Common use of Assignment; Delegation Clause in Contracts

Assignment; Delegation. This Agreement may not be assigned by (a) any Fund without the written consent of the Custodian or (b) the Custodian without the written consent of each applicable Fund, except that the Custodian may assign this Agreement to a successor of all or a substantial portion of its business, or to an affiliate of the Custodian. The Custodian shall retain the right to employ agents, subcontractors, consultants or other third parties, including, without limitation, affiliates (each, a “Delegate” and collectively, the “Delegates”) to provide or assist it in the provision of any part of the non-custodial services described herein or the discharge of any other non-custodial obligations or duties under this Agreement without the consent or approval of any Fund. Except as otherwise provided below, the Custodian shall be responsible for the acts and omissions of any such Delegate so employed as if the Custodian had committed such acts and omissions itself. The Custodian shall be responsible for the compensation of its Delegates. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall the term Delegate include sub-custodians, Eligible Foreign Custodians, U.S. Securities Systems and Foreign Securities Systems, and the Custodian shall have no liability for their acts or omissions except as otherwise expressly provided elsewhere in this Agreement. The liability of the Custodian for the acts and omissions of sub-custodians, Eligible Foreign Custodians, U.S. Securities Systems and Foreign Securities Systems shall be as set forth in Section 14 above.

Assignment; Delegation. This Neither this Agreement nor any rights or obligations hereunder may not be assigned by (a) any Fund without the written consent of the Custodian or (b) the Custodian without the written consent of each applicable Fund. Any attempt to do so in violation of this Section shall be void. Unless specifically stated to the contrary in any written consent to an assignment, except that no assignment will release or discharge the Custodian may assign assignor from any duty or responsibility under this Agreement. Except as explicitly stated in this Agreement, nothing under this Agreement shall be construed to give any rights or benefits in this Agreement to a successor of all or a substantial portion of its businessanyone other than the Custodian and the Fund, or and the duties and responsibilities undertaken pursuant to an affiliate this Agreement shall be for the sole and exclusive benefit of the CustodianCustodian and the Fund. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of, and be binding upon, the parties and their respective permitted successors and assigns. This Agreement does not constitute an agreement for a partnership or joint venture between the Custodian and the Fund. The Custodian shall retain the right to employ agents, subcontractors, consultants or other third parties, including, without limitation, affiliates (each, a “Delegate” and collectively, the “Delegates”) to provide or assist it in the provision of any part of the non-custodial services described herein or the discharge of any other non-custodial noncustodial obligations or duties under this Agreement without the consent or approval of any Fund. Except as otherwise provided below, the The Custodian shall be responsible for the acts and omissions of any such Delegate so employed as if the Custodian had committed such acts and omissions itself. The Custodian shall be responsible for the compensation of its Delegates. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall the term Delegate include sub-custodians, Eligible Foreign Custodians, U.S. Securities Systems and Foreign Securities Systems, and the Custodian shall have no liability for their acts or omissions except as otherwise expressly provided elsewhere in this Agreement. The liability of the Custodian for the acts and omissions of sub-custodians, Eligible Foreign Custodians, U.S. Securities Systems and Foreign Securities Systems shall be as set forth in Section 14 above.

Assignment; Delegation. This Agreement may not be assigned by (a) any Fund without the written consent of the Custodian or (b) the Custodian without the written consent of each applicable Fund. Notwithstanding the foregoing, except that the Custodian may assign this Agreement to a successor of all or a substantial portion of its business, or to an affiliate Affiliate of the CustodianCustodian upon ninety (90) days’ prior written notice to the Fund. The Custodian shall retain the right to employ agents, subcontractors, consultants or other third parties, including, without limitation, affiliates (each, a “Delegate” and collectively, the “Delegates”) its Affiliates to provide or assist it in the provision of any part of the non-custodial services described herein or the discharge of any other non-custodial obligations or duties under this Agreement without the consent or approval of any Fund. The Custodian may employ other agents, subcontractors, consultants and other third parties (each a “Delegate”) to provide the services stated herein to the Funds upon the prior written consent of the Funds. Except as otherwise provided below, the Custodian shall be responsible for the acts and omissions of any such Delegate or Affiliate so employed as if the Custodian had committed such acts and omissions itself. The Custodian shall be responsible for the compensation of its DelegatesDelegates and Affiliates. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall the term Delegate include sub-custodians, Eligible Foreign Custodians, U.S. Securities Systems and Foreign Securities Systems, consultants, authorized data sources, suppliers of Custodian’s third party technology, providers of market infrastructure, and other non-affiliated entities that provide similar assistance to the Custodian in its performance of its duties under this Agreement, and the Custodian shall have no liability for their acts or omissions except as otherwise expressly provided elsewhere in this Agreement. The liability of the Custodian for the acts and omissions of sub-custodians, Eligible Foreign Custodians, U.S. Securities Systems and Foreign Securities Systems shall be as set forth in Section 14 above.

Assignment; Delegation. This Agreement may not be assigned by (a) any Fund without the written consent of the Custodian or (b) the Custodian without the written consent of each applicable Fund, except that the Custodian may assign this Agreement to a successor of all or a substantial portion of its business, or to an affiliate of the Custodian. The Custodian shall retain have the right right, without the consent or approval of any Fund, to employ agents, subcontractors, consultants or and other third parties, includingwhether affiliated or unaffiliated, without limitationto provide or assist it in the provision of any part of the services provided pursuant to this Agreement other than services required by applicable law to be performed by an Eligible Foreign Custodian, affiliates U.S. Securities System or Foreign Securities System (each, a “Delegate” and collectively, the “Delegates”) to provide or assist it in the provision of any part of the non-custodial services described herein or the discharge of any other non-custodial obligations or duties under this Agreement without the consent or approval of any the Fund. Except as otherwise provided below, the The Custodian shall be responsible for the services delivered by, and the acts and omissions of of, any such Delegate so employed as if the Custodian had provided such services and committed such acts and omissions itself. The Unless otherwise agreed in a written fee schedule, the Custodian shall be responsible for the compensation of its Delegates. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall the term Delegate include sub-custodians, Eligible Foreign Custodians, U.S. Securities Systems and Foreign Securities Systems, and the Custodian shall have no liability for their acts or omissions except as otherwise expressly provided elsewhere in this Agreement. The liability Custodian will provide the Fund with information regarding its global operating model for the delivery of the services provided hereunder on a quarterly or other periodic basis, which information shall include the identities of Delegates affiliated with the Custodian for that perform or may perform parts of the acts and omissions of sub-custodians, services (excluding services performed by Eligible Foreign Custodians, U.S. Securities Systems and Foreign Securities Systems Systems), and the locations from which such Delegates perform services, as well as such other information about its Delegates as the Fund may reasonably request from time to time. Nothing in this paragraph shall be as set forth limit or restrict the Custodian’s right to use affiliates or third parties to perform or discharge, or assist it in Section 14 abovethe performance or discharge, of any obligations or duties under this Agreement other than the provision of the services.

