Common use of PROVISION OF CERTAIN INFORMATION BY ADVISER Clause in Contracts

PROVISION OF CERTAIN INFORMATION BY ADVISER. The Adviser will promptly notify the Manager (1) in the event the SEC or other governmental authority has censured the Adviser; placed limitations upon its activities, functions or operations; suspended or revoked its registration, if any, as an investment adviser; or has commenced proceedings or an investigation that may result in any of these actions or (2) upon having a reasonable basis for believing that the Portfolio has ceased to qualify or might not qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Code. The Adviser further agrees to notify the Manager promptly of any material fact known to the Adviser respecting or relating to the Adviser that is not contained in the Prospectus, and is required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, or of any statement contained therein that becomes untrue in any material respect. As reasonably requested by the Trust on behalf of the Trust’s officers and in accordance with the scope of Adviser’s obligations and responsibilities contained in this Agreement, Adviser will provide reasonable assistance to the Trust in connection with the Trust’s compliance with the Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxx Act and the rules and regulations promulgated by the SEC thereunder, and Rule 38a-1 of the 1940 Act. Such assistance shall include, but is not limited to, (i) certifying periodically, upon the reasonable request of the Trust, that it is in compliance with all applicable “federal securities laws,” as required by Rule 38a-l under the 1940 Act, and Rule 206(4)-7 under the Advisers Act; (ii) facilitating and cooperating with third-party audits arranged by the Trust to evaluate the effectiveness of its compliance controls; (iii) providing the Trust’s chief compliance officer with direct access to its compliance personnel; (iv) providing the Trust’s chief compliance officer with periodic reports and (v) promptly providing special reports in the event of compliance problems. Further, Adviser is aware that: (i) the Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) and Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) of the Trust (collectively, the “Certifying Officers”) are required to certify the Trust’s periodic reports on Form N-CSR pursuant to Rule 30a-2 under the 1940 Act; and (ii) the Certifying Officers must rely upon certain matters of fact generated by Adviser of which they do not have firsthand knowledge. Consequently, Adviser has in place and will observe procedures and controls that are reasonably designed to ensure the adequacy of the services provided to the Trust under this Agreement and the accuracy of the information prepared by it and which is included in the Form N-CSR, and shall provide certifications to the Trust to be relied upon by the Certifying Officers in certifying the Trust’s periodic reports on Form N-CSR, in a form satisfactory to the Trust.

PROVISION OF CERTAIN INFORMATION BY ADVISER. The Adviser will promptly notify the Manager (1) in the event the SEC or other governmental authority has censured the Adviser; placed limitations upon its activities, functions or operations; suspended or revoked its registration, if any, as an investment adviser; or has commenced proceedings or an investigation that may result in any of these actions or (2) upon having a reasonable basis for believing that the Portfolio has ceased to qualify or might not qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Code. The Adviser further agrees to notify the Manager promptly of any material fact known to the Adviser respecting or relating to the Adviser that is not contained in the Prospectus, and is required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, or of any statement contained therein that becomes untrue in any material respect. As reasonably requested by the Trust on behalf of the Trust’s officers and in accordance with the scope of Adviser’s obligations and responsibilities contained in this Agreement, Adviser will provide reasonable assistance to the Trust in connection with the TrustTrusts’s compliance with the Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxx Act and the rules and regulations promulgated by the SEC thereunder, and Rule 38a-1 of the 1940 Act. Such assistance shall include, but is not limited to, (i) certifying periodically, upon the reasonable request of the Trust, that it is in compliance with all applicable “federal securities laws,” as required by Rule 38a-l under the 1940 Act, and Rule 206(4)-7 under the Advisers Act; (ii) facilitating and cooperating with third-party audits arranged by the Trust to evaluate the effectiveness of its compliance controls; (iii) providing the Trust’s chief compliance officer with direct access to its compliance personnel; (iv) providing the Trust’s chief compliance officer with periodic reports and (v) promptly providing special reports in the event of compliance problems. Further, Adviser is aware that: (i) the Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) and Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) of the Trust (collectively, the “Certifying Officers”) are required to certify the Trust’s periodic reports on Form N-CSR pursuant to Rule 30a-2 under the 1940 Act; and (ii) the Certifying Officers must rely upon certain matters of fact generated by Adviser of which they do not have firsthand knowledge. Consequently, Adviser has in place and will observe procedures and controls that are reasonably designed to ensure the adequacy of the services provided to the Trust under this Agreement and the accuracy of the information prepared by it and which is included in the Form N-CSR, and shall provide certifications to the Trust to be relied upon by the Certifying Officers in certifying the Trust’s periodic reports on Form N-CSR, in a form satisfactory to the Trust.

PROVISION OF CERTAIN INFORMATION BY ADVISER. The Adviser will promptly notify the Manager (1) in the event the SEC or other governmental authority has censured the Adviser; placed limitations upon its activities, functions or operations; suspended or revoked its registration, if any, as an investment adviser; or has commenced proceedings or an investigation that may result in any of these actions or (2) upon having a reasonable basis for believing that the Portfolio has ceased to qualify or might not qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Code. The Adviser further agrees to notify the Manager promptly of any material fact known to the Adviser respecting or relating to the Adviser that is not contained in the Prospectus, and is required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, or of any statement contained therein that becomes untrue in any material respect. As reasonably requested by the Trust on behalf of the Trust’s officers and in accordance with the scope of Adviser’s obligations and responsibilities contained in this Agreement, Adviser will provide reasonable assistance to the Trust in connection with the TrustTrusts’s compliance with the Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxx Act and the rules and regulations promulgated by the SEC thereunder, and Rule 38a-1 38(a) - 1 of the 1940 Act. Such assistance shall include, but is not be limited to, (i) certifying periodically, upon the reasonable request of the Trust, that it is in compliance with all applicable “federal securities laws,” ”, as required by Rule 38a-l 38a-1 under the 1940 Act, and Rule 206(4)-7 under the Advisers Act; (ii) facilitating and cooperating with third-party audits arranged by the Trust to evaluate the effectiveness of its compliance controls; (iii) providing the Trust’s chief compliance officer with direct access to its compliance personnel; (iv) providing the Trust’s chief compliance officer with periodic reports and (v) promptly providing special reports in the event of compliance problems. Further, Adviser is aware that: (i) the Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) and Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) of the Trust (collectively, the “Certifying Officers”) are required to certify the Trust’s periodic reports on Form N-CSR pursuant to Rule 30a-2 under the 1940 Act; and (ii) the Certifying Officers must rely upon certain matters of fact generated by Adviser of which they do not have firsthand knowledge. Consequently, Adviser has in place and will observe has observed procedures and controls that are reasonably designed to ensure the adequacy of the services provided to the Trust under this Agreement and the accuracy of the information prepared by it and which is included in the Form N-CSR, and shall provide certifications to the Trust to be relied upon by the Certifying Officers in certifying the Trust’s periodic reports on Form N-CSR, in a form satisfactory to the Trust.

PROVISION OF CERTAIN INFORMATION BY ADVISER. The Adviser will promptly notify the Manager (1) in the event the SEC or other governmental authority has censured the Adviser; placed limitations upon its activities, functions or operations; suspended or revoked its registration, if any, as an investment adviser; or has commenced proceedings or an investigation that may result in any of these actions or (2) upon having a reasonable basis for believing that the Portfolio has ceased to qualify or might not qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Code. The Adviser further agrees to notify the Manager promptly of any material fact known to the Adviser respecting or relating to the Adviser that is not contained in the Prospectus, and is required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, or of any statement contained therein that becomes untrue in any material respect. As reasonably requested by the Trust on behalf of the Trust’s officers and in accordance with the scope of Adviser’s obligations and responsibilities contained in this Agreement, Adviser will provide reasonable assistance to the Trust in connection with the TrustTrusts’s compliance with the Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxx Act and the rules and regulations promulgated by the SEC thereunder, and Rule 38a-1 38(a)-1 of the 1940 Act. Such assistance shall include, but is not be limited to, (i) certifying periodically, upon the reasonable request of the Trust, that it is in compliance with all applicable “federal securities laws,” ”, as required by Rule 38a-l 38a-1 under the 1940 Act, and Rule 206(4)-7 under the Advisers Act; (ii) facilitating and cooperating with third-party audits arranged by the Trust to evaluate the effectiveness of its compliance controls; (iii) providing the Trust’s chief compliance officer with direct access to its compliance personnel; (iv) providing the Trust’s chief compliance officer with periodic reports and (v) promptly providing special reports in the event of compliance problems. Further, Adviser is aware that: (i) the Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) and Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) of the Trust (collectively, the “Certifying Officers”) are required to certify the Trust’s periodic reports on Form N-CSR pursuant to Rule 30a-2 under the 1940 Act; and (ii) the Certifying Officers must rely upon certain matters of fact generated by Adviser of which they do not have firsthand knowledge. Consequently, Adviser has in place and will observe has observed procedures and controls that are reasonably designed to ensure the adequacy of the services provided to the Trust under this Agreement and the accuracy of the information prepared by it and which is included in the Form N-CSR, and shall provide certifications to the Trust to be relied upon by the Certifying Officers in certifying the Trust’s periodic reports on Form N-CSR, in a form satisfactory to the Trust.

PROVISION OF CERTAIN INFORMATION BY ADVISER. The Adviser will promptly notify the Manager (1) in the event the SEC or other governmental authority has censured the Adviser; placed limitations upon its activities, functions or operations; suspended or revoked its registration, if any, as an investment adviser; or has commenced proceedings or an investigation that may result in any of these actions actions; provided that any such action affects the Adviser’s ability to provide services under this Agreement and does not violate any confidentiality agreement with the SEC or other governmental authority or (2) upon having a reasonable basis for believing that the Portfolio has ceased to qualify or might not qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Code. The Adviser further agrees to notify the Manager promptly of any material fact known to the Adviser respecting or relating to the Adviser that is not contained in the Prospectus, and is required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, or of any statement contained therein that becomes untrue in any material respect. As reasonably requested by the Trust on behalf of the Trust’s officers and in accordance with the scope of the Adviser’s obligations and responsibilities contained in this Agreement, the Adviser will provide reasonable assistance to the Trust in connection with the TrustTrusts’s compliance with the Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxx Act and the rules and regulations promulgated by the SEC thereunder, and Rule 38a-1 of the 1940 Act. Such assistance shall include, but is not be limited to, (i) certifying periodically, upon the reasonable request of the Trust, that it the Adviser is in compliance with all applicable “federal securities laws,” as required by Rule 38a-l under the 1940 Act, and Rule 206(4)-7 under the Advisers Act; (ii) facilitating and cooperating with third-party audits arranged by the Trust to evaluate the effectiveness of its compliance controls; (iii) providing the Trust’s chief compliance officer with direct access to its compliance personnel; (iv) providing the Trust’s chief compliance officer with periodic reports and (v) promptly providing special reports in the event of compliance problems. Further, the Adviser is aware that: (i) the Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) and Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) of the Trust (collectively, the “Certifying Officers”) are required to certify the Trust’s periodic reports on Form N-CSR pursuant to Rule 30a-2 under the 1940 Act; and (ii) the Certifying Officers must rely upon certain matters of fact generated by the Adviser of which they do not have firsthand knowledge. Consequently, Adviser has in place and will observe procedures and controls that are reasonably designed to ensure knowledge (such as the adequacy management discussion of performance for the services provided to Allocated Assets but not the Trust under this Agreement Portfolio’s financial statements) and the accuracy of the information prepared by it and which is included in the Form N-CSRAdviser, and upon reasonable request, shall provide certifications to the Trust to be relied upon by the Certifying Officers in certifying the Trust’s periodic reports on Form N-CSR, in a form reasonably satisfactory to the Trust.

PROVISION OF CERTAIN INFORMATION BY ADVISER. The Adviser will promptly notify the Manager (1) in the event the SEC or other governmental authority has censured the Adviser; placed limitations upon its activities, functions or operations; suspended or revoked its registration, if any, as an investment adviser; or has commenced proceedings or an investigation that may result in any of these actions or (2) upon having a reasonable basis for believing that the Portfolio has ceased to qualify or might not qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Code. The Adviser further agrees to notify the Manager promptly of any material fact known to the Adviser respecting or relating to the Adviser that is not contained in the Prospectus, and is required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, or of any statement contained therein that becomes untrue in any material respect. As reasonably requested by the Trust on behalf of the Trust’s officers and in accordance with the scope of Adviser’s obligations and responsibilities contained in this Agreement, Adviser will provide reasonable assistance to the Trust in connection with the TrustTrusts’s compliance with the Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxx Act and the rules and regulations promulgated by the SEC thereunder, and Rule 38a-1 38(a) — 1 of the 1940 Act. Such assistance shall include, but is not be limited to, (i) certifying periodically, upon the reasonable request of the Trust, that it is in compliance with all applicable “federal securities laws,” ”, as required by Rule 38a-l under the 1940 Act, and Rule 206(4)-7 under the Advisers Act; (ii) facilitating and cooperating with third-party audits arranged by the Trust to evaluate the effectiveness of its compliance controls; (iii) providing the Trust’s chief compliance officer with direct access to its compliance personnel; (iv) providing the Trust’s chief compliance officer with periodic reports and (v) promptly providing special reports in the event of compliance problems. Further, Adviser is aware that: (i) the Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) and Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) of the Trust (collectively, the “Certifying Officers”) are required to certify the Trust’s periodic reports on Form N-CSR pursuant to Rule 30a-2 under the 1940 Act; and (ii) the Certifying Officers must rely upon certain matters of fact generated by Adviser of which they do not have firsthand knowledge. Consequently, Adviser has in place and will observe has observed procedures and controls that are reasonably designed to ensure the adequacy of the services provided to the Trust under this Agreement and the accuracy of the information prepared by it and which is included in the Form N-CSR, and shall provide certifications to the Trust to be relied upon by the Certifying Officers in certifying the Trust’s periodic reports on Form N-CSR, in a form satisfactory to the Trust.

