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initiated by either Party, however, the Parties may agree to nonbinding mediation of any <br /> dispute prior to the bringing of a suit or action . <br /> e . Entire Agreement . This Agreement, together with the RFP and its attachments and the <br /> Proposal and its attachments , represents the entire and integrated agreement between the <br /> County and the Provider and supersedes all prior negotiations , representations or <br /> agreements , either written or oral . This Agreement may be amended only by written <br /> instrument signed b both parties . Modifications may be evidenced b facsimile <br /> Y Y Y <br /> g p <br /> signatures . <br /> f. Severability . If any provision of this Agreement is held as a matter of law to be <br /> unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement shall be valid and binding upon the <br /> Parties . <br /> g . Ownership of Work Product . Should Provider ' s performance of this Agreement generate <br /> documents , items or things that are specific to this Project such documents , items or things <br /> shall become the property of the County and may be used on any other project without <br /> additional compensation to the Provider . The use of the documents , items or things by the <br /> County or by any person or entity for any purpose other than the Project as set forth in this <br /> Agreement shall be at the full risk of the County . <br /> h . Non-Appropriation and Government Action . Provider acknowledges that County is a <br /> governmental entity, and the validity of this Agreement is based upon the availability of <br /> public funding under the authority of its statutory mandate . <br /> ilable or not appropriated for the performance of <br /> In the event that public funds are unava <br /> County ' s obligations under this Agreement, then this Agreement shall automatically <br /> expire without penalty to County immediately upon written notice to Provider of the <br /> unavailability or non- appropriation of public funds . It is expressly agreed that County shall <br /> not activate this non- appropriation provision for its convenience or to circumvent the <br /> requirements of this Agreement . <br /> In the event of a change in the County ' s statutory authority, mandate or mandated <br /> functions , by state or federal legislative or regulatory action, which adversely affects <br /> County ' s authority to continue its obligations under this Agreement, then this Agreement <br /> shall automatically terminate without penalty to County upon written notice to Provider <br /> of such limitation or change in County ' s legal authority . <br /> i . Signatures . This Agreement together with any amendments or modifications may be <br /> executed electronically . All electronic signatures affixed hereto evidence the consent of <br /> the Parties to utilize electronic signatures and the intent of the Parties to comply with <br /> Article 11A and Article 40 of North Carolina General Statute Chapter 66 . <br /> j . Notices . Any notice required by this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered by <br /> certified or registered mail , return receipt requested to the following . <br /> Orange County Provider ' s Name & Address <br /> Attention : Robert Williams CRTS , Inc . <br /> P . O . Box 8181 3301 Integrity Dr . <br /> Revised 04 / 23 7 <br />