Common use of Protection of PFPC Clause in Contracts

Protection of PFPC. PFPC shall be protected in any action it takes or does not take in reliance upon directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions it receives from the Fund or from counsel and which PFPC believes, in good faith, to be consistent with those directions, advice and Oral Instructions or Written Instructions. Nothing in this section shall be construed so as to impose an obligation upon PFPC (i) to seek such directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions, or (ii) to act in accordance with such directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions unless, under the terms of other provisions of this Agreement, the same is a condition of PFPC's properly taking or not taking such action. Nothing in this subsection shall excuse PFPC when an action or omission on the part of PFPC constitutes willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard by PFPC of any duties, obligations or responsibilities set forth in this Agreement.

Protection of PFPC. PFPC shall be protected in any action it takes or does not take in reliance upon directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions it receives from the Fund or from counsel and which PFPC believes, in good faith, to be consistent with those directions, advice and or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions. Nothing in this section shall be construed so as to impose an obligation upon PFPC (i) to seek such directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions, or (ii) to act in accordance with such directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions unless, under the terms of other provisions of this Agreement, the same is a condition of PFPC's properly taking or not taking such action. Nothing in this subsection shall excuse PFPC when an action or omission on the part of PFPC constitutes willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard by PFPC of any duties, obligations or responsibilities set forth in this Agreement.

Protection of PFPC. PFPC shall be protected in any action it takes or does not take in reliance upon directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions it receives from the Fund or from counsel and which PFPC believes, in good faith, to be consistent with those directions, advice and or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions. Nothing in this section shall be construed so as to impose an obligation upon PFPC (i) to seek such directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions, or (ii) to act in accordance with such directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions unless, under the terms of other provisions of this Agreement, the same is a condition of PFPC's properly taking or not taking such action. Nothing in this subsection shall excuse PFPC when an action or omission on the part of PFPC constitutes willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard by PFPC of any duties, obligations or responsibilities set forth in this Agreement.

Protection of PFPC. PFPC shall be protected in any action it takes or does not take in reliance upon directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions it receives from the Fund or (to the extent permitted under clause (c) above) from counsel and which PFPC believes, in good faith, to be consistent with those directions, advice and or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions. Nothing in this section shall be construed so as to impose an obligation upon PFPC (i) to seek such directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions, or (ii) to act in accordance with such directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions unless, under the terms of other provisions of this Agreement, the same is a condition of PFPC's properly taking or not taking such action. Nothing in this subsection shall excuse PFPC when an action or omission on the part of PFPC constitutes willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard by PFPC of any duties, obligations or responsibilities set forth in this Agreement.

Protection of PFPC. PFPC shall be protected in any action it takes or does not take in reliance upon directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions it receives from the Fund or from counsel selected with reasonable care and which PFPC believes, in good faith, to be consistent with those directions, advice and Oral Instructions or Written Instructions. Nothing in this section shall be construed so as to impose an obligation upon PFPC (i) to seek such directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions, or (ii) to act in accordance with such directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions unless, under the terms of other provisions of this Agreement, the same is a condition of PFPC's properly taking or not taking such action. Nothing in this subsection shall excuse PFPC when an action or omission on the part of PFPC constitutes willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard by PFPC of any duties, obligations or responsibilities set forth in this Agreement.

Protection of PFPC. PFPC shall be protected in any action it takes or ------------------ does not take in reliance upon directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions it receives from the Fund or from counsel and which PFPC believes, in good faith, to be consistent with those directions, advice and or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions. Nothing in this section shall be construed so as to impose an obligation upon PFPC (i) to seek such directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions, or (ii) to act in accordance with such directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions unless, under the terms of other provisions of this Agreement, the same is a condition of PFPC's properly taking or not taking such action. Nothing in this subsection shall excuse PFPC when an action or omission on the part of PFPC constitutes willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard by PFPC of any duties, obligations or responsibilities set forth in this Agreement.

