atDove Terms & Conditions
DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital allows use of the website, and subscriptions and access to the services available at www.atdove.org, subject to the Terms and Condition of Use below. If you do not agree to these Terms and Conditions of Use, you may not use the website and will not be granted access to the services available thereon.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE
Welcome to www.atdove.org (the “Website”), operated by Dove Lewis Emergency Animal Hospital, Inc. (“DoveLewis,” “us,” “our,” and/or “we”). Please read these Terms and Conditions of Use (these “Terms”) before using the Website or our on-demand veterinary training materials (the “Services”), which are available online through the Website with a paid subscription.
These Terms cover your use of the Website, whether you simply access and browse the Website, or use or subscribe to the Services offered through the Website. We shall refer to the foregoing activities collectively by referencing your “use of the Website” (or a similar phrase). In addition to these Terms, your access to the Services is subject to you and your company agreeing to be bound and abide by the atdove.org Subscription Agreement (the “Subscription Agreement”).
In addition to these Terms and the atdove.org Subscription Agreement, we encourage you to review our Privacy Policy, which describes our information and privacy practices that apply when you use the Website or Services.
This atDove Online Subscription Agreement (this “Agreement”) is a binding contract between you (“Subscriber,” “you,” or “your”) and Dove Lewis Emergency Animal Hospital (“DoveLewis”). This Agreement governs your access to and use of the on-demand subscription services provided by DoveLewis under this Agreement that are detailed on DoveLewis’ website available at www.atdove.org (the “Website”) and reflected in your order (the “Services”).
THIS AGREEMENT TAKES EFFECT WHEN YOU CLICK THE “I ACCEPT” BUTTON BELOW OR BY ACCESSING OR USING THE SERVICES (the “Effective Date”). BY CLICKING ON THE “I ACCEPT” BUTTON BELOW OR BY ACCESSING OR USING THE SERVICES YOU (A) ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS AGREEMENT; (B) REPRESENT AND WARRANT THAT YOU HAVE THE RIGHT, POWER, AND AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT AND, IF ENTERING INTO THIS AGREEMENT FOR AN ORGANIZATION, THAT YOU HAVE THE LEGAL AUTHORITY TO BIND THAT ORGANIZATION; AND (C) ACCEPT THIS AGREEMENT AND AGREE THAT YOU ARE LEGALLY BOUND BY ITS TERMS.
IF YOU DO NOT ACCEPT THIS AGREEMENT, YOU MAY NOT ACCESS OR USE THE SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES.
- Definitions.
- “Authorized User” means Subscriber and Subscriber’s employees, consultants, contractors, agents, and or students (if applicable) (i) who are authorized by Subscriber to access and use the Services under the rights granted to Subscriber pursuant to this Agreement and (ii) for whom access to the Services has been purchased hereunder.
- “Subscriber Data” means information, data, and other content, in any form or medium, that is submitted, posted, or otherwise transmitted by or on behalf of Subscriber or any other Authorized User through the Services.
- ”Training Materials” means DoveLewis’ training videos, images, articles, checklists, guides, sound recordings, quizzes, and other materials available on the Website.
- “DoveLewis IP” means the Services, Training Materials, Website and its entire contents, features, and functionality (including but not limited to all information, software, text, displays, images, video, and audio, and the design, selection, and arrangement thereof), and all intellectual property rights therein.
- “Third-Party Products” means any products, content, services, information, websites, or other materials that are owned by third parties and are incorporated into or accessible through the Services.
- Access and Use.
- Provision of Access. Conditioned upon Subscriber’s adherence to the terms and conditions of this Agreement and payment of Fees (defined in Section 4), DoveLewis hereby grants to Subscriber a non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-assignable, non-sublicensable, and limited license to access, view, display, and use the Services and Training Materials through Subscriber’s account on the Website, for the sole purpose of training and educating the Authorized Users solely during the Term. Only Authorized Users may access and use the Website, Services, and Training Materials.
