{"component": "clause", "props": {"groups": [{"size": 64, "samples": [{"hash": "hy7Hs9NMAe2", "uri": "/contracts/hy7Hs9NMAe2#reference-provision", "label": "Loan and Security Agreement (Natera, Inc.)", "score": 26.4757022858, "published": true}, {"hash": "fWEuQHMCZnU", "uri": "/contracts/fWEuQHMCZnU#reference-provision", "label": "Loan and Security Agreement (Natera, Inc.)", "score": 26.4127311707, "published": true}, {"hash": "2J5XQYZ2gMg", "uri": "/contracts/2J5XQYZ2gMg#reference-provision", "label": "Loan and Security Agreement (Natera, Inc.)", "score": 25.7118415833, "published": true}], "snippet": "12.1 In the event the Jury Trial Waiver set forth above is not enforceable, the parties elect to proceed under this Judicial Reference Provision.\n12.2 With the exception of the items specified in Section 12.3, below, any controversy, dispute or claim (each, a \u201cClaim\u201d) between the parties arising out of or relating to this Agreement or any other document, instrument or agreement between the undersigned parties (collectively in this Section, the \u201cLoan Documents\u201d), will be resolved by a reference proceeding in California in accordance with the provisions of Sections 638 et seq. of the California Code of Civil Procedure (\u201cCCP\u201d), or their successor sections, which shall constitute the exclusive remedy for the resolution of any Claim, including whether the Claim is subject to the reference proceeding. Except as otherwise provided in the Loan Documents, venue for the reference proceeding will be in the Superior Court in the County where the real property involved in the action, if any, is located or in a County where venue is otherwise appropriate under applicable law (the \u201cCourt\u201d).\n12.3 The matters that shall not be subject to a reference are the following: (i) foreclosure of any security interests in real or personal property, (ii) exercise of selfhelp remedies (including, without limitation, set-off), (iii) appointment of a receiver and (iv) temporary, provisional or ancillary remedies (including, without limitation, writs of attachment, writs of possession, temporary restraining orders or preliminary injunctions). This Agreement does not limit the right of any party to exercise or oppose any of the rights and remedies described in clauses (i) and (ii) or to seek or oppose from a court of competent jurisdiction any of the items described in clauses (iii) and (iv). The exercise of, or opposition to, any of those items does not waive the right of any party to a reference pursuant to this Agreement.\n12.4 The referee shall be a retired Judge or Justice selected by mutual written agreement of the parties. If the parties do not agree within ten (10) days of a written request to do so by any party, then, upon request of any party, the referee shall be selected by the Presiding Judge of the Court (or his or her representative). A request for appointment of a referee may be heard on an ex parte or expedited basis, and the parties agree that irreparable harm would result if ex parte relief is not granted.\n12.5 The parties agree that time is of the essence in conducting the reference proceedings. Accordingly, the referee shall be requested, subject to change in the time periods specified herein for good cause shown, to (i) set the matter for a status and trial-setting conference within fifteen (15) days after the date of selection of the referee, (ii) if practicable, try all issues of law or fact within one hundred twenty (120) days after the date of the conference and (iii) report a statement of decision within twenty (20) days after the matter has been submitted for decision.\n12.6 The referee will have power to expand or limit the amount and duration of discovery. The referee may set or extend discovery deadlines or cutoffs for good cause, including a party\u2019s failure to provide requested discovery for any reason whatsoever. Unless otherwise ordered based upon good cause shown, no party shall be entitled to \u201cpriority\u201d in conducting discovery, depositions may be taken by either party upon seven (7) days written notice, and all other discovery shall be responded to within fifteen (15) days after service. All disputes relating to discovery which cannot be resolved by the parties shall be submitted to the referee whose decision shall be final and binding.\n12.7 Except as expressly set forth in this Agreement, the referee shall determine the manner in which the reference proceeding is conducted including the time and place of hearings, the order of presentation of evidence, and all other questions that arise with respect to the course of the reference proceeding. All proceedings and hearings conducted before the referee, except for trial, shall be conducted without a court reporter, except that when any party so requests, a court reporter will be used at any hearing conducted before the referee, and the referee will be provided a courtesy copy of the transcript. The party making such a request shall have the obligation to arrange for and pay the court reporter. Subject to the referee\u2019s power to award costs to the prevailing party, the parties will equally share the cost of the referee and the court reporter at trial.\n12.8 The referee shall be required to determine all issues in accordance with existing case law and the statutory laws of the State of California. The rules of evidence applicable to proceedings at law in the State of California will be applicable to the reference proceeding. The referee shall be empowered to enter equitable as well as legal relief, enter equitable orders that will be binding on the parties and rule on any motion which would be authorized in a court proceeding, including without limitation motions for summary judgment or summary adjudication. The referee shall issue a decision at the close of the reference proceeding which disposes of all claims of the parties that are the subject of the reference. Pursuant to CCP \u00a7 644, such decision shall be entered by the Court as a judgment or an order in the same manner as if the action had been tried by the Court and any such decision will be final, binding and conclusive. The parties reserve the right to appeal from the final judgment or order or from any appealable decision or order entered by the referee. The parties reserve the right to findings of fact, conclusions of laws, a written statement of decision, and the right to move for a new trial or a different judgment, which new trial, if granted, is also to be a reference proceeding under this provision.\n12.9 If the enabling legislation which provides for appointment of a referee is repealed (and no successor statute is enacted), any dispute between the parties that would otherwise be determined by reference procedure will be resolved and determined by arbitration. The arbitration will be conducted by a retired judge or Justice, in accordance with the California Arbitration Act \u00a71280 through \u00a71294.2 of the CCP as amended from time to time. The limitations with respect to discovery set forth above shall apply to any such arbitration proceeding.\n12.10 THE PARTIES RECOGNIZE AND AGREE THAT ALL CONTROVERSIES, DISPUTES AND CLAIMS RESOLVED UNDER THIS REFERENCE PROVISION WILL BE DECIDED BY A REFEREE AND NOT BY A JURY. AFTER CONSULTING (OR HAVING HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO CONSULT) WITH COUNSEL OF ITS, HIS OR HER OWN CHOICE, EACH PARTY KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY, AND FOR THE MUTUAL BENEFIT OF ALL PARTIES, AGREES THAT THIS REFERENCE PROVISION WILL APPLY TO ANY CONTROVERSY, DISPUTE OR CLAIM BETWEEN OR AMONG THEM ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY RELATED TO, THIS AGREEMENT OR THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS.", "snippet_links": [{"key": "in-the-event-the", "type": "clause", "offset": [5, 21]}, {"key": "jury-trial-waiver", "type": "clause", "offset": [22, 39]}, {"key": "not-enforceable", "type": "clause", "offset": [59, 74]}, {"key": "judicial-reference-provision", "type": "clause", "offset": [116, 144]}, {"key": "with-the-exception-of", "type": "clause", "offset": [151, 172]}, {"key": "the-items", "type": "definition", "offset": [173, 182]}, {"key": "section-123", "type": "clause", "offset": [196, 208]}, {"key": "dispute-or-claim", "type": "clause", "offset": [234, 250]}, {"key": "arising-out-of", "type": "definition", "offset": [289, 303]}, {"key": "relating-to", "type": "definition", "offset": [307, 318]}, {"key": "agreement-or", "type": "definition", "offset": [324, 336]}, {"key": "other-document", "type": "definition", "offset": [341, 355]}, {"key": "between-the-undersigned", "type": "clause", "offset": [381, 404]}, {"key": "in-california", "type": "definition", "offset": [510, 523]}, {"key": "in-accordance-with", "type": "definition", "offset": [524, 542]}, {"key": "the-provisions-of", "type": "clause", "offset": [543, 560]}, {"key": "california-code-of-civil-procedure", "type": "clause", "offset": [589, 623]}, {"key": "successor-sections", "type": "clause", "offset": [642, 660]}, {"key": "exclusive-remedy", "type": "clause", "offset": [689, 705]}, {"key": "the-claim", "type": "clause", "offset": [757, 766]}, {"key": "subject-to-the", "type": "definition", "offset": [770, 784]}, {"key": "except-as-otherwise-provided", "type": "clause", "offset": [807, 835]}, {"key": "the-loan-documents", "type": "clause", "offset": [839, 857]}, {"key": "court-in", "type": "clause", "offset": [918, 926]}, {"key": "the-county", "type": "clause", "offset": [927, 937]}, {"key": "the-real-property", "type": "clause", "offset": [944, 961]}, {"key": "the-action", "type": "clause", "offset": [974, 984]}, {"key": "applicable-law", "type": "definition", "offset": [1063, 1077]}, {"key": "security-interests", "type": "clause", "offset": [1193, 1211]}, {"key": "real-or-personal-property", "type": "definition", "offset": [1215, 1240]}, {"key": "exercise-of", "type": "clause", "offset": [1247, 1258]}, {"key": "appointment-of-a-receiver", "type": "clause", "offset": [1325, 1350]}, {"key": "ancillary-remedies", "type": "clause", "offset": [1386, 1404]}, {"key": "temporary-restraining-orders", "type": "clause", "offset": [1479, 1507]}, {"key": "preliminary-injunctions", "type": "clause", "offset": [1511, 1534]}, {"key": "right-of", "type": "clause", "offset": [1571, 1579]}, {"key": "to-exercise", "type": "clause", "offset": [1590, 1601]}, {"key": "rights-and-remedies", "type": "definition", "offset": [1623, 1642]}, {"key": "in-clauses", "type": "clause", "offset": [1653, 1663]}, {"key": "court-of-competent-jurisdiction", "type": "definition", "offset": [1705, 1736]}, {"key": "pursuant-to-this-agreement", "type": "clause", "offset": [1898, 1924]}, {"key": "the-referee", "type": "definition", "offset": [1931, 1942]}, {"key": "retired-judge", "type": "definition", "offset": [1954, 1967]}, {"key": "agreement-of-the-parties", "type": "clause", "offset": [2006, 2030]}, {"key": "do-not-agree", "type": "clause", "offset": [2047, 2059]}, {"key": "written-request", "type": "clause", "offset": [2086, 2101]}, {"key": "by-any-party", "type": "clause", "offset": [2111, 2123]}, {"key": "upon-request", "type": "clause", "offset": [2131, 