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The Receiving Party shall be fully responsible for any breach of this Agreement by its Representatives.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"12","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"a1000024-0000-4000-a000-000000000024","order":24,"text":"3.3 The Receiving Party shall not reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to derive any Confidential Information from any product, sample, or other tangible item provided by the Disclosing Party.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"20","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"a1000025-0000-4000-a000-000000000025","order":25,"text":"4. 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RETURN OR DESTRUCTION OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION","fontSize":"15","textAlign":"left","bold":true,"underline":false,"marginTop":"10","marginBottom":"15","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"a1000028-0000-4000-a000-000000000028","order":28,"text":"Upon the Disclosing Party's written request, or upon termination or expiration of this Agreement, the Receiving Party shall, at the Disclosing Party's election, promptly return or destroy all Confidential Information in its possession or control, including all copies, extracts, and derivatives thereof, in any form or medium. Upon request, the Receiving Party shall certify in writing, executed by a duly authorized officer, that such return or destruction has been completed. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Receiving Party may retain (i) one archival copy of Confidential Information solely for legal compliance and recordkeeping purposes, and (ii) Confidential Information contained in routine electronic backup systems, provided that any such retained Confidential Information remains subject to the obligations of this Agreement for so long as it is retained.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"20","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"a1000029-0000-4000-a000-000000000029","order":29,"text":"6. 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All Confidential Information shall remain the sole and exclusive property of the Disclosing Party.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"12","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"a1000031-0000-4000-a000-000000000031","order":31,"text":"6.2 ALL CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTY OF ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"20","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"a1000032-0000-4000-a000-000000000032","order":32,"text":"7. 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REMEDIES; INJUNCTIVE RELIEF","fontSize":"15","textAlign":"left","bold":true,"underline":false,"marginTop":"10","marginBottom":"15","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"a1000038-0000-4000-a000-000000000038","order":38,"text":"The Parties acknowledge and agree that any breach or threatened breach of this Agreement would cause irreparable harm to the Disclosing Party for which monetary damages would be an inadequate remedy. Accordingly, the Disclosing Party shall be entitled to seek equitable relief, including without limitation temporary restraining orders, preliminary and permanent injunctive relief, and specific performance, in any court of competent jurisdiction, without the necessity of posting any bond or other security and without prejudice to any other rights or remedies available at law or in equity. The remedies provided for in this Agreement are cumulative and not exclusive.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"20","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"a1000039-0000-4000-a000-000000000039","order":39,"text":"10. GOVERNING LAW; JURISDICTION","fontSize":"15","textAlign":"left","bold":true,"underline":false,"marginTop":"10","marginBottom":"15","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"a1000040-0000-4000-a000-000000000040","order":40,"text":"This Agreement shall be governed by, and construed and enforced in accordance with, the laws of the State of [Governing State], without regard to its conflicts of laws principles. The Parties hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in the State of [Governing State] for the resolution of any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement, and each Party hereby waives any objection to such jurisdiction or venue, including any defense of inconvenient forum.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"20","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"a1000041-0000-4000-a000-000000000041","order":41,"text":"11. 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This Agreement may be amended, modified, or supplemented only by a written instrument duly executed by authorized representatives of both Parties.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"a1000046-0000-4000-a000-000000000046","order":46,"text":"12.3 Waiver. No waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by the waiving Party. No failure or delay by either Party in exercising any right, power, or remedy under this Agreement shall operate as a waiver thereof.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"a1000047-0000-4000-a000-000000000047","order":47,"text":"12.4 Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be deemed modified to the minimum extent necessary to render it enforceable, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"a1000048-0000-4000-a000-000000000048","order":48,"text":"12.5 Assignment. Neither Party may assign or transfer this Agreement, in whole or in part, by operation of law or otherwise, without the prior written consent of the other Party; provided, however, that either Party may assign this Agreement, without consent, to a successor in connection with a merger, consolidation, or sale of all or substantially all of its assets or equity. Any purported assignment in violation of this Section shall be null and void.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"a1000049-0000-4000-a000-000000000049","order":49,"text":"12.6 No Third-Party Beneficiaries. This Agreement is solely for the benefit of the Parties and their permitted successors and assigns, and nothing herein, express or implied, is intended to or shall confer upon any other person or entity any legal or equitable right, benefit, or remedy of any nature whatsoever.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"a1000050-0000-4000-a000-000000000050","order":50,"text":"12.7 Counterparts; Electronic Signatures. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. Signatures delivered by facsimile, email (including PDF), or other electronic means shall have the same legal effect as original signatures.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"a1000051-0000-4000-a000-000000000051","order":51,"text":"12.8 Headings. The section headings used in this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and shall not affect the interpretation or construction of any provision hereof.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"a1000052-0000-4000-a000-000000000052","order":52,"text":"12.9 Construction. The Parties acknowledge that they have participated jointly in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement. In the event of any ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation, this Agreement shall be construed as if drafted jointly by the Parties, and no presumption or burden of proof shall arise favoring or disfavoring any Party by virtue of the authorship of any provision hereof.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"30","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"a1000053-0000-4000-a000-000000000053","order":53,"text":"IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Non-Disclosure Agreement as of the Effective Date first written above.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginTop":"20","marginBottom":"40","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"a1000054-0000-4000-a000-000000000054","order":54,"text":"PARTY A:","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"a1000055-0000-4000-a000-000000000055","order":55,"text":"[Party A Name]","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":true,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"30","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"a1000056-0000-4000-a000-000000000056","order":56,"text":"By: ____________________________________","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"a1000057-0000-4000-a000-000000000057","order":57,"text":"Name: [Party A Signatory Name]","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"5","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"a1000058-0000-4000-a000-000000000058","order":58,"text":"Title: [Party A Signatory Title]","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"5","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"a1000059-0000-4000-a000-000000000059","order":59,"text":"Date: ____________________________________","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"40","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"a1000060-0000-4000-a000-000000000060","order":60,"text":"PARTY B:","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"a1000061-0000-4000-a000-000000000061","order":61,"text":"[Party B Name]","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":true,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"30","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"a1000062-0000-4000-a000-000000000062","order":62,"text":"By: ____________________________________","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"a1000063-0000-4000-a000-000000000063","order":63,"text":"Name: [Party B Signatory Name]","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"5","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"a1000064-0000-4000-a000-000000000064","order":64,"text":"Title: [Party B Signatory Title]","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"5","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"a1000065-0000-4000-a000-000000000065","order":65,"text":"Date: ____________________________________","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"20","cflou":false,"active":true}]