- Use Restrictions. Subscriber shall not, and shall not permit any Authorized Users to, use the Website, Services, or Training Materials for any purposes beyond the scope of the access granted in this Agreement, including that Subscriber shall not at any time, directly or indirectly, and shall not permit any Authorized Users to: (a) copy, modify, or create derivative works of the Website, Services, or Training Materials, in whole or in part; (b) rent, lease, lend, sell, license, sublicense, assign, distribute, publish, transfer, or otherwise make available the Website, Services, or Training Materials except as expressly permitted under this Agreement; (c) reverse engineer, disassemble, decompile, decode, adapt, or otherwise attempt to derive or gain access to any component of the Website, Services, or Training Materials in whole or in part; (d) remove any proprietary notices from the Website, Services, or Training Materials; or (e) use the Website, Services, or Training Materials in any manner or for any purpose that infringes, misappropriates, or otherwise violates any intellectual property right or other right of any third party, or that violates any applicable law, regulation, or rule. Subscriber represents and warrants that Subscriber will not: (i) engage or participate in any activity or course of action that could diminish or tarnish the image or reputation of DoveLewis, the Services, Website, or Training Materials, or cause confusion as to DoveLewis’ ownership of the Services, Website, or Training Materials; or (ii) use the Services, Website, or Training Materials in a manner that will or is likely to infringe, misappropriate, or otherwise violate the intellectual property or other rights of any third party or violate any applicable law or regulation.
- Reservation of Rights. DoveLewis reserves all rights not expressly granted to Subscriber in this Agreement. Except for the limited rights and licenses expressly granted under this Agreement, nothing in this Agreement grants, by implication, waiver, estoppel, or otherwise, to Subscriber or any third party, any intellectual property rights or other right, title, or interest in or to the DoveLewis IP.
- Suspension. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, DoveLewis may temporarily suspend Subscriber’s and any other Authorized User’s access to any portion or all of the Services if: (a) DoveLewis reasonably determines that (i) there is a threat or attack on any portion of the Services; (ii) Subscriber’s or any other Authorized User’s use of the Services disrupts or poses a security risk to the Services or to any other customer or vendor of DoveLewis; (iii) Subscriber or any Authorized User is using the Services for fraudulent or illegal activities; (iv) subject to applicable law, Subscriber has ceased to continue its business in the ordinary course, made an assignment for the benefit of creditors or similar disposition of its assets, or become the subject of any bankruptcy, reorganization, liquidation, dissolution, or similar proceeding; or (v) DoveLewis’ provision of the Services to Subscriber or any other Authorized User is prohibited by applicable law; (b) any vendor of DoveLewis has suspended or terminated DoveLewis’ access to or use of any third party services or products required to enable Subscriber to access the Services; or (c) Subscriber fails to pay Fees (defined below) in accordance with Section 4 (any such suspension described in subclause (a), (b), or (c), a “Service Suspension”). DoveLewis shall use reasonable efforts to provide written notice of any Service Suspension to Subscriber. DoveLewis shall use reasonable efforts to resume providing access to the Services as soon as reasonably possible after the event giving rise to the Services Suspension is cured. DoveLewis will have no liability for any damage, liabilities, losses (including any loss of or profits), or any other consequences that Subscriber or any other Authorized User may incur as a result of a Service Suspension.
- Subscriber Responsibilities.
- Modifications and Usage Limitations. The Services and Training Materials may be displayed and used only in the form in which the Services and Training Materials are accessed through the Website and may not be translated, edited, modified, amended, or used to create derivative works and further may not be used for any reason other than the sole purpose of training and educating the Authorized Users solely during the Term, without DoveLewis’ advance written permission. Use of the Services, Website, and Training Materials is permitted solely for instructional and educational purposes within accredited or accreditation-eligible veterinary programs recognized by the American Veterinary Medical Association, including programs in veterinary technology, veterinary medicine, or animal health. Any other use, including but not limited to commercial training, individual professional development outside of such programs, reproduction, distribution, public display, or creation of derivative works, is strictly prohibited without prior written consent from DoveLewis. Subscriber shall comply with all terms and conditions of this Agreement, all applicable laws, rules, and regulations, and all guidelines, standards, and requirements that may be posted on the Website from time to time.