2143]}, {"key": "presiding-judge", "type": "definition", "offset": [2195, 2210]}, {"key": "request-for", "type": "clause", "offset": [2258, 2269]}, {"key": "ex-parte", "type": "definition", "offset": [2314, 2322]}, {"key": "the-parties-agree-that", "type": "clause", "offset": [2347, 2369]}, {"key": "irreparable-harm", "type": "definition", "offset": [2370, 2386]}, {"key": "time-is-of-the-essence", "type": "clause", "offset": [2463, 2485]}, {"key": "change-in", "type": "definition", "offset": [2583, 2592]}, {"key": "time-periods", "type": "definition", "offset": [2597, 2609]}, {"key": "for-good-cause", "type": "clause", "offset": [2627, 2641]}, {"key": "days-after", "type": "definition", "offset": [2733, 2743]}, {"key": "date-of", "type": "clause", "offset": [2748, 2755]}, {"key": "selection-of-the", "type": "clause", "offset": [2756, 2772]}, {"key": "all-issues", "type": "definition", "offset": [2807, 2817]}, {"key": "the-conference", "type": "clause", "offset": [2888, 2902]}, {"key": "statement-of-decision", "type": "clause", "offset": [2922, 2943]}, {"key": "duration-of", "type": "definition", "offset": [3085, 3096]}, {"key": "a-party", "type": "clause", "offset": [3195, 3202]}, {"key": "failure-to-provide", "type": "clause", "offset": [3205, 3223]}, {"key": "for-any-reason", "type": "clause", "offset": [3244, 3258]}, {"key": "no-party", "type": "clause", "offset": [3325, 3333]}, {"key": "by-either-party", "type": "clause", "offset": [3416, 3431]}, {"key": "written-notice", "type": "clause", "offset": [3452, 3466]}, {"key": "other-discovery", "type": "clause", "offset": [3476, 3491]}, {"key": "responded-to", "type": "definition", "offset": [3501, 3513]}, {"key": "after-service", "type": "clause", "offset": [3539, 3552]}, {"key": "all-disputes", "type": "clause", "offset": [3554, 3566]}, {"key": "the-parties-shall", "type": "clause", "offset": [3617, 3634]}, {"key": "final-and-binding", "type": "clause", "offset": [3687, 3704]}, {"key": "in-this-agreement", "type": "definition", "offset": [3741, 3758]}, {"key": "determine-the", "type": "clause", "offset": [3778, 3791]}, {"key": "place-of", "type": "definition", "offset": [3869, 3877]}, {"key": "order-of", "type": "clause", "offset": [3892, 3900]}, {"key": "presentation-of-evidence", "type": "clause", "offset": [3901, 3925]}, {"key": "other-questions", "type": "clause", "offset": [3935, 3950]}, {"key": "with-respect-to", "type": "clause", "offset": [3962, 3977]}, {"key": "court-reporter", "type": "clause", "offset": [4124, 4138]}, {"key": "the-party", "type": "clause", "offset": [4323, 4332]}, {"key": "obligation-to", "type": "clause", "offset": [4370, 4383]}, {"key": "arrange-for", "type": "clause", "offset": [4384, 4395]}, {"key": "award-costs", "type": "clause", "offset": [4458, 4469]}, {"key": "prevailing-party", "type": "clause", "offset": [4477, 4493]}, {"key": "the-parties-will", "type": "clause", "offset": [4495, 4511]}, {"key": "cost-of", "type": "definition", "offset": [4530, 4537]}, {"key": "to-determine", "type": "definition", "offset": [4618, 4630]}, {"key": "case-law", "type": "definition", "offset": [4670, 4678]}, {"key": "laws-of-the-state-of-california", "type": "clause", "offset": [4697, 4728]}, {"key": "rules-of-evidence", "type": "definition", "offset": [4734, 4751]}, {"key": "applicable-to", "type": "clause", "offset": [4752, 4765]}, {"key": "in-the-state", "type": "definition", "offset": [4785, 4797]}, {"key": "be-empowered", "type": "clause", "offset": [4878, 4890]}, {"key": "to-enter", "type": "definition", "offset": [4891, 4899]}, {"key": "legal-relief", "type": "clause", "offset": [4921, 4933]}, {"key": "binding-on-the-parties", "type": "clause", "offset": [4971, 4993]}, {"key": "court-proceeding", "type": "clause", "offset": [5048, 5064]}, {"key": "including-without-limitation", "type": "clause", "offset": [5066, 5094]}, {"key": "summary-judgment", "type": "definition", "offset": [5107, 5123]}, {"key": "disposes-of", "type": "definition", "offset": [5231, 5242]}, {"key": "claims-of-the-parties", "type": "clause", "offset": [5247, 5268]}, {"key": "subject-of-the", "type": "clause", "offset": [5282, 5296]}, {"key": "by-the-court", "type": "clause", "offset": [5362, 5374]}, {"key": "an-order", "type": "clause", "offset": [5392, 5400]}, {"key": "in-the-same-manner", "type": "definition", "offset": [5401, 5419]}, {"key": "binding-and-conclusive", "type": "clause", "offset": [5502, 5524]}, {"key": "appeal-from", "type": "clause", "offset": [5559, 5570]}, {"key": "final-judgment", "type": "definition", "offset": [5575, 5589]}, {"key": "findings-of-fact", "type": "clause", "offset": [5697, 5713]}, {"key": "written-statement", "type": "clause", "offset": [5738, 5755]}, {"key": "right-to-move", "type": "clause", "offset": [5777, 5790]}, {"key": "new-trial", "type": "definition", "offset": [5797, 5806]}, {"key": "enabling-legislation", "type": "definition", "offset": [5932, 5952]}, {"key": "no-successor", "type": "clause", "offset": [6014, 6026]}, {"key": "dispute-between-the-parties", "type": "clause", "offset": [6052, 6079]}, {"key": "reference-procedure", "type": "clause", "offset": [6118, 6137]}, {"key": "the-arbitration", "type": "clause", "offset": [6186, 6201]}, {"key": "california-arbitration-act", "type": "clause", "offset": [6274, 6300]}, {"key": "as-amended", "type": "definition", "offset": [6334, 6344]}, {"key": "from-time-to-time", "type": "clause", "offset": [6345, 6362]}, {"key": "arbitration-proceeding", "type": "clause", "offset": [6446, 6468]}, {"key": "the-parties-recognize", "type": "clause", "offset": [6476, 6497]}, {"key": "disputes-and-claims", "type": "clause", "offset": [6532, 6551]}, {"key": "opportunity-to-consult", "type": "clause", "offset": [6676, 6698]}, {"key": "each-party", "type": "definition", "offset": [6744, 6754]}, {"key": "knowingly-and-voluntarily", "type": "clause", "offset": [6755, 6780]}, {"key": "mutual-benefit", "type": "definition", "offset": [6794, 6808]}, {"key": "all-parties", "type": "clause", "offset": [6812, 6823]}, {"key": "will-apply-to", "type": "clause", "offset": [6862, 6875]}, {"key": "related-to", "type": "definition", "offset": [6961, 6971]}, {"key": "other-loan-documents", "type": "definition", "offset": [6995, 7015]}], "hash": "44cd2f04d169d751ca6c32cc4ff31673", "id": 2}, {"size": 85, "samples": [{"hash": "33XS92Gk8P9", "uri": "/contracts/33XS92Gk8P9#reference-provision", "label": "Limited Guaranty (Determine, Inc.)", "score": 27.6023273468, "published": true}, {"hash": "8JYw9JvtnfB", "uri": "/contracts/8JYw9JvtnfB#reference-provision", "label": "Limited Guaranty (Determine, Inc.)", "score": 27.4654350281, "published": true}, {"hash": "hvbQuTDqRHb", "uri": "/contracts/hvbQuTDqRHb#reference-provision", "label": "Limited Guaranty (Determine, Inc.)", "score": 26.4277896881, "published": true}], "snippet": "(a) In the event the Jury Trial waiver is not enforceable, the parties elect to proceed under this Judicial Reference Provision.\n(b) With the exception of the items specified in Section 28(c) below, any controversy, dispute or claim (each, a \u201cClaim\u201d) between the parties arising out of or relating to this Agreement or any other document, instrument or agreement between the undersigned parties (collectively in this Section, the \u201cLoan Documents\u201d), will be resolved by a reference proceeding in California in accordance with the provisions of Sections 638 et seq. of the California Code of Civil Procedure (\u201cCCP\u201d), or their successor sections, which shall constitute the exclusive remedy for the resolution of any Claim, including whether the Claim is subject to the reference proceeding. Except as otherwise provided in the Loan Documents, venue for the reference proceeding will be in the state or federal court in the county or district where the real property involved in the action, if any, is located or in the state or federal court in the county or district where venue is otherwise appropriate under applicable law (the \u201cCourt\u201d).\n(c) The matters that shall not be subject to a reference are the following: (i) nonjudicial foreclosure of any security interests in real or personal property, (ii) exercise of self-help remedies (including, without limitation, set-off), (iii) appointment of a receiver and (iv) temporary, provisional or ancillary remedies (including, without limitation, writs of attachment, writs of possession, temporary restraining orders or preliminary injunctions). This reference provision does not limit the right of any party to exercise or oppose any of the rights and remedies described in clauses (i) and (ii) or to seek or oppose from a court of competent jurisdiction any of the items described in clauses (iii) and (iv). The exercise of, or opposition to, any of those items does not waive the right of any party to a reference pursuant to this reference provision as provided herein.\n(d) The referee shall be a retired judge or justice selected by mutual written agreement of the parties. If the parties do not agree within ten (10) days of a written request to do so by any party, then, upon request of any party, the referee shall be selected by the Presiding Judge of the Court (or his or her representative). A request for appointment of a referee may be heard on an ex parte or expedited basis, and the parties agree that irreparable harm would result if ex parte relief is not granted. Pursuant to CCP \u00a7 170.6, each party shall have one peremptory challenge to the referee selected by the Presiding Judge of the Court (or his or her representative).\n(e) The parties agree that time is of the essence in conducting the reference proceedings. Accordingly, the referee shall be requested, subject to change in the time periods specified herein for good cause shown, to (i) set the matter for a status and trial-setting conference within fifteen (15) days after the date of selection of the referee, (ii) if practicable, try all issues of law or fact within one hundred twenty (120) days after the date of the conference and (iii) report a statement of decision within twenty (20) days after the matter has been submitted for decision.\n(f) The referee will have power to expand or limit the amount and duration of discovery. The referee may set or extend discovery deadlines or cutoffs for good cause, including a party\u2019s failure to provide requested discovery for any reason whatsoever. Unless otherwise ordered based upon good cause shown, no party shall be entitled to \u201cpriority\u201d in conducting discovery, depositions may be taken by either party upon seven (7) days written notice, and all other discovery shall be responded to within fifteen (15) days after service. All disputes relating to discovery which cannot be resolved by the parties shall be submitted to the referee whose decision shall be final and binding.