Common use of GOVERNING LAW; VENUE; CONSENT TO JURISDICTION Clause in Contracts

GOVERNING LAW; VENUE; CONSENT TO JURISDICTION. The Contract shall be governed by, and construed and enforced in accordance with, the laws of the State of Oregon, without regard to principles of conflicts of law. Any claim, action, suit or proceeding (collectively, “Claim”) between Agency (or any agency or department of the State of Oregon) and Consultant that arises from or relates to the Contract shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the Circuit Court located in the County in which the Project is located; provided, however, if a Claim must be brought in a Federal forum, then it shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the United States District Court for the District of Oregon. In no event shall this Section be construed as a waiver by the Agency or State of Oregon of any form or defense or immunity, whether based on sovereign immunity, governmental immunity, immunity based on the Eleventh Amendment to the United States Constitution, or otherwise. CONSULTANT, BY EXECUTION OF THE CONTRACT, HEREBY CONSENTS TO THE IN PERSONAM JURISDICTION OF SAID COURTS.

GOVERNING LAW; VENUE; CONSENT TO JURISDICTION. The Contract WOC shall be governed by, and construed and enforced in accordance with, the laws of the State of Oregon, without regard to principles of conflicts of law. Any claim, action, suit or proceeding (collectively, “Claim”) between Agency (or any other agency or department of the State of Oregon) and Consultant that arises from or relates to the Contract WOC shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the Circuit Court located in of Xxxxxx County for the County in which the Project is locatedState of Oregon; provided, however, if a Claim must be brought in a Federal federal forum, then it shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the United States District Court for the District of Oregon. In no event shall this Section be construed as a waiver by the Agency or State of Oregon of any form or defense or immunity, whether based on sovereign immunity, governmental immunity, immunity based on the Eleventh Amendment to the United States Constitution, or otherwise. CONSULTANT, BY EXECUTION OF THE CONTRACTWOC, HEREBY CONSENTS TO THE IN PERSONAM JURISDICTION OF SAID COURTS.

GOVERNING LAW; VENUE; CONSENT TO JURISDICTION. The This Contract shall be governed by, by and construed and enforced in accordance with, with the laws of the State of Oregon, Oregon without regard to principles of conflicts of law. Any claim, action, suit or proceeding (collectively, “"Claim”") between Agency (or and/or any other agency or department of the State of Oregon) and Consultant Contractor that arises from or relates to the this Contract shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the Circuit Court located in of Xxxxxx County for the County in which the Project is locatedState of Oregon; provided, however, if a Claim must be brought in a Federal federal forum, then it shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the United States District Court for the District of Oregon. In no event shall this Section section be construed as a waiver by the Agency or State of Oregon of any form or of defense or immunity, whether based on it is sovereign immunity, governmental immunity, immunity based on the Eleventh Amendment to the Constitution of the United States Constitution, or otherwise, from any Claim or from the jurisdiction of any court. CONSULTANTCONTRACTOR, BY EXECUTION OF THE THIS CONTRACT, HEREBY CONSENTS TO THE IN PERSONAM JURISDICTION OF SAID COURTS.

GOVERNING LAW; VENUE; CONSENT TO JURISDICTION. The Contract WOC shall be governed by, and construed and enforced in accordance with, the laws of the State of Oregon, without regard to principles of conflicts of law. Any claim, action, suit or proceeding (collectively, “Claim”) between Agency (or any other agency or department of the State of Oregon) and Consultant that arises from or relates to the Contract WOC shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the Circuit Court located in of Xxxxxx County for the County in which the Project is locatedState of Oregon; provided, however, if a Claim must must, as mandated by federal law, be brought in a Federal federal forum, then it shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the United States District Court for the District of Oregon. In no event shall this Section be construed as a waiver by the Agency or State of Oregon of any form or defense or immunity, whether based on sovereign immunity, governmental immunity, immunity based on the Eleventh Amendment to the United States Constitution, or otherwise. CONSULTANT, BY EXECUTION OF THE CONTRACTWOC, HEREBY CONSENTS TO THE IN PERSONAM JURISDICTION OF SAID COURTS.

