& RELATED TO A CLAW WAS PROVIDED BY THE APPLICANT

N.CMICEMMVILTEMEIEZELV1RG114S1. MED IMASHINOTON MPLMETS TT IS A. MIME TO KNOWINGLY PROvRTE


FALSE INCOMPLETE OR AitstALDING iNfORMATION TO AN INSURANCE COMPANY FOR THE PuRpoSE OF
DEFRAUDING THE COMMIAr MATHES INCLUDE IMPRISONMENT FINES MO DENA*, Of INSEIRANGE mum.
KrIKUSL-Rga137A-Ateigagal ANY PERSON WHO KNOWINGLY AND WITH INTENT TO IMILIRE, Daum

oat
DECEIVE ANY INSURER FILES A STATEMENT Of CLAIM Oft AN APPUCATION CONIAINENO ANY FALSE INCOMPLETE
OR MISLEADING INFORMATION IS GUILTY Or A FELONY Of THE HORD DEGREE

Nona TallemuLAmtcAtIn Fop YOUR PROTECTION. HAWAII' LAW REWIRES YOU TO SE INFORMED THAT
pRESENTING A FRAUDULENT CLAIm FOR PAYMENT Or A Loss Oit aNEFIT IS A camt PUNISHABLE by FINES OR
IMPRISONMENT OR BODE
ANY PERSON WHO KNOWINCLy pRESENTs
it
ik
NOTICE TO AR
A FALSE OR 13AUOULENT CIArm FOR PAYMENT OF A LOSS OR BENERT OR IOADWINGLY PRESENTS FALSE
INFORMAJION IN AN APPL/CATION FOR INSURANCE IS Guar( or A caw AND MAY BE RAUECT TO FINES AND
CONFINEMENT W PR/SON.
4

ANY PERSON WHO 10/CIWO4LY AND WILIFULLY PRESENTS A fA.I.SE OR


FRAUDULENT CLAW FoR NRIMENT OF A LOSS OR BENEFIT OR KNOWINGLY AND WILLFULLY PRESENTS FALSE
INFORMADON IN AN APPUCATION FOR INSURANCE IS GUILTY OF A CRIME AND MAY BE SURIECT TO FINES AND
CONFINEMENT IN PRISON.

marlitLANNLANLA,IntWat

CLAIM EXPENSES ARE INSIDE THE POUCY UWE& ALL CLAM


EXPENSES AMU. FIRST Of SIBTRACTED FROM THE LIMIT Of UAW= WITH ME REMAINDER, IF ANY BANG THE
AMOUNT AVARAALE TO PAY FOR DAMAGES.

tauglicajetszIAL

tattCLEIMEWELdffili ANY Rasort


At.

ANOTHER TO DEFRAUD ANY IN


CLAIM CONTAINING A FALSE ST

Dated

Dated

*1,

AND vorrs INTENT TO DEFRAUD OR SOUCFT


MING AN APPLICATION OR (4 EY FILING A
IAL Ala hvx RE VIOLATING STATE LAW

1000,
Irop

'Ai

Ad`
Altoil11

EXeClitive Office. <51,gra4ure)

Case 2:16-cv-01071-BSB Document 1-6 Filed 04/15/16 Page 1 of 82

EXHIBIT 5

Case 2:16-cv-01071-BSB Document 1-6 Filed 04/15/16 Page 2 of 82

REVISED
i~x.
i~~s~rraiyc~ Gr~~,~~ti

Private Company
,rat e ~~~1io

PRIVATE COMPANY MANAGEMENT LIABILITY INSURANCE


POLICY DECLARATIONS
Polic Number
LH4 8827059 06

Covera e is provided b
HANOVER INSURANCE COMPANY

Agenc

A enc Code

ARNETT INSURANCE
SERVICES

2301563

NOTICE: THE "LIABILITY COVERAGE PARTS" (WHICHEVER ARE PURCHASED) PROVIDES COVERAGE ON A
CLAIMS-MADE AND REPORTED BASIS. SUBJECT TO ITS TERMS, THIS "POLICY" APPLIES ONLY TO "CLAIMS"
FIRST MADE AGAINST THE "INSUREDS" AND REPORTED TO THE INSURER DURING THE "POLICY PERIOD",
OPTIONAL EXTENDED REPORTING PERIOD OR ANY EXTENDED REPORTING PERIOD THAT MAY APPLY. PLEASE
READ THE "POLICY" CAREFULLY TO DETERMINE RIGHTS, DUTIES, COVERAGE AND COVERAGE RESTRICTIONS.

THIS IS A DEFENSE WITHIN LIMITS POLICY, UNLESS AMENDED BY ENDORSEMENT.


DEFENSE COSTS WILL BE APPLIED AGAINST THE RETENTION AND SHALL REDUCE
OR MAY EXHAUST THE LIMITS OF LIABILITY.
PLEASE REFER TO THE "COVERAGE PART(S)" PURCHASED FOR DEFENSE-RELATED DETAILS.
Whenever printed in this Declarations Page, the items in quotations shall have the same meanings as

indicated in the "Policy".


Item 1.

NAMED INSURED AND ADDRESS


Vemma International Holdings,
Inc
DBA Vemma Nutrition Company
8322 E. HARTFORD DRIVE
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85255
Person Designated to receive all correspondence from the Insurer:
Name: Jeff Brademeyer
Title: VP of Finance

Item 2.

POLICY PERIOD
From: 08/01/2014 To: 08/01/2015 (12:01 AM local time at the address shown in Item 1)

Item 3.

OPTIONAL COMBINED AGGREGATE LIMIT OF LIABILITY


Combined Aggregate Limit of Liability for all "Liability Coverage Parts"
purchased as indicated below.

Item 4.

Item 5.

$5,000,000

PURCHASED COVERAGE SECTIONS


Directors, Officers and Corporate Liability Insurance Coverage Part:

D Yes

No

Employment Practices Liability Insurance Coverage Part:

D Yes

No

Fiduciary Liability Insurance Coverage Part:

X Yes

No

Crime Coverage Part:

D Yes

No

Kidnap /Ransom and Extortion Coverage Part:

D Yes

No

FORMS AND ENDORSEMENTS FORMING PART OF THIS "COVERAGE PART" WHEN ISSUED:
Policy Form: 904-0001
401-1127
(01-08)

904-0002 08 09

Notice Offer of Terrorism Coverage 2008


Page 1 of 2

Case 2:16-cv-01071-BSB Document 1-6 Filed 04/15/16 Page 3 of 82

Item 6.

401-1192
401-1268

(01-09)
(08-12)

422-0082
422-0083

(01-09)
(01-09)

904-0001
904-0048

(08-09)
(08-09)

904-0503
904-0507
904-0813
905-0001
905-0319
905-0320
905-0432
905-0434
906-0001
906-0303
906-0314
906-0404

(08-09)
(08-09)
(08-09)
(08-09)
(08-09)
(08-09)
(08-09)
(08-09)
(08-09)
(08-09)
(08-09)
(08-09)

906-0901
907-0001
908-0001
908-0035
909-0001
909-0029

(01-14)
(08-09)
(08-09)
(08-09)
(08-09)
(08-09)

909-0901
SIG-1100

(01-14)
(08-14)

Terrorism Coverage Explanation - Policy Holder Notice


U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control("OFAC")
Advisory Notice to Policyholders
Cap on Losses From Certified Acts of Terrorism Endorsement
Exclusion of Punitive Damages Related to a Certified Act of Terrorism
Endorsement
Common Policy Terms and Conditions Section
Arizona Common Policy Terms and Conditions Section Amendatory
Endorsement
Addition to Section V. Waiver of Retention if No Liability
Addition to Section V. Sublimit Specific Endorsement
Addition to Section VIII. Non-Rescindable Side A and B Endorsement
Directors, Officers and Corporate Liability Insurance Coverage Part
Addition to Section III. Employed Lawyers Coverage
Addition to Section III. Domestic Partner Coverage
Modification to Section IV. Insured Versus Insured Carve-Out
Addition to Section IV. Products and Services Liability Exclusion
Employment Practices Liability Insurance Coverage Part
Addition to Section III. Illegal Alien Investigative Proceeding With Sublimit
Addition to Section III. Third Party Liability Coverage
Modification to Section IV. Wage and Hour Laws Exclusion With Defense
Expense Sublimit
Employment Practices Risk Management Policyholder Notice
Fiduciary Liability Insurance Coverage Part
Crime Insurance Coverage Part
Arizona Crime Insurance Coverage Part Amendatory Endorsement
Kidnap/Ransom and Extortion Insurance Coverage Part
Arizona Kidnap/Ransom and Extortion Insurance Coverage Part Amendatory
Endorsement
K&R Response Risk Management Notice
Signature Page

PREMIUM FOR POLICY


Policy Coverage Premium:
Total Amount:

$38,535.00
$38,535.00

'See Stafe Surcharge Notices) to Policyholder, if applicable


THESE DECLARATIONS, TOGETHER WITH THE COMMON POLICY TERMS AND CONDITIONS SECTION,
COVERAGE PARTS)AND ANY ENDORSEMENT(S), COMPLETE THE ABOVE NUMBERED "POLICY".

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Policy Number:LH4 8827059 06

NOTICE -OFFER OF TERRORISM COVERAGE


NOTICE - DISCLOSURE OF PREMIUM
ACCEPTANCE OF COVERAGE
Coverage for "acts of terrorism," as defined in Section 102(1) of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act("AcY') is
included in your policy. You are hereby notified that under the Act, as amended in 2007, the definition of act
of terrorism has changed. The term "act of terrorism" means any act that is certified by the Secretary of the
Treasuryin concurrence with the Secretary of State, and the Attorney General of the United Statesto be
an act of terrorism; to be a violent act or an act that is dangerous to human life, property, or infrastructure; to
have resulted in damage within the United States, or outside the United States in the case of certain air
carriers or vessels or the premises of a United States mission; and to have been committed by an individual
or individuals as part of an effort to coerce the civilian population of the United States or to influence the
policy or affect the conduct of the United States Government by coercion.

DISCLOSURE OF FEDERAL PARTICIPATION IN PAYMENT OF TERRORISM LOSSES


Under your coverage, any losses resulting from certified acts of terrorism may be partially reimbursed by the
United States Government under a formula established by the Act, as amended. Your policy, however, may
contain other exclusions which might affect your coverage, such as an exclusion for nuclear events. Under
the formula, the United States Government generally reimburses 85% of covered terrorism losses exceeding
the statutorily established deductible paid by the insurance company providing the coverage.

DISCLOSURE OF $100 BILLION CAP


The Terrorism Risk Insurance Act, as amended, contains a $100 billion cap that limits U.S. Government
reimbursement as well as insurers' liability for losses resulting from certified acts of terrorism when the
amount of such losses exceeds $100 billion in any one calendar year. If the aggregate insured losses for all
insurers exceed $100 billion, your coverage may be reduced.

Premium for terrorism, if any, is stated below

DISCLOSURE OF PREMIUM
Total Terrorism Premium

$ 0

Fire Following Premium

$ 0

Other than Fire Following Premium $ 0

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TERRORISM COVERAGE EXPLANATION - POLICY HOLDER NOTICE


The Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 established a program (Terrorism Risk Insurance Program) within the
Department of the Treasury, under which the federal government shares, with the insurance industry, the risk of
loss from future terrorist attacks. That Program was extended by the federal government under the Terrorism
Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 and will not expire until December 31, 2014. Your policy
will become effective (or will be renewed) with the coverage provided under the new act and you have elected to
purchase terrorism coverage. This Notice is being provided to you for the purpose of summarizing your coverage.
The summary is a brief synopsis of significant exclusionary provisions and limitations.
This Notice does not form a part of your insurance contract. The Notice is designed to alert you to coverage
restrictions and to other provisions in certain terrorism endorsements) in this policy. If there is any conflict
between this Notice and the policy (including its endorsements), the provisions of the policy (including its
endorsements) apply.
Carefully read your policy, including the endorsements attached to your policy.
YOUR POLICY AT THE START OF YOUR NEW POLICY TERM:
422-0082 - The coverage for certified acts of terrorism is subject to the statutory $100 billion cap on liability for
losses and subject to the nuclear hazard exclusion and all other underlying policy exclusions. Coverage for acts of
terrorism that are not certified (for example, acts which do not exceed the dollar threshold for federal certification
or acts which occur outside the jurisdictional boundary of the federal program) is not subject to the statutory cap.
The coverage for "certified acts of terrorism" is more fully defined in the endorsement. This coverage is subject to
a limit on our liability pursuant to the federal Terrorism Risk Act Program Reauthorization Act of 2007.
With respect to "certified acts of terrorism" and acts of terrorism that are not certified the policy exclusions (for
example, the nuclear hazard and war exclusions) and other policy provisions continue to apply.
422-0083 -The endorsement excludes "punitive damages" either directly or indirectly arising out of a certified act
of terrorism and for which you are awarded damages. Neither the federal government nor insurance company is
obligated to pay "punitive damages".

See the definition of terrorism for purposes of the terrorism exclusion.

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OFFICE OF FOREIGN ASSETS CONTROL("OFAC")
ADVISORY NOTICE TO POLICYHOLDERS

No coverage is provided by this policyholder notice nor can it be construed to replace any provisions of your
policy. You should read your policy and review your Declarations page for complete information on the coverages
you are provided.
This notice provides information concerning possible impact on your insurance coverage due to directives issued
by OFAC. Please read this notice carefully.
The Office of Foreign Assets Control("OFAC") administers and enforces sanctions policy, based on Presidential
Declarations of National Emergency.
OFAC has identified and listed numerous foreign agents, front organizations, terrorists, terrorists organizations,
and narcotic traffickers as "Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons". This list can be located on the
United States Treasury's web site: http//www.treas.gov/ofac.
In accordance with OFAC regulations, if it is determined that you or any other insured, or any person or entity
claiming the benefits of this insurance has violated United States sanctions law or is a Specially Designated
National and Blocked Person, as identified by OFAC, this insurance will be considered a blocked or frozen
contract and all provisions of this insurance are immediately subject to OFAC. When an insurance policy is
considered to be such a blocked or frozen contract, no payments nor premium refunds may be made without
authorization from OFAC.
Other limitations on the premiums and payments also apply.

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CAP ON LOSSES FROM CERTIFIED ACTS OF TERRORISM


ENDORSEMENT
THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.
This endorsement modifies the following:
COMMON POLICY TERMS AND CONDITIONS SECTION
If aggregate insured losses attributable to terrorist
acts certified under the federal Terrorism Risk
Insurance Act exceed $100 billion in a Program Year
(January 1 through December 31) and we have met
our insurer deductible under the Terrorism Risk
Insurance Act, we shall not be liable for the payment
of any portion of the amount of such losses that
exceeds $100 billion, and in such case insured losses
up to that amount are subject to pro rata allocation in
accordance with procedures established by the
Secretary of the Treasury.
"Certified Act of Terrorism" means an act that is
certified by the Secretary of the Treasury, in
concurrence with the Secretary of State and the
Attorney General of the United States, to be an act of
terrorism pursuant to the federal Terrorism Risk

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Insurance Act. The criteria contained in the Terrorism


Risk Insurance Act fora "Certified Act of Terrorism"
include the following:
1. The act resulted in insured losses in excess of $5
million in the aggregate, attributable to all types of
insurance subject to the Terrorism Risk Insurance
Act; and
2. The act is a violent act or an act that is dangerous
to human life, property or infrastructure and is
committed by an individual or individuals as part of
an effort to coerce the civilian population of the
United States or to influence the policy or affect
the conduct of the United States Government by
coercion.

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EXCLUSION OF PUNITIVE DAMAGES RELATED TO A CERTIFIED ACT OF


TERRORISM ENDORSEMENT
THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.
This endorsement modifies the following:
COMMON POLICY TERMS AND CONDITIONS SECTION

A. The following is added to SECTION IV


EXCLUSIONS of the Common Policy Terms and
Conditions Section of this "Policy":
This insurance does not apply to damages arising,
directly or indirectly, out of a "Certified Act of
Terrorism" that are awarded as punitive damages.
B. The following Definition is added to SECTION III DEFINITIONS of the Common Policy Terms and
Conditions Section of this "Policy":
"Certified Act of Terrorism" means an act that is
certified by the Secretary of the Treasury, in
concurrence with the Secretary of State and the
Attorney General of the United States, to be an act

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of terrorism pursuant to the federal Terrorism Risk


Insurance Act. The criteria contained in the
Terrorism Risk Insurance Act fora "Certified Act of
Terrorism" include the following:
1. The act resulted in insured losses in excess of
$5 million in the aggregate, attributable to all
types of insurance subject to the Terrorism
Risk Insurance Act; and
2. The act is a violent act or an act that is
dangerous to human life, property or
infrastructure and is committed by an
individual or individuals as part of an effort to
coerce the civilian population of the United
States or to influence the policy or affect the
conduct of the United States Government by
coercion.

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COMMON POLICY TERMS AND CONDITIONS SECTION


CLAIMS MADE WARNING FOR POLICY
NOTICE: THE "LIABILITY COVERAGE PARTS" PROVIDE COVERAGE ON A CLAIMS-MADE AND REPORTED BASIS.
SUBJECT TO ITS TERMS, THIS "POLICY" APPLIES ONLY TO "CLAIMS" FIRST MADE AGAINST THE "INSUREDS" AND
REPORTED TO THE INSURER DURING THE "POLICY PERIOD", OPTIONAL EXTENDED REPORTING PERIOD OR ANY
EXTENDED REPORTING PERIOD THAT MAY APPLY. THE LIMIT OF LIABILITY TO PAY DAMAGES OR SETTLEMENTS
WILL BE REDUCED AND MAY BE EXHAUSTED, UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED HEREIN, BY "DEFENSE EXPENSES".
"DEFENSE EXPENSES" WILL BE APPLIED AGAINST THE RETENTION AMOUNT. PLEASE READ THE "POLICY"
CAREFULLY TO DETERMINE RIGHTS, DUTIES, COVERAGE AND COVERAGE RESTRICTIONS.

Throughout this insurance "Policy" the words "you" and "your" refer to the "Insured" as defined in SECTION III of the
Common Policy Terms and Conditions Section and any purchased "Coverage Parts". The words "we", "us" and
"our" refer to the Company providing this insurance.
Words that appear in quotation marks have special meaning. They are defined in SECTION III DEFINITIONS. The
descriptions in the Headings of this "Policy" are solely for convenience and form no part of the terms and conditions
of coverage.
In consideration of the premium paid and in reliance on the correctness and completeness of your "Application",
which is attached to and becomes part of this insurance "Policy", we agree to provide coverage as shown in the
Declarations and described below. Coverage may be denied or canceled with respect to any applicant or "Insured"
who provides incomplete or inaccurate information to us.
COMMON POLICY TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The Common Policy Terms and Conditions Section of this "Policy" shall apply to all "Coverage Parts".
Unless stated to the contrary in any "Coverage Part", the terms and conditions of each "Coverage Part" of this
"Policy" shall apply only to that "Coverage Part" and shall not apply to any other "Coverage Part" of this "Policy".
If any provision in this Common Policy Terms and Conditions Section is inconsistent or in conflict with the
terms and conditions of any "Coverage Part", the terms and conditions of such "Coverage Part" shall control for
purposes of that "Coverage Part". Any defined term referenced in this Common Policy Terms and Conditions
Section and also defined in a "Coverage Part" shall, for purposes of coverage under that "Coverage Part", have
the meaning set forth in that "Coverage Part". A "Coverage Part" shall only apply if designated in the
Declarations and attached hereto.
II. OPTIONAL EXTENDED REPORTING PERIOD
We will provide an Optional Extended Reporting Period as described below:
A. Liability Coverage Parts
1. If this "Policy" is canceled, terminated or not renewed, you shall have the right, upon payment of an
additional premium, to an extension of the Reporting Period for any "Claim" first made and reported
against the "Insured" after the date upon which the "Policy Period" ends, but only with respect to
"Wrongful Acts" committed prior to the end of the "Policy Period" and otherwise covered by this "Policy".
Such period shall be referred to as the Optional Extended Reporting Period.
2. You must request the Optional Extended Reporting Period in writing and must pay us the additional
premium within 60 days following the date of such cancellation, or termination or non-renewal. If we do
not receive your request and premium payment within 60 days following the date of such cancellation,
termination or nonrenewal, the "Named Insureds" right to purchase the Optional Extended Reporting
Period shall cease.
3. If similar insurance is in force covering any "Claims" first made during this Optional Extended Reporting
Period, coverage provided by this "Policy" shall be excess over any such other insurance.
4. If we cancel for non-payment of premium, the "Named Insured" may purchase the Optional Extended
Reporting Period only after any earned premium due us is paid within 10 days after the date of
cancellation or "Policy" expiration, whichever comes first.
5. All premiums paid for an Optional Extended Reporting Period shall be deemed fully earned as of the
first day of the Optional Extended Reporting Period. The Optional Extended Reporting Period may not
be canceled.
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6. The Optional Extended Reporting Period shall not increase any Limits of Liability stated in Item 2. of the
applicable "Coverage Parts" Declarations. For the purpose of "Policy" limits, the Reporting Periods are
part of, not in addition to, the "Policy Period".
B. Non-Liability Coverage Parts
Solely with respect to the "Non-Liability Coverage Parts", any Extended Reporting Period offered shall be
done so in accordance with SECTION II EXTENDED REPORTING PERIOD of the "Non-Liability
Coverage Parts".
III. DEFINITIONS
The following words, either in the singular or plural, shall have the meanings indicated below.
A. "Application" means:
1. The form titled "Application" submitted to request this "Policy", including any documents or other
materials submitted with it;
2. All similar forms, including any material submitted with them, submitted to request previous policies
issued by us of which this "Policy" is a renewal or replacement; and
3. All other materials or information provided by the "Insured" for the underwriting or issuance of this
"Policy".
All such forms, documents and other materials shall be deemed a part of this "Policy" as if physically
attached to it.
B. "Claim" shall have the meaning as defined in the applicable "Coverage Part".
C. "Coverage Part" means individually or collectively the purchased "Coverage Parts" as set forth in Item 4. of
the "Policy" Declarations and attached hereto.
D. "Damages" shall have the meaning as defined in the applicable "Coverage Part".
E. "Defense Expense" shall have the meaning as defined in the applicable "Coverage Part".
F. "Executive" means any natural individual who is, was, or shall become:
1. Aduly-elected or appointed director, officer, manager, in-house general counsel, or trustee of the
"Insured Entity"; or
2. Any past, present or future members of any duly-constituted commissions, boards, committees or other
units operated under the "Insured Entity's" charter or with the "Insured Entity's" written approval.
Solely with respect to the "Non-Liability Coverage Parts", "Executive" shall have the meaning as defined in
the applicable "Non-Liability Coverage Part".
G. "Insured Individual" means:
1. Any "Executive" of the "Insured Entity" while acting solely within the course and scope of employment
with the "Insured Entity" or while performing duties related to the conduct of the "Insured Entity",
2. Any past, present or future employees of the "Insured Entity" while acting solely within the course and
scope of employment by the "Insured Entity" or while pertorming duties related to the conduct of the
"Insured Entity";
3. Any natural individual providing volunteer services for the "Insured Entity" at the request of the "Insured
Entity" and under the "Insured Entity's" direction and control;
4. The estates, heirs, legal representatives or assigns of deceased individuals who were "Insured
Individuals" at the time of the "Wrongful Act" on which a "Claim" is based;
6. The legal representatives or assigns of an "Insured Individual" in the event of the "Insured Individual's"
incompetence, insolvency or bankruptcy; and
7. The lawful spouse of an "Insured Individual" under Paragraph G.4, but solely with respect to such
spouse's status as a spouse or such spouse's ownership interest in property that a claimant seeks as
recovery for an alleged "Wrongful AcY', and not for any "Wrongful Act" actually or allegedly committed by
the spouse.
H. "Insured" shall have the meanings as defined in the applicable "Coverage Part"
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I. "Insured Entity" means the "Named Insured" and any "Subsidiary".


J. "Liability Coverage Part"-means the Directors, Officers and Corporate Liability, Employment Practices
Liability and Fiduciary Liability Coverage Parts as set forth in Item 4. of the "Policy" Declarations.
K. "Loss" shall have the meaning as defined in the applicable "Liability Coverage Part".
L. "Named Insured" means the entity designated in Item 1. of the "Policy" Declarations.
M. "Non-Liability Coverage Event' means the "Occurrence" which must be sustained or discovered in order to
invoke coverage.
N. "Non-Liability Coverage Part" means individually or collectively the Crime Coverage Parts and Kidnap
Random and Extortion Parts as set forth in Item 4. of the "Policy" Declarations.
O. "Occurrence" shall have the meaning as defined in the applicable "Non-Liability Coverage Part".
P. "Outside Entity" shall have the meaning as defined in the applicable "Coverage Part".
Q. "Policy" means, collectively, the Declarations, the Common Policy Terms and Conditions Section, the
purchased "Coverage Parts", applicable endorsements and the "Application".
R. "Policy Period" means the period of time from the inception date shown in Item 2. of the "Policy"
Declarations to the earlier of the expiration date shown in Item 2. of the "Policy" Declarations or the
effective date of termination of this "Policy".
S. "Pollutants" means any solid, liquid, gaseous or thermal irritants or contaminants, including smoke, vapors,
soot, fumes, acids, alkalis, chemicals and waste. Waste includes materials to be recycled, reconditioned or
reclaimed.
T. "Subsidiary" means:
1. An entity in which the "Named Insured" or one of its "Subsidiaries" owns 50 percent or more of the
assets, liabilities, equity, or issued and outstanding stock on or before the inception of the,"Policy
Period"; or
2. An entity, subject to the terms of SECTION V.A. of the "Coverage Part", that the "Insured" forms or
acquires after the inception of the "Policy Period".
Coverage shall apply to a "Subsidiary" only during the time it qualifies as a "Subsidiary".
U. "Wrongful Act" shall have the meaning as defined in the applicable "Liability Coverage Part".
IV. EXCLUSIONS
This insurance does not apply to "Loss" on account of any "Claim" made against any "Insured" directly or
indirectly based upon, arising out of, or attributable to:
A. Pollution
1. The actual, alleged or threatened discharge, dispersal, seepage, migration, release or escape of
"Pollutants"; or
2. "Loss", cost or expense arising out of any request, demand, order or statutory or regulatory requirement
that any "Insured" or others test for, monitor, clean up, remove, contain, treat, detoxify or neutralize, or
in any way respond to or assess the effects of "Pollutants"; or
3. "Claim" by or on behalf of a governmental authority for "Damages" because of testing for, monitoring,
removing, containing, treating, detoxifying or neutralizing, or in any way responding to or assessing the
effects of "Pollutants".
B. Nuclear
The radioactive, toxic, or explosive properties of nuclear material which includes, but is not limited to,
Source Material, Special Nuclear Material and Byproduct Material as those terms are defined in the Atomic
Energy Act of 1954 and any amendments thereto and any similar provisions of any federal, state or local
statutory or common law.
V. LIMITS OF LIABILITY AND RETENTIONS
A. Limits of Liability
1. Regardless of the number of "Insureds" involved, "Claims" made or individuals or entities making
"Claims", our liability under the "Policy" solely with respect to all "Liability Coverage Parts" is limited as
follows:
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a. If the Combined Aggregate Limit of Liability as set forth in Item 3. of the Declarations is purchased,
then the maximum limit of liability for all "Loss" arising out of all "Claims" first made against the
"Insureds" during the "Policy Period" that may apply under all "Coverage Parts" shall not exceed the
combined Aggregate Limit of Liability stated in Item 3. of the "Policy" Declarations.
b. If the Separate Aggregate Limit of Liability for each "Coverage Part" is purchased, the maximum
limit of liability for "Loss" arising out of all "Claims" first made against the "Insureds" during the
"Policy Period" that may apply shall not exceed the Separate Aggregate Limit of Liability for each
"Coverage Part' stated in Item 2. of the applicable "Coverage Part's" Declarations.
In the event a "Claim" is covered under more than one "Coverage Part", any "Loss" for such "Claim"
shall first be paid under, and subject to, the available Limit of Liability applicable to the Employment
Practices Liability Insurance Coverage Part.
Any remaining "Loss" for such "Claim" that is covered by any other "Coverage Part" of this "Policy", and
is not paid under the Employment Practices Liability Insurance Coverage Part, shall be covered as
provided in, and subject to, the remaining Limit of Liability applicable to the appropriate "Coverage
Parts". However, the remaining Limit of Liability of the applicable "Coverage Part" for such "Claim" shall
be reduced by the amount of "Loss" paid under the Employment Practices Liability Coverage Part.
In the event a "Claim" is covered under more then one "Coverage ParY', and the Employment
Practices Liability Insurance Coverage Part does not apply, the highest remaining applicable Limit of
Liability at the time the "Claim" is first made shall apply.
c. "Defense Expenses" are included in the Limits of Liability specified in Item 2. of the applicable
"Coverage Part's" Declarations. Our payments of "Defense Expenses" for any "Claim" will reduce
the Limits of Liability. When an applicable Limit of Liability has been exhausted by payment of
"Loss" or "Defense Expenses", our obligation to defend, continue to defend or to pay "Defense
Expenses" under the "Coverage Part(s)" or to which that Limit of Liability applies shall cease.
d. The Limit of Liability for any Extended Reporting Period, if applicable, shall be a part of and not in
addition to the respective Limit of Liability of the "Policy" to which the Extended Reporting Period
applies.
2. Solely with the respect to the "Non-Liability Coverage Part", the maximum liability shall be the respective
Limit of Liability described in the applicable `Non-Liability Coverage Part".
B. Retentions
1. This "Policy" applies only to that part of covered "Loss" for each "Claim" which is in excess of the
applicable Retentions set forth in the applicable "Coverage Part's" Declarations.
2. You shall pay the Retentions.
3. Solely with respect to any "Liability Coverage Part", if different parts of a single "Claim" are subject to
different Retentions, the applicable Retentions will be applied separately to each part of such "Claim",
but the sum of such Retentions shall not exceed the largest applicable Retention. One Retention applies
to all "Claims" arising out of a single "Wrongful Act".
4. Solely with respect to any "Non-Liability Coverage Part", if an "Insured" receives payment under another
"Policy" or bond, after applying a Retention for "Loss" also covered hereunder, the Retention amount set
forth in the Declarations for the applicable "Non-Liability Coverage Part" shall be reduced by the
Retention previously applied to such "Loss".
VI. DEFENSE OF CLAIMS
We have the right and duty to defend "Claims", even if the allegations in such "Claims" are groundless, false or
fraudulent. We have no duty to defend "Claims" or pay related "Defense Expenses" for "Claims" to which this
insurance does not apply.
A. With respect to "Claims" we defend we may:
1. Make any investigation of a "Claim" we deem necessary; and
2. Settle any resulting "Claim" provided that we have the "Named Insureds" written consent to settle,
which shall not be unreasonably withheld.
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B. If the "Named Insured" refuses to consent to the settlement of any "Claim" which we recommend and which
is acceptable to the claimant, subject to any applicable Limit of Liability or Retention, our liability for the
"Claim" is limited to:
1. What we would have contributed to the settlement if you had consented to the settlement, including
"Defense Expenses" incurred up to the date of such refusal; and
2. 75 percent of such "Loss" excess of the amount for which the "Claim" could have been settled.
C. Our right and duty to defend, to continue to defend or to pay "Defense Expenses" under the "Policy" shall
cease when the applicable Limit of Liability provided under Item 2. of the applicable "Coverage Part's"
Declarations has been exhausted by payment of "Loss". This applies to "Claims" pending and "Claims" filed
after the Limit of Liability has been exhausted.
VII. DUTIES IN THE EVENT OF WRONGFUL ACTS OR CLAIMS
A. No "Insured" will, except at that "Insured's" own expense, voluntarily make a payment, assume any
obligation, agree to a settlement or incur any expense related to a "Claim" without our consent.
B. If you receive a "Claim", you and any other involved "Insured" shall send us written notice of the "Claim",
with full details including the date received, as soon as practicable during the "Policy Period" or any
Extended Reporting Period, but in no event later than 90 days after such "Claim" is first made.
C. You and any other involved "Insured" must:
1. Immediately send us copies of any demands, notices, summonses or legal papers received in
connection with the Claim";
2. Authorize us to obtain records and other information;
3. Cooperate with us in the investigation, defense or settlement of the "Claim"; and
4. Assist us, upon our request, in the enforcement of any right against any individual or entity which may
be liable to the "Insured" because of "Damages" to which this insurance may apply.
D. If you become aware of a "Wrongful AcY' or other circumstance that may subsequently give rise to a "Claim",
you must give written notice to us as soon as practicable, but in no event later than the end of the "Policy
Period" or any Extended Reporting Period we provide. To the extent possible, notice should include:
1. How, when and where the "Wrongful Act" took place; and
2. The names and addresses of any individuals and entities involved.
E. Any "Claim" arising out of a "Wrongful AcY' which is subsequently made against you shall be deemed to
have been first made at the time we received such written notice from you, if:
It is not otherwise excluded by the terms of this "Policy"; and
2. We receive proper notice of the "Wrongful AcY' according to Paragraph D. above.
The date of mailing shall constitute the date that such notice was given and proof of mailing shall be
sufficient proof of notice.
F. Solely with respect to the Crime Coverage Part, reporting of a "Coverage Event" shall be in accordance with
the DUTIES IN THE EVENT OF A LOSS section of the Crime Insurance Coverage Part.
G. Solely with respect to the Kidnap/Ransom and Extortion Coverage Part, reporting of a "Coverage Event"
shall be in accordance with the DUTIES IN THE EVENT OF AN OCCURRENCE section of the
Kidnap/Ransom and Extortion Insurance Coverage Part.
VIII.GENERAL CONDITIONS
A. Cancellation and Non Renewal
1. We may not cancel this "Policy" except for failure to pay premium when due, in which case we will give
20 days written notice to the "Named Insured" before such cancellation is effective.
2. The "Named Insured" may cancel this "Policy" for itself and all other "Insureds" by written notice to us
stating when the cancellation shall be effective. If the "Named Insured" cancels, earned premium shall
be computed in accordance with the customary short rate proportion of the premium.
3. We are not required to renew this "Policy". However, written notice of our intent to nonrenew this
"Policy" shall be sent to the "Named Insured" at least 60 days prior to expiration of the "Policy Period".
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4. Solely with respect to the "Non-Liability Coverage Parts", any Cancellation or Non Renewal shall be
done in accordance with the Cancellation and Non Renewal section of the "Non-Liability Coverage
Part'.
B. Representations and Application
By accepting this "Policy" you agree that:
1. The declarations and statements in the "Application" for this insurance "Policy" are your representations
and are accurate and complete;
2. The representations made in your "Application" are the basis of this "Policy" and are to be considered as
incorporated into and constituting a part of this "Policy";
3. Those representations are material to the acceptance of the risk we assumed under this "Policy";
4. We have issued this "Policy" in reliance upon the truth and completeness of such representations; and
5. The "Application" shall be interpreted as a separate application for Coverage by each "Insured". No
statement in the "Application", fact pertaining to, or knowledge possessed by any "Insured" shall be
imputed to any other "Insured" for the purpose of determining if Coverage is available. However, if the
Chairperson of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, President or Chief Financial Officer of the "Insured
Entity" knew as of the "Policy" inception date that such declarations and statements in the "Application",
were untrue, inaccurate or incomplete, such knowledge will be imputed to the "Insured Entity" for the
purpose of determining coverage.
C. Legal Action Against Us
No individual or entity has a right under this "Policy":
1. To join us as a party or otherwise bring us into a suit asking for "Damages" from an "Insured"; or
2. To sue us on this "Policy" unless all of its terms have been fully complied with.
An individual or entity may sue us to recover on an agreed settlement or on a final judgment against an
"Insured"; but we will not be liable for "Damages" that are not payable under the terms of this "Policy" or that
are in excess of the applicable Limit of Liability. An agreed settlement means a settlement and release of
liability signed by us, the "Insured" and the claimant or the claimant's legal representative.
D. Change in Ownership, Control or Exposure
1. If during the "Policy Period":
a. Another individual or entity or group of individuals or entities acquires more than 50 percent of the
assets of the "Named Insured"; or
b

Another individual or entity, or group of individuals or entities, acquires an amount of the


outstanding securities representing more than 50 percent of the voting power for the election of the
"Named Insureds" directors or trustees; or

c. The "Named Insured" consolidates with or merges with another entity,


you shall notify us of the change described in the above Paragraphs a., b., or c., herein referred to as
"Transaction", as soon as practicable, but not later than 30 days after the effective date of the
Transaction and provide such additional information as we require.
2. If a Transaction occurs, coverage under this "Policy" shall continue until termination of the "Policy
Period" but only with respect to "Claims" made for "Wrongful Acts" which take place prior to the
Transaction.
3. If you fail to provide notice as described in D.1., coverage provided to the "Insured" under this "Policy"
shall terminate as of the date of the Transaction.
4. The entire premium for this "Policy" shall be deemed fully earned upon the occurrence of a Transaction.
5. In the event of a Transaction, the "Named Insured" will have the right, upon payment of an additional
appropriate percentage of the premium, to an extension of coverage under the "Policy fora "Claim" first
made and reported during the 12 months after the Transaction but, only with respect to any "Wrongful
AcY' occurring prior to the Transaction and otherwise covered by this "Policy". The 12-month period shall
be referred to as the Run-Off Period.
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E.

F.

G.

H.

I.

6. The rights contained in Paragraph D. shall terminate unless written notice of the election and the
additional premium due is received by us within 60 days of the Transaction.
7. In the event of a Transaction, the "Named Insured" has the right to purchase the Run-Off Period but has
no right to purchase the Extended Reporting Period described in SECTION II of the "Policy".
8. The additional premium for the Run-Off Period shall be fully earned at the inception of the Run-Off
Period. The coverage provided by the Run-Off Period is not cancelable.
9. The Limit of Liability for the Run-Off Period is part of and not in addition to the Limit of Liability in Item 2.
of the applicable "Coverage Part's" Declarations.
Transfer of Rights of Recovery Against Others to Us
If you have rights to recover all or part of any payment we have made under this "Policy", these rights are
transferred to us. You must do nothing after "Loss" to impair these rights. At our request, you will sue those
responsible or transfer those rights to us and help us enforce them. In the event of any payment under this
"Policy", we shall be subrogated to the event of such payment to all of your rights of recovery. You shall
execute and deliver such instruments and papers and do whatever else is necessary to secure such rights
and shall do nothing to prejudice or compromise such rights without our express written consent.
Assignment
No change in, modification of or assignment of interest in this "Policy" shall be effective except when made
by a written endorsement to the "Policy".
Sole Agent for the Insured
By accepting this "Policy, you agree that only the "Named Insured" is authorized to act on behalf of all
"Insureds" with respect to any rights provided under this "Policy".
Coverage Territory and Valuation
1. This "Policy" applies to a "Wrongful Act" committed anywhere in the world provided that the "Claim" is
made and suit is brought against the "Insured" within the United States, its territories or possessions or
Canada.
2. All premiums, limits, Retentions, "Loss" and other amounts are expressed and payable in the currency
of the United States of America. If a judgment is rendered, a settlement is denominated or another
element of "Loss" under this "Policy" is stated in a currency other than the United States of America
dollars, payment under this "Policy" shall be made in United States of America dollar equivalent
determined by the rate of exchange published in the Wall Street Journal on the date the judgment
becomes final, the amount of the settlement is agreed upon or any element of "Loss" is due,
respectively.
3. Solely with respect to each Non-Liability Coverage Part, Coverage Territory and Valuation shall be in
accordance with the applicable Territory Section and Valuation and Settlement Section of each NanLiability Coverage Part.
Other Insurance
1. If other valid and collectible insurance is available to the "Insured" for "Loss" covered under this "Policy",
the insurance provided by this "Policy" shall be excess over such other insurance, regardless of whether
or not such insurance is primary, contributory, excess, contingent or otherwise.
2. When this insurance is excess we have no duty to defend the "Insured" against any "Claim" if any other
Insurer has a duty to defend the "Insured" against the "Claim". If no other insurer defends we will
undertake to do so but we will be entitled to the "Insured's" rights against those other "Insurers".
3. When this insurance is excess over other insurance we will pay only our share of the amount of "Loss",
if any, that exceeds the sum of:
a. The total amount that all such other insurance would pay for the "Loss" in the absence of this
insurance;
b. The total of all deductibles, self-insurance and retentions under all that other insurance; and
c. Any indemnification available from an "Outside Entity" to an "Insured".
We will share the remaining "Loss", if any, with any other insurance that is not described in this provision
and was not bought specifically to apply in excess of the Limit of Liability shown in Item 2. of the
applicable "Coverage Parts" Declarations of this "Policy".
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4. Method of Sharing
If all the other insurance permits contribution by equal shares, we will follow this method also. Under this
approach each insurer contributes equal amounts until it has paid its applicable Limit of Liability or none
of the "Loss" remains, whichever comes first.
If any other insurance does not permit contribution by equal shares, we will contribute by limits. Under
this method, each "Insurer's" share is based on the ratio of its applicable limit of liability to the total
applicable Limits of Liability of all "Insurers".
5. Solely with respect to each "Non-Liability Coverage Part", the application of Other Insurance shall be in
accordance with the applicable Other Insurance Section of each "Non-Liability Coverage Part".
J. Two or More Policies, Coverage Parts, or Endorsements Issued by Us
It is our stated intention that this "Policy" and any other "Policy", "Coverage Part" or endorsement issued by
us or by another member of The Hanover Insurance Group shall not provide duplication or overlap of
coverage for the same "Claim". If this "Policy" and any other "Policy" issued by us, or by another member of
The Hanover Insurance Group, to you, apply to the same "Claim" then, Condition I. Other Insurance
notwithstanding:
1. We shall not be liable under this "Policy" for a greater proportion of the "Loss" than the applicable Limit
of Liability of this "Policy" bears to the sum of the total Limits of Liability of all such "Policies"; and
2. The maximum amount payable under all such policies combined shall not exceed the highest applicable
Limit of Liability under any one "Policy".
K. Allocation
If you incur both "Loss" covered by this "Policy" and "Loss" not covered by this "Policy" on account of any
"Claim" because such "Claim" includes both covered and non-covered matters, coverage with respect to
such "Claim" shall apply as follows:
1. 100 percent of "Defense Expenses" on account of the "Claim" will be considered Covered "Loss"; and
2. We shall fairly allocate all remaining "Loss" that you incurred on account of such "Claim" between
Covered "Loss" and Uncovered "Loss" based upon the relative legal exposure of the parties to such
matters.

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ARIZONA COMMON POLICY TERMS AND CONDITIONS SECTION


AMENDATORY ENDORSEMENT
THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.
This endorsement modifies the following:
COMMON POLICY TERMS AND CONDITIONS SECTION
A. The following is added to SECTION VIII GENERAL CONDITIONS, Paragraph A. Cancellation and Non
Renewal of the Common Policy Terms and Conditions Section of this "Policy":
5. Notices of cancellation or nonrenewal shall be sent by certified mail to the "Named Insured" at the last
address known to us, along with a statement of the specific reasons for cancellation or nonrenewal.
Copies of notices will also be sent to your agent. Proof of mailing is sufficient proof of notice. If notice is
not mailed in the time required, we will extend the "Policy Period" to accommodate notice requirements
on a pro rata basis of the existing `Policy".
6. We will mail notice of premium increase, change in deductible or reduction in limits or substantial
reduction in coverage at least 60 days prior to the expiration of the "Policy". If we fail to provide 60 days
notice, coverage remains in effect until 60 days notice is given or until the effective date of replacement
coverage obtained by the "Named Insured", whichever occurs first. If you elect not to renew, any earned
premium for the period of extension shall be calculated pro rata at the lower of the current or previous
year's rate. If you accept the renewal, the premium increase, if any, and other changes are effective the
day following the prior "Policy's" expiration.
B. SECTION VIII GENERAL CONDITIONS, Paragraph B.3. of Representations and Application of the
Common Policy Terms and Conditions Section of this "Policy" is replaced by the following:
3. Misrepresentations, omissions, concealment of facts and incorrect statements shall not prevent a
recovery under this "Policy" unless:
a. Fraudulent; or
b. Material either to the acceptance of the risk, or to the hazard assumed by us; or
c. We in good faith would either have not issued this "Policy", or would not have issued a "Policy" in as
large an amount, or would not have provided coverage with respect to the hazard resulting in the
"Loss", if the true facts had been made known to us as required by the application for this "Policy" or
otherwise.

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ADDITION TO SECTION V.
WAIVER OF RETENTION IF NO LIABILITY
THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.
This endorsement modifies the following:
COMMON POLICY TERMS AND CONDITIONS SECTION
A. The following is added to SECTION III DEFINITIONS of the Common Policy Terms and Conditions of
this "Policy":
1. "No Liability" means with respect to a "Claim" made against the "Insured(s)":
a. A final judgment of no liability obtained prior to the trial, in favor of all "Insureds", by reason of a
motion to dismiss or a motion for summary judgment, after the exhaustion of all appeals; or
b. A final judgment of no liability obtained prior to the trial, in favor of all "Insureds", after the exhaustion
of appeals.
In no event shall the term "No Liability" apply to a "Claim" made against an "Insured" for which a
settlement has occurred.
B. The following is added to SECTION V LIMITS OF LIABILITY AND RETENTIONS of the Common Policy
Terms and Conditions of this "Policy":
1.

No Retention shall apply, even as to "Costs of Defense", to any "Claim" which is in the form of a civil
action for monetary relief, in which:
a. There is a determination of "No Liability"; or
b. The "Claim" is dismissed or stipulated dismissed without prejudice and without any payment of any
consideration by any "Insured".
If there is a determination of "No Liability" in a "Claim", the "Insurer" shall reimburse the "Defense
Expenses" paid by the "Insured" in such "Claim".

2. If a "Claim" is dismissed or stipulated dismissed without prejudice and without any payment by any
"Insured", we shall reimburse the "Defense Expenses" paid by the "Insured" in such "Claim" 90 days after
the date of the dismissal or stipulation so long as:
a. The "Claim" or any other "Claim" which together with such "Claim" would be deemed a single "Claim"
is not brought again within such 90-day period; and
b. The "Insured Entity" provides us with written documentation in a form satisfactory to us to repay us for
such reimbursement in the event the "Claim", or any other "Claim" which together with such "Claim"
would be deemed a single "Claim", is brought again after such 90-day period and before the
expiration of the statute of limitations for such "Claim".

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ADDITION TO SECTION V.
SUBLIMIT SPECIFIC ENDORSEMENT
THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.
This endorsement modifies the following:
COMMON POLICY TERMS AND CONDITIONS SECTION
The following is added to SECTION V LIMITS OF LIABILITY AND RETENTIONS of the Common Policy
Terms and Conditions Section of this "Policy":
The amount of $ 1,000,000 shall be the maximum aggregate Limit of Liability for all "Loss", solely with
respect to Endorsement 905-0319 of this "Policy", which amount shall be part of and not in addition to the
Limits of Liability stated in Item 2. of the applicable "Coverage Parts" Declarations.

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ADDITION TO SECTION VIII.


NON-RESCINDABLE SIDE A AND B ENDORSEMENT
THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.
This endorsement modifies the following:
COMMON POLICY TERMS AND CONDITIONS SECTION
The following is added to SECTION VIII GENERAL CONDITIONS, Paragraph B. Representations and
Application of the Common Policy Terms and Conditions Section of this "Policy":
Notwithstanding the foregoing, Insuring Agreements I.A. and I.B. of the Directors, Officers and Corporate
Liability Insurance Coverage Part of this "Policy" shall not be void as to any individuals) who did not know
as of the "Policy" inception date that such declarations and statements contained in the "Application(s)" were
untrue, inaccurate or incomplete.

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COVERAGE PART DECLARATIONS
NOTICE: THIS "COVERAGE PART" PROVIDES COVERAGE ON A CLAIMS-MADE AND REPORTED BASIS. SUBJECT
TO ITS TERMS, THIS "COVERAGE PART" APPLIES ONLY TO "CLAIMS" FIRST MADE AGAINST THE "INSUREpS"
AND REPORTED TO THE INSURER DURING THE "POLICY PERIOD" OR ANY EXTENDED REPORTING PERIOD THAT
MAY APPLY. THE LIMIT OF LIABILITY TO PAY DAMAGES OR SETTLEMENTS WILL BE REDUCED AND MAY BE
EXHAUSTED, UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED HEREIN, BY "DEFENSE EXPENSES". "DEFENSE EXPENSES" WILL
BE APPLIED AGAINST THE RETENTION AMOUNT. PLEASE READ THE "POLICY" CAREFULLY TO DETERMINE
RIGHTS, DUTIES, COVERAGE AND COVERAGE RESTRICTIONS.
Whenever printed in this Declarations Page, the items in quotations shall have the same meanings as
indicated in the "Policy".

Item 1.

NAMED INSURED
Vemma International Holdings,
Inc
DBA Vemma Nutrition Company

Item 2.

LIMITS OF LIABILITY
Directors, Officers and Corporate Liability Insurance
$5,000,000 in the aggregate for all "Claims"

Item 3.

Item 4.

RETENTION
Insuring Agreement A: Individual Non-Indemnified Liability Coverage
Insuring Agreement B: Individual Indemnified Liability Coverage

$0 each "Claim"
$50,000 each "Claim"

Insuring Agreement C: Corporate Entity Coverage

$50,000 each "Claim"

PRIOR AND PENDING LITIGATION DATES


Directors, Officers and Corporate Liability Insurance Coverage Part:
1. Insuring Agreements A and B: 05/01/2005
2. Insuring Agreements C: 05/01/2005

Item 5.

