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and was not disclosed to the City of Nashua, it may terminate the contract at will or for cause in
accordance with paragraph 8.
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 nights 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 work performed or
contracted to be performed thereunder, or referable in anyway thereto shall be brought in
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