GOVERNING LAW; VENUE; CONSENT TO JURISDICTION. The Contract This Price Agreement shall be governed by, by and construed and enforced in accordance with, with the laws of the State of Oregon, Oregon without regard to principles of conflicts of law. Any claim, action, suit or proceeding (collectively, “"Claim”") between Agency (or and/or any other agency or department of the State of Oregon) and Consultant Contractor that arises from or relates to the Contract this Price Agreement shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the Circuit Court located in of Xxxxxx County for the County in which the Project is locatedState of Oregon; provided, however, if a Claim must be brought in a Federal federal forum, then it shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the United States District Court for the District of Oregon. In no event shall this Section section be construed as a waiver by the Agency or State of Oregon of any form or of defense or immunity, whether based on it is sovereign immunity, governmental immunity, immunity based on the Eleventh Amendment to the Constitution of the United States Constitution, or otherwise, from any Claim or from the jurisdiction of any court. CONSULTANTCONTRACTOR, BY EXECUTION OF THE CONTRACTTHIS PRICE AGREEMENT, HEREBY CONSENTS TO THE IN PERSONAM JURISDICTION OF SAID COURTS.

GOVERNING LAW; VENUE; CONSENT TO JURISDICTION. The Contract This Agreement shall be governed by, by and construed and enforced in accordance with, with the laws of the State of Oregon, Oregon without regard to principles of conflicts of law. Any claim, action, suit suit, or proceeding (collectively, “Claim”) between Agency DEQ (or any other agency or department of the State of Oregon) and Consultant Recipient that arises from or relates to the Contract this Agreement shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the Circuit Court located in of Xxxxxx County for the County in which the Project is locatedState of Oregon; provided, however, if a the Claim must be brought in a Federal federal forum, then it shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the United States District Court for the District of Oregon. In no event shall this Section be construed as a waiver by the Agency or State of Oregon of any form or of defense or immunity, whether based on sovereign immunity, governmental immunity, immunity based on the Eleventh Amendment eleventh amendment to the Constitution of the United States ConstitutionStates, or otherwise, to or from any Claim or from the jurisdiction of any court. CONSULTANTRECIPIENT, BY ITS EXECUTION OF THE CONTRACTTHIS AGREEMENT, HEREBY CONSENTS TO THE IN PERSONAM JURISDICTION OF SAID COURTS.

GOVERNING LAW; VENUE; CONSENT TO JURISDICTION. The Contract WOC shall be governed by, and construed and enforced in accordance with, the laws of the State of Oregon, without regard to principles of conflicts of law. Any claim, action, suit or proceeding (collectively, “Claim”) between Agency (or any other agency or department of the State of Oregon) and Consultant Contractor that arises from or relates to the Contract WOC shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the Circuit Court located in of Xxxxxx County for the County in which the Project is locatedState of Oregon; provided, however, if a Claim must be brought in a Federal federal forum, then it shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the United States District Court for the District of Oregon. CONTRACTOR, BY EXECUTION OF THE WOC, HEREBY CONSENTS TO THE IN PERSONAM JURISDICTION OF SAID COURTS. In no event shall this Section be construed as a waiver by the Agency or State of Oregon of any form or defense or immunity, whether based on sovereign immunity, governmental immunity, immunity based on the Eleventh Amendment to the United States Constitution, or otherwise. CONSULTANT, BY EXECUTION OF THE CONTRACT, HEREBY CONSENTS TO THE IN PERSONAM JURISDICTION OF SAID COURTS.

GOVERNING LAW; VENUE; CONSENT TO JURISDICTION. The Contract This Agreement shall be governed by, by and construed and enforced in accordance with, with the laws of the State of Oregon, without regard to principles of conflicts conflict of law. Any claim, action, suit or proceeding proceeding, (collectively, “Claim”) between Agency SOS (or any other agency or department of the State of Oregon) and Consultant the Entity that arises from or relates to the Contract this Agreement shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the Circuit Court located in of Xxxxxx County for the County in which the Project is locatedState of Oregon; provided, however, if a Claim must be brought in a Federal federal forum, then it shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the United States District Court for of the District of Oregon. In no event shall this Section section be construed as a waiver by the Agency or State of Oregon of any form or of defense or immunity, whether based on sovereign immunity, governmental immunity, immunity based on the Eleventh Amendment eleventh amendment to the Constitution of the United States Constitution, or otherwise, from any Claim or from the jurisdiction of any court. CONSULTANTThe Entity, BY EXECUTION OF THE CONTRACTTHIS AGREEMENT, HEREBY CONSENTS TO THE IN PERSONAM JURISDICTION OF SAID COURTS.

