The Parties intend that the 2015 Employment Agreement since first effective be, and continue as the Amended 2015 Employment Agreement to be, interpreted to comply with, or satisfy an exemption under § 409A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended ("409A"). For example, any requirement that Employee have a termination of employment shall be interpreted as a requirement that the employee have a "separation from service" within the meaning of § 409A.