Hardinge expects to continue the Plan indefinitely but reserves the right at any time and from time to time by action of the Committee to amend, suspend or discontinue it, in whole or in part and with respect to any one or all of the Participants and beneficiaries hereunder, if in the Committee࿽s sole discretion and judgment, such a change is deemed necessary or desirable.  However, no such amendment, suspension or termination shall affect a Participant࿽s or beneficiary࿽s right to receive the benefits accrued in accordance with this Plan as in effect immediately prior to such amendment, suspension or termination.  Neither the adoption of the Plan by Hardinge nor any action of Hardinge or the Committee under the Plan shall be held or construed to confer upon any person any legal right to be continued as an employee of Hardinge.  All Participants shall be subject to discharge to the same extent as they would have been if the Plan had never been adopted.  The Plan shall be binding on Hardinge࿽s successors and assigns and is established under and shall be construed according to the laws of the State of New York.