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If, because of war, fire, strike, civil strife, govenunent 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 and refund to the Sponsor its proportionate share of the
<br />balance of the aggregate sponsor fees received that remain after deducting expenses incurred by
<br />City and reasonable compensation to City. In no case shall the amount of the refund to the
<br />Sponsor exceed the amount of the fee paid. City reserves the right to cancel any portion of the
<br />Event as it deems necessary and appropriate.
<br />Cancellation by the Sponsor will be accepted only in writing. In the event of cancellation
<br />by Sponsor, Sponsor will remain obligated for 100% of the sponsorship fee, and City will retain
<br />the right to seek and retain an alternate sponsor in City's sole discretion.
<br />13. NON-DISCRIMINATION
<br />Sponsor shall not discriminate because of race, color, creed, relation, 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 or any activities under this Agreement. Sponsor affirms that it is an
<br />equal opportunity employer and shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and
<br />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. PROFESSIONAL, LICENSES
<br />Sponsor shall, throughout the term of this Agreement, maintain all necessary licenses,
<br />permits, approvals, waivers, and exemptions applicable to Sponsor's participation in the Event
<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. Sponsor shall notify the City immediately and
<br />in writing of its inability to obtain or maintain such permits, licenses, approvals, waivers, and
<br />exemptions. Said inability shall be cause for termination of this Agreement.
<br />16. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
<br />a. Each undersigned represents and warrants that its signature below has the power,
<br />authority and right to bind their respective parties to each of the terms of this Agreement.
<br />b. All Exhibits referenced herein and attached hereto shall be incorporated as if fully set
<br />forth in the body of this Agreement.
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