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DocuSign Envelope ID: F4D38498-6182-495F-9F57-49F44D76229A <br /> SECTION D <br /> rxs ssearsT ruwcxnsrxrssocurrmoe ProForma(Sample Contract) <br /> within thirty (30) days from the date of receipt of such notice, CONTRACTOR requests a rehearing from the Executive <br /> Director of H-GAC. In connection with any rehearing under this Article, CONTRACTOR shall be afforded an opportunity to <br /> be heard and offer evidence in support of its position. The decision of the Executive Director after any such rehearing shall be <br /> final and conclusive. CONTRACTOR may, if it elects to do so, appeal the final and conclusive decision of the Executive <br /> Director to a court of competent jurisdiction. Pending final decision of a dispute hereunder, CONTRACTOR shall proceed <br /> diligently with the performance of this Contract and in accordance with H-GAL'S final decision. <br /> ARTICLE 13: LIMITATION OF CONTRACTOR'S LIABILITY <br /> Except as specified in any separate writing between the CONTRACTOR and an END USER, CONTRACTOR's total <br /> liability under this Contract, whether for breach of contract, warranty, negligence, strict liability, in tort or otherwise, but <br /> excluding its obligation to indemnify H-GAC described in Article 14, is limited to the price of the particular products/services <br /> sold hereunder,and CONTRACTOR agrees either to refund the purchase price or to repair or replace product(s)that are not as <br /> warranted. In no event will CONTRACTOR be liable for any loss of use, loss of time, inconvenience, commercial loss, lost <br /> profits or savings or other incidental, special or consequential damages to the full extent such use may be disclaimed by law. <br /> CONTRACTOR understands and agrees that it shall be liable to repay and shall repay upon demand to END USER any <br /> amounts determined by H-GAC , its independent auditors, or any agency of State or Federal government to have been paid in <br /> violation of the terms of this Contract. <br /> ARTICLE 14: LIMIT OF H-GAL'S LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION OF H-GAC <br /> H-GAC's liability under this Contract,whether for breach of contract,warranty,negligence, strict liability,in tort or otherwise, <br /> is limited to its order processing charge. In no event will H-GAC be liable for any loss of use, loss of time, inconvenience, <br /> commercial loss, lost profits or savings or other incidental, special or consequential damages to the full extent such use may be <br /> disclaimed by law. Contractor agrees, to the extent permitted by law, to defend and hold harmless H-GAC,its board members, <br /> officers, agents, officials, employees, and indemnities from any and all claims, costs, expenses (including reasonable attorney <br /> fees), actions, causes of action,judgments, and liens arising as a result of CONTRACTOR's negligent act or omission under <br /> this Contract. CONTRACTOR shall notify H-GAC of the threat of lawsuit or of any actual suit filed against <br /> CONTRACTOR relating to this Contract. <br /> ARTICLE 15: TERMINATION FOR CAUSE <br /> H-GAC may terminate this Contract for cause based upon the failure of CONTRACTOR to comply with the terms and/or <br /> conditions of the Contract; provided that H-GAC shall give CONTRACTOR written notice specifying CONTRACTOR'S <br /> failure. If within thirty(30) days after receipt of such notice, CONTRACTOR shall not have either corrected such failure, <br /> or thereafter proceeded diligently to complete such correction, then H-GAC may, at its option, place CONTRACTOR in <br /> default and the Contract shall terminate on the date specified in such notice. CONTRACTOR shall pay to H-GAC any <br /> order processing charges due from CONTRACTOR on that portion of the Contract actually performed by CONTRACTOR <br /> and for which compensation was received by CONTRACTOR. <br /> ARTICLE 16: TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE <br /> Either H-GAC or CONTRACTOR may cancel or terminate this Contract at any time by giving thirty (30) days written <br /> notice to the other. CONTRACTOR may be entitled to payment from END USER for services actually performed; to the <br /> extent said services are satisfactory to END USER. CONTRACTOR shall pay to H-GAC any order processing charges due <br /> from CONTRACTOR on that portion of the Contract actually performed by CONTRACTOR and for which compensation <br /> is received by CONTRACTOR. <br /> ARTICLE 17: CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PROVISIONS AND SANCTIONS <br /> CONTRACTOR agrees that it will perform under this Contract in conformance with safeguards against fraud and abuse as set <br /> forth by H-GAC, the State of Texas, and the acts and regulations of any funding entity. CONTRACTOR agrees to notify <br /> H-GAC of any suspected fraud, abuse or other criminal activity related to this Contract through filing of a written report <br /> promptly after it becomes aware of such activity. <br /> ARTICLE 18: GOVERNING LAW&VENUE <br /> This Contract shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas. Venue and jurisdiction of any suit or cause of action arising <br /> under or in connection with this Contract shall lie exclusively in Harris County, Texas. Disputes between END USER and <br /> CONTRACTOR are to be resolved in accord with the law and venue rules of the state of purchase. CONTRACTOR shall <br /> immediately notify H-GAC of such disputes. <br /> (06/18/09) Page 3 of 4 <br />