PROVISION OF CERTAIN INFORMATION BY ADVISER. The Adviser will promptly notify the Manager (1) in the event the SEC or other governmental authority has censured the Adviser; placed limitations upon its activities, functions or operations; suspended or revoked its registration, if any, as an investment adviser; or has commenced proceedings or an investigation that may result in any of these actions actions, unless such notification would violate any confidentiality agreement with the SEC or other governmental or regulatory authority or (2) upon having a reasonable basis for believing that the Portfolio has ceased to qualify or might not qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Code. The Adviser further agrees to notify the Manager promptly of any material fact known to the Adviser respecting or relating to the Adviser that is not contained in the Prospectus, and is required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, or of any statement contained therein that becomes untrue in any material respect. As reasonably requested by the Trust on behalf of the Trust’s officers and in accordance with the scope of Adviser’s obligations and responsibilities contained in this Agreement, Adviser will provide reasonable assistance to the Trust in connection with the Trust’s compliance with the Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxx Act and the rules and regulations promulgated by the SEC thereunder, and Rule 38a-1 of the 1940 Act. Such assistance shall include, but is not limited to, (i) certifying periodically, upon the reasonable request of the Trust, that it is in compliance with all applicable “federal securities laws,” as required by Rule 38a-l under the 1940 Act, and Rule 206(4)-7 under the Advisers Act; (ii) facilitating and cooperating with third-party audits arranged by the Trust to evaluate the effectiveness of its compliance controls; (iii) providing the Trust’s chief compliance officer with direct access to its compliance personnel; (iv) providing the Trust’s chief compliance officer with periodic reports and (v) promptly providing special reports in the event of compliance problems. Further, Adviser is aware that: (i) the Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) and Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) of the Trust (collectively, the “Certifying Officers”) are required to certify the Trust’s periodic reports on Form N-CSR pursuant to Rule 30a-2 under the 1940 Act; and (ii) the Certifying Officers must rely upon certain matters of fact generated by Adviser of which they do not have firsthand knowledge. Consequently, Adviser has in place and will observe procedures and controls that are reasonably designed to ensure the adequacy of the services provided to the Trust under this Agreement and the accuracy of the information prepared by it and which is included in the Form N-CSR, and shall provide certifications to the Trust to be relied upon by the Certifying Officers in certifying the Trust’s periodic reports on Form N-CSR, in a form satisfactory to the Trust.

PROVISION OF CERTAIN INFORMATION BY ADVISER. The Adviser will promptly notify the Manager (1) in the event the SEC or other governmental authority has censured the Adviser; placed limitations upon its activities, functions or operations; suspended or revoked its registration, if any, as an investment adviser; or or, to the best of Adviser’s knowledge, has commenced proceedings or an investigation that may result in any of these actions or (2) upon having a reasonable basis for believing that the Portfolio has ceased to qualify or might not qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Code. The Adviser further agrees to notify the Manager promptly of any material fact known to the Adviser respecting or relating to the Adviser that is not contained in the Prospectus, and is required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, or of any statement contained therein that becomes untrue in any material respect. As reasonably requested by the Trust on behalf of the Trust’s officers and in accordance with the scope of Adviser’s obligations and responsibilities contained in this AgreementAgreement (i.e., with respect to the Allocated Assets and the Adviser’s provision of portfolio management services hereunder), Adviser will provide reasonable assistance to the Trust in connection with the TrustTrusts’s compliance with the Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxx Act and the rules and regulations promulgated by the SEC thereunder, and Rule 38a-1 of the 1940 Act. Such assistance shall includeSpecifically, but is not limited to, the Adviser agrees to (i) certifying certify periodically, upon the reasonable request of the Trust, that with respect to the Allocated Assets and the Adviser’s provision of portfolio management services hereunder, it is in compliance with all applicable “federal securities laws,” ”, as required by Rule 38a-l under the 1940 Act, and Rule 206(4)-7 under the Advisers Act; (ii) facilitating upon request and cooperating reasonable prior notice, cooperate with third-party audits arranged by the Trust to evaluate the effectiveness of its the Trust’s compliance controls; (iii) providing upon request and reasonable prior notice, provide the Trust’s chief compliance officer with direct access to its compliance personnelChief Compliance Officer (or his/her designee); (iv) providing upon request, provide the Trust’s chief compliance officer with periodic reports and (v) promptly providing special reports in the event provide notice of any material compliance problemsmatters. Further, Adviser is aware that: (i) the Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) and Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) of the Trust (collectively, the “Certifying Officers”) are required to certify the Trust’s periodic reports on Form N-CSR pursuant to Rule 30a-2 under the 1940 Act; and (ii) the Certifying Officers must rely upon certain matters of fact generated by Adviser of which they do not have firsthand knowledge. Consequently, Adviser has in place and will observe procedures and controls that are reasonably designed to ensure the adequacy of the services provided to the Trust under this Agreement and the accuracy of the information prepared by it and which is included in the Trust’s periodic reports on Form N-CSR, and shall provide certifications to the Trust to be relied upon by the Certifying Officers Trust’s Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) and Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) in certifying the Trust’s periodic reports on Form N-CSR, in a form reasonably satisfactory to the Trust.

PROVISION OF CERTAIN INFORMATION BY ADVISER. The Adviser will promptly notify the Manager (1) in the event the SEC or other governmental authority has censured the Adviser; placed limitations upon its activities, functions or operations; suspended or revoked its registration, if any, as an investment adviser; or has commenced proceedings or an investigation that may result in any of these actions actions; provided that any such action affects the Adviser's ability to provide services under this Agreement and does not violate any confidentiality agreement with the SEC or other governmental authority or (2) upon having a reasonable basis for believing that the Portfolio has ceased to qualify or might not qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Code. The Adviser further agrees to notify the Manager promptly of any material fact known to the Adviser respecting or relating to the Adviser that is not contained in the Prospectus, and is required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, or of any statement contained therein that becomes untrue in any material respect. As reasonably requested by the Trust on behalf of the Trust’s 's officers and in accordance with the scope of the Adviser’s 's obligations and responsibilities contained in this Agreement, the Adviser will provide reasonable assistance to the Trust in connection with the Trust’s Trusts's compliance with the Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxx Act and the rules and regulations promulgated by the SEC thereunder, and Rule 38a-1 of the 1940 Act. Such assistance shall include, but is not be limited to, (i) certifying periodically, upon the reasonable request of the Trust, that it the Adviser is in compliance with all applicable “federal securities laws,” as required by Rule 38a-l under the 1940 Act, and Rule 206(4)-7 under the Advisers Act; (ii) facilitating and cooperating with third-party audits arranged by the Trust to evaluate the effectiveness of its compliance controls; (iii) providing the Trust’s 's chief compliance officer with direct access to its compliance personnel; (iv) providing the Trust’s 's chief compliance officer with periodic reports and (v) promptly providing special reports in the event of compliance problems. Further, the Adviser is aware that: (i) the Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) and Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) of the Trust (collectively, the “"Certifying Officers”") are required to certify the Trust’s 's periodic reports on Form N-CSR pursuant to Rule 30a-2 under the 1940 Act; and (ii) the Certifying Officers must rely upon certain matters of fact generated by the Adviser of which they do not have firsthand knowledge. Consequently, Adviser has in place and will observe procedures and controls that are reasonably designed to ensure knowledge (such as the adequacy management discussion of performance for the services provided to Allocated Assets but not the Trust under this Agreement Portfolio's financial statements) and the accuracy of the information prepared by it and which is included in the Form N-CSRAdviser, and upon reasonable request, shall provide certifications to the Trust to be relied upon by the Certifying Officers in certifying the Trust’s 's periodic reports on Form N-CSR, in a form reasonably satisfactory to the Trust.

PROVISION OF CERTAIN INFORMATION BY ADVISER. The Adviser will promptly notify the Manager (1) in the event the SEC or other governmental authority has censured the Adviser; placed limitations upon its activities, functions or operations; suspended or revoked its registration, if any, as an investment adviser; or has commenced proceedings or an investigation that may result in any of these actions or (2) upon having a reasonable basis for believing that the Portfolio has ceased to qualify or might not qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Code. The Adviser further agrees to notify the Manager promptly of any material fact known to the Adviser respecting or relating to the Adviser that is not contained in the Prospectus, and is required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, or of any statement contained therein that becomes untrue in any material respect. As reasonably requested by the Trust on behalf of the Trust’s officers and in accordance with the scope of Adviser’s obligations and responsibilities contained in this Agreement, Adviser will provide reasonable assistance to the Trust in connection with the TrustTrusts’s compliance with the Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxx Act and the rules and regulations promulgated by the SEC thereunder, and Rule 38a-1 38(a)-1 of the 1940 Act. Such assistance shall include, but is not be limited to, (i) certifying periodically, upon the reasonable request of the Trust, that it is in compliance with all applicable “federal securities laws,” ”, as required by Rule 38a-l 38a-1 under the 1940 Act, and Rule 206(4)-7 under the Advisers Act; (ii) facilitating and cooperating with third-third- party audits arranged by the Trust to evaluate the effectiveness of its compliance controls; (iii) providing the Trust’s chief compliance officer with direct access to its compliance personnel; (iv) providing the Trust’s chief compliance officer with periodic reports and (v) promptly providing special reports in the event of compliance problems. Further, Adviser is aware that: (i) the Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) and Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) of the Trust (collectively, the “Certifying Officers”) are required to certify the Trust’s periodic reports on Form N-CSR pursuant to Rule 30a-2 under the 1940 Act; and (ii) the Certifying Officers must rely upon certain matters of fact generated by Adviser of which they do not have firsthand knowledge. Consequently, Adviser has in place and will observe has observed procedures and controls that are reasonably designed to ensure the adequacy of the services provided to the Trust under this Agreement and the accuracy of the information prepared by it and which is included in the Form N-CSR, and shall provide certifications to the Trust to be relied upon by the Certifying Officers in certifying the Trust’s periodic reports on Form N-CSR, in a form satisfactory to the Trust.

PROVISION OF CERTAIN INFORMATION BY ADVISER. The Adviser will promptly notify the Manager (1) in the event the SEC or other governmental authority has censured the Adviser; placed limitations upon its activities, functions or operations; suspended or revoked its registration, if any, as an investment adviser; or has commenced proceedings or an investigation that may result in any of these actions or (2) upon having a reasonable basis for believing that the Portfolio has ceased to qualify or might not qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Code. The Adviser further agrees to notify the Manager promptly of any material fact known to the Adviser respecting or relating to the Adviser that is not contained in the Prospectus, and is required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, or of any statement contained therein that becomes untrue in any material respect. As reasonably requested by the Trust on behalf of the Trust’s officers and in accordance with the scope of Adviser’s obligations and responsibilities contained in this Agreement, Adviser will provide reasonable assistance to the Trust in connection with the TrustTrusts’s compliance with the Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxx Act and the rules and regulations promulgated by the SEC thereunder, and Rule 38a-1 38(a) - 1 of the 1940 Act. Such assistance shall include, but is not be limited to, (i) certifying periodically, upon the reasonable request of the Trust, that it is in compliance with all applicable “federal securities laws,” ”, as required by Rule 38a-l 38a-1 under the 1940 Act, and Rule 206(4)-7 under the Advisers Act; (ii) facilitating and cooperating with third-third- party audits arranged by the Trust to evaluate the effectiveness of its compliance controls; (iii) providing the Trust’s chief compliance officer with direct access to its compliance personnel; (iv) providing the Trust’s chief compliance officer with periodic reports and (v) promptly providing special reports in the event of compliance problems. Further, Adviser is aware that: (i) the Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) and Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) of the Trust (collectively, the “Certifying Officers”) are required to certify the Trust’s periodic reports on Form N-CSR pursuant to Rule 30a-2 under the 1940 Act; and (ii) the Certifying Officers must rely upon certain matters of fact generated by Adviser of which they do not have firsthand knowledge. Consequently, Adviser has in place and will observe has observed procedures and controls that are reasonably designed to ensure the adequacy of the services provided to the Trust under this Agreement and the accuracy of the information prepared by it and which is included in the Form N-CSR, and shall provide certifications to the Trust to be relied upon by the Certifying Officers in certifying the Trust’s periodic reports on Form N-CSR, in a form satisfactory to the Trust.

