services as are reasonably requested by Client in writing. Any such tax related services shall be solely at the direction of Client and Verita may rely on the direction of the Company. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, Verita agrees to (on behalf of Client) withhold in accordance with applicable law any applicable federal, state, local or foreign income, payroll or employment tax due in respect of the disbursement of any amount from the Account to Davis, as calculated by the Company in accordance with applicable law set forth in the Joint Instruction, and either remit such amounts directly to the Internal Revenue Service (or other applicable taxing authority) (on behalf of Client) or to Client for subsequent remittance to the Internal Revenue Service (or other applicable taxing authority), as directed by the Joint Instruction (the "Tax Withholding Actions"). Such Tax Withholding Actions shall be subject to such other procedures as determined by Verita and the Client, with the consent of Davis.
6.TERMINATION. The Services may be terminated by either Party, except in the case of clause (ii) which may only be triggered by Client, (i) upon thirty (30) days’ written notice to the other Party or (ii) immediately upon written notice for Cause (defined herein). Client may not terminate without Davis’ prior written consent. As used herein, the term “Cause” means gross negligence or willful misconduct of Verita that causes serious and material harm to Client. Termination of Services shall not prevent Verita from applying the Prepayment to pay all fees and expenses incurred prior to such termination.
In the event that the Services are terminated, regardless of the reason for such termination, Verita shall reasonably coordinate with Client to maintain an orderly transfer of funds held in an Account, data, programs, storage media or other materials furnished by Client to Verita or received by Verita in connection with the Services. Client agrees, such reasonable services in accordance with Verita’s then existing prices for such services, shall be deducted solely from the Prepayment. Client shall have no further obligations for such services.
7.LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION. Client shall indemnify and hold Verita, its affiliates, members, directors, officers, employees, consultants, subcontractors and agents (collectively, the “Indemnified Parties”) harmless, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, from and against any and all losses, claims, damages, judgments, liabilities and expenses (including reasonable counsel fees and expenses) (collectively, “Losses”) resulting from, arising out of or related to Verita’s performance of Services. Such indemnification shall exclude Losses resulting from Verita’s gross negligence or willful misconduct. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Losses include any liabilities resulting from claims by any third-parties against any Indemnified Party. Client shall notify Verita in writing promptly upon the assertion, threat or commencement of any claim, action, investigation or proceeding that Client becomes aware of with respect to the Services provided by Verita.
Except as provided herein, Verita’s liability to Client or any person making a claim through or under Client for any Losses of any kind, even if Verita has been advised of the possibility of such Losses, whether direct or indirect and unless due to gross negligence or willful misconduct of Verita, shall be limited to the greater of (i) the total amount billed to Client and paid to Verita for the Services and (ii) solely in the event of any loss of the Amount Held caused by Verita’s gross negligence or willful misconduct,
the total Amount Held under Section 5. Other than indemnification obligations in this Agreement, in no event shall Client or Verita be liable for any indirect, special or consequential damages such as loss of anticipated profits or other economic loss in connection with or arising out of the Services. Client agrees that except as expressly set forth herein, Verita makes no representations or warranties, express or implied, including, but not limited to, any implied or express warranty of merchantability, fitness or adequacy for a particular purpose or use, quality, productiveness or capacity. The provisions of this Section 7 shall survive the termination of Services.
8.FORCE MAJEURE. Verita will not be liable for any delay or failure in performance when such delay or failure arises from circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including without limitation acts of God, acts of government in its sovereign or contractual capacity, acts of public enemy or terrorists, acts of civil or military authority, war, riots, civil strife, terrorism, blockades, sabotage, rationing, embargoes, epidemics, pandemics (except COVID-19), outbreaks of infectious diseases or any other public health crises, earthquakes, fire, flood, other natural disaster, quarantine or any other employee restrictions, power shortages or failures, utility or communication failure or delays, labor disputes, strikes, or shortages, supply shortages, equipment failures, or software malfunctions..
9.INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS. Verita is and shall be an independent contractor of Client and no agency, partnership, joint venture or employment relationship shall arise, directly or indirectly, as a result of the Services or this Agreement.
10. THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARY. Each party acknowledges and agrees that Davis is hereby irrevocably designated as a third party beneficiary of this Agreement, that Davis is entitled to directly enforce the terms of this Agreement as if he were an original party hereto, and that, notwithstanding Section 13 of the Agreement, no amendment, modification, or waiver of this Agreement shall be effective without the written consent of Davis.
11.NOTICES. All notices and requests hereunder shall be given or made upon the respective Parties in writing, with copy to Davis, and shall be deemed as given at the location of the recipient as of the third business day following the day it is deposited in the U.S. Mail, first-class postage pre-paid or on the day it is sent by email during normal business hours, or if outside of normal business hours, on the next business day, or as given at the location of recipient on the day after the first business day it is sent if sent by overnight courier to the appropriate address set forth below or to such other address as the Party to receive the notice or request so designates by written notice to the other.
12.APPLICABLE LAW. This Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without giving effect to any choice of law principles.
13.ENTIRE AGREEMENT; MODIFICATIONS; SEVERABILITY; BINDING EFFECT. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement and understanding of the Parties in respect of the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior understandings, agreements or representations by or among the Parties, written or oral, to the extent they relate in any way to the subject matter hereof. If any provision herein shall be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the validity, legality and