13. General.
a. Assignment. Neither Party shall assign this Agreement, except to an affiliate, without the prior written permission of the other Party, not to be unreasonably withheld. Fluz may subcontract any or a portion of the Services to one or more third-party subcontractors provided that Fluz shall remain solely responsible for the performance of such subcontractors.
b. Governing Law; Dispute Resolution. This Agreement shall be governed by the internal laws of the State of New York without regard to conflicts of law.
(i) Informal Resolution. In the event of any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement (a “Dispute”), the Party raising the Dispute will promptly notify the other Party, and the Parties will attempt in good faith to resolve it through negotiation between representatives who have authority to settle the Dispute and who are senior to the persons with direct responsibility for the matter. The Parties will endeavor in good faith to resolve the Dispute within thirty (30) days of such notice.
(ii) Arbitration. Any Dispute not resolved under the preceding paragraph — including any question as to the scope or validity of this arbitration provision — will be finally resolved by binding arbitration administered by JAMS under its then-current Comprehensive Arbitration Rules and Procedures. The tribunal will consist of a single arbitrator with experience in the payments and technology industries; provided that if the amount in controversy exceeds One Million Dollars ($1,000,000), the arbitration will be conducted by a panel of three (3) arbitrators. The seat and place of arbitration will be New York, New York, unless the Parties agree otherwise. The award will be final and binding, and judgment on the award may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.
(iii) Judicial Recourse. Notwithstanding the foregoing, each Party retains the right to seek from a court of competent jurisdiction (a) an order compelling arbitration, (b) interim or injunctive relief pending constitution of the arbitral tribunal (and thereafter as the tribunal permits), and (c) enforcement of any arbitral award. For purposes of clauses (a) and (b), the Parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts sitting in New York, New York.
c. Force Majeure. Except for delays in payment, if the performance of this Agreement or any obligation hereunder is prevented, restricted, or interfered with by any act or condition whatsoever beyond the reasonable control of the affected Party, the Party so affected, upon giving prompt notice to the other Party, will be excused from such performance, except for the making of payments hereunder, to the extent of such prevention, restriction, or interference.
d. Amendments; Waivers. Fluz may update this Agreement from time to time. Any updates will be effective upon posting to Fluz’s website. Updates will apply to all SOWs executed after the effective date of such update and, where required, to existing SOWs upon reasonable notice to Client. Continued use of the Services after such notice constitutes acceptance of the updated Agreement. Fluz will not materially degrade the core functionality of the Services during an active SOW without Client’s consent.
e. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement conflicts with a law under which this Agreement is to be construed or is held invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision will be deemed to be restated to reflect, as nearly as possible, the original intentions of the Parties and the remainder of this Agreement will remain in full force and effect.
f. Publicity. Client agrees that Fluz may use the Client Marks in its marketing, sales, or investor materials, or in any case study, whitepaper, social media post, communication, or publication. Client agrees that during the Term of the Agreement, upon Fluz’s reasonable request, it shall engage in a press release or media event with Fluz relating to this Agreement and the Services provided pursuant to it.
g. Rights of Third Parties. This Agreement is between, and may be enforced only by, Client and Fluz and will not create any rights in third parties.
h. Cumulative Remedies. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement, all remedies provided for in this Agreement will be cumulative and in addition to, and not in lieu of, any other remedies available to either Party at law, in equity, or otherwise.
i. Notices. All notices under this Agreement shall be in writing, including via email. Each Party shall send notices to the other Party at the address or email address set forth above or such other address or email address as either Party may specify in writing.
j. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts.
k. Relationship of the Parties. Nothing in this Agreement is intended to, or will, create a partnership, or joint venture, or agency relationship between the Parties.
l. Survival. The provisions of this Agreement that by their nature or terms are intended to survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement shall survive its expiration or termination.
m. Entire Agreement. This Agreement and applicable SOWs represent the Parties’ entire agreement and supersedes any and all prior written or oral communications, agreements, or understandings.