Common use of Independent Contractor Clause in Contracts

Independent Contractor. In the performance of its services hereunder, the Subadviser is and shall be an independent contractor and unless otherwise expressly provided herein or otherwise authorized in writing, shall have no authority to act for or represent the Fund, the Trust or the Adviser in any way or otherwise be deemed an agent of the Fund, the Trust or the Adviser.

Independent Contractor. In the performance of its services duties hereunder, the Subadviser Sub-Advisor is and shall be an independent contractor and and, unless otherwise expressly provided herein or otherwise authorized in writing, shall have no authority to act for or represent the a Fund, the Trust or the Adviser Advisor in any way or otherwise be deemed an agent of the a Fund, the Trust or the AdviserAdvisor.

Independent Contractor. In the performance of its services hereunder, the The Subadviser is and shall for all purposes herein be deemed to be an independent contractor and shall, unless otherwise expressly provided herein or authorized by the Investment Adviser from time to time, have no authority to act for or represent the Investment Adviser in any way or otherwise be deemed its agent. The Subadviser understands that unless provided herein or authorized in writingfrom time to time by the Trust, the Subadviser shall have no authority to act for or represent the Fund, the Trust or the Adviser in any way or otherwise be deemed an agent of the Fund, the Trust or the AdviserTrust’s agent.

Independent Contractor. In the performance of its services duties hereunder, the Subadviser is and shall be an independent contractor and unless otherwise expressly provided herein or otherwise authorized in writing, shall have no authority to act for or represent the Fund, the Trust or the Adviser in any way or otherwise be deemed an agent of the Fund, the Trust or the Adviser.

Independent Contractor. In the performance of its services hereunder, the Subadviser is and shall be an independent contractor and unless otherwise expressly provided herein or otherwise authorized in writing, shall have no authority to act for or represent the a Fund, the Trust or the Adviser in any way or otherwise be deemed an agent of the a Fund, the Trust or the Adviser.

Independent Contractor. In the performance of its services duties hereunder, the Subadviser is and shall be an independent contractor and and, unless otherwise expressly provided herein or otherwise authorized in writing, shall have no authority to act for or represent the Fund, the Trust Fund or the Adviser TAM in any way or otherwise be deemed to be an agent of the Fund, the Trust Fund or the AdviserTAM.

Independent Contractor. In the performance of its services duties hereunder, the Subadviser Sub-Advisor is and shall be an independent contractor and unless otherwise expressly provided herein or otherwise authorized in writing, shall have no authority to act for or represent the a Fund, the Trust or the Adviser Advisor in any way or otherwise be deemed an agent of the a Fund, the Trust or the AdviserAdvisor.

Independent Contractor. In the performance of its services duties hereunder, the Subadviser is and shall be an independent contractor and unless otherwise expressly provided herein or otherwise authorized in writing, shall have no authority to act for or represent the Fund, the Trust Fund or the Adviser in any way or otherwise be deemed an agent of the Fund, the Trust Fund or the Adviser.

Independent Contractor. In the performance of its services hereunder, the The Subadviser is and shall for all purposes herein be deemed to be an independent contractor and shall, unless otherwise expressly provided herein or authorized by the Investment Adviser from time to time, have no authority to act for or represent the Investment Adviser in any way or otherwise to be deemed its agent. The Subadviser understands that unless provided herein or authorized in writingfrom time to time by the Trust, the Subadviser shall have no authority to act for or represent the Fund, the Trust or the Adviser in any way or otherwise be deemed an agent of the Fund, the Trust or the AdviserTrust’s agent.

Independent Contractor. In the performance of its services the Subadviser's duties hereunder, the Subadviser is and shall be an independent contractor and unless except as otherwise expressly provided herein or otherwise authorized in writing, shall have no authority to act for or represent the FundTrust, the Trust Fund or the Investment Adviser in any way or otherwise be deemed to be an agent of the FundTrust, the Trust Fund or the Investment Adviser.

