c . Mandatory Mediation . You agree that any dispute that may arise out of , or relate to , these Terms or your Membership with USASF that cannot be resolved within ten ( 10 ) days of written notice by either party to the other , shall be submitted for resolution by non-binding mediation with a mutually agreeable mediator and at a mutually agreed upon date and time . You agree that the commencement and completion of mediation proceedings pursuant to the foregoing is a condition precedent to the filing of a lawsuit in state or federal court . You agree that the costs and expenses for any such medication , including compensation and expenses of the mediator , shall be your responsibility , except for any party ’ s own legal costs , which shall be paid by the party incurring the same . You agree that all mediation discussions and / or compromises shall be confidential and shall be treated as compromise and settlement negotiations for purposes of applicable rules of evidence . d . Governing Law , Jurisdiction , & Venue . These Terms shall be construed in accordance with Tennessee law , without application of its choice of law rules . Any action arising out of these Terms or your Membership in USASF shall be brought in a state or federal court of competent subject matter jurisdiction in Shelby County , Tennessee . You expressly consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts and waive any argument or defense that such courts are an inconvenient forum .
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