Contractor acknowledges and embraces a zero-tolerance policy regarding any violation or potential violation of any federal, state, or local law or professional rule. Accordingly, Contractor has an affirmative duty to report any alleged, actual or potential misconduct that Contractor or its agents perceive, witness, uncover, or that otherwise comes to Contractor’s attention or knowledge immediately and in writing to the Chairman of the Board. Contractor agrees during the Term of this Agreement and thereafter to reasonably cooperate with the Company in any pending or future matters, including without limitation any litigation, investigation, or other dispute, in which Contractor, by virtue of his engagement with the Company, has relevant knowledge or information; provided, however that the Company agrees to pay reasonable hourly compensation and costs (in accordance with Paragraph 4 of this Agreement) resulting from the Company’s request.