(1) The event that the Party considers constitutes a Force Majeure Event
and its likely effect on the performance of obligations under this
Contract.
(2) A good faith estimate of the duration of the Force Majeure Event.
(3) The actions being taken (or proposed to be taken) to satisfy
Section 17.2(B).
(B) Make all reasonable efforts, including expenditure of money, to overcome the
Force Majeure Event and to mitigate its effects.
(C) If the Force Majeure Event continues, give periodic notices in accordance
with Section 17.2(A), with a frequency as directed by Company
Representative.
(D) Give the other Party prompt notice at the conclusion of the Force Majeure
Event, and resume performance of the Services as soon as reasonably
possible after its conclusion.
17.3 Payment Obligation during Force Majeure Event. Company has no obligation to
make payments to Contractor under this Contract for Services which Contractor is
unable to perform because of a Force Majeure Event.
17.4 Failure to Mitigate. If Contractor fails to make all reasonable efforts, including
reasonable expenditure of money, to overcome the Force Majeure Event and to
mitigate its effects within a reasonable time after the Force Majeure Event begins,
Company may, in its sole discretion, take mitigating actions, including hiring third
parties to mitigate the effects of the Force Majeure Event. These mitigating actions are
the sole financial responsibility of Contractor.
18. GOVERNING LAW AND RESOLUTION OF DISPUTES
18.1 Governing Law. This Contract is governed by and interpreted under the laws of the
State of California, without regard to its choice of law rules. The United Nations
Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods, 1980 (known as “the
Vienna Sales Convention”) does not apply to this Contract.
18.2 Resolution of Disputes. The Parties shall exclusively and finally resolve any Dispute
between them using direct negotiations, mediation and arbitration as set out in
Section 18, except as permitted in Section 14.7.
18.3 Direct Negotiations. If a Dispute arises, a Party shall initiate the resolution process
by giving notice setting out, in writing and in detail, the issues in Dispute and the
value of the Claim to the other Party. A meeting between the Parties, attended by
individuals with decision-making authority, must take place within thirty days from
the date the notice was sent in an attempt to resolve the Dispute through direct
negotiations.
18.4 Mediation. If the Dispute cannot be settled by direct negotiations within thirty days
of initiation of the resolution process, either Party may initiate mediation by giving
notice to the other Party. Mediation shall be attended by an individual(s) representing
each Party with decision-making authority and the proceeding shall take place in San
Ramon, California.