Assignment; Delegation. This Agreement may not be assigned by (a) any the Fund without the written consent of the Custodian or (b) the Custodian without the written consent of each applicable the Fund, except that the Custodian may assign this Agreement to a successor of all or a substantial portion of its business, or to an affiliate of the Custodian. The Custodian shall retain have the right right, without the consent or approval of the Fund, to employ agents, subcontractors, consultants or and other third parties, includingwhether affiliated or unaffiliated, without limitationto provide or assist it in the provision of any part of the services provided pursuant to this Agreement other than services required by applicable law to be performed by an Eligible Foreign Custodian, affiliates U.S. Securities System or Foreign Securities System (each, a “Delegate” and collectively, the “Delegates”) to provide or assist it in the provision of any part of the non-custodial services described herein or the discharge of any other non-custodial obligations or duties under this Agreement without the consent or approval of any the Fund. Except as otherwise provided below, the The Custodian shall be responsible for the services delivered by, and the acts and omissions of of, any such Delegate so employed as if the Custodian had provided such services and committed such acts and omissions itself. The Unless otherwise agreed in a written fee schedule, the Custodian shall be responsible for the compensation of its Delegates. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall the term Delegate include sub-custodians, Eligible Foreign Custodians, U.S. Securities Systems and Foreign Securities Systems, and the Custodian shall have no liability for their acts or omissions except as otherwise expressly provided elsewhere in this Agreement. The liability Custodian will provide the Fund with information regarding its global operating model for the delivery of the services provided hereunder on a quarterly or other periodic basis, which information shall include the identities of Delegates affiliated with the Custodian for that perform or may perform parts of the acts and omissions of sub-custodians, services (excluding services performed by Eligible Foreign Custodians, U.S. Securities Systems and Foreign Securities Systems Systems), and the locations from which such Delegates perform services, as well as such other information about its Delegates as the Fund may reasonably request from time to time. Nothing in this paragraph shall be as set forth limit or restrict the Custodian’s right to use affiliates or third parties to perform or discharge, or assist it in Section 14 abovethe performance or discharge, of any obligations or duties under this Agreement other than the provision of the services.

Assignment; Delegation. This Agreement may not be assigned by (a) any the Fund without the written consent of the Custodian or (b) the Custodian without the written consent of each applicable the Fund, except that the Custodian may assign this Agreement to a successor of all or a substantial portion of its business, or to an affiliate of the Custodian. The Custodian shall retain have the right to employ agents, subcontractors, consultants or and other third parties, includingwhether affiliated or unaffiliated, without limitationto provide or assist it in the provision of any part of the services provided pursuant to this Agreement other than services required by applicable law to be performed by an Eligible Foreign Custodian, affiliates U.S. Securities System or Foreign Securities System (each, a “Delegate” and collectively, the “Delegates”) to provide or assist it in the provision of any part of the non-custodial services described herein or the discharge of any other non-custodial obligations or duties under this Agreement ), without the consent or approval of any the Fund. Except as otherwise provided below, the The Custodian shall be responsible for the services delivered by, and the acts and omissions of of, any such Delegate so employed as if the Custodian had provided such services and committed such acts and omissions itself. The Unless otherwise agreed in a written fee schedule, the Custodian shall be responsible for the compensation of its Delegates. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall the term Delegate include sub-custodians, Eligible Foreign Custodians, U.S. Securities Systems and Foreign Securities Systems, and the Custodian shall have no liability for their acts or omissions except as otherwise expressly provided elsewhere in this Agreement. The liability Custodian will provide the Fund with information regarding its global operating model for the delivery of the services provided hereunder on a quarterly or other periodic basis, which information shall include the identities of Delegates affiliated with the Custodian for that perform or may perform parts of the acts and omissions of sub-custodians, services (excluding services performed by Eligible Foreign Custodians, U.S. Securities Systems and Foreign Securities Systems Systems), and the locations from which such Delegates perform services, as well as such other information about its Delegates as the Fund may reasonably request from time to time. Nothing in this paragraph shall be as set forth limit or restrict the Custodian’s right to use affiliates or third parties to perform or discharge, or assist it in Section 14 abovethe performance or discharge, of any obligations or duties under this Agreement other than the provision of the services.

Assignment; Delegation. This Agreement may not be assigned by (a) any the Fund without the written consent of the Custodian or (b) by the Custodian without the written consent of each applicable the Fund, except that the Custodian may assign this Agreement to a successor of all or a substantial portion of its business, or to an affiliate of a party controlling, controlled by or under common control with the Custodian. The Custodian shall retain have the right right, without prior notice to or the consent the Fund, to employ agents, subcontractors, consultants or and other third parties, including, without limitation, affiliates whether affiliated or unaffiliated (each, a “Delegate” and collectively”), the “Delegates”) to provide or assist it in the provision of any part of the non-custodial services described herein provided pursuant to this Agreement, other than services required by applicable law to be performed by a qualified custodian or a Securities System. The Custodian will be liable to the discharge of any other non-custodial obligations or duties under this Agreement without the consent or approval of any Fund. Except as otherwise provided below, the Custodian shall be responsible Fund for the acts and omissions of any such Delegate so employed its Delegates as if the Custodian it had committed such acts and omissions itself. The Custodian Unless otherwise agreed in a fee schedule, the Administrator shall be responsible for the compensation of its Delegates. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall the The term Delegate does not include sub-custodians, Eligible Foreign Custodians, U.S. Securities Systems and Foreign Securities Systems, third-party authorized data sources, suppliers of information technology or related services, or financial market utilities (including payment systems, central securities depositories, securities settlement systems, central counterparties and trade repositories), and the Custodian shall have no liability for their acts or omissions except as otherwise expressly provided elsewhere in this Agreement; provided, however, the foregoing is not intended to, and shall not, limit or modify the Custodian’s provision of services and related obligations hereunder. The liability Custodian will provide or make available to the Fund on a quarterly or other periodic basis information regarding its global operating model for the delivery of the services, which information shall include the identities of Delegates affiliated with the Custodian that perform or may perform parts of the services, and the locations from which such Delegates perform services, as well as such other information about its Delegates as the Fund may reasonably request from time to time. Nothing in this paragraph shall limit or restrict the Custodian’s right to use affiliates or third parties to perform or discharge, or assist it in the performance or discharge, of any obligations or duties under this Agreement other than the provision of the services, provided, the Custodian will be liable to the Trust for the acts and omissions of sub-custodians, Eligible Foreign Custodians, U.S. Securities Systems such affiliates and Foreign Securities Systems third parties as if it had committed such acts and omissions itself and the Custodian shall be as set forth in Section 14 aboveresponsible for the compensation of any such affiliates and third parties.

