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DocuSign Envelope ID: 25C4AB3A -E78D- 4832- AE60- 35DE2C60D113 <br />Contractor acknowledges that Owner is a governmental entity, and the validity of this <br />Agreement is based upon the availability of public funding under the authority of its statutory <br />mandate. <br />In the event that public funds are unavailable and not appropriated for the performance of <br />Owner's obligations under this Agreement, then this Agreement shall automatically expire <br />without penalty to Owner immediately upon written notice to Contractor of the unavailability and <br />non - appropriation of public funds. It is expressly agreed that Owner shall not activate this non- <br />appropriation provision for its convenience or to circumvent the requirements of this Agreement, <br />but only as an emergency fiscal measure during a substantial fiscal crisis. <br />In the event of a change in the Owner's statutory authority, mandate and /or mandated <br />functions, by state and /or federal legislative or regulatory action, which adversely affects <br />Owner's authority to continue its obligations under this Agreement, then this Agreement shall <br />automatically terminate without penalty to Owner upon written notice to Contractor of such <br />limitation or change in Owner's legal authority. <br />11. DIGITAL SIGNATURES <br />This Agreement together with any amendments or modifications may be executed <br />electronically. All electronic signatures affixed hereto evidence the intent of the Parties to <br />comply with Article 1 I and Article 40 of North Carolina General Statute Chapter 66. <br />12. ENTIRE AGREEMENT <br />The parties have read this Agreement and agree to be bound by all of its terms, and further <br />agree that it, together with specifically referenced documents, constitutes the complete and <br />exclusive statement of the Agreement between the parties unless and until modified by a written <br />amendment to this Agreement signed by the parties. Modifications may be evidenced by <br />telefacsimile signatures. Should any conflict arise in the terms of any documents referenced <br />herein and this Agreement the terms of this Agreement shall be given priority and shall control <br />over all other such documents. Should a request for proposals and a proposal be referenced the <br />terms of the request for proposals shall have priority over the terms of the proposal. <br />13. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW /GOVERNING LAW <br />Both parties agree that this Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of North <br />Carolina and any action brought under this Agreement shall be brought in the General Court of <br />Justice of the State of North Carolina in Orange County. Provider shall at all times remain in <br />compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations including but <br />not limited to all anti - discrimination laws. <br />[SIGNATURE PAGE TO FOLLOW] <br />Revised 10/14 3 <br />