FORMS AND ENDORSI=MENTS


Policy Form: 905-0001
905-001
905-0319
905-0320
905-0432
905-0434

905-0002 08 09

(08-09)
(08-09)
(08-09)
(08-09)
(08-09)

Directors, Officers and Corporate Liability Insurance Coverage Part


Addition to Section III. Employed Lawyers Coverage
Addition to Section III. Domestic Partner Coverage
Modification to Section IV. Insured Versus Insured Carve-Out
Addition to Section IV. Products and Services Liability Exclusion

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THESE DECLARATIONS, TOGETHER WITH THE COMMON POLICY TERMS AND CONDITIONS SECTION,
COVERAGE PARTS)AND ANY ENDORSEMENT(S), COMPLETE THE ABOVE NUMBERED "POLICY".

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DIRECTORS, OFFICERS AND CORPORATE LIABILITY INSURANCE


COVERAGE PART
CLAIMS-MADE WARNING FOR POLICY
NOTICE: THIS "COVERAGE PART" PROVIDES COVERAGE ON A CLAIMS-MADE AND REPORTED BASIS. SUBJECT
TO ITS TERMS, THIS "COVERAGE PART" APPLIES ONLY TO "CLAIMS" FIRST MADE AGAINST THE "INSUREDS"
AND REPORTED TO THE INSURER DURING THE "POLICY PERIOD", OPTIONAL EXTENDED REPORTING PERIOD OR
ANY EXTENDED REPORTING PERIOD THAT MAY APPLY. THE LIMIT OF LIABILITY TO PAY DAMAGES OR
SETTLEMENTS WILL BE REDUCED AND MAY BE EXHAUSTED, UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED HEREIN, BY
"DEFENSE EXPENSES", AND "DEFENSE EXPENSES" WILL BE APPLIED AGAINST THE RETENTION AMOUNT.
PLEASE READ THE "POLICY" CAREFULLY TO DETERMINE RIGHTS, DUTIES, COVERAGE AND COVERAGE
RESTRICTIONS.

Throughout this "Coverage Part" of this insurance "Policy" the words "you" and "your" refer to the "Insured" as
defined in SECTION III ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS of this "Coverage Part". The words "we", "us" and "our"
refer to the Company providing this insurance.
Words that appear in quotation marks have special meaning. They are defined in SECTION III ADDITIONAL
DEFINITIONS. The descriptions in the Headings of this "Policy" are solely for convenience and form no part of the
terms and conditions of Coverage.
In consideration of the premium paid and in reliance on the correctness and completeness of your "Application",
which is attached to and becomes part of this insurance "Policy", we agree to provide coverage as shown in the
Declarations and described below. Coverage may be denied or canceled with respect to any applicant or
'Insured" who provides incomplete or inaccurate information to us.
I. INSURING AGREEMENTS
A. Individual Non-Indemnified Liability
We will pay, on behalf of each "Insured Individual", "Loss" which the "Insured Individual" is legally
obligated to pay because of "Claims" made against that "Insured Individual" during the "Policy Period" and
reported to us for any "Wrongful Act" to which this insurance applies except for "Loss" which the "Insured
Entity" pays to or on behalf of the "Insured Individual" as indemnification.
B. Individual Indemnified Liability
We will pay, on behalf of the "Insured Entity", "Loss" which an "Insured Individual" is legally obligated to
pay because of "Claims" made against that "Insured Individual" during the "Policy Period" and reported to
us for any "Wrongful Act" to which this insurance applies but only to the extent the "Insured Entity"
indemnifies the "Insured Individual" for such "Loss".
C. Corporate Entity Liability
We will pay "Loss" which the "Insured Entity" is legally obligated to pay because of "Claims" made against
the "Insured Entity" during the "Policy Period" and reported to us during the "Policy Period" for any
"Wrongful Act" to which this insurance applies.
D. Securityholder Derivative Demand Liability
We will pay "Investigative Costs" on behalf of the "Insured Entity" resulting from any "Securityholder
Derivative Demand" made and reported during the "Policy Period", or if applicable, an Extended
Reporting Period, for any "Wrongful Act" in an amount not to exceed $100,000, which amount is part of
and not in addition to the applicable Limit of Liability as set forth in Item 2. of the Declarations of this
"Coverage Part". No Retention shall apply to such amount.
II. OPTIONAL EXTENDED REPORTING PERIOD
Refer to the Common Policy Terms and Conditions Section.
III. ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS
In addition to the Definitions listed in SECTION III - DEFINITIONS of the Common Policy Terms and
Conditions Section, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated below, when used in this
"Coverage Part":
A. "Claim" means:
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1. Any written demand presented for monetary "Damages" or non-monetary relief fora "Wrongful Act";
or
2. Any complaint or similar pleading initiating a judicial, civil, administrative, regulatory, alternative
dispute or arbitration proceeding, including any appeal resulting from it, to which an "Insured" is
provided notice and which subjects an "Insured" to a binding adjudication of liability for monetary or
non-monetary relief fora "Wrongful AcY'.
However, "Claim" shall not include a labor or grievance proceeding pursuant to a collective bargaining
agreement.
All "Claims" made on account of a single "Wrongful Act" shall be treated as a single "Claim" made on the
date the earliest of the "Claims" was made, regardless of whether that date is before or during the "Policy
Period" or, if applicable, during an Extended Reporting Period.
B. "Damages" means a monetary judgment, award or settlement, pre-judgment interest and post-judgment
interest. "Damages" also means punitive or exemplary "Damages" or the multiple portions thereof, if
insurable under the applicable law of the jurisdiction most favorable to the insurability of such "Damages"
provided such jurisdiction is where:
1. Those "Damages" were awarded or imposed;
2. Any "Wrongful AcY' occurred for which such "Damages" were awarded or imposed;
3. The "Insured" resides, is incorporated or has its principal place of business; or
4. We are incorporated or have our principal place of business.
"Damages" does not include:
5. Commissions, bonuses, profit sharing or severance payments; or
6. Payment by the "Insured Entity" of allegedly inadequate price or consideration for the purchase of its
own securities or the securities of a "Subsidiary"; or
7. Civil, criminal or administrative fines, taxes or other penalties.
C. "Debtor in Possession" means a debtor in possession of the "Insured Entity" as such term is used in
Chapter 11 of the United States of America Bankruptcy Code.
D. "Defense Expenses" means and is limited to:
1. Any reasonable and necessary legal fees and expenses, including attorney fees and expert fees,
incurred in the defending and appeal of a "Claim";
2. The premium on appeal, attachment or similar bonds; and
3. Up to $250 per day per "Insured Individual" for reasonable expenses incurred for attendance at
hearings, trials or depositions at our request or with our consent for such "Insured Individual". Such
payment shall not exceed $5,000 in the aggregate for all "Insured Individuals" for each "Claim".
"Defense Expenses" do not include:
4. Salaries, wages, fees, overhead or benefit expenses associated with any "Insured" except as
specified in paragraph 3. above; or
5. Salaries, wages, overhead or benefit expenses associated with our employees.
E. "Insured Individual" means:
1. Any past, present or future "Executive"; and
2. Any natural individual serving as a director or officer of an "Outside Entity" at the direction of the
"Insured Entity".
F. "Insured" means the "Insured Entity" and any "Insured Individual". With respect to this "Coverage Part"
only, "Insured Entity" also means a "Debtor in Possession".
G. "Investigative Costs" means reasonable and necessary costs, charges, fees, including but not limited to
attorneys and experts' fees, and expenses, other than salaries, wages, fees overhead or benefit
expenses associated with any "Executive" or "Insured Individual", incurred by the "Insured Entity", in
connection with the investigation or evaluation of any "Securityholder Derivative Demand".
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H. "Loss" means the amount the "Insured" is legally obligated to pay for "Damages" and "Defense Expenses"
for a covered "Claim" under this "Coverage Part".
"Loss" does not include:
1. Any amounts which an "Insured" is obligated to pay as result of a "Claim" seeking relief or redress in
any form other than monetary "Damages";
2. Matters deemed uninsurable by law;
3. Wages or benefits or contributions payable under an "Employee Benefits Plan";
4. Any expenses associated with any accommodation required under the Americans with Disabilities
Act, the Civil Rights Act of 1964, rules or regulations promulgated under them, amendments thereto
or similar provisions in any federal, state or local law or common law;
5. Any amount not indemnified by the "Insured Entity" for which an "Insured Individual" is absolved from
payment by reason of any covenant, agreement or court order; or

I.

6. Any amount allocated to non-covered "Loss" in accordance with SECTION VIII GENERAL
CONDITIONS of the Common Policy Terms and Conditions, Paragraph K. Allocation.
"Outside Entity" means any:
1. Nonprofit entity described in section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, that
is not included in the definition of "Insured Entity". But an "Outside Entity" does not include any
"Subsidiary"; and
2. Other entity, partnership, joint venture or other entity listed by endorsement to this policy.
"Personal Injury" means any actual or alleged:
1. Defamation of character, libel, slander, or publication of material in violation of a individual's right of
privacy; or
2. The wrongful entry or eviction or other invasion of the right of privacy; or
3. False arrest, wrongful detention or imprisonment; or
4. Malicious prosecution, malicious use or abuse of process; or

5. Infringement of copyright or trademark, unauthorized use of title, plagiarism, misappropriation of


advertising ideas or intellectual or property rights.
K. "Related Wrongful Acts" means "Wrongful Acts" which are logically or causally connected by reason of
any common fact, circumstance, situation, transaction, casualty, event or decision.
L. "Securities Laws" means the Securities Act of 1933, Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Investment Act of
1940, any state "Blue Sky" securities law or any other federal, state or local securities law including
amendments thereto and any similar federal, state, local or common law, and any rules and regulations
promulgated under it.
M. "Securityholder Derivative Demand" means any written demand, by one or more Securityholder of an
"Insured Entity" without the assistance, participation or solicitation of any "Executive", upon the board of
directors or board of managers of such "Insured Entity", to bring a civil proceeding in a court of law
against any "Executive" fora "Wrongful AcY' by an "Executive".
N. "Securityholder Derivative Action" means any "Claim" brought on behalf of, or in the name or the right of,
the "Insured Entity" by one or more securityholders of the "Insured Entity" in their capacity as such if any
"Claim" is brought and maintained without the assistance, participation or solicitation of any "Executive".
O. "Wrongful AcY' means any actual or alleged act, error, omission, misstatement, misleading statement,
neglect, breach of duty committed or attempted by:
1. An "Insured Individual" in his or her capacity as an "Insured Individual";
2. An "Insured Individual" while serving as a director, officer or trustee of any "Outside Entity", if such
service is at the written request or direction of the "Insured Entity"; or
3. By the "Insured Entity".
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IV. ADDITIONAL EXCLUSIONS


In addition to the Exclusions listed in SECTION IV - EXCLUSIONS of the Common Policy Terms and
Conditions, the following exclusions apply to this "Coverage Part".
This insurance does not apply to "Loss" on account of any "Claim" made against any "Insured":
A. Directly or indirectly based upon, arising out of, or attributable to an "Insured" gaining any profit,
remuneration or advantage to which such "Insured" was not legally entitled; or
B. Directly or indirectly based upon, arising out of, or attributable to any dishonest or fraudulent act or
omission, any criminal act or omission or any willful violation of any statute or regulation by such
"Insured"; or
C. Directly or indirectly based upon, arising out of, or attributable to any payments to an "Insured" of any
remuneration without the previous approval of the governing bodies of the "Insured Entity" which payment
without such previous approval shall be held to have been illegal.
However, Paragraphs A., B., and C. above shall not apply unless a judgment or other final adjudication
adverse to any of the "Insureds" in such a "Claim" is obtained.
D. Any "Personal Injury".
E. Any actual or alleged violation of the responsibilities, obligations or duties imposed by the Employee
Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended, and any similar federal, state, local or common
law, and any rules and regulations promulgated under it.
F. Any "Claim" brought or maintained by, at the behest, or on behalf of any "Insured".
However, this exclusion does not apply to:
1. A "Claim" made and maintained totally independently of and totally without the solicitation,
assistance, participation or intervention of any "Executive"; or
2. A "Securityholder Derivative Demand" or "Securityholder Derivative Action"; or
3. A securityholder's "Claim" that is instigated and continued totally independent of, and totally without
the solicitation, assistance, participation or intervention of any "Insured"; or
4. Any "Claim" by any of the "Insured Individuals" for contribution or indemnity, if such "Claim" directly
results from another "Claim" covered under this policy.
G. Any "Wrongful Act", transaction, decision, fact, circumstance, situation or event which has been the
subject of any notice given prior to the inception of this "Policy" under any other policy of insurance.
H. Any prior or pending litigation, administrative, or arbitration proceeding as of the Prior and Pending
Litigation date as set forth in the Declarations.
I.

Any other "Wrongful AcY', whenever occurring, which together with a "Wrongful AcY' has been the subject
of a "Claim" or notice and would constitute "Related Wrongful Acts".

J. For any "Wrongful AcY' directly or indirectly based upon, arising out of, or attributable to service by any
"Insured Individual" in any position or capacity in any entity other than the "Insured Entity" or an "Outside
Entity", even if the "Insured Entity" directed or requested the "Insured Individual" to serve in such other
position or capacity.
K. Any action brought or maintained by, at the behest, or on behalf of an "Outside Entity" or past, present, or
future director, officer, manager, trustee, governor or equivalent "Executive" of the "Outside Entity". This
exclusion does not apply if the "Claim" is made and maintained without any solicitation, assistance,
participation of or intervention by any director, officer, manager, trustee, governor or equivalent
"Executive" of the "Outside Entity".
To the extent an "Insured" is indemnified for "Loss" by an "Outside Entity" and which is "Insured" in whole
or part under any policy of the "Outside Entity" or its directors or officers, this "Policy" shall apply only to
"Loss" excess over such indemnification and insurance.
L. Based upon or arising out of or attributable to present or future actual or potential employment related
"Wrongful Act".

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M. Directly or indirectly based upon, arising out of, resulting from or in consequence of, or in any way
involving any federal, state, local or foreign wage and hour laws, including, without limitation, the Fair
Labor Standards Act.
N. "Loss" on account of any "Claim" made against any "Insured" directly or indirectly based upon, arising out
of, or attributable to any actual or alleged liability under a written or oral contract or agreement. However,
this exclusion does not apply to your liability that would have attached in the absence of such contract or
agreement.
O. Directly or indirectly based upon, arising out of, or attributable to:
1. The physical injury to or destruction of any tangible property, including all resulting "Loss" of use of
that property and "Loss" of use of property that is not physically injured.
2. Bodily injury, disability, sickness, disease, death, assault or battery sustained by any individual;
P. Directly or indirectly based upon, arising out of or attributable to the performance of any professional
services for others and caused by an act, error or omission;
However that this exclusion does not apply to:
A "Claim" against an "Insured" fora "Wrongful AcY' by such "Insured" in connection with the
management or supervision of any division, "Subsidiary" or group of the "Insured Entity" offering the
aforementioned services;
2. A "Security Holder Derivative Demand" or "Securityholder Derivative Action".
Q. Any actual or alleged violation of any "Securities Laws", provided that this exclusion shall not apply to any
"Claim":
1. Based upon or arising out of the offering, sale or purchase of securities, whether debt or equity, in a
transaction or series of transactions that are in fact in law exempt from registration under the
Securities Act of 1933 and any amendments thereto or any rules or regulations promulgated
thereunder; or
2. Made by any securityholder of the "Insured Entity" for the failure of the "Insured Entity" to undertake
or complete the initial public offering or sale of securities of the "Insured Entity".
R. Directly or indirectly based upon, arising out of, or attributable to anti-trust violations or unfair business
practices, including but not limited to any actual or alleged price fixing, price discrimination, restraint of
trade, unfair business practices, monopolistic practices or any actual or alleged violations of the Sherman
Antitrust Act of 1890, the Clayton Act of 1914, and any amendments thereto, the Robinson Patman Act of
1938, the Federal Trade Commission Act of 1914 or any rules or regulations promulgated in connection
with the statutes described above; or similar provision of any federal, state or local statutory law or
common law.
No fact pertaining to or knowledge possessed by any "Insured Individual" of a "Wrongful Act" shall be imputed
to any other "Insured Individual" for the purpose of determining the applicability of the exclusions listed above.
V. ADDITIONAL GENERAL CONDITIONS
In addition to the conditions listed in SECTION VIII GENERAL CONDITIONS of the Common Policy
Terms and Conditions, the following condition applies to this "Coverage Part".
A. Acquisition and Formation of Subsidiaries
If after the inception of the "Policy Period" the "Insured Entity" acquires or forms a "Subsidiary" or
assumes more than 50% of the assets, liabilities, or equity of, or obtains the right to elect or select a
majority of directors or trustees of an entity, coverage under this "Coverage Part" shall apply to the
"Subsidiary" only if the "Named Insured" meets the following conditions:
1. If, at the time of the acquisition or formation described above, the total assets of the acquired or
formed "Subsidiary" exceed ten percent (10%) of the total assets of the "Insured Entity" as of the
beginning of the "Policy Period"; then the "Named Insured" shall give us written notice of the
formation or acquisition as soon as practicable, but not later than sixty (60) days after the date of
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2. If, at the time of the acquisition or formation described above, the total assets of the acquired or
formed "Subsidiary" exceed twenty-five percent (25%)of the total assets of the "Insured Entity" as of
the beginning of the "Policy Period"; then the "Named Insured" shall agree to any amendments to the
terms of this "Coverage Part" we require and shall pay any additional premium we require.
3. If the "Named Insured" does not comply with the conditions in Paragraph A. above, coverage under
this "Policy" for the "Subsidiary" shall terminate regarding "Claims" made more than 60 days after the
acquisition or formation of the "Subsidiary".
VI. ADDITIONAL EXCESS LIMIT OF LIABILITY DEDICATED FOR EXECUTIVES
A. Notwithstanding anything in the "Policy" to the contrary, the Additional Excess Limit of Liability Dedicated
for "Executives", shall be an additional excess aggregate Limit of Liability not to exceed $500,000 which
amount is in excess of and not part of the Limit of Liability as set forth in Item 2. of the Declarations.
B. The Additional Excess Limit of Liability Dedicated for "Executives" is available solely for "Loss" resulting
from any "Claim" covered under Insuring Agreement A of the Directors, Officers and Corporate
Liability Coverage Part.
C. The Additional Excess Limit of Liability Dedicated for "Executives" shall be excess of any insurance
available that is specifically excess to this "Policy", and such excess insurance must be completely
exhausted by payment of "Loss", "Damages" or "Defense Expenses" thereunder before we shall have any
obligation to make any payment on account of the Additional Excess Limit of Liability Dedicated for
"Executives".

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ADDITION TO SECTION III.


EMPLOYED LAWYERS COVERAGE
THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.
This endorsement modifies the following:
DIRECTORS, OFFICERS AND CORPORATE LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE PART
A. The following is added to SECTION III ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS, Paragraph E. "Insured Individual" of
the Directors, Officers and Corporate Liability Insurance Coverage Part of this "Policy":
"Insured Individual" also means any "Employed Lawyer", but only with respect to a "Claim" made, and
continuously maintained, against both such "Employed Lawyer" and one or more other "Insured Individual"
who is not an "Employed Lawyer".
B. The following is added to SECTION III ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS of the Directors, Officers and
Corporate Liability Insurance Coverage Part of this "Policy":
"Employed Lawyer" means any "Employee" of the "Insured Entity" who is admitted to practice law and who
was, now is or shall be, at the time of the alleged "Wrongful Act", employed as a lawyer full time for, and
salaried by the "Insured Entity".
C. The following is added to SECTION III ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS, Paragraph O. "Wrongful AcY' of the
Directors, Officers and Corporate Liability Insurance Coverage Part of this "Policy":
"Wrongful Act" means any breach of duty, neglect, error, misstatement, misleading statement, omission or act
actually or allegedly committed or attempted by an "Employed Lawyer" in the rendering or failure to render
professional legal services; provided, however, that "Wrongful Act" shall not include any breach of duty,
neglect, error, misstatement, misleading statement, omission or act in connection with any conduct by such
"Employed Lawyer":
1. Which is not related to such "Employed Lawyer's" employment with the "Insured Entity";
2. Which is not rendered on behalf of the "Insured Entity" at the "Insured Entity's" written request; or
3. Which is performed by such "Employed Lawyer" for others for a fee.
Solely with respect to the coverage provided by this endorsement, the "Insurer" shall not be liable to make
any payment for "Loss" in connection with a "Claim" made against any "Insured" directly or indirectly based
upon, arising out of, resulting from or in consequence of, or in any way involving any:
a. "Wrongful Act" occurring at the time when the "Employed Lawyer" was not employed as a lawyer for
the "Insured Entity";
b. "Wrongful Act" which occurred on or before the effective date of this endorsement if the "Employed
Lawyer", as of such date, knew or reasonably could have foreseen that such "Wrongful AcY' could
lead to a "Claim". No fact pertaining to or knowledge possessed by an "Employed Lawyer" shall be
imputed to any other "Employed Lawyer" for the purposes of applying this exclusion; or
c. Activities by an "Employed Lawyer" as a director, officer, trustee or governor of any entity other then
the "Insured Entity".
D. The following is added to SECTION VIII GENERAL CONDITIONS of the Common Policy Terms and
Conditions Section of this "Policy":
For the purposes of coverage provided under this endorsement to an "Employed Lawyer", the "Insured Entity"
will be conclusively deemed to have indemnified the "Employed Lawyer" to the extent that the "Insured Entity"
is permitted or required to indemnify him or her pursuant to law, common or statutory, or contract, or the
charter or by-laws of the "Insured Entity", which are hereby deemed to adopt the broadest provisions of the
law which determines and defines such rights of indemnity. The "Insured Entity" hereby agrees to indemnify
the "Employed Lawyer" to the fullest extent permitted by law including the making in good faith of any required
application for court approval and the passing of any corporate resolution or the execution of any contract.
Coverage provided under this endorsement to an "Employed Lawyer" shall be specifically excess over any
valid or collectible Lawyers' Professional Liability Insurance, legal malpractice or errors and omissions
insurance and shall drop down and be primary insurance only in the event of exhaustion of such other
insurance due to "Losses" paid thereunder.
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ADDITION TO SECTION III.


DOMESTIC PARTNER COVERAGE
THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.
This endorsement modifies the following:
DIRECTORS, OFFICERS AND CORPORATE LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE PART
The following is added to SECTION III ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS, Paragraph E. "Insured Individual" of the
Directors, Officers and Corporate Liability Insurance Coverage Part of this "Policy":
The lawful "Domestic Partner" of an "Insured Individual", but solely with respect to such "Domestic Partner's"
status as a "Domestic Partner" or such "Domestic Partner's" ownership interest in property that a claimant
seeks as recovery for an alleged "Wrongful AcY', and not for any "Wrongful Acts" actually or allegedly
committed by the "Domestic Partner".
For the purposes of this endorsement, "Domestic Partner" means any natural individual qualifying as a
domestic partner under the provisions of any applicable federal, state or local law or under the provisions of
any formal program established by the "Named Insured".

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MODIFICATION TO SECTION IV.


INSURED VERSUS INSURED CARVE-OUT
THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.
This endorsement modifies the following:
DIRECTORS, OFFICERS AND CORPORATE LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE PART
The following is added to: SECTION IV ADDITIONAL EXCLUSIONS, Paragraph F. of the Directors, Officers
and Corporate Liability Insurance Coverage Part of this "Policy":
However, this exclusion does not apply to:
1. Any "Claim" by any "Employee" of the "Insured Entity" pursuant to any federal or state whistleblower
protection statute or any regulation promulgated thereunder, or
2. Any "Claim" in any bankruptcy proceeding by or against the "Insured Entity" thereof, brought by the
Examiner or Trustee of the "Insured Entity", if any, or any assignee of such Examiner or Trustee, or
3. Any "Claim" by any of the "Insured Individuals" of the "Insured Entity" who has not served in that capacity
for at least 4 years prior to such "Claim" being first made.

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ADDITION TO SECTION IV.


PRODUCTS AND SERVICES LIABILITY EXCLUSION
THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.
This endorsement modifies the following:
DIRECTORS, OFFICERS AND CORPORATE LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE PART
SECTION IV ADDITIONAL EXCLUSIONS of the Directors, Officers and Corporate Liability Insurance
Coverage Part of this "Policy":
This insurance does not apply to "Loss" on account of any "Claim" made against any "Insured" directly or
indirectly based upon, arising out of, resulting from or in consequence of, or in any way involving any actual or
alleged "Claim" alleging a "Wrongful Act" by reason of or in connection with the efficacy, performance, health
or safety standards and/or proprietary licensing rights for any services, products or technologies offered,
promised, delivered, produced, processed, packaged, sold, marketed, distributed, advertised and/or
developed by the "Insured Entity".

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REVISED
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EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES LIABILITY INSURANCE


COVERAGE PART DECLARATIONS
NOTICE: THIS "COVERAGE PART" PROVIDES COVERAGE ON A CLAIMS-MADE AND REPORTED BASIS. SUBJECT
TO ITS TERMS, THIS "COVERAGE PART" APPLIES ONLY TO "CLAIMS" FIRST MADE AGAINST THE "INSUREDS"
AND REPORTED TO THE INSURER DURING THE "POLICY PERIOD" OR ANY EXTENDED REPORTING PERIOD THAT
MAY APPLY. THE LIMIT OF LIABILITY TO PAY DAMAGES OR SETTLEMENTS WILL BE REDUCED AND MAY BE
EXHAUSTED UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED HEREIN, BY "DEFENSE EXPENSES". ANY "DEFENSE EXPENSES"
WILL BE APPLIED AGAINST THE RETENTION AMOUNT. PLEASE READ THE "POLICY" CAREFULLY TO DETERMINE
RIGHTS, DUTIES, COVERAGE AND COVERAGE RESTRICTIONS.
Whenever printed in this Declarations Page, the items in quotations shall have the same meanings as
indicated in the "Policy".
Item 1.

NAMED INSURED
Vemma International Holdings,
Inc

DBA Vemma Nutrition Company


Item 2.

LIMITS OF LIABILITY
Employment Practices Liability Insurance
$5,000,000 in the aggregate for all "Claims"

Item 3.

RETENTION
Insuring Agreement A: Employment Practices Liability Coverage

Item 4.

$50,000 each "Claim"

PRIOR AND PENDING LITIGATION DATES


Insuring Agreement A: Employment Practices Insurance Coverage Part:
05/01/2005

Item 5.

FORMS AND ENDORSEMENTS


Policy Form:906-0001
906-0001
906-0303
906-0314
906-0404

(08-09)
(08-09)
(08-09)
(08-09)

906-0901

(01-14)

Employment Practices Liability Insurance Coverage Part


Addition to Section III. Illegal Alien Investigative Proceeding With Sublimit
Addition to Section III. Third Party Liability Coverage
Modification to Section IV. Wage and Hour Laws Exclusion With Defense
Expense Sublimit
Employment Practices Risk Management Policyholder Notice

THESE DECLARATIONS, TOGETHER WITH THE COMMON POLICY TERMS AND CONDITIONS SECTION,
COVERAGE PARTS)AND ANY ENDORSEMENT(S), COMPLETE THE ABOVE-NUMBERED "POLICY".
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EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE PART


CLAIMS-MADE WARNING FOR POLICY
NOTICE: THIS "COVERAGE PART" PROVIDES COVERAGE ON A CLAIMS-MADE AND REPORTED BASIS. SUBJECT
TO ITS TERMS, THIS "COVERAGE PART" APPLIES ONLY TO "CLAIMS" FIRST MADE AGAINST THE "INSUREDS"
AND REPORTED TO THE INSURER DURING THE "POLICY PERIOD", OPTIONAL EXTENDED REPORTING PERIOD OR
ANY EXTENDED REPORTING PERIOD THAT MAY APPLY. THE LIMIT OF LIABILITY TO PAY DAMAGES OR
SETTLEMENTS WILL BE REDUCED AND MAY BE EXHAUSTED, UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED HEREIN, BY
"DEFENSE EXPENSES". "DEFENSE EXPENSES" WILL BE APPLIED AGAINST THE RETENTION AMOUNT. PLEASE
READ THE "POLICY" CAREFULLY TO DETERMINE RIGHTS, DUTIES, COVERAGE AND COVERAGE RESTRICTIONS.

Throughout this "Coverage Part" of this insurance "Policy" the words "you" and "your" refer to the "Insured" as
defined in SECTION III ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS of this "Coverage Part". The words "we", "us" and "our"
refer to the Company providing this insurance.
Words that appear in quotation marks have special meaning. They are defined in SECTION III ADDITIONAL
DEFINITIONS. The descriptions in the Headings of this "Policy" are solely for convenience and form no part of the
terms and conditions of coverage.
In consideration of the premium paid and in reliance on the correctness and completeness of Your "Application",
which is attached to and becomes part of this insurance "Policy", we agree to provide coverage as shown in the
Declarations and described below. Coverage may be denied or canceled with respect to any applicant or
"Insured" who provides incomplete or inaccurate information to us.
I. INSURING AGREEMENT
Employment Practices Liability Insurance
We will pay on behalf of the "Insureds", all "Loss" which you are legally obligated to pay because of "Claims"
first made against you during the "Policy Period" and reported to us for any "Wrongful AcY' to which this
insurance applies.
II. EXTENDED REPORTING PERIOD
Refer to SECTION II OPTIONAL EXTENDED REPORTING PERIOD of the Common Policy Terms and
Conditions Section.
III. ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS
In addition to the Definitions listed in SECTION III - DEFINITIONS of the Common Policy Terms and
Conditions Section, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated below, when used in this
"Coverage Part":
A. "Claim" means:
1. Any written demand presented for monetary "Damages" or non-monetary relief fora "Wrongful Act";
or
2. Any complaint or similar pleading initiating a judicial, civil, administrative, regulatory, alternative
dispute or arbitration proceeding (including any appeal resulting from it), to which an "Insured" is
provided notice and which subjects an "Insured" to a binding adjudication of liability for monetary or
non-monetary relief fora "Wrongful Act".
However, "Claim" shall not include any arbitration or grievance proceeding pursuant to a collective
bargaining agreement.
All "Claims" made on account of a single "Wrongful AcY' shall be treated as a single "Claim" first made on
the date the earliest of the "Claims" was made, regardless of whether that date is before or during the
"Policy Period" or, if applicable, during an Extended Reporting Period.
B. "Damages" means a monetary judgment, award or settlement, pre-judgment interest and post-judgment
interest. "Damages" also means punitive or exemplary "Damages" or the multiple portions thereof, if
insurable under the applicable law of the jurisdiction most favorable to the insurability of such "Damages"
provided such jurisdiction is where:
1. Those "Damages" were awarded or imposed;
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2. Any "Wrongful Act" occurred for which such "Damages" were awarded or imposed;
3. The "Insured" resides, is incorporated or has its principal place of business; or
4. We are incorporated or have our principal place of business.
C. "Defense Expense" means and is limited to:
1. Any reasonable and necessary legal fees and expenses, including attorney fees and expert fees,
incurred in the defending and appeal of a "Claim";
2. The premium on appeal, attachment or similar bonds; and
3. Up to $250 per day per "Insured" for supplemental payment for reasonable expenses incurred for
attendance at hearings, trials or depositions at our request or with our consent by such "Insured".
Such payment shall not exceed $5,000 in the aggregate for all "Insureds" on each "Claim".
"Defense Expenses" do not include:
4. Salaries, wages, fees, overhead or benefit expenses associated with any "Insured" except as
specified in Paragraph C. above; or
5. Salaries, wages, overhead or benefit expenses associated with your "Employees".
D. "Employee" means:
1. A natural individual employed by and directed by the "Insured Entity", including any part-time, leased,
temporary or seasonal "Employees"; or
2. An individual who is a volunteer, intern, committee or staff member or independent contractor for the
"Insured Entity", but only if the "Insured Entity" provides indemnification to such individual in the same
manner as that provided to the "Insured Entity's" "Employees".
An individual's employment status shall be determined as of the date of the "Wrongful Act".
E. "FRIBA" means the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended, any similar federal,
state, local or common law, and any rules and regulations promulgated there under.
F. "Insured" means the "Insured Entity" and any "Insured Individual".
G. "Loss" means the amount the "Insured" is legally obligated to pay for "Damages" and "Defense Expenses"
for a covered "Claim" under this "Coverage Part". "Loss" includes back pay and front pay.
"Loss" does not include:
1. Civil, criminal or administrative fines, taxes or other penalties;
2. Any amounts which an "Insured" is obligated to pay as result of a "Claim" seeking relief or redress in
any form other than monetary "Damages";
3. Any future wages or benefits of any reinstated "Employee" or wages or benefits associated with the
continued employment of an "Employee";
4. Matters deemed uninsurable by law;
5. Benefits or contributions payable under an employee benefits plan;
6. Any expenses associated with any accommodation required under the Americans with Disabilities
Act, the Civil Rights Act of 1964, rules or regulations promulgated under them, amendments to them
or similar provisions in any federal, state or local law or common law;
7. Any amount not indemnified by the "Insured Entity" for which an "Insured" is absolved from payment
by reason of any covenant, agreement or court order; or
8. Any amount allocated to non-covered "Loss" in accordance with SECTION VIII GENERAL
CONDITIONS of the Common Policy Terms and Conditions Section, Paragraph K. Allocation.
H. "Related Wrongful Acts" means "Wrongful Acts" which are logically or causally connected by reason of
any common fact, circumstance, situation, transaction, casualty, event or decision.
I. "Wrongful Act" means:
With respect to any "Claim" brought by or on behalf of your "Executives", "Employees", or applicants for
employment, any actual or alleged:
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1. Wrongful dismissal, discharge or termination of employment, including constructive termination,


dismissal or discharge;
2. Breach of an implied contract or agreement relating to employment;
3. Wrongful failure to employ or promote;
4. Wrongful demotion, denial of tenure or practice privileges or deprivation of a career opportunity;
5. Negligent supervision, training, evaluation, reassignment, hiring or retention;
6. Negligent failure to adopt or enforce employment-related policies and procedures by an "Insured
Entity";
7. Employment related wrongful discipline;
8. Employment discrimination or violation of any employment discrimination law;
9. Disparate treatment of or failure or refusal to hire a claimant because he or she is or claims to be a
member of a class which is or is alleged to be legally-protected;
10. Employment-related invasion of privacy, false arrest or false imprisonment;
11. Employment-related defamation, libel or slander, including statements in an "Employee" reference;
12. Employment-related wrongful infliction of emotional distress, mental anguish or humiliation;
13. Employment-related misrepresentation;
14. Sexual or other workplace harassment of any kind, including any unwelcome sexual or non-sexual
advances, requests for sexual or non-sexual favors, or other verbal, visual, or physical conduct of a
sexual or non-sexual nature that is made a condition of employment with or used as a basis for
employment decisions by, interferes with performance or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive
working environment;
15. Retaliation against an "Executive" or "Employee" arising out of employment by or services performed
for the "Insured Entity"; or
16. Violation of any federal, state or local civil rights laws committed or attempted by an "Insured" in his or
her capacity as an "Insured" or by the "Insured Entity".
Any series of "Wrongful Acts" that are connected by reason of a common claimant, transaction, policy, action,
omission or decision are a single "Wrongful AcY'.
IV. ADDITIONAL EXCLUSIONS
In addition to the Exclusions listed in SECTION IV - EXCLUSIONS. of the Common Policy Terms and
Conditions Section, the following exclusions apply to this "Coverage Part".
A. This insurance does not apply to "Loss" on account of any "Claim" made against any "Insured" directly or
indirectly arising out of, based upon or attributable to:
1. The physical injury to or destruction of any tangible property, including all resulting "Loss" of use of
that property and "Loss" of use of property that is not physical injured;
2. Bodily injury, disability, sickness, disease, death, assault or battery sustained by any person.
However, this exclusion shall not apply to mental anguish or emotional distress arising out of
"Wrongful Acts";
3. Any actual or alleged violation of the responsibilities, obligations or duties imposed by "FRIBA";
4. Obligations or payments owed under:
a. An express written or verbal contract of employment. However, this exclusion does not apply to
any actual or alleged breach of an implied contract or agreement relating to employment, whether
arising out of any personnel manual, policy statement or oral representation;
b. An agreement to make payments in the event of the termination of employment; or
c. An agreement to assume another's liability. However, this exclusion does not apply to the liability
of an "Insured Entity" which would have attached even in the absence of such contract or
agreement.
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5. Any "Wrongful AcY', transaction, decision, fact, circumstance or situation which has been the subject
of any notice given prior to the inception of this "Policy" or under any other policy of insurance.
6. Any other "Wrongful Act", whenever occurring, which together with a "Wrongful AcY' has been the
subject of a claim or notice and would constitute "Related Wrongful Acts";
7. Any violation of any of the responsibilities, obligations, or duties imposed by any federal, state or local
statutory or common law, including but not limited to the National Labor Relations Act, as amended or
regulations promulgated under any such law that governs the rights of "Employees" to engage in
union or other collective activities, the duty of an employer to meet, discuss or bargain with
"Employee" or "Employee" representatives, the enforcement of any collective bargaining agreement
or any grievance or arbitration proceedings. This exclusion does not apply to any "Claim" for
retaliatory treatment against any "Insured" who is attempting to exercise his or her rights under the
above referenced statute, law, rule, regulation or order;
8. Any violation of any of the responsibilities, obligations, or duties imposed by any federal, state or local
statutory or common law, including but not limited to the Occupational Safety and Health Act, as
amended or regulations promulgated under any such law that governs workplace safety and health.
This exclusion does not apply to any "Claim" for retaliatory treatment against any "Insured" who is
attempting to exercise his or her rights under the above referenced statute, law, rule, regulation or
order;
9. Any violation of any of the responsibilities, obligations, or duties imposed by any federal, state or local
statutory or common law, including but not limited to, The Consolidated Omnibus Budget
Reconciliation Act, as amended or regulations promulgated under any such law that governs any
Employee Benefit Arrangement Program Plan or "Policy". This exclusion does not apply to any
"Claim" for retaliatory treatment against any "Insured" who is attempting to exercise his or her rights
under the above referenced statute, law, rule, regulation or order;
10. Any violation of any of the responsibilities, obligations, or duties imposed by any federal, state or
local statutory or common law, including but not limited to the Worker Adjustment and Retraining
Notification Act, as amended or regulations promulgated under any such law that governs any
obligation of an employer to notify, discuss, or bargain with "Employees" or others in advance of any
plant or facility closing or mass layoff, or any similar obligation: This exclusion does not apply to any
"Claim" for retaliatory treatment against any "Insured" who is attempting to exercise his or her rights
under the above referenced statute, law, rule, regulation or order;
11. Any failure to comply with any law concerning workers compensation, unemployment insurance,
Social Security, disability benefits or any similar laws. This exclusion shall not apply to any "Claim" for
retaliatory treatment against any "Insured" who is attempting to exercise his or her rights under the
above laws; or
12. Any violation of any of the responsibilities, obligations, or duties imposed by any federal, state or local
statutory or common law, including but not limited to the Fair Labor Standards Act, as amended or
regulations promulgated under any such law, that governs wage, hour and payroll policies and
practices, except the Equal Pay Act. This exclusion does not apply to any "Claim" for retaliatory
treatment against any "Insured" who is attempting to exercise his or her rights under the above
referenced statute, law, rule, regulation or order.
B. This insurance does not apply to "Loss" on account of any "Claim" made against any "Insured":
1. For unpaid wages or overtime pay for hours actually worked or labor actually performed by any
"Employee" or for improper payroll deductions;
2. Directly or indirectly arising out of, based on or attributable to a lockout, strike, picket line,
replacement or other similar action resulting from labor disputes, labor negotiations, or collective
bargaining agreements; or
3. To the extent such "Loss" constitutes employment-related benefits, stock options, perquisites,
deferred compensation or any other type of compensation earned by the claimant in the course of
employment or the equivalent value thereof. This Exclusion shall not apply to front pay or back pay.
No fact pertaining to or knowledge possessed by or "Wrongful Act" of any "Insured" shall be imputed to
any other "Insured" for the purpose of determining the applicability of the exclusions listed above.
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V. ADDITIONAL GENERAL CONDITIONS


In addition to the conditions listed in SECTION VIII GENERAL CONDITIONS of the Common Policy
Terms and Conditions Section, the following condition applies to this "Coverage Part":
Acquisition or Formation of Subsidiaries
If after the inception of the "Policy Period" the "Insured Entity" acquires or forms a "Subsidiary' or assumes
more than 50% of the assets, liabilities, or equity of, or obtains the right to elect or select a majority of
directors or trustees of an entity, coverage under this "Coverage Part"" shall apply to the "Subsidiary" only if
the "Named Insured" meets the following conditions:
A. If, at the time of the formation or acquisition described above:
1. The total assets of the acquired or formed "Subsidiary" are less than 25 percent of the total assets of
the "Insured Entity" as of the beginning of the "Policy Period"; or
2. The total number of "Employees" of the acquired or formed "Subsidiary" is less than 25 percent of the
total number of "Employees" of the "Insured Entity" as of the beginning of the "Policy Period"
Coverage shall be provided automatically under this "Coverage Part".
B. If, at the time of the formation or acquisition described above:
1. The total assets of the acquired or formed "Subsidiary" exceed 25 percent of the total assets of the
"Insured Entity" as of the beginning of the "Policy Period;" or
2. The total number of "Employees" of the acquired or formed "Subsidiary" exceed 25 percent of the
total number of "Employees" of the "Insured Entity" as of the beginning of the "Policy Period",
the "Named Insured" shall give us written notice of the acquisition or formation of a "Subsidiary" as soon
as practicable, but not later than 60 days after the date of such acquisition or formation.
The "Named Insured" shall agree to any amendments to the terms of this "Policy" we require and shall
pay any additional premium we require.
If the "Named Insured" does not comply with the conditions of Paragraph B. above, coverage under this
"Coverage Part" for the "Subsidiary" shall terminate 60 days after the acquisition or formation of the
"Subsidiary".

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ADDITION TO SECTION III.


ILLEGAL ALIEN INVESTIGATIVE PROCEEDING WITH SUBLIMIT
THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.
This endorsement modifies the following:
EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE PART
The following is added to SECTION III ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS , Paragraph A."Claim" of the Employment
Practices Liability Insurance Coverage Part of this "Policy":
"Claim" also means:
A criminal investigation of the "Insured Entity" by any governmental agency for allegedly hiring or harboring
illegal aliens. We will pay up to, but in no event greater than $ 50.000 for any such "Loss". Any "Loss" paid
by us under this endorsement shall be part of and not in addition to the Limits of Liability stated in Item 2. of
the Declarations.

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ADDITION TO SECTION III.


THIRD-PARTY LIABILITY COVERAGE
THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.
This endorsement modifies the following:
EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE PART
The following is added to SECTION III ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS, Paragraph I. "Wrongful AcY' of the
Employment Practices Liability Insurance Coverage Part of this "Policy":
With respect to any "Claim" brought by or on behalf of a "Third Party" means any actual or alleged:
1. Discrimination against a "Third party"; or
2. Sexual harassment of a "Third party"; or
3. Violation of a "Third Party's" civil rights because of discrimination or sexual harassment,
Committed or attempted by an "Insured" in their capacity as an "Insured" or by the "Insured Entity".
"Third Party" means any natural individual who is a customer, supplier, vendor, service provider, volunteer,
leased worker, temporary worker, or independent contractor, business invitee or other client of the "Insured
Entity".

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MODIFICATION TO SECTION IV.


WAGE AND HOUR LAWS EXCLUSION WITH DEFENSE EXPENSE
SUBLIMIT
THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.
This endorsement modifies the following:
EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE PART
SECTION IV ADDITIONAL EXCLUSIONS, Paragraph A.12. of the Employment Practices Liability
Insurance Coverage Part of this "Policy" is deleted and replaced with the following:
Any violation of any of the responsibilities, obligations, or duties imposed by any federal, state or local
statutory or common law, including but not limited to the Fair Labor Standards Act, or amendments to or
regulations promulgated under any such law, that governs wage, hour and payroll policies and practices,
except the Equal Pay Act. This exclusion does not apply to any "Claim" for retaliatory treatment against any
"Insured" who is attempting to exercise his or her rights under the above referenced statute, law, rule,
regulation or order.
We will pay "Defense Expenses" up to, but in no event greater than $ 50,000 ,for any such "Claim," without
any liability by us to pay such sums that any "Insured" shall become legally obligated to pay as "Damages".
Any "Defense Expenses" paid by us shall be part of and not in addition to the Limits of Liability stated in Item
2. of the Declarations.

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pY

IMPORTANT POLICYHOLDER INFORMATION


EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES RISK MANAGEMENT HOTLINE
We are pleased to inform you of the following employment practices risk management resources, which are
accessible to you as a Hanover policyholder.
The Hanover has teamed up with Jackson Lewis P.C., a national Employment Practices and Labor Relations law
firm to provide expert risk management services. Our policyholders have access to an exclusive hotline where
experienced employment attorneys are prepared to assist and address your employment related questions. The
dedicated telephone number for Hanover policyholders is:

1-866-758-6874
This hotline is made accessible to assist our policyholders on a broad range of employment related subjects such
as forms of harassment, insubordination, wage and hour issues, leaves of absence, immigration processes,
employment-at-will concepts and employment issues outside the U.S.
This service is not intended to provide a determinative answer regarding specific employment situations or issues
that are more appropriately addressed with legal counsel. Such situations would include specific personnel
actions, current or prior Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ("EEOC") investigations, employee
performance, compliance with state or federal employment statutes, employment contracts or benefits
administration.
When calling the hotline, the caller will be asked to provide his or her name, the name of the company on the
Hanover policy, the policy number as well as the caller's email address, mailing address and telephone number.
The nature of the discussions on the hotline will not be shared with the Hanover. However, for informational
purposes, Jackson Lewis will provide Hanover with a list of callers and time spent on the call.
As a reminder, whenever you become aware of a current or potential claim you should also immediately give
notice to Hanover in accordance with the policy terms and conditions.
Since its founding in 1958 Jackson Lewis, a national firm employing roughly 600 labor and employment lawyers,
has exclusively represented management in cases involving a full spectrum of workplace law issues. You can
learn more about the firm and access additional information through their website at www.iacksonlewis.com

Please note that the independent risk management services offered by Jackson Lewis P.C. are accessible to you
as a policyholder of The Hanover Insurance Company or one of its subsidiaries and affiliates. The Hanover is
independent from Jackson Lewis P.C. and is not responsible for any fees or charges you may incur for services or
products which may be offered to you, or for which you may contract with Jackson Lewis P.C. Under no
circumstances should the recommendations, services or products of Jackson Lewis P.C. be construed as
recommendations, services or products of The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. By making this service provider
accessible to you, The Hanover does not assume (and specifically disclaims) any duty, undertaking or
responsibility to you regarding the employment risk management services of Jackson Lewis P.C.

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COVERAGE PART DECLARATIONS
NOTICE: THIS "COVERAGE PART" PROVIDES COVERAGE ON A CLAIMS-MADE AND REPORTED BASIS. SUBJECT
TO ITS TERMS, THIS "COVERAGE PART" APPLIES ONLY TO "CLAIMS" MADE AGAINST THE "INSUREDS" AND
REPORTED TO THE INSURER DURING THE "POLICY PERIOD" OR ANY EXTENDED REPORTING PERIOD THAT MAY
APPLY. THE LIMIT OF LIABILITY TO PAY DAMAGES OR SETTLEMENTS WILL BE REDUCED AND MAY BE
EXHAUSTED, UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED HEREIN, BY "DEFENSE EXPENSES". "DEFENSE EXPENSES" WILL
BE APPLIED AGAINST THE RETENTION AMOUNT. PLEASE READ THE "POLICY" CAREFULLY TO DETERMINE
RIGHTS, DUTIES, COVERAGE AND COVERAGE RESTRICTIONS.
Whenever printed in this Declarations Page, the items in quotations shall have the same meanings as
indicated in the "Policy".
Item 1.

NAMED INSURED
Vemma International Holdings,
Inc
DBA Vemma Nutrition Company

Item 2.

LIMITS OF LIABILITY (Inclu sive of Damages and Defense Expenses)


Fiduciary Liability Insurance
$1,000,000 in the aggregate for all "Claims"

Item 3.

RETENTIONS
Insuring Agreement A: Fiduciary Liability Coverage:
$0 each "Claim"
Insuring Agreement B: Compliance Resolution Penalties Coverage: $0 each "Claim"

Item 4.

Item 5.

PRIOR AND PENDING LITIGATION DATES


Fiduciary Liability Insurance Coverage Part:

1.

Insuring Agreements A:

05/01/2005

2.

Insuring Agreements B:

05/01/2005

FORMS AND ENDORSEMENTS


Policy Form:907-0001
907-0001

907-0002 08 09

(08-09)

Fiduciary Liability Insurance Coverage Part

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THESE DECLARATIONS, TOGETHER WITH THE COMMON POLICY TERMS AND CONDITIONS SECTION,
COVERAGE PARTS)AND ANY ENDORSEMENT(S), COMPLETE THE ABOVE NUMBERED "POLICY".

