a. During the term of this Agreement and for a period of five (5) years after the expiration or termination of this Agreement, THAMMASAT and DIDTC shall not hire, offer to hire, entice away or in any other manner persuade or attempt to persuade any officer, employee, contractor, or agent of DIGIPEN or any of its Affiliates (as defined in Section 11 hereof) to alter or discontinue his or her relationship with DIGIPEN or its Affiliates or to do any act inconsistent with the interests of DIGIPEN.