Protection of PFPC. PFPC shall be protected in any action it takes or does not take in reliance upon directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions it receives from Highland or the Fund or (to the extent permitted under clause (c) above) from counsel and which PFPC believes, in good faith, to be consistent with those directions, advice and or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions. Nothing in this section shall be construed so as to impose an obligation upon PFPC (i) to seek such directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions, or (ii) to act in accordance with such directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions unless, under the terms of other provisions of this Agreement, the same is a condition of PFPC's properly taking or not taking such action. Nothing in this subsection shall excuse PFPC when an action or omission on the part of PFPC constitutes willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard by PFPC of any duties, obligations or responsibilities set forth in this Agreement.

Protection of PFPC. PFPC shall be protected in any action it takes or does not take in reliance upon directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions it receives from the Fund Partnership or from counsel selected with reasonable care and which PFPC believes, in good faith, to be consistent with those directions, advice and Oral Instructions or Written Instructions. Nothing in this section shall be construed so as to impose an obligation upon PFPC (i) to seek such directions, directions or advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions, or (ii) to act in accordance with such directions, directions or advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions unless, under the terms of other provisions of this Agreement, the same is a condition of PFPC's properly taking or not taking such action. Nothing in this subsection shall excuse PFPC when an will remain liable for any action or omission on the part of PFPC which constitutes willful wilful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard by PFPC of any duties, obligations obligation or responsibilities set forth in this Agreement.

Protection of PFPC. PFPC shall be protected in any action it takes or does not take in reliance upon directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions it receives from the Fund Trust or (to the extent permitted under clause (c) above) from counsel and which PFPC believes, in good faith, to be consistent with those directions, advice and or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions. Nothing in this section shall be construed so as to impose an obligation upon PFPC (i) to seek such directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions, or (ii) to act in accordance with such directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions unless, under the terms of other provisions of this Agreement, the same is a condition of PFPC's ’s properly taking or not taking such action. Nothing in this subsection shall excuse PFPC when an action or omission on the part of PFPC constitutes willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard by PFPC of any duties, obligations or responsibilities set forth in this Agreement.

Protection of PFPC. PFPC shall be protected in any action it takes or does not take in reliance upon directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions it receives from the Fund or from counsel and which PFPC believes, in good faith, to be consistent with those directions, advice and or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions. Nothing in this section shall be construed so as to impose an obligation upon PFPC (i) to seek such directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions, or (ii) to act in accordance with such directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions unless, under the terms of other provisions of this Agreement, the same is a condition of PFPC's properly taking or not taking such action. Nothing in this subsection Subparagraph shall excuse PFPC when an action or omission on the part of PFPC constitutes willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard by PFPC of any duties, obligations or responsibilities set forth in this Agreement.

Protection of PFPC. PFPC shall be protected in any action it ------------------ takes or does not take in reliance upon directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions it receives from the Fund or from counsel and which PFPC believes, in good faith, to be consistent with those directions, advice and or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions. Nothing in this section shall be construed so as to impose an obligation upon PFPC (i) to seek such directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions, or (ii) to act in accordance with such directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions unless, under the terms of other provisions of this Agreement, the same is a condition of PFPC's properly taking or not taking such action. Nothing in this subsection shall excuse PFPC when an action or omission on the part of PFPC constitutes willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard by PFPC of any duties, obligations or responsibilities set forth in this Agreement.

Protection of PFPC. PFPC shall be protected in any action it takes or does not take in reliance upon directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions it receives from the Fund or (to the extent permitted under clause (c) above) from counsel and which PFPC believes, in good faith, to be consistent with those directions, advice and or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions. Nothing in this section shall be construed so as to impose an obligation upon PFPC (i) to seek such directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions, or (ii) to act in accordance with such directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions unless, under the terms of other provisions of this Agreement, the same is a condition of PFPC's ’s properly taking or not taking such action. Nothing in this subsection shall excuse PFPC when an action or omission on the part of PFPC constitutes willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard by PFPC of any duties, obligations or responsibilities set forth in this Agreement.

