This Agreement shall become effective as of the date hereof (the “ Effective Date ”) and, subject to the provisions of Section 7 below, shall have a term that continues through and including the thirty-six (36) month anniversary of the Effective Date (the “ Initial Term ”) unless earlier terminated in accordance with this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Employee’s employment with the Company may be terminated prior to the expiration of the Initial Term or any Extension Term in accordance with Section 7 of this Agreement.