records for a period of three (3) years from the date of final payment to Provider under this
<br /> Agreement.
<br /> 16. NON-DISCRIMINATION
<br /> Provider 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, Provider affirms that it is an equal opportunity employer and shall comply with all
<br /> applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
<br /> 17. JURISDICTION--VENUE
<br /> This Agreement has been executed and delivered in the State of California and the validity,
<br /> interpretation, performance, and enforcement of any of the clauses of this Agreement shall be
<br /> determined and governed by the laws of the State of California. Both Parties further agree that
<br /> Orange County,California, shall be the venue for any action or proceeding that may be brought or
<br /> arise out of, in connection with or by reason of this Agreement.
<br /> 18. LICENSES
<br /> Provider shall, throughout the term of this Agreement, maintain all necessary licenses,
<br /> permits, approvals, waivers, and exemptions necessary for the provision of the services hereunder
<br /> and required by the laws and regulations of the United States, the State of California, the City of
<br /> Santa Ana and all other governmental agencies.
<br /> 19. 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 decree
<br /> of a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unenforc eab ility shall not affect any of the
<br /> remaining phrases, sentences, clauses, paragraphs or sections of this Agreement, which shall be
<br /> interpreted to carry out the intent of the Parties hereunder.
<br /> 20. EXHIBITS
<br /> All Exhibits referenced herein and attached hereto shall be incorporated as if fully set forth in
<br /> the body of this Agreement.
<br /> 21. 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 by so executing this
<br /> Agreement,the Parties hereto are formally bound to the provisions of this Agreement.
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