In the fast-paced digital era, technology plays a pivotal role in revolutionising various industries, and the legal sector is no exception. Legal firms are increasingly turning towards client portals as a powerful tool to streamline their operations and enhance client interactions. A client portal is a secure web-based platform that provides clients with personalised access to their case information, documents, and communication channels with their legal representatives. This article explores how they have become crucial technology in modern legal firms and their significant benefits for both clients and legal practitioners.
Improved Client Communication and Engagement
Client portals act as a central hub where clients can effortlessly communicate with their legal team. Instead of traditional phone calls and email exchanges, clients can immediately access real-time information about their legal matters and related documents, have a dashboard overview of their portfolio, access value-added information provided by the firm, ask questions, and instruct on new matters. They are essentially a one-stop shop for doing business with the firm electronically. This level of communication fosters trust and transparency between legal professionals and their clients, leading to improved client satisfaction and loyalty.
Efficient Document Management
In the legal profession, an enormous volume of documents are generated and exchanged. Customer portals offer a seamless approach to document management by allowing clients to upload, download, and review legal documents conveniently. This reduces the reliance on traditional communication services and expedites the document-sharing process, ultimately saving time and resources for both parties. Client portals remove issues like couriering of USBs or data and the need for separate file sharing sites.
24/7 Accessibility and Convenience
With a portal, clients are no longer constrained by office hours or geographic boundaries. They can access their case information and relevant documents at any time, from anywhere with an internet connection. This level of accessibility ensures convenience for clients, particularly those with busy schedules or international clients in different time zones.
Streamlined Case Tracking
A portal also offers clients real-time visibility into the progress of their cases. They can view updates, court dates, and other vital information without having to repeatedly contact their legal representatives. This transparency fosters a sense of involvement and empowerment for clients, leading to increased satisfaction with the legal services provided.
Time and Cost Efficiency
By reducing the need for physical paperwork and face-to-face meetings, client portals contribute to significant time and cost savings for both clients and legal firms. Administrative tasks, such reporting and document handling can be streamlined, allowing legal professionals to focus more on complex legal matters and providing high-quality legal counsel.
Dashboards allow the client to better understand their commercial relationship with the firm and easily keep track of current activity. This transparency builds trust and confidence in the overall relationship. It also has the added benefit of potentially facilitating faster payment of invoices.
In today's competitive legal landscape, adopting client portals sets legal firms apart from their peers. Clients are more likely to choose a firm that embraces modern technology and offers streamlined processes to facilitate their legal journey. A client portal can be a unique selling point for attracting new clients and retaining existing ones.
Access to Additional Resources
Beyond case-specific information, client portals can also serve as a knowledge repository for clients, providing access to legal resources, FAQs, and educational content. This self-service approach empowers clients to find answers to common questions and gain a deeper understanding of legal processes.
The implementation of client portals in legal firms marks a significant shift towards more efficient, client-centric, and technologically advanced practices. By leveraging this essential technology, legal firms can improve client communication, data security and case management while increasing their competitive edge in the industry. As the legal landscape continues to evolve, embracing client portals becomes crucial for any legal firm aiming to thrive in the digital age and deliver exceptional client experiences.


Vacation Rental Advisory
The Vacation Rental Act became in effect on January 1, 2000. The act covers all vacation rentals in North Carolina. Among the new laws provisions are unique duties for you, as a rental guest, to care for any rented property, and it gives the agent the ability to terminate the rental of the property and expedite an eviction of you and your party if you and/or your party breach the rental agreement. Click here to read the Vacation Rental Act in its entirety.
Reservations: 1-866-595-1893 / 252-489-4747
You may speak to a Vacation Specialist 7 days a week from 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM by calling toll-free 1-866-595-1893. Other reservation options include: e-mail requests or search our properties 24/7. Our mailing address is First Flight Rentals, LLC, P.O. Box 222, Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina 27948
To confirm your reservation, you will need to send an advance rent payment equal to one-half of the reservation period's rental amount plus, your travel/trip cancellation insurance premium (if applicable) within ten (10) days of booking the reservation. Last minute bookings require this advance payment to be made at the time of booking. Upon receipt of your payment, a lease will be forwarded to you confirming your reservation. View and/or print our vacation rental agreement in PDF form.
The balance of your rent and taxes will be due thirty (30) days prior to your arrival. You may pay this balance by personal check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, money order, or cashier’s check. No personal checks will be accepted within fourteen (14) days of arrival. Total Tenant balance is due thirty (30) days before arrival date. Any payments made within thirty (30) days of arrival date are to be in guaranteed funds. All payments to be made in US funds.
Reservations made within thirty (30) days prior to arrival date must be PAID IN FULL within three (3) days of booking the reservation. Last minute or walk-in reservations for partial or weekly stays will require payment by guaranteed funds and a signed vacation agreement prior to first night’s stay.
Charges for state sales tax and local lodging tax are calculated on the basis of the gross rent amount. These taxes are due with the payment of the balance of your rent (tax rates are subject to change). Tax is also charged for travel insurance, security insurance, and any items you may rent.
Rental Guardian offers the optional Trip Cancellation Coverage and Interruption coverage. If the Government orders a mandatory evacuation of this property, Tenant and occupants shall comply. Only if Tenant purchases Travel Insurance, will he be entitled to a daily refund from the Travel Insurance Company for each night of the order. Tenant shall NOT be entitled to a refund if: (i) Tenant did not purchase insurance, or (ii) property is not vacated. We highly recommend the purchase of this coverage for your financial protection in case of cancellation or in case of MANDATORY evacuation due to severe storms as FIRST FLIGHT RENTALS, LLC will not refund for mandatory days of evacuation.. Please call Rental Guardian (1-888-933-1113) directly with all questions
In cases of cancellation, no refund of rents will be made until the cancelled period is re-rented and confirmed. If the cancelled period cannot be re-rented, no money will be returned, and full rent is still due and payable in full. If the cancelled period is re-rented, any rent monies paid will be refunded to you, less a $150.00 fee. All cancellations must be made in writing.
Cancellations or transfers (including date changes or switching of homes) must be made in writing. We cannot refund any monies unless the original home is re-rented for the entire rental period and prepayment has cleared. Once that has occurred, we will return payment (less travel insurance and a cancellation fee). Every effort will be made to re-book; however, if the home does not re-book, all monies received will be forfeited by you.
Check-In/ Check-Out/ Late Arrivals
Check-In is guaranteed at 4:00 PM or as soon as the property has been cleaned, inspected, and is ready for occupancy. We reserve the right to delay check-in in order to perform maintenance or special cleaning.
First Flight Rentals has an electronic keyless entry system thus eliminating the hassle of having to pick up / drop off keys for each condo. We will provide you with the code prior to your stay. Once your reservation is paid in full and we have received a signed lease agreement, you will be given a code seven (7) days prior to your arrival. This code will NOT work until check-in time or as soon as the property is ready for occupancy.
Arrangements for late check-ins, balance due reservations or a nightly stay can be handled by calling 1-866-595-1893 or visiting our office at 2009 S.Virginia Dare Trail - Suite 100, Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina.
Departure time is before 10:00 AM on the ending date of your reservation. Your keyless code will deactivate at 10:00 AM and will lock you out of the condo. You are responsible for leaving the condo in the condition that you found it. Please place all trash in outside containers located at the entrance of the property, wash and put away all dishes. Any food items left in condo will be donated to the local food bank.
Early Check-In/ Late Check-Out Options
To accommodate our guests that would like to have an early check-in or a late check-out, First Flight Rentals offers this service for a non-refundable fee of $50.00 plus tax. Early check-in cannot be earlier than 1:00 PM and late check-out cannot be later than 1:00 PM. First Flight Rentals will make every effort to accommodate your request, but unforeseen problems may occur that can delay this option. If interested in this option, call one of our vacation specialists to discuss your needs.
Short Stays/ Mini-Vacations / partial week rentals
First Flight Rentals, LLC has an open calendar. Reservations can be made for less than a full week (three (3) or more nights) any time of the year, in MOST of the condo rentals, subject to restrictions. We allow you to choose the arrival and departure days.
