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11.11.6 Professional Conduct. In accepting and pursuing matters for clients, GRANTEE shall adhere to the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct and the Texas Rules of Disciplinary Procedure and any other code or rules of professional responsibility adopted by this state for attorneys and should exercise reasonable prudent judgment and consider all relevant factors, including the legal merits and the economic and practical value of the matter. 11.11.7 Retainer Agreements and Private Referrals. Except for matters involving limited advice and brief services (e.g. clinics, hotlines, and similar services), each grantee shall execute a written retainer agreement, or letter of engagement, containing appropriate provisions for withdrawal of representation, with each client who receives legal services from the grantee. For cases that are referred by grantees to private attorneys, the grantee shall make available to the accepting attorney a standard form retainer agreement which may be modified based on agreement between the attorney and client. The OAG, at its sole discretion, may further limit, authorize or define the scope of permitted legal services by GRANTEE. SECTION 12 CONSTRUCTION OF CONTRACT AND AMENDMENTS 12.1 Construction of Contract. The provisions of Section I are intended to be a general introduction to this contract. To the extent the terms and conditions of this contract do not address a particular circumstance or are otherwise unclear or ambiguous, such terms and conditions are to be construed consistent with the general objectives, expectations and purposes of this contract. 12.2 Entire Agreement, including All Exhibits. This contract, including all exhibits reflect the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter therein described, and there are no other representations (verbal or written), directives, guidance, assistance, understandings or agreements between the Parties relative to such subject matter. By executing this contract, GRANTEE agrees to strictly comply with the requirements and obligations of this contract, including all exhibits. 12.3 Amendment. This contract shall not be modified or amended except in writing, signed by both parties. Any properly executed amendment of this contract shall be binding upon the Parties and presumed to be supported by adequate consideration. 12.4 Partial Invalidity. If any term or provision of this contract is found to be illegal or unenforceable, such construction shall not affect the legality or validity of any of its other provisions. The illegal or invalid provision shall be deemed severable and stricken from the contract as if it had never been incorporated herein, but all other provisions shall continue in full force and effect. 12.5 Non-waiver. The failure of any Party to insist upon strict performance of any of the terms or conditions herein, irrespective of the length of time of such failure, shall not be a waiver of that VCLG Contract FYI 0 and FYI I Page 15 of 21