Other than the information disclosed in the Joint Stipulation, the Parties agree to keep all matters relating to this Settlement Agreement confidential and agree not to disclose this Settlement Agreement or its terms, except as may be required in connection with: (1) the preparation and filing of audits, tax returns or other legal or financial advice, provided that the accounting, legal or financial advisor has a reasonable need to know such information for the purpose of giving such legal or financial advice; (2) by the order of a court or arbitration tribunal of competent jurisdiction; (3) the requirements of any regulatory body or agency including but not limited to the Securities and Exchange Commission, including disclosure requirements; (4) any action between the Parties arising from an alleged breach of this Settlement Agreement or the Purchase & Sale Agreement; (5) the procurement or exercise of insurance coverage, and any claims, benefits or proceedings related thereto; (6) as otherwise required by law, including but not limited to disclosure in response to a validly issued subpoena or other legal process; or (7) as reasonably necessary in conducting business with third parties that have a bona fide interest in understanding the assets and/or liabilities of a Party, such as lenders, investors, insurers, other insureds, successors, and assigns.