Common use of Disputes Contract or Billing Disputes Clause in Contracts

Disputes Contract or Billing Disputes. As a condition precedent to CONTRACTOR’s right to institute and pursue litigation or other legally available dispute resolution process, if any, CONTRACTOR agrees that all disputes and/or claims of CONTRACTOR arising under or related to the Agreement shall be resolved pursuant to the following processes. CONTRACTOR’s failure to comply with said dispute resolution procedures shall constitute a failure to exhaust administrative remedies. Pending the final resolution of any such disputes and/or claims, CONTRACTOR agrees to diligently proceed with the performance of the Agreement, including the delivering of goods or providing of services. CONTRACTOR’s failure to diligently proceed shall constitute a material breach of the Agreement. The Agreement shall be interpreted, administered, and enforced according to the laws of the State of California. The parties agree that any suit brought hereunder shall have venue in Sacramento, California, the parties hereby waiving any claim or defense that such venue is not convenient or proper.