Common use of COMPLIANCE WITH STATUTES AND REGULATIONS Clause in Contracts

COMPLIANCE WITH STATUTES AND REGULATIONS. a) The State and the Contractor warrant and certify that in the performance of this Contract, it will comply with all applicable statutes, rules, regulations and orders of the United States and the State of California, including the California Information Practices Act (Civil Code sections 1798 et seq.). The Contractor agrees to indemnify, defend, and save harmless the State against any loss, cost, damage or liability by reason of the Contractor’s violation of this provision. b) The State will notify the Contractor of any such claim in writing and tender the defense thereof within reasonable time. c) The Contractor will have sole control of the defense of any action on such claim and all negotiations for its settlement or compromise; provided that (i) when substantial principles of government or public law are involved, when litigation might create precedent affecting future State operations or liability, or when involvement of the State is otherwise mandated by law, the State may participate in such action at its own expense with respect to attorneys’ fees and costs (but not liability); (ii) where a settlement would impose liability on the State, affect principles of California government or public law, or impact the authority of the State, the Department of General Services or the Department of Technology, as applicable, will have the right to approve or disapprove any settlement or compromise, which approval will not unreasonably be withheld or delayed; and