Common use of Additions to Existing Obligations Clause in Contracts

Additions to Existing Obligations. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, if, as a result of any change in Applicable Law subsequent to the Effective Date, CenturyLink is required by such change in Applicable Law to provide a service not already provided to CLEC under the terms of this Agreement, the Parties agree to add or modify, in writing, the affected term(s) and condition(s) of this Agreement to the extent necessary to bring them into compliance with such change in Applicable Law. The Parties shall initiate negotiations to add or modify such terms upon the written request of a Party. The Parties agree to commence negotiations for such additional or modified terms and conditions within thirty (30) Days of receipt of the requesting Party’s written request. If the Parties cannot agree to additional or modified terms to amend the Agreement, the Parties shall submit the dispute to dispute resolution pursuant to the procedures set forth in this Agreement.