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1034 The decision of the Arbitrators, or the majority of them in the case ofdisagreement, shall be final and binding on all parties, provided always thatif the Arbitrators fail to communicate their decision to the Guild within theperiod of twenty-one (21) days (thirty (30) days in the case of Feature Films,Television Movies, Mini-Series and Documentaries) the credits proposed bythe Producer shall be final and binding on all parties.1035 The program shall not be commercially exploited until the credit arbitrationis complete. However, when the Producer has imminent delivery dates, theGuild will endeavor to expedite the arbitration.1036 The decision of the Arbitrators may be published in such media as the Guildmay determine.1037 With respect to Article 10, the Writers, Guild (on its own behalf and onbehalf of its members), Arbitrators and Credit Committee (the “ReleasingParties”) release, hold harmless and forever discharge all of the otherReleasing Parties from any and all actions, causes of action, claims anddemands for damages which may have been or thereafter may be sustainedin connection with any proceeding before the Arbitrators and/or the CreditCommittee, the decisions of the Arbitrators and/or the Credit Committee,and/or any publication of the findings and/or decisions of the Arbitratorsand/or the Credit Committee. In addition, the Releasing Parties agree to notmake any claim or take any proceeding against any third party to the creditarbitration who or which might claim contribution or indemnity from theother Releasing Parties. Nothing in this article shall be construed so as torestrict the parties’ right to pursue a grievance in accordance with Article 9.OTHER AGREEMENTS1038 If the work of one or more of the persons who have contributed to the scriptof the program is not subject to the terms of this Article 10, then in the eventof Arbitration the Arbitrators may take into account the provisions of anyagreements which the Guild may have with any foreign association ofWriters for the determination of credit in such circumstances.1039 Whereas some provisions for credit for Animation are newly introduced inthis Agreement,148