GOVERNING LAW; VENUE; CONSENT TO JURISDICTION. The Contract This PA and all WOCs hereunder shall be governed by, and construed and enforced in accordance with, the laws of the State of Oregon, without regard to principles of conflicts of law. Any claim, action, suit or proceeding (collectively, “Claim”) between Agency (or any other agency or department of the State of Oregon) and Consultant that arises from or relates to the Contract WOC shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the Circuit Court located in of Xxxxxx County for the County in which the Project is locatedState of Oregon; provided, however, if a Claim must be brought in a Federal federal forum, then it shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the United States District Court for the District of Oregon. In no event shall this Section be construed as a waiver by the Agency or State of Oregon of any form or defense or immunity, whether based on sovereign immunity, governmental immunity, immunity based on the Eleventh Amendment to the United States Constitution, or otherwise. CONSULTANT, BY EXECUTION OF THE CONTRACTthis PA , HEREBY CONSENTS TO THE IN PERSONAM JURISDICTION OF SAID COURTS.

GOVERNING LAW; VENUE; CONSENT TO JURISDICTION. The Contract This Agreement shall be governed by, by and construed and enforced in accordance with, with the laws of the State of Oregon, Oregon without regard to principles of conflicts of law. Any claim, action, suit or proceeding (collectively, “"Claim”") between Agency the Commission (or and/or any other agency or department of the State of Oregon) and Consultant Agent that arises from or relates to the Contract this Agreement shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the Circuit Court located in of Xxxxxx County for the County in which the Project is locatedState of Oregon; provided, however, if a Claim must be brought in a Federal federal forum, then it shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the United States District Court for the District of Oregon. In no event shall this Section section be construed as a waiver by the Agency or State of Oregon of any form or of defense or immunity, whether based on it is sovereign immunity, governmental immunity, immunity based on the Eleventh Amendment to the Constitution of the United States Constitution, or otherwise, from any Claim or from the jurisdiction of any court. CONSULTANTAGENT, BY EXECUTION OF THE CONTRACTTHIS AGREEMENT, HEREBY CONSENTS TO THE IN PERSONAM PERSONAL JURISDICTION OF SAID COURTS.. (Revised 10/13) 8 Initials:

GOVERNING LAW; VENUE; CONSENT TO JURISDICTION. The Contract This Agreement shall be governed by, by and construed and enforced in accordance with, with the laws of the State of Oregon, Oregon without regard to principles of conflicts of law. Any claim, action, suit or proceeding (collectively, “Claim”) between Agency (the Department or any other agency or department of the State of Oregon) , or both, and Consultant Grantee that arises from or relates to the Contract this Agreement shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the Circuit Court located in of Marion County for the County in which the Project is locatedState of Oregon; provided, however, if a Claim must be brought in a Federal federal forum, then it shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the United States District Court for the District of Oregon. In no event shall this Section be construed as a waiver by the Agency or State of Oregon of the jurisdiction of any court or of any form of defense to or defense or immunityimmunity from any Claim, whether based on sovereign immunity, governmental immunity, immunity based on the Eleventh Amendment eleventh amendment to the Constitution of the United States Constitution, or otherwise. CONSULTANTEach party hereby consents to the exclusive jurisdiction of such court, BY EXECUTION OF THE CONTRACTwaives any objection to venue, HEREBY CONSENTS TO THE IN PERSONAM JURISDICTION OF SAID COURTSand waives any claim that such forum is an inconvenient forum. This Section shall survive expiration or termination of this Agreement.

GOVERNING LAW; VENUE; CONSENT TO JURISDICTION. The Contract shall be governed by, and construed and enforced in accordance with, the laws of the State of Oregon, without regard to principles of conflicts of law. Any claim, action, suit or proceeding (collectively, “Claim”) between Agency (or any other agency or department of the State of Oregon) and Consultant that arises from or relates to the Contract shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the Circuit Court located in of Xxxxxx County for the County in which the Project is locatedState of Oregon; provided, however, if a Claim must must, as mandated by federal law, be brought in a Federal federal forum, then it shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the United States District Court for the District of Oregon. In no event shall this Section be construed as a waiver by the Agency or State of Oregon of any form or defense or immunity, whether based on sovereign immunity, governmental immunity, immunity based on the Eleventh Amendment to the United States Constitution, or otherwise. CONSULTANT, BY EXECUTION OF THE CONTRACT, HEREBY CONSENTS TO THE IN PERSONAM JURISDICTION OF SAID COURTS.

