the foregoing in whatever form or medium. Confidential information shall also mean any information not generally made available or known to the public and shall include, without limitation, all ideas, inventions, software, documentation, flowcharts, diagrams, improvements, discoveries, research and development, know how, formulas, compositions, manufacturing and production processes and techniques, technical data, designs, drawings, plans, specifications, and all other information or material within the definition of a "trade secret" as set forth in the Uniform Trade Secret Act, or which either party otherwise reasonably considers proprietary. Copies; Return of Confidential Information. The parties may copy or otherwise reproduce any written Confidential Information; provided, however, that all such Confidential Information and copies thereof shall be promptly returned to the Disclosing Party or, at the option of the Disclosing Party, destroyed, upon the Disclosing Party's request, such destruction to be certified in writing. 8. VENUE. This Agreement and the rights of the Parties hereunder shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania including all matters of construction, validity, performance, and enforcement and without giving effect to the principles of conflict of laws. Venue for any action brought under this Agreement shall be in the appropriate court in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. 9. MATERIALITY. The Parties agree and stipulate that each and every term and condition contained in this Agreement is material, and that each and every term and condition may be reasonably accomplished within the time limitations, and in the manner set forth in this Agreement. The Parties agree and stipulate that time is of the essence with respect to compliance with each and every item set forth in this Agreement. 10. AMENDMENTS/BINDING. This Agreement may not be amended or modified except by written agreement subscribed by all of the Parties to be charged with