Telephones/Long Distance Phone Calls
Telephones are provided for your convenience and safety. Long distance service is blocked on the unit phones. Long distance service must be accessed by dialing "0" first and using your credit card. We do not guarantee long distance access. If long distance or any other phone charges (*69, 900 numbers, etc.) do show up on an owner’s account during the time of your stay, you will be charged a $25.00 collection fee on each call charged to the owner’s phone.
Security Deposit Protection Waiver Plan
First Flight Rentals, LLC offers accidental rental damage insurance in lieu of a security deposit, included in the rental rate. The $45 fee will cover any reported, accidental loss or damage to the rental property up to $1500. For any intentional or unreported damage, or any damages in excess of $1,500 by Tenant, Tenant will be held responsible for full payment. First Flight Rentals, LLC reserves the right to pursue any remedies for un reimbursed damages, including in the event coverage is denied by the security deposit insurance provider.
All breakage and condo damage during your occupancy must be reported to our office prior to or at the time of check-out. Tenants are responsible for and are expected to assure liability for any damage to the condo and its contents, other than normal wear and tear, during their occupancy.
LARGE Family & Groups Welcome
Our condos are available for families, honeymooners and other small groups. We do not rent to sororities, fraternities and prom groups. Should a group misrepresent themselves, they will be required to vacate the premises immediately without refund. We require that the leaseholder to be at least twenty-five (25) years old.
All of our condos include bed linens and bath towels. Our housekeeping staff will have your beds made up for your arrival. Two towel sets per bedroom are provided and each set consists of one (1) bath towel, one (1) hand towel and one (1) face cloth. Bedding for the sleep sofas will be left in a closet. If you wish to have more towels, we offer additional towel sets at a minimal charge. Please bring your own beach towels as they are not provided.
In addition to the regular cleaning done before your arrival and after your departure, we are pleased to offer you the convenience of maid service during your stay. Our cleaning service cost varies. Call our office for details and arrangements. Otherwise, each condo has a stackable washer/dryer for use during your stay.
Please report any inoperative equipment to our office promptly. We will make every reasonable effort to have the problem corrected on the same day. Under no circumstances will there be a reduction of rent for any mechanical failure of items including but not limited to, air conditioning, dishwasher, washer, dryer, TV, VCR, or appliances. There are no refunds for inclement weather, including hurricanes.
Extras, such as pools, hot tubs, TV and stereo equipment, elevators, fitness equipment, video games, internet and telephones when advertised or supplied in a vacation property are supplied as a convenience for Tenant and guest use. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown of extras, Agent will call for repairs, upon notification. Tenant agrees that there will be no refund for malfunction or breakdown of extras. In the event of a malfunction of any appliance or feature, Tenant must notify Agent so repair arrangements can be made. Agent will expedite repair, but NO REFUND OF RENT WILL BE PAID. Every effort has been made to insure publications have been verified for accuracy regarding listings of furnishings or equipment. Changes and errors determined after publication will be corrected if possible upon Agent being informed. NO REFUNDS will be issued for any such changes or errors.
NO ANIMALS of any kind shall be allowed in/on any properties unless the condo states that pets are allowed. Pet properties allow maximum of one (1) pet and it MUST be declared at booking and noted on the VRA. Dogs have a fifty (50) pound weight/size limit at First Flight Retreat Condominiums. There is a $125.00 (plus tax) fee per pet per stay. Unruly or unattended pets (including dogs barking incessantly) will be grounds for immediate eviction in pet-friendly properties. DO NOT bring pets that are not properly trained. Violation shall be grounds for immediate eviction and tenant will forfeit all rent paid and will be liable for a minimum of a $250.00 flea spray and cleaning charge.
There is no assigned parking. Our office has a limited amount of reserved parking passes at First Flight Retreat Condos only. If you should need one, please call our office to have one assigned. There are handicap parking spaces designated especially for the handicapped.
The condos rented through First Flight Rentals have free wireless access to the internet. No refunds or compensation will be given if access is unattainable.
Concierge Services / rental packages
First Flight Rentals can provide concierge services in house. However, many services are subcontracted out to outside independent third party vendors. First Flight Rentals is not responsible for errors or omissions by these companies and does not provide any warranty on their goods or services.
Items Left At Vacation Home
First Flight Rentals will not be responsible for items left in the condo. A $25.00 handling fee plus postal charges will apply to all returns. Items will be returned via USPS. Any items found in homes that are not claimed within thirty (30) days will be disposed of or donated to charity.
First Flight Retreat Condos has an electronic KABA key pad system and not individual keys for each condo. We will give you a code for the condo within seven (7) days prior to your arrival if your reservation is paid in full. The code will not work until the condo is ready for occupancy. Codes will be e-mailed or given over the phone prior to the start of tenancy if the reservation has been paid in full and a lease signed. The code will deactivate promptly at 10:00 AM on your departure date and you will not be able to access the condo after that departure time.
Sea Ranch Resort is open 24/7 and keys will be available at the Front Desk of teh Sea Ranch Hotel located next to the Sea Ranch Condos.
Waves Resort Village keys should be picked up at the Kitty Hawk Kites store sales desk which is located next door to the condos from 4pm - 5:30pm. After 5:30pm, arrangement should be made with us for keys to be left out.
Golden Stand Condo has a lockbox located on the screen porch of the unit. On the day of arrival, guest should call the office and get the code for the lockbox. Upon departure, Guest should return the keys to the lockbox.
We respect and are committed to protecting your privacy. We may collect personally identifiable information when you visit our site. We also automatically receive and record information on our server logs from your browser including your IP address, cookie information and the page(s) you visited. We will not sell your personally identifiable information to anyone.
Your payment and personal information is always safe. Our Secure
Sockets Layer (SSL) software is the industry standard and among the
best software available today for secure commerce transactions. It
encrypts all of your personal information, including credit card
number, name, and address, so that it cannot be read over the internet.
We respect and are committed to protecting your privacy. We may
collect personally identifiable information when you visit our site. We
also automatically receive and record information on our server logs from your browser including your IP address, cookie information and the page(s) you visited. We will not sell your personally identifiable information to anyone.
Every effort has been made to ensure that our descriptions, amenities available and rates are accurate. However, we CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE for changes made by owners in furnishings or equipment, inaccurate descriptions, or printing errors.
We regret that we will be unable to move you to another condo or compensate you for errors or an omission that may be included in First Flight Rentals’ printed material.


Description of the personal data file
Updated: May 31, 2013
Personal Data Act (523/1999) section 10 and 24
(Translation of the original document in the Finnish language. In case of discrepancy, the Finnish language version shall prevail.)
ASPOCOMP GROUP PLC
Business ID: 1547801-5
Keilaranta 1, 02150 Espoo, FINLAND
Tel: +358 20 775 6860
Fax: +358 20 775 6868
2. Contact person
Aspocomp Group Plc
Ms. Marian Ärväs
Keilaranta 1, 02150 Espoo, Finland
Tel: +358 20 775 6860
Fax: +358 20 775 6868
3. Name of the register
Aspocomp Group Plc’s (hereinafter referred to as Aspocomp) register for contact details and job applications.
4. Purpose of the register
The purpose of the register is to enable the handling and maintenance of the client or other business relationship between Aspocomp and the data subject and the processing of feedback and job applications submitted to the company.
5. Content of the register
The register consists of the following sub-registers, the contents of which are described below:
Feedback and contact register
The feedback and contact register contains data that the data subject has sent to Aspocomp either via e-mail or using general inquiries forms and other similar forms available on the company’s website. This data may include, among other things, the name and contact details of the data subject and the submitted feedback, inquiries and registrations (such as for the AGM).
Electronic mailing lists
The electronic mailing lists contain the e-mail addresses of those data subjects that have registered on mailing lists as subscribers of Aspocomp’s publications (such as annual and interim reports and stock exchange releases).
