Hewlett-Packard (HPQ)

Section 8.    Hardship Provision.

        8.1    Unforeseeable Emergencies.    Neither the Participant nor his or her Beneficiary is eligible to withdraw amounts credited to a Deferral Account prior to the time specified in Sections 6 and 7. However, such credited amounts may be subject to early withdrawal if an unforeseeable emergency occurs that is caused by an event beyond the Participant's or Beneficiary's control and would result in severe financial hardship to the individual if early withdrawal is not permitted. A severe financial hardship exists only when all other reasonably available financial resources have been exhausted. The Committee shall have sole discretion to determine whether to approve any hardship withdrawal, which amount will be limited to the amount necessary to meet the emergency.    The Committee's decision will be final and binding on all interested parties.

        8.2    Waiting Period.    If the Committee approves a hardship withdrawal, the Participant's deferrals under the Plan shall cease, and such Participant will be allowed to enroll if eligible in the next enrollment period following six (6) months after the date of distribution.