The parties agree to apply California law in interpreting the Release. Accordingly, I further waive any rights under Section 1542 of the Civil Code of the State of California or any similar state statute. [Section 1542] states:

I further waiveunderstand and acknowledge that I am expressly waiving any and all rights under Section 1542 of the Civil Code of the State of CaliforniaCalifornia, or any other federal or state statutory rights or rules or principles of common law or equity, or those of any jurisdiction, government, or political subdivision similar to [Section 1542] ("similar provision") in effect as of the signing of this Agreement, and as a result, may not invoke the benefits of [Section 1542] or any similar state statute.provision in order to prosecute or assert in any manner any claims that are released under this release of claims. [Section 1542] states:provides as follows:

You hereby waive the provisions and protections of California Civil code [Section 1542] and agree that the above release shall apply to apply California law in interpretingall Claims that you ever had or now may have against the Release. Accordingly, I further waive any rights under Section 1542Releasees, regardless of whether you currently are aware of the Civil Code of the State of CaliforniaClaims or any similar state statute. [Section 1542] states:suspect that they exist.