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contract. If City determines that a conflict exists and was not disclosed to the City, it may
terminate the contract at will or for cause in accordance with paragraph 8.
In the event Service Provider (or any of its officers, partners, principals, or employees acting
with its authority) is convicted of a crime involving a public official arising out or in connection
with the procurement of work to be done or payments to be made under this contract, City may
terminate the contract at will or for cause in accordance with paragraph 8. Upon termination,
Service Provider shall refund to the City any profits realized under this contract, and Service
Provider shall be liable to the City for any costs incurred by the City in completing the work
described in this contract. At the discretion of the City, these sanctions shall also be applicable
to any such conviction obtained after the expiration or completion of the contract.
Service Provider warrants that no gratuities (including, but not limited to, entertainment or gifts)
were offered or given by Service Provider to any officer or employee of the City with a view
toward securing a contract or securing favorable treatment with respect to the awarding or
amending or making of any determinations with respect to the performance of this contract. If
City determines that such gratuities were or offered or given, it may terminate the contract at will
or for cause in accordance with paragraph 8.
The rights and remedies of this section shall in no way be considered for be construed as a
waiver of any other rights or remedies available to the City under this contract or at law.
28. 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,
29, 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.
30. 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 shal! 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.
31. 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.
32. CHOICE OF LAW AND VENUE. This contract shall be governed and construed in
accordance with the law of the State of New Hampshire. Any action, complaint, cause of action,
or other form of litigation, in law or in equity, arising out of this Agreement, the work performed
or to be performed hereunder, or which is in any way referable hereto shall be brought in the