- Account Use. Subscriber understands and agrees the Services, Website, and Training Materials (a) are not a substitute for all aspects of in-person training, where the trainer is able to evaluate Subscriber’s skills in using the techniques demonstrated, (b) are not intended to be or suitable as a substitute for professional veterinary advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and (c) should not be relied upon in place of seeking professional advice and assistance. Subscriber is responsible and liable for all uses of the Services and Training Materials resulting from access provided by Subscriber, directly or indirectly, whether such access or use is permitted by or in violation of this Agreement. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Subscriber is responsible for all acts and omissions of Authorized Users, and any act or omission by an Authorized User that would constitute a breach of this Agreement if taken by Subscriber will be deemed a breach of this Agreement by Subscriber. Subscriber shall use reasonable efforts to make all Authorized Users aware of this Agreement’s provisions as applicable to such Authorized User’s use of the Services and shall cause Authorized Users to comply with such provisions.
- Subscriber Data. Subscriber hereby grants to DoveLewis (a) a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to reproduce, distribute, and otherwise use and display the Subscriber Data and perform all acts with respect to the Subscriber Data as may be necessary for DoveLewis to provide the Services to Subscriber, and (b) a non-exclusive, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, and worldwide license to reproduce, distribute, modify, and otherwise use and display Subscriber Data in an aggregate and anonymized manner. Subscriber shall ensure that Subscriber Data and any use of Subscriber Data, whether by Authorized Users or DoveLewis, will not violate any applicable law, rules, or regulations. Subscriber is solely responsible for the development, content, operation, maintenance, and use of Subscriber Data.
- Passwords and Access Credentials. Subscriber is responsible for keeping Subscriber’s passwords and access credentials associated with the Services confidential. Subscriber shall not sell or transfer them to any other person or entity. Subscriber shall promptly notify DoveLewis about any unauthorized access to Subscriber’s passwords or access credentials.
- Copyright and Trademark Notices. Subscriber shall not remove, alter, or add any copyright or trademark notice shown on the Website or Training Materials or derivatives thereof. Subscriber shall not use any copyright or trademark notices that conflict with, confuse, or negate the notices DoveLewis provides on the Website and Training Materials.
- Third-Party Products. The Services may permit access to third party content. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Agreement to the contrary, nothing in this Agreement grants by implication, waiver, estoppel or otherwise, a license, sublicense, or any other rights to Subscriber or its Authorized Users to use any third party rights or any rights under any third party license.
- Fees and Payment. Subscriber shall pay DoveLewis the fees as described on the Website or the invoice provided by DoveLewis (“Fees”). Subscriber shall make all payments hereunder in US dollars on or before the due date. If Subscriber fails to make any payment when due, DoveLewis may suspend Subscriber’s access to the Services, in accordance with Section 2.4, Subscriber’s and all other Authorized Users’ access to any portion or all of the Services until such amounts are paid in full. All Fees and other amounts payable by Subscriber under this Agreement are exclusive of taxes and similar assessments. Subscriber is responsible for all sales, use, and excise taxes, and any other similar taxes, duties, and charges of any kind imposed by any federal, state, or local governmental or regulatory authority on any amounts payable by Subscriber hereunder, other than any taxes imposed on DoveLewis’ income.
- Auto-Renewal Payments. If Subscriber’s auto-renewal payment is declined, payment of the Fees must be made within ten (10) days of the subscription renewal date. Upon expiration of the ten (10) day period, DoveLewis reserves the right to terminate the Services and this Agreement without written notice, effective immediately.
