Common use of Non-Jurisdictional Gathering System Clause in Contracts

Non-Jurisdictional Gathering System. This Agreement is subject to all valid present and future Laws, regulations, rules and orders of Governmental Authorities now or hereafter having jurisdiction over the Parties, this Agreement or the services performed or the facilities utilized under this Agreement. Gatherer shall not permit the Gathering System to become subject to the jurisdiction of any Governmental Authority that may at any time take any action whereby the Gathering Services will be subject to terms, conditions, restraints or regulations, including taxes, rate or price control, or ceilings or open access requirements that materially differ from the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. It is the intent of the Parties that the rates and terms and conditions established by any Governmental Authority having jurisdiction shall not alter the rates or terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, and the Parties agree to vigorously defend and support in good faith the enforceability of the rates and terms and conditions of this Agreement.