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FIDUCIARY LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE PART


CLAIMS-MADE WARNING FOR POLICY
NOTICE: THIS "COVERAGE PART" PROVIDES COVERAGE ON A CLAIMS-MADE AND REPORTED BASIS. SUBJECT
TO ITS TERMS, THIS "COVERAGE PART" APPLIES ONLY TO "CLAIMS" FIRST MADE AGAINST THE "INSUREDS"
AND REPORTED TO THE INSURER DURING THE "POLICY PERIOD", OPTIONAL EXTENDED REPORTING PERIOD OR
ANY EXTENDED REPORTING PERIOD THAT MAY APPLY. THE LIMIT OF LIABILITY TO PAY DAMAGES OR
SETTLEMENTS WILL BE REDUCED AND MAY BE EXHAUSTED, UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED HEREIN, BY
"DEFENSE EXPENSES". "DEFENSE EXPENSES" WILL BE APPLIED AGAINST THE RETENTION AMOUNT. PLEASE
READ THE "POLICY" CAREFULLY TO DETERMINE RIGHTS, DUTIES, COVERAGE AND COVERAGE RESTRICTIONS.

Throughout this "Coverage Part" of this insurance "Policy" the words "you" and "your" refer to the "Insured" as
defined in SECTION III ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS of this "Coverage Part". The words "we", "us" and "our"
refer to the Company providing this insurance.
Words that appear in quotation marks have special meaning. They are defined in SECTION III ADDITIONAL
DEFINITIONS. The descriptions in the Headings of this "Policy" are solely for convenience and form no part of the
terms and conditions of coverage.
In consideration of the premium paid and in reliance on the correctness and completeness of your "Application",
which is attached to and becomes part of this insurance "Policy", we agree to provide coverage as shown in the
Declarations and described below. Coverage may be denied or canceled with respect to any applicant or
"Insured" who provides incomplete or inaccurate information to us.
I. SECTION I INSURING AGREEMENT
A. Fiduciary Liability Coverage
We will pay on behalf of the "Insureds" all "Loss" which you are legally obligated to pay because of
"Claims" made against you during the "Policy Period" and reported to us in accordance with SECTION VII
- DUTIES IN THE EVENT OF WRONGFUL ACTS OR CLAIMS of the Common Policy Terms and
Conditions Section for any "Wrongful Act" to which this insurance applies.
B. Compliance Resolution Penalties Coverage
We will pay "Compliance Resolution Penalties" up to, but in no event greater than $25,000, for any such
"Claims" which amount shall be part of and not in addition to the Limits of Liability stated in Item 3. of the
Declarations.
II. SECTION II EXTENDED REPORTING PERIOD
Refer to the Common Policy Terms and Conditions Section.
III. SECTION III ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS
In addition to the Definitions listed in SECTION III - DEFINITIONS of the Common Policy Terms and
Conditions Section, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated below when used in this
"Coverage Part":
A. "Administration" means:
1. Providing interpretations and giving counsel to employees, beneficiaries or participants regarding any
"Insured Benefit Plan";
2. Handling records in connection with any "Insured Benefit Plan"; or
3. Effecting enrollment, termination or cancellation of employees or participants under any "Insured
Benefit Plan".
B. "Claim" means:
1. Any written demand presented for monetary "Damages" or non-monetary relief fora "Wrongful AcY'
2. Any complaint or similar pleading initiating a judicial, civil, administrative, regulatory, alternative
dispute or arbitration proceeding, including any appeal resulting from it, to which an "Insured" is
provided notice and which subjects an "Insured" to a binding adjudication of liability for monetary or
non-monetary relief fora "Wrongful Act"; or

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3. A written notice of afact-finding investigation by a federal, state or local government agency,


including but not limited to, the U.S. Department of Labor or the U.S. Pension Benefit Guaranty
Corporation.
However, "Claim" shall not include a labor or grievance proceeding pursuant to a collective bargaining
agreement.
All "Claims" made on account of a single "Wrongful Act" shall be treated as a single "Claim" first made on
the date the earliest of the "Claims" was made, regardless of whether that date is before or during the
"Policy Period" or, if applicable, during an Extended Reporting Period.
C. "Compliance Resolution Penalties" shall mean fines, penalties, sanctions, voluntary correction fees,
compliance fees or user fees assessed against or collected from an "Insured" by the Internal Revenue
Service (IRS) pursuant to a written agreement to correct an inadvertent "Insured Benefit Plan" defect
under an Employee Plan's Compliance Resolution System, including but not limited to the Closing
Agreement Program (CAP); provided; however, that such agreement to correct the plan defect was
agreed to in writing by the "Insured" with the IRS during the "Policy Period" and the "Insured" had no
knowledge of such violations prior to the "Policy Period" inception date.
D. "Damages" means a monetary judgment, award or settlement, pre-judgment interest and post-judgment
interest. "Damages" also means punitive or exemplary "Damages" or the multiple portions thereof, if
insurable under the applicable law of the jurisdiction most favorable to the insurability of such "Damages"
provided such jurisdiction is where:
1. Those "Damages" were awarded or imposed;
2. Any "Wrongful AcY' occurred for which such "Damages" were awarded or imposed;
3. The "Insured" resides, is incorporated or has its principal place of business; or
4. We are incorporated or have our principal place of business.
E. "Defense Expenses" means and is limited to:
1. Any reasonable and necessary legal fees and expenses, including attorney fees and expert fees,
incurred in the defending and appeal of a "Claim";
2. The premium on appeal, attachment or similar bonds; and
3. Up to $250 per day per "Insured Individual" for supplemental payment for reasonable expenses
incurred for attendance at hearings, trials or depositions at our request or with our consent by such
"Insured Individual". Such payment shall not exceed $5,000 in the aggregate for all "Insured
Individuals" in each "Claim".
"Defense Expenses" do not include:
4. Salaries, wages, fees, overhead or benefit expenses associated with any "Insured" except as
specified in paragraph 3. above; or
5. Salaries, wages, overhead or benefit expenses associated with our employees.
F. "FRIBA" means the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended, any similar federal,
state, local or common law, and any rules and regulations promulgated under it.
G. "Insured Benefit Plan" means:
1. Any Employee Welfare Benefit Plan, as defined by "FRIBA", which was, is now or becomes
sponsored by the "Insured Entity" or jointly by the "Insured Entity" and a labor entity solely for the
benefit of the employees or "Executives" of the "Insured Entity";
2. Any Employee Welfare Pension Plan or Pension Plan, as defined by "FRIBA", which is operated
solely by "Insured Entity", or jointly by the "Insured Entity" and a labor entity solely for the benefit of
the employees or "Executives" of the "Insured Entity" reported to us in writing in the "Application"; or
3. Any Employee Pension Benefit Plan or any other pension plan, as defined by "FRIBA", created or
acquired during the "Policy Period" by you solely for the benefit of the employees or "Executives" of
the "Insured Entity", but only upon the condition that within sixty (60) days after such creation or
acquisition, you shall have:
a. Provided written notice to us of such newly-created Employee Pension Benefit Plan; and
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b. Agreed to any additional terms and paid any additional premium we require.
However, if the "Named Insured" does not comply with the conditions in this Paragraph, coverage
under this "Policy" for the "Insured Benefit Plan" shall not apply to "Claims" made more than 60 days
after the formation or acquisition of the "Insured Benefit Plan";
4. Any other Employee Benefit Plan or program not subject to "FRIBA" by endorsement which is
sponsored solely by the "Insured Entity" for the benefit of employees or "Executives"; or
5. Any government-mandated insurance program for workers compensation, unemployment, social
security or disability benefits for employees of the "Insured Entity".
Coverage for "Insured Benefit Plans" which are sold, terminated or spun-off during or prior to the end of
the "Policy Period" shall apply only with respect to any "Wrongful Acts" occurring prior to the date of such
sale or spin-off, or in the case of termination, prior to the final date of asset distribution of such "Insured
Benefit Plan".
"Insured Benefit Plan" does not include any Employee Stock Ownership Plans or multi-employer plan.
H. "Insured Individual" means:
1. Any executive of the "Insured Entity";
2. Any past, present or future employees of the "Insured Entity" or "Insured Benefit Plan", but only while
acting in his or her capacity as a fiduciary;
3. The estates, heirs, legal representatives or assigns of deceased individuals who were "Insured
Individuals" at the time of the "Wrongful Act" on which a "Claim" is based;
4. The legal representatives or assigns of an "Insured Individual" in the event of the "Insured
Individual's" incompetence, insolvency or bankruptcy.
I. "Insured" means the "Insured Entity", the "Insured Benefit Plan" and any "Insured Individuals".
J. "Loss" means the amount the "Insured" is legally obligated to pay for "Damages" and "Defense Expenses"
for a covered "Claim" under this "Coverage Part".
"Loss" does not include:
1. Civil, criminal or administrative fines, taxes or other penalties, except the five percent (5%)or less, or
the twenty percent (20%) or less, fines or penalties imposed under Section 502 (i) and (I) of "FRIBA"
respectively;
2. Any amounts which an "Insured" is obligated to pay as result of a "Claim" seeking relief or redress in
any form other than monetary "Damages";
3. Matters deemed uninsurable by law;
4. Benefits or contributions payable under an "Insured Benefit Plan";
5. Any expenses associated with any accommodation required under the Americans with Disabilities
Act, the Civil Rights Act of 1964, rules or regulations promulgated under them, amendments to them
or similar provisions in any federal, state or local law or common law;
6. Any amount not indemnified by the "Insured Entity" for which an "Insured Individual" is absolved from
payment by reason of any covenant, agreement or court order; or
7. Any amount allocated to non-covered "Loss" in accordance with SECTION VIII GENERAL
CONDITIONS of the Common Policy Terms and Conditions Section, Paragraph K. Allocation.
K. "Related Wrongful Acts" means "Wrongful Acts" which are logically or causally connected by reason of
any common fact, circumstance, situation, transaction, casualty, event or decision.
L. "Wrongful Act" means any actual or alleged:
1. Breach by an "Insured", or any individual or entity for whose acts an "Insured" is legally responsible,
of the responsibilities, obligations or duties imposed upon fiduciaries of any "Insured Benefit Plan" by
"FRIBA" or the common or statutory law of the United States;
2. Negligent act, error or omission by an "Insured", or any individual or entity for whose acts an "Insured"
is legally responsible, solely in the "Administration" of any "Insured Benefit Plan"; or
3. Any other matter claimed against an "Insured", or any individual or entity for whose acts the "Insured"
is legally responsible, solely by reason of the "Insured's" service as a fiduciary of any "Insured Benefit
Plan".
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Any series of "Wrongful Acts" that are connected by reason of a common claimant, transaction, policy,
action, omission or decision are a single "Wrongful AcY'.
IV. SECTION IV ADDITIONAL EXCLUSIONS
In addition to the Exclusions listed in SECTION IV - EXCLUSIONS of the Common Policy Terms and
Conditions Section, the following exclusions apply to this "Coverage Part".
This insurance does not apply to:
A. "Loss" on account of any "Claim" made against any "Insured" directly or indirectly based upon, arising out
of, or attributable to:
1. Such "Insured" gaining any profit, remuneration or advantage to which such "Insured" was not legally
entitled; or
2. Any dishonest or fraudulent act or omission, any criminal act or omission or any willful violation of any
statute or regulation by such "Insured"; or
3. Any payments to an "Insured" of any remuneration without the previous approval of the security
holders of the "Insured Entity" which payment without such previous approval shall be held to have
been illegal.
However, Paragraphs 1., 2., and 3. above shall not apply unless a judgment or other final adjudication
adverse to any of the "Insureds" in such a "Claim" is obtained.
4. The physical injury to or destruction of any tangible property, including all resulting loss of use of that
property and loss of use of property that is not physically injured.
5. Bodily injury, disability, sickness, disease, death, assault or battery sustained by any individual.
6. The wrongful entry, eviction, false arrest, false imprisonment or detention, malicious prosecution,
libel, slander, mental anguish, humiliation, emotional distress, oral or written publication of defamatory
or disparaging material.
7. Any actual or alleged discrimination, retaliation or wrongful termination of employment; provided,
however, this exclusion shall not apply to "Claims" asserted under Section 510 of "FRIBA".
8. Any "Wrongful Act", transaction, decision, fact, circumstance or situation which has been the subject
of any notice given prior to the inception of this "Policy" under any other policy of insurance.
9. Any other "Wrongful AcY', whenever occurring, which together with another "Wrongful AcY' has been
the subject of a claim or notice and would constitute "Related Wrongful Acts".
10. Any liability of others assumed under any contract or agreement. However, this exclusion does not
apply to:
a. Liability you would have had in the absence of the agreement; or
b. Any contract or agreement establishing an "Insured Benefit Plan".
11. Any failure to comply with any law concerning workers compensation, unemployment insurance,
Social Security, disability benefits or any similar laws, the Worker's Adjustment and Retraining
Notification Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Occupational Safety and Health Act, the National
Labor Relations Act, including amendments thereto, or any similar or related law other than the
Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 or the Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act of 1996.
This exclusion shall not apply to any "Claim" for retaliatory treatment against any "Insured Individual"
who is attempting to exercise his or her rights under the above laws.
12. The actual or alleged failure to collect or fund contributions owed to any "Insured Benefit Plan", unless
the failure is caused by negligence of any "Insured". We will however, provide a defense of any such
"Claim", without any liability by us to pay such sums that any "Insured" shall become legally obligated
to pay as "Damages".
B. "Loss" on account of any "Claim" made against any "Insured":
1. For the return or reversion to any employer of any contribution to or asset of an "Insured Benefit
Plan",
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2. For the costs of compliance with any order for, grant of, or agreement to provide non-monetary relief;
or
3. To the extent such "Loss" constitutes benefits due or to become due under an "Insured Benefit Plan",
or benefits which would be due under an "Insured Benefit Plan" if its terms complied with all
applicable law, except to the extent that:
a. The benefits are payable by an "Insured Individual" as an individual obligation; and
b. Recovery for the benefits is based on a covered "Wrongful Act".
However, we will provide a defense of any such "Claim", without any liability by us to pay such sums that
any "Insured" shall become legally obligated to pay as "Damages".
No fact pertaining to or knowledge possessed by or "Wrongful AcY' of any "Insured Individuals" shall be
imputed to any other "Insured Individuals" for the purpose of determining the applicability of the exclusions
listed above.
V. SECTION V ADDITIONAL GENERAL CONDITIONS
In addition to the conditions listed in SECTION VIII GENERAL CONDITIONS of the Common Policy
Terms and Conditions Section, the following condition applies to this "Coverage Part".
A. Acquisition or Formation of Subsidiaries
If after the inception of the "Policy Period" the "Insured Entity" acquires or forms a "Subsidiary" or acquires
or assumes more than fifty percent(50%)of the assets, liabilities, or equity of, or obtains the right to elect
or select a majority of directors or trustees of such an entity, coverage under this "Coverage Part" shall
apply to the "Subsidiary" only if the "Named Insured" meets the following conditions:
1. If, at the time of the acquisition or formation described above, the total assets of the acquired or
formed "Subsidiary" exceeds ten percent (10%) of the total assets of the "Insured Entity" as of the
beginning of the "Policy Period", then the "Named Insured" shall give us written notice of the
formation or acquisition as soon as practicable, but not later than sixty (60) days after the date of
such formation or acquisition.
2. If at the time of the acquisition or formation described above, the total assets of the acquired or
formed "Subsidiary" exceeds twenty-five percent(25%)of the total assets of the "Insured Entity" as of
the beginning of the "Policy Period", then the "Named Insured" shall agree to any amendments to the
terms of this "Policy" we require and shall pay any additional premium we require.
3. If the "Named Insured" does not comply with the conditions in Paragraphs 1. and 2., coverage under
this "Coverage Part" for the "Subsidiary" shall terminate regarding "Claims" first made more than 60
days after the formation or acquisition of the "Subsidiary".

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REVISED
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CRIME INSURANCE
COVERAGE PART DECLARATIONS
PLEASE READ THIS "COVERAGE PART" CAREFULLY TO DETERMINE RIGHTS, DUTIES, COVERAGE AND COVERAGE
RESTRICTIONS.
Item 1. "NAMED INSURED"
Vemma International Holdings,
Inc
DBA Vemma Nutrition Company
Item 2. INSURING AGREEMENTS, LIMITS OF LIABILITY, AND RETENTIONS AMOUNTS
INSURING AGREEMENTS
A. Employee Theft
B. ERISA Fidelity
C. Employee Theft of Ciient Property
D. Forgery or Alteration
E. Theft of Money and Securities (Inside the

LIMIT OF LIABILITY
$ Per Occurrence
$2,000,000
$2,000,000
$2,000,000
$2,000,000

RETENTION AMOUNT
$Per Occurrence
$50,000 each "Claim"
$0 each "Claim"
$50,000 each "Claim"
$50,000 each "Claim"

Premises)
$2,000,000
$50,000 each "Claim"
F. Robbery or Safe Burglary of Other Property
(Inside the Premises)
$2,000,000
$50,000 each "Claim"
G. Outside the Premises
$2,000,000
$50,000 each "Claim"
H. Computer Crime
1. Computer Fraud
$2,000,000
$50,000 each "Claim"
2. Computer Program and Electronic Data
$10,000
$1,000 each "Claim"
Restoration Expense
I. Funds Transfer Fraud
$2,000,000
$50,000 each "Claim"
J. Credit, Debit or Charge Card Fraud
$2,000,000
$50,000 each "Claim"
K. Money Orders and Counterfeit Money
$2,000,000
$50,000 each "Claim"
L. Personal Accounts Protection
1. Personal Accounts Forgery or Alteration
$2,000,000
$50,000 each "Claim"
2. Identity Fraud Expense Reimbursement
$10,000
$1,000 each "Claim"
M. Investigative Expense
$0 each "Claim"
$25,000
If "Not Covered" is inserted above opposite any specified Insuring Agreement or if no amount is included in the Limit of
Liability, such Insuring Agreement and any other reference thereto is in this "Coverage Part" is deemed to be deleted.
Item 3. FORMS AND ENDORSEMENTS FORMING PART OF THIS "COVERAGE PART" WHEN ISSUED:
Policy Form: 908-0001
908-0001
908-0035

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(08-09)
(08-09)

Crime Insurance Coverage Part


Arizona Crime Insurance Coverage Part Amendatory Endorsement

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CANCELLATION OF PRIOR INSURANCE ISSUED BY US:


By acceptance of this "Coverage Part' you are deemed to have given us notice canceling prior policy Nos.
LHF 8827059 03; the cancellation to be effective at the time this "Coverage Part" becomes effective.
THESE DECLARATIONS, TOGETHER WITH THE COMMON POLICY TERMS AND CONDITIONS SECTION,
COVERAGE PARTS)AND ANY ENDORSEMENT(S), COMPLETE THE ABOVE NUMBERED "POLICY".

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CRIME INSURANCE COVERAGE PART


DISCOVERY FORM
Various provisions in this "Coverage Part" restrict coverage. Read the entire "Coverage Part" carefully to
determine rights, duties and what is or is not covered.
Throughout this "Coverage Part" of this insurance "Policy" the words "you" and "your" refer to the "Insured" as
defined in SECTION III ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS of this "Coverage Part". The words "we", "us" and "our"
refer to the Company providing this insurance.
All words that appear in quotation marks have special meaning. They are defined in SECTION III ADDITIONAL
DEFINITIONS. The descriptions in the Headings of this "Policy" are solely for convenience and form no part of the
terms and conditions of coverage.
In consideration of the premium paid and in reliance on the correctness and completeness of your "Application",
which is attached to and becomes part of this insurance "Policy", we agree to provide coverage as shown in the
Declarations and described below. Coverage may be denied or canceled with respect to any applicant or
"Insured" who provides incomplete or inaccurate information to us.
I. INSURING AGREEMENTS
Crime Insurance
Coverage is provided under the following Insuring Agreements for which a Limit of Liability is shown in the
Declarations and applies to loss that you sustain resulting directly from an "Occurrence" taking place at any
time which is "Discovered" by you during the "Policy Period" shown in the Declarations or during the period
of time provided in SECTION II EXTENDED PERIOD TO DISCOVER LOSS of this "Coverage Part". If the
term "Not Covered" is indicated in the Declarations for any specified Insuring Agreement or if no amount is
included in the Limit of Liability, such Insuring Agreement and any reference thereto in this "Coverage Part" is
deemed to be deleted.
A. Employee Theft
We will pay you for loss of or damage to "Property" directly caused by "Theft" committed by an
"Employee", whether identified or not, acting alone or in collusion with other persons.
For the purposes of this Insuring Agreement, "Theft' shall also include "Forgery".
B. ERISA Fidelity
We will pay you for loss of or damage to "Property" directly caused by fraudulent or dishonest acts
committed by an employee of any "Employee Benefit Plan", whether identified or not, acting alone or in
collusion with other persons.
C. Employee Theft of Client Property
We will pay you for loss of or damage to "Property" sustained by your "Client" directly caused by "Theft"
committed by an identified "Employee" not in collusion with such "Clients" employees.
D. Forgery or Alteration
1. We will pay you for loss directly caused by "Forgery" or alteration of checks, drafts, promissory notes,
or similar written promises, orders or directions to pay a sum certain in "Money" that are:
a. Made or drawn by or drawn upon you; or
b. Made or drawn by one acting as your agent,
or that are purported to have been so made or drawn.
For the purposes of this Insuring Agreement, a substitute check as defined in the Check Clearing for
the 21st Century Act shall be treated the same as the original it replaced.
2. If you are sued for refusing to pay any instrument covered in Paragraph D.1. on the basis that it has
been forged or altered, and you have our written consent to defend against the suit, we will pay for
any reasonable legal expenses that you incur and pay in that defense. The amount that we will pay is
in addition to the Limit of Liability applicable to this Insuring Agreement.
E. Theft of Money and Securities (Inside the Premises)
1. We will pay you for loss of "Funds" inside the "Premises" or "Banking Premises":
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a. Directly caused by "Theft" committed by a person present inside such "Premises" or "Banking
Premises"; or
b. Directly caused by disappearance or destruction.
2. We will pay you for loss from damage to the "Premises" or its exterior directly caused by an actual or
attempted "Theft" of "Funds", if you are the owner of the "Premises" or are liable for damage to it.
3. We will pay you for loss of or damage to a locked safe, vault, cash register, cash box or cash drawer
located inside the "Premises" directly caused by an actual or attempted "Theft" of or unlawful entry
into those containers.
F. Robbery or Safe Burglary of Other Property (Inside the Premises)
1. We will pay you for loss of or damage to "Other Property":
a. Inside the "Premises" directly caused by an actual or attempted "Robbery" of a "Custodian"; or
b. Inside the "Premises" in a safe or vault directly caused by an actual or attempted "Safe Burglary".
2. We will pay you for loss from damage to the "Premises" or its exterior directly caused by an actual or
attempted "Robbery" or "Safe Burglary" of "Other Property", if you are the owner of the "Premises" or
are liable for damage to it.
3. We will pay you for loss of or damage to a locked safe or vault located inside the "Premises" directly
caused by an actual or attempted "Robbery" or "Safe Burglary".
G. Outside the Premises
1. We will pay you for loss of "Funds" while in transit outside the "Premises" in the care and custody of a
"Messenger", including while temporarily within the living quarters of a "Messenger" or an armored
motor vehicle company directly caused by "Theft", disappearance or destruction.
2. We will pay you for loss of or damage to "Other Property" while in transit outside the "Premises" in the
care and custody of a "Messenger" or an armored motor vehicle company directly caused by an
actual or attempted "Robbery".
3. We will pay you for loss of or damage to "Other Property" directly caused by an actual or attempted
"Theft" while temporarily within the living quarters of a "Messenger".
H. Computer Crime
1. Computer Fraud
We will pay you for loss of or damage to "Property" directly caused by the use of any computer to
fraudulently cause a transfer of that "Property" from inside the "Premises" or "Banking Premises":
a. To a person (other than a "Messenger") outside those "Premises"; or
b. To a place outside those "Premises".
2. Computer Program and Electronic Data Restoration Expense
We will pay you for reasonable "Restoration Expense" that you incur to restore or replace damaged or
destroyed "Computer Programs" or "Electronic Data" stored within your "Computer System" directly
caused by a "Computer Violation."
For the purposes of this Insuring Agreement, an "Occurrence" involving "Computer Program" and
"Electronic Data" "Restoration Expense" applies to reasonable "Restoration Expense" incurred by you
between the time you "Discover" the damage or destruction and the time your "Computer Program" or
"Electronic Data" is restored to the level of operational capability that existed immediately preceding a
"Computer Violation." Recurrence of the same "Computer Virus" after your "Computer Program" or
"Electronic Data" has been restored shall constitute a separate "Occurrence."
Payment of reasonable "Restoration Expense" applies:
a. Only to "Computer Programs" and "Electronic Data" which you own or for which you are legally
liable; and
b. Only if you are unable to reproduce such "Computer Programs" or "Electronic Data" from back-up
data copies.
Payment of reasonable "Restoration Expense" will be made to you upon the completion of the
restoration of the damaged or destroyed "Computer Programs" or "Electronic Data."
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If a loss is covered under Insuring Agreements H.1. and H.2., then only the Retention for a loss under
Insuring Agreement H.1. shall be applicable and the payment of "Restoration Expense" under
Insuring Agreement H.2. shall be part of, and not in addition to, the Limit of Liability for Insuring
Agreement H.1..
I.

Funds Transfer Fraud


We will pay you for loss of "Funds" directly caused by a "Fraudulent Instruction" directing a financial
institution to transfer, pay or deliver "Funds" from your "Transfer Account".
J. Credit, Debit or Charge Card Fraud
We will pay you for loss of or damage to "Property" directly caused by "Credit, Debit or Charge Card
Fraud" committed by a "Third Party".
K. Money Orders and Counterfeit Money
We will pay you for loss directly caused by your having accepted in good faith, in exchange for
merchandise,"Money" or services:
1. Money orders issued by any post office, express company or bank that are not paid upon
presentation; or
2. "Counterfeit Money" that is acquired during the regular course of business.
L. Personal Accounts Protection
1. Personal Accounts Forgery or Alteration
We will pay you for loss directly caused by "Forgery" or alteration of checks, drafts, promissory notes,
or similar written promises, orders or directions to pay a sum certain in "Money" that are:
a. Drawn upon personal accounts of your "Executive" or that are purported to have been so drawn;
or
b. Made or drawn by one acting as an agent of your "Executive", or that are purported to have been
so made or drawn.
For the purposes of this Insuring Agreement, a substitute check as defined in the Check Clearing for
the 21st Century Act shall be treated the same as the original it replaced.
2. Identity Fraud Expense Reimbursement
We will reimburse you, on behalf of your "Executive", for "Identity Fraud Expense" incurred by an
"Executive" as a direct result of any "Identity Fraud."
M. Investigative Expense
1. We will pay you for "Investigative Expenses" to determine the amount of loss covered under any
Insuring Agreement of this "Coverage Part".

2. We will pay you for "Investigative Expenses" after settlement of covered loss.
3. We will have no liability to pay any such "Investigative Expenses" if the amount of the covered loss
does not exceed the Retention Amount of the applicable Insuring Agreement as set forth in Item 2. of
the Declarations.
4. The amount that we will pay is part of, not in addition to the Limit of Liability for the applicable Insuring
Agreement as set forth in Item 2. of the Declarations.
II. EXTENDED PERIOD TO DISCOVER LOSS
We will pay you for loss described in SECTION I INSURING AGREEMENTS that you sustained prior to the
effective date of cancellation of this "Coverage Part", which is "Discovered" by you:
A. No later than 90 days from the date of that cancellation.
B. No later than 1 year from the date of that cancellation with regard to any "Employee Benefit Plans."
C. However, this extended period to "Discover" loss terminates immediately upon the effective date of any
other insurance policy obtained by you, whether from us or another insurer, replacing in whole or in part
the coverage afforded under this "Coverage Part", whether or not such other insurance policy provides
coverage for loss sustained prior to its effective date.
III. ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS
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In addition to the Definitions listed in SECTION III DEFINITIONS of the Common Policy Terms and
Conditions Section, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated below, when used in this
"Coverage Part":
A. "Banking Premises" means the interior of that portion of any building occupied by a banking institution or
similar safe depository.
B. "Client' means an entity specifically scheduled as "Client" by endorsement to this "Coverage Part" for
which you perform services for a fee or under written contract while that contract is in effect.
C. "Client's Premises" means the interior of that portion of any building your "Client" occupies in conducting
its business.
D. "Computer Program" means a set of related electronic instructions which direct the operations and
functions of a "Computer System" or devices connected to it which enable the "Computer System" or
devices to receive, process, store, retrieve, send, create or otherwise act upon "Electronic Data."
E. "Computer System" means a computer and all input, output, processing, storage and communication
facilities and equipment which are connected to such a device and which the operating system or
application software used by you are under direct operational control by you. Off-line media libraries are
deemed to be part of such "Computer System."
F. "Computer Violation" means:
1. A "Computer Virus" designed to damage or destroy a "Computer Program" or "Electronic Data"; or
2. Vandalism by a natural person, including an "Employee" who has gained unauthorized access to your
"Computer System."
G. "Computer Virus" means a set of unauthorized instructions, programmatic or otherwise:
1. Directed solely against you; and
2. That propagates themselves through the "Computer System" or networks,
provided such instructions were maliciously introduced by a natural person.
H. "Counterfeit Money" means an imitation of "Money" that is intended to deceive and to be taken as
genuine.
I. "Credit, Debit or Charge Card Fraud" means the "Forgery" or alteration of, on or in, any written instrument
required in connection with any transaction involving any credit, debit or charge card issued to you, or at
your request, to any "Employee".
J. "Custodian" means you, or any of your partners or "Members", or any "Employee" while having care and
custody of "Property" inside the "Premises", excluding any person while acting as a "Watchperson" or
janitor.
K. "Digital Signature" means an electronic identifier created by computer, within, attached to, or logically
associated with a record, and executed or adopted by a person with the intent to sign the record.
L. "Discover", "Discovered" or "Discovery" means the time when an "Executive" first becomes aware of facts
which would cause a reasonable person to assume that a loss of a type covered by this "Coverage Part"
has been or will be incurred, regardless of when the act or acts causing or contributing to such loss
occurred, even though the exact amount or details of loss may not then be known.
"Discover", "Discovered" or "Discovery" also means the time when you or an "Executive" first receive
notice of an actual or potential claim in which it is alleged that you are liable to a "Third Party" under
circumstances which, if true, would constitute a loss under this "Coverage Part".
M. "Electronic Data" means facts or information converted to a form usable in a "Computer System":
1. Which does not provide instructions or directions to a "Computer System"; or
2. Which is stored on electronic processing media for use by a "Computer Program".
N. "Electronic Signature" means a "Digital Signature", an electronic sound, symbol or process, within,
attached to, or logically associated with a record and executed or adopted by a person with the intent to
sign the record.
O. "Employee" means:
1. Any natural person:
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a. While in your service and for the first 60 days immediately after termination of service, unless
such termination is due to "Theft" or any other dishonest act committed by the "Employee";
b. Who you compensate directly by salary, wages or commissions; and
c. Who you have the right to direct and control while performing services for you;
2. Any natural person who is furnished temporarily to you:
a. To substitute for a permanent "Employee" as defined in Paragraph 0.1. who is on leave; or
b. To meet seasonal or short-term work load conditions
while that person is subject to your direction and control and performing services for you, excluding,
however, any such person while having care and custody of "Property" outside the "Premises";
3. Any natural person who is leased to you under a written agreement between you and a labor leasing
firm, to perform duties related to the conduct of your business, but does not mean a temporary
employee as defined in Paragraph 0.2.;
4. Any natural person who is:
a. A trustee, officer, employee, administrator or manager, except an administrator or manager who
is an independent contractor of any "Employee Benefit Plan"; or
b. A director or trustee of yours while that person is engaged in handling "Funds" or "Other
Property" of any "Employee Benefit Plan";
5. Any natural person:
a. Who is a former "Employee", partner, "Member", "Manager", "Executive" retained as a consultant
while performing services for you; or
b. Who is anon-compensated officer; or
c. While acting as anon-compensated fund solicitor during fund raising campaigns; or
d. Who is a guest student or intern pursuing studies or duties, excluding, however, any such person
while having care and custody of "Property" outside the "Premises";
6. Any attorney retained by you, while performing legal services for you.
7. Any "Employee" of an entity merged or consolidated with you prior to the effective date of this
"Policy"; or
8. Any of your "Managers", directors or trustees while:
a. Pertorming acts within the scope of the usual duties of an "Employee"; or
b. Acting as a member of any committee duly elected or appointed by resolution of your board of
directors or board of trustees to perform specific, as distinguished from general, directorial acts
on your behalf.
"Employee" does not include any agent, broker, factor, commission merchant, consignee, independent
contractor or representative of the same general character not specified in Paragraph O.
P. "Employee Benefit Plan" means any welfare or pension benefit plan that you sponsor and which is subject
to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974(FRIBA) and any amendments thereto.
Q. "Executive" means your owner, natural person partner, member of the board of directors, member of the
board of trustees, officer, risk manager, in-house general counsel, "Manager", or "Member".
R. "Forgery" means the signing of the name of another person or organization with intent to deceive; it does
not mean a signature which consists in whole or in part of one's own name signed with or without
authority, in any capacity, for any purpose.
S. "Fraudulent Instruction" means:
1. An electronic, telegraphic, cable, teletype, telefacsimile or telephone instruction which purports to
have been transmitted by you, but which was in fact been fraudulently transmitted by someone else
without your knowledge or consent;
2. A written instruction (other than those described in Insuring Agreement I.D. of this "Coverage Part")
issued by you, which was forged or altered by someone other than you without your knowledge or
consent, or which purports to have been issued by you, but was in fact fraudulently issued without
your knowledge or consent; or
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3. An electronic, telegraphic, cable, teletype, telefacsimile, telephone or written instruction initially


received by you which purports to have been transmitted by an "Employee" but which was in fact
fraudulently transmitted by someone else without your or the "Employee's" knowledge or consent.
T. "Funds" means "Money" and "Securities".
U. "Identity Fraud" means the act of knowingly transferring or using, without lawful authority, a means of
identification of an "Executive" with the intent to commit, aid, or abet any unlawful activity that constitutes
a violation of federal law or a felony under any applicable state or local law.
V. "Identity Fraud Expense" means:
1. Costs of notarizing fraud affidavits or similar documents for credit agencies, financial institutions,
merchants or other credit grantors that have required that such a~davits be notarized;
2. Costs for certified mail to law enforcement agencies, credit agencies, financial institutions, merchants
or other credit grantors;
3. Costs for long distance telephone calls to law enforcement agencies, credit agencies, financial
institutions, merchants or other credit grantors to report or discuss any actual "Identity Fraud";
4. Lost wage, up to a maximum payment of $1,000.00 per week for a maximum period of 5 weeks, as a
result of absence from employment:
a. To communicate with law enforcement agencies, legal counsel, credit agencies, financial
institutions, merchants or other credit grantors;
b. To complete fraud affidavits or similar documents; or
c. Due to wrongful incarceration arising solely from someone having committed a crime in the
"Executive's" name; provided, that lost wages shall not apply in the case of wrongful incarceration
absent all charges being dismissed or an acquittal;
5. Loan application fees for reapplying for a loan or loans when the original application is rejected solely
because the lender received incorrect credit information;
6. Reasonable attorney fees incurred, with our prior written consent, for:
a. Defense of lawsuits brought against your "Executive" by financial institutions, merchants, other
credit grantors or their collection agencies;
b. The removal of any criminal or civil judgments wrongly entered against your "Executive"; or
c. Challenging the accuracy or completeness of any information in a consumer credit report; and
7. Costs for daycare and eldercare incurred solely as a direct result of any "Identity Fraud" "Discovered"
during the "Policy Period."
"Identity Fraud Expense" does not include any expense or loss not listed in Paragraphs 1. through 7. of
this definition.
W. "Insured" means:
1. With respect to Insuring Agreement I.B., any "Employee Benefit Plans" only; or
2. With respect to all other Insuring Agreements, the "Named Insured" defined in Item 1. of the
Declarations.
X. "Investigative Expenses" means reasonable and necessary expenses (expenses other than internal
corporate costs such as "Employee" salaries and wages) incurred by you with our prior written consent to
establish the amount of a covered loss.
"Investigative Expenses" shall not include expenses incurred by any "Client'.
Y. "Manager" means a person serving in a directorial capacity for a limited liability company.
Z. "Member" means an owner of a limited liability company represented by its membership interest, who
also may serve as a "Manager".
AA. "Messenger" means you, or a relative of yours, or any of your partners or "Members", or any "Employee"
while having care and custody of "Property" outside the "Premises".
BB. "Money" means:
1. Currency, coins and bank notes in current use and having a face value; and
2. Travelers checks, register checks and money orders held for sale to the public.
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CC. "Occurrence" means:


1. Under Insuring Agreements I.A., I.B., and I.C. of this "Coverage Section":
a. An individual act;
b. The combined total of all separate acts whether or not related; or
c. A series of acts whether or not related,
committed by an "Employee" acting alone or in collusion with other persons, during the "Policy
Period" shown in the Declarations, before such "Policy Period" or both.
2. Under Insuring Agreement I.D. of this "Coverage Section":
a. An individual act;
b. The combined total of all separate acts whether or not related; or
c. A series of acts whether or not related,
committed by a person acting alone or in collusion with other persons, involving one or more
instruments, during the "Policy Period" shown in the Declarations, before such "Policy Period" or
both.
3. Under all other Insuring Agreements:
a. An individual act or event;
b. The combined total of all separate acts or events whether or not related; or
c. A series of acts or events whether or not related,
committed by a person acting alone or in collusion with other persons, whether identified or not,
during the "Policy Period" shown in the Declarations, before such "Policy Period" or both.
DD. "Other Property" means any tangible property other than "Money" and "Securities" that has intrinsic value.
"Other Property" does not include "Computer Programs", "Electronic Data", or "Computer Systems".
"Other Property" also does not include any property specifically excluded under this "Coverage Part".
EE. "Premises" means the interior of that portion of any building you occupy in conducting your business.
FF. "Property" means "Money", "Securities", or "Other Property".
GG. "Restoration Expense" means reasonable costs incurred by you to reproduce "Computer Programs" or
"Electronic Data" and enable you to restore your "Computer System" to the level of operational capability
that existed immediately preceding a "Computer Violation."
"Restoration Expense" does not include:
1. Your internal corporate costs and expenses, including "Employee" remuneration and any costs
related to any legal action;
2. Expenses incurred as a result of the reconstruction of "Computer Programs" or "Electronic Data"
recorded on media, including, but not limited to, magnetic or optical media if there are no analyses
files, specifications or backups of "Computer Programs" or "Electronic Data" held outside the
"Premises";
3. Expenses incurred as a result of the reconstruction of "Computer Programs" and "Electronic Data" if
you knowingly use illegal copies of programs;
4. Expenses incurred to render the "Computer Programs" and "Electronic Data" usable by replacement
processing equipment;
5. Expenses incurred to design, update or improve "Computer Programs" or "Electronic Data" or to
perfect their operation or performance;
6. Expenses incurred as a result of alteration in "Computer Programs" and "Electronic Data" held on
magnetic media due to the effect of magnetic fields, incorrect usage of the "Computer Programs" and
"Electronic Data", or the obsolescence of the "Computer System";
7. Your lost revenue, sales or profits; or
8. Expenses incurred by any customer.
HH. "Robbery" means the unlawful taking of "Property" from the care and custody of a person by one who
has:
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1. Caused or threatened to cause that person bodily harm; or


2. Committed an obviously unlawful act witnessed by that person.
"Safe burglary" means the unlawful taking of:
1. "Property" from within a locked safe or vault by a person unlawfully entering the safe or vault as
evidenced by marks of forcible entry upon its exterior; or
2. A safe or vault from inside the "Premises".

II.

JJ.

"Securities" means negotiable and nonnegotiable instruments or contracts representing "Money" or


"Other Property" and includes:
1. Tokens, tickets, revenue and other stamps (whether represented by actual stamps or unused value in
a meter) in current use; and
2. Evidences of debt issued in connection with credit or charge cards, which cards are not issued by
you,
but does not include "Money".

KK. "Theft" means:


1. With respect to Insuring Agreement I.C., the intentional unlawful taking of "Property" to the deprivation
of a "Client"; or
2. With respect to Insuring Agreements I.E. and I.G., the intentional unlawful taking of "Funds" to your
deprivation; or
3. With respect to all other Insuring Agreements, the intentional unlawful taking of "Property" to your
deprivation.
LL. "Third Party" means a person other than an "Insured" or "Employee".
MM. "Transfer Account" means an account maintained by you at a financial institution from which you can
initiate the transfer, payment or delivery of "funds":
1. By means of electronic, telegraphic, cable, teletype, telefacsimile or telephone instructions
communicated directly through an electronic funds transfer system; or
2. By means of written instructions (other than those described in Insuring Agreement I.D. of this
"Coverage Part") establishing the conditions under which such transfers are to be initiated by such
financial institution through an electronic funds transfer system.
NN. "Watchperson" means any person you retain specifically to have care and custody of "Property" inside the
"Premises" and who has no other duties.
IV. ADDITIONAL EXCLUSIONS
In addition to the Exclusions listed in SECTION IV EXCLUSIONS of the Common Policy Terms and
Conditions, the following Exclusions apply to this "Coverage Part".
A. For the Purpose of all Insuring Agreements of this "Coverage Part", this "Policy" shall not cover:
1. Acts Committed By You, Your Partners or Your "Members"
Loss resulting from "Theft" or any other dishonest act committed by:
a. You; or
b. Any of your partners or "Members",
whether acting alone or in collusion with other persons.
2. Acts of "Employees" Learned Of By You Prior To the "Policy Period"
Loss caused by an "Employee" if the "Employee" had also committed "Theft" or any other dishonest
act prior to the effective date of this "Policy" and you or any of your partners, "Members", "Managers",
"Executive", not in collusion with the "Employee", learned of that "Theft" or dishonest act prior to the
"Policy Period" shown in the Declarations.
3. Acts of "Employees", "Managers", or "Executives"
Loss resulting from "Theft" or any other dishonest act committed by any of your "Employees",
"Managers", or "Executives":
a. Whether acting alone or in collusion with other persons; or
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b. While performing services for you or otherwise, except when covered under Insuring Agreements
I.A., I.B., or I.C. of this "Coverage Part".
4. Confidentiallnformation
Loss resulting from:
a. The unauthorized disclosure of your confidential information including, but not limited to, patents,
trade secrets, "Electronic Data", "Computer Programs", processing methods or customer lists; or
b. The unauthorized use or disclosure of confidential information of another person or entity which is
held by you including, but not limited to, financial information, personal information, credit card
information or similar non-public information.
5. Governmental Action
Loss resulting from expropriation, nationalization, seizure or destruction of "Property" by order of
governmental authority.
6. Indirect loss
Loss that is an indirect result of an "Occurrence" covered by this "Coverage Part" including, but not
limited to, loss resulting from:
a. Your inability to realize income that you would have realized had there been no loss of or damage
to "Property".
b. Payment of damages of any type for which you are legally liable. But, we will pay compensatory
damages arising directly from a loss covered under this "Coverage Part".
c. Payment of "Investigative Expenses" except when covered under Insuring Agreement I.M. of this
"Coverage Part".
d. Payment of costs, fees or other expenses you incur in establishing the existence of loss under
this "Coverage Part."
e. Fines, penalties, multiple or punitive damages that you incur.
7. Legal Fees, Costs and Expenses
Fees, costs and expenses incurred by you which are related to any legal action, except when covered
under Insuring Agreement I.D. of this "Coverage Part".
8. Trading
Loss resulting directly or indirectly from trading, whether in your name or in a genuine or fictitious
account. However, we will pay for loss resulting directly from trading in a genuine account when
covered under Insuring Agreements I.A., I.B., or I.C. of this "Coverage Part".
9. War and Military Action
Loss or damage resulting from:
a. War, including undeclared or civil war;
b. Warlike action by a military force, including action in hindering or defending against an actual or
expected attack, by any government, sovereign or other authority using military personnel or
other agents; or
c. Insurrection, rebellion, revolution, usurped power, or action taken by governmental authority in
hindering or defending against any of these.
B. For the purpose of Insuring Agreements I.A., I.B., or I.C. of this "Coverage Part" this "Policy" shall not
cover:
1. Inventory Shortages
Loss, or that part of any loss, the proof of which as to its existence or amount is dependent upon:
a. An inventory computation; or
b. A profit and loss computation.
However, where you establish wholly apart from such computations that you have sustained a loss,
then you may offer your inventory records and actual physical count of inventory in support of the
amount of loss claimed.
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2.

