authorized signatory of both Parties, to amend, add or delete any provision. Email correspondence shall not qualify as a written document signed by an authorized signatory.

9.13 Waivers and Approvals. The waiver or approval by either Party of or under any term or condition of this Agreement at any time shall not be deemed a waiver or approval unless provided in writing by an authorized representative of the waiving or approving Party.

9.14 Severability. The determination by any court of competent jurisdiction that any provision of this Agreement or the application of any provision of this Agreement is invalid, illegal or unenforceable to any extent shall not affect the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions of this Agreement so long as the removal or unenforceability of such provision does not materially affect the economic or legal rights, interest or intentions of the Parties. If such removal or unenforceability does materially affect the economic or legal rights, interest or intentions of the Parties, then the Parties shall negotiate in good faith to amend this Agreement so as to maintain the original intent of the Parties as closely as possible. If the Parties are unable to reach agreement within sixty (60) days after the issue is first raised by either Party, then the affected Party (or either Party if both Parties are affected) may terminate this Agreement upon written notice to the other Party.

9.15 Authority. Each individual executing this Agreement, on behalf of or as a representative of a Party, represents and warrants that he/she is duly authorized to execute and deliver this Agreement on behalf of such Party and that this Agreement is binding upon Client and Sodexo in accordance with its terms.

9.16 Regulations and Access. Client may make reasonable regulations for use and occupancy of the Premises and shall give Sodexo written notice thereof. Client's authorized representatives shall have access to the Premises at all times. Client grants Sodexo approval to use in performance of its Services on the Premises all promotional, informational or marketing activities or materials, including the names, trademarks, logos and symbols of Sodexo in order to provide the customer the complete Sodexo Experience.

9.17 Dispute Resolution. If a dispute should arise between the Parties with respect to their obligations hereunder or the interpretation of this Agreement, prior to the commencement of any legal action, the Parties agree to meet and confer in good faith on all matters of common interest on all controversies, claims or disputes (“Dispute”) which materially affect the performance of either Party under this Agreement. As soon as a Dispute is recognized by either Party, such Party shall communicate the substance of the Dispute to each Party’s primary contact. Once a Dispute has been raised, the primary contacts shall make all reasonable efforts to reach a resolution within two (2) weeks after the Dispute has been identified. If the Dispute cannot be resolved between the Parties’ respective primary contacts, then the Parties shall submit such matters to their respective executive management, who shall make all reasonable efforts to reach a resolution within thirty (30) days after the Dispute has been referred to them. The foregoing, however, shall not prevent or limit either Party’s right to apply to a court of competent jurisdiction for a temporary restraining order, preliminary or permanent injunction, or other similar equitable relief.

9.18 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, without regard for that state's choice of law principles.

9.19 Confidentiality. The terms and conditions of this Agreement are confidential.