Independent Contractor. In the performance of its services the Subadviser’s duties hereunder, the Subadviser is and shall be an independent contractor and unless except as otherwise expressly provided herein or otherwise authorized in writing, shall have no authority to act for or represent the FundTrust, the Trust Fund or the Investment Adviser in any way or otherwise be deemed to be an agent of the FundTrust, the Trust Fund or the Investment Adviser.

Independent Contractor. In the performance of its services duties hereunder, the Subadviser is and shall be an independent contractor and unless otherwise expressly provided herein or otherwise authorized in writing, shall have no authority to act for or represent the Fund, the Trust Funds or the Adviser in any way or otherwise be deemed an agent of the Fund, the Trust Funds or the Adviser.

Independent Contractor. In the performance of its services the Subadvisers duties hereunder, the Subadviser is and shall be an independent contractor and unless except as otherwise expressly provided herein or otherwise authorized in writing, shall have no authority to act for or represent the FundTrust, the Trust Fund or the Investment Adviser in any way or otherwise be deemed to be an agent of the FundTrust, the Trust Fund or the Investment Adviser.

Independent Contractor. In the performance of its services duties hereunder, the Subadviser Sub-SubAdviser is and shall be an independent contractor and unless otherwise expressly provided herein or otherwise authorized in writing, shall have no authority to act for or represent the Fund, the Trust Adviser or the Adviser SubAdviser in any way or otherwise be deemed an agent of the Fund, the Trust Adviser or the AdviserSubAdviser.

Independent Contractor. In the performance of its services the Subadviser's ---------------------- duties hereunder, the Subadviser is and shall be an independent contractor and unless except as otherwise expressly provided herein or otherwise authorized in writing, shall have no authority to act for or represent the FundTrust, the Trust Fund or the Investment Adviser in any way or otherwise be deemed to be an agent of the FundTrust, the Trust Fund or the Investment Adviser.

Independent Contractor. In the performance of its services hereunder, the Subadviser is and shall be an independent contractor and unless otherwise expressly provided herein or otherwise authorized in writing, shall have no authority to act for or represent the Fund, the Trust Fund or the Adviser in any way or otherwise be deemed an agent of the Fund, the Trust Fund or the Adviser.

Independent Contractor. In the performance of its services hereunder, the Subadviser is and shall will be an independent contractor in performing its duties under this Agreement and unless otherwise expressly provided herein or otherwise authorized in writing, shall will have no authority to act for or represent the FundCorporation, the Trust Fund or the Adviser in any way or otherwise be deemed an agent of the FundCorporation, the Trust Fund or the Adviser.

Independent Contractor. In the performance of its services duties hereunder, the Subadviser is and shall be an independent contractor and unless otherwise expressly provided herein or otherwise authorized in writing, shall have no authority to act for or represent the Fund, the Trust or the Adviser Corporation in any way or otherwise be deemed to be an agent of the Fund, the Trust Corporation or of the Adviser.

Independent Contractor. In the performance of its services duties hereunder, the Subadviser is and shall be an independent contractor and unless otherwise expressly provided herein or otherwise authorized in writing, shall have no authority to act for or represent the a Fund, the Trust or the Adviser in any way or otherwise be deemed an agent of the a Fund, the Trust or the Adviser.

Independent Contractor. In the performance of its services duties hereunder, the Subadviser is and shall be an independent contractor and unless otherwise expressly provided herein or otherwise authorized in writing, shall have no authority to act for or represent the Fund, the Trust or the Adviser in any way or otherwise be deemed an agent of the Fund, the Trust or the Adviser.

Independent Contractor. In the performance of its services duties hereunder, the Subadviser is and shall be an independent contractor and unless otherwise expressly provided herein or otherwise authorized in writing, shall have no authority to act for or represent the Fund, the Trust Funds or the Adviser in any way or otherwise be deemed an agent of the Fund, the Trust Funds or the Adviser.

