This Project Agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the internal, substantive laws of the State of Ohio. Consultant agrees that the state and federal courts located in the State of Ohio shall have jurisdiction in any action, suit or proceeding against Consultant based on or arising out of this Project Agreement and Consultant hereby: (a) submits to the personal jurisdiction of such courts; (b) consents to service of process in connection with any action, suit or proceeding against Consultant; and (c) waives any other requirement (whether imposed by statute, rule of court or otherwise) with respect to personal jurisdiction, venue or service of process.