An individual shall be a Participant in this Plan only if he or she satisfies any of the eligibility criteria set forth in Section 3.2 or Section 3.3. Upon becoming a Participant under Section 3.2 or Section 3.3, such an individual shall be permitted to participate solely for the deferral and award provisions of this Plan for which he or she has satisfied the eligibility criteria. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event may a Participant defer any amounts under this Plan during a period when the individual is receiving any amounts paid pursuant to a severance plan or arrangement or a special service allowance maintained by the Company.