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Product”) pursuant to this Agreement shall be considered works made for hire under the U.S. CopyrightAct, 17 USC §101 et seq., and shall be owned by the state of Washington. Work Product includes, but isnot limited to, reports, documents, pamphlets, advertisement, books, magazines, surveys, studies,computer programs, films, tapes, sound reproductions, designs, plans, diagrams, drawings, software,and/or databases to the extent provided by law. Ownership includes the right to copyright, register thecopyright, distribute, prepare derivative works, publicly perform, publicly display, and the ability tootherwise use and transfer these rights.23.2.If for any reason the Work Product would not be considered a work made for hire under applicablelaw, the SUB- RECIPIENT assigns and transfers to WTSC the entire right, title, and interest in and to allrights in the Work Product and any registrations and copyright applications relating thereto and anyrenewals and extensions thereof.23.3.The SUB-RECIPIENT may publish, at its own expense, the results of project activities without priorreview by the WTSC, provided that any publications (written, visual, or sound) contain acknowledgment ofthe support provided by NHTSA and the WTSC. Any discovery or invention derived from work performedunder this project shall be referred to the WTSC, who will determine through NHTSA whether patentprotections will be sought, how any rights will be administered, and other actions required to protect thepublic interest.24.SAVINGSIn the event funding from state, federal, or other sources is withdrawn, reduced, or limited in any way afterthe effective date of this Agreement and prior to completion of the SOW under this Agreement, the WTSCmay terminate the Agreement under the "TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE" clause, without the 30-daynotice requirement. The Agreement is subject to renegotiation at the WTSC’s discretion under any newfunding limitations or conditions.25.SEVERABILITYIf any provision of this Agreement or any provision of any document incorporated by reference shall beheld invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions of this Agreement which can be giveneffect without the invalid provision, if such remainder conforms to the requirements of applicable law andthe fundamental purpose of this Agreement, and to this end the provisions of this Agreement aredeclared to be severable.26.SITE SECURITYWhile on WTSC premises, the SUB-RECIPIENT, its agents, employees, or sub-contractors shall conform inall respects with all WTSC physical, fire, or other security policies and applicable regulations.27.TAXESAll payments of payroll taxes, unemployment contributions, any other taxes, insurance, or other suchexpenses for the SUB- RECIPIENT or its staff shall be the sole responsibility of the SUB-RECIPIENT.
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