Common use of FORM OF RELEASE Clause in Contracts

FORM OF RELEASE. I understand that my employment with VERITAS Software Corporation (together with its subsidiaries, the “Company”) terminated effective , 200 . I also understand that, pursuant to the Change in Control Agreement between the Company and me, I am required to sign this Release in exchange for certain benefits under the Agreement. I further understand that, regardless of whether I sign this Release, the Company will pay me all accrued salary and vacation earned through my termination date, to which I am entitled by law. I hereby generally and completely release the Company and its directors, officers, employees, shareholders, partners, agents, attorneys, predecessors, successors, parent and subsidiary entities, insurers, affiliates, and assigns from any and all claims, liabilities and obligations, both known and unknown, that arise out of or are in any way related to events, acts, conduct, or omissions occurring prior to my signing this Release. This general release includes, but is not limited to: (1) all claims arising out of or in any way related to my employment with the Company or the termination of that employment; (2) all claims related to my compensation or benefits from the Company, including salary, bonuses, commissions, vacation pay, expense reimbursements, severance pay, fringe benefits, stock, stock options, or any other ownership interests in the Company; (3) all claims for breach of contract, wrongful termination, and breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing; (4) all tort claims, including claims for fraud, defamation, emotional distress, and discharge in violation of public policy; and (5) all federal, state and local statutory claims, including claims for discrimination, harassment, retaliation, attorneys’ fees, or other claims arising under the federal Civil Rights Act of 1964 (as amended), the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (“ADEA”), and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (as amended). I acknowledge that I am knowingly and voluntarily waiving and releasing any rights I may have under the ADEA, as amended. I also acknowledge that the consideration given for the waiver and release in the preceding paragraph hereof is in addition to anything of value to which I was already entitled. I further acknowledge that I have been advised by this writing, as required by the ADEA, that: (a) my waiver and release do not apply to any rights or claims that may arise after the execution date of this Release; (b) I have been advised hereby that I have the right to consult with an attorney prior to executing this Release (although I may choose not to do so); (c) I have twenty-one (21) days to consider this Release (although I may choose to voluntarily execute this Release earlier); (d) I have seven (7) days following the execution of this Release to revoke the Release in a writing to the Company; and (e) this Release will not be effective until the date upon which the revocation period has expired, which will be the eighth day after this Release is executed by me. I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS AGREEMENT INCLUDES A RELEASE OF ALL KNOWN AND UNKNOWN CLAIMS. In giving this release, which includes claims that may be unknown to me at present, I acknowledge that I have read and understand Section 1542 of the California Civil Code which reads as follows: “A general release does not extend to claims which the creditor does not know or suspect to exist in his favor at the time of executing the release, which if known by him must have materially affected his settlement with the debtor.” I expressly waive and relinquish all rights and benefits under that section and any law of any jurisdiction of similar effect with respect to my release of any unknown or unsuspected claims I may have against the Company. Executive Date In consideration of the benefits offered to me by Symantec Corporation (“Symantec”) pursuant to my Employment Agreement with Symantec dated December 15, 2004 (the “Employment Agreement”), and in connection with the termination of my employment, I agree to the following release (the “Release”).

