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      <p>Hi Rick, re-sending our response, please see below. <br>
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      <p>Modest final change, should serve the purpose.  <br>
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      <p>We're ready to move forward.</p>
      <p>v/r</p>
      <p>tc<br>
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              <td>Updated Independent Development Clause for Mutual
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              <td>Tue, 17 Jun 2025 21:13:09 -0500</td>
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              <td>Dr Tom Chi <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E"
                  href="mailto:tom@deltawerx.net" moz-do-not-send="true">&lt;tom@deltawerx.net&gt;</a></td>
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              <td>Rick <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E"
                  href="mailto:rick@mavrix.one" moz-do-not-send="true">&lt;rick@mavrix.one&gt;</a>,
                Major General (Ret) Frank Muth <a
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                  moz-do-not-send="true">&lt;president@deltawerx.net&gt;</a></td>
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        <p data-start="164" data-end="276"><b>Thanks, Rick.</b>
          Sometimes the delight is in the details, and we appreciate the
          thoughtful clarity you’re positing.</p>
        <p data-start="278" data-end="511">Perhaps just one final tweak
          as we close this out. As you know, the field is evolving
          quickly, and our mutual interest is in moving forward. We’re
          aligned in spirit and substance—and we’re eager to explore
          potential synergy with you.</p>
        <p data-start="513" data-end="546">Looking forward to the next
          step.</p>
        <p data-start="548" data-end="567">Best regards,<br
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          TC</p>
        <p data-start="237" data-end="274"><strong data-start="237"
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        <p data-start="237" data-end="274"><strong data-start="237"
            data-end="274">Proposed Clause for Section 4(d):</strong></p>
        <p data-start="276" data-end="1544"><strong data-start="276"
            data-end="309">4(d) Independent Development.</strong><br
            data-start="309" data-end="312">
          The parties acknowledge that each may independently develop,
          or receive from third parties, information that is similar to
          the other party’s Confidential Information. Nothing in this
          Agreement shall restrict either party from developing, or
          having developed on its behalf, products, concepts, or
          services that, without violating this Agreement, resemble or
          compete with those contemplated by the other party’s
          Confidential Information. Neither party shall use or derive
          the other’s Confidential Information—including specific
          technical methods, proprietary product architectures, or trade
          secrets—in such development. Any such independent development
          must be based solely on general industry knowledge, publicly
          available information, or data lawfully obtained from third
          parties not bound by confidentiality to the disclosing party.
          Each party agrees to maintain reasonable documentation of the
          independent sources used in any such development. Further, use
          of information retained in the unaided memory of personnel
          shall not constitute a breach, provided it does not result in
          direct reproduction or adaptation of Confidential Information.
          These obligations shall survive for one (1) year following
          termination of this Agreement.</p>
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        <p data-start="1551" data-end="1986"><strong data-start="1551"
            data-end="1581">Explanation for Inclusion:</strong><br
            data-start="1581" data-end="1584">
          This clause is intended to preserve both parties’ ability to
          continue innovating and building independently, while
          affirming a strong commitment to protecting each other’s
          proprietary IP. It clearly prohibits the use or adaptation of
          the other party’s Confidential Information, and requires
          reliance on public or lawfully obtained sources for any
          development activity that may resemble disclosed ideas.</p>
        <p data-start="1988" data-end="2136">We believe this provides
          clarity, transparency, and a balanced structure for parallel
          innovation—particularly in a fast-moving, competitive space.</p>
        <p data-start="2138" data-end="2343">We are aligned on the need
          for mutual respect, speed, and shared diligence, and we
          believe this clause enables us to swiftly finalize the NDA and
          move forward into more substantive partnership discussions.</p>
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        <div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 6/17/2025 7:01 PM, Rick wrote:<br>
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style="font-family:Helvetica,Arial;font-size:13px; margin: 0px; line-height: auto;">Gentlemen, <br>
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          <div>Thank you for your feedback on the Non-Disclosure
            Agreement as we work to facilitate partnerships and sales
            channels for Deltawerx. </div>
          <div>We recognize your need to protect your Confidential
            Information and prevent unintentional use, particularly
            given the competitive nature of our industry. </div>
          <div>To balance these interests with our need to continue
            independent innovation, we propose the following Independent
            Development clause:</div>
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            <div>4 (d) Independent Development. </div>
            <div>The Disclosing Party acknowledges that the Receiving
              Party, while facilitating partnerships or sales channels
              for the Disclosing Party, may currently or in the future
              develop information internally or receive information from
              third parties that is similar to the Disclosing Party’s
              Confidential Information. Nothing in this Agreement shall
              be construed as prohibiting the Receiving Party from
              developing, or having developed for it, products,
              concepts, or services that, without violating this
              Agreement, resemble or compete with those contemplated by
              the Disclosing Party’s Confidential Information. The
