# Governing Law Agreement
**This Governing Law Agreement (the "Agreement") is made and entered into as of [Date], by and between:**
**[Party 1 Name]**
Address: [Party 1 Address]
Email: [Party 1 Email]
Phone: [Party 1 Phone]
AND
**[Party 2 Name]**
Address: [Party 2 Address]
Email: [Party 2 Email]
Phone: [Party 2 Phone]
## 1. Purpose
The purpose of this Agreement is to set forth the governing law applicable to the interpretation, enforcement, and resolution of any disputes arising out of or related to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated herein.
## 2. Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of [State/Country], without regard to its conflict of laws principles.
## 3. Jurisdiction
The parties agree that any legal action or proceeding arising out of this Agreement shall be brought exclusively in the courts of [State/Country]. Each party consents to the jurisdiction of such courts and waives any objection to the laying of venue in such courts.
## 4. Dispute Resolution
The parties agree to resolve any disputes arising from or related to this Agreement through the following means before resorting to litigation:
- **Negotiation**: The parties will attempt to resolve the dispute through good faith negotiations.
- **Mediation**: If the dispute cannot be resolved by negotiation, the parties agree to submit to mediation conducted by a mutually agreed mediator.
- **Arbitration**: If mediation fails, the parties agree to resolve the dispute through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of [Arbitration Institution] then in effect.
## 5. Miscellaneous
### 5.1 Amendment
This Agreement may not be amended or modified except in writing signed by both parties.
### 5.2 Severability
If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
### 5.3 Entire Agreement
This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the parties concerning the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior discussions, agreements, and understandings of any kind.
### 5.4 Counterparts
This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
## IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Governing Law Agreement as of the date first above written.
**[Party 1 Name]**
Signature: ___________________________
Name: [Printed Name]
Title: [Title] (if applicable)
Date: ________________________________
**[Party 2 Name]**
Signature: ___________________________
Name: [Printed Name]
Title: [Title] (if applicable)
Date: ________________________________
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