Protection of PFPC. PFPC shall be protected in indemnified by the Fund and without liability for any action it PFPC takes or does not take in reliance upon directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions it PFPC receives from regarding or relating to the Fund or advice from counsel and which PFPC believes, in good faith, to be consistent with those directions, advice and Oral Instructions or Written InstructionsInstructions or that advice. Nothing in this section shall be construed so as to impose an obligation upon PFPC (i) to seek such directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions, or (ii) to act in accordance with such directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions unless, under the terms of other provisions of this Agreement, the same is a condition of PFPC's properly taking or not taking such actionInstructions. Nothing in this subsection shall excuse PFPC when an action from liability for its acts or omission on omissions in carrying out such Oral Instructions or Written Instructions to the part of PFPC constitutes extent such acts or omissions constitute willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard by PFPC of any duties, obligations or responsibilities set forth in this Agreement.

Protection of PFPC. PFPC shall be protected in any action it takes or does not take in reliance upon directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions it receives from Highland or the Fund or (to the extent permitted under clause (c) above) from counsel and which PFPC believes, in good faith, to be consistent with those directions, advice and or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions. Nothing in this section shall be construed so as to impose an obligation upon PFPC (i) to seek such directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions, or (ii) to act in accordance with such directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions unless, under the terms of other provisions of this Agreement, the same is a condition of PFPC's ’s properly taking or not taking such action. Nothing in this subsection shall excuse PFPC when an action or omission on the part of PFPC constitutes willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard by PFPC of any duties, obligations or responsibilities set forth in this Agreement.

Protection of PFPC. PFPC shall be protected in any action it takes or does not take in reliance upon directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions it receives from the Fund or from counsel selected with reasonable care and which PFPC believes, in good faith, to be consistent with those directions, advice and Oral Instructions or Written Instructions. Nothing in this section shall be construed so as to impose an obligation upon PFPC (i) to seek such directions, directions or advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions, or (ii) to act in accordance with such directions, directions or advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions unless, under the terms of other provisions of this Agreement, the same is a condition of PFPC's properly taking or not taking such action. Nothing in this subsection shall excuse PFPC when an will remain liable for any action or omission on the part of PFPC which constitutes willful wilful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard by PFPC of any duties, obligations obligation or responsibilities set forth in this Agreement.

Protection of PFPC. PFPC shall be protected in any action it takes or does not take in reliance upon directions, advice or advice, Oral Instructions or Written Instructions it receives from the Fund or from counsel and which PFPC believes, in good faith, to be consistent with those directions, advice and advice, Oral Instructions or Written InstructionsInstructions subject to the limitations set forth in paragraph 6(c). Nothing in this section shall be construed so as to impose an obligation upon PFPC (i) to seek such directions, advice or advice, Oral Instructions or Written Instructions, or (ii) to act in accordance with such directions, advice or advice, Oral Instructions or Written Instructions unless, under the terms of other provisions of this Agreement, the same is a condition of PFPC's properly taking or not taking such action. Nothing in this subsection shall excuse PFPC when an action or omission on the part of PFPC constitutes willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard by PFPC of any duties, obligations or responsibilities set forth in this Agreement.

Protection of PFPC. PFPC shall be protected in any action it takes or ------------------ does not take in reliance upon directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions it receives from the Fund or from counsel and which PFPC believes, in good faith, to be consistent with those directions, advice and Oral Instructions or Written Instructions. Nothing in this section shall be construed so as to impose an obligation upon PFPC (i) to seek such directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions, or (ii) to act in accordance with such directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions unless, under the terms of other provisions of this Agreement, the same is a condition of PFPC's properly taking or not taking such action. Nothing in this subsection shall excuse PFPC when an action or omission on the part of PFPC constitutes willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard by PFPC of any duties, obligations or responsibilities set forth in this Agreement.

Protection of PFPC. PFPC shall be protected in any action it takes or does not take in reliance upon directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions it receives from the Fund Company or (to the extent permitted under clause (c) above) from counsel and which PFPC believes, in good faith, to be consistent with those directions, advice and or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions. Nothing in this section shall be construed so as to impose an obligation upon PFPC (i) to seek such directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions, or (ii) to act in accordance with such directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions unless, under the terms of other provisions of this Agreement, the same is a condition of PFPC's ’s properly taking or not taking such action. Nothing in this subsection shall excuse PFPC when an action or omission on the part of PFPC constitutes willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard by PFPC of any duties, obligations or responsibilities set forth in this Agreement.