Warehouse Receipts
Loss resulting from the fraudulent or dishonest signing, issuing, canceling or failing to cancel, a
warehouse receipt or any papers connected with it.
C. For the purpose of Insuring Agreements I.E., I.F., or I.G. of this "Coverage Part" this "Policy" shall not
cover:
1. Accounting or Arithmetical Errors or Omissions
Loss resulting from accounting or arithmetical errors or omissions.
2. Exchanges or Purchases
Loss resulting from the giving or surrendering of "Property" in any exchange or purchase.
3. Fire
Loss or damage resulting from fire, however caused, except:
a. Loss of or damage to "Funds"; and
b. Loss from damage to a safe or vault.
4. Money Operated Devices
Loss of "Property" contained in any money operated device unless the amount of "Money" deposited
in it is recorded by a continuous recording instrument in the device.
5. Motor vehicles or Equipment and Accessories
Loss of or damage to motor vehicles, trailers or semi-trailers or equipment and accessories attached
to them.
6. Transfer or Surrender of "Property"
a. Loss of or damage to "Property" after it has been transferred or surrendered to a person or place
outside the "Premises" or "Banking Premises":
1) On the basis of unauthorized instructions;
2) As a result of a threat to do bodily harm to any person;
3) As a result of a threat to do damage to any "Property";
4) As a result of a threat to introduce a denial of service attack into your "Computer System";
5) As a result of a threat to introduce a virus or other malicious instruction into your "Computer
System" which is designed to damage, destroy or corrupt data or "Computer Programs"
stored within your "Computer System";
6) As a result of a threat to contaminate, pollute or render substandard your products or goods;
or
7) As a result of a threat to disseminate, divulge or utilize:
a) Your confidential information; or
b) Weaknesses in the source code within your "Computer System".
b. However, this Exclusion does not apply with respect to Insuring Agreement I.G. of this "Coverage
Part" to loss of "Property" while outside the "Premises" in the care and custody of a "Messenger"
if you:
1) Had no knowledge of any threat at the time the conveyance began; or
2) Had knowledge of a threat at the time the conveyance began, but the loss was not related to
the threat.
7. Vandalism
Loss from damage to the "Premises" or its exterior, or to any safe, vault, cash register, cash box,
cash drawer or "Other Property" by vandalism or malicious mischief.
8. Voluntary Parting of Title to or Possession of "Property"
Loss resulting from your, or anyone acting on your express or implied authority, being induced by any
dishonest act to voluntarily part with title to or possession of any "Property".
D. For the purpose of Insuring Agreement I.H. of this "Coverage Part" this "Policy" shall not cover:
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1. Credit Card Transactions


Loss resulting from the use or purported use of credit, debit, charge, access, convenience,
identification, stored-value or other cards or the information contained on such cards.
2. Funds Transfer Fraud
Loss resulting from a "Fraudulent Instruction" directing a financial institution to transfer, pay or deliver
"Funds" from your "Transfer Account".
3. Inventory Shortages
Loss, or that part of any loss, the proof of which as to its existence or amount is dependent upon:
a. An inventory computation; or
b. A profit and loss computation.
E. For the purpose of Insuring Agreements I.I. of this "Coverage Part"; this "Policy" shall not cover loss
resulting from the use of a computer to fraudulently cause a transfer of "Property".
V. LIMIT OF LIABILITY AND RETENTIONS
A. Limit of Liability
1. The most we will pay for all loss resulting directly from an "Occurrence" is the applicable Limit of
Liability as set forth in Item 2. of the Declarations.
2. If any loss is covered under more than one Insuring Agreement or "Coverage Part", the most we will
pay for such loss shall not exceed the largest Limit of Liability available under any one of those
Insuring Agreements or "coverage Parts".
B. Retention
We will not pay for loss resulting directly from an "Occurrence" unless the amount of loss exceeds the
Retention Amount as set forth in Item 2. of the Declarations. We will then pay the amount of loss in
excess of the Retention Amount, up to the Limit of Liability.
VI. DUTIES IN THE EVENT OF LOSS
After you "Discover" a loss or a situation that may result in loss of or damage to "Property" that exceeds 25%
of the Retention, you must:
A. Notify us as soon as practicable. If you have reason to believe that any loss (except for loss covered
under Insuring Agreements I.A., I.B., I.C. or I.D. of this "Coverage Part") involves a violation of law, you
must also notify the local law enforcement authorities.
B. Submit to examination under oath at our request and give us a signed statement of your answers.
C. Produce for our examination all pertinent records.
D. Give us a detailed, sworn proof of loss within 120 days.
E. Cooperate with us in the investigation and settlement of any claim.
VII. ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
In addition to the conditions listed in SECTION VIII GENERAL CONDITIONS of the Common Policy
Terms and Conditions, the following condition applies to this "Coverage Part".
A. Conditions Applicable to all Insuring Agreements of this "Coverage Part":
1. Additional Premises or Employees
If, during the "Policy Period", you establish any additional "Premises" or hire additional "Employees",
other than through consolidation or merger with, or purchase or acquisition of assets or liabilities of,
another entity, such "Premises" and "Employees" shall automatically be covered under this
"Coverage Part". Notice to us of an increase in the number of "Premises" or "Employees" need not be
given and no additional premium need be paid for the remainder of the "Policy Period" shown in the
Declarations.
2. Consolidation, Merger or Acquisition
If you consolidate or merge with, or purchase or acquire the assets or liabilities of, another entity:
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a. You must give us written notice as soon as possible and obtain our written consent to extend the
coverage provided by this "Coverage Part" to such consolidated or merged entity or such
purchased or acquired assets or liabilities. We may condition our consent by requiring payment of
an additional premium; but
b. For the first 90 days after the effective date of such consolidation, merger or purchase or
acquisition of assets or liabilities, the coverage provided by this "Coverage Part" shall apply to
such consolidated or merged entity or such purchased or acquired assets or liabilities, provided
that all "Occurrences" causing or contributing to a loss involving such consolidation, merger or
purchase or acquisition of assets or liabilities, must take place after the effective date of such
consolidation, merger or purchase or acquisition of assets or liabilities.
c. The notice requirement shall not apply and coverage under this condition shall e~end for the
remainder of the "Policy Period", provided:
1) The assets of the merged, purchased, or acquired entity do not exceed 25% of the total
assets of the "Insured" as reflected in the "Insured's" most recent fiscal year-end financial
statement or
2) The merger, purchase or acquisition occurs less than 90 days prior to the end of the "Policy
Period."
3. Acquire or Form "Subsidiary"
If, during the "Policy Period" you acquire or form a "Subsidiary":
a. You must give us written notice as soon as possible and obtain our written consent to extend the
coverage provided by this "Coverage Part" to such "Subsidiary." We may condition our consent
by requiring payment of an additional premium; but
b. For the first 90 days after the effective date of such acquisition or formation, the coverage
provided by this "Coverage Part" shall apply to such "Subsidiary", provided that all "Occurrences"
causing or contributing to a loss involving such acquisition or formation, must take place after the
effective date of such acquisition or formation.
c. The notice requirement shall not apply and coverage under this condition shall e~end for the
remainder of the "Policy Period", provided:
1) The assets of the acquired or formed "Subsidiary" do not exceed 25% of the total assets of
the "Insured" as reflected in the "Insured's" most recent fiscal year-end financial statement or
2) The acquisition or formation occurs less than 90 days prior to the end of the "Policy Period".
4. Cancellation and Non-Renewal
a. The "Named Insured" shown in the Declarations may cancel this "Coverage Part" by mailing or
delivering to us advance written notice of cancellation.
b. We may cancel this "Coverage Part" by mailing or delivering to the "Named Insured" written
notice of cancellation at least:
1) 20 days before the effective date of cancellation if we cancel for non-payment of premium; or
2) 60 days before the effective date of cancellation if we cancel for any other reason.
c. We are not required to renew this "Coverage ParY'. However, written notice of our intent to nonrenew this "Coverage Part" shall be sent to the "Named Insured" at least 60 days prior to
expiration of the "Policy Period".
d. We will mail or deliver our notice to the "Named Insureds" last mailing address known to us.
Notice of cancellation or nonrenewal will state the effective date of cancellation or nonrenewal
and the "Policy Period" will end on that date. If this "Coverage Part" is cancelled, we will send the
"Named Insured" any premium refund due. If we cancel, the refund will be pro rata. If the "Named
Insured" cancels, the refund may be less than pro rata. The cancellation will be effective even if
we have not made or offered a refund. If notice is mailed, proof of mailing will be sufficient proof
of notice.
5. Concealment, Misrepresentation or Fraud
This "Coverage Part" is void in any case of fraud by you as it relates to this "Coverage Part" at any
time. It is also void if you or any other Insured, at any time, intentionally conceal or misrepresent a
material fact concerning:
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a. This "Coverage Part";


b. The "Property" covered under this "Coverage Part";
c. Your interest in the "Property" covered under this "Coverage Part"; or
d. A claim under this "Coverage Part".
6. Cooperation
You must cooperate with us in all matters pertaining to this "Coverage Part" as stated in its terms and
conditions.
7. "Employee Benefit Pians"
a. If any "Employee Benefit Plan" is insured jointly with any other "Employee Benefit Plan" under this
"Coverage Part", you or the Plan Administrator must select a Limit of Liability for Insuring
Agreement I.B. of this "Coverage Part" that is sufficient to provide a Limit of Liability for each
"Employee Benefit Plan" that is at least equal to that required by ERISA if each "Employee
Benefit Plan" were separately insured. Then, if at the time a loss is discovered the Limit of
Liability is not equal to or greater than that required by ERISA, we agree to automatically increase
the Limit of Liability to equal the amount required under ERISA.
b. If the "Named Insured" is an entity other than an "Employee Benefit Plan", any payment we make
for loss sustained by any "Employee Benefit Plan" will be made to the "Employee Benefit Plan"
sustaining the loss.
c. If two or more "Employee Benefit Plans" are insured under this "Coverage Part", any payment we
make for loss:
1) Sustained by two or more "Employee Benefit Plans"; or
2) Of commingled "Property" of two or more "Employee Benefit Plans",
resulting directly from an "Occurrence" will be made to each "Employee Benefit Plan" sustaining
loss in the proportion that the Limit of Liability required for each "Employee Benefit Plan" bears to
the total Limit of Liability of all "Employee Benefit Plans" sustaining loss.
8. Liberalization
If we adopt any revision that would broaden the coverage under this "Coverage Part" without
additional premium within 45 days prior to or during the "Policy Period" shown in the Declarations,
the broadened coverage will apply to this "Coverage Part" as of the date the revision is approved for
general use by the applicable department of insurance.
9. Otherinsurance
If other valid and collectible insurance is available to you for loss covered under this "Coverage Part",
our obligations are limited as follows:
a. Primary Insurance
When this "Coverage Part" is written as primary insurance, and:
1) You have other insurance subject to the same terms and conditions as this "Coverage Part",
we will pay our share of the covered loss. Our share is the proportion that the applicable Limit
of Liability shown in the Declarations bears to the total limit of all insurance covering the
same loss.
2) You have other insurance covering the same loss other than that described in Paragraph a.1)
above, we will only pay for the amount of loss that exceeds:
a) The Limit of Liability and Retention Amount of that other insurance, whether you can
collect on it or not; or
b) The Retention Amount shown in the Declarations,
whichever is greater. Our payment for loss is subject to the terms and conditions of this
"Coverage Part".
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1) When this "Coverage Part" is written excess over other insurance, we will only pay for the
amount of loss that exceeds the Limit of Liability and Retention Amount of that other
insurance, whether you can collect on it or not. Our payment for loss is subject to the terms
and conditions of this "Coverage Part".
2) However, if loss covered under this "Coverage Part" is subject to a Retention Amount, we will
reduce the Retention Amount shown in the Declarations, by the sum total of all such other
insurance plus any Retention Amount applicable to that other insurance.
10. Ownership of "Property"; Interests Covered
a. The "Property" covered under this "Coverage Part" except as provided in 10.b. below is limited to
"Property":
1) That you own or lease; or
2) That you hold for others:
a) On your "Premises" or your "Banking Premises"; or
b) While in transit and in the care and custody of a "Messenger; or
3) For which you are legally liable, except for "Property" located inside your "Clients Premises."
b. If Item 2. of the Declarations indicates that coverage under Insuring Agreement I.C. has been
purchased, then the "Property" covered under Insuring Agreement I.C. is limited to "Property":
1) That your "Client' owns or leases;
2) That your "Client" holds for others; or
3) For which your "Client" is legally liable
4) While the "Property" is inside your "Client's Premises".
c. However, this "Coverage Part" is for your benefit only. It provides no rights or benefits to any
other person or organization, including your "Client". Any claim for loss that is covered under this
"Coverage Part" must be presented by you.
11. Policy Bridge Discovery Replacing Loss Sustained
a. If this "Coverage Part" replaces a policy that provided you with an extended period of time after
cancellation in which to discover loss and which did not terminate at the time this "Coverage Part'
became effective:
1) We will not pay for any loss that occurred during the "Policy Period" of that prior policy which
is "Discovered" by you during the extended period to "Discover" loss, unless the amount of
loss exceeds the limit of liability and retention amount of that prior policy. In that case, we will
pay for the excess loss subject to the terms and conditions of this "Coverage Part".
2) However, any payment we make for the excess loss will not be greater than the difference
between the limit of liability and retention amount of that prior policy and the Limit of Liability
shown in the Declarations. We will not apply the Retention Amount shown in the
Declarations to this excess loss.
b. SECTION VII ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS, Paragraph A.9. Other Insurance does not apply to
this Condition.
12. Records
You must keep records of all "Property" covered under this "Coverage Part" so we can verify the
amount of any loss.
13. Recoveries
a. Any recoveries, whether effected before or after any payment under this "Coverage Part",
whether made by us or you, shall be applied net of the expense of such recovery:
1) First, to you in satisfaction of your covered loss in excess of the amount paid under this
"Coverage Part";
2) Second, to us in satisfaction of amounts paid in settlement of your claim;
3) Third, to you in satisfaction of any Retention Amount; and
4) Fourth, to you in satisfaction of any loss not covered under this "Coverage Part".
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b. Recoveries do not include any recovery:


1) From insurance, suretyship, reinsurance, security or indemnity taken for our benefit; or
2) Of original "Securities" after duplicates of them have been issued.
14. Territory
This "Coverage Part" covers loss that you sustain resulting directly from an "Occurrence" taking place
within the United States of America (including its territories and possessions), Puerto Rico and
Canada.
15. Valuation and Settlement
a. The value of any loss for purposes of coverage under this "Coverage Part" shall be determined as
follows:
1) Loss of "Money" but only up to and including its face value. We will, at your option, pay for
loss of "Money" issued by any country other than the United States of America:
a) At face value in the "Money" issued by that country; or
b) In the United States of America dollar equivalent determined by the rate of exchange
published in The Wall Street Journal on the day the loss was "Discovered".
2) Loss of "Securities" but only up to and including their value at the close of business on the
day the loss was "Discovered". We may, at our option:
a) Pay the market value of such "Securities" or replace them in kind, in which event you
must assign to us all your rights, title and interest in and to those "Securities"; or
b) Pay the cost of any Lost Securities Bond required in connection with issuing duplicates of
the "Securities". However, we will be liable only for the payment of so much of the cost of
the bond as would be charged for a bond having a penalty not exceeding the lesser of
the:
(1) Market value of the "Securities" at the close of business on the day the loss was
"Discovered"; or
(2) The Limit of Liability applicable to the "Securities".
3) Loss of or damage to "Other Property" or loss from damage to the "Premises" or its exterior
for the replacement cost of the "Other Property" without deduction for depreciation. However,
we will not pay more than the least of the following:
a) The cost to replace the lost or damaged "Other Property" with property of comparable
material and quality and used for the same purpose;
b) The amount you actually spend that is necessary to repair or replace the lost or damaged
"Other Property"; or
c) The Limit of Liability applicable to the lost or damaged "Other Property".
With regard to Paragraph A.15.a.3)a) through Paragraph A.15.a.3)c), we will not pay on a
replacement cost basis for any loss or damage:
(1) Until the lost or damaged "Other Property" is actually repaired or replaced; and
(2) Unless the repairs or replacement are made as soon as reasonably possible after the
loss or damage.
If the lost or damaged "Other Property" is not repaired or replaced, we will pay on an actual
cash value basis.
b. We will, at your option, settle loss or damage to "Other Property" or "Premises" or its exterior:
1) In the "Money" of the country in which the loss or damage occurred; or
2) In the United States of America dollar equivalent of the "Money" of the country in which the
loss or damage occurred determined by the rate of exchange published in The Wall Street
Journal on the day the loss was "Discovered".
c. Any "Property" that we pay for or replace becomes our "Property".
16. Non-Accumulation of Liability
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a. When there is more than one "Insured", our maximum liability for loss sustained by one or all
"Insureds" shall not exceed the amount for which we would be liable if all losses were sustained by
any one "Insured".
b. Regardless of the number of years this "Coverage Part" remains in effect and the total premium
amounts due or paid, the amount we shall pay for any loss shad not be cumulative from year to
year or from "Policy Period" to "Policy Period".
B. Conditions Applicable to Insuring Agreements I.A., I.B and I.0 of this "Coverage Part":
1. Termination as to any "Employee"
This Insuring Agreement terminates as to any "Employee":
a. As soon as:
1) You; or
2) Any of your partners, "Members", "Managers", or "Executives" not in collusion with the
"Employee",
learn of "Theft" or any other dishonest act committed by the "Employee" involving an amount in
excess of $1,000.00 whether before or after becoming employed by you.
b. On the date specified in a notice mailed to the "Insured". That date will be at least 30 days after
the date of mailing.
We will mail or deliver our notice to the "Insured's" last mailing address known to us. If notice is
mailed, proof of mailing will be sufficient proof of notice.
2. Territory
We will pay for loss caused by any "Employee" while temporarily outside the territory specified in
Paragraph A.13. for a period of not more than 90 consecutive days.
C. Conditions Applicable to Insuring Agreements I.D. and I.L.1. of this "Coverage Part":
1. Retention Amount
The Retention Amount does not apply to legal expenses paid under Insuring Agreement I.D. of this
"Coverage Part".
2. Electronic and Mechanical Signatures
A signature that is a mechanical or electronic reproduction of a handwritten signature produced by a
mechanical check-writing machine or a computer printer shall be treated the same as a handwritten
signature. An "Electronic Signature" is not treated the same as a mechanical or electronic
reproduction of a handwritten signature and is not a "Forgery".
3. Proof of loss
You must include with your proof of loss any instrument involved in that loss, or, if that is not possible,
an affidavit setting forth the amount and cause of loss.
4. Territory
We will cover loss that you sustain resulting directly from an "Occurrence" taking place anywhere in
the world. SECTION VII ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS, Paragraph A.14 does not apply to Insuring
Agreement I.D. and I.L.1. of this "Coverage Part".
D. Conditions Applicable to Insuring Agreements I.F. and I.G. of this "Coverage Part":
1. Armored Motor Vehicle Companies
Under Insuring Agreement I.G. of this "Coverage Part"; we will only pay for the amount of loss you
cannot recover:
a. Under your contract with the armored motor vehicle company; and
b. From any insurance or indemnity carried by, or for the benefit of customers of, the armored motor
vehicle company.
2. Special Limit of Insurance for Specified "Property"
We will only pay up to $5,000 for any one "Occurrence" of loss of or damage to:
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a. Precious metals, precious or semi-precious stones, pearls, furs, or completed or partially


completed articles made of or containing such materials that constitute the principal value of such
articles; or
b. Manuscripts, drawings, or records of any kind, or the cost of reconstructing them or reproducing
any information contained in them.
E. Conditions Applicable to Insuring Agreement I.H. of this "Coverage Part":
1. Special Limit of Insurance for Specified "Property"
We will only pay up to $5,000 for any one "Occurrence" of loss of or damage to manuscripts,
drawings, or records of any kind, or the cost of reconstructing them or reproducing any information
contained in them.
2. Territory
We will cover loss that you sustain resulting directly from an "Occurrence" taking place anywhere in
the world. SECTION VII ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS, Paragraph A.14. does not apply to Insuring
Agreement I.H. of this "Coverage Part".
VIII. Identity Fraud Reimbursement Single loss Limit of Liability
The maximum Limit of Liability for each "Identity Fraud" covered under Insuring Agreement I.L.2. shall not
exceed the applicable Limit of Liability stated in the Declarations. All acts incidental to an "Identity Fraud",
any series of "Identity Frauds", and all "Identity Frauds" arising from the same method of operation, whether
committed by one or more persons, shall be deemed to arise out of one act and shall be treated as one
"Identity Fraud." If an act causes a covered loss under Insuring Agreement I.L.2., to more than one
"Executive", the applicable Limit of Liability and Retention under Insuring Agreement I.L.2. shall apply to
each "Executive" separately.

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ARIZONA CRIME INSURANCE COVERAGE PART


AMENDATORY ENDORSEMENT
THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.
This endorsement modifies the following:
CRIME INSURANCE COVERAGE PART
A. SECTION VII ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS, Paragraphs A.4.b. and d. of Cancellation and Non Renewal
of the Crime Insurance Coverage Part of this "Policy" are replaced by the following:
b. We may cancel this "Coverage Part" by mailing or delivering to the "Named Insured" written notice of
cancellation at least:
1) 20 days before the effective date of cancellation if we cancel for non-payment of premium at any time;
or
2) 60 days before the effective date of cancellation if we cancel for any other reason and this "Coverage
Part" has been in effect less than 60 days and is not a renewal.
3) 60 days before the effective date of cancellation if we cancel after the "Coverage Part" has been in
effect for 60 days or more or is a renewal of a "Coverage Part" from us, and for the following reasons:
a) Conviction of the "Named Insured" of a crime arising out of acts increasing the hazard insured
against; or
b) A substantial change in the risk assumed, except to the extent that we should reasonably have
foreseen the change or contemplated the risk in writing the contract; or
c) A substantial breach of contractual duties or conditions; or
d) Loss of reinsurance applicable to the risk insured against, but only if the absence of reinsurance
has resulted from termination of treaty or facultative reinsurance initiated or implemented by our
reinsurer or reinsurers; or
e) A determination by the director of insurance that the continuation of this "Coverage Part" would
place us in violation of the insurance laws of this state or would jeopardize our solvency; or
fl Acts or omissions by the "Named Insured" or his representative which materially increase the
hazard insured against.
d. Notices of cancellation or nonrenewal shall be sent by certified mail to the "Named Insured" at the last
address known to us with a statement of the specific reasons for cancellation or nonrenewal. Copies of
notices will also be sent to your agent. Proof of mailing is sufficient proof of notice. If notice is not mailed
in the time required, we will extend the "Policy Period" to accommodate notice requirements on a pro rata
basis of the existing 'Policy". If this "Coverage Part" is cancelled, we will send the "Named Insured" any
premium refund due. If the "Named Insured" cancels, the refund may be less than pro rata. If we cancel,
the refund will be pro rata. Notice of cancellation will be accompanied by a refund of unearned premium
except a premium that has been financed. If notice is mailed, proof of mailing will be sufficient proof of
notice.
C. The following is added to SECTION VII ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS, Paragraph A.4. Cancellation and
Non Renewal of the Crime Insurance Coverage Part of this "Policy":
e. We will mail notice of premium increase, change in deductible or reduction in limits or substantial
reduction in coverage at least 60 days prior to the expiration of the "Policy". If we fail to provide 60 days
notice, coverage remains in effect until 60 days notice is given or until the effective date of replacement
coverage obtained by the "Named Insured", whichever occurs first. If you elect not to renew, any earned
premium for the period of extension shall be calculated pro rata at the lower of the current or previous
year's rate. If you accept the renewal, the premium increase, if any, and other changes are effective the
day following the prior "Policy's" expiration.

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REVISED
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KIDNAP/RANSOM AND EXTORTION


COVERAGE PART DECLARATIONS
PLEASE READ THIS "COVERAGE PART" CAREFULLY TO DETERMINE RIGHTS, DUTIES, COVERAGE AND
COVERAGE RESTRICTIONS.
Whenever printed in this Declarations Page, the items in quotations shall have the same meanings as
indicated in the "Policy".
Item 1. NAMED INSURED
Vemma International Holdings,
Inc
DBA Vemma Nutrition Company
Item 2. INSURING AGREEMENTS, LIMITS OF LIABILITY, AND RETENTIONS

$1,000,000

RETENTION AMOUNT
Per Occurrence
$0

$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000

$0
$0
$0

LIMIT OF LIABILITY

INSURING AGREEMENTS

Per Occurrence
A. Kidnap/Ransom and Extortion Threat
Coverage
B. Expenses Coverage
C. Detention and Hijack Coverage
D. In-Transit Coverage

If "Not Covered" is inserted above opposite any specified Insuring Agreement or if no amount is included in the
Limit of Liability, such Insuring Agreement and any other reference thereto is in this "Coverage Part" is deemed to
be deleted.
Item 3. NAME AND ADDRESS OF SECURITY FIRM
GLOBE RISK INTERNATIONAL
Water Park Place, 20 Bay Street
Suite 1205
Toronto, ON M5J-2N8
Item 4. FORMS AND ENDORSEMENTS FORMING PART OF THIS "COVERAGE PART" WHEN ISSUED:
Policy Form: 909-0001
909-0001
909-0029

(08-09)
(08-09)

909-0901

(01-14)

909-0002 08 09

Kidnap/Ransom and Extortion Insurance Coverage Part


Arizona Kidnap/Ransom and Extortion Insurance Coverage Part Amendatory
Endorsement
K&R Response Risk Management Notice

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CANCELLATION OF PRIOR INSURANCE ISSUED BY US:


By acceptance of this "Coverage Part" you are deemed to have given us notice canceling prior policy
Nos. LHF 8827059 03; the cancellation to be effective at the time this "Coverage Part' becomes effective.
THESE DECLARATIONS, TOGETHER WITH THE COMMON POLICY TERMS AND CONDITIONS SECTION,
COVERAGE PARTS)AND ANY ENDORSEMENT(S), COMPLETE THE ABOVE NUMBERED "POLICY".

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KIDNAP/RANSOM AND EXTORTION INSURANCE COVERAGE PART


Various provisions in this "Coverage Part" restrict coverage. Read the entire "Coverage Part" carefully to
determine rights, duties, coverage and coverage restrictions.
Throughout this "Coverage Part" of this insurance "Policy" the words "you" and "your" refer to the "Insured" as
defined in SECTION III ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS of this "Coverage Part". The words "we", "us" and "our"
refer to the Company providing this insurance.
Words that appear in quotation marks have special meaning. They are defined in SECTION III ADDITIONAL
DEFINITIONS. The descriptions in the Headings of this "Policy" are solely for convenience and form no part of the
terms and conditions of coverage.
In consideration of the premium paid and in reliance on the correctness and completeness of your "Application",
which is attached to and becomes part of this insurance "Policy", we agree to provide coverage as shown in the
Declarations and described.. below. Coverage may be denied or canceled with respect to any applicant or
"Insured" who provides incomplete or inaccurate information to us.
You and every "Insured Individual" must make every reasonable effort not to divulge the existence of this
"Coverage Part".
I. INSURING AGREEMENTS
Coverage is provided under the following Insuring Agreements for which a Limit of Liability is shown in the
Declarations and applies to loss that you sustain resulting directly from an "Occurrence" taking place at any
time which is "Discovered" by you during the "Policy Period" shown in the Declarations or during the period
of time provided in SECTION II EXTENDED PERIOD TO DISCOVER LOSS of this "Coverage Part". If the
term "Not Covered" is indicated in the Declarations for any specified Insuring Agreement or if no amount is
included in the Limit of Liability, such Insuring Agreement and any reference thereto in this "Coverage Part"
are deemed to be deleted.
A. Kidnap/Ransom and Extortion Threat Coverage
1. We will pay you for loss of "Property" surrendered as a ransom payment directly caused by the
"Kidnap" or alleged "Kidnap" of an "Insured Individual".
2. We will pay you for loss of "Property" surrendered as an extortion payment directly caused by an
extortion threat communicated to you:
a. To do bodily harm to an "Insured Individual";
b. To do damage to "Premises" or "Property";
c. To introduce a virus or other malicious instruction into your computer system designed to
damage, destroy or corrupt data or computer programs stored within your computer system;
d. To contaminate, pollute or render substandard your products or goods; or
e. To disseminate, divulge or utilize proprietary information including formulas, patents, data,
processes or other confidential information unique to your business, provided you make a
constant and conscious effort not to disclose the existence of such information to any third party.
B. Expenses Coverage
We will pay you for "Expenses" incurred by you directly caused by a "Kidnap", alleged "Kidnap" or
extortion threat covered under INSURING AGREEMENT A.
However, the fees and costs of the Security Firm shown in the Declarations are payable by us in addition
to the Limit of Liability applicable to this INSURING AGREEMENT.
C. Detention and Hijack Coverage
We will pay you for "Expenses" incurred by you directly caused by the "Detention" or "Hijack" of an
"Insured Individual".
However, the fees and costs of the Security Firm shown in the Declarations are payable by us in addition
to the Limit of Liability applicable to this INSURING AGREEMENT.
D. In-Transit Coverage
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We will pay you for loss of "Property" while in the care and custody of a "Messenger" directly caused by
theft, disappearance, confiscation or destruction while being delivered to individuals demanding the
payment of such "Property" arising out of a "Kidnap", alleged "Kidnap" or extortion threat covered under
INSURING AGREEMENT A.
II. EXTENDED PERIOD TO DISCOVER LOSS
We will pay you for loss that you sustain through acts committed or events occurring prior to the effective date
of termination or cancellation of this "Coverage Part" which is reported to us no later than 90 days from the
date of that termination or cancellation.
III. ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS
In addition to the Definitions listed in SECTION III DEFINITIONS of the Common Policy Terms and
Conditions Section, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated below, when used in this
"Coverage Part":
A. "Detention" means the holding under duress of an "Insured Individual" by anyone:
1. Acting as an agent of or with the tacit approval of any government or government entity; or
2. Acting or purporting to act on behalf of any insurgent party, entity or group,
for any reason other than "Kidnap".
B. "Employee" means:
1. Any natural individual:
a. While in your service;
b. Who you compensate directly by salary, wages or commissions; and
c. Who you have the right to direct and control while performing services for you;
2. Any natural individual who is furnished temporarily to you:
a. To substitute for a permanent "Employee" as defined in Paragraph B.1., who is on leave; or
b. To meet seasonal or short-term work load conditions,
while that individual is subject to your direction and control and performing services for you;
3. Any natural individual who is leased to you under a written agreement between you and a labor
leasing firm, to perform duties related to the conduct of your business;
4. Any natural individual who is a former "Employee", director, partner, "Member", "Manager", or trustee
retained as a consultant while performing services for you; or
5. Any natural individual who is a "Guest' student or intern pursuing studies or duties.
C. "Expenses" means:
1. Fees and costs of the Security Firm shown in the Declarations hired to negotiate or secure the
release of an "Insured Individual";
2. Fees and costs of independent negotiators;
3. Fees and costs of independent public relations consultants and/or interpreters;
4. The cost of hiring security guards to protect an "Insured Individual" or "Property" upon the
recommendation of the Security Firm shown in the Declarations;
5. Travel costs and accommodations incurred by you or an "Insured Individual";
6. Salary, commissions and other financial benefits paid by you to an "Insured Individual". Such
compensation applies at the level in effect on the date of the "Kidnap", "Detention", or "Hijack" of the
"Insured Individual" and ends upon the earliest of:
a. Up to 45 days after their release if the "Insured Individual" has not yet returned to work;
b. Discovery of their death;
c. 120 days after the last credible evidence following abduction that they are still alive; or
d. 60 months after their abduction;
7. Hospitalization and medical service fees and costs, including psychiatric care and cosmetic or plastic
surgery of an "Insured Individual" within 24 months following their release;
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8. Fees and costs of independent forensic analysts;


9. Interest costs for any loan from a financial institution taken by you to pay a ransom demand or
extortion threat;
10. Individual financial loss of an "Insured Individual" as a result of their inability to attend to their own
individual financial matters due to their "Kidnap", "Detention" or "Hijack";
11. Reward money paid by you to an "Informant' which leads to the arrest and conviction of parties
responsible for loss covered under this "Coverage Part"; and
12. Any other reasonable expenses incurred by you with our written consent.
"Expenses" does not include:
13. Any costs incurred by you to recall or destroy any of your products or goods as a result of an extortion
threat to contaminate, pollute or render substandard such products or goods; and
14. Loss of earnings and any other costs incurred by you as a result of an interruption to your business.
D. "Guest' means any individual:
1. Visiting your "Premises" or the residence of an Insured Individual; or
2. Traveling with an Insured Individual in a motor vehicle, aircraft or water craft,
for business or social purposes.
E. "Hijack" means the holding under duress of an "Insured Individual" while traveling in a motor vehicle,
aircraft or water craft for any reason other than "Kidnap".
F. "Informant' means an individual, other than an "Insured Individual" providing information not otherwise
obtainable, solely in return for a reward offered by you.
G. "Insured" means: The "Insured Entity" and any "Insured Individual".
H. "Insured Individual" means:
1. Any director, trustee, partner, "Member", "Manager", "Employee", proprietor (if the "Insured" is a sole
proprietorship) of any "Insured", unless excluded via Endorsement;
2. Any "Relative", "Guest' or resident in the household of an "Insured Individual" defined in Paragraph
H.1.; and
I.

3. Any "Messenger".
"Kidnap" means the involuntary abduction by force or otherwise of an "Insured Individual" for the purpose
of demanding money or other consideration in exchange for their release.

J. "Manager" means an individual serving in a directorial capacity for a limited liability company.
K. "Member" means an owner of a limited liability company represented by its membership interest, who
also may serve as a "Manager".
L. "Messenger" means a natural individual designated by you to have care and custody of "Property" outside
the "Premises".
M. "Occurrence" means an act or event or series of related acts or events involving one or more individuals.
N. "Premises" means any building you occupy in conducting your business and the residence of any
"Insured Individual" in Paragraph H.1.
O. "Property" means money, monetary instruments, securities, services or any other tangible property that
has intrinsic value.
P. "Relative" means a spouse, child, step-child, legally adopted child, foster child, spouse of a married child,
grandchild, brother, sister, parent, adoptive parent, step-parent, grandparent, brother-in-law, sister-in-law,
parent-in-law and grandparent-in-law.
IV. ADDITIONAL EXCLUSIONS
In addition to the Exclusions listed in SECTION IV EXCLUSIONS of the Common Policy Terms and
Conditions, the following Exclusions apply to this "Coverage Part".
A. For the purpose of all INSURING AGREEMENTS of this "Coverage Part", this "Policy" shall not cover:
1. Acts Committed by You or Any "Insured Individual"
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Loss or "Expenses" resulting from any dishonest, fraudulent or criminal act committed by:
a. You; or
b. Any "Insured Individual".
2. Surrender of "Property"
Loss or "Expenses" resulting from the surrender of "Property":
a. Inside the "Premises" unless first brought inside the "Premises" after receipt of the ransom or
extortion demand for the purpose of paying such demand; or
b. Outside the "Premises" as a result of a threat to do bodily harm to an individual in possession of
such "Property" other than a "Messenger".
B. For the Purpose of INSURING AGREEMENT C. of this "Coverage Part"; this "Policy" shall not cover:
1. Political or Military Activity
"Expenses" resulting from an "Insured Individual" taking part in any political activity or the operations
of any security or military force.
2. Travel Documents
"Expenses" resulting from the failure of you or an "Insured Individual" to properly procure or maintain
required travel documents including passports, visas, permits and other similar documentation.
3. Violation of Laws of Foreign Countries
"Expenses" resulting from "Detention" due to any actual or alleged violation of the laws of a foreign
country by you or an "Insured Individual", unless the "Detention" results from allegations that are
deliberately false, fraudulent or malicious and made solely to achieve political, propaganda and/or
coercive effect upon or at the expense of you or an "Insured Individual".
V. LIMIT OF LIABILITY AND RETENTION
A. Limit of Liability
The most we will pay for loss or "Expenses" in any one "Occurrence" is the applicable Limit of Liability as
set forth in Item 2. of the Declarations.
B. Retention
We will not pay for loss in any one "Occurrence" unless the amount of loss exceeds the Retention
Amount shown in Item 2. of the Declarations. We will then pay the amount of loss in excess of the
Retention Amount, up to the Limit of Liability shown in Item 2. of the Declarations. In the event more than
one Retention Amount could apply to the same loss, only the highest Retention Amount may be applied.
The Retention Amount does not apply to any "Expenses" paid under INSURING AGREEMENTS B. and
C.
VI. DUTIES IN THE EVENT OF AN OCCURRENCE
In the event of an "Occurrence" which may result in a loss covered under this "Coverage ParY', you must:
A. Determine that the "Kidnap", extortion threat, "Detention" or "Hijack" has actually occurred.
B. In regard to a "Kidnap" or extortion threat, make every reasonable effort to:
1. Immediately notify the Security Firm shown in the Declarations, if any; and
2. Notify an associate and local law enforcement authorities;
before surrendering any "Property" in payment of a ransom demand or extortion threat.
C. Approve any payment involving a ransom demand or extortion threat.
D. Notify us as soon as practicable.
E. Submit to examination under oath at our request and give us a signed statement of your answers.
F. Give us a detailed, sworn proof of loss within 120 days.
G. Cooperate with us in the investigation and settlement of any claim.
VII. ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
In addition to the conditions listed in SECTION VIII GENERAL CONDITIONS of the Common Policy
Terms and Conditions, the following Conditions apply to this "Coverage Part".
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Wherever used in the Conditions, the word loss shall also be deemed to mean "Expenses".
A. Concealment, Misrepresentation or Fraud
This "Coverage Part" is void in any case of fraud by you as it relates to this "Policy" at any time. It is also
void if you or any other "Insured", at any time, intentionally conceal or misrepresent a material fact
concerning:
1. This "Coverage Part";
2. An "Individual Insured" under this "Coverage Part";
3. The "Property" covered under this "Coverage Part";
4. Your interest in the "Property" covered under this "Coverage Part"; or
5. A claim under this "Coverage Part".
B. Additional "Premises" or "Employees"
If, during the "Policy Period", you establish any additional "Premises" or hire additional "Employees", other
than through consolidation or merger with, or purchase or acquisition of assets or liabilities of, another
entity, such "Premises" and "Employees" shall automatically be covered under this "Coverage Part".
Notice to us of an increase in the number of "Premises" or "Employees" need not be given and no
additional premium need be paid for the remainder of the "Policy Period" shown in the Declarations.
C. Consolidation, Merger or Acquisition
If through consolidation or merger with, or purchase or acquisition of assets or liabilities of, some other
entity, any additional individuals become "Insured Individuals" or you acquire the use and control of any
additional "Premises":
1. You must give us written notice and obtain our written consent to extend this "Coverage Part" to such
additional "Insured Individuals" or "Premises". We may condition our consent upon payment of an
additional premium; but
2. For the first 90 days after the effective date of such consolidation, merger, or purchase or acquisition
of assets or liabilities, any insurance afforded for "Insured Individuals" or "Premises" also applies to
these additional "Insured Individuals" or "Premises" for acts committed or events occurring within this
90 day period.
3. The notice requirement shall not apply and coverage under this condition shall extend for the
remainder of the "Policy Period", provided:
a. The assets of the merged, purchased, or acquired entity do not exceed 25% of the total assets of
the "Insured" as reflected in the "Insured's" most recent fiscal year-end financial statement or
b. The merger, purchase or acquisition occurs less than 90 days prior to the end of the "Policy
Period."
D. Acquire or Form "Subsidiary"
If, during the "Policy Period" you acquire or forma "Subsidiary":
1. You must give us written notice as soon as possible and obtain our written consent to extend the
coverage provided by this "Coverage Part" to such "Subsidiary." We may condition our consent by
requiring payment of an additional premium; but
2. For the first 90 days after the effective date of such acquisition or formation, the coverage provided by
this "Coverage Part" shall apply to such "Subsidiary", provided that all "Occurrences" causing or
contributing to a loss involving such acquisition or formation, must take place after the effective date
of such acquisition or formation.
3. The notice requirement shall not apply and coverage under this condition shall extend for the
remainder of the "Policy Period", provided:
a. The assets of the acquired or formed "Subsidiary" do not exceed 25% of the total assets of the
"Insured" as reflected in the "Insured's" most recent fiscal year-end financial statement; or
b. The acquisition or formation occurs less than 90 days prior to the end of the "Policy Period".
E. Due Diligence
You and every "Insured Individual" must exercise due diligence in doing all things reasonably practicable
to avoid or diminish any loss covered under this "Coverage Part".
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F.

Investigation and Settlement of Claim

We may make any investigation that we deem necessary and may, with your written consent, settle any
claim that we deem expedient. If you do not consent to such settlement, the most we will pay for all loss
on account of such claim is limited to the amount for which the claim could have been settled as of the
date we proposed such settlement.
G. Liberalization
If we adopt any revision that would broaden the coverage under this "Coverage Part" without additional
premium within 45 days prior to or during the "Policy Period" shown in the Declarations, the broadened
coverage will apply to this "Coverage Part" as of the date the revision is approved for general use by the
applicable department of insurance.
H. Loss Covered Under More Than One Coverage of this "Coverage Part".
If two or more INSURING AGREEMENTS of this "Coverage Part" apply to the same loss, we will pay the
lesser of:
1. The actual amount of loss; or
2. The sum of the Limits of Liability applicable to those coverages.
I. Loss Sustained and Reported
We will pay for loss that you sustain through acts committed or events occurring during the "Policy Period"
shown in the Declarations and reported to us:
1. During the "Policy Period"; or
2. During the period of time provided in SECTION II EXTENDED REPORTING PERIOD of this
"Coverage Part".
However, we will not pay for any loss resulting from "Kidnap", alleged "Kidnap", an extortion threat,
"Detention" or "Hijack" which is part of a series of related acts that began prior to the effective date of this
"Coverage Part".
J. Non-Accumulation of Liability
1. When there is more than one "Insured", our maximum liability for loss sustained by one or all
"Insureds" shall not exceed the amount for which we would be liable if all losses were sustained by
any one "Insured".
2. Regardless of the number of years this "Coverage Part" remains in effect and the total premium
amounts due or paid, the amount we shall pay for any loss shall not be cumulative from year to year
or from "Policy Period" to "Policy Period".
K. Other Insurance
This "Coverage Part" does not apply to loss recoverable or recovered under other insurance or indemnity.
If the limit of the other insurance or indemnity is insufficient to cover the entire amount of the loss, this
"Coverage Part" will apply to that part of the loss, other than that falling within any Retention Amount, not
recoverable or recovered under the other insurance or indemnity.
However, this "Coverage Part" will not apply to the amount of loss that is more than the applicable Limit of
Liability shown in Item 2. of the Declarations.
L. Ownership of "Property"; Interests Covered
The "Property" covered under this "Coverage Part" is limited to "Property":
1. That you own or lease;
2. That you hold for others; or
3. For which you are legally liable.
However this "Coverage Part" is for your benefit only. It provides no rights or benefits to any other
individual or entity. Any claim for loss that is covered under this "Coverage Part" must be presented by
you.
M. Records

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You must keep records of all "Property" covered under this "Coverage Part" so we can verify the amount
of any loss.
N. Recoveries
1. Any recoveries, less the cost of obtaining them, made after settlement of loss covered by this
"Coverage Part" will be distributed as follows:
a. To you, until you are reimbursed for any loss that you sustain that exceeds the Limit of Liability
and the Retention Amount, if any;
b. Then to us, until we are reimbursed for the settlement made; and
c. Then to you, until you are reimbursed for that part of the loss equal to the Retention Amount, if
any.
2. Recoveries do not include any recovery:
a. From insurance, suretyship, reinsurance, security or indemnity taken for our benefit; or
b. Of original securities after duplicates of them have been issued.
O. Territory
This "Coverage Part" covers acts committed or events occurring anywhere in the world, subject to the
following:
1. This "Coverage Part" does not apply to any "Insured Individual" traveling to or presently in any foreign
country where a Travel Warning issued by the U. S. State Department is in effect at the time this
"Policy" becomes effective, unless such foreign country is attached via Endorsement as being
included as part of the coverage territory of this "Coverage Part".
2. This "Coverage Part" applies only to "Premises" or "Property" located within the United States of
America (including its territories and possessions), Puerto Rico, Canada and other foreign countries
attached via Endorsement.
3. If, during the "Policy Period", the U.S. State Department issues a Travel Warning for a foreign
country, this "Coverage Part" does not apply to any "Insured Individual" traveling to or presently in
that country beginning 24 hours after the Travel Warning is issued and continuing for the duration of
the Warning, unless you obtain our written consent to continue the coverage provided by this
"Coverage Part".
P. Transfer of Your Rights of Recovery against Others to Us
You must transfer to us all your rights of recovery against any individual or entity for any loss you
sustained and for which we have paid or settled. You must also do everything necessary to secure those
rights and do nothing after loss to impair them.
Q. Valuation Settlement
1. Subject to SECTION V.A. Limit of Liability, we will pay for:
a. Loss of money but only up to and including its face value. We may, at our option, pay for loss of
money issued by any country other than the United States of America:
1) At face value in the money issued by that country; or
2) In the United States of America dollar equivalent determined by the rate of exchange
published in The Wall Street Journal on the day it was surrendered.
b. Loss of securities but only up to their market value at the close of business on the day they were
surrendered. We may, at our option:
1) Pay the value of such securities or replace them in kind, in which event you must assign to us
all your rights, title and interest in and to those securities; or
2) Pay the cost of any Lost Securities Bond required in connection with issuing duplicates of the
securities. However, we will be liable only for the payment of so much of the cost of the bond
as would be charged for a bond having a penalty not exceeding the lesser of the:
a) Value of the securities at the close of business on the day you first became aware of the
loss; or
b)

Limit of Liability.
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c. Loss of or damage to "Property" other than money and securities for not more than:
1) Its replacement cost value without deduction for depreciation on the day you first became
aware of the loss; or
2) The Limit of Liability,
whichever is less.
2. We may, at our option, pay for loss of or damage to "Property" other than money and securities:
a. In the money of the country in which the loss occurred; or
b. In the United States of America dollar equivalent of the money of the country in which the loss or
damage occurred determined by the rate of exchange published in The Wall Street Journal at the
time it was surrendered or damaged.
c. Any "Property" that we pay for or replace becomes our "Property".
R. Cancellation and Non Renewal
1. The "Named Insured" shown in the Declarations may cancel this "Coverage Part" by mailing or
delivering to us advance written notice of cancellation.
2. We may cancel this "Coverage Part" by mailing or delivering to the "Named Insured" written notice of
cancellation at least:
a. 20 days before the effective date of cancellation if we cancel for non-payment of premium; or
b. 60 days before the effective date of cancellation if we cancel for any other reason.
3. We are not required to renew this "Coverage Part". However, written notice of our intent to nonrenew
this "Coverage Part" shall be sent to the "Named Insured" at least 60 days prior to expiration of the
"Policy Period".
4. We will mail or deliver our notice to the "Named Insureds" last mailing address known to us. Notice of
cancellation or nonrenewal will state the effective date of cancellation or nonrenewal and the "Policy
Period" will end on that date. If this "Coverage Part" is cancelled, we will send the "Named Insured"
any premium refund due. If we cancel, the refund will be pro rata. If the "Named Insured" cancels, the
refund may be less than pro rata. The cancellation will be effective even if we have not made or
offered a refund. If notice is mailed, proof of mailing will be sufficient proof of notice.

Page 8 of 8
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ARIZONA KIDNAP/RANSOM AND EXTORTION INSURANCE COVERAGE


PART AMENDATORY ENDORSEMENT
THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.
This endorsement modifies the following:
KIDNAP/RANSOM AND EXTORTION INSURANCE COVERAGE PART
A. SECTION VII ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS, Paragraphs S. 2. and 4. of Cancellation and Non Renewal of
the Kidnap/Ransom and Extortion Insurance Coverage Part of this "Policy" are replaced by the following:
2. We may cancel this "Coverage Part" by mailing or delivering to the "Named Insured" written notice of
cancellation at least:
a. 20 days before the effective date of cancellation if we cancel for non-payment of premium at any time;
or
b. 60 days before the effective date of cancellation if we cancel for any other reason and this "Coverage
Part" has been in effect less than 60 days and is not a renewal;
c. 60 days before the effective date of cancellation if we cancel after the "Coverage Part' has been in
effect for 60 days or more or is a renewal of a "Coverage Part" from us, and for the following reasons:
1) Conviction of the "Named Insured" of a crime arising out of acts increasing the hazard insured
against; or
2) A substantial change in the risk assumed, except to the extent that we should reasonably have
foreseen the change or contemplated the risk in writing the contract; or
3) A substantial breach of contractual duties or conditions; or
4) Loss of reinsurance applicable to the risk insured against, but only if the absence of reinsurance
has resulted from termination of treaty or facultative reinsurance initiated or implemented by our
reinsurer or reinsurers; or
5) A determination by the director of insurance that the continuation of this "Coverage Part" would
place us in violation of the insurance laws of this state or would jeopardize our solvency; or
6) Acts or omissions by the "Named Insured" or his representative which materially increase the
hazard insured against.
4. Notices of cancellation or nonrenewal shall be sent by certified mail to the "Named Insured" at the last
address known to us with a statement of the specific reasons for cancellation or nonrenewal. Copies of
notices will also be sent to your agent. Proof of mailing is sufficient proof of notice. If notice is not mailed
in the time required, we will extend the "Policy Period" to accommodate notice requirements on a pro rata
basis of the existing 'Policy". If this "Coverage Part" is cancelled, we will send the "Named Insured" any
premium refund due. If the "Named Insured" cancels, the refund may be less than pro rata. If we cancel,
the refund will be pro rata. Notice of cancellation will be accompanied by a refund of unearned premium
except a premium that has been financed. If notice is mailed, proof of mailing will be sufficient proof of
notice.
C. The following is added to SECTION VII ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS, Paragraph S. Cancellation and Non
Renewal of the Kidnap/Ransom and Extortion Insurance Coverage Part of this "Policy":
5. We will mail notice of premium increase, change in deductible or reduction in limits or substantial
reduction in coverage at least 60 days prior to the expiration of the "Policy". If we fail to provide 60 days
notice, coverage remains in effect until 60 days notice is given or until the effective date of replacement
coverage obtained by the "Named Insured", whichever occurs first. If you elect not to renew, any earned
premium for the period of extension shall be calculated pro rata at the lower of the current or previous
year's rate. If you accept the renewal, the premium increase, if any, and other changes are effective the
day following the prior "Policy's" expiration.

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IMPORTANT POLICYHOLDER INFORMATION


KIDNAP RESPONSE AND RISK MANAGEMENT RESOURCES
We are pleased to inform you of the following kidnap response and risk management resources, which are
accessible to you as a Hanover policyholder.
Kidnap and Ransom Response
Our Policyholders have access to around-the-clock emergency response services provided by Globe Risk
International, a security management consulting firm specializing in kidnap, ransom and security services.
In the event of a kidnap or ransom event you may reach Globe Risk International's Emergency Response Center
for immediate assistance.

1-416-410-2323
As a reminder, whenever you become aware of a current or potential claim you should also immediately give
notice to Hanover in accordance with the policy terms and conditions.
Risk Management Services
As an international security consulting firm Globe Risk International can provide you with numerous services and
resources related to personal and corporate security including:

Intelligence and Security Management Services


Security Awareness Training and Workshops
Kidnap Prevention, Negotiation and Survival
Threat, Risk, Vulnerability Assessments
Contingency Planning
Crisis Management Planning
Operations Site Planning
Regional Analysis
Crisis Intervention Services

Globe Risk International can be contacted at www.globerisk.com or Alan Bell at abell@globerisk.com

Please note that the independent risk management services offered by Globe Risk International are accessible to
you as a Policyholder of The Hanover Insurance Company or one of its subsidiaries and affiliates. The Hanover
is independent from Globe Risk International and depending on the terms, conditions, and exclusions of your
Hanover policy, may not be responsible for any fees or charges you may incur for services or products which may
be offered to you by Globe Risk International, or for which you may contract with Globe Risk International. Under
no circumstances should the recommendations, services or producfs of Globe Risk International be construed as
recommendations, services or products of The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. By making this service provider
accessible to you, The Hanover does not assume (and specifically disclaims) any duty, undertaking or
responsibility to you regarding the kidnap response and risk management services of Global Risk International.
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THE ONLY SIGNATURES APPLICABLE TO THIS POLICY ARE THOSE REPRESENTING THE COMPANY
NAMED ON THE FIRST PAGE OF THE DECLARATIONS.

In Witness Whereof, this company has caused this policy to be signed by its President and Secretary and
countersigned on the declarations page, where required, by a duly authorized agent of the company.

Frederick H. Eppinger
President

SIG-1100 08 14

Charles Frederick Cronin


Secretary

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EXHIBIT 6

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Case 2:13-cv-01584-SRB Document 1-1 Filed 08/05/13 Page 37 of 67

1 I

AnlerlcanArbicralion r\ssoclaCton
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COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION RULES


DEMAND FOR ARBiTRATiON

YIEDIATION.~ Ifyou ~vou/d like the AAA to conlacl the other parties and attempt to arrange a mediation, please check this box.
There is no addrtiona! administrative ee or thrs service.
Name of Respondent
Name of Representative (if known)
Vemma, LLC
Kent Brockelman, Es
Address
Name of Firm (if applicable)
8322 Hartford Drive
Coo ersmith, Schermer & Brockelman PLC
Kepresentative's Address
Suite 1200, 2800 N. Central Avenue
City
State
Zip Code
City
State
Zip Cade
Scottsdale
AZ
85255Phoenix
AZ
85004Phone No.
Fax No.
Phone No.
Fax No.
800-577-0777
602-772-3777
Email Address;
Email Address:
Tt~e named claimant, a party to an arbitration agreement dated
2008
,which provides for arbitration under the
Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association, hereby demands arbitration.
THE NATURE OF THE DISPUTE
The recovery of monies paid to and expended at the instance and request of Respondent pursuant to applicable law plus costs and
attorney fees. Respondent is an illegal pyramid promotional scheme under state and federal law. BLS, LLC seeks the greater of its
damages plus costs and attorney fees as determined under federal RICO Civil Liabilty, SEC Securities Laws, Arizona Common Law
fraud and the Arizona Pyramid Law. Pursuant to 44 ARS 1733 BLS, LLC declares it contracts with Respondent to be void.
Dollar Amount of Claim $212,000.00
Other Relief Sought: ~ Attorneys Fees
~ Interest
~ Arbitration Costs ~9 Punitive/ Exemplary 0 Other See Above
In accordance with Fee Schedule: Flexible Fee Schedule

Amount Enclosed $ 2,800.00

Standard Fee Schedule

PLEASE DESCRIDE APPROPRIATE QUALIFICATIONS FOR ARBITRATOR~S~ TO BE APPOINTED TO HEAR THIS DISPUTE:

An attorney with commercial law experience


Hearing locale

(check one) Requested by Claimant

Phoenix, Arizona

Estimated time needed for hearings overall:


hours or

1.~o

~ Locale provision included in the contract

Type of Business: Claimant

days

Marketer

Respondent Multilevel Qistribution of Goods

Is this a dispute between a business and a consumer? OYes ~ No Does this dispute arise out of an employment relationship? p Yes ~ No
If this dispute arises out of an employment relationship, what was/is the employee's annual wage range? Note: This question is required
by California law. Less than $100,000 $100,000 - $250,000 Over $250,000
You aie hereby notified that a copy of our arbitration agreement and this demand are being filed with the American Arbitration
Association with a request that it commence administration of the arbitration. The AAA will provide notice of your opportlmity
to file an answering statement.
Signariire(may be signed by a representative)

Date:

Name of Representative

Feb. 29, 2012

Thayer C. Lindauer
Name of Firm (if applicable)

Name of Claimant
BLS, LLC
Adclr~ss (to be used in connection with this case)
Suite 5, 5383 Cochran Street
City
State
Zip Code
Simi Valley
CA
93063Phone No.
F~uc No.
618-698-8225
888-752-2246
Email Address:
tlindauer@gmail.com

Representative's Address
Suite 5, 5383 Cochran Street
City
Simi Valley
Phone No.
618-698-8225
Email Address:
tlindauer@gmail.com

State
CA

Zip Code
93063Fax No.
888-752-2246

fo begin proceedings, please send a copy of this Demand and the Arbitration Agreement, along with the filing fee as
'~ provided for in the Rules, ta: American Arbitration Association, Case Filing Services, 1 101 Laurel Oak Road, Suite 100
Voorhees, NJ 08043, Send the original Demand to the Respondent:
Please visit our website a[ ~vww.adr.or~ if you would like to fife this case online. AAA Case Filing Services can be reached at 877-495-h185.