GOVERNING LAW; VENUE; CONSENT TO JURISDICTION. The This Contract shall be governed by, by and construed and enforced in accordance with, with the laws of the State of Oregon, Oregon without regard to principles of conflicts of law. Any claim, action, suit or proceeding (collectively, “"Claim”") between Agency (or and/or any other agency or department of the State of Oregon) and Consultant Contractor that arises from or relates to the this Contract shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the Circuit Court located in of Xxxxxx County for the County in which the Project is locatedState of Oregon; provided, however, if a Claim must be brought in a Federal federal forum, then it shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the United States District Court for the District of Oregon. In no event shall this Section section be construed as a waiver by the Agency or State of Oregon of any form or of defense or immunity, whether based on it is sovereign immunity, governmental immunity, immunity based on the Eleventh Amendment to the Constitution of the United States Constitution, or otherwise. CONSULTANT, BY EXECUTION OF THE CONTRACT, HEREBY CONSENTS TO THE IN PERSONAM JURISDICTION OF SAID COURTS.from any Claim or

GOVERNING LAW; VENUE; CONSENT TO JURISDICTION. The Contract WOC shall be governed by, and construed and enforced in accordance with, the laws of the State of Oregon, without regard to principles of conflicts of law. Any claim, action, suit or proceeding (collectively, “Claim”) between Agency (or any other agency or department of the State of Oregon) and Consultant Contractor that arises from or relates to the Contract WOC shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the Circuit Court located in of Xxxxxx County for the County in which the Project is locatedState of Oregon; provided, however, if a Claim must be brought in a Federal federal forum, then it shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the United States District Court for the District of Oregon. In no event shall this Section be construed as a waiver by the Agency or State of Oregon of any form or defense or immunity, whether based on sovereign immunity, governmental immunity, immunity based on the Eleventh Amendment to the United States Constitution, or otherwise. CONSULTANTCONTRACTOR, BY EXECUTION OF THE CONTRACTWOC, HEREBY CONSENTS TO THE IN PERSONAM JURISDICTION OF SAID COURTS.

GOVERNING LAW; VENUE; CONSENT TO JURISDICTION. The Contract shall be is governed byby construed, and construed and enforced in accordance with, with the internal laws of the State of Oregon, without regard to principles its conflict of conflicts of lawlaws principles. Any claim, action, suit or proceeding (collectively, “Claim”” for purposes of this Section 17) between Agency (or any agency or department of the State of Oregon) and Consultant Contractor that arises from or relates to the Contract shall must be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the Circuit Court located in of Xxxxxx County for the County in which the Project is locatedState of Oregon; provided, however, if a Claim must be brought in a Federal federal forum, then unless otherwise prohibited by law it shall must be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the United States District Court for the District of Oregon. In no event shall this Section be construed as a waiver by the Agency or State of Oregon of any form or defense or immunity, whether based on sovereign immunity, governmental immunity, immunity based on the Eleventh Amendment to the United States Constitution, or otherwise. CONSULTANT, BY EXECUTION OF THE CONTRACT, CONTRACTOR HEREBY CONSENTS TO THE IN PERSONAM JURISDICTION OF SAID COURTS. Nothing herein may be construed as a waiver of the State's sovereign or governmental immunity, whether derived from the Eleventh Amendment to the United States Constitution or otherwise, or of any defenses to Claims or jurisdiction based thereon.

