definiens: shall be deemed to befollowed by the phrase, ( c ) the word shall be construed to have the same meaningand effect as the word, ( d ) any definition of or reference to any agreement, instrument or otherdocument herein shall be construed as referring to such agreement, instrument or other document as fromtime to time amended, supplemented or otherwise modified ( subject to any restrictions on such amendments, supplements or modifications set forth herein ), ( e ) any reference herein to any person shall be construed toinclude the person ’s successors and assigns, ( f ) the words, and, and words ofsimilar import, shall be construed to refer to this Agreement in its entirety and not to any particular provisionhereof, ( g ) all references herein to Articles, Sections, or Schedules shall be construed to refer to Articles, Sections, or Schedules of this Agreement, and references to this Agreement include all Schedules hereto,(h ) the word means notice in writing ( whether or not specifically stated ) and shall include notices, consents, approvals and other written communications contemplated under this Agreement, ( i ) provisions thatrequire that a Party, the Parties or any committee hereunder, or or the like shallrequire that such agreement, consent or approval be specific and in writing, whether by written agreement, letter, approved minutes or otherwise ( but excluding e - mail and instant messaging ), ( j ) references to anyspecific law, rule or regulation, or article, section or other division thereof, shall be deemed to include thethen - current amendments thereto or any replacement or successor law, rule or regulation thereof, and ( k ) theterm shall be interpreted in the inclusive sense commonly associated with the term 13.15 Counterparts . This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which will be deemed an original, and all of which together will be deemed to be one and the same instrument . A facsimile or a portabledocument format ( PDF ) copy of this Agreement, including the signature pages, will be deemed an original