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EXHIBIT 7

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Case 2:13-cv-01584-5RB Document 1-1 Filed 08/05/13 Page 38 of 67

rlmei'iCanArbitr.tf.ion;
lssUCi;ttion
D i.c ~lulr Rnsn6ie(inn .`'erurer~ hl'rr rld:nid r.

Please visit our websitc at www.adr.or~ if you


COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION RULES
would like to the this case online, AAA Case Filing
DEMAND FOR ARE3ITRr\TION
Services can be reached at 877-495-4185.
MEDIA TION: /fyou would lrke the ,ASIA to contact the nlher parties
and attempt ro nrrunge a medialiora, plense check this bos. ~
There is no additiorra! administra[rve ce%r

tiris service.
Name ofi Respondent
Vemma Nutrition Com an ,Inc. and Benson K Bore ko
Address
8322 Hartford Drive

City
Scottsdale
Phone No.
800-577-0777
Email Address;

State

Zip Code

AZ

85255Fax No,

Name of Representative (if known)


Kent Brockelman, Es
Name of Firm (if applicable)
Coo ersmith Schermer & Brocke~ man P.C.
Representative's Address
Suite 1200, 2800 N. Central Avenue
City
State
Zip Code

Phoenix
AZ
85004Phone No.
Fax No.
602-772-3777
Email Address:
kbrockelman csblaw.com
The named claimant, a party to an arbitration agreement dated
2008
,which provides for arbitration under the
Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Associa
tion, hereby demands arbitration.

THE NA'T'URE OF THE DISPUTE


Federal RICO claim. Respondents conspired to operate and did operate a
pyramid promotional scheme proximately causing fnancial
damages to Claimant. Damages include non-RICO damages as permitt
ed by law. Previous voiding of participation contract of BLS,
LLC is revoked ab initio.
Do(lar Amount of Claim $212,000.00

Amount Enclosed $ 2,800.00

Other Relief Sought: ~ Attorneys Fees


D Interest
~ Arbitration Costs ~ Punitive/ Exemplary Other

In accordance with Fee Schedule: Flexible Fee Schedule

Standard Fee Schedule

PLEASE DFSCRI~E APPROPRfATE QUAI.I FICATLONS FOR ARBI"fRATO


R(S~ TO QE APPO~N"I~ED TO HEAR THIS DISPUTE
;

An attorney with commercial law experience or a retired judge.

Hearing locale Phoenix, Arizona

(check one) Requested by Claimant ~ Localc provision


included in the contract

Estimated time needed for hearings overall


hours or

1.00

Type of Business'. Claimant

Marketers

days

Respondent Multilevel Distribution of goods


Is this a dispute between a business and a consumer? OYes ~
No Does this dispute arise out of an employment relationship?
0 Yes ~ IYo
If this dispute arises out of an employment relationship, what
was/is the employee's annual wage range? Note: This questio
n is required
by California law. Less than $100,000 $100,000 - $250,0
00 Over $250,000
You are hereby notified that a copy of ouc arbilracion agreement
and this demand are being filed with the American Arbitrat
ion
Association witl.~ a request that it commence administration of the
arbitration. The AAA will provide notice ofyour opportunity
to file an answering statement.
Signature(~be signed by a representative)
D e:
Name of Representative
--~
7,`2012
Tha er C. Lindauer
Name of Claimant... _.
_.
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_.__.._..
_
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N~m~-~f Firm (if applicable)
BLS LLC Ben and Linda Ste henson Claimants
Address (to be used in connection with this case)
Representative's Address
Suite 5, 5383 Cochran Street
Suite 5. 5383 Cochran Street
City
State
Zip Code
City
State
Zip Code
Simi Valle
CA
93063Simi Valle
CA
93063P(~ona No.
Fax No.
Phone No.
Fax No.
618-698-8225
888-752-2246
618-698-8225
888-752-2246
!nail Address:
Email Address:
ilindauer@gmail.com
Uindauer@grnail.com
To begin proceedings, please send a copy of this Deman
d. and the Arbitration A6reement, along with the filing fee
as
provided for in the Rules, to: American Arbitration Associa
tion, Case Filing Services, 1 101 Laurel Oak Road, Suite
100
Voorhees, NJ 08043. Send.

the original Demand to the Respondent.

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EXHIBIT 8

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Case 2:13-cv-01584-SRB Document 1-1 Filed 08/05/13 Page 39 of 67

t.L7 f~Il1C1'ICFIRt~I'~)ICT'~1LIOI1;~Sti0C1~1Ll0Jl
Di.ifiulr l~~~xulatir~r~ Si~r~iices FV'nrldu~idr

Commercial ARBITRATION RULES


(ENTER THE NAh1E OC THE APPL[CAf3LE RULES)

Demand for Arbitration


MEDIATION: Ifyou would like the AAA to contact the other parries and altempl to arrange mediation, please check this box.
There is no additional adminislrntive ee or this service.
Name of Respondent
Name of Representative (if known)
Vemma Nutrition Company, Inc. and Benson K Boreyko
Ken! Brockelman, Esq.0
Address:
Name of Firm (if applicable):
8322 Hartford Drive

Coopersmilh, Schermer & Brockelman, P.C.

Representative's Address
Suite 1200, 2800 N. Central Avenue

City

State

Scottsdale

AZ

Phone No.
800-577-0077
Email Address:

Zip Code

City

85255

Phoenix4Z

Fax No.

Phone No.
602-772-377
Email Address:

State

Zip Code

AZ

85004

Fax No.

kbrockelma n@csblaw.com

The named claimant, a party to an arbitration agreement dated August, 2008


,which provides for arbitration under the
Commercial
Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association, hereby demands arbitration.
THE NATCIRE OF THE DISPUTE
Respondents conspired to operate and operate a pyramid promotional scheme proximately causing Financial damages to Claimants. Damages are
sought against Respondents under Civil RICO provisions and concurrently under Stale of Arizona laws relating io Securities Fraud, Pyramiding and
Common Law Fraud. Claimants further claim damages for unpaid commissions owed to Claimants by Respondent Vemma Nutrition, Inc.

Dollar Amount of Claim $ 212,000.00

Amount Enclosed $2,800,00

Other Relief Sought: ~ Attorneys Fees


~ Interest
~9 Arbitration Costs 0 Punitive/ Exemplary Other RICO Treble
]n accordance with Fee Schedule:

Flexible Fee Schedule

Standard Fee Schedule

PLEASE DESCRIBE APPROPRIATE QUALIFICA"PIONS FOR ARB[TRATOR~S~ TO IIF APPOItVrED TO HEAR THIS DISPUTE:
Abitrator has been appointed.

(check one) Requested by Claimant ~ Locale provision included in the contract

Hearing loclle Phoenix, Arizona


Estimated time needed for hearings overall:
hours or

~,pp

Type of Business: Claimant MGM Marketing Distributor

days

Respo[tdent Distribution of goods

Is this a dispute between a business and a consumer?


Does this dispute arise out of an employment relationship?

Yes ~ No
Yes ~ No

If this dispute arises out of an employment relationship, what was/is the employee's annual wage range? Note: This question is required
b California law. Less then $100 000 $100,000 - $250,000 Over $250,000
You are hereby notified that a copy of our arbitration agreement and this demand are being filed with the American Arbitration
Association with a request that it commence administration of the arbitration. The AAA will provide notice of your opportunity
to file an answering statement.
Signature(may be signed by a representative)

Date:
9-3-2012

Name of Claimant

Name of Representative
Thayer C. Lindauer, Esq.

Name of Pirm (if applicable}

.BLS, LLC; Ben and Linda Stephenson

Address (to be used in connection withthis case):


C/O Thayer C. Lindauer, Suite 5, 5383 Cochran St.
City
Zip Code
State
Simi Valley

Phone No.
618-698-8225
Email Address;
tlindauer@gmail.com

CA

93063

Fax Nn.
888-752-2246

~ Representative's Address:
Suite 5, 5383 Cochran St.
Ciry
Simi Varlet

Phone No.
618-698-8225
Email Address:

'- `
State
CA

Zip Code
93063

Fax No.
888-752-2246

tlindauer@gmaii.com

To begin proceedings, please send a copy of this Demand and the Arbitration Agreement, along with the filing fee as provided for in
the Rules, to the AAA. Send the on final Demand to the Res ondent.
Please visit our website at www.adr.or~ if you would like to t11e this case online. AAA Case Filing Services can be reached at 877-495-4185

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EXHIBIT 9

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STATCMENT Or'C~;RTI~ICA'TION UF'I'KAN~I,ATION


FI20M ITAI.IAi~ 'CQ ENCYIaIS}I

1, Mark f.. PfSONi, C:xeneral M~uuge~ and Senior 1t11ian Linguist far the Dalian 7'ranslcrlrons
C:omparry, LLC - hereby c~rtity that 1 am t~luc3it in Ctalian and competent to translate from the
Italian to the ~:n~lish language. I also certify that the following kra~sfalion:

UNFAIR ilUSfNESS PRACTICES


PS7621 - VBMMA 1TALIA-P12(~[)UCTS WIT}I MANC7<)5'I'FF:N dIJiCE
Ruling no. 147&-J
N~C:WS'LI~T1'1';R No. 10 {)P MARCH 10, 201A

c~usi5~{ng of 17 p~~ge(s) in its translated forme is a true and accurate translation from Italian to
F n~lisll to the best of my knowledge and.ability.

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Mark I... Pisani


General Manager lied Malian Senior Linguist
`Che ftalian Tr-anslatio~is Company, LLC

Bate; Apri12;3, 2014

Attachment
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App. 1611

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Case 2:15-cv-Q1578-JJT Document 13-1 Filed OF3/17/15 Page 22 of 50

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NEWSLETTER No. IO OF MARCH 10, 2014

UNFAIR BUSINESS PRACTICES


PS7621 - VEMA4A ITALIA-PRODUCTS WITH MANGOSTEEN JUICE
Rzrling no. 24784
THE COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORf'I'Y
DURING TFIE ~4EETING of February 5, 2014;
HAV WG REGARD to the repor[ b}' Professor Piero Darucci;
HAVING REGARD to Part Il, Title 1[l, of Legislative Decree no. 206 of September fi, 2005, as amended by
Legislative Decree no. 146 of August 2, 2007,6 (hereinafter, the Consumer Code);
FIAVING REGARD to the "Regulation concerning preliminary investigation procedures on unfair business practices",
adopted by resolution of the Authority of November l5, 2007, published in the Official Journal no. 283 of December 5,
2007, and en~cred into effect on December 6, 2007 (hereinafter, the Regulation);
IAVING RF.UARD to the Notice of Commencement of proceeding no. PS7621 dated June 10, 2013, aimed nt ascertaining
the existence of unfair business practices in violation of Articles 20, 2 t 1, letters G) and c), and 23, letters p) and s), of llte
Consumer Code, followed by the company Vemma Italia S.cl.;
HAVING REGARD to the Authority's resolution dared September 1 1, 2013, which extended die final date for completion
of the proceeding;
FIAVING REGARD to the records of the proceeding;

I. THC PARTIES
I. The company Vemma Italia S.r.L (hereinafter also referred to as Vemm2) is a retailer of various products based on
mangosteen juice, some of which are presented by u demonstrator or sales associate (doortadoor sales) as allegedly
having special Therapeutic properties.
In the financial year ended in 2012, the company recorded sales revenues of approximately (less than 1 millio~~] ~ euro,
2. Twu consumers who reported Lhe Cacls.

ll. THE BUSINESS PRACTICE


3. This proceeding was initiated following repoiis from two consumers, and concerns the conduct adopfed by V~~mma, as a
mamifacturcr, i.c. the creation and management of a complex system for the promotion and marketing of mnngosteenbased products. This system envisages, on the un~ band, Llie involvement and participation of consumers in a scheme for
the purchase and sale of said products, whereby they are incentivized to sponsor the joining of(he Vemma network by a
constantly increasing number of other consumers/sellers; and, on the other, the representation of the products (in messages
posted on the web) as having certain 6enetieial properties.
4. Participation in the sales network, with the title of "brand partner", requires registration with the Vemma company's
website (ww~v.vemma.coin), registration of an order

In this version some of the data have been omitted, as information confidentiality or secrecy considerations have been deemed to exist.

App. 1612

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NEWSLBTTERNo. IOOPMARCH 10,2014

23

for automatic shipment, and the purchase at a significont cost of one of two differently priced enrollment
packages("Vcmm~ Builder Pack Silver" for 604, or `Vemm~ T~uilder Pack Gold fnr E 1,007), which
are the requirements to have access to the different bonuses/commissions indicated in a specific
Compensation Plan Q~ereinafter also referred to as CP).
5. In the Vemma network, participants receive compensation according to the number of persons they
succeed in enrolling, as well as commissions calculated on the volumes of sales they generate for
Vcmma, directly or indirectly, including those generated by participants that they have enrolled into the
Vemma Schcmc.
6. According to the Compensa~ion Plan, access to the promised commissions and bonuses is limited by a
series of requirements that reduce their amounts, and in any case mike them not directly linked to the
rota) volumes of sales each participant generates directly and indirectly. In particular, it is necessory to
reach direct monthly orders for a minimum amount in terms of commissionable volume (CV); also,
participants need to possess specific requirements.
7. In addition to these aspects, intended to be financially attractive, the manaFacturer and his parine~rs
emphasize the special proper~ies of Veining mangosteen-based supplements, making [hem appear as
functional in creating ~n image, with end costumers, ~s particularly beneficial to their well-being and/or
health.
8. Messages ~~-ith a content focused on health era found in the manufacturer's website in connection wish
Vemma products, which -owing to mangosteen, one of its ingredients -are attributed outstanding
anpnxidant proPcrtios, and with the Veitima Nutrition Program, which should allegedly be considered us
sort ol~heallh insurance.
f1I. FINDINGS OFTIIF. PROCCEDIVG
i) Course ajtl~e proceeding
9. On the basis of informat[on acquired for the purpose of applying the Consumer Code, and of reports
from consumers shout a suspected unfair business practice Followed by Vemma in marketing and selling
dietary supplements, on June 10, 2013, the preliminary investigation proceeding no. PS7621 was initiated
against Vemma, for alleged violation of Articles 20, 21, paragraph I, levers b) and c), and 23, letters p)
and s), of the Consumer Code.
10. On July 29, 2013, a letter was received From the manufacturer, in which the latter made commitmcn~s
in response to the remarks contained in the Notice of Commencement of proceeding, and requested an
extension of the final date to complete saitie.
I. On September 1 I , 2013 the Authority resolved to reject the commitments undertaken by the Party and
to extend the final dale for completion of the proceeding till January 7, 2014.
12, On OGober 27, 2013, a hearing of Vemma representatives was held at the office of the Autliority;
during the hearing, the Party mquesred en extension of the end date of the proceeding.
3. On November l5, 2013, the Party was notified that the last dale for completion of the proceeding hid
been extended [o February 6, 2014.
l4. The subsequent notes dated November 27 and December 10, 2013 provided Further information and
clarifications on the new methods for calculation of compensAtion and the company's new regulations.
I5. On December 12, 2013, ~hc Parties were notified the date of completioei of [he preliminary
invcs[igadon phase, scheduled on December 23, 2013.

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16. On December 23, 2013, the manufacturer submitted a defense brief to which was attached v
copy of the new Compensation Plan.
ii) Evidence acquired
a) Vemma's distribution business
17, Vemma's dis~ribution and promotion business in Maly started in January 201 l with sales
revenues of over [l-5J million euro in 2011 and approximately [less rhnn 1 niillionJ curo in

zo~z.
18. As to the size of the sales nciwork, based on investigations conducted and informltion
providad by the inanufactur~r, it was found that the distribution network involved, in 2013,
(l,000-S,000J associates, of e~hom only less ~hnrr SOOJ were active,'" equal ro 27% of the total.
The title of ac~ive is obtained end m~ininined by periodically ordering product~ or submitting an
order n~ wholesale price.
l9. Specifically, the number of p~~rticipan~s who joined the network in the first half of 2013,
with the promotional "Crold" and "Silver" pocks, were [less 11~an 100J and [less than 100]
respectively, (or [ornissis) of [he [oral number of new participants), while tha number of
participants who joined the scheme wish the same packages from July 1 m October 24, 201
were [less dean 100) and (IDO-ISOJ respectively, (or [omissisf of the total number of new
associates)'.

20. Data acquired during the inspection hive shown that the number of new associates who
joined the network in 2012 and in the first live months of 2013 was (~O1-1,000 and (5011,000], respectively.
Additionally, among the (250-SOOT active participants whu submitted orders in tha period Gom
September 2012 to June 2013, only ~lea~s than ]00] on average achieve sales volumes of any
signiCcanca, i.c. such as to genero[e six- monthly sales commissions higher than 1,000, while
nearly all the other associates receive quite low or even paltry compensation.
2l, The data collcc~tcd show that Vcmma received approximately [2,500-S,000J orders in the
period from September 2012 to June 2013, with an average value, deducted of the Builder Pack,
of about[l00-150 euro per order.
22. Additionally, based on product sales data, a significant portion of the orders consists of
purchases made by associates Themselves, presumably for their awn consumption, which in the
network are known as "autoship" sales. In the period from September 2012 to June 2013, the
income generated by autoship sales amounted to [o~~~issisJ, while incume generated by nonautoship sales vas considerably lower, amounting to (omissisJ euro.
b) The enrollment phuse
23. In the V~mina ~ietwnrk, consumers register without incurring any initial cost, by signing a
contract wit}i the attached Compensation Nlan, and have the possibility of buying one of the
promotional packs offered (Builder Pick), to which partici~alion in the Plan is linked.

~ See doe. 9, parasraph 5.


3

See doe. ?3, pragraph ~.

~ See doe. 16, paragraph 6.

~ See doe. 23, paragraph a).

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24. In particular, alter cegisiration, associates are required to submit an autoship order for at Icast 60 QVs
(Qu~liFying Voluilies) every month. Once activity is qualified through the registration of at least one
Brand Partner in each of the right and left team (the title of active is obtained through an active automatic
Shipment order of at Ieast 60 reward points), the associate acquires she right m earn income immediately.
25. The nssociat~ also has the possibility of buying one of ttie following Builder Packs: Silver", for a
price of E 599, or "Gold" Tor a price of E 999, in order to fully benefit from the compensation envisaged
in she CP. With each of These builder packs (Silver and Gold), the consumedassociate buys a diC(erent set
of Vemma products, corrzsponding to a different value (expressed in QVs): specifically, the Silver pack
corresponds to 400 QVs, and the Gold pack to 80Q QVs.
Depending on the puck they biry, associ~~es have differont and greater "opportunities" to earn the
commissions set out in the CP.
26. Tha data for the pc~iod from September 2012 ro June 2013 show that a considerable portion of
Vemm~'s sales revenues, around [omissis], is geneiuled directly by the sale of Builder Packs to the
associ~res.
c) ~'cmma's Compensation Plan
27. As m~rtioncd above, sales associates sign an agrezment with Venuna which governs the rather
complex mechanisms for receiving the compensation set nut in the CP.
In particular, associates receive compensation both for enrolling other associates sponsored by them, and
for the sales volumes they generate for Vemma, directly and indirectly through the associates in their
"dotvnlinc".
28. Looking at the dai~ils of the Compensation Plan, compcnsxtion consists mainly of lhz following
items: i) "Cycle [3onus", ii) Cnroller matching bona,"; iii) "Second tier matching bonus"; iv)
"Momentum Bonus"; v)"Platiouin Club i~onus".
29. The Cycle Bonus fs awarded to active Brand Partners wide an Automatic Shipment order of 120
reward points and two personally enrolled active Drand Partners, one For c~ch team. At the end of each
volume period (week), the brand Partner can earn a Cycle Bonus of ~ipproximately USA 20 if helshe has
l80 reward points in one team and 360 reward points in the other (the sides may alternate). The value of
weekly cycles is calculated each week on [he basis of total sales divided by the number of qualified
cycles.
30. To earn the Enroller Matching i3onus, the associate has ro be ac~ive and qualified with a registered
Automatic Shipment order of 120 reward points and tour personally enrolled active Brand Partners, one
in each team and the other two anywhere in either seam. This bonus pays to the Enroller 10/u of all Cycle
Bonus amounts earned by the [3rand Partners he/she enrolled personally. if a Brand Partner does not meet
the qualifying criteria, the bonus is transferred to the first Smaller in the upline who meets the
requirements. ~
31. To earn the Second Tier Matching Bonus, the associate has to be active and qualified with a registered
Automatic Shipment order of 120 reward points and six personally enrolled active brand Partners

~ Earning levels Tor cycles: earning levels for cycl~.5 only apply to the Cycle Bonus and do not zffect any of the other
income areas in Vemma's Compcnsaiion Plan. Once he/she achieves [I~e maximum earning Ie~el in Cycle for that
position for lour (4) consecutive weeks, the Brand Partner is assigned one(1) new position above that in which he/she
has achieved the maximum earning Izvel. This position will have the same earning limo, unless the f3cand Partner
advances to a higher rank as specified below. A 13rand Partner may hold up to two (2) positions, four (4) positions for
married couples.
~ A Brand Partner may not earn the I:nroller Matching Bonus and the Second Tier Matching Bonus for the same Brand
Partner in the downlinc. Tn case of traneFer of the F,nroller Matching Bonus because of ineligibility of dte Enroller, the
Secaid Tier Matching Bonus is ~Iso transferred.

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one in each loam and the oGhcr four anywhere in zither team. Brand Pnrtners may not only earn on
the associates Lhey enroll personally, but may also earn a lU% Matching Bonus on all the Cycle
Uonus amounts received by the enrolled Brand Partners. If a Brand Pnrti~er does not meet the
qualifying criteria, the Second Ticr Matching I~onus is transferred to the first Enroller in the upline
who meets Iherequirements.~
32. To eTm the Momentum Bonus, the associate has to ha active and qualified with v registered
Automatic Shipment order of 120 reward points and one personally enrolled lctive Brand Partner,
in each team. The additional requirements arc shown in the table bclowv.

MOMENTUM BONUS
"PAYMENT L[VEC'. COLD
Silver"on each side of the enrollment floe
and 500 reward poims consisting of Automatic Shipment
ordzrs andior Builder Pack along the enrolhnent
line on cACh side of their business.
Maximum payment per participation Ice' Up to US$ 300

e A Brand Partner may not eom the Enroller Matching Bonus and the Second Tier Matching Bonus foe the same Brand
Partner in the downline. In case of transfer of the Enroller Matching (3onus because of incligibiliry of the Enroller, the
Second Tier Matching [bonus is also vansfer~ed.
~ This bonus is a reward paid a~ the end of each four (q) week Ronk Advancemcm, on the basis of the Payment
Levels recognized during the current or tha previous advancement period.
The Momentum Bonus is equally subdivided among all parlicfpanls who yualilied on the basis of"Payment Level".
The Momentum Bonus Pool includes approximately three percent (3"/0) of the sales gcncratad by the counWes
participating in the Momentum Bonus, and does nog include orders on which a Fasl Start E3onus was paid.
The volume pecumulated for she Momentum Boims within a four (4) week rink advancemem period is not
transferred to the next four (4) wick period.
Compensation for each rink mhy vary from pa~ind to period. brand Partner's may p2rticipnre in pool3 at each
MomcnWm Pin rank for a period not exceeding twelve (12) months after the date on which they were recognized the
Momentwn Level Pin. Brand Partners who do not meet the requirements for the level that lies been recognized may
still participate in a lower pool for which they meet the requirements. AIL flrand P.rtners who achieve Uic Diamond
Rank or higher and have a Gold "Payment Levee' nn each side of the enrollment line will pass from the Momentum
IIonus to the Platiiwm Club Bonus.

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"PAYMENT LEVEL": SILVER


bronze "" on cacti side of the enrollment line
and 500 reword points consls6ing of Automntic Shipment
orders and/or Builder Pnck along the enrollment
line nn each side of their husiness.
Maximum payment per p;lrticipntion fee' Up to USS 200

fy

~.

33. Lastly, to earn the "Plulin~nn Club Bonus" the brand partner must be active and qualified with an
Aulom~tic shipment ordar of 120 reward points. The Brand Partners must have purchased a Silver
Builder or higher pack in the fist 60 days al4er enrollment10.
34. A report by the Finance Police, whu interviewed some of the network Tssociates who earned the
highest incomes documents the existence of a bonus called "frenzy bonus". 7'he interviewee statzd that
"each associate tins C~vo saps lines, the right and the left. Wdien one litre c~ccurnulates n! least /80 points
nr~d the other n( ]ensi j60 points, a "valurne cycle" rs generated ~rodticin~ a credit of npprorimately 75.
Inenrrre mcry cdso conefioni dae so-called n~on~enunn bonuses andfrenzy bo~~uses~. TheJornrer, x~kich ~nuy
gener~p~e nn income r~arigfng j~arr 75 ro 225 euro, dependi~lg oi~ Nie role orie I~as in 11~e network, is
produced b~~ 1he acciu~iulurion o/'at leas! i00 points per line over a one month perdod de/toed by Vermna.
Tv earn the 'fi~enz~~ bones ", irr.rieacl, aye haa~ (v enroll Three ussociu~es in a h~eek, and is paid as a
proporiiori ojihe lager's p~u~chnses; Jhis bon,s ccrn varv.f'om I50 to 30 euro (sicJ. Compensation is paid
by hunk wire Grunt%rfran abrond "(doe. 30, Exh. 8).
35. Additional requirements to access the commissions and bonuses set out in the Plan limit the amounts
earned, end in any c~sc resuh in their being not directly linked to the tnt~l sales volumes generated by
associates, directly or indirectly (through their sponsored perlicfpants).

io Brand Partners muse achieve the Diamond "Payment Leval" or higher end hive n "Brand Paruier paid as Cold" on
each side of the enrollmem ling and 500 reward points consisting of Automatic Shipment orders xn~'or Builder Pack
along the enrullmenl line on e;~ch silo of their business, in n four N~eek advanc~emant period.
OneK the Rrand Partners are eligi6la For the Platinum Club, they may receive the bonus every [imc they meet the
requiremems during the four week rank advancement.

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V) Vcmmn products
36. The manufficturer his produced all the dietary supplemen[s distributed in the Malian market.
All the supplements'(Bode Burn, ode F.-cleans, Mangosteen Plus, Veiuma Premium, Vzrve)
are registered in the Ministry of I1ealQ~'s Register of Dietary Supplements. No health claim is
contained in the lobels.
37. In promotional materials acquired during the proceeding, some Vemma supplements were
promoted claiming specifically their outstanding efGeacy as antioxidants.
38, In view of the manufacturer's promotional messages boasting the health benefits of Vemma
supplements, which are emphatically przsente~d with expressions like "m~gunGly the mos!
powerJiel anlioxidanG liyt~i~f' or "discoveri~ig the perJec! supplen~enl"~~, the products'
characteristics have been examined.
39. The descriptions of product properties provided by Vemma in regard to vitamins and
minerals seem [o comply with the provisions of EU Regulation no. 432 of May t6, 2012
(Claims).
iii) The m~u~ufacturer's defense rrrgunrenL~'
a) On the pyramid uaturc of flee Vcmma network
40. Vemma pointed out that:
a) preliminarily, it does not recognize the role of consumer to the sales associates who join the
Vemma network. ~Che manuF~eturer - on the basis of the tax treannent applied, which benefits
from reliefs and "[...J is related ro co~rimercinl internierlialion operations" and stating that on
associate is comparable to a "Ji~uvicl~isee" maintains that "~...] associaie.r are fina~~cially
inde~endent.fi'n~n tl~e principal canpuny, are orgmtizalionally nt~FOr~omotrs and condr~cl their
business ass~nr~ing al! bvsi~~ess risks";
b) that a pyramid scheme exists if an associate earns on average more commissions "... from
a~her consumers joining the network thin from Ghc ",...tale nr consunrplion of products", and
th~l Article 5, p:~ragraph l of LAw no. 173105 makes no distinction between direct and indirect
salts;
c) the so-celled "fast stun bonus" is not applicable in some European countries (including
Italy), therefore the charge conccrnfn~ [hc existence of a bonus payable immediately upon
enrollment of a new associate is groundless.
d) "The possible prerer~ce of incre~iie~ita! paynten~~s to ussociutes linked ro the fa-mir:g of n
team, and lherc~ore /a the invalverneru oJ'orherpersons in the sales organlznlion, certainly does
nog prove (he prevalence of enr~alLnenl of'new associates over the primary goal, which remaiivs
the generation of revenues from sales ofprod~~cts. [..] we do nor beliere !ha! the presence of
irldividua! incentives ~a er:rolbnenl rnav o~ilself9ualiJy the sales network as a pyrmnrd scheme.
(,) ~l~e nen~cork i.r no! n pyrmuid scheme in d~ia~ i~ does not reward mere enrollmeiu in the
absence oj' product sales "~'. h~ Jacl, "No canpensnrion is paid for the e+n~ollinenl of new
associates, on the conh~ary, n!1 compensnlio~i is ]raked Io sales ofproducts, in a spirit of

1~ See doe. 9, Egli- I I.


i~ See doe. 9, paragraph 3.

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peryins l~i~her compen.rarion !o assoeiales who demor2.s~rn~e the ability to sell, rlirect/y or i~~direcll~~,
greater nolun~es oJprodac~s"~j.
e) "Auloship is an or,~n~~izntional mecl~rmisni the p:+rposc: of ia~hich is cer~ai~~ly nn1 to i~~rpose arryRhing,

leash ~f n/! the obligation Io make periodic purchases. As such, the auroma~ic shipmem mechanism
(auloshipj is simply an order subrnission method and is nerlher mandatory nor in~e~~ocnble, ns fl may be
canceled ar avry rime"~~_ In this regard the manufacturer specified that "Joining the Verrnttu sales network
does riot entail airy oblig~riion ro buy [...J Besides no! reya~esling any puynienl a! IP~e lime of regis(rntion,
Ven~ma does not reg~~ire Ghe u.c,rocintes ~o port%nse any pro~no~ionnl package ro acquire the role ofsales
associate"~s and that "At the tir+ie oj'enro!lmen~, no inceFuive exists - in lax ar in fact - Ja-!he new
associate io make nap pinrhases ~~. This is allegedly demonstrated by the percent~ga of associates who,
at the time of joining, hought nne of the Silver or Gold packs (equal to 22% in the Second half of 2012
and tl~e tlrsl ton months of 2013)
"Until positive evidence exists lhn~ the associates are mnirrly compensc~red (meaning in n pr~opor~iat of
50% + l oJ'the bonuses and/or coir~pensnlio~z crc(ually received] o~i ll~e exclusive basis of enrolAnem
uclivilies', in our opinion the compertsn(ion sysreni is not to be censured in anv man~aer"~~,
"The possible presenre nJ'iiirremenral payrnenls ~o associates linked ro thefarming oJ'n ~ea~r~, bur ire alas
case linked (us in the case u! hand) ro sales revenues generated by the nei~~ assaciu[es certainly does not
prove Ore prenale~~ce of enroll~rienl o{' neor. associates nicer the prininry goal, wlarcly reirinir~s the
gertercrrio~t of re~~enuesfrom sales ofprodtecrs.(.] the network is no! u pyramid scheme lit that iR does nal
rewuvd mere emroll~nenl iri the absence ofproduc7 sales ~'~
b) On the hcAlth propertics of[hc products
41. In regard to the messages that have hcen censured, the manufacturer points out that the properties
attributed to the produces correspond to die actual properties of said products. 'I'hc descriptions of product
properties provided by Vemma in regard to vitamins and minerals comply with the provisions of EU
Regulation no. 432 of May 16, 2012(Claims).
42. For she food products under comparison, the nutritional element values were derived from the
database of the US Department of ngriculture~~. Furthermore, with specific reference to the oxygen
radical absorbance capscity, the latter was obtained using parameters and values developed by the
Researdi Center oFthe aforesaid Department and applicable to fruit and vegetables.
c) Proposed changes to the CompensHlion Plan and to the promotional methods used for Vemma
products
43. On July 29, November 26 and December 23, 2013 the manufacturer proposed changes to the adupied
distribution model, specilically:
a) by making the Compensation Plan even more comprehensible;

13 Scc dot. 9, par2graph 3.


to

is

Sce dot, 34, paragrtiph Ci.~

See dot 34, paragraph 4J

i~ See dot. 34, p~rzgraph 4.9


i~ See dot. 34, paragraph 52.
is See doe. 3Q, paragraph G.l

i~ Sce dot. 9, pnragnph 4.

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b) by inh'oducing a bonus called "retail bonus", which will be clearly described in the new
compensation plan as one of the itiain tools for generating revenues. This bonus will allow the
E3rand Parmers [v receive 5 l0 40 euro in commissions nn each order. The commission will he
equal m the difFerenca be~w~een Vemina products wholesale price (tha "brand partner pried')
and the recommended price to end consumers ("reco~nme~ided rernil yrice"). Within this
framework, the brand partner invoices and receives payment for the product from the end
consumer, acting as a professional distributor rather than as a sales associate. In essence, this
bonus is compensation for intermediation of sales (those intermediated directly by the

associate) and does not require the creation of any sales network for the associate to receive 1120;
c) the so-called momentum bonus, which required sales volumes to be generated through the
2ucoship mechanism or through the purchase of huilder packs, is now awarded taking into
account the volumes and the respective revenues generated by sales to consumers~~;
d) by removing the "Platinum Club bonus" (which required the purchase of a builder pack),
thus eliminating the incentive to buy builder packs;
e) the bonuses known as "enroller matching bonus" and "second tier matching bonus", which
required the presence of 4 and 6 associates, respectively, in the enroller's downline, are replaced
by c single bonus (the "Team Bonus"), organi~ced on two lies, which requires a simple
sh~ucture consisting of 2 ~0 4 associates in [he downline;
~ the bonus known as "Cycle bonus", which required the enrollment of n~ IeasL two associates
in the downline, can be obtained simply by intermediaring sales without being required to enroll
Tny associates;
g) changes to the internal procedures for the enrollment of new associates; enrollmen[ can be
completed free of charge and without the need ro submit any initial order;
h) removal of the mechanism called "auroship". to order ~o remain active in the network, it will
no lon6er be necessary to submit an autoship order (periodic product order) a' a wholesale
order, The associates will also have the possibility of using direct Talcs to their customers Lo
remain 2ctive in the network, even without making personal purchases;
i) the autoship mechanism has been elimina~ed altogether, both at the time of enrollment and as
~i method for ~ctivaring ~ssoeiales into the sales ,eystem (for participation in the CompensAtio
Plan), and as a requirement ro receive any kind oPbonus~~;
l) Veinma will give even more visibility, ai the dive of enrollment of new a,sociates, to their
right to cancel orders or return the products within 3U days, thus exercising their unquestionable
right oC withdrawal. "fhe enrollment procedure will not take place unless the associate has read
and understood Vcmma's rctum and withdrawal policies;
m) Vemmn ~mderlakes ro strengthen control over the ad~crnsing of its products by
unauthorized parties, and to establish specific, stnctcr measures in case of violation of the
provisions prohibiting misleading advertisements or those contained in the Consumer Code;
n) a prospective associate will riot be asked to sign she participation form without having
carefully read end undersrood the Compensation Plan and the "Policies and Arocedures
~ocwncnt, whic}i expressly prohibits even mere emphasis on the earning opportwiities involved

~~ See does- 16 and ~8


~i See doe. 2K
~~ Sce iloC, 28

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in participation on the Vemina network, so as to avoid creating expectations beyond what can reasonably
he earned on the basis of the Compensation Plan'-.
44. Lastly, in regard Iv the promotional aspec~s, the mxnufaclurer shill Automatically ruminate the
agreement with the associate if die latter carries oul advertising activities of whatever nature without the
company's consent'4.
IV. OPINION OF TIIC COM111UNICA'1'IONS RCGULA"TORT' ALITiIORITY (AUTORITA PER

I,F. GARANZIE NELLF. COM1~IUNICA7.lON1 - AGCO~~1)


45. As the business practice discussed in this ruling has been made known to die public through the press
and broadcast media, on December 24, 2013 the Communications Regulatory Authority was requested to
express an opinion in accordance with Article 27, paragraph 6 of the Consumer Code.
46. In ttie opinion submitted on January 23, 2014, the Authority found the business prnctice under
examination to be unfair pursuant to Articles 20, 21, paragreph I, letters b) and c), and 23, letters p) and
s), of the Consumer Codc, on the 6nsis of the following considerations:
u)"hosed on ruling nu. ?0123 issued by Ilse Con~pe~ition cntd Markets A~Uhoril~~ on July 22, 2009, "Wane
Disposer", the rcuionale oJ'ar~ide 23, leKer p), ry/rich eslnblishes that cmy pyramid proinolio~tnl scheme is
deceilfiil, is - nrnong other - (,ree pnrngr~ph 45) '7n prei~ent die exces.eive e,epan.rion of dislribzitinn
s~~slenis based on the progressii~e widening ~~/~Ihe buse ofe~~rnlled persons, delri~rienrn! to those ~~~Ho hove
inveaVed i~r die yyrnmid once the clinin expands ezpone+2linlly";
b) "ei~en nsszuning thn~ Vernnia nssocinles eunnot be defined us "con.runrers", they world then nuer the
de~~iilion oj'"nii~roen~erprises" ~ntder nrride 18, teller d bisJ ojRhe Cons~nner Code";
c) additionally, "an average consumer would be induced ro e,slnblish un improper rela(ion.chip bel~veen
conslnnE const~mplion t~f~ the cG~inks and signi~can! effects Jor The prevention of prem~~lure ciging an~~
tiveukening oJ'the immrn~e system, whereas no particular he~hh properties have been demonstrated by
scientific evidence, and "the infi~rmalionproeided by ll~e mnntrJpclurer in its commercin! communications
is iinsr~i~a61e 10 iizJor'm the p~iblic on rlre actual chnrnclerislics of the prodt~cl ".
V. FINAL CONSIDERATIONS
hitrnducria~: Pyrnmirl sales scTremes
47. Law no. 173 of 200, "Direct home selling and protection of consinners from pyramid sales
schemes", regulates tl~c so-called "multilevel sales programs", or direct home selling. In these systems,
the participants are given die possibility not only of intermediating sales Cor a given company, but also of
enrolling other people into the network, sponsoring them ~s new associates. The compensation received
by each associate is directly linked to the stiles he/she generates as will as to llte sales volumes generated
by the associates he/she sponsored, and these programs never impose` any constraints or prescriptions
concerning the sales volumes that

~~ Sec doe. 34, pnragra~ih l 1.2.


24 See doe. 34, paragraph 11.4.
~~ Sec among others the ruling issued by AGCM, no. 22299/20 1 I , I'S 6425 Xango.

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must be achieved by [he associate, toge[her with his,'her sponsored assouiaies or otherwise, in <i
given time period.
4R. L3y eontrnst, pyramid sales schemes -while sharing with mul[iluvel schemes the structure
Lhat governs the intermediation of direct sales, are actually illegal, i.e. they are sales
organizations" where the primary economic inccmive of the participant in the organizeion is
based on the mere enrollment of new associates, rather than on their ability to sell or promote
the sale of goods or services, directly or through other members of the or~a~ization"~h, and as
such pre s~ricily prohibi[ed~~. The Conswl~cr Code, in article 23, paragraph I, lelterp), also
delines as unfair the conduct of a business organization that starts, manages or promotes "a
pyrn~nid pro~no~ionnl sc<teme where consumers provide n connibwion in excl~an,~e Jor the
possibility of receii~ing pnymen~ n~ninly front zhe enrolbirenl of o~l~er coi~sui~iers u~~ro the
scheme, rasher Ihnn /i-orn lyre sale or consumpE7at ofproduces"~".
49. In ~~rticul~r, in pyramid sales schemes the span or's income does not depend only on the
total sales volumes generated together with tl~e associates he/she sponsors,(to which, moreover,
thzy are not directly linked") but results mainly by the enrollment of other persons in the sales
or promotional network, this being the primary aspect of this scheme, which determines the
earnings level that will be recognized to sponsor, 'Che mechanisms for the calculation of
compensation, commissions and/or bonuses arc extromely diversified, and the slme can be said
of the system for cashing the amounts that will then be returned as compensation (commissions)
In the sponsors: in general, high participation fees are requested for phis purpose from persons
joinin6 the sales network, and/or mandatory purchTSes of the products and/or services to be
promoted or sold. Additionally, limitations are imposed on the payment of compensations
through clauses introducing o6ligaiions relating ro the specific characteristics oC the
organization formed by ih~ sponsored associates: such charaeteri,lics must be achieved and
maintained for a certain period of time, and/or requirements are set in connection with the.
associates' qualifications, and/or with the specs volumes to be achieved.
50, In other words, while a company that operates through multilevel direct selling pays its
agents or sales representatives commissions that arc always dircclly linked to the value or
quantity of goods or services sold directly or through other associates that fete
agent/representative was able to enroll in the network, in a pyramid sales scheme the prodtwt or
service to be sold becomes secondary, simply providing the pretext and opportunity to enroll
other consumers to participate in the pyramid by making personal orders (purchases), thus
artilicially enabling the scheme ro feed on itself For [his reason, newly enrolled sales
representatives, us soon as they join the pyramid scheme, will pw'sue the primary objective to
fad other representatives and have. theta pay for the right

~~ Article 5, paragraph I , Luw no. 17i of August 17, 2005.


~~ Non-compliNncc with this prohibition is severely punished: under Article 7 of[he above refercnecd law, Anyone who
smrt& or participates In pyramid sales schemes is ~unishcd wish imprisonment from G months to one year orwith a line
tom E 100,000 to f 600,000.J
2e Ar[icla 5 of the Code's final provision provides that ",,. Anicles 5, paragraph I, and 7 of Law no. 177 of August I7,
2005, n, 173, regulatinb direct home selling and the protection of consumers from pyramid sales schemes, are repealed in
the part concerning pyramid s31es schemes between consumers and business organizations as defined in Article 23,
paragraph I, letter p) of Legislative Uc~cree no. 206 of Sepleinber 6, 2005 (Consumer Code), where it envisages a possible
contribution by a consumer ne detincd in article I B, paragraph 1, letter a), of said Code. The above mentioned articles 5,
paragraph I, and 7 shall therefore remain applicable ~o pyramid promo~ionul schemes involving any individual or entity
nctin~ within the framework of their business, industrial, crass oi~ professional activity".
~~ Whereas in multilevel schemes even a single unit of product so(d entitles to cuinpensation, pyramid schemes impose
minimum volumes to be sold personally endear as a group (together with the sponsored associates), and nu
compensation is paid unless these volumes are achieved,

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to join or remain within [hc pyramid; the latter in turn will seek others, and so nn.
Sl. The rationale underlying die regulation is to prevent the s~readfng of systems aimed not so much at
selling goods or services, as at gaining economic benefits linkzd mainly to the progressive expansion of
the associate base, through the deceitful represent;ttion of easy carnings10. Those who Iasi joined the
pyramid scheme will only 6e able to earn the promised amounts - in some cases, to recover what they
paid for participation - if a high numhcr of p~r[icipants join and make sales~~, while there is a strong risk
that the chain will break and that ttie new associates will never obtain any actual economic bencfit'~.
52. This possibility the likelihood of which depends among other factors on the type and nah~rc of the

requirements se[ out in the compensation plans is of course omitted at the time of enrolling new
associates, to whom on the contrary the possible earnings are represented as immediate and rather
significant, also through pArticipation in meetings or events where [he allegedly outstanding properties
(e.g. l~ealih benefits) of the supplements are emphatically boasted.
i) nn Vemma associntcs meeting the definition of consumers
53. Preliminarily, it should be noted that both in multilevel snlcs networks and in their degeneration,
represented by pyramid schemes, what matters is not so much the formal tide of the participanu, i,e. sales
associates, buc rather the substantial fact of the activity they carry out, which normally ends up being an
occa,iun~l ;activity. Ln the case of Vemma, according to the dato provided by the manufacturer, only
[omissisJ of the associates have a VAT number, while all the others ere occasional associates; moreover,
only an extremely small number of associates rcccivc~d six-monthly commissions of more than E 1,000.
34, I[ should be added that, particularly in pyramid schemes, at the lime oC enrollment the new
participants are subject to obligations and solicitations In buy products: these aspects undoubtedly qualiFy
these individuNls as consumers rather thin professionals who carry out sales activities.
55. Funher confirmation of this is provided, in the V~mma scheme, both by the small number of orders
submitted by the associates (less than a quarter of die associates made at least one order) and by the
implementation ofthe autoship mechanism, involving a considerable number of these orders. On [he basis
oC the inFonnation provided by the Party, during the period from September 2012 and June ?013, the
manuf~cturcr's revenues were generated mainly by autoship sales, and to a much lesser extent by other
sales (the former amounting to [o~nissisJ, while the latter amount to [omissi,s~ corn). In this case, the
associate does not intermediate any sale to a third party external to the schema, but buys for him/herself,
unleas one is willing to assume that the purcha,ed supplements may have been sold by the associates to
others "on a retail basis".
S6. Lasdy, the same regulation referred m ~bovc (Law na 173/2005), in defining the role of sales
associates of individuals operating as part of a

~o Seo ruling no. 19167 of November :0, 2008, PS121 "I'ehne telephone sysicnu with VSIM-NGR, in NewsleUer no. 44/08
31 Thus, the result in most cases is a purchase network rather [hmi a sales network, where the buyers, however, sue tl~c
ussocfares!consumers themselves.
~~ Indeed, in general only a eery smell number (a few dozens) of associates wiUt high sales qualifications
receive compensation ofi some signfficunce(2few tens oFthousands of corn per year), even for sales
nehvorks consisting of ,everTl tz~is of thousands of participonts.

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"inululevel marketing" scheme, identilied the elements that characrerize a sales organization as
a pyramid scheme, going beyond the formal aspect related to the sales associate's role.
ii) On fhe pyramid u;iturc of the Vemma network
57. Before analyzing the nature o{~ the Vemma network, it ,hould be noted that, in die
documents presenting the Vemma na~work and specifically in the Compensation Plan
dislributcd to consumers who nre about to join, [he earning opportunities are extensively
emphasized (e.g~: "possible bola! earriirigs: USSR 914,100" or "ive have a .c~lrn~ebic plan Thal w(ll
make you corn $ ?00, 3 5,000 or ei~en $ 50,000 per month!" "!f you ore readv ro mnke yain~
Jinnncin] rireanrs come n7~e wilhou~ linrl~s, now is the perjecE time ~0 become n Vemma Brand
Partner. Simply choose a &rilder Puck ~o maximize your oppor7arnilies. As you will see, this
smolt i~~vestrnenl iri your br~siness is nolhin,~ comprn~ed ro the po~eminl income 1ha7 this
opporamiry o/Jers.", while on the other hand the same completeness end/or clarity is not
found in regard to the mechanisms For the calculation of compensation for each type of
commission or bonus.
58. What emerges very clearly, instead, is that the nelwock for Lhe marketing and sale of
Vemma supplements is structured according to rules that appear to be mainly aimed at
acquiring new consumers within a complex compensation system. In particular, the presence uF
the so-called BuSlder Packs Tod of the periodic and automatic purchase order is undoubtedly
anomalous in a multilevel sales network, whereas they eonstitu~e - as set out in the introduction
- the typical elcinems oC A pyramid system, in which the purpose of the manufacturer or
business organization is to receive a significant contribution from consumers, both initially and
in the form of subsequent purchases. Indeed, it is only through these enrollment methods that
associates are able to beneFit, to different extents, from all the commissions set out in the CP.
In particular, the purchase of autoship products is a requirement in order to be considered
active, and therefore to be ablz to benafit from the different bonuses scl out in the CP, which
represent the real attraction for the new associates. Thus, it is clear that the purpose of the
scheme is iiol to create a multilevel sales network, but a purchase network with consumers
fictitiously enrolled as sales associates".
59. To appreciate the relevance of these aspects, it is enough to rocall that in the period Crom
September 201? to June 2013, approximately 20% of the total income generated I~rom product
sales was obtained from the sale of the so-called Builder Packs, and over 60`%o was generated
from autoship sales.
During the same period, only about 16'% of the income was g~ncrated fi~om the sale of products
to third pTrties.
It is evident, thcreforq ghat "personal" orders or purchases of E3uilder Pack producLS, as well as
subsequent("autosl~fp") purchases by associates play en absolutely predominant role in the
scheme under examination.
60. Additionally, to recover the sums initially paid the associates need to sponsor other
associates to join the network; specifically, the recovery occurs through payment of the
compensation called "Enroller nralcMing bonus (whereby the caroller receives l0% of all fhe
cycle bonus amounts earned by the associates he/she personally enrolled) and of thz "second
tier marching bonus"(equal ~o

~~ See doe. 12, page 14.


