Common use of Service Credits under Plans Clause in Contracts

Service Credits under Plans. Except as may be specified in Schedule 6.10(c), service with any member of the Tyco controlled group prior to the Distribution Date shall be credited under the Healthcare Plans, Electronics Plans and Tyco Retained Plans to the extent and for the express purposes set forth (including, as applicable and without limitation: eligibility, vesting, company match levels, subsidies, recognition of pre-existing credit and credit for amounts of co-pays, out-of-pocket maximums and deductibles, but not for benefit accrual purposes under pension plans) under the applicable Healthcare Plan, Electronics Plan or Tyco Retained Plan, except to the extent duplication of benefits would result; provided, however, that in the event an employee or former employee of one of the Parties (or its Subsidiaries or Affiliates) becomes employed by one of the other Parties (or its Subsidiaries or Affiliates) after December 31, 2007, such employee or former employee’s service with any member of the Tyco controlled group prior to the Distribution Date need not be credited by the new employer except to the extent required by Law. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event of any conflict between this paragraph (c) and the terms of any Healthcare Plan, Electronics Plan or Tyco Retained Plan, the express terms of such plan shall govern.