deemed to have been given twenty-four (24) hours after the time set forth on the transmission
<br />report issued by the transmitting facsimile machine, addressed as set forth above. For purposes
<br />of calculating these time frames, weekends, federal, state, County or City holidays shall be
<br />excluded.
<br />9. EXCLUSIVITY AND AMENDMENT
<br />This Agreement represents the complete and exclusive statement between the City and
<br />Provider, and supersedes any and all other agreements, oral or written, between the parties. In
<br />the event of a conflict between the terms of this Agreement and any attachments hereto, the
<br />terms of this Agreement shall prevail. This Agreement may not be modified except by written
<br />instrument signed by the City and by an authorized representative of Provider. The parties agree
<br />that any terms or conditions of any purchase order or other instrument that are inconsistent with,
<br />or in addition to, the terms and conditions hereof, shall not bind or obligate Provider nor the City
<br />Each party to this Agreement acknowledges that no representations, inducements, promises or
<br />agreements, orally or otherwise, have been made by any party, or anyone acting on behalf of any
<br />party, which are not embodied herein.
<br />10. ASSIGNMENT
<br />Inasmuch as this Agreement is intended to secure the specialized services of Provider,
<br />Provider may not assign, transfer, delegate, or subcontract any interest herein without the prior
<br />written consent of the City and any such assignment, transfer, delegation or subcontract without
<br />the City's prior written consent shall be considered null and void.
<br />11. TERMINATION
<br />This Agreement may be terminated by the City upon thirty (3 0) days written notice of
<br />termination. In such event, Provider shall pay City all compensation due prior to receipt of such
<br />notice of termination.
<br />12. DISCRIMINATION
<br />Provider shall not discriminate because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status,
<br />sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, or disability, as defined and prohibited by
<br />applicable law, in the recruitment, selection, training, utilization, promotion, termination or other
<br />employment related activities. Provider affirms that it is an equal opportunity employer and shall
<br />comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
<br />13. 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 />14. 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
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