GOVERNING LAW; VENUE; CONSENT TO JURISDICTION. The Contract This Agreement shall be governed by, and construed and enforced in accordance with, with the laws of the State of Oregon, Oregon without regard to principles of conflicts of lawlaws. Any claim, action, suit or proceeding (collectively, “Claim”) between Agency OSFM (or and any other agency or department of the State of Oregon) and Consultant Contractor that arises from or relates to the Contract this Agreement shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the Circuit Court located in of Xxxxxx County for the County in which the Project is locatedState of Oregon; provided, however, if a Claim must be brought in a Federal federal forum, then it shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the United States District Court for the District of Oregon. In no event shall this Section section be construed as a waiver by the Agency or State of Oregon of any form or of defense or of immunity, whether based on it is sovereign immunity, immunity or governmental immunity, immunity based on the Eleventh Amendment to the Constitution of the United States Constitution, or otherwise, from any Claim or from the jurisdiction of any court. CONSULTANTCONTRACTOR, BY EXECUTION OF THE THIS CONTRACT, HEREBY CONSENTS TO THE IN PERSONAM JURISDICTION OF SAID COURTS.

GOVERNING LAW; VENUE; CONSENT TO JURISDICTION. The Contract shall be governed by, and construed and enforced in accordance with, the laws of the State of Oregon, without regard to principles of conflicts of law. Any claim, action, suit or proceeding (collectively, “Claim”) between Agency LCOG (or any agency or department of the State of Oregon) and Consultant that arises from or relates to the Contract shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the Circuit Court located in the County in which the Project is located; provided, however, if a Claim must be brought in a Federal forum, then it shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the United States District Court for the District of Oregon. In no event shall this Section be construed as a waiver by the Agency LCOG or State of Oregon of any form or defense or immunity, whether based on sovereign immunity, governmental immunity, immunity based on the Eleventh Amendment to the United States Constitution, or otherwise. CONSULTANT, BY EXECUTION OF THE CONTRACT, HEREBY CONSENTS TO THE IN PERSONAM JURISDICTION OF SAID COURTS.

GOVERNING LAW; VENUE; CONSENT TO JURISDICTION. The Contract shall be governed by, by and construed and enforced in accordance with, with the internal laws of the State of Oregon, without regard to principles conflict of conflicts of lawlaws. Any claim, action, suit or proceeding (collectively, “"Claim”" for purposes of this Section 7.25) between Agency (or any agency or department of the State of Oregon) and Consultant Contractor that arises from or relates to the Contract shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the Circuit Court located in of Xxxxxx County for the County in which the Project is locatedState of Oregon; provided, however, if a Claim must be brought in a Federal federal forum, then unless otherwise prohibited by law it shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the United States District Court for the District of Oregon. In no event shall this Section be construed as a waiver by the Agency or State of Oregon of any form or defense or immunity, whether based on sovereign immunity, governmental immunity, immunity based on the Eleventh Amendment to the United States Constitution, or otherwise. CONSULTANT, BY EXECUTION OF THE CONTRACT, CONTRACTOR HEREBY CONSENTS TO THE IN PERSONAM JURISDICTION OF SAID COURTS. Nothing herein shall be construed as a waiver of the State's sovereign or governmental immunity, whether derived from the Eleventh Amendment to the United States Constitution or otherwise, or of any defenses to Claims or jurisdiction based thereon.

GOVERNING LAW; VENUE; CONSENT TO JURISDICTION. The This Contract shall be governed by, by and construed and enforced in accordance with, with the laws of the State of Oregon, Oregon without regard to principles of conflicts of law. Any claim, action, suit or proceeding (collectively, “"Claim”") between Agency (or Agency, including any other agency or department of the State of Oregon) , and Consultant Contractor that arises from or relates to the this Contract shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the Circuit Court located in of Xxxxxx County for the County in which the Project is locatedState of Oregon; provided, however, if a Claim must be brought in a Federal federal forum, then it shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the United States District Court for the District of Oregon. In no event shall this Section section be construed as a waiver by the Agency or State of Oregon of any form or of defense or immunity, whether based on it is sovereign immunity, governmental immunity, immunity based on the Eleventh Amendment to the Constitution of the United States Constitution, or otherwise, from any Claim or from the jurisdiction of any court. CONSULTANTCONTRACTOR, BY EXECUTION OF THE THIS CONTRACT, HEREBY CONSENTS TO THE IN PERSONAM JURISDICTION OF SAID COURTS.