~a T'his aspect cantinas the mtomalous nature of the Vemma sales network, making it more similar to T purchase
network where the associaleslconsumers ere primanly required to biry the manufschirer's products in order io remain
~cithin the scheme and cam indirect commissions.

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l0% of all the cycle bonus amounts earned by the associates in turn enrolled by those whom the enroller
enrolled personally).
Based on this mechanism, the associate is induced, lirstly, to enroll new consumers, also to recover the
sum initially paid.
6l. A particularly important element, for the purpose of determining that the Vemma network is in fact a
pyramid scheme, is the requirements f'or earning Q~c commissions/bonuses on the sales generated by the
organization to which the associate belongs, as well as the presence of certain specific qualitative
requirements of the sales organization and oC the individual essoci~te. Whilc the mechanisms For

commission calculation are characterized by a high level of complexity and confusion, it appears clear
that the Compensation Plan involves the obligation of submitting monthly personal orders. Under [he CP,
the associates ~re under the obligation to produce monthly orders, and subsequently ibr a minimum
amount, in order to paRicipata in the distribution of the compensation and maintain the rank achieved.
62. It should al,o be noted that, in the Vemma network, the sales commissions provided by the CP are not
granted in direct proportion to the tool volume of generated sales, but only on a subset of the latter.
In parlicul~r, the volume calculation mechanism, based on only one of the created downlines, excludes
sales for a volume amount equal to that generated by a single Gnc.
63. In this regard it should be noted that, out of all the associates, only [less ~Mnn SOJ received (in the
second half of 2012) six-monthly commission of any significance (2,000 to 5,000 auto) and (less than 90)
received higher compensation amounts (more than 5,000 euro), while all the othar associates recdived
tallier low if not paltry compensation; only 24% of the associates hed a VAT nwnber during that period.
64. Conversely, no relevance is to be attributed to the statcmcni contained in the P;~rry's defense brief of
July 3, 2013 according to which it is possible for the associates, under Section 13 of the Distribution
Agreement, to rehire dle products thirough the Customer Service, 1s this action takes place after the
effects of the mechanism (sponsoring the participative of other ossociates in the network) are already
underway, and in any case the loss in product value (even if Icss than l0~iu) in case of return, combined
with the onerous administrative procedures, undoubtedly act as a deterrent For returns ro occur with any
appreciable frequency.
65. In summary, the contested conducts were; the fact of setting up a sales network with the
ch~racterisiics of a pyramid scheme, where the manufacturer makes a profit mainly from the enrollment
of associates and [he purchases of product made directly by the Idtter, end where the associates'
promotional effort is aimed al constantly enrolling new associ~tas end creating a purchase network (with
purchases made by the participants themselves), rather than generating product sales.
C6. Conversely, the changes introduced by Vemma in the Compensation Plan, described on July 29,
November 26 and December 23, 2013 shall not be examined in this ruling. The reason is, on the one
hand, that these measures cannot be accepted ~s commitments, considering the seriousness oFthe business
practice under examination and she Authority's interest in investigating the matter. On the other hand the
proposed measures, while they certainly address sane of the more questionable aspects of the CP
(elimination of the mandatory monthly orders and need For any type of purchase to be enrolled in the
network; changes to some of the bonuses), still mTintain certain elements of the old scheme - specifically,
the calculation method, which considers the so-celled "short leg" -and introduce new ones - e.g., the socalled "team bonus", which still requires, in order for

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the associate to receive it, the prescncc in the lattcr's downline of a certain number of
other associates. These changes require a new, complex rcvicw of the scheme, which
is not part of the inves~igation into d1e subject conducts.
iii) On the nature xnd the health properties of the product
67. A synergistic role in enhancing the effectiveness of this pyramid scheme is
generally the misleading representation of die supplements, so as to make them more
attractive by attributing ~o them properties they do not possess.
6R. In regard to the content of the health indications, however, it should be noted that
[he claims used are in line with the recent list. contained in F.0 Regulation nn.
432/2012; ~hcrefore, with respect to these provisions, the busi~less practice adopted by
Vemma, as set ou[ in section II of this Wiling, does not appear to constitute a violation.
V1. AMOUNT OF TIIE SANCTION
69. Pursuant ~o article 27, paragraph 9, of the Consumer Code, in issuing the ruling
that prohibits the unfair business practice the Authority may provide for [he
application of an administrative sanction of @ 5,000 to E 500,000, taking into account
the seriousness and d~nation of the violation.
70. In regard to the amoiult of the sanction, the Authority should keep in mind, to the
extent they are applicable, the criteria set out in article 11, Law no. 689/81, as referred
to in article 27, paragraph 13, of the Consumer Code, and in particular. the
seriousness of the violation, the efforts made by the company to e~lirninate or mitigate
the violation, Use personality of tl~e agent, and the financial conditions of the
company.
71. As to the seriousness of the practice, factors to he considered are the imporl~nce
and size of the manufacturers, which in the case at hind is a company with large sales
revenues, known in the specific sector as a company oper~ting its some E,U countries
and in the United States, where the parent company Vemma Nutrition has its place of
h~iainess,
27. The seriousness of the violation is also determined on the basis of the widespread
nature of the practice, which involved a high number of consumers, approximately
[1,000-5,000], and of the particular nature of the violations, i.e. the adoption of a
pyramid distribution scheme.
73. In regard to the duration of the violation, according to the available information
the business prac~ice was first adopted in early 2011, also Through the use of
promotional materials dedicated to the products, and is still ongoing.
74. Based on these considerations, this Authority deems it appropriate to determine
the amount of the administrative sanction applicable to tl~e company Vemma Italia
S.r.l. to be E 1 00,000(one hundred Thousand euro).
DF.FMING, therefore, nn the basis of the considerations set out above, that tl~e
business practice under examination is unfair because the complex system for the
marketing and sales of produces his dle natin~e of a pyramid scheme, in violation of
articles 2U, 2] para~;r~ph 1, Ictters b) and c), and 23, letter p), of the Consumer Code;

RESOLVES
a) that the business practice described in section Il of this ruling implemented by the
company Vemma Italia S.r.l., constitutes, for the reasons and within the limits set out
in the Grounds of the Ruling, an

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unfair business practice pursuant to Articles 20, 21, paragraph 1, letters b) and c), and 23, letter
pj of the Consumer Codc, and prohibits its spreading or continuation;
b) lv apply to Vemm~ Italia S.r.l. an administrative pecuniary sanction of @ 100,000 (onc
hundred d~ousand);
c) that the mam~facturcr shall be required to cornmunicate to the A~rihority, within sixty days
after being served this ruling, the actions it has taken in compliance with the caution under
paragraph ~) above.
The administrative sanction set out in paragraph b) above shall be paid within thirty days after
being served this ruling, using the a~tachcd Form F24 with identification information, in
accordance with Legislative Dccree no. 24l/1997. The form can be submitted in paper format
co any bank, Poste Italiane S.p.A. office, or Tax Collection Agen~. Alternatively, d~c form can
be submitted online and the amount be debited to the company's bank or postal account,
through the home-banking and GB] services made available by banks or Poste Italiane S.p.A.,
or using the online services of Agenzia Belle Entrate (Internal Revenue Agency), available at
r~ia.ii~. q,~iiTZiu<<rm~crrc~. tor.ii.
Pursuant to article 37, Paragraph 49, of Law Decree no. 223/2006, individuals and entities

having a VAT number are required to submit the F24 form through online channels.
After the period specified above expires, if the delay is less than six months, interest on ]ate
payment shall apply, according to legal rate, from the date following expiry of the payment
period Co the date of payment If payment is further delayed, pursuant to article 27, paragraph
6, of Law no. 689/81, the sanction amount shall be increased by one tenth every six months,
from the day after expiry of she payment period to that nn which the roll is transmitted to the
tax collection concessionaire; in this case, tl~e increase absorbs interest on delayed payment
~ccrtted in [he same period.
Once payment is made, notice of it must be immediately given to the Au[hority by transmitting
a copy of the form documenting payment.
Aursuai~t to article 27, paragraph 12, of [he Constimcr Codc, in case of tlon-compliance with
this resolution the Authority shall apply an administrative pec~miary sanetioi~ of 10,000 to E
50,000. In case of contin~ied non-compliance, the Authority may order Che suspension of the
company's business activity for a period not exceeding thirty days.
This ruling shall be notified to die parties concerned and published in the Newsletter of the
Competition and Markets Aulhoriry in consideration of the nature of the unlawful conduct and
to ensure that Che public is duly infornled of its insti[utional activity,

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The Party may file an appeal against tltis ruling with the Lazio Regional
Administrative Court(TAR), its accordance with airtide 135, paragraph 1, letter b), of
the Code of Adrninislrative Proceeding (Legislative Decree no l04 of July 2, 2010),
within sixty days after notification of this ruling, tmless a longer period is granted
under article 41, paragraph 5, of the Code of administrative Proceedin6, or may
submit an extraordinary appeal to tl~e President of tl~e Republic in accordance with
article 8 of Presidential Decree no. 1199 of November 24, 1971, within one hundred
and twenty days after notification of the ruling.

fHE SECRET ARY C;ENLItAL


Rohertn Cl~ieppa

THE PRESIDENT
Giovanni Pitruzzella

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:. ~P~Y
ELLEN F. ROSENBLUM

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Attorney General

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MARY H. WILLIAMS
Deputy Attorney General

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DEPARTMENT OF NSTICE
CIVIL ENFORCEMENT DIVISION
1 162 Court Sweet NE
Salem, OR 97301-4096
Telephone:(503)934-4400
Fax:(503)378-8910
TTY:(800)735-2900

December 4, 2012
VEMMA
8322 E HARTFORD DR
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85255
Re:

FF11267-12
BARB RAINES

~Ne have received the enclosed consumer complaint about your business. We understand that
there are often two sides to a problem, and we would appreciate your prompt review of this matter.
We do not represent the complainant. We do, however, review all complaints to determine
whether grounds exist to warrant action by us. Your response to the allegations in the complaint would
help us to make that determination.
In the interest of efficiency, we prefer that you respond directly to the complainant and email a
copy of your response to our office. Please include the file number shown above on the subject line of
your email. Alternatively, you may respond to us by regular mail. The response you send regarding this
complaint will be part of the public record maintained by the Department of Justice.
Preferred Email Address: alicia.suarez@doj.state.or.us
We would appreciate receiving your response within fifteen (15) days of receipt of this letter.
Please feel free to attach any documents which you think are relevant in explaining your position. If after
your response you hear nothing further from us, you may consider this matter closed.

Alicia Suarez
Enforcement Officer
Enclosure:
Consumer Complaint
EZ-EI

Mailing Address: 1 162 Court St. NE, Salem, OR 97301-4096


Physical Address: 340 Vista Ave SE, Salem, OR 97302-4546
Consumer Line:(503) 378-4320(Salem only), 229-5576 (Portland only) or Toll Free I-877-877-9392
Hotline Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., FAX (503)378-8910, TTY:(800) 735-2900 Website: www.doj.state.or.us

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Michelle Lottner
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Tracking:

Michelle Lottner
Monday, December 10, 2012 4:14 PM
'clubflt@canby.com'
'alicia.suarez@doj.state.or.us'; Compliance Emaii Group
Vemma Inquiry - Complaint FF11267-12-Barb Raines
Recipient

Delivery

'clubfit@canby.com'
'alicia.suarez@doj.state.or.us'
Compliance Email Group
Michelle Lottner

Delivered: 12/1 01201 2 4:14 PM

Erin L. Winla~d

Delivered: 1 2/1 0/2012 4:14 PM

Dear Ms. Raines,

This letter is in response to the complaint you filed with the Oregon Department of Justice dated November 21, 2012
stating that Vemma is a pyramid type of program targeting high school students (complaint FF11267-12-Barb Raines).
To provide you with some background on Vemma Nutrition Company, Vemma was incorporated in September 2004 in
the State of Arizona. Vemma's parent company, New Vision USA, Inc. was established in 1995 by the Boreyko family and
is a proud member of both the Direct Selling Association and Better Business Bureaus of Central/Northern Arizona
where Vemma currently maintains an A+ rating. Vemma is a direct selling company that markets dietary and nutritional
supplements to customers through a network of independent distributors referred to as "Brand Partners." Brand
Partners are independent contractors eligible to earn commissions based on their volume of sales.
To become an independent distributor, individuals submit a Member application to the Company wherein they agree
that if the application is accepted they will be able to purchase products from Vemma at wholesale and market the
products to the general public. When a person becomes a distributor, he or she agrees to conduct the independent
distributorship incompliance with Vemma's policies and procedures, in addition to federal, state and local laws. If a U.S.
minor (age 14-17) chooses to become a Brand Partner of Vemma,they can do so by signing up online, by telephone, or
by mailing the original Application Form and Acceptance Form to the Company. The Vemma minor Brand Partner must
mail the oripina! U.S. Minor Application Form and the original and notarized Parent/Legal Guardian Acceptance Form
to Vemma Nutrition Company's Legal Department for review and approval. If the minor does not submit
parental/guardian consent forms within thirty(30) days their account is suspended pending termination.
No product or inventory purchase is required and there are no other fees or costs for joining. Each Brand Partner's
success or failure depends on his or her personal efforts. The Company does not make any income claims. Vemma's
compensation plan is designed to reward Brand Partners who retail and consume commissionable products, use Vemma
products in their independent businesses, sponsor and train Brand Partners, and teach their downline to do the same.
Brand Partners are not compensated for the act of sponsoring; rather, it is through the sale, personal consumption or
use of commissionable products in their businesses that Brand Partners are rewarded for their efforts.
In your complaint you stated that you cannot buy the products at any store or online. Vemma products such as Verve
Energy Drinks and Verve Energy Shots are available in some retail locations as point of purchase sales and all Vemma
products are available online at www.vemma.com. There is an extensive amount of information available on the
website at www.vemma.com. This includes information on the company and the officers, the science behind the Vemma
formulation, various awards the company has won, the compensation plan, incentive programs, nonprofit agencies we
contribute to, a weekly newsletter (Insider) as well as links to upcoming events and conventions. If there is something
you would like information on that you do not find on the website we have approximately 140 employees available to

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answer any questions you may have, including the Founder


and CEO, BK Boreyko, who often contacts parents directly
when they have questions.
We appreciate the opportunity to respond to your concerns and
hope that this correspondence has provided enough
information to show that Vemma Nutrition Company does
not target high school students and is not a pyramid schem
e.
Vemma is a family oriented business built upon the highest
ethical standards.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,

Michelle Loaner, Compliance Analyst


michelleCa~vemma.com
W 480.927.8668 ~ F 480.927.8665
8322 East Hartford Drive
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
vemma.cam
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Better Business bureau


4428 N. 12th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85014A585
602.264.52991602.798-8279
arizonabbb.org

12/22/2012

Michelle Cohen
Vemma Nu[rlUon Company
8322 E. Hartford Drlve
Scottsdale AZ 85255

Dear Michelle Cohen:


Better Business Bureau of Cenkra;, Northern and Wes[em Arizona (BBBJ reco9nlxes that a loyal customer base is valuable and would like to tall your attention to correspondence from
one of your costumers who has contacted 68B for assistance. We have assigned the faliowing complaint[O#; 9346685 for reference purposes.

Pleasa realize BBB does not Judge the validity of issues presented by a consumer, we understand lf;at there are two sides to every dispute. As part of Its mission, BBB assists businesses
and consumers Cy opening Ilnes of communication with the facliitaUon of disputes, and providing company reports to summarize how a comVany resolves any issues that may arise,

Our hopes are lhat you will recognize this BBB service as a positive effort. Our ;ryten[ is to be of assistance only to the extent that we may accomplish a fair and reasonable resolve. At
khis time, we request you review the issues presented and consider how the matter can be addressed and~or resolved.

Please provide 9BB with a written response within 7 days of the date of this letter, advising of the posltbn your company will takC If you prefer, the customer may be contacted directly
to resolve Chis matter, In which case B86 requests noti0catlon of[he outcome.

Please understand that the consumer's complaint and your response may be pubildy ponied on [he 8BB website. Please do not IncWCe any Information that personally Identifies Your
customer, BBB may edit [he complaint or your response to remove per50nally Identifia We information or Inappropriate language.

If you received this complaint via small simply click on the "Submit a Response", link locaCed on the left, when you are ready to respond. You may also send your response to
complaln[s(~4~arizorabbb.org, or by mall or fax to 602-798-279, 70 learn more about 86~'s Olspute Resolution proce55, visit hc[p://OiCly/bhbdrOrocess.

Phase contact us If you Feel you have received this letter In error..

Thank you In advance (or your attentlon fo this matter.

Sincerely,

Andrea Gartla
Your Better Business 9ureau

CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE INFORMATION

~y~y(Q~pg~ Information:
Nick P Ramon
1412 S Stare Street
Shepherd , M[ 48883
Daytime Phone. 989.82G-6519
Evening Phone: 989-506-3D63
Small: amrramon(p h~tmail.wm

The details of this matter are as follows:


Comnlalnt Involves:
Refund Or Exchange issues
oy~,kQlller's Stet .menrof the Problem;
I am Nick's mom, Nlck was approached about Vemma and moos Chp mistake of buylny info Che pyramid product. The In[itlal cost was $150 for product/shlppiny. As in most cases, Nick
was only able to Flnd one person who would buy In to this scheme. He ordered the Flrst product In October, and the next autoship product came In November. Nick Is a freshman In
cetlege and, of course, Ilke. most college kids, they want to make quick money. 1 A~dn't find out about this untf~ Nlrk received an overdraft on his November account when the autoship
came through. I, a[ that point in time (12/5/12), contacted Vemma and spoke with Kevin and cancelled the product (Goof #3904506). 1 was told that Nlck coWd only return the latest
pack.'hey would nvt give Firm a refund for the Oref proAuct that was dellve red In October. Per Kevin, he asked thet I ship i[ Fed Ex. He told me they would pay the return shipping. I
asked how they would know how much [hat was and he fold rtie they would pull It off the box, Well, Kevin never Intended [o relm7urse me for sending It Fed Ex, which was very
expensive (y28.a4). He claimed that he mean[[he intllal $SC that It cost to s~lp It. I was quite dear on what[meant and so was Kevin, but I'm sure he wanted to Bet me off the phone.
At that point In time, I cancelled Nick's debit card becuase I'm aware of how these pyramid schemes work and didn't want [hem to have access to his account any longer. 1 called back on
12j10/12 and spoke with Derek who informed me that only ;150 ~y136 + $14 Initial shlpp!nq) would De refunded. [argued with him about [he ;28.44 [hat It cost me to ship It Fed Ex,
because I touf0 have sent It moth rhea Der another way. He informed me that he was going [o listen to the conversations [hat are recorded and would le[ me know. He saltl the

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conversetlon was quite clear, so I asked him to send me the audio, becuase I know that I was quite clear In what 1 understood as well. Ne would not send me the audio and was quite
clear that the company woulG not allow that to happen. Derek said he was polnq to speed up the refund and forward me the confirmation. ARer severe) days of not recelwng anything
and not receiving a refund and Derek not taking my calls, 1 called aga7n and spoke with Alecla on 12/2D/12. She was very friendly and said It would take 3 - 4 weeks for a refuntl, but did
speed up [he process and had the refund deposited on 12/21/12. However, Flrstbank called [o Inform me that only #130 had been deposited (because I flied a dispute with my bank aver
Vemma, they are watcM1lnq [he account carefully), I did ask for Information on where legal matters should be sent to, and they were very reluctant and after several conversations with
her supervisor, they finally provided me an address and email (but saltl there was no phone number).[don't really want to get my lawyer Involved, so ]thought I would try this route
first. When f calved today (12/21), 1 spoke with Patti who gave me the phone number to the compliance department and inFormed me that because the one person Nick signed up
untlemeaCh Aim had re[umed the product, he only received $13~. Why was this not mentioned before? In total, [he first order was $150, and the second $150. Nick received a $25
overdraft becuase he didn't understand the autoship policy, and then It cost me $28.44 to return the produR, It cost Nick $223.44 for prod ud he cannot get rid of. I understand young
college students are adults, but 1 also believe that Vemma preys on these young adults because, although they may be Gook smart. they are not world smart. It's a lesson Nlck has
learned, but I'm hoping It will not continue to happen to other individuals. My husband and 7 operate 3 businesses and have never had a complaint, If there Is a problem, we always make
It right with the customer. That Is why we have been very successful. I also work for a marketing Flrm, so I have a problem with how this company handles their marketing and their
market to rget of young adults. Thank you for any help you can give and Happy Holidayst
Complaint Backuround
Product/Service: Vemma Drink
Purchasa Da[e: 3DJ26/2012
Vroblem Occurred: 12/5/2012
Talked to Company: 12/5/2D32

Y.evin
Purchase Price: $300.00
Disputed Amount:;223,44
~eslred Settlement:
[ would Ilke to be refunded the $28.44 [hat It cost me to return the product via Fed Ex, the 25 for the overdraft, and [would also Ilke to 6e able to return the first shipment for a re[und.
Thank you)

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Better Business Bureau Serving Central, Northern and Western Arizona


4428 N. 12th 5[~00C, Ph02nlx AZ 85014
21? Grove Ave, PrescocC, AZ 8630]
350 W. 16th SCreet, Suite 205, Yuma AZ 85364
602-264-17211 928-772-3d 101 928-919-7940
arizonabbb.org
11/9/2015

Dear Ms. Garcia,

This letter Is In resDOnse to your carresDOndente dated December 22, 2012 re(erendng complaint ]D# 9346685 From Angie regarding Nick Ramgn.
Vemma Nutrition Company Is a direct selling company that markets dietary and nutritional supplements to customers through a network of Independent distributors referred to as "Brand
Partners." B:and Partners are Independent conCractors eligible Co earn weekly commissions based on their volume of sales.
Nick Ramon Joined Vemma on October 24, 2012 thvough a vemma Brand Partner webslte. At that time, Nick conFlrmed that he was over [he age of 187 therefore parental consent was
not required for him [o become a Vemma Drand Partner. Ai the tlme of slgnup Nlck pu rcha,ed two cases of Verve Energy Drinks, totaling 8150($136.00 + $14.00 shippirp Co Bip Rapids,
Mi). Nick also signed up for a monthly autodellvery, scheduled to process on or around the 24`^ of each month.
Vemma cFfers a generous 30 day reWrn policy, however we received no communication from Nlck Indicating that he was unhappy with the products or eervlce he received. Angie (Nick's
mother) contacted Brand Partner Services on December 5, 2012 to nogry us Chal she wanted to return Nick's November m~cer. Angle also cancelled NICK's monthly au[odel very at this
time. Documentation indite tes that due to Angle's complaint, the iNtlal shipping would be refunded to Nlck Far the November order, However he would be respon5i61e for the Charges For
returning the products back to our warehouse. Vemma does not require [hat returns be sent via FedEx, however we do recommend that n traceable means of transport he utilized as
Vemma is not responsible For returns lost in transit. Comlete policy InFormation regarding returns Is available online a[ www.vemma.com.
Brand Partner Servkes received additional commuolca[ion from Angie on December 11, 2012. Angie advised the agent that she was told that Vemma would reimburse her for shipping
the products back to us. Angle spoke Co a supervisor who Informed her that we would Issue credit For the product and original shipping charges (~ 14.00) once the return wes recelveA.
The return was received on December 18, 2012. Twenty dollars In commissions had geld out [o Nick on November 14 for the order that was now Gelnq returned; therefore a credit was
issued In the amount o! $130.00 on December 20, 2012.
[n Anpie's complaint she states that Nick received a X25.00 overdraft fee because he did not understand fhe au[odellvery policy. While Ihls Is unfortunate, Vemma is not responsible for
overdraR fees Incurred by Brand Partners Por products they purchase. Had we been nodFled to cancel the au[odelivery Dricr to November 23 vre would have been happy to cancel [he
order per Nitk'S request.
WhAe th7s Is an unfortunate Incident we take great pride in our customer service and satlsfactlon. Since Angie stated sM1e Dalc #28.44 tc reWrn ehe product [o us via FedEx, we will gladly
reimburse her for that charge as a onetime courtesy. We'll need Angie [o submit a copy of the FedEx receipt to us and we v+ill Issue the credit to her. We will no[ reimburse Nick for the
$25.00 overdraft fee or For the original order of energy drinks Nick purchased In October when he )Dined Vemma.
In response to Angle's allegations that Vemma Is a pyramid-type business, we offer Che following:
Vemma was Incorporated In September 2004 In the State of Arizona. Vemrna's parent c9mpany, New vision USA, Inc. was established In 1985 by the Boreyko family and is a proud
member of both the Direct Selling Association and better Business Bureaup of Central/Northern Arizona.
Vemma Is a dlrecPSelling marketing company that markets Its products through Independent distributors known as "Brand Partners. To become an Independent distributor, Individuals
submit a Member appUwtlon [o the Company wherein they agree that IF the application Is accepted [hey will be able [o purchase products from Vemma at wholesale antl market the
products to the general public. When a person hecomes a dlstrlb~[or, he or she agrees to conduct the Independent dis[rlhutorshlp ~n compliance with Vemma's polities and procedures, in
adCi[lon to federal, state and local laws. A distributor may earn compensation In one of two ways as a Brand Partner. First, when the distributor purchases the product at wholesale from
Vemma and sells It [o [he general pobllc, he or she reW Ins any pro0t on [he sale. Second, the Independent distributor may be geld a wmmisslon on protlutt sales directly or indlreRly
generated by the distributor, Those commissions are geld on product sales by the distributor and D~oduc[ sales by other distributors sponsored In to the distributor's sales oryanizatlon.
No commissions are paid for sponsoring or Introducing other people Into Vemma. No distributor Is obligated to particlpa[e In Vemma's marketing plan. Also, If a distributor wishes to
receive rommisslons under the marketing plan, he or she must certlry that seventy perren[ of the products previously purchased have been used for business bulldi~g purposes or sold to
or consumed by er~d users aF the products.
vemma's pu6tished polities, which each aFplicant for brand Partnership must agree to abide by, emphasizes the Company's approach and philosophy. The Introduction section of these
policies sites [he following;
The Vemma NuMdon Company !S a d/recf sa/rs company Lased !n the United States. ![ is a family oriented business built upon the lrlghest ethical standards. It combines some of[he
best direct sales features based upon Its founders' years of experience !ri the industry.
Airy company w61ch re0resents Chat a member wtll acl~Ieve flnancla/ success nVtbouf working tiu prograrn or by relying solely on the efforts of others shoWtl be disregarded, Furthermore,
any company that ties compensaflon and financial success solely [o recruiting e7fort5 rofner than actual sales fv~ ultimate use by Customers /s an INega! pyramid scheme and uHima[ely
destined to collapse.
A Vcmma Brand Partner Is an independent contractor, and like any other Independent business person, his or her success or failure depends on h!s or her perscna! el/oKS. Na direct sales
company can leBiflmately guarantee Its Irrdependen[ contractors any partfcu/ar income, prof/t or success. The Company provldea an opportun![y Poi Members and Customers [o enrich tAe
ouaUry of their !Ives bV using the Vemma NutAtlon ?rogram. The Company also provides equal access fo hnandai success for any Brand Partner willing fo properly work the program.
Vemma has also adopted and enforces other policies to ensure compliance with federal and state laws and to make certain Chat many o`the abuses commonly associated with Illegal
pyramids, such as inventory loading, cannot occur. The Company also has a libeal buy-back policy whereby the Company will buy back all DroduR in resalable condition purchaseG by
the distributor and provide a 100% unconditional, full money-back guarantee. Moreover, Brand Pzrtners may [enninate their dis[rlbutorshlp at any time, for any reason. Vemma's
pu611sheJ policies further provide:
Policy Provisions
In order to maintain the Integrity of the Vemma program and Co assist and ensure cornpllance w/th federal, sfa te, provincial, iota!and applicable non-US national, state, Iederal or iota!
laws, pnllG~s or regulations, the following policies have been adopted and will be strictly enforced.
Polities to Ensure Compliance With State and Fedora{ Laws
Invert[Dry loading is Arohlblted, Vemrna Is a company built on the quality o1 ifs products and fhe/r use by Members and Nsfomers are str/ctly Drohfb7ted from purchasing products or
encouraging other Members [o urchase producK solely for the purpose of quafi(ylry for commissions or bonuses.
Each member wishing to receive comm/srlons under Vemma's market/ng plan must certlly that seventy percent(7D/o) of products previously purchased have been svld to or consumed
by ertd users, and keen accurate records of mogthly safes [o spedfic consumers. These records will be subJeU fo inspection by the Company upon ~easona6le notice. Each order placed by
a Member constitures the Member's certlfica tlon ro Vemma of the foregoing. Each member acknowledges that Vemma fs relying on such certifications !n pa ying such Member
tommissIons.
Tie company wffl liberally apply Its buy-back policy on rescission or termination by the brand Partner of h15 or her Team Memberslrlp, but Vemma w!1! not repurchase products or issue
refunds on products certllied as having been consumed or sold. Falsely representing the amount of product sold or consumed 7n order [o advance In the marketing plan shall be grounds
for termination.

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Enfaller 0.esponslbll(tiee
There Is no "secret" Involved !n Vemma or In any business. Those who enrol!, but who da not help new Members develop Cheir bvsioess, meet with llmlfed success. Therefore, a
responsiblllty of[he enrol/er is to work w/tA new Members, helpinq them team the business and encoura9~n0 them durinp the crlt/cal early months. Enrollers are not required to carry
Inventory oI products or sales a7ds for new Membe4.
Any Member who enrolls other Members must iulf!!! the obliyatlon of perlorminfl a bona fide Supervisory, distr/butlon and Shcing funcNOn fn the sale or delivery of product to the ultimate
Customer and !n the [ralnlnp of those enrolled. A Member must have ongoing con[ar1, communlca[lon and management supervision w/th his or her safes organization. Examples o(such
supervlslort include, but are not llm!!ed to: product presentaHOn, reta/I sales traMing (In the county/es where retail sNf/np rs allowed), newsletters, wNKen correspondence, personal
meetlnps, tNephone contact, voice mall, electronic ma!!, training sessions antl accompanY~~B jndlvlduals to Vemma trarning. Members should be able to provide evidence to Vemma, as
requested, of ongolnD ~ulRflment ofsDOnsor resAOns7bllRles when asked by Vemma.

Vemma's compensation plan is designed to reward Brand Partners who retail and consume commisslonable products, use Vemma products In their independent businesses, sponsor antl
train Brand Partners, and teach their downline to do [he same. Brand Partners are not compensated For the act of sponsoring; rather, IC Is through the sale, personal consumption or use
of commissionable products In their businesses that Brand Partners are rewarded for their eFforts.
Ultimately, among other things, Vemma's pollees, and the enforcement thereof, ensure that any compensation received by Brand Aartners are derived from the sale of Vemma's
products, rather than the sponsoring or Introduction of people Into the Company, Therefore, Vemma Nutrition Company does not constitute an Illegal pyramid scheme,
We appreciate the oppoKUNty [o respond to Ihls complaint and hope that Angle finds this a satlsFaRory resolution to her complaint.
IF you have any questions please Feel free to contact me at (4B0) 927-8668.

51ncerely,

Michelle Rattner, Compliance Analyst


mlchelle nvemma.com
W -08.927,8668 (F 480,927.8655
8322 East Hartfiord Drive
Scottsdale, AZ 65255
vemma.rnm
facebook,mrn/vemma
twllter.com/vemma

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Sen[: 1/16/2013 4:38;40 AM


From r

W setter Business sureau


To:
Yvette S, Cancel ;Handler
Subject.
Send Dispute to Business
ThYs complaint requires action on your part, After reading this message -click here to view your options.
fhls message oiiginnlly read on 1/16/7013 by BBHrn~~~emma,com

BetCer 8uslness bureau


4428 N. 12th Street
Phoenix, AZ BSOlq-QSBS
602-264-5299 1 602-798-8279
B~~~

arizanabtrb.org

01/16/2013

Michelle Cohen
Vemma Nutrition Company
8322 E. Hartford Drive
Scottsdale AY 85255

Dear Michelle Cohen

Better Business Bureau of Central, Northern and Western Arizone (BBB) recognizes that a loyal customer base is valuable and
would Ilke to tali your attent{on to correspondence from one of ypur customers who has contacted BBB for assistance. We have
asslgnetl the following complaint ID#: 9379211 For reference purposes.

Please realize BBB does not judge the validity of Issues presented by a consumer; we understand that there are two sides to every
dispute, As part of Its mission, BB6 assists businesses and consumers by opening Ilnes of communication with the facilitation of
disputes, and providing company reports to summarize how a company resolves any Issues that may arise,

Our hopes are that you will recognize this BBB service as a positive effort. Our Intent Is to be of assistance only to the extent that
we may accomplish a fair and reasonable resolve. At this time, we request you review Che Issues presenCed and consider how Che
matter can be addressed and/or resolved,

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Please provide BBB with a written response wlthln 7 days of the date of this letter, advlsing of the posltlon your company will take.
If you prefer, the customer may be contacted directly to resolve this matter, In which case BBB requests notification of the
outcome,

Please understand that the consumer's complaint and your response may be publicly posted on the BBB webslte. Please do not
Include any Information that personally Identifies your customer, B6B may edit the complaint or your response to remove
personally Identifiable Information or Inappropriate language.

If you received this complaint via email simply click on the "Submit a Response", Ilnk located on the left, when you are ready to
respond, You may also send your response to complaints@arizonabbb.org, or by mall or fax to 60Z-798-8279. To learn more about
BBB's Dispute Resolution process, visit http://blt.ly/bbbdrprocess.

Please contact us If you feel you have received this letter In error:

Thank you In advance for your attention to this matter,

Sincerely,

Alexandria Nock
Your Better Business Bureau

CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE INFORMATION

Customer infermatlon:
Mike Gleason
80 Dundas Street East
Toronto , ON M5B2P CANADA
E-mall: mlkegleeson007@yahoo,ca

The details of this matter ara as follows:

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Advertlsing Issues

~,yetomor~a Statement et the Problem:


Vemma operates as a vlrtuai pyramid scheme, where Income Is prlmarlly derived from slyning up new members rather than sales
oFactual products.

omnlalnt Backa~Q~nd:
Product/Servica~

Purchase Price: X0.00


DlBputed Amounts $0.00

pes~red Settlement:
Admit to pyramid scheme es deFlned above.

Content wfJl be sent to eing Translat+on Services far translation purposes, ~91i8h

What is the next step'?


B6B awaits your response to a customer's exparlence with your company.;
Submit a Response

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Sen[: 1/16/2013 4:38;40 AM


From r

W setter Business sureau


To:
Yvette S, Cancel ;Handler
Subject.
Send Dispute to Business
ThYs complaint requires action on your part, After reading this message -click here to view your options.
fhls message oiiginnlly read on 1/16/7013 by BBHrn~~~emma,com

BetCer 8uslness bureau


4428 N. 12th Street
Phoenix, AZ BSOlq-QSBS
602-264-5299 1 602-798-8279
B~~~

arizanabtrb.org

01/16/2013

Michelle Cohen
Vemma Nutrition Company
8322 E. Hartford Drive
Scottsdale AY 85255

Dear Michelle Cohen

Better Business Bureau of Central, Northern and Western Arizone (BBB) recognizes that a loyal customer base is valuable and
would Ilke to tali your attent{on to correspondence from one of ypur customers who has contacted BBB for assistance. We have
asslgnetl the following complaint ID#: 9379211 For reference purposes.

Please realize BBB does not judge the validity of Issues presented by a consumer; we understand that there are two sides to every
dispute, As part of Its mission, BB6 assists businesses and consumers by opening Ilnes of communication with the facilitation of
disputes, and providing company reports to summarize how a company resolves any Issues that may arise,

Our hopes are that you will recognize this BBB service as a positive effort. Our Intent Is to be of assistance only to the extent that
we may accomplish a fair and reasonable resolve. At this time, we request you review Che Issues presenCed and consider how Che
matter can be addressed and/or resolved,

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Please provide BBB with a written response wlthln 7 days of the date of this letter, advlsing of the posltlon your company will take.
If you prefer, the customer may be contacted directly to resolve this matter, In which case BBB requests notification of the
outcome,

Please understand that the consumer's complaint and your response may be publicly posted on the BBB webslte. Please do not
Include any Information that personally Identifies your customer, B6B may edit the complaint or your response to remove
personally Identifiable Information or Inappropriate language.

If you received this complaint via email simply click on the "Submit a Response", Ilnk located on the left, when you are ready to
respond, You may also send your response to complaints@arizonabbb.org, or by mall or fax to 60Z-798-8279. To learn more about
BBB's Dispute Resolution process, visit http://blt.ly/bbbdrprocess.

Please contact us If you feel you have received this letter In error:

Thank you In advance for your attention to this matter,

Sincerely,

Alexandria Nock
Your Better Business Bureau

CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE INFORMATION

Customer infermatlon:
Mike Gleason
80 Dundas Street East
Toronto , ON M5B2P CANADA
E-mall: mlkegleeson007@yahoo,ca

The details of this matter ara as follows:

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Advertlsing Issues

~,yetomor~a Statement et the Problem:


Vemma operates as a vlrtuai pyramid scheme, where Income Is prlmarlly derived from slyning up new members rather than sales
oFactual products.

omnlalnt Backa~Q~nd:
Product/Servica~

Purchase Price: X0.00


DlBputed Amounts $0.00

pes~red Settlement:
Admit to pyramid scheme es deFlned above.

Content wfJl be sent to eing Translat+on Services far translation purposes, ~91i8h

What is the next step'?


B6B awaits your response to a customer's exparlence with your company.;
Submit a Response

w1
~...J

7fa~8lat@

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Michelle Loaner
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

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Monday, January 21, 2013 9:29 AM
Michelle Lottner
Copy of Response for BBB Complaint #9379211

DeAr Ms. Nock,


This letter is in response to your correspondence dated January 16, 2013 regarding complaint ID#9379211 from
Mike Glaeson,
Mr. Gleeson's complaint states that Vernma operates as a virtual pyramid scheme, where income is primarily
derived from signing up new members rather than sales of actual products.
In response to Mr. Gleeson's claim, Vernma provides the following response:
Vemma was incorporated in September 2004 in the State of Arizona. Vemma's parent company, New Vision
USA,Inc. was established in 1995 by the Boreyko family and is a proud member of both the Direct Selling
Association and Better Business Bureaus of Central/Nt~rthern Arizona. Both New Vision and Vemma strive to
be good corporate citizens ofthe State of Arizona, and at all times comply with any and all applicable laws and
regulations.
Vemma is adirect-selling marketing company that markets its products through independent distributors known
as `Brand Partners." To become an independent distributor, individuals submit a member application to the
Company wherein they agree that if the application is accepted they will be able to purchase products from
Vemma at wholesale and market the products to the general public. Importantly, there is no fee or cost to
become
a Vemma Brand Partner, When a person becomes a distributor, he or she agrees to conduct the independent
distributorship in compliance with Vemma's policies and procedures, in addition to federal, state and local laws,
A distributor may earn compensation in one oftwo ways as a Brand Partner, First, when the distributor
purchases the product at wholesale from Vemma and sells it to the general public, he or she retains
any profit on the sale. Second, the independent distributor may be paid a commission on product sales directly
or indirectly generated by the
distributor, Those commissions are paid on product sales by the distributor and product sales by other
distributors sponsored in to the distributor's sales organization. Please note, no commissions are paid for
sponsoring or introducing other people into Vemma. No distributor is obligated to participate in Vemrna's
marketing plan. Also, if a distributor wishes to receive commissions under the marketing plan, he or she must
certify that seventy percent of the products previously purchased have been used for business building purposes
or sold to or consumed by end users ofthe products.
In summary, Vemma is in no way an illegal marketing plan, and has no indicia of such a plan under any
applicable federal, state, or local law, We would be happy to provide further information in that regard. We
appreciate the opportunity to address any such concerns.
Sincerely,
Michelle Loaner
Vemma Nutrition Company
michellena~yemma.com

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4420 N. 12th S[reet


Phcenlx, qZ 85014-4585
602-264-5299 160Z-798-8279
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62/07/2013

Michelle Cuhen
Vemma Nutrition Company
8321 E. Hartford Drive
Scottsdale nZ 85255
Dear Michelle Cohen.
Bet[er Business Bureau of Cenral, Northern and Western Arizona (BBB) re[ognizes that a loyal customer base Is valuable and would Ilke to call your attention to correspondence from
one of your customers who has contacted 8B6 for assis[ante. We have assigned the following complain[ ID#: 9412328 for reference purposes.

Please realize BBB does not JuCpe the validity o!issues presented by a consumer; we understand :hat there are two sides[o every dispute. As part of Its mission, BBB assists businesses
and consumers by opening Ilnes of commuNcatlon with the facllltatlon o(dlsputes, and providing company reports to summarize how a company resolves any Issues that may arise.

Our hopes are that you wll~ recognize this 806 service as a positive effort. Our Intent Is to be of assistance only to the extent that we may accomplish a fair and reasonable resolve. A[
this tlme, we request you review the Issues presented and consider how the matter can 6c adtlressed and/or resolved.

Please provitle BBB with a written response within 7 days of the date of this letter, advising of the position your company will take. 1f you prefer, the customer may be contacted dlrecUy
to resolve Chls matter, In which case BBB requests notlFlcatlon of the outcome.

Please understand that the consumer's comD~alnt and your response may be publldy posted on the BBB webslte. Please do not incYude any Information [hat personally Identifies your
customer. B88 may edit the complalnl or your response to remove personaily Identlflable inlormatfon ar inappropriate language.

If you received this complain[ via email simply click on the "Submit a Response", Ilnk located on the left, when you are ready Co respond. You may also sentl your resDOnse to
wmvlalnts~arixonabbb.:org, or by mall or fax [0 60Z-798.8278. To learn more about BBB's Dispute ResoWgon process, Nslt http://bl[.iy/6bbdrprocess.

Please contact us IF you Feel you have received this letter In error.

Thank you In advance Far your attention to this matter.

Sincerely,

Alexandria Nock
Your Better Business bureau

CUSTOM@R EXPERIENCE INF00.MATION


('ygtnmer Snformation:
Amy C Dunayan
1408 West Maln St.57
Jefferson Clty , MO 65109
Daytime Phone:(573) 338-24Y7
Evening phone: (573) 636-6122
E-mall: amydunagan~msn.com

7pe details of this matter are es follows:


Complaint Involves:
Advertislnp Issues
~uatnmer's Statement of the Problem:
I have been repeatedly contacted by both email and cell phone by marketers that left Nerballfe and startetl with Vemma. I contacted Vemma when they started and they denied having
those members as part of Chelr mmDa ny. They have my number and have been sending automated calls to IC promoting their business. I am certain It is members of Vemma because
they have sent me Ilnks [o their websi[e and tonight a text message promo[Inq It. They are supposedly an MLM company, but I don't see these people trying to sell any produR. They
repeatedly wan[ you to buy In and be a part of their team. It Is a pyramid scheme and they are at[emptinp It with another company. 1 believe It Is very unscrupulous to take numbers
with you and continue to harrass people when they have not contactetl you.
Complaint Ba~kQ~gund:
Vroduct/Service:
Problem Occurred: 1/10/2013
Talked to Company: 1/78/2013

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Purchage PAta: $0.00


Disputed Amount: 50.00
Desired Settlement:
I want them to stop and[do not think they should be allowed to continue this practice. Some people will say yes just to pet them to srop calllnp and I think that Is wrong.

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better Business Bureau Serving Central, Northern and Western Arizona


4428 N, 12th Stree4 Phoenix AZ 85014
213 Grove Ave, Prescott, AZ 86301
350 W. ifith Street, Suite 205, Yuma AZ 85364

602.26a-1721 X928-772.3A10 19z8.919-7940


arizonabbb.orp
11/9/2015

Dear Ms. Nock,


The letter Is In response to your correspondence dated February 7, 2013 regardlnp complaint 9412328 from Amy Dunapan
As you may be aware, Vemma Nutrition Company Is a direct selling company that markets dietary and nutritional supplements to customers through a netwoAc of Independent
distributors referred to as "Brand Partners." Brand Partners are independent contractors eligible to earn weekly commissions based on their volume of sales,
In Ms. Dunagan's complaint she stated she was receiving calls from a forcner HerballFe distributor, however she did not Include [he name of the person wha ha0 been contadlnq her. I
contacted Ms, Dunapan for more Infortna[lon, at which time she provided the name of Heldl Cralq. I was unable to locate a Heidi Cralp as a Vemma Brand Partner, however, recently a
group of former Herhallfe distributors did Joln Vemma so we contacted [he leader of that group. That leader was notlFled of Che ~omplalnt we received and was advised that any calls to
Ms. Dunagan must be dlscontlnued Immediately. We received a response hack on February 15 advising that Ms, Dunagan was a former Herballfe dlstribut~r and that on February 6, 2013
Heidi Cra ly emalled Ms. Dunagan notifying her that her name had been deleted from their database. When Ms. Dunagan received one more email from Heldl Cralq, that Is when she filed
her B6B complalnL In contacting Heidi Craig, she advised us and Ms. Dunagan that there was a backlog of emafls that had been sent and could not be stopped, but Ms. Dunagan should
not receive any additional emalls after that. To my knowledge this Issue has been resolved and Ms. Dunagan has not received any additional emalis or pone calls from Heidi Craig.
In response to Ms, Dunagan's claim that Vemma Is a pyramid scheme we offer [he following:

Vemma was incorporated In September 2004 In the State of Arizona. Vemma's parent company, New Vlslon USA, Inc. was established In 1995 by the Boreyko family and Is a proutl
member of both the Dlrec[ Selllnq Association and Better Business BureauC~ of Central/Northern Arizona. Both New Vision and Vemma strive to be good corporate citizens of the State of
Arizona, and at all time s comply with any and all applicable laws and regulations.
Vemma Is a direct-selling marketlnq company that markets Its products through Independent distributors known as "Brand Partners." To become an Independent distributor, individuals
suGmit a member application to the Company wherein they agree that If the application Is accepted they will be able to purchase products from Vemma at wholesale and market the
products to the general pu611c. Importantly, there Is no fee or cost to become a Vemma Brand Partner, When a person becomes a tlistrlbutoq he or she agrees Co conduct the
Independent dlstrlbu[orshlp In compliance with Vemma's policies and procedures, In addition to fEderal, state and local laws. A distributor may earn compensation In one of two ways as a
Brand Partner. First, when the distributor purchases the product at wholesale from Vemma and sails It to the general public, he or she retains any proFlt on the sale. Second, the
Independent distributor may be gold a commission on product sales directly or IndlrecHy generated by the dlstrlbutoa Those commissions are paid on product sales by the dlshlbutor and
product sales by other Olstrlbutors sDansared In to the distributors sales arganlzatlon. Please note, no commissions are gold for sponsoring or Introducing other people Into Vemma. No
distributor Is obligated to participate in Vemma's marketing plan. Also, If a Glstrlbutor wishes to receive commissions under the marketing plan, he or she must ceKlry that seventy
percent of the products previously purchased have been used !or business building purposes or sold to or consumed Oy end users of[he products.
In summary, Vemma Is In no way an Illegal marketing plan, and has no Indicla of such a plan wider any appllcaCle federal, state, or local law. We would be happy to provide Further
Information In that regard. We appreciate the opportunity to address any such concerns.
Pease feel free to contact me with any yuesllon you may have.
Sincerely,
Michelle Loaner
Legal Compliance Dept
480-927-0668 (phone)
rnicheL'eC~vemma,com (email}

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April 4, 2013

Alexandria Nock
Better Business Bureau
4428 N. 12~' Street
Phoenix, AZ 85014-4585
Dear Ms. Nock,
This letter is in response to your correspondence dated April 2, 2013 regarding complaint ID#9485820
from Kristina Brennan.
Vemma Nutrition Company is a direct selling company that markets dietary and nutritional supplements
to customers through a network of independent distributors referred to as "Brand Partners." Brand
Partners are independent contractors eligible to earn weekly commissions based on their volume of sales.
Ms. Brennan joined Vemma on January 24, 2013 with her minor son Liam, at which time they set up a
monthly autoship order and placed their first order for two cases of Verve Energy Drinks. A notarized
minor application was submitted and approved on February 5, 2013 approving Liam as a Vemma Brand
Partner. A commission of $20.00 was paid to Kristina and Liam on February 20, 2013. A second order for
two cases of Verve Energy Drinks processed on February 23, 2013. There had been no request to cancel
the monthly autoship order at this time.

