9. Return of Confidential Information
Upon termination of this Agreement, the Receiving Party shall promptly return or destroy all Confidential Information in its possession.
The Receiving Party may retain one archival copy of the Confidential Information for compliance purposes, subject to the confidentiality obligations indefinitely.
11. Term and Termination
This Agreement shall continue for an initial term of two (2) years, automatically renewing for successive one-year terms renewing only by mutual written consent of both Parties unless either Party provides written notice at least thirty (30) days prior. Auto-renewal increases lock-in risk.