PROVISION OF CERTAIN INFORMATION BY ADVISER. The Adviser will promptly notify the Manager (1) to the extent permitted by law or regulation, in the event the SEC or other governmental authority has censured the Adviser; placed limitations upon its activities, functions or operations; suspended or revoked its registration, if any, as an investment adviser; or to the best of the Adviser’s knowledge has commenced proceedings or an investigation that may result in any of these actions or (2) upon having a reasonable basis for believing that the Portfolio has ceased to qualify or might not qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Code. The Adviser further agrees to notify the Manager promptly of any material fact known to the Adviser respecting or relating to the Adviser that is not contained in the Prospectus, and is required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, or of any statement contained therein that becomes untrue in any material respect. As reasonably requested by the Trust on behalf of the Trust’s officers and in accordance with the scope of Adviser’s obligations and responsibilities contained in this Agreement, Adviser will provide reasonable assistance to the Trust in connection with the Trust’s compliance with the Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxx Act and the rules and regulations promulgated by the SEC thereunder, and Rule 38a-1 of the 1940 Act. Such assistance shall include, but is not limited to, (i) certifying periodically, upon the reasonable request of the Trust, that with respect to the Allocated Assets and the Adviser’s provision of investment advisory services under this Agreement, it is in compliance with all applicable “federal securities laws,” as required by Rule 38a-l under the 1940 Act, and Rule 206(4)-7 under the Advisers Act; (ii) upon request and reasonable prior notice, facilitating and cooperating with third-party audits arranged by the Trust to evaluate the effectiveness of its compliance controls; (iii) providing the Trust’s chief compliance officer with direct access to its compliance personnel; (iv) providing the Trust’s chief compliance officer with requested periodic reports and (v) promptly providing special reports in the event of compliance problems. Further, Adviser is aware that: (i) the Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) and Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) of the Trust (collectively, the “Certifying Officers”) are required to certify the Trust’s periodic reports on Form N-CSR pursuant to Rule 30a-2 under the 1940 Act; and (ii) the Certifying Officers must rely upon certain matters of fact generated by Adviser of which they do not have firsthand knowledge. Consequently, Adviser has in place and will observe procedures and controls that are reasonably designed to ensure the adequacy of the services provided to the Trust under this Agreement and the accuracy of the information prepared by it and which is included in the Form N-CSR, and shall provide certifications to the Trust to be relied upon by the Certifying Officers in certifying the Trust’s periodic reports on Form N-CSR, in a form reasonably satisfactory to the Trust. The parties acknowledge that the Adviser shall not have any obligation to initiate or otherwise act on behalf of the Portfolio with respect to class-action proceedings; however, notwithstanding the foregoing, upon reasonable request of the Manager, the Adviser shall provide any relevant information and documentation relating to such class-action proceedings.

PROVISION OF CERTAIN INFORMATION BY ADVISER. The Adviser will promptly notify the Manager (1) in the event the SEC or other governmental authority has censured the Adviser; placed limitations upon its activities, functions or operations; suspended or revoked its registration, if any, as an investment adviser; or has commenced proceedings or an investigation that may result in any of these actions actions, unless such notification would violate any confidentiality agreement with the SEC or other governmental or regulatory authority or (2) upon having a reasonable basis for believing that the Portfolio has ceased to qualify or might not qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Code. The Adviser further agrees to notify the Manager promptly of any material fact known to the Adviser respecting or relating to the Adviser that is not contained in the Prospectus, and is required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, or of any statement contained therein that becomes untrue in any material respect. As reasonably requested by the Trust on behalf of the Trust’s officers and in accordance with the scope of Adviser’s obligations and responsibilities contained in this Agreement, Adviser will provide reasonable assistance to the Trust in connection with the TrustTrusts’s compliance with the Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxx Act and the rules and regulations promulgated by the SEC thereunder, and Rule 38a-1 of the 1940 Act. Such assistance shall include, but is not limited to, (i) certifying periodically, upon the reasonable request of the Trust, that it is in material compliance with all applicable “federal securities laws,” as required by Rule 38a-l under the 1940 Act, and Rule 206(4)-7 under the Advisers Act; (ii) facilitating and cooperating with third-party audits arranged by the Trust to evaluate the effectiveness of its compliance controls; (iii) providing the Trust’s chief compliance officer with direct access to its compliance personnel; (iv) providing the Trust’s chief compliance officer with periodic reports and (v) promptly providing special reports in the event of compliance problems. Further, Adviser is aware that: (i) the Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) and Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) of the Trust (collectively, the “Certifying Officers”) are required to certify the Trust’s periodic reports on Form N-CSR pursuant to Rule 30a-2 under the 1940 Act; and (ii) the Certifying Officers must rely upon certain matters of fact generated by Adviser of which they do not have firsthand knowledge. Consequently, Adviser has in place and will observe procedures and controls that are reasonably designed to ensure the adequacy of the services provided to the Trust under this Agreement and the accuracy of the information prepared by it and which is included in the Form N-CSR, and shall provide certifications to the Trust to be relied upon by the Certifying Officers in certifying the Trust’s periodic reports on Form N-CSR, in a form satisfactory to the Trust.

PROVISION OF CERTAIN INFORMATION BY ADVISER. The Adviser will promptly notify the Manager (1) in the event the SEC or other governmental authority has censured the Adviser; placed limitations upon its activities, functions or operations; suspended or revoked its registration, if any, as an investment adviser; or has commenced proceedings or an investigation that may result in any of these actions actions, unless such notification would violate any confidentiality agreement with the SEC or other governmental or regulatory authority or (2) upon having a reasonable basis for believing that the Portfolio has ceased to qualify or might not qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Code. The Adviser further agrees to notify the Manager promptly of any material fact known to the Adviser respecting or relating to the Adviser that is not contained in the Prospectus, and is required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, or of any statement contained therein that becomes untrue in any material respect. As reasonably requested by the Trust on behalf of the Trust’s officers and in accordance with the scope of Adviser’s obligations and responsibilities contained in this Agreement, Adviser will provide reasonable assistance to the Trust in connection with the Trust’s compliance with the Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxx Act and the rules and regulations promulgated by the SEC thereunder, and Rule 38a-1 of the 1940 Act. Such assistance shall include, but is not limited to, (i) certifying periodically, upon the reasonable request of the Trust, that it is in material compliance with all applicable “federal securities laws,” as required by Rule 38a-l under the 1940 Act, and Rule 206(4)-7 under the Advisers Act; (ii) facilitating and cooperating with third-party audits arranged by the Trust to evaluate the effectiveness of its compliance controls; (iii) providing the Trust’s chief compliance officer with direct access to its compliance personnel; (iv) providing the Trust’s chief compliance officer with periodic reports and (v) promptly providing special reports in the event of compliance problems. Further, Adviser is aware that: (i) the Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) and Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) of the Trust (collectively, the “Certifying Officers”) are required to certify the Trust’s periodic reports on Form N-CSR pursuant to Rule 30a-2 under the 1940 Act; and (ii) the Certifying Officers must rely upon certain matters of fact generated by Adviser of which they do not have firsthand knowledge. Consequently, Adviser has in place and will observe procedures and controls that are reasonably designed to ensure the adequacy of the services provided to the Trust under this Agreement and the accuracy of the information prepared by it and which is included in the Form N-CSR, and shall provide certifications to the Trust to be relied upon by the Certifying Officers in certifying the Trust’s periodic reports on Form N-CSR, in a form satisfactory to the Trust.

PROVISION OF CERTAIN INFORMATION BY ADVISER. The Adviser will promptly notify the Manager (1) in the event the SEC or other governmental authority has censured the Adviser; placed limitations upon its activities, functions or operations; suspended or revoked its registration, if any, as an investment adviser; or has commenced proceedings or an investigation that may result in any of these actions or (2) upon having a reasonable basis for believing that the Portfolio has ceased to qualify or might not qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Code. The Adviser further agrees to notify the Manager promptly of any material fact known to the Adviser respecting or relating to the Adviser that is not contained in the Prospectus, and is required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, or of any statement contained therein that becomes untrue in any material respect. As reasonably requested by the Trust on behalf of the Trust’s officers and in accordance with the scope of Adviser’s obligations and responsibilities contained in this Agreement, Adviser will provide reasonable assistance to the Trust in connection with the TrustTrusts’s compliance with the Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxx Act and the rules and regulations promulgated by the SEC thereunder, and Rule 38a-1 38(a) -1 of the 1940 Act. Such assistance shall include, but is not be limited to, (i) certifying periodically, upon the reasonable request of the Trust, that it is in compliance with all applicable “federal securities laws,” ”, as required by Rule 38a-l 38a-1 under the 1940 Act, and Rule 206(4)-7 under the Advisers Act; (ii) facilitating and cooperating with third-party audits arranged by the Trust to evaluate the effectiveness of its compliance controls; (iii) providing the Trust’s chief compliance officer with direct access to its compliance personnel; (iv) providing the Trust’s chief compliance officer with periodic reports and (v) promptly providing special reports in the event of compliance problems. Further, Adviser is aware that: (i) the Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) and Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) of the Trust (collectively, the “Certifying Officers”) are required to certify the Trust’s periodic reports on Form N-CSR pursuant to Rule 30a-2 under the 1940 Act; and (ii) the Certifying Officers must rely upon certain matters of fact generated by Adviser of which they do not have firsthand knowledge. Consequently, Adviser has in place and will observe has observed procedures and controls that are reasonably designed to ensure the adequacy of the services provided to the Trust under this Agreement and the accuracy of the information prepared by it and which is included in the Form N-CSR, and shall provide certifications to the Trust to be relied upon by the Certifying Officers in certifying the Trust’s periodic reports on Form N-CSR, in a form satisfactory to the Trust.

PROVISION OF CERTAIN INFORMATION BY ADVISER. The Adviser will promptly notify the Manager (1) in the event the SEC or other governmental authority has censured the Adviser; placed limitations upon its activities, functions or operations; suspended or revoked its registration, if any, as an investment adviser; or has commenced proceedings or an investigation that may result in any of these actions or (2) upon having a reasonable basis for believing that the Portfolio has ceased to qualify or might not qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Code. The Adviser further agrees to notify the Manager promptly of any material fact known to the Adviser respecting or relating to the Adviser that is not contained in the Prospectus, and is required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, or of any statement contained therein that becomes untrue in any material respect. As reasonably requested by the Trust on behalf of the Trust’s officers and in accordance with the scope of Adviser’s obligations and responsibilities contained in this Agreement, Adviser will provide reasonable assistance to the Trust in connection with the Trust’s compliance with the Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxx Act and the rules and regulations promulgated by the SEC thereunder, and Rule 38a-1 38(a) - 1 of the 1940 Act. Such assistance shall include, but is not be limited to, (i) certifying periodically, upon the reasonable request of the Trust, that it is in compliance with all applicable “federal securities laws,” ”, as required by Rule 38a-l 38a-1 under the 1940 Act, and Rule 206(4)-7 under the Advisers Act; (ii) facilitating and cooperating with third-party audits arranged by the Trust to evaluate the effectiveness of its compliance controls; (iii) providing the Trust’s chief compliance officer with direct access to its compliance personnel; (iv) providing the Trust’s chief compliance officer with periodic reports and (v) promptly providing special reports in the event of compliance problems. Further, Adviser is aware that: (i) the Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) and Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) of the Trust (collectively, the “Certifying Officers”) are required to certify the Trust’s periodic reports on Form N-CSR pursuant to Rule 30a-2 under the 1940 Act; and (ii) the Certifying Officers must rely upon certain matters of fact generated by Adviser of which they do not have firsthand knowledge. Consequently, Adviser has in place and will observe has observed procedures and controls that are reasonably designed to ensure the adequacy of the services provided to the Trust under this Agreement and the accuracy of the information prepared by it and which is included in the Form N-CSR, and shall provide certifications to the Trust to be relied upon by the Certifying Officers in certifying the Trust’s periodic reports on Form N-CSR, in a form satisfactory to the Trust.

PROVISION OF CERTAIN INFORMATION BY ADVISER. The Adviser will promptly notify the Manager (1) in the event the SEC or other governmental authority has censured the Adviser; placed limitations upon its activities, functions or operations; suspended or revoked its registration, if any, as an investment adviser; or has commenced proceedings or an investigation that may reasonably be expected to result in any of these actions or (2) upon having a reasonable basis for believing that the Portfolio has Allocated Assets have ceased to qualify or might not qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Code. The Adviser further agrees to notify the Manager promptly of any material fact known to the Adviser respecting or relating to the Adviser that is not contained in the Prospectus, and is required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, or of any statement contained therein that becomes untrue in any material respect. As reasonably requested by the Trust on behalf of the Trust’s officers and in accordance with the scope of Adviser’s obligations and responsibilities contained in this Agreement, Adviser will provide reasonable assistance to the Trust in connection with the Trust’s compliance with the Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxx Act and the rules and regulations promulgated by the SEC thereunder, and Rule 38a-1 of the 1940 Act. Such assistance shall include, but is not limited to, (i) certifying periodically, upon the reasonable request of the Trust, that it is in compliance with all applicable “federal securities laws,” as required by Rule 38a-l under the 1940 Act, and Rule 206(4)-7 under the Advisers Act; (ii) facilitating and cooperating with third-party audits arranged by the Trust to evaluate the effectiveness of its compliance controls; (iii) providing the Trust’s chief compliance officer with direct access to its compliance personnel; (iv) providing the Trust’s chief compliance officer with periodic reports and (v) promptly providing special reports in the event of compliance problems. Further, Adviser is aware that: (i) the Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) and Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) of the Trust (collectively, the “Certifying Officers”) are required to certify the Trust’s periodic reports on Form N-CSR pursuant to Rule 30a-2 under the 1940 Act; and (ii) the Certifying Officers must rely upon certain matters of fact generated by Adviser of which they do not have firsthand knowledge. Consequently, Adviser has in place and will observe procedures and controls that are reasonably designed to ensure the adequacy of the services provided to the Trust under this Agreement and the accuracy of the information prepared by it and which is included in the Form N-CSR, and shall provide certifications to the Trust to be relied upon by the Certifying Officers in certifying the Trust’s periodic reports on Form N-CSR, in a form satisfactory to the Trust.

