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This copyright protection extends to any derivative fire ground survival program that is "substantially similar" to the IAFF FGS Program. Further, the IAFF does NOT grant a license for the creation of derivative works, or works that are based on whole or in part on the IAFF FGS Program. This includes works that are written as well as oral. Specific, written permission is necessary from the IAFF in order to create derivative works. While the IAFF may permit the reproduction and reprinting of the IAFF FGS Program upon request, this does not authorize the licensee to reprint or reproduce, in whole or in part, the IAFF FGS Program. Specific, written permission is necessary from the IAFF in order to reprint or reproduce the FGS Program. The IAFF reserves all rights and remedies for copyright infringement for any illegal use, distribution, copying or creation of derivative works that are not covered by this license. The IAFF is entitled to, and will, institute legal action against any infringement of its exclusive rights or its licensing agreement. The remedies for copyright infringement include obtaining an injunction to prevent further infringement and to ensure the destruction of unauthorized copies. They also include the recovery of any damages suffered by the IAFF, recovery of the profits of the infringer, and the recovery of attorneys' fees and costs of the litigation, Article 10 Any notices required to be given under this Agreement by either party to the other must be affected in writing by personal delivery, or by mail, registered or certified postage prepaid, with return receipt requested (or delivery by private carrier e.g. UPS, FedEx, with signature required). Mailed notices must be addressed to the parties at the addresses appearing in the introductory paragraph of this Agreement, but each party may change the address by giving written notice in accordance with this paragraph. Notices delivered personally will be deemed communicated as of actual receipt; mailed notices will be deemed communicated as of the day of receipt or the fifth day after mailing, whichever occurs first. Article I 1 If any provision of this Agreement is: (i) held by an arbitrator or a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void, or unenforceable, or (ii) invalidated by state law enacted after the parties entered into this Agreement, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect without being impaired or invalidated in any way. Article 12 No failure or delay by the IAFF in exercising any right, power, or privilege hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof, nor shall any single or partial exercise thereof preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any right, power or privilege hereunder. 11