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13. NON-DISCRIMINATION
<br />Contractor shall not discriminate because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status,
<br />sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, gender, medical conditions, genetic
<br />information, or military and veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, or disability, as defined
<br />and prohibited by applicable law, in the recruitment, selection, teaching, training, utilization,
<br />promotion, termination or other employment related activities or any services provided under this
<br />Agreement. Contractor affirms that it is an equal opportunity employer and shall comply with all
<br />applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
<br />14. 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 />15. LICENSES
<br />Contractor shall, throughout the term of this Agreement, maintain all necessary licenses,
<br />permits, approvals, waivers, and exemptions necessary for the provision of the services
<br />hereunder and required by the laws and regulations of the United States, the State of California,
<br />the City of Santa Ana and all other governmental agencies.
<br />16. SEVERABILITY
<br />In the event that one or more of the phrases, sentences, clauses, paragraphs or sections
<br />contained in this Agreement shall be declared invalid or unenforceable by valid judgment or
<br />decree of a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect
<br />any of the remaining phrases, sentences, clauses, paragraphs or sections of this Agreement,
<br />which shall be interpreted to carry out the intent of the parties hereunder.
<br />17. EXHIBITS
<br />All Exhibits referenced herein and attached hereto shall be incorporated as if fully set forth
<br />in the body of this Agreement.
<br />18. AUTHORITY
<br />The person(s) executing this Agreement on behalf of the parties hereto warrant that they are
<br />duly authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of said parties and that be so executing this
<br />Agreement, the parties hereto are formally bound to the provisions of this Agreement.
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