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20. Dispute Resolution 20.1 Each party shall use commercially reasonable efforts to resolve any disputes arising under this Agreement in good faith as soon as practicable. If any dispute cannot be resolved to the reasonable satisfaction of the parties within ten (10) days after the dispute arose, either party may elect to escalate the dispute to a representative executive of each party. 20.2 If such executives cannot resolve such dispute to their mutual satisfaction within thirty (30) additional days, or such other period of time as mutually agreed upon by such executives, then the parties agree to try in good faith to settle the disputeby mediation administered by the American Arbitration Association ("AAA") under its Commercial Mediation Procedures. Prior to resorting to litigation, eachparty agrees that it will attend no less than one full day of mediation conductedby the mediator. 20.3 If the parties are unable to settle the dispute by mediation within 45 days after the parties resort to mediation under this Section, then the dispute may be litigated in the Superior Court of California of the County of Orange. Except as expressly set forth herein, neither party may proceed to litigation without having escalated the dispute in accordance with this clause 20. 20.4 Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event of a violation of (a) a Party's proprietary orconfidentiality rights under clause 7, or (b) a party's proprietary or confidentiality rightsunder clause 18, nothing in this Section shall prohibit either party from immediately applying to a court of competent jurisdiction for a temporary restraining order, preliminary or permanent injunction, or other similar equitable relief. THE PARTIES EXPRESSLY WAIVE THEIR RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY FOR ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING BROUGHT IN RELATION TO THIS AGREEMENT. 21. General 21.1 This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between you and us relating to the use of the Service, the website and the Software and supersedes all other agreements or understandings between us and you. 21.2 If any provision in this Agreement is deemed to be illegal or unenforceable the rest of the provisions will remain in full force and effect. 21.3 Waiver of any breach or failure to enforce any term of this Agreement will not be deemed a waiver of any breach or right to enforce which may thereafter occur. No waiver may be valid against any party hereto unless made in writing and signed by the party against whom enforcement of such waiver is sought and then only to the extent expressly specified therein. 21.4 Neither party will be liable for any failure or delay in performing its obligations, in terms of this agreement, due to circumstances beyond its reasonable control 21.5 You may not assign this Agreement, in whole or in part, to any third party without our prior written consent. 21.6 We are your independent contractor, and are not your employee or agent. Nothing in this Agreement shall render or be construed to make us (including any of our agents, employees or subcontractors) your partners, joint venturers, employees or agents. 21.7 Each party acknowledges that it is entering into this Agreement solely on the basis of the agreements and representations contained in this Agreement, and that it has not relied upon any representations, warranties, promises, or inducements of any kind, whether oral or written, and from any source, other than those that are expressly contained within this Agreement. Each party acknowledges that it is a sophisticated business entity and that in entering into this Agreement it has had the opportunity to consult with counsel of its choosing. 21.8 Notices to be given by us under this Agreement shall be in writing and may be given by email or otherwise at our discretion and sent to the Designated Contacts within your organization as stated on the offer. Notices by you must be given in writing and sent by either (a) post addressed to us at our address at 1 Ainslie Road, Hillington Park Glasgow, G52 4RU as stated on the Offer or (b) by email to contact(o)collectionhc.com or to such other address as we may notify to you from time to time;