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7.14 Construction; References; Captions. Since the Parties or their agents
<br />have participated fully in the preparation of this Agreement, the language of this Agreement
<br />shall be construed simply, according to its fair meaning, and not strictly for or against any
<br />Party. Any term referencing time, days or period for performance shall be deemed
<br />calendar days and not work days. All references to the Chamber include all personnel,
<br />employees, agents, and subcontractors of the Chamber, except as otherwise specified in
<br />this Agreement. All references to the City include their respective directors, elected
<br />officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers except as otherwise specified in this
<br />Agreement. The captions of the various articles and paragraphs are for convenience and
<br />ease of reference only, and do not define, limit, augment, or describe the scope, content,
<br />or intent of this Agreement.
<br />7.16 Amendment; Modification. No supplement, modification, or amendment of
<br />this Agreement shall be binding unless executed in writing and signed by both Parties.
<br />7.16 Waiver. No waiver of any default shall constitute a waiver of any other
<br />default or breach, whether of the same or other covenant or condition. No waiver, benefit,
<br />privilege, or service voluntarily given or performed by a Party shall give the other Party any
<br />contractual rights by custom, estoppel, or otherwise.
<br />7.17 No Third Party Beneficiaries. There are no intended third party
<br />beneficiaries of any right or obligation assumed by the Parties.
<br />7.18 Invalidity; Severability. If any portion of this Agreement is declared invalid,
<br />illegal, or otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining
<br />provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
<br />7.19 Prohibited Interests. The Chamber maintains and warrants that it has not
<br />employed nor retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working
<br />solely for the Chamber, to solicitor secure this Agreement. Further, the Chamber warrants
<br />that it has not paid nor has it agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide
<br />employee working solely for the Chamber, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage
<br />fee, gift or other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of
<br />this Agreement. For breach or violation of this warranty, City shall have the right to rescind
<br />this Agreement without liability. For the term of this Agreement, no member, officer or
<br />employee of City, during the term of his or her service with City, shall have any direct
<br />interest in this Agreement, or obtain any present or anticipated material benefit arising
<br />therefrom.
<br />7.20 Equal Opportunity Employment. The City represents that it is an equal
<br />opportunity employer and it shall not discriminate against any subcontractor, employee or
<br />applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, national origin, handicap,
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