8.8 Governing Law & Jurisdiction

1. Governing Law

This Agreement, including Section 8.8 Governing Law, and all terms, conditions, policies, licenses, and documents expressly incorporated by reference herein, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, United States of America, without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule that would cause the application of the laws of any other jurisdiction.

All disputes arising from or relating to the interpretation, performance, or breach of this document shall be adjudicated under New York substantive law, except where explicitly superseded by mandatory provisions of applicable international treaties or local statutory requirements governing specific Aevum Zenth divisions.

2. Dispute Resolution & Arbitration

Any controversy, claim, or dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement, including its formation, interpretation, breach, or termination, shall be settled by binding arbitration administered by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) in accordance with its Arbitration Rules. The seat of arbitration shall be New York, United States. The language of the arbitration shall be English.

Arbitration awards shall be final, binding, and enforceable in any court having jurisdiction. The prevailing party in any arbitration or related judicial proceeding shall be entitled to recover its reasonable attorneys\u2019 fees and costs.

3. Venue & Waiver of Jury Trial

To the extent arbitration is not mandatory or is declined by mutual agreement, any legal action or proceeding arising under or related to this Agreement shall be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in New York County, New York. Each party irrevocably consents to the personal jurisdiction and venue of such courts and waives any objection to bringing such action or proceeding in such locations.

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, EACH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION, PROCEEDING, OR COUNTERCLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT.

4. Severability & Amendments

If any provision of this Agreement is held to be unenforceable, invalid, or prohibited by law, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, valid, and lawful, and all other provisions shall remain in full force and effect. No waiver of any term, condition, or provision shall constitute a continuing waiver unless expressly stated in writing and executed by authorized corporate officers.

Aevum Zenth Conglomerate reserves the unilateral right to amend, modify, or replace any portion of this document at any time without prior notice. Continued access to, or use of, Aevum Zenth services, platforms, or facilities following the effective date of any revision constitutes express acceptance of such changes.

5. Cross-Border & Subsidiary Provisions

Aevum Zenth Conglomerate operates through 400+ subsidiaries across 62 countries. While this governing law clause establishes the default corporate framework, certain divisional operations, licensing agreements, or employment contracts may be subject to local statutory mandates. In the event of a direct conflict between this section and mandatory local law, the local statutory requirement shall govern solely to the extent necessary for regulatory compliance, without waiving any rights or defenses available under the primary governing law.

• European Economic Area (EEA) operations comply with GDPR and relevant jurisdictional consumer protections.
• North American divisions adhere to applicable federal and state commercial codes.
• APAC and EMEA regional subsidiaries maintain localized addenda available upon request.

6. Legal Contact & Correspondence

All legal notices, claims, arbitration demands, or formal communications related to this governing law provision must be directed to the Office of General Counsel at the address below. Electronic correspondence is permissible but must be confirmed via certified mail to be legally binding.