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the SUBGRANTEE in this agreement and compliance with the program guidelines . The DIVISION
<br /> shall provide SUBGRANTEE a written notice of default letter. SUBGRANTEE shall have 15 calendar
<br /> days to cure the default. If the default is not cured by the SUBGRANTEE within the stated period, the
<br /> DIVISION shall terminate this agreement, unless the SUBGRANTEE demonstrates good cause as to
<br /> why it cannot cure the default within the prescribed time period. For purposes of this agreement, "good
<br /> cause" is defined as circumstances beyond the SUBGRANTEE ' s control. In the event of termination of
<br /> this agreement, the SUBGRANTEE will be compensated for any work satisfactorily completed prior to
<br /> the notification of termination.
<br /> f. The Division shall unilaterally cancel this agreement if the SUBGRANTEE refuses to allow public
<br /> access to all documents or other materials subject to the provisions of chapter 119, Florida Statutes.
<br /> g . Surplus funds must be temporarily invested and the interest earned on such investments shall be
<br /> returned to the State quarterly.
<br /> h. Bills for services or expenses shall be maintained in detail sufficient for proper preaudit and postaudit.
<br /> i . Any travel expenses must be maintained according to the provisions of Section 112 .061 , Florida
<br /> Statutes.
<br /> j . The DIVISION shall not be liable to pay attorney fees, interest, late charges and service fees, or cost
<br /> of collection related to the grant.
<br /> k. The DIVISION shall not assume any liability for the acts, omissions to act or negligence of the
<br /> SUBGRANTEE, its agents, servants or employees ; nor shall the SUBGRANTEE exclude liability for
<br /> its own acts, omissions to act or negligence to the DIVISION. In addition, the SUBGRANTEE
<br /> hereby agrees to be responsible for any injury or property damage resulting from any activities
<br /> conducted by the SUBGRANTEE .
<br /> 1 . The SUBGRANTEE, other than a SUBGRANTEE which is the State or agency or subdivision of the
<br /> State, agrees to indemnify and hold the DIVISION harmless from and against any and all claims or
<br /> demands for damages of any nature, including but not limited to personal injury, death, or damage to
<br /> property, arising out of any activities performed under this agreement and shall investigate all claims
<br /> at its own expense.
<br /> M, The SUBGRANTEE shall be responsible for all work performed and all expenses incurred in
<br /> connection with the Project. The SUBGRANTEE may subcontract as necessary to perform the
<br /> services set forth in this agreement, including entering into subcontracts with vendors for services and
<br /> commodities , PROVIDED THAT such subcontract has been approved by the DIVISION prior to its
<br /> execution, and PROVIDED THAT it is understood by the SUBGRANTEE that the DIVISION shall
<br /> not be liable to the Subcontractor for any expenses or liabilities incurred under the subcontract and
<br /> that the SUBGRANTEE shall be solely liable to the Subcontractor for all expenses and liabilities
<br /> incurred under the subcontract.
<br /> n . Neither the State nor any agency or subdivision of the State waives any defense of sovereign
<br /> immunity, or increases the limits of its liability, upon entering into a contractual relationship.
<br /> o. The SUBGRANTEE, its officers, agents, and employees, in performance of this agreement, shall act
<br /> in the capacity of an independent contractor and not as an officer, employee or agent of the
<br /> DIVISION . Under this agreement, SUBGRANTEE is not entitled to accrue any benefits of state
<br /> employment, including retirement benefits and any other rights or privileges connected with
<br /> employment in the State Career Service . SUBGRANTEE agrees to take such steps as may be
<br /> necessary to ensure that each subcontractor of the SUBGRANTEE will be deemed to be an
<br /> independent contractor and will not be considered or permitted to be an agent, servant, joint venturer,
<br /> or partner of the DIVISION .
<br /> p . The SUBGRANTEE shall not assign, sublicense or otherwise transfer its rights, duties, or obligations
<br /> under this agreement without prior written consent of the Department, which consent shall not be
<br /> unreasonably withheld. The agreement transferee must demonstrate compliance with the
<br /> requirements of the program. If the Department approves a transfer of the SUBGRANTEE ' s
<br /> obligations, the SUBGRANTEE remains responsible for all work performed and all expenses incurred
<br /> in connection with the agreement. In the event the Legislature transfers the rights, duties, and
<br /> obligations of the Department to another government entity pursuant to section 20 . 06, Florida
<br /> Statutes, or otherwise, the rights, duties, and obligations under this agreement shall also be transferred
<br /> to the successor government entity as if it were an original party to the agreement.
<br /> q. This agreement shall bind the successors , assigns and legal representatives of the SUBGRANTEE and
<br /> of any legal entity that succeeds to the obligation of the DIVISION.
<br /> r. When publications, films or similar materials are developed, directly or indirectly, from a program,
<br /> project, or activity supported with grant funds, any copyright resulting therefrom shall be held by the
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