The parties hereby knowingly, voluntarily, and intentionally waive the right any of them may have to a trial by jury in respect of any litigation based hereon or arising out of, under, or in connection with this Agreement, or any course of conduct, course of dealing, statements (whether verbal or written), or actions of any party in connection with the Executive’s employment with the Company. This provision is a material inducement for the parties’ acceptance of this Agreement. For the avoidance of doubt, the forgoing is not intended to modify the provisions of Section 17 .