Assignment; Delegation. This Agreement may not be assigned by (a) any Fund without the written consent of the Custodian or (b) the Custodian without the written consent of each applicable Fund, except that the Custodian may assign this Agreement to a successor of all or a substantial portion of its business, or to an affiliate of the Custodian. The Custodian shall retain have the right right, without the consent or approval of any Fund, to employ agents, subcontractors, consultants or and other third parties, includingwhether affiliated or unaffiliated, without limitationto provide or assist it in the provision of any part of the services provided pursuant to this Agreement other than services required by applicable law to be performed by an Eligible Foreign Custodian, affiliates U.S. Securities System or Foreign Securities System (each, a “Delegate” and collectively, the “Delegates”) to provide or assist it in the provision of any part of the non-custodial services described herein or the discharge of any other non-custodial obligations or duties under this Agreement without the consent or approval of any the Fund. Except as otherwise provided below, the The Custodian shall be responsible for the services delivered by, and the acts and omissions of of, any such Delegate so employed as if the Custodian had provided such services and committed such acts and omissions itself. The Unless otherwise agreed in a written fee schedule, the Custodian shall be responsible for the compensation of its Delegates. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall the term Delegate include sub-custodians, Eligible Foreign Custodians, U.S. Securities Systems and Foreign Securities Systems, and the Custodian shall have no liability for their acts or omissions except as otherwise expressly provided elsewhere in this Agreement. The liability Custodian will provide the Fund with information regarding its global operating model for the delivery of the services provided hereunder on a quarterly or other periodic basis, which information shall include the identities of Delegates affiliated with the Custodian for that perform or may perform parts of the acts and omissions of sub-custodians, services (excluding services performed by Eligible Foreign Custodians, U.S. Securities Systems and Foreign Securities Systems shall be as set forth in Section 14 above.Securities

Assignment; Delegation. This Agreement may not be assigned by (a) any Fund Customer without the written consent of the Custodian or (b) the Custodian without the written consent of each applicable FundCustomer. Notwithstanding the foregoing, except that the Custodian may assign this Agreement to a successor of all or a substantial portion of its business, or to an affiliate Affiliate of the CustodianCustodian upon ninety (90) days’ prior written notice to the Customer. The Custodian shall retain the right to employ agents, subcontractors, consultants or other third parties, including, without limitation, affiliates (each, a “Delegate” and collectively, the “Delegates”) its Affiliates to provide or assist it in the provision of any part of the non-custodial services described herein or the discharge of any other non-custodial obligations or duties under this Agreement without the consent or approval of any FundCustomer. The Custodian may employ other agents, subcontractors, consultants and other third parties (each a “Delegate”) to provide the services stated herein to the Customers upon the prior written consent of the Customers. Except as otherwise provided below, the Custodian shall be responsible for the acts and omissions of any such Delegate or Affiliate so employed as if the Custodian had committed such acts and omissions itself. The Custodian shall be responsible for the compensation of its DelegatesDelegates and Affiliates. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall the term Delegate include sub-custodians, Eligible Foreign Custodians, U.S. Securities Systems and Foreign Securities Systems, consultants, authorized data sources, suppliers of Custodian’s third party technology, providers of market infrastructure, and other non-affiliated entities that provide similar assistance to the Custodian in its performance of its duties under this Agreement, and the Custodian shall have no liability for their acts or omissions except as otherwise expressly provided elsewhere in this Agreement. The liability of the Custodian for the acts and omissions of sub-custodians, Eligible Foreign Custodians, U.S. Securities Systems and Foreign Securities Systems shall be as set forth in Section 14 above.

Assignment; Delegation. This Neither this Agreement nor any rights or obligations hereunder may not be assigned by (a) any Fund without the written consent of the Custodian or (b) the Custodian without the written consent of each applicable Fund, except that the Custodian may assign this Agreement to a successor of all or a substantial portion of its business, or to an affiliate of the Custodian. Any attempt to do so in violation of this Section shall be void. Unless specifically stated to the contrary in any written consent to an assignment, no assignment will release or discharge the assignor from any duty or responsibility under this Agreement. Except as explicitly stated in this Agreement, nothing under this Agreement shall be construed to give any rights or benefits in this Agreement to anyone other than the Custodian and the Fund, and the duties and responsibilities undertaken pursuant to this Agreement shall be for the sole and exclusive benefit of the Custodian and the Fund. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of, and be binding upon, the parties and their respective permitted successors and assigns. This Agreement does not constitute an agreement for a partnership or joint venture between the Custodian and the Fund. The Custodian shall retain the right to employ agents, subcontractors, consultants or other third parties, including, without limitation, affiliates (each, a “Delegate” and collectively, the “Delegates”) to provide or assist it in the provision of any part of the non-custodial services described herein or the discharge of any other non-custodial obligations or duties under this Agreement without the consent or approval of any Fund. Except as otherwise provided below, the Custodian shall be responsible for the acts and omissions of any such Delegate so employed as if the Custodian had committed such acts and omissions itself. The Custodian shall be responsible for the compensation of its Delegates. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall the term Delegate include sub-custodians, Eligible Foreign Custodiansforeign sub-custodians, U.S. Securities Systems and Foreign Securities Systems, and the Custodian shall have no liability for their acts or omissions except as otherwise expressly provided elsewhere in this Agreement. The liability of the Custodian for the acts and omissions of sub-custodians, Eligible Foreign Custodiansforeign sub-custodians, U.S. Securities Systems and Foreign Securities Systems shall be as set forth in Section 14 above. The Custodian will provide the Fund with information regarding its global operating model for the delivery of the services provided hereunder on a quarterly or other periodic basis, which information shall include the identities of Delegates affiliated with the Custodian that perform or may perform parts of the services (excluding services performed by sub-custodians, U.S. Securities Systems and Foreign Securities Systems), and the locations from which such Delegates perform services, as well as such other information about its Delegates as the Fund may reasonably request from time to time. Nothing in this paragraph shall limit or restrict the Custodian’s right to use affiliates or third parties to perform or discharge, or assist it in the performance or discharge, of any obligations or duties under this Agreement other than the provision of the services.