Independent Contractor. In the performance of its services hereunder, the Subadviser is and shall be an independent contractor and unless otherwise expressly provided herein or otherwise authorized in writing, shall have no authority to act for or represent the a Fund, the Trust or the Adviser in any way or otherwise be deemed an agent of the a Fund, the Trust or the Adviser. The Subadviser shall be free to provide investment advisory services to other clients.

Independent Contractor. In the performance of its services duties hereunder, the Subadviser is and shall be an independent contractor and unless otherwise expressly provided herein or otherwise authorized in writing, shall have no authority to act for or represent the a Fund, the Trust or the Adviser in any way or otherwise be deemed an agent of the Fund, the Trust or the Adviser.

Independent Contractor. In the performance of its services duties hereunder, the Subadviser is and shall be an independent contractor and and, unless otherwise expressly provided herein or otherwise authorized in writing, shall have no authority to act for or represent the Fund, the Trust a Fund or the Adviser TAM in any way or otherwise be deemed to be an agent of the Fund, the Trust a Fund or the AdviserTAM.

Independent Contractor. In the performance of its services duties hereunder, the Subadviser is and shall be an independent contractor and and, unless otherwise expressly provided herein or otherwise authorized in writing, shall have no authority to act for or represent the Fund, the Trust Fund or the Adviser Manager in any way or otherwise be deemed to be an agent of the Fund, Fund or of the Trust or the AdviserManager.

Independent Contractor. In the performance of its services duties hereunder, the Subadviser is and shall be an independent contractor and unless otherwise expressly provided herein or otherwise authorized in writing, shall have no authority to act for or represent the Fund, the Trust either Fund or the Adviser in any way or otherwise be deemed an agent of the Fund, the Trust either Fund or the Adviser.

Independent Contractor. In the performance of its services hereunder, the Subadviser is and shall be an independent contractor and unless otherwise expressly provided herein or otherwise authorized in writing, shall have no authority to act for or represent the Fund, the Trust or the Adviser in any way or otherwise be deemed an agent of the Fund, the Trust or the Adviser.

Independent Contractor. In the performance of its services duties hereunder, the Subadviser Sub-Advisor is and shall be an independent contractor and contractor, and, unless otherwise expressly provided herein or otherwise authorized in writing, shall have no authority to act for or represent the a Fund, the Trust or the Adviser Advisor in any way or otherwise be deemed an agent of the a Fund, the Trust or the AdviserAdvisor.

Independent Contractor. In the performance of its services duties hereunder, the Subadviser is and shall be an independent contractor and unless otherwise except as expressly provided herein or otherwise authorized in writing, shall have no authority to act for or represent the FundTrust, the Funds, any other series of the Trust or the Adviser Manager in any way or otherwise be deemed to be an agent of the FundTrust, the Funds, any other series of the Trust or the AdviserManager.

Independent Contractor. In the performance of its services duties hereunder, the Subadviser SubAdviser is and shall be an independent contractor and unless otherwise expressly provided herein or otherwise authorized in writing, shall have no authority to act for or represent the Fund, the Trust or the Adviser in any way or otherwise be deemed an agent of the Fund, the Trust or the Adviser.

Independent Contractor. In the performance of its services duties hereunder, the Subadviser Sub‑Advisor is and shall be an independent contractor and and, unless otherwise expressly provided herein or otherwise authorized in writing, shall have no authority to act for or represent the a Fund, the Trust or the Adviser Advisor in any way or otherwise be deemed an agent of the a Fund, the Trust or the AdviserAdvisor.

Independent Contractor. In the performance of its services hereunder, the Subadviser is and shall be an independent contractor and unless otherwise expressly provided herein or otherwise authorized in writing, shall have no authority beyond the authority given in this Agreement to act for or represent the FundFunds, the Trust or the Adviser in any way or otherwise be deemed an agent of the FundFunds, the Trust or the Adviser.