              Receiving Party agrees not to use or derive any of the
              Disclosing Party’s Confidential Information, including
              specific technical methods, proprietary product
              architectures, or trade secrets disclosed under this
              Agreement, in such development. Any independent
              development by the Receiving Party shall rely solely on
              general industry knowledge, publicly available
              information, or information lawfully obtained from third
              parties not bound by confidentiality obligations to the
              Disclosing Party. To ensure transparency, the Receiving
              Party shall maintain reasonable documentation of the
              independent sources used in such development. The
              Receiving Party may use information retained in the
              unaided memory of its personnel, provided it does not
              directly reproduce or adapt the Disclosing Party’s
              Confidential Information. These obligations shall survive
              for one (1) year following the termination of this
              Agreement. </div>
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            <div>This revision:</div>
            <div>- Clarifies that we may develop similar products using
              general knowledge or public information, supporting our
              mutual goal of innovation.<br>
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            <div>- Commits us to avoiding use of your Confidential
              Information and maintaining documentation to demonstrate
              independent development, addressing your concerns about
              potential misuse.</div>
            <div>- Limits the post-termination obligation to one year,
              aligning with industry norms and the fast-moving nature of
              our sector.</div>
            <div>- Narrows the scope to specific technical methods and
              trade secrets, reducing ambiguity while allowing both
              parties to operate effectively.</div>
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            <div>Please review this proposed language and share your
              feedback or any adjustments you’d like to discuss. </div>
            <div>We’re eager to finalize an agreement that supports our
              shared goals. </div>
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            <div>If this updated section is satisfactory, I can send an
              updated NDA incorporating this clause for your final
              review.</div>
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          Thanks again,<br>
          Rick
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            <div>Rick Mislan, PhD</div>
            <div>MAVRIX 1, LLC</div>
            <div><a class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
                href="https://mavrix.one" moz-do-not-send="true">https://mavrix.one</a></div>
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              <p class="airmail_on">On June 11, 2025 at 4:15:19 PM, Dr
                Tom Chi (<a href="mailto:tom@deltawerx.net"
                  moz-do-not-send="true" class="moz-txt-link-freetext">tom@deltawerx.net</a>)
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                      <p>Rick, enjoyed. <br>
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                      <p>For future stakeholders on either side we’ve
                        made one light clarification in Section 4(d)
                        regarding residual memory and collaborative
                        tech. It’s consistent with the rest of the NDA
                        and helps ensure alignment on expectations
                        around proprietary development. We see this as
                        helpful for both parties.</p>
                      <p>Otherwise we're good to go. <br>
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                      <p>V/R</p>
                      <p>tc</p>
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                      <div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 6/11/2025 1:50 PM,
                        Rick wrote:<br>
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                        <div id="bloop_customfont"
style="font-family:Helvetica,Arial;font-size:13px; margin: 0px; line-height: auto;">Gentlemen,</div>
                        <div id="bloop_customfont"
style="font-family:Helvetica,Arial;font-size:13px; margin: 0px; line-height: auto;">Thanks
                          for your time and discussion today!<br>
                        </div>
                        <div id="bloop_customfont"
style="font-family:Helvetica,Arial;font-size:13px; margin: 0px; line-height: auto;"><br>
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                        <div id="bloop_customfont"
style="font-family:Helvetica,Arial;font-size:13px; margin: 0px; line-height: auto;">Attached
                          is the Mavrix NDA.</div>
                        <div id="bloop_customfont"
style="font-family:Helvetica,Arial;font-size:13px; margin: 0px; line-height: auto;">Please
                          fill in your email and sign each page and the
                          final page.</div>
                        <div id="bloop_customfont"
style="font-family:Helvetica,Arial;font-size:13px; margin: 0px; line-height: auto;">I
                          look forward to following up after executing
                          the NDA.</div>
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                        <div id="bloop_customfont"
style="font-family:Helvetica,Arial;font-size:13px; margin: 0px; line-height: auto;">Thanks
                          much,</div>
                        <div id="bloop_customfont"
style="font-family:Helvetica,Arial;font-size:13px; margin: 0px; line-height: auto;">Rick</div>
                        <div id="bloop_customfont"
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                        <div id="bloop_customfont"
style="font-family:Helvetica,Arial;font-size:13px; margin: 0px; line-height: auto;">Rick
                          Mislan, PhD</div>
                        <div id="bloop_customfont"
style="font-family:Helvetica,Arial;font-size:13px; margin: 0px; line-height: auto;">MAVRIX
                          1, LLC</div>
                        <div id="bloop_customfont"
style="font-family:Helvetica,Arial;font-size:13px; margin: 0px; line-height: auto;"><a
                            class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
                            href="https://mavrix.one"
                            moz-do-not-send="true">https://mavrix.one</a></div>
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