PROVISION OF CERTAIN INFORMATION BY ADVISER. The Adviser will promptly notify the Manager (1) in the event the SEC or other governmental authority has censured the Adviser; placed limitations upon its activities, functions or operations; suspended or revoked its registration, if any, as an investment adviser; or has commenced proceedings proceedings, the result of which could reasonably be expected to have a material impact on the services provided by the Adviser to the Allocated Assets, or an investigation that may focused specifically on the services provided under this Agreement, the result in any of these actions which could reasonably be expected to have a material impact on the services provided by the Adviser to the Allocated Assets or (2) upon having a reasonable basis for believing that the Portfolio has Allocated Assets, measured as if the Allocated Assets were a separate series of the Trust or a separate regulated investment company under the Code, have ceased to qualify or might not qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Code. The Adviser further agrees to notify Code as determined by the Manager promptly of any material fact known to diversification test conducted by the Adviser respecting or relating to the Adviser that is not contained in the Prospectus, and is required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, or of any statement contained therein that becomes untrue in any material respectAdviser. As reasonably requested by the Trust on behalf of the Trust’s officers and in accordance with the scope of Adviser’s obligations and responsibilities contained in this Agreement, Adviser will provide reasonable assistance to the Trust in connection with the Trust’s compliance with the Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxx Act and the rules and regulations promulgated by the SEC thereunder, and Rule 38a-1 38(a) - 1 of the 1940 Act. Such assistance shall include, but is not be limited to, (i) certifying periodically, upon the reasonable request of the Trust, that it is in compliance with all applicable “federal securities laws,” as required by Rule 38a-l under the 1940 Act, Adviser has adopted and Rule 206(4)-7 under implemented written polices and procedures which are reasonably designed to prevent violations of the Advisers ActAct and rules adopted thereunder (including Rule 206(4)-7); (ii) providing reasonable assistance to the Trust in facilitating and cooperating with third-party audits standard due diligence reviews arranged by the Trust to evaluate the effectiveness of its the Trust’s compliance controls; (iii) providing the Trust’s chief compliance officer with reasonable direct access to its compliance personnel; (iv) providing the Trust’s chief compliance officer with periodic reports reports, as agreed to by the Manager and the Adviser, and (v) promptly providing special reports in the event of material compliance problemsproblems relating to the Allocated Assets, as the Adviser determines in its sole discretion. Further, Adviser is aware that: (i) the Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) and Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) of the Trust (collectively, the “Certifying Officers”) are required to certify the Trust’s periodic reports on Form N-CSR pursuant to Rule 30a-2 under the 1940 Act; and (ii) the Certifying Officers must rely upon certain matters of fact generated by Adviser of which they do not have firsthand knowledge. Consequently, Adviser has in place and will observe has observed procedures and controls that are reasonably designed to ensure the adequacy of the limited services provided to the Trust under this Agreement related to the preparation of Form N-CSR and the accuracy of the information prepared by it and which is included in the Form N-CSR, and shall provide certifications to the Trust regarding the accuracy of the information prepared by the Adviser to be relied upon by the Certifying Officers in certifying the Trust’s periodic reports on Form N-CSR, in a form satisfactory to the TrustTrust and the Adviser.

PROVISION OF CERTAIN INFORMATION BY ADVISER. The Adviser will promptly notify the Manager (1) in the event the SEC or other governmental authority has censured the Adviser; placed limitations upon its activities, functions or operations; suspended or revoked its registration, if any, as an investment adviser; or or, to the best of Adviser’s knowledge, has commenced proceedings or an investigation that may result in any of these actions or (2) upon having a reasonable basis for believing that the Portfolio has ceased to qualify or might not qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Code. The Adviser further agrees to notify the Manager promptly of any material fact known to the Adviser respecting or relating to the Adviser that is not contained in the Prospectus, and is required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, or of any statement contained therein that becomes untrue in any material respect. As reasonably requested by the Trust on behalf of the Trust’s officers and in accordance with the scope of Adviser’s obligations and responsibilities contained in this AgreementAgreement (i.e., with respect to the Allocated Assets and the Adviser’s provision of portfolio management services hereunder), Adviser will provide reasonable assistance to the Trust in connection with the TrustTrusts’s compliance with the Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxx Act and the rules and regulations promulgated by the SEC thereunder, and Rule 38a-1 of the 1940 Act. Such assistance shall includeSpecifically, but is not limited to, the Adviser agrees to (i) certifying certify periodically, upon the reasonable request of the Trust, that with respect to the Allocated Assets and the Adviser’s provision of portfolio management services hereunder, it is in compliance with all applicable “federal securities laws,” ”, as required by Rule 38a-l 38a-1 under the 1940 Act, and Rule 206(4)-7 under the Advisers Act; (ii) facilitating upon request and cooperating reasonable prior notice, cooperate with third-party audits arranged by the Trust to evaluate the effectiveness of its the Trust’s compliance controls; (iii) providing upon request and reasonable prior notice, provide the Trust’s chief compliance officer with direct access to its compliance personnelChief Compliance Officer (or his/her designee); (iv) providing upon request, provide the Trust’s chief compliance officer with periodic reports and (v) promptly providing special reports in the event provide notice of any material compliance problemsmatters. Further, Adviser is aware that: (i) the Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) and Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) of the Trust (collectively, the “Certifying Officers”) are required to certify the Trust’s periodic reports on Form N-CSR pursuant to Rule 30a-2 under the 1940 Act; and (ii) the Certifying Officers must rely upon certain matters of fact generated by Adviser of which they do not have firsthand knowledge. Consequently, Adviser has in place and will observe procedures and controls that are reasonably designed to ensure the adequacy of the services provided to the Trust under this Agreement and the accuracy of the information prepared by it and which is included in the Trust’s periodic reports on Form N-CSR, and shall provide certifications to the Trust to be relied upon by the Certifying Officers Trust’s Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) and Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) in certifying the Trust’s periodic reports on Form N-CSR, in a form reasonably satisfactory to the Trust.

PROVISION OF CERTAIN INFORMATION BY ADVISER. The Adviser will promptly notify the Manager (1) in the event the SEC or other governmental authority has censured the Adviser; placed limitations upon its activities, functions or operations; suspended or revoked its registration, if any, as an investment adviser; or has commenced proceedings or an investigation that may result in any of these actions or (2) upon having a reasonable basis for believing that the Portfolio has ceased to qualify or might not qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Code. The Adviser further agrees to notify the Manager promptly of any material fact known to the Adviser respecting or relating to the Adviser that is not contained in the Prospectus, and is required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, or of any statement contained therein that becomes untrue in any material respect. As reasonably requested by the Trust on behalf of the Trust’s officers and in accordance with the scope of Adviser’s obligations and responsibilities contained in this Agreement, Adviser will provide reasonable assistance to the Trust in connection with the TrustTrusts’s compliance with the Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxx Act and the rules and regulations promulgated by the SEC thereunder, and Rule 38a-1 of the 1940 Act. Such assistance shall include, but is not limited to, (i) certifying periodically, upon the reasonable request of the Trust, that it is in compliance with all applicable “federal securities laws,” as required by Rule 38a-l 38a-1 under the 1940 Act, and Rule 206(4)-7 under the Advisers Act; (ii) facilitating and cooperating with third-party audits arranged by the Trust to evaluate the effectiveness of its compliance controls; (iii) providing the Trust’s chief compliance officer with direct access to its compliance personnel; (iv) providing the Trust’s chief compliance officer with periodic reports and (v) promptly providing special reports in the event of compliance problems. Further, Adviser is aware that: (i) the Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) and Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) of the Trust (collectively, the “Certifying Officers”) are required to certify the Trust’s periodic reports on Form N-CSR pursuant to Rule 30a-2 under the 1940 Act; and (ii) the Certifying Officers must rely upon certain matters of fact generated by Adviser of which they do not have firsthand knowledge. Consequently, Adviser has in place and will observe procedures and controls that are reasonably designed to ensure the adequacy of the services provided to the Trust under this Agreement and the accuracy of the information prepared by it and which is included in the Form N-CSR, and shall provide certifications to the Trust to be relied upon by the Certifying Officers in certifying the Trust’s periodic reports on Form N-CSR, in a form satisfactory to the Trust.

PROVISION OF CERTAIN INFORMATION BY ADVISER. The Adviser will promptly notify the Manager (1) in the event the SEC or other governmental authority has censured the Adviser; placed limitations upon its activities, functions or operations; suspended or revoked its registration, if any, as an investment adviser; or or, to the best of Adviser’s knowledge, has commenced proceedings or an investigation that may result in any of these actions or (2) upon having a reasonable basis for believing that the Portfolio has ceased to qualify or might not qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Code. The Adviser further agrees to notify the Manager promptly of any material fact known to the Adviser respecting or relating to the Adviser that is not contained in the Prospectus, and is required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, or of any statement contained therein that becomes untrue in any material respect. As reasonably requested by the Trust on behalf of the Trust’s officers and in accordance with the scope of Adviser’s obligations and responsibilities contained in this AgreementAgreement (i.e. with respect to the Allocated Assets and the Adviser’s provision of portfolio management services hereunder), Adviser will provide reasonable assistance to the Trust in connection with the TrustTrusts’s compliance with the Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxx Act and the rules and regulations promulgated by the SEC thereunder, and Rule 38a-1 of the 1940 Act. Such assistance shall includeSpecifically, but is not limited to, the Adviser agrees to (i) certifying certify periodically, upon the reasonable request of the Trust, that with respect to the Allocated Assets and the Adviser’s provision of portfolio management services hereunder, it is in compliance with all applicable “federal securities laws,” ”, as required by Rule 38a-l 38a-1 under the 1940 Act, and Rule 206(4)-7 under the Advisers Act; (ii) facilitating upon request and cooperating reasonable prior notice, cooperate with third-party audits arranged by the Trust to evaluate the effectiveness of its the Trust’s compliance controls; (iii) providing upon request and reasonable prior notice, provide the Trust’s chief compliance officer with direct access to its compliance personnelChief Compliance Officer (or his/her designee); (iv) providing upon request, provide the Trust’s chief compliance officer with periodic reports and (v) promptly providing special reports in the event provide notice of any material compliance problemsmatters. Further, Adviser is aware that: (i) the Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) and Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) of the Trust (collectively, the “Certifying Officers”) are required to certify the Trust’s periodic reports on Form N-CSR pursuant to Rule 30a-2 under the 1940 Act; and (ii) the Certifying Officers must rely upon certain matters of fact generated by Adviser of which they do not have firsthand knowledge. Consequently, Adviser has in place and will observe procedures and controls that are reasonably designed to ensure the adequacy of the services provided to the Trust under this Agreement and the accuracy of the information prepared by it and which is included in the Trust’s periodic reports on Form N-CSR, and shall provide certifications to the Trust to be relied upon by the Certifying Officers Trust’s Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) and Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) in certifying the Trust’s periodic reports on Form N-CSR, in a form reasonably satisfactory to the Trust.

PROVISION OF CERTAIN INFORMATION BY ADVISER. The Adviser will promptly notify the Manager (1) in the event the SEC or other governmental authority has censured the Adviser; placed limitations upon its activities, functions or operations; suspended or revoked its registration, if any, as an investment adviser; or has commenced proceedings or an investigation that may reasonably be expected to result in any of these actions or (2) upon having a reasonable basis for believing that the Portfolio has Allocated Assets have ceased to qualify or might not qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Code. The Adviser further agrees to notify the Manager promptly of any material fact known to the Adviser respecting or relating to the Adviser that is not contained in the Prospectus, and is required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, or of any statement contained therein that becomes untrue in any material respect. As reasonably requested by the Trust on behalf of the Trust’s officers and in accordance with the scope of Adviser’s obligations and responsibilities contained in this Agreement, Adviser will provide reasonable assistance to the Trust in connection with the Trust’s compliance with the XxxxxxxxSxxxxxxx-Xxxxx Act and the rules and regulations promulgated by the SEC thereunder, and Rule 38a-1 of the 1940 Act. Such assistance shall include, but is not limited to, (i) certifying periodically, upon the reasonable request of the Trust, that it is in compliance with all applicable “federal securities laws,” as required by Rule 38a-l under the 1940 Act, and Rule 206(4)-7 under the Advisers Act; (ii) facilitating and cooperating with third-party audits arranged by the Trust to evaluate the effectiveness of its compliance controls; (iii) providing the Trust’s chief compliance officer with direct access to its compliance personnel; (iv) providing the Trust’s chief compliance officer with periodic reports and (v) promptly providing special reports in the event of compliance problems. Further, Adviser is aware that: (i) the Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) and Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) of the Trust (collectively, the “Certifying Officers”) are required to certify the Trust’s periodic reports on Form N-CSR pursuant to Rule 30a-2 under the 1940 Act; and (ii) the Certifying Officers must rely upon certain matters of fact generated by Adviser of which they do not have firsthand knowledge. Consequently, Adviser has in place and will observe procedures and controls that are reasonably designed to ensure the adequacy of the services provided to the Trust under this Agreement and the accuracy of the information prepared by it and which is included in the Form N-CSR, and shall provide certifications to the Trust to be relied upon by the Certifying Officers in certifying the Trust’s periodic reports on Form N-CSR, in a form satisfactory to the Trust.

