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i Fax No.: (202) 393-2630 • 9. NIISCELLANEOUS. 9.1 Entire Agreement; Interpretation; Amendment; Counterparts. This Agreement (including exhibits, schedules, attachments, or any addendum to this Agreement) constitutes the entire understanding and obligation of the parties with respect to the Services and supersedes any prior agreements, writings, or understandings, whether oral or written. The headings in this Agreement are used only for convenience of reference and do not affect the meaning or interpretation of any provision. The parties may amend this Agreement only through a properly executed writing authorized by both parties. This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts, all of which taken together constitute a single agreement between the parties. 9.2 Binding Effect; Assignment. This Agreement is binding on the parties and their respective successors and permitted assigns. None of the parties may assign this Agreement, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of the others (which consent will not be unreasonably withheld); except that Cazemark may assign this Agreement, in whole or in part, to any entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with Caremark. 93 Independent Contractor, Third Parties. The parties to this Agreement are independent contractors, and have no other legal relationship under or in connection with this Agreement. No term or provision of this Agreement is for the benefit of any person who is not a party hereto (including, without limitation, any Participant or broker), and no such party will have any right or cause of action hereunder. 9.4 Waivers. Any failure by a party to comply with any covenant, agreement, or condition herein or in any other agreements or instruments executed and delivered hereunder may be waived in writing by the party in whose favor such obligation or condition runs; except that failure to insist upon strict compliance with any such covenant, agreement, or condition will not operate as a waiver of, or estoppel with respect to, any subsequent or other failure. 9.5 Severability. In the event any teen or provision of this Agreement is declared to be invalid or illegal • for any reason, this Agreement will remain in full force and effect and will be interpreted as though such invalid or illegal provision were not a part of this Agreement. The remaining provisions will be construed to preserve the intent and purpose of this Agreement and the parties will negotiate in good faith to modify any invalidated provisions to preserve each party's anticipated benefits. 9.6 Enforcement Costs. If any party hereto institutes an action or proceeding to enforce any rights arising under this Agreement, the party prevailing in such action or proceeding will be paid all reasonable attorneys' fees and costs to enforce such rights by the other party, such fees and costs to be set by the court, not by a jury, and to be included in the judgment entered in such proceeding. 9.7 .Authority. Each party represents and warrants that it has the necessary power and authority to enter into this Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. 9.8 Ezclusivity. Member County and Customer hereby grant Caremazk during the term of this Agreement, and any renewals hereof, the exclusive right to provide a Consumer Card Program to Member County and Customer. This exclusive right is solely applicable to Participants designated by Member County as eligible for the Member County's discount consumer card program and shall not affect any other benefits or programs provided to Participants by Member County. Member County and Customer further agree that, during the term of this Agreement and any renewals hereof, it will not negotiate, contract, or agree with any drug manufacturer for the purpose of obtaining Rebates or other discounts related to Participants under this Agreement. Member County and Customer also agree to cancel any existing agreements or contracts with any drug manufacturers related to such drug Rebates or discounts as of the Effective Date of this Agreement. In the event of a breach of this Section by Member County or Customer, Caremark may terminate this Agreement. By entering into this Agreement, Customer does not endorse, and Caremark will not represent Customer's endorsement of any other programs or services which Caremark may offer to a Member County or Participant. 9.9 Drug Classification and Pricing. Caremark shall use the latest edition of the First DataBank Blue Book (with supplements), the Medi-Span Master Drug Pricing Source (with supplements), or any other nationally • NACo k3-v2.doc (02/24/2006) RtzClaiml Pale 9 of29 This document contains proprietary information of Caremark, and may not be used for any purpose other than to evaluate entering into a relationship v~ith Caremark, nor may it be duplicated or disclosed to other; for airy purpose.