To the extent not required to be disclosed by law or applicable regulation by the Company or Executive, the existence of this Release, its terms, and its negotiation shall remain strictly confidential and shall not be disclosed in any manner by Executive to any third party other than Executive’s attorney, tax advisor, or spouse, provided any such person is made aware of and agrees to the terms of this Section. However, this Release may be used as evidence in any proceeding in which one of the Parties alleges a breach of this Release, seeks a declaratory judgment on the obligations contained in this Release, or asserts claims inconsistent with the terms of this Release.