This Agreement may not be modified orally. This Agreement may be modified in a written Agreement signed by both parties. This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the internal substantive laws of the U.S. State where the Publisher resides, presently Washington. Each of the parties hereto irrevocably consent to the jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in that state and agree that any action, suit or proceeding between the parties hereto shall be brought in that state. This Agreement shall not make either party the agent of the other, nor create a partnership, joint venture or employer-employee relationship between the parties.
Author acknowledges that it has no power to obligate or bind Publisher in any manner whatsoever.
XX.The waiver by either party of any default or breach of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of any other or subsequent default or breach. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties named herein and their respective successors and assigns.