Regardless of any action the Company or the Employer takes with respect to any or all income tax (including U.S. federal, state and local taxes and non-U.S. taxes), social insurance, payroll tax, payment on account or other tax-related withholding (“ Tax-Related Items ”), Participant acknowledges and agrees that the ultimate liability for all Tax-Related Items legally due by Participant is and remains Participant’s responsibility and that the Company and its Subsidiaries (a) make no representations or undertakings regarding the treatment of any Tax-Related Items in connection with the awarding, vesting or exercise of an Award or the subsequent sale of Stock (b) do not commit to structure the terms of an Award (or any aspect of an Award) to reduce or eliminate Participant’s liability for Tax-Related Items.