Job applicant database
The job applicant database contains data that the data subject has sent to the company when applying for a specific job or in a so-called open application. This data may include, among other things, the name and contact details, job application and possible appendixes. Aspocomp stores the application data provided by the applicant in the applicant register until the end of the selection process (application for a specific job). The storage time for open applications is six months or a shorter time if the applicant has so specified.
6. Regular sources of information
The source of the information included in the register is the data subject himself/herself.
7. Regular handovers of information
No regular handovers.
8. Transfers of information to countries outside the European Union or the European Economic Area
No transfers to countries outside the EU or the EEA.
9. Principles of safeguarding the register
A. Hardcopy materials
Printouts of applications are stored in locked and guarded premises. Only certain designated employees of Aspocomp have access to and the right to process this data.
B. Data stored electronically
The users register for Aspocomp’s webpage and the information therein is stored on the controller’s system, which is protected by the operating system’s protection methods. Access to the system requires the use of a username and password. The system is also protected with a firewall and other technical measures. Only certain designated employees of Aspocomp have access to and the right to process the register data stored in the system.
10. Right of access and realization of the right of access
The data subject has the right to inspect the data in the register relating to him/her. The subject has the right to inspect said data free of charge. The inspection request shall be made in writing by a personally signed letter. The contact details of Aspocomp are set forth above in Section 1 of this description.
11. Rectification and realization of the rectification
Aspocomp shall, on its own initiative or at the request of the data subject, without undue delay, rectify, erase or supplement personal data contained in the register if it is erroneous, unnecessary, incomplete or obsolete as regards the purpose of the processing.
Aspocomp shall also prevent the dissemination of such data, if this could compromise the protection of the privacy of the data subject or his/her rights. If Aspocomp cannot accept the request of the data subject to rectify the error, a written statement to this effect shall be issued. The statement shall also mention the reasons for the refusal. In such case, the data subject may bring the matter to the attention of the Data Protection Ombudsman.
Aspocomp shall notify the recipients to whom the data have been disclosed and to the source of the erroneous personal data of the rectification. However, the company shall not be obligated to notify these parties if this is impossible or unreasonably difficult.
Aspocomp’s contact details are set forth above in Section 1 of this description.


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New York Times
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The Seattle Times
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New York Times '100 Notable Books of 2014'
'Stevenson reveals how much of a difference believing in someone and fighting their cause can make. An incredible story ... may help fuel the fire on your own journey.'
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‘Stevenson is not only a great lawyer, he’s also a gifted writer and storyteller. His memoir should find an avid audience among players in the legal system — jurists, prosecutors, defence lawyers, legislators, academics, journalists — and especially anyone contemplating a career in criminal justice.’
The Washington Post
‘This powerful book is a damning indictment of the US “justice” system, which has the world’s highest rate of incarceration … A gifted narrator as well as a great lawyer, from his long dedication to helping the poor to achieve justice and mercy, he has learned that “each of us is more than the worst thing we’ve ever done.’
The Irish Times
‘[A] passionate rallying cry for people, especially those in law enforcement, to employ more just mercy in dealing with offenders … A must-read for anyone in the field of criminal justice and for fans of true crime.’
‘A passionate account of the ways our nation thwarts justice and inhumanely punishes the poor and disadvantaged.’ STARRED REVIEW


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3. Payment: Payments shall be made within Terms as listed on the purchase orders, Standard terms are 2% 30, Net 45 or Net 45 days of the date of delivery. All payments shall be made U.S. dollars. Buyer may at any time setoff any amount owed by Seller or any of its affiliated companies to Buyer.
4. Changes: Buyer reserves the right at any time to change any of the following provided that any change must be submitted in writing: (a) specifications, drawings, and data for items manufactured to specifications provided by Buyer or which are otherwise specially designed for Buyer; (b) methods of shipment or packing; (c) place, time or manner of delivery; and (d) quantities. If any such change causes an increase or decrease in the cost of, or the time required for performance of the Agreement, an equitable adjustment shall be made in the Agreement price, delivery schedule, or both. Any claim by Seller for adjustment under this clause must be submitted no later than ten (10) days after the change is made and approved by the Buyer in writing before the Seller proceeds with such change. Buyer shall not be liable for any price increases for work performed prior to a written modification indicating the price change signed by Buyer. IN NO EVENT SHALL BUYER BE LIABLE FOR ANTICIPATORY PROFITS OR FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. BUYER’S LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO AN ORDER, SHALL NOT EXCEED THE PRICE ALLOCABLE TO THE GOODS PURCHASED UNDER SUCH ORDER.
5. Delivery: Time is of the essence. Unless otherwise specifically provided on the face of the Order, all Goods shall be delivered DDP (Incoterms 2020) to the delivery address stated by Buyer. Buyer shall be entitled to choose the carrier and the mode of transport. Seller shall bear all risk of loss, damage, or destruction to the Goods until final acceptance by Buyer at destination. Each delivery shall be accompanied by packing or delivery notes specifying the contents and the necessary order details (order number, date of order, order line item, material number, quantity). Title to the Goods shall pass to Buyer upon delivery. If ordered Goods and Services are not provided in the quantities and at the time specified, Seller shall have a five (5) day period to correct any deficiency. If not corrected, Buyer reserves the right, without liability, and in addition to other rights and remedies provided under this Agreement or applicable law, to take the following actions or any combination thereof: (a) direct expedited shipping of Goods (the difference in cost between the expedited shipping and standard shipping costs to be paid by Seller), or (b) terminate this Agreement by notice effective when received by Seller as to all or any specified Goods not yet shipped or Services not yet rendered with Seller to refund payments Buyer has made, if any, for such Goods or Services, or (c) to purchase substitute goods or services elsewhere and charge Seller for the difference between the cost of substitute goods and the sales price. Seller shall be liable for excess transportation charges, delays or claims resulting from Seller’s deviation from Buyer’s shipping instructions. Buyer will have no liability to pay for Goods delivered to Buyer which exceed quantities specified in the Order and delivery schedules. Buyer may at its option retain such Goods and pay for them at the unit price or reject and return such Goods at Seller’s expense, including transportation charges both ways. Buyer will not be liable for any material or production cost incurred in excess of the amount or in advance of the time necessary to meet Buyer’s delivery schedules.
6. Inspection and Acceptance: Receipt or payment for any Goods under this Agreement shall not constitute acceptance thereof. All Goods or Services purchased hereunder are subject to inspection by Buyer either before or after payment. Buyer’s count of Goods shall be conclusive. Buyer reserves the right to reject Goods or Services which do not comply with the Order including instructions, specifications, drawings, and data or Seller’s warranties (expressed or implied). Rejected Goods will be returned to Seller for full credit or replacement at Buyer’s sole option and at Seller’s risk and expense, including all transportation charges. No replacement of rejected Goods shall be made unless agreed to by Buyer in writing. Acceptance of any part of the Goods shall not bind Buyer to accept future shipments, nor deprive it of the right to return nonconforming Goods already accepted. Acceptance of all or any part of the Goods shall not waive Buyer’s right to cancel or return all or any portion of the Goods because of failure to conform to this Agreement, or by reason of defects, latent or patent, or other breach of warranty, or to make any claim for damages, including manufacturing costs, damage to Goods caused by improper boxing, crating or packing and loss of profits or other damages incurred by the Buyer. Such rights shall be in addition to any other remedies provided by law.
7. Force Majeure: Neither party shall be liable for delays or defaults due to causes solely beyond its control and without its fault or negligence, including but not limited to fires, floods, and Acts of God or government, provided however, that as soon as Seller has reason to believe that Goods or Services will not be delivered when scheduled, written notice setting forth the cause of the anticipated delay must be given immediately to Buyer.
8. Packing, Drayage and Containers: No charges for packing, drayage or containers will be allowed unless specified on the face of the Order, or specifically listed as an additional and separate charge which is agreed to in advance in writing by Buyer. Seller shall be liable for damage to Goods caused by improper boxing, crating or packaging. Packaging requiring a deposit may be returned for full credit at Buyer’s option.
