8.2 Choice of Law; Jurisdiction; Dispute Resolution. The Terms of Sale will be governed by the laws of the Taiwan, without reference to its conflict of laws rules. Purchaser and CHEM agree that their rights and obligations under the Terms of Sale are not governed by the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods. Any and all claims or causes of action which cannot be mutually settled and agreed to by the parties, will and must be brought or asserted by Purchaser only in a district court in Taipei, Taiwan, and Purchaser hereby expressly agrees, consents and stipulates to the exercise of personal jurisdiction over it, and subject matter jurisdiction over any such controversy, with respect to such claims or actions being only with either such court; provided, however, that CHEM may in its sole discretion elect to bring an action to enforce or protect any right or obligation created hereunder against Purchaser in any competent court CHEM might choose. If for any reason this stipulation covering both jurisdiction and venue will be determined by a competent court of law to be invalid or unenforceable, then the parties hereby agree, consent and stipulate that all such claims or causes of action will be submitted to and resolved by arbitration under the rules of the Taiwan Arbitration Association, with such arbitration to take place in Taipei, Taiwan.
8.3 Costs and Attorney Fees. If any arbitration, suit, or action is instituted to interpret or enforce the provisions of the Terms of Sale, to collect any sums owed under the Terms of Sale, or otherwise with respect to the subject matter of the Terms of Sale, the party prevailing will be entitled to recover, in addition to costs, reasonable attorney fees incurred in preparation or in prosecution or defense of such arbitration, suit, or action as determined by the arbitrator or trial court, and if any appeal is taken from such decision, reasonable attorney fees as determined on appeal.
8.4 Entire Agreement. The Terms of Sale will be binding on and inure to the benefit of the parties and their respective heirs, personal representatives, successors, and permitted assigns. The Terms of Sale constitute the entire agreement and understanding between the parties concerning the subject matter hereof and supersede all prior agreements, negotiations and understandings of the parties with respect thereto. No representation, promise, modification or amendment will be binding upon either party as a warranty or otherwise unless in writing and signed on behalf of each party by a duly authorized representative. No supplier, sales representative or agent is authorized to waive or alter any of these Terms and Conditions without the express written acceptance thereof by an officer of CHEM.
8.5 Assignment. The rights and duties of Purchaser under the Terms of Sale may not be assigned or transferred in whole or in part, by operation of law or otherwise, without the express written consent of CHEM, which consent may be withheld in CHEM’s sole discretion.
8.6 No Waiver. The failure of a party to enforce at any time any of the provisions of the Terms of Sale, or to exercise any election or option provided herein, will in no way be construed as a waiver of such provisions or options, nor in any way to affect the validity of the Terms of Sale or any part thereof, or the right of such party to enforce each and every such provision.
8.7 No Third-Party Beneficiaries. Nothing in the Terms of Sale, express or implied, is intended or will be construed to confer on any person, other than the parties to the Terms of Sale, any right, remedy, or claim under or with respect to the Terms of Sale.
8.8 Facsimile Signatures. Facsimile transmission of any signed original document, and retransmission of any signed facsimile transmission, will be the same as delivery of an original. At the request of either party, the parties will confirm facsimile transmitted signatures by signing an original document.
8.9 Time of Essence. Time is of the essence with respect to all dates and time periods set forth or referred to in the Terms of Sale.
8.10 Compliance with Laws.
(a) In general. Each party will comply with all applicable laws and regulations inside and outside the Taiwan, R.O.C.. If any approval with respect to the Terms of Sale, or the registration thereof, is required at any time, with respect to giving legal effect to the Terms of Sale, or with respect to compliance with exchange regulations or other legal requirements, Purchaser will immediately take whatever steps may be necessary in this respect. Purchaser is to bear all costs associated with complying with such laws and regulations. Purchaser will provide CHEM with written evidence, satisfactory to CHEM, that all necessary registration and approvals have been made or obtained or are not required, and CHEM will not be obligated to ship any equipment under the Terms of Sale until it receives such evidence. Purchaser will promptly deliver to CHEM a copy of any notice or instrument, which alleges a violation of any laws or regulations.
(b) Compliance with Taiwan R.O.C. Export Laws. Without limiting the generality of Section 8.10(a), Purchaser will comply with all relevant Taiwan, R.O.C. export control laws, including, but not limited to, the rules and regulations of the Bureau of Industry (“BIS”) of the MOEA. Such compliance includes, but is not limited to, Purchaser’s provision of all written assurances to CHEM required by Taiwan R.O.C. law, and Purchaser’s refraining from the export, either directly or indirectly, of any commodity or technology without first obtaining any required license or other approval from BIS, MOEA, or from any other relevant agency or department of the Taiwan, R.O.C. Government. If Purchaser requests that CHEM apply for such license or other approval, Purchaser will bear all expenses associated with such application. Purchaser acknowledges that it may be required to apply for such license or other approval itself, and in which case will not look to CHEM to bear any expenses associated with such application.