FORM OF RELEASE. I understand that my employment with VERITAS Software Corporation (together with its subsidiaries, the “Company”) terminated effective , 200 . I also understand that, pursuant to the Change in Control Agreement between the Company and me, I am required to sign this Release in exchange for certain benefits under the Agreement. I further understand that, regardless of whether I sign this Release, the Company will pay me all accrued salary and vacation earned through my termination date, to which I am entitled by law. I hereby generally and completely release the Company and its directors, officers, employees, shareholders, partners, agents, attorneys, predecessors, successors, parent and subsidiary entities, insurers, affiliates, and assigns from any and all claims, liabilities and obligations, both known and unknown, that arise out of or are in any way related to events, acts, conduct, or omissions occurring prior to my signing this Release. This general release includes, but is not limited to: (1) all claims arising out of or in any way related to my employment with the Company or the termination of that employment; (2) all claims related to my compensation or benefits from the Company, including salary, bonuses, commissions, vacation pay, expense reimbursements, severance pay, fringe benefits, stock, stock options, or any other ownership interests in the Company; (3) all claims for breach of contract, wrongful termination, and breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing; (4) all tort claims, including claims for fraud, defamation, emotional distress, and discharge in violation of public policy; and (5) all federal, state state, and local statutory claims, including claims for discrimination, harassment, retaliation, attorneys’ fees, or other claims arising under the federal Civil Rights Act of 1964 (as amended), the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (“ADEA”), and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (as amended). I acknowledge that I am knowingly and voluntarily waiving and releasing any rights I may have under the ADEA, as amended. I also acknowledge that the consideration given for the waiver and release in the preceding paragraph hereof is in addition to anything of value to which I was already entitled. I further acknowledge that I have been advised by this writing, as required by the ADEA, that: (a) my waiver and release do not apply to any rights or claims that may arise after the execution date of this Release; (b) I have been advised hereby that I have the right to consult with an attorney prior to executing this Release (although I may choose not to do so); (c) I have twenty-one (21) days to consider this Release (although I may choose to voluntarily execute this Release earlier); (d) I have seven (7) days following the execution of this Release to revoke the Release in a writing to the Company; and (e) this Release will not be effective until the date upon which the revocation period has expired, which will be the eighth day after this Release is executed by me. I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS AGREEMENT INCLUDES A RELEASE OF ALL KNOWN AND UNKNOWN CLAIMS. In giving this release, which includes claims that may be unknown to me at present, I acknowledge that I have read and understand Section 1542 of the California Civil Code which reads as follows: “A general release does not extend to claims which the creditor does not know or suspect to exist in his favor at the time of executing the release, which if known by him must have materially affected his settlement with the debtor.” I expressly waive and relinquish all rights and benefits under that section and any law of any jurisdiction of similar effect with respect to my release of any unknown or unsuspected claims I may have against the Company. Executive Date In consideration of the benefits offered to me by Symantec Corporation (“Symantec”) pursuant to my Employment Agreement with Symantec dated December 15, 2004 (the “Employment Agreement”), and in connection with the termination of my employment, I agree to the following release (the “Release”).

FORM OF RELEASE. I understand that my employment with VERITAS Software Corporation (together with its subsidiaries, the “Company”) terminated effective , 200 . I also understand that, pursuant to the Change in Control Agreement between the Company and me, I am required to sign this Release in exchange for certain benefits under the Agreement. I further understand that, regardless of whether I sign this Release, the Company will pay me all accrued salary and vacation earned through my termination date, to which I am entitled by law. I hereby generally and completely release the Company and its directors, officers, employees, shareholders, partners, agents, attorneys, predecessors, successors, parent and subsidiary entities, insurers, affiliates, and assigns from any and all claims, liabilities and obligations, both known and unknown, that arise out of or are in any way related to events, acts, conduct, or omissions occurring prior to my signing this Release. This general release includes, but is not limited to: (1) all claims arising out of or in any way related to my employment with the Company or the termination of that employment; (2) all claims related to my compensation or benefits from the Company, including salary, bonuses, commissionscommission, vacation pay, expense reimbursements, severance pay, fringe benefits, stock, stock options, or any other ownership interests in the Company; (3) all claims for breach of contract, wrongful termination, and breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing; (4) all tort claims, including claims for fraud, defamation, emotional distress, and discharge in violation of public policy; and (5) all federal, state state, and local statutory claims, including claims for discrimination, harassment, retaliation, attorneys’ fees, or other claims arising under the federal Civil Rights Act of 1964 (as amended), the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (“ADEA”), and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (as amended). I acknowledge that I am knowingly and voluntarily waiving and releasing any rights I may have under the ADEA, as amended. I also