9. Seller’s Warranties: Seller hereby represents and warrants that: (a) all Goods and Services provided hereunder shall be new at the time of delivery, of merchantable quality and fit for Buyer’s purposes, (b) all Goods and Services shall conform with the Order and all descriptions and specifications, (c) all Goods and Services furnished hereunder shall conform to all representations, affirmations, promises, samples or models forming the basis of this Agreement, (d) all Services performed for or on behalf of the Buyer will be performed in a competent, workmanlike manner and shall be free from faults and defects, (e) all Goods shall be free of defects in design, materials or workmanship, (f) Seller has conveyed good title to the Goods to Buyer, free and clear of any and all liens, encumbrances or other charges of any kind; and (g) the country of origin is correctly stated. Seller agrees that, to the extent applicable, these warranties shall survive for a period of minimum one (1) year from acceptance of the Goods and Services and are in addition to any warranties of additional scope given by Seller to Buyer and all warranties provided by law. In the event of any breach of warranty, Buyer may invoke any of the following rights and remedies or a combination thereof, as well as any other remedies provided by law: (i) require Seller to repair or replace the Goods (at Buyer’s option) so that they conform to Seller’s warranties, (ii) repair the Goods or have them repaired by a third party so that they conform to the warranties at Seller’s expense; or (iii) return the Goods to Seller for a full refund of the purchase price and any transportation or other incidental charges incurred by Buyer.
10. Property of Buyer: Unless otherwise provided in the Order or agreed to in writing, Buyer’s property furnished to or made available to Seller, including but not limited to all tooling, tools, equipment and material and any replacement thereof, shall remain the sole property of Buyer. Such property, other than materials, shall not be modified without the written consent of the Buyer. Buyer’s property shall be plainly marked or otherwise adequately identified by Seller as the property of Buyer and shall be safely stored separately and apart from Seller’s property. Seller shall not use such property except for performance of work hereunder or as authorized in writing by Buyer. Such property while in Seller’s possession or control shall be kept in good condition, shall be held at Seller’s risk, and shall be kept insured against damage or loss by Seller, at its expense, in an amount equal to the replacement cost, with loss payable to Buyer. To the extent such property is not material consumed in the performance of the Order, it shall be subject to inspection and removal by Buyer at any time and Buyer shall have a right of entry for such purposes without liability to Seller. When directed by Buyer, Seller shall disclose the location of such property and/or prepare it for shipment and ship it to Buyer in as good condition as originally received by Seller; reasonable wear and tear is accepted.
11. Special Tooling: If the price stated on the face of the Order includes special dyes, jigs, tools, and/or patterns used in the manufacture of the Goods ordered hereunder, then such special dyes, jigs, tools or patterns shall be and become the property of Buyer. No dyes, jigs, tools, patterns, drawings, or specifications supplied to Seller by, or otherwise belonging to Buyer shall be used in the production, manufacturer design of any products other than those called for by the Order, except with the written consent of Buyer. Upon termination of the
Order, such dyes, jigs, tools patterns, drawings or specifications belonging to Buyer shall be disposed of as directed by Buyer. All such dyes, jigs, tools, patterns, drawings, or specifications shall be fully insured by Seller against loss by fire and other perils covered in a standard extended coverage endorsement while in Seller’s possession.
12. Confidential Information and Proprietary Rights: The terms of the Order (including pricing), together with all technical information in the nature of designs, blueprints, specifications, engineering data for production or product know-how, which is supplied to the Seller by the Buyer or by third parties on behalf of Buyer to facilitate or assist in the performance of this Agreement, shall remain the sole and exclusive property of Buyer and, unless otherwise agreed in writing by Buyer, shall be considered Buyer’s “Confidential Information” and kept confidential by the Seller. Seller may only use Buyer’s Confidential Information for the express purpose of performing this Agreement for Buyer. Seller will use and cause its employees and agents to use extreme caution not to disclose any Confidential Information of Buyer, either directly or by incorporation of such information in, or its use in, manufacturing products for others. Upon completion of the Order or at any other time upon request, all documents or other materials containing such Confidential Information shall be returned to Buyer or shall be destroyed. Seller may not disclose its business relationship with Buyer or any Buyer Confidential Information without Buyer’s prior written consent. Additionally, Seller hereby transfers and irrevocably assigns to Buyer all rights in and to any invention, improvement or discovery (whether or not patentable), conceived or first reduced to practice in the performance of this Agreement by any employee of the Seller or other person working under Seller’s direction. Upon completion of performance of this Agreement, Seller shall deliver to Buyer a complete copy of the documentation relating to any such invention, improvement or discovery.
13. Indemnification: Seller shall, at Seller’s sole cost and expense, indemnify and hold harmless Buyer, its affiliates, and its and their officers, directors, employees, agents, customers and assigns, from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, costs and expenses, including attorneys’ fees, arising from: (a) any products liability claims relating to Goods and Services supplied pursuant to this Agreement; (b) failure of such Goods or Services to conform to applicable safety standards, warranties, specifications or requirements; and (c) infringement by such Goods or Services of any patent, copyright or other intellectual property or proprietary right of a third party.
14. Insurance: Seller shall maintain in force adequate levels of insurance from any losses arising out of this Agreement including, without limitation, Commercial General Liability Insurance with policy limits of at least $2,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate. Further, if Seller’s services are of a professional nature, Seller shall maintain professional liability insurance with policy limits of not less than $2,000,000 per claim and $2,000,000 annual aggregate. Buyer, its parent, subsidiary and affiliated companies, and any of their directors, officers, employees or representatives shall be named as additional insureds on all such policies (except for worker’s compensation, and, if applicable, professional liability) with a corresponding waiver of rights of subrogation against any additional insureds. All such policies shall be issued by insurance companies licensed in the state in which services are to be performed and that maintain an AM Best rating of A -VIII or better. Seller shall be fully responsible for the payment of any deductible or self-insured retention, which shall not exceed $25,000 in any policy without Buyer’s written permission. Seller shall furnish Buyer with certificates of insurance demonstrating that the above required (or better) policies are in place and, where applicable, confirming additional insured status and waivers of subrogation. Seller shall furnish Buyer with copies of the policies upon Buyer’s written request. Compliance by Seller with insurance requirements does not in any way affect Seller’s indemnification obligations. Seller is solely responsible for assessing the adequacy of its insurance, and Buyer in no way represents that the limits specified above are adequate to protect Seller’s interests. In the event that Seller utilizes subcontractors, Seller shall require each subcontractor to maintain its separate insurance complying with the terms hereof.
15. Country of Origin; Related Requirements. Seller hereby warrants that all of the Goods specified in the Order are of U.S. origin, within the meaning of the customs laws of the United States, as presently interpreted by the U.S. Customs Service, unless before the time it supplies any Goods Seller notifies Buyer in writing of a different country of origin, in which case, it shall give full details regarding such country of origin. Upon Seller’s notification of a different country of origin, Buyer may either reject or accept the Goods by written instruction. If Seller supplies Goods of foreign origin under the Order and fails to notify Buyer in writing, or notifies Buyer incorrectly of the country of origin, whether through negligence or without negligence, Seller shall indemnify Buyer for all its expenses, duties, penalties, damages, including compromise or mitigated settlements, and attorney’s fees incurred by Buyer by such failure to notify or by any incorrect notification.
16. Termination for Convenience: Buyer may terminate this Agreement and/or the performance of work under the Order in whole or in part upon written notice of termination, whereupon the Seller will promptly stop work on that date accordingly. Seller will promptly advise the Buyer of the quantities of applicable work and material on hand or purchased prior to termination and the most favorable disposition that the Seller can make thereof. Seller will comply with the Buyer’s instructions regarding transfer and disposition of title to such work and material. Within 60 days after receipt of such notice of termination, the Seller will submit all its claims resulting from the termination. Buyer will have the right to inspect all finished Goods and to audit the cost of all work in process and raw material applicable to the terminated work. Buyer will not be responsible for any items used or sold by the Seller, or the cost of any defective, damaged or destroyed work or material. Buyer will make no payments for finished work, work in process or raw materials fabricated or procured by the Seller in excess of any Order (or permission to proceed with part of an Order) or after receipt of notice of termination. Notwithstanding the above, payments made under this clause shall not exceed the sales price specified in this Order. Payment made under this clause will constitute the Buyer’s only liability in the event this Agreement or the Order is terminated hereunder. This provision will not apply to any cancellation by the Buyer for default by the Seller or for any other cause allowed by law or under this Order.