\n(g) Except as expressly set forth herein, the referee shall determine the manner in which the reference proceeding is conducted including the time and place of hearings, the order of presentation of evidence, and all other questions that arise with respect to the course of the reference proceeding. All proceedings and hearings conducted before the referee, except for trial, shall be conducted without a court reporter, except that when any party so requests, a court reporter will be used at any hearing conducted before the referee, and the referee will be provided a courtesy copy of the transcript. The party making such a request shall have the obligation to arrange for and pay the court reporter. Subject to the referee\u2019s power to award costs to the prevailing party, the parties will equally share the cost of the referee and the court reporter at trial.\n(h) The referee shall be required to determine all issues in accordance with existing case law and the statutory laws of the State of California. The rules of evidence applicable to proceedings at law in the State of California will be applicable to the reference proceeding. The referee shall be empowered to enter equitable as well as legal relief, enter equitable orders that will be binding on the parties and rule on any motion which would be authorized in a court proceeding, including without limitation motions for summary judgment or summary adjudication. The referee shall issue a decision at the close of the reference proceeding which disposes of all claims of the parties that are the subject of the reference. Pursuant to CCP \u00a7 644, such decision shall be entered by the Court as a judgment or an order in the same manner as if the action had been tried by the Court and any such decision will be final, binding and conclusive. The parties reserve the right to appeal from the final judgment or order or from any appealable decision or order entered by the referee. The parties reserve the right to findings of fact, conclusions of laws, a written statement of decision, and the right to move for a new trial or a different judgment, which new trial, if granted, is also to be a reference proceeding under this provision.\n(i) If the enabling legislation which provides for appointment of a referee is repealed (and no successor statute is enacted), any dispute between the parties that would otherwise be determined by reference procedure will be resolved and determined by arbitration. The arbitration will be conducted by a retired judge or justice, in accordance with the California Arbitration Act \u00a71280 through \u00a71294.2 of the CCP as amended from time to time. The limitations with respect to discovery set forth above shall apply to any such arbitration proceeding.\n(j) THE PARTIES RECOGNIZE AND AGREE THAT ALL CONTROVERSIES, DISPUTES AND CLAIMS RESOLVED UNDER THIS REFERENCE PROVISION WILL BE DECIDED BY A REFEREE AND NOT BY A JURY. AFTER CONSULTING (OR HAVING HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO CONSULT) WITH COUNSEL OF ITS, HIS OR HER OWN CHOICE, EACH PARTY KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY, AND FOR THE MUTUAL BENEFIT OF ALL PARTIES, AGREES THAT THIS REFERENCE PROVISION WILL APPLY TO ANY CONTROVERSY, DISPUTE OR CLAIM BETWEEN OR AMONG THEM ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY RELATED TO, THIS AGREEMENT OR THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS.", "snippet_links": [{"key": "in-the-event-the", "type": "clause", "offset": [4, 20]}, {"key": "jury-trial-waiver", "type": "clause", "offset": [21, 38]}, {"key": "not-enforceable", "type": "clause", "offset": [42, 57]}, {"key": "judicial-reference-provision", "type": "clause", "offset": [99, 127]}, {"key": "with-the-exception-of", "type": "clause", "offset": [133, 154]}, {"key": "the-items", "type": "definition", "offset": [155, 164]}, {"key": "dispute-or-claim", "type": "clause", "offset": [216, 232]}, {"key": "arising-out-of", "type": "definition", "offset": [271, 285]}, {"key": "agreement-or", "type": "definition", "offset": [306, 318]}, {"key": "other-document", "type": "definition", "offset": [323, 337]}, {"key": "between-the-undersigned", "type": "clause", "offset": [363, 386]}, {"key": "in-california", "type": "definition", "offset": [492, 505]}, {"key": "in-accordance-with", "type": "definition", "offset": [506, 524]}, {"key": "the-provisions-of", "type": "clause", "offset": [525, 542]}, {"key": "california-code-of-civil-procedure", "type": "clause", "offset": [571, 605]}, {"key": "successor-sections", "type": "clause", "offset": [624, 642]}, {"key": "exclusive-remedy", "type": "clause", "offset": [671, 687]}, {"key": "the-claim", "type": "clause", "offset": [739, 748]}, {"key": "subject-to-the", "type": "definition", "offset": [752, 766]}, {"key": "except-as-otherwise-provided", "type": "clause", "offset": [789, 817]}, {"key": "the-loan-documents", "type": "clause", "offset": [821, 839]}, {"key": "court-in", "type": "clause", "offset": [908, 916]}, {"key": "the-county", "type": "clause", "offset": [917, 927]}, {"key": "the-real-property", "type": "clause", "offset": [946, 963]}, {"key": "the-action", "type": "clause", "offset": [976, 986]}, {"key": "applicable-law", "type": "definition", "offset": [1109, 1123]}, {"key": "nonjudicial-foreclosure", "type": "definition", "offset": [1219, 1242]}, {"key": "security-interests", "type": "clause", "offset": [1250, 1268]}, {"key": "real-or-personal-property", "type": "definition", "offset": [1272, 1297]}, {"key": "exercise-of", "type": "clause", "offset": [1304, 1315]}, {"key": "appointment-of-a-receiver", "type": "clause", "offset": [1383, 1408]}, {"key": "ancillary-remedies", "type": "clause", "offset": [1444, 1462]}, {"key": "temporary-restraining-orders", "type": "clause", "offset": [1537, 1565]}, {"key": "preliminary-injunctions", "type": "clause", "offset": [1569, 1592]}, {"key": "right-of", "type": "clause", "offset": [1639, 1647]}, {"key": "to-exercise", "type": "clause", "offset": [1658, 1669]}, {"key": "rights-and-remedies", "type": "definition", "offset": [1691, 1710]}, {"key": "in-clauses", "type": "clause", "offset": [1721, 1731]}, {"key": "court-of-competent-jurisdiction", "type": "definition", "offset": [1773, 1804]}, {"key": "pursuant-to", "type": "definition", "offset": [1966, 1977]}, {"key": "the-referee", "type": "definition", "offset": [2027, 2038]}, {"key": "retired-judge", "type": "definition", "offset": [2050, 2063]}, {"key": "agreement-of-the-parties", "type": "clause", "offset": [2102, 2126]}, {"key": "do-not-agree", "type": "clause", "offset": [2143, 2155]}, {"key": "written-request", "type": "clause", "offset": [2182, 2197]}, {"key": "by-any-party", "type": "clause", "offset": [2207, 2219]}, {"key": "upon-request", "type": "clause", "offset": [2227, 2239]}, {"key": "presiding-judge", "type": "definition", "offset": [2291, 2306]}, {"key": "request-for", "type": "clause", "offset": [2354, 2365]}, {"key": "ex-parte", "type": "definition", "offset": [2410, 2418]}, {"key": "the-parties-agree-that", "type": "clause", "offset": [2443, 2465]}, {"key": "irreparable-harm", "type": "definition", "offset": [2466, 2482]}, {"key": "each-party", "type": "definition", "offset": [2556, 2566]}, {"key": "time-is-of-the-essence", "type": "clause", "offset": [2722, 2744]}, {"key": "change-in", "type": "definition", "offset": [2842, 2851]}, {"key": "time-periods", "type": "definition", "offset": [2856, 2868]}, {"key": "for-good-cause", "type": "clause", "offset": [2886, 2900]}, {"key": "days-after", "type": "definition", "offset": [2992, 3002]}, {"key": "date-of", "type": "clause", "offset": [3007, 3014]}, {"key": "selection-of-the", "type": "clause", "offset": [3015, 3031]}, {"key": "all-issues", "type": "definition", "offset": [3066, 3076]}, {"key": "the-conference", "type": "clause", "offset": [3147, 3161]}, {"key": "statement-of-decision", "type": "clause", "offset": [3181, 3202]}, {"key": "duration-of", "type": "definition", "offset": [3343, 3354]}, {"key": "a-party", "type": "clause", "offset": [3453, 3460]}, {"key": "failure-to-provide", "type": "clause", "offset": [3463, 3481]}, {"key": "for-any-reason", "type": "clause", "offset": [3502, 3516]}, {"key": "no-party", "type": "clause", "offset": [3583, 3591]}, {"key": "by-either-party", "type": "clause", "offset": [3674, 3689]}, {"key": "written-notice", "type": "clause", "offset": [3710, 3724]}, {"key": "other-discovery", "type": "clause", "offset": [3734, 3749]}, {"key": "responded-to", "type": "definition", "offset": [3759, 3771]}, {"key": "after-service", "type": "clause", "offset": [3797, 3810]}, {"key": "all-disputes", "type": "clause", "offset": [3812, 3824]}, {"key": "the-parties-shall", "type": "clause", "offset": [3875, 3892]}, {"key": "final-and-binding", "type": "clause", "offset": [3945, 3962]}, {"key": "determine-the", "type": "clause", "offset": [4024, 4037]}, {"key": "place-of", "type": "definition", "offset": [4115, 4123]}, {"key": "order-of", "type": "clause", "offset": [4138, 4146]}, {"key": "presentation-of-evidence", "type": "clause", "offset": [4147, 4171]}, {"key": "other-questions", "type": "clause", "offset": [4181, 4196]}, {"key": "with-respect-to", "type": "clause", "offset": [4208, 4223]}, {"key": "court-reporter", "type": "clause", "offset": [4370, 4384]}, {"key": "the-party", "type": "clause", "offset": [4569, 4578]}, {"key": "obligation-to", "type": "clause", "offset": [4616, 4629]}, {"key": "arrange-for", "type": "clause", "offset": [4630, 4641]}, {"key": "award-costs", "type": "clause", "offset": [4704, 4715]}, {"key": "prevailing-party", "type": "clause", "offset": [4723, 4739]}, {"key": "the-parties-will", "type": "clause", "offset": [4741, 4757]}, {"key": "cost-of", "type": "definition", "offset": [4776, 4783]}, {"key": "to-determine", "type": "definition", "offset": [4863, 4875]}, {"key": "case-law", "type": "definition", "offset": [4915, 4923]}, {"key": "laws-of-the-state-of-california", "type": "clause", "offset": [4942, 4973]}, {"key": "rules-of-evidence", "type": "definition", "offset": [4979, 4996]}, {"key": "applicable-to", "type": "clause", "offset": [4997, 5010]}, {"key": "be-empowered", "type": "clause", "offset": [5123, 5135]}, {"key": "to-enter", "type": "definition", "offset": [5136, 5144]}, {"key": "legal-relief", "type": "clause", "offset": [5166, 5178]}, {"key": "binding-on-the-parties", "type": "clause", "offset": [5216, 5238]}, {"key": "court-proceeding", "type": "clause", "offset": [5293, 5309]}, {"key": "including-without-limitation", "type": "clause", "offset": [5311, 5339]}, {"key": "summary-judgment", "type": "definition", "offset": [5352, 5368]}, {"key": "disposes-of", "type": "definition", "offset": [5476, 5487]}, {"key": "claims-of-the-parties", "type": "clause", "offset": [5492, 5513]}, {"key": "subject-of-the", "type": "clause", "offset": [5527, 5541]}, {"key": "by-the-court", "type": "clause", "offset": [5607, 5619]}, {"key": "an-order", "type": "clause", "offset": [5637, 5645]}, {"key": "in-the-same-manner", "type": "definition", "offset": [5646, 5664]}, {"key": "binding-and-conclusive", "type": "clause", "offset": [5747, 5769]}, {"key": "appeal-from", "type": "clause", "offset": [5804, 5815]}, {"key": "final-judgment", "type": "definition", "offset": [5820, 5834]}, {"key": "findings-of-fact", "type": "clause", "offset": [5942, 5958]}, {"key": "written-statement", "type": "clause", "offset": [5983, 6000]}, {"key": "right-to-move", "type": "clause", "offset": [6022, 6035]}, {"key": "new-trial", "type": "definition", "offset": [6042, 6051]}, {"key": "enabling-legislation", "type": "definition", "offset": [6176, 