Assignment; Delegation. This Agreement may not be assigned by (a) any Fund the Trustee without the prior written consent of the Custodian or (b) the Custodian without the written consent of each applicable Fundthe Trustee, except that the Custodian may assign this Agreement to a successor of all or a substantial portion of its business, or to an affiliate of the CustodianCustodian without the consent of the Trustee. The Custodian shall retain the right to employ agents, subcontractors, consultants or other third parties, including, without limitation, affiliates (each, a “Delegate” and collectively, the “Delegates”) to provide or assist it in the provision of any part of the non-custodial services described herein or the discharge of any other non-custodial obligations or duties under this Agreement without the consent or approval of any the Fund. Except as otherwise provided below, the Custodian shall be responsible for the acts and omissions of any such Delegate so employed as if the Custodian had committed such acts and omissions itself. The Custodian shall be responsible for the compensation of its Delegates. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall the term Delegate include sub-custodians, Eligible Foreign Custodians, custodians and U.S. Securities Systems and Foreign Securities Systems, and the Custodian shall have no liability for their acts or omissions except as otherwise expressly provided elsewhere in this Agreement. The liability of the Custodian for the acts and omissions of sub-custodians, Eligible Foreign Custodians, custodians and U.S. Securities Systems and Foreign Securities Systems shall be as set forth in Section 14 12 above.

Assignment; Delegation. This Agreement Contract may not be assigned by (a) any Fund without the written consent of the Custodian or (b) the Custodian without the written consent of each applicable Fund, except that the Custodian may assign this Agreement Contract to a successor of all or a substantial portion of its business, or to an affiliate of the Custodian. The Custodian shall retain the right to employ agents, subcontractors, consultants or other third parties, including, without limitation, affiliates (each, a “Delegate” and collectively, the “Delegates”) to provide or assist it in the provision of any part of the non-custodial services described herein or the discharge of any other non-custodial obligations or duties under this Agreement Contract without the consent or approval of any Fund. Except as otherwise provided below, the Custodian shall be responsible for the acts and omissions of any such Delegate so employed as if the Custodian had committed such acts and omissions itself. The Custodian shall be responsible for the compensation of its Delegates. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall the term Delegate include sub-custodians, Eligible Foreign Custodians, U.S. Securities Systems and Foreign Securities Systems, and the Custodian shall have no liability for their acts or omissions except as otherwise expressly provided elsewhere in this AgreementContract. The liability of the Custodian for the acts and omissions of sub-custodians, Eligible Foreign Custodians, U.S. Securities Systems and Foreign Securities Systems shall be as set forth in Section 1, Section 4.12 and Section 14 above.

Assignment; Delegation. This Agreement may not be assigned by (a) any Fund the Trust on behalf of the Funds without the written consent of the Custodian or (b) the Custodian without the written consent of each applicable Fundthe Trust on behalf of the Funds, except that the Custodian may assign this Agreement to a successor of all or a substantial portion of its business, or to an affiliate of the CustodianCustodian upon at least ninety (90) days’ prior written notice to the Trust. However, in the event that either party becomes insolvent, bankrupt or otherwise subject to a receivership, conservatorship, administration or the like by a governmental or self-regulatory authority or court, then such party will have the right to assign or transfer its rights and obligations under this Agreement to any entity to which the party transfers its business and assets (including a bridge bank or similar entity) and the other party irrevocably consents to such assignment or transfer. The Custodian shall retain the right to employ agents, subcontractors, consultants or other third parties, including, without limitation, affiliates (each, a “Delegate” and collectively, the “Delegates”) to provide or assist it in the provision of any part of the non-custodial services described herein or the discharge of any other non-custodial obligations or duties under this Agreement without the consent or approval of any the Fund. Except as otherwise provided below, the Custodian shall be responsible for the acts and omissions of any such Delegate so employed as if the Custodian had committed such acts and omissions itself. The Custodian shall be responsible for the compensation of its Delegates. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall the term Delegate include sub-custodians, Eligible Foreign CustodiansSub-Custodian, U.S. Securities Systems and Foreign Securities Systems, and the Custodian shall have no liability for their acts or omissions except as otherwise expressly provided elsewhere in this Agreement. The liability of the Custodian for the acts and omissions of sub-custodians, Eligible Foreign CustodiansSub-Custodian, U.S. Securities Systems and Foreign Securities Systems shall be as set forth in Section 14 above.

Assignment; Delegation. This Agreement may not be assigned by (a) any the Fund without the written consent of the Custodian or (b) the Custodian without the written consent of each applicable the Fund, except that the Custodian may assign this Agreement to a successor of all or a substantial portion of its business, or to an affiliate of the Custodian. The Custodian shall retain the right to employ agents, subcontractors, consultants or other third parties, including, without limitation, affiliates (each, a “Delegate” and collectively, the “Delegates”) to provide or assist it in the provision of any part of the non-custodial services described herein or the discharge of any other non-custodial obligations or duties under this Agreement without the consent or approval of any the Fund. Except as otherwise provided below, the Custodian shall be responsible for the acts and omissions of any such Delegate so employed as if the Custodian had committed such acts and omissions itself. The Custodian shall be responsible for the compensation of its Delegates. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall the term Delegate include sub-custodians, Eligible Foreign Custodians, U.S. Securities Systems and Foreign Securities Systems, and the Custodian shall have no liability for their acts or omissions except as otherwise expressly provided elsewhere in this Agreement. The liability of the Custodian for the acts and omissions of sub-custodians, Eligible Foreign Custodians, U.S. Securities Systems and Foreign Securities Systems shall be as set forth in Section 14 above.

