13. ARBITRATION. Any controversies or disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be
resolved by binding arbitration in accordance with the then-current Commercial Arbitration Rules of the
American Arbitration Association. The parties shall select a mutually acceptable arbitrator knowledgeable
about issues relating to the subject matter of this Agreement. In the event the parties are unable to agree to
such a selection, each party will select an arbitrator and the two arbitrators in turn shall select a third
arbitrator, all three of whom shall preside jointly over the matter. The arbitration shall take place at a
location that is reasonably centrally located between the parties, or otherwise mutually agreed upon by the
parties. All documents, materials, and information in the possession of each party that are in any way
relevant to the dispute shall be made available to the other party for review and copying no later than 30 days
after the notice of arbitration is served. The arbitrator(s) shall not have the authority to modify any provision
of this Contract or to award punitive damages. The arbitrator(s) shall have the power to issue mandatory
orders and restraint orders in connection with the arbitration. The decision rendered by the arbitrator(s) shall
be final and binding on the parties, and judgment may be entered in conformity with the decision in any
court having jurisdiction. The agreement to arbitration shall be specifically enforceable under the prevailing
arbitration law. During the continuance of any arbitration proceeding, the parties shall continue to perform
their respective obligations under this Contract.
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