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receive conflicting demands or instructions with respect thereto, Escrow Agent may withhold disbursement or delivery of the same to either party until Escrow Agent receives either: (a) Written mutual authorization as described in paragraph 5 above ; or (b) A non-appealable order from a court of competent jurisdiction that is binding upon Escrow Agent thereby ordering the delivery and disbursement of the Escrow Funds and other escrowed funds, if any. In the event any such dispute results in a substantial delay in the performance of the remediation described herein, the time for completion of such remediation efforts shall be extended by the same length of time as the delay caused by the dispute. 7 .A. Interpleader. In the event of any dispute or conflicting demands or instructions, or disagreement regarding the interpretation of this Escrow Agreement, or regarding the rights and obligations or the propriety of any action contemplated by Escrow Agent hereunder, Escrow Agent may, at its sole discretion, file an action in interpleader in the Circuit Court in and for Indian River County, Florida, or in such other court in said county and state having competent jurisdiction over the matter for a determination as to the proper disposition of the Escrow Funds and other escrowed funds , if any , and, further, to petition to deposit the Escrow Funds and other escrowed funds, if any, into the registry of such court. If Escrow Agent files an action in interpleader, as aforesaid , or is joined as a party to any judicial or quasi-judicial proceeding as the result of it serving as Escrow Agent hereunder, Buyer and Seller, jointly and severally, agree to indemnify and hold Escrow Agent harmless from any and all liability, costs, expenses, and attorneys fees, at trial and appellate level , that Escrow Agent incurs in prosecuting or defending any such proceedings . Buyer' s indemnification hereunder shall be limited to the extent permitted under applicable Florida law . 7 .B. Buyer acknowledges that Escrow Agent is Seller' s attorney and that Escrow Agent may continue to represent Seller throughout the term of the Escrow, including through any litigation or appeals. 8 . Release of Liability . Escrow Agent shall not be liable for any mistakes of fact or errors in judgment, or any acts or omissions of any kind, unless caused by its willful misconduct or gross negligence . Buyer and Seller jointly and severally agree to release and indemnify and hold Escrow Agent harmless from any and all claims, demands, causes of action, liability, damages, judgments, including the reasonable costs of defending any action against it, together with any reasonable attorneys ' fees incurred therewith, in connection with Escrow Agent ' s undertaking pursuant to this Escrow Agreement, unless such act or omission is a result solely of the willful misconduct or gross negligence of Escrow Agent, including but not limited to any action in interpleader brought by the Escrow Agent. Buyer ' s indemnification hereunder shall be limited to the extent permitted under applicable Florida law . 9 . Reliance on Documents . Escrow Agent may act in reliance upon any writing or instrument or signature which it, in good faith, believes to be genuine, may assume the validity and accuracy of any statements or assertions contained in such writing or instrument, and may assume that persons purporting to give any writing, notice or instruction in connection with the provisions hereof has been duly authorized to do so . Escrow Agent shall not be liable in any 4