6196]}, {"key": "no-successor", "type": "clause", "offset": [6258, 6270]}, {"key": "dispute-between-the-parties", "type": "clause", "offset": [6296, 6323]}, {"key": "reference-procedure", "type": "clause", "offset": [6362, 6381]}, {"key": "the-arbitration", "type": "clause", "offset": [6430, 6445]}, {"key": "california-arbitration-act", "type": "clause", "offset": [6518, 6544]}, {"key": "as-amended", "type": "definition", "offset": [6578, 6588]}, {"key": "from-time-to-time", "type": "clause", "offset": [6589, 6606]}, {"key": "arbitration-proceeding", "type": "clause", "offset": [6690, 6712]}, {"key": "the-parties-recognize", "type": "clause", "offset": [6718, 6739]}, {"key": "disputes-and-claims", "type": "clause", "offset": [6774, 6793]}, {"key": "opportunity-to-consult", "type": "clause", "offset": [6918, 6940]}, {"key": "knowingly-and-voluntarily", "type": "clause", "offset": [6997, 7022]}, {"key": "mutual-benefit", "type": "definition", "offset": [7036, 7050]}, {"key": "all-parties", "type": "clause", "offset": [7054, 7065]}, {"key": "will-apply-to", "type": "clause", "offset": [7104, 7117]}, {"key": "related-to", "type": "definition", "offset": [7203, 7213]}, {"key": "other-loan-documents", "type": "definition", "offset": [7237, 7257]}], "hash": "5064b4178598ffc84e86b0ad0faad0cd", "id": 1}, {"size": 25, "samples": [{"hash": "dSD4GxHijz2", "uri": "/contracts/dSD4GxHijz2#reference-provision", "label": "Security and Loan Agreement (Imaging Technologies Corp/Ca)", "score": 18.0, "published": true}, {"hash": "b1CCnjHdkKR", "uri": "/contracts/b1CCnjHdkKR#reference-provision", "label": "Security and Loan Agreement (Imaging Technologies Corp/Ca)", "score": 18.0, "published": true}, {"hash": "8xJSHo5qnBh", "uri": "/contracts/8xJSHo5qnBh#reference-provision", "label": "Loan Agreement (Silicon Laboratories Inc)", "score": 18.0, "published": true}], "snippet": "A. Other than (i) non-judicial foreclosure and all matters in connection therewith regarding security interests in real or personal property; or (ii) the appointment of a receiver, or the exercise of other provisional remedies (any and all of which may be initiated pursuant to applicable law), each controversy, dispute or claim between the parties arising out of or relating to this document (\"Agreement\"), which controversy, dispute or claim is not settled in writing within thirty (30) days after the \"Claim Date\" (defined as the date on which a party subject to the Agreement gives written notice to all other parties that a controversy, dispute or claim exists), will be settled by a reference proceeding in California in accordance with the provisions of Section 638 et seq. of the California Code of Civil Procedure, or their successor section (\"CCP\"), which shall constitute the exclusive remedy for the settlement of any controversy, dispute or claim concerning this Agreement, including whether such controversy, dispute or claim is subject to the reference proceeding and except as set forth above, the parties waive their rights to initiate any legal proceedings against each other in any court or jurisdiction other than the Superior Court in the County where the Real Property, if any, is located or Los Angeles County if none (the \"Court\"). The referee shall be a retired Judge of the Court selected by mutual agreement of the parties, and if they cannot so agree within forty-five (45) days after the Claim Date, the referee shall be promptly selected by the Presiding Judge of the Court (or his representative). The referee shall be appointed to sit as a temporary judge, with all of the powers of a temporary judge, as authorized by law, and upon selection should take and subscribe to the oath of office as provided for in Rule 244 of the California Rules of Court (or any subsequently enacted Rule). Each party shall have one peremptory challenge pursuant to CCP Section 170.6. The referee shall (a) be requested to set the matter for hearing within sixty (60) days after the Claim Date and (b) try any and all issues of law or fact and report a statement of decision upon them, if possible, within ninety (90) days of the Claim Date. Any decision rendered by the referee will be final, binding and conclusive and judgment shall be entered pursuant to CCP Section 644 in any court in the State of California having jurisdiction. Any party may apply for a reference proceeding at any time after thirty (30) days following notice to any other party of the nature of the controversy, dispute or claim, by filing a petition for a hearing and/or trial. All discovery permitted by this Agreement shall be completed no later than fifteen (15) days before the first hearing date established by the referee. The referee may extend such period in the event of a party's refusal to provide requested discovery for any reason whatsoever, including, without limitation, legal objections raised to such discovery or unavailability of a witness due to absence or illness. No party shall be entitled to \"priority\" in conducting discovery. Depositions may be taken by either party upon seven (7) days written notice, and request for production or inspection of documents shall be responded to within ten (10) days after service. All disputes relating to discovery which cannot be resolved by the parties shall be submitted to the referee whose decision shall be final and binding upon the parties. Pending appointment of the referee as provided herein, the Superior Court is empowered to issue temporary and/or provisional remedies, as appropriate.\nB. Except as expressly set forth in this Agreement, the referee shall determine the manner in which the reference proceeding is conducted including the time and place of all hearings, the order of presentation of evidence, and all other questions that arise with respect to the course of the reference proceeding. All proceedings and hearings conducted before the referee, except for trial, shall be conducted without a court reporter, except that when any party so requests, a court reporter will be used at any hearing conducted before the referee. The party making such a request shall have the obligation to arrange for and pay for the court reporter. The costs of the court reporter at the trial shall be borne equally by the parties.\nC. The referee shall be required to determine all issues in accordance with existing case law and the statutory laws of the State of California. The rules of evidence applicable to proceedings at law in the State of California will be applicable to the reference proceeding. The referee shall be empowered to enter equitable as well as legal relief, to provide all temporary and/or provisional remedies and to enter equitable orders that will be binding upon the parties. The referee shall issue a single judgment at the close of the reference proceeding which shall dispose of all of the claims of the parties that are the subject of the reference. The parties hereto expressly reserve the right to contest or appeal from the final judgment or any appealable order or appealable judgment entered by the referee. The parties hereto expressly reserve the right to findings of fact, conclusions of law, a written statement of decision, and the right to move for a new trial or a different judgment, which new trial, if granted, is also to be a reference proceeding under this provision.\nD. In the event that the enabling legislation which provides for appointment of a referee is repealed (and no successor statute is enacted), any dispute between the parties that would otherwise be determined by the reference procedure herein described will be resolved and determined by arbitration. The arbitration will be conducted by a retired judge of the Court, in accordance with the California Arbitration Act, Section 1280 through Section 1294.2 of the CCP as amended from time to time. The limitations with respect to discovery as set forth hereinabove shall apply to any such arbitration proceeding.", "snippet_links": [{"key": "judicial-foreclosure", "type": "definition", "offset": [22, 42]}, {"key": "in-connection", "type": "definition", "offset": [59, 72]}, {"key": "security-interests", "type": "clause", "offset": [93, 111]}, {"key": "real-or-personal-property", "type": "definition", "offset": [115, 140]}, {"key": "appointment-of-a-receiver", "type": "clause", "offset": [154, 179]}, {"key": "exercise-of", "type": "clause", "offset": [188, 199]}, {"key": "provisional-remedies", "type": "definition", "offset": [206, 226]}, {"key": "applicable-law", "type": "definition", "offset": [278, 292]}, {"key": "dispute-or-claim", "type": "clause", "offset": [313, 329]}, {"key": "arising-out-of", "type": "definition", "offset": [350, 364]}, {"key": "relating-to", "type": "definition", "offset": [368, 379]}, {"key": "in-writing", "type": "clause", "offset": [460, 470]}, {"key": "within-thirty", "type": "clause", "offset": [471, 484]}, {"key": "days-after", "type": "definition", "offset": [490, 500]}, {"key": "claim-date", "type": "definition", "offset": [506, 516]}, {"key": "a-party", "type": "clause", "offset": [548, 555]}, {"key": "subject-to-the-agreement", "type": "clause", "offset": [556, 580]}, {"key": "notice-to", "type": "definition", "offset": [595, 604]}, {"key": "other-parties", "type": "clause", "offset": [609, 622]}, {"key": "in-california", "type": "definition", "offset": [711, 724]}, {"key": "in-accordance-with", "type": "definition", "offset": [725, 743]}, {"key": "the-provisions-of-section", "type": "clause", "offset": [744, 769]}, {"key": "california-code-of-civil-procedure", "type": "clause", "offset": [789, 823]}, {"key": "exclusive-remedy", "type": "clause", "offset": [888, 904]}, {"key": "settlement-of", "type": "clause", "offset": [913, 926]}, {"key": "concerning-this-agreement", "type": "clause", "offset": [961, 986]}, {"key": "legal-proceedings", "type": "definition", "offset": [1158, 1175]}, {"key": "court-in", "type": "clause", "offset": [1248, 1256]}, {"key": "the-county", "type": "clause", "offset": [1257, 1267]}, {"key": "the-real-property", "type": "clause", "offset": [1274, 1291]}, {"key": "los-angeles-county", "type": "definition", "offset": [1315, 1333]}, {"key": "retired-judge", "type": "definition", "offset": [1380, 1393]}, {"key": "the-court", "type": "clause", "offset": [1397, 1406]}, {"key": "mutual-agreement-of-the-parties", "type": "clause", "offset": [1419, 1450]}, {"key": "presiding-judge", "type": "definition", "offset": [1576, 1591]}, {"key": "temporary-judge", "type": "definition", "offset": [1673, 1688]}, {"key": "powers-of", "type": "clause", "offset": [1706, 1715]}, {"key": "authorized-by", "type": "definition", "offset": [1738, 1751]}, {"key": "oath-of-office", "type": "clause", "offset": [1809, 1823]}, {"key": "california-rules-of-court", "type": "definition", "offset": [1859, 1884]}, {"key": "each-party", "type": "definition", "offset": [1921, 1931]}, {"key": "all-issues", "type": "definition", "offset": [2128, 2138]}, {"key": "statement-of-decision", "type": "clause", "offset": [2167, 2188]}, {"key": "binding-and-conclusive", "type": "clause", "offset": [2308, 2330]}, {"key": "in-the-state", "type": "definition", "offset": [2402, 2414]}, {"key": "at-any-time", "type": "clause", "offset": [2497, 