(a) The parties have been given the opportunity to, and have, read this entire Agreement, and have had all questions regarding its meaning answered to their satisfaction;
(b) This Agreement is written in a manner understood by the parties, and they fully understand its content, and understand that it is a WAIVER AND RELEASE OF CLAIMS, as specified herein. Executive expressly understands this WAIVER AND RELEASE OF CLAIMS includes his existing rights or claims under the ADEA, Section 1981, Title VII, and the California Civil Rights Acts;
(c) Each party represents and warrants that it/he has thoroughly discussed all aspects of this Agreement with counsel of his/its choosing, and that he/it has carefully read and fully understands all of the provisions of this Agreement, including the fact that he/it is releasing certain claims and potential claims against the other party and certain additional releases all as more specifically set forth herein, and that he/it is entering into this Agreement without coercion and with full knowledge of its significance and the legal consequences thereof. Executive represents and warrants that as part of this Agreement, he is releasing and waiving any claims he believes. he may have under the ADEA; by any party;
(e) Except as provided herein, Executive acknowledges that the Company has paid all wages and other amounts owed to him as a result of his employment by the Company and that he is due no additional compensation for services rendered or reimbursement for expenses incurred; and
(f) A copy of this Agreement was delivered to Executive on November __, 2013. Executive is advised that he has 21 days from the date he is presented with this Agreement to consider this Agreement. If Executive executes this Agreement before the expiration of 21 days, he acknowledges that he has done so for the purpose of expediting the payment of the consideration provided for herein, and that he has expressly waived his right to take 21 days to consider this Agreement. Executive has the right to revoke this agreement within 7 days of signature, as detailed below.
Section 13. Arbitration. Reserving to the parties the right to seek enforcement of this Agreement, where appropriate, through injunctive relief, any controversy , dispute, or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement or any breach of it ("Claims"), will be resolved by binding arbitration in Seattle, Washington, in accordance with the Employment Dispute Resolution Procedures of the American Arbitration Association ("AAA"). The Claims covered by this Agreement include claims for wages and other compensation, claims for breach of contract (express or implied), tort claims, claims for discrimination or harassment (including, but not limited to, race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, material status, medical condition, and disability), and claims for violation of any federal, state, or other government law, statute, regulation, or ordinance. If the parties cannot agree on an arbitrator within 30 days of the demand for arbitration, the parties will follow the AAA's arbitrator selection procedures. Except as otherwise required by law, the decision of the arbitrator will be binding and conclusive on the parties. Judgment upon the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court having proper jurisdiction. Each of the parties will bear its or his own attorneys' fees and costs incurred in connection with the arbitration, except as may otherwise be required by law and except for any attorneys ' fees or costs which are awarded by the Arbitrator pursuant to this Agreement or statute that provides for recovery of such fees and/or costs. AAA's administrative expenses will be borne by the Company. The parties each understand and agree that by using arbitration to resolve any claims between the Company and Executive they are giving up any right that they may have to a judge or jury trial with regard to those claims. The parties acknowledge that they are entering into this Agreement voluntarily and have independently negotiated and agreed upon this procedure.
Section 14. Governing Law. The interpretation, performance, and enforcement of this Agreement will be governed by the internal laws of the State of Washington, without giving effect to any choice of law rule that would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than the internal laws of the State of Washington to the rights and duties of the parties.
Section 15. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement or the application thereof is held to be invalid, void, or unenforceable for any reason, the remaining provisions not so declared will be construed so as to comply with the law, and will nevertheless continue in full force and effect without being impaired in any manner whatsoever.
Section 16. Headings. The headings in this Agreement are for reference only and will not affect the interpretation of this Agreement.
Section 17. Prevailing Parties. In the event of any litigation or any other legal proceeding, including arbitration, relating to this Agreement, including, without limitation, any action to interpret or enforce this Agreement, the prevailing party will be entitled to reasonable attorneys' fees and costs incurred in connection with any such proceeding.
Section 18. Intent to be Binding. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts and by facsimile, and each counterpart and/or facsimile constitutes an original instrument, but all such separate counterparts and/or facsimiles constitute one and the same agreement. Neither party to this Agreement will seek to have any term, provision, covenant, or restriction of this Agreement be held invalid.
Section 19. Waiver. The failure of a party to insist; upon strict adherence to any obligation of this Agreement shall not be considered a waiver or deprive that party of the right thereafter to insist upon strict adherence to that term or any other term of this Agreement. Any waiver of any provision of this Agreement must be in a written instrument signed and delivered by the party waiving the provision.
Section 20. Entire Agreement. This Agreement supersedes all prior agreements, whether written or oral, between the parties with respect to its subject matter (including, without limitation, the Employment Agreement., any letter of intent, draft agreement, conceptual agreement, or e-mail communication), and constitutes a complete and exclusive statement of the terms of the agreement between the parties with respect to its subject matter, This Agreement may not be amended, supplemented, or otherwise modified except by a written agreement executed by the party to be charged with the amendment.
Injunctive Relief Damages and Forfeiture. Due to the nature of Executive's prior positions with the Company, and with full realization that a violation of this Agreement will cause the Company immediate and irreparable injury and damage which is not readily measurable, and to protect the Company's interests, Executive understands and agrees that, in addition to instituting legal proceedings to recover damages resulting from a breach of this Agreement, the Company may seek to enforce this Agreement with an action for injunctive relief to cease or prevent any actual or threatened violation of this Agreement by Executive. Similarly, the Company agrees that Executive may seek to enforce this Agreement with any action for injunctive relief to cease or prevent any actual or threatened violation of this Agreement by the Company.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has caused this Agreement to be signed by an authorized representative, and Executive has signed this Agreement in his individual capacity, effective as of the date first written above.
This is a Release. Read Before Signing
LIMITED RIGHT TO REVOKE
Executive may revoke this Agreement at any time within seven days following the execution of the Agreement. Such revocation must be provided in writing and received during the seven day revocation period. To be effective, the revocation must be received by the following:
Chief Executive Officer
WestMountain Gold, Inc.
Each party understands that this Agreement will not become effective or enforceable until the foregoing revocation period has elapsed with no revocation by Executive.
MARK SCOTT, an Individual
/s/ Mark Scott
By: Mark Scott
Dated: November 15, 2013
WESTMOUNTAIN GOLD, INC.
/s/ Gregory Schifrin
By: Gregory Schifrin, CEO
Dated: November 15, 2013