Independent Contractor. In the performance of its services duties hereunder, the Subadviser SubAdviser is and shall be an independent contractor and unless otherwise expressly provided herein or otherwise authorized in writing, shall have no authority to act for or represent the Fund, the Trust Fund or the Adviser in any way or otherwise be deemed an agent of the Fund, the Trust Fund or the Adviser.

Independent Contractor. In the performance of its services hereunder, the Subadviser is and shall be an independent contractor and unless otherwise expressly provided herein or otherwise authorized in writing, shall have no authority to act for or represent the Fund, the Trust or the Adviser in any way or otherwise be deemed an agent of the Fund, the Trust or the Adviser.. October 2013 6

Independent Contractor. In the performance of its services hereunder, the The Subadviser is and shall will be an independent contractor in performing its duties under this Agreement and unless otherwise expressly provided herein or otherwise authorized in writing, shall will have no authority to act for or represent the FundCorporation, the Trust Fund or the Adviser in any way or otherwise be deemed an agent of the FundCorporation, the Trust Fund or the Adviser.

Independent Contractor. In the performance of its services duties hereunder, the Subadviser is and shall be an independent contractor and unless otherwise expressly provided herein or otherwise authorized in writing, shall have no authority to act for or represent the Fund, the Trust or the Adviser Fund in any way or otherwise be deemed to be an agent of the Fund, the Trust Fund or of the Adviser.

Independent Contractor. In the performance of its services hereunder, the Subadviser is and shall be an independent contractor and unless otherwise expressly provided herein or otherwise authorized in writing, shall have no authority to act for or represent the Fund, February 2013 the Trust or the Adviser in any way or otherwise be deemed an agent of the Fund, the Trust or the Adviser.

Independent Contractor. In Notwithstanding anything herein to the performance of its services hereundercontrary, the Subadviser is and Subadvisor shall be an independent contractor and unless otherwise expressly provided herein or otherwise authorized in writing, shall will have no authority to act for or represent the FundTrust, the Trust Fund or the Adviser Manager in any way or otherwise be deemed an agent of any of them, except to the Fund, extent expressly authorized by this Agreement or in writing by the Trust or the AdviserManager.

Independent Contractor. In the performance of its services the Subadviser’s duties hereunder, the Subadviser is and shall be an independent contractor and unless except as otherwise expressly provided herein or otherwise authorized in writing, shall have no authority to act for or represent the FundTrust, the Trust a Fund or the Investment Adviser in any way or otherwise be deemed to be an agent of the FundTrust, the Trust a Fund or the Investment Adviser.

Independent Contractor. In the performance of its services hereunder, the The Subadviser is and shall for all purposes herein be deemed to be an independent contractor and shall, unless otherwise expressly provided herein or otherwise authorized in writingby the Board of Trustees of the Trust or the Adviser from time to time, shall have no authority to act for or represent the Fund, the Trust or the Adviser a Fund in any way or otherwise be deemed an agent of the Fund, the Trust a Fund or of the Adviser.

Independent Contractor. In the performance of its services hereunder, the Subadviser is and shall be an independent contractor and unless otherwise expressly provided herein or otherwise authorized in writing, shall have no authority to act for or represent the Fund, the Trust or the Adviser in any way or otherwise be deemed an agent of the Fund, the Trust or the Adviser. None of the Adviser, the Fund or the Trust shall have any authority to act for or represent the Subadviser.

Independent Contractor. In the performance of its services duties hereunder, the Subadviser is and shall be an independent contractor and unless otherwise expressly provided herein or otherwise authorized in writing, shall have no authority to act for or represent the Fund, the Trust or the Adviser Corporation in any way or otherwise be deemed to be an agent of the Fund, the Trust Corporation or of the Adviser, subject to the terms of Section 1(f), above.

Independent Contractor. In the performance of its services hereunder, the Subadviser is and shall be an independent contractor and unless otherwise expressly provided herein or otherwise authorized in writing, shall have no authority to act for or represent the FundFunds, the Trust or the Adviser in any way or otherwise be deemed an agent of the FundFunds, the Trust or the Adviser.

