The parties mutually agree to conduct themselves with a spirit of harmony and mutual cooperation. I agree to refrain from expressing (or causing others to express) to any third party any derogatory or negative opinions concerning the Companies or their affiliates or their respective officers, directors, operations, services or employees. On behalf of itself, its officers and directors, the Company agrees to refrain from expressing (or permitting others to express) to any third party any derogatory or negative opinions concerning me or my service to the Company. Notwithstanding the above, nothing herein shall be construed to prevent or restrict me from responding truthfully to questions or requests as a part of an inquiry conducted by a court, government or law enforcement agency or in response to a subpoena or as otherwise required by law, or as otherwise expressly provided for in this Agreement.