Protection of PFPC. PFPC shall be protected in any action it takes or does not take in reliance upon directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions it receives from the Fund Trust or from counsel and which PFPC believes, in good faith, to be consistent with those directions, advice and or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions. Nothing in this section shall be construed so as to impose an obligation upon PFPC (i) to seek such directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions, or (ii) to act in accordance with such directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions unless, under the terms of other provisions of this Agreement, the same is a condition of PFPC's properly taking or not taking such action. Nothing in this subsection shall excuse PFPC when an action or omission on the part of PFPC constitutes willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard by PFPC of any duties, obligations or responsibilities set forth in this Agreement.

Protection of PFPC. PFPC shall be protected in indemnified by the Fund and without liability for any action it PFPC takes or does not take in reliance upon directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions it PFPC receives from or on behalf of the Fund or advice from counsel and which PFPC believes, in good faith, to be consistent with those directions, advice and Oral Instructions or Written InstructionsInstructions or that advice. Nothing in this section shall be construed so as to impose an obligation upon PFPC (i) to seek such directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions, or (ii) to act in accordance with such directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions unless, under the terms of other provisions of this Agreement, the same is a condition of PFPC's properly taking or not taking such actionInstructions. Nothing in this subsection shall excuse PFPC when an action from liability for its acts or omission on omissions in carrying out such Oral Instructions or Written Instructions to the part of PFPC constitutes extent such acts or omissions constitute willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard by PFPC of any duties, obligations or responsibilities set forth in this Agreement.

Protection of PFPC. PFPC shall be protected in any action it takes or does not take in reliance upon directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions it receives from the Fund Trust or from counsel and which PFPC believes, in good faith, to be consistent with those directions, advice and or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions. Nothing in this section shall be construed so as to impose an obligation upon PFPC (i) to seek such directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions, or (ii) to act in accordance with such directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions unless, under the terms of other provisions of this Agreement, the same is a condition of PFPC's properly taking or not taking such action. Nothing in this subsection shall excuse PFPC when an action or omission on the part of PFPC constitutes willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard by PFPC of any duties, obligations or responsibilities set forth in this Agreement.

Protection of PFPC. PFPC shall be protected in any action it ------------------ takes or does not take in reliance upon directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions it receives from the Fund Trust or from counsel and which PFPC believes, in good faith, to be consistent with those directions, advice and or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions. Nothing in this section shall be construed so as to impose an obligation upon PFPC (i) to seek such directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions, or (ii) to act in accordance with such directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions unless, under the terms of other provisions of this Agreement, the same is a condition of PFPC's properly taking or not taking such action. Nothing in this subsection shall excuse PFPC when an action or omission on the part of PFPC constitutes willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard by PFPC of any duties, obligations or responsibilities set forth in this Agreement.

Protection of PFPC. PFPC shall be protected in any action it takes or does not take in reliance upon directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions it receives from the Fund Fund, the Company or from counsel and which PFPC believes, in good faith, to be consistent with those directions, advice and or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions. Nothing in this section shall be construed so as to impose an obligation upon PFPC (i) to seek such directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions, or (ii) to act in accordance with such directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions unless, under the terms of other provisions another provision of this Agreement, the same is a condition of PFPC's properly taking or not taking such action. Nothing in this subsection shall excuse PFPC when an action or omission on the part of PFPC constitutes willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard by PFPC of any duties, obligations or responsibilities set forth in this Agreement.

Protection of PFPC. PFPC shall be protected in any action it takes or does not take in reliance upon directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions it receives from the Fund or from counsel and which PFPC believes, in good faith, to be consistent with those directions, advice and or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions. Nothing in this section shall be construed so as to impose an obligation upon PFPC (i) to seek such directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions, or (ii) to act in accordance with such directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions unless, under the terms of other provisions of this Agreement, the same is a condition of PFPC's ’s properly taking or not taking such action. Nothing in this subsection shall excuse PFPC when an action or omission on the part of PFPC constitutes willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard by PFPC of any duties, obligations or responsibilities set forth in this Agreement.