Independent Contractor. In the performance of its services hereunder, the Subadviser is and shall be an independent contractor and unless otherwise expressly provided February 2010 herein or otherwise authorized in writing, shall have no authority to act for or represent the Fund, the Trust or the Adviser in any way or otherwise be deemed an agent of the Fund, the Trust or the Adviser.

Independent Contractor. In the performance of its services hereunder, the Subadviser is and shall be an independent contractor and unless otherwise expressly provided herein or otherwise authorized in writing, shall have no authority to act for or represent the Fund, the Trust or the Adviser in any way or otherwise be deemed an agent of the Fund, the Trust or the Adviser.. February 2013

Independent Contractor. In the performance of its services hereunder, the Subadviser is and shall be an independent contractor and unless otherwise expressly provided herein or otherwise authorized in writing, shall have no authority to act for or represent the Fund, the Trust Fund or the Adviser in any way or otherwise be deemed an agent of the Fund, the Trust Fund or the Adviser. None of the Adviser, the Fund or the Trust shall have any authority to act for or represent the Subadviser.

Independent Contractor. In the performance of its services duties hereunder, the Subadviser is and shall be an independent contractor and unless otherwise expressly provided herein or otherwise authorized in writing, shall have no authority to act for or represent the Fund, the Trust or the Adviser Portfolio in any way or otherwise be deemed to be an agent of the Fund, Portfolio or of the Trust or the AdviserManager.

Independent Contractor. In the performance of its services hereunder, the Subadviser is and shall be an independent contractor and unless otherwise expressly provided herein or otherwise authorized in writing, shall have no authority to act for or represent the Fund, the Trust Fund or the Adviser in any way or otherwise be deemed an agent of the Fund, the Trust Fund or the Adviser.

Independent Contractor. In the performance of its services the Subadviser's duties hereunder, the Subadviser is and shall be an independent contractor and unless except as otherwise expressly provided herein or otherwise authorized in writing, shall have no authority to act for or represent the FundTrust, the Trust Funds or the Investment Adviser in any way or otherwise be deemed to be an agent of the FundTrust, the Trust Funds or the Investment Adviser.

Independent Contractor. In the performance of its services hereunder, the Subadviser is and shall be an independent contractor and unless otherwise expressly provided herein or otherwise authorized in writing, shall have no authority to act for or represent the Fund, the Trust or the Adviser in any way or otherwise be deemed an agent of the Fund, the Trust or the Adviser, except as provided in Section 2(d) of this Agreement.

Independent Contractor. In the performance of its services duties hereunder, the Subadviser is and shall be an independent contractor and unless otherwise expressly provided herein or otherwise authorized in writing, shall have no authority to act for or represent the Fund, the Trust or the Adviser Fund in any way or otherwise be deemed to be an agent of the Fund, Fund or of the Trust or the AdviserManager.

Independent Contractor. In the performance of its services hereunder, the Subadviser is and shall will be an independent contractor in performing its duties under this Agreement and unless otherwise expressly provided herein or otherwise authorized in writing, shall will have no authority to act for or represent the FundCorporation, the Trust Funds or the Adviser in any way or otherwise be deemed an agent of the FundCorporation, the Trust Funds or the Adviser.

Independent Contractor. In the performance of its services hereunderThe Subadviser shall, the Subadviser is and shall for all purposes herein, be deemed to be an independent contractor contractor, and shall, unless otherwise expressly provided herein or otherwise and authorized in writingto do so, shall have no authority to act for or represent the Fund, the Trust Company or the Adviser in any way, or in any way or otherwise be deemed an agent of for the Fund, the Trust Adviser or the AdviserCompany.

Independent Contractor. In the performance of its services hereunder, the The Subadviser is and shall for all purposes herein be deemed to be an independent contractor and shall, unless otherwise expressly provided herein or otherwise authorized in writingby the Board from time to time, shall have no authority to act for or represent the Fund, the Trust or the Adviser Fund in any way or otherwise be deemed an agent of the Fund, the Trust or the Adviserits agent.

