10. EXCLUSIVITY AND AMENDMENT
<br />This Agreement represents the complete and exclusive statement between the City and
<br />Contractor, and supersedes any and all other agreements, oral or written, between the parties. In the event
<br />of a conflict between the terms of this Agreement and any attachments hereto, the terms of this
<br />Agreement shall prevail. This Agreement may not be modified except by written instrument signed by
<br />the City and by an authorized representative of Contractor. The parties agree that any terms or conditions
<br />of any purchase order or other instrument that are inconsistent with, or in addition to, the terms and
<br />conditions hereof, shall not bind or obligate Contractor nor the City. Each party to this Agreement
<br />acknowledges that no representations, inducements, promises or agreements, orally or otherwise, have
<br />been made by any party, or anyone acting on behalf of any party, which is not embodied herein.
<br />11. ASSIGNMENT
<br />Inasmuch as this Agreement is intended to secure the specialized services of Contractor,
<br />Contractor may not assign, transfer, delegate, or subcontract any interest herein without the prior written
<br />consent of the City and any such assignment, transfer, delegation or subcontract without the City's prior
<br />written consent shall be considered null and void. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to limit
<br />the City's ability to have any of the services which are the subject to this Agreement performed by City
<br />personnel or by other consultants retained by City.
<br />12. TERMINATION
<br />This Agreement may be terminated
<br />• Immediately upon the written agreement of both parties
<br />• By the City upon thirty (30) days written notice to Contractor
<br />• By the Contractor upon 120 days written notice to City
<br />13. DISCRIMINATION
<br />Contractor shall not discriminate because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, sexual
<br />orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, or disability, as defined and prohibited by applicable law, in the
<br />recruitment, selection, training, utilization, promotion, termination or other employment related activities.
<br />Contractor affirms that it is an equal opportunity employer and shall comply with all applicable federal,
<br />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 validity,
<br />interpretation, performance, and enforcement of any of the clauses of this Agreement shall be determined
<br />and governed by the laws of the State of California. Both parties further agree that Orange County,
<br />California, shall be the venue for any action or proceeding that may be brought or arise out of, in
<br />connection with or by reason of this Agreement.
<br />15. COMPLIANCE WITH GOVERNMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
<br />Contractor shall maintain all necessary licenses, permits, approvals, waivers and exemptions
<br />necessary for the provision of services hereunder and shall carry out all services pursuant to this
<br />Agreement in substantial conformity with all applicable laws, ordinances, statutes, codes, rules,
<br />regulations, orders, and decrees of the United States, the State of California, the County of Orange, the
<br />City, and of any other political subdivision, agency, or instrumentality exercising jurisdiction over the
<br />City, including all applicable federal, state, and local occupation, safety and health laws, rules, regulations
<br />and standards, applicable state and labor standards, prevailing wage requirements, the City zoning and
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