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13. Interpretation: This Agreement shall be construed and enforced under the laws of North <br /> Carolina. In the event of any dispute between the parties, venue is properly laid in <br /> Orange County, North Carolina for any state court action and in the Middle District of <br /> North Carolina for any federal court action. <br /> 14. Preference: In the event that the terms of Exhibit A are not consistent with terms of <br /> IVA this Contract, this Contract shall have preference; provided that where either Exhibit A or <br /> /ch�' this Contract establish higher standards for performance by either parties, the higher <br /> standard, wherever located, shall apply. <br /> 15. Severability: The parties intend and agree that if any provision of this contract or any <br /> portion thereof shall be held to be void or otherwise unenforceable, all other portions of <br /> this Contract shall remain in full force and effect. <br /> 16. Assignment: This Agreement shall not be assigned without the prior written consent of <br /> the parties. <br /> 17. Entire Agreement: This Agreement shall constitute the entire agreement of the parties <br /> and no other warranties, inducements, considerations, promises, or interpretations shall <br /> be implied or impressed upon this Agreement that are not expressly addressed herein. <br /> All prior agreements, understandings and discussions are hereby superseded by this <br /> Agreement. <br /> 18. Term: This Agreement, unless amended as provided herein, shall be in effect until June <br /> 30, 2015 <br /> Small Service Contract Format Revised 9/2013 Page 3 of 5 <br />