Assignment; Delegation. This Agreement may not be assigned by (a) any Fund without the written consent of the Custodian or (b) the Custodian without the written consent of each applicable Fund, except that the Custodian may assign this Agreement to a successor of all or a substantial portion of its business, or to an affiliate of the Custodian. The Custodian shall retain the right to employ agents, subcontractors, consultants or other third parties, including, without limitation, affiliates (each, a “"Delegate” " and collectively, the “"Delegates”") to provide or assist it in the provision of any part of the non-custodial noncustodial services described herein or the discharge of any other non-custodial obligations or duties under this Agreement without the consent or approval of any Fund. Except as otherwise provided below, the Custodian shall be responsible for the acts and omissions of any such Delegate so employed as if the Custodian had committed such acts and omissions itself. The Custodian shall be responsible for the compensation of its Delegates. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall the term Delegate include sub-custodians, Eligible Foreign Custodians, U.S. Securities Systems and Foreign Securities Systems, and the Custodian shall have no liability for their acts or omissions except as otherwise expressly provided elsewhere in this Agreement. The liability of the Custodian for the acts and omissions of sub-custodians, Eligible Foreign Custodians, U.S. Securities Systems and Foreign Securities Systems shall be as set forth in Section 14 above.

Assignment; Delegation. (a) This Agreement may not be assigned by (ai) any Fund without the written consent of the Custodian or (bii) the Custodian without the written consent of each applicable Fund, except that the Custodian may assign this Agreement to a successor of all or a substantial portion of its business, or to an affiliate of the Custodian. The Custodian shall retain have the right right, without the consent or approval of the Fund, to employ agents, subcontractors, consultants or and other third parties, includingwhether affiliated or unaffiliated, without limitation, affiliates to provide or assist it in the provision of any part of the services other than services required by applicable law to be performed by a subcustodian or Securities System (each, a “Delegate” and collectively, the “Delegates”) to provide or assist it in the provision of any part of the non-custodial services described herein or the discharge of any other non-custodial obligations or duties under this Agreement without the consent or approval of any the Fund. Except as otherwise ; provided belowthat, the Custodian shall require that such agents, subcontractors, consultants and other third parties agree to keep confidential any information disclosed by the Fund or its Investment Advisor to the Custodian or such agents, subcontractors, consultants and other third parties. The Custodian shall be responsible for the services delivered by, and the acts and omissions of of, any such Delegate so employed as if the Custodian had provided such services and committed such acts and omissions itself. The Unless otherwise agreed in a Fee Schedule, the Custodian shall be responsible for the compensation of its Delegates. Notwithstanding Information Classification: Limited Access (b) The Custodian will provide the foregoingFund with information regarding its global operating model for the delivery of the services on a quarterly or other periodic basis, in no event which information shall include the term Delegate include sub-custodians, Eligible Foreign Custodians, U.S. Securities Systems identities of Delegates affiliated with the Custodian that perform or may perform parts of the services (excluding services performed by Subcustodians and Foreign Securities Systems), and the Custodian shall have no liability for their acts or omissions except locations from which such Delegates perform services, as otherwise expressly provided elsewhere in this Agreement. The liability of well as such other information about its Delegates as the Custodian for the acts and omissions of sub-custodians, Eligible Foreign Custodians, U.S. Securities Systems and Foreign Securities Systems shall be as set forth in Section 14 aboveFund may reasonably request from time to time.

Assignment; Delegation. This Agreement may not be assigned by (a) any the Fund without the written consent of the Custodian or (b) by the Custodian without the written consent of each applicable the Fund, except that the Custodian may assign this Agreement to a successor of all or a substantial portion of its business, or to an affiliate of the Custodian. The Custodian shall retain have the right right, without the consent or approval of the Fund, to employ agents, subcontractors, consultants or and other third parties, includingwhether affiliated or unaffiliated, without limitationto provide or assist it in the provision of any part of the services provided pursuant to this Agreement other than services required by applicable law to be performed by an Eligible Foreign Custodian, affiliates U.S. Securities System or Foreign Securities System (each, a “Delegate” and collectively, the “Delegates”) to provide or assist it in the provision of any part of the non-custodial services described herein or the discharge of any other non-custodial obligations or duties under this Agreement without the consent or approval of any the Fund. Except as otherwise provided below, the The Custodian shall be responsible for the services delivered by, and the acts and omissions of of, any such Delegate so employed as if the Custodian had provided such services and committed such acts and omissions itself. The Unless otherwise agreed in a written fee schedule, the Custodian shall be responsible for the compensation of its Delegates. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall the term Delegate include sub-custodians, Eligible Foreign Custodians, U.S. Securities Systems and System or Foreign Securities Systems, and the Custodian shall have no liability for their acts or omissions except as otherwise expressly provided elsewhere in this Agreement. The liability Custodian will provide the Fund with information regarding its global operating model for the delivery of the services provided hereunder on a quarterly or other periodic basis, which information shall include the identities of Delegates affiliated with the Custodian for that perform or may perform parts of the acts and omissions of sub-custodians, services (excluding services performed by Eligible Foreign Custodians, U.S. Securities Systems and System or Foreign Securities Systems Systems), and the locations from which such Delegates perform services, as well as such other information about its Delegates as the Fund may reasonably request from time to time. Nothing in this paragraph shall be as set forth limit or restrict the Custodian’s right to use affiliates or third parties to perform or discharge, or assist it in Section 14 abovethe performance or discharge, of any obligations or duties under this Agreement other than the provision of the services.

Assignment; Delegation. This Agreement Contract may not be assigned by (a) any Fund without the written consent of the Custodian or (b) the Custodian without the written consent of each applicable Fund, except that the Custodian may assign this Agreement Contract to a successor of all or a substantial portion of its business, or to an affiliate of the Custodian. The Custodian shall retain the right to employ agents, subcontractors, consultants or other third parties, including, without limitation, affiliates (each, a “"Delegate” " and collectively, the “"Delegates”") to provide or assist it in the provision of any part of the non-custodial services described herein or the discharge of any other non-custodial obligations or duties under this Agreement Contract without the consent or approval of any Fund. Except as otherwise provided below, the Custodian shall be responsible for the acts and omissions of any such Delegate so employed as if the Custodian had committed such acts and omissions itself. The Custodian shall be responsible for the compensation of its Delegates. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall the term Delegate include sub-custodians, Eligible Foreign Custodians, U.S. Securities Systems and Foreign Securities Systems, and the Custodian shall have no liability for their acts or omissions except as otherwise expressly provided elsewhere in this AgreementContract. The liability of the Custodian for the acts and omissions of sub-custodians, Eligible Foreign Custodians, U.S. Securities Systems and Foreign Securities Systems shall be as set forth in Section 1, Section 4.12 and Section 14 above.

