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GOVERNING LAW AND VENUE; ARBITRATION. Avetta and You agree that this Agreement shall be governed exclusively by Utah law and controlling United States federal law, without regard to the choice or conflicts of law provisions of any jurisdiction. The United Nations Convention on Contracts for International Sale of Goods is hereby expressly excluded. YOU EXPRESSLY WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO INVOKE OR CLAIM APPLICATION OF ANY OTHER LAW TO GOVERN THE CONCLUSION, PERFORMANCE, FAILURE TO PERFORM, TERMINATION OR EXPIRY OF THIS AGREEMENT. Subject to the Agreement to Arbitrate provisions below, Xxxxxx and You agree that any disputes, actions, claims or causes of action arising out of or in connection with this Agreement or the Avetta Services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Salt Lake County, Utah. IN THE EVENT OF A DISPUTE BETWEEN YOU AND AVETTA ARISING UNDER OR RELATING TO THE SITE OR AVETTA SERVICES, EXCEPT WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW, YOU OR AVETTA MAY CHOOSE TO RESOLVE THE DISPUTE BY BINDING ARBITRATION, AS DESCRIBED BELOW, INSTEAD OF IN COURT. ANY CLAIM (EXCEPT FOR A CLAIM CHALLENGING THE VALIDITY OR ENFORCEABILITY OF THIS ARBITRATION AGREEMENT, INCLUDING THE CLASS ACTION WAIVER) MAY BE RESOLVED BY BINDING ARBITRATION IF EITHER SIDE REQUESTS IT. THIS MEANS IF EITHER YOU OR WE CHOOSE ARBITRATION, NEITHER PARTY SHALL HAVE THE RIGHT TO LITIGATE SUCH CLAIM IN COURT OR TO HAVE A JURY TRIAL. DISCOVERY AND APPEAL RIGHTS ARE LIMITED IN ARBITRATION. Class Action Waiver EXCEPT WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW, ARBITRATION MUST BE ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS. THIS MEANS NEITHER YOU NOR WE MAY JOIN OR CONSOLIDATE CLAIMS IN ARBITRATION BY OR AGAINST OTHER USERS, OR LITIGATE IN COURT OR ARBITRATE ANY CLAIMS AS A REPRESENTATIVE OR MEMBER OF A CLASS OR WITH A PRIVATE ATTORNEY GENERAL CAPACITY. Only a court, and not an arbitrator, shall determine the validity and effect of the Class Action Waiver. Even if all parties have opted to litigate a claim in court, You or Avetta may elect arbitration with respect to any claim made by a new party or any new claims later asserted in that lawsuit. Governing Laws and Rules for Arbitration These arbitration terms are governed by the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA). Arbitration must proceed only with Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services, Inc (JAMS). The rules for the arbitration will be those in this arbitration agreement and the procedures of JAMS, but the rules in this arbitration agreement will be followed if there is disagreement between the agreement and JAMS’ procedures. If JAMS’ procedures change after the claim is filed, the procedures in effect when the claim was filed will apply. Fees and Costs Each party shall pay for its own costs to litigate or arbitrate this Agreement including, but not limited to, the costs of its attorney’s fees, filing fees, proceedings, or travel. The parties shall share equally in the arbitrator’s fees and expenses and the cost of third-party facilities used for arbitration hearings. Hearings and Decisions Arbitration hearings will take place in Salt Lake County, Utah, USA. A single arbitrator will be appointed. The arbitrator must: (i) follow all applicable substantive law, except when contradicted by the FAA; (ii) follow applicable statutes of limitations; (iii) honor valid claims of privilege; and (iv) issue a written decision including the reasons for the award. The arbitrator's decision will be final and binding except for any review allowed by the FAA. However, if more than $100,000 was genuinely in dispute, then either You or Xxxxxx may choose to appeal to a new panel of three arbitrators. The appellate panel is completely free to accept or reject the entire original award or any part of it. The appeal must be filed with the arbitration organization not later than 30 days after the original award issues. The appealing party pays all appellate costs unless the appellate panel determines otherwise as part of its award. Any arbitration award may be enforced (such as through a judgment) in any court with jurisdiction. Other Beneficiaries of this Provision In addition to You and Avetta, the rights and duties described in these arbitration terms apply to Xxxxxx’x affiliates and Avetta’s and Xxxxxx’x Affiliates’ officers, directors and employees; any third party co-defendant of a claim subject to this arbitration provision; and all joint account holders and authorized users of Supplier’s account(s). Survival of this Provision This Section 18 shall survive: (a) closing of Your account; (b) voluntary payment of Your Account or any part of it; (c) any legal proceedings to collect money You owe; and (d) any bankruptcy by You.