Independent Contractor. In the performance of its services hereunder, the Subadviser is and shall be an independent contractor and unless otherwise expressly provided herein or otherwise authorized in writing, shall have no authority to act for or represent the Fund, the Trust or the Adviser in any way or otherwise be deemed an agent of the Fund, the Trust Fund or the Adviser.

Independent Contractor. In the performance of its services hereunder, the Subadviser is and aid shall be an independent contractor and unless otherwise expressly provided herein or otherwise authorized in writing, shall have no authority to act for or represent the Fund, the Trust or the Adviser in any way or otherwise be deemed an agent of the Fund, the Trust or the Adviser.

Independent Contractor. In M the performance of its services duties hereunder, the Subadviser Sub-Advisor is and shall be an independent contractor and unless otherwise expressly provided herein or otherwise authorized in writing, shall have no authority to act for or represent the a Fund, the Trust or the Adviser Advisor in any way or otherwise be deemed an agent of the a Fund, the Trust or the AdviserAdvisor.

Independent Contractor. In the performance of its services hereunder, the Subadviser is and shall will be an independent contractor in performing its duties under this Agreement and unless otherwise expressly provided herein or otherwise authorized in writing, shall will have no authority to act for or represent the FundCompany, the Trust Fund or the Adviser in any way or otherwise be deemed an agent of the FundCompany, the Trust Fund or the Adviser.

Independent Contractor. In the performance of its services duties hereunder, the Subadviser Sub‑Advisor is and shall be an independent contractor and and, unless otherwise expressly provided herein or otherwise authorized in writing, shall have no authority to act for or represent the a Fund, the Trust or the Adviser Advisor in any way or otherwise be deemed an agent of the a Fund, the Trust Trust, or the AdviserAdvisor.

Independent Contractor. In the performance of its services hereunder, the Subadviser is and shall be an independent contractor and unless otherwise expressly provided herein or otherwise authorized in writing, shall have no authority to act for or represent the Fund, the Trust or the Adviser in any way or otherwise be deemed an agent of the Fund, the Trust or the Adviser.. October 2017 7

Independent Contractor. In the performance of its services duties ---------------------- hereunder, the Subadviser is and shall be an independent contractor and unless otherwise expressly provided herein or otherwise authorized in writing, shall have no authority to act for or represent the Fund, the Trust Fund or the Adviser in any way or otherwise be deemed an agent of the Fund, the Trust Fund or the Adviser.

Independent Contractor. In the performance of its services duties hereunder, the Subadviser Subadvisor is and shall be an independent contractor and unless otherwise expressly provided herein or otherwise authorized in writing, shall have no authority to act for or represent the Fund, the Trust Fund or the Adviser Advisor in any way or otherwise be deemed an agent of the Fund, the Trust Fund or the AdviserAdvisor.

Independent Contractor. In the performance of its services duties hereunder, the Subadviser Sub-Subadvisor is and shall be an independent contractor and and, unless otherwise expressly provided herein or otherwise authorized in writing, shall have no authority to act for or represent the a Fund, the Trust or the Adviser Subadvisor in any way or otherwise be deemed an agent of the a Fund, the Trust or the AdviserSubadvisor.

Independent Contractor. In the performance of its services duties hereunder, the Subadviser Sub- SubAdviser is and shall be an independent contractor and unless otherwise expressly provided herein or otherwise authorized in writing, shall have no authority to act for or represent the Fund, the Trust Adviser or the Adviser SubAdviser in any way or otherwise be deemed an agent of the Fund, the Trust Adviser or the AdviserSubAdviser.

Independent Contractor. In the performance of its services duties hereunder, the Subadviser is and shall be an independent contractor and unless otherwise expressly otherwiseexpressly provided herein or otherwise authorized in writing, shall have no authority to act for or represent the Fund, the Trust or the Adviser Fund in any way or otherwise be deemed to be an agent of the Fund, Fund or of the Trust or the AdviserManager.