Assignment; Delegation. This Agreement may not be assigned by (a) any the Fund without the written consent of the Custodian or (b) the Custodian without the written consent of each applicable the Fund, except that the Custodian may assign this Agreement to a successor of all or a substantial portion of its business, or to an affiliate of the CustodianCustodian upon at least ninety (90) days’ prior written notice to the Fund. However, in the event that either party becomes insolvent, bankrupt or otherwise subject to a receivership, conservatorship, administration or the like by a governmental or self-regulatory authority or court, then such party will have the right to assign or transfer its rights and obligations under this Agreement to any entity to which the party transfers its business and assets (including a bridge bank or similar entity) and the other party irrevocably consents to such assignment or transfer. The Custodian shall retain the right to employ agents, subcontractors, consultants or other third parties, including, without limitation, affiliates (each, a “Delegate” and collectively, the “Delegates”) to provide or assist it in the provision of any part of the non-custodial services described herein or the discharge of any other non-custodial obligations or duties under this Agreement without the consent or approval of any the Fund. Except as otherwise provided below, the Custodian shall be responsible for the acts and omissions of any such Delegate so employed as if the Custodian had committed such acts and omissions itself. The Custodian shall be responsible for the compensation of its Delegates. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall the term Delegate include sub-custodians, Eligible Foreign CustodiansSub-Custodian, U.S. Securities Systems and Foreign Securities Systems, and the Custodian shall have no liability for their acts or omissions except as otherwise expressly provided elsewhere in this Agreement. The liability of the Custodian for the acts and omissions of sub-custodians, Eligible Foreign CustodiansSub-Custodian, U.S. Securities Systems and Foreign Securities Systems shall be as set forth in Section 14 above.

Assignment; Delegation. This Agreement may not be assigned by (a) any Fund without the written consent of the Custodian or (b) the Custodian without the written consent of each applicable FundState Street or (b) State Street without the written consent of the Custodian, except that the Custodian State Street may assign this Agreement to a successor of all or a substantial portion of its business, or to an affiliate of State Street. State Street shall have the Custodian. The right, without the consent or approval of the Custodian shall retain or the right Fund, to employ agents, subcontractors, consultants or and other third parties, includingwhether affiliated or unaffiliated, without limitationto provide or assist it in the provision of any part of the services provided pursuant to this Agreement other than services required by applicable law to be performed by an Eligible Foreign Custodian, affiliates U.S. Securities System or Foreign Securities System (each, a “Delegate” and collectively, the “Delegates”) to provide or assist it in the provision of any part of the non-custodial services described herein or the discharge of any other non-custodial obligations or duties under this Agreement without the consent or approval of any the Custodian or the Fund. Except as otherwise provided below, the Custodian State Street shall be responsible for the services delivered by, and the acts and omissions of of, any such Delegate so employed as if the Custodian State Street had provided such services and committed such acts and omissions itself. The Custodian Unless otherwise agreed in a written fee schedule, State Street shall be responsible for the compensation of its Delegates. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall the term Delegate include sub-custodians, Eligible Foreign Custodians, U.S. Securities Systems and Foreign Securities Systems, and the Custodian State Street shall have no liability for their acts or omissions except as otherwise expressly provided elsewhere in this Agreement. The liability State Street will provide the Custodian with information regarding its global operating model for the delivery of the Custodian for services provided hereunder on a quarterly or other periodic basis, which information shall include the acts and omissions identities of sub-custodians, Delegates affiliated with State Street that perform or may perform parts of the services (excluding services performed by Eligible Foreign Custodians, U.S. Securities Systems and Foreign Securities Systems Systems), and the locations from which such Delegates perform services, as well as such other information about its Delegates as the Custodian may reasonably request from time to time. Nothing in this paragraph shall be as set forth limit or restrict State Street’s right to use affiliates or third parties to perform or discharge, or assist it in Section 14 abovethe performance or discharge, of any obligations or duties under this Agreement other than the provision of the services.

Assignment; Delegation. (a) This Agreement may not be assigned by (ai) any Fund without the written consent of the Custodian or (bii) the Custodian without the written consent of each applicable Fund, except that the Custodian may assign this Agreement to a successor of all or a substantial portion of its business, or to an affiliate of the Custodian. The Custodian shall retain have the right right, without the consent or approval of the Fund, to employ agents, subcontractors, consultants or and other third parties, includingwhether affiliated or unaffiliated, without limitation, affiliates to provide or assist it in the provision of any part of the services other than services required by applicable law to be performed by a subcustodian or Securities System (each, a “Delegate” and collectively, the “Delegates”) to provide or assist it in the provision of any part of the non-custodial services described herein or the discharge of any other non-custodial obligations or duties under this Agreement without the consent or approval of any the Fund. Except as otherwise ; provided belowthat, the Custodian shall require that such agents, subcontractors, consultants and other third parties agree to keep confidential any information disclosed by the Fund or its Investment Advisor to the Custodian or such agents, subcontractors, consultants and other third parties. The Custodian shall be responsible for the services delivered by, and the acts and omissions of of, any such Delegate so employed as if the Custodian had provided such services and committed such acts and omissions itself. The Unless otherwise agreed in a Fee Schedule, the Custodian shall be responsible for the compensation of its Delegates. Notwithstanding . (b) The Custodian will provide the foregoingFund with information regarding its global operating model for the delivery of the services on a quarterly or other periodic basis, in no event which information shall include the term Delegate include sub-custodians, Eligible Foreign Custodians, U.S. Securities Systems identities of Delegates affiliated with the Custodian that perform or may perform parts of the services (excluding services performed by Subcustodians and Foreign Securities Systems), and the Custodian shall have no liability for their acts or omissions except locations from which such Delegates perform services, as otherwise expressly provided elsewhere in this Agreement. The liability of well as such other information about its Delegates as the Custodian for the acts and omissions of sub-custodians, Eligible Foreign Custodians, U.S. Securities Systems and Foreign Securities Systems shall be as set forth in Section 14 aboveFund may reasonably request from time to time.

