Common use of Relationship of Parties; Successors and Assigns; No Third Party Beneficiaries Clause in Contracts

Relationship of Parties; Successors and Assigns; No Third Party Beneficiaries. (1) The parties agree that their relationship is that of independent contracting parties and that Grantee is not an officer, employee, or agent of the State of Oregon as those terms are used in ORS 30.265. (2) Nothing in this Agreement gives, or is to be construed to give, directly or indirectly, to any third persons any rights and benefits greater than those enjoyed by the general public. (3) This Agreement will be binding upon and inure to the benefit of DAS, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, and their respective successors and permitted assigns. (4) Grantee may not assign or transfer any of its rights or obligations or any interest in this Agreement without the prior written consent of DAS. In the event of an assignment, Grantee shall pay, or cause to be paid to DAS, any fees or costs incurred because of such assignment, including but not limited to reasonable attorneys’ fees of DAS’s counsel and Bond Counsel. Any approved assignment is not to be construed as creating any obligation of DAS beyond those in this Agreement, nor does assignment relieve Grantee of any of its duties or obligations under this Agreement. (5) DAS may assign this Agreement to a successor agency or entity without the consent of or notice to Grantee.