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DocuSign Envelope ID:A1BBE8B5-5DD9-4ED3-A03E-CODE693C46EF <br /> 14. NOTICES. Any notice or consent that County or Licensee is required to give to the other under this Agreement shall be <br /> made in writing and delivered (i) personally by hand delivery; (ii) by United States Postal System certified mail, postage or <br /> fees prepaid;or(iii) by recognized overnight courier(such as Fed Ex or UPS)to the notice addresses set forth in Paragraph 1 <br /> or to such other notice address as such party shall render to the other at least 10 days prior. Such notice shall be deemed <br /> effective as of the time and date of delivery. <br /> 15. SURRENDER. Licensee will vacate the Premises at the end of the Term in a good,and clean condition as the same was at <br /> the beginning of Licensee's occupancy,excepting ordinary wear and tear,and shall remove all of Licensee's Property from <br /> the Premises and Studios on or before the end of the Term. <br /> If Licensee accesses the Premises without County's express written consent after the end of the term,such access shall not <br /> be deemed to be a renewal of this Agreement but shall result at any time in County being able to take actions to remove <br /> Licensee and Licensee Property from the Premises and Studios. In addition, Licensee expressly agrees to hold County <br /> harmless from any and all loss and damages, direct and consequential,that County may suffer in defense of claims by <br /> parties against County arising out of the access by Licensee, including,without limitation, reasonable attorneys'fees in <br /> connection with County's defense of such claims. <br /> 16. COUNTY'S LIABILITY. Licensee agrees that County is not liable to Licensee for any damage to Licensee and Licensee's <br /> Property due to:The Premises or any part of the Studios being improperly constructed or being or becoming out of repair; <br /> for voltage surges or inconsistency in the supply of electricity or other utilities;for acts of other Licensees,of guests or of <br /> visitors in the Studios;or for any injury to Licensee's business or any loss of income therefrom or for any damage to any <br /> goods,wares, merchandise,or other Licensee Property, Licensee's contractors, agents, employees, invitees,customers,or <br /> any other person in or about the Studios or the Premises; and County is not liable for injury to the person of Licensee or to <br /> Licensee's contractors, agents,employees, invitees or customers,whether such damage or injury is caused by or results <br /> from fire,steam,electricity,gas,water or rain,or from the breakage, leakage,obstruction or other defects of pipes, <br /> sprinklers,wires,appliances, plumbing,air conditioning or lighting fixtures or from any other cause,whether such damage <br /> or injury results from conditions arising upon the Premises or upon other portions of the Studios or from other sources or <br /> places,and regardless of whether the cause of such damage or injury or means of repairing the same is inaccessible to <br /> Licensee. In the event of any casualty or condemnation of all or a portion of the Studios,County may terminate this <br /> Agreement immediately,and Licensee shall have no claims against County for damages or for any portion of any resulting <br /> insurance proceeds or condemnation award. <br /> 17. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW AND CHOICE OF VENUE. Both parties agree this Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the <br /> State of North Carolina and Orange County. Any claim or action brought for, by,or against either party shall be brought in <br /> the General Court of Justice seated in Orange County, North Carolina and no other court shall have jurisdiction. <br /> Licensee shall at all times remain in compliance with all applicable local,state, and federal laws, rules,and regulations <br /> including but not limited to all state and federal anti-discrimination laws, policies, rules,and regulations and the Orange <br /> County Non-Discrimination Policy and Orange County Living Wage Policy(each policy is incorporated herein by reference <br /> and may be viewed at http://www.orangecountync.gov/departments/purchasing_division/contracts.php.). Any violation of <br /> this requirement is a breach of this Agreement and County may immediately terminate this Agreement without penalty or <br /> further obligation on the part of the County. This paragraph is not intended to limit and does not limit the definition of <br /> breach to discrimination. <br /> 18. MISCELLANEOUS. Heading of paragraphs are for convenience only and are not to be considered in construing the meaning <br /> of the contents of same.The invalidity of any portion of this Agreement shall not have any effect on the balance hereof. <br /> Should any legal proceedings be instituted involving this Agreement and County shall prevail in such action, Licensee shall in <br /> addition be liable for the costs and expenses of County in asserting or defending such legal action, including its reasonable <br /> attorneys'fees.This Agreement is binding upon the respective parties hereto,and upon their heirs, executors, successors, <br /> and assigns.This Agreement supersedes and cancels all prior negotiations between the parties,and no changes, <br /> amendments or modifications hereto shall be effective unless in writing signed by the party affected by such change, <br /> amendment or modification. County reserves the right to promulgate(and change from time to time) reasonable <br /> regulations it deems appropriate for the common use and benefit of all Licensees,with which regulations Licensee shall <br /> comply.County may assign this Agreement without the consent of Licensee and without affecting the obligations of <br /> Licensee hereunder, and upon such assignment,County shall be relieved of all obligations under this Agreement,and the <br /> term "County" as used in this Agreement shall refer to and mean such successor licensor. If any Deposit or prepaid <br /> Monthly Fee has been paid by Licensee, County shall transfer the Deposit or prepaid Monthly Fee to County's successor or <br /> return to Licensee. Licensee agrees to attorn to any successor to County.The singular shall include the plural, and the <br />