PAYMENT CARD INTERCHANGE FEE & MERCHANT DISCOUNT ANTITRUST SETTLEMENT (the “Settlement”)

Effective on the date this Agreement is digitally or manually signed by both the Client / Company identified below (“Client), and Slateshore Recovery, LLC (“SSR”) with respect to any recoveries made related to the Settlement.

1.Scope of Limited Agency Relationship

The Client appoints SSR as exclusive recovery agent with full assignment authority to prepare and submit Client’s present and subsequent claims related to the Settlement.

2.Duties

SSR will make all reasonable efforts to file complete and accurate claims on behalf of Client, based on information provided to SSR by Client, and to secure payment of Client’s share of the Settlement. The Client may file claims on its own behalf, but elected to engage SSR under the terms of this Agreement to file any and all claims for Client from the Settlement and therefore waives any and all future rights to collect this settlement by any other means.

13.Permission to Obtain Records

SSR is authorized to request, gather and/or copy all necessary documentation to complete all of Client’s claims.

4.CompensationIn

consideration of the performance of the duties set forth in this Agreement, Client shall pay SSR, and SSR shall be entitled to retain 33% from all sums, if any, actually received by SSR on behalf of Client.

5.Distribution of Recovery and Payment of Compensation

All proceeds due to Client from the Settlement, if any, shall be paid directly to SSR by the claims administrator. SSR will deposit all claim proceeds, if any, into its bank account, and disburse to the Client its recovery less SSR’s agreed to compensation as set forth in this Agreement.

6.SSR Is Not Claimant’s Attorney and Is Not Practicing Law

SSR is not providing Client with legal advice nor representation. SSR does not possess any specialized legal skills necessary to complete any forms to obtain settlement. SSR will only investigate, collect, and submit documentation concerning the Client’s claims. Client was given an opportunity to consult with its own counsel prior to signing this Agreement.

7.Construction and Jurisdiction

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York applicable to contracts wholly made and performed therein. Any dispute arising out of this agreement shall be resolved in the courts located in New York County New York. In any dispute arising under or related to this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be awarded its attorneys fees and costs. The terms of this agreement shall have control over any conflicting or contradicting terms in any referred or subsequent agreement or document.

8.Confidentiality

The information about the Client, which is provided by the Client, or is obtained by SSR through the Client pursuant to this Agreement, is the confidential and proprietary information of the Client. SSR will use such information solely for the purpose of filing claims on behalf of the Client in this and all related class action settlements, and not for any other purpose. Following the completion of the claims process and upon payment for services rendered, SSR will destroy any and all information about the Client except for archived copies that it may keep for its records.

9.Multiple Entities and Locations (If Applicable)

This Agreement shall bind the Client and all of its subsidiaries, affiliates, and related entities and locations, as attached as a Schedule A to this Agreement. Such list is intended to reflect a full and complete list of all of the Client’s subsidiaries, affiliates and/or related entities; the entities bound by this Agreement include, but are not limited to, those listed therein.

10. Disclaimer:

Claim forms are being delivered and are available online Beginning December 1st 2023. The filing deadline has been set for May 31st 2024. Class members need not sign up for any third party service in order to participate in any monetary relief. No cost assistance is available from the class administrator and class counsel during the claims filing period. For additional information regarding the status of the settlement, interested persons may visitwww.paymentcardsettlement.com, the Court-approved website for this case.

11. Slateshore Payment Guarantee:

SSR guarantees to pay to you, less SSR’s compensation detailed in paragraph 4 above, the full amount of your valid and qualified claim(s), provided (a) the Settlement is recognized as a final settlement, not subject to any further appeal, challenge, dismissal or other remedy, (b) Client submits to SSR all information reasonably requested by SSR to file and prosecute Client’s claim(s), and (c) all funds are disbursed from the Escrow Account. The parties hereto have read, acknowledge, accept and agree to the terms & conditions of this Agreement. By signing this document, you are attesting to the fact that you have the authority to enter into this Agreement.