The period of employment of the Executive by Employer shall commence upon the Effective Date and, subject to earlier termination as provided in this Agreement, continue thereafter for a one (1)-year term (the “ Term ”); provided , that the Term shall automatically renew for additional one (1)-year periods thereafter unless either Employer or Executive gives notice of non-renewal at least ninety (90) days prior to expiration of the Term (as it may have been extended by any renewal period).