Protection of PFPC. PFPC shall be protected in any action it its takes or does not take in reliance upon directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions it its receives from the Fund or from counsel and which PFPC believes, in good faith, to be consistent with those directions, advice and or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions. Nothing in this section shall be construed so as to impose an obligation upon PFPC (i) to seek such directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions, or (ii) to act in accordance with such directions, advice or Oral Instructions instructions or Written Instructions unless, under the terms of other provisions of this Agreement, the same is a condition of PFPC's properly taking or not taking such action. Nothing in this subsection shall excuse PFPC when an action or omission on the part of PFPC constitutes willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard by PFPC of any duties, obligations or responsibilities set forth in this Agreement.

Protection of PFPC. PFPC shall be protected in any action it takes or does not take in reliance upon directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions it receives from the Fund PHLVIC (including any Authorized Person) or from counsel and which PFPC believes, in good faith, to be consistent with those directions, advice and Oral Instructions or Written Instructions. Nothing in this section shall be construed so as to impose an obligation upon PFPC (i) to seek such directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions, or (ii) to act in accordance with such directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions unless, under the terms of other provisions of this Agreement, the same is a condition of PFPC's ’s properly taking or not taking such action. Nothing in this subsection shall excuse PFPC when an action or omission on the part of PFPC constitutes willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard by PFPC of any duties, obligations or responsibilities set forth in this Agreement.

Protection of PFPC. PFPC shall be protected in any action or inaction which it takes or does not take in reliance upon on any directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions it receives from the Fund received pursuant to subparagraphs (a) or from counsel and (b) of this paragraph which PFPC believesPFPC, after receipt of any such directions, advice or Oral or Written Instructions, in good faith, faith believes to be consistent with those such directions, advice and or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions, as the case may be. Nothing However, nothing in this section paragraph shall be construed so as to impose an obligation imposing upon PFPC any obligation (i) to seek such directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions, or (ii) to act in accordance with such directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions when received, unless, under the terms of other provisions another provision of this Agreement, the same is a condition of to PFPC's properly taking or not taking omitting to take such action. Nothing in this subsection shall excuse PFPC when an action or omission on the part of PFPC constitutes willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard by PFPC of any duties, its duties and obligations or responsibilities set forth in under this Agreement.

Protection of PFPC. PFPC shall be protected in any action it takes or does not take in reliance upon directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions it receives from the Fund Fund, RSMC or from counsel and which PFPC believes, in good faith, to be consistent with those directions, advice and Oral Instructions or Written Instructions. Nothing in this section shall be construed so as to impose an obligation upon PFPC (i) to seek such directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions, or (ii) to act in accordance with such directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions unless, under the terms of other provisions of this Agreement, the same is a condition of PFPC's properly taking or not taking such action. Nothing in this subsection shall excuse PFPC when an action or omission on the part of PFPC constitutes willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard by PFPC of any duties, obligations or responsibilities set forth in this Agreement.

Protection of PFPC. PFPC shall be protected in any action it takes or does not take in reliance upon directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions it receives from the Fund Fund, VKAC or from counsel and which PFPC believes, in good faith, to be consistent with those directions, advice and or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions. Nothing in this section shall be construed so as to impose an obligation upon PFPC (i) to seek such directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions, or (ii) to act in accordance with such directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions unless, under the terms of other provisions another provision of this Agreement, the same is a condition of PFPC's properly taking or not taking such action. Nothing in this subsection shall excuse PFPC when an action or omission on the part of PFPC constitutes willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard by PFPC of any duties, obligations or responsibilities set forth in this Agreement.

Protection of PFPC. PFPC shall be protected in any action it takes or does not take in reliance upon directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions it receives from the Company, the Fund or from counsel and which PFPC believes, in good faith, to be consistent with those directions, advice and Oral Instructions or Written Instructions. Nothing in this section shall be construed so as to impose an obligation upon PFPC (i) to seek such directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions, or (ii) to act in accordance with such directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions unless, under the terms of other provisions of this Agreement, the same is a condition of PFPC's properly taking or not taking such action. Nothing in this subsection shall excuse PFPC when an action or omission on the part of PFPC constitutes willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard by PFPC of any duties, obligations or responsibilities set forth in this Agreement.

