Packet: Tiffin Regular City Council Meeting (02/17/2026)

i. the designated representatives concluding in good faith that amicable resolution through continued negotiation of the matter does not appear likely; or ii. thirty (30) days after the initial written request to appoint a designated representative pursuant to Section 12(a) above (this period shall be deemed to run notwithstanding any claim that the process described in this Section 12 was not followed or completed). c. This Section 12 shall not be construed to prevent a Party from instituting, and a Party is authorized to institute, formal proceedings earlier to (a) avoid the expiration of any applicable limitations period, (b) preserve a superior position with respect to other creditors, or (c) obtain a temporary restraining order or other injunctive relief. d. Each Party agrees to continue performing its obligations under this Agreement while any dispute is being resolved unless and until such obligations are terminated by the termination or expiration of this Agreement. 13. GENERAL a. Governing Law i. The Agreement and performance under it will be governed by and construed in accordance with the Laws of the jurisdiction in which the Organization is located. b. Relationship of the Parties i. DocuPet is performing the Services as an independent contractor. DocuPet has the sole right and obligation to supervise, manage, direct, and perform all work to be performed by its personnel under this Agreement. Persons who perform the Services are employees of DocuPet (or its subcontractors) and DocuPet will be solely responsible for payment of compensation to such persons and for any injury to them in the course of their employment. DocuPet will assume full responsibility for payment of all taxes, withholdings and contributions required in respect of its employees. c. No Waiver of Default i. No waiver will be effective unless in writing signed by an authorized representative of the Party against which enforcement of the waiver is sought. Neither the failure of either Party to exercise any right of termination, nor the waiver of any default will constitute a waiver of the rights granted in this Agreement with respect to any subsequent or other default. d. Remedies Cumulative i. All remedies specified in this Agreement will be cumulative and in addition to any other remedies available under this Agreement or at Law or in equity. 21