17. Compliance With Applicable Laws: Each Party shall comply with all applicable laws, including without limitation, government export control, and privacy and data protection laws.
18. Material Safety Data Sheets: Seller warrants that a copy of any change to a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for chemicals, compounds or hazardous materials is forwarded to the Buyer’s Purchasing departments in advance of
shipment or enclosed with the shipment of the supply to the Buyer’s premises.
19. Waiver: The failure of Buyer to insist, in any one or more instances, upon the performance of any of the terms, covenants, or conditions of this Agreement or to exercise any right hereunder, shall not be construed as a waiver or relinquishment of the future performance of any such terms, covenants or conditions or the future exercise of such right, but the obligation of Seller with respect to such future performance shall continue in full force and effect.
20. Assignment and Subcontracting: None of the sums due or to become due, nor any of the work to be performed under this Agreement shall be assigned by Seller without Buyer’s prior written consent. Buyer shall remain fully responsible for Goods or Services that are assigned or performed by any subcontractor.
21. Law Governing; Forum; Attorney’s Fees: This Agreement shall be governed by, and interpreted in accordance with, the laws of the State of Georgia. Any dispute which arises under this Agreement which cannot be resolved amicably by the parties shall be settled by binding arbitration, in accordance with the Commercial Rules of the American Arbitration Association in Atlanta, Georgia. Judgment upon the award rendered may be entered in any court having competent jurisdiction. Costs and expenses of the arbitration shall be borne equally by the parties unless otherwise provided by the arbitrator(s). Notwithstanding the foregoing, claims for non-payment, fraud, or infringement of intellectual property may be brought in any court of competent jurisdiction and shall not be subject to binding arbitration.


The Nullaki Community Action Group are fighting to stop a lime extraction mine, within the Conservation Zone on the Nullaki Peninsula (between the City Of Albany and Denmark). The Zone is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, native forests, abundant wetlands and extensive coastal heath. The State Administrative Tribunal (SAT) overturned the Council’s unanimous decision to reject the Developer’s Application. The Minister for Planning sat on an amendment that would have specifically prohibited the mine.
2010 a local developer applied for a mining operation and was unanimously rejected by Council and not appealed;
2017, the Developer again applied to establish a mining operation for lime extraction in the Conservation Zone;
Extracting up to 50,000 tonnes of lime per year;
14 truck movements per day; and
Impacts on the Bibbulmun track.
Council unanimously rejected the application
The EPA decided not to do an assessment.
Application to clarify Local Planning Scheme definitions and specifically prohibit extractive mining progressed through WA Planning Commission. The Minister for Planning decided not to make a determination on the amendment until SAT had made a decision.
In January 2019, the SAT approved the application.
In February 2019, a clearing application permit was lodged with the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation.


Data Analysis Exercise – Voting Rights and Voter Participation
In response to discriminatory voting procedures in some states/localities, the Civil Rights Act of 1965
established a coverage formula to determine which jurisdictions would be subject to additional federal
oversight. Any jurisdiction identified by the formula would be required to obtain “preclearance” from
the Department of Justice before making changes to their voting and/or registration procedures.
Congress renewed the Voting Rights Act in 1970, 1975, 1982, and 2006.
In Shelby v. Holder (2013), the Supreme Court ruled in a 5-4 decision that a portion of the Voting Rights
Act of 1965 was unconstitutional. Specifically, the Court struck down the “coverage formula” (found in
Section 4 of the C.R. Act) that determined which jurisdictions should be required to obtain preclearance.
Examine the following documents provided in the Scenario Files folder:
Voter Registration and Turnout Rates
Representation in Select Legislative Offices
Objections and Observers in VRA-Covered States
Shelby v. Holder Excerpt
Cite relevant arguments found in the Supreme Court ruling and your own interpretation of the data to
support your answers to the following questions in the form of a memo:
1) How does the provided data support Justice Roberts’ argument?
2) How does the provided data support Justice Ginsberg’s argument?
3) In your opinion, which interpretation of the data is more valid?
4) What additional data would be helpful in determining whether or not Section 4 of the Voting
Rights Act should be upheld?
Your memo should be no longer than 2 pages (excluding headers and references which should be on
Page 3), double-spaced, 12-point font. It should include a clearly developed thesis statement, as well as
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Terms & Conditions
Clause 1 – Application
1.1 These Terms and Conditions (the “Terms and Conditions”) apply to all agreements (“Agreements”) to be concluded by MS Europe B.V with registered address at Lange Kleiweg 28, 2288 Rijswijk, in the Netherlands (“us” or “we” or “MSTS Tolls” or “MSE”) with our clients (“Clients”) under which we, or our agents or resellers, provide services (including Eurovignettes), such as specified hereafter in these Terms and Conditions and equipment (such as On Board Units).
1.2 These Terms and Conditions can only be set aside wholly or partially by a written notification to that effect by us to one or more Clients or by a specific agreement to that effect between one or more of our Clients and us.
1.3 These Terms and Conditions, which are available at www.mststolls.com, can be updated from time to time without prior notice. The Client’s continued use of our services shall be deemed as acceptance of the updated Terms and Conditions.
1.4 Natural and/or legal persons who are directly or indirectly involved in any way in the services provided by us or on our behalf can also rely on these Terms and Conditions.
Clause 2 – Conclusion of agreements and the form in which they are concluded
2.1 All our statements, communications, and actions that do not intend to confirm the existence or creation of an agreement, do not bind us.
2.2 Agreements can only be concluded when they are confirmed by us in writing. The commencement of the execution of an instruction given to us constitutes proof of the conclusion of an Agreement.
2.3 When these Terms and Conditions require notifications or statements to be effected in writing, then this requirement is considered to have been satisfied also if those notifications or statements are exchanged electronically between the Client and us.
2.5 The term Agreements also includes the additional (required) agreements for additional, new services.
Clause 3 – Our services
3.1 Our services consist of:
A. the conclusion of framework agreements (“Framework Agreements”) whether in the name of the Client or not but always at his expense and for the benefit of one or more road transport companies, regarding:
1. the use of roads and other infrastructure, and the payment for that use,
2. the payment for related or unrelated items or services with third parties (“Service Providers”) that are charged with the collection of the fees for the use of those items or services, in which these Framework Agreements consist in essence of arrangements pertaining to the deferred payment of such fees and their periodical settlement on the basis of subsequent calculation, and
3. keeping the accounts with respect to all agreements concluded from time to time by our Clients with Service Providers, and the amounts payable by our Clients to us and to the Service Providers, respectively, pursuant to those agreements (“Payment Services”), and
B. the financial settlement on behalf of our Clients of individual agreements for the provision of services or for the payment of services and items concluded by them within the scope of Framework Agreements, and the financial management of the funds made available to us for that purpose.
3.2 For the services specified in Clause 3.1, we periodically charge each Client a fee determined on a case by case basis to be paid periodically.
3.3 When we settle amounts on behalf of the Client in currencies other than the currency in which we invoice the Client, we have the right to calculate an exchange rate of 2,5% for the amounts to be invoiced.