acknowledge that the consideration given for the waiver and release in the preceding paragraph hereof is in addition to anything of value to which I was already entitled. I further acknowledge that I have been advised by this writing, as required by the ADEA, that: (a) my waiver and release do not apply to any rights or claims that may arise after the execution date of this Release; (b) I have been advised hereby that I have the right to consult with an attorney prior to executing this Release (although I may choose not to do so); (c) I have twenty-one (21) days to consider this Release (although I may choose to voluntarily execute this Release earlier); (d) I have seven (7) days following the execution of this Release to revoke the Release in a writing to the Company; and (e) this Release will not be effective until the date upon which the revocation period has expired, which will be the eighth day after this Release is executed by me. I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS AGREEMENT INCLUDES A RELEASE OF ALL KNOWN AND UNKNOWN CLAIMS. In giving this release, which includes claims that may be unknown to me at present, I acknowledge that I have read and understand Section 1542 of the California Civil Code which reads as follows: “A general release does not extend to claims which the creditor does not know or suspect to exist in his favor at the time of executing the release, which if known by him must have materially affected his settlement with the debtor.” I expressly waive and relinquish all rights and benefits under that section and any law of any jurisdiction of similar effect with respect to my release of any unknown or unsuspected claims I may have against the Company. Having read and understood the foregoing, I hereby agree to the terms and conditions stated above. Executive Date In consideration of the benefits offered to me by Symantec Corporation (“Symantec”) pursuant to my Employment Agreement with Symantec dated December 15, 2004 (the “Employment Agreement”), and in connection with the termination of my employment, I agree to the following release (the “Release”).

FORM OF RELEASE. I understand that my employment with VERITAS Software Corporation (together with its subsidiaries, the “Company”) terminated effective , 200 200_. I also understand that, pursuant to the Change in Control Agreement between the Company and me, I am required to sign this Release in exchange for certain benefits under the Agreement. I further understand that, regardless of whether I sign this Release, the Company will pay me all accrued salary and vacation earned through my termination date, to which I am entitled by law. I hereby generally and completely release the Company and its directors, officers, employees, shareholders, partners, agents, attorneys, predecessors, successors, parent and subsidiary entities, insurers, affiliates, and assigns from any and all claims, liabilities and obligations, both known and unknown, that arise out of or are in any way related to events, acts, conduct, or omissions occurring prior to my signing this Release. This general release includes, but is not limited to: (1) all claims arising out of or in any way related to my employment with the Company or the termination of that employment; (2) all claims related to my compensation or benefits from the Company, including salary, bonuses, commissions, vacation pay, expense reimbursements, severance pay, fringe benefits, stock, stock options, or any other ownership interests in the Company; (3) all claims for breach of contract, wrongful termination, and breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing; (4) all tort claims, including claims for fraud, defamation, emotional distress, and discharge in violation of public policy; and (5) all federal, state state, and local statutory claims, including claims for discrimination, harassment, retaliation, attorneys’ fees, or other claims arising under the federal Civil Rights Act of 1964 (as amended), the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (“ADEA”), and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (as amended). I acknowledge that I am knowingly and voluntarily waiving and releasing any rights I may have under the ADEA, as amended. I also acknowledge that the consideration given for the waiver and release in the preceding paragraph hereof is in addition to anything of value to which I was already entitled. I further acknowledge that I have been advised by this writing, as required by the ADEA, that: (a) my waiver and release do not apply to any rights or claims that may arise after the execution date of this Release; (b) I have been advised hereby that I 1 have the right to consult with an attorney prior to executing this Release (although I may choose not to do so); (c) I have twenty-one (21) days to consider this Release (although I may choose to voluntarily execute this Release earlier); (d) I have seven (7) days following the execution of this Release to revoke the Release in a writing to the Company; and (e) this Release will not be effective until the date upon which the revocation period has expired, which will be the eighth day after this Release is executed by me. I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS AGREEMENT INCLUDES A RELEASE OF ALL KNOWN AND UNKNOWN CLAIMS. In giving this release, which includes claims that may be unknown to me at present, I acknowledge that I 1 have read and understand Section 1542 of the California Civil Code which reads as follows: “A general release does not extend to claims which the creditor does not know or suspect to exist in his favor at the time of executing the release, which if known by him must have materially affected his settlement with the debtor.” I expressly waive and relinquish all rights and benefits under that section and any law of any jurisdiction of similar effect with respect to my release of any unknown or unsuspected claims I 1 may have against the Company. Executive Date In consideration of the benefits offered to me by Symantec Corporation (“Symantec”) pursuant to my Employment Agreement with Symantec dated December 15February 7, 2004 2005 (the “Employment Agreement”), and in connection with the termination of my employment, I agree to the following release (the “Release”).

FORM OF RELEASE. I understand that my employment with VERITAS Software Corporation (together with its subsidiaries, the “"Company”") terminated effective ____________, 200 200_. I also understand that, pursuant to the Change in Control Agreement between the Company and me, I am required to sign this Release in exchange for certain benefits under the Agreement. I further understand that, regardless of whether I sign this Release, the Company will pay me all accrued salary and vacation earned through my termination date, to which I am entitled by law. I hereby generally and completely release the Company and its directors, officers, employees, shareholders, partners, agents, attorneys, predecessors, successors, parent and subsidiary entities, insurers, affiliates, and assigns from any and all claims, liabilities and obligations, both known and unknown, that arise out of or are in any way related to events, acts, conduct, or omissions occurring prior to my signing this Release. This general release includes, but is not limited to: (1) all claims arising out of or in any way related to my employment with the Company or the termination of that employment; (2) all claims related to my compensation or benefits from the Company, including salary, bonuses, commissions, vacation pay, expense reimbursements, severance pay, fringe benefits, stock, stock options, or any other ownership interests in the Company; (3) all claims for breach of contract, wrongful termination, and breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing; (4) all tort claims, including claims for fraud, defamation, emotional distress, and discharge in violation of public policy; and (5) all federal, state state, and local statutory claims, including claims for discrimination, harassment, retaliation, attorneys’ ' fees, or other claims arising under the federal Civil Rights Act of 1964 (as amended), the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (“"ADEA”"), and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (as amended). I acknowledge that I am knowingly and voluntarily waiving and releasing any rights I may have under the ADEA, as amended. I also acknowledge that the consideration given for the waiver and release in the preceding paragraph hereof is in addition to anything of value to which I was already entitled. I further acknowledge that I have been advised by this writing, as required by the ADEA, that: (a) my waiver and release do not apply to any rights or claims that may arise after the execution date of this Release; (b) I have been advised hereby that I have the right to consult with an attorney prior to executing this Release (although I may choose not to do so); (c) I have twenty-one (21) days to consider this Release (although I may choose to voluntarily execute this Release earlier); (d) I have seven (7) days following the execution of this Release to revoke the Release in a writing to the Company; and (e) this Release will not be effective until the date upon which the revocation period has expired, which will be the eighth day after this Release is executed by me. I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS AGREEMENT INCLUDES A RELEASE OF ALL KNOWN AND UNKNOWN CLAIMS. In giving this release, which includes claims that may be unknown to me at present, I acknowledge that I have read and understand Section 1542 of the California Civil Code which reads as follows: “A general release does not extend to claims which the creditor does not know or suspect to exist in his favor at the time of executing the release, which if known by him must have materially affected his settlement with the debtor.” I expressly waive and relinquish all rights and benefits under that section and any law of any jurisdiction of similar effect with respect to my release of any unknown or unsuspected claims I may have against the Company. Executive Date In consideration of the benefits offered to me by Symantec Corporation (“Symantec”) pursuant to my Employment Agreement with Symantec dated December 15, 2004 (the “Employment Agreement”), and in connection with the termination of my employment, I agree to the following release (the “Release”).