Protection of PFPC. PFPC shall be protected in any action or inaction which it takes or does not take in reliance upon on any directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions it receives from the Fund received pursuant to subparagraphs (a) or from counsel and (b) of this paragraph which PFPC believesPFPC, after receipt of any such directions, advice or Oral or Written Instructions, in good faith, faith believes to be consistent with those such directions, advice and or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions, as the case may be. Nothing However, nothing in this section paragraph shall be construed so as to impose an obligation imposing upon PFPC any obligation (i) to seek such directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions, or (ii) to act in accordance with such directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions when received, unless, under the terms of other provisions another provision of this Agreement, the same is a condition of to PFPC's properly taking or not taking omitting to take such action. Nothing in this subsection shall excuse PFPC when an action or omission on the part of PFPC constitutes willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard by PFPC of any duties, obligations or responsibilities set forth in its duties under this Agreement.

Protection of PFPC. PFPC shall be protected in any action it takes or does not take in reliance upon directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions it receives from Highland or the Fund Trust or (to the extent permitted under clause (c) above) from counsel and which PFPC believes, in good faith, to be consistent with those directions, advice and or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions. Nothing in this section shall be construed so as to impose an obligation upon PFPC (i) to seek such directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions, or (ii) to act in accordance with such directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions unless, under the terms of other provisions of this Agreement, the same is a condition of PFPC's ’s properly taking or not taking such action. Nothing in this subsection shall excuse PFPC when an action or omission on the part of PFPC constitutes willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard by PFPC of any duties, obligations or responsibilities set forth in this Agreement.

Protection of PFPC. PFPC shall be protected in any action it takes or does not take in reliance upon directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions it receives from the Fund Company or (to the extent permitted under clause (c) above) from counsel and which PFPC believes, in good faith, to be consistent with those directions, advice and Oral Instructions or Written Instructions. Nothing in this section shall be construed so as to impose an obligation upon PFPC (i) to seek such directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions, or (ii) to act in accordance with such directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions unless, under the terms of other provisions of this Agreement, the same is a condition of PFPC's properly taking or not taking such action. Nothing in this subsection shall excuse PFPC when an action or omission on the part of PFPC constitutes willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard by PFPC of any duties, obligations or responsibilities set forth in this Agreement.

Protection of PFPC. PFPC shall be protected in any action it takes or does not take in reliance upon directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions it receives from Highland or the Fund Company or (to the extent permitted under clause (c) above) from counsel and which PFPC believes, in good faith, to be consistent with those directions, advice and or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions. Nothing in this section shall be construed so as to impose an obligation upon PFPC (i) to seek such directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions, or (ii) to act in accordance with such directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions unless, under the terms of other provisions of this Agreement, the same is a condition of PFPC's ’s properly taking or not taking such action. Nothing in this subsection shall excuse PFPC when an action or omission on the part of PFPC constitutes willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard by PFPC of any duties, obligations or responsibilities set forth in this Agreement.

Protection of PFPC. PFPC shall be protected in any action it takes or does not take in reliance upon directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions it receives from the Fund Partnership or from counsel selected with reasonable care and which PFPC believes, in good faith, to be consistent with those directions, advice and Oral Instructions or Written Instructions. Nothing in this section shall be construed so as to impose an obligation upon PFPC (i) to seek such directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions, or (ii) to act in accordance with such directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions unless, under the terms of other provisions of this Agreement, the same is a condition of PFPC's properly taking or not taking such action. Nothing in this subsection shall excuse PFPC when an action or omission on the part of PFPC constitutes willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard by PFPC of any duties, obligations or responsibilities set forth in this Agreement.

