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to the contractor for all expenses and liabilities incurred under the contract. The Grantee, at its expense, will defend the Department against such claims. 13.2. With the Grantee's approval, the Grantee's contractor may subcontract work performed, and the Grantee's contractor will be fully responsible for satisfactory completion of all subcontracted work. 14. MANDATED CONDITIONS 14.1. The Grantee and its contractors and subcontractors have an obligation to utilize the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) E -Verify system for all newly hired employees in accordance with section 448.095, F.S. By executing this Agreement, the Grantee certifies that it is registered with, and uses, the E -Verify system for all newly hired employees in accordance with section 448.095, F.S. The Grantee must obtain an affidavit from its contractors and subcontractors in accordance with paragraph (2)(b) of section 448.095, F.S., and maintain a copy of such affidavit for the duration of the Agreement. This section serves as notice to the Grantee regarding the requirements of section 448.095, F.S., specifically sub -paragraph (2)(c)1, and the Department's obligation to terminate the Agreement if it has a good faith belief that the Grantee has knowingly violated section 448.09(1), F.S. The Department will promptly notify the Grantee and order the immediate termination of the contract between the Grantee and a contractor and a subcontractor performing work on its behalf for this Agreement should the Department have a good faith belief that the contractor or subcontractor has knowingly violated section 448.09(1), F.S. 14.2. In accordance with sections 11.062 and 216.345, F.S., funds received under this Agreement are not to be used for the purpose of lobbying or used to directly or indirectly influence legislation or any other official action by the Florida Legislature, the judicial brand, or any state agency. 15. MISCELLANEOUS 15.1. Governing Law and Venue. This Agreement shall be construed under the laws of the State of Florida, and the venue for any actions arising out of this Agreement shall be in the Circuit Court of Leon County. 15.2. Payment and Invoicing 15.2.1. Payment Process. Subject to the terms and conditions established in this Agreement and the billing procedures established by the Department, the Department agrees to pay the Grantee in accordance with section 215.422, F.S. The applicable interest rate can be obtained at: http://www.myfloridacfo.com/Division/AA/Vendors/default.htm. 15.2.2. Invoicing. The Grantee shall submit all claims for reimbursement and for progress payments, as described in Section 8, Financial and Administrative Requirements, of the Application. After receipt of the reimbursement claim, and in accordance with the payment provisions established in this Agreement, the Department shall disburse the amount of funds approved by the Board. 15.2.3. Invoice Detail. Invoices submitted by the Grantee must fulfill all requirements specified in the scope of work and include all supporting documentation, when applicable. The Grantee shall also submit invoices in sufficient detail to fulfill all applicable requirements of the State of Florida Reference Guide for State Expenditures. All charges for reimbursement of expenses authorized by the Board shall be submitted to the Department in sufficient detail for a proper pre -audit and post -audit to be performed. 15.3. Intellectual Property. Where activities supported by this Agreement result in the creation of intellectual property rights, the Grantee shall notify the Department, and the Department will determine whether the Grantee will be required to grant the Department a perpetual, irrevocable, royalty -free, nonexclusive license to use, and to authorize others to use for State government purposes, any resulting patented, copyrighted, ortrademarked work products developed under this Agreement. The