Copyright and Intellectual Property Provisions: All existing copyrights, intellectual property rights, trademarks and trade secrets of either of the parties to this Agreement shall remain the exclusive property of the respective party. Copyright and Trademark laws, under Federal, and/or State of Common Law, shall protect the rights of each party, as well the rights to each party’s specific intellectual property and trade secrets. Expenses: Each party will be responsible for its separate expenses and arising from its respective Responsibilities. Any sharing of expenses will be evaluated and determined on a case-by-case basis, and shall be reduced to a signed addendum to this Agreement. Binding Effect: This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding and agreement between the parties. All terms and conditions of this Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns. This Agreement may not be modified except by a written agreement signed by both parties. Mediation/Arbitration Clause:Any dispute that arises between the parties as a result of this Agreement, or subsequent documents or agreements, shall be resolved in mediation by an independent mediator chosen by the parties. The mediation shall occur in Aurora, Colorado. If a dispute is not resolved by mediation, the parties agree to utilize binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. Any judgment or finding of award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof. The parties agree to share equally in the cost of the mediation or arbitration. Term:The contract period for the above Agreement is for a one-year period, renewed automatically as long as the college consultant completes their annual requirements and does not violate any of HIFE’s rules of conduct. Additionally, the contract may be terminated by either party without cause at any time with verbal or written notice. Confidentiality Agreement Consultant will:- Treat all information collected in a confidential manner and in accordance with the HIFE Privacy Policy and all federal law, rules and policies.- Not share any information collected with any other person(s).- Represent HIFE in a professional manner at all times.- Respect all other College Consultants and their clients by not contacting other consultant’s clients in any manner at any time.