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6.3.3 All demands for arbitration and all answering statements thereto which include any monetary claim must contain a statement that the total sum or value in controversy as alleged by the parry making such demand or answering statement is not more than $200,000 (exclusive of interest and costs). The arbitrators will not have jurisdiction, power, or authority to consider, or make findings (except in denial of their own jurisdiction) concerning any claim, counter claim dispute, or other matter in question where the amount in controversy thereof is more than $200,000 (exclusive of interest and costs) or to render a monetary award in response thereto against any party which totals more than $200,000 (exclusive of interest and costs). 6.3.4 No arbitration arising out of, or relating to, this Agreement may include by consolidation, jointer, or in any other manner, any additional party not a party to this Agreement. 6.3.5 By written consent signed by all the parties to this Agreement and containing a specific reference hereto, the limitations and restrictions contained in paragraphs 6.3.3 and 6.3.4 may be waived in whole or in part as to any claim, counter claim, dispute, or other matter specifically described in such consent. No consent to arbitration in respect of a specifically described claim, counter claim, dispute, or other matter in question will constitute consent to arbitrate any other claim, counter claim, dispute or other matter in question which is not specifically described in such consent or in which the sum or value in controversy exceeds $200,000 (exclusive of interest and costs) or which is with any party not specifically described therein. 6.3.6 The award rendered by the arbitration will be final, no subject to appeal and judgment may be entered upon it in any court having jurisdiction thereof. 6.4 Successors and assigns. OWNER and ENGINEER each binds himself and his partners, successors, executors, administrators, and assigns to the other party of the Agreement and to the partners, successors, executors, administrators, and assigns of such other party in respect to all covenants of this Agreement; except as above, neither OWNER nor ENGINEER shall assign, -21-