2508]}, {"key": "nature-of-the", "type": "clause", "offset": [2575, 2588]}, {"key": "by-this-agreement", "type": "clause", "offset": [2693, 2710]}, {"key": "date-established", "type": "definition", "offset": [2787, 2803]}, {"key": "in-the-event-of-a", "type": "clause", "offset": [2855, 2872]}, {"key": "to-provide", "type": "definition", "offset": [2889, 2899]}, {"key": "for-any-reason", "type": "clause", "offset": [2920, 2934]}, {"key": "without-limitation", "type": "clause", "offset": [2958, 2976]}, {"key": "no-party", "type": "clause", "offset": [3078, 3086]}, {"key": "by-either-party", "type": "clause", "offset": [3169, 3184]}, {"key": "request-for", "type": "clause", "offset": [3225, 3236]}, {"key": "inspection-of-documents", "type": "clause", "offset": [3251, 3274]}, {"key": "responded-to", "type": "definition", "offset": [3284, 3296]}, {"key": "after-service", "type": "clause", "offset": [3318, 3331]}, {"key": "all-disputes", "type": "clause", "offset": [3333, 3345]}, {"key": "the-parties-shall", "type": "clause", "offset": [3396, 3413]}, {"key": "binding-upon", "type": "clause", "offset": [3476, 3488]}, {"key": "appointment-of-the-referee", "type": "clause", "offset": [3510, 3536]}, {"key": "to-issue", "type": "clause", "offset": [3589, 3597]}, {"key": "in-this-agreement", "type": "definition", "offset": [3686, 3703]}, {"key": "determine-the", "type": "clause", "offset": [3723, 3736]}, {"key": "place-of", "type": "definition", "offset": [3814, 3822]}, {"key": "order-of", "type": "clause", "offset": [3841, 3849]}, {"key": "presentation-of-evidence", "type": "clause", "offset": [3850, 3874]}, {"key": "other-questions", "type": "clause", "offset": [3884, 3899]}, {"key": "with-respect-to", "type": "clause", "offset": [3911, 3926]}, {"key": "court-reporter", "type": "clause", "offset": [4073, 4087]}, {"key": "the-party", "type": "clause", "offset": [4204, 4213]}, {"key": "obligation-to", "type": "clause", "offset": [4251, 4264]}, {"key": "arrange-for", "type": "clause", "offset": [4265, 4276]}, {"key": "pay-for", "type": "definition", "offset": [4281, 4288]}, {"key": "costs-of", "type": "clause", "offset": [4313, 4321]}, {"key": "at-the-trial", "type": "definition", "offset": [4341, 4353]}, {"key": "to-determine", "type": "definition", "offset": [4426, 4438]}, {"key": "case-law", "type": "definition", "offset": [4478, 4486]}, {"key": "laws-of-the-state-of-california", "type": "clause", "offset": [4505, 4536]}, {"key": "rules-of-evidence", "type": "definition", "offset": [4542, 4559]}, {"key": "applicable-to", "type": "clause", "offset": [4560, 4573]}, {"key": "be-empowered", "type": "clause", "offset": [4686, 4698]}, {"key": "to-enter", "type": "definition", "offset": [4699, 4707]}, {"key": "legal-relief", "type": "clause", "offset": [4729, 4741]}, {"key": "dispose-of", "type": "definition", "offset": [4960, 4970]}, {"key": "claims-of-the-parties", "type": "clause", "offset": [4982, 5003]}, {"key": "subject-of-the", "type": "clause", "offset": [5017, 5031]}, {"key": "the-parties-hereto", "type": "clause", "offset": [5043, 5061]}, {"key": "right-to-contest", "type": "clause", "offset": [5084, 5100]}, {"key": "appeal-from", "type": "clause", "offset": [5104, 5115]}, {"key": "final-judgment", "type": "definition", "offset": [5120, 5134]}, {"key": "judgment-entered", "type": "clause", "offset": [5173, 5189]}, {"key": "findings-of-fact", "type": "clause", "offset": [5256, 5272]}, {"key": "conclusions-of-law", "type": "clause", "offset": [5274, 5292]}, {"key": "written-statement", "type": "clause", "offset": [5296, 5313]}, {"key": "right-to-move", "type": "clause", "offset": [5335, 5348]}, {"key": "new-trial", "type": "definition", "offset": [5355, 5364]}, {"key": "enabling-legislation", "type": "definition", "offset": [5503, 5523]}, {"key": "no-successor", "type": "clause", "offset": [5585, 5597]}, {"key": "dispute-between-the-parties", "type": "clause", "offset": [5623, 5650]}, {"key": "reference-procedure", "type": "clause", "offset": [5693, 5712]}, {"key": "the-arbitration", "type": "clause", "offset": [5778, 5793]}, {"key": "california-arbitration-act", "type": "clause", "offset": [5868, 5894]}, {"key": "as-amended", "type": "definition", "offset": [5943, 5953]}, {"key": "from-time-to-time", "type": "clause", "offset": [5954, 5971]}, {"key": "arbitration-proceeding", "type": "clause", "offset": [6064, 6086]}], "hash": "3d77913dd2dc8404c3349764f14e7d78", "id": 6}, {"size": 47, "samples": [{"hash": "baPvzt3S5Lx", "uri": "/contracts/baPvzt3S5Lx#reference-provision", "label": "Loan and Security Agreement", "score": 31.3408622742, "published": true}, {"hash": "kTgPda3aVC0", "uri": "/contracts/kTgPda3aVC0#reference-provision", "label": "Loan Agreement (Rocket Fuel Inc.)", "score": 24.622177124, "published": true}, {"hash": "j7W1xq1qpZL", "uri": "/contracts/j7W1xq1qpZL#reference-provision", "label": "Loan Agreement (Rocket Fuel Inc.)", "score": 24.6112251282, "published": true}], "snippet": "In the event the Jury Trial Waiver set forth above is not enforceable, the parties elect to proceed under this Judicial Reference Provision.", "snippet_links": [{"key": "in-the-event-the", "type": "clause", "offset": [0, 16]}, {"key": "jury-trial-waiver", "type": "clause", "offset": [17, 34]}, {"key": "not-enforceable", "type": "clause", "offset": [54, 69]}, {"key": "the-parties", "type": "definition", "offset": [71, 82]}, {"key": "judicial-reference-provision", "type": "clause", "offset": [111, 139]}], "hash": "583bccdf2ba6b66a003b16009f70d638", "id": 3}, {"size": 27, "samples": [{"hash": "9QBgf5OpHUb", "uri": "/contracts/9QBgf5OpHUb#reference-provision", "label": "Credit Agreement (Sitek Inc)", "score": 18.0, "published": true}, {"hash": "4CBUj3jWxyX", "uri": "/contracts/4CBUj3jWxyX#reference-provision", "label": "Credit Agreement (Sitek Inc)", "score": 18.0, "published": true}], "snippet": "(a) Each controversy, dispute or claim (\"Claim\") between the parties arising out of or relating to this Agreement and/or any of the Credit Documents, which is not settled in writing within ten days after the \"Claim Date\" (defined as the date on which a party gives written notice to all other parties that a controversy, dispute or claim exists), will be settled by a reference proceeding in Los Angeles, California, in accordance with the provisions of Section 638 ET SEQ. of the California Code of Civil Procedure, or their successor section (\"CCP\"), which shall constitute the exclusive remedy for the settlement of any Claim, including whether such Claim is subject to the reference proceeding and the parties waive their rights to initiate any legal proceedings against each other in any court or jurisdiction other than the Superior Court of Los Angeles (the \"Court\"). The referee shall be a retired Judge selected by mutual agreement of the parties, and if they cannot so agree with in thirty days (30) after the Claim Date, the referee shall be selected by the Presiding Judge of the Court. The referee shall be appointed to sit as a temporary judge, as authorized by law. The referee shall (a) be requested to set the matter for hearing within sixty (60) days after the Claim Date and (b) try any and all issues of law or fact and report a statement of decision upon them, if possible, within ninety (90) days of the Claim Date. Any decision rendered by the referee will be final, binding and conclusive and judgment shall be entered pursuant to CCP 644 in the Court. All discovery permitted by this Agreement shall be completed no later than fifteen (15) days before the first hearing date established by the referee. The referee may extend such period in the event of a party's refusal to provide requested discovery for any reason whatsoever, including, without limitation, legal objections raised to such discovery or unavailability of a witness due to absence or illness. No party shall be entitled to \"priority\" in conducing discovery. Depositions may be taken by either party upon seven (7) days written notice, and, request for production of inspection of documents shall be responded to within ten (10) days after service. All disputes relating to discovery which cannot be resolved by the parties shall be submitted to the referee whose decision shall be final and binding upon the parties.\n(b) The referee shall be required to determine all issues in accordance with existing case law and the statutory laws of the State of California. The rules of evidence applicable to proceedings at law in the State of California will be applicable to the reference proceeding. The referee shall be empowered to enter equitable as well as legal relief, to provide all temporary and/or provisional remedies and to enter equitable orders that will be binding upon the parties. The referee shall issue a single judgment at the close of the reference proceeding which shall dispose of all of the claims of the parties that are the subject to the reference. The parties hereto expressly reserve the right to contest or appeal from the final judgment or any appealable order or appealable judgment entered by the referee. The parties expressly reserve the right to findings of fact, conclusions of law, a written statement of decision, and the right to move for a new trial or a different judgment, which new trial, if granted, is also to be a reference proceeding under this provision.\n(c) No provision of Paragraphs (a) or (b) of this Section 9.6, however, shall limit the right of Lender to bring action for possession of any collateral in any jurisdiction, wherever located, in accordance with the provisions of the Security Documents.", "snippet_links": [{"key": "dispute-or-claim", "type": "clause", "offset": [22, 38]}, {"key": "between-the-parties", "type": "clause", "offset": [49, 68]}, {"key": "arising-out-of", "type": "definition", "offset": [69, 83]}, {"key": "to-this-agreement", "type": "clause", "offset": [96, 113]}, {"key": "the-credit-documents", "type": "clause", "offset": [128, 148]}, {"key": "in-writing", "type": "clause", "offset": [171, 181]}, {"key": "days-after", "type": "definition", "offset": [193, 203]}, {"key": "claim-date", "type": "definition", "offset": [209, 219]}, {"key": "a-party", "type": "clause", "offset": [251, 258]}, {"key": "notice-to", "type": "definition", "offset": [273, 282]}, {"key": "other-parties", "type": "clause", "offset": [287, 300]}, {"key": "los-angeles", "type": "clause", "offset": [392, 403]}, {"key": "in-accordance-with", "type": "definition", "offset": [417, 435]}, {"key": "the-provisions-of-section", "type": "clause", "offset": [436, 461]}, {"key": "california-code-of-civil-procedure", "type": "clause", "offset": [481, 515]}, {"key": "exclusive-remedy", "type": "clause", "offset": [580, 596]}, {"key": "settlement-of", "type": "clause", "offset": [605, 618]}, {"key": "subject-to-the", "type": "definition", "offset": [662, 676]}, {"key": "legal-proceedings", "type": "definition", "offset": [749, 766]}, {"key": "superior-court", "type": "clause", "offset": [830, 844]}, {"key": "the-referee", "type": "definition", "offset": [875, 886]}, {"key": "retired-judge", "type": "definition", "offset": [898, 911]}, {"key": "mutual-agreement-of-the-parties", "type": "clause", "offset": [924, 955]}, {"key": "thirty-days", "type": "clause", "offset": [993, 