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9. Disputes. Any action based on this Agreement, including disagreement, disputes regarding the terms

and conditions, alleged breaches of contract, and remedies under contract, shall be governed by the

laws of the State of __________________ and shall be adjudicated exclusively by a court of competent

jurisdiction in __________________________.

10. Miscellaneous.

(a). Entire Agreement. This Agreement (including the exhibits, schedules and other documents herein)

constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof. This

Agreement supersedes any and all prior agreements, oral or written, between the parties with respect to

the subject matter hereof.

(b) Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is for any reason declared to be invalid or

unenforceable, the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not be affected thereby.

Such invalid or unenforceable provision shall be deemed modified to the extent necessary to render it

valid and enforceable, and if no modification shall render it valid and enforceable, this Agreement shall

be construed as if not containing such provision and the rights and obligations of the parties shall be

construed and enforced accordingly.

( c). Amendment, Waiver, Modification or Termination. No amendment, waiver, modification or

termination of this Agreement shall be binding unless it is in writing and signed by both CONSULTANT

and CLIENT and dated subsequent to the date hereof. Performance for work by CONSULTANT and/or

acceptance of payment by CONSULTANT for work performed and/or work to be performed for CLIENT

beyond the scope of this Agreement does not constitute acceptance by CONSULTANT of amendments

or modifications to this Agreement nor shall they be binding.

(d). Assignment. This Agreement and the rights and obligations of the parties hereunder shall not be

assignable by either party without prior written consent of the other party.

(e). Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties

hereto and their respective heirs, personal representatives and, to the extent permitted by subsection (D),

successors and assigns of the parties hereto.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, CLIENT and CONSULTANT have executed this Agreement as of the date set

forth in the first paragraph.

_______________________

Authorized signature for CONSULTANT

_______________________

Title/Date

_______________________

Authorized signature for CLIENT

_______________________

Title/Date

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