This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original but all of which together will constitute one and the same instrument. Counterpart signature pages to this Agreement transmitted by facsimile transmission, by electronic mail in portable document format (.pdf), or by any other electronic means intended to preserve the original graphic and pictorial appearance of a document, will have the same effect as physical delivery of the paper document bearing an original signature. The Participant consents to (a) receive any documents related to his or her current or future participation in the Plan, including this Agreement, by electronic means, (b) the use of electronic signatures or other electronic indication(s) of acceptance, and (c) participate in the Plan and/or receive any documents related to such participation through an on-line or electronic system established and maintained by the Company or a third party designated by the Company.