Termination shall not relieve Institution of the obligation to pay any fees accrued or payable to Kritik prior to the effective date of termination.<br> <br>4. <strong>Surviving Provisions</strong>. The following provisions shall survive any termination or expiration of this Agreement: Sections 5 through 12.<strong>12. General Provisions.</strong>1. <strong>Relationship of the Parties</strong>. The parties are independent contractors. This Agreement does not create a partnership, franchise, joint venture, agency, fiduciary or employment relationship between the parties.<br> <br>2. <strong>Notices</strong>.