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In the event Independent Contractor (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 of Nashua may terminate the contract at will or for cause
in accordance with paragraph 8. Upon termination, Independent Contractor shall refund
to the City of Nashua any profits realized under this contract, and Independent Contractor
shall be liable to the City of Nashua for any costs incurred by the City of Nashua in
completing the work described in this contract. At the discretion of the City of Nashua,
these sanctions shall also be applicable to any such conviction obtained after the
expiration or completion of the contract.
Independent Contractor warrants that no gratuities (including, but not limited to,
entertainment or gifts} were offered or given by Independent Contractor to any officer or
employee of the City of Nashua 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 of Nashua
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 of Nashua under this
contract or at law.
THIRD PARTY INTERESTS AND LIABILITIES The City of Nashua and Independent
Contractor, 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 of Nashua and Independent Contractor.
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.
.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,
MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT AND ENTIRE AGREEMENT This contract constitutes the
entire contract between the City of Nashua and Independent Contractor. 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.
CHOICE OF LAW AND VENUE This contract shall be governed exclusively by the laws of
the State of New Hampshire and any claim or action brought relating to this contract, the
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