PROVISION OF CERTAIN INFORMATION BY ADVISER. The Adviser Sub-adviser will promptly notify the Manager (1) in the event the SEC or other governmental authority has censured the AdviserSub-adviser; placed limitations upon its activities, functions or operations; suspended or revoked its registration, if any, as an investment adviser; or has commenced proceedings or an investigation that may result in any of these actions or (2) upon having a reasonable basis for believing that the Portfolio has ceased to qualify or might not qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Code. The Adviser Sub-adviser further agrees to notify the Manager promptly of any material fact known to the Adviser Sub-adviser respecting or relating to the Adviser Sub-adviser that is not contained in the Prospectus, and is required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, or of any statement contained therein that becomes untrue in any material respect. As reasonably requested by the Trust on behalf of the Trust’s officers and in accordance with the scope of AdviserSub-adviser’s obligations and responsibilities contained in this Agreement, Adviser Sub-adviser will provide reasonable assistance to the Trust in connection with the Trust’s compliance with the Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxx Act and the rules and regulations promulgated by the SEC thereunder, and Rule 38a-1 of the 1940 Act. Such assistance shall include, but is not limited to, (i) certifying periodically, upon the reasonable request of the Trust, that it is in compliance with all applicable “federal securities laws,” as required by Rule 38a-l under the 1940 Act, and Rule 206(4)-7 under the Advisers Act; (ii) facilitating and cooperating with third-party audits arranged by the Trust to evaluate the effectiveness of its compliance controls; (iii) providing the Trust’s chief compliance officer with direct access to its compliance personnel; (iv) providing the Trust’s chief compliance officer with periodic reports and (v) promptly providing special reports in the event of compliance problems. Further, Adviser Sub-adviser is aware that: (i) the Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) and Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) of the Trust (collectively, the “Certifying Officers”) are required to certify the Trust’s periodic reports on Form N-CSR pursuant to Rule 30a-2 under the 1940 Act; and (ii) the Certifying Officers must rely upon certain matters of fact generated by Adviser Sub-adviser of which they do not have firsthand knowledge. Consequently, Adviser Sub-adviser has in place and will observe procedures and controls that are reasonably designed to ensure the adequacy of the services provided to the Trust under this Agreement and the accuracy of the information prepared by it and which is included in the Form N-CSR, and shall provide certifications to the Trust to be relied upon by the Certifying Officers in certifying the Trust’s periodic reports on Form N-CSR, in a form satisfactory to the Trust.

PROVISION OF CERTAIN INFORMATION BY ADVISER. The Adviser will promptly notify the Manager (1) in the event the SEC or other governmental authority has censured the Adviser; placed limitations upon its activities, functions or operations; suspended or revoked its registration, if any, as an investment adviser; or or, to the knowledge of the Manager, has commenced proceedings or an investigation that may result in any of these actions or (2) upon having a reasonable basis for believing that the Portfolio has ceased to qualify or might not qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Code. The Adviser further agrees to notify the Manager promptly of any material fact known to the Adviser respecting or relating to the Adviser that is not contained in the Prospectus, and is required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, or of any statement contained therein that becomes untrue in any material respect. As reasonably requested by the Trust on behalf of the Trust’s officers and in accordance with the scope of Adviser’s obligations and responsibilities contained in this Agreement, Adviser will provide reasonable assistance to the Trust in connection with the TrustTrusts’s compliance with the Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxx Act and the rules and regulations promulgated by the SEC thereunder, and Rule 38a-1 of the 1940 Act. Such assistance shall include, but is not limited to, (i) certifying periodically, upon the reasonable request of the Trust, that it is in compliance with all applicable “federal securities laws,” as required by Rule 38a-l under the 1940 Act, and Rule 206(4)-7 under the Advisers Act; (ii) facilitating and cooperating with third-party audits arranged by the Trust to evaluate the effectiveness of its compliance controls; (iii) providing the Trust’s chief compliance officer with direct access to its compliance personnel; (iv) providing the Trust’s chief compliance officer with periodic reports and (v) promptly providing special reports in the event of compliance problems. Further, Adviser is aware that: (i) the Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) and Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) of the Trust (collectively, the “Certifying Officers”) are required to certify the Trust’s periodic reports on Form N-CSR pursuant to Rule 30a-2 under the 1940 Act; and (ii) the Certifying Officers must rely upon certain matters of fact generated by Adviser of which they do not have firsthand knowledge. Consequently, Adviser has in place and will observe procedures and controls that are reasonably designed to ensure the adequacy of the services provided to the Trust under this Agreement and the accuracy of the information prepared by it and which is included in the Form N-CSR, and shall provide certifications to the Trust to be relied upon by the Certifying Officers in certifying the Trust’s periodic reports on Form N-CSR, in a form satisfactory to the Trust.

PROVISION OF CERTAIN INFORMATION BY ADVISER. The Adviser will promptly notify the Manager (1) in the event the SEC or other governmental authority has censured the Adviser; placed limitations upon its activities, functions or operations; suspended or revoked its registration, if any, as an investment adviser; or has commenced proceedings or an investigation that may result in any of these actions actions, unless such notification would violate any confidentiality agreement with the SEC or other governmental or regulatory authority or (2) upon having a reasonable basis for believing that the Portfolio has ceased to qualify or might not qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Code. The Adviser further agrees to notify the Manager promptly of any material fact known to the Adviser respecting or relating to the Adviser that is not contained in the Prospectus, and is required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, or of any statement contained therein that becomes untrue in any material respect. As reasonably requested by the Trust on behalf of the Trust’s officers and in accordance with the scope of Adviser’s obligations and responsibilities contained in this Agreement, Adviser will provide reasonable assistance to the Trust in connection with the TrustTrusts’s compliance with the Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxx Act and the rules and regulations promulgated by the SEC thereunder, and Rule 38a-1 of the 1940 Act. Such assistance shall include, but is not limited to, (i) certifying periodically, upon the reasonable request of the Trust, that it is in compliance with all applicable “federal securities laws,” as required by Rule 38a-l under the 1940 Act, and Rule 206(4)-7 under the Advisers Act; (ii) facilitating and cooperating with third-party audits arranged by the Trust to evaluate the effectiveness of its compliance controls; (iii) providing the Trust’s chief compliance officer with direct access to its compliance personnel; (iv) providing the Trust’s chief compliance officer with periodic reports and (v) promptly providing special reports in the event of compliance problems. Further, Adviser is aware that: (i) the Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) and Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) of the Trust (collectively, the “Certifying Officers”) are required to certify the Trust’s periodic reports on Form N-CSR pursuant to Rule 30a-2 under the 1940 Act; and (ii) the Certifying Officers must rely upon certain matters of fact generated by Adviser of which they do not have firsthand knowledge. Consequently, Adviser has in place and will observe procedures and controls that are reasonably designed to ensure the adequacy of the services provided to the Trust under this Agreement and the accuracy of the information prepared by it and which is included in the Form N-CSR, and shall provide certifications to the Trust to be relied upon by the Certifying Officers in certifying the Trust’s periodic reports on Form N-CSR, in a form satisfactory to the Trust.

PROVISION OF CERTAIN INFORMATION BY ADVISER. The Adviser will promptly notify the Manager (1) in the event the SEC or other governmental authority has censured the Adviser; placed limitations upon its activities, functions or operations; suspended or revoked its registration, if any, as an investment adviser, or suspended or revoked any registration required of Adviser in order to perform the services contemplated by this Agreement; or has commenced proceedings or an investigation that may result in any of these actions or (2) upon having a reasonable basis for believing that the Portfolio has ceased to qualify or might not qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Code. The Adviser further agrees to notify the Manager promptly of any material fact known to the Adviser respecting or relating to the Adviser that is not contained in the Prospectus, and is required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, or of any statement contained therein that becomes untrue in any material respect. As reasonably requested by the Trust on behalf of the Trust’s officers and in accordance with the scope of Adviser’s obligations and responsibilities contained in this Agreement, Adviser will provide reasonable assistance to the Trust in connection with the Trust’s compliance with the Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxx Act and the rules and regulations promulgated by the SEC thereunder, and Rule 38a-1 of the 1940 Act. Such assistance shall include, but is not limited to, (i) certifying periodically, upon the reasonable request of the Trust, that it is in compliance with all applicable “federal securities laws,” as required by Rule 38a-l under the 1940 Act, and Rule 206(4)-7 under the Advisers Act; (ii) facilitating and cooperating with third-party audits arranged by the Trust to evaluate the effectiveness of its compliance controls; (iii) providing the Trust’s chief compliance officer with direct access to its compliance personnel; (iv) providing the Trust’s chief compliance officer with periodic reports and (v) promptly providing special reports in the event of compliance problems. Further, Adviser is aware that: (i) the Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) and Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) of the Trust (collectively, the “Certifying Officers”) are required to certify the Trust’s periodic reports on Form N-CSR pursuant to Rule 30a-2 under the 1940 Act; and (ii) the Certifying Officers must rely upon certain matters of fact generated by Adviser of which they do not have firsthand knowledge. Consequently, Adviser has in place and will observe procedures and controls that are reasonably designed to ensure the adequacy of the services provided to the Trust under this Agreement and the accuracy of the information prepared by it and which is included in the Form N-CSR, and shall provide certifications to the Trust to be relied upon by the Certifying Officers in certifying the Trust’s periodic reports on Form N-CSR, in a form satisfactory to the Trust.

PROVISION OF CERTAIN INFORMATION BY ADVISER. The Adviser will promptly notify the Manager (1) in the event the SEC or other governmental authority has censured the Adviser; placed limitations upon its activities, functions or operations; suspended or revoked its registration, if any, as an investment adviser; or has commenced proceedings or an investigation that may result in any of these actions or (2) upon having a reasonable basis for believing that the Portfolio has ceased to qualify or might not qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Code. The Adviser further agrees to notify the Manager promptly of any material fact known to the Adviser respecting or relating to the Adviser that is not contained in the Prospectus, and is required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, or of any statement contained therein that becomes untrue in any material respect. As reasonably requested by the Trust on behalf of the Trust’s officers and in accordance with the scope of Adviser’s obligations and responsibilities contained in this Agreement, Adviser will provide reasonable assistance to the Trust in connection with the TrustTrusts’s compliance with the Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxx Act and the rules and regulations promulgated by the SEC thereunder, and Rule 38a-1 of the 1940 Act. Such assistance shall include, but is not limited to, (i) certifying periodically, upon the reasonable request of the Trust, that it is in compliance with all applicable “federal securities laws,” ”, as required by Rule 38a-l under the 1940 Act, and Rule 206(4)-7 under the Advisers Act; (ii) facilitating and cooperating with third-party audits arranged by the Trust to evaluate the effectiveness of its compliance controls; (iii) providing the Trust’s chief compliance officer with direct access to its compliance personnel; (iv) providing the Trust’s chief compliance officer with periodic reports and (v) promptly providing special reports in the event of compliance problems. Further, Adviser is aware that: (i) the Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) and Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) of the Trust (collectively, the “Certifying Officers”) are required to certify the Trust’s periodic reports on Form N-CSR pursuant to Rule 30a-2 under the 1940 Act; and (ii) the Certifying Officers must rely upon certain matters of fact generated by Adviser of which they do not have firsthand knowledge. Consequently, Adviser has in place and will observe procedures and controls that are reasonably designed to ensure the adequacy of the services provided to the Trust under this Agreement and the accuracy of the information prepared by it and which is included in the Form N-CSR, and shall provide certifications to the Trust to be relied upon by the Certifying Officers in certifying the Trust’s periodic reports on Form N-CSR, in a form satisfactory to the Trust.

PROVISION OF CERTAIN INFORMATION BY ADVISER. The Adviser will promptly notify the Manager (1) in the event the SEC or other governmental authority has censured the Adviser; placed limitations upon its activities, functions or operations; suspended or revoked its registration, if any, as an investment adviser; or has commenced proceedings or an investigation that may result in any of these actions actions; provided that any such action affects the Adviser’s ability to provide services under this Agreement and does not violate any confidentiality agreement with the SEC or other governmental authority or (2) upon having a reasonable basis for believing that the Portfolio has ceased to qualify or might not qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Code. The Adviser further agrees to notify the Manager promptly of any material fact known to the Adviser respecting or relating to the Adviser that is not contained in the Prospectus, and is required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, or of any statement contained therein that becomes untrue in any material respect. As reasonably requested by the Trust on behalf of the Trust’s officers and in accordance with the scope of Adviser’s obligations and responsibilities contained in this Agreement, Adviser will provide reasonable assistance to the Trust in connection with the TrustTrusts’s compliance with the Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxx Act and the rules and regulations promulgated by the SEC thereunder, and Rule 38a-1 38(a) - 1 of the 1940 Act. Such assistance shall include, but is not be limited to, (i) certifying periodically, upon the reasonable request of the Trust, that it is in compliance with all applicable “federal securities laws,” ”, as required by Rule 38a-l 38a-1 under the 1940 Act, and Rule 206(4)-7 under the Advisers Act; (ii) facilitating and cooperating with third-party audits arranged by the Trust to evaluate the effectiveness of its compliance controls; (iii) providing the Trust’s chief compliance officer with direct access to its compliance personnel; (iv) providing the Trust’s chief compliance officer with periodic reports and (v) promptly providing special reports in the event of compliance problems. Further, Adviser is aware that: (i) the Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) and Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) of the Trust (collectively, the “Certifying Officers”) are required to certify the Trust’s periodic reports on Form N-CSR pursuant to Rule 30a-2 under the 1940 Act; and (ii) the Certifying Officers must rely upon certain matters of fact generated by Adviser of which they do not have firsthand knowledge. Consequently, Adviser has in place and will observe has observed procedures and controls that are reasonably designed to ensure the adequacy of the services provided to the Trust under this Agreement and the accuracy of the information prepared by it and which is included in the Form N-CSR, and shall provide certifications to the Trust to be relied upon by the Certifying Officers in certifying the Trust’s periodic reports on Form N-CSR, in a form satisfactory to the Trust.