Assignment; Delegation. This Agreement may not be assigned by (a) any Fund without the written consent of the Custodian or (b) the Custodian without the written consent of each applicable Fund, except that the Custodian may assign this Agreement to a successor of all or a substantial portion of its business, or to an affiliate of the Custodian. The Custodian shall retain the right to employ agents, subcontractors, consultants or other third parties, including, without limitation, affiliates (each, a “Delegate” and collectively, the “Delegates”) to provide or assist it in the provision of any part of the non-non- custodial services described herein or the discharge of any other non-custodial obligations or duties under this Agreement without the consent or approval of any Fund. Except as otherwise provided below, the Custodian shall be responsible for the acts and omissions of any such Delegate so employed as if the Custodian had committed such acts and omissions itself. The Custodian shall be responsible for the compensation of its Delegates. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall the term Delegate include sub-custodians, Eligible Foreign Custodians, U.S. Securities Systems and Foreign Securities Systems, and the Custodian shall have no liability for their acts or omissions except as otherwise expressly provided elsewhere in this Agreement. The liability of the Custodian for the acts and omissions of sub-custodians, Eligible Foreign Custodians, U.S. Securities Systems and Foreign Securities Systems shall be as set forth in Section 14 above.

Assignment; Delegation. This Agreement may not be assigned by (a) any Fund without the written consent of the Custodian or (b) the Custodian without the written consent of each applicable Fund, except that the Custodian may assign this Agreement to a successor of all or a substantial portion of its business, or provided that such successor must have the appropriate resources and personnel to an affiliate of provide the Custodianservices hereunder. The Custodian shall retain the right to employ agents, subcontractors, consultants or other third parties, including, without limitation, affiliates (each, a “Delegate” and collectively, the “Delegates”) to provide or assist it in the provision of any part of the non-custodial services described herein or the discharge of any other non-custodial obligations or duties under this Agreement without the consent or approval of any Fund. Except as otherwise provided below, the Custodian shall be responsible for the acts and omissions of any such Delegate so employed as if the Custodian had committed such acts and omissions itself. The Custodian shall be responsible for the compensation of its Delegates. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall the term Delegate include sub-custodians, Eligible Foreign Custodians, U.S. Securities Systems and Foreign Securities Systems, and the Custodian shall have no liability for their acts or omissions except as otherwise expressly provided elsewhere in this Agreement. The liability of the Custodian for the acts and omissions of sub-custodians, Eligible Foreign Custodians, U.S. Securities Systems and Foreign Securities Systems shall be as set forth in Section 14 above.

Assignment; Delegation. This Agreement may not be assigned by (a) any Fund Company without the written consent of the Custodian or (b) the Custodian without the written consent of each applicable FundCompany, except that the Custodian may assign this Agreement to a successor of all or a substantial portion of its business, or to an affiliate of the Custodian. The Custodian shall retain the right to employ agents, subcontractors, consultants or other third parties, including, without limitation, affiliates (each, a “Delegate” and collectively, the “Delegates”) to provide or assist it in the provision of any part of the non-custodial services described herein or the discharge of any other non-custodial obligations or duties under this Agreement without the consent or approval of any Fundthe Company. Except as otherwise provided below, the Custodian shall be responsible for the acts and omissions of any such Delegate so employed as if the Custodian had committed such acts and omissions itself. The Custodian shall be responsible for the compensation of its Delegates. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall the term Delegate include sub-custodians, Eligible Foreign Custodiansforeign sub-custodian, U.S. Securities Systems and Foreign Securities Systems, and the Custodian shall have no liability for their acts or omissions except as otherwise expressly provided elsewhere in this Agreement. The liability of the Custodian for the acts and omissions of sub-custodians, Eligible Foreign Custodiansforeign sub-custodian, U.S. Securities Systems and Foreign Securities Systems shall be as set forth in Section 14 above.. Information Classification: Limited Access

Assignment; Delegation. This Agreement may not be assigned by (a) any the Fund without the written consent of the Custodian or (b) the Custodian without the written consent of each applicable the Fund, except that the Custodian may assign this Agreement to a successor of all or a substantial portion of its business, or to an affiliate of the Custodian. The Custodian shall retain the right to employ agents, subcontractors, consultants or other third parties, including, without limitation, affiliates (each, a “Delegate” and collectively, the “Delegates”) to provide or assist it in the provision of any part of the non-custodial services described herein or the discharge of any other non-custodial obligations or duties under this Agreement without the consent or approval of any the Fund. Except as otherwise provided below, the Custodian shall be responsible for the acts and omissions of any such Delegate so employed as if the Custodian had committed such acts and omissions itself. The Custodian shall be responsible for the compensation of its Delegates. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall the term Delegate include sub-custodians, Eligible Foreign Custodians, U.S. securities depositories or Eligible Securities Systems and Foreign Securities SystemsDepositories, and the Custodian shall have no liability for their acts or omissions except as otherwise expressly provided elsewhere in this Agreement. The liability of the Custodian for the acts and omissions of sub-custodians, Eligible Foreign Custodians, U.S. Securities Systems and securities depositories or Eligible Foreign Securities Systems Depositories shall be as set forth in Section 14 abovethe Agreement.”

Assignment; Delegation. This Agreement may not be assigned by (a) any Fund without the written consent of the Custodian or (b) the Custodian without the written consent of each applicable Fund, except that the Custodian may assign this Agreement to a successor of all or a substantial portion of its business, or to an affiliate of the Custodian. The Custodian shall retain the right to employ agents, subcontractors, consultants or other third parties, including, without limitation, affiliates (each, a “"Delegate” " and collectively, the “"Delegates”") to provide or assist it in the provision of any part of the non-custodial services described herein or the discharge of any other non-custodial obligations or duties under this Agreement without the consent or approval of any Fund. Except as otherwise provided below, the Custodian shall be responsible for the acts and omissions of any such Delegate so employed as if the Custodian had committed such acts and omissions itself. The Custodian shall be responsible for the compensation of its Delegates. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall the term Delegate include sub-sub- custodians, Eligible Foreign Custodians, U.S. Securities Systems and Foreign Securities Systems, and the Custodian shall have no liability for their acts or omissions except as otherwise expressly provided elsewhere in this Agreement. The liability of the Custodian for the acts and omissions of sub-custodians, Eligible Foreign Custodians, U.S. Securities Systems and Foreign Securities Systems shall be as set forth in Section 14 above.

