No provision of this Agreement may be modified, waived or discharged unless such waiver, modification or discharge is agreed to in writing and signed by you and such officer as may be specifically designated by the Board. The validity, interpretation, construction, and performance of this Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Delaware. The Company and you agree that the jurisdiction and venue for any disputes arising under, or any action brought to enforce, or otherwise relating to, this Agreement shall be exclusively in the courts in the State of North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, including the Federal Courts located therein or responsible therefor (should Federal jurisdiction exist), and the Company and you hereby submit and consent to said jurisdiction and venue.