Common use of Termination of Engagement Clause in Contracts

Termination of Engagement. (a) This Agreement shall terminate (i) immediately upon the death of Consultant, (ii) at the option of either party hereto without cause upon thirty (30) days advance written notice from the terminating party to the other party, or (iii) upon the termination of this Agreement by the Contractor for "cause." For the purposes of this Agreement, "cause" shall mean (i) any act by Consultant of fraud or dishonesty (whether or not against or involving the Contractor), (ii) Consultant's competing with the business of the Contractor either directly or indirectly, (iii) Consultant's breach of any material provision of this Agreement, (iv) Consultant's failure to devote his best efforts to his duties under this Agreement or to perform such duties diligently and efficiently and in accordance with the directions of the Contractor or to otherwise fulfill his obligations under this Agreement, (v) Consultant's failure to comply with the decisions or policies of the Contractor, (vi) any act of moral turpitude by Consultant or (vii) any other matter constituting "cause" under applicable law.