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On March 7, 2013, Ms. Brennan called in to the Vemma call center requesting to return the February
order under Vemma's thirty (30) day return policy. Return information was provided to her and the
returned order was received in Vemma's warehouse on March 13, 2013. We generally advise Brand
Partners that credits are processed within 7-10 business days(10 business days would have been March
27). The credit process did take a bit longer than usual, but the process was started by our returns
department on March 24, 2013 and a credit in the amount of $136.00 was issued on April 2, 2013. The
amount of $136.00 reflects the order amount minus shipping ($14.00 shipping).
In response to Ms. Brennan's allegations that Vemma is a pyramid-type business, we offer the following:
Vemma was incorporated in September 2004 in the State of Arizona. Vemma's parent company, New
Vision USA,Inc. was established in 1995 by the Boreyko family and is a proud member of both the Direct Selling
Association and Better Business Bureaus of CentraUNorthem Arizona,
Vemma is adirect-selling marketing company that markets its products through independent distributors known as
"Brand Partners." To become an independent distributor, individuals submit a Member application to the Company
wherein they agree that if the application is accepted they will be able to purchase products from Vemma at
wholesale and market the products to the general public. When a person becomes a distributor, he or she agrees to
conduct the independent distributorship in compliance with Vemma's policies and procedures, in addition to federal,
state and local laws. A distributor may earn compensation in one oftwo ways as a Brand Partner. First, when the
distributor purchases the product at wholesale from Vemma and sells it to the general public, he or she retains any
profit on the sale, Second, the independent distributor may be paid a commission on product sales directly or
indirectly generated by the distributor, Those commissions are paid on product sales by the distributor and product
sales by other distributors sponsored in to the distributor's sales organization. No commissions are paid for
sponsoring or introducing other people into Vemma. No distributor is obligated to participate in Vemma's marketing
plan. Also, if a distributor wishes to receive commissions under the marketing plan, he or she must certify that
seventy percent ofthe products previously purchased have been used for business building purposes or sold to or
consumed by end users of the products.

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Vemma's published policies, which each applicant for Brand Partnership must agree to abide by, emphasizes the
Company's approach and philosophy. The introduction section of these policies states the following:
The Lemma Nutrition Company is a direct sales company based in the United States. It is afamily oriented business
built upon the highest ethical standards. It cornbirres some ofthe best direct salesfeatures based upon itsfounders'
years ofexperience in the industry.
Any company which represents that a niernber will gchievefinancial success without working the program or by
relying solel~~ on the efforts ofothers should be disregarded. Furthermore, any company that ties compensation and
financial success solely to recruiting efforts rather than actual salesfor ultimafe use by Customers is an illegal
pyramid scheme and ultimately destined to collapse.
A Vemma Brand Partner is an independent contractor, and like any other independent business person, his ur her
success orfailure depends on his or her personal efforts. No direct sales company can legitimately guarantee its
independent contractors any particular income, profit or success. The Company provides an opportunityfnr
Members and Customers to enrich the quality oftheir lives by using the Vernma Nutrition Program. The Company
also provides equal access tofinancial successfor any Brand Partner willing to properly work the program.
Vemma has also adopted and enforces other policies to ensure compliance with federal and state laws and to make
certain that many of the abuses commonly associated with illegal pyramids, such as inventory loading, cannot occur.
The Company also has a liberal buy-back policy whereby the Company will buy back al] product in resalable
condition purchased by the distributor and provide a 100% unconditional, full money-back guarantee. Moreover,
Brand Partners may terminate their distributorship at any time, for any reason. Vemma's published policies further
provide:
Policy Provisions
In order to maintain the integrity ofthe Vemma program and to assist and ensure compliance withfederal, state,
provincial, local and applicable non-US national, state,federal or local laws, policies or regulations, thefollowing
policies have been adopted and will be strictly enforced.
Policies to Ensure Compliance With State and Federal Laws
Inventory loading is prohibited. Yemma is a company built on the quality ofits products and their use by Members
and Customers are strictly prohibitedfrom purchasing products or encouraging other Members to purchase
products solelyfor the purpose ofgaralrfyingfar commissions or bonuses.
Each member x~ishing to receive commissions under Vemma's marketing plan must cert~ that seventy percent
(70%)ofproducts previously purchased have been sold to or consumed by end users, and keep accurate records of
monthly sales to specific consumers. These records will be subject to inspection by the Company upon reasonable
notice. Each order placed by a Member constitutes the Member's certification to Yemma oftheforegoing. Each
member acknowledges that Vemma rs relying on such certifications in paying such Member commissions.
Tlie company tivill liberally apply its buy-back policy on rescission or termination by the Brand Partner ofhis or her
Team Membership, bait Vemma will not repurchase products or issue refunds on products certified as having been
consumed or sold. Falsely representing the amount ofproduct sold or consumed in order to advance in the
marketing plan shall be groundsfor termination.
***
Enroller Responsibilities
Tlxere is no "secret" involved in lemma or in any business. Those wlzo enroll, but who do not help new Members
develop their business, meet with limited success. Therefore, a responsibility ofthe enroller is to work with ne~v
Members, helping them learn the business and encouraging them during the critical early months. Enrollers are riot
required 10 carr~~ inventory ofproducts or sales aidsfor new Members.
Any Member who enrolls other Members mustfulfill the obligation ofperforming a bonafide supervisory,
distribution and sellingfunction in the sale or delivery ofproduct to the ultimate Customer and in the training of
those enrolled. A Member must have ongoing contact, communication and management supervision with his or her
sales organization. Examples ofsuch supervision include, but are not limited to: product presentat~az, retail sales
h~arning (in the countries where retail selling is allowed), newsleners, written correspondence, personal meetings,
telephone contact, voice mail, electronic mail, trainingsessions and accompanying individuals to Vemma training.

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Members should be able to provide evidence to Vemma, as requested, ofongoingfulfillment ofsponsor


responsibilities when asked by Yemma.
***
Vemma's compensation plan is designed to reward Brand Partners who retail and consume commissionable
products, use Vemma products in their independent businesses, sponsor and train Brand Partners, and teach their
downline to do the same. Brand Partners are not compensated for the act of sponsoring; rather, it is through the sale,
personal consumption or use ofcommissionable products in their businesses that Brand Partners are rewarded for
their efforts.
Ultimately, among other things, Vemma's policies, and the enforcement thereof, ensure that any
compensation received by Brand Partners are derived from the sale of Vemma's products, rather than the sponsoring
or introduction of people into the Company. Therefore, Vemma Nutrition Company does not constitute an illegal
pyramid scheme.

We appreciate the opportunity to respond and hope that Ms. Brennan finds this a satisfactory response to
her complaint.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at(480)927-8668.
Sincerely,

Michelle Cohen, Compliance Analyst


michelleCc~vemma,com
W 480.927.8668 ~ F 480.927.8665
8322 East Hartford Drive
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
vemma.com
facebook,com/vemma
twitter.com/vemma

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4428 N. 12[h Stree[
Phoenlz, AZ 85014-4585
602-264-5299 ~ 602-798-8279
arizona66b.org

08/27/2013

Michelle LOCCner
Vemma Nutrltlon Company
8322 E. Hartford Orlve
Scottsdale AZ 85255

Dear Michelle l.ottner,

Better Business Bureau o! Central, Northern and Western Arizona (BBB) recogNxes that a loyal customer base Is valuable and would like to call your altentlon [o correspondence from
one of your customers who has con[aded BBB for assistance. We have assigned the following ~romplalnt ID#: 4683077 for reference purposes.

Please realize D6~ does not Judge the validity of Issues presented by a consumer; we understand Chat there are two sides to every dispute. As par[ of Its mission, 66B assists businesses
and consumers by opening lines of commuNCation wltn the fa[Ilitatlon of disputes, and p~ovldlnq company reports to summarlre how a company resolves any Issues that may arLSe.

Our hopes are that you will recognize this BBB seMCe as a pos~tive effort. Our intent is to 6e of asslstante only to the extent that we may atcomplisb a Fair and reasonable resolve. A[
this time, we request you review the Issues presented and consider how the matter can Ae atldressed and/or resolved.

Please provide BBB with a wrltte~ response within 7 calendar days of the date of this letter, advising of the position your company will take. If you prefer, the customer may be contacted
dlre~tly to resolve thVs matter, In which case 6B8 requests notiflcaiion of the outcome.

Please understand Chat the consumer's complain[ and your response may be DubIIGy posted on the BBB webslte. Please do not Include any in Formation that personally IdentiFles your
customer, BB9 may edit the complaint w your response to remove personally identifiable Information or Inappropriate language.

If you received this complaint wa email simpty Clck on [he "Submit a Response", Ilnk loca[ed on the left, when you are ready to respontl. You may also sen0 your resporse to
complaint,C~arizonabb G..org, or by mall or fax to 60~-798-8279. To learn more about BBB's Dispute Resolution process, visit hitp;J/bit.ly/b6bdrprocess.

Please contact us If you Feel you have received this leper In error,.

Thank you In advance For your attention to ChlS matter.

Sincerely,

Samantha Oberdank
Your Better Business Bureau

CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE INFORMATION

Customer Information:
Elsa Vigna
?5 Lone Oak Roa6
~3askiny Ridge , NJ 07920
Daytime Phone: 9D8 647 2U6)
"c-mall: bella_5472~verizon.net

The details of this matter are ae follows;


Comolalnt Tnvnlves:
Selling Vradlces
C ~sto~ mrr'~ ~[~pment of the Prnhlem:
This company is solitltin9 mcney from high school stuCen[s(#500) and putting high pressure sales, and the claim of making alot of money as part of the enticement. This can not be
legal, to yel teenaged kids, not even ?d yet, [v sell [heir product, Not actually selling the product Iteself, but getting their friends to buy into the company for $500 and then turning
around and trying to solidi their friends and dassma[es to do the same whkh Is how you make money, It Is the standard ponxilpyramld scheme. The problem I have is them targeting
MINORS to do their dirty work. Adulls know beC[er, kiCs do not.
Lomolaint Background:
Product/Service:
Problem Occurred: 8/23/2013
Model:
fiecamjt Nnenbet;
Order Number;

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Talked to Company: 8/23/2013

7urthase Price; $0.00


Disputed Amount: $O.DO
Desired Settlemente
[ would Ilke the company to pull out of Basklnq RIApe N] and stop enticlnp the Hlph School kids and to cease any and all operations with my town and any towns surrounding the
Immediate area

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Bet[er Business Bureau Serving Cen[ra 1, Northern and Western Arizcna


4428 N. 12th SCrCet, PhOenlx AZ BSQ14
213 Grove Ave, Prescott. a2 86301
350 W. iGth Street, 5ul[e 205, Yuma AZ 85364
602-264-17211 928.772-3410 926-919-7940
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11/9J~015
Dear Ms. Oberdank,
This letter Is In response to your mrrespondente dated August 27, 2a 13 regardinp complaint 1D 9683077 from Lisa Vipna
Vemma Nutrition Company Is a direct selling company that markets dietary and nutritional supplements to customers through a network of independent distrl6u[ors refereed to as "Brand
Partners." Brand Partners are independent contractors eligible to earn weekly comrtilsslons based on their volume of sales. Vemma has been offering a minor program whkh allows
minors between the ages of 14-17 to Joln Vemma with a notarized parental/guardian consent form.
In Ms. Vigna's comptalnt she stated that Vemma Is solltlting high school students with claims of making a lot of money. Due to these types of mmpialnts from parents whose rtiinor
children have fraudulently signed up as over 18, we are dlscon[InuinQ our minor proq ram and the new polity (below) goes into effect nn September 1. ]n additlon, Vemma Brand
Partners are prohi6iced from making Income clairns. Our poGcles stale the followlnp:
MINORS
Elfec[ive September 1, 2013, Vemma will no longer allow minors between the apes of 14-17 Lo become Vemma brand Partners. I( you were a minor Vemma Brand Partner in goatl
standing prior [o September i, 2D13 and submlCed the proper legal doamen[s, you will be allowed to keep Your Vemma membership. Once the Vemma minor turns the age of majorlly
In the state which Chey reside, the Parent/Legal Guard tan will relinquish ell rights and ownership of the Vemma minor account [o the Brand Partner. The Brand Partner shall be solely
responsible for the Vemma account and agrees [o abide by the terms end conditions set forth In the Brand Partner Application and Vemma's policies and procedures IncarDOrated herein.
INCOME REPRESENTAT10N5
Unless [he Company's prior written approval Is obtained, projections of Income eamings and any Do[entlagy misleading income representatlons are strictly prohibited. The Flnandal
success or a Brand Partner depentls entirely upon that brand Partner's Individual eFfort, dedication, and the treininq and supervision the Brand Partner provides to his or fier downline and
Vemma business,
In response fo +1s. Vigna's claim that Vemma Is a DYramld/ponzl scheme we provide the following Information so that Ms. Vigna Is better Informed about Ven,ma Nutrition Company:
Vemma was Incorporated in September 2004 in [he Sate of Arizona, Vemma's parent company, New Vlslon USA, Inc. was established In 1995 by the eoreykc Family and is a proud
member of both [he UlrecC Selllnq Association and better Bwiness BureauCN of CentrallNOrthem A~IZOna. Both New Vlslon and Vemma strive to be good corporate cfllzens of the Smote of
Arizona, and at all tlrnes comply with any and all applicable taws and regulations.
Vemma IS adirect-selling marketlnq company Chat markets its products through Independent dlStNbutore known as "Brand Partners." To become an Independent distributor, individuals
submit a member application to the Company wherein they agree that If the application is accepted they will be able to purchase products From Vemma at wholesale and market the
produRS to the general public, importantly, there is no fee or cos[[o betome a Vemma Brand Partner. When a person becomes a distributor, he or she agrees Co conduct the
Independent distributorship In compllznce with Vemma's policies and procedures, In addition [o federal, state and local laws. A dlstrlbut~r may earn mmpensa[ion in one of two ways as a
Brand Partner. First, when the distributor purchases Che product at wholesale from Vemma and sells It to [he genarel public, he or she retains any profit on [he sale. Second, the
Independent dlsfributor may be paid a commission nn product sales directly or Indirectly generated by the distributor. Those commissions are paid on produR sales by the distributor and
product sales by other distributors sponsored In co the tllstrlbutors sales organization, Please note, no commissions are paid for sponsoring or Introducing other people Into Vemma. No
distributor Is obligated to participate In Vemma's marketing plan. Also, IF a distributor wishes to receive mmmissions under the marketing plan, he or she must certlry that seventy
pe2ent of [De produttr previously purchased have been used for baslness building purposes or sold to or consumed by end users of the products.
In summary, Vemma Is in no way an Illegal marketing plan, and has no lndlda of such a plan under cny applicable federal, state, or local law. We would by happy to provide further
InPorma[ion in that regard.
We appreciate the opportunity to respond to Ms, Vlpna's complaint and tontems. If you have any questions please Feel free [o contact me at (480)927-4668
Sincerely,
M~~cbelle L~ttner, Comptlance Analyst
mlchelle C$~vemma.cam
8322 Eas[ Hartford Ur~ve
Scol[sdale, AZ 85255
vemma.com

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Better Busine,s Bureau


4428 N. 12th StreeC
Phoenix, AZ BSQ14-4565
602-264-5299 1602.796-8279
arizonabbb.ory

S~e,

60/29/2013

Michelle ~ot[ner
Vemma Nutrition Company
8322 E. Hartford Drive
Sro[Csdale AZ 85255

Dear Michelle l.ottner:


BeCtcr 8wlness Bureau of Central, Northern and Wes[em Arizonz (BBB) recognizes [hai e loyal customer base Is valuable and would Ilke [o :all your attention to correspondence lrnm
one of your wstumers who has contacted 6B8 For assistance. We have assigned the following [omplalnt YD#: 9686665 for reference purposes.

Please realize EBB does no[ judge the validity of Issues presented 5y a consumer; we understand that there are two sides [o every dispute. As part of Its mission, 066 assists businesses
and consumers by opening Ilnes of commuNCatlon with the faciUtatlon of disputes, and providing company reports to summarize how a company resoWes any issues [hat may arise.

Our hopes are that you will retoq~ize this B68 service as a positive effort. Our Intent Is to be of assistance only to the extent[hat we may accomplish a felr and reasonable resolve. At
[his time, we request you review the Issue, presented and consider how the matter can be addressed and/or resolved.

Please provide BBB with a written response within 7 calendar days of the date of this letter, aAvYSing of the position your com Deny will take. If You prefer, [he customer may be contacted
directly to resolve this matter, in which Lase BB8 requests no[iffca tion of Che outcome,

Please understanU [hat the consumer's complaint end your response may be publicly posted on the B~6 webslte. Please do not Include any Information [hat personally Iden[ifle, your
wslomer. B8~ may edit Che complaint or your response to remove Dersonally Identlflable Information or {napproprWtc language.

I( You receivetl thL complaint via email Simply click on fhe "5uGmil a Response", Ilnk located on the left, when you are ready to respond. You may also send your resDOnse to
con~plainlsC~arizonaUbb.org, or by mall or fax [0 602.798-8279. To learn more about BBB's Dispute Resolution process, visit htCp://hlLly/bbbArprocess.

Please contact us If you feel you have received this letter In error,

Thank you in advance for your attention to this matter,

Sfncerety,

Samantha Oberdank
Your Better 8aslness Bureau

CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE INFORMATION

Julia B Guise
2050 Stooeridge Lane
Snelivllle , GA 30079
Daytime Phone:(770)982.6350
Email; Jgulse05,~gmalLcom

The details of this matter ere as follows:

comn~ainc~uro~
61111nq or Collection Issues
fn5to mer's tatemen[ of the ProAlem:
This Is a multiple Issue. My son was presented with a business opportunity, from his friend to Jom vemma, as a "brand partner" with the potential to 'retire his parentr" and other
unreali=lit prurnlses, He was given aminor/paren[/legal guardian appllcatian form for me [o sign to give my son consent for him to become a "brand Partner" of the Vemma NutriUOn
Company.My son is 16. 1 did no[ gWe my consent and I am still In possession of this application. Without my parental consent on 8/27/13 [hey set my son up with a we4site to market
and sell [heir products, and on Bf28/13 [hey withdrew (Fraudulently )$580.83 my sons Ceen checking account. The product they want my son to "market" came today via fedex, [refuted
the shipment and the product never left [he fedex truck. hiowever, I phoned Vemma prior to the shipping and prior to funds being withdrawn. She said I would have to pay to have the
product shipped back and If they determined that the shiDmenc was damaged they would not refund any of the $SB0.93, When t ezpla fined that my sen was a minor and they did not
have. my permission [o enroll him ac a "brand partner" she Informed me that they had no way of knowing how otd he was.
spmp,Ujint gackaround:
Product/Service:
Problem Occurred: 8/?7/20!3

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Model:
llceount Numbor: fedex case #OBZ812413, bank case ref# F10820131949
Order Number:
Talked to Company: B/27/2D13
Talked to Company (2nd). By2B/2013

Purchase Price: SSB0.83


Disputed Amount: ~58a.83
Desired Settlement:
Fuil Refund and held accountable for their unlawful/unethlpl business practices.

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Privilege

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From: Hill, Jonathan [mailto:jhilllC~ftc.gov]


Sent: Tuesday, August 05, 2014 7:45 AM
To: Allison J. Tengan
Subject: RE: FTC FOIA request 2014-01232
Good morning Ms. Tengan,
Thank you for your email. we will process your request as follows:
All public and investigative records regarding Vemma from 2004 to July 31, 2014, the day we received your
request

All consumer complaints regarding Vemma from June 1, 2014 to July 31, 2014

The documents in the reading room only represent consumer complaints through 6/15/14. I'm not entirely sure how
far
they go back, but FTC only maintains consumer complaints for 5 years. Because of the 9/6/13 date on the earlier
file,
suspect the complaints go back to 2008.
Please let me know if you have further questions or if you would like to amend my understanding of the request.
Thank you,
Jonathan

-----Original Message----From: Allison J. Tengan [mailto:Allisan.Ten~an@vemma.com]


Sent: Monday, August 04, 2014 1:28 PM
To: Hill, Jonathan
Subject: RE: FTC FOIA request 2014-01232
Thank you for your response, Mr. Hill.
am looking to find all consumer complaints, investigative records and public records for Vemma Nutrition Company
located at 1621 West Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, Arizona 85281 and Vemma Nutrition Company,formerly located
at
8322 East Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255 from 2004 to date.
Just to confirm, the consumer complaints in the FTC's reading room are all consumer complaints, investigative records
and public records for Vemma Nutrition Company from 2004 to June 16, 2014? If so, I would like to request all records
from June 1, 2014 to date.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
appreciate your assistance!
Allison Tengan
-----Original Message----From: Hill, Jonathan [mailto:jhilll@ftc.gov]

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Sent: Monday, August 04, 2014 9:52 AM


To: Allison J. Tengan
Subject: FTC FOIA request 2014-01232
Good afternoon Ms. Tengan,
This acknowledges receipt of your FOIA request to the Federal Trade Commission dated Thursday July 31, 2014. In
future communications regarding this request, please refer to request # 2014-01232.
It is not clear from your request what records you are seeking. Please provide additional information clearly describing
the records sought, so that we may process your request. For your convenience, please be advised that all consumer
complaints received by FTC through June 15, 2014 regarding Vemma are publicly available on the FTC website at
http://www.ftc.gov/about-ftc/foia/foia-reading-rooms/frequently-requested-records
Once we have received a reasonably described request for records, we can begin to process your request. Please feel
free to contact me if you have questions.
Best,
Jonathan Hill
202-326-2684

-----Original Message----From: Apache httpd [mailto:apache@hq1-webdmz-s1.ftc.gov]


Sent: Thursday, July 31, 2014 12:43 PM
Subject:
name
Allison Tengan
staddr
1621 W. Rio Salado Parkway
city
Tempe
state
AZ
zipcode
85281
telno
480-927-8652
faxno =
480-927-8665
email
allison@vemma.com
coinfo
Vemma Nutrition Company1621 West Rio Salado ParkwayTempe, AZ 85281
EdSciName
describe
=
Private Corporation or Law Firm
privatelawname
=
Vemma Nutrition Company
medianame
=
money =
Contact me if above $200
B13
=
Submit
=

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Jn~~~ri~~~ ~;. tiu~c~r~,Erz~.r~r~~


C7~neral C~c~unsei
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A'~~'~'F I~). I_.~:J~U?`fi, `I~ex. f3ar ?~o. 2~O~~Z86
T;M11.~Y ~~. ROBII~~SC?N, Tex. E3tir No. 2046737
Federal 'I~rade C~mmissi~n
199 Br~~an Street, Suite 21 ~0
201
llalla ,`Mesas
'
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(214)97~-378;jtnt~c~n~~)~fic.~civ (h~:oon)
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IN l'I~~E UtiTTED S'I'A"rES I~ISTRIC"~' COlif2T
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I'l:~intiff.
v,
~'e~rat~~a "eutxitto~a Cot;~~~nY, a c~r~ora~ion;
~'~mr~~a ~r~terna~io~~~t ~~~~da~gs. 4ne., a
e.orporatzon,
Benson K. ~3ore~~ko ~~/kla I3.k. ~3c~~cy~:o,
indrvidually and as err otfic~r ~f~Vernma
Nut~riti~n ~~mpan}~ eind Vexnn~~~ Ii~terna~ti~i~a2
F~~ldin~s, Tr~c.; and
Tc~~~ A~kaztx; an ir~d~i~~~idual;
I~~ten~3nts. ai~.~
~~c}zany A~~aai~, an individ~~al;
R~]ief Defendai~i.

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~l~in~iff, tt~e Federal Trade Ci~ia~rnissioii("F`}~C;"), for its Complaint allegi;s:


The I~7C brirtQS this actio;~ uncicr Secii~>n 7 ~{b) ~of'the Federal Trade
Coi~~mission Act (:.FTC Act"l; i5 l:;.S.C. ~3(b), tt~ oht~~in ten~~arar}i; prelirnin~u~~~, aid
~p~rn~aner~t injunc~iv~ reli~~, rescissic7n or ref~ttr~a~ion of c~~ntracts, rest.Ytution, the refund
of ~~~c~nics paid, ~is~;~rgem~~tt of il]-~attcn ~~nrYi~;,~, the appoinin~ent of a Y~GCeivtr, and
othez~ eyui~able. ~eli~;f fir Def~ndaiits' ~~~ts or p~acticcs ici v~io!ation of S~:cCic~rl 5(a) ot'the
~1`C A,ct. 15 l~.S.C:. ~ ~~15(~), in eontiection ~~ith t11e ~tclvcrtising, marketing, pron~oiion,
a~~d 5ale of ~~nj7~Ytunities to se11 ]~ealih and ~.~~eJ1i7~ss drinks.
.ItJ~I~ISi)IC"T~()~ti A:~~'J \'F~U~.
?.

phis C`otrrt has s~rbjcct n~ratfer juri5dictio~l pursuant t~ 28 U.S.C. ~~ 13~1,

lai ~(a) and 1 ~~5, and 15 ~:~.S.C. ~j =~5(a) and 1~(h),


3.

Ven~~ is proffer in Phis district under 2~ 11.S.C. ~ 1391(b)(2) end (c~)(2} and

15 IJ.S.C. ~ ~~~h).
I'I_,~~I'tiT ~F
4.

The F"~I'C is an independent agency cif the United 4i~~ties Gove~~unent~

~reate~ hy^ statute. I ~ l_~.S.C:. ~~ ~1-5$. "l~he I~' I~C: e.nfot~cc Section 5(a) c~f~thc I~TG tact, 15
C'.S.C. ~ ~~(~3); ~~'t~ c~~ ~rohibit~ unfair car dec.cpti~ c acts ar practices in car af't'ect ntJ
commerce.
5.

~C~c I~~C~C is a~~ti~orized to i~~itiate federal ~.iist~rict coui~procc.cd-ing~, }ay its

i.~~n attorneys, to cr~j~~i~l ti-ic~~3tit~ns o1~t}le FTC ,1ct anii to sce~~u~e s~ich ~yuitable relief as
i~~ay be appr~~priate ii1 each case, inc]jading rescission or reformation ~f contracts,

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r:stiCuion. il~ie :efu.id of.m~nies paid, ~3a7c1 the disgoi~~;eznent c~i i1N-S7atten mollies. 15
L1.S.C. 53(b').

~r,~~:~~~,~~Ts
Ci.

D~f~.ndar~t Vemma Nu~riti~n Cc7rn~any is an ~~-i2ona corporatio~~ with its

pri~~cipal piece of~l~tisi~~es~ at 16?1 ~~~est. kio Salado P.~rk~~ay=; "Teizlpe, Arizona 8~?Sl.
Vei,aa:~a nutrition C,oi7l~~iny transacts c.~r ]gas transacted business in t}1is di:~trict a.nd
throu~l~out~ tine Ignited Statcs, f1t all times mat~si~l C~~ t}~~is Ct1l~laint, actin; alone ar ~~n
concert with athirs, Vetnn~a Nl~frttion Coinpar~7~y has advertised, m~~rkete~i, ciistribuled, or
sc~lc~ business oppat~C~t~aitie~ t.o c~r~stiim.cr~ throughout the IJni~ed States.
7,

Defen~a~~t Vc-~~~na Iritcrnatianal F3oldirins, Inc. is a1~~ A_rilona cor~~oration

-ith its p~-~~lcipaJ pl~~ce c~~busine5s at ~6'? 1 ~fiest Rin SGiladc~ Pt~xk~~~ay, Tcm~~~, Arizona
8~~81. Vemma Intern~tional Hc~l~ing5, Inc, transacts r~r has transacted business iri i.his
disCrict and tt~rough<>ut the Uz~i~ed Stat~;s. At alt times rl~~iterial to this Complaint, a~tinQ
done or in co~lcect ~n~ith ot]~ers, V~mma InCerneiliona] II~ld r~~~s, Inc, has advertise,
xrarketecJ, ~i~iri~ui~d, ar sold l~nsiness ok~portunitics ~i~ consu:rners throtYghor~t the t;n ed
~itatt~.

~.

I~efindanf ~3ens~ri K. Boreyku, also knr~~~~~n as 8.~. T3oreyko("E3ore~fko'~'),

is the Ghie~~~Exe.cutive Of.~ficer, Secretary, and a director of Vein~na. Nutrition Company.


He ~s also t~l~~ President, Se~:retary, and a director of Ver~~na. Intenlational I-i~~ldin~,~; I.nc.
fit:al tines :~~aierial ?p t}u Co~.,:ip:aint, acting Blanc car in concert ~~~ith oihci~s, Bc~r~eyko
has formul~t~cl, directed co~itrc~iled; has ih.~ auth~arity t<~ contr~~[, or partic pat~;d iz~ the
acts zndpracices set fond ire this Cornpiairlt. Defendant I3or~;r~lzo rc~ides i7~ this district
3

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aria, in coz?nectian ~~~iil1 the 77tiatters alle~;ec~ h~rci~n~ transacts or has tra~lsacted butii~7ess its
t~.~k~is district and tl.rou~.houl the- linitcd States.
9.

T~efeaant Tom Aikazi~i ss aproi7~oter aI't11e business opportunities ~f~erec3

b~~ ~~einin~ ~`utrition Coinp~n;~~ and ~'emma l~n~zn~atic~nal I~Ioldin~s, I~nc~. A~t alI tines
~jaterial ;o this Complaint, h~ has participated an the acts an~j pra~tice~ tiet f~~r'th irl this
Complaint,'~~~on~ A]k,izin resides in C:ali~roxnia and_ in. connection with tfie mattcr5 ~l~leg~d.
~icre~rl, tr,irl~act5 or leas transart~~~d business i~n tt~_is district and t,}~roughout tt~e ~~riitcd
States.
10.

Re:ief 1::)efendanl I3cthany Alkazin is an individual who has receive-d funds

that c:an be traced directly to Def~~~cjarri5' decepti~~e ~~cts or praetice~ alle~~-d be1o~~~; and
51~t l~.as nn I~~ itimuic elai.n tc~ those f'i ~.c~s. I3etlaany~ Alka~:in resic~cs -i1h her husband;
pc~~ei~dan~ T~C~m ~lkazin, in C:alitornia.
C:O'1i~'~~~ FNTER_~'S~YSF
].

Defent~anis Vemn~a N~utritian. C'om~an~ and Ve~nma Int~rnati.onal

Moldings, lnc. (collectively.'`Vemm~~") lia~~=c ~~j~erate~d as ~t common e~~t~r-prise ti~hilc


et:t~agin~ iri the cic~c~ptr~~~ a~~d li :la~~~ft~i ac*s ~rid pt~~ctic~s a;le~~>ec~ herein. 1)efencl~~r~t
~a~-e ~on:~~7~red tIle bu~i~~~s~ practices described belot~% thr~u~~~ it~Ceixelated companies
teat c:om;in~,Ee tilril~~ grid hrive commc~i~ o~~~ric.rsl~ip; aff]c.ers. ~iirec*.ors. aE~d office
]c~eatic~n~. E3ec2use Veinma h~3s operated as a cc~iY~mon ~ntc~rise, ;.ac11 entit~~ is joi~ztl<<
and severally ~iarlc 1~or t~~e acts and. practices ailc~;cd below.

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r_o~~~~E~c~;
1 ?,

At all tunes ~~~uteria; tc~ th e Co ~~zp?aint; llctendar~t5 ha~-e m~aintain~d a

su~~Cantial c~~urse oi'trade irr or ~ffe~tinb conii~7erce, as '`coz~runerce" is defined i~~ section
4 af~tlle 1~7(' pct, l5 ti,S.C:. ~ 44.
~~F~:"'1(3A~+"C'~' [3ZJ~tllf:SS ~'i2~~C'~1:f':I~S
13.

Verni~t~, ~out~d~~ by I3oreyko iti 2.004, is an international multil~,ve1

n~a~~~etin~ company that pr~i7~Utes health and ~x~ellness drinks t~irough ~ n~t~~vork of
inde~~ndcnt disfiri~utors called "r~fJ~iliat~s." "I~}~~se pxt:~ducts i.taclude heaitl~~ ('`Vemrna
]~~calth''), en~rg~'(.`Verve"), a~~d weight loss (``E3ode") drinks (collectively, the "~~'emma
1'roducta"), r~~'r~iell a31 ~?urpoi~t Co contai.lthe `~tiEIv~M.A" formula ufvita~z~irts, essr-ntial
mir~~rals, m~ingos~ee~n, z~7d aloe.
]4.

Venln~~a Afiilia;res can ~.arn fii~zncial and other rewards for hiiildiilg two

"tams" e~x ~`do~~~r~lis~es" of individuals ~~}~o also enroll ti~ith tk~~ coinpal~}~, either e~~ an
1~ffil:a~te, if the, indi~~idua~ is inter~este~ il~ the purp~~ri~d i~lonz~--i-n~kil~~ t~~lpi~rtunities
prescnt.~d ley enralli~~~g others, or as a custon:3~:r, if the indi~-idual iti only iraterestcd iri
p;~rcllasin4,~ Vcinn~a P.rc~duct5.
15.

As eti-ic~cnczd ~~~ their saps an~i i~l~irketinb ~~cti~~it es and conlp~:nsati~~~i

plan, Def'ei~ciar~ts' husir7ess m~7tjel depends up~m ~~ecruitir~g; indi~~icitrals tt> p~~rticii~ate i~1
~rcmma Kati .Affiliates rind cncc~ur~~ina t~~rri tt~ ~~urc~tiase ~V"~ir~ma Prz~di~et5 in co~.nection
~~~ith st.~ch participation_ ratt~icr ti~an s~liing procluct~ to ultimate-user cc>n~l.u-ncr~.
T~)ei'eii~ar~ts' s31es ~za~j mar-ketin~ acii~~ities and ~hci.r c~ompez~satiozi plan place litClc
cnaphasis on sales to c~nsu.ners outside ofthc ~'e,mma ~~r~;aniz~ti~~~.

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16,

Usin<~ G}ass business n~odcl. V~rt~.~1~a earracd snore t.ha.7 ~?OQ n7illio?7 in

a:~rival revenues in 2C1I3 and.'014.


l~efenctax:i~s' Sales a~tid ~~~rketirtg r~.c~ivities
17.

Defcn~~ants prorno2e t17e Ven~n~a }~r~~gratl~ Chrou f~ a ~ariet,~ of channels,

i;:lcludin~ ~~ebsite ,videos; i~~timtaials, print materials, soda! rn~:dia toils, ~a~d li~~L
~~resentatio~~1s and meetings; such as "oppart~~nity events" and "hone events.''
C)p}~ort~it~ity~ e~~ents tyre ine~ting d~sitx~ed to motivate and train ,~fiili~ie~ and to r crust.
ne`~ Affili~ites, High-le~~el :~1.illliate~, includi~7~ Defendant Alkarirt, typic.111y Il~st these
events in laotcl ballrooms, cc~c+fcrezlce. rooms, car c~~nvention centers around the coi~r.~try.
~,i~ci 1~~Ier~dants ~3ore~ ko and }'~llazir~ often. ~pc.ak at these e~ ents, ~Iorne e~~ents are
s~l~aller r~crllitn~e~lt lt~cetir~~:s at an .'affiliate's z-~;si~c7~ce, dorm rc~or~l, ~ar~:, or ~~tla~r
lac~ttion.
1 ~.

"I~T1rc~ugh each of these channzls; Defendants pressure consun7er~ to t}ecor.~c

Venlm~d !1~Iiliates and ~o re~~-~3it ot~i~r-s, incluclin~? frierYds and family iYic131bcrs, tc~ clo the
sarc.
19.

Vetnm~s marl~i:tina cf'i'nri~ inclu~'.~ a ca~l~pai~n called the `~YPR.,,, ~:Ycng

Peaple R.Gv~,lution," ~~r '`1'n~i:l~ Pr<~fe~sional Kc~oluti~n." ~~~hicY~ tareis yt~un~ adults.,
inclt~zciing coElege stt~it~~:i~ts. L)e,fendazat5 ~~i5i~ c~~llcgc c~iFl7~uses and ~rese~nt ~'emnia as a
prulitahle ~~tcrnatvc to ~raditionai ;;mploy:;~cnt. Ver.~ma's YI'F~ ~narketin~ rnacerrals
~r~~miitenti}~ -feature y~~ung, s~etnin~ly affluent :i~divi~3t~~zls sui~rotnlded by e~~i~spiol~~~tas
ciis}~la~~s ofd wealth, Stich as luxury v~~~ cles, Jets, ar c] yachi~.

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?0.

Thr:~u;h ~f.ei- ~Gfe~ and marketing activities, I~e~~etidant> iz7isrcpresetlt tl~e

nature end income potc~.t~al i~f Ver.lma. I~efe~~danU reputedly taut teat VemL~~a c~~n
prc~~-,ide ala~'~~ue ~~~ i:asv path ~o financial treedoXn and inde~~~nc~cnce:
a. ~~'hat's possible ~~,itfl a Vemma bi~sines~'?
t1~~1tn~~ited p~~ssibiliiies! 1~~e do~~"t pl~cc ~~Yi,y barriers ~hcad of ~-ou: ~~~-e
lei ~~c~u cleterniine your, o~-n ~ucc~ss. Ae~lieve ~c~als like: obtaining
financial fre.ei~om. receiv~in~ i~~~vards and re~o~~ni.Cion, having more tiin~:
fE~r the thin~-rs ~~ncl ~aeoplc ~~-ha rr~ati~er the n~ost> enjoying f1c~~ible
scl~ed~~lcs, ~~nd C~ki~1g ~Ize op~;~~~7-tur;_ity to ~~ y~o~~r c~wn boss and define
l~a~~w r~~uch ~~r little ;eau ~~~anf Cn zmake, ~1~f~r~c~~~ caul d1~es~m it, yc~u caz~
achieve it!
5n if your dream is to run your o~~~~ business; get out of debt, earn ~.
sccc~~7cla~-;~~ source ~~f' incuane, exchange tl~e traditional 9 to for yc3ur
own sche~~ile, or ~~l] of ti~~e at~~ve, A%ezl~rn~~'s business opportunity can
help ~~c~u aohie~~e i~~. tioti~ is tt~c~ best Ci~ne t~~ make a chaiag,e and choosy
to livr~ to ti~our full. pc~tetial.
c. Joining Veinrn~ ~~~ ~i~7 Afifiiiat~e affords you the ~~}~portunit~~ tc~ earn
second i~7corne ~T~'I"1'i~0t1T a second joo, arrd s inLrcll more!
~. ~~~ z3al.le is E3.K. F~r~rcyk~, ad a h ,~ part. cif nay job }~eze a1 l~rem~TYa is t~~
J`i~lp p~.E~ptc create afull-tin7~ income ~uilll ~~rt-iime effort, to outer hole
t:o [l~.ose ~~~a~itin~ an op}?orttlniti' fog tune fi~~~ec~;~m and fi~~~ancial
i~ideped~cc,
2l ,

17ef~~~clants e~~p~iusize recruitme~~i ever prodlrct sa1~;s ~~i~f sires; the

tiapc~c~a~ce ai recrartii~L netiv participants into the Vcrnizla ~~; o~?ram. ))c~fendar~ts d.irec?
~~e~~ anci ~~rc~spec*i~c A ~f`~liates to Li~~]a~ a sima~l~ '`system'' in oi=ci~;r i.o he successful,
~.r~I~icl7 ~enei~af ~= consists c?f she icllc~~~~in~ four steps.
?2.

I=irs~. tf:e indi~-idu~! Sh~uid becurne an .~~fili~t~ b}- pi.rcha~~ng a~1 `~Al~filiate

1'~cic," ~~hici~ costs approximately Sj00 car ~60t7 and ~ti~liich c~nt~~ins a t~~i~tui-e of ~~~.rious

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~~emmti~ Products, au~i~io ai d video ~~ecord:ngs, pri~~t InatEr3als. and Vemil~a branded
items, I7ei~ndants tell consumers:
a. ~Y]t~u don'f have. tip buy ~n aff~liatz pack. ~uC ~~o~i ]iuti~e to buv an
~ffiliatc pack.
b. Any~~~le can jt~in ---it's ~'}ZI~;F to sign up! ~3ut ifyou'r~; ~intereSCed in a
life-changing ~ppor-tunit~~ and ready to build a business to earn
ii7~il~e~ii~te coi~m.issioz~ for ~-uur efforts, ~~-e recomrz~eald s~ariin~ out b;~
c}roo~irl~; an Affil ate Pack.. 1`hi; .~ffiliale; Pack maximizes ~~ol~r
~~p~ortl~nity a_nd rig-es you t.hc idols a.n<~ products t~~ start sharing;
Ve.~,l-~in~ wTitll others.
23.

Def~nda~~ts frequently d~scril~e t}~e Aff Bate Pack as the. Affiliate's zn itial

~i.rl~~eshr,e.nt ~~r stars-up east. Fzar cx.~mple, Vc,F~i~~1a stat~;s:


1.f }'ou are r~aci~- to achieve your fi~~ac al dreams ~~~~ithout any barriers, ~toti~~
is t~~e perfect tiae to join Vcrr~ma as an ~~f.~filiate. Simply chc~osc an
Affiliate Pack tc~ r~~axir.~ize your opportunity so you can Mart e.~~irning
in~cTZ~diaie income. Yo~i'll ~;ee ho~~ this tine investment in ~~c~ur business i
peit~~ies comp~rcd to the I1uge ean~ino j~otential t}~is opportunity can afford
you.
?~~.

Svcon~i, tl~e ~'1ffiliate sll~u!~i si{~ra u~~ r~r monlf~Yv "auto-dc}i~~ery~' a~ ~n

a:m~~unt sufCcient to maintain eligibility for boi~~uses, ~~vhicl~ is appt~c~~xim.aCeiy $1 ~0 per


i7~onth. Auto-deliverer auto~tzati~:G.11y charges tl~G Affiliafie o;~ a set periodic basis :for a
standrj~ product ptxrcli~se-order. I)~;fendar~ts 7~~fier to ~ruto-delivery a~ an expense to
p~i-ticipat~ in ;he b{i>ines. I:-i ~~ef~~r7dar~t I~or~~~ko`s ~~~~~rcls:
[n]ftcr ,~c~u'~~e clt~i~e your af~iili~te pack, you. need 1x~ ee~C on an auto-delivery
ord~:r. Do C}~e t~o -- what I ~~fould do iti 1 would het four o1't~~~ose varlet ~
~~ricks, Cw~~ c~isc~ 1?0 poii~tu. Thai is 1~ke d our tr~iinp card_ 'I"hat ~nak~s sure
thei ~ c~u're c;ualilied, Ad ktere's ti~u ~?~irg: ~~es, )'o~~ can quail f~~ ~~ith
custt,m~~rs. but 5~ou know what, soz~~etiir~s cus~im~~t-5 don't c~r~~r ai d th~~~~
de~n't ic.l] ~~ou they d~~n"i ~~rder, an~i ~Il U1~ a sudc~cr~ you're 1i,ke, he~~, I didn't
get 1 ~~~asi7't c3ualified.

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?~.

This~d, ~~he ~~fiiliaie- sho~i~ld f nd o~f7ers v~-l;o `see ~,~~1~at ~tl~ey] ~ce'~ ~~~d enroll

them. as .'~P;;liates. I)efer,da:~t Borc~ko states:


And I l~1ow ~~~i~h ttus n~ic~ve [] t~o affiliate n~arkitin~ anc] a lot of people, l~a~~e
Le~r1 talking about, l~.ey, custan7ers; that's ~re~t. T mean. but we'r~ i~linin~
for ~tYlc~, and ~rve'rc lo~kin~ fo7 Chose [] eiltrepr-en~;urs. 'I~3ut ~~~~he~1 ~~ou find a
silver nugget.}ou cic~n't throe- it a~~~ay. Y~~u Sa.~%, l~e~, th~it's ~re~~t, that's a
b~~pr~duct of ~~ir busir~cs~. An~~ [] so, itiose custc~i~ers ~4r~ like sil~~~cr ... 5ut~
the af'f~iliates, r~7an, t~icy ire like fold ai~~d ~-r~u ~ot~ ~~ t~r~ar them li1c~ aolc~.
A.nd, so, you're ~oin~ to ~ir~d }~~~ople that are into health make great
el~stomers. Yau're going to fti~~~ these n~ gets c>~f ~olcl, these ~~ec~~le that are
entc~,~~~eneuri~~l, the~'r~, peo~l~ that ha~r~ t4~is desire tc~ [~ ~~t o~~t cif their job,
~~ay calf their debt, stave [~ le~rcr~lge~ i~~ their life, time fre~cdoni, n7oney
f~e~dcim_ Aid -- :end rhu~t is the people: that ~~~e'r~ loc~kin~ for,
~6.

C~thcr com~aii~~ ~~riaterictls reiterlte this l~a~us on recruiting like-minel~~~

i;li~iv~duals .into ilie pt~ogr~n~~:


a. ~~Jhe~r }'c~tt t~elierYe iti this op~~ortlrnity artd help others d~~ tl~e san't~. ~~pu
c~rrr turn this busin~~ ini.o carer incc~rrke, ~~~~1 ~-i>u ~hc~ulcl kr~o~~~ that it's
happening, l<~r pet~ple just like yt~u.
t~. :'~n~i when yu fin~3 s~~rne~ne ti~-h~~ sees ~~~i-~at ~~t~u and 1 see; i~~h~~ arc
~:xcitc;d alic~ut what this ca~~ do for t~~eir life, ~}ac~se are the peop]~ you .got

tc~ ~~ocus o.~.


~7.

Fot.~rtll, the Affiliate sholzld teach those r~eruits to "duplicate" this process

{ . c., puacha5e an _Lff]tale ~'ack. het on a gtza!if ~iu~ mariihl}- ai~,U-delis-ery girder; recruit
~~th~rs; ~tn~l leach t~~:tr7 to repc~~t). Dcfc~~dants ~l~Irkher stress ih~; i~t~p~~rtancc: of duplicsit~ion
b;' te~lin~ n~,~~ Af~fi7it~les:
lt's r,~t ~~~17at ~~ou pan dc~; it's ~~l~iat yogi c~n r~~~~~] and replicate s~~
~rixr~cire-ds. ihc~usands, or- e~~e tens of i:f~ousan.ds oPpc~plc. can c3o. ~'ou
arc used tc} pt~oduci~r~g 100 percent o1.'the resull~ b~~ ~~~iar efforts. 'I~~he
beauty of.~ 11~i.~ model is ~~~u c<~n eE~rn 1 ~~ercent fr~i~~~ t t)G people's efforts
i:f~not 1 }~erc~nt~. fi~ona 1,f~0U, 1(J.(~UO, ~~r more , .. To go from you to a
fe~v, to hunrlr~ds, to (:ens ofth~~usands, yuu need a simple, dupl~icat.able

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systct that an}'o~~c ti~~ith little t~~ no skills c~!~ ~7~,~, ~~7y~~-here aC ar3v t~iine.
'1~1~e leadership in V~;rnin.a hay that s<<~tem,jt~s~t: don't get to tl~e w~}- of~ it.
L, [~~']ou pant t}~e, s~~stcrn to d~~ all the ti~c~rl.. Nat ~7nJy ~~~ ii it Chen. ~~~ork for
~~ou, it ~~ill ~a~ork for a~~yone, a=id that's ~~~~riezl tllc n~a~ic t~f duplication
c~tn :kick in and se~ad }-our financial }~t:~tential iF~to the stratosphere.
c. tls you'll soon see,}-our Vclnrna busi~~e~s is easy t~ set in rnotii~n and
easy to d~iplicate. Keeping the br~sil7css sirn}~le: attraci's others tt> 7~oi~r
n~t~~~o~k, F'rescnti.n~ a plazl tl7~~t can b~~ d~ip]icatcd encourages others to
rn~ikc their ~i~~eams ~ reality!
3$,

~~~hile slig!~rt vari~~tiatis ~~f this recommer~~ied s~~siern exist, the focus is

~~~isistcntly on recr~~itr.ent. As I)efcndant Boz~ey~ko started dl~ri~~~ a c~m~~~~n~~ e~~ent:


[H]e~re's cur simply elan. ~1~ixmber one, 1~r~y ari a.ftiii~te ~~~ck. Nun~bcr t~~~t.~,
fr1d tree peupl~ that ,ec. ~~hai you see in tY;is ~it~si.~~ess in ,your fi~~~t ~~~eelc.
Rc;~aael~lt7~r, ;~~~u ~u[ that 24-s~con~ shoC ci~ci: iri a basketball ~ax~it;. That's
wh~il:brings excitement. V~'e ~;~?t this thing calJcd a fre-nzy hoi~us and
double freuz} bonus, tl~ai all t!~at does ~: btu .i~ ~~citemeeit tc~ your bus ncs
here. ~o, find three ~+c~~~~le that sic ~~~h~it. you gee iri this business. You
Xrri~ht rind tl~l-ee or faun car five eust.oz7~crs, but find three [.A~ffil~iatcs and get
thc~ra to bu}~ ~:ln [A]f~liate pack, end guess what, y~ou'rc doing to make
a~~prc~xi~nately 7Ut) t~uiks, ~~o~~r, ~~c~u gc.,t ~~~~z~r money back for }'our [~]
~L~uSiz~.css. you're sired up, ~nci yoti~ got t(n~e gz~cat ~eoplE that h~~~e raises;
tl;eir tiancls sa~~ ng I ~~~~int significant chage financially ire m~~ 1i1~.(Cheers
and u~aplaus~.)
Third tlzin~;, third Thit~~: Get car ~ualit~i~d. tf Prn doing to gic~e you 400
1~;.~cks a ~nuntl7 to g~~ r~~tyou:s~.11~~a c~~r so you c~~r~ ~fcel ~o~~d, and }~~r~;'s
w~hat~s great ~bout~.li~ car is it actuary lae~~~s yol_ir busi~~e5s because p~oplc,
look ~~t you anti they ~c~, ~-o~:i'rc drivi:~~g that'? ~~'r~z:t. n~ayl>e I shc~ul~i iii
e?~,~r~r, ~~~ith r~ou...Sc?. ~~~7ri get yi~ursel~~u. ~ car aid t.tien yc~u help ~i~c pco~lc
get Fa~ a car, you'xe rn~ikin~ X5O,O00 approximatel}r izt residual incc~ta~e. Ad
t11at i~ our ~~1a~~. 'Chat`s ii. (CJ:~cc.r~ acid a}~plause.}
~rtd t1~e~ in~?re you dc~ it, the more yon pct. T3i.~t C~e~~e's the ... Y~ei~e's the
trick. I~l~~c nz~~~e you do~i't do i~, ih~'es~ you het.

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2~,

Cori~~erse,ly, I~~cferidan?s provide. ~no guidance on ~~~}~e,i~e t~1 market or sell

~'eilzma P~-oduct~..lnstead, lleCenda~its teach Affiliates to ~ivc a~~.ay t?~c ~~r~~d~~cts as


samples and tc~ cc~nccntrate their e~f'1'~~rts on recruiting ne~~,~ parlicipanis.
30.

Tv I~~e3p Afiilitites recruit ne~~~ Velnma }~~t~rticip~~nts, Defet~c~~ts pr~~vide

nunizrous tr~c~ls 4anc1 ~~~irin~ ~~~aterials. for ea~nzple. ~'emina'; websi,es_ includinb
14 \n,~+ V~~T ril l CUl'1?, ~h^~'t?' ~_ T1P',.?D~~'VS.CO 1, ,~'~~ 1_~i- ~1~t~:E.~ L~11[lid_CO~iZ1., dl~d

`~~ ~ ~~ .

,r;ir:~ ~de.o5 c~~. provide ~;de~~s, Iive and pre-recorded cats, and ~~rint materials,

:rl~irl~~ ol: ti~~r~ici~l Dcfcnd~~n~ts dire;et affiliates lt~ sl~a~~ ~~ i:heir recruitsncni rr.r:etin~s or
homy events. C7~~e such vide<? proclaims that "[i]C's nc~t ut~com7non for ~7~ople to begin
eai~~in~ fron~j their Ve~n?_:~a op~ort~anit_y in the first. seven to thirty days,"
3~J .

A'en~za additionally ~ro~cides cach.'~~~fili~te ~~~i~h }lis or her own e-

cau~tnErce w~bsit~ t~~ m~rk~:t ~~ernn~~~'s progrt-i.rl. Vemri~a pro~~ides Affiliates with ~
~~~cb~ite teinpl~te t}~at includes a list: of'~video.s the AfTil.iate~ i.~ay cl~r~ose tt~ ~?ispla}~ can hip
or her ~vebsite. Marty of thc~s~ videos centai:~ misrepres ..r~tatior~s rega;~clii~~.; the inc~}me
pu~cntial of Vernma.
_>?,

l~ffifai~tes h~~e ~Iso created [r~a nira j. and ~ rc~rnotic~:~al ilte~ials related to

VcCnma. For exan;~Ce; Def:e~~clant A11~~az.in's ~~chsite. ~~~_`t. `_.~~~,cu ~~~,,t~c

~:;,s~ ~. ,~.

provides access to multiple tr~linin~ presetltara~~n~s, including a l~urchasaUl~ audio GD anci


;r ~iil iii ~~~orkL}ook titled `~Rt~ad:nap tc~ Success -- A `~ti'<~rx ng Plan f~~r treating `'~~ealtl~
Thr~lial~ the Ve~sena C?np~~~~rt,.rt~itY'~ (tie `:Rtatir~ap,,j. ~~'h~ I~oadrn~~~?, ~vl~icl~ has ~;or~~
tl<rou~h at fc~.st three iteratit7ns since 2009, describes Defendant Alkazi~l's eight-step
sy~t~c:in iqr ~~sildinQ ~ Vern~71a business. Vem~na requires car~lp~n~- a~provul prior to the

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chi>tributi~~~~~ ~?f !~~~it:erials b~, ~~ffiliates. I~~ addztion,, Vctma ix~ay faril~~ 11~~ intcorate
,Afliliate tna~:ezials into its ~~~~rr~ resources. In ?014. fc~r ehainpfe, Vci~:ma iE,corpnr~~ted the
All~ar.in Roadmap into an official training p~r~gr<zm gilled "~.ffiliate .!lotion Plan: 8 Steps
To Your Success."
]~cferYc3ants' Irscc~~~~e Cl~ti~Ts
33.

