The Options and the provisions of this Agreement are governed by, and subject to, the laws of the State of Washington, as provided in the Plan, without regard for its conflict of laws provisions. For purposes of litigating any dispute that arises under this grant or this Agreement, the parties hereby submit to and consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the State of Washington, agree that such litigation shall be conducted exclusively in the courts of King County, or the federal courts of the United States for the 9 th Circuit, and no other courts, where this grant is made and/or to be performed.