GOVERNING LAW; VENUE; CONSENT TO JURISDICTION. The Contract This Price Agreement shall be governed by, by and construed and enforced in accordance with, with the laws of the State of Oregon, Oregon without regard to principles of conflicts of law. Any claim, action, suit or proceeding (collectively, “"Claim”") between Agency (or and/or any other agency or department of the State of Oregon) and Consultant Contractor that arises from or relates to the Contract this Price Agreement shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the Circuit Court located in of Marion County for the County in which the Project is locatedState of Oregon; provided, however, if a Claim must be brought in a Federal federal forum, then it shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the United States District Court for the District of Oregon. In no event shall this Section section be construed as a waiver by the Agency or State of Oregon of any form or of defense or immunity, whether based on it is sovereign immunity, governmental immunity, immunity based on the Eleventh Amendment to the Constitution of the United States Constitution, or otherwise, from any Claim or from the jurisdiction of any court. CONSULTANTCONTRACTOR, BY EXECUTION OF THE CONTRACTTHIS PRICE AGREEMENT, HEREBY CONSENTS TO THE IN PERSONAM JURISDICTION OF SAID COURTS.

GOVERNING LAW; VENUE; CONSENT TO JURISDICTION. The Contract shall be governed by, by and construed and enforced in accordance with, with the internal laws of the State of Oregon, without regard to principles conflict of conflicts of lawlaws. Any claim, action, suit or proceeding (collectively, “"Claim”" for purposes of this Section 17) between Agency (or any agency or department of the State of Oregon) and Consultant Contractor that arises from or relates to the Contract shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the Circuit Court located in of Xxxxxx County for the County in which the Project is locatedState of Oregon; provided, however, if a Claim must be brought in a Federal federal forum, then unless otherwise prohibited by law it shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the United States District Court for the District of Oregon. In no event shall this Section be construed as a waiver by the Agency or State of Oregon of any form or defense or immunity, whether based on sovereign immunity, governmental immunity, immunity based on the Eleventh Amendment to the United States Constitution, or otherwise. CONSULTANT, BY EXECUTION OF THE CONTRACT, CONTRACTOR HEREBY CONSENTS TO THE IN PERSONAM JURISDICTION OF SAID COURTS. Nothing herein shall be construed as a waiver of the State's sovereign or governmental immunity, whether derived from the Eleventh Amendment to the United States Constitution or otherwise, or of any defenses to Claims or jurisdiction based thereon.

GOVERNING LAW; VENUE; CONSENT TO JURISDICTION. The Contract This Agreement shall be governed by, by and construed and enforced in accordance with, with the laws of the State of Oregon, Oregon without regard to principles of conflicts of law. Any claim, action, suit or proceeding (collectively, “"Claim”") between Agency the Commission (or and/or any other agency or department of the State of Oregon) and Consultant Agent that arises from or relates to the Contract this Agreement shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the Circuit Court located in of Xxxxxx County for the County in which the Project is locatedState of Oregon; provided, however, if a Claim must be brought in a Federal federal forum, then it shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the United States District Court for the District of Oregon. In no event shall this Section section be construed as a waiver by the Agency or State of Oregon of any form or of defense or immunity, whether based on it is sovereign immunity, governmental immunity, immunity based on the Eleventh Amendment to the Constitution of the United States Constitution, or otherwise, from any Claim or from the jurisdiction of any court. CONSULTANTAGENT, BY EXECUTION OF THE CONTRACTTHIS AGREEMENT, HEREBY CONSENTS TO THE IN PERSONAM PERSONAL JURISDICTION OF SAID COURTS.. (Rev. 10/15) 8 Initials:

GOVERNING LAW; VENUE; CONSENT TO JURISDICTION. The Contract shall be governed by, and construed and enforced in accordance with, the laws of the State of Oregon, without regard to principles of conflicts of law. Any claim, action, suit or proceeding (collectively, “Claim”) between Agency (or any other agency or department of the State of Oregon) and Consultant that arises from or relates to the Contract shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the Circuit Court located in of Xxxxxx County for the County in which the Project is locatedState of Oregon; provided, however, if a Claim must be brought in a Federal federal forum, then it shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the United States District Court for the District of Oregon. In no event shall this Section be construed as a waiver by the Agency or State of Oregon of any form or defense or immunity, whether based on sovereign immunity, governmental immunity, immunity based on the Eleventh Amendment to the United States Constitution, or otherwise. CONSULTANT, BY EXECUTION OF THE CONTRACT, HEREBY CONSENTS TO THE IN PERSONAM JURISDICTION OF SAID COURTS.