Independent Contractor. In the performance of its services the Subadvisor’s duties hereunder, the Subadviser Subadvisor is and shall be an independent contractor and unless except as otherwise expressly provided herein or otherwise authorized in writing, shall have no authority to act for or represent the FundTrust, the Trust Fund or the Adviser Manager in any way or otherwise deemed to be deemed an agent of the FundTrust, the Trust Fund or the AdviserManager.

Independent Contractor. In the performance of its services duties hereunder, the Subadviser is and shall be an independent contractor and unless otherwise expressly provided herein or otherwise authorized in writing, shall have no authority to act for or represent the Fund, the Trust Company or the Adviser in any way or otherwise be deemed an agent of the Fund, the Trust Company or the Adviser.

Independent Contractor. In the performance of its services hereunder, the Subadviser is and shall be an independent contractor and unless otherwise expressly provided herein or otherwise authorized in writing, shall have no authority to act for or represent the Fund, the Trust or the Adviser in any way or otherwise be deemed an agent of the Fund, the Trust or the Adviser. The Sub-Adviser shall at all times be free to render advisory services to other clients or accounts of the Sub-Adviser.

Independent Contractor. In the performance of its services duties hereunder, the Subadviser is and shall be an independent contractor and unless otherwise and, except as expressly provided herein or otherwise authorized in writing, shall have no authority to act for or represent the FundTrust, the Funds, any other series of the Trust or the Adviser Manager in any way or otherwise be deemed to be an agent of the FundTrust, the Funds, any other series of the Trust or the AdviserManager.

Independent Contractor. In the performance of its services duties hereunder, ---------------------- the Subadviser is and shall be an independent contractor and unless otherwise expressly provided herein or otherwise authorized in writing, shall have no authority to act for or represent the Fund, the Trust Fund or the Adviser in any way or otherwise be deemed an agent of the Fund, the Trust Fund or the Adviser.

Independent Contractor. In the performance of its services hereunder, the Subadviser is and shall be an independent contractor and unless otherwise expressly provided herein or otherwise authorized in writing, shall have no authority to act for or represent the Fund, the Trust Company or the Adviser in any way or otherwise be deemed an agent of the Fund, the Trust Company or the Adviser.

Independent Contractor. In the performance of its services duties hereunder, the Subadviser Sub-Advisor is and shall be an independent contractor and and, unless otherwise expressly provided herein or otherwise authorized in writing, shall have no authority to act for or represent the a Fund, the Trust or the Adviser Advisor in any way or otherwise be deemed an agent of the a Fund, the Trust Trust, or the AdviserAdvisor.

Independent Contractor. In the performance of its services hereunder, the Subadviser is and shall be an independent contractor and unless otherwise expressly provided herein or otherwise authorized in writing, shall have no authority to act for or represent the a Fund, the Trust or the Adviser in any way or otherwise be deemed an agent of the Fund, the Trust or the Adviser.

Independent Contractor. In Except as provided under Section 2(d) hereof, in the performance of its services hereunder, the Subadviser is and shall be an independent contractor and unless otherwise expressly provided herein or otherwise authorized in writing, shall have no authority to act for or represent the Fund, the Trust Fund or the Adviser in any way or otherwise be deemed an agent of the Fund, the Trust Fund or the Adviser.

Independent Contractor. In the performance of its services hereunder, the Subadviser is and shall be an independent contractor and unless otherwise expressly provided herein or otherwise authorized in writing, shall have no authority to act for or represent the Fund, the Trust or the Adviser in any way or otherwise be deemed an agent of the a Fund, the Trust or the Adviser.

Independent Contractor. In the performance of its services duties hereunder, the Subadviser Sub-Adviser is and shall be an independent contractor and and, unless otherwise expressly provided herein or otherwise authorized in writing, shall have no authority to act for or represent the Fund, the Trust or the Adviser in any way or otherwise be deemed an agent of the Fund, the Trust or the Adviser.