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SECTION S. Relationship. A. No Employment. Neither the Provider nor any person rendering the Requested Services to the Commission under this Agreement will constitute or be construed as an employee of the Commission. B. Tax Obligations. The Provider is solely responsible for compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations relating to Taxes and Social Security payments that may be required to be made in connection with the compensation provided under this Agreement. The Commission, however, may file informational returns with the United States Internal Revenue Service or similar state agency regarding payments made to the Provider in accordance with this Agreement under conditions imposed by federal, state, or local laws applicable to such payment. SECTION 9. Indemnification. The Provider hereby agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Commission, its officials, directors, employees, and agents from any and all claims of any nature which arise from the performance by the Provider under this Agreement and from all costs and attorney fees in connection therewith, excepting for claims arising out of the negligence of the Commission, its officials, directors, employees, and agents. The obligations of the Provider under this Section shall survive the termination of this Agreement. SECTION 10. Equal Opportunity. The Provider shall comply with federal, state, and local law in its hiring and employment practices and policies for any activity covered by this Agreement. SECTION 11. Entire Agreement. This Agreement sets forth the entire agreement and understanding between the parties as to the subject matter hereof, and merges and supersedes all prior discussions, agreements, and understanding of any and every nature between them. SECTION 12. Law Governing. This Agreement shall be construed and interpreted according to the laws of the State of Indiana. SECTION 13. Assignment. The Provider's obligations under this Agreement may not be assigned or transferred to any other person or entity without the prior written consent of the Commission.