Protection of PFPC. PFPC shall be protected in any action it takes or does not take in reliance upon directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions it receives from EII, the Fund or from counsel and which PFPC believes, in good faith, to be consistent with those directions, advice and Oral Instructions or Written Instructions. Nothing in this section shall be construed so as to impose an obligation upon PFPC (i) to seek such directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions, or (ii) to act in accordance with such directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions unless, under the terms of other provisions of this Agreement, the same is a condition of PFPC's ’s properly taking or not taking such action. Nothing in this subsection shall excuse PFPC when an action or omission on the part of PFPC constitutes willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard by PFPC of any duties, obligations or responsibilities set forth in this Agreement.

Protection of PFPC. PFPC shall be protected in any action it takes or does not take in reliance upon directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions it receives from the Fund Company or from counsel and which PFPC reasonably believes, in good faith, to be consistent with those directions, advice and or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions. Nothing in this section shall be construed so as to impose an obligation upon PFPC (i) to seek such directions, directions or advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions, or (ii) to act in accordance with such directions, directions or advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions unless, under the terms of other provisions of this Agreement, the same is a condition of PFPC's properly taking or not taking such action. Nothing in this subsection shall excuse PFPC when an action or omission on the part of PFPC constitutes willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard by PFPC of any duties, obligations or responsibilities set forth in this Agreement.

Protection of PFPC. PFPC shall be protected in any ------------------ action it takes or does not take in reliance upon directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions it receives from the Fund or from counsel and which PFPC believes, in good faith, to be consistent with those directions, advice and or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions. Nothing in this section shall be construed so as to impose an obligation upon PFPC (i) to seek such directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions, or (ii) to act in accordance with such directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions unless, under the terms of other provisions of this Agreement, the same is a condition of PFPC's properly taking or not taking such action. Nothing in this subsection shall excuse PFPC when an action or omission on the part of PFPC constitutes willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard by PFPC of any duties, obligations or responsibilities set forth in this Agreement.

Protection of PFPC. PFPC shall be protected in any action ------------------ or inaction which it takes or does not take in reliance upon on any directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions it receives from the Fund received pursuant to subsection (a) of this Paragraph 9 which PFPC, after receipt of any such directions, advice or from counsel and which PFPC believesOral or written Instructions, in good faith, to faith believes to. be consistent with those such directions, advice and or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions, as the case may be. Nothing However, nothing in this section paragraph shall be construed so as to impose an obligation imposing upon PFPC any obligation (i) to seek such directions, advice or Oral Instructions oral or Written Instructions, or (ii) to act in accordance with such directions, advice or Oral Instructions oral or Written Instructions when received, unless, under the terms of other provisions another provision of this Agreement, the same is a condition of to PFPC's properly taking or not taking omitting to take such action. Nothing in this subsection shall excuse PFPC when an action or omission on the part of PFPC constitutes willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard misconduct in the performance by PFPC of any duties, obligations or responsibilities set forth in its duties under this Agreement.

Protection of PFPC. PFPC shall be protected in any action it takes or does not take in reliance upon directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions it receives from the Fund or (to the extent permitted under clause (c) above) from counsel and which PFPC believes, in good faith, to be consistent with those directions, advice and or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions. Nothing in this section shall be construed so as to impose an obligation upon PFPC (i) to seek such directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions, or (ii) to act in accordance with such directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions unless, under the terms of other provisions of this Agreement, the same is a condition of PFPC's ’s properly taking or not taking such action. Nothing in this subsection shall excuse PFPC when an action or omission on the part of PFPC constitutes willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard by PFPC of any duties, obligations or responsibilities set forth in this Agreement.

Protection of PFPC. PFPC shall be protected in any action it ------------------ takes or does not take in reliance upon directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions it receives from the Fund or from counsel in accordance with this Agreement and which PFPC believes, in good faith, to be consistent with those directions, advice and or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions. Nothing in this section shall be construed so as to impose an obligation upon PFPC (i) to seek such directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions, or (ii) to act in accordance with such directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions unless, under the terms of other provisions of this Agreement, the same is a condition of PFPC's properly taking or not taking such action. Nothing in this subsection shall excuse PFPC when an action or omission on the part of PFPC constitutes willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard by PFPC of any duties, obligations or responsibilities set forth in this Agreement.