- Invoice Payments. All invoiced Fees are due within thirty (30) days from the date of invoice. Fees shall be considered past-due upon expiration of such thirty (30) day period. If payment is not made within thirty (30) days after the Fees become past-due, DoveLewis reserves the right to terminate the Services and this Agreement on written notice, effective immediately.
- Privacy Policy. DoveLewis complies with its privacy policy, available at https://www.atdove.org/privacy-policy (“Privacy Policy”), in providing the Services. The Privacy Policy is subject to change as described therein. By accessing, using, and providing information to or through the Services, Subscriber acknowledges that Subscriber has reviewed and accepted DoveLewis’ Privacy Policy, and Subscriber consents to all actions taken by us with respect to Subscriber’s information in compliance with the then-current version of DoveLewis’ Privacy Policy.
- Intellectual Property Ownership; Feedback.
- Subscriber owns all right, title, and interest, including all intellectual property rights, in and to Subscriber Data.
- If Subscriber or any of Subscriber’s employees, contractors, or agents sends or transmits any communications or materials to DoveLewis by mail, email, telephone, or otherwise, suggesting or recommending changes to the Services, including without limitation, new features or functionality relating thereto, or any comments, questions, suggestions, or the like (“Feedback”), DoveLewis is free to use such Feedback irrespective of any other obligation or limitation between Subscriber and DoveLewis governing such Feedback. Subscriber hereby assigns to DoveLewis on Subscriber’s behalf, and shall cause Subscriber’s employees, contractors, and agents to assign, all right, title, and interest in, and DoveLewis is free to use, without any attribution or compensation to Subscriber or any third party, any ideas, know-how, concepts, techniques, or other intellectual property rights contained in the Feedback, for any purpose whatsoever, although DoveLewis is not required to use any Feedback.
- Protection of the Services, Website, and Training Materials. Subscriber shall immediately notify DoveLewis in writing with reasonable detail of any: (a) actual, suspected, or threatened infringement or misappropriation of the Services, Website, or Training Materials of which Subscriber becomes aware; (b) actual, suspected, or threatened claim that Subscriber’s use of the Services, Website, or Training Materials infringes or misappropriates the rights of any third party; or (c) other actual, suspected, or threatened claim to which the Services, Website, or Training Materials may be subject. With respect to any of the matters listed in this Section 6.3: (d) DoveLewis has exclusive control over the prosecution and/or resolution of all claims and proceedings; (e) Subscriber shall provide DoveLewis with all assistance that DoveLewis may reasonably require in the prosecution and/or resolution of any claims or proceedings; and (f) DoveLewis shall bear the cost of any proceedings and will be entitled to retain all sums recovered.
- Warranty Disclaimer. THE SERVICES, WEBSITE, AND TRAINING MATERIALS ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS. SUBSCRIBER’S USE, AND ITS AUTHORIZED USERS’ USE, OF THE SERVICES, WEBSITE, AND TRAINING MATERIALS IS AT SUBSCRIBER’S SOLE RISK. DOVELEWIS MAKES NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY THAT THE SERVICES, WEBSITE, OR TRAINING MATERIALS WILL MEET SUBSCRIBER’S OR ITS AUTHORIZED USERS’ NEEDS. DOVELEWIS DOES NOT REPRESENT OR WARRANT THAT SUBSCRIBER’S USE, OR ITS AUTHORIZED USERS’ USE, OF THE TECHNIQUES DEMONSTRATED IN THE SERVICES, WEBSITE, OR TRAINING MATERIALS WILL BE SUCCESSFUL. DOVELEWIS SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, REGARDING THE ACCURACY, SAFETY, TIMELINESS, SUFFICIENCY, FITNESS, AND/OR COMPLETENESS OF THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE WEBSITE, SERVICES, AND TRAINING MATERIALS. NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING TO THE CONTRARY IN THIS AGREEMENT OR OTHERWISE, DOVELEWIS EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR OTHERWISE, WITH RESPECT TO THE TRAINING MATERIALS, WEBSITE, AND SERVICES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND WARRANTIES THAT MAY ARISE OUT OF COURSE OF DEALING, COURSE OF PERFORMANCE, USAGE, OR TRADE PRACTICE. DOVELEWIS MAKES NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY THE SERVICES, WEBSITE, OR TRAINING MATERIALS PROVIDED WILL BE FREE OF MALICIOUS OR HARMFUL CODE, THAT ACCESS TO THE SERVICES, WEBSITE, OR TRAINING MATERIALS WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE, OR THAT INFORMATION INPUT INTO THE SERVICES, WEBSITE, OR TRAINING MATERIALS WILL NOT BE LOST OR DESTROYED.