1004]}, {"key": "presiding-judge", "type": "definition", "offset": [1069, 1084]}, {"key": "the-court", "type": "clause", "offset": [1088, 1097]}, {"key": "temporary-judge", "type": "definition", "offset": [1142, 1157]}, {"key": "authorized-by", "type": "definition", "offset": [1162, 1175]}, {"key": "all-issues", "type": "definition", "offset": [1310, 1320]}, {"key": "statement-of-decision", "type": "clause", "offset": [1349, 1370]}, {"key": "binding-and-conclusive", "type": "clause", "offset": [1490, 1512]}, {"key": "pursuant-to", "type": "definition", "offset": [1543, 1554]}, {"key": "by-this-agreement", "type": "clause", "offset": [1601, 1618]}, {"key": "date-established", "type": "definition", "offset": [1695, 1711]}, {"key": "in-the-event-of-a", "type": "clause", "offset": [1763, 1780]}, {"key": "to-provide", "type": "definition", "offset": [1797, 1807]}, {"key": "for-any-reason", "type": "clause", "offset": [1828, 1842]}, {"key": "without-limitation", "type": "clause", "offset": [1866, 1884]}, {"key": "no-party", "type": "clause", "offset": [1986, 1994]}, {"key": "by-either-party", "type": "clause", "offset": [2076, 2091]}, {"key": "request-for", "type": "clause", "offset": [2133, 2144]}, {"key": "inspection-of-documents", "type": "clause", "offset": [2159, 2182]}, {"key": "responded-to", "type": "definition", "offset": [2192, 2204]}, {"key": "after-service", "type": "clause", "offset": [2226, 2239]}, {"key": "all-disputes", "type": "clause", "offset": [2241, 2253]}, {"key": "the-parties-shall", "type": "clause", "offset": [2304, 2321]}, {"key": "binding-upon", "type": "clause", "offset": [2384, 2396]}, {"key": "to-determine", "type": "definition", "offset": [2444, 2456]}, {"key": "case-law", "type": "definition", "offset": [2496, 2504]}, {"key": "laws-of-the-state-of-california", "type": "clause", "offset": [2523, 2554]}, {"key": "rules-of-evidence", "type": "definition", "offset": [2560, 2577]}, {"key": "applicable-to", "type": "clause", "offset": [2578, 2591]}, {"key": "in-the-state", "type": "definition", "offset": [2611, 2623]}, {"key": "be-empowered", "type": "clause", "offset": [2704, 2716]}, {"key": "to-enter", "type": "definition", "offset": [2717, 2725]}, {"key": "legal-relief", "type": "clause", "offset": [2747, 2759]}, {"key": "provisional-remedies", "type": "definition", "offset": [2793, 2813]}, {"key": "dispose-of", "type": "definition", "offset": [2978, 2988]}, {"key": "claims-of-the-parties", "type": "clause", "offset": [3000, 3021]}, {"key": "the-subject", "type": "clause", "offset": [3031, 3042]}, {"key": "the-parties-hereto", "type": "clause", "offset": [3061, 3079]}, {"key": "right-to-contest", "type": "clause", "offset": [3102, 3118]}, {"key": "appeal-from", "type": "clause", "offset": [3122, 3133]}, {"key": "final-judgment", "type": "definition", "offset": [3138, 3152]}, {"key": "judgment-entered", "type": "clause", "offset": [3191, 3207]}, {"key": "findings-of-fact", "type": "clause", "offset": [3267, 3283]}, {"key": "conclusions-of-law", "type": "clause", "offset": [3285, 3303]}, {"key": "written-statement", "type": "clause", "offset": [3307, 3324]}, {"key": "right-to-move", "type": "clause", "offset": [3346, 3359]}, {"key": "new-trial", "type": "definition", "offset": [3366, 3375]}, {"key": "provision-of", "type": "clause", "offset": [3496, 3508]}, {"key": "section-96", "type": "clause", "offset": [3539, 3550]}, {"key": "right-of-lender", "type": "clause", "offset": [3577, 3592]}, {"key": "possession-of", "type": "clause", "offset": [3613, 3626]}, {"key": "any-jurisdiction", "type": "definition", "offset": [3645, 3661]}, {"key": "the-security-documents", "type": "clause", "offset": [3718, 3740]}], "hash": "2e4980b6f8af5994edc0f5d027b7f607", "id": 5}, {"size": 19, "samples": [{"hash": "kf4BLlJaztd", "uri": "/contracts/kf4BLlJaztd#reference-provision", "label": "Loan and Security Agreement (Jl Halsey Corp)", "score": 21.0, "published": true}, {"hash": "fDDAgjM1gTO", "uri": "/contracts/fDDAgjM1gTO#reference-provision", "label": "Loan and Security Agreement (Genoptix Inc)", "score": 21.0, "published": true}, {"hash": "cnePyx9f1Xz", "uri": "/contracts/cnePyx9f1Xz#reference-provision", "label": "Loan and Security Agreement (Patient Infosystems Inc)", "score": 21.0, "published": true}], "snippet": "The parties prefer that any dispute between them be resolved in litigation subject to a Jury Trial Waiver as set forth in Section 11 of this Agreement, but the availability of that process is in doubt because of the opinion of the California Court of Appeal in Grafton Partners LP v. Superior Court, 9 Cal.Rptr.3d 511. This Reference Provision will be applicable until the California Supreme Court completes its review of that case, and will continue to be applicable if either that court or a California Court of Appeal publishes a decision holding that a pre-dispute Jury Trial Waiver provision similar to that contained in the Loan Documents is invalid or unenforceable. Delay in requesting appointment of a referee pending review of any such decision, or participation in litigation pending review, will not be deemed a waiver of this Reference Provision.", "snippet_links": [{"key": "the-parties", "type": "definition", "offset": [0, 11]}, {"key": "subject-to", "type": "clause", "offset": [75, 85]}, {"key": "jury-trial-waiver", "type": "clause", "offset": [88, 105]}, {"key": "in-section-11", "type": "clause", "offset": [119, 132]}, {"key": "this-agreement", "type": "clause", "offset": [136, 150]}, {"key": "availability-of", "type": "clause", "offset": [160, 175]}, {"key": "court-of-appeal", "type": "clause", "offset": [242, 257]}, {"key": "superior-court", "type": "clause", "offset": [284, 298]}, {"key": "supreme-court", "type": "definition", "offset": [384, 397]}, {"key": "review-of", "type": "clause", "offset": [412, 421]}, {"key": "waiver-provision", "type": "clause", "offset": [580, 596]}, {"key": "similar-to", "type": "definition", "offset": [597, 607]}, {"key": "contained-in", "type": "definition", "offset": [613, 625]}, {"key": "the-loan-documents", "type": "clause", "offset": [626, 644]}, {"key": "invalid-or-unenforceable", "type": "clause", "offset": [648, 672]}, {"key": "appointment-of-a", "type": "clause", "offset": [694, 710]}, {"key": "litigation-pending", "type": "clause", "offset": [776, 794]}, {"key": "waiver-of", "type": "clause", "offset": [824, 833]}], "hash": "3621b2413e9d6be9febdd771d961fc3a", "id": 7}, {"size": 45, "samples": [{"hash": "kbVdKvpTW40", "uri": "/contracts/kbVdKvpTW40#reference-provision", "label": "Business Financing Agreement", "score": 31.3408622742, "published": true}, {"hash": "c3s7yrAPlGa", "uri": "/contracts/c3s7yrAPlGa#reference-provision", "label": "Business Financing Modification Agreement (Aml Communications Inc)", "score": 21.0, "published": true}, {"hash": "ehks5rxVFxv", "uri": "/contracts/ehks5rxVFxv#reference-provision", "label": "Business Financing Agreement (Ion Networks Inc)", "score": 19.0, "published": true}], "snippet": "a. The parties prefer that any dispute between them be resolved in litigation subject to a Jury Trial Waiver as set forth in the Loan Documents (defined below), but the California Supreme Court has held that pre-dispute Jury Trial Waivers not authorized by statute are unenforceable. This Reference Provision will be applicable until: (i) the California Supreme Court holds that a pre-dispute Jury Trial Waiver provision similar to that contained in the Loan Documents is valid or enforceable; or (ii) the California Legislature enacts a statute which becomes law, authorizing pre-dispute Jury Trial Waivers of the type in the Loan Documents and, as a result, such waivers become enforceable. In addition, this Reference Provision, if not already applicable as otherwise provided herein, will become applicable, if a Court, contrary to a choice of law provision contained in the Loan Documents, holds that the laws of the State of California apply to the Loan Documents.\nb. Other than (i) nonjudicial foreclosure of security interests in real or personal property, (ii) the appointment of a receiver or (iii) the exercise of other provisional remedies (any of which may be initiated pursuant to applicable law), any controversy, dispute or claim (each, a \u201cClaim\u201d) between the parties arising out of or relating to this Agreement or any other document, instrument or agreement between Lender and the undersigned (collectively in this Section, the \u201cLoan Documents\u201d), will be resolved by a reference proceeding in California in accordance with the provisions of Section 638 et seq. of the California Code of Civil Procedure (\u201cCCP\u201d), or their successor sections, which shall constitute the exclusive remedy for the resolution of any Claim, including whether the Claim is subject to the reference proceeding. Except as otherwise provided in the Loan Documents, venue for the reference proceeding will be in the Superior Court or Federal District Court in the County or District where the real property, if any, is located or in a County or District where venue is otherwise appropriate under applicable law (the \u201cCourt\u201d).\nc. The referee shall be a retired Judge or Justice selected by mutual written agreement of the parties. If the parties do not agree, the referee shall be selected by the Presiding Judge of the Court (or his or her representative). A request for appointment of a referee may be heard on an ex parte or expedited basis, and the parties agree that irreparable harm would result if ex parte relief is not granted. The referee shall be appointed to sit with all the powers provided by law. Pending appointment of the referee, the Court has power to issue temporary or provisional remedies.\nd. The parties agree that time is of the essence in conducting the reference proceedings. Accordingly, the referee shall be requested, subject to change in the time periods specified herein for good cause shown, to (a) set the matter for a status and trial-setting conference within fifteen (15) days after the date of selection of the referee, (b) if practicable, try all issues of law or fact within ninety (90) days after the date of the conference and (c) report a statement of decision within twenty (20) days after the matter has been submitted for decision.\ne. The referee will have power to expand or limit the amount and duration of discovery. The referee may set or extend discovery deadlines or cutoffs for good cause, including a party\u2019s failure to provide requested discovery for any reason whatsoever. Unless otherwise ordered based upon good cause shown, no party shall be entitled to \u201cpriority\u201d in conducting discovery, depositions may be taken by either party upon seven (7) days written notice, and all other discovery shall be responded to within fifteen (15) days after service. All disputes relating to discovery which cannot be resolved by the parties shall be submitted to the referee whose decision shall be final and binding.\nf. Except as expressly set forth in this Agreement, the referee shall determine the manner in which the reference proceeding is conducted including the time and place of hearings, the order of presentation of evidence, and all other questions that arise with respect to the course of the reference proceeding. All proceedings and hearings conducted before the referee, except for trial, shall be conducted without a court reporter, except that when any party so requests, a court reporter will be used at any hearing conducted before the referee, and the referee will be provided a courtesy copy of the transcript. The party making such a request shall have the obligation to arrange for and pay the court reporter. Subject to the referee\u2019s power to award costs to the prevailing party, the parties will equally share the cost of the referee and the court reporter at trial.\ng. The referee shall be required to determine all issues in accordance with existing case law and the statutory laws of the State of California. The rules of evidence applicable to proceedings at law in the State of California will be applicable to the reference proceeding. The referee shall be empowered to enter equitable as well as legal relief, provide all temporary or provisional remedies, enter equitable orders that will be binding on the parties and rule on any motion which would be authorized in a trial, including without limitation motions for summary judgment or summary adjudication. The referee shall issue a decision and pursuant to CCP \u00a7644 the referee\u2019s decision shall be entered by the Court as a judgment or an order in the same manner as if the action had been tried by the Court. The final judgment or order or from any appealable decision or order entered by the referee shall be fully appealable as provided by law. The parties reserve the right to findings of fact, conclusions of laws, a written statement of decision, and the right to move for a new trial or a different judgment, which new trial, if granted, is also to be a reference proceeding under this provision.\nh. If the enabling legislation which provides for appointment of a referee is repealed (and no successor statute is enacted), any dispute between the parties that would otherwise be determined by reference procedure will be resolved and determined by arbitration. The arbitration will be conducted by a retired judge or Justice, in accordance with the California Arbitration Act \u00a71280 through \u00a71294.2 of the CCP as amended from time to time. The limitations with respect to discovery set forth above shall apply to any such arbitration proceeding.\ni. THE PARTIES RECOGNIZE AND AGREE THAT ALL DISPUTES RESOLVED UNDER THIS REFERENCE PROVISION WILL BE DECIDED BY A REFEREE AND NOT BY A JURY. AFTER CONSULTING (OR HAVING HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO CONSULT) WITH COUNSEL OF THEIR OWN CHOICE, EACH PARTY KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY AND FOR THEIR MUTUAL BENEFIT AGREES THAT THIS REFERENCE PROVISION WILL APPLY TO ANY DISPUTE BETWEEN THEM WHICH ARISES OUT OF OR IS RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE LOAN DOCUMENTS.", "snippet_links": [{"key": "the-loan-documents", "type": "clause", "offset": [125, 143]}, {"key": "supreme-court", "type": "definition", "offset": [180, 193]}, {"key": "jury-trial-waivers", "type": "clause", "offset": [220, 238]}, {"key": "authorized-by", "type": "definition", "offset": [243, 256]}, {"key": "waiver-provision", "type": "clause", "offset": [404, 420]}, {"key": "similar-to", "type": "definition", "offset": [421, 431]}, {"key": "contained-in", "type": "definition", "offset": [437, 449]}, {"key": "in-addition", "type": "clause", "offset": [693, 704]}, {"key": "contrary-to", "type": "definition", "offset": [824, 835]}, {"key": "choice-of-law-provision", "type": "clause", "offset": [838, 861]}, {"key": "laws-of-the-state-of-california", "type": "clause", "offset": [910, 941]}, {"key": "nonjudicial-foreclosure", "type": "definition", "offset": [989, 1012]}, {"key": "security-interests", "type": "clause", "offset": [1016, 1034]}, {"key": "real-or-personal-property", "type": "definition", "offset": [1038, 1063]}, {"key": "appointment-of-a-receiver", "type": "clause", "offset": [1074, 1099]}, {"key": "exercise-of", "type": "clause", "offset": [1113, 1124]}, {"key": "provisional-remedies", "type": "definition", "offset": [1131, 1151]}, {"key": "applicable-law", "type": "definition", "offset": [1195, 1209]}, {"key": "dispute-or-claim", "type": "clause", "offset": [1229, 1245]}, {"key": "arising-out-of", "type": "definition", "offset": [1284, 1298]}, {"key": "agreement-or", "type": "definition", "offset": [1319, 1331]}, {"key": "other-document", "type": "definition", "offset": [1336, 1350]}, {"key": "agreement-between", "type": "clause", "offset": [1366, 1383]}, {"key": "the-undersigned", "type": "clause", "offset": [1395, 1410]}, {"key": "in-california", "type": "definition", "offset": [1508, 1521]}, {"key": "in-accordance-with", "type": "definition", "offset": [1522, 1540]}, {"key": "the-provisions-of-section", "type": "clause", "offset": [1541, 1566]}, {"key": "california-code-of-civil-procedure", "type": "clause", "offset": [1586, 1620]}, {"key": "successor-sections", "type": "clause", "offset": [1639, 1657]}, {"key": "exclusive-remedy", "type": "clause", "offset": [1686, 1702]}, {"key": "the-claim", "type": "clause", "offset": [1754, 1763]}, {"key": "subject-to-the", "type": "definition", "offset": [1767, 1781]}, {"key": "except-as-otherwise-provided", "type": "clause", "offset": [1804, 1832]}, {"key": "superior-court", "type": "clause", "offset": [1906, 1920]}, {"key": "court-in", "type": "clause", "offset": [1941, 1949]}, {"key": "the-county", "type": "clause", "offset": [1950, 1960]}, {"key": "the-real-property", "type": "clause", "offset": [1979, 1996]}, {"key": "retired-judge", "type": "definition", "offset": [2143, 2156]}, {"key": "agreement-of-the-parties", "type": "clause", "offset": [2195, 2219]}, {"key": "do-not-agree", "type": "clause", "offset": [2236, 2248]}, {"key": "presiding-judge", "type": "definition", "offset": [2287, 2302]}, {"key": "request-for", "type": "clause", "offset": [2350, 2361]}, {"key": "ex-parte", "type": "definition", "offset": [2406, 2414]}, {"key": "the-parties-agree-that", "type": "clause", "offset": [2439, 2461]}, {"key": "irreparable-harm", "type": "definition", "offset": [2462, 2478]}, {"key": "provided-by-law", "type": "definition", "offset": [2585, 2600]}, {"key": "appointment-of-the-referee", "type": "clause", "offset": [2610, 2636]}, {"key": "to-issue", "type": "clause", "offset": [2658, 2666]}, {"key": "time-is-of-the-essence", "type": "clause", "offset": [2728, 2750]}, {"key": "change-in", "type": "definition", "offset": [2848, 2857]}, {"key": "time-periods", "type": "definition", "offset": [2862, 2874]}, {"key": "for-good-cause", "type": "clause", "offset": [2892, 2906]}, {"key": "days-after", "type": "definition", "offset": [2998, 3008]}, {"key": "date-of", "type": "clause", "offset": [3013, 3020]}, {"key": "selection-of-the", "type": "clause", "offset": [3021, 3037]}, {"key": "all-issues", "type": "definition", "offset": [3071, 3081]}, {"key": "the-conference", "type": "clause", "offset": [3139, 3153]}, {"key": "statement-of-decision", "type": "clause", "offset": [3171, 3192]}, {"key": "duration-of", "type": "definition", "offset": [3332, 3343]}, {"key": "a-party", "type": "clause", "offset": [3442, 3449]}, {"key": "failure-to-provide", "type": "clause", "offset": [3452, 3470]}, {"key": "for-any-reason", "type": "clause", "offset": [3491, 3505]}, {"key": "no-party", "type": "clause", "offset": [3572, 3580]}, {"key": "by-either-party", "type": "clause", "offset": [3663, 3678]}, {"key": "written-notice", "type": "clause", "offset": [3699, 3713]}, {"key": "other-discovery", "type": "clause", "offset": [3723, 3738]}, {"key": "responded-to", "type": "definition", "offset": [3748, 3760]}, {"key": "after-service", "type": "clause", "offset": [3786, 3799]}, {"key": "all-disputes", "type": "clause", "offset": [3801, 3813]}, {"key": "the-parties-shall", "type": "clause", "offset": [3864, 3881]}, {"key": "final-and-binding", "type": "clause", "offset": [3934, 3951]}, {"key": "in-this-agreement", "type": "definition", "offset": [3986, 4003]}, {"key": "determine-the", "type": "clause", "offset": [4023, 4036]}, {"key": "place-of", "type": "definition", "offset": [4114, 4122]}, {"key": "order-of", "type": "clause", "offset": [4137, 4145]}, {"key": "presentation-of-evidence", "type": "clause", "offset": [4146, 4170]}, {"key": "other-questions", "type": "clause", "offset": [4180, 4195]}, {"key": "with-respect-to", "type": "clause", "offset": [4207, 4222]}, {"key": "court-reporter", "type": "clause", "offset": [4369, 4383]}, {"key": "the-party", "type": "clause", "offset": [4568, 4577]}, {"key": "obligation-to", "type": "clause", "offset": [4615, 4628]}, {"key": "arrange-for", "type": "clause", "offset": [4629, 4640]}, {"key": "award-costs", "type": "clause", "offset": [4703, 4714]}, {"key": "prevailing-party", "type": "clause", "offset": [4722, 4738]}, {"key": "the-parties-will", "type": "clause", "offset": [4740, 4756]}, {"key": "cost-of", "type": "definition", "offset": [4775, 4782]}, {"key": "to-determine", "type": "definition", "offset": [4861, 4873]}, {"key": "case-law", "type": "definition", "offset": [4913, 4921]}, {"key": "rules-of-evidence", "type": "definition", "offset": [4977, 4994]}, {"key": "applicable-to", "type": "clause", "offset": [4995, 5008]}, {"key": "in-the-state", "type": "definition", "offset": [5028, 5040]}, {"key": "be-empowered", "type": "clause", "offset": [5121, 5133]}, {"key": "to-enter", "type": "definition", "offset": [5134, 5142]}, {"key": "legal-relief", "type": "clause", "offset": [5164, 5176]}, {"key": "binding-on-the-parties", "type": "clause", "offset": [5261, 5283]}, {"key": "including-without-limitation", "type": "clause", "offset": [5345, 5373]}, {"key": "summary-judgment", "type": "definition", "offset": [5386, 5402]}, {"key": "by-the-court", "type": "clause", "offset": [5528, 5540]}, {"key": "an-order", "type": "clause", "offset": [5558, 5566]}, {"key": "in-the-same-manner", "type": "definition", "offset": [5567, 5585]}, {"key": "the-action", "type": "clause", "offset": [5592, 5602]}, {"key": "final-judgment", "type": "definition", "offset": [5636, 5650]}, {"key": "the-right", "type": "clause", "offset": [5790, 5799]}, {"key": "findings-of-fact", "type": "clause", "offset": [5803, 5819]}, {"key": "written-statement", "type": "clause", "offset": [5844, 5861]}, {"key": "right-to-move", "type": "clause", "offset": [5883, 5896]}, {"key": "new-trial", "type": "definition", "offset": [5903, 5912]}, {"key": "enabling-legislation", "type": "definition", "offset": [6036, 6056]}, {"key": "no-successor", "type": "clause", "offset": [6118, 6130]}, {"key": "dispute-between-the-parties", "type": "clause", "offset": [6156, 6183]}, {"key": "reference-procedure", "type": "clause", "offset": [6222, 6241]}, {"key": "the-arbitration", "type": "clause", "offset": [6290, 6305]}, {"key": "california-arbitration-act", "type": "clause", "offset": [6378, 6404]}, {"key": "as-amended", "type": "definition", "offset": [6438, 6448]}, {"key": "from-time-to-time", "type": "clause", "offset": [6449, 6466]}, {"key": "arbitration-proceeding", "type": "clause", "offset": [6550, 6572]}, {"key": "the-parties-recognize", "type": "clause", "offset": [6577, 