Common use of Non-Jurisdictional System Clause in Contracts

Non-Jurisdictional System. This Agreement is subject to all valid present and future Laws of Governmental Authorities now or hereafter having jurisdiction over the Parties, this Agreement, the Services performed, or the System. It is the intent of the Parties that no Governmental Authority shall alter any provisions in the Agreement in such a way that would have the effect of altering the economic benefits of either Party, as originally contemplated under this Agreement. The Parties shall (a) vigorously defend and support in good faith the enforceability of this Agreement and the continuance, without alternation, of the Services in any and all proceedings before any Governmental Authority in which this Agreement is subject to review and (b) not initiate or support, either directly or indirectly, any challenge with any Governmental Authorities to the rates provided herein or any other modification to this Agreement that would alter the economic benefits of a Party as originally contemplated under this Agreement; provided, however, nothing set forth herein shall restrict or prohibit Producer from contesting or challenging or disputing with the other Party as to the interpretation, breach, default or performance of this Agreement or any filings of tariffs or any amendments thereto with respect to the System to the extent such tariffs are not substantively identical to the economic terms set forth herein. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Producer shall have the right to assert in the appropriate forum in response to any change or proposed change in any tariffs that such change is not in substantial accordance with the terms of this Agreement.