- Indemnification.
- Subscriber Indemnification. Subscriber shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless DoveLewis and its affiliates, successors, and assigns and each of their officers, directors, employees, and agents (each an “Indemnified Party”) for, from, and against any and all losses, damages, liabilities, deficiencies, claims, actions, judgments, settlements, interest, awards, penalties, fines, costs, and expenses of whatever kind, (including without limitation reasonable attorneys’ fees, the cost of enforcing any right to indemnification hereunder, and the cost of pursuing any insurance providers) in connection with any claim, suit, action, or proceeding (each a “Claim”) arising out of or relating to any: (a) actual or alleged breach by Subscriber and/or its Authorized Users of, or the falsity of, Subscriber’s representations, warranties, covenants, or other obligations hereunder; (b) negligent acts or omissions or willful misconduct of Subscriber or any of its Authorized Users or officers, owners, directors, members, agents, representatives, subsidiaries, or employees; (c) harm or injury to Subscriber’s Authorized Users, officers, owners, directors, members, agents, representatives, subsidiaries, employees, customers, or pets.
- Indemnification Procedure. The Indemnified Party shall promptly notify Subscriber upon becoming aware of a Claim under this Section 8. Subscriber shall promptly assume control of the defense and investigation of such Claim, with counsel reasonably acceptable to the Indemnified Party, and the Indemnified Party shall reasonably cooperate with Subscriber in connection therewith, at Subscriber’s sole cost and expense. The Indemnified Party may participate in the defense of such Claim, with counsel of its own choosing and at its own cost and expense. Subscriber shall not settle any such Claim without such Indemnified Party’s prior written consent. If Subscriber fails or refuses to assume control of the defense of such Claim, the Indemnified Party has the right, but not obligation, to defend against such Claim in the Indemnified Party’s discretion, including settling such Claim if the Indemnified Party so chooses after giving notice to Subscriber, in such manner and on such terms as the Indemnified Party may deem appropriate. Neither the Indemnified Party’s failure to perform any defense under this Section 8 nor any Indemnified Party’s act or omission in the defense or settlement of any such Claim will relieve Subscriber of its obligations under this Section 8.
- Limitations of Liability. SUBSCRIBER ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT DOVELEWIS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE UNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, LIQUIDATED, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, EXEMPLARY, OR ENHANCED DAMAGES OR PENALTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THOSE ARISING FROM LOSS OF BUSINESS, REVENUE, OR ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR LOSS OF DATA, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH DAMAGE WAS FORESEEABLE AND/OR WHETHER DOVELEWIS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES IN ADVANCE. DOVELEWIS’ TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY ARISING FROM OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR ANY OTHER LIABILITY THEORY WILL BE LIMITED TO THE TOTAL FEES ACTUALLY PAID BY SUBSCRIBER TO DOVELEWIS IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE LIABILITY.
- Term and Termination. The term of this Agreement begins on the Effective Date and continues until Subscriber cancels the Services on the Website or until terminated by DoveLewis. In addition to any other express termination right set forth in this Agreement: DoveLewis may terminate this Agreement for any reason upon thirty (30) days’ advance notice to Subscriber. Upon termination of this Agreement, Subscriber shall immediately discontinue use of the Services. No expiration or termination of this Agreement will affect Subscriber’s obligation to pay all Fees that may have become due before such expiration or termination, or entitle Subscriber to any refund. Any right, obligation, or required performance of the parties in this Agreement which, by its express terms or nature and context is intended to survive termination of this Agreement, will survive any such termination.
