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12.1 Contractor is duly incorporated, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Washington, and has all requisite corporate power and authority to enter into and to perform its obligations under this Agreement. 12.2 Contractor has the authority to execute this Agreement, to make the representations and warranties set forth herein, and to perform its obligations hereunder. 12.3 This Agreement has been validly executed by an authorized representative of Contractor and constitutes a valid and legally binding and enforceable obligation of Contractor. 12.4 Contractor holds, or will obtain prior to commencing work under this Agreement, such licenses, permits and other authorizations from federal, state and local governmental authorities, or from any applicable industrial or professional certification or licensing bodies, as are necessary for the lawful performance of its obligations under this Agreement, and will maintain such throughout the term of this Agreement. 12.5 Contractor is not in violation of any applicable law, ordinance or regulation the consequence of which will or may materially affect Contractor's ability to perform its obligations under this Agreement. Contractor is not subject to any order or judgment of any court, tribunal or governmental agency which materially and adversely affects its operations or assets in the State of Washington, or its ability to perform its obligations under this Agreement. 12.6 Contractor is not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any Federal or State department or agency. 12.7 None of the representations or warranties in this Agreement, and none of the documents, statements, certificates or schedules furnished by Contractor in connection with the performance of the obligations contemplated under this Agreement, contains or will contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omits or will omit a material fact necessary to make the statements of fact contained therein not misleading. 13. Ownership of items Produced: All writings, programs, data, reports, films, recordings, or other materials prepared by Contractor and/or its consultants or subcontractors, in connection with the performance of this Agreement, shall be the sole and absolute property of the County. The County will have all rights of ownership therein, including but not limited to the right to use, copyright, trademark, and/or patent, and the ability to transfer any or all ownership rights. 14. Intellectual Property Infringement: Contractor will defend and indemnify the County from any claimed action, cause or demand brought against the County, to the extent such action is based on the claim that information and/or materials supplied by Contractor infringe any intellectual property rights of any third party(ies). Contractor will pay all costs and damages attributable to any such claims finally awarded against the County in any action. Such defense and payments are conditioned upon the following: (1) Contractor shall be notified promptly in writing by the County of any notice of such claim; and (2) Contractor shall have the right hereunder, at its option and expense, to obtain for the County the right to continue using the information and/or materials that are the subject of such claim, provided no reduction in performance or loss results to the County. 15. Use of County Name and Logo: Contractor may not use the County's name, logo(s), trademark(s), or other identifying information, or identify the County as a current or former client, on its website or in any marketing or promotional materials without the prior written consent of the County. 16. Disputes: Any dispute between the parties arising under or relating to this Agreement shall be resolved informally if possible. However, in the event such a dispute cannot be so resolved, it shall be adjudicated Kittitas County Agreement for Services (rev. 5/14/25) Page 9 of 19