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DocuSign Envelope ID: 27010A71- 338E -4DAB- 9153- ACF241916DEC <br />9. Dispute Resolution: Neither party may initiate binding arbitration. Any disputes shall be <br />resolved by nonbinding mediation. Should either party initiate litigation to settle any dispute involving the <br />terms of this Agreement such litigation shall be initiated in the General Court of Justice of North Carolina <br />seated in Orange County, North Carolina. <br />10. Non Appropriation: Provider acknowledges that County is a governmental entity, and the <br />validity of this Agreement is based upon the availability of public funding under the authority of its statutory <br />mandate. In the event that public funds are unavailable and not appropriated for the performance of County's <br />obligations under this Agreement, then this Agreement shall automatically expire without penalty to County <br />immediately upon written notice to Provider of the unavailability and non - appropriation of public funds. <br />[SIGNATURE PAGE TO FOLLOW] <br />Revised 10/17 <br />