If the Escrow Agent is uncertain as to its duties or rights under this Agreement or receives instructions, claims or demands from ​ or Seller that, in its opinion, conflict with any of the provisions of this Agreement, it shall be entitled to refrain from taking any action and its sole obligation shall be to keep safe all property held in escrow until it is directed otherwise in writing jointly by ​ and Seller or by a court order. The Escrow Agent has the option, after 30 days’ notice to ​ and Seller of its intention to do so, to file an action in interpleader requiring ​ and Seller to answer and litigate any claims and rights among themselves.

In the event Escrow Agent shall be uncertain as to its duties or rights hereunder or shall receive conflicting instructions, claims or demands from the parties hereto, or instructions which conflict with any of the provisions of this Agreement, Escrow Agent shall be entitled (but not obligated) to refrain from taking any action other than to keep safely the Deposit until Escrow Agent shall be instructed otherwise in writing signed by both Seller and Purchaser, or by final judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction.