13. NONDISCRIMINATION
<br />Sponsor shall not discriminate because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status,
<br />sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, gender, medical conditions, genetic
<br />information, or military and veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, or disability, as defined
<br />and prohibited by applicable law, in the recruitment, selection, teaching, training, utilization,
<br />promotion, termination or other employment related activities or any services provided under
<br />this Agreement. Contractor affirms that it is an equal opportunity employer and shall comply
<br />with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
<br />14. JURISDICTION - VENUE
<br />This Agreement has been executed and delivered in the State of California and the
<br />validity, interpretation, performance, and enforcement of any of the clauses of this Agreement
<br />shall be determined and governed by the laws of the State of California. Both parties further
<br />agree that Orange County, California, shall be the venue for any action or proceeding that may
<br />be brought or arise out of, in connection with or by reason of this Agreement.
<br />15. PROFESSIONAL LICENSES
<br />Sponsor shall, throughout the term of this Agreement, maintain all necessary licenses,
<br />permits, approvals, waivers, and exemptions necessary hereunder and required by the laws and
<br />regulations of the United States, the State of California, the City of Santa Ana and all other
<br />governmental agencies. Sponsor shall notify the City immediately and in writing of its inability
<br />to obtain or maintain such permits, licenses, approvals, waivers, and exemptions. Said inability
<br />shall be cause for termination of this Agreement.
<br />16. PERSONAL BENEFIT TO CITY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES IS
<br />PROHBITED
<br />Sponsor must not confer a personal benefit, directly or indirectly, to any individual City
<br />officer or employee.
<br />17. NO ENDORSEMENT
<br />Sponsorship shall not be deemed to constitute an endorsement by City of Sponsor, its
<br />services, products, officials, board members, or owners.
<br />18. LIMITATIONS
<br />a. Editorial Control: City retains the right to exercise full editorial control over the
<br />placement, content, appearance, wording, and design of sponsorship materials and messages.
<br />b. No Use of City Logo or Seal: This sponsorship agreement does not allow for the
<br />use of the City's seal or logo by sponsor.
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