Common use of Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Service of Process; Venue Clause in Contracts

Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Service of Process; Venue. The Loan Documents shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Maryland without giving effect to its choice of law provisions. Any judicial proceeding against Borrower with respect to the Obligations, any Loan Document or any related agreement may be brought in any federal or state court of competent jurisdiction located in the State of Maryland. By execution and delivery of each Loan Document to which it is a party, Borrower (i) accepts the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the aforesaid courts and irrevocably agrees to be bound by any judgment rendered thereby, (ii) waives personal service of process, (iii) agrees that service of process upon it may be made by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, pursuant to Section 12.5 hereof, (iv) waives any objection to jurisdiction and venue of any action instituted hereunder and agrees not to assert any defense based on lack of jurisdiction, venue or convenience, and (v) agrees that this loan was made in Maryland, that Lender has accepted in Maryland Loan Documents executed by Borrower and has disbursed Advances under the Loan Documents in Maryland. Nothing shall affect the right of Lender to serve process in any manner permitted by law or shall limit the right of Lender to bring proceedings against Borrower in the courts of any other jurisdiction having jurisdiction. Any judicial proceedings against Lender involving, directly or indirectly, the Obligations, any Loan Document or any related agreement shall be brought only in a federal or state court located in the State of Maryland. All parties acknowledge that they participated in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement and that, accordingly, no party shall move or petition a court construing this Agreement to construe it more stringently against one party than against any other.

Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Service of Process; Venue. The Loan Documents shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Maryland without giving effect to its choice of law provisions. Any judicial proceeding against Borrower Credit Parties with respect to the Obligations, any Loan Document or any related agreement may be brought in any federal or state court of competent jurisdiction located in the State of Maryland. By execution and delivery of each Loan Document to which it is a party, Borrower each Credit Party (i) accepts the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the aforesaid courts and irrevocably agrees to be bound by any judgment rendered thereby, (ii) waives personal service of process, (iii) agrees that service of process upon it may be made by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, pursuant to Section 12.5 15.5 hereof, (iv) waives any objection to personal jurisdiction and venue of any action instituted hereunder and agrees not to assert any defense based on lack of jurisdiction, venue or convenience, and (v) agrees that this loan was made in Maryland, that Lender has accepted in Maryland Loan Documents executed by Borrower such Credit Party and has disbursed Advances under the Loan Documents in Maryland. Nothing shall affect the right of Lender to serve process in any manner permitted by law or shall limit the right of Lender to bring proceedings against Borrower such Credit Party in the courts of any other jurisdiction having jurisdiction, including any jurisdiction in which Collateral is located for purposes of exercising rights and remedies with respect to such Collateral. Any judicial proceedings against Lender involving, directly or indirectly, the Obligations, any Loan Document or any related agreement shall be brought only in a federal or state court located in the State of Maryland. All parties acknowledge that they participated in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement, that the parties were represented by counsel of their choice in connection with the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement, that the parties to this Agreement are sophisticated parties entering into a commercial transaction, and that, accordingly, no party shall move or petition a court construing this Agreement to construe it more stringently against one party than against any other.

Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Service of Process; Venue. The Loan Documents shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Maryland without giving effect to its choice of law provisionsTHE AGREEMENT AND THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS (UNLESS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED TO THE CONTRARY IN ANOTHER LOAN DOCUMENT IN RESPECT OF SUCH OTHER LOAN DOCUMENT) SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INTERNAL LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK WITHOUT GIVING EFFECT TO ITS CHOICE OF LAW PROVISIONS THAT WOULD RESULT IN THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF A DIFFERENT JURISDICTION. Any judicial proceeding against Borrower any Credit Party with respect to the Obligations, any Loan Document or any related agreement may be brought in any federal or state court of competent jurisdiction located in the State of MarylandNew York in the Borough of Manhattan. By execution and delivery of each Loan Document to which it is a party, Borrower each Credit Party (i) accepts the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the aforesaid courts and irrevocably agrees to be bound by any judgment rendered thereby, (ii) waives personal service of process, (iii) agrees that service of process upon it may be made by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, pursuant to Section 12.5 hereof12.5, and (iv) waives any objection to jurisdiction and venue of any action instituted hereunder and agrees not to assert any defense based on lack of jurisdiction, venue venue, convenience or convenience, and (v) agrees that this loan was made in Maryland, that Lender has accepted in Maryland Loan Documents executed by Borrower and has disbursed Advances under the Loan Documents in Marylandforum nonconveniens. Nothing shall affect the right of Agent, Documentation Agent or any Lender to serve process in any manner permitted by law or shall limit the right of Agent, Documentation Agent or any Lender to bring proceedings against Borrower any Credit Party in the courts of any other jurisdiction having jurisdiction. Any judicial proceedings against Agent, Documentation Agent or any Lender involving, directly or indirectly, the Obligations, any Loan Document or any related agreement shall be brought only in a federal or state court located in the State of Maryland. All parties acknowledge that they participated New York in the negotiation and drafting Borough of this Agreement and that, accordingly, no party shall move or petition a court construing this Agreement to construe it more stringently against one party than against any otherManhattan.

Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Service of Process; Venue. The Loan Documents shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal substantive laws of the State of Maryland New York without giving effect to its choice of law provisions. Any judicial proceeding against Borrower with respect to the Obligations, any Loan Document Documents or any related agreement may be brought in any federal or state court of competent jurisdiction located in the State of MarylandNew York. By execution and delivery of each Loan Document to which it is a party, each of Borrower and Lender (i) accepts the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the aforesaid courts and irrevocably agrees to be bound by any judgment rendered thereby, (ii) waives personal service of process, (iii) agrees that service of process upon it may be made by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, pursuant to Section 12.5 13.5, hereof, (iv) waives any objection to jurisdiction and venue of any action instituted hereunder and agrees not to assert any defense based on lack of jurisdiction, venue or convenience, and (v) agrees that this loan was made in MarylandNew York, that Lender has accepted in Maryland New York the Loan Documents executed by Borrower and has disbursed Advances under the Loan Documents in MarylandNew York. Nothing shall affect the right of Lender to serve process in any manner permitted by law or shall limit the right of Lender to bring proceedings against Borrower in the courts of any other jurisdiction having jurisdiction. Any judicial proceedings against Lender involving, directly or indirectly, the Obligations, any Loan Document or any related agreement shall be brought only in a federal or state court located in the State of MarylandNew York. All parties acknowledge that they participated in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement and that, accordingly, no party shall move or petition a court construing this Agreement to construe it more stringently against one party than against any other.

Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Service of Process; Venue. The Loan Documents shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Maryland without giving effect to its choice of law provisions. Any judicial proceeding against Borrower any Credit Party with respect to the Obligations, any Loan Document or any related agreement may be brought in any federal or state court of competent jurisdiction located in the State of Maryland. By execution and delivery of each Loan Document to which it is a party, Borrower each Credit Party (i) accepts the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the aforesaid courts and irrevocably agrees to be bound by any judgment rendered thereby, (ii) waives personal service of process, (iii) agrees that service of process upon it may be made by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, pursuant to Section 12.5 13.5 hereof, and (iv) waives any objection to jurisdiction and venue of any action instituted hereunder and agrees not to assert any defense based on lack of jurisdiction, venue venue, convenience or convenience, and (v) agrees that this loan was made in Maryland, that Lender has accepted in Maryland Loan Documents executed by Borrower and has disbursed Advances under the Loan Documents in Marylandforum non conveniens. Nothing shall affect the right of Agent or any Lender to serve process in any manner permitted by law or shall limit the right of Agent or any Lender to bring proceedings against Borrower any Credit Party in the courts of any other jurisdiction having jurisdiction. Any judicial proceedings against Agent or any Lender involving, directly or indirectly, the Obligations, any Loan Document or any related agreement shall be brought only in a federal or state court located in the State of Maryland. All parties acknowledge that they participated in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement with the assistance of counsel and that, accordingly, no party shall move or petition a court construing this Agreement to construe it more stringently against one party than against any other.

Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Service of Process; Venue. The Loan Documents shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Maryland without giving effect to its choice of law provisions. Any judicial proceeding against any Borrower or Guarantor with respect to the Obligations, any Loan Document or any related agreement may be brought in any federal or state court of competent jurisdiction located in the State of Maryland. By execution and delivery of each Loan Document to which it is a party, each Borrower and Guarantor (i) accepts the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the aforesaid courts and irrevocably agrees to be bound by any judgment rendered thereby, (ii) waives personal service of process, (iii) agrees that service of process upon it may be made by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, pursuant to Section 12.5 hereof, (iv) waives any objection to jurisdiction and venue of any action instituted hereunder and agrees not to assert any defense based on lack of jurisdiction, venue or convenience, and (v) agrees that this loan was the Loans were made in Maryland, that Lender has accepted in Maryland all of the Loan Documents executed by Borrower and each Guarantor and has disbursed Advances under the Loan Documents in Maryland. Nothing shall affect the right of Lender to serve process in any manner permitted by law or shall limit the right of Lender to bring proceedings against any Borrower or Guarantor in the courts of any other jurisdiction having jurisdiction. Any judicial proceedings against Lender involving, directly or indirectly, the Obligations, any Loan Document or any related agreement shall be brought only in a federal or state court located in the State of Maryland. All parties acknowledge that they participated in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement and that, accordingly, no party shall move or petition a court construing this Agreement to construe it more stringently against one party than against any other.

Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Service of Process; Venue. The Loan Documents shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal substantive laws of the State of Maryland New York without giving effect to its choice of law provisions; provided, however, if any provision(s) of any Loan Document would violate or have the effect of violating the laws of the State of New York but not the laws of the State of Delaware then, with respect to such provision(s), the laws of the State of Delaware shall apply. Any judicial proceeding against Borrower with respect to the Obligations, any Loan Document or any related agreement either party hereto may be brought in any federal or state court of competent jurisdiction located in the State of MarylandNew York. By execution and delivery of each Loan Document to which it is a party, each of the Borrower and Lender (i) accepts the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the aforesaid courts and irrevocably agrees to be bound by any judgment rendered thereby, (ii) waives personal service of process, (iii) agrees that service of process upon it may be made by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, pursuant to Section 12.5 hereof, 13.5 and (iv) waives any objection to jurisdiction and venue of any action instituted hereunder and agrees not to assert any defense based on lack of jurisdiction, venue or convenience, and (v) agrees that this loan was made in Maryland, that Lender has accepted in Maryland Loan Documents executed by Borrower and has disbursed Advances under the Loan Documents in Maryland. Nothing shall affect the right of Lender to serve process in any manner permitted by law or shall limit the right of Lender to bring proceedings against Borrower in the courts of any other jurisdiction having jurisdiction. Any judicial proceedings against Lender involving, directly or indirectly, the Obligations, any Loan Document or any related agreement shall be brought only in a federal or state court located in the State of MarylandNew York. All parties acknowledge that they participated in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement and that, accordingly, no party shall move or petition a court construing this Agreement to construe it more stringently against one party than against any other.

Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Service of Process; Venue. The Loan Documents shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Maryland New York without giving effect to its choice of law provisionsprovisions (other than Section 5-1401 of the New York General Obligation Law). Any judicial proceeding against Borrower Borrowers with respect to the Obligations, any Loan Document or any related agreement may be brought in any federal or state court of competent jurisdiction located in the City of New York, State of MarylandNew York (any such court, individually a "New York Court," and all such courts collectively, the "New York Courts"), provided nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed or operate to preclude Agent from bringing suit or taking other legal action in any jurisdiction to the extent, but only to the extent, it is required to bring suit in such jurisdiction to realize on the Collateral or any other security for the Obligations (any such court and any New York Court, individually a "Qualified Court" and collectively, the "Qualified Courts"), and provided, further that Agent, Lenders and Borrowers acknowledge that any appeals from a Qualified Court may have to be heard by a court located outside of the jurisdiction where such Qualified Court sits. By execution and delivery of each Loan Document to which it is a party, each Borrower (i) accepts the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the aforesaid courts Qualified Courts and irrevocably agrees to be bound by any judgment rendered thereby, (ii) waives personal service of process, (iii) agrees that service of process upon it may be made by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, pursuant to Section 12.5 hereof, 14.5 hereof and (iv) waives any objection to jurisdiction and venue of any action instituted hereunder in any Qualified Court and agrees not to assert any defense to an action brought in any Qualified Court based on lack of jurisdiction, venue or convenience, and (v) agrees that this loan was made in Maryland, that Lender has accepted in Maryland Loan Documents executed by Borrower and has disbursed Advances under the Loan Documents in Maryland. Nothing shall affect the right of Lender to serve process in any manner permitted by law or shall limit the right of Lender to bring proceedings against Borrower in the courts of any other jurisdiction having jurisdiction. Any judicial proceedings against Agent or any Lender involving, directly or indirectly, the Obligations, any Loan Document or any related agreement shall be brought only in a federal or state court located in the State of MarylandNew York Court. All parties acknowledge that they participated in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement and that, accordingly, no party shall move or petition a court construing this Agreement to construe it more stringently against one party than against any other.

Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Service of Process; Venue. The Loan Documents shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Maryland without giving effect to its choice of law provisions. Any judicial proceeding against Borrower or any party to the Loan Documents (other than Agent or Lenders) with respect to the Obligations, any Loan Document or any related agreement may be brought in any federal or state court of competent jurisdiction located in the State of Maryland. By execution and delivery of each Loan Document to which it is a party, Borrower (i) accepts the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the aforesaid courts and irrevocably agrees to be bound by any judgment rendered thereby, (ii) waives personal service of process, (iii) agrees that service of process upon it may be made by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, pursuant to Section 12.5 13.5 hereof, and (iv) waives any objection to jurisdiction and venue of any action instituted hereunder and agrees not to assert any defense based on lack of jurisdiction, venue venue, convenience or convenience, and (v) agrees that this loan was made in Maryland, that Lender has accepted in Maryland Loan Documents executed by Borrower and has disbursed Advances under the Loan Documents in Marylandforum non conveniens. Nothing shall affect the right of Agent or any Lender to serve process in any manner permitted by law or shall limit the right of Agent or any Lender to bring proceedings against Borrower or any such other Person (other than Agent or Lenders) in the courts of any other jurisdiction having jurisdiction. Any judicial proceedings against Agent or any Lender involving, directly or indirectly, the Obligations, any Loan Document or any related agreement shall be brought only in a federal or state court located in the State of Maryland. All parties acknowledge that they participated in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement with the assistance of counsel and that, accordingly, no party shall move or petition a court construing this Agreement to construe it more stringently against one party than against any other.

Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Service of Process; Venue. The Loan Documents shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Maryland without giving effect to its choice of law provisions. Any judicial proceeding against Borrower Loan Parties with respect to the Obligations, any Loan Document or any related agreement may be brought in any federal or state court of competent jurisdiction located in the State of Maryland. By execution and delivery of each Loan Document to which it is a party, Borrower each Loan Party (i) accepts the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the aforesaid courts and irrevocably agrees agree to be bound by any judgment rendered thereby, (ii) waives personal service of process, (iii) agrees that service of process upon it may be made by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, pursuant to Section 12.5 15.5 hereof, (iv) waives any objection to jurisdiction and venue of any action instituted hereunder and agrees not to assert any defense based on lack of jurisdiction, venue or convenience, convenience and (v) agrees that this loan was made in Maryland, that Lender has accepted in Maryland Loan Documents executed by Borrower Loan Parties and has disbursed Advances under the Loan Documents in Maryland. Nothing shall affect the right of Lender to serve process in any manner permitted by law or shall limit the right of Lender to bring proceedings against Borrower Loan Parties in the courts of any other jurisdiction having jurisdiction. Any judicial proceedings against Lender involving, directly or indirectly, the Obligations, any Loan Document or any related agreement shall be brought only in a federal or state court located in the State of Maryland. All parties acknowledge that they participated in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement and that, accordingly, no party shall move or petition a court construing this Agreement to construe it more stringently against one party than against any other.

Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Service of Process; Venue. The Loan Documents shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Maryland New York without giving effect to its choice of law provisions. Any judicial proceeding against Borrower with respect to the Obligations, any Loan Document or any related agreement may must be brought in any federal or state court of competent jurisdiction located in the State of MarylandNew York. By execution and delivery of each Loan Document to which it is a party, Borrower (i) accepts the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the aforesaid courts and irrevocably agrees to be bound by any judgment rendered thereby, (ii) waives personal service of process, (iii) agrees that service of process upon it may be made by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, pursuant to Section 12.5 hereof, (iv) waives any objection to jurisdiction and venue of any action instituted hereunder and agrees not to assert any defense based on lack of jurisdiction, venue or convenience, and (v) agrees that this loan was made in MarylandNew York, that Lender Lenders has accepted in Maryland New York Loan Documents executed by Borrower and that Lenders has disbursed Advances under the Loan Documents in MarylandNew York. Nothing shall affect the right of Lender Lenders to serve process in any manner permitted by law or shall limit the right of Lender Lenders to bring proceedings against Borrower in the courts of any other jurisdiction having jurisdiction. Any judicial proceedings against Lender Lenders involving, directly or indirectly, the Obligations, any Loan Document or any related agreement shall be brought only in a federal or state court located in the State of MarylandNew York. All parties acknowledge that they participated in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement and that, accordingly, no party shall move or petition a court construing this Agreement to construe it more stringently against one party than against any other.

Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Service of Process; Venue. The Loan Documents shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Maryland New York without giving effect to its choice of law provisionsprovisions other than Section 5-1401 of the New York General Obligation laws. Any judicial proceeding against Borrower with respect to the Obligations, any Loan Document or any related agreement may be brought in any federal or state court of competent jurisdiction located in the State of MarylandNew York. By execution and delivery of each Loan Document to which it is a party, Borrower and Lenders (i) accepts accept the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the aforesaid courts and irrevocably agrees to be bound by any judgment rendered thereby, (ii) waives waive personal service of process, (iii) agrees agree that service of process upon it may be made by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, pursuant to Section 12.5 hereof, and (iv) waives waive any objection to jurisdiction and jurisdiction, venue of any action instituted hereunder and agrees not to assert any defense based on lack of jurisdiction, jurisdiction or venue or convenience, and (v) agrees that this loan was made in Maryland, that Lender has accepted in Maryland Loan Documents executed by Borrower and has disbursed Advances under the Loan Documents in Maryland. Nothing shall affect the right of Lender to serve process in any manner permitted by law or shall limit the right of Lender to bring proceedings against Borrower in the courts of any other jurisdiction courts having jurisdiction. Any judicial proceedings against Lender involving, directly or indirectly, the Obligations, any Loan Document or any related agreement shall be brought only in a federal or state court located in the State of MarylandNew York. All parties acknowledge that they participated in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement and that, accordingly, no party shall move or petition a court construing this Agreement to construe it more stringently against one party than against any other.

Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Service of Process; Venue. The Loan Documents shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Maryland without giving effect to its choice of law provisionsprovisions that would result in the application of the laws of a different jurisdiction. Any judicial proceeding against Borrower any Credit Party with respect to the Obligations, any Loan Document or any related agreement may be brought in any federal court of competent jurisdiction located in Baltimore City, Maryland or any state court of competent jurisdiction located in the State of Xxxxxxxxxx County, Maryland. By execution and delivery of each Loan Document to which it is a party, Borrower each Credit Party (i) accepts the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the aforesaid courts and irrevocably agrees to be bound by any judgment rendered thereby, (ii) waives personal service of process, (iii) agrees that service of process upon it may be made by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, pursuant to Section 12.5 hereof12.5, and (iv) waives any objection to jurisdiction and venue of any action instituted hereunder and agrees not to assert any defense based on lack of jurisdiction, venue venue, convenience or convenience, and (v) agrees that this loan was made in Maryland, that Lender has accepted in Maryland Loan Documents executed by Borrower and has disbursed Advances under the Loan Documents in Marylandforum nonconveniens. Nothing shall affect the right of Agent or any Lender to serve process in any manner permitted by law or shall limit the right of Agent or any Lender to bring proceedings against Borrower any Credit Party in the courts of any other jurisdiction having jurisdiction. Any judicial proceedings against Agent or any Lender involving, directly or indirectly, the Obligations, any Loan Document or any related agreement shall be brought only in a federal court of competent jurisdiction located in Baltimore City, Maryland or a state court of competent jurisdiction located in the State of Xxxxxxxxxx County, Maryland. All parties acknowledge that they participated in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement and that, accordingly, no party shall move or petition a court construing this Agreement to construe it more stringently against one party than against any other.

Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Service of Process; Venue. The Loan Documents shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Maryland without giving effect to its choice of law provisions. Any judicial proceeding against Borrower with respect to the Obligations, any Loan Document or any related agreement may be brought in any federal or state court of competent jurisdiction located in the State of Maryland. By execution and delivery of each Loan Document to which it is a party, Borrower (i) accepts the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the aforesaid courts and irrevocably agrees to be bound by any judgment rendered thereby, (ii) waives personal service of process, (iii) agrees that service of process upon it may be made by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, pursuant to Section 12.5 hereof, (iv) waives any objection to jurisdiction and venue of any action instituted hereunder and agrees not to assert any defense based on lack of jurisdiction, venue or convenience, and (v) agrees that this loan was made in Maryland, that Lender has accepted in Maryland Loan Documents executed by Borrower and has disbursed Advances under the Loan Documents in Maryland. Nothing shall affect the right of Lender to serve process in any manner permitted by law or shall limit 1imit the right of Lender to bring proceedings against Borrower in the courts of any other jurisdiction having jurisdiction. Any judicial proceedings against Lender involving, directly or indirectly, the Obligations, any Loan Document or any related agreement shall be brought only in a federal or state court located in the State of Maryland. All parties acknowledge that they participated in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement and that, accordingly, no party shall move or petition a court construing this Agreement to construe it more stringently against one party than against any other.

Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Service of Process; Venue. The Loan Documents shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Maryland without giving effect to its choice of law provisions. Any judicial proceeding against Borrower Borrowers with respect to the Obligations, any Loan Document or any related agreement may be brought in any federal or state court of competent jurisdiction located in the State of Maryland. By execution and delivery of each Loan Document to which it is a party, each Borrower (i) accepts the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the aforesaid courts and irrevocably agrees to be bound by any judgment rendered thereby, (ii) waives personal service of process, (iii) agrees that service of process upon it may be made by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, pursuant to Section 12.5 13.5 hereof, and (iv) waives any objection to jurisdiction and venue of any action instituted hereunder and agrees not to assert any defense based on lack of jurisdiction, venue venue, convenience or convenience, and (v) agrees that this loan was made in Maryland, that Lender has accepted in Maryland Loan Documents executed by Borrower and has disbursed Advances under the Loan Documents in Marylandforum non conveniens. Nothing shall affect the right of Agent or any Lender to serve process in any manner permitted by law or shall limit the right of Agent or any Lender to bring proceedings against any Borrower in the courts of any other jurisdiction having jurisdiction. Any judicial proceedings against Agent or any Lender involving, directly or indirectly, the Obligations, any Loan Document or any related agreement shall be brought only in a federal or state court located in the State of Maryland. All parties acknowledge that they participated in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement with the assistance of counsel and that, accordingly, no party shall move or petition a court construing this Agreement to construe it more stringently against one party than against any other.

Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Service of Process; Venue. (a) The Loan Documents Documents, pursuant to New York General Obligations Law Section 5-1401, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Maryland New York without giving effect to its choice of law provisions. Any judicial proceeding against Borrower with respect to the Obligations, any Loan Document or any related agreement may be brought in any federal or state court of competent jurisdiction located provisions that would result in the State application of Maryland. the laws of a different jurisdiction. (b) By execution and delivery of each Loan Document to which it is a party, Borrower (i) accepts each of the non-exclusive parties hereto hereby irrevocably and unconditionally submits, for itself and its property, to the nonexclusive jurisdiction of the aforesaid Supreme Court of the State of New York sitting in New York County and of the United States District Court of the Southern District of New York, and any appellate court from any thereof, in any action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement, or for recognition or enforcement of any judgment, and each of the parties hereto hereby irrevocably and unconditionally agrees that all claims in respect of any such action or proceeding may be heard and determined in such New York State or, to the extent permitted by law, in such Federal court. Each of the parties hereto agrees that a final judgment in any such action or proceeding shall be conclusive and may be enforced in other jurisdictions by suit on the judgment or in any other manner provided by law. Nothing in this Agreement shall affect any right that the Agent or the Lenders may otherwise have to bring any action or proceeding relating to this Agreement against Borrower or its properties in the courts of any jurisdiction. (c) Borrower hereby irrevocably and unconditionally waives, to the fullest extent it may legally and effectively do so, any objection which it may now or hereafter have to the laying of venue of any suit, action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement in any court referred to in paragraph (a) of this Section 12.1. Each of the parties hereto hereby irrevocably agrees waives, to be bound the fullest extent permitted by law, the defense of an inconvenient forum to the maintenance of such action or proceeding in any judgment rendered thereby, such court. (iid) Each of the parties hereto waives personal service of process, (iii) agrees that process and irrevocably consents to service of process upon it may be made by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, pursuant to in the manner provided for notices in Section 12.5 hereof, (iv) waives any objection to jurisdiction and venue of any action instituted hereunder and agrees not to assert any defense based on lack of jurisdiction, venue or convenience, and (v) agrees that this loan was made in Maryland, that Lender has accepted in Maryland Loan Documents executed by Borrower and has disbursed Advances under the Loan Documents in Maryland. Nothing shall in this Agreement will affect the right of Lender any party to this Agreement to serve process in any other manner permitted by law or shall limit the right of Lender to bring proceedings against Borrower in the courts of any other jurisdiction having jurisdiction. Any judicial proceedings against Lender involving, directly or indirectly, the Obligations, any Loan Document or any related agreement shall be brought only in a federal or state court located in the State of Maryland. All parties acknowledge that they participated in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement and that, accordingly, no party shall move or petition a court construing this Agreement to construe it more stringently against one party than against any otherlaw.

Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Service of Process; Venue. The Loan Documents This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Maryland New York without giving effect to its choice of law provisions. Any judicial proceeding against Borrower Pledgor with respect to the Secured Obligations, any Loan Document this Agreement or any related agreement may be brought in any federal or state court of competent jurisdiction located in the State of MarylandNew York. By execution and delivery of each Loan Acquisition Document to which it is a party, Borrower Pledgor (i) accepts the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the aforesaid courts and irrevocably agrees to be bound by any judgment rendered thereby, (ii) waives personal service of process, (iii) agrees that service of process upon it may be made by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, pursuant to Section 12.5 7.2 hereof, and (iv) waives any objection to jurisdiction and venue of any action instituted hereunder and agrees not to assert any defense based on lack of jurisdiction, venue or convenience, and (v) agrees that this loan was made in Maryland, that Lender has accepted in Maryland Loan Documents executed by Borrower and has disbursed Advances under the Loan Documents in Maryland. Nothing shall affect the right of Lender Secured Party to serve process in any manner permitted by law or shall limit the right of Lender Secured Party to bring proceedings against Borrower Pledgor in the courts of any other jurisdiction having jurisdiction. Any judicial proceedings against Lender Secured Party involving, directly or indirectly, the Secured Obligations, any Loan Document this Agreement or any related agreement shall be brought only in a federal or state court located in the State of MarylandNew York. All parties acknowledge that they participated in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement and that, accordingly, no party shall move or petition a court construing this Agreement to construe it more stringently against one party than against any other.

Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Service of Process; Venue. The Loan Documents This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Maryland New York without giving effect to its choice of law provisions. Any judicial proceeding against Borrower Pledgor with respect to the Secured Obligations, any Loan Document this Agreement or any related agreement may be brought in any federal or state court of competent jurisdiction located in the State of MarylandNew York. By execution and delivery of each Loan Debenture Document to which it is a party, Borrower Pledgor (i) accepts the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the aforesaid courts and irrevocably agrees to be bound by any judgment rendered thereby, (ii) waives personal service of process, (iii) agrees that service of process upon it may be made by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, pursuant to Section 12.5 7.2 hereof, and (iv) waives any objection to jurisdiction and venue of any action instituted hereunder and agrees not to assert any defense based on lack of jurisdiction, venue or convenience, and (v) agrees that this loan was made in Maryland, that Lender has accepted in Maryland Loan Documents executed by Borrower and has disbursed Advances under the Loan Documents in Maryland. Nothing shall affect the right of Lender Secured Party to serve process in any manner permitted by law or shall limit the right of Lender Secured Party to bring proceedings against Borrower Pledgor in the courts of any other jurisdiction having jurisdiction. Any judicial proceedings against Lender Secured Party involving, directly or indirectly, the Secured Obligations, any Loan Document this Agreement or any related agreement shall be brought only in a federal or state court located in the State of MarylandNew York. All parties acknowledge that they participated in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement and that, accordingly, no party shall move or petition a court construing this Agreement to construe it more stringently against one party than against any other.

Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Service of Process; Venue. The Loan Documents shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal substantive laws of the State of Maryland New York without giving effect to its choice of law provisions. Any judicial proceeding against any Borrower with respect to the Obligations, any Loan Document Documents or any related agreement may be brought in any federal or state court of competent jurisdiction located in the State of MarylandNew York. By execution and delivery of each Loan Document to which it is a party, Borrower each of the Borrowers and Lender (i) accepts the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the aforesaid courts and irrevocably agrees to be bound by any judgment rendered thereby, (ii) waives personal service of process, (iii) agrees that service of process upon it may be made by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, pursuant to Section 12.5 13.5, hereof, (iv) waives any objection to jurisdiction and venue of any action instituted hereunder and agrees not to assert any defense based on lack of jurisdiction, venue or convenience, and (v) agrees that this loan was made in MarylandNew York, that Lender has accepted in Maryland New York the Loan Documents executed by Borrower Borrowers and has disbursed Advances under the Loan Documents in MarylandNew York. Nothing shall affect the right of Lender to serve process in any manner permitted by law or shall limit the right of Lender to bring proceedings against any Borrower in the courts of any other jurisdiction having jurisdiction. Any judicial proceedings against Lender involving, directly or indirectly, the Obligations, any Loan Document or any related agreement shall be brought only in a federal or state court located in the State of MarylandNew York. All parties acknowledge that they participated in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement and that, accordingly, no party shall move or petition a court construing this Agreement to construe it more stringently against one party than against any other.

Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Service of Process; Venue. The Loan Documents shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Maryland without giving effect to its choice of law provisions. Any judicial proceeding against Borrower Obligors with respect to the Obligations, any Loan Document or any related agreement may be brought in any federal or state court of competent jurisdiction located in the State of Maryland. By execution and delivery of each Loan Document to which it is a party, Borrower each Obligor (i) accepts the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the aforesaid courts and irrevocably agrees to be bound by any judgment rendered thereby, (ii) waives personal service of process, (iii) agrees that service of process upon it may be made by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, pursuant to Section 12.5 hereof, (iv) waives any objection to jurisdiction and venue of any action instituted hereunder and agrees not to assert any defense based on lack of jurisdiction, venue or convenience, and (v) agrees that this loan was made in Maryland, that Lender has accepted in Maryland Loan Documents executed by Borrower Obligors and has disbursed Advances under the Loan Documents in Maryland. Nothing shall affect the right of Lender to serve process in any manner permitted by law or shall limit the right of Lender to bring proceedings against Borrower either Obligor in the courts of any other jurisdiction having jurisdiction. Any judicial proceedings against Lender involving, directly or indirectly, the Obligations, any Loan Document or any related agreement shall be brought only in a federal or state court located in the State of Maryland. All parties acknowledge that they participated in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement and that, accordingly, no party shall move or petition a court construing this Agreement to construe it more stringently against one party than against any other.

Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Service of Process; Venue. The Loan Documents shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Maryland without giving effect to its choice of law provisions. Any judicial proceeding against Borrower with respect to the Obligations, any Loan Document or any related agreement may be brought in any federal or state court of competent jurisdiction located in the State of Maryland. By execution and delivery of each Loan Document to which it is a party, Borrower (i) accepts the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the aforesaid courts and irrevocably agrees to be bound by any judgment rendered thereby, (ii) waives personal service of process, (iii) agrees that service of process upon it may be made by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, pursuant to Section 12.5 hereof, (iv) waives any objection to jurisdiction and venue of any action instituted hereunder and agrees not to assert any defense based on lack of jurisdiction, venue or convenience, and (v) agrees that this loan was made in Maryland, that Lender has accepted in Maryland Loan Documents executed by Borrower and has disbursed Advances under the Loan Documents in Maryland. Nothing shall affect the right of Lender to serve process in any manner permitted by law or shall limit the right of Lender to bring proceedings against Borrower in the courts of any other jurisdiction having jurisdiction. Any judicial proceedings against Lender involving, directly or indirectly, the Obligations, any Loan Document or any related agreement shall be brought only in a federal or state court located in the State of MarylandMaryland or the State of Delaware. All parties acknowledge that they participated in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement and that, accordingly, no party shall move or petition a court construing this Agreement to construe it more stringently against one party than against any other.

Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Service of Process; Venue. The Loan Documents shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Maryland without giving effect to its choice of law provisions. Any judicial proceeding against Borrower any one or more Credit Parties with respect to the Obligations, any Loan Document or any related agreement may be brought in any federal or state court of competent jurisdiction located in the State of Maryland. By execution and delivery of each Loan Document to which it is a party, Borrower each Credit Party (i) accepts the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the aforesaid courts and irrevocably agrees to be bound by any judgment rendered thereby, (ii) waives personal service of process, (iii) agrees that service of process upon it may be made by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, pursuant to Section 12.5 13.5 hereof, and (iv) waives any objection to jurisdiction and venue of any action instituted hereunder and agrees not to assert any defense based on lack of jurisdiction, venue venue, convenience or convenience, and (v) agrees that this loan was made in Maryland, that Lender has accepted in Maryland Loan Documents executed by Borrower and has disbursed Advances under the Loan Documents in Marylandforum non conveniens. Nothing shall affect the right of any Credit Party or Lender to serve process in any manner permitted by law or shall limit the right of Lender to bring proceedings against Borrower any Credit Party in the courts of any other jurisdiction having jurisdiction. Any judicial proceedings against Lender involving, directly or indirectly, the Obligations, any Loan Document or any related agreement shall be brought only in a federal or state court located in the State of Maryland. All parties acknowledge that they participated in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement with the assistance of counsel and that, accordingly, no party shall move or petition a court construing this Agreement to construe it more stringently against one party than against any other.

Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Service of Process; Venue. The Loan Documents shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Maryland without giving effect to its choice of law provisions. Any judicial proceeding against Borrower with respect to the Obligations, any Loan Document or any related agreement may be brought in any federal or state court of competent jurisdiction located in the State of Maryland. By execution and delivery of each Loan Document to which it is a party, Borrower (i) accepts the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the aforesaid courts and irrevocably agrees to be bound by any judgment rendered thereby, (ii) waives personal service of process, (iii) agrees that service of process upon it may be made by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, pursuant to Section 12.5 hereof, and (iv) waives any objection to jurisdiction and venue of any action instituted hereunder and agrees not to assert any defense based on lack of jurisdiction, venue or convenience, and (v) agrees that this loan was made in Maryland, that Lender has accepted in Maryland Loan Documents executed by Borrower and has disbursed Advances under the Loan Documents in Maryland. Nothing shall affect the right of Lender to serve process in any manner permitted by law or shall limit the right of Lender to bring proceedings against Borrower in the courts of any other jurisdiction having jurisdiction. Any judicial proceedings against Lender involving, directly or indirectly, the Obligations, any Loan Document or any related agreement shall be brought only in a federal or state court located in the State of Maryland. All parties acknowledge that they participated in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement and that, accordingly, no party shall move or petition a court construing this Agreement to construe it more stringently against one party than against any other.

Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Service of Process; Venue. The Loan Documents shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Maryland New York without giving effect to its choice of law provisions. Any judicial proceeding against Borrower any Credit Party with respect to the Obligations, any Loan Document or any related agreement may be brought in the Bankruptcy Court or, if the Bankruptcy Cases are no longer pending, any federal or state court of competent jurisdiction located in the State of MarylandNew York, New York. By execution and delivery of each Loan Document to which it is a party, Borrower each Credit Party and Lender (i) accepts accept the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the aforesaid courts and irrevocably agrees to be bound by any judgment rendered thereby, (ii) waives waive personal service of process, (iii) agrees agree that service of process upon it them may be made by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, pursuant to Section 12.5 hereof, (iv) waives waive any objection to jurisdiction and venue of any action instituted hereunder and agrees not to assert any defense based on lack of jurisdiction, venue or convenience, and (v) agrees agree that this loan was made in MarylandNew York, that Lender has accepted in Maryland New York the Loan Documents executed by Borrower the Credit Parties and has disbursed Advances under the Loan Documents in MarylandNew York. Nothing shall affect the right of any Credit Party or Lender to serve process in any manner permitted by law or shall limit the right of Lender to bring proceedings against Borrower the other party or parties in the courts of any other jurisdiction having jurisdiction. Any judicial proceedings against Lender involving, directly or indirectly, the Obligations, any Loan Document or any related agreement shall be brought only in a federal or state court located in the State of Maryland. All parties acknowledge that they participated in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement and that, accordingly, no party shall move or petition a court construing this Agreement to construe it more stringently against one party than against any other.

Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Service of Process; Venue. The Loan Documents shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Maryland without giving effect to its choice of law provisions. Any judicial proceeding against Borrower with respect to the Obligations, any Loan Document or any related agreement may be brought in any federal or state court of competent jurisdiction located in the State of Maryland. By execution and delivery of each Loan Document to which it is a party, Borrower (i) accepts the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the aforesaid courts and irrevocably agrees to be bound by any judgment rendered thereby, (ii) waives personal service of process, (iii) agrees that service of process upon it may be made by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, pursuant to Section SECTION 12.5 hereof, and (iv) waives any objection to jurisdiction and venue of any action instituted hereunder and agrees not to assert any defense based on lack of jurisdiction, venue or convenience, and (v) agrees that this loan was made in Maryland, that Lender has accepted in Maryland Loan Documents executed by Borrower and has disbursed Advances under the Loan Documents in Maryland. Nothing shall affect the right of Agent or any Lender to serve process in any manner permitted by law or shall limit the right of Agent or any Lender to bring proceedings against Borrower in the courts of any other jurisdiction having jurisdiction. Any judicial proceedings against Agent or any Lender involving, directly or indirectly, the Obligations, any Loan Document or any related agreement shall be brought only in a federal or state court located in the State of Maryland. All parties acknowledge that they participated in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement and that, accordingly, no party shall move or petition a court construing this Agreement to construe it more stringently against one party than against any other.

Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Service of Process; Venue. The Loan Acquisition Documents shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Maryland New York without giving effect to its choice of law provisions. Any judicial proceeding against Borrower Purchaser with respect to the Obligations, any Loan Acquisition Document or any related agreement may be brought in any federal or state court of competent jurisdiction located in the State of MarylandNew York. By execution and delivery of each Loan Acquisition Document to which it is a party, Borrower Purchaser (i) accepts the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the aforesaid courts and irrevocably agrees to be bound by any judgment rendered thereby, (ii) waives personal service of process, (iii) agrees that service of process upon it may be made by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, pursuant to Section 12.5 hereof, (iv) waives any objection to jurisdiction and venue of any action instituted hereunder and agrees not to assert any defense based on lack of jurisdiction, venue or convenience, and (v) agrees that this loan was made in Maryland, that Lender Seller has accepted in Maryland Loan New York the Acquisition Documents executed by Borrower and has disbursed Advances under the Loan Documents in MarylandPurchaser. Nothing shall affect the right of Lender Seller to serve process in any manner permitted by law or shall limit the right of Lender Seller to bring proceedings against Borrower Purchaser in the courts of any other jurisdiction having jurisdiction. Any judicial proceedings against Lender Seller involving, directly or indirectly, the Obligations, any Loan Acquisition Document or any related agreement shall be brought only in a federal or state court located in the State of MarylandNew York. All parties acknowledge that they participated in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement and that, accordingly, no party shall move or petition a court construing this Agreement to construe it more stringently against one party than against any other.

Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Service of Process; Venue. The Loan Documents shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Maryland without giving effect to its choice of law provisions. Any judicial proceeding against Borrower with respect to the Obligations, any Loan Document or any related agreement may be brought in any federal or state court of competent jurisdiction located in the State of Maryland. By execution and delivery of each Loan Document to which it is a party, Borrower (i) accepts the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the aforesaid courts and irrevocably agrees to be bound by any judgment rendered thereby, (ii) waives personal service of process, (iii) agrees that service of process upon it may be made by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, pursuant to Section 12.5 hereof, and (iv) waives any objection to jurisdiction and venue ------------ of any action instituted hereunder and agrees not to assert any defense based on lack of jurisdiction, venue or convenience, and (v) agrees that this loan was made in Maryland, that Lender has accepted in Maryland Loan Documents executed by Borrower and has disbursed Advances under the Loan Documents in Maryland. Nothing shall affect the right of Lender to serve process in any manner permitted by law or shall limit the right of Lender to bring proceedings against Borrower in the courts of any other jurisdiction having jurisdiction. Any judicial proceedings against Lender involving, directly or indirectly, the Obligations, any Loan Document or any related agreement shall be brought only in a federal or state court located in the State of MarylandMaryland or the State of Delaware. All parties acknowledge that they participated in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement and that, accordingly, no party shall move or petition a court construing this Agreement to construe it more stringently against one party than against any other.

Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Service of Process; Venue. The Loan Debenture Documents shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Maryland New York without giving effect to its choice of law provisions. Any judicial proceeding against Borrower either Obligor with respect to the Obligations, any Loan Debenture Document or any related agreement may be brought in any federal or state court of competent jurisdiction located in the State of MarylandNew York. By execution and delivery of each Loan Debenture Document to which it is a party, Borrower each Obligor (i) accepts the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the aforesaid courts and irrevocably agrees to be bound by any judgment rendered thereby, (ii) waives personal service of process, (iii) agrees that service of process upon it may be made by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, pursuant to Section 12.5 hereof, (iv) waives any objection to jurisdiction and venue of any action instituted hereunder and agrees not to assert any defense based on lack of jurisdiction, venue or convenience, and (v) agrees that this loan was made in Maryland, that Lender Debenture Holder has accepted in Maryland Loan New York the Debenture Documents executed by Borrower and has disbursed Advances under the Loan Documents in Marylandeach Obligor. Nothing shall affect the right of Lender Debenture Holder to serve process in any manner permitted by law or shall limit the right of Lender Debenture Holder to bring proceedings against Borrower either Obligor in the courts of any other jurisdiction having jurisdiction. Any judicial proceedings against Lender Debenture Holder involving, directly or indirectly, the Obligations, any Loan Debenture Document or any related agreement shall be brought only in a federal or state court located in the State of MarylandNew York. All parties acknowledge that they participated in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement and that, accordingly, no party shall move or petition a court construing this Agreement to construe it more stringently against one party than against any other.

Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Service of Process; Venue. The Loan Documents This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Maryland without giving effect to its choice of law provisions. Any judicial proceeding against Borrower with respect to the Obligations, any Loan Document or any related agreement hereto may be brought in any federal or state court of competent jurisdiction located in the State of Maryland. By execution and delivery of each Loan Document to which it is a partyhereof, Borrower (i) accepts the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the aforesaid courts and irrevocably agrees to be bound by any judgment rendered thereby, (ii) waives personal service of process, (iii) agrees that service of process upon it may be made by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, pursuant to Section 12.5 4.4 hereof, (iv) waives any objection to jurisdiction and venue of any action instituted hereunder and agrees not to assert any defense based on lack of jurisdiction, venue or convenience, and (v) agrees that this loan was made in Maryland, that Lender has accepted in Maryland Loan Documents this Agreement executed by Borrower and has disbursed Advances under the Loan Documents in MarylandBorrower. Nothing shall affect the right of Lender to serve process in any manner permitted by law or shall limit the right of Lender to bring proceedings against Borrower in the courts of any other jurisdiction having jurisdiction. Any judicial proceedings against Lender involving, directly or indirectly, the Obligations, any Loan Document or any related agreement involving this Agreement shall be brought only in a federal or state court located in the State of Maryland. All parties acknowledge that they participated in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement and that, accordingly, no party shall move or petition a court construing this Agreement to construe it more stringently against one party than against any other.

Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Service of Process; Venue. The Loan Documents shall shall, pursuant to New York General Obligations Law Section 5-1401, be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Maryland New York without giving effect to its choice of law provisions. Any judicial proceeding against Borrower any Credit Party with respect to the Obligations, any Loan Document or any related agreement may be brought in any federal or state court of competent jurisdiction located in the State of MarylandNew York. By execution and delivery of each Loan Document to which it is a party, Borrower each Credit Party (i) accepts the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the aforesaid courts and irrevocably agrees to be bound by any judgment rendered thereby, (ii) waives personal service of process, (iii) agrees that service of process upon it may be made by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, pursuant to Section 12.5 13.5 hereof, and (iv) waives any objection to jurisdiction and venue of any action instituted hereunder and agrees not to assert any defense based on lack of jurisdiction, venue venue, convenience or convenience, and (v) agrees that this loan was made forum non conveniens in Maryland, that Lender has accepted in Maryland Loan Documents executed by Borrower and has disbursed Advances under the Loan Documents in Marylandaforesaid courts. Nothing shall affect the right of Agent or any Lender to serve process in any manner permitted by law or shall limit the right of Agent or any Lender to bring proceedings against Borrower any Credit Party in the courts of any other jurisdiction having jurisdiction. Any judicial proceedings against Agent or any Lender involving, directly or indirectly, the Obligations, any Loan Document or any related agreement shall be brought only in a federal or state court located in the State of MarylandNew York. All parties acknowledge that they participated in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement with the assistance of counsel and that, accordingly, no party shall move or petition a court construing this Agreement to construe it more stringently against one party than against any other.

Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Service of Process; Venue. The Loan Documents This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Maryland New York without giving effect to its choice of law provisions. Any judicial proceeding against Borrower Pledgor with respect to the Secured Obligations, any Loan Document this Agreement or any related agreement may be brought in any federal or state court of competent jurisdiction located in the State of MarylandNew York. By execution and delivery of each Loan Document to which it is a party, Borrower Pledgor hereby (i) accepts the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the aforesaid courts and irrevocably agrees to be bound by any judgment rendered thereby, (ii) waives personal service of process, (iii) agrees that service of process upon it may be made by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, pursuant to Section 12.5 7.2 hereof, and (iv) waives any objection to jurisdiction and venue of any action instituted hereunder and agrees not to assert any defense based on lack of jurisdiction, venue or convenience, and (v) agrees that this loan was made in Maryland, that Lender has accepted in Maryland Loan Documents executed by Borrower and has disbursed Advances under the Loan Documents in Maryland. Nothing shall affect the right of Lender Secured Party to serve process in any manner permitted by law or shall limit the right of Lender Secured Party to bring proceedings against Borrower Pledgor in the courts of any other jurisdiction having jurisdiction. Any judicial proceedings against Lender Secured Party involving, directly or indirectly, the Secured Obligations, any Loan Document this Agreement or any related agreement shall be brought only in a federal or state court located in the State of MarylandNew York. All parties acknowledge that they participated in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement and that, accordingly, no party shall move or petition a court construing this Agreement to construe it more stringently against one party than against any other.

Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Service of Process; Venue. The Loan Documents shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal substantive laws of the State of Maryland New York without giving effect to its choice of law provisions; provided, however, if any provision(s) of any Loan Document would violate or have the effect of violating the laws of the State of New York but not the laws of the State of Delaware then, with respect to such provision(s), the laws of the State of Delaware shall apply. Any judicial proceeding against any Borrower with respect to the Obligations, any Loan Document Documents or any related agreement may be brought in any federal or state court of competent jurisdiction located in the State of MarylandNew York. By execution and delivery of each Loan Document to which it is a party, each Borrower and Lender (i) accepts the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the aforesaid courts and irrevocably agrees to be bound by any judgment rendered thereby, (ii) waives personal service of process, (iii) agrees that service of process upon it may be made by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, pursuant to Section 12.5 hereof13.5, (iv) waives any objection to jurisdiction and venue of any action instituted hereunder and agrees not to assert any defense based on lack of jurisdiction, venue or convenience, and (v) agrees that this loan was made in MarylandNew York, that Lender has accepted in Maryland New York the Loan Documents executed by Borrower Borrowers and has disbursed Advances under the Loan Documents in MarylandNew York. Nothing shall affect the right of Lender to serve process in any manner permitted by law applicable Law or shall limit the right of Lender to bring proceedings against any Borrower in the courts of any other jurisdiction having jurisdiction. Any judicial proceedings against Lender involving, directly or indirectly, the Obligations, any Loan Document or any related agreement shall be brought only in a federal or state court located in the State of MarylandNew York. All parties acknowledge that they participated in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement and that, accordingly, no party shall move or petition a court construing this Agreement to construe it more stringently against one party than against any other.

Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Service of Process; Venue. The Loan Documents shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Maryland without giving effect to its choice of law provisions. Any judicial proceeding against Borrower with respect to the Obligations, any Loan Document or any related agreement may be brought in any federal or state court of competent jurisdiction located in the State of Maryland. By execution and delivery of each Loan Document to which it is a party, each of Borrower and Lender (i) accepts the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the aforesaid courts and irrevocably agrees to be bound by any judgment rendered thereby, (ii) waives personal service of process, (iii) agrees that service of process upon it may be made by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, pursuant to Section 12.5 hereof, (iv) waives any objection to jurisdiction and venue of any action instituted hereunder and agrees not to assert any defense based on lack of jurisdiction, venue or convenience, and (v) agrees that this loan was made in Maryland, that Lender has accepted in Maryland Loan Documents executed by Borrower and has disbursed Advances under the Loan Documents in Maryland. Nothing shall affect the right of Lender to serve process in any manner permitted by law or shall limit the right of Lender to bring proceedings against Borrower in the courts of any other jurisdiction having jurisdiction. Any judicial proceedings against Lender involving, directly or indirectly, the Obligations, any Loan Document or any related agreement shall be brought only in a federal or state court located in the State of Maryland. All parties acknowledge that they participated in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement and that, accordingly, no party shall move or petition a court construing this Agreement to construe it more stringently against one party than against any other.

Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Service of Process; Venue. The Loan Documents shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Maryland without giving effect to its choice of law provisions. Any judicial proceeding against any Borrower with respect to the Obligations, any Loan Document or any related agreement may be brought in any federal or state court of competent jurisdiction located in the State of Maryland. By execution and delivery of each Loan Document to which it is a party, each Borrower (i) accepts the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the aforesaid courts and irrevocably agrees to be bound by any judgment rendered thereby, (ii) waives personal service of process, (iii) agrees that service of process upon it may be made by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, pursuant to Section 12.5 hereof, and (iv) waives any objection to jurisdiction and venue of any action instituted hereunder and agrees not to assert any defense based on lack of jurisdiction, venue venue, convenience or convenience, and (v) agrees that this loan was made in Maryland, that Lender has accepted in Maryland Loan Documents executed by Borrower and has disbursed Advances under the Loan Documents in Marylandforum non conveniens. Nothing shall affect the right of Agent or any Lender to serve process in any manner permitted by law or shall limit the right of Agent or any Lender to bring proceedings against any Borrower in the courts of any other jurisdiction having jurisdiction. Any judicial proceedings against Agent or any Lender involving, directly or indirectly, the Obligations, any Loan Document or any related agreement shall be brought only in a federal or state court located in the State of Maryland. All parties acknowledge that they participated in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement with the assistance of counsel and that, accordingly, no party shall move or petition a court construing this Agreement to construe it more stringently against one party than against any other.

Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Service of Process; Venue. The Loan Documents shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Maryland New York without giving effect to its choice of law provisions. Any judicial proceeding against Borrower Borrower, Agent or any Lender with respect to the Obligations, any Loan Document or any related agreement may be brought in any federal or state court of competent jurisdiction located in the State of MarylandNew York. By execution and delivery of each Loan Document to which it is a party, Borrower (i) accepts the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the aforesaid courts and irrevocably agrees to be bound by any judgment rendered thereby, (ii) waives personal service of process, (iii) agrees that service of process upon it may be made by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, pursuant to Section 12.5 13.5 hereof, and (iv) waives any objection to jurisdiction and venue of any action instituted hereunder and agrees not to assert any defense based on lack of jurisdiction, venue venue, convenience or convenience, and (v) agrees that this loan was made in Maryland, that Lender has accepted in Maryland Loan Documents executed by Borrower and has disbursed Advances under the Loan Documents in Maryland. Nothing shall affect the right of Lender to serve process in any manner permitted by law or shall limit the right of Lender to bring proceedings against Borrower forum non conveniens in the courts of any other jurisdiction having jurisdictionaforesaid courts. Any judicial proceedings against Agent or any Lender involving, directly or indirectly, the Obligations, any Loan Document or any related agreement shall be brought only in a federal or state court located in the State of MarylandNew York. All parties acknowledge that they participated Nothing shall affect the right of any Lender to serve process in any manner permitted by law or shall limit the right of any Lender to bring proceedings against Borrower in the negotiation and drafting courts of this Agreement and that, accordingly, no party shall move or petition a court construing this Agreement to construe it more stringently against one party than against any otherother jurisdiction having jurisdiction.

Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Service of Process; Venue. The Loan Documents shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Maryland without giving effect to its choice of law provisions. Any judicial proceeding against Borrower with respect to the Obligations, any Loan Document or any related agreement may be brought in any federal or state court of competent jurisdiction located in the State of Maryland. By execution and delivery of each Loan Document to which it is a party, Borrower (i) accepts the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the aforesaid courts and irrevocably agrees to be bound by any judgment rendered thereby, (ii) waives personal service of process, (iii) agrees that service of process upon it may be made by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, pursuant to Section 12.5 hereof, and (iv) waives any objection to jurisdiction and venue of any action instituted hereunder and agrees not to assert any defense based on lack of jurisdiction, venue venue, convenience or convenience, and (v) agrees that this loan was made in Maryland, that Lender has accepted in Maryland Loan Documents executed by Borrower and has disbursed Advances under the Loan Documents in Marylandforum non conveniens. Nothing shall affect the right of Agent or any Lender to serve process in any manner permitted by law or shall limit the right of Agent or any Lender to bring proceedings against Borrower in the courts of any other jurisdiction having jurisdiction. Any judicial proceedings against Agent or any Lender involving, directly or indirectly, the Obligations, any Loan Document or any related agreement shall be brought only in a federal or state court located in the State of Maryland. All parties acknowledge that they participated in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement with the assistance of counsel and that, accordingly, no party shall move or petition a court construing this Agreement to construe it more stringently against one party than against any other.

Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Service of Process; Venue. The Loan Documents shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Maryland without giving effect to its choice of law provisions. Any judicial proceeding against Borrower with respect to the Obligations, any Loan Document or any related agreement may be brought in any federal or state court of competent jurisdiction located in the State of Maryland. By execution and delivery of each Loan Document to which it is a party, Borrower (i) accepts the non-non- exclusive jurisdiction of the aforesaid courts and irrevocably agrees to be bound by any judgment rendered thereby, (ii) waives personal service of process, (iii) agrees that service of process upon it may be made by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, pursuant to Section 12.5 hereof, (iv) waives any objection to jurisdiction and venue of any action instituted hereunder and agrees not to assert any defense based on lack of jurisdiction, venue or convenience, and (v) agrees that this loan was made in Maryland, that Lender has accepted in Maryland Loan Documents executed by Borrower and has disbursed Advances under the Loan Documents in Maryland. Nothing shall affect the right of Lender to serve process in any manner permitted by law or shall limit the right of Lender to bring proceedings against Borrower in the courts of any other jurisdiction having jurisdiction. Any judicial proceedings against Lender involving, directly or indirectly, the Obligations, any Loan Document or any related agreement shall be brought only in a federal or state court located in the State of Maryland. All parties acknowledge that they participated in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement and that, accordingly, no party shall move or petition a court construing this Agreement to construe it more stringently against one party than against any other.

Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Service of Process; Venue. (A) The Loan Documents Documents, pursuant to New York General Obligations Law Section 5-1401, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Maryland New York without giving effect to its choice of law provisions. Any judicial proceeding against Borrower with respect to the Obligations, any Loan Document or any related agreement may be brought in any federal or state court of competent jurisdiction located provisions that would result in the State application of Maryland. the laws of a different jurisdiction. (B) By execution and delivery of each Loan Document to which it is a party, Borrower (i) accepts each of the non-parties hereto hereby irrevocably and unconditionally submits, for itself and its property, to the exclusive jurisdiction of the aforesaid courts Supreme Court of the State of New York sitting in New York County and of the United States District Court of the Southern District of New York, and any appellate court from any thereof, in any action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement, or for recognition or enforcement of any judgment, and each of the parties hereto hereby irrevocably and unconditionally agrees that all claims in respect of any such action or proceeding may be heard and determined in such New York State or, to the extent permitted by law, in such Federal court. Each of the parties hereto agrees that a final judgment in any such action or proceeding shall be bound conclusive and may be enforced in other jurisdictions by suit on the judgment or in any judgment rendered therebyother manner provided by law. (C) EACH PARTY hereby irrevocably and unconditionally waives, to the fullest extent it may legally and effectively do so, any objection which it may now or hereafter have to the laying of venue of any suit, action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement in any court referred to in paragraph (iia) of this Section 12.1. Each of the parties hereto hereby irrevocably waives, to the fullest extent permitted by law, the defense of an inconvenient forum to the maintenance of such action or proceeding in any such court. (D) Each of the parties hereto waives personal service of process, (iii) agrees that process AND irrevocably consents to service of process upon it may be made by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, pursuant to in the manner provided for notices in Section 12.5 hereof, (iv) waives any objection to jurisdiction and venue of any action instituted hereunder and agrees not to assert any defense based on lack of jurisdiction, venue or convenience, and (v) agrees that this loan was made in Maryland, that Lender has accepted in Maryland Loan Documents executed by Borrower and has disbursed Advances under the Loan Documents in Maryland12.5. Nothing shall in this Agreement will affect the right of Lender any party to this Agreement to serve process in any other manner permitted by law or shall limit the right of Lender to bring proceedings against Borrower in the courts of any other jurisdiction having jurisdiction. Any judicial proceedings against Lender involving, directly or indirectly, the Obligations, any Loan Document or any related agreement shall be brought only in a federal or state court located in the State of Maryland. All parties acknowledge that they participated in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement and that, accordingly, no party shall move or petition a court construing this Agreement to construe it more stringently against one party than against any otherlaw.

Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Service of Process; Venue. The Loan Documents This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Maryland New York without giving effect to its choice of law provisionsprovisions (other than Section 5-1401 of the New York General Obligation Law). Any judicial proceeding against Borrower with respect to the Obligations, any Loan Document or any related agreement may be brought in any federal or state court of competent jurisdiction located in the City of New York, State of MarylandNew York (any such court, individually a "New York Court," and all such courts collectively, the "New York Courts"), provided nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed or operate to preclude Secured Party from bringing suit or taking other legal action in any jurisdiction to the extent, but only to the extent, it is required to bring suit in such jurisdiction to realize on the Collateral or any other security for the Obligations (any such court and any New York Court, individually a "Qualified Court" and collectively, the "Qualified Courts"), and provided, further that Secured Party, Lenders and Pledgor acknowledge that any appeals from a Qualified Court may have to be heard by a court located outside of the jurisdiction where such Qualified Court sits. By execution and delivery of each Loan Document to which it is a partythis agreement, Borrower Pledgor (i) accepts the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the aforesaid courts Qualified Courts and irrevocably agrees to be bound by any judgment rendered thereby, (ii) waives personal service of process, (iii) agrees that service of process upon it may be made by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, pursuant to Section 12.5 hereof, 10.6 of the Loan Agreement and (iv) waives any objection to jurisdiction and venue of any action instituted hereunder in any Qualified Court and agrees not to assert any defense to an action brought in any Qualified Court based on lack of jurisdiction, venue or convenience, and (v) agrees that this loan was made in Maryland, that Lender has accepted in Maryland Loan Documents executed by Borrower and has disbursed Advances under the Loan Documents in Maryland. Nothing shall affect the right of Lender to serve process in any manner permitted by law or shall limit the right of Lender to bring proceedings against Borrower in the courts of any other jurisdiction having jurisdiction. Any judicial proceedings against Secured Party or any Lender involving, directly or indirectly, the Obligations, any Loan Document or any related agreement shall be brought only in a federal or state court located in the State of MarylandNew York Court. All parties acknowledge that they participated in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement and that, accordingly, no party shall move or petition a court construing this Agreement to construe it more stringently against one party than against any other.

Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Service of Process; Venue. The Loan Documents shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Maryland without giving effect to its choice of law provisions. Any judicial proceeding against Borrower with respect to the Obligations, any Loan Document or any related agreement may be brought in any federal or state court of competent jurisdiction located in the State of Maryland. By execution and delivery of each Loan Document to which it is a party, Borrower (i) accepts the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the aforesaid courts and irrevocably agrees to be bound by any judgment rendered thereby, (ii) waives personal service of process, (iii) agrees that service of process upon it may be made by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, pursuant to Section 12.5 hereof, and (iv) waives any objection to jurisdiction and venue of any action instituted hereunder and agrees not to assert any defense based on lack of jurisdiction, venue or convenience, and (v) agrees that this loan was made in Maryland, that Lender has accepted in Maryland Loan Documents executed by Borrower and has disbursed Advances under the Loan Documents in Maryland. Nothing shall affect the right of Agent or any Lender to serve process in any manner permitted by law or shall limit the right of Agent or any Lender to bring proceedings against Borrower in the courts of any other jurisdiction having jurisdiction. Any judicial proceedings against Agent or any Lender involving, directly or indirectly, the Obligations, any Loan Document or any related agreement shall be brought only in a federal or state court located in the State of Maryland. All parties acknowledge that they participated in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement and that, accordingly, no party shall move or petition a court construing this Agreement to construe it more stringently against one party than against any other.

Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Service of Process; Venue. The Loan Documents shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Maryland without giving effect to its choice of law provisions. Any judicial proceeding against Borrower with respect to the Obligations, any Loan Document or any related agreement may be brought in any federal or state court of competent jurisdiction located in the State of Maryland. By execution and delivery of each Loan Document to which it is a party, Borrower (i) accepts the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the aforesaid courts and irrevocably agrees to be bound by any judgment rendered thereby, (ii) waives personal service of process, (iii) agrees that service of process upon it may be made by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, pursuant to Section 12.5 hereof, (iv) waives any objection to jurisdiction and venue of any action instituted hereunder and agrees not to assert any defense based on lack of jurisdiction, venue or convenience, convenience and (v) agrees that this loan Loan was made in Maryland, that Lender has accepted in Maryland the Loan Documents executed by Borrower and has disbursed Advances and Loans under the Loan Documents in Maryland. Nothing shall affect the right of Agent or any Lender to serve process in any manner permitted by law or shall limit the right of Agent or any Lender to bring proceedings against Borrower in the courts of any other jurisdiction having jurisdiction. Any judicial proceedings against Agent or any Lender involving, directly or indirectly, the Obligations, any Loan Document or any related agreement shall be brought only in a federal or state court located in the State of Maryland. All parties acknowledge that they participated in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement and that, accordingly, no party shall move or petition a court construing this Agreement to construe it more stringently against one party than against any other.

Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Service of Process; Venue. The Loan Documents shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Maryland without giving effect to its choice of law provisions. Any judicial proceeding against Borrower any Credit Party with respect to the Obligations, any Loan Document or any related agreement may be brought in any federal or state court of competent jurisdiction located in the State of Maryland. By execution and delivery of each Loan Document to which it is a party, Borrower each Credit Party (i) accepts the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the aforesaid courts and irrevocably agrees to be bound by any judgment rendered thereby, (ii) waives personal service of process, (iii) agrees that service of process upon it may be made by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, pursuant to Section 12.5 hereof, (iv) waives any objection to jurisdiction and venue of any action instituted hereunder and agrees not to assert any defense based on lack of jurisdiction, venue or convenience, and (v) agrees that this loan was made in Maryland, that Lender has accepted in Maryland the Loan Documents executed by Borrower the Credit Parties and has disbursed Advances under the Loan Documents in Maryland. Nothing shall affect the right of Lender to serve process in any manner permitted by law or shall limit the right of Lender to bring proceedings against Borrower any Credit Party in the courts of any other jurisdiction having jurisdiction. Any judicial proceedings against Lender involving, directly or indirectly, the Obligations, any Loan Document or any related agreement shall be brought only in a federal or state court located in the State of Maryland. All parties acknowledge that they participated in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement and that, accordingly, no party shall move or petition a court construing this Agreement to construe it more stringently against one party than against any other.

Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Service of Process; Venue. The Loan Documents shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal substantive laws of the State of Maryland New York without giving effect to its choice of law provisions; provided, however, if any provision(s) of any Loan Document would violate or have the effect of violating the laws of the State of New York but not the laws of the State of New Jersey then, with respect to such provision(s), the laws of the State of New Jersey shall apply. Any judicial proceeding against Borrower with respect to the Obligations, any Loan Document Documents or any related agreement may be brought in any federal or state court of competent jurisdiction located in the State of MarylandNew York. By execution and delivery of each Loan Document to which it is a party, each of Borrower and Lender (i) accepts the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the aforesaid courts and irrevocably agrees to be bound by any judgment rendered thereby, (ii) waives personal service of process, (iii) agrees that service of process upon it may be made by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, pursuant to Section 12.5 12.5, hereof, (iv) waives any objection to jurisdiction and venue of any action instituted hereunder in the State of New York or the State of New Jersey and agrees not to assert any defense based on lack of jurisdiction, venue or convenienceconvenience in any such action, and (v) agrees that this loan was made in MarylandNew York, that Lender has accepted in Maryland New York the Loan Documents executed by Borrower and has disbursed Advances under the Loan Documents in MarylandNew York. Nothing shall affect the right of Lender to serve process in any manner permitted by law or shall limit the right of Lender to bring proceedings against Borrower in the courts of any other jurisdiction having jurisdiction. Any judicial proceedings against Lender involving, directly or indirectly, the Obligations, any Loan Document or any related agreement shall be brought only in a federal or state court located in the State of MarylandNew York. All parties acknowledge that they participated in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement and that, accordingly, no party shall move or petition a court construing this Agreement to construe it more stringently against one party than against any other.

Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Service of Process; Venue. The Loan Documents shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Maryland without giving effect to its choice of law provisions. Any judicial proceeding against Borrower with respect to the Obligations, any Loan Document or any related agreement may be brought in any federal or state court of competent jurisdiction located in the State of Maryland. By execution and delivery of each Loan Document to which it is a party, each of Borrower and Lender (i) accepts the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the aforesaid courts and irrevocably agrees to be bound by any judgment rendered thereby, (ii) waives personal service of process, (iii) agrees that service of process upon it may be made by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, pursuant to Section 12.5 hereof, and (iv) waives any objection to jurisdiction and venue of any action instituted hereunder and agrees not to assert any defense based on lack of jurisdiction, venue or convenience, and (v) agrees that this loan was made in Maryland, that Lender has accepted in Maryland Loan Documents executed by Borrower and has disbursed Advances under the Loan Documents in Maryland. Nothing shall affect the right of Borrower or Lender to serve process in any manner permitted by law or shall limit the right of Lender to bring proceedings against Borrower in the courts of any other jurisdiction having jurisdiction. Any judicial proceedings against Lender involving, directly or indirectly, the Obligations, any Loan Document or any related agreement shall be brought only in a federal or state court located in the State of Maryland. All parties acknowledge that they participated in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement and that, accordingly, no party shall move or petition a court construing this Agreement to construe it more stringently against one party than against any other.