3.4 All Services are subject to the General Terms and Conditions of the supplier in question of the service(s).
3.5 Terms for Euro vignettes
a. Actual annual Euro vignettes with actual vehicles, as indicated in our system, (term > 300 days) will be renewed automatically unless: – the Client indicates via MyTolls not to accept a renewal, during the term of the Agreement and at the latest on the Monday of the week preceding the renewal date after which the option not to renew will no longer be available ; – when NO refund has been requested during the term.
b. The Client itself is responsible for a proper registration. For every order of an Eurovignette, a confirmation is sent along with the vehicle information submitted. The Client must always verify this confirmation and notify us immediately if the registration is inaccurate, when necessary.
c. A refund can be requested only for Eurovignettes (at least one month valid) supplied through us. In the event Eurovignettes is paid through installments, refund(s) will only be processed through us. Due to the fees and costs the Dutch Tax Authority will charge anyway, it only makes sense to do this for Eurovignettes which are valid for one month.
d. We will exclusively and fully pay the amount awarded by the Dutch Tax Authority.
e. When you ordered Eurovignettes you will always receive a confirmation e-mail on your e-mail address known by us. The Client is responsible to inform and update us about the right e-mail address for confirmation e- mails and notices (including renewal and call for action notices). The Client itself is responsible to check each confirmation e- mail for accuracy.
Clause 4 – Rates
4.1 We will charge the rates agreed in the Agreement for the services provided.
4.2 If the Client purchases services for which no specific rates have been agreed in an Agreement, we will charge the standard fees and costs applicable to this specific service, unless agreed otherwise. The most current standard rates can always be obtained by requesting the list of standard rates via e-mail to: email@example.com.
4.3 A number of services are subject to additional supplier costs. These costs are specified in the list of standard rates referred to in Clause. We reserve the right to charge these costs to the Client if these costs are passed on to us.
4.4 Loyalty bonus and service fee When we pay a loyalty bonus to the Client, such as in the case of Italian toll, the Frejus or Mont Blanc tunnel, we will calculate a service fee by applying a percentage to the amount of the bonus (5,75% for Italian Toll, 4,75% for Frejus and/or Mont Blanc tunnel).
4.5 Service fee We reserve the right to charge a service fee for services offered through the MyTolls self- service platform (Clause 8.1), but which are purchased in a non-self-service manner (e.g. a request from Client to us via e-mail or phone). Clause
Clause 5 – Framework agreements
5.1 All general and special contract terms used by Service Providers with respect to us, whether in our capacity as a representative in the name of our Client or not, will be included substantively unchanged in all Agreements.
Clause 6 – Security
6.1 We have at all times the right to require security from our Clients for the payments to be effected by us to the Service Providers. In addition, the Client is obliged to inform us immediately in the event of deterioration of its credit conditions and in case of any issues affecting or likely to affect the credit appraisal process.
6.2 At the option of the Client, and in all cases under the terms and conditions of our prior agreement with the selected form of provision of security and with the manner in which it is or must be elaborated in each case, such security will be provided in the form of:
A. an irrevocable and adequate bank guarantee in our favor and payable on call both in an amount and with a term of validity to be further agreed upon;
B. credit insurance to be taken out by us at the expense of and in consultation with the Client; or C. any other manner of provision of security, provided that we have accepted its content and its form in advance.
Clause 7 – Invoicing
7.1 Invoices and the related information (“Financial Information”) will be presented either 1 in writing via regular post or 2 electronically.
7.2 Financial Information will always be made available to the Client by post unless the Client has expressly informed us in writing that the Client prefers to receive this information electronically.
7.3 Invoices will be presented periodically, usually weekly. All invoices are payable at the latest on the fifth calendar day after the invoice date, or on the first working day thereafter. Client agrees to pay all accurate invoices for services rendered by the Service Providers, upon these terms.
7.4 Complaints pertaining to the amount or content of invoices do not give the Client the right to wholly or partially defer its payment obligation arising from the concerned invoice.
7.5 Complaints pertaining to the amount or the content of the invoices must be submitted in writing within two weeks after the date of the invoice. Complaints that are submitted to us other than in writing within the two week period will not be handled by us. Invoices are deemed to be accepted unless the Client has protested the invoice within the two week period from the date of the invoice.
7.6 We will review complaints pertaining to invoices as quickly as possible following receipt. If our review leads us to conclude that we have charged too much, and the excess charged has been paid to us, then we will refund or set off the excess charged to the Client increased by statutory interest according to Dutch law from the date of the invoice.
7.7 The Client acknowledges and agrees to its obligation to pay invoices hereunder, whether the payment for services rendered is (i) owed directly to the Service Provider (in which case it will be forwarded by us to the Service Provider), or (ii) is owed directly to us (under a separate agreement between us and the Service Provider or another third party).
Clause 8 – Online services
8.1 The term ‘Online Services’ shall be taken to mean the services made available via the website and the associated web applications MyMST and MyTolls. The Website under www.multiservicetolls.com (“this Website”) is maintained by MS Europe B.V., currently with its registered office at Lange Kleiweg 28,2288 GK Rijswijk, the Netherlands (“Multi Service Tolls”).
8.2 Online services are intended for: 1 the receipt of Financial Information for the Client, if an agreement such as referred to in Clause 2 has been concluded, and 2 for the consultation and downloading of information for Payment Services to the Client that we have undertaken to provide in an Agreement, and 3 for register vehicles and uploading required vehicle papers, and 4 ordering Payment Services when authorized.
8.3 All information offered via Online Services is intended to be retrieved, inspected, stored, printed, and processed exclusively by the Client for use within its own organization. In addition, the Client shall be solely responsible for managing and checking any orders, cancellations and/or refunds through the self- service functions on this Website via MyTolls.
8.4 In order to gain access to the Online Services, we provide the Client with one or more login codes and passwords tied to one or more persons within the Client’s organization (the “Access Codes”), which are provided by us solely to the (known to us) contact person indicated to us by the Client, by an authentication procedure.
8.5 Each use of Access Codes, including their misuse by unauthorized persons, is at the expense of the Client. The Client is obliged to: 1 acknowledge that the contact person do not disclose the Access Codes to third parties, and 2 notify us immediately of the departure of a director or employee to whom the Access Codes were made available. In the interest of maintaining the confidentiality of the Access Codes, the Client always has the right to ask us to provide it with new Access Codes and to cancel existing Access Codes.
8.6 We reserve at all times the right to temporarily or permanently deny the Client access to Online Services, and to make changes in the categories of information to be included therein. If we make use of the right specified in the previous sentence, we will immediately inform the Client of this in writing using the address information known to us.
8.7 e will inform the Client as timely as possible of any temporary impossibility of using Online Services. Similarly, the Client shall inform us if there is any functionality issue with MyTolls.
8.8 The Client is prohibited from trying to gain access to information other than that intended expressly for that Client.
3. All services provided by MSE are subject to MSE General Terms and Conditions which can be consulted at https://www.multiservicetolls.com/products/mststolls-solution/ and may be amended by MSE from time to time. MSE can provide a copy of its General Terms and Conditions by email upon request.
8.11 Information on the Website
1. All intellectual (property) rights (in any case including all copyrights, patents, trademarks, and database rights) pertaining to all information, contents, data, databases, illustrations, links, web page texts, files, html code software, product names, company names, brands, logos, and trade names on this Website (hereinafter referred to jointly as the ‘Content’) and the manner in which the Content is being presented or appears (the design of the Website and other visual elements) and all information related to that, belong to us or one of its licensors.
2. The Content can only be viewed, copied, stored or printed in unaltered form and only for non-commercial and personal use and on condition that potential mentions of copyrights or other mentions are not removed.
8.12 Exclusion of liability
1. We strive to make the information on this Website as comprehensive and accurate as possible. The information on this Website is being offered without any guarantee and we exclude any liability for any use of this Website and the information provided on it.
2. We strive to make this Website as available as possible but excludes any liability for a (temporary) unavailability of this Website and potential consequences thereof. We do not guarantee that this Website or the servers on which it is made
available are free of viruses and other harmful elements.
8.13 Privacy statement
1. During your visit to this Website, we can gather information about you (including personal details), directly (when you are asked to provide information) or indirectly. We gather and process such information in order to provide its services, to inform you, and for the development of statistical information about the traffic to this Website. The information you provide will be used only to contact you and will not be made available to third parties, unless is obliged to do so pursuant to the law or following your explicit consent in that regard. Information that you make available to us or e-mails that we receive will be treated in confidence. Your email address will stay registered with us until you deregister.
