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13. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY <br />In connection with the performance of this Agreement, the CONTRACTOR shall n to <br />discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, <br />color, sex, disability, age, or national origin. <br />14. HOLD HARMLESS <br />The CONTRACTOR agrees to indemnify and defend RCSD and its employees and agents <br />from any and all claims, damages, and liability in any way occasioned by or arising out of <br />the negligence of CONTRACTOR and/or its employees/officers/agents in the performance <br />of this Agreement, including any sanctions, penalties, or claims of damages resulting from <br />CONTRACTOR's failed to comply with any law, regulation, or ordinance, including but <br />not limited to those listed in this Agreement. <br />Conversely, RCSD agrees to indemnify and defend the CONTRACTOR and its employees <br />and agents from any and all claims, damages, and liability in any way occasioned by or <br />arising out of the negligence of RCSD and/or its employees/officers/agents in the <br />performance of this Agreement, including any sanctions, penalties, or claims of damages <br />resulting from CONTRACTOR's failure to comply with any law, regulation or ordinance, <br />including but not limited to those listed in this Agreement. <br />15. DISPUTE RESOLUTION <br />Should any dispute arise out of this Agreement, the parties should meet in mediation and <br />attempt to reach a resolution with the assistance of a mutually acceptable mediator. The <br />costs of the mediated settlement is reached, neither party shall be the prevailing party for <br />the purposes of this settlement. Neither party shall be permitted to file legal action without <br />first meeting in the mediation and maintaining a good faith attempt to reach a mediated <br />resolution. <br />16. GOVERNING LAW <br />This Agreement, including any exhibits, shall for all purposes be deemed subject to the <br />laws of the State of California, an in the event of a lawsuit concerning this agreement, it <br />will be tried in the County of San Mateo. <br />17. TERMINATION <br />RCSD may at any time terminate this Agreement upon Written Notice to CONTRACTOR. <br />The RCSD shall compensate CONTRACTOR for services satisfactorily provided through <br />the date of termination, subject to contingency provision in Section 18. In addition, RCSD <br />may terminate this Agreement for cause should CONTRACTOR fail to perform any part <br />REV: 07-18-22 RL <br />ATTY/AGR.2022.184/City of Redwood City (After School Program Agreement 2022-2023) (Page 5 of 19) <br />