GOVERNING LAW AND VENUE; ARBITRATION. Avetta We and You agree that this Agreement shall be governed exclusively by Utah law and controlling United States federal law, without regard to the choice or conflicts of law provisions of any jurisdiction. The United Nations Convention on Contracts for International Sale of Goods is hereby expressly excluded. YOU EXPRESSLY WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO INVOKE OR CLAIM APPLICATION OF ANY OTHER LAW TO GOVERN THE CONCLUSION, PERFORMANCE, FAILURE TO PERFORM, TERMINATION OR EXPIRY OF THIS AGREEMENT. Subject to the Agreement to Arbitrate provisions below, Xxxxxx We and You agree that any disputes, actions, claims or causes of action arising out of or in connection with this Agreement or the Avetta Services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Salt Lake County, Utah. IN THE EVENT OF A DISPUTE BETWEEN YOU AND AVETTA ARISING UNDER OR RELATING TO THE SITE OR AVETTA SERVICES, EXCEPT WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW, YOU OR AVETTA MAY CHOOSE TO RESOLVE THE DISPUTE BY BINDING ARBITRATION, AS DESCRIBED BELOW, INSTEAD OF IN COURT. ANY CLAIM (EXCEPT FOR A CLAIM CHALLENGING THE VALIDITY OR ENFORCEABILITY OF THIS ARBITRATION AGREEMENT, INCLUDING THE CLASS ACTION WAIVER) MAY BE RESOLVED BY BINDING ARBITRATION IF EITHER SIDE REQUESTS IT. THIS MEANS IF EITHER YOU OR WE CHOOSE ARBITRATION, NEITHER PARTY SHALL HAVE THE RIGHT TO LITIGATE SUCH CLAIM IN COURT OR TO HAVE A JURY TRIAL. DISCOVERY AND APPEAL RIGHTS ARE LIMITED IN ARBITRATION. Class Action Waiver EXCEPT WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW, ARBITRATION MUST BE ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS. THIS MEANS NEITHER YOU NOR WE MAY JOIN OR CONSOLIDATE CLAIMS IN ARBITRATION BY OR AGAINST OTHER USERS, OR LITIGATE IN COURT OR ARBITRATE ANY CLAIMS AS A REPRESENTATIVE OR MEMBER OF A CLASS OR WITH A PRIVATE ATTORNEY GENERAL CAPACITY. Only a court, and not an arbitrator, shall determine the validity and effect of the Class Action Waiver. Even if all parties have opted to litigate a claim in court, You or Avetta We may elect arbitration with respect to any claim made by a new party or any new claims later asserted in that lawsuit. Governing Laws and Rules for Arbitration These arbitration terms are governed by the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA). Arbitration must proceed only with Judicial the American Arbitration and Mediation Services, Inc Association (AAA) or JAMS). The rules for the arbitration will be those in this arbitration agreement and the procedures of JAMSthe chosen arbitration organization, but the rules in this arbitration agreement will be followed if there is disagreement between the agreement and JAMS’ the organization's procedures. If JAMS’ the organization's procedures change after the claim is filed, the procedures in effect when the claim was filed will apply. Fees and Costs Each party shall pay for its own costs to litigate or arbitrate this Agreement including, but not limited to, the costs of its attorney’s fees, filing fees, proceedings, or travel. The parties shall share equally in the arbitrator’s fees and expenses and the cost of third-party facilities used for arbitration hearings. Hearings and Decisions Arbitration hearings will take place in Salt Lake County, Utah, USA. A single arbitrator will be appointed. The arbitrator must: (i) follow all applicable substantive law, except when contradicted by the FAA; (ii) follow applicable statutes of limitations; (iii) honor valid claims of privilege; and (iv) issue a written decision including the reasons for the award. The arbitrator's decision will be final and binding except for any review allowed by the FAA. However, if more than $100,000 was genuinely in dispute, then either You or Xxxxxx may choose to appeal to a new panel of three arbitrators. The appellate panel is completely free to accept or reject the entire original award or any part of it. The appeal must be filed with the arbitration organization not later than 30 days after the original award issues. The appealing party pays all appellate costs unless the appellate panel determines otherwise as part of its award. Any arbitration award may be enforced (such as through a judgment) in any court with jurisdiction. Other Beneficiaries of this Provision In addition to You and Avetta, the rights and duties described in these arbitration terms apply to Xxxxxx’x affiliates and Avetta’s and Xxxxxx’x Affiliates’ officers, directors and employees; any third party co-defendant of a claim subject to this arbitration provision; and all joint account holders and authorized users of Supplier’s account(s). Survival of this Provision This Section 18 shall survive: (a) closing of Your account; (b) voluntary payment of Your Account or any part of it; (c) any legal proceedings to collect money You owe; and (d) any bankruptcy by You.