PROVISION OF CERTAIN INFORMATION BY ADVISER. The Adviser will promptly notify the Manager (1) in the event the SEC or other governmental authority has censured the Adviser; placed limitations upon its activities, functions or operations; suspended or revoked its registration, if any, as an investment adviser; or has commenced proceedings or an investigation that may result in any of these actions or (2) upon having a reasonable basis for believing that the Portfolio has ceased to qualify or might not qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Code. The Adviser further agrees to notify the Manager promptly of any material fact known to the Adviser respecting or relating to the Adviser that is not contained in the Prospectus, and is required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, or of any statement contained therein that becomes untrue in any material respect. As reasonably requested by the Trust on behalf of the Trust’s officers and in accordance with the scope of Adviser’s obligations and responsibilities contained in this Agreement, Adviser will provide reasonable assistance to the Trust in connection with the TrustTrusts’s compliance with the Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxx Act and the rules and regulations promulgated by the SEC thereunder, and Rule 38a-1 38(a) -1 of the 1940 Act. Such assistance shall include, but is not be limited to, (i) certifying periodically, upon the reasonable request of the Trust, that it is in compliance with all applicable “federal securities laws,” ”, as required by Rule 38a-l under the 1940 Act, and Rule 206(4)-7 under the Advisers Act; (ii) facilitating and cooperating with third-party audits arranged by the Trust to evaluate the effectiveness of its compliance controls; (iii) providing the Trust’s chief compliance officer with direct access to its compliance personnel; (iv) providing the Trust’s chief compliance officer with periodic reports and (v) promptly providing special reports in the event of compliance problems. Further, Adviser is aware that: (i) the Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) and Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) of the Trust (collectively, the “Certifying Officers”) are required to certify the Trust’s periodic reports on Form N-CSR pursuant to Rule 30a-2 under the 1940 Act; and (ii) the Certifying Officers must rely upon certain matters of fact generated by Adviser of which they do not have firsthand knowledge. Consequently, Adviser has in place and will observe has observed procedures and controls that are reasonably designed to ensure the adequacy of the services provided to the Trust under this Agreement and the accuracy of the information prepared by it and which is included in the Form N-CSR, and shall provide certifications to the Trust to be relied upon by the Certifying Officers in certifying the Trust’s periodic reports on Form N-CSR, in a form satisfactory to the Trust.

PROVISION OF CERTAIN INFORMATION BY ADVISER. The Adviser will promptly notify the Manager (1) in the event the SEC or other governmental authority has censured the Adviser; placed limitations upon its activities, functions or operations; suspended or revoked its registration, if any, as an investment adviser; or has commenced proceedings proceedings, the result of which could reasonably be expected to have a material impact on the services provided by the Adviser to the Allocated Assets, or an investigation that may focused specifically on the services provided under this Agreement, the result in any of these actions which could reasonably be expected to have a material impact on the services provided by the Adviser to the Allocated Assets or (2) upon having a reasonable basis for believing that the Portfolio has Allocated Assets, measured as if the Allocated Assets were a separate series of the Trust or a separate regulated investment company under the Code, have ceased to qualify or might not qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Code. The Adviser further agrees to notify Code as determined by the Manager promptly of any material fact known to diversification test conducted by the Adviser respecting or relating to the Adviser that is not contained in the Prospectus, and is required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, or of any statement contained therein that becomes untrue in any material respectAdviser. As reasonably requested by the Trust on behalf of the Trust’s officers and in accordance with the scope of Adviser’s obligations and responsibilities contained in this Agreement, Adviser will provide reasonable assistance to the Trust in connection with the Trust’s compliance with the Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxx Act and the rules and regulations promulgated by the SEC thereunder, and Rule 38a-1 38(a) - 1 of the 1940 Act. Such assistance shall include, but is not be limited to, (i) certifying periodically, upon the reasonable request of the Trust, that it is in compliance with all applicable “federal securities laws,” as required by Rule 38a-l under the 1940 Act, Adviser has adopted and Rule 206(4)-7 under implemented written policies and procedures which are reasonably designed to prevent violations of the Advisers ActAct and rules adopted thereunder (including Rule 206(4)-7); (ii) providing reasonable assistance to the Trust in facilitating and cooperating with third-party audits standard due diligence reviews arranged by the Trust to evaluate the effectiveness of its the Trust’s compliance controls; (iii) providing the Trust’s chief compliance officer with reasonable direct access to its compliance personnel; (iv) providing the Trust’s chief compliance officer with periodic reports reports, as agreed to by the Manager and the Adviser, and (v) promptly providing special reports in the event of material compliance problemsproblems relating to the Allocated Assets, as the Adviser determines in its sole discretion. Further, Adviser is aware that: (i) the Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) and Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) of the Trust (collectively, the “Certifying Officers”) are required to certify the Trust’s periodic reports on Form N-CSR pursuant to Rule 30a-2 under the 1940 Act; and (ii) the Certifying Officers must rely upon certain matters of fact generated by Adviser of which they do not have firsthand knowledge. Consequently, Adviser has in place and will observe has observed procedures and controls that are reasonably designed to ensure the adequacy of the limited services provided to the Trust under this Agreement related to the preparation of Form N-CSR and the accuracy of the information prepared by it and which is included in the Form N-CSR, and shall provide certifications to the Trust regarding the accuracy of the information prepared by the Adviser to be relied upon by the Certifying Officers in certifying the Trust’s periodic reports on Form N-CSR, in a form satisfactory to the TrustTrust and the Adviser.

PROVISION OF CERTAIN INFORMATION BY ADVISER. The Adviser will promptly notify the Manager (1) in the event the SEC or other governmental authority has censured the Adviser; placed limitations upon its activities, functions or operations; suspended or revoked its registration, if any, as an investment adviser; or has commenced proceedings or an investigation that may result in any of these actions actions; provided that any such action affects the Adviser’s ability to provide services under this Agreement and does not violate any confidentiality agreement with the SEC or other governmental authority or (2) upon having a reasonable basis for believing that the Portfolio has ceased to qualify or might not qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Code. The Adviser further agrees to notify the Manager promptly of any material fact known to the Adviser respecting or relating to the Adviser that is not contained in the Prospectus, and is required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, or of any statement contained therein that becomes untrue in any material respect. As reasonably requested by the Trust on behalf of the Trust’s officers and in accordance with the scope of the Adviser’s obligations and responsibilities contained in this Agreement, the Adviser will provide reasonable assistance to the Trust in connection with the Trust’s compliance with the Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxx Act and the rules and regulations promulgated by the SEC thereunder, and Rule 38a-1 of the 1940 Act. Such assistance shall include, but is not be limited to, (i) certifying periodically, upon the reasonable request of the Trust, that it the Adviser is in compliance with all applicable “federal securities laws,” as required by Rule 38a-l under the 1940 Act, and Rule 206(4)-7 under the Advisers Act; (ii) facilitating and cooperating with third-party audits arranged by the Trust to evaluate the effectiveness of its compliance controls; (iii) providing the Trust’s chief compliance officer with direct access to its compliance personnel; (iv) providing the Trust’s chief compliance officer with periodic reports and (v) promptly providing special reports in the event of compliance problems. Further, the Adviser is aware that: (i) the Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) and Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) of the Trust (collectively, the “Certifying Officers”) are required to certify the Trust’s periodic reports on Form N-CSR pursuant to Rule 30a-2 under the 1940 Act; and (ii) the Certifying Officers must rely upon certain matters of fact generated by the Adviser of which they do not have firsthand knowledge. Consequently, Adviser has in place and will observe procedures and controls that are reasonably designed to ensure knowledge (such as the adequacy management discussion of performance for the services provided to Allocated Assets but not the Trust under this Agreement Portfolio’s financial statements) and the accuracy of the information prepared by it and which is included in the Form N-CSRAdviser, and upon reasonable request, shall provide certifications to the Trust to be relied upon by the Certifying Officers in certifying the Trust’s periodic reports on Form N-CSR, in a form reasonably satisfactory to the Trust.

PROVISION OF CERTAIN INFORMATION BY ADVISER. The To the extent permissible by law, the Adviser will promptly notify the Manager (1) in the event the SEC or other governmental authority has censured the Adviser; placed limitations upon its activities, functions or operations; suspended or revoked its registration, if any, as an investment adviser; or has commenced proceedings or an investigation that may result in any of these actions or (2) upon having a reasonable basis for believing that the Portfolio has ceased to qualify or might not qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Code. The Adviser further agrees to notify the Manager promptly of any material fact known to the Adviser respecting or relating to the Adviser that is not contained in the Prospectus, and is required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, or of any statement contained therein that becomes untrue in any material respect. As reasonably requested by the Trust on behalf of the Trust’s officers and in accordance with the scope of Adviser’s obligations and responsibilities contained in this Agreement, Adviser will provide reasonable assistance to the Trust in connection with the Trust’s compliance with the Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxx Act and the rules and regulations promulgated by the SEC thereunder, and Rule 38a-1 of the 1940 Act. Such assistance shall include, but is not limited to, (i) certifying periodically, upon the reasonable request of the Trust, that it is in compliance with all applicable “federal securities laws,” as required by Rule 38a-l under the 1940 Act, and Rule 206(4)-7 under the Advisers Act; (ii) facilitating and cooperating with third-party audits arranged by the Trust to evaluate the effectiveness of its compliance controls; (iii) providing the Trust’s chief compliance officer with direct access to its compliance personnel; (iv) providing the Trust’s chief compliance officer with periodic reports and (v) promptly providing special reports in the event of compliance problems. Further, Adviser is aware that: (i) the Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) and Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) of the Trust (collectively, the “Certifying Officers”) are required to certify the Trust’s periodic reports on Form N-CSR pursuant to Rule 30a-2 under the 1940 Act; and (ii) the Certifying Officers must rely upon certain matters of fact generated by Adviser of which they do not have firsthand knowledge. Consequently, Adviser has in place and will observe procedures and controls that are reasonably designed to ensure the adequacy of the services provided to the Trust under this Agreement and the accuracy of the information prepared by it and which is included in the Form N-CSR, and shall provide certifications to the Trust to be relied upon by the Certifying Officers in certifying the Trust’s periodic reports on Form N-CSR, in a form satisfactory to the Trust.

PROVISION OF CERTAIN INFORMATION BY ADVISER. The Adviser will promptly notify the Manager (1) in the event the SEC or other governmental authority has censured the Adviser; placed limitations upon its activities, functions or operations; suspended or revoked its registration, if any, as an investment adviser; or has commenced proceedings or an investigation that may result in any of these actions or (2) upon having a reasonable basis for believing that the Portfolio has ceased to qualify or might not qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Code. The Adviser further agrees to notify the Manager promptly of any material fact known to the Adviser respecting or relating to the Adviser that is not contained in the Prospectus, and is required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, or of any statement contained therein that becomes untrue in any material respect. As reasonably requested by the Trust on behalf of the Trust’s officers and in accordance with the scope of Adviser’s obligations and responsibilities contained in this Agreement, Adviser will provide reasonable assistance to the Trust in connection with the TrustTrusts’s compliance with the XxxxxxxxSxxxxxxx-Xxxxx Act and the rules and regulations promulgated by the SEC thereunder, and Rule 38a-1 38(a)-1 of the 1940 Act. Such assistance shall include, but is not be limited to, (i) certifying periodically, upon the reasonable request of the Trust, that it is in compliance with all applicable “federal securities laws,” ”, as required by Rule 38a-l under the 1940 Act, and Rule 206(4)-7 under the Advisers Act; (ii) facilitating and cooperating with third-third- party audits arranged by the Trust to evaluate the effectiveness of its compliance controls; (iii) providing the Trust’s chief compliance officer with direct access to its compliance personnel; (iv) providing the Trust’s chief compliance officer with periodic reports and (v) promptly providing special reports in the event of compliance problems. Further, Adviser is aware that: (i) the Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) and Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) of the Trust (collectively, the “Certifying Officers”) are required to certify the Trust’s periodic reports on Form N-CSR pursuant to Rule 30a-2 under the 1940 Act; and (ii) the Certifying Officers must rely upon certain matters of fact generated by Adviser of which they do not have firsthand knowledge. Consequently, Adviser has in place and will observe has observed procedures and controls that are reasonably designed to ensure the adequacy of the services provided to the Trust under this Agreement and the accuracy of the information prepared provided by it and which is included the Adviser for inclusion in the Form N-CSR, and shall provide certifications to the Trust regarding these procedures and controls and the accuracy of the information provided by the Adviser to be relied upon by the Certifying Officers in certifying the Trust’s periodic reports on Form N-CSR, in a form satisfactory to the Trust.

PROVISION OF CERTAIN INFORMATION BY ADVISER. The Adviser will promptly notify the Manager (1) in the event the SEC or other governmental authority has censured the Adviser; placed limitations upon its activities, functions or operations; suspended or revoked its registration, if any, as an investment adviser; or has commenced proceedings or an investigation (as such term is used in Form ADV) that may result in any of these actions or (2) upon having a reasonable basis for believing that the Portfolio has ceased to qualify or might not qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Code. The Adviser further agrees to notify the Manager promptly of any material fact known to the Adviser respecting or relating to the Adviser that is not contained in the Prospectus, and is required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, or of any statement contained therein that becomes untrue in any material respect. As reasonably requested by the Trust on behalf of the Trust’s officers and in accordance with the scope of Adviser’s obligations and responsibilities contained in this Agreement, Adviser will provide reasonable assistance to the Trust in connection with the Trust’s compliance with the Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxx Act and the rules and regulations promulgated by the SEC thereunder, and Rule 38a-1 of the 1940 Act. Such assistance shall include, but is not limited to, (i) certifying periodically, upon the reasonable request of the Trust, that it is in compliance with all applicable “federal securities laws,” as required by Rule 38a-l under the 1940 Act, and Rule 206(4)-7 under the Advisers Act; (ii) facilitating and cooperating with third-party audits arranged by the Trust to evaluate the effectiveness of its compliance controls; (iii) providing the Trust’s chief compliance officer with direct access to its compliance personnel; (iv) providing the Trust’s chief compliance officer with periodic reports and (v) promptly providing special reports in the event of compliance problems. Further, Adviser is aware that: (i) the Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) and Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) of the Trust (collectively, the “Certifying Officers”) are required to certify the Trust’s periodic reports on Form N-CSR pursuant to Rule 30a-2 under the 1940 Act; and (ii) the Certifying Officers must rely upon certain matters of fact generated by Adviser of which they do not have firsthand knowledge. Consequently, Adviser has in place and will observe procedures and controls that are reasonably designed to ensure the adequacy of the services provided to the Trust under this Agreement and the accuracy of the information prepared by it and which is included in the Form N-CSR, and shall provide certifications to the Trust to be relied upon by the Certifying Officers in certifying the Trust’s periodic reports on Form N-CSR, in a form satisfactory to the Trust.

