in counterparts, each of ------------ which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one instrument. (l) Advice of Legal Counsel. Each party acknowledges and represents that, Source: STAMPS.COM INC, 10-Q, 11/14/2000 ----------------------- in executing this Agreement, it has had the opportunity to seek advice as to its legal rights from legal counsel and that the person signing on its behalf has read and understood all of the terms and provisions of this Agreement. This Agreement shall not be construed against any party by reason of the drafting or preparation thereof. (m) Arbitration. ----------- (i) Every claim or dispute arising out of or relating to the negotiation, performance or non-performance of this Agreement shall be determined by arbitration in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association ("AAA"), or as otherwise agreed by the parties. The place of arbitration shall be San Diego, California. (ii) In the event of any such claim or dispute, the parties shall first attempt to resolve the matter through good faith, informal negotiations, including non-binding mediation. In the event that the parties are unable to resolve the dispute, either party hereto may demand arbitration by written notice to the other party and to the AAA in San Diego. The parties shall mutually agree on one arbitrator. If the parties cannot so agree, the single arbitrator shall be selected by the AAA. The costs of arbitration are to be shared equally by the parties. Each party shall be responsible for its own costs and attorneys' fees. -21- (iii) The arbitrator shall not have any power to alter, modify or change any of the terms of this Agreement or to grant any remedy which is either inconsistent with or prohibited by the terms of this Agreement, or not available in