Common use of Protected Activity Not Prohibited Clause in Contracts

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. I agree that nothing in this Agreement limits or prohibits me from filing a charge or complaint with, or otherwise communicating or cooperating with or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, any federal, state or local government agency or commission, including the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (“Government Agencies”), including disclosing documents or other information as permitted by law, without giving notice to, or receiving authorization from, the Company. Notwithstanding, in making any such disclosures or communications, I agree to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Proprietary Information to any parties other than the Government Agencies. I further understand that I am not permitted to disclose the Company’s attorney-client privileged communications or attorney work product. In addition, I hereby acknowledge that the Company has provided me with notice in compliance with the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 regarding immunity from liability for limited disclosures of trade secrets. The full text of the notice is attached in Exhibit A-3.

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. I agree understand that nothing in this Agreement limits or prohibits me from filing a charge or complaint with, or otherwise communicating or cooperating with or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, any federal, state or local government agency or commission, including the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (“Government Agencies”), including disclosing documents or other information as permitted by law, without giving notice to, or receiving authorization from, the Company. Notwithstanding, in making any such disclosures or communications, I agree to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Proprietary Company Confidential Information to any parties other than the Government Agencies. I further understand that I am not permitted to disclose the Company’s attorney-client privileged communications or attorney work product. In addition, I hereby acknowledge that the Company has provided me with notice in compliance with the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 regarding immunity from liability for limited disclosures of trade secrets. The full text of the notice is attached in Exhibit A-3.D. Date: Signature Name of Employee (typed or printed)

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. I agree understand that nothing in this Agreement limits or prohibits me from filing a charge or complaint with, or otherwise communicating or cooperating with or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, any federal, state or local government agency or commission, including the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (“Government Agencies”), including disclosing documents or other information as permitted by law, without giving notice to, or receiving authorization from, the Company. Notwithstanding, in making any such disclosures or communications, I agree to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Proprietary Company Confidential Information to any parties other than the Government Agencies. I further understand that I am not permitted to disclose the Company’s attorney-client privileged communications or attorney work product. In addition, I hereby acknowledge that the Company has provided me with notice in compliance with the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 regarding immunity from liability for limited disclosures of trade secrets. The full text of the notice is attached in Exhibit A-3.D. Date: 4/1/2022 /s/ ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ Signature ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ Name of Employee (typed or printed)

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. I agree understand that nothing in this Agreement limits or prohibits me from filing a charge or complaint with, or otherwise communicating or cooperating with or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, any federal, state or local government agency or commission, including the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (“Government Agencies”), including disclosing documents or other information as permitted by law, without giving notice to, or receiving authorization from, the Company. Notwithstanding, in making any such disclosures or communications, I agree to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Proprietary Company Confidential Information to any parties other than the Government Agencies. I further understand that I am not permitted to disclose the Company’s attorney-client privileged communications or attorney work product. In addition, I hereby acknowledge that the Company has provided me with notice in compliance with the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 regarding immunity from liability for limited disclosures of trade secrets. The full text of the notice is attached in Exhibit A-3.B. Date: 3/10/2017 | 13:23 PST /s/ Ch▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ Signature Ch▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ Name of Employee (typed or printed)

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. I agree Employee understands that nothing in this Agreement limits shall in any way limit or prohibits me prohibit Employee from engaging for a lawful purpose in any Protected Activity. For purposes of this Agreement, “Protected Activity” means filing a charge or complaint withcomplaint, or otherwise communicating or cooperating with communicating, cooperating, or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted bywith, any state, federal, state or local government agency or commissionother governmental agency, including the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (“Government Agencies”)Board. Notwithstanding any restrictions set forth in this Agreement, including Employee understands that he is not required to obtain authorization from the Company prior to disclosing documents or other information as permitted by law, without giving notice to, or receiving authorization fromcommunicating with, such agencies, nor is Employee obligated to advise the Company. Notwithstanding, in making Company as to any such disclosures or communications, I agree to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or . Employee further understands that “Protected Activity” does not include the disclosure of any information that may constitute Proprietary Information to any parties other than the Government Agencies. I further understand that I am not permitted to disclose the Company’s Company attorney-client privileged communications or attorney work productcommunications, and that any such disclosure without the Company’s written consent shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement. In addition, I Employee hereby acknowledge acknowledges that the Company has provided me Employee with notice in compliance with the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 regarding immunity from liability for limited disclosures of trade secrets. The full text of the notice is attached in Exhibit A-3.A.

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. I agree understand that nothing in this Agreement limits or prohibits me from filing a charge or complaint with, or otherwise communicating or cooperating with or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, any federal, state or local government agency or commission, including the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (“Government Agencies”), including disclosing documents or other information as permitted by law, without giving notice to, or receiving authorization from, the Company, discussing the terms and conditions of my employment with others to the extent expressly permitted by Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act. Notwithstanding, in making any such disclosures or communications, I agree to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Proprietary Company Confidential Information to any parties other than the Government Agencies. I further understand that I am not permitted to disclose the Company’s attorney-client privileged communications or attorney work product. In addition, I hereby acknowledge that the Company has provided me with notice in compliance with the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 regarding immunity from liability for limited disclosures of trade secrets. The full text This Agreement shall be effective as of the notice is attached in Exhibit A-3.first day of my employment with Company. I HAVE READ, UNDERSTAND, AND ACCEPT THIS AGREEMENT AND HAVE BEEN GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO REVIEW IT WITH INDEPENDENT LEGAL COUNSEL. ACCEPTED AND AGREED: By: By: Title: Title: Date: Date: Address: Address:

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. I agree understand that nothing in this Agreement limits or prohibits me from filing a charge or complaint with, or otherwise communicating or cooperating with or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, any federal, state or local government agency or commission, including the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (“Government Agencies”), including disclosing documents or other information as permitted by law, without giving notice to, or receiving authorization from, the Company. Notwithstanding, in making any such disclosures or communications, I agree to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Proprietary Company Confidential Information to any parties other than the Government Agencies. I further understand that I am not permitted to disclose the Company’s attorney-client privileged communications or attorney work product. In addition, I hereby acknowledge that the Company has provided me with notice in compliance with the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 regarding immunity from liability for limited disclosures of trade secrets. The full text of the notice is attached in Exhibit A-3.B. Date: 4/27/2017 | 15:34 PDT /s/ Da▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Signature Da▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Name of Employee (typed or printed)

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. I agree understand that nothing in this Agreement limits or prohibits me from filing a charge or complaint with, or otherwise communicating or cooperating with or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, any federal, state or local government agency or commission, including the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (“Government Agencies”), including disclosing documents or other information as permitted by law, without giving notice to, or receiving authorization from, the Company. Notwithstanding, in making any such disclosures or communications, I agree to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Proprietary Company Confidential Information to any parties other than the Government Agencies. I further understand that I am not permitted to disclose the Company’s attorney-client privileged communications or attorney work product. In addition, I hereby acknowledge that the Company has provided me with notice in compliance with the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 regarding immunity from liability for limited disclosures of trade secrets. The full text of the notice is attached in Exhibit A-3.D. On behalf of Stardust Power, Inc., we are pleased to extend this employment offer to you and look forward to your response. STARDUST POWER INC. By: /s/ R▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ R▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇, Chief Executive Officer Date: January 6, 2025 /s/ C▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Employee Signature C▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Personal Email: Cell: The duties and responsibilities for the role of Chief Operating Officer are as follows:

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. I agree The Employee understands that nothing in this Agreement limits or prohibits me the Employee from filing a charge or complaint with, or otherwise communicating or cooperating with or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, any federal, state or local government agency or commission, including the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (“"Government Agencies”"), including disclosing documents or other information as permitted by law, without giving notice to, or receiving authorization from, the Company. Notwithstanding, in making any such disclosures or communications, I agree the Employee agrees to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Proprietary Company Confidential Information to any parties other than the Government Agencies. I The Employee further understand understands that I am the Employee is not permitted to disclose the Company’s 's attorney-client privileged communications or attorney work product. In addition, I the Employee hereby acknowledge acknowledges that the Company has provided me the Employee with notice in compliance with the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 regarding immunity from liability for limited disclosures of trade secrets. The full text of the notice is attached in Exhibit A-3.B.

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. I agree The Employee understands that nothing in this Agreement limits or prohibits me him from filing a charge or complaint with, or otherwise communicating or cooperating with or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, any federal, state or local government agency or commission, including the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (“"Government Agencies”"), including disclosing documents or other information as permitted by law, without giving notice to, or receiving authorization from, the Company. Notwithstanding, in making any such disclosures or communications, I agree the Employee agrees to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Proprietary Company Confidential Information to any parties other than the Government Agencies. I The Employee further understand understands that I am he is not permitted to disclose the Company’s 's attorney-client privileged communications or attorney work product. In addition, I he hereby acknowledge acknowledges that the Company has provided me him with notice in compliance with the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 regarding immunity from liability for limited disclosures of trade secrets. The full text of the notice is attached in Exhibit A-3.B.

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. I agree understand that nothing in this Agreement limits or prohibits me from filing a charge or complaint with, or otherwise communicating or cooperating with or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, any federal, state or local government agency or commission, including the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (“Government Agencies”), including disclosing documents or other information as permitted by law, without giving notice to, or receiving authorization from, the Company. Notwithstanding, in making any such disclosures or communications, I agree to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Proprietary Company Confidential Information to any parties other than the Government Agencies. I further understand that I am not permitted to disclose the Company’s attorney-client privileged communications or attorney work product. In addition, I hereby acknowledge that the Company has provided me with notice in compliance with the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 regarding immunity from liability for limited disclosures of trade secrets. The full text of the notice is attached in Exhibit A-3.B. Date: 2/9/23 /s/▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Signature ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Name of Employee (typed or printed) Date: Signature Name of Witness (typed or printed)

Protected Activity Not Prohibited. I agree understand that nothing in this Agreement limits or prohibits me from filing a charge or complaint with, or otherwise communicating or cooperating with or participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by, any federal, state or local government agency or commission, including the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board (“Government Agencies”), including disclosing documents or other information as permitted by law, without giving notice to, or receiving authorization from, the Company. Notwithstanding, in making any such disclosures or communications, I agree to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Proprietary Company Confidential Information to any parties other than the Government Agencies. I further understand that I am not permitted to disclose the Company’s attorney-client privileged communications or attorney work product. In addition, I hereby acknowledge that the Company has provided me with notice in compliance with the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 regarding immunity from liability for limited disclosures of trade secrets. The full text of the notice is attached in Exhibit A-3.B. Date: 12/22/18 /s/ D▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Signature D▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ __X_ No inventions or improvements _____Additional Sheets Attached Date: 12/22/18 /s/ D▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Signature D▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