the City's prior written consent shall be considered null and void. Nothing in this Agreement
<br />shall be construed to limit the City's ability to have any of the services, which are the subject to
<br />this Agreement performed by City personnel.
<br />13. CANCELLATION OR TERMINATION
<br />If, because of war, fire, strike, civil strife, government regulation, natural catastrophe, an
<br />act of terrorism or public enemy, an act of God, or any reason beyond the reasonable control of
<br />City, the Event or any part thereof is prevented from being held or is cancelled by City, City, in
<br />its sole discretion, shall determine whether, based upon in part on whether Sponsor had delivered
<br />on Sponsor's obligations under this Agreement, and how to compensate Sponsor, if at all, for any
<br />loss of Sponsorship opportunity. City reserves the right to cancel any portion of the Event, as it
<br />deems necessary and appropriate.
<br />Cancellation by the Sponsor will be accepted only in writing.
<br />14. NONDISCRIMINATION
<br />Neither party shall discriminate because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital
<br />status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, gender, medical conditions,
<br />genetic information, or military and veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, or disability,
<br />as defined and prohibited by applicable law, in the recruitment, selection, teaching, training,
<br />utilization, promotion, termination or other employment related activities or any services
<br />provided under this Agreement. Each party affirms that it is an equal opportunity employer
<br />and shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations,
<br />15. JURISDICTION -VENUE
<br />This Agreement has been executed and delivered in the State of California and the
<br />validity, interpretation, performance, and enforcement of any of the clauses of this Agreement
<br />shall be determined and governed by the laws of the State of California. Both parties further
<br />agree that Orange County, California, shall be the venue for any action or proceeding that may
<br />be brought or arise out of, in connection with or by reason of this Agreement.
<br />16. PERSONAL BENEFIT TO CITY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES IS
<br />PROHIBITED
<br />Sponsor must not confer a personal benefit, directly or indirectly, to any individual City
<br />officer or employee.
<br />17. NO ENDORSEMENT
<br />Sponsorship shall not be deemed to constitute an endorsement by City of Sponsor, its
<br />services, products, officials, board members, or owners.
<br />18, LIMITATIONS
<br />C. Editorial Control: City retains the right to exercise full editorial control over the
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