At all times, both during my employment and after its termination, I will keep and hold all such Proprietary Information in strict confidence and trust. I will not use or disclose any Proprietary Information without the prior written consent of the Company, except as may be necessary to perform my duties as an employee of the Company for the benefit of the Company. I understand that nothing in this Agreement prohibits me communicating with, or responding to any inquiry from, or providing testimony before, any state or federal regulatory agencies with regard to such information without first obtaining permission from the Company. However, I agree to notify such agency of the confidential nature of the information provided and request that necessary steps be taken to maintain its confidentiality. Upon termination of my employment with the Company, I will promptly deliver to the Company all documents and materials of any nature pertaining to my work with the Company and, upon Company request, will execute a document confirming my agreement to honor my responsibilities contained in this Agreement. I will not take with me or retain any documents or materials or copies thereof containing any Proprietary Information.