6598]}, {"key": "disputes-resolved", "type": "clause", "offset": [6618, 6635]}, {"key": "opportunity-to-consult", "type": "clause", "offset": [6751, 6773]}, {"key": "each-party", "type": "definition", "offset": [6809, 6819]}, {"key": "knowingly-and-voluntarily", "type": "clause", "offset": [6820, 6845]}, {"key": "mutual-benefit", "type": "definition", "offset": [6860, 6874]}, {"key": "will-apply-to", "type": "clause", "offset": [6912, 6925]}, {"key": "related-to", "type": "definition", "offset": [6977, 6987]}], "hash": "d121ded6d7202f4f9fe43861217dc247", "id": 4}, {"size": 6, "samples": [{"hash": "cuY4AhN8kQY", "uri": "/contracts/cuY4AhN8kQY#reference-provision", "label": "Services Agreement (Impac Mortgage Holdings Inc)", "score": 16.0, "published": true}, {"hash": "cipJ6Knvrwg", "uri": "/contracts/cipJ6Knvrwg#reference-provision", "label": "Services Agreement (Franchise Mortgage Acceptance Co)", "score": 16.0, "published": true}], "snippet": "(a) Each controversy, dispute or claim between the parties arising out of or relating to this Agreement, which controversy, dispute or claim is not settled in writing within thirty (30) days after the \"Claim Date\" (defined as the date on which a party subject to the Agreement gives written notice to all other parties that a controversy, dispute or claim exists) , will be settled by a reference proceeding in Orange County, California, in accordance with the provisions of Section 638 et seq. of the California Code of Civil Procedure, or their successor section (\"CCP\") , which shall constitute the exclusive remedy for the settlement of any controversy, dispute or claim concerning this Agreement, including whether such controversy, dispute or claim is subject to the reference proceeding and the parties waive their rights to initiate any legal proceedings against each other in any court or jurisdiction other than the Superior Court of Orange County (the \"Court\"). The referee shall be a retired Judge of the Court selected by mutual agreement of the parties, and if they cannot so agree within forty-five (45) days after the Claim Date, the referee shall be promptly selected by the Presiding Judge of the Orange County Superior Court (or his representative). The referee shall be appointed to sit as a temporary judge, with all of the powers for a temporary judge, as authorized by law, and upon selection should take and subscribe to the oath of office as provided for in Rule 244 of the California Rules of Court (or any subsequently enacted Rule). Each party shall have one preemptory challenge pursuant to CCP 170.", "snippet_links": [{"key": "dispute-or-claim", "type": "clause", "offset": [22, 38]}, {"key": "between-the-parties", "type": "clause", "offset": [39, 58]}, {"key": "arising-out-of", "type": "definition", "offset": [59, 73]}, {"key": "to-this-agreement", "type": "clause", "offset": [86, 103]}, {"key": "in-writing", "type": "clause", "offset": [156, 166]}, {"key": "within-thirty", "type": "clause", "offset": [167, 180]}, {"key": "days-after", "type": "definition", "offset": [186, 196]}, {"key": "claim-date", "type": "definition", "offset": [202, 212]}, {"key": "a-party", "type": "clause", "offset": [244, 251]}, {"key": "subject-to-the-agreement", "type": "clause", "offset": [252, 276]}, {"key": "notice-to", "type": "definition", "offset": [291, 300]}, {"key": "other-parties", "type": "clause", "offset": [305, 318]}, {"key": "orange-county", "type": "definition", "offset": [411, 424]}, {"key": "in-accordance-with", "type": "definition", "offset": [438, 456]}, {"key": "the-provisions-of-section", "type": "clause", "offset": [457, 482]}, {"key": "california-code-of-civil-procedure", "type": "clause", "offset": [502, 536]}, {"key": "exclusive-remedy", "type": "clause", "offset": [602, 618]}, {"key": "settlement-of", "type": "clause", "offset": [627, 640]}, {"key": "concerning-this-agreement", "type": "clause", "offset": [675, 700]}, {"key": "legal-proceedings", "type": "definition", "offset": [845, 862]}, {"key": "superior-court", "type": "clause", "offset": [926, 940]}, {"key": "the-referee", "type": "definition", "offset": [973, 984]}, {"key": "retired-judge", "type": "definition", "offset": [996, 1009]}, {"key": "the-court", "type": "clause", "offset": [1013, 1022]}, {"key": "mutual-agreement-of-the-parties", "type": "clause", "offset": [1035, 1066]}, {"key": "the-claim", "type": "clause", "offset": [1130, 1139]}, {"key": "presiding-judge", "type": "definition", "offset": [1192, 1207]}, {"key": "temporary-judge", "type": "definition", "offset": [1312, 1327]}, {"key": "authorized-by", "type": "definition", "offset": [1378, 1391]}, {"key": "oath-of-office", "type": "clause", "offset": [1449, 1463]}, {"key": "california-rules-of-court", "type": "definition", "offset": [1499, 1524]}, {"key": "each-party", "type": "definition", "offset": [1561, 1571]}, {"key": "pursuant-to", "type": "definition", "offset": [1608, 1619]}], "hash": "ab67663bfd2d897a3d930cc2d025f2c1", "id": 8}, {"size": 5, "samples": [{"hash": "ldEmyuvcsag", "uri": "/contracts/ldEmyuvcsag#reference-provision", "label": "Credit Agreement (Brocade Communications Systems Inc)", "score": 21.0, "published": true}, {"hash": "fdFqwaBvE4M", "uri": "/contracts/fdFqwaBvE4M#reference-provision", "label": "Loan and Security Agreement (IPC the Hospitalist Company, Inc.)", "score": 21.0, "published": true}, {"hash": "coZbiDgm83r", "uri": "/contracts/coZbiDgm83r#reference-provision", "label": "Loan and Security Agreement (Pac-West Telecomm Inc)", "score": 21.0, "published": true}], "snippet": "If and only if the jury trial waiver set forth in Section 11 of this Agreement is invalidated for any reason by a court of law, statute or otherwise, the reference provisions set forth below shall be substituted in place of the jury trial waiver. So long as the jury trial waiver remains valid, the reference provisions set forth in this Section shall be inapplicable.", "snippet_links": [{"key": "jury-trial-waiver", "type": "clause", "offset": [19, 36]}, {"key": "in-section-11", "type": "clause", "offset": [47, 60]}, {"key": "this-agreement", "type": "clause", "offset": [64, 78]}, {"key": "for-any-reason", "type": "clause", "offset": [94, 108]}, {"key": "court-of-law", "type": "definition", "offset": [114, 126]}, {"key": "reference-provisions", "type": "clause", "offset": [154, 174]}, {"key": "place-of", "type": "definition", "offset": [215, 223]}], "hash": "c57e56f4a4787abcac97a03facb493dd", "id": 9}, {"size": 4, "samples": [{"hash": "2vXkaFB2WNM", "uri": "/contracts/2vXkaFB2WNM#reference-provision", "label": "Credit Agreement (Clearcommerce Corp)", "score": 18.0, "published": true}, {"hash": "cMF9pm4TAia", "uri": "/contracts/cMF9pm4TAia#reference-provision", "label": "Credit Agreement (Varsitybooks Com Inc)", "score": 16.0, "published": true}, {"hash": "5MMktCSU00H", "uri": "/contracts/5MMktCSU00H#reference-provision", "label": "Credit Agreement (Varsitybooks Com Inc)", "score": 16.0, "published": true}], "snippet": "(a) Other than (i) nonjudicial foreclosure and all matters in connection therewith regarding security interests in real or personal property; or (ii) the appointment of a receiver, or the exercise of other provisional remedies (any and all of which may be initiated pursuant to applicable law), each controversy, dispute or claim between the parties arising out of or relating to this Credit Agreement, any security agreement executed by Borrower in favor of Bank or any note executed by Borrower in favor of Bank or", "snippet_links": [{"key": "nonjudicial-foreclosure", "type": "definition", "offset": [19, 42]}, {"key": "in-connection", "type": "definition", "offset": [59, 72]}, {"key": "security-interests", "type": "clause", "offset": [93, 111]}, {"key": "real-or-personal-property", "type": "definition", "offset": [115, 140]}, {"key": "appointment-of-a-receiver", "type": "clause", "offset": [154, 179]}, {"key": "exercise-of", "type": "clause", "offset": [188, 199]}, {"key": "provisional-remedies", "type": "definition", "offset": [206, 226]}, {"key": "applicable-law", "type": "definition", "offset": [278, 292]}, {"key": "dispute-or-claim", "type": "clause", "offset": [313, 329]}, {"key": "between-the-parties", "type": "clause", "offset": [330, 349]}, {"key": "arising-out-of", "type": "definition", "offset": [350, 364]}, {"key": "relating-to", "type": "definition", "offset": [368, 379]}, {"key": "this-credit-agreement", "type": "clause", "offset": [380, 401]}, {"key": "by-borrower", "type": "clause", "offset": [435, 446]}, {"key": "in-favor-of", "type": "definition", "offset": [447, 458]}], "hash": "3bd2a0620d2f6eb2376283e400cb10a5", "id": 10}], "next_curs": "ClwSVmoVc35sYXdpbnNpZGVyY29udHJhY3RzcjgLEhZDbGF1c2VTbmlwcGV0R3JvdXBfdjU2IhxyZWZlcmVuY2UtcHJvdmlzaW9uIzAwMDAwMDBhDKIBAmVuGAAgAA==", "clause": {"size": 378, "title": "REFERENCE PROVISION", "children": [["procedures", "Procedures"], ["application-of-law", "Application of Law"], ["repeal", "Repeal"], ["mechanics", "Mechanics"], ["", ""]], "parents": [["miscellaneous", "Miscellaneous"], ["miscellaneous-provisions", "Miscellaneous Provisions"], ["general-provisions", "General Provisions"], ["waiver-of-jury-trial-judicial-reference", "WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL; JUDICIAL REFERENCE"], ["choice-of-law-and-venue-jury-trial-waiver-judicial-reference", "CHOICE OF LAW AND VENUE; JURY TRIAL WAIVER; JUDICIAL REFERENCE"]], "id": "reference-provision", "related": [["avoidance-provisions", "Avoidance Provisions", "Avoidance Provisions"], ["notice-provision", "Notice Provision", "Notice Provision"], ["arbitration-provisions", "Arbitration Provisions", "Arbitration Provisions"], ["protective-provisions", "Protective Provisions", "Protective Provisions"], ["definition-of-prevailing-market", "Definition of Prevailing Market", "Definition of Prevailing Market"]], "related_snippets": [], "updated": "2026-05-13T04:23:52+00:00", "also_ask": ["What strategic advantages can a reference provision offer in dispute resolution?", "Which essential elements must be included to ensure the provision is enforceable?", "What are the most common pitfalls or ambiguities that undermine reference provisions?", "How do reference provisions compare to arbitration or litigation clauses in terms of risk and flexibility?", "What standards do courts apply when interpreting and enforcing reference provisions?"], "drafting_tip": "Specify referenced documents precisely to prevent misinterpretation, update references regularly to maintain relevance, and clarify incorporation method to ensure enforceability.", "explanation": "A Reference Provision is a clause that directs the reader to another section, document, or source for additional information or terms that are incorporated by reference. In practice, this clause may specify that certain definitions, procedures, or standards found elsewhere are to be considered as part of the agreement, such as referencing a technical manual or a set of industry regulations. Its core function is to streamline the contract by avoiding repetition and ensuring consistency, while also clarifying that external or internal referenced materials are legally binding within the context of the agreement."}, "json": true, "cursor": ""}}