2. We can gather information about the use of this Website, including the number of hits, the pages visited, preceding and subsequent websites, and the duration of the use. Such information can be gathered by means of a ‘cookie’. A cookie is a small text file that our web servers deposit on your hard drive. You can choose whether you make use of a cookie or not by altering the settings of your internet browser program. The use of a cookie makes the use of this Website faster and easier.
3. If you have questions about this privacy statement, about us or if you no longer want to receive messages from us, please send an e- mail to:firstname.lastname@example.org
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Clause 9 – (Personal) data
9.1 Upon our first request, the Client is obliged to provide us with the data related to and connected with the Client’s company that is important to the fulfilment of the Agreements.
9.2 We treat all data referred to in Clause 9.1 confidentially, and retain it as required or allowed by law.
9.3 Where necessary for the performance of the Agreements and when permitted by law, we shall be entitled to pass on all data as referred to in Clause 9.1 and provided to us by the Client to parties belonging to the group of companies of which we are a part (or will be a part), respectively, and to other third parties that are being involved by us for the fulfilment of Agreements, irrespective of whether those parties and those third parties have their registered offices within or outside the EEA.
9.4 The Client is obliged to immediately inform us in writing about a change: – in the structure/legal form of the business, including the type of ownership; – in partners and/or members of the board of management; – in the bank relationship; – of the address information or telecommunication connections; – as well as concerning the (intended) closing down/winding up of the business, including the mention of the contact information of the liquidator(s).
2. If the Client has the right of use of a card or toll box provided by us (an “Object”) pursuant to the agreement concluded between the Client and us and that Object pertains to a specific vehicle, then a change of registration number or vehicle must be communicated to us immediately.
3. We can at all times request that the Client provide us with the names and addresses of the holders of the right of use to whom the Client has made an Object available for use, and we can also require that the signatures of the parties involved are sent to us.
4. We have the right to gather information from third parties about the Client.
5. The Client is liable for any incorrect data provided to MSE, this includes: (5.1) details concerning the vehicle registration mark; and (5.2) any other data provided to MSE and Service Providers.
Clause 10 – Authorizations for payment and collection
10.1 If we do not conclude a contract in our own name, but must nevertheless effect payments on behalf of the Client, then the Client will make it possible for us to do so by maintaining a minimum balance to be determined by us on a bank account to be designated by us and which we will be authorized to use, in order to make payments to Service Providers. 10.2 For the payment of our invoices, the Client will authorize us to collect the amounts invoiced from the balance of a bank account to be designated by the Client.
Clause 11 – Payments
11.1 If it is impossible for us to collect the sums that have been invoiced, in spite of the authorization granted to us pursuant to Clause 10.2, we will immediately inform the Client accordingly with notice that the amount to be paid, to be increased by the reversal costs of €25.00 per amount reversed or for each time that an amount is reversed, must be credited to one of our bank accounts within 24 hours.
11.2 In the event of non-timely payment, we will charge our Clients an interest rate for overdue payment of 1% per month, aside from the costs specified in Clauses 11.1 and 11.3. In addition, we reserve the right to cancel all future Eurovignettes installments and, as a result, to invoice future installments due by the Client in one single invoice. Furthermore, we reserve the right to use any refunds received from the Dutch Tax Authority to offset any Client delayed payments.
11.3 The Client is obliged to indemnify us for the reasonable extrajudicial costs that we reasonably had to incur to protect or to exercise our right to payment, with a minimum of €200.00 per instance.
Clause 12 – Proof of identity
12.1 In order to provide our Clients with the opportunity to make use of Payment Services, we can make cards or other documents available to the Client with which the Client can legitimately present itself to Service Providers for that purpose (“Proof of Identity”).
12.2 When the Client does not or not properly fulfil an obligation towards us, we have the right to revoke the Proof of Identity issued to that Client or to suspend its validity.
12.3 Proof of Identity always remains our property.
Clause 13 – Proof of identity and its misuse
13.1 All Proof of Identity is issued for the sole purpose of use by the Client and its personnel, or by any other company designated by the Client and accepted by us for the duration of the Agreement that gives rise to the issuance of such Proof of Identity.
13.2 In the event of theft or loss, the Client must simultaneously notify, in writing, us as well as the police of the location where the loss or theft (presumably) took place. The Client can also use the blocking feature on our website.
13.3 The Client is in any case liable for misuse of the Proof of Identity by third parties, except that the Client will not be liable for any use of the Proof of Identity which occurs more than 48 hours following receipt of actual notice by us from the Client that a Proof of Identity has been lost or stolen. The Client must indemnify us for the concerned loss upon our first request.
Clause 14 – Force majeure
14.1 Non-fulfilment of our obligations towards our Clients that is the consequence of or is caused by circumstances that are not attributable to us, will result in the suspension of our obligations as long as the circumstances or causes referred to immediately above continue uninterruptedly.
14.2 Both parties have the right to dissolve all agreements existing between them by means of a written statement, without us being liable to pay damages in that case, if circumstances as referred to in the previous subclause continue uninterruptedly for a period longer than three months.
14.3 In the case referred to in the second subclause, we are also entitled to terminate all Framework Agreements to which our Client is a party on behalf of that Client and without its express authorization.
Clause 15 – Termination of agreements
15.1 We shall have the right to terminate all Agreements for convenience and without any liability by giving you written notice. 15.2 Without prejudice to our right to terminate Agreements pursuant to provisions of the Dutch Civil Code or to stipulations included in these Terms and Conditions, which entitle us to do so, we have the right to terminate any agreement effective immediately if and after:
A. the (voluntary) liquidation or dissolution of the client is ordered or the Client is granted suspension of payment;
B. the Client has entered into a private settlement with its creditors; the Client ceases to trade, becomes insolvent, enters into bankruptcy proceedings, takes or suffers any action, order or resolution in consequence of debt (including dissolution or liquidation), has a receiver appointed to manage its assets or business or is unable to pay its debt when they fall due (including Client’s deterioration of credit conditions as reasonably determined by us);
C. a prejudgment attachment or execution has been levied at the expense of the Client and that attachment or execution has not been lifted within two weeks after being levied;
D. the Client is a legal entity: when it is being wound up;
E. the Client is a natural person: on his/her death;
F. Proof of Identity has been misused, to the extent that it can be attributed to the Client;
G. the Client does not or not properly comply with contract stipulations applicable to the Client and—if compliance is not impossible—if this noncompliance has not been remedied within 10 working days after the written request in relation thereto;
H. one or more Framework Agreements between the Client and one or more Service Providers have been terminated due to breach by the Client;
I. a change in the structure/legal form of the Client, including the types of ownership, will take place or has taken place;
J. the Client has provided us with inaccurate information prior to the conclusion of the agreement pursuant to which we would not have concluded the agreement if we would have had knowledge of the accurate information;
K. the Client or any of its employees, agents or subcontractors’ actions or omissions (a) are, or appear to be, in our opinion, non-compliant with applicable laws, dishonest or fraudulent, or (b) may adversely impact the good name and reputation of MSE.
15.3 The termination of an Agreement results unconditionally and simultaneously in the termination of any Framework Agreement concluded within that scope; at any rate it is our right to have every relevant Framework Agreement terminated on behalf of the Client. The access to Online Services will also be denied/terminated.
15.4 All amounts payable to us by the Client at the time of the termination of any Agreement, and that normally would not yet be payable at that time, become payable as a result of that termination.
Clause 16 – Termination of Framework Agreements
16.1 We have the right to terminate every Framework Agreement or to suspend its performance, respectively, in our own name or not, in the case of non-fulfilment by the Client of any obligations resting with that Client pursuant to or in connection with Agreements for the provision of services as defined in Clause 5.2, without prejudice to the options for termination included in every individual Framework Agreement.
16.2 If we have concluded a Framework Agreement in the name of our Client, we also have the right to take delivery of the notice of its termination or suspension by the Service Provider, and to do everything on behalf of and for the Service Provider that is useful and necessary for that termination or suspension.
