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cause beyond its reasonable control, provided SAOS gives written notice of the cause of the delay to GIOC within thirty-six (36) hours of the start of the delay and SAOS avails himself of any available remedies. 3.14 Confidentiality. SAOS agrees to maintain the confidentiality of all GIOC and GIOC-related records and information pursuant to all statutory laws relating to privacy and confidentiality that currently exist or exist at any time during the term of this CONTRACT. All such records and information shall be considered confidential and kept confidential by SAOS and SAOS's staff, agents and employees. 3.15 Compliance with Laws. SAOS represents and warrants that services to be provided under this CONTRACT shall fully comply, at SAOS's expense, with all standards, laws, statutes, restrictions, ordinances, requirements, and regulations (collectively "laws"), including, but not limited to all other laws applicable to the services at the time services are provided to and accepted by GIOC. SAOS acknowledges that GIOC is relying on SAOS to ensure such compliance, and pursuant to the requirements of Paragraph 3.34 below, SAOS agrees that it shall defend, indemnify and hold GIOC and GIOC INDEMNITEES harmless from all liability, damages, costs, and expenses arising from or related to a violation of such laws. 3.16 Terms and Conditions. SAOS acknowledges that it has read and agrees to all terms and conditions included in this CONTRACT. 3.17 Headings. The various headings and numbers herein, the grouping of provisions of this CONTRACT into separate clauses and Paragraphs, and the organization hereof are for the purpose of convenience only and shall not limit or otherwise affect the meaning hereof. 3.18 Severability. If any term, covenant, condition, or provision of this CONTRACT is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void or unenforceable, the remainder of the provisions hereof shall remain in full force and effect and shall in no way be affected, impaired or invalidated thereby. 3.19 Calendar Days. Any reference to the word "day" or "days" herein shall mean calendar day or calendar days, respectively, unless otherwise expressly provided. 3.20 Attorney Fees. In any action or proceeding to enforce or interpret any provision of this CONTRACT, or where any provision hereof is validly asserted as a defense, each party shall bear its own attorney's fees, costs and expenses. 3.21 Interpretation. This CONTRACT has been negotiated at arm's length and between persons sophisticated and knowledgeable in the matters dealt with in this CONTRACT. In addition, each PARTY has been represented by experienced and knowledgeable independent legal counsel of their own choosing or has knowingly declined to seek such counsel despite being encouraged and given the opportunity to do so. Each PARTY further acknowledges that they have not been influenced to any extent whatsoever in executing this CONTRACT by any other PARTY hereto or by any person representing them, or both. Accordingly, any rule or law (including California Civil Code Section 1654) or legal decision that would require interpretation of any ambiguities in this CONTRACT against the PARTY that has drafted it is not applicable and is 2807/099999 2489 11276904.2 a10/31/19 -21-