Mr. Pons agrees that he will neither, directly or indirectly, engage in any conduct or make any statements disparaging or criticizing in any way the Company, HC2 or any of their respective affiliates, or any of their personnel nor, directly or indirectly, engage in any other conduct or make any other statement that could be reasonably expected to impair the goodwill of the Company, HC2 or any of their affiliates, the reputation of the Company, HC2 or any of their affiliates, except to the extent required by law, and then only after consultation with the Company to the extent possible, or to enforce the terms of this Agreement. It is understood that by the parties that the general release and the covenants in Paragraphs 5 and 6 hereof are essential consideration for this Agreement and an award of damages may be made for violation thereof. Any such award will not affect the enforceability of the general release of all claims by Mr. Pons.