- Modifications. Subscriber acknowledges and agrees that DoveLewis has the right, in its sole discretion, to modify this Agreement from time to time, and that modified terms become effective upon posting to the Website. Subscriber will be notified of modifications through direct email communication from DoveLewis or by requiring that Subscriber clicks-to-agree to the modified Agreement the next time Subscriber accesses their account. Subscriber is responsible for reviewing and becoming familiar with any such modifications. Subscriber’s continued use of the Services after the effective date of the modifications will be deemed acceptance of the modified terms.
- Export Regulation. The Services utilize software and technology that may be subject to US export control laws, including the US Export Administration Act and its associated regulations. Subscriber shall not, directly or indirectly, export, re-export, or release the Services or the software or technology included in the Services to, or make the Services or the software or technology included in the Services accessible from, any jurisdiction or country to which export, re-export, or release is prohibited by law, regulation, or rule. Subscriber shall comply with all applicable federal laws, regulations, and rules, and complete all required undertakings (including obtaining any necessary export license or other governmental approval), prior to exporting, re-exporting, releasing, or otherwise making the Services or the software or technology included in the Services available outside the US.
- Governing Law and Jurisdiction. This Agreement and all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement are governed by the laws of the state of Oregon, U.S.A., without giving effect to any conflict of laws provisions that would result in the application of the laws of a different jurisdiction. Any legal suit, action, or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement must be brought in the federal or state courts located in Multnomah County, Oregon, and each party irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of such courts for any legal suit, action, or proceeding arising out of related to this Agreement.
- Equitable Relief. Subscriber acknowledges that a breach by Subscriber and/or its Authorized Users of this Agreement may cause DoveLewis irreparable damages, for which an award of monetary damages would not be adequate compensation; and Subscriber agrees that, in the event of such breach or threatened breach, DoveLewis will be entitled to equitable relief, including a restraining order, injunctive relief, specific performance, and any other relief that may be available from any court, in addition to any other remedy to which DoveLewis may be entitled at law or in equity. Such remedies are not exclusive but are in addition to all other remedies available at law or in equity. All available remedies may be exercised singularly or concurrently.
- Miscellaneous. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement and understanding between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties, both written and oral, with respect to such subject matter. The relationship between the parties is that of independent contractors. Nothing contained in this Agreement will be construed as creating any agency, partnership, joint venture, franchise, or other form of joint enterprise, employment, or fiduciary relationship between the parties, and neither party has authority to contract for or bind the other party in any manner whatsoever. Any notices to DoveLewis must be sent to DoveLewis’ corporate headquarters address available on the Website and must be delivered either in person, by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested and postage prepaid, or by recognized overnight courier service, and are deemed given upon receipt by DoveLewis. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Subscribers hereby consents to receiving electronic communications from DoveLewis. These electronic communications may include notices about applicable fees and charges, transactional information, and other information concerning or related to the Services. Subscriber agrees that any notices, agreements, disclosures, or other communications that DoveLewis sends to Subscriber electronically will satisfy any legal communication requirements, including that such communications be in writing. The invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability of any provision herein does not affect any other provision herein or the validity, legality, or enforceability of such provision in any other jurisdiction. Any failure to act by DoveLewis with respect to a breach of this Agreement by Subscriber or others does not constitute a waiver and will not limit DoveLewis’ rights with respect to such breach or any subsequent breaches. This Agreement is personal to Subscriber and may not be assigned or transferred for any reason whatsoever without DoveLewis’ prior written consent and any action or conduct in violation of the foregoing will be void and without effect. DoveLewis expressly reserves the right to assign this Agreement and to delegate any of its obligations hereunder.