VI. Approvals

This Contract is subject to the terms and conditions stated herein. By affixing signatures below, the Parties verify that they are authorized to enter into this Contract and that they accept and consent to be bound by the terms and conditions stated herein. In addition, the Parties agree that (i) electronic approval may serve as electronic signatures, and (ii) this Contract may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which when executed and delivered shall constitute a duplicate original, but all counterparts together shall constitute a single Contract.

First Party – Kentucky State University

Signature.

Printed Name. Dr. Koffi C. Akakpo

Title. ___ President Second Party – Contractor

Date. 10/27/2025 Signature.

Approved as to form and legality

Signature. Nicole M. Sergent Date. 10/27/2025

Printed Name. Nicole Sergent

Date. 11/3/25

General Counsel, Kentucky State University

Second Party - Contractor

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Printed Name. Aaron D. Traphagen

Title. President & COO

Date. 10/27/2025