GOVERNING LAW AND VENUE; ARBITRATION. Avetta and You agree that this Agreement shall be governed exclusively by Utah law and controlling United States federal law, without regard to the choice or conflicts of law provisions of any jurisdiction. The United Nations Convention on Contracts for International Sale of Goods is hereby expressly excluded. YOU EXPRESSLY WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO INVOKE OR CLAIM APPLICATION OF ANY OTHER LAW TO GOVERN THE CONCLUSION, PERFORMANCE, FAILURE TO PERFORM, TERMINATION OR EXPIRY OF THIS AGREEMENT. Subject to the Agreement to Arbitrate provisions below, Xxxxxx Avetta and You agree that any disputes, actions, claims or causes of action arising out of or in connection with this Agreement or the Avetta Services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Salt Lake County, Utah. IN THE EVENT OF A DISPUTE BETWEEN YOU AND AVETTA ARISING UNDER OR RELATING TO THE SITE OR AVETTA SERVICES, EXCEPT WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW, YOU OR AVETTA MAY CHOOSE TO RESOLVE THE DISPUTE BY BINDING ARBITRATION, AS DESCRIBED BELOW, INSTEAD OF IN COURT. ANY CLAIM (EXCEPT FOR A CLAIM CHALLENGING THE VALIDITY OR ENFORCEABILITY OF THIS ARBITRATION AGREEMENT, INCLUDING THE CLASS ACTION WAIVER) MAY BE RESOLVED BY BINDING ARBITRATION IF EITHER SIDE REQUESTS IT. THIS MEANS IF EITHER YOU OR WE CHOOSE ARBITRATION, NEITHER PARTY SHALL HAVE THE RIGHT TO LITIGATE SUCH CLAIM IN COURT OR TO HAVE A JURY TRIAL. DISCOVERY AND APPEAL RIGHTS ARE LIMITED IN ARBITRATION. Class Action Waiver EXCEPT WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW, ARBITRATION MUST BE ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS. THIS MEANS NEITHER YOU NOR WE MAY JOIN OR CONSOLIDATE CLAIMS IN ARBITRATION BY OR AGAINST OTHER USERS, OR LITIGATE IN COURT OR ARBITRATE ANY CLAIMS AS A REPRESENTATIVE OR MEMBER OF A CLASS OR WITH A PRIVATE ATTORNEY GENERAL CAPACITY. Only a court, and not an arbitrator, shall determine the validity and effect of the Class Action Waiver. Even if all parties have opted to litigate a claim in court, You or Avetta may elect arbitration with respect to any claim made by a new party or any new claims later asserted in that lawsuit. Governing Laws and Rules for Arbitration These arbitration terms are governed by the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA). Arbitration must proceed only with Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services, Inc (JAMS). The rules for the arbitration will be those in this arbitration agreement and the procedures of JAMSthe chosen arbitration organization, but the rules in this arbitration agreement will be followed if there is disagreement between the agreement and JAMS’ the organization's procedures. If JAMS’ the organization's procedures change after the claim is filed, the procedures in effect when the claim was filed will apply. Fees and Costs Each party shall pay for all of its own costs to litigate or arbitrate this Agreement including, but not limited to, the costs of its attorney’s fees, filing fees, proceedings, or travel. The parties shall share equally in the arbitrator’s fees and expenses and the cost of third-party facilities used for arbitration hearings. Hearings and Decisions Decisions‌ Arbitration hearings will take place in Salt Lake County, Utah, USA. A single arbitrator will be appointed. The arbitrator must: (i) follow all applicable substantive law, except when contradicted by the FAA; (ii) follow applicable statutes of limitations; (iii) honor valid claims of privilege; and (iv) issue a written decision including the reasons for the award. The arbitrator's decision will be final and binding except for any review allowed by the FAA. However, if more than $100,000 was genuinely in dispute, then either You or Xxxxxx Avetta may choose to appeal to a new panel of three arbitrators. The appellate panel is completely free to accept or reject the entire original award or any part of it. The appeal must be filed with the arbitration organization not later than 30 days after the original award issues. The appealing party pays all appellate costs unless the appellate panel determines otherwise as part of its award. Any arbitration award may be enforced (such as through a judgment) in any court with jurisdiction. Other Beneficiaries of this Provision In addition to You and Avetta, the rights and duties described in these arbitration terms apply to Xxxxxx’x Avetta’s affiliates and Avetta’s and Xxxxxx’x our Affiliates’ officers, directors and employees; any third party co-defendant of a claim subject to this arbitration provision; and all joint account holders and authorized users of Supplier’s account(s). Survival of this Provision This Section 18 arbitration provision shall survive: (ai) closing of Your account; (bii) voluntary payment of Your Account or any part of it; (ciii) any legal proceedings to collect money You owe; and (div) any bankruptcy by You.