Legal Venue Confirmation Form

LEGAL VENUE CONFIRMATION FORM

This Legal Venue Confirmation Form (the "Agreement") is made and entered into as of Effective Date: by and between Party A Name: Entity Type: with Principal Place of Business: (hereinafter "Party A"); and Party B Name: Entity Type: with Principal Place of Business: (hereinafter "Party B"). Party A and Party B are collectively referred to as the "Parties."

RECITALS

WHEREAS, the Parties anticipate potential disputes arising out of or relating to their contractual or commercial relationship; and

WHEREAS, the Parties desire to establish and confirm the mutually agreed forum and procedural understandings regarding venue and jurisdiction for the resolution of such disputes; and

WHEREAS, the Parties intend that the provisions set forth in this Agreement be binding, enforceable, and to reduce uncertainty and litigation costs.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:

1. AGREED VENUE AND FORUM

The Parties hereby agree that the exclusive venue for any suit, action or proceeding arising out of or related to this Agreement or the Parties' relationship shall be the state courts of the State of , County of , specifically the (the "Selected Court"), unless the Parties agree in writing otherwise.

The Parties may instead elect to resolve disputes through arbitration by checking the arbitration box below and completing the arbitration seat field. If arbitration is elected, the Parties agree the seat of arbitration shall be the city and state specified and the arbitration award shall be final and binding.

Select dispute resolution method: Litigation in Selected Court   Arbitration    Seat of Arbitration:

2. JURISDICTION

Each Party expressly consents to the personal jurisdiction of the courts of the Selected Court for the purpose of adjudicating disputes covered by this Agreement and waives any objection on the grounds of venue, convenience of forum, or lack of personal jurisdiction to the extent permitted by applicable law.

3. WAIVER OF OBJECTION

Each Party knowingly and irrevocably waives any right to assert forum non conveniens or any objection to venue in the Selected Court, provided that nothing in this Agreement shall prevent a Party from seeking provisional or injunctive relief in any other court when such relief is necessary to protect the Party's rights pending final determination.

4. INTERIM AND EMERGENCY RELIEF

Notwithstanding the venue selection above, a Party may apply to any court of competent jurisdiction for interim, provisional or emergency equitable relief (including temporary restraining orders and injunctions) to preserve the status quo, prevent irreparable harm, or secure assets pending final resolution of the dispute. Seeking interim relief shall not constitute a waiver of the Parties' agreement as to venue or forum for the merits of any dispute.

5. NOTICE ADDRESSES

6. GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement and any dispute arising out of or in connection with it shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the substantive laws of the State of , without regard to that State's conflict of laws principles.

7. ENTIRE AGREEMENT; SEVERABILITY; AMENDMENT; WAIVER

This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the Parties with respect to venue and jurisdiction and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings on that subject. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. No amendment to this Agreement will be effective unless in writing and signed by both Parties. No failure or delay by any Party in exercising any right under this Agreement will constitute a waiver of that right unless the waiver is in writing and signed by the waiving Party.

8. NOTICES

All notices required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be delivered to the respective Notice Addresses set forth above, by hand delivery, nationally recognized overnight courier, or certified mail (return receipt requested), and shall be deemed given upon receipt.

9. COUNTERPARTS AND ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES

This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which will be deemed an original and all of which together will constitute one and the same instrument. Facsimile, electronic or scanned signatures shall be considered originals for all purposes and shall have the same force and effect as original signatures.

10. AUTHORITY

Each individual signing below represents and warrants that he or she is duly authorized to execute and deliver this Agreement on behalf of the Party for whom he or she signs and that this Agreement constitutes a valid and binding obligation of such Party.

ADDITIONAL TERMS

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