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24. Severability. If any part of this Agreement is found to be in conflict with applicable laws, such part shall be inoperative, null and void, insofar as it is in conflict with said laws, and the remainder of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. 25. Notices. A. Notices to the City of Everett shall be sent to the following address: City of Everett Attn.: Katherine Phillips 802 E Mukilteo Blvd.,Suite 100 Everett, WA 98203 B. Notices to the Service Provider shall be sent to the following address: Environmental Science Associates 5309 Shilshole Ave NW,Suite 200 Seattle,WA 98107 26. Venue. Venue for any lawsuit arising out of this Agreement shall be in the Superior Court of Snohomish County, Washington. 27. Governing Law. The laws of the State of Washington, without giving effect to principles of conflict of laws, govern all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement. 28. City Marks. The Service Provider will not use any trade name, trademark, service mark, or logo of the City (or any name, mark, or logo confusingly similar thereto) in any advertising, promotions, or otherwise, without the City's express prior written consent. 29. No Personal Liability. No officer, agent or employee of the City shall be personally responsible for any liability arising under this Agreement,whether expressed or implied, nor for any statement or representation made or in any connection with this Agreement. 30. Signature/Counterparts. This Agreement may be signed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original,and all of which,taken together,shall be deemed one and the same document. Execution of this Agreement by a party shall be legally valid and effective by(i) executing a paper copy, (ii) execution by AdobeSign or DocuSign or other e-signature method, or(iii)transmitting an executed copy by email or otherwise in pdf format or other electronically scanned format. Page 9 (Form Approved by City Attorney's Office January 7,2010,updated July 28,2022)