EX-10.1
Published on September 11, 2025
COMPENSATION PROTECTION AGREEMENT
This COMPENSATION PROTECTION AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”), is effective as of May 15, 2025 by and between RH, a corporation incorporated under the laws of Delaware (the “Company”), and Lisa Chi (“Executive”).
WHEREAS, Executive has agreed to be bound by the terms of the Company’s Proprietary Information and Intellectual Property Agreement (the “Proprietary Information Agreement”);
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Company has determined that Executive is a “corporate officer” of the Company for purposes of Delaware law;
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Company has determined that Executive is also a Section 16 officer for purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”); and
WHEREAS, the Company desires to enter into this Agreement with Executive.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the respective agreements of the parties contained herein, it is agreed as follows:
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As used in this Agreement, the following capitalized terms shall be defined as set forth in this Section 4:
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| (i) | to the Company at: |
RH
15 Koch Road
Corte Madera, CA 94925
Attention: RH Legal Department
Facsimile: (415) 927-7264
Email: jp@rh.com
GF@rh.com
| (ii) | to Executive at: |
Lisa Chi
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[Signature page follows]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has caused this Agreement, to be executed by its duly authorized officer and Executive has executed this Agreement, as of the day and year first above written.
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[Signature Page to Compensation Protection Agreement]
EXHIBIT A
Form of General Release
This Separation and General Release Agreement (the “Agreement”) is entered into by and between RH (the “Company”) and __________________ (“Executive”) (collectively, “Parties”).
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WHEREAS, Executive has been employed by the Company on an at-will basis;
WHEREAS, the Company and Executive have determined that Executive’s last day of employment with the Company will be __________ (the “Date of Termination”) in accordance with the terms of this Agreement; and
WHEREAS, capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to such terms in the Compensation Protection Agreement dated as of May 15, 2025, by and between the Company and Executive (the “Compensation Agreement”).
ACCORDINGLY, the Parties agree as follows:
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A GENERAL RELEASE DOES NOT EXTEND TO CLAIMS THAT THE CREDITOR OR RELEASING PARTY DOES NOT KNOW OR SUSPECT TO EXIST IN HIS OR HER FAVOR AT THE TIME OF EXECUTING THE RELEASE AND THAT, IF KNOWN BY HIM OR HER, WOULD HAVE MATERIALLY AFFECTED HIS OR HER SETTLEMENT WITH THE DEBTOR OR RELEASED PARTY.
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“An individual shall not be held criminally or civilly liable under any Federal or State trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (A) is made (i) in confidence to a Federal, State, or local government official, either directly or indirectly, or to an attorney; and (ii) solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law; or (B) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if such filing is made under seal.”
Accordingly, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement or in the Company’s Proprietary Information Agreement, Executive understands that Executive has the right to disclose in confidence trade secrets to federal, state, and local government officials, or to an attorney, for the sole purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law. Executive understands that Executive also has the right to disclose trade secrets in a document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, but only if the filing is made under seal and protected from public disclosure. Executive understands and acknowledges that nothing in this Agreement nor in the Company’s Proprietary Information Agreement is intended to conflict with 18 U.S.C. § 1833(b) or create liability for disclosures of trade secrets that are expressly allowed by 18 U.S.C. § 1833(b).
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The Parties have duly executed this Agreement as of the dates noted below.
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Exhibit B
Arbitration Agreement
RH (the “Company”) and Lisa Chi (the “Executive”) hereby agree, effective as of May 15, 2025 that, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any and all claims or controversies between them (or between the Executive and any present or former officer, director, agent, or employee of the Company or any parent, subsidiary, or other entity affiliated with the Company) relating in any manner to the employment or the termination of employment of the Executive shall be resolved by final and binding arbitration. Except as specifically provided herein, any arbitration proceeding shall be conducted by the Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services (“JAMS”) under the JAMS Employment Arbitration Rules and Procedures then in effect (the “JAMS Rules”).
Claims subject to arbitration shall include, without limitation: contract claims, tort claims, claims relating to compensation, as well as claims based on any federal, state, or local law, statute, or regulation, including but not limited to any claims arising under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, equity purchases or repurchases, and any and all claims for any other compensation, wages and/or benefits of any type, including any claims arising from the Executive’s offer letter or Compensation Agreement with the Company. However, the following claims shall not be subject to arbitration, unless Executive elects to arbitrate those claims: claims for unemployment benefits, workers’ compensation claims, claims under the National Labor Relations Act, claims relating to the Proprietary Information and Inventions Agreement between Executive and the Company, claims relating to misappropriation of the Company’s trade secrets, claims alleging sexual assault or sexual harassment as defined under 9 U.S.C. § 402(a), and any other claims that, as a matter of law, the parties cannot be compelled to arbitrate under applicable law.
