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Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) policy\nWe focus on what you get done, not how many hours or days you work.\n2. Equity Incentive Plan\n We firmly believe in recognizing and rewarding the invaluable contributions made by our employees. To this end, we have established an Equity Incentive Plan that includes granting non-qualified stock options to employees. These Non-Qualifying Stock Options will be awarded in a separate agreement.\n3. Medical plans\nWe offer you a choice of three different plans that provide comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage. We cover 100% of your premium for the Gold plan.\n4. Dental & Vision plans\nWe cover 100% of your premiums.\n5. Life insurance\nWe cover the premium for a $50,000 policy.\n6. 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