Assignment; Delegation. This Agreement may not be assigned by (a) any Fund without the written consent of the Custodian or (b) the Custodian without the written consent of each applicable Fund. Notwithstanding the foregoing, except that the Custodian may assign this Agreement to a successor of all or a substantial portion of its business, or to an affiliate Affiliate of the CustodianCustodian upon ninety (90) days' prior written notice to the Fund. The Custodian shall retain the right to employ agents, subcontractors, consultants or other third parties, including, without limitation, affiliates (each, a “Delegate” and collectively, the “Delegates”) its Affiliates to provide or assist it in the provision of any part of the non-custodial services described herein or the discharge of any other non-custodial obligations or duties under this Agreement without the consent or approval of any Fund. The Custodian may employ other agents, subcontractors, consultants and other third parties (each a "Delegate") to provide the services stated herein to the Funds upon the prior written consent of the Funds. Except as otherwise provided below, the Custodian shall be responsible for the acts and omissions of any such Delegate or Affiliate so employed as if the Custodian had committed such acts and omissions itself. The Custodian shall be responsible for the compensation of its DelegatesDelegates and Affiliates. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall the term Delegate include sub-custodians, Eligible Foreign Custodians, U.S. Securities Systems and Foreign Securities Systems, consultants, authorized data sources, suppliers of Custodian's third party technology, providers of market infrastructure, and other non-affiliated entities that provide similar assistance to the Custodian in its performance of its duties under this Agreement, and the Custodian shall have no liability for their acts or omissions except as otherwise expressly provided elsewhere in this Agreement. The liability of the Custodian for the acts and omissions of sub-custodians, Eligible Foreign Custodians, U.S. Securities Systems and Foreign Securities Systems shall be as set forth in Section 14 above.

Assignment; Delegation. This Agreement may not be assigned by (a) any Fund without the written consent of the Custodian or (b) the Custodian without the written consent of each applicable Fund, except that the Custodian may assign this Agreement to a successor of all or a substantial portion of its business, or to an affiliate of the Custodian. The Custodian shall retain have the right right, without the consent or approval of any Fund, to employ agents, subcontractors, consultants or and other third parties, includingwhether affiliated or unaffiliated, without limitationto provide or assist it in the provision of any part of the services provided pursuant to this Agreement other than services required by applicable law to be performed by an Eligible Foreign Custodian, affiliates U.S. Securities System or Foreign Securities System (each, a “Delegate” and collectively, the “Delegates”) to provide or assist it in the provision of any part of the non-custodial services described herein or the discharge of any other non-custodial obligations or duties under this Agreement without the consent or approval of any the Fund. Except as otherwise provided below, the The Custodian shall be responsible for the services delivered by, and the acts and omissions of of, any such Delegate so employed as if the Custodian had provided such services and committed such acts and omissions itself. The Unless otherwise agreed in a written fee schedule, the Custodian shall be responsible for the compensation of its Delegates. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall the term Delegate include sub-custodians, Eligible Foreign Custodians, U.S. Securities Systems and Foreign Securities Systems, and the Custodian shall have no liability for their acts or omissions except as otherwise expressly provided elsewhere in this Agreement. The liability Custodian will provide the Fund with information regarding its global operating model for the delivery of the services provided hereunder on a quarterly or other periodic basis, which information shall include the identities of Delegates affiliated with the Custodian for that perform or may perform parts of the acts and omissions of sub-custodians, services (excluding services performed by Eligible Foreign Custodians, U.S. Securities Systems and Foreign Securities Systems Systems), and the locations from which such Delegates perform services, as well as such other information about its Delegates as the Fund may reasonably request from time to time. Nothing in this paragraph shall be as set forth limit or restrict the Custodian’s right to use affiliates or third parties to perform or discharge, or assist it in Section 14 above.the performance or discharge, of any obligations or duties under this Agreement other than the provision of the services. Information Classification: Limited Access

Assignment; Delegation. This Notwithstanding any other provisions set forth in herein to the contrary, this Agreement may not be assigned by (a) any Fund without the written consent of the Custodian or (b) the Custodian without the written consent of each applicable Fund, except that the Custodian may assign this Agreement to a successor of all or a substantial portion of its business, or to an affiliate of the CustodianCustodian provided that such assignee is a bank or trust company having such qualifications required by the 1940 Act and the rules thereunder to act as custodian of the Funds. The Custodian shall retain the right to employ agents, subcontractors, consultants or other third parties, including, without limitation, affiliates (each, a “Delegate” and collectively, the “Delegates”) to provide or assist it in the provision of any part of the non-custodial services described herein or the discharge of any other non-custodial obligations or duties under this Agreement without the consent or approval of any Fund. Except as otherwise provided below, the Custodian shall be responsible for the acts and omissions of any such Delegate so employed as if the Custodian had committed such acts and omissions itself. The Custodian shall be responsible for the compensation of its Delegates. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall the term Delegate include sub-custodians, Eligible Foreign Custodians, U.S. Securities Systems and Foreign Securities Systems, and the Custodian shall have no liability for their acts or omissions except as otherwise expressly provided elsewhere in this Agreement. The liability of the Custodian for the acts and omissions of sub-custodians, Eligible Foreign Custodians, U.S. Securities Systems and Foreign Securities Systems shall be as set forth in Section 14 above.” (b) A new Section 40 is hereby added to the Agreement as follows:

Assignment; Delegation. This Agreement may not be assigned by (a) any Fund without the written consent of the Custodian or (b) the Custodian without the written consent of each applicable Fund, except that the Custodian may assign this Agreement to a successor of all or a substantial portion of its business, or to an affiliate of the Custodian. The Custodian shall retain the right to employ agents, subcontractors, consultants or other third parties, including, without limitation, affiliates (each, a “Delegate” and collectively, the “Delegates”) to provide or assist it in the provision of any part of the non-custodial services described herein or the discharge of any other non-custodial obligations or duties under this Agreement without the consent or approval of any Fund. Except as otherwise provided below, the Custodian shall be responsible for the acts and omissions of any such Delegate so employed as if the Custodian had committed such acts and omissions itself. The Custodian shall be responsible for the compensation of its Delegates. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall the term Delegate include sub-custodians, Eligible Foreign Custodians, U.S. Securities Systems and Foreign Securities Systems, and the Custodian shall have no liability for their acts or omissions except as otherwise expressly provided elsewhere in this Agreement. The liability of the Custodian for the acts and omissions of sub-custodians, Eligible Foreign Custodians, U.S. Securities Systems and Foreign Securities Systems shall be as set forth in Section 14 above.. Information Classification: Limited Access