Protection of PFPC. PFPC shall be protected in any action it takes or does not take in reliance upon directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions it receives from the Fund Xxxxxx or from counsel and which PFPC believes, in good faith, to be consistent with those directions, advice and Oral Instructions or Written Instructions. Nothing in this section shall be construed so as to impose an obligation upon PFPC (i) to seek such directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions, or (ii) to act in accordance with such directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions unless, under the terms of other provisions another provision of this Agreement, the same is a condition of PFPC's properly taking or not taking such action. Nothing in this subsection shall excuse PFPC when an action or omission on the part of PFPC constitutes willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard by PFPC of any duties, obligations or responsibilities set forth in this Agreement.

Protection of PFPC. PFPC shall be protected in any action it takes or does not take in reliance upon directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions it receives from the Fund or from counsel and which PFPC believes, in good faith, to be consistent with those directions, advice and or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions. Nothing in this section shall be construed so as to impose an obligation upon PFPC (i) to seek seek, unless otherwise required to do so under the terms of this Agreement, such directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions, or (ii) to act in accordance with such directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions unless, under the terms of other provisions of this Agreement, the same is a condition of PFPC's properly taking or not taking such action. Nothing in this subsection shall excuse PFPC when an action or omission on the part of PFPC constitutes willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard by PFPC of any duties, obligations or responsibilities set forth in this Agreement.

Protection of PFPC. PFPC PFPC: shall be protected in any action it takes or does not take in reliance upon directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions it receives from the Fund or from counsel and which PFPC believes, in good faith, to be consistent with those directions, advice and or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions. Nothing in this section shall be construed so as to impose an obligation upon PFPC (i) to seek such directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions, or (ii) to act in accordance with such directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions unless, under the terms of other provisions of of, this Agreement, the same is a condition of PFPC's properly taking or not taking such action. Nothing in this subsection shall excuse PFPC when an action or omission on the part of PFPC constitutes willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard by PFPC of any duties, obligations or responsibilities set forth in this Agreement.

Protection of PFPC. PFPC shall be protected in any action it takes or does not take in reliance upon directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions it receives from the Fund PLAC (including any Authorized Person) or from counsel and which PFPC believes, in good faith, to be consistent with those directions, advice and Oral Instructions or Written Instructions. Nothing in this section shall be construed so as to impose an obligation upon PFPC (i) to seek such directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions, or (ii) to act in accordance with such directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions unless, under the terms of other provisions of this Agreement, the same is a condition of PFPC's ’s properly taking or not taking such action. Nothing in this subsection shall excuse PFPC when an action or omission on the part of PFPC constitutes willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard by PFPC of any duties, obligations or responsibilities set forth in this Agreement.

Protection of PFPC. PFPC shall be protected in any action it takes or does not take in reliance upon directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions it receives from the Fund PLIC (including any Authorized Person) or from counsel and which PFPC believes, in good faith, to be consistent with those directions, advice and Oral Instructions or Written Instructions. Nothing in this section shall be construed so as to impose an obligation upon PFPC (i) to seek such directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions, or (ii) to act in accordance with such directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions unless, under the terms of other provisions of this Agreement, the same is a condition of PFPC's ’s properly taking or not taking such action. Nothing in this subsection shall excuse PFPC when an action or omission on the part of PFPC constitutes willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard by PFPC of any duties, obligations or responsibilities set forth in this Agreement.

Protection of PFPC. PFPC shall be protected in any action or inaction which it takes or does not take in reliance upon on any directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions it receives from the Fund received pursuant to subsections (a) or from counsel and (b) of this paragraph which PFPC believesPFPC, after receipt of any such directions, advice or Oral or Written Instructions, in good faith, faith believes to be consistent with those such directions, advice and or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions, as the case may be. Nothing However, nothing in this section paragraph shall be construed so as to impose an obligation imposing upon PFPC any obligation (i) to seek such directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions, or (ii) to act in accordance with such directions, advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions when received, unless, under the terms of other provisions another provision of this Agreement, the same is a condition of to PFPC's properly taking or not taking omitting to take such action. Nothing in this subsection shall excuse PFPC when an action or omission on the part of PFPC constitutes willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard by PFPC of any duties, obligations or responsibilities set forth in its duties under this Agreement.