27. THIRD PARTY INTERESTS AND LIABILITIES. The City and Service
Provider, including any of their respective agents or employees, shall not be liable to third
parties for any act or omission of the other party. This contract is not intended to create any
rights, powers, or interest in any third party and this agreement is entered into for the
exclusive benefit of the City and Service Provider.
28. SURVIVAL OF RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. The rights and obligations of the
parties that by their nature survive termination or completion of this contract shall remain
in full force and effect.
29. SEVERABILITY. In the event that any provision of this contract is rendered
invalid or unenforceable by any valid act of Congress or of the New Hampshire legislature
or any court of competent jurisdiction, or is found to be in violation of state statutes or
regulations, the invalidity or unenforceability of any particular provision of this contract
shall not affect any other provision, the contract shall be construed as if such invalid or
unenforceable provisions were omitted, and the parties may renegotiate the invalid or
unenforceable provisions for sole purpose of rectifying the invalidity or unenforceability.
30. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT AND ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This
contract constitutes the entire contract between the City and Service Provider. The parties
shall not be bound by or be liable for any statement, representation, promise, inducement,
or understanding of any kind or nature not set forth in this contract. No changes,
amendments, or modifications of any terms or conditions of the contract shall be valid unless
reduced to writing and signed by both parties.
31. CHOICE OF LAW AND VENUE. This contract shall be governed exclusively by
the laws of the State of New Hampshire and any litigation shall be brought in a court located
in the State of New Hampshire.
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