Except as expressly provided in this franchise, the grantee herein shall have no recourse whatsoever against the village for any loss, cost or expense, or damage arising out of any of the provisions or requirements of this franchise or because of the enforcement thereof by the village, nor for the failure of the village to have the authority to grant all or any part of this franchise. The grantee expressly acknowledges that on accepting this franchise, it did so relying on its own investigation and understanding of the power and authority of the village to grant this franchise. The grantee, by acceptance of this franchise, acknowledges that it has not been induced to enter into this franchise by any understanding or promise or other statement, whether verbal or written, by or on behalf of the village or by any other third person concerning any term or condition of this franchise not expressed herein. The grantee further acknowledges, by the acceptance of this franchise, that it has carefully read the terms and conditions hereof, and is willing to and does accept all of the risks of the meaning of such terms and conditions and agrees that in the event of any ambiguity therein or in the event of any other dispute over the meaning thereof, the same shall be construed strictly against the grantee and in favor of the village.
(1995 Code, § 112.29) (Ord. 79-O-20, passed 7-9-1979)