The construction, validity and performance of this agreement shall. in all respects, bi governed by the laws of the kingdom of Sweden, unless the Volvo entity commissioning the assignment has its place of business in france or in the united states of America. If the Volvo entity has its place of business in france, then this agreement shall bi governed and construed in accordance with French substantive law. If the Volvo entity has its place of business in the united stated of America, then this agreement shall be governed and construed in accordance with the substantive laws of the state of north carolina