D~f-er~d~nts assert tl~ it c,ori~iamers can e~3rn si:~rlificant islcem.~ ,~n~ rc~~arcas

tfaou~(~ Ver~lma, anti tY1~C 1lffili~rtes' in~:nrne potential i:~ lirriilc:d only by the:if~ o~~~n eff~oris.
~"~ei-~.ndant ~orz5~ko has r~j~~aledly r~nade iilcomc claims du~rin~, VciT~ma preser~7tations:
ti. WN. h~ive~ a ~a~nu p an. to yet yo~~ earning S~~QO, X5.000, or c~~en ~~O,OUO
~~er moi~tl~!
b, ~1nd ~~Ilether }you till ~r~ree o~r four [j~~,ople] end enjo~~ free }product or a
li~;}~tbulY., comes ~~n and ~~ou eet l~io~4 ~o~~erlii] i~1i.s coiicepi i~, ~ti~hen yt~u
~Z~cet so~~nc of t.h~, people fihat have patfraercd up w~itl~ us rlrld ha~~e bc.gut~
ge~z~erat~ing an extra ~a0~, ~S,Opp, even ~~~J,000 car more }per month ~~art[S111~,

Yc?u kn~>w~. ~~,~i; h~~~~e ~~oung ~~eople ~foir~g enc~u;Y~ juat tc~ enjoy s~~tne free
pr~~d-uct au~i ~~~e have s~~rrie ii~ak.ing art ext~~a SSOU a ts~onth, eve ha~~e
soiree Gi7~~king an extra ~~ >C~~ a ;eek, az~d Borne }~o~~'~n~ ~eoPlc really het
ccri~us ~b~ut this business mt7~e1 aal~ t}7ey've developed ~ ~-esidusl
ilicome: o:['$~,000 a mo~7th or e~vcn ~`,O~JO a week_ In fact, 1'~ve dot a 26~~e~ir-old, et a l~~~ci of this; that ir~il] earn ~ 1 Trlillio;~ tl~ ~ }year.
~l. Pct like t~:7 ldv ~7ut~ a game plarY tJ~at ca?; ~iv~ }~~u the o~aportu~tity~ tc.> het
prt.~fita}~Ic #~ast end be d~~iving a ne~~~ T3M~~' w~itr~in t}ZC next ~)Q d~y~.
c. Sc~, iii Biel, ~e've col people rnakin ~1;00C), ~l,~p(~, ~2.C100 in their
~,cry ~i~~sE ~~~oni~i. Now, let's get. you. in that new ~3M~W.
f'. :~t~p number t~r~~~. n~~,v just help orle pe~.r~~on ~~~~~ each side ok ~~~ur
business du}~licatc the ~uccr~s that t~ou're having and crate ab~.~ut
~~,000 in volume: ba.~~, y-ou're car ~3~~~~iif ecl.

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g. Step numh~;r t:ilree..just Yelp fire p~~c~pl~ can yC~~u ~tv~-o tarns col a car and
yu`re e~rnirl~ abo~al. x;50,(?OU a ye2r residua] income part-tune, and ii
u>t keeps ~ro~t~ing firc~m there.
h. Y~.~u see; 1'r~~ }~rojectcd, on tl~~ese re:ferr~~] ~b~~nli,es, t~o pay out ~~anuse,s
ic~l~lirla ~~U rnilli~.~n this ti~e~~r alone.
I d on't care if y ou ~varlt to make [~,]aQ(l [] a tnorlth or $5,000 a rn~7nth. I
d~~n"t care ~~~h~t you ~~ar,t to ma%e. l'~~~~i get i<> decide that. AncJ that iti
tl~le opportu~~ity~ here.... Tliir~k t~f ~hc fact tha1~ t~~v~~ to f~~~ur }'ears invcstec~
into this b~usine.ss, you ha~~~e a ~i-eat c~~~al~c~ of'srtlin~ ~,c~t~~-se1~~'up
~~~r~cally f~oi polex~lial~~ tt~ rest of'y~i~ur lif'c.
L
j. 1,his neat c~~uple, y~~u guys are going to absol.~~itefv love this next c-au~~le.
I ~~ad the privilege to pay this cou~lc <:r~~d tl~~ir chil~re-~1 in one ,7~~rttl~r,
;~<~i t7o many months ego, 9(~0 ~)53,U00; in zone mc~n~il~; ladies a71d
gentlenz~.n. tour star ~~i~lnucle: lcade7-s "t`um and }3ethany Al.k~zin.
3~.

I~efen~arrt 13c,r~.~~ko ~~15~> intervie;~~v:~ Vemt7-~a ~1_ffliates ~bc~ut their ~urparteci

success ar~cl prese~lt.s ti~ir testim~i7l~is in videos that. ire hosted ~c~ the cc~mpan}t's
~~eb~ites, ~1'ou'I'ubc~ channels, ;~~id social media site. Throubl~aut t~]ZCSe testimonials,
/~Ctili~~t~s attest tc~ l~o~~~ e.a~i~y and c~~~ickly tlzc}~ r~~crc ab(e to earn 1~acrati~~e pzy br~
bu~~lding tl~cir do~~~nlines. T~~1any of~hese vidc~7s feature youi:~ adults who talk about
ha~~ing fi~~anci~~] 'e~~ltl1 ~~~itl~c~ui a cc>llc~e dz~;r~G orfhc ct~nfines of~7 ~-tc~-j jab, o~- about
cr-i~-n~ t}~e. au~ur~~ ~~7~:ac:e~les-E~cn~, c.7i~ F3~~!I~'~' l;~tt tl~~y r~~;ci~-c~ tl~u~c~t3gti~ ~?cmm~.
T3ore~kc7: [' 'dell rre ~iov~ that feels t~~h~~~ you are ~irivin~. t}irs [ne~v I~M1~v'J
a lcl vou'r~ taking your I:rientis soinc~~~h~: ~~ ... ~~'~'~'t~at ki~~d 4f thinks are
you }~~arins~?
~~ffili~~te l : Vde1I, t1~c~ ~e ~l.at ti's doable end, you k~.oti~~~. a leaf of p~o~~Ie [J
doa~'t rrnder:st~uitJ ...1>ids al a y~~una ~~i~e ~naki~~~; (~ these types of ri~oney, l
iY~e~ln; ~2;Of10 ~ m=cmtl~~.
Boreyka: t'~nd you. m ode ~~5,000 last morrfYy.

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~lf'iili~~e I:[ t7~ade ~ti5.000 l~xst mantle; and it's a~s~~lutel~r insane, you know,
to lf~iink abort ~~ }la.t ~~~e cal d~~ and what r~~e c~~~~ c~.ange ~h-ith tr,is cf~tirc,
thing. Anti ~ J ~4~G're C~tkin~ oti~~~ the c:nt.ire country. I mcari,, ibis buy is the
tir~f. ~~erson on n1;~ Ieii leg, so I have ~~ve.r 650 pto~~le in lnti~~ business in jilst
fig-e 7~~~onth~.
I3aYeti~ko: Tl~.it is ahsolut.e)~~ incrcdibtc. ~~u~, ~~~hat do your i;ienc~s
say ~~vhcn they ge.t behind the ~~~heel, and yc~u~vc beei~l in this four
and a half mor~ths~, dri~~irlg a ne~~v ~E3MC~v', hav#n~ ine ~a~~ for ii; which
1. 1~~~~e to dc~. IS this so~Zethir~ ~~.it helps peoples beiie~-abili;y'' T oe,
~t l~ielp to rTl~ve y~o~ir busi~~es~ f~?rv~~ard?
f'~ ~iili~ate 2; Yeah.
~~*
~3crre~~ko~ All right. So, hove dc,e4 it feel to'~e ]9;-e~r5 old, mak-ink ~;S,Q~O ~~
monfih ~z~unoting a healthy er~erey drink? y4nd are you h~~ving I-un doing
this_`?
afTliate ~: Absolutely , .. ~ve~`re hangirlb out ~~it]~1 our f:rie~ids any~~ay and
i~:;lpi~~~ Ch~;m (] and. that's 5~~cial. Ai1c1 ~raki~~~ ~~ney while y~u`r~, doi~~~
it, it"~s ~] ~111in~ hero girds l~-it11 tine sione.
~~*
Bor~~~~ko: [C ~i~~e tis carne ~~~ords of ~~~isdom. You ^et, in th:; bu ii;es5 five
mor~~ths ~~o; }you bl~~~~~ L`iiis thi~~g u~p. Tl~~ell rrte, ~~ryu l:n~~~~, ho~v ]or~~; clid it
take you to c~~ele for the first: tznle and thcaz rl~~t did }'c~u dc~ month two,
iYitailtt~ three; month t~o~re, fnonth iive~.
Affiliate 1 ~. Yea.l1, ~r~ell, mainl~~, you }~1ow, just duplacatcd tl~c s~~sier~l .. _ I
sav,~ high sch~olcrs [~ ~llakin~ ~~,QO~J a ~~t~ec~k> arxd t~iat ... ble~~- any mina . .
. ,~nci 1 nave a (guy tivl~ ~ ic) ~? ~:~~.r alJ [~`'ho~ ~;ot (] Dii~~ond i '~1 days .
. So. coinpat~ly-paid car. He's made; o~-~~r, y~~u k~nc~t~~, ~~v~ r~rrci .in the ~~~st
[~a~o and a ha.(f aZ~oFitttti.
~ *~,
Bore~ko: ~~'~ ~oC. ~~~~1 k,~ou~~, hur~dred~ and l~tlndreds oi'th~ ~~c~im~~ ]<ids at
this -- a: t~1i rt~~Etins~ l:ier~ in '~~c}i~h C;arc~lina, and ail ~lic~~`re talking abc~~z[ iti
becc~min~ tnilliona.i.res ... l~z~d t`~or sc~~1~e kids, it';. like tiz~ Iirst ti.rne -- I
thiri~ every!~7ody alti~~~ys dr~arnt t~e5f'd ~~~~inf to hecoi7le a rnillion~ire, but
rezllti~ far a lt~l i~f these kids, ii's the first. time they ~ve ~ctuall}' had a sh~~t at
t~ecc~i~nin~ a mi(lioi~aire~ in a Y~usiness like this.

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~~.

D~terician~. Al1:E~ in Las like~is~. rr~ade income claims ~z~~ze.n pre~entin~; the

Vetn7na up~~r.,rtur.it~';
a. li's not ~~ncoinmn far us to see pcoplc e~rniri~; an~~~,~11~a~e from `500,
~I.~)tJO, ~~,O~U, e~~en ~3,(~C10 in their ~i~st ~ourto ei1~t ~~teks i~~ t}ae
t?1~5iness.
b. [~-I]o~v ~1=~11 d~~e~ this ~~~ork'7 ~~%e have. people Gamine ~]GU to ~2C1C3 per
week c~-c-le bonus income. ~~~e have. some e~rrrtino X300 to a~00 per
~~~e,ek. V~re I1~ve sonic earni~n:~x ~~,ODU to ~3,OOp a weed:. Wa I~iave some.
~~~{-nine, five. ~e-n. fifteen.. l~na~~ine this. s~n1e e~~~n rtnore t~asn ,SZ~,t)00
~~n a ti~~eel~l~~ basis. '~~o~~~, if v~e're doing ibis ~~e11 after tf7is Shore amount
c~:!'time, eai~ ~-ou itz~a~ine tiv~iat the next thref: tt~ five veers holds in
~tc~re?
36.

De.fenclant Alka in also c3irect5 his do~vnlines to 7i~ake income clair77s. For

c:~a~~z~ple~, his R.~ad~l~ip pro~-id~~ A~(iliates ~~iLl~ scripts t~~ follc>~v ~~her~ aiternptin~ to
1~-C-1`lI1C T1C\~' ~73TtIC1~'1~33125, ~UC}1 3S:

J~~h.~l, ii` I c]d show you. ho~a~ t~-o invest. X120 ~cr t~nontl~ in your lamil~~'s
heaitl~l and turn that into ~100U to ~;,0(#U per iz~c7r~th, dart t ree, ~1~~~i would
}~c~u say?
~7.

I:7e~~;nd~~nts once theiz Afiliate~ ma!>e other cldinzs regarding tl~e l~i~ti

iX7c~~zne ~c>tcntial pur~~oi~tedly assoei~~ted ~~ith ~~enlma in varic~~us ~ ideos end prim.
Tn~itecia?s:

I~~~~ you ~~~ani a fe~r~ hundre~? dollars a rric~nth cs.~ the sick? Do you ~azit
t~5 make ~ ~i~-~`iur~: it~~omc:? A tnlli<7n`'' <<111 c!I~thi~ i ~,~s~it~l~ but yc~u
}<ave to k3~r7~,.v here: y~~u ~~~ant to go tc~ deterr~~int ~~-hat, and h~~-~, n~luch
~~~u Piave r do.
b. ~<~ you ~~ani tc~ make ~r~ e:Ytra ~~00-~;] ODU in ~rdcr to gti.i~ii your part
rirn~ jY~, or do vole ~~~ant to ri~<~k.e six (i~~ure~ ~o fain the time ai d
fn.ancial f`r~:e~iom th~l ~~~<~u hai~e a1~~~~a~~5 cfrean;ed t~f? ~~th are
ac~~iLt~ab~c, az7d both ha~~e he~en done bei'ore, ti~~u jus~ need to ask
yo~ursel~ .. , }~~o~~~ liig, dc~ yot~ r~~ant to ci~~ean~?

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c. ,1r:d guess r~=hit, tix;~~ c:venh.al`e a 26-~~~~~r-old ~;~y . , . ~a~-~lirg over ~~1
i3~i~liorz a yerx.
d. here's i~ic ti~~in~. ~uti~s. ~~'he~n 7 first got in th.T; business, nay ow~~.
roon~iindte ... wl~o~s no~~v cai-r~ii~g c~~~~r X12,00O v ~noruh in Ve~n~m~, told
nee :~o. So; ~~~hen yinir fxien~ls don't ~~~ant to do it, dc~i~'t ~,et discouraged.
g~iys. Tl~e~~ ~~ill cotnc arr~unci. ~~'hen they st-art secin~ ~~ot~ makc ~x7one}~.
~~4~l~en they sc.e ~~ou ~eliing free BMWs. ~~uvs, they w-ill cv~;ntually corrie
~rcrund.
e. Y~~tz dor~~~'t ~~~~nt to live ]ifc ~zth no n~c>ne}~. Ynu pant to 17ave so ~11uc1~
~~
711QI1C',}' lt. I~OCS!1'C ~V~fl '1flrtC.1'. 1 .1i3~ S ~V~1}' ~';~Of)IC'.
f~0 ~117~IT'id~ LU 11~~"8

enough mono y tt~ ~tinc~re i~t~ d~~esn't. ~~-cr~ tr;attcr ~rtymre, ~iz~~s.
f. [TJh~ dati~~ ~Ctl~e ~~~:e~_ shoulcir~'t cl~en ~n~ttcr tt~ you, ~~i;~s. ~Thv fides
the play t~f~the ~~~eel~ e~~en m~~lt~r? 1~he Sun cor set l.i}~, gees do~~-n, we
mralzr; n~~~ncy while ~~e're asleep. 7 }cat's ho~v Vcinma works. Yc~~i're
ptiid 2~~ f~i>tii~~s a day.. reverg days ~ ~~~c~: ~~o matter ~i~~~at ~~ou are doing.
g. Ilc.re;'s Chc tl~in~: in t}~e last t~~~~ ti~~eeks, ~f have earned $59,700_
~~.

Irl addition, during c~u~p~ny ev~c~~ls and con~~e~~~i~i~s, ~crnrna pr~scnts the

scl~ct fe~~~ tc>~~ earners ~~itli lame chicks reprc,se~~ting t.hei~~ ~~~~~r!y or lifctirne earnirlLS.
39.

~~~hil~ I)e~fe~z7danl5 s~~m~~ti~n:es att~l~~ipt tc~ provide ciisclai:rn~rs when snaking

these ar_d ~7t-~~~er inco~z~~e claic~ls, their ~~ttempts ire inaikeq~uat.e. F~~~;nuna t}~l~ic.all}~ dilutes
purported disclain~icrs, such a~ "results may ~r~r~y~,'' ~~ritl~ state~:nents ii1~~~1}ping that nc~ative
results are a~~c to the ina~icqu~ale et~tc>~~s t>i~t>>c Aftiliatc.
4C1.

De~er:cl~a,nts co~ti~~~tently lead ccnsum~rs to belic~,~e ;llat i~~th~y sm}?',~ ~~ork

h~rci; the~~ ca~~i and will eai-ri slil~stant~~~1 sums. I~ ~~r inst3re,e. durii~~ a pr~5~;~tatior~,
~~C71 c;~'}~0 SLdIiC~.

This i~ a product *hat 5~nu could eazn s~~-e,1 f3~urc~, ;end ]'m plot m~k~~:na any
kin~j ~l'ina~mc c1a;~r~i~; b~causc. }your results may nary ; it"s .happ~i~ed to
oll~~cc people, sci 1~hy ~houl~ri't it hap~~e.n Co you? T i~~~eari, results areri'~
t~~~ical; I }~~~.~pe ~ou'rc not ry~ical.
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41.

C)ne tzinh-ra.akir~~ Ve~m~ma Aft~ilia~t.c even tells p~~tential recr~iits:

Tl~c ~nl}' ~~~atr r~~u fail in tl~i~ i~ by quitti~~g or doing no~tritlg. That's it. If
<<oEi dc~ solxleCh ~~g and d.on'f quit, }you st~ccted ~ve~y time; nu matte;: where
~ ot7 cone #i-~~iz~~, ~.o in~~~lcx wh~~1 ~t~ur ed~ic.ntior~al Ieti~el is.
42.

?n addition, V~;~nrna has published annila] ~lisclosur~ sta[emznts Since 2012.

I~or exaiT~}a~e, ~1~ '>Ol ~ 11.5. I)isclo5urc Statement. sh~~~~~s that in 201.3, snore Shan 93
p~~rc.ent i,'t~(~filiat~> earned leas tllati `~fi, i69; ,~~~re than 8? perc~i~t ea~~~~e~ less then
X3,674; more than ~30 percent earned less than. X939; d~~d less il~ian 0.62 percent e~rilecl
~~Z.181 ~~r more.
Y3,

~~'hile tl~e figures contained in t}ze cotnpan~~' clisclo~u.~e ~ta~ements are.

soinc~~~l~at revealing, they noi~eiheless do not s17~~~ tJ1e ~~hoic picture arlcl are rTlisle~ding_
nn~ot~g otlic..r ;.?~in~5, Ehe discl~~~~sre ~t~:ic~~~~ent> only take into accauni '`acti~~e" Afiili~~[es
~vt~o Yia~~e~ n et. certain rnini.rr~~~rn purc.~~se tlu-esl~lolcis a~~d omit pan.i~ipants w-'ao fared
~~~orse_
X44.

?_n ccmtrast to T~eI'esld~rits' i~~.m~.rous claial~s re~ar~~i~,l~; ~aro~t~~biliz~~ an~i she

un(i~nited ir~co~i~e potential asst~ciated ~~~ith ~er~~~i~1a, t11~ vast majorit~~ ~~f Af~1iaC~.s t~nake
i~r:~ n.one~5+. ~emi72a's cQ.l~~~ci~~satin ~71~.~n, fl~rtl~~r disc~~sse:d below, and its corresponding
rl~zirke.titig ac~~~ttics clictat~ th:t ~` an} ~~articui~:ir tiE7ie, t17e inajczri'~ oI r~f'fil_iat~s It~se
tnonev.

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~'e~nzta's C:c~i~zpc~zsation ~'Iar~


4>.

Venuria's coniper~satio~~ plan is based orz a binary' syst~:m, and Afi~liates

can e-at-i7 fi~l~Ticial ~i~d oilier re~~~ard~ far building n~o `~clo~~rilir~es" a ~`1~It. team'' ~r~d a
`-ri~hi: team" of ~n~ii~~iduals ~~l~~o enroll with ~'emma as Affiliates or customers.
46.

"There ere several ieti~els of ~'~ffiliates, a~~ci 1~ffi]i~~tes' rank and bclnus

c1iC7ibili~I~y is generally det~rmii~ed bti~ the nun~bzr of"points' tr~cy e~ar-~~ dur~n~ a spe~cired
fie-rind, Points are c.am~d i~l~r~u~h pz~oc~uct purcl~~ses,
~7.

`i'o become an A1Yilit~[c, a ~:onsumer must ,ithcx purch<~se an AfftliaCc Pack

n,i' Vrrnzna ~f'r~~d~icis and ~c~ls for approxilnately~ ~>0~) ~~r ~',~Ot), or peryonaily ~nrc~ll a
cust~i~~er o~~ Affi~iaCc. Its practice., I)efen.dar is ads-ise consu~z~~r~ t~~ ~u}~~ tl~ie X500 or $bOG
Aflili~ie Pack.. u~l7ic~t tl~e;- characlec~i2~ as tl-ie .!~ttiliate's initial invetnlent.
48.

After bec~n~ing an /1#fili~te, ihc. inclivieltasl must maintain a `'c~ualif_ic:i"

status t~ be e;igible for linaricial ct~rnpensation and other rewands. This rzie~~ns the
Affiliat4 must Yiave:(1} a ri~irirnut~ crf 12G ~oiizts tii'`~~ersonal ~voltr,zie" each month; anti
(2) pit l~;ast erne "acti~~e" cLi~tc~mcr or !affiliate on eat}1 of tile- lh_li~iliatc's left aitd ~~ig}7t

~9.

~[~o ~cl~~c,~~~e 12Q persanaa vc~lum~ paints an u~ ri~~7ntl~; A:f'lili,~tes c,an

}~er5onal1y ~7ui~chas~; ~ro<incts ~~~ortl~i tl~aC same ~r~imber in ~'qu~~lifyin vo]urne-' pointy or
"QV"{e.g., ~i 2-pack c~i ~~'ezriina I-Ie~iltl~ at X171 for 120 QVj, l~~tz~e double that (i.~ , 240
Q~'} pure!7ased by their per,urall~ eri~o;l~d ca~to~~7e~-s. ar some comfy i:atic:~l~ obc~t'h.
50.

Active customers uz~ Aif:(iates inu~t lzav~ a ~~iriia~~:uzn of C~0 persona;

~vG~lu~~~~~ poiz~CS in a month. They r.an d~ this b~~ per'sc~:~all~~ purchasing pro~~ucts worth b~
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Q~~ that ir~~nt:n (r

. ;~ 1 -pack c~(`Vctn.ma heal!?Z at S7=~i. 17.~vir1~ dc,unle that Iaui~cha~ed b~~

their perso~~ally cnr~~~llecl c~~stoincr5, nr s~ixic. co~nE~ination of bo~l1. In some ca~c.s, file
regtaire-n7~rats for a~titi~e status arc c]ubled and i~natc}1 ~th~ r~quirerilc~~ts nor quali[i~c~
sta*us.
57 ~

As Staten above, Vemma ~~r~,e5 .~f~~ili~tes t~~ ~~~~rchase proclticts tiarc~u~l~ a

pe~5~t~~a: rno~t~~ly~ aE~to-~eliy~;ry or~l~.r of 12U QV to ensure untntU~7~u~ted quaiiTic~atiolt for


boz~us~;s.
5?.

~'enzin~'s coinper~~~~ion flan includes many confusing and convoltite~!

rubs and rer~uixements, a nil soi~~e btmuse.s ar r~~~-arils ~mp~~se additional. res~ricti~~ns or
':irnita(iorzs.
~3.

Ve.n~tn 1 st~r~s tl;a~ ils compentiation plan e;~a:~rall~~ cai~fers ttivo types iii'

~i~~~ncial ~.oi~npensatir.,n: (a) inunediate income anal (bi lc~~~~r-term ~r "tesidual~' ir~lcorne.
Imme~~Ir~afe It~ci~rr~e
-~.

~~fiiliatc~ may receive a '~e~~~ C'c~4tc~rzc~r 3ot~tsc ;andink From `~~ to ~1 f10 ~n

the first, prctlase~ made by a new customer c3r~ 1~.0{iliate, ~~ long as t11e Affiliate pers~nall>>
e~~~roll~ ~h~rn.
55.

Affi!iate~ rvho put~cliased an 1111i]iatc Pack rx~~y earn E+~e~~ry or ~l3c~l~ble

x~-~7~z~~ ?3ni~nces. ~rcn:Xy~ ~3a~~~~es arc paid tc~ cualifiecl nfiiliates ~l~ho reertiil three
people ~~rl~o ~~urchas~ al ]ea>t i2Q Q~' of ~'em~~na Products within tl~c same ~~~~ek the;v
enrc~~? iii v'rtirna. 3fa~i~,~~ s~ 3-erzy ?a;~t~ses 1~Gi~J t~i~her re~ti~ard~ if eact: oYthae fhre~
r~:cruits j~~zrcllases ~~n ~ f'liliate F'rlck ~~i~hic}~ si~,niiiea enroll~rlent 1s au _Af'.filiat.i) anti signs
u~~ fcr a mt~nttll~r au~<~- acli~~ery order ~~~~~r~h at least 120 ~7V, :~r~ Aliiliziie n~:av e~u~n u}~ iv
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ci~10 ~hra~~~,h the'ti~:~~~ t ustort~ci end Doub1~ F:ent~~ l,onuses c~mh r~e~i. l)eic.ndants tour
leis a tl7_e ~vay foc.~,f'fili~ites f<~ recover ti~~e cost oftheir initial in~~eatax~eni;,
Loi~~t~-ie~-m ar .Residual Ir.~cc~rr~e
56.

Vem~~~~ cl~scrik~~:s r~.si~~ual inct.~i~~~e as `the art: of earning income ~rf~cr the

init.ia] ti~~ork l~ia~ bea;~ ~junc.'.


1.

V~ir~i~'~a states t~:~iC t~1~ `'mosF }~c~werful" t~o~YUS, and the pattl~va}~ to r`cs dual

income, is i~~ :'ycle C~~n~niss:c,n. At the enc~ czf each ~~~eek, Affiliates ina_v earn
<ipprG~irnatci,~ ~2U ea~.(1 time tk~ey "c~~cle," ~~r accl~mulat~ ~6U (~~' poi~~ts o:n one team an~i
1 ~~0 QV pt,ints on the other, F'ur c:~anlple, an AffxlraCe eyel~s one tin1~, anti earns rcaug~hly
X20, a het~e lie or s11~ has tku-ee ~'-~s~ck Ve~r>>:~a HEalth .purchases on the left tea~r~ (totaling
~44~) anci three 7 -~~ack Vei~~ma I-Icalth p~:rchases on tlic i`~~ht team (toCaling ~?2?, for a
cc~a~~~bined lc~i.al of ~f66 inpu.ch~5c; 1.
Ulh~e~ Re,vards
S~.

~erzii~fa Gffers c~tl~lcr bonuses itY~t urt cor~nectcd to the .Aftiliat~~s number of

cycles. ~~zi.I::~t~~~zs7ec~:~ent A~~~s~-cis are cane-tine bonuses }laid ~~hcn ~~n AffiIiGllc
ac!:,ieves a ne~v ~r~11.."'There are :it ]tact cit~l.ttteri ran:~.s ~~~~thiri the co~r~}~ensat azi lalan
ranging ira:~~~ I3ron~,e t_o J.:e.gen~-1, l~~~sed upon the nutn~er ~~t cyci~s the Affiliate ~ccr~~es
dl~rlil~ a fcaur-~~~eck r;~nl~ G~dv~n~tmeslt period ~r "1ZAE'.' }e`er example, ~f tf~e l~f~iltat~
reaehes ttie tank of silver (fi4~e cyc:es ~~~l~ric_I~~ ~s equivale~i~t to appr~~imately ~3.33~J in
ti~'ern;i;a Ilealt ~ 2-p~c~ ~~urchases _ p~~~ R:11'j and ii<ai,ztt~ii~s that rink for at leapt t~~o
consccut ~vi: FLAI's, tlic r1f!iliate recei~~es 510C) rlfliliates u~~iy receive up to ~l million if
rtley reaek:~ trio hi~l~c~t 1-a,~{~ of I.,~tie;l~d (20,C1O~1 c~cies -~ 1~~I~icl1 is equiv;:lent to

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a}~}~roxim~itel<< ~]3.i'_ million ii: V~;mma ~-Icaltl~ 2-pack p~ir~.hase~ ~- ~ae.r RAI') }~ nd
maintain That rank ion ~t least fal.~r consteuti~~~: ~~ZAPs.
:~9.

OtJ~er bt~n~ses tied to t~h~ ~f~liate's nu~~~l~~r ~f cycles i~lclude tale 1're~ier

C,~b ~3~ndis, ~3ai~t~~cec1 'f'~2tz~ ~3ortus, ~1i~~lnie Pa:~: ~~'~ag, :1!fatci~irig C'omal~ission.
~tc~~s~d '1~'ier it~Ia~r.i~~n~ Goz~zni5sio~, ar~d ~la~at ~~3c~~ius 3'c,~l.
b(;.

Under she VemE~la Loyalty ~r~~~ra~z~, .~lfliiiates can e.ani a free case oI~

pro~uc!(in a ~n~ixirlil.r~~ alnout~t ~~,1~:120 ~V i~r Mlle lo~~st cn~~er piac~;d} it~they ptirchLse a
mini~~iu~~rt ~f 60 QV ~~er ~~nontt~ ~lc~r sip consec.tjtive izzo~nt}~~. Tk~e free ru~oduct d~~es rot
c~rYS~tit~ute poin~s for ~iirposes of bonus detcrmi~lation,
61.

Affiliates coo tlt~t prii~u~rily e~~i'n l~oizuses for ~~ctual sales of Vemm.a

P.rodu~ts, Instead. A~eani~a re~~~ards Aftiliafe~ for pers~~r~ally purcha~i.~~ Vemina Products
to i~~aintairr bonus eli~;ibilit~~, and fc~r recr~~iling c~t~hers ~~~~~o likz~~~is~ piircl~ase Veinm ~
C'r~,ducts ro rx~aint;~in bc~nu~ eli~;il~ilit}~. Overall, the }rev dctcr~ninaCc of an ~'~fli;ial.e's
income, end thus t[1e actin-ity inccEltivized by the compensation plan, is the recruitn~cnt of
Affi~iates it1t~ the ~f'~iliate's do~nline teams, l~~f~o thus i~~c.ruit other Affiliates, and. so on.
F?.

Tn fact. tl~e likelili~~ai~ of Affiliates eal~iin~ ~~rofits on reiail sales is minimal.

~T~~1Li1< V~: rina states that C~fiiliates ,.nay keep ~,rc~fits t~~e4~ c a rp vy~ ~e11inU Ve,i11i~1a
1'rodt~ct~, L~einrna ~1~ters i;o m;ani~~;fi,l drsccfl.ints or incentitfcs to cricournge such
behavior. 'I~he coi~1}~any also se~~ere3y restricts Affilia'.cs 1ro~17~ selling Ve-m3~za Products,
~x~~re~s':~~ p~~;~r~ib t,:~s; ~G]~~ a~ l;,a:~iizcss car r~ta7l out s ter offcep,(7 :~i markets; >~~~ap
meets_ ~~~rrage sales, 11~rYae shopp,ira~, rlet~~~i~t~;:s, and online stares or auction sites,
iticludii;~~ c13~~~~ and. Craigsli~t,
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6~,

In s~,:ri~~ uitlikc. ltgitirn:~te mu~tilev~l n:ar~:~ti~ig busif~esses, Defendants

r~~vard Af-filia~~s fc~~~ r~cn~~t~in~~, ~a-rd f~,r rt~rcl~asing }~rod~ucts ro ~~~antt~in hotlUS uligib;lrt~~
rriCher than ~!'~~r selling ~~roc~uGts to u,~im~te-usc, consumers.
~'~C)I,:~'I'If~~~ C?~ S~C~'I(7V 5 C)t~ TF~E T;'I~ ~.~;.1.
6~~.

Se~ctioc, ~(a} c~f~tl~e F'.I'C: nct, 15 U,S.C, 4~(,aj, pt-ohibits "uXlfair ~>~~

deceptive Picts ar practic.e~ in or aff:~cting commerce..'


Ei>.

?~'iisre}~resent~ir%ores or ciece~~ti~~e un~.issrori ; ~~t material fact constitute

cie.ccpti~~e ac!s or pra~eti~es ~~~rolzibiLed l~y~ Section. ~(a~j c~i~~h~ I~1`C het,
G~~11~'T I
rilegal b'yr:an~:
66.

As all~~,~.d ~~?~~~vc. Defer~~aizt~,~ ~7rom~tc p~ir~icipa~ion in ~~e~7~~na, w~nicl~ hay

~~ c~~mperisaii~n program l~~~seil prinlririly ~n pr~~vi~ing ~payn~tents to ~arlici~ants fir the


rec.rUiCm4t~t oi'neu- partici~~u~ts; not. cm the z~.ta l sale cif ~~r~ducts oz~ services, therct~v
resul.ti~ig in a subst~i~atial pexci;~taee t:?I~~~ruc-ipants lasing n~on~~t.
67.

Defier~d~nts' prt~moti~>i7 oi'this type ~7f~schcme, c~ffen referred to ~.s

~a~-ral-~id se~~errle, ccm5tituccs ~ de~c~tilc ac.i c;i- practice irl ~iolatic,~~ c~ Seciion ~(aj c~fzhe

C~17i~'~' ~I
Income {:~~ t~is
6~.

In nui.r~erou5 instances iz~ c:onnecticm ~~,it.h the atv~~-ti~in~, ir~~~rketin.~

t~~-oi~aotio~il, ~ff~erin~ foi sale, ~7r s~]c <?i'tlie rig~hC do pariici~~atc in th e Verz~ma ~ro~ranl,

~~

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I)c~'~cildarits have rc~res~ntcd; ~ireci:ly~ or uidirectly, eapr~ssly or by implication, chat


cons..ine;s ~~~'no b~,c~ai~e Vel~~iz~a n.ff 1 fates ar~~ likely t~~ e~si~i substantial income.
69.

Ire trutkl and in fact, in riuii~~erou~ instances in ~~hich Def~i7dants ha~~e: made

tk~L X~e~~esenta~ti~3s set forth in Paragraph 6~3 ~f this CornplaiT~t, consumers ~~~c~ ~ec<~me
~i~~I711113 ij.j'l~liltc'S ~Tl'0 1101 t[}CLl~' t0 I.rXT'1] SU~~T~Il~lu~ Lr1C0111C,.

iCi,

"therefore, Defendants' ecpresenCations G~tc false or misl~a~i~~~ a~~d

~~~z~s~~itu~e a dece~~ti~~c act ~~r t~racticc in violatit~i~ t~f S~ct.~on 5(a) ot~ the I~1'C Act. 1

C;t)~;'~?T III
~tzilure t~ t7xsciose
7 1.

lt~ ~~urncrous nstancc.5 in c~nncction ti~fi~~ t1.le a~?~~criising, marketi~i~,

proinotii~n, ~~~ferin~ Pot s~ile; or sale cif the ri~;l~~l io participate iii tl~e Vernn~a pro~rarn,
i)e{~~d~nts tzar c r .~,resented. c~irectl~ ~aa~ indirectly, ~xp.essJy or L~~ implication, tti~t
individ~.als l~a~ c earned ~ul~sta~~tia] incc?ine Crortz pai~tici}~atian in t:he Vei7~nza pro`rwm;
ar~c~ ghat auy consuinr:r tivhc~ ~iCCt~ine~ a ~eilirna Affiliate has the ahili~y~ to eam stibstar~tial
iraco~~~e,
??

In r~ui7~et~ous ir;7tar~ces fry ~uhic?Z 1%~fendants hive i;~ade the rc;~ireser~t~~tion

se.t f~~rCla in Paragr~pti 71 o.f~this Complriiilt, D~['cndanLS l~a~~e f~aileci t~ disclose, or


di~cl~~sea~e-~u~t~l~~. that Vernrna~s structure ~~~ures that anost consumers ~a-ro bcc.~~me
Vct.l~:ia ~?.i1'~li~tes ~~~il-1 not ~arnsubstantial inct~:~nz,
7~ .

This adclitioi~al information ~i~aulc! be r~lat~i~ia1 to consumers ii1 deciding

~~>h~~l~er to I~articipat~ iz~ tt~~ Vei3~ma pro~ran~,


~3

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;4,

l~efc~lcl~nts' failure to disclose, or to disclose ad~yuat.ely; the material

i.r~fc>r~~~.atio~~ de~c:ih~d i~1 paragraph 7?; in light ~>f the r~E~r~.sunzatioi~s Made in ~1~~r~~~~~r~-~~~h
7 Y. conctiCutes a dec:~eptire ~~ct. car p~actic.e in ~vial~tion cif Seetiorl ~i(al of t.h~ FTC: /pct, ]5
L.S.0 ~ =1~(a).

~O[i`~'T" IV
'~1ea~ts acid ~sir~i~~vent~t ties
7~.

L3~' tu3-nishtn~ VemTZ1a Alfilia~~s ~~ itl~ ~rolnc~tic~~lai r~lat~ri;~ls to be ,aged in.

rccr~~~it~nv ne~v participants t]~at co~7t~it~ false end mi~le~di~ng re-prese~niation~; Defendants
h~~-c provided the i;~ca~~s and iristru~nental~ities fior tale c~~mmissi~n of deceptive acts and
p~ act~~:,es.
~6.

'l~?~~.ef~re, l~efentlant~' practices. as descril7c.d in ~'~ira~ra~~l~ ?~ oft~~is

C;tamplaiY~t, c~nstitlr~~c a rlece~tive act ~~r practice in violation of Sec~ian Sf a) of ih~ I='~I'C
.~~t; 1 ~ li.S.C. 5 4~(aj.

~Zelief I~~fendant
Re;iel I)eJ'~~~1dailt i3ethan; ~ ka .in. ha received. dirGCtl~~ car indirect ~~,
finds or c~tl~~r assess fr~~r1 r)~fe~~dants that dre, traceaE,~~e; te7 funds ~biained lro~t~
U~1'endant,5' customers thrau~h the deceptive acts or practices dcscribec~ }~erein.
7~,

IZelie#~ll~fendar~t is riot a ~?ona l::cie pu~~c}riser ~~~ th legal acicl e-t~uilablc title

tcy T:)efe~da:uts' eti~~s1!a~~rs` ftn7ds, and ~Z.elief~Def'~n~:azzt ~viil be ~zs7justly enriched i.'sI~~e is
not z~equire~ to disgorge the fiends oi~ ~:he vaiti~ ~71:~ the t~ene~f:~t shy r~c~ived tis a resr~lt of
Defendants' cfece}~iive acts c7r practace~.
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9.

13~ ~-~aso~7 of t}~e: foreg~c~i~1g. R.cl~ef I)efen~i~~:~t t;c~.lds funds ,end assets in

c~~nstructi~ e tr~a>t i~~r the bc:r~rfit of Del'tndants' i:ustomers.


CO~'~u'1~!f[?1Z Ii~.l~?~2'1'
$0.

Coi~slimers ?~a~~e~ sufferecj and w=ill contu~uc to su-f~fic.r subtit.antial injury as a.

result ot~ T)e'endanc 'viala~i~,ns of tLe 1-~TC Acs:. Tn addition, 1)ete~~darts hati e b~:e~~
uYijustiy cr~riel~ie~ as n resu9l ~ftheir unlawl~u)~ ~ctS or~ practic-es. AbscnC injliticti~re re;ief
l~~> tk~zis t~`oiirt, Defern~a~nt; a~~e. likely to cont~l~u~ to injure con;uirrers; reap tii~just
ensich:.~ent, and har~7~ il7e j.~tihlic intel'~st.
'~'~115 CE)IJRT'~; F'O`~'Vi:FZ'T~ Ge~~~.rai'~' ~ZEI,dEF
81.

S~ctinn 13(bj of~~heF"IBC x'~ct, 3 ~ L'.S.C. ~ 53(h), et~~~o~cr; th:~s Court to

~r~trlt injunctive ai d such otter relief ~~s t,~e (ot~rt n ay d~.em a,~~rppria?e to Malt al~ci
r~,~~re~ss vi<~lations ~~f ~~i~y provision of law er~fc~rced by t}~c F'I~C'. T'h~. Cc:~ur~, iii the
cx .reis~ c~f~ its ~qu~tahle artic]ictioia; may a~~ ~u~ci an~illa~y` relief, Including rescistiion or
refoi~na~ion cif c~7ntracG~, t~estit~tion, the r;fuz~icl of monies paid, and the dis~.or~en~~cni o~
ill-gotten ~73onies, t~o prevent ~~~7d remc~d~~ any vio(~~tion ~Jf any ~7rovision cif la~v ezlforced
b~~ El~~e F~TG.

~t-~l~e.rc ~~re, 1'IainiiFf:~~l'C, pursuant t~ Section 13("b) of the 1~,.I,C~: f'~~~, t~ U.S C:, ~
5~-~(~~) and t1.~~ Go~urt~s o~~n ec~uit~~bli;p~~~~~e~~s, rc~uest~ that the C~~urt:
A.

:'~~ar~ Plaint:i.tl~suc~~ pr~lii7~ nary inj~nct~v~ an~i a.rlciliar~~ rc17c:C as rn~~~ be

nc~essary tc~ a.~v~ert tkic likelihood of consur~~er injury c~uri~:~g the ~~enc{ency of this action
~ncf tc~ pr~SCrvL ~h~ passibilit,~- of efPec.i~~e fi~~al reliei~, irycludin~~ but nit limit~cd to,
?~

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t~:,~~parary and prelilni~~aiti injunctions. an order freezing assets, ir,:m~ tiiai~ 3ccLss, and
~ppoint~l~cnt ~~f a rec,eirer;
B.

Enter ~ permanent injr~nction to pre~~el~t +.~~uturc~ vi~~le~~ions ofthe ~'[~C Act by

n~r~,~a~~,ts:
G.

f~~~aAcl such rLliel: as the Co~~t .finds ~~cc.~ssu~r~~ to redress injury tc~

~c~nsumers resin ink ~rozn i)ef~ndants' ~ri~lati~Tls of the ~~TC net, inc)ud i~~ lout rtc~t
li7aZZt.ed to, rc~.scissi~z~ or relt~i-~natior7 ~~f contracts, restihzxioi~, the reful~id cif a~~ronies paid,
and tl~e cliseor~e~7~eni of il]-~<~tten mc~r;ies;
D.

I~r~tcr an order rcauiring Relief laefcndant to disbor~e all funds and ~isscts,

or the value oPt~~e bencflt she recci~ ed From Mlle f-gilds au~l assets, ~~~rtiich are traceable ~u
])cJtndanta' c?~ce~~tive act; ~?r practice; uncl
L,.

~\~~%ard E'laintif~f the casts of bringi~lg tl~~is action. ~~s ~~rell as such othc,r and

adciitic~~~al relief a5 il~e Caurt rna}~ cicterriiii~e to h~ j~:st ac;d groper.

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DATL:v t i p l'th c~: ~ of.:4u~,ust, ?01

R~spccti'~iIL~- sub~7~liTed,
JnN~1TlI:AN E. NUT~C~3"I`ERI~,~7~.1~1~'~
Ueneral C'~~unsel
~, -,

,~
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~

r~I'riEL1~;~7UE P. LINVII.,LF, TcY. 13ar No. 24()58793


JASC~r~ C~.:~~TUO~+. ~T`ex. ~3ar i~`c~. 24001 l ~8~
I`~tiN~ L). LI.J~L''`~}",, .I Lx. Bar ~'p. ZOOS=~?~6
1'~1IL.Y I3. ROT3Iti~C}N, "1'ea. 13ar Na.?40~67~7
F~cderal `'ride Comit~iss tin
1 x)49 I~r~~an Street, Si.~ite 21 ~0
U~:llas.'C~xas ~7~201
(214)9"i9-9i~1; aliri~~iller~{'~~.gov (Linville)
(2l4) 979-9378;jinonn(~ftc.~o~~(Mootr)
(214) 9i9-~~71; alejeune,'u~'ftc.gc~v (LeJeul7e)
(714j 97~>-r)~86; erobii~sc~n;'~.~~.Ctc.gov (R~l~inst>nj
(?14j 97~ -:3079 (I~ ax)
Att~rney~s fnr f']aintil`f
[-1?D~RAI.'[ 1~4i71~ C;01I5SION

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
DISTRICT OF ARIZONA

Civil Cover Sheet


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Vemma International Holdings ; Vemma Nutrition
Company ; Benson K. Boreyko

Plaintiff(s): Hanover Insurance Company

Defendant(s):

County of Residence: Outside the State of Arizona

County of Residence: Maricopa

County Where Claim For Relief Arose: Maricopa


Plaintiff's Atty(s):

Defendant's Atty(s):

Mark Worischeck
Sanders & Parks, PC
3030 N. Third St. #1300
Phoenix, Arizona 85012
602-532-5795

II. Basis of Jurisdiction:

4. Diversity (complete item III)

III. Citizenship of Principal Parties


(Diversity Cases Only)
Plaintiff:- 2 Citizen of Another State
Defendant:- 1 Citizen of This State
IV. Origin :

1. Original Proceeding

V. Nature of Suit:

110 Insurance

VI.Cause of Action:

Declaratory relief under 28 U.S.C. Section 2201, et. Seq.

VII. Requested in Complaint


Class Action:No
Dollar Demand:
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Date: 4/15/2016
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