PROVISION OF CERTAIN INFORMATION BY ADVISER. The Adviser will promptly notify the Manager (1) in the event the SEC or other governmental authority has censured the Adviser; placed limitations upon its activities, functions or operations; suspended or revoked its registration, if any, as an investment adviser; or has commenced proceedings or an investigation that may result in any of these actions actions, unless such notification would violate any confidentiality agreement with the SEC or other governmental or regulatory authority or (2) upon having a reasonable basis for believing that the Portfolio has ceased to qualify or might not qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Code. The Adviser further agrees to notify the Manager promptly of any material fact known to the Adviser respecting or relating to the Adviser that is not contained in the Prospectus, and is required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, or of any statement contained therein that becomes untrue in any material respect. As reasonably requested by the Trust on behalf of the Trust’s officers and in accordance with the scope of Adviser’s obligations and responsibilities contained in this Agreement, Adviser will provide reasonable assistance to the Trust in connection with the TrustTrusts’s compliance with the Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxx Act and the rules and regulations promulgated by the SEC thereunder, and Rule 38a-1 38(a)-1 of the 1940 Act. Such assistance shall include, but is not be limited to, (i) certifying periodically, upon the reasonable request of the Trust, that it is in material compliance with all applicable “federal securities laws,” ”, as required by Rule 38a-l 38a-1 under the 1940 Act, and Rule 206(4)-7 under the Advisers Act; (ii) facilitating and cooperating with third-party audits arranged by the Trust to evaluate the effectiveness of its compliance controls; (iii) providing the Trust’s chief compliance officer with direct access to its compliance personnel; (iv) providing the Trust’s chief compliance officer with periodic reports and (v) promptly providing special reports in the event of compliance problems. Further, Adviser is aware that: (i) the Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) and Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) of the Trust (collectively, the “Certifying Officers”) are required to certify the Trust’s periodic reports on Form N-CSR pursuant to Rule 30a-2 under the 1940 Act; and (ii) the Certifying Officers must rely upon certain matters of fact generated by Adviser of which they do not have firsthand knowledge. Consequently, Adviser has in place and will observe has observed procedures and controls that are reasonably designed to ensure the adequacy of the services provided to the Trust under this Agreement and the accuracy of the information prepared by it and which is included in the Form N-CSR, and shall provide certifications to the Trust to be relied upon by the Certifying Officers in certifying the Trust’s periodic reports on Form N-CSR, in a form satisfactory to the Trust.

PROVISION OF CERTAIN INFORMATION BY ADVISER. The Adviser will promptly notify the Manager (1) in the event the SEC or other governmental authority has censured the Adviser; placed limitations upon its activities, functions or operations; suspended or revoked its registration, if any, as an investment adviser; or has commenced proceedings or an investigation that may result in any of these actions actions; provided that any such action affects the Adviser’s ability to provide services under this Agreement and does not violate any confidentiality agreement with the SEC or other governmental authority or (2) upon having a reasonable basis for believing that the Portfolio has ceased to qualify or might not qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Code. The Adviser further agrees to notify the Manager promptly of any material fact known to the Adviser respecting or relating to the Adviser that is not contained in the Prospectus, and is required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, or of any statement contained therein that becomes untrue in any material respect. As reasonably requested by the Trust on behalf of the Trust’s officers and in accordance with the scope of Adviser’s obligations and responsibilities contained in this Agreement, Adviser will provide reasonable assistance to the Trust in connection with the TrustTrusts’s compliance with the Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxx Act and the rules and regulations promulgated by the SEC thereunder, and Rule 38a-1 of the 1940 Act. Such assistance shall include, but is not limited to, (i) certifying periodically, upon the reasonable request of the Trust, that it is in compliance with all applicable “federal securities laws,” as required by Rule 38a-l under the 1940 Act, and Rule 206(4)-7 under the Advisers Act; (ii) facilitating and cooperating with third-party audits arranged by the Trust to evaluate the effectiveness of its compliance controls; (iii) providing the Trust’s chief compliance officer with direct access to its compliance personnel; (iv) providing the Trust’s chief compliance officer with periodic reports and (v) promptly providing special reports in the event of compliance problems. Further, Adviser is aware that: (i) the Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) and Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) of the Trust (collectively, the “Certifying Officers”) are required to certify the Trust’s periodic reports on Form N-CSR pursuant to Rule 30a-2 under the 1940 Act; and (ii) the Certifying Officers must rely upon certain matters of fact generated by Adviser of which they do not have firsthand knowledge. Consequently, Adviser has in place and will observe procedures and controls that are reasonably designed to ensure the adequacy of the services provided to the Trust under this Agreement and the accuracy of the information prepared by it and which is included in the Form N-CSR, and shall provide certifications to the Trust to be relied upon by the Certifying Officers in certifying the Trust’s periodic reports on Form N-CSR, in a form satisfactory to the Trust.

PROVISION OF CERTAIN INFORMATION BY ADVISER. The Adviser will promptly notify the Manager (1) in the event the SEC or other governmental authority has censured the Adviser; placed limitations upon its activities, functions or operations; suspended or revoked its registration, if any, as an investment adviser; or has commenced proceedings proceedings, the result of which could reasonably be expected to have a material impact on the services provided by the Adviser to the Allocated Assets, or an investigation that may focused specifically on the services provided under this Agreement, the result in any of these actions which could reasonably be expected to have a material impact on the services provided by the Adviser to the Allocated Assets or (2) upon having a reasonable basis for believing that the Portfolio has Allocated Assets, measured as if the Allocated Assets were a separate series of the Trust or a separate regulated investment company under the Code, have ceased to qualify or might not qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Code. The Adviser further agrees to notify Code as determined by the Manager promptly of any material fact known to diversification test conducted by the Adviser respecting or relating to the Adviser that is not contained in the Prospectus, and is required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, or of any statement contained therein that becomes untrue in any material respectAdviser. As reasonably requested by the Trust on behalf of the Trust’s officers and in accordance with the scope of Adviser’s obligations and responsibilities contained in this Agreement, Adviser will provide reasonable assistance to the Trust in connection with the Trust’s compliance with the Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxx Act and the rules and regulations promulgated by the SEC thereunder, and Rule 38a-1 of the 1940 Act. Such assistance shall include, but is not limited to, (i) certifying periodically, upon the reasonable request of the Trust, that it is in compliance with all applicable “federal securities laws,” as required by Rule 38a-l under the 1940 Act, Adviser has adopted and Rule 206(4)-7 under implemented written policies and procedures which are reasonably designed to prevent violations of the Advisers ActAct and rules adopted thereunder (including Rule 206(4)-7); (ii) providing reasonable assistance to the Trust in facilitating and cooperating with third-party audits standard due diligence reviews arranged by the Trust to evaluate the effectiveness of its the Trust’s compliance controls; (iii) providing the Trust’s chief compliance officer with reasonable direct access to its compliance personnel; (iv) providing the Trust’s chief compliance officer with periodic reports reports, as agreed to by the Manager and the Adviser, and (v) promptly providing special reports in the event of material compliance problemsproblems relating to the Allocated Assets, as the Adviser determines in its sole discretion. Further, Adviser is aware that: (i) the Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) and Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) of the Trust (collectively, the “Certifying Officers”) are required to certify the Trust’s periodic reports on Form N-CSR pursuant to Rule 30a-2 under the 1940 Act; and (ii) the Certifying Officers must rely upon certain matters of fact generated by Adviser of which they do not have firsthand knowledge. Consequently, Adviser has in place and will observe procedures and controls that are reasonably designed to ensure the adequacy of the limited services provided to the Trust under this Agreement related to the preparation of Form N-CSR and the accuracy of the information prepared by it and which is included in the Form N-CSR, and shall provide certifications to the Trust regarding the accuracy of the information prepared by the Adviser to be relied upon by the Certifying Officers in certifying the Trust’s periodic reports on Form N-CSR, in a form satisfactory to the TrustTrust and the Adviser.

PROVISION OF CERTAIN INFORMATION BY ADVISER. The To the extent permitted by applicable law, the Adviser will promptly notify the Manager (1) in the event the SEC or other governmental authority has censured the Adviser; placed limitations upon its activities, functions or operations; suspended or revoked its registration, if any, as an investment adviser; or has commenced proceedings or an investigation that may result in any of these actions or (2) upon having a reasonable basis for believing that the Portfolio has ceased to qualify or might will not qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Code. The Adviser further agrees to notify the Manager promptly of any material fact known to the Adviser respecting or relating to the Adviser that is not contained in the Prospectus, and is required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, or of any statement contained therein that becomes untrue in any material respect. As reasonably requested by the Trust on behalf of the Trust’s officers and in accordance with the scope of Adviser’s obligations and responsibilities contained in this Agreement, Adviser will provide reasonable assistance to the Trust in connection with the Trust’s compliance with the Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxx Act and the rules and regulations promulgated by the SEC thereunder, and Rule 38a-1 of the 1940 Act. Such assistance shall include, but is not limited to, (i) certifying periodically, upon the reasonable request of the Trust, that it is in compliance with all applicable “federal securities laws,” as required by Rule 38a-l under the 1940 Act, and Rule 206(4)-7 under the Advisers Act; (ii) facilitating and cooperating with third-party audits arranged by the Trust to evaluate the effectiveness of its compliance controls; (iii) providing the Trust’s chief compliance officer with direct access to its compliance personnel; (iv) providing the Trust’s chief compliance officer with periodic reports and (v) promptly providing special reports in the event of compliance problems. Further, Adviser is aware that: (i) the Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) and Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) of the Trust (collectively, the “Certifying Officers”) are required to certify the Trust’s periodic reports on Form N-CSR pursuant to Rule 30a-2 under the 1940 Act; and (ii) the Certifying Officers must rely upon certain matters of fact generated by Adviser of which they do not have firsthand knowledge. Consequently, Adviser has in place and will observe procedures and controls that are reasonably designed to ensure the adequacy of the services provided to the Trust under this Agreement and the accuracy of the information prepared by it and which is included in the Form N-CSR, and shall provide certifications to the Trust to be relied upon by the Certifying Officers in certifying the Trust’s periodic reports on Form N-CSR, in a form satisfactory to the Trust.

PROVISION OF CERTAIN INFORMATION BY ADVISER. The Adviser will promptly notify the Manager (1) in the event the SEC or other governmental authority has censured the Adviser; placed limitations upon its activities, functions or operations; suspended or revoked its registration, if any, as an investment adviser; or has commenced proceedings or an investigation that may result in any of these actions or (2) upon having a reasonable basis for believing that the Portfolio has ceased to qualify or might not qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Code. The Adviser further agrees to notify the Manager promptly of any material fact known to the Adviser respecting or relating to the Adviser that is not contained in the Prospectus, and is required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, or of any statement contained therein that becomes untrue in any material respect. As reasonably requested by the Trust on behalf of the Trust’s officers and in accordance with the scope of Adviser’s obligations and responsibilities contained in this Agreement, Adviser will provide reasonable assistance to the Trust in connection with the TrustTrusts’s compliance with the Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxx Act and the rules and regulations promulgated by the SEC thereunder, and Rule 38a-1 38(a)-1 of the 1940 Act. Such assistance shall include, but is not be limited to, (i) certifying periodically, upon the reasonable request of the Trust, that it is in compliance with all applicable “federal securities laws,” ”, as required by Rule 38a-l under the 1940 Act, and Rule 206(4)-7 under the Advisers Act; (ii) facilitating and cooperating with third-third- party audits arranged by the Trust to evaluate the effectiveness of its compliance controls; (iii) providing the Trust’s chief compliance officer with direct access to its compliance personnel; (iv) providing the Trust’s chief compliance officer with periodic reports and (v) promptly providing special reports in the event of compliance problems. Further, Adviser is aware that: (i) the Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) and Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) of the Trust (collectively, the “Certifying Officers”) are required to certify the Trust’s periodic reports on Form N-CSR pursuant to Rule 30a-2 under the 1940 Act; and (ii) the Certifying Officers must rely upon certain matters of fact generated by Adviser of which they do not have firsthand knowledge. Consequently, Adviser has in place and will observe has observed procedures and controls that are reasonably designed to ensure the adequacy of the services provided to the Trust under this Agreement and the accuracy of the information prepared provided by it and which is included the Adviser for inclusion in the Form N-CSR, and shall provide certifications to the Trust regarding these procedures and controls and the accuracy of the information provided by the Adviser to be relied upon by the Certifying Officers in certifying the Trust’s periodic reports on Form N-CSR, in a form satisfactory to the Trust.