A neutral and impartial arbitrator shall be chosen by mutual agreement of the parties; however, if the parties are unable to agree upon an arbitrator within a reasonable period of time, then a neutral and impartial arbitrator shall be appointed in accordance with the arbitrator nomination and selection procedure set forth in the JAMS Rules. The arbitrator shall prepare a written decision containing the essential findings and conclusions on which the award is based so as to ensure meaningful judicial review of the decision. The arbitrator shall apply the same substantive law, with the same statutes of limitations and same remedies, that would apply if the claims were brought in a court of law.
Either the Company or the Executive may bring an action in court to compel arbitration under this Agreement and to enforce an arbitration award. Otherwise, neither party shall initiate or prosecute any lawsuit of claim in any way related to any arbitrable claim, including without limitation any claim as to the making, existence, validity, or enforceability of the agreement to arbitrate. Nothing in this Agreement, however, precludes a party from filing an administrative charge before a governmental agency that has jurisdiction over an arbitrable claim. Moreover, nothing in this Agreement prohibits either party from seeking provisional relief pursuant to Section 1281.8 of the California Code of Civil Procedure.
All arbitration hearings under this Agreement shall be conducted in San Francisco, California, unless otherwise agreed by the parties. The arbitration provisions of this Arbitration Agreement shall be governed by the Federal Arbitration Act (the “FAA”) to the exclusion of any state law inconsistent with the FAA. If it is determined that the FAA does not apply to the parties’ dispute, then the laws of the State of California, will apply. The arbitrator shall apply the substantive state or federal law as applicable to the claim(s) asserted in arbitration. Claims arising under federal law shall be determined in accordance with federal law. Common law claims shall be determined in accordance with the State of California substantive law, without regard to conflict of law principles.. In all other respects, this Arbitration Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without reference to
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conflicts of law principles.
Each party shall pay its own costs and attorney’s fees, unless a party prevails on a statutory claim, and the statute provides that the prevailing party is entitled to payment of its attorneys’ fees. In that case, the arbitrator may award reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs to the prevailing party as provided by law. The Company will pay all costs and fees of the arbitrator that are in excess of the filing fee that Executive would pay to file a case in court.
This Agreement does not alter the Executive’s at-will employment status. Accordingly, the Executive understands that the Company may terminate the Executive’s employment, as well as discipline or demote the Executive, at any time, with or without prior notice, and with or without cause. The parties also understand that the Executive is free to leave the Company at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and with or without advance notice.
If any provision of this Agreement shall be held by a court or the arbitrator to be invalid, unenforceable, or void, such provision shall be enforced to the fullest extent permitted by law, and the remainder of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. The parties’ obligations under this Agreement shall survive the termination of the Executive’s employment with the Company and the expiration of this Agreement.
The Company and the Executive understand and agree that this Arbitration Agreement contains a full and complete statement of any agreements and understandings regarding resolution of disputes between the parties, and the parties agree that this Arbitration Agreement supersedes all previous agreements, whether written or oral, express or implied, relating to the subjects covered in this agreement. The parties also agree that the terms of this Arbitration Agreement cannot be revoked or modified except in a written document signed by both the Executive and an officer of the Company.
THE PARTIES ALSO UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT THIS AGREEMENT CONSTITUTES A WAIVER OF THEIR RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY OF ANY CLAIMS OR CONTROVERSIES COVERED BY THIS AGREEMENT. THE PARTIES AGREE THAT NONE OF THOSE CLAIMS OR CONTROVERSIES SHALL BE RESOLVED BY A JURY TRIAL.
THE PARTIES FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THEY HAVE BEEN GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCUSS THIS AGREEMENT WITH THEIR LEGAL COUNSEL AND HAVE AVAILED THEMSELVES OF THAT OPPORTUNITY TO THE EXTENT THEY WISH TO DO SO.
By signing below, Executive agrees to waive all rights to a jury trial and waives the right to pursue any class action, collective action, or representative claims to the maximum extent allowed by law. To the extent a class or collective action or representative claim may not be waived, Executive agrees to stay any such claims, including representative Private Attorneys General Act claims, until after all claims subject to arbitration are fully resolved.
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