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joinder of parties to the transaction covered by this Contract. By agreeing to binding arbitration You and Lowe's waive any right to bring or participate in a class action lawsuit or class action arbitration regarding any claim. How Arbitration•Works: Lowe's may demand arbitration by sending written notice to You at the address listed in this Contract. You may demand arbitration by sending written notice to Lowe's at the following address: Mail code NB6LG, P.O. Box 1000, Mooresville, NC 28115. The arbitration shall occur in the city or county of the Project Address. Lowe's shall pay the filing, administrative, hearing, and arbitrator's fees associated with the arbitration. You are not required to reimburse Lowe's for these expenses even if Lowe's wins the arbitration. Unless the arbitrator's award or controlling law specifically provides otherwise, You and Lowe's are each responsible for their own attorneys'fees and other expenses, such as witness and expert witness fees. Either party may request that the arbitrator provide a written explanation of the award, consistent with the then current rules, procedures, and protocols of the arbitration entity selected by the parties. Any court having jurisdiction may receive and enforce the arbitrator's award. If You fail to pay Lowe's in accordance with this Contract, You agree that Lowe's can recover its reasonable attomeys'fees as provided by N.C. Gen. Stat. Section 6-21.2 or other controlling law. The parties agree that this arbitration agreement is made in connection with a transaction involving interstate commerce and that the Federal Arbitration Act, 9 U.S.C. Sections 1-16 (as amended) ("FAA"), governs. If for any reason the Federal Arbitration Act does not apply, then the laws of the State of North Carolina shall govern this arbitration agreement. 12. GOVERNING LAW AND SEVERABILITY. North Carolina law shall govern and guide the interpretation of this Contract, without regard to the choice of law rules of any state, except that the FAA governs the ARBITRATION AGREEMENT, WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL AND WAIVER OF CLASS ACTION RIGHTS. Should an arbitrator, court, or other interpreting entity determine that a provision of this Contract is contrary to an applicable law, such unlawful provision shall be ineffective without invalidating the other provisions, which shall remain in full force and effect. FLORIDA ADDENDUM 1. FLORIDA CONTRACTOR LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS. Contractor license number(s) and certifications held by or on behalf of Lowe's Home Centers, LLC: #CCC1326824 (Certified Roofing Contractor), #CGC1508417 (Certified General Contractor), #CRC1327732 (Certified Residential Contractor), #FR04517 and#FRO1584 (Construction Financial Officer). License number(s) and certifications may be subject to change in accordance with local or state government processes. For the most current listing of license numbers and certifications held by or on behalf of Lowe's Home Centers, LLC please visit http://www.lowes.com/licensenumbers. 2. FLORIDA HOME OWNERS' CONSTRUCTION RECOVERY FUND. PAYMENT UP TO A LIMITED AMOUNT, MAY BE AVAILABLE FROM THE FLORIDA HOMEOWNERS' CONSTRUCTION RECOVERY FUND IF YOU LOSE MONEY ON A PROJECT PERFORMED UNDER CONTRACT, WHERE THE LOSS RESULTS FROM SPECIFIED VIOLATIONS OF FLORIDA LAW BY A LICENSED CONTRACTOR. FOR INFORMATION ABOUT THE RECOVERY FUND AND FILING A CLAIM, CONTACT THE FLORIDA CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LICENSING BOARD AT THE FOLLOWING TELEPHONE NUMBER AND ADDRESS: 1940 NORTH MONROE STREET, TALLAHASSEE, FL 32399-0783; PHONE: (850)487-1395. 3. CHAPTER 668 NOTICE OF CLAIM. ANY CLAIMS FOR CONSTRUCTION DEFECTS ARE SUBJECT TO THE NOTICE AND CURE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 558, FLORIDA STATUTES. 4. MIAMI-DADE COUNTY RESIDENTS ONLY. WARNING TO OWNER IF INSTALLATION SERVICES ARE PERFORMED WITHIN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY: UNDER FLORIDA LAW, YOUR FAILURE TO MAKE SURE THAT LOWE'S AND INSTALLER (INCLUDING ALL SUBCONTRACTORS RETAINED BY INSTALLER)ARE PAID MAY RESULT IN A LIEN AGAINST YOUR PROPERTY AND YOUR PAYING TWICE. TO AVOID A LIEN AND PAYING TWICE, EVERY TIME YOU PAY LOWE'S, YOU MUST OBTAIN A WRITTEN RELEASE FROM (1) LOWE'S, INSTALLER AND (111)ALL SUBCONTRACTORS RETAINED BY INSTALLER. 5. NOTICE TO MIAMI-DADE RESIDENTS ONLY. If Installation Services are performed within Miami-Dade County, YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THE COUNTY CONSTRUCTION TRADES QUALIFYING BOARD AND THE BUILDING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, AND THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION MAY HAVE INFORMATION ON FILE CONCERNING THE FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND ANY COMPLAINTS AND INVESTIGATIONS PERTAINING TO LOWE'S AND/OR INSTALLER. THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF THE COUNTY ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AND COPYING. IN ORDER TO PROTECT YOURSELF, YOU ARE ALSO ADVISED AS FOLLOWS: (1) YOU MAY REQUEST THAT THIS CONTRACT ALLOW FOR PAYMENTS TO LOWE'S TO BE CONDITIONED UPON LOWE'S OBTAINING AND PASSING MANDATORY INSPECTIONS; (11) YOU MAY PAY THE COST OF PURCHASING AN INSTALLER'S PAYMENT BOND OR OTHER SECURITY (AND MAY OBTAIN COPIES OF THE SAME UPON REQUEST), TO COVER PAYMENTS TO SUBCONTRACTORS AND MATERIAL SUPPLIERS, IN THE EVENT LOWE'S OR INSTALLER FAILS TO DO SO; (111) YOU MAY REQUEST THAT THIS nnr in-G.riRh9pa7d1RR7.27hfihQhdrA,Qcriniaao47QRAt,4r