PROVISION OF CERTAIN INFORMATION BY ADVISER. The Adviser will promptly notify the Manager (1) in the event the SEC or other governmental authority has censured the Adviser; placed limitations upon its activities, functions or operations; suspended or revoked its registration, if any, as an investment adviser; or or, to the best of Adviser’s knowledge, has commenced proceedings or an investigation that may result in any of these actions or (2) upon having a reasonable basis for believing that the Portfolio has ceased to qualify or might not qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Code. The Adviser further agrees to notify the Manager promptly of any material fact known to the Adviser respecting or relating to the Adviser that is not contained in the Prospectus, and is required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, or of any statement contained therein that becomes untrue in any material respect. As reasonably requested by the Trust on behalf of the Trust’s officers and in accordance with the scope of Adviser’s obligations and responsibilities contained in this AgreementAgreement (i.e. with respect to the Allocated Assets and the Adviser’s provision of portfolio management services hereunder), Adviser will provide reasonable assistance to the Trust in connection with the TrustTrusts’s compliance with the Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxx Act and the rules and regulations promulgated by the SEC thereunder, and Rule 38a-1 of the 1940 Act. Such assistance shall includeSpecifically, but is not limited to, the Adviser agrees to (i) certifying certify periodically, upon the reasonable request of the Trust, that with respect to the Allocated Assets and the Adviser’s provision of portfolio management services hereunder, it is in compliance with all applicable “federal securities laws,” ”, as required by Rule 38a-l under the 1940 Act, and Rule 206(4)-7 under the Advisers Act; (ii) facilitating upon request and cooperating reasonable prior notice, cooperate with third-party audits arranged by the Trust to evaluate the effectiveness of its the Trust’s compliance controls; (iii) providing upon request and reasonable prior notice, provide the Trust’s chief compliance officer with direct access to its compliance personnelChief Compliance Officer (or his/her designee); (iv) providing upon request, provide the Trust’s chief compliance officer with periodic reports and (v) promptly providing special reports in the event provide notice of any material compliance problemsmatters. Further, Adviser is aware that: (i) the Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) and Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) of the Trust (collectively, the “Certifying Officers”) are required to certify the Trust’s periodic reports on Form N-CSR pursuant to Rule 30a-2 under the 1940 Act; and (ii) the Certifying Officers must rely upon certain matters of fact generated by Adviser of which they do not have firsthand knowledge. Consequently, Adviser has in place and will observe procedures and controls that are reasonably designed to ensure the adequacy of the services provided to the Trust under this Agreement and the accuracy of the information prepared by it and which is included in the Trust’s periodic reports on Form N-CSR, and shall provide certifications to the Trust to be relied upon by the Certifying Officers Trust’s Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) and Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) in certifying the Trust’s periodic reports on Form N-CSR, in a form reasonably satisfactory to the Trust.

PROVISION OF CERTAIN INFORMATION BY ADVISER. The Adviser will promptly notify the Manager (1) in the event the SEC or other governmental authority has censured the Adviser; placed limitations upon its activities, functions or operations; suspended or revoked its registration, if any, as an investment adviser; or has commenced proceedings or an investigation that may result in any of these actions or (2) upon having a reasonable basis for believing that the Portfolio has ceased to qualify or might not qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Code. The Adviser further agrees to notify the Manager promptly of any material fact known to the Adviser respecting or relating to the Adviser that is not contained in the Prospectus, and is required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, or of any statement contained therein that becomes untrue in any material respect, provided that the Adviser is provided with copies of any amendments to the Prospectus containing information about the Adviser. As reasonably requested by the Trust on behalf of the Trust’s officers and in accordance with the scope of Adviser’s obligations and responsibilities contained in this Agreement, Adviser will provide reasonable assistance to the Trust in connection with the TrustTrusts’s compliance with the Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxx Act and the rules and regulations promulgated by the SEC thereunder, and Rule 38a-1 38(a) - 1 of the 1940 Act. Such assistance shall include, but is not be limited to, (i) certifying periodically, upon the reasonable request of the Trust, that it is in compliance with all applicable “federal securities laws,” ”, as required by Rule 38a-l under the 1940 Act, and Rule 206(4)-7 under the Advisers Act; (ii) facilitating and cooperating with third-party audits arranged by the Trust to evaluate the effectiveness of its compliance controls; (iii) providing the Trust’s chief compliance officer with direct access to its compliance personnel; (iv) providing the Trust’s chief compliance officer with periodic reports in form and substance acceptable to the Adviser and (v) promptly providing special reports reports, in form and substance acceptable to the Adviser, in the event of compliance problems. Further, Adviser is aware that: (i) the Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) and Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) of the Trust (collectively, the “Certifying Officers”) are required to certify the Trust’s periodic reports on Form N-CSR pursuant to Rule 30a-2 under the 1940 Act; and (ii) the Certifying Officers must rely upon certain matters of fact generated by Adviser of which they do not have firsthand knowledge. Consequently, Adviser has in place and will observe has observed procedures and controls that are reasonably designed to ensure the adequacy of the services provided to the Trust under this Agreement and the accuracy of the information prepared by it and which is included in the Form N-CSR, and shall provide certifications to the Trust to be relied upon by the Certifying Officers in certifying the Trust’s periodic reports on Form N-CSR, in a form satisfactory to the Trust.

PROVISION OF CERTAIN INFORMATION BY ADVISER. The Adviser will promptly notify the Manager (1) in the event the SEC or other governmental authority has censured the Adviser; placed limitations upon its activities, functions or operations; suspended or revoked its registration, if any, as an investment adviser; or has commenced proceedings or an investigation that may result in any of these actions or (2) upon having a reasonable basis for believing that the Portfolio has ceased to qualify or might not qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Code. The Adviser further agrees to notify the Manager promptly of any material fact known to the Adviser respecting or relating to the Adviser that is not contained in the Prospectus, and is required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, or of any statement contained therein that becomes untrue in any material respect. As reasonably requested by the Trust on behalf of the Trust’s officers and in accordance with the scope of Adviser’s obligations and responsibilities contained in this Agreement, Adviser will provide reasonable assistance to the Trust in connection with the TrustTrusts’s compliance with the Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxx Act and the rules and regulations promulgated by the SEC thereunder, and Rule 38a-1 38(a) - 1 of the 1940 Act. Such assistance shall include, but is not be limited to, (i) certifying periodically, upon the reasonable request of the Trust, that it is in compliance with all applicable “federal securities laws,” ”, as required by Rule 38a-l 38a-1 under the 1940 Act, and Rule 206(4)-7 under the Advisers Act; (ii) facilitating and cooperating with third-party audits arranged by the Trust to evaluate the effectiveness of its compliance controls; (iii) providing the Trust’s chief compliance officer with direct access to its compliance personnel; (iv) providing the Trust’s chief compliance officer with periodic reports and (v) promptly providing special reports in the event of compliance problemsMaterial Compliance Matters, as that term is defined in rule 38a-1. . Further, Adviser is aware that: (i) the Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) and Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) of the Trust (collectively, the “Certifying Officers”) are required to certify the Trust’s periodic reports on Form N-CSR pursuant to Rule 30a-2 under the 1940 Act; and (ii) the Certifying Officers must rely upon certain matters of fact generated by Adviser of which they do not have firsthand knowledge. Consequently, Adviser has in place and will observe has observed procedures and controls that are reasonably designed to ensure the adequacy of the services provided to the Trust under this Agreement and the accuracy of the information prepared by it and which is included in the Form N-CSR, and shall provide certifications to the Trust to be relied upon by the Certifying Officers in certifying the Trust’s periodic reports on Form N-CSR, in a form satisfactory to the Trust.

PROVISION OF CERTAIN INFORMATION BY ADVISER. The Adviser will promptly notify the Manager (1) in the event the SEC or other governmental authority has censured the Adviser; placed limitations upon its activities, functions or operations; suspended or revoked its registration, if any, as an investment adviser; or has commenced proceedings or an investigation that may result in any of these actions or (2) upon having a reasonable basis for believing that the Portfolio has ceased to qualify or might not qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Code. The Adviser further agrees to notify the Manager promptly of any material fact known to the Adviser respecting or relating to the Adviser that is not contained in the Prospectus, and is required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, or of any statement contained therein that becomes untrue in any material respect. As reasonably requested by the Trust on behalf of the Trust’s officers and in accordance with the scope of Adviser’s obligations and responsibilities contained in this Agreement, Adviser will provide reasonable assistance to the Trust in connection with the Trust’s compliance with the Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxx Act and the rules and regulations promulgated by the SEC thereunder, and Rule 38a-1 38a-l of the 1940 Act. Such assistance shall include, but is not limited to, (i) certifying periodically, upon the reasonable request of the Trust, that it is in compliance with all applicable “federal securities laws,” as required by Rule 38a-l under the 1940 Act, and Rule 206(4)-7 under the Advisers Act; (ii) facilitating and cooperating with third-party audits arranged by the Trust to evaluate the effectiveness of its compliance controls; (iii) providing the Trust’s chief compliance officer with direct access to its compliance personnel; (iv) providing the Trust’s chief compliance officer with periodic reports and (v) promptly providing special reports in the event of compliance problems. Further, Adviser is aware that: (i) the Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) and Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) of the Trust (collectively, the “Certifying Officers”) are required to certify the Trust’s periodic reports on Form N-CSR pursuant to Rule 30a-2 under the 1940 Act; and (ii) the Certifying Officers must rely upon certain matters of fact generated by Adviser of which they do not have firsthand knowledge. Consequently, Adviser has in place and will observe procedures and controls that are reasonably designed to ensure the adequacy of the services provided to the Trust under this Agreement and the accuracy of the information prepared by it and which is included in the Form N-CSR, and shall provide certifications to the Trust to be relied upon by the Certifying Officers in certifying the Trust’s periodic reports on Form N-CSR, in a form satisfactory to the Trust.

PROVISION OF CERTAIN INFORMATION BY ADVISER. The Adviser will promptly notify the Manager (1) in the event the SEC or other governmental authority has censured the Adviser; placed limitations upon its activities, functions or operations; suspended or revoked its registration, if any, as an investment adviser; or has commenced proceedings or an investigation that may result in any of these actions or (2) upon having a reasonable basis for believing that the Portfolio has ceased to qualify or might not qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Code. The Adviser further agrees to notify the Manager promptly of any material fact known to the Adviser respecting or relating to the Adviser that is not contained in the Prospectus, and is required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, or of any statement contained therein that becomes untrue in any material respect. As reasonably requested by the Trust on behalf of the Trust’s officers and in accordance with the scope of Adviser’s obligations and responsibilities contained in this Agreement, Adviser will provide reasonable assistance to the Trust in connection with the TrustTrusts’s compliance with the Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxx Act and the rules and regulations promulgated by the SEC thereunder, and Rule 38a-1 38(a)-1 of the 1940 Act. Such assistance shall include, but is not be limited to, (i) certifying periodically, upon the reasonable request of the Trust, that it is in compliance with all applicable “federal securities laws,” ”, as required by Rule 38a-l under the 1940 Act, and Rule 206(4)-7 under the Advisers Act; (ii) facilitating and cooperating with third-party audits arranged by the Trust to evaluate the effectiveness of its compliance controls; (iii) providing the Trust’s chief compliance officer with direct access to its compliance personnel; (iv) providing the Trust’s chief compliance officer with periodic reports and (v) promptly providing special reports in the event of compliance problems. Further, Adviser is aware that: (i) the Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) and Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) of the Trust (collectively, the “Certifying Officers”) are required to certify the Trust’s periodic reports on Form N-CSR pursuant to Rule 30a-2 under the 1940 Act; and (ii) the Certifying Officers must rely upon certain matters of fact generated by Adviser of which they do not have firsthand knowledge. Consequently, Adviser has in place and will observe has observed procedures and controls that are reasonably designed to ensure the adequacy of the services provided to the Trust under this Agreement and the accuracy of the information prepared by it and which is included in the Form N-CSR, and shall provide certifications to the Trust to be relied upon by the Certifying Officers in certifying the Trust’s periodic reports on Form N-CSR, in a form satisfactory to the Trust.

PROVISION OF CERTAIN INFORMATION BY ADVISER. The Adviser will promptly notify the Manager (1) in the event the SEC or other governmental authority has censured the Adviser; placed limitations upon its activities, functions or operations; suspended or revoked its registration, if any, as an investment adviser; or has commenced proceedings or an investigation that may result in any of these actions or (2) upon having a reasonable basis for believing that the Portfolio has ceased to qualify or might not qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Code. The Adviser further agrees to notify the Manager promptly of any material fact known to the Adviser respecting or relating to the Adviser that is not contained in the Prospectus, and is required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, or of any statement contained therein that becomes untrue in any material respect. As reasonably requested by the Trust on behalf of the Trust’s officers and in accordance with the scope of Adviser’s obligations and responsibilities contained in this Agreement, Adviser will provide reasonable assistance to the Trust in connection with the TrustTrusts’s compliance with the Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxx Act and the rules and regulations promulgated by the SEC thereunder, and Rule 38a-1 38(a) - 1 of the 1940 Act. Such assistance shall include, but is not be limited to, (i) certifying periodically, upon the reasonable request of the Trust, that it is in compliance with all applicable “federal securities laws,” ”, as required by Rule 38a-l under the 1940 Act, and Rule 206(4)-7 under the Advisers Act; (ii) facilitating and cooperating with third-party audits arranged by the Trust to evaluate the effectiveness of its compliance controls; (iii) providing the Trust’s chief compliance officer with direct access to its compliance personnel; (iv) providing the Trust’s chief compliance officer with periodic reports and (v) promptly providing special reports in the event of compliance problems. Further, Adviser is aware that: (i) the Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) and Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) of the Trust (collectively, the “Certifying Officers”) are required to certify the Trust’s periodic reports on Form N-CSR pursuant to Rule 30a-2 under the 1940 Act; and (ii) the Certifying Officers must rely upon certain matters of fact generated by Adviser of which they do not have firsthand knowledge. Consequently, Adviser has in place and will observe has observed procedures and controls that are reasonably designed to ensure the adequacy of the services provided to the Trust under this Agreement and the accuracy of the information prepared by it and which is included in the Form N-CSR, and shall provide certifications to the Trust to be relied upon by the Certifying Officers in certifying the Trust’s periodic reports on Form N-CSR, in a form satisfactory to the Trust.