16.3 All amounts payable to us by the Client at the time of the termination of a Framework Agreement, and that normally would not yet be payable at that time, become payable as a result of that termination.
16.4 All agreements between our Clients and Service Providers concluded within the scope of a Framework Agreement until the termination of that Framework Agreement are expressly fulfilled to the Client by us in the customary manner within one month at most after the termination. All relevant stipulations of these Terms and Conditions remain applicable to all obligations still to be fulfilled by our Client after the termination of the Framework Agreement.
16.5 As a result of the termination of a Framework Agreement, the Client is obliged to return to us or to the concerned Service Provider, respectively, all Proof of Identity as well as all identity documents, passes, cards, and other information comparable to it made available to the Client by the concerned Service Provider.
16.6 If we suspend the fulfilment of our obligations as a result of any non-fulfilment by the Client of obligations towards us or towards a Service Provider, or if we dissolve an Agreement as a result of such non-fulfilment, we have the right to inform the relevant Service Providers of our decision made in that regard, and to ask them to stop providing the Clients with services, effective immediately.
Clause 17 – General exclusion of liability
17.1 Except for cases of intentional acts and willful misconduct of our managerial staff, we are not liable for any loss, damage, liabilities, expenses, costs incurred and/or to be incurred by the Client in connection with our non- fulfilment or improper performance, or the any failure, negligence or delayed performance of the Service Providers.
17.2 If we are liable, our liability is limited to the amount of the compensation due to us for or in connection with the non-fulfilled or not properly fulfilled obligation, unless the loss incurred by our Client is covered by liability insurance taken out by us, in which case our liability will be limited to the amount to be paid by our insurers under that insurance. We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, punitive or consequential damage, such as loss of profit, loss of revenue or loss of production.
17.3 The Client shall be solely liable and shall hold us harmless against all claims and fines (including toll fines) of any third parties, including the Service Providers and all authorities, in the matter of compensation for losses or costs connected to the services provided by us within the scope of the Framework Agreements.
17.4 The Client shall be solely liable and shall hold us harmless against all claims and fines (including toll fines) of any third parties, including the Service Providers and all authorities, in the matter of compensation for malfunctioning, manufacturing defect, noncompliance with installation and operating instructions) of On Board Units.
Clause 18 – Disputes
18.1 All disputes that arise in connection with any Agreement, any agreement that is the consequence of that Agreement, or these Terms and Conditions, will be submitted exclusively to the competent court in The Hague, the Netherlands, unless we chose a different court.
18.2 All Agreements and all agreements that are a consequence of those Agreements are governed exclusively by Dutch law.


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This HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") is made the day I, the attendee (the "Participant") at River Edge Pumpkin Patch And Farms, sign (the "Effective Date") by and between River Edge Pumpkin Patch and Farms LLC and all its owners, officers, agents, employees, volunteers, and any and all other persons acting in any capacity on its behalf River Edge, located at 8 Road 1115, La Plata, New Mexico 87418, and myself and all minors accompanying me. River Edge and I, the Participant, may be referred to individually as the "Party", or collectively, the "Parties."
In consideration for the services and activities provided by River Edge Pumpkin Patch And Farms, I hereby voluntarily consent and agree to the following:
SECTION 1: DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATIONS
1.1 Words in the singular shall include the plural and vice versa.
1.2 A reference to one gender shall include a reference to the other genders.
1.3 A reference to writing or written includes e-mail, text message, and any other form of physical or digital writing.
1.4 Any obligation in this Agreement on a Party not to do something includes an obligation not to agree or allow that thing to be done.
1.5 Any phrase introduced by the terms "including", "include", "in particular "or any similar expression shall be construed as illustrative and shall not limit the sense of the words preceding those terms.
1.6 References to sections or clauses are to the sections or clauses of this Agreement.
1.7. "Activity" shall mean: Any and all activities on the River Edge Pumpkin Patch property, to include water activities, hay rides, trampolines, slides, and utilizing, climbing, or riding on other vehicles, equipment, and structures.
SECTION 2: INDEMNIFICATION, HOLD HARMLESS, & WAIVER OF LIABILITY
2.1 Acknowledgement. I acknowledge that my participation in the Activities at River Edge Pumpkin Patch And Farms may result in some physical injury or damage to my personal property, vehicles, etc. I understand that River Edge must not be held accountable for my fitness or abilities, my failure to heed any warnings or follow any instructions, the reckless or negligent acts of others, weather conditions or the malfunction of any equipment used by River Edge. My attendance at River Edge Pumpkin Patch And Farms and my participation in any Activity there are purely voluntary.
2.2 Indemnification. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Indemnifier will hold harmless, release from liability and indemnify River Edge against any and all claims and actions arising out of Indemnitee's participation in the Activity, including, without limitation, bodily injury, paralysis, damage to person or property, and death. I hereby voluntarily waive, release, forever discharge, and agree to indemnify and hold harmless River Edge from any claims, demands, or causes of action related to, resulting from, or connected with my participation in the Activity, including claims alleging omissions or negligence by River Edge.
2.3 Settlement and Consent. River Edge will not settle any claim or action without first obtaining the written consent of the Indemnifier. The Indemnifier or will not be liable for any amounts paid in settlement of any claim or action where written consent was not obtained.
2.4 Cooperation. Both Parties agree to cooperate in good faith and provide any and all information necessary for the defense of any claim or action.
SECTION 3: MISCELLANEOUS
3.1 Use of Image. I consent to the use by River Edge of photographs and video recordings made of me (and my minors accompanying me) while participating in any activities or using such services without further compensation, and agree that all such materials, including negatives and digitals, are the sole property of River Edge Pumpkin Patch And Farms.
3.2 Representation on Authority of Parties/Signatories. Each Party signing this Agreement represents and warrants that they are duly authorized and have legal capacity to execute and deliver this Agreement. Each Party represents and warrants to the other that the execution and delivery of the Agreement and the performance of such Party's obligations hereunder have been duly authorized, and that this Agreement is a valid and legal agreement binding on such Party and enforceable in accordance with its terms.
3.3 Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire Agreement between the Parties, replacing all other written and/or previous agreements. No Amendment will be made except in writing and signed by both Parties.
3.4 Severability. The Parties acknowledge that this Agreement is reasonable, valid and enforceable. However, if any term, covenant, condition or provision of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void or unenforceable, it is the Parties' intent that such provision be changed in scope by the court only to the extent deemed necessary by that court to render the provision reasonable and enforceable and the remainder of the provisions of this Agreement will in no way be affected, impaired or invalidated as a result.
3.5 Governing Laws. The validity, construction and performance of this Agreement shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of New Mexico, without giving effect to any form of conflict of law provisions thereof. The Federal and State courts located in New Mexico shall have sole and exclusive jurisdiction over any disputes arising under the terms of this Agreement.
3.6 Attorney's Fees. If any legal proceeding is brought for the enforcement of this Agreement, or because of an alleged breach, default or misrepresentation in connection with any provision of this Agreement or other dispute concerning this Agreement, the successful or prevailing party shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorney's fees incurred in connection with such legal proceeding. The term "prevailing party" shall mean the party that is entitled to recover its costs in the proceeding under applicable law, or the party designated as such by the court.
THE UNDERSIGNED HAVE READ, UNDERSTAND AND ACCEPT THIS AGREEMENT:
By my signature below, I acknowledge that if I suffer any injury or property damage during my participation in any River Edge activity, I may be found by a court of law to have waived my right to maintain any lawsuit against River Edge because I have agreed to the terms stated above in this document. I also acknowledge by my signature below that I have had sufficient opportunity to read this entire document, that I have read and understood it, and that I agree to be bound by its terms. I understand that by checking the box under Event Policies when I buy tickets, I am providing my electronic signature.


In the final weeks of this race, Democratic primary voters need to read and see that Don Carlson, the only open LGBTQ+ candidate in this field, will stand up to the dangerous agenda of Trump and the MAGA Republicans in Congress.
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