Common use of Maintenance of Communication Lines Clause in Contracts

Maintenance of Communication Lines. HSBC shall maintain communication lines for the HSBC processing center to support the Program, using such protocol and process as is mutually agreed upon by HSBC and the Company. HSBC shall also maintain the ability to electronically communicate with HSBC’s affiliates for the purpose of fulfilling HSBC’s duties under the Program. [*] designates portions of this document that have been omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Maintenance of Communication Lines. HSBC shall maintain communication lines for the HSBC processing center to support the Program, using such protocol and process as is mutually agreed upon by HSBC and the Company. HSBC shall also maintain the ability to electronically communicate with HSBC’s